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No plans to meet US at any level in coming days: Iran

No plans to meet US at any level in coming days: Iran

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Iran on Tuesday said that the Islamic Republic has "no plans" to hold any meetings with the United States in the coming days at any level, even as diplomatic engagements continue separately in Doha on the related implementation of the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending the hostilities in West Asia.

Can SIPs Help You Live Debt-Free?

Can SIPs Help You Live Debt-Free?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

A simple SIP-first approach can help reduce debt, avoid EMIs and build lasting financial freedom through disciplined spending, advises Ramalingam Kalirajan

Why Banks Are Raising Deposit Rates

Why Banks Are Raising Deposit Rates

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

The RBI seems to be acknowledging that all deposits are not equal -- a deposit with a lower run-off assumption is inherently more valuable than one that could disappear overnight, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Ex-PM IK Gujral's son Naresh duped of Rs 7.8 cr in cyber scam

Ex-PM IK Gujral's son Naresh duped of Rs 7.8 cr in cyber scam

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Former Rajya Sabha MP Naresh Gujral was allegedly duped of Rs 7.8 crore after cyber fraudsters impersonated him on a messaging app and tricked his company's chief financial officer into transferring funds to multiple bank accounts, the police said on Thursday.

Who Will Lord Ram Bestow His Blessings On In UP Polls?

Who Will Lord Ram Bestow His Blessings On In UP Polls?

Rediff.com3 days ago

The monsoon session of Parliament will set the tone for how the Hindu community feels about what happened at the Ram Mandir. Whether emotions will be stirred within the voters of India lies solely at the oratory skills of the Congressis and Samajwadis, notes Zainab Sikander.

SAI Sanctions Funds For Billiards Champions' World Championship Participation

SAI Sanctions Funds For Billiards Champions' World Championship Participation

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has provided financial assistance for India's participation in the IBSF World Men's Billiards Championship in Ireland, supporting players like Sourav Kothari and Pankaj Advani.

SAI Sanctions Funds For Billiards Champions' World Championship Participation

SAI Sanctions Funds For Billiards Champions' World Championship Participation

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has provided financial assistance for India's participation in the IBSF World Men's Billiards Championship in Ireland, supporting players like Sourav Kothari and Pankaj Advani.

Hawala Probe Focuses On AAP Funding Before Gujarat Polls

Hawala Probe Focuses On AAP Funding Before Gujarat Polls

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Police in Surat are investigating an alleged interstate hawala-linked political funding network involving Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) functionaries, with Rs 1.25 crore reportedly routed from Delhi to Surat ahead of Gujarat local body polls. The AAP has dismissed the claims as a conspiracy by the ruling BJP.

Farmer gets alert for 1-paisa as PM-Kisan payout, govt calls it 'glitch'

Farmer gets alert for 1-paisa as PM-Kisan payout, govt calls it 'glitch'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

A farmer in Maharashtra received a message indicating a one-paisa credit instead of the expected Rs 2,000 under the PM-Kisan scheme, causing confusion. The Agriculture Department later clarified it was a technical error and the full instalment had been successfully processed.

OYO parent Prism files updated IPO papers for Rs 6,650-cr fresh issue; no OFS

OYO parent Prism files updated IPO papers for Rs 6,650-cr fresh issue; no OFS

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

Prism, the parent company of OYO, has filed updated draft papers with Sebi for a Rs 6,650 crore initial public offering (IPO) consisting entirely of a fresh issue of shares, with no offer-for-sale component from existing investors.

'India is among Standard Chartered's top five wealth markets globally'

'India is among Standard Chartered's top five wealth markets globally'

Rediff.com6 days ago

"With the leverage available, I believe the scheme remains reasonably attractive," said P D Singh, India and South Asia Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Bank, regarding the Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) or FCNR (B) deposits.

MEA's Rare Toshakhana Auction Ends June 30

MEA's Rare Toshakhana Auction Ends June 30

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Items include luxury watches, jewellery, carpets, shawls, silverware and collectible artefacts with bidding prices reaching up to Rs 20 lakh.

Ram Temple donation scam accused's wife gets notice over illegal building

Ram Temple donation scam accused's wife gets notice over illegal building

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

The Ayodhya Development Authority has issued a notice to the wife of a Ram temple donation theft accused for alleged unauthorised construction, as police intensify their investigation into the embezzlement case. Recoveries of cash, gold, silver, and a "Ramrajya Kosh" donation box have been made, and eight people have been arrested.

'USA-Iran Deal Is Not Enforceable'

'USA-Iran Deal Is Not Enforceable'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

'Actual implementation of the 14-point agreement is proving hard to achieve let alone striking and sustaining a long-term treaty or deal.'

Teacher, mechanic, ex-bank employee among 8 held in Ram Temple theft case

Teacher, mechanic, ex-bank employee among 8 held in Ram Temple theft case

Rediff.com6 days ago

A primary school teacher, a former car mechanic, a retired bank employee and a trusted aide of a senior Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust functionary -- people from diverse backgrounds are among the eight arrested in connection with the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

India Owes Iran $7 Billion!

India Owes Iran $7 Billion!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Formerly Iran's second-largest oil customer, Indian financial institutions were forced to withhold crude oil payments following the 2018 US sanctions.

Ram Temple donation probe: Security guards under scanner

Ram Temple donation probe: Security guards under scanner

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

The investigation into alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya has broadened to include private security personnel. Around 400 guards are under scrutiny for their roles in managing entry, exit, and offerings, with police examining duty records, CCTV footage, and potential negligence or complicity in theft. This follows the arrest of eight individuals and the resignation of two trust members after a Special Investigation Team was formed.

Ram Temple donation probe: FIR alleges criminal conspiracy

Ram Temple donation probe: FIR alleges criminal conspiracy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Ayodhya Police have taken Ram Shankar Yadav into custody following an FIR alleging embezzlement of donations at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. The complaint, lodged by a member of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, names nine individuals and others for systematic theft and misappropriation of funds. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed, and its preliminary findings led to the FIR. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has vowed a 'zero-tolerance' policy and urged evidence submission to the SIT.

Why Investors Are Exiting Gold

Why Investors Are Exiting Gold

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

The case for long-term investment in gold, however, remains intact.

TMC crisis deepens, Mamata camp files fresh police complaints against rebels

TMC crisis deepens, Mamata camp files fresh police complaints against rebels

Rediff.com28 Jun 2026

The Mamata Banerjee-led faction of the Trinamool Congress has filed fresh police complaints against dissident leader Ritabrata Banerjee and his associates. The complaints accuse the rebels of illegally using the party's name, symbol, and designations to mislead workers, marking a significant escalation in the month-long internal struggle following the assembly poll defeat.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Flat Amidst Profit-Booking and Global Cues

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Flat Amidst Profit-Booking and Global Cues

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced subdued trading and turned flat on Tuesday as investors engaged in profit-booking following a recent rally, compounded by weak Asian market trends and fresh foreign fund outflows.

Govt Ratifies 8.25% EPF Interest for FY'26, Credit Expected This Month

Govt Ratifies 8.25% EPF Interest for FY'26, Credit Expected This Month

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

The Indian government has ratified an 8.25 per cent interest rate on Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) deposits for the financial year 2025-26, with over seven crore contributing members expected to see this credited to their accounts this month.

Wait for a year, Ram temple thieves will get cancer: BJP MLA

Wait for a year, Ram temple thieves will get cancer: BJP MLA

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

A BJP MLA from Unnao, Anil Singh, has sparked controversy after a video showed him stating that those who embezzled donations from the Ram temple in Ayodhya would suffer from cancer and die painfully. His remarks come amidst a political row over alleged misappropriation of funds, leading to arrests and opposition criticism.

'We Treat Retirement Like A Distant Destination'

'We Treat Retirement Like A Distant Destination'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

If you have ever said 'I'll sort retirement later,' now is when 'later' begins.

'Future Attacks Are Going To Be Autonomously Run By AI'

'Future Attacks Are Going To Be Autonomously Run By AI'

Rediff.com6 days ago

''When these agents are deployed at enterprise-grade scale, your risk will not just amplify, it will mutate.' 'And the reason is because you will have ungoverned agents.'

'Loyalty up for sale': Aaditya hits out at 'greedy' MPs

'Loyalty up for sale': Aaditya hits out at 'greedy' MPs

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Aaditya Thackeray has vehemently condemned six rebel MPs, asserting that their "greed" led them to betray the voters' mandate for the INDIA bloc.

'What Happened With Anthropic Is A Wake-Up Call'

'What Happened With Anthropic Is A Wake-Up Call'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

'It shows that access to these technologies cannot be taken for granted.'

Indian Equities Decline for Second Day, IT Sector Drags Market

Indian Equities Decline for Second Day, IT Sector Drags Market

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, declined for a second consecutive day, primarily due to selling pressure in IT, oil & gas, and select banking shares. Concerns over the US-Iran negotiations and a sluggish monsoon further dampened market sentiment.

Foxconn arm acquires stake in India unit for $37.2 mn

Foxconn arm acquires stake in India unit for $37.2 mn

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Electronics manufacturing leader Foxconn has injected USD 37.2 million into its Indian subsidiary, Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development Private Limited, increasing its stake to nearly 100 per cent. This investment reinforces Foxconn's commitment to iPhone manufacturing in India.

Kunal Shah steps down as CRED CEO to lead WhatsApp; Meta invests Rs 8,550 crore in fintech platform

Kunal Shah steps down as CRED CEO to lead WhatsApp; Meta invests Rs 8,550 crore in fintech platform

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Fintech platform CRED announced a significant funding round of Rs 8,550 crore led by Meta, coinciding with founder Kunal Shah's departure as CEO to take on the global leadership role for WhatsApp.

Info Edge invests over Rs 1,000 crore in AI, deep-tech startups since 2020

Info Edge invests over Rs 1,000 crore in AI, deep-tech startups since 2020

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Info Edge, the parent company of naukri.com, has invested over 1,000 crore in more than 50 artificial intelligence (AI) and deep-tech startups since 2020, demonstrating its commitment to fostering India's emerging technology ecosystem.

Foxconn infuses Rs 351 crore into India arm

Foxconn infuses Rs 351 crore into India arm

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Electronics manufacturing leader Foxconn has injected USD 37.2 million into its Indian subsidiary, Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development Private Limited, increasing its stake to nearly 100 per cent. This investment reinforces Foxconn's commitment to iPhone manufacturing in India.

10 Questions Every First-Time Health Insurance Buyer Must Ask

10 Questions Every First-Time Health Insurance Buyer Must Ask

Rediff.com5 days ago

The best time to buy health insurance is when you don't think you need it.

Vishy Anand Won't Contest FIDE Deputy President Post

Vishy Anand Won't Contest FIDE Deputy President Post

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

Viswanathan Anand will not seek re-election for a third term as Deputy President of FIDE.

Equity MF Inflows Plunge in May as Volatility Hits Investor Sentiment

Equity MF Inflows Plunge in May as Volatility Hits Investor Sentiment

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Net mutual fund inflows into active equity schemes in India plummeted by 40 per cent month-on-month in May, reaching a one-year low of 22,908 crore, primarily due to weaker lump-sum investments and increased redemptions amidst significant market volatility and global uncertainties.

Odisha forest department buys Mahindra Thars from disaster fund, finds CAG

Odisha forest department buys Mahindra Thars from disaster fund, finds CAG

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A special audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has revealed that Odisha's forest and environment department sidestepped central guidelines, procuring and customising Mahindra Thar SUVs worth 17 crore from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for forest protection, despite the funds being earmarked for 'preparedness and capacity building'.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Gain As Crude Prices Fall, Buying In Blue-chips

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Gain As Crude Prices Fall, Buying In Blue-chips

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Indian stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade, driven by a decline in crude oil prices, supportive global cues, fresh foreign fund inflows, and buying in blue-chips like Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank. Track Sensex, Nifty movement on June 22, 2026.

Op Tiger turns real; 2 Uddhav MPs switch to Shinde Sena

Op Tiger turns real; 2 Uddhav MPs switch to Shinde Sena

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Two Lok Sabha MPs from Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena-UBT, Nagesh Patil Ashtikar and Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar, have confirmed their defection to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, citing reasons including a fund crunch and Thackeray's absence from local body polls. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde have virtually acknowledged the success of 'Operation Tiger', aimed at splitting Thackeray's faction.

Scolded by Mamata, Bengal TMC chief quits, may join rebels

Scolded by Mamata, Bengal TMC chief quits, may join rebels

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

Senior Trinamool Congress leader Chandrima Bhattacharya has resigned as the party's West Bengal president and from all other posts, citing a loss of trust after an admonishment from Mamata Banerjee. She has since been seen meeting with the Ritabrata Banerjee-led rebel faction, further deepening the organisational crisis within the TMC following its recent Assembly election defeat.

Rupee Exchange Rate Is Not Just A Number

Rupee Exchange Rate Is Not Just A Number

Rediff.com6 days ago

If we really want to curb the further depreciation of the rupee and make the rupee appreciate, we want to come out of the mindset that the exchange rate is merely a number, bring policy corrections to help reduce the outflow of foreign exchange by imposing suitable tariffs to discourage imports and bring self reliance, discipline FPIs, and correcting rules governing royalty outflows, suggests Dr Ashwani Mahajan, National Co-Convenor, Swadeshi Jagaran Manch.