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Pakistan Declares 'Open War' After Airstrikes on Afghan Taliban

Pakistan Declares 'Open War' After Airstrikes on Afghan Taliban

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Pakistan declared an 'open war' with Afghanistan following airstrikes targeting Taliban fighters in response to alleged cross-border attacks. The situation has drawn international concern, with calls for de-escalation and diplomatic resolution.

Anil Ambani summoned by ED after skipping earlier date

Anil Ambani summoned by ED after skipping earlier date

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has issued fresh summons to Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani to appear for questioning on February 26 after he skipped deposition this week, official sources said on Thursday.

Vivo Unveils V60 Lite With Powerful 6,500 mAh Battery

Vivo Unveils V60 Lite With Powerful 6,500 mAh Battery

Rediff.com7 days ago

Vivo has introduced a refreshed V60 Lite 4G, updating last year's September 2025 edition with a newer Snapdragon 6s Gen 2 4G processor, stepping in for the earlier Snapdragon 685 chip.

International Fleet Review 2026 Kicks Off in Visakhapatnam With Grand Naval Display

International Fleet Review 2026 Kicks Off in Visakhapatnam With Grand Naval Display

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

The International Fleet Review 2026 commenced in Visakhapatnam, showcasing India's naval prowess from February 15 to 25. The spectacular maritime event featured impressive displays including military helicopter fly-pasts and Indian Navy rescue demonstrations. This grand naval congregation brings together international fleets at India's premier naval base on the Bay of Bengal coast.

AI ecosystem opaque, needs accountability: CCI chairperson

AI ecosystem opaque, needs accountability: CCI chairperson

Rediff.com1 days ago

The artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem is opaque and needs to be made transparent and accountable, said Competition Commission of India's (CCI) Chairperson Ravneet Kaur at the Business Standard Manthan Summit on Wednesday.

'We have been building AI before it became mainstream'

'We have been building AI before it became mainstream'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'Today, we are at a stage where we have launched a voice-to-voice model that supports 14 Indian languages.'

Can India Reset Ties With Bangladesh?

Can India Reset Ties With Bangladesh?

Rediff.com3 days ago

Sensitive issues remain. Water sharing of the Ganga and Teesta rivers. Treatment of minorities, particularly Hindus. Border management. Trade imbalances. Connectivity projects.What happens next will shape not just bilateral ties, but the balance of South Asia itself, points out Ramesh Menon.

Identity profiling by caste, race or region a regressive step: SC

Identity profiling by caste, race or region a regressive step: SC

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking to prevent discrimination and violence against citizens from the northeast and other regions, stating that identifying persons on grounds of race, region, sex, and caste would be a regressive step.

Why Mallya can't return to India: 'legally barred from leaving UK'

Why Mallya can't return to India: 'legally barred from leaving UK'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya informed the Bombay High Court on Wednesday that he is unable to provide a definite timeline for his return to India, citing the revocation of his passport and also being legally barred from leaving the UK.

Cong protest at AI summit inspired by Nepal's Gen Z movement: Delhi Police

Cong protest at AI summit inspired by Nepal's Gen Z movement: Delhi Police

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Delhi Police arrested four IYC workers and booked them at Tilak Marg Police Station under multiple provisions, including criminal conspiracy, unlawful assembly, assault on public servants, obstruction of duty, and disobedience to orders promulgated by public authorities.

Hindus most highly educated religious group in US: Study

Hindus most highly educated religious group in US: Study

Rediff.com5 days ago

A new Pew Research Center study reveals that Hindus and Jews are the most educated religious groups in the United States.

Asha Sharma Takes Charge Of Xbox

Asha Sharma Takes Charge Of Xbox

Rediff.com4 days ago

Microsoft on Friday named Indian-origin Asha Sharma Executive Vice President and CEO of Microsoft Gaming, handing her control of the Xbox business.

Kerala SIR: Around 9 lakhs names deleted in final voter list

Kerala SIR: Around 9 lakhs names deleted in final voter list

Rediff.com6 days ago

According to data released by the ECI, the revised electoral roll has 2,69,53,644 voters, compared to 2,78,50,855 before the Special Intensive Revision began in October last year.

India must use current geopolitical churn to build manufacturing scale at home: Amitabh Kant

India must use current geopolitical churn to build manufacturing scale at home: Amitabh Kant

Rediff.com1 days ago

India should resist knee-jerk responses to tariff volatility in the US and instead use the current geopolitical churn to build manufacturing scale at home, former G20 Sherpa and former chief executive officer of NITI Aayog Amitabh Kant said on Wednesday.

Shekhar Kapur: 'Movie Stars Will Be AI Created'

Shekhar Kapur: 'Movie Stars Will Be AI Created'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'Storytelling will never change.' 'As long as storytelling can be unpredictable... AI cannot tell you an unpredictable story.'

Maha ATS detains several suspects in terror probe after raids in 20 places

Maha ATS detains several suspects in terror probe after raids in 20 places

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) conducted extensive search operations across Yavatmal and Ahilyanagar districts, detaining multiple individuals for questioning following intelligence regarding potential terror-related activities.

Canada acts against Tahawwur Rana before Carney's India visit

Canada acts against Tahawwur Rana before Carney's India visit

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Canadian government is seeking to revoke the citizenship of Tahawwur Rana Hussain, a Pakistan-born businessman accused of involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, due to misrepresentation on his citizenship application.

Agricultural shift from subsidies to sustainability may be the way ahead

Agricultural shift from subsidies to sustainability may be the way ahead

Rediff.com1 days ago

India is already a heavyweight in global farm trade in pockets such as rice exports, but experts are urging a pivot from a subsidy- and procurement-driven mindset to a productivity and nutrition strategy that still shields farmers from volatility.

T20 World Cup: Axar Snub, Bumrah Misused: Gambhir, SKY Under Fire

T20 World Cup: Axar Snub, Bumrah Misused: Gambhir, SKY Under Fire

Rediff.com3 days ago

'We lost the match between the 7th and 15th over. You used Bumrah's two overs early and kept the remaining two for the death. But Rohit Sharma never used Bumrah like this.'

Empty PG Seats, Missing Doctors

Empty PG Seats, Missing Doctors

Rediff.com4 days ago

'When young doctors see limited protection, unpredictable careers and an absence of institutional support, they hesitate.'

Adani Group plans to revive Formula 1 at Buddh Circuit

Adani Group plans to revive Formula 1 at Buddh Circuit

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Adani Group is exploring strategies to revive Formula 1 racing at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, with Karan Adani expressing strong interest in bringing the sport back to India.

Shirtless protest at AI meet: Youth Cong chief held, rioting charges invoked

Shirtless protest at AI meet: Youth Cong chief held, rioting charges invoked

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian Youth Congress President Uday Bhanu Chib was arrested after a disruptive shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, leading to further investigation into potential conspiracy and funding.

Core Sector Growth Dips to 4% in January

Core Sector Growth Dips to 4% in January

Rediff.com6 days ago

India's eight core infrastructure sectors experienced a slowdown in production growth, reaching a two-month low of 4% in January. Crude oil and natural gas output declined, while refinery products remained flat. Overall growth for the April-January period was also lower compared to the previous fiscal year.

NIA court orders to attach land of US-based Kashmiri lobbyist

NIA court orders to attach land of US-based Kashmiri lobbyist

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

A special NIA court in Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the immediate attachment of land belonging to Ghulam Nabi Fai, a US-based Kashmiri lobbyist and convicted agent of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

Shirtless protest: Cops 'detain' cops in post-arrest drama

Shirtless protest: Cops 'detain' cops in post-arrest drama

Rediff.com1 days ago

A tense standoff erupted between Himachal Pradesh Police and Delhi Police following the arrest of Youth Congress activists involved in the protest at the AI Summit, escalating into allegations of kidnapping and obstruction of justice.

'We Had Unprotected Sex On Our First Night'

'We Had Unprotected Sex On Our First Night'

Rediff.com2 days ago

For Mumbai-based Priya, arranged marriage was not a personal choice. The obligation slowly led to unprotected sex, followed by a baby and years of suppressed emotions leaving her feeling trapped in her marriage.

Jharkhand air ambulance crash: DGCA begins probe

Jharkhand air ambulance crash: DGCA begins probe

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation into the air ambulance crash in Jharkhand's Chatra district that killed all seven people on board. Two teams from the DGCA are probing the accident, while families mourn the loss of their loved ones.

'Past Glory Won't Count': Coach Marijne's Tough Message For India Women's Hockey Team

'Past Glory Won't Count': Coach Marijne's Tough Message For India Women's Hockey Team

Rediff.com3 days ago

Sjoerd Marijne said past achievements won't guarantee selection in the Indian women's hockey team, highlighting the importance of fighting for a spot and focusing on upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

IDFC First bank flags Rs 590 crore fraud in Haryana govt accounts

IDFC First bank flags Rs 590 crore fraud in Haryana govt accounts

Rediff.com5 days ago

IDFC First Bank reported a Rs 590 crore fraud involving its employees and others in accounts held by the Haryana government. The bank has informed regulators and filed a police complaint, initiating internal reviews and forensic audits.

'LIC sets sights on sustained 60% plus market share'

'LIC sets sights on sustained 60% plus market share'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'LIC will reduce but not fully exit its stake in IDBI Bank, which remains an important bancassurance partner,' says LIC of India' MD and CEO R Doraiswamy.

'Child Marriage Is Nothing But Child Rape'

'Child Marriage Is Nothing But Child Rape'

Rediff.com7 hours ago

'People don't believe that a 15-year-old girl subjected to sexual intercourse within a marriage is a victim of rape.'

How Did a 590 Crore Fraud Go Undetected At IDFC First Bank?

How Did a 590 Crore Fraud Go Undetected At IDFC First Bank?

Rediff.com4 days ago

The quantum of fraud detected by the bank is more than the 503 crore net profit it reported for the October-December quarter of 2025-2026.

Harry Brook slams century as England down Pakistan to enter T20 World Cup semis

Harry Brook slams century as England down Pakistan to enter T20 World Cup semis

Rediff.com2 days ago

Skipper Harry Brook played the most defining innings of his T20 career, smashing a 51-ball 100 to propel England into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.

Cheaper Harleys Likely To Test Enfield's Pricing Power

Cheaper Harleys Likely To Test Enfield's Pricing Power

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

The tariff removal will lower prices of Harley's large-displacement imported motorcycles, which retail between 14.5 lakh and 45.8 lakh but after the duty cut volumes are expected to remain modest.

How Couples Can Avoid Money Fights

How Couples Can Avoid Money Fights

Rediff.com2 days ago

Regular money talks, setting up joint goals, and regular reviews can help couples stay aligned.

How Couples Can Avoid Money Fights

How Couples Can Avoid Money Fights

Rediff.com2 days ago

Regular money talks, setting up joint goals, and regular reviews can help couples stay aligned.

Rajkummar Rao's Weight Journey From Nikam To Sourav Ganguly

Rajkummar Rao's Weight Journey From Nikam To Sourav Ganguly

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

'For Nikam I had to gain around 9-10 kgs and I was eating 2 pizzas and lot of sweets and my fav Aloo Parathas, Biryani...'

Forceps found in Kerala woman's abdomen 5 years after surgery

Forceps found in Kerala woman's abdomen 5 years after surgery

Rediff.com7 days ago

An artery forceps was discovered in a woman's abdomen five years after she underwent surgery at Alappuzha Medical College. An investigation has been launched into the incident.

Notorious JeM commander among 3 Pak terrorists killed in Kishtwar

Notorious JeM commander among 3 Pak terrorists killed in Kishtwar

Rediff.com4 days ago

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district killed two Pakistani terrorists affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in an encounter. One of the deceased is believed to be a notorious JeM commander, Saifullah, who had been active in the region for five years.

National Herald case: HC to hear ED plea against Gandhis on Mar 9

National Herald case: HC to hear ED plea against Gandhis on Mar 9

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

The Delhi High Court has scheduled a hearing for March 9 on the Enforcement Directorate's plea challenging a trial court order that refused to acknowledge its chargesheet against Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald money laundering case.