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Sensex sheds 436 pts on profit booking in bank, oil shares

Sensex sheds 436 pts on profit booking in bank, oil shares

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Among the Sensex constituents, Asian Paints, Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, Tata Steel, Maruti Suzuki India, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Tata Consultancy Services, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, UltraTech Cement, Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles were the laggards. However, Eternal, Titan, Adani Ports, Bharat Electronics Ltd, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finserv, NTPC and Bharti Airtel were among the gainers.

Shubman Gill opens up about T20 WC exclusion

Shubman Gill opens up about T20 WC exclusion

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

'I am where I have to be and whatever is written in my destiny no one can take that from me.'

50 Mn To 100 Mn Indians Suffer From Long Covid

50 Mn To 100 Mn Indians Suffer From Long Covid

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Even by conservative assumptions that 5 to 10 per cent of infected individuals develop long Covid, India today may be home to 50 to 100 million infected individuals -- many silently coping with breathlessness, fatigue, palpitations, brain fog, or unexplained clotting tendencies.

Indian wins race discrimination case against KFC in London

Indian wins race discrimination case against KFC in London

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

An Indian man has won a race discrimination case against a KFC franchise in London and been awarded nearly 67,000 pounds in compensation.

Deposit Rate Cuts Tough For Banks As Govt Retains Small Savings Rates

Deposit Rate Cuts Tough For Banks As Govt Retains Small Savings Rates

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'The government's decision to keep interest rates unchanged on small savings schemes will certainly constrain banks' ability to cut deposit rates further.'

Assam Couple Hacked To Death Over Witchcraft Suspicion

Assam Couple Hacked To Death Over Witchcraft Suspicion

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

'This area is gripped by superstition. Rumours about witchcraft lead to unfounded accusations and atrocities like this.'

Q3FY26 results preview: IT companies' growth likely to remain muted

Q3FY26 results preview: IT companies' growth likely to remain muted

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

With discretionary spending still under pressure, the information technology (IT) services industry continued to face an uncertain demand environment in the third quarter of 2025-26 (Q3FY26).

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai rout Hyderabad; Bengal enter quarters, MP, Andhra post big wins

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai rout Hyderabad; Bengal enter quarters, MP, Andhra post big wins

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Mumbai sealed a bonus-point victory with a nine-wicket thrashing of Hyderabad in their Group D Ranji Trophy match, in Hyderabad, on Sunday.

In a first, UN chief issues New Year message in Hindi

In a first, UN chief issues New Year message in Hindi

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued his New Year's message for 2026 in Hindi, among other languages, urging world leaders to prioritize development over destruction. He highlighted the staggering scale of human suffering and the disproportionate global military spending.

Lessons To Learn From The Tatas

Lessons To Learn From The Tatas

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Usually, in the western view, corporate success is attributed to efficiency, organisational structure, and scale. R Gopalakrishnan and Harish Bhat argue that philosophy, culture, and the transmission of values are more important for sustaining growth and profitability of an enterprise over a period of time.

GST rate cuts spur credit growth in banking sector in Q3 FY26

GST rate cuts spur credit growth in banking sector in Q3 FY26

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Banking sector has witnessed healthy growth in advances in the third quarter of financial year 2026 (Q3FY26) against the same period last year, as the full impact of goods and service tax (GST) rate cuts drove growth. Most of the lenders saw their credit growth outpace the deposit growth in the quarter.

'Bad neighbours' can't seek water: Jaishankar's warning to Pak

'Bad neighbours' can't seek water: Jaishankar's warning to Pak

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserts India's right to defend against terrorism from 'bad neighbours' while highlighting India's support for friendly nations.

Why 2026 Is Crucial Year For India's Military

Why 2026 Is Crucial Year For India's Military

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'The tools of warfare are changing. The MoD must deepen its engagement with technology thinkers that can present compelling visions of where warfare may be heading.'

Fog disrupts flight ops across northern India

Fog disrupts flight ops across northern India

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Sunday issued an advisory warning that fog conditions in parts of northern India are affecting visibility and may lead to delays or changes in flight operations at select airports.

Rupee slumps 29 paise to close at all-time low of 90.78/USD

Rupee slumps 29 paise to close at all-time low of 90.78/USD

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

The rupee plunged 26 paise to an all-time low of 90.75 against the US dollar in intra-day trade on Monday, weighed down by uncertainty over an India-US trade deal and persistent foreign fund outflows.

RBI to infuse Rs 3 trn liquidity via OMOs, buy-sell swap after rupee defence

RBI to infuse Rs 3 trn liquidity via OMOs, buy-sell swap after rupee defence

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday announced a fresh round of liquidity measures through open-market operations (OMOs) and a foreign exchange buy-sell swap, under which it will inject close to Rs 3 trillion into the banking system. The central bank said it would purchase Government of India securities worth Rs 2 trillion through OMOs, spread across four tranches of Rs 50,000 crore each to be conducted on December 29, January 5, January 12 and January 22.

24 Elephants Killed By Trains In Assam In 5 Years

24 Elephants Killed By Trains In Assam In 5 Years

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Among Indian states, Assam tops the list of elephant fatalities caused by train accidents, followed by Odisha, where 16 elephants were killed on railway tracks.

IMFreport: 'Zombie firms' reflect inefficient insolvency resolution

IMFreport: 'Zombie firms' reflect inefficient insolvency resolution

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

The International Monetary Fund, in its report on the Indian economy, said the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) Amendment Bill addresses many deficiencies but it has not provided for the participation of operational creditors or rules for executory contracts. The IMF staff report said that the business dynamism in India remains relatively low, marked by low rates of entry and exit, and a high share of inactive or inefficient firms reflecting structural rigidities and high compliance levels.

Indore Couple Murder: Meghalaya Mystery Persists

Indore Couple Murder: Meghalaya Mystery Persists

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Her husband Raja's body has been discovered, but there is no trace of Sonam Raghuvanshi.

Sensex dips 31 points amid relentless foreign fund outflows

Sensex dips 31 points amid relentless foreign fund outflows

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

From the Sensex firms, Bharat Electronics, Mahindra & Mahindra, Titan, NTPC, State Bank of India, Adani Ports, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Bajaj Finserv were among the major laggards. Tata Consultancy Services, ICICI Bank, Infosys and HDFC Bank were among the gainers.

'Turning a blind eye': HC pulls up BMC over Mumbai air pollution

'Turning a blind eye': HC pulls up BMC over Mumbai air pollution

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

The Bombay High Court criticized the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for its lack of action in addressing air pollution in Mumbai, questioning the approval of numerous large construction projects and urging preventive measures.

Russell's hat-trick powers HIL GC to dramatic win over SG Pipers

Russell's hat-trick powers HIL GC to dramatic win over SG Pipers

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

New Zealander Kane Russell struck a hat-trick, including a late penalty corner conversion, to help HIL GC edge past SG Pipers 3-2 in a thrilling men's Hockey India League match in Chennai on Monday.

Pakistan's nuclear proliferation scared US, Russia: Report

Pakistan's nuclear proliferation scared US, Russia: Report

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Newly declassified documents from the United States National Security Archive have revealed that Pakistan's nuclear proliferation was a significant concern for both the US and Russia, with leaders expressing 'nervous' fears about the country's atomic stability.

Is Your Cough Serious? A Doctor Answers

Is Your Cough Serious? A Doctor Answers

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Pulmonologist Dr Harish Chafle highlights when and why you must not ignore a common cough.

Will Gill make the cut as India set to name T20 WC squad?

Will Gill make the cut as India set to name T20 WC squad?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

With India set to name their T20 World Cup 2026 squad on Saturday in Mumbai, the spotlight has firmly shifted to Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav, whose recent struggles have turned the selection meeting into a high-stakes call.

Inflation data and activities of foreign investors to drive markets

Inflation data and activities of foreign investors to drive markets

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

WPI inflation data, trading activity of foreign investors and global cues would dictate trends in the stock market this week, analysts said.

Railways add 116 coaches in 37 trains as IndiGo turmoil hits flyers

Railways add 116 coaches in 37 trains as IndiGo turmoil hits flyers

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

The Railway Ministry has decided to increase coaches in premium trains to accommodate travelers affected by Indigo airline's flight disruptions.

AI adoption in MSMEs can unlock over $500 bn value: BCGX-FICCI report

AI adoption in MSMEs can unlock over $500 bn value: BCGX-FICCI report

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India's 64 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) alone could unlock over $500 billion in economic value, but the country must pivot from an "adopt-first" to an "invent-first" mindset to realise this potential, according to a new report.

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.

India abstains from UNGA vote on return of Ukrainian children

India abstains from UNGA vote on return of Ukrainian children

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

India abstained from a UN General Assembly resolution demanding Russia ensure the return of Ukrainian children. The resolution passed with 91 votes in favor.

Sensex tanks nearly 504 pts, Nifty slips to 26,032

Sensex tanks nearly 504 pts, Nifty slips to 26,032

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Among Sensex firms, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, Bharat Electronics and Larsen & Toubro were the biggest laggards. However, Asian Paints, Maruti, Bharti Airtel and Bajaj Finance were among the gainers.

FPIs withdraw Rs 17,955 cr from Indian equities so far in Dec

FPIs withdraw Rs 17,955 cr from Indian equities so far in Dec

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Foreign investors pulled out Rs 17,955 crore (Rs 2 billion) from Indian equities in the first two weeks of this month, taking the total outflow to Rs 1.6 lakh crore (Rs 18.4 billion) in 2025.' This sharp withdrawal follows a net outflow of Rs 3,765 crore in November, extending the pressure on domestic equity markets.

PIX: Harmanpreet hits fifty as India whitewash Sri Lanka 5-0

PIX: Harmanpreet hits fifty as India whitewash Sri Lanka 5-0

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur led the way with a doughty 68 as a dominant India outclassed Sri Lanka by 15 runs in the fifth T20I to complete a 5-0 series sweep.

Fog envelopes northern states; cold wave grips Delhi, red alert in UP

Fog envelopes northern states; cold wave grips Delhi, red alert in UP

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

The national capital was in the grip of a cold wave, with the sun largely obscured by clouds and pollutants lingering in the atmosphere, leading to reduced visibility. At least 129 flights were cancelled at the Delhi airport on Saturday due to dense fog, according to an official.

Mirabai carries Indian weightlifting through a tainted 2025

Mirabai carries Indian weightlifting through a tainted 2025

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Indian weightlifting once again revolved around the enduring brilliance of Mirabai Chanu, whose World Championships silver was the single biggest achievement for the sport in a year marked by doping concerns and senior-level stagnation.

Sensex climbs over 158 points on buying in tech and IT shares

Sensex climbs over 158 points on buying in tech and IT shares

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, HCL Tech, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharma, Bharat Electronics and Trent were the major gainers among Sensex scrips. However, Maruti, Eternal, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Titan were among the laggards.

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

They weren't up for a windfall even after the trophy but life was certain to get a lot better as some sponsors and state governments stepped up to lift them financially.

New Insurance Amendment Bill: Intermediaries with high commissions may see payouts drop

New Insurance Amendment Bill: Intermediaries with high commissions may see payouts drop

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Insurance intermediaries who receive disproportionately high commissions are likely to see a decline in their payouts, post the new Insurance Amendment Bill. The new Bill gives the Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority of India (Irdai) the power to disgorge unlawful gains made by insurers and intermediaries as well as the right to limit commissions paid to intermediaries.

Rupee falls 23 paise to settle at fresh record low of 91.01/USD

Rupee falls 23 paise to settle at fresh record low of 91.01/USD

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

The rupee fell 23 paise against the greenback to settle at a new all-time low of 91.01 (provisional) on Tuesday, weighed down by relentless foreign fund outflows, no breakthrough in India-US trade deal, and persistent US dollar buying.

From Selling Guavas To Council Hall

From Selling Guavas To Council Hall

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

'A poor candidate was given a chance so that the concerns of ordinary, needy citizens could be represented.'