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Qatar declares force majeure, gas supplies to Indian industry cut

Qatar declares force majeure, gas supplies to Indian industry cut

Rediff.com2 days ago

Qatar, India's largest supplier of imported natural gas, has declared force majeure on deliveries following a halt in production in the wake of an Iranian drone strike -- a disruption that has led to a cut in supplies to Indian industry by up to 40 per cent, sources said.

Samson Reveals How He Overcame T20 WC Selection Pressure

Samson Reveals How He Overcame T20 WC Selection Pressure

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Sanju Samson admits the pressure of securing a spot in India's T20 World Cup squad led to poor performance in the preceding series against New Zealand. He has since found form, crediting a return to basics and support from loved ones.

'Even China...': BJP slams Congress for blindly backing Iran

'Even China...': BJP slams Congress for blindly backing Iran

Rediff.com1 days ago

The BJP has criticised the Congress party for allegedly prioritising its vote bank and outdated ideologies over India's national interest and citizen safety in its foreign policy approach towards Iran.

Dubai airport hit, Burj Al Arab hotel damaged in Iranian strikes

Dubai airport hit, Burj Al Arab hotel damaged in Iranian strikes

Rediff.com5 days ago

The United Arab Emirates intercepted several Iranian missiles and drones, resulting in casualties and damage to infrastructure, including the Dubai airport and Burj Al Arab.

BenQ GW90TC Series Brings Bigger Screens

BenQ GW90TC Series Brings Bigger Screens

Rediff.com7 days ago

It combines ultra-slim bezels, a smooth 144 Hz refresh rate, an ergonomic adjustable build, and Triple Eye Protection with a Visual Optimiser for a more comfortable and immersive viewing experience.

Mourning The Children Killed In The Israeli Strike

Mourning The Children Killed In The Israeli Strike

Rediff.com2 days ago

Heartbreaking scenes unfolded in Minab, Iran, as mourners gathered to bid farewell to the victims of the Israeli strike on a school on February 28, 2026.

Govt moves to shield trade as Iran war chokes sea routes

Govt moves to shield trade as Iran war chokes sea routes

Rediff.com1 days ago

With the Iran war escalating sharply and crisis deepening in the global energy market, India on Monday unveiled a coordinated plan to support exporters and shippers caught in the fallout.

Delhi court orders Shikhar Dhawan's ex-wife to return him Rs 5.72 cr

Delhi court orders Shikhar Dhawan's ex-wife to return him Rs 5.72 cr

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Delhi family court directs return of property money to cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, declares Australian orders not binding

India's manufacturing sector growth jumps to 4-month high in Feb

India's manufacturing sector growth jumps to 4-month high in Feb

Rediff.com4 days ago

India's manufacturing sector experienced a significant growth spurt in February, reaching a four-month high driven by strong domestic demand, according to the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI.

2nd ODI: In the last two games we didn't bat well: Harmanpreet admits

2nd ODI: In the last two games we didn't bat well: Harmanpreet admits

Rediff.com7 days ago

Harmanpreet Kaur acknowledges India's batting struggles in the ODI series against Australia after consecutive defeats. Australia's Alyssa Healy praises young players Voll and Litchfield for their outstanding performance.

Haryana Police Crackdown Ahead of Holi

Haryana Police Crackdown Ahead of Holi

Rediff.com3 days ago

Haryana Police launched 'Operation Aakraman-21' across the state, resulting in numerous arrests and seizures of drugs, illicit liquor, and illegal arms.

'Will My Mother's Gold Sale Attract IT?'

'Will My Mother's Gold Sale Attract IT?'

Rediff.com7 days ago

rediffGURU T S Khurana answers readers' personal income tax queries

Saumya Chaurasia Gets Bail in Liquor Scam Cases

Saumya Chaurasia Gets Bail in Liquor Scam Cases

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Chhattisgarh High Court has granted bail to Saumya Chaurasia, a former deputy secretary in the CMO, in two cases related to the alleged liquor scam that occurred during the previous Congress government.

GalaxEye Plans 300 Kg Satellites

GalaxEye Plans 300 Kg Satellites

Rediff.com7 hours ago

'Today, as I look at our satellite -- tested, finished and ready to ship -- represents 1,642 days of grit and belief.'

India's Services Sector Growth Eases Slightly in Feb

India's Services Sector Growth Eases Slightly in Feb

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's services sector experienced a slight moderation in growth during February, according to the HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index, with new order growth slowing and inflation picking up.

Everday Heroine: 'No Matter What Happens At Home, I Have To Show Up'

Everday Heroine: 'No Matter What Happens At Home, I Have To Show Up'

Rediff.com2 days ago

This Women's Day, meet Shanti, the woman who makes so many lives easier even though hers is anything but.

AI is fast becoming central to how drugs will be discovered

AI is fast becoming central to how drugs will be discovered

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a side conversation for Indian pharma. It is fast becoming central to how drugs will be discovered, made, and supplied. Along with that shift comes a sharper focus on innovation, on the one hand, and quality and trust, on the other.

'This War Is Only About Iran's Fight For Survival'

'This War Is Only About Iran's Fight For Survival'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Strikes into the Gulf countries are proof that the security guarantees offered by the US are ineffective and that the Gulf countries cannot rely on American security assurances for their safety.'

Shekhar Kapur: 'Movie Stars Will Be AI Created'

Shekhar Kapur: 'Movie Stars Will Be AI Created'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

'Storytelling will never change.' 'As long as storytelling can be unpredictable... AI cannot tell you an unpredictable story.'

Shree Ram Twistex IPO Day 3: GMP, Subscription Status and Should You Apply?

Shree Ram Twistex IPO Day 3: GMP, Subscription Status and Should You Apply?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

The Shree Ram Twistex IPO enters Day 3 with strong investor interest. Check latest GMP, subscription status, price band, company fundamentals, and expert review to decide whether to apply.

WATCH: Lara Dutta's Tear-Stained Plea From Dubai

WATCH: Lara Dutta's Tear-Stained Plea From Dubai

Rediff.com1 days ago

'No civilian deserves to live in fear. No civilian deserves to be caught up in a war which is destabilising the entire region.'

India's EV Transition On Right Track, But Miles To Go

India's EV Transition On Right Track, But Miles To Go

Rediff.com7 days ago

Government schemes such as the PM E-Drive initiative, with allocations of around Rs 2,000 crore for charging points deployment, are helping accelerate rollout

T20 World Cup, India vs England Semi-final: I made a big mistake dropping Sanju Samson: Harry Brook

T20 World Cup, India vs England Semi-final: I made a big mistake dropping Sanju Samson: Harry Brook

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Harry Brook dropped Sanju Samson on 15 in the third over of the Indian innings and the missed opportunity had a big impact on the outcome of the T20 World Cup semi-final.

India 'well stocked' with crude oil to meet supply disruptions: Puri

India 'well stocked' with crude oil to meet supply disruptions: Puri

Rediff.com2 days ago

India is well-stocked with inventories of crude oil and key petroleum products, including petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), to deal with short-term disruptions as the war intensifies in West Asia, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday.

US used Anthropic AI in strikes against Iran: Report

US used Anthropic AI in strikes against Iran: Report

Rediff.com4 days ago

The United States used an array of weapons in the strikes conducted against Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury on Saturday -- which included artificial intelligence services from Anthropic, according to a report by Reuters.

Why ICE Still Rules India's Car Market

Why ICE Still Rules India's Car Market

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian car buyers care more about affordability than technology, keeping ICE vehicles dominant while hybrids emerge as the preferred transition option and EVs struggle in the mass market.

India launches nationwide HPV vaccination drive

India launches nationwide HPV vaccination drive

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

The Indian government is set to launch a nationwide HPV vaccination program targeting 14-year-old girls to prevent cervical cancer, utilizing a single-dose vaccine and aiming for equitable access across socio-economic groups.

Karnataka Aims for AI-Driven Creative Economy

Karnataka Aims for AI-Driven Creative Economy

Rediff.com4 days ago

Karnataka is prioritizing the AVGC sector in its AI-driven creative economy, emphasizing IP creation, responsible AI adoption, and large-scale skilling, according to Minister Priyank Kharge.

Arshdeep's Crucial Over, Bumrah's Twin Strike Win Praise

Arshdeep's Crucial Over, Bumrah's Twin Strike Win Praise

Rediff.com3 days ago

Ravichandran Ashwin praised Arshdeep Singh's crucial 19th over and Abhishek Nayar hailed Jasprit Bumrah's game-changing spell against West Indies in the Super 8 match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.

ISRO Reveals Connector Flaw Behind NVS-02

ISRO Reveals Connector Flaw Behind NVS-02

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

ISRO stated that the disengagement of at least one contact -- in both the main and redundant paths -- of a connector led to the failure of NVS-02.

Realme P4 Lite Debuts At Rs 9,999

Realme P4 Lite Debuts At Rs 9,999

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The Realme P4 Lite can currently be bought across India through Flipkart as well as the Realme India web shop.

Delhi Police Nab Five in Connection with iPhone Robbery

Delhi Police Nab Five in Connection with iPhone Robbery

Rediff.com7 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested five individuals, including three women, for allegedly robbing a Jammu resident of Rs 15 lakh in cash and 22 iPhones in Delhi's Majnu ka Tila area, following a week-long search across Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.

Boost For IAF: Free Hand On Weapons For 114 Rafales

Boost For IAF: Free Hand On Weapons For 114 Rafales

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

'The additional Rafales will be from a vastly improved version compared to the 36 acquired for the IAF under the 2016 deal.'

LaLiga: Yamal's 1st career hat-trick seals Barcelona win

LaLiga: Yamal's 1st career hat-trick seals Barcelona win

Rediff.com5 days ago

Lamine Yamal's hat-trick led Barcelona to a 4-1 victory over Villarreal in LaLiga, extending their lead over Real Madrid.

Relaxed ECB norms may lift foreign borrowings by Indian companies

Relaxed ECB norms may lift foreign borrowings by Indian companies

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

The easing of external commercial borrowing (ECB) norms by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to significantly boost overseas fundraising by Indian companies, market participants said.

Court Awards Damages to Retired Army Officer for Malicious Prosecution

Court Awards Damages to Retired Army Officer for Malicious Prosecution

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Kerala court has awarded damages of Rs five lakh to a retired army officer for malicious prosecution by the police.

T20 World Cup: UAE captain blames extra boundaries for T20 loss

T20 World Cup: UAE captain blames extra boundaries for T20 loss

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

UAE captain Muhammad Waseem believes his side was 15-20 runs short of a competitive total against Afghanistan and conceded that giving away a few extra boundaries with the ball proved costly in their five-wicket defeat in the T20 World Cup.

Delhi couple arrested for racially abusing neighbors from NE

Delhi couple arrested for racially abusing neighbors from NE

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a woman for allegedly racially abusing and using insulting language against her neighbors from the Northeast in Malviya Nagar.

'What will putlaa do?': Himanta on Babri-style mosque in Bengal

'What will putlaa do?': Himanta on Babri-style mosque in Bengal

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

The original Babri Masjid was demolished in 1992, leading to a Supreme Court verdict in 2019 that allowed the construction of a Ram Temple.

Punjab Ministers Visit Family of Slain Policeman in Gurdaspur

Punjab Ministers Visit Family of Slain Policeman in Gurdaspur

Rediff.com5 days ago

Punjab ministers Lal Chand Kataruchak and Laljit Singh Bhullar met the family of ASI Gurnam Singh, who was killed in Gurdaspur, to offer condolences and assure support. The ministers condemned the act and vowed strict punishment for the perpetrators, while also addressing concerns about the death of one of the accused and criticizing opposition parties.