A young woman in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, staged a dramatic Sholay-style protest by climbing a high-tension transmission tower to demand her jailed husband's release.
On Raj Kapoor's 38th death anniversary on June 2, 10 soundtracks that reflect the creative crescendos scaled by RK and his musical team.
Telangana police have dismantled a large network operating illegal mule bank accounts used for fraudulent financial transactions, arresting 13 suspects and uncovering transactions worth approximately Rs 138 crore.
Six police encounter in five days in Bihar, the first such action to deal with criminals in decades.
Delhi Police have arrested two individuals from Jharkhand for allegedly defrauding a 65-year-old man of over Rs 10 lakh through a cyber fraud involving APK files.
Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, saw gains in early trade, driven by strong performance in banking shares and positive sentiment from Asian markets, alongside optimism surrounding the ongoing US-China Summit.
Indian benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade, driven by a sharp correction in crude oil prices below USD 100 per barrel and a rally in global markets, fuelled by improving sentiment surrounding US-Iran negotiations.
The much-awaited board meeting of Tata Sons did not discuss listing of the holding company or a third term for Chairman N Chandrasekaran.
The CBI conducted searches at 17 premises in Mumbai related to Reliance ADA Group companies, including Reliance Telecom and Reliance Finance, concerning alleged diversion of bank funds and losses to banks and LIC.
Paytm, operated by One97 Communications, is not actively seeking a non-banking financial company (NBFC) licence, preferring partnership models for lending operations, according to its Group CFO.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a statement assuring the public of HDFC Bank's stability and sound financial position following the resignation of its chairman, Atanu Chakraborty, citing ethical concerns.
India's privatisation push, once projected as a cornerstone of economic reform, has suffered another setback, with the Centre set to call off the IDBI Bank stake sale, highlighting the political and structural constraints shaping the country's disinvestment policy, experts say.
ICICI Bank has received a demand notice of 768.6 crore from tax authorities for alleged short payment of GST, related to services provided to customers maintaining minimum balances.
Fintech giant One97 Communications, which operates Paytm, has decided against applying for a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) licence, favouring its existing partnership model.
The CBI has filed a chargesheet against AVJ Developers, bank officials, and others for allegedly cheating financial institutions and homebuyers in Greater Noida.
The West Bengal government will hand over land to the Border Security Force for international boundary fencing and security infrastructure, starting with a 27 km stretch. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said more land would be provided wherever required to strengthen border management in the state.
A Pune school principal, Manisha Sanjay Havaldar, has been arrested in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak case. The CBI alleges she shared examination-related questions and content with students for money. The investigation revealed her collusion with a botany teacher, and the use of handwritten notes containing NEET-related questions.
Gujarat Titans face Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League, with a focus on stopping Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and improving their batting and fielding.
India's mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market is projected to maintain an annual run-rate of approximately $200 billion, evenly split between domestic, inbound, and outbound transactions, despite global geopolitical turbulence, according to Rajesh Singhi, global co-head, M&A Advisory, Standard Chartered Bank.
State Bank of India (SBI) reported a 6 per cent increase in standalone net profit to Rs 19,684 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2026, driven by a significant decline in bad loans.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has directed officials to address issues faced by students regarding the CBSE examination system, following allegations of irregularities. The government has committed to transparency and accountability, assuring that all genuine concerns will be addressed effectively.
Police in Gadag, Karnataka, have arrested five men for allegedly luring students with false promises of scholarships to open bank accounts for illegal transactions.
The Maharashtra government has suspended a deputy collector for his alleged links with self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, in the first such crackdown on officials after the case rocked the state earlier this year.
Kapil Dev's efforts to attract sponsors and increase prize money in Indian golf are creating better opportunities for players to qualify for the Olympics and compete globally, according to DP World PGTI CEO Amandeep Johl.
Delhi Police have arrested three individuals from Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh for allegedly providing mule bank accounts used to route over Rs 1.22 crore in proceeds from various cyber fraud schemes.
'When there is such an elaborate and a strong process, one would have expected anyone to either place the issues so that they can be addressed or go to the regulator and probably tell them rather than creating a kind of uncertainty for the stakeholders.
Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) have significantly increased their holdings in Nifty 500 companies, reaching a record 20.9 per cent by the end of March, while Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) reduced their ownership to an all-time low of 17.1 per cent, according to Motilal Oswal Financial Services.
Insights from behavioural economics suggest that an ambitious nudge can be effective if three conditions are met, points out Ram Singh Insights from behavioural economics suggest that an ambitious nudge can be effective if three conditions are met, points out Ram Singh, director, Delhi School of Economics.
The upcoming Tata Sons board meeting in June could possibly throw some light on several critical issues that may have a bearing on the future of the corporate behemoth.
Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed marginally higher after a volatile trading session, driven by value buying in IT and select blue-chip counters, despite global crude price hikes and a weak rupee.
A bank manager in Ghaziabad was shot dead by a security guard following disputes over salary and leave, leading to the arrest of the guard and an accomplice.
Jio Payments Bank introduces UPI-based cash withdrawals at business correspondent touchpoints, enhancing financial inclusion and simplifying access to cash for rural and semi-urban customers.
The renewed rush comes days after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that West Bengal would aggressively implement a 'detect, delete and deport' policy against infiltrators.
A government engineer in Odisha's Bhadrak district is under investigation after the Vigilance Department allegedly discovered multiple assets, including land plots and residential buildings, disproportionate to his known income sources.
A court in Gurugram has extended the Enforcement Directorate (ED) remand of Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora by two days in connection with a Rs 100-crore money laundering case.
The CBI has arrested a Pune-based lecturer for allegedly leaking the physics paper of NEET UG 2026 to a select group of aspirants. The lecturer, employed with a Pune school, is termed as another 'source' for the paper leak. The CBI investigation continues with searches and analysis of seized documents.
'If the war continue for a longer period of time, it is just a matter of time before the government will pass on some of the price increases.'
Motorola's latest Moto G37 duo arrives equipped with the capable MediaTek Dimensity 6400 processor and boots the fresh Android 16 platform straight out of the box.
Indian stock markets rallied in early trade after US President Donald Trump announced a halt to planned military strikes on Iran, citing requests from Gulf leaders and ongoing "very big discussions" that could lead to a deal. This de-escalation, coupled with foreign fund inflows and gains in IT and Adani group stocks, contributed to the positive market sentiment. Track Sensex and Nifty on May 19, 2026.
Foreign secretary Vikram Misri on Friday shared key details on agreements between India and the UAE, stating that the UAE will store up to 30 million barrels of crude oil in India's strategic petroleum reserve following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit.
© 2026 Rediff.com - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances