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India's Forex Kitty Jumps $938 Million to $682 Billion

India's Forex Kitty Jumps $938 Million to $682 Billion

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

India's foreign exchange reserves increased by USD 938 million to USD 682.321 billion during the week ended May 28, according to the Reserve Bank of India, following a previous week's drop.

Mexico kicks off World Cup countdown with wave record bid

Mexico kicks off World Cup countdown with wave record bid

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Thousands of people flooded one of the world's great urban boulevards on Saturday, attempting to set a world record for the Mexican wave - naturally, in the country that gave the beloved stadium ritual its name.

Hyderabad man shot dead in US in pizza delivery 'trap'

Hyderabad man shot dead in US in pizza delivery 'trap'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

A 28-year-old man from Hyderabad, Anshul Kuncha, was allegedly shot dead in Philadelphia, US, while delivering pizzas. His family believes it was a "decoy" trap and has appealed to the MEA for justice and repatriation of his remains.

PIX: Maguire sees red, costs United as Bournemouth snatch draw

PIX: Maguire sees red, costs United as Bournemouth snatch draw

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Harry Maguire's red card proves costly as Manchester United are held 2-2 by Bournemouth, who equalise late from the penalty spot.

Maha minister calls Operation Blue Star a 'black day', sparks row

Maha minister calls Operation Blue Star a 'black day', sparks row

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan has ignited a political controversy by labelling Operation Blue Star a 'black day' and referring to those killed as 'martyrs', while criticising former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and likening the military action to an invasion.

Iran asserts control on Hormuz transit as US intensifies blockade

Iran asserts control on Hormuz transit as US intensifies blockade

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Tensions escalate between Iran and the US over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping lane for global oil supplies, as both sides discuss extending a fragile ceasefire.

Can India complete historic double at women's T20 WC?

Can India complete historic double at women's T20 WC?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The 10th edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, starting on June 12 in England, offers several exciting possibilities. Take a look at the contenders and challengers.

'Severe' blast kills 8 workers at Vizag Steel Plant in Andhra Pradesh

'Severe' blast kills 8 workers at Vizag Steel Plant in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

An industrial accident at the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd (Vizag Steel Plant) in Visakhapatnam resulted in the deaths of at least six workers after molten iron spilt on them. Authorities are investigating the incident, and rescue operations are underway.

India Dominates Ulaanbaatar Open With Four Gold Medals

India Dominates Ulaanbaatar Open With Four Gold Medals

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Indian wrestlers delivered a strong performance at the Ulaanbaatar Open Ranking Series in Mongolia, securing four gold and two bronze medals across women's and Greco-Roman categories. Manisha, Neha, Sunil, and Nitesh clinched gold, contributing to India's six-medal tally.

Why Are Helmet Prices Rising Across India?

Why Are Helmet Prices Rising Across India?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The start of the West Asia conflict has led to a sharp increase in crude-linked raw material prices, pushing up the price of helmets across the country.

Fake World Cup Jerseys Worth C$3.5m Seized in Canada

Fake World Cup Jerseys Worth C$3.5m Seized in Canada

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Toronto is expecting more than 300,000 visitors during the World Cup with six matches to be played in the city.

Heard About NPS' RIS Scheme For Your Parents?

Heard About NPS' RIS Scheme For Your Parents?

Rediff.com27 May 2026

RIS Steady Life Cycle begins with an equity allocation of 35 per cent at age 60, which gradually reduces. Between ages 75 and 85, it remains constant at 10 per cent.

Croatia grab late win to beat Slovenia in World Cup warm-up

Croatia grab late win to beat Slovenia in World Cup warm-up

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Luka Modric scored to put Croatia ahead before they edged Slovenia 2-1 in the international friendly before the World Cup.

Why Is Odisha BJD Questioning Dharmendra Pradhan's Family Trust?

Why Is Odisha BJD Questioning Dharmendra Pradhan's Family Trust?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Odisha's opposition BJD has requested Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to clarify his family's connection with the Vikas Foundation Trust, which is alleged to have purchased properties in the US. BJP leaders have dismissed the allegations as a smear campaign.

Lucknow Airport Customs Bust Major Hydroponic Marijuana Smuggling Bid

Lucknow Airport Customs Bust Major Hydroponic Marijuana Smuggling Bid

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Customs officials at Lucknow's Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport arrested an Indian passenger and seized 10.397 kg of suspected hydroponic marijuana, valued at approximately Rs 10.39 crore, from his baggage. The seizure was made following specific intelligence, and the passenger has been booked under the NDPS Act. This incident follows a similar large bust in Varanasi, indicating a wider network under investigation.

Lucknow Airport Customs Bust Major Hydroponic Marijuana Smuggling Bid

Lucknow Airport Customs Bust Major Hydroponic Marijuana Smuggling Bid

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Customs officials at Lucknow's Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport arrested an Indian passenger and seized 10.397 kg of suspected hydroponic marijuana, valued at approximately Rs 10.39 crore, from his baggage. The seizure was made following specific intelligence, and the passenger has been booked under the NDPS Act. This incident follows a similar large bust in Varanasi, indicating a wider network under investigation.

Gurugram Police To Launch Drive Against Illegal Bangladeshi Migrants

Gurugram Police To Launch Drive Against Illegal Bangladeshi Migrants

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Gurugram police are initiating a special verification drive to identify and deport Bangladeshi migrants residing unlawfully in the city. The campaign will involve inspections across various areas, and residents are encouraged to report illegal foreign nationals and ensure police verification for tenants and employees, with authorities prioritising national security.

NEET leak: Doctors' body denied presentation before Parl panel

NEET leak: Doctors' body denied presentation before Parl panel

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Amidst ongoing controversy surrounding the NEET and CUET UG 2026 exams, the National Testing Agency (NTA) faced tough questions from a parliamentary standing committee regarding safeguards against paper leaks and hacking vulnerabilities.

Gurugram Police To Launch Drive Against Illegal Bangladeshi Migrants

Gurugram Police To Launch Drive Against Illegal Bangladeshi Migrants

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Gurugram police are initiating a special verification drive to identify and deport Bangladeshi migrants residing unlawfully in the city. The campaign will involve inspections across various areas, and residents are encouraged to report illegal foreign nationals and ensure police verification for tenants and employees, with authorities prioritising national security.

'BJP Pressured EC To Oust Natarajan From RS Contest'

'BJP Pressured EC To Oust Natarajan From RS Contest'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

'We can never trust the BJP when it comes to elections.'

17-Year-Old vs 43-Year-Old in 2026 FIFA World Cup Face-Off

17-Year-Old vs 43-Year-Old in 2026 FIFA World Cup Face-Off

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to feature a significant generational divide, with players spanning over 25 years in age. Mexico's Gilberto Mora, 17, will be the youngest, while Scotland's Craig Gordon, 43, will be the oldest. The tournament will showcase a mix of emerging talents and seasoned veterans like Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric, with nations like Panama and Ivory Coast representing the oldest and youngest average squads, respectively.

India maintaining balance of power in Indian Ocean: US

India maintaining balance of power in Indian Ocean: US

Rediff.com30 May 2026

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth praised India's military modernisation efforts at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, highlighting its growing industrial and logistics capacity.

Would You Like Polymer Currency Notes?

Would You Like Polymer Currency Notes?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

The primary objective of introduction of polymer notes was to increase its life and not to combat counterfeiting.

Auto cos delivered record 2,96,71,064 units in FY26; 13.3% jump YoY

Auto cos delivered record 2,96,71,064 units in FY26; 13.3% jump YoY

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

India's auto retail sector achieved record-breaking sales of 2,96,71,064 units in FY26, a 13.3% increase, primarily driven by the implementation of GST 2.0 which reduced the tax burden on mass-segment vehicles, according to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).

Ola Electric's Q1 Registrations Outpace Q4, Signalling Strong Rebound

Ola Electric's Q1 Registrations Outpace Q4, Signalling Strong Rebound

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Ola Electric is experiencing a significant rebound in the June quarter, with vehicle registrations in Q1 FY27 already exceeding the total registrations for Q4 FY26, indicating a strong recovery in demand.

ACB Nabs Ratnagiri Doctor For Demanding Bribe From Pregnant Woman

ACB Nabs Ratnagiri Doctor For Demanding Bribe From Pregnant Woman

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

A government medical officer in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, Dr Kanchan Shirish Madar, has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 4,500 from a pregnant woman for an abortion pill kit.

Gill's New-Look India Set for Crucial Trial Run Against Afghanistan

Gill's New-Look India Set for Crucial Trial Run Against Afghanistan

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

India begin their 2026 Test season against Afghanistan with several selection questions to answer, including the No. 3 spot and Ravindra Jadeja's long-term successor, as they build towards key World Test Championship assignments.

TMC's paradox: Anti-BJP in Kolkata, pro-NDA in New Delhi

TMC's paradox: Anti-BJP in Kolkata, pro-NDA in New Delhi

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The TMC is grappling with an extraordinary internal paradox as its legislative faction in West Bengal pledges 'constructive opposition' against the BJP, while a significant portion of its Lok Sabha MPs surprisingly aligns with the BJP-led NDA, exposing a profound ideological schism within the party.

India: World's Biggest Plastic Polluter

India: World's Biggest Plastic Polluter

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

India generates 9.3 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, nearly 20 per cent of the world's total.

Cockroach party founder Dipke arrives in Delhi, urges peaceful protest

Cockroach party founder Dipke arrives in Delhi, urges peaceful protest

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the online movement Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), arrived in Delhi on Saturday ahead of a planned demonstration at Jantar Mantar, and urged supporters to maintain discipline and ensure that the protest remains peaceful.

Auto Sales Surge In Punjab, Gujarat

Auto Sales Surge In Punjab, Gujarat

Rediff.com21 May 2026

About 181,750 units were sold in FY26 in Punjab, marking a 16.29 per cent year-on-year increase.

Back home, Dipke vows agitation to continue till Pradhan resigns

Back home, Dipke vows agitation to continue till Pradhan resigns

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Speaking to reporters in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Dipke also claimed that the protest organised under the CJP's banner at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Saturday was largely successful, with around 7,000 people participating in it.

Why France are favourites to win the World Cup

Why France are favourites to win the World Cup

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

With Kylian Mbappe's depth and experience, economists predict France are tipped to edge Spain to lift World Cup.

Philadelphia Police Offer Reward In Indian Man's Murder

Philadelphia Police Offer Reward In Indian Man's Murder

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Anshul Kuncha, a 28-year-old Indian national from Hyderabad, was shot dead in Philadelphia after delivering pizza to a vacant home. Police are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest, and the Consulate General of India is providing assistance to his family.

'Even if Iran surrenders': Donald Trump slams 'crazy' media

'Even if Iran surrenders': Donald Trump slams 'crazy' media

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Donald Trump expressed optimism about securing an agreement with Tehran to prolong a truce and restore transit through a strategic maritime chokepoint within the next week, even as he criticised political opponents and the media for what he described as their tendency to distort outcomes, even in a hypothetical scenario of complete Iranian military surrender.

Business Rivalry Led To Kurukshetra Mining Contractor Attack

Business Rivalry Led To Kurukshetra Mining Contractor Attack

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Four individuals, including the alleged mastermind, have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of mining contractor Sunil Bhatia in Shahabad, Kurukshetra. Police investigations reveal the attack stemmed from a long-standing business rivalry and involved a pre-planned conspiracy with hired assailants who conducted extensive surveillance before shooting Bhatia on May 31.

CBI Nabs Two Suspects In Political Aide's Murder

CBI Nabs Two Suspects In Political Aide's Murder

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The CBI has arrested two individuals, Vikas Mishra and Golu Singh, in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. Another accused, Gyanendra Pratap Singh alias Monu, has surrendered. The CBI is continuing its investigation into the high-profile case.

Delhi Police To Boost Women's Safety With New Campaign

Delhi Police To Boost Women's Safety With New Campaign

Rediff.com29 May 2026

The Delhi Police will launch a campaign on women's safety and empowerment from June, with units of all 15 police districts organising awareness and outreach programmes to strengthen public participation and encourage prompt reporting of crimes.

No nod sought for CJP protest, say Delhi police; 1,000 cops deployed

No nod sought for CJP protest, say Delhi police; 1,000 cops deployed

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

The Delhi Police has confirmed that it has not yet received any official request for permission from the digital group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to hold a protest at Jantar Mantar. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and are ready to deploy personnel to maintain law and order if necessary.

The Man Who Left Rashtrapati Bhavan To Live In A Hut

The Man Who Left Rashtrapati Bhavan To Live In A Hut

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

After living in India's most palatial residence for 12 years, India's first President Dr Rajendra Prasad returned to his simple hut on the banks of the Ganga. He never owned a house of his lifetime.