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Yes Bank Introduces Exclusive Salary Account for Working Women

Yes Bank Introduces Exclusive Salary Account for Working Women

Rediff.com4 days ago

Yes Bank has launched a salary account designed for working women, offering financial protection, healthcare benefits, lifestyle privileges, and wealth-creation opportunities.

Youth Congress Leaders Questioned Over Delhi Protest

Youth Congress Leaders Questioned Over Delhi Protest

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Youth Congress office-bearers were questioned by police in Delhi regarding a protest held earlier in the week. The protest, staged without prior permission, led to an FIR against several women workers. Police recorded statements and granted bail at the station.

Union Minister Majumdar Criticises Banerjee's Protest, Outlines BJP's Promises for West Bengal

Union Minister Majumdar Criticises Banerjee's Protest, Outlines BJP's Promises for West Bengal

Rediff.com3 days ago

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's dharna and outlined the BJP's promises for the upcoming assembly elections, including job creation, increased financial assistance for women, and proper DA for state government employees.

Villagers Resist Coal Mining Survey Investigation in Jharkhand

Villagers Resist Coal Mining Survey Investigation in Jharkhand

Rediff.com4 days ago

Villagers in Latehar district, Jharkhand, resisted a police investigation into the obstruction of a ground survey by a coal mining unit, citing the Panchayats Extension to the Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act.

Lakshya Sen Misses All England Title, Lin Chun-Yi Creates History

Lakshya Sen Misses All England Title, Lin Chun-Yi Creates History

Rediff.com1 days ago

Lakshya Sen's quest for the All England Open title ended in a final defeat to Chinese Taipei's Lin Chun-Yi, extending India's wait for a champion in the prestigious tournament.

Pakistan Claims Targets Achieved in Afghanistan Operation

Pakistan Claims Targets Achieved in Afghanistan Operation

Rediff.com4 days ago

A close aide to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif claims that Pakistan has achieved its targets in the recent military operation against Afghanistan, following attacks by Afghan Taliban forces along the border.

Jay Shah Hails J&K's Ranji Trophy Success as Result of Investment

Jay Shah Hails J&K's Ranji Trophy Success as Result of Investment

Rediff.com4 days ago

ICC chairman Jay Shah praised Jammu and Kashmir's Ranji Trophy victory, attributing it to sustained investment in cricket infrastructure in the region.

Gulf allies livid as US 'gave no notice' of Iran strike

Gulf allies livid as US 'gave no notice' of Iran strike

Rediff.com3 days ago

The United States is facing growing discontent from its Gulf allies after several countries in the region complained that they were not given advance notice of the US-Israel strike on Iran that triggered widespread retaliatory attacks, according to media reports.

T20 World Cup final: Hotel switch, delayed nets: India leave nothing to chance

T20 World Cup final: Hotel switch, delayed nets: India leave nothing to chance

Rediff.com3 days ago

Ahead of the T20 World Cup final, the Indian cricket team is leaving no stone unturned, from changing hotels due to perceived bad luck to considering a red soil pitch and planning a grand entertainment show featuring Ricky Martin.

Fake Police Rob Man in Currency Exchange Scam

Fake Police Rob Man in Currency Exchange Scam

Rediff.com5 days ago

Eight people have been arrested for posing as police officers and robbing a man of 5,000 in a currency exchange scam near Kalyan railway station.

No Iran deal except unconditional surrender: Trump

No Iran deal except unconditional surrender: Trump

Rediff.com3 days ago

United States President Donald Trump on Friday declared that there would be 'no deal with Iran except unconditional surrender' amid the escalating West Asia conflict, asserting that Tehran must capitulate before any diplomatic negotiations can proceed.

Veteran journalist HK Dua, media advisor to 2 PMs, passes away

Veteran journalist HK Dua, media advisor to 2 PMs, passes away

Rediff.com5 days ago

Eminent journalist HK Dua, who led editorial operations at three of India's leading newspapers, has died at the age of 88. He was also a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha and served as media advisor to two prime ministers.

Man Held in Cyber Fraud Case Involving Senior Citizen

Man Held in Cyber Fraud Case Involving Senior Citizen

Rediff.com3 days ago

Mumbai police have arrested a man from Gujarat for his alleged involvement in a cyber fraud case where a senior citizen was duped of Rs 2.25 crore after being threatened with arrest in a fake terrorism-related probe.

Banerjee Alleges BJP Interference in West Bengal Governor's Resignation

Banerjee Alleges BJP Interference in West Bengal Governor's Resignation

Rediff.com2 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the central government of pressuring the outgoing Governor C V Ananda Bose to resign and alleged that his replacement, R N Ravi, is a BJP cadre.

Mumbai Stock Broker Threatened with Death, Rs 5 Crore Extortion Demand

Mumbai Stock Broker Threatened with Death, Rs 5 Crore Extortion Demand

Rediff.com5 days ago

A Mumbai stock broker received a death threat and a demand for Rs 5 crore from an unidentified caller using an international number, prompting a police investigation.

Sri Lanka Cricket Board Faces Overhaul After T20 World Cup Flop

Sri Lanka Cricket Board Faces Overhaul After T20 World Cup Flop

Rediff.com4 days ago

Following Sri Lanka's disappointing performance in the T20 World Cup, the Sports Minister is considering an interim committee to restructure the cricket board.

Indian origin social media influencer stabbed to death in Canada

Indian origin social media influencer stabbed to death in Canada

Rediff.com4 days ago

Nancy Grewal, a 45-year-old social media influencer of Punjabi origin, was stabbed to death in Canada. Her mother claims she had been receiving threats. Police are investigating the homicide.

It's Quiz Time, Folks!

It's Quiz Time, Folks!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Gulf Strikes Disrupt Cricket: ECB Scraps Abu Dhabi Matches

Gulf Strikes Disrupt Cricket: ECB Scraps Abu Dhabi Matches

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

The ECB cancelled the England Lions vs Pakistan Shaheens match in Abu Dhabi and postponed the England Women's training camp after US and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered missile fire across the Gulf and airspace closures.

Mumbai Airport Customs Seizes Rs 46 Crore Worth of Contraband

Mumbai Airport Customs Seizes Rs 46 Crore Worth of Contraband

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Mumbai Customs department seized narcotics, foreign currency, gold, and precious stones worth over Rs 46 crore at the Mumbai international airport in a week.

CBSE Postpones Exams in Middle East Amid Conflict

CBSE Postpones Exams in Middle East Amid Conflict

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed the class 10 and 12 board exams scheduled for March 5 in the Middle East region due to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.

'Khamenei's son unacceptable': Trump seeks role in Iran succession

'Khamenei's son unacceptable': Trump seeks role in Iran succession

Rediff.com4 days ago

He also criticised the possible succession of the son of the late supreme leader of the Islamic Republic, Mojtaba Khamenei, who is widely viewed as a leading contender for the position.

IIT Mandi Develops Real-Time Landslide Monitoring System

IIT Mandi Develops Real-Time Landslide Monitoring System

Rediff.com4 days ago

Researchers at IIT Mandi have developed a real-time landslide monitoring and early warning system that has been deployed in landslide-prone areas of Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. The system uses machine learning and sensors to detect ground movements and provide early warnings to authorities and the public.

Pakistan Suspends Arrests of Afghan Nationals in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan Suspends Arrests of Afghan Nationals in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial government in Pakistan has temporarily suspended the arrest of Afghan nationals due to the current security situation and ongoing border closure.

Why Did Soha Ali Khan Meet Devendra Fadnavis?

Why Did Soha Ali Khan Meet Devendra Fadnavis?

Rediff.com4 days ago

Soha Ali Khan's visit to the Maharashtra government headquarters in Mumbai sparked speculation about her podcast guests and involvement in a public health initiative.

WhatsApp chats not enough to prove cruelty for divorce: HC

WhatsApp chats not enough to prove cruelty for divorce: HC

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Bombay high court has ruled that WhatsApp chats alone are insufficient evidence to grant a divorce on grounds of cruelty, emphasising the need for a fair hearing and opportunity to rebut allegations.

'Enemy of my enemy': How Saudi, Israel helped trigger Iran strike

'Enemy of my enemy': How Saudi, Israel helped trigger Iran strike

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

For years, these two powers operated as "frenemies" in the shadow of Iran's regional influence. The frame here is "The Enemy of My Enemy."

Accused Wife Killer Dies by Suicide in Raisen Hospital

Accused Wife Killer Dies by Suicide in Raisen Hospital

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 60-year-old man, accused of murdering his wife, allegedly died by suicide in a hospital bathroom in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh. He was facing charges related to his wife's death and had a history of suicide attempts.

Vaishnavi Adkar Joins India's Billie Jean King Cup Squad

Vaishnavi Adkar Joins India's Billie Jean King Cup Squad

Rediff.com6 days ago

Vaishnavi Adkar, following her recent success, has been selected for the Indian team participating in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie.

India's forex kitty jumps $8.66 bn to record $725.72 bn

India's forex kitty jumps $8.66 bn to record $725.72 bn

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

India's forex reserves jumped $8.663 billion to hit a new all-time high of $725.727 billion in the week ended February 13, the RBI said on Friday.

Jaishankar explains why India let Iran warship dock in Kochi

Jaishankar explains why India let Iran warship dock in Kochi

Rediff.com2 days ago

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar affirms India's self-determined and 'unstoppable' rise, emphasising the nation's strategic growth and role in the Indian Ocean region amid evolving global dynamics.

BLO Allegedly Dies by Suicide After Leave Denied for Daughter's Wedding

BLO Allegedly Dies by Suicide After Leave Denied for Daughter's Wedding

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A Booth Level Officer (BLO) in Uttar Pradesh allegedly died by suicide after being denied leave for his daughter's wedding. Family members and villagers protested, accusing the administration of ignoring repeated pleas for leave.

Never required permission to buy Russian oil: Officials

Never required permission to buy Russian oil: Officials

Rediff.com3 days ago

A senior government official asserts India's independence in purchasing Russian oil, stating that US sanctions waivers merely remove friction but do not dictate India's energy policy. The official highlights India's commitment to energy security and affordability for its citizens.

Is Sreeleela Going To School In Milan?

Is Sreeleela Going To School In Milan?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Sreeleela took over Italy as she attended Milan Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2026 as the newest Indian face of Onitsuka Tiger, stepping into the spotlight after Rashmika Mandanna.

Stock Market Crash: Investors Lose Rs 16.32 Lakh Crore in Two Days

Stock Market Crash: Investors Lose Rs 16.32 Lakh Crore in Two Days

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian equity investors experienced a significant loss of 16.32 lakh crore due to a two-day stock market decline fueled by escalating geopolitical tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran.

Banerjee Alleges BJP Plot to Divide Bengal Through Voter Deletions

Banerjee Alleges BJP Plot to Divide Bengal Through Voter Deletions

Rediff.com2 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of manipulating voter rolls to divide the state, alleging a conspiracy to deprive Bengali-speaking people of their voting rights. She claims the Election Commission is complicit in deleting lakhs of names from voter lists.

Just Who Is Allu Sirish's Bride Nayanika Reddy?

Just Who Is Allu Sirish's Bride Nayanika Reddy?

Rediff.com6 days ago

Telugu actor star Allu Sirish's wedding celebrations is on full swing in Hyderabad. His bride Nayanika Reddy is not from the film industry, so just who is she? Namrata Thakker finds out.

Swiss Official Highlights Science Diplomacy as Key to Global Security

Swiss Official Highlights Science Diplomacy as Key to Global Security

Rediff.com3 days ago

A top Swiss official has emphasised the growing importance of science and technology in international affairs, leading Switzerland to prioritise anticipatory science diplomacy in its foreign policy. Collaboration with India reflects a shared vision between two global innovation leaders.

Iran renews threat to Gulf neighbours hours after 'apology'

Iran renews threat to Gulf neighbours hours after 'apology'

Rediff.com2 days ago

Amidst ongoing conflict, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signals a potential de-escalation by apologising to neighbouring countries while firmly rejecting US President Donald Trump's demand for unconditional surrender.

Pakistan attacks Bagram airbase in Afghanistan

Pakistan attacks Bagram airbase in Afghanistan

Rediff.com5 days ago

Reports indicate Pakistan targeted Bagram airbase in Afghanistan as part of Operation Ghazab lil Haq, following alleged Afghan Taliban attacks. The operation aims to address the failure to stop terrorist attacks originating from Afghan soil.