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Javelin Star Neeraj Chopra Set For Doha Diamond League Return

Javelin Star Neeraj Chopra Set For Doha Diamond League Return

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is set to make his competitive return at the Doha Diamond League on June 19 after recovering from a back injury. He had previously achieved a 90m throw at the same venue last year and has been named in India's Commonwealth Games squad.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty slump on global cues

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty slump on global cues

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant slump in early trade, mirroring a sharp decline in global equities and a fresh spike in crude oil prices, exacerbated by simmering tensions in West Asia and a global unwinding of the AI-led rally. Track how sensex, Nifty fared on June 8.

China Boosts Indian Ocean Ambitions, Should India Worry?

China Boosts Indian Ocean Ambitions, Should India Worry?

Rediff.com14 May 2026

For India, China's Indian Ocean power projection, maritime domain awareness, dual-use ports, underwater surveillance, antisubmarinewarfare, naval exercises with Pakistan, pose considerable pressure, depleted India's strategic depth and marginalises Indian role, points out Srikanth Kondapalli.

Why rupee is among the most vulnerable Asian currencies

Why rupee is among the most vulnerable Asian currencies

Rediff.com23 May 2026

The Indian rupee is highly vulnerable among Asian currencies, with Barclays and MUFG warning of a potential depreciation towards 100/$ if the West Asia conflict persists, driven by widening current account deficits and elevated crude oil prices.

Why Manika Batra Misses Out On Asian Games Table Tennis Squad

Why Manika Batra Misses Out On Asian Games Table Tennis Squad

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

India's prominent table tennis player, Manika Batra, has been excluded from the national squad for the upcoming Asian Games due to her absence from domestic events, which impacted her national ranking. The Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) cited adherence to its selection criteria, which prioritises both national and world rankings.

India welcomes US-Iran truce, 'hopes' for lasting peace

India welcomes US-Iran truce, 'hopes' for lasting peace

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

India has welcomed the ceasefire between the US and Iran, advocating for de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy to secure lasting peace in West Asia.

Novartis Launches Prostate Cancer Radiotherapy

Novartis Launches Prostate Cancer Radiotherapy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

The launch highlights the growing maturity of India's nuclear medicine ecosystem.

Trump by his side, Modi raises Indian sailors' deaths at G7

Trump by his side, Modi raises Indian sailors' deaths at G7

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Modi's comments on underlining the importance of ensuring the safety of seafarers came against the backdrop of growing anger in India over the killing of the three Indian crew members in a US military attack on a merchant ship off the coast of Oman last week.

Direct Tax Collection Jumps 15% to Rs 5.21 Trillion in First 2.5 Months of FY27

Direct Tax Collection Jumps 15% to Rs 5.21 Trillion in First 2.5 Months of FY27

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

India's net direct tax collection has seen a robust 15 per cent increase, reaching approximately 5.21 trillion in the first two and a half months of FY27, as on June 17, driven by strong growth in both corporate and non-corporate tax segments.

Amid uncertainty over US-Iran talks, India says...

Amid uncertainty over US-Iran talks, India says...

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addresses the Indian Ocean Conference, expressing deep concern over the West Asia conflict and its economic repercussions on energy, trade, and food security. India calls for a swift return to peace and opposes targeting civilians and infrastructure.

End Of An Era: Randhir Singh, Veteran Sports Administrator, Dies

End Of An Era: Randhir Singh, Veteran Sports Administrator, Dies

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Veteran sports administrator and India's first shooting gold-medallist in Asian Games, Randhir Singh, died on Wednesday after battling age-related ailments. He was 79.

LPG tanker carrying 20,000 tonnes of gas reaches Gujarat after crossing Hormuz

LPG tanker carrying 20,000 tonnes of gas reaches Gujarat after crossing Hormuz

Rediff.com17 May 2026

A vessel carrying 20,000 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) arrived at Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla, Gujarat, after crossing the Strait of Hormuz amid the West Asia crisis.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty climb on buying in blue-chips

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty climb on buying in blue-chips

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade, driven by buying in blue-chip stocks like Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank, alongside a notable cooling in crude oil prices.

Reliance Retail to build manufacturing, export platforms for next phase of growth: Mukesh Ambani

Reliance Retail to build manufacturing, export platforms for next phase of growth: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) is preparing for its next phase of growth by establishing advanced manufacturing and export platforms to strengthen its consumer products ecosystem and expand its global footprint, Chairman and MD Mukesh Ambani announced.

Injury Forces Satwiksairaj Rankireddy And Chirag Shetty Out Of Indonesia Open

Injury Forces Satwiksairaj Rankireddy And Chirag Shetty Out Of Indonesia Open

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Star Indian men's doubles badminton pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have withdrawn from the Indonesia Open mid-match due to a recurring shoulder injury to Satwik. This comes shortly after their Singapore Open victory, raising concerns about their fitness for upcoming tournaments.

IBM, Yotta Join Forces To Offer AI Platform In India

IBM, Yotta Join Forces To Offer AI Platform In India

Rediff.com7 May 2026

IBM and Yotta Data Services have announced a partnership to deliver an agentic artificial intelligence (AI) platform for enterprises and government organisations in India, leveraging IBM WatsonX Orchestrate and Yotta's Shakti Cloud.

Injury Forces Satwiksairaj Rankireddy And Chirag Shetty Out Of Indonesia Open

Injury Forces Satwiksairaj Rankireddy And Chirag Shetty Out Of Indonesia Open

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Star Indian men's doubles badminton pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have withdrawn from the Indonesia Open mid-match due to a recurring shoulder injury to Satwik. This comes shortly after their Singapore Open victory, raising concerns about their fitness for upcoming tournaments.

India outplay Pakistan in U-19 Asia Cup

India outplay Pakistan in U-19 Asia Cup

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Pakistan were then bundled out for 150 in 41.2 overs, never quite recovering from the early setbacks in a chase of 241.

US Team Likely to Visit India in June for Crucial Trade Discussions

US Team Likely to Visit India in June for Crucial Trade Discussions

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that a US team is expected to visit India next month for trade talks, following an earlier Indian delegation's visit to Washington, DC, in April to finalise an interim pact and advance negotiations for a broader bilateral trade agreement.

Moody's Slashes India's 2026 GDP Growth Forecast To 6%

Moody's Slashes India's 2026 GDP Growth Forecast To 6%

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Moody's Ratings has reduced India's GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 6 per cent, citing subdued private consumption, capital formation, and industrial activity due to higher energy costs and global uncertainties.

How India Busted An International 'Jihadi Drug' Syndicate

How India Busted An International 'Jihadi Drug' Syndicate

Rediff.com16 May 2026

The Narcotics Control Bureau has busted an international drug syndicate involved in trafficking Captagon, seizing approximately 227.7 kg of the 'jihadi drug' worth Rs 182 crore.

RBI dismisses gold sale rumours, confirms physical reserves steady at 880.52 tonnes

RBI dismisses gold sale rumours, confirms physical reserves steady at 880.52 tonnes

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has debunked reports of gold sales, stating that its physical stock of gold remains unchanged at 880.52 tonnes, countering claims of selling approximately USD 12 billion to protect foreign-currency reserves.

West Asia conflict: 170 Indians cross into Armenia from Iran, says govt

West Asia conflict: 170 Indians cross into Armenia from Iran, says govt

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

The Indian embassy in Tehran has earlier stated that it is facilitating the safe movement of nationals who wish to leave Iran.

How AI Can Boost India's Economy By $500 Billion

How AI Can Boost India's Economy By $500 Billion

Rediff.com13 May 2026

A joint study by IBM and IndiaAI, a MeiTY initiative, indicates that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to contribute over USD 500 billion to India's economy by 2030. The report highlights the need for improved AI literacy, infrastructure, and data quality to fully realise this potential.

'A distinguished leader of the Olympic Movement': Tributes Pour In For Randhir Singh

'A distinguished leader of the Olympic Movement': Tributes Pour In For Randhir Singh

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Indian sporting fraternity mourns the death of veteran administrator and former shooter Randhir Singh, with tributes pouring in from prominent figures like Abhinav Bindra and various sports organisations.

Why Sreejesh Is Unhappy With Hockey India

Why Sreejesh Is Unhappy With Hockey India

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has publicly criticised Hockey India for allegedly favouring foreign coaches over Indian coaches, despite his successful tenure with the junior men's team. Hockey India has rejected Sreejesh's claims.

Why Sreejesh Is Unhappy With Hockey India

Why Sreejesh Is Unhappy With Hockey India

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has publicly criticised Hockey India for allegedly favouring foreign coaches over Indian talent, despite his successful tenure with the junior men's team. Hockey India has rejected the claims.

India's Reliance On Strait Of Hormuz Exceeds Global Average

India's Reliance On Strait Of Hormuz Exceeds Global Average

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

'The West Asia or the Gulf crisis has shown that what we develop as national infrastructure when things are not as bad as they could be, we forget to plan for adversities.'

Tributes Pour In For Sports Administrator Randhir Singh

Tributes Pour In For Sports Administrator Randhir Singh

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Indian sporting fraternity mourns the death of veteran administrator and former shooter Randhir Singh, with tributes pouring in from prominent figures like Abhinav Bindra and PT Usha.

Crude falls back to Feb levels: What is stopping a fuel price cut?

Crude falls back to Feb levels: What is stopping a fuel price cut?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Global oil prices fell on Thursday to their lowest levels since before the outbreak of the Iran conflict, offering a significant economic tailwind for India, the world's third-largest crude importer, by easing inflation risks, reducing the import bill and improving the government's fiscal position.

Volkswagen bets big on India, targets 5% market share

Volkswagen bets big on India, targets 5% market share

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

koda Auto Volkswagen India aims to capture a 5 per cent share of India's passenger vehicle market by 2030, driven by new product launches, including alternate fuel vehicles, and a potential entry into the high-volume sub-4 metre SUV segment.

How Gaurav Gill Conquered The South India Rally

How Gaurav Gill Conquered The South India Rally

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Gaurav Gill marked his return to rally action with a dominant performance at the 49th South India Rally, showcasing his skill and precision.

FPIs sell-off continues; pull out Rs 52,704 cr last fortnight amid West Asia conflict

FPIs sell-off continues; pull out Rs 52,704 cr last fortnight amid West Asia conflict

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) withdrew a substantial amount from Indian equities in the first half of March, driven by geopolitical tensions, rupee depreciation, and concerns about crude oil prices.

US confirms firing 2 Hellfire missiles at Indian vessel

US confirms firing 2 Hellfire missiles at Indian vessel

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed striking the Guinea-Bissau-flagged oil tanker MT Jalveer, carrying 20 Indian seafarers, in the Gulf of Oman for allegedly violating the US blockade against Iran. This incident marks the third commercial vessel attacked by US forces in the region this week, with three Indian seafarers previously losing their lives in an attack on the MT Settebello.

'We Are Buying Russian Oil Even Now'

'We Are Buying Russian Oil Even Now'

Rediff.com27 May 2026

India bought 1.87 million barrels of Russian oil per day in May so far, meeting approximately 40 per cent of its oil imports.

Govt's fertiliser subsidy bill may rise by Rs 70K cr in FY27

Govt's fertiliser subsidy bill may rise by Rs 70K cr in FY27

Rediff.com19 May 2026

India's fertiliser subsidy bill is projected to increase by approximately 70,000 crore, reaching around 2.41 trillion in FY27, primarily due to rising import costs exacerbated by the ongoing West Asia crisis.

India must not rent its intelligence future: Adani

India must not rent its intelligence future: Adani

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Gautam Adani, chairman of Adani group, emphasised that energy and intelligence are inseparable national priorities, asserting that India must build its own capabilities in these sectors rather than relying on external sources, especially in the context of global conflicts and shifting supply chains.

Government okays Rs 10,000 cr jet fuel fund for airlines

Government okays Rs 10,000 cr jet fuel fund for airlines

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

The support will be provided to oil-marketing companies (OMCs) in the form of interest-free advances through the ministry of petroleum and natural gas. The OMCs, in turn, will use the fund to provide ATF price stabilisation support to Indian carriers operating domestic and international flights.

Army Set To Boost Ballistic Missile Arsenal

Army Set To Boost Ballistic Missile Arsenal

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

'DRDO has been directed to license missile technologies to the private sector.'

'Unacceptable': India on attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz

'Unacceptable': India on attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

India has expressed strong concern over the targeting of commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz during the West Asia conflict, urging for the restoration of unimpeded navigation and global commerce.