News for '-India'

Foreigners have no absolute right to enter India, rules HC

Foreigners have no absolute right to enter India, rules HC

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

The Delhi High Court has ruled that foreign nationals do not possess an inherent or legally enforceable right to enter India, even if they hold a valid visa. The court emphasised that entry is a sovereign function, subject to national security, foreign policy, and administrative discretion. This observation came while dismissing a plea from a Turkmenistan national who was denied entry despite having a business visa, citing adverse inputs and national security concerns.

Injured Ishan Kishan ruled out of second T20I vs NZ

Injured Ishan Kishan ruled out of second T20I vs NZ

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian batter Ishan Kishan ruled out of second T20I against New Zealand due to low grade right adductor strain, the BCCI said in a statement.

Why India-Brazil Football Friendly Failed To Draw Crowds In Kolkata

Why India-Brazil Football Friendly Failed To Draw Crowds In Kolkata

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

A football friendly match between India and Brazil, featuring star player Vinicius Jr, saw a surprisingly low attendance at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium. High ticket prices and the ongoing Durga Puja festival are cited as the primary reasons for the subdued response, contrasting sharply with the usual fan frenzy for local derbies and past international events.

Coach Craig Fulton Reflects On India's Asian Games Gold And Olympic Ambitions

Coach Craig Fulton Reflects On India's Asian Games Gold And Olympic Ambitions

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Indian men's hockey coach Craig Fulton discusses the team's recent successes, including defending the Asian Games gold and securing direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. He surprisingly rates the Paris Olympics bronze medal as his most satisfying achievement, highlighting the team's strategic planning and resilience. Fulton also outlines the team's future transition plans, focusing on upcoming tournaments and developing new talent for LA 2028.

GST Notices: CBIC Directs Year-Wise Demand Breakup, Streamlines Registration & Export Rules

GST Notices: CBIC Directs Year-Wise Demand Breakup, Streamlines Registration & Export Rules

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued new guidelines for GST officers, mandating year-wise demand breakdowns in multi-year notices, clarifying registration procedures, and streamlining export rules to reduce litigation and improve taxpayer clarity.

India Coach Khalid Jamil Urges Team To Embrace Brazil Challenge

India Coach Khalid Jamil Urges Team To Embrace Brazil Challenge

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

India's head coach Khalid Jamil is preparing his team for a historic football match against five-time world champions Brazil. Jamil emphasizes handling pressure, keeping things simple, and giving their best, despite the significant gap in rankings. Defender Anwar Ali also stresses the importance of staying calm and following the coach's plan for the high-stakes encounter.

Salima Tete reveals secret behind India's gold triumph

Salima Tete reveals secret behind India's gold triumph

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

The Indian women's hockey team secured a historic gold medal at the Asian Games by defeating China 1-0, also earning a direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Captain Salima Tete and other team members expressed immense pride and confidence in their victory, which ended a 44-year wait for gold. Four players from Jharkhand received a grand welcome, highlighting the personal journeys and struggles behind their national achievement.

Why Festival Sweets Are Costlier

Why Festival Sweets Are Costlier

Rediff.com4 days ago

The main culprit behind this cost escalation are rising prices of sugar and milk that go into making the sweets.

Kerala HC protects judge from arrest in Benz car accident case

Kerala HC protects judge from arrest in Benz car accident case

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Kerala High Court has ordered police not to arrest an Additional District and Sessions Judge whose 17-year-old son was involved in a fatal car accident. The judge sought anticipatory bail after being named an accused. The victim's family expressed disappointment but vowed to continue their legal fight, while police continue their investigation.

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Multi-Crore RTGS Fraud

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Multi-Crore RTGS Fraud

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested two men for impersonating a corporate director and defrauding banks of Rs 22.56 lakh through fraudulent RTGS instructions. The investigation led to the recovery of assets worth Rs 2.5 crore, including gold, cash, and a Thar, and helped solve six other similar cases of financial fraud.

BJP holds protests across country, seeks Kharge's apology over 'baap' remark

BJP holds protests across country, seeks Kharge's apology over 'baap' remark

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Bharatiya Janata Party launched a nationwide protest against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's "indecent and offensive" remarks targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where Kharge retorted "Modi ka baap bhi jayega" during a speech.

Lifestyle Inflation Is Young Investors' Biggest Enemy

Lifestyle Inflation Is Young Investors' Biggest Enemy

Rediff.com3 days ago

'As a youngster, if you are not investing in yourself and your active income, you will not be able to reach the first 1 crore mark.'

Smog Blankets The Capital

Smog Blankets The Capital

Rediff.com22 Oct 2026

Delhi's air quality deteriorated to the 'Poor' category on October 22, 2026, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 237-238 by the Central Pollution Control Board. A smog layer covered landmarks including India Gate, Kartavya Path, Akshardham Temple and Anand Vihar, while joggers carried on their morning routine and vehicles moved through the haze. Old Delhi's Jama Masjid also appeared hazy a day earlier.

Army Community Unites For Inaugural KBD Run In Delhi

Army Community Unites For Inaugural KBD Run In Delhi

Rediff.com5 days ago

The inaugural KBD Run was held at the 1 Army HQ Signal Regiment complex in New Delhi on Sunday, with nearly 500 participants. The event commemorated Capt Kulbhushan Dogra, a cricketer, athletics coach, and fitness expert for the Indian cricket team. Organised by his daughter-in-law, the run celebrated fitness and community, with plans to make it an annual feature.

Jio Platforms IPO set to be India's largest, may list among top 3 stocks

Jio Platforms IPO set to be India's largest, may list among top 3 stocks

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Jio Platforms' upcoming initial public offering (IPO) is anticipated to be India's largest to date, potentially listing among the top three stocks with a valuation of around Rs 12 lakh crore, and is expected to proceed without an offer-for-sale as current investors show no interest in diluting their holdings.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Tumble as IT Stocks, Crude Prices Weigh

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Tumble as IT Stocks, Crude Prices Weigh

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant drop in early trade, primarily due to a sell-off in IT stocks, a surge in crude oil prices, and investor caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision.

Megha Sheokand Joins Prachi Tokas In Securing Medals At World U-19 Boxing Championships

Megha Sheokand Joins Prachi Tokas In Securing Medals At World U-19 Boxing Championships

Rediff.com6 days ago

Megha Sheokand has secured India's second medal at the World Boxing U-19 Championships by reaching the semifinals in the women's 80kg category. This follows Prachi Tokas, who secured the first medal in the 57kg category. Other Indian boxers, Himanshi and Anshika, exited in the pre-quarterfinals.

X-Men, Star Trek Actor Patrick Stewart Dies; Hollywood 'Heartbroken'

X-Men, Star Trek Actor Patrick Stewart Dies; Hollywood 'Heartbroken'

Rediff.com12 hours ago

'We lost one of the greats of stage and screen today. And a tremendous friend and man. I will miss you, Patrick Stewart, all of my days.'

Modi, Netanyahu call for peace, stability in West Asia

Modi, Netanyahu call for peace, stability in West Asia

Rediff.com7 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephone conversation to discuss recent developments in West Asia, emphasising the urgent need for peace and stability. They also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership.

Ranji Trophy: Saransh Jain stars as Madhya Pradesh bundle Bihar out for 99

Ranji Trophy: Saransh Jain stars as Madhya Pradesh bundle Bihar out for 99

Rediff.com4 days ago

Saransh Jain's career-best 7/40 bowled Bihar out for 99 before Saksham Purohit's unbeaten 113 powered Madhya Pradesh to a 162-run lead, while Priyanshu Moliya and Nachiket Bhute impressed elsewhere.

Deepti ready to embrace vice-captaincy challenge, aims to assist Mandhana

Deepti ready to embrace vice-captaincy challenge, aims to assist Mandhana

Rediff.com22 Oct 2026

India vice-captain Deepti Sharma expressed her readiness to support skipper Smriti Mandhana in her new role, ahead of the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe starting Friday. Sharma also discussed the team's strategy to aim for high scores on a batting-friendly pitch and cautioned against underestimating the Zimbabwean side.

Sonia Gandhi makes Instagram debut, shares 1st look of her memoir

Sonia Gandhi makes Instagram debut, shares 1st look of her memoir

Rediff.com22 Oct 2026

Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi has made her Instagram debut to announce her upcoming memoir, 'Belonging: A Journey of Love'. The book, set to be published by HarperCollins India on November 10, details her life from childhood in Italy to her political journey in India, including personal tragedies and her decision not to become prime minister in 2004. Her social media entry marks a significant shift, as she previously avoided such platforms. The memoir's publication also follows a controversy with its initial publisher, Penguin Random House India, over editorial differences.

Lava Aura Curve Offers Curved AMOLED Display, 6,000 mAh Battery

Lava Aura Curve Offers Curved AMOLED Display, 6,000 mAh Battery

Rediff.com3 days ago

With a 120 Hz curved AMOLED display, a 6,000 mAh battery and a 50 MP camera, the Lava Aura Curve aims to appeal to smartphone buyers looking for a blend of style and everyday performance.

Want To Personalise Your Luxury Car?

Want To Personalise Your Luxury Car?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2026

Luxury car buyers in India are spending lakhs -- and sometimes crores -- to make their cars truly their own, turning personalisation into a growing business opportunity for automakers.

'Honest debrief' after win over Pak pushed India to gold: Fulton

'Honest debrief' after win over Pak pushed India to gold: Fulton

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Indian men's hockey head coach Craig Fulton revealed that the hard-fought semi-final victory over arch-rivals Pakistan significantly boosted the team's confidence, leading to their dominant 5-1 win against Malaysia in the Asian Games final and securing a berth for the 2028 Olympics.

Greco-Roman Wrestlers Face Early Exits At World Championships

Greco-Roman Wrestlers Face Early Exits At World Championships

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's Greco-Roman wrestlers, including Asian Games medallist Sunil Kumar, faced early defeats at the World Championships in Astana on Monday. Three wrestlers, Sunil Kumar, Sahil, and Sachin Sahrawat, were eliminated in their opening rounds, highlighting a disappointing performance from the Indian contingent.

The Secret Behind Abhishek Sharma's 'Om' Celebration

The Secret Behind Abhishek Sharma's 'Om' Celebration

Rediff.com3 days ago

Abhishek Sharma celebrated his sensational 35-ball century against New Zealand with a unique 'Om' meditation pose, a practice he credits for his inner peace and consistent performance.

TN police detain economist over fake Instagram post targeting TVK MLA

TN police detain economist over fake Instagram post targeting TVK MLA

Rediff.com1 days ago

Tamil Nadu police detained Assistant Professor A Kalaiyarasan for an alleged abusive Instagram comment targeting TVK MLA J Kamatchi. He was later released after police confirmed his photo was used for a fake account. The incident drew strong criticism from DMK president M K Stalin, who termed it "peak of fascism" and demanded an apology, while Kalaiyarasan detailed his "harassment and humiliation".

Key Suspects Nabbed In Multi-Crore PM Kisan Scheme Fraud

Key Suspects Nabbed In Multi-Crore PM Kisan Scheme Fraud

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested three individuals suspected of involvement in a multi-crore fraud targeting the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. The investigation revealed an inter-district gang, with the arrested including a Common Service Centre operator, a contractual government operator who allegedly leaked official credentials, and a network partner involved in money laundering. Authorities recovered significant evidence and are continuing their probe into the wider network.

Smaran's unbeaten 126 gives Rest of India commanding lead over J&K

Smaran's unbeaten 126 gives Rest of India commanding lead over J&K

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Ravichandran Smaran's unbeaten 126 propelled the Rest of India to a commanding 265-run lead against Jammu and Kashmir on Day 3 of their Irani Cup match in Srinagar, despite early setbacks for India batters Rishabh Pant and Sarfaraz Khan.

How Djokovic Inspired Pankaj Advani To 29th World Title

How Djokovic Inspired Pankaj Advani To 29th World Title

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian cue sports legend Pankaj Advani secured his 29th world title by winning the WBL World Billiards Championship in Birmingham.

Apple Pay Debuts In India With Axis Bank Partnership

Apple Pay Debuts In India With Axis Bank Partnership

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Apple has officially launched its Apple Pay service in India, initially partnering with Axis Bank for Visa and Mastercard credit card users. The service allows secure, cashless transactions via iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch using NFC technology, without requiring PINs or OTPs. This move is set to intensify competition in India's digital payments market, currently dominated by UPI and local players, with Apple planning to onboard more banks and expand merchant networks.

Why This Doctor Is Fighting For Affordable Medicines

Why This Doctor Is Fighting For Affordable Medicines

Rediff.com13 hours ago

'I have seen in Agra parents selling their buffalo, which is their sole source of livelihood, to buy expensive medicines to treat their child.' 'I was very moved by such cases and therefore approached the court to regulate the price of medicines in our country.'

Indian Para Swimmer Deported From Japan

Indian Para Swimmer Deported From Japan

Rediff.com22 Oct 2026

Para-swimmer Mohammad Shams Aalam Shaikh was detained by Japanese police and deported to India following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a female hotel employee during the Asian Para Games 2026 in Nagoya.

Currency in Circulation Growth Hits 5-Year High, Driven by FCNR(B) Deposits

Currency in Circulation Growth Hits 5-Year High, Driven by FCNR(B) Deposits

Rediff.com6 days ago

Growth in India's currency in circulation (CiC) has reached a five-year high, primarily due to deposits under the Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank), or FCNR(B), scheme, leading to a robust increase in reserve money, according to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) 'State of the Economy' report.

Now, war anywhere threatens peace everywhere: Jaishankar

Now, war anywhere threatens peace everywhere: Jaishankar

Rediff.com5 days ago

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that using terrorism as an "instrument of statecraft" is unacceptable and cannot be justified. He highlighted that terrorism persists because some states do not exhibit "zero tolerance" and allow political calculations to override historical lessons. Speaking at an event, Jaishankar emphasised the indivisibility of peace and called for stronger global resolve to counter terrorism in all its forms.

Racing returns to Buddh Circuit after 13-year wait

Racing returns to Buddh Circuit after 13-year wait

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Indian Racing Festival is bringing FIA-level F4 Indian Championship and Indian Racing League races to the Buddh International Circuit on October 31 and November 1, marking the return of major motorsport to the venue after 13 years. The event will feature intense competition, including the F4 title battle where Luviwe Sambudla currently leads, and the second round of the IRL.

Sanjay Dutt clarifies after row over 'can't feel peace in India' remark

Sanjay Dutt clarifies after row over 'can't feel peace in India' remark

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has clarified his controversial "can't feel that peace in India" remarks made on the Shekhar Tonite show, stating they were part of a scripted, humorous conversation and not intended to offend. He explained his comments were in the spirit of 'Gandhigiri' from his 'Munna Bhai' films, promoting love and togetherness.

I want to be World No 1, win Olympic gold like my idol Neeraj Chopra: Ojaswani

I want to be World No 1, win Olympic gold like my idol Neeraj Chopra: Ojaswani

Rediff.com5 days ago

13-year-old Ojaswani Saraswat has already created history by becoming the youngest Indian woman to make the cut at a Ladies European Tour (LET) event.

Breast Cancer: 10 Myths You Need To Stop Believing

Breast Cancer: 10 Myths You Need To Stop Believing

Rediff.com8 hours ago

From believing that only women get breast cancer to assuming that a painless lump is harmless, Dr Shiv Shankar Mishra busts common myths and explains why early detection can make all the difference.