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RSS not a paramilitary outfit, wrong to see it through BJP lens: Bhagwat

RSS not a paramilitary outfit, wrong to see it through BJP lens: Bhagwat

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat clarifies the organization's role, stating it is not a paramilitary group and aims to unite society with virtues to prevent foreign subjugation.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history with 63-ball U-19 century vs SA

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history with 63-ball U-19 century vs SA

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The 14-year-old became the youngest U-19 captain to score a century in Youth One-Day cricket.

Lodge FIR if dog feeders are harassed, says SC

Lodge FIR if dog feeders are harassed, says SC

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court declined to intervene in allegations of harassment against women dog feeders, stating it's a law and order issue. The court is hearing arguments in the stray dogs case and addressed concerns about unregulated breeding and exotic imports.

How EPF Compounds But Inflation...

How EPF Compounds But Inflation...

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

While EPF rewards patience and compounds your money, inflation decides how far your money really goes.

India rebuts Trump aide's 'Modi didn't call' claim; says...

India rebuts Trump aide's 'Modi didn't call' claim; says...

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

'Incidentally, Prime Minister (Modi) and President Trump have also spoken on the phone on eight occasions during 2025, covering different aspects of our wide-ranging partnership'

The AI Financial Bubble Is For Real

The AI Financial Bubble Is For Real

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

'I don't see how a company like OpenAI can honestly expect to generate revenue significant enough to maintain its spending habits via John and Jane Q. Public,' points out Sree Sreenivasan.

India women eye fourth straight T20 win over Sri Lanka

India women eye fourth straight T20 win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Formidable India will be eager to register a dominance-extending fourth victory on the bounce in the fourth women's T20I against Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.

Gas leak at Andhra ONGC well triggers fire, 3 villages evacuated

Gas leak at Andhra ONGC well triggers fire, 3 villages evacuated

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Following the gas leak and the subsequent fire, senior officials of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) from Rajahmundry rushed to Mori village, where the blaze broke out at Well Mori-5, the official said.

1.51 Trillion: What FPIs Sold This Year, Highest Ever!

1.51 Trillion: What FPIs Sold This Year, Highest Ever!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Domestic mutual funds have infused the highest ever -- Rs 4.84 trillion -- this year amid strong inflows via SIPs.

'Maoists Collapsed Like A House Of Cards'

'Maoists Collapsed Like A House Of Cards'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

'For the remaining Maoist cadres, they shall soon confront one of two outcomes: Either surrender or face neutralisation.'

From BJP war room to TMC strategist: Who is Pratik Jain?

From BJP war room to TMC strategist: Who is Pratik Jain?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Despite his influence, Pratik Jain avoids the spotlight. Credit is routinely passed on to colleagues. He maintains no visible faction within the TMC, no personal coterie.

System-made disaster': 'Waterman' of India on Indore water contamination

System-made disaster': 'Waterman' of India on Indore water contamination

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Water conservationist Rajendra Singh blames corruption and faulty infrastructure for the contaminated water crisis in Indore, which led to multiple deaths. He criticizes the city's reliance on the Narmada River and the lack of responsible water management.

Trump-Zelenskyy Meet: What Do These Pix Tell You?

Trump-Zelenskyy Meet: What Do These Pix Tell You?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

United States President Donald John Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met for lunch at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday. This was their first one-on-one meeting after their disastrous encounter at the White House in March.

FPIs purchase Rs 7,524 crore of debt, highest single day in 7 months

FPIs purchase Rs 7,524 crore of debt, highest single day in 7 months

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

The first day of the year 2026 was positive for the debt market with foreign investors buying a net domestic debt of Rs 7,524 crore, the highest single-day inflow since May 29 last year.

Rights issues hit 28-year high as QIPs shrink amid market correction

Rights issues hit 28-year high as QIPs shrink amid market correction

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The number of rights issues more than doubled and hit a 28-year high in 2025, even as qualified institutional placements (QIPs) shrank amid a broader market correction and the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) revised framework for rights issues.

'India has all their bases covered for T20 WC'

'India has all their bases covered for T20 WC'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

The former South African batter pointed out that Rana does not have a lot of international experience with the new ball, but is well supported in the pace department.

Post T20 WC snub, Gill eyes fresh start in VHT

Post T20 WC snub, Gill eyes fresh start in VHT

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Shubman Gill is set to use the Vijay Hazare Trophy as his first platform for response after being left out of India's 2026 T20 World Cup squad.

Shah Rukh should apologise for signing Mustafizur: Ilyasi

Shah Rukh should apologise for signing Mustafizur: Ilyasi

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

"Shah Rukh Khan should apologise to nation": Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi on KKR picking Bangladesh player

Zubeen Garg Case: Accused Move Bail Pleas

Zubeen Garg Case: Accused Move Bail Pleas

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Four accused in the death case of noted singer Zubeen Garg on Saturday moved bail petitions before the Kamrup (Metro) district and sessions court, which is conducting the trial.

Mumbai civic polls: BJP to contest 137 seats, Shinde Sena 90

Mumbai civic polls: BJP to contest 137 seats, Shinde Sena 90

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Ruling allies BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena will contest 137 and 90 seats, respectively, in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls. A seat-sharing pact was revealed by Mumbai BJP president Amit Satam on Monday.

'We Will Bring The Two Brothers To Power'

'We Will Bring The Two Brothers To Power'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

'Now there is no fight between us (Thackerays); now the fight is with them.'

Typhoid outbreak in Gujarat's Gandhinagar, infections surge to 108

Typhoid outbreak in Gujarat's Gandhinagar, infections surge to 108

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The number of suspected typhoid infections linked to a water pipeline leak in Gandhinagar has risen to 108. Authorities are working to resolve the issue and provide treatment.

Foreign investors withdrew record Rs 1.6 lakh cr from Indian equities in 2025

Foreign investors withdrew record Rs 1.6 lakh cr from Indian equities in 2025

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Foreign investors fled Indian equities in 2025 at a scale never seen before, pulling out a record Rs 1.6 lakh crore (USD 18 billion) as volatile currency movements, global trade tensions, especially potential US tariffs, and stretched valuations eroded risk appetite, though flows are expected to turn sustainably positive in 2026.

Silver futures jump 6% to record Rs 2.54 lakh/kg

Silver futures jump 6% to record Rs 2.54 lakh/kg

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Silver prices extended their record-breaking rally for a sixth straight session on Monday, surging 6 per cent to touch a lifetime high of Rs 2,54,174 per kilogram in futures trade amid strong investor demand and bullish global trends. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), silver futures for March delivery surged Rs 14,387, or 6 per cent, to hit a new record of Rs 2,54,174 per kilogram.

'There was method': Root explains Smith's risky shot

'There was method': Root explains Smith's risky shot

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

England batter Joe Root defended fellow teammate Jamie Smith for his dismissal in the first innings of the final Sydney Test

'Keep it simple': Ponting's big advice for Green

'Keep it simple': Ponting's big advice for Green

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

The legendary Ricky Pointing has advised Australia all-rounder Cameron Green to keep things simple and not over analyse or tinker with his game in order to find the right approach in Tests.

BSE Sensex tops other assets classes by a hefty margin in 40 years

BSE Sensex tops other assets classes by a hefty margin in 40 years

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

The BSE Sensex has been one of the top-performing areas of investment in the past 40 years, consistently delivering double-digit returns in rupee terms, beating assets such as global equities, precious metals, and fixed income.

Lab test confirms 'life-threatening' water contamination in Indore

Lab test confirms 'life-threatening' water contamination in Indore

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

A vomiting-diarrhoea outbreak in Indore, India, caused by contaminated drinking water, has resulted in at least four deaths and affected over 1,400 people. A leakage in a pipeline in the Bhagirathpura area is believed to be the source of the contamination.

Indore deaths: BJP's Vijayvargiya snaps at reporters

Indore deaths: BJP's Vijayvargiya snaps at reporters

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya faces backlash after using objectionable language in response to questions about contaminated water in Indore. The incident has sparked controversy and calls for his resignation.

Somnath@1,000: The Power Of Unbroken Faith

Somnath@1,000: The Power Of Unbroken Faith

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

If the Somnath temple, which was attacked 1,000 years ago and faced continuous attacks thereon, could rise again and again, then we can surely restore our great nation to the glory it embodied 1,000 years ago before the invasions, asserts Narendra Modi.

Will Bangladesh Play T20 World Cup Games In India?

Will Bangladesh Play T20 World Cup Games In India?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

So far, neither the BCCI nor the ICC has issued any statement regarding the scheduling of Bangladesh's matches against the backdrop of current tensions.

SIT suspects more gold lost from Sabarimala than found

SIT suspects more gold lost from Sabarimala than found

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Sabarimala gold loss case suspects that more gold was lost from the temple than initially believed. The investigation has led to political accusations and counter-accusations between various parties.

Amid CM change buzz, Karnataka HM 'hopes for promotion'

Amid CM change buzz, Karnataka HM 'hopes for promotion'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Thursday hinted about his chief ministerial aspirations, asserting he too has ambitions like everyone and expects a 'political promotion' this year if the Congress high command decides so.

PIX: Toney brace sinks Ronaldo's Al Nassr; Milan go top

PIX: Toney brace sinks Ronaldo's Al Nassr; Milan go top

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Al-Nassr top the standings and are two points clear of second-placed Al-Hilal. Al-Ahli are fourth on 25 points.

What If Lal Bahadur Shastri Had Not Died In 1966

What If Lal Bahadur Shastri Had Not Died In 1966

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

He chose what was best for India, not for himself. Few can deny that when god took Shastri away so soon, they did India an injustice, points out Harishchandra.

Maduro's Link to Sathya Sai Baba...

Maduro's Link to Sathya Sai Baba...

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Long before he became Venezuela's president, Nicolas Maduro's life intersected with India in a profound personal way.

Guj IAS officer in the dock as ED unearths land clearance bribe grid

Guj IAS officer in the dock as ED unearths land clearance bribe grid

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Former Surendranagar collector Rajendrakumar Patel is accused of fixing bribe rates for approving change of land use applications, according to the Enforcement Directorate.

TMC's Derek O'Brien moves SC alleging irregularities in Bengal SIR

TMC's Derek O'Brien moves SC alleging irregularities in Bengal SIR

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The application claimed that since the inception of the SIR process in the state, the EC has issued instructions to officers at the ground level through "informal and extra-statutory channels", such as WhatsApp messages and oral directions conveyed during video conferences, instead of issuing formal written instructions.

Goa nightclub built illegally on salt pan, no licence: Probe report

Goa nightclub built illegally on salt pan, no licence: Probe report

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

A magisterial inquiry report reveals that the Goa nightclub where a deadly fire killed 25 people was built illegally on salt pan and operated without a valid trade license, indicating serious lapses and collusion at multiple official levels.

Mob attacks police station in Bengal's Sandeshkhali, 6 cops injured

Mob attacks police station in Bengal's Sandeshkhali, 6 cops injured

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Six policemen were injured and a police vehicle vandalised in a mob attack during an attempt to arrest a TMC worker in Sandeshkhali, once again pushing the coastal block into political focus ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.