Search results for 'New India'

Nepal floods: 61 Mansarovar pilgrims from Mumbai untraceable

Nepal floods: 61 Mansarovar pilgrims from Mumbai untraceable

Rediff.com6 days ago

Anxiety grips Mumbai families as a 61-member Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage group, including prominent doctor-mountaineer Milind Chitley, remains untraceable following devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border.

CWG 2026: India finish fourth on medals table; Australia top yet again!

CWG 2026: India finish fourth on medals table; Australia top yet again!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

India concluded its 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign with a strong performance, securing fourth place with 39 medals despite a reduced sporting programme.

Javed Miandad breaks down while pleading for Imran Khan's release

Javed Miandad breaks down while pleading for Imran Khan's release

Rediff.com6 days ago

Javed Miandad broke down while pleading for Imran Khan's release, defending his former captain as honest and urging authorities to resolve his imprisonment amid growing health concerns.

Why India's Youth Anger Exploded

Why India's Youth Anger Exploded

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

The failure of the State when it directly affects our lives, through a corrupt exam system, has produced this current anger, points out Aakar Patel.

Nilekani Panel Invites Exam Reform Suggestions

Nilekani Panel Invites Exam Reform Suggestions

Rediff.com7 days ago

The task force's move to directly solicit views from students, parents and teachers marks a parallel effort to bring education stakeholders into the reform process.

Nepal: New Lake Raises Fresh Flood Fears

Nepal: New Lake Raises Fresh Flood Fears

Rediff.com7 days ago

This might lead to a further outburst, flooding downstream if left unchecked.

2nd Test: Batting coach explains Kuldeep's omission, rejects fake-illness theory

2nd Test: Batting coach explains Kuldeep's omission, rejects fake-illness theory

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak clarified Kuldeep Yadav missed the second Test due to genuine viral fever, rejecting speculation that the team had any reason to fake illness.

5 Entities With 62% Voting Rights Behind Subhash Chandra's Rs 6.5 Cr Insolvency Plan Getting NCLT Nod

5 Entities With 62% Voting Rights Behind Subhash Chandra's Rs 6.5 Cr Insolvency Plan Getting NCLT Nod

Rediff.com5 days ago

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved media baron Subhash Chandra's personal insolvency resolution plan, which proposes to pay Rs 6.5 crore against admitted creditor claims of approximately Rs 22,006.57 crore, despite allegations from dissenting lenders that five family-linked entities controlled 61.78 per cent of the voting share.

Treesa Jolly celebrates historic Worlds medal, says home-soil bronze feels extra special

Treesa Jolly celebrates historic Worlds medal, says home-soil bronze feels extra special

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

Treesa Jolly called her World Championships bronze with Gayatri Gopichand a dream come true, made more special by ending India's 15-year medal wait on home soil.

Mandaviya Assures Continued Support For India's Top Shooters

Mandaviya Assures Continued Support For India's Top Shooters

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has assured continued government support to trap shooter Neeru Dhanda and pistol ace Esha Singh, who recently achieved historic gold medals at ISSF World Cups. Mandaviya highlighted shooting as a priority sport for India, with significant investment in athlete development programs like TOPS and Khelo India, aiming for future Olympic and Commonwealth Games success.

Cockroaches, gutka packet: FSSAI slaps notices on Delhi's JW Marriott, Andaz

Cockroaches, gutka packet: FSSAI slaps notices on Delhi's JW Marriott, Andaz

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

India's food safety regulator, FSSAI, has issued notices to five-star hotels JW Marriott and Andaz Delhi following inspections that revealed serious hygiene and food-safety violations, including cockroach infestations, expired food, poor sanitation, and improper food storage.

Why Bangladesh Matters For India's Future

Why Bangladesh Matters For India's Future

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

For India, the guiding principle should remain clear: Engage Bangladesh as a sovereign nation and society rather than through the prism of any individual leader or political party, suggests Manoj Mohanka.

SBI Highlights RBI's 'Chalk and Cheese' Policy Signals, Creating Market Uncertainty

SBI Highlights RBI's 'Chalk and Cheese' Policy Signals, Creating Market Uncertainty

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

State Bank of India's latest report highlights a 'chalk and cheese' divide in the Reserve Bank of India's recent policy communications, with the Monetary Policy Committee minutes showing a hawkish tone while the Governor's statements are more data-dependent, leading to market uncertainty regarding future interest rate hikes.

Market Cap of Four Top Firms Erodes by Rs 87,960 Crore; Airtel Takes Biggest Hit

Market Cap of Four Top Firms Erodes by Rs 87,960 Crore; Airtel Takes Biggest Hit

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

The combined market valuation of four of India's top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 87,960.29 crore last week, with Bharti Airtel experiencing the largest decline, amidst a bearish trend in the equities market.

Nepal floods: Bihar on high alert as Ganga, Gandak, Kosi, Burhi Gandak swell

Nepal floods: Bihar on high alert as Ganga, Gandak, Kosi, Burhi Gandak swell

Rediff.com7 days ago

Parts of Bihar are facing a potential deluge as major rivers like the Ganga, Gandak, Kosi, and Burhi Gandak show rising water levels. This surge is attributed to devastating flash floods and continuous rainfall in neighbouring Nepal, prompting authorities to open barrage gates and place disaster response teams on standby.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Gain On Rally In IT Stocks

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Gain On Rally In IT Stocks

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, rebounded in early trade after two days of losses, driven by strong buying in blue-chip IT stocks and a rally in global markets.

'I Don't Know Anything': Sarfaraz on Imran Interview Row

'I Don't Know Anything': Sarfaraz on Imran Interview Row

Rediff.com7 days ago

A controversy overshadowed Pakistan's Lord's Test after reports emerged of the PCB threatening to boycott the match if Sky Sports aired an interview with Imran Khan's sons. Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed denied any knowledge of such a threat, despite the interview being broadcast and the team returning to play. The incident highlights the political tensions surrounding Imran Khan's imprisonment impacting the cricket team.

BCCI AGM: IPL Governing Council appointments on agenda

BCCI AGM: IPL Governing Council appointments on agenda

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Mumbai on September 18. Key agenda items include granting associate membership to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands cricket association, electing two posts for the IPL Governing Council, and appointing the BCCI Ombudsman and Ethics Officer.

Banks Oppose Subhash Chandra Repayment Plan

Banks Oppose Subhash Chandra Repayment Plan

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

'Resolution plan with this much haircut is totally unviable.'

India's Grand Cultural Display At Commonwealth Games Handover

India's Grand Cultural Display At Commonwealth Games Handover

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

India's rich culture and shared Commonwealth values will be prominently featured during the Glasgow Commonwealth Games closing ceremony's handover segment on August 2. This event will welcome Ahmedabad as the host of the 2030 centenary edition, showcasing India's biggest music and dance stars, including a tribute to Vande Mataram, a unique sitar-pipes Jugalbandi, and a grand finale celebrating Gujarat's heritage.

Nitin Mukesh: 'There Can Never Be Another Mukesh'

Nitin Mukesh: 'There Can Never Be Another Mukesh'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'He is celebrated more for his melancholic songs although he sang an equal number of happy songs.'

Jaiswal Defends Altercation with Asitha Fernando

Jaiswal Defends Altercation with Asitha Fernando

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

'If you don't know what he said then please don't make your judgment. If anyone crosses the line, we need to let them know this India will fight and reply.'

Duleep Trophy: Gharami, Shahbaz hit tons after Sooryavanshi, Ishan's flop show

Duleep Trophy: Gharami, Shahbaz hit tons after Sooryavanshi, Ishan's flop show

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

Teen batting star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored just eight runs on his Duleep Trophy debut for East Zone before Sudip Gharami and Shahbaz Ahmed hit hundreds to power them to 355 for 6 against North East.

Will Trump Impose 100 Per Cent Tariffs On India?

Will Trump Impose 100 Per Cent Tariffs On India?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

It is plain to see that the US senate bill's real objective is to derail India's time-tested strategic partnership with Russia, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

RBI's concessional swap schemes fail to boost rupee despite large forex inflows

RBI's concessional swap schemes fail to boost rupee despite large forex inflows

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Despite large inflows of foreign funds mobilised through the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) concessional swap schemes, the rupee has seen little impact because the dollars have largely been absorbed into the central bank's reserves instead of being released into the spot market, according to market participants.

Five killed, 558 missing in flash floods in Tibet's Gyirong: China

Five killed, 558 missing in flash floods in Tibet's Gyirong: China

Rediff.com7 days ago

Flash floods in Tibet's Gyirong County, near the China-Nepal border, have resulted in five deaths and 558 missing individuals, including 260 foreign nationals. The disaster also caused significant casualties in Nepal and disrupted infrastructure. Rescue operations are underway, and concerns are rising over a newly formed barrier lake that poses a risk of further flooding.

Why Dravid, Waugh, And Bachchan Are At The Hockey World Cup

Why Dravid, Waugh, And Bachchan Are At The Hockey World Cup

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

Cricket icons Rahul Dravid and Steve Waugh, along with Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, were spotted at the India-Netherlands FIH Hockey World Cup match in Amstelveen. Their presence is linked to the upcoming European T20 Premier League, co-founded by Bachchan, which aims to boost cricket in Europe.

Why Dravid, Waugh, And Bachchan Are At The Hockey World Cup

Why Dravid, Waugh, And Bachchan Are At The Hockey World Cup

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

Cricket icons Rahul Dravid and Steve Waugh, along with Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, were spotted at the India-Netherlands FIH Hockey World Cup match in Amstelveen. Their presence is linked to the upcoming European T20 Premier League, co-founded by Bachchan, which aims to boost cricket in Europe.

Indian-origin Neel Patel selected for Australia U-19 tour of India

Indian-origin Neel Patel selected for Australia U-19 tour of India

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Indian-origin cricketer Neel Patel, from New South Wales, has been named in Australia's 16-player Under-19 men's squad for a multi-format tour of India, featuring three 50-over matches and two four-day matches in Rajkot and Ahmedabad from 13 September to 9 October 2026.

India secure double gold at Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships

India secure double gold at Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

India's men's and women's table tennis teams both secured gold medals at the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships. The men's team, led by Manush Shah's heroic performance, overcame Malaysia 3-2 in a thrilling final, while the women's team comfortably defeated Malaysia 3-0.

RBI's New Data Rules Force Banks, NBFCs to Rework Fintech Partnerships

RBI's New Data Rules Force Banks, NBFCs to Rework Fintech Partnerships

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

Indian banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are undertaking a comprehensive review and reset of their engagement terms with fintech firms, driven by the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) draft Guidance on Regulatory Expectations for Data Governance and the stringent compliance requirements of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, and its 2025 Rules.

Kanda Express brings 453 tonnes of onion to Delhi, aims to cool prices

Kanda Express brings 453 tonnes of onion to Delhi, aims to cool prices

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

The first 'Kanda Express', a dedicated rail rake carrying 453.65 tonnes of onion from Nashik, Maharashtra, has arrived in Delhi to boost supplies and help rein in soaring prices, with the onion to be sold at a subsidised rate of Rs 35 per kg.

'Cannot be adjudicated in public': CJI on SC judge's charges against Raj HC judge

'Cannot be adjudicated in public': CJI on SC judge's charges against Raj HC judge

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has stated that allegations of "maladministration" and "favouritism" made by Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta against Acting Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court Sanjeev Prakash Sharma cannot be adjudicated in the public domain, emphasising that Justice Sharma must be given a fair opportunity to respond.

Jinnah's Secret Illness Could Have Averted Partition

Jinnah's Secret Illness Could Have Averted Partition

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Had it been know that Jinnah suffered from tuberculosis and did not have much time to live, there is a possibility Partition could have been averted.

Shivakumar minister Nagendra quits again amid Valmiki scam heat

Shivakumar minister Nagendra quits again amid Valmiki scam heat

Rediff.com7 days ago

For the second time in two years, Karnataka minister B Nagendra resigned from the state Cabinet on Friday amid the Opposition heat over his alleged involvement in the Rs 89 crore Valmiki Corporation scam.

Breakthrough Nanopore Technology Detects Neurodegenerative Disease Biomarkers Early

Breakthrough Nanopore Technology Detects Neurodegenerative Disease Biomarkers Early

Rediff.com7 days ago

Researchers at BRIC-RGCB in Thiruvananthapuram have developed a novel nanopore-based sensing technology. This innovation allows for the early and highly sensitive detection of biomarkers associated with neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and ALS, addressing a critical challenge in current diagnostic methods. The technology, published in Nature Nanotechnology, uses self-assembling dual-diameter nanopore sensors to identify disease-specific biomarkers even at low concentrations.

India Drawn With Maldives, Pakistan In SAFF Championship 2026 Group Stage

India Drawn With Maldives, Pakistan In SAFF Championship 2026 Group Stage

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

Defending champions India have been drawn into Group B of the SAFF Championship 2026 alongside Maldives and Pakistan. The tournament, hosted in Dhaka from November 4-17, will see India begin their quest for a record 10th title against Maldives on November 5, followed by a clash with Pakistan on November 11.

Ajinkya Rahane Retires: Why India's Crisis Man Deserved Better

Ajinkya Rahane Retires: Why India's Crisis Man Deserved Better

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

Ajinkya Rahane will always be remembered as the man who let his bat -- and his character -- do the talking, recalls K R Nayar.

Why have Promoters Borrowed Rs 7 Trillion?

Why have Promoters Borrowed Rs 7 Trillion?

Rediff.com7 days ago

The absolute amount of money raised is more than three times the 2 trillion seen before the pandemic (June 2019).

Chotrani And Senthilkumar Shine At Budapest Open

Chotrani And Senthilkumar Shine At Budapest Open

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Indian squash players Veer Chotrani and Velavan Senthilkumar have successfully advanced to the quarterfinals of the Budapest Open, a significant PSA copper event in Hungary, showcasing strong performances against international competitors.