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Priyanka Chopra To Star With Angelina Jolie

Priyanka Chopra To Star With Angelina Jolie

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has announced a collaboration with Angelina Jolie while also sharing insights into her role in S S Rajamouli's Varanasi.

Two held for providing bank accounts to investment scam cyber fraudsters in Gurugram

Two held for providing bank accounts to investment scam cyber fraudsters in Gurugram

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Two individuals have been arrested in Gurugram for allegedly providing bank accounts to cyber fraudsters involved in an investment scam that defrauded victims of approximately Rs 1.09 crore.

Modi calls on states to leverage AI, tackle cyber fraud and prepare for El Nino impact

Modi calls on states to leverage AI, tackle cyber fraud and prepare for El Nino impact

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged states to balance the opportunities presented by artificial intelligence with the need to safeguard against social challenges like cyber fraud and drug abuse. He also warned of the risks posed by El Nino conditions, calling for stronger water conservation measures and emphasising the collective resolve towards a 'Viksit Bharat'.

AI Agents to Equal Human Staff, No Downsizing Planned: TCS' Chandra

AI Agents to Equal Human Staff, No Downsizing Planned: TCS' Chandra

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Chairman N Chandrasekaran announced that the company anticipates having as many artificial intelligence (AI) agents as its human workforce, currently half a million, while assuring that no staff downsizing is planned.

How Cyber Police Uncovered A Major Cambodia-Based Online Fraud Network

How Cyber Police Uncovered A Major Cambodia-Based Online Fraud Network

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Cyber Police have arrested Abdu Rahman in Delhi, a key accused in a Cambodia-based online fraud network. This syndicate, which initially used online trading and loan scams, shifted to matrimonial platforms to defraud Indian citizens, including a Kochi doctor who lost Rs 37 lakh. The network recruits Indians to work in scam centres in Cambodia and has been responsible for numerous online frauds.

Sensex, Nifty rally on US-Iran peace deal optimism, falling crude prices

Sensex, Nifty rally on US-Iran peace deal optimism, falling crude prices

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, extended their rally for a fifth consecutive session, driven by optimism surrounding a potential US-Iran peace deal and a significant drop in crude oil prices. Despite hawkish remarks from the US Fed, investors remain hopeful that easing energy prices could temper inflationary pressures.

Modi, Macron agree on joint AI framework, classified data protection

Modi, Macron agree on joint AI framework, classified data protection

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

An innovation roadmap, a mechanism to double annual bilateral trade within next five years, and a joint artificial intelligence framework were among 13 outcomes to emerge from wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday.

Smallcap Schemes Lead Mutual Fund Rally

Smallcap Schemes Lead Mutual Fund Rally

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Most actively-managed equity mutual fund schemes outperformed their benchmarks despite volatility across domestic equity markets during the past year.

Reliance succession 'almost complete' as children take charge: Mukesh Ambani

Reliance succession 'almost complete' as children take charge: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani announced that the transfer of day-to-day management responsibilities at Reliance Industries to his children, Akash, Isha, and Anant, is "almost complete," marking the final stages of a significant succession process for India's most valuable company.

The Real Reason Behind Messi's Tearful World Cup Moment

The Real Reason Behind Messi's Tearful World Cup Moment

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Lionel Messi's family has confirmed that his father, Jorge Messi, 68, is receiving medical treatment for an undisclosed health issue. They stated he is recovering well and responding positively to treatment, while also expressing frustration over media speculation and requesting privacy for the family during this time. The statement follows emotional scenes involving Lionel Messi during a recent World Cup match, which he later clarified were unrelated to football but due to difficult personal days.

CBI Uncovers Rs 657 Crore Fraud In Haryana And Chandigarh Government Funds

CBI Uncovers Rs 657 Crore Fraud In Haryana And Chandigarh Government Funds

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The CBI has filed two chargesheets in connection with the siphoning of Rs 657 crore from Haryana government and Chandigarh Smart City Limited funds held at IDFC First Bank. The fraud involved fictitious transactions, shell entities, and alleged gold purchases and real estate investments, with IDFC First Bank having already reimbursed the Haryana government.

FPIs withdraw nearly Rs 33,000 crore in May, total outflow crosses Rs 2.25 lakh crore in 2026

FPIs withdraw nearly Rs 33,000 crore in May, total outflow crosses Rs 2.25 lakh crore in 2026

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) withdrew nearly Rs 33,000 crore from Indian equities in May, bringing the total outflow for 2026 to Rs 2.25 lakh crore, driven by weak earnings growth, rupee depreciation, and more attractive opportunities in other global markets.

Adani Group achieves record $16.1 billion capex, $10 billion EBITDA in FY26

Adani Group achieves record $16.1 billion capex, $10 billion EBITDA in FY26

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Adani group companies reported a record capital expenditure of Rs 1.53 lakh crore (USD 16.1 billion) and an all-time high EBITDA of Rs 94,834 crore (USD 10 billion) in the 2025-26 fiscal year, signalling an accelerating infrastructure expansion cycle while maintaining leverage below its stated target.

ED grills Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter Veena T in Rs 2.78-crore CMRL probe

ED grills Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter Veena T in Rs 2.78-crore CMRL probe

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Veena T, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Kochi for questioning regarding a money laundering case involving her defunct IT firm, Exalogic Solutions Private Ltd, and mining company CMRL. The probe focuses on alleged payments made without services and loans extended despite repayment failures, leading to accusations of generating "proceeds of crime."

New ITR Rules Taxpayers Must Know About

New ITR Rules Taxpayers Must Know About

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

"Taxpayers with income from shares, mutual funds, crypto, ESOPs, or derivatives often incorrectly use ITR-1 instead of ITR-2 or ITR-3."

Should You Invest In Silver Now?

Should You Invest In Silver Now?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Is the parabolic rise in silver running out of steam or just getting started? Ramalingam Kalirajan offers his take on if you should invest in silver now?

Agilisium invests in AI to transform pharma, biotech and medical tech companies

Agilisium invests in AI to transform pharma, biotech and medical tech companies

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Agilisium has invested Rs 50 crore to help pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical technology companies operationalise artificial intelligence, introducing a new professional standard called Forward Deployment Experts (FDX).

Want To Exchange Gold? Read This First

Want To Exchange Gold? Read This First

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

'Customers do not recover the original making charges paid on old jewellery. Sentimental value is lost when heirlooms are exchanged.'

Keir Starmer resigns as British PM, Andy Burnham likely successor

Keir Starmer resigns as British PM, Andy Burnham likely successor

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

British Prime Minister and Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, stating he will remain in post until a successor is elected by mid-July. The decision follows questions from his parliamentary party regarding his leadership for the next general election, with Andy Burnham widely tipped as a potential successor.

RBI's forex gains jump 52% in FY26, balance sheet swells

RBI's forex gains jump 52% in FY26, balance sheet swells

Rediff.com30 May 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported a significant 52 per cent year-on-year increase in gains from foreign exchange transactions, reaching 1.69 trillion in FY26. This surge occurred despite the central bank selling a gross $195 billion in the spot market to manage rupee volatility, which saw a 9.85 per cent depreciation.

Undav double powers Germany into FIFA World Cup knockouts

Undav double powers Germany into FIFA World Cup knockouts

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Germany secured a spot in the World Cup knockout stage after a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory against Ivory Coast.

Jio Platforms board approves IPO for 27 crore share sale, DRHP to be filed today

Jio Platforms board approves IPO for 27 crore share sale, DRHP to be filed today

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Jio Platforms Ltd, the digital and telecommunications arm of Reliance Industries, has received board approval to file draft papers for an initial public offering (IPO) involving a fresh issue of up to 27 crore equity shares. The draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) is expected to be filed with SEBI today, marking a significant value-creation event for Reliance shareholders.

Active, passive or balanced - Which fund philosophy actually wins over time?

Active, passive or balanced - Which fund philosophy actually wins over time?

Rediff.com21 May 2026

In reality, no single philosophy can dominate every market cycle. That's why we've explained how these approaches work to help investors make informed and realistic decisions.

How Persistent Systems Is Expanding In Eastern Europe

How Persistent Systems Is Expanding In Eastern Europe

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Persistent Systems announced an agreement to integrate a team from Concise, a software engineering and IT consulting company, to expand its Eastern European footprint.

Ghaziabad Call Centre Busted For Insurance Fraud

Ghaziabad Call Centre Busted For Insurance Fraud

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Gurugram police have dismantled a cyber fraud operation run from a call centre in Ghaziabad, arresting three individuals accused of defrauding people of significant sums through deceptive insurance and government bond investment schemes.

BJP Aims To Save Punjab From AAP Government's Failures

BJP Aims To Save Punjab From AAP Government's Failures

Rediff.com31 May 2026

BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh has criticised the AAP government in Punjab, citing failures in tackling drug trafficking, mafia activities, and a deteriorating law and order situation. He urged party workers to launch awareness campaigns against drugs and assist in the Special Intensive Revision exercise for upcoming elections, envisioning a drug-free, fear-free, and development-oriented Punjab.

Can Dinesh Trivedi Reset India-Bangladesh Ties?

Can Dinesh Trivedi Reset India-Bangladesh Ties?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Dinesh Trivedi's experience as a businessperson and his fluency in Bengali are expected to be crucial in strengthening India-Bangladesh relations, particularly in attracting Indian investments to Dhaka.

World Bank ups India's FY27 growth to 6.6% amid global slowdown

World Bank ups India's FY27 growth to 6.6% amid global slowdown

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The World Bank has increased India's economic growth projection for FY27 to 6.6 per cent, citing resilient domestic demand, while simultaneously cutting its global economic growth outlook due to the conflict in West Asia.

Rs 64,000 Crore Investment in Coal Gasification to Cut Energy Imports

Rs 64,000 Crore Investment in Coal Gasification to Cut Energy Imports

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy announced that seven coal gasification projects will be established in Maharashtra, Odisha, and West Bengal with a Rs 64,000 crore investment, aiming to reduce India's reliance on energy imports.

Man Alleges Extortion, Assault Over Stock Market Losses In Thane

Man Alleges Extortion, Assault Over Stock Market Losses In Thane

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

A 41-year-old man in Thane has alleged that four individuals kidnapped him, assaulted him, and forced him to transfer Rs 47.25 lakh, blaming him for stock market losses incurred by their clients. The accused are middlemen who invested through the complainant.

Man Arrested in Rajasthan Luxury Car and Crypto Investment Fraud

Man Arrested in Rajasthan Luxury Car and Crypto Investment Fraud

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Rajasthan Police have arrested a man allegedly involved in a large-scale fraud that collected crores in funds from people under the pretext of luxury car sales, cryptocurrency, and social media-based investment schemes.

Why Mid-Tier BFSI Firms In India Face Heightened Cyber Risks

Why Mid-Tier BFSI Firms In India Face Heightened Cyber Risks

Rediff.com28 May 2026

A report indicates that mid-tier banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) entities in India are highly exposed to cyberattacks due to aggressive digitisation coupled with insufficient cybersecurity investments.

Are You In An Obsessive Relationship?

Are You In An Obsessive Relationship?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Sometimes, what looks like overwhelming love is actually overwhelming anxiety, warns Tanvi Singh, co-founder and director, Leap of Love Foundation.

What Happened 21 Days Before Independence

What Happened 21 Days Before Independence

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Set in the crucial 21 days between 25 July and 14 August 1947, Josy Joseph's upcoming book The Birth of a Nation: The Twenty-One Days That Made India uncovers the dramatic story of how India nearly fragmented into multiple independent states before independence.

Adani Group And Embraer Choose Dholera For Regional Jet Assembly

Adani Group And Embraer Choose Dholera For Regional Jet Assembly

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Adani Group and Brazilian aerospace firm Embraer have selected Dholera, Gujarat, as the location for a final assembly line for Embraer's regional jets. This strategic collaboration, formalised by an MoU in January, aims to boost India's Regional Transport Aircraft programme and align with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative and UDAN scheme. Embraer sees immense potential in the Indian market across various aviation segments.

Markets rally for 3rd day on US-Iran peace deal, crude oil softens

Markets rally for 3rd day on US-Iran peace deal, crude oil softens

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, extended their winning streak for a third consecutive day, driven by positive global market trends and a significant softening of crude oil prices following a peace deal between the US and Iran.

Delhi High Court Refuses Anticipatory Bail In Rs 1 Crore Crypto Fraud

Delhi High Court Refuses Anticipatory Bail In Rs 1 Crore Crypto Fraud

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The Delhi High Court denied anticipatory bail to a man accused in an organised cyber fraud case involving the transfer of approximately Rs 1 crore in cryptocurrency. The court emphasised the need for custodial interrogation to unearth the larger conspiracy and recover the cheated amount.

CBI Cracks Down on Online Investment Fraud Ring Linked to 'Pyypl'

CBI Cracks Down on Online Investment Fraud Ring Linked to 'Pyypl'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The CBI has conducted searches across multiple states in connection with a large-scale online financial fraud involving the overseas fintech platform 'Pyypl'.

TN CM Vijay carries forward DMK govt-initiated Rs 38,000-crore Hyundai project

TN CM Vijay carries forward DMK govt-initiated Rs 38,000-crore Hyundai project

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Tamil Nadu's new government, led by C Joseph Vijay, is committed to advancing the ~38,000 crore shipbuilding project with HD Hyundai in Thoothukudi, securing bipartisan support from the Opposition DMK, despite initial industry concerns about policy continuity after the change in leadership.

What Investors Should Know About SIFs

What Investors Should Know About SIFs

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Investors can begin investing in mutual funds with as little as Rs 100.