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Afghanistan name new captain for India T20I series

Afghanistan name new captain for India T20I series

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Ibrahim Zadran has been appointed captain of Afghanistan's T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against India, which will be played in New Delhi. The squad sees the return of fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq and all-rounder Gulbadin Naib, featuring a blend of experienced players like Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi, alongside uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Noor Rahman.

DJB corruption case: Satyendar Jain, 4 others sent to judicial custody

DJB corruption case: Satyendar Jain, 4 others sent to judicial custody

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

The Anti-Corruption Branch has sought judicial custody for former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain, ex-Delhi Jal Board CEO Udit Prakash Rai, and three others in a corruption case related to alleged irregularities in the tendering process for Delhi Jal Board's sewage treatment plant projects. The accused's counsels have challenged the arrests, with Jain's lawyer planning a bail plea.

When Ratan Tata Saved My Dog

When Ratan Tata Saved My Dog

Rediff.com22 hours ago

The Small Animal Hospital, which provides world-class treatment to pets and strays alike, continues Ratan Tata's legacy.

Telangana ACB Nabs Waqf Board Inspector For Bribe

Telangana ACB Nabs Waqf Board Inspector For Bribe

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A Waqf Board Inspector in Nalgonda district, Telangana, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 to submit a factual report regarding property registration.

Sebi to widen AI surveillance net to detect financial misstatements

Sebi to widen AI surveillance net to detect financial misstatements

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is set to expand its artificial intelligence (AI)-based surveillance beyond trading data to include corporate filings, aiming to proactively flag financial misstatements and manipulation in quarterly results without relying solely on investor complaints.

PM's cutout worshipped, 'Modi Chalisa' recited during an event at Press Club

PM's cutout worshipped, 'Modi Chalisa' recited during an event at Press Club

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

The Press Club of India clarified it did not organise an event where Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cutout was worshipped and a 'Modi Chalisa' was read. The event, organised by the Bihar State Transgender Welfare Board, was stopped by club authorities due to violation of rental terms. The organiser plans to build a temple for PM Modi in Bihar, citing his support for the transgender community.

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.

Air India Pilot Fails Drug Test Following Mid-Air Hydraulic Failure

Air India Pilot Fails Drug Test Following Mid-Air Hydraulic Failure

Rediff.com13 hours ago

An Air India Airbus A320 experienced a near-simultaneous loss of all three hydraulic systems mid-flight, causing an altitude upset and injuring 24 people. A preliminary investigation revealed the pilot-in-command tested positive for a psychoactive substance post-flight, leading to their termination, while the technical aspects of the incident are still under scrutiny.

Delhi bus in which minor was gang-raped had 8 challans

Delhi bus in which minor was gang-raped had 8 challans

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police are actively investigating the alleged gang-rape of a 16-year-old girl on a sleeper bus, mapping the vehicle's route using CCTV footage and mobile data, and uncovering multiple challans issued against the bus for violations, including operating without a permit. Forensic evidence is being processed, and the incident has drawn comparisons to the Nirbhaya case.

Tragic Train Boarding Accident Claims Man's Life In Barabanki

Tragic Train Boarding Accident Claims Man's Life In Barabanki

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

A man died and his wife was seriously injured after they lost their balance while trying to board a moving train at Barabanki railway station in Uttar Pradesh. The couple was travelling with their three minor daughters when the incident occurred. Passengers pulled the emergency chain, and the couple was rescued, but the man succumbed to his injuries.

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.

2 survivors from Panama vessel rescued, search ops underway: Sonowal

2 survivors from Panama vessel rescued, search ops underway: Sonowal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

The Indian Coast Guard has launched a major search and rescue operation after a Panama-flagged bulk carrier, MV Ocean Winner, carrying 24 crew members, sank in the Bay of Bengal off the Odisha coast. Two survivors have been rescued so far, with three ICG ships and the Indian Navy involved in the ongoing efforts.

Satyendar Jain says his arrest linked to Punjab polls

Satyendar Jain says his arrest linked to Punjab polls

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) in connection with an alleged corruption case involving the tendering process for sewage treatment plant projects of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB). Jain claims the arrest is politically motivated, linking it to the upcoming Punjab Assembly polls. Five other individuals, including a former DJB CEO, were also arrested in the case, which alleges irregularities and favouritism in tender conditions.

How AI And A Smartphone Could Change Cricket Coaching

How AI And A Smartphone Could Change Cricket Coaching

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Can AI transform grassroots 'If technology can help develop players a little quicker and make coaching more informed, then it has done its job.'

Ram Temple trust to get first CEO on Wednesday amid donation theft row

Ram Temple trust to get first CEO on Wednesday amid donation theft row

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is set to appoint the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Ram temple in Ayodhya. A selection committee is expected to submit three shortlisted names on Wednesday, following an extensive search process that reviewed approximately 5,500 applications. This move comes after the Trust acknowledged that donation theft had harmed its image, aiming to ensure superior management and restore devotee faith.

N CHANDRASEKHARAN STEPS DOWN AS TATA SONS CHAIRMAN

N CHANDRASEKHARAN STEPS DOWN AS TATA SONS CHAIRMAN

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has announced he will not seek reappointment when his current term concludes on February 20, 2027. This decision follows a lack of unanimous board support for his extension, despite recommendations from the majority shareholders, the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and Sir Ratan Tata Trust. Chandrasekaran cited the need for leadership clarity amidst strategic projects and has requested the board to initiate a succession plan.

Stronger and wiser: Anaya Bangar opens up on lonely journey back to cricket

Stronger and wiser: Anaya Bangar opens up on lonely journey back to cricket

Rediff.com7 days ago

Anaya Bangar says her difficult transition journey made her stronger and wiser, with Cricket Australia's clearance giving her a pathway back to women's cricket after BCCI silence.

10 Must Watch Taapsee Pannu Films

10 Must Watch Taapsee Pannu Films

Rediff.com1 days ago

From Pink and Thappad to Aadukalam and Game Over, these 10 films showcase Taapsee Pannu at her most powerful and versatile.

Shabnam Sinha to succeed Sunil Mittal as Airtel Payments Bank Chairperson

Shabnam Sinha to succeed Sunil Mittal as Airtel Payments Bank Chairperson

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Shabnam Sinha is set to take over as the Chairperson of Airtel Payments Bank for a three-year term starting October 1, 2026, succeeding Sunil Mittal, who concludes his tenure as non-executive Chairman.

HDFC Bank's Next CEO Faces Big Test

HDFC Bank's Next CEO Faces Big Test

Rediff.com3 days ago

'The changes in its leadership team will help address the scepticism that has engulfed the bank over the recent period.'

When A Flight Fails, Airlines Must Respond

When A Flight Fails, Airlines Must Respond

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

A flight may be cancelled for reasons beyond an airline's control. The chaos that follows need not be, points out Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

With New Zealand series in mind, BCCI to arrange County stint for pacer Auqib Nabi

With New Zealand series in mind, BCCI to arrange County stint for pacer Auqib Nabi

Rediff.com7 days ago

The BCCI is arranging short-term county cricket contracts for talented Indian pacers like Auqib Nabi to prepare them for future international tours, specifically eyeing India's Test series in New Zealand. This initiative aims to provide red-ball experience and exposure to different conditions.

Fils wins first ATP Masters 1000 title as Gauff clinches second Cincinnati crown

Fils wins first ATP Masters 1000 title as Gauff clinches second Cincinnati crown

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Arthur Fils and Coco Gauff have both secured significant victories at the Cincinnati Open, with Fils winning his first ATP Masters 1000 title by defeating Frances Tiafoe, and Gauff claiming her second Cincinnati Open title over Jessica Pegula.

Former Captain Tamim Iqbal Elected Bangladesh Cricket Board President

Former Captain Tamim Iqbal Elected Bangladesh Cricket Board President

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has been elected as the President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), becoming the youngest to hold the position. He plans to bring structural changes and ensure transparency within the board, having previously led an ad-hoc committee.

The Kardashians Love Namrata Karad's Bags

The Kardashians Love Namrata Karad's Bags

Rediff.com1 days ago

Namrata Karad, founder of Ahikoza by BRHAM, opens up about going from working on a Hugo Boss sales floor to seeing her bags carried by Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor, Kylie Jenner, Khloe Kardashian...

What went wrong for N Chandrasekharan at Tata Sons

What went wrong for N Chandrasekharan at Tata Sons

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

N Chandrasekaran will step down as chairman of Tata Sons in February 2027, concluding a decade at the helm, following a prolonged standoff over his reappointment with Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata.

Sebi to overhaul SME listing framework, tighten AI/ML accountability in financial markets

Sebi to overhaul SME listing framework, tighten AI/ML accountability in financial markets

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is set to undertake a comprehensive overhaul of the small and medium enterprise (SME) listing framework and tighten accountability around the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in financial markets, Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey announced.

CBSE Class 10: Failed Second Board Exam? Don't Panic

CBSE Class 10: Failed Second Board Exam? Don't Panic

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

CBSE's new Phase 2 exams offer Class 10 students a second chance but what happens if that fails too? Here's what you need to know and what you can do next.

Tata Group Stocks Tumble After Chairman Chandrasekaran Declines Reappointment

Tata Group Stocks Tumble After Chairman Chandrasekaran Declines Reappointment

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

Tata Group stocks experienced a significant decline, with TCS falling nearly 6 per cent, after Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran announced he would not seek reappointment when his current term concludes on February 20, 2027.

Smallcap Funds Double Down On IPOs

Smallcap Funds Double Down On IPOs

Rediff.com4 days ago

"When you have more liquidity than good investment opportunities, there is no reason for MFs to sell a winning trade."

Pilot, instructor killed as training aircraft crashes in Kanpur

Pilot, instructor killed as training aircraft crashes in Kanpur

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

A training aircraft operated by Garg Aviation crashed in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, killing a trainee pilot and an instructor. The Tecnam aircraft went down near Nathapurwa village shortly after take-off. Authorities, including the DGCA, are investigating the cause of the fatal accident.

Netflix Is Offering A Scholarship For...

Netflix Is Offering A Scholarship For...

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

IICT and Netflix are offering scholarships to 100 students and working professionals, with up to 80 per cent financial support for courses in animation, VFX, gaming and creative technologies.

Tata power struggle deepens as Chandra, other Ratan Tata allies step away

Tata power struggle deepens as Chandra, other Ratan Tata allies step away

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

N Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Sons, announced he would not seek reappointment when his term ends in February 2027, following a series of departures by senior figures closely associated with former chairman Ratan Tata, including Vijay Singh and Mehli Mistry, amid a deepening power struggle and governance dispute within the Tata Group.

'Will expose 3 more scams': Alleged conman Sukesh writes to Kejriwal

'Will expose 3 more scams': Alleged conman Sukesh writes to Kejriwal

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar, currently jailed, has written a letter to former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and ex-minister Satyender Jain, threatening to expose three more "key scams" involving the Aam Aadmi Party, following previous allegations related to the 'Liquor policy' and 'Jal Board' cases.

AI Effect: 'Nearly 3 Million Jobs Are At Risk In India'

AI Effect: 'Nearly 3 Million Jobs Are At Risk In India'

Rediff.com7 days ago

In the next 36 months nearly 25 to 40 per cent of jobs will be under threat from AI and job losses are inevitable.

Cricket Fans Rush For India-New Zealand Tour Tickets

Cricket Fans Rush For India-New Zealand Tour Tickets

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

India's multi-format cricket tour of New Zealand has seen unprecedented early ticket sales, with 26,000 tickets sold in the first 48 hours of the pre-sale. The 12-match series, starting in October, is proving to be a major draw, particularly for white-ball matches, prompting New Zealand Cricket to urge fans to secure their seats quickly.

'You train them to repeat it': Manjrekar slams ICC and BCCI

'You train them to repeat it': Manjrekar slams ICC and BCCI

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar criticised the ICC and BCCI over incidents involving Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, warning that leniency could encourage repeat behaviour.

Jeff Bezos-backed consortium acquires minority stake in Liverpool FC

Jeff Bezos-backed consortium acquires minority stake in Liverpool FC

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

A consortium, including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has acquired approximately one-third minority stake in Premier League club Liverpool FC, with current owners Fenway Sports Group retaining majority control.

FMGE Rules Stay Strict Despite Protests

FMGE Rules Stay Strict Despite Protests

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

NBEMS will not lower FMGE qualifying standards despite protests.

Chandrasekaran latest among Ratan Tata allies to step down

Chandrasekaran latest among Ratan Tata allies to step down

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

N Chandrasekaran's decision not to seek reappointment when his term as chairman of Tata Sons ends in February 2027 signals a significant shift in leadership amidst an ongoing power struggle and governance disputes within the Tata Group.