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'India Should Stop Listening To The US'

'India Should Stop Listening To The US'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

'If you listen to a rowdy in a class, he will keep on bullying you.' 'India can say do whatever you want. We will not compromise on anything.'

India make history with back-to-back badminton Asian Games medals

India make history with back-to-back badminton Asian Games medals

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Indian men's badminton team secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games after losing 1-3 to China in the semifinals. Despite strong performances, including a win by Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, India could not overcome their rivals, marking their first back-to-back team medals in 40 years.

President Murmu Congratulates Indian Athletes For Asian Games Success

President Murmu Congratulates Indian Athletes For Asian Games Success

Rediff.com5 days ago

President Droupadi Murmu extended her congratulations to Indian athletes, including Mirabai Chanu, for their impressive medal-winning performances on Day 4 of the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. She highlighted significant achievements such as Chanu's silver in weightlifting, ending a 28-year drought, and historic bronze medals in shooting and soft tennis.

Oppn wants CEC sacked, jailed; seeks repoll in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Bengal

Oppn wants CEC sacked, jailed; seeks repoll in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Bengal

Rediff.com5 days ago

Opposition parties in India are demanding the impeachment and arrest of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, alleging he is running the poll panel as a 'one-man autocracy' following revelations that two Election Commissioners red-flagged issues related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Satnam Singh-Salman Khan Script History With Asian Games Rowing Bronze

Satnam Singh-Salman Khan Script History With Asian Games Rowing Bronze

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian rowers Satnam Singh and Salman Khan have made history by securing the nation's first-ever men's double sculls medal at the Asian Games, finishing third.

Festive travel may cost more as govt rules out airfare cap

Festive travel may cost more as govt rules out airfare cap

Rediff.com7 days ago

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu announced that the government will not impose a cap on airfares during the upcoming festive season. Instead, airlines will be advised to maintain reasonable prices, considering the rising operating costs primarily due to increased Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices, exacerbated by the West Asia crisis.

Indian Men's Kabaddi Team Routs South Korea In Asian Games

Indian Men's Kabaddi Team Routs South Korea In Asian Games

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Indian men's kabaddi team secured a dominant 63-31 victory over South Korea in a Group A clash at the Asian Games, marking their second consecutive win and placing them atop the group.

PM Narendra Modi congratulates Asian Games silver medallist Mirabai Chanu

PM Narendra Modi congratulates Asian Games silver medallist Mirabai Chanu

Rediff.com6 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Mirabai Chanu for winning Asian Games silver, praising her determination as the medal completed her major championship collection and lifted India's tally to 11.

When poll panel rift spilled into the open

When poll panel rift spilled into the open

Rediff.com5 days ago

The article details a history of internal disagreements among Election Commissioners in India, highlighting instances from 1993 to the present, including clashes between CECs and commissioners over various issues like removal recommendations, dissent notes, and affidavits, culminating in recent objections regarding voter list revisions.

NSE Rings The Gong At BSE

NSE Rings The Gong At BSE

Rediff.com5 days ago

The National Stock Exchange marked its stock market debut at the Bombay Stock Exchange on September 24, 2026, with a traditional gong-ringing ceremony.

Some give, some take for Indian automakers in EU FTA

Some give, some take for Indian automakers in EU FTA

Rediff.com7 days ago

India-EU FTA opens a bigger European market for Indian carmakers while giving European brands greater access to India.

Samsung India sees 36% profit decline in FY26 despite marginal revenue increase

Samsung India sees 36% profit decline in FY26 despite marginal revenue increase

Rediff.com7 days ago

Samsung India Electronics reported a 36 per cent decline in profit to 7,228.10 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, even as its revenue from operations saw a slight increase of 1.2 per cent to 1.12 lakh crore.

TVS Motor: Premium Two-Wheelers and Top Variants Drive Sales Growth

TVS Motor: Premium Two-Wheelers and Top Variants Drive Sales Growth

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

Indian two-wheeler buyers are increasingly opting for feature-rich, higher-end variants and premium motorcycles, driven by technology, safety, and easier access to finance, according to TVS Motor Company. The company is also exploring alternative electric motor technologies to secure its supply chain amidst growing EV penetration.

IIT Bombay suicide: CCTV shows what transpired in exam hall

IIT Bombay suicide: CCTV shows what transpired in exam hall

Rediff.com5 days ago

CCTV footage purportedly showing a student leaving an exam hall at IIT Bombay has gone viral, coinciding with allegations of caste-based harassment following the suicide of second-year student Sahil Wakode. The professor named in the FIR has been sent on leave.

Eve-teasing at 12, Asian Games medal at 36 for Suchika

Eve-teasing at 12, Asian Games medal at 36 for Suchika

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

Suchika Tariyal, a 36-year-old Indian athlete, has secured India's first medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games by reaching the semifinals of the women's Traditional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) 60kg event. Her journey began at age 12, driven by a desire for self-defence, leading her through successful careers in judo and jiu-jitsu before transitioning to MMA. She aims to convert her assured bronze into a gold medal.

Asian Games: Elavenil reveals what went wrong in mixed team final

Asian Games: Elavenil reveals what went wrong in mixed team final

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian shooters Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Mane finished fourth in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at the Asian Games, missing out on a medal. Valarivan cited struggles with her position, while Mane focused on consistency. Both expressed determination to learn from the experience.

India's BoP pressure to remain a challenge, says Chief Economic Advisor

India's BoP pressure to remain a challenge, says Chief Economic Advisor

Rediff.com4 days ago

India's Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran stated that the country's balance of payments (BoP) pressure is expected to remain a continuous challenge due to rising imports, commodity dependence, high global interest rates, and intense competition for capital.

BJP spent more in Bengal poll than Cong did across 5 state polls

BJP spent more in Bengal poll than Cong did across 5 state polls

Rediff.com5 days ago

The BJP spent Rs 286.99 crore on the West Bengal elections, surpassing the Congress's total expenditure of Rs 248.55 crore across five states and a Union territory. The report details spending by major parties in West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry, highlighting significant financial disparities and campaign outlays.

Hyundai Expects 8-10% H2 Sales Growth, Aims To Outpace PV Industry

Hyundai Expects 8-10% H2 Sales Growth, Aims To Outpace PV Industry

Rediff.com4 days ago

Hyundai Motor India is set to outpace the broader passenger vehicle market, projecting an 8-10 per cent domestic sales growth in H2FY27, fueled by strategic launches of a new mid-size SUV and a dedicated electric vehicle, alongside increased production capacity.

Champat Rai's driver held keys to donation boxes: SIT chargesheet

Champat Rai's driver held keys to donation boxes: SIT chargesheet

Rediff.com3 days ago

A nearly 70,000-page chargesheet filed by the Supreme Court-mandated SIT details the diversion of donations from the Ram temple in Ayodhya, revealing a network of eight accused who allegedly removed, concealed, and distributed pilfered funds during cash-counting, supported by 105 CCTV instances and thousands of text messages.

Anantjeet-Parinaaz clinch historic skeet mixed team bronze for India

Anantjeet-Parinaaz clinch historic skeet mixed team bronze for India

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Indian men's 10m air pistol team finished fourth at the Asian Games, narrowly missing a bronze medal, while the mixed skeet team of Parinaaz Dhaliwal and Anant Jeet Singh Naruka successfully qualified for their event's final.

NSE's Mega IPO Fully Subscribed on Day 2, QIBs and Non-Institutional Investors Lead

NSE's Mega IPO Fully Subscribed on Day 2, QIBs and Non-Institutional Investors Lead

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

The National Stock Exchange of India's (NSE) mega Rs 22,569-crore initial public offering (IPO) was fully subscribed on the second day of bidding, driven by strong interest from qualified institutional buyers and non-institutional investors.

F&O: When Trading Turns Into Gambling

F&O: When Trading Turns Into Gambling

Rediff.com7 days ago

88 per cent of individual traders lost money during FY26. Until we recognise gambling dressed up as option buying for what it is, we will keep treating the wrong disease, asserts Harsh Roongta.

Verstappen overtakes 100 go-karters in 35 minutes at Silverstone

Verstappen overtakes 100 go-karters in 35 minutes at Silverstone

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Four-time Formula One champion Max Verstappen showcased his racing prowess by overtaking 100 competitors in just 13 laps during the 'Max vs 100' go-karting event at Silverstone.

In Trump's presence, Xi says US, China must ensure human control of AI

In Trump's presence, Xi says US, China must ensure human control of AI

Rediff.com4 days ago

Chinese President Xi Jinping began his second state visit to the US, meeting President Donald Trump at the White House. Both leaders expressed a desire for a better future for their nations, with Xi emphasising cooperation over confrontation and the avoidance of the "Thucydides Trap." Discussions also touched upon artificial intelligence governance and the extension of a trade truce. The visit was notably marked by a media boycott of White House coverage due to a dispute over press access.

What To Watch: Indian Athletes Compete At Asian Games

What To Watch: Indian Athletes Compete At Asian Games

Rediff.com6 days ago

A comprehensive schedule detailing the events and timings for Indian athletes participating in various sports at the Asian Games, including badminton, boxing, canoeing, equestrian, fencing, hockey, kabaddi, rowing, soft tennis, sepaktakraw, shooting, squash, swimming, table tennis, weightlifting, and wushu.

Katrina Is A Mom... This Is What Happened To Her Body

Katrina Is A Mom... This Is What Happened To Her Body

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

When the Internet reduced Katrina Kaif to her post-pregnancy body, it exposed how society prioritises cruel 'bounce back' ideals over genuine postpartum healing.

Airtel Money files for London IPO, IFC to buy $90 mn stake

Airtel Money files for London IPO, IFC to buy $90 mn stake

Rediff.com5 days ago

Airtel Africa's mobile payments arm, Airtel Money, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange, with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) agreeing to purchase shares worth up to $90 million at the final offer price.

White House launches 'Trump TV' amid media access dispute

White House launches 'Trump TV' amid media access dispute

Rediff.com7 days ago

The White House has launched 'Trump TV', a 24/7 streaming platform featuring past speeches and administration updates, amidst an escalating dispute with major news organisations over White House press access, which President Trump defends by accusing outlets of 'fake news'.

Quimcy D'Souza narrowly misses medal, but puts Indian teqball on world stage

Quimcy D'Souza narrowly misses medal, but puts Indian teqball on world stage

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

Quimcy D'Souza, a self-funded and self-coached Indian teqball player, competed at the Asian Games with the aim of popularising the sport in India. Despite narrowly missing out on two bronze medals, D'Souza views her journey as a crucial first step towards establishing teqball in the country and inspiring more athletes.

Two Indian students killed in air accident during Canada training

Two Indian students killed in air accident during Canada training

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Two Indian students, Manoj Sivakumar from Tamil Nadu and Srisaran Thirugnanasambantham from Puducherry, tragically died in an air accident in Canada while undergoing flight training. The Consulate General of India in Vancouver has expressed condolences and offered consular assistance for the repatriation of their remains.

Anil Kapoor Vs Rohit Sharma: Who's More Entertaining?

Anil Kapoor Vs Rohit Sharma: Who's More Entertaining?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Hosts Anil Kapoor and Rohit Sharma bring their own brand of charm and humour to two new game shows that promise to make your weekends more entertaining, observes Divya Nair.

Iran threatens 'painful attacks' on US bases if military action resumes

Iran threatens 'painful attacks' on US bases if military action resumes

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has threatened "continuous, effective and painful" attacks on US bases and interests across the region if Washington resumes military action against Tehran, amid escalating tensions and a US naval blockade on Iranian ports.

UK Boosts Maritime Ties With US Torpedo Test

UK Boosts Maritime Ties With US Torpedo Test

Rediff.com7 days ago

The UK has successfully test-fired a US torpedo from an undersea drone, marking a significant advancement in submarine technology for the AUKUS partners (UK, US, Australia). This development coincides with Prime Minister Andy Burnham's visit to the UN General Assembly, where he is discussing global challenges like AI, the Ukraine conflict, and West Asia security with international leaders, and announced the UK will host the G20 Leaders' Summit in Manchester next November.

National Film Awards: Yami, Kartik, Mammootty, Dhanush Honoured

National Film Awards: Yami, Kartik, Mammootty, Dhanush Honoured

Rediff.com6 days ago

The 72nd National Film Awards celebrated outstanding contributions to Indian cinema, with Yami Gautam, Kartik Aaryan, Mammootty, Dhanush, and Sanjay Mishra among the prominent winners.

The 1980s Special Bollywood Quiz

The 1980s Special Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Why Justice R C Chavan Quit Maharashtra UCC Panel

Why Justice R C Chavan Quit Maharashtra UCC Panel

Rediff.com6 days ago

'If the intention was simply to replicate what's already been done elsewhere, there was no need for a committee at all -- there's already an Act passed there (in Uttarakhand); just copy it, paste it, and you're done. Why waste everyone's time convening a panel for that?'

Gambhir hints at Pandya-Reddy combo in India's XI

Gambhir hints at Pandya-Reddy combo in India's XI

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

India head coach Gautam Gambhir stated that all-rounder Hardik Pandya is not yet fit to bowl a full 10-over quota in ODIs and will not be rushed back. Gambhir also hinted at the possibility of playing both Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy once Pandya achieves full bowling fitness, emphasizing his return depends on his all-round contribution.

Suresh Raina underlines Rohit, Kohli's importance in ODI World Cup push

Suresh Raina underlines Rohit, Kohli's importance in ODI World Cup push

Rediff.com6 days ago

Suresh Raina backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's experience and trophy-winning pedigree, saying their presence gives India a "90 per cent chance" of winning the World Cup.

Italy's Sara Curtis breaks 50m backstroke world record for second time in two days

Italy's Sara Curtis breaks 50m backstroke world record for second time in two days

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Italian swimmer Sara Curtis, 19, has broken her own 50m women's backstroke world record for the second consecutive day, winning gold in 26.56 seconds at the European Championships in Paris.