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Netanyahu debunks death rumours with 'punch card' video

Netanyahu debunks death rumours with 'punch card' video

Rediff.com5 days ago

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened to continue targeting Iranian leaders, claiming recent successes in eliminating key figures. He asserted that Israel, with US support, aims to undermine the Iranian regime and empower the Iranian people.

Jazz City Review: Over-Ambitious Historical Fiction

Jazz City Review: Over-Ambitious Historical Fiction

Rediff.com4 days ago

Jazz City could have been enjoyable had it not been so densely over-plotted and unevenly executed, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Delhi Chef Nabbed for RK Puram Burglary Using Master Key

Delhi Chef Nabbed for RK Puram Burglary Using Master Key

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 22-year-old chef working at a five-star hotel in Delhi has been arrested for allegedly burgling a house in RK Puram using a master key to open Chinese locks. Police recovered stolen cash and jewellery worth Rs 2.69 lakh from the accused.

Ramit Tandon Focuses on Asian Games After Home Tournament

Ramit Tandon Focuses on Asian Games After Home Tournament

Rediff.com5 days ago

Squash player Ramit Tandon is focusing on the Asian Games in September, using the Indian Open as preparation. He highlights the advantage of competing at home and the challenges of international travel.

Barcelona, Liverpool, waltz into Champions League quarters

Barcelona, Liverpool, waltz into Champions League quarters

Rediff.com4 days ago

FC Barcelona hammered Newcastle United F.C. 7-2 to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, while Liverpool F.C., Bayern Munich and Atltico Madrid also advanced.

Gudi Padwa Recipe: Roopa's Zunka

Gudi Padwa Recipe: Roopa's Zunka

Rediff.com5 days ago

Zunka is festive, quick to rustle up and possesses a homey yumminess. Serve it with bhakris.

Why 85% of investors fail to reach the Magic Number despite a plan?

Why 85% of investors fail to reach the "Magic Number" despite a plan?

Rediff.com5 days ago

The majority of investors fail to reach their financial goals, even if they started with a well-defined financial strategy. This isn't just about market volatility; it's a complex interaction of factors that include human psychology, inconsistent habits and lack of proper monitoring.

UP Government to Pay 50,000 Over False Criminal History Report Delaying Release

UP Government to Pay 50,000 Over False Criminal History Report Delaying Release

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to pay compensation to a man after incorrect police information about his criminal record delayed his release on bail.

IIT Delhi Uses Comic Book to Explain Materials Science

IIT Delhi Uses Comic Book to Explain Materials Science

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, has launched a comic-style brochure featuring Professor Padarth to make materials engineering more accessible and engaging for students and the general public.

India Should Have Been Better Prepared For Gulf War

India Should Have Been Better Prepared For Gulf War

Rediff.com6 days ago

'Our diplomacy should have been focused on preventing war and avoiding the inevitable disruptions it would cause, posing a real risk to India's growth story,' asserts former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Champions League: Arsenal storm into quarters; PSG crush Chelsea, Sporting sink Bodo/Glimt

Champions League: Arsenal storm into quarters; PSG crush Chelsea, Sporting sink Bodo/Glimt

Rediff.com5 days ago

Arsenal's Eberechi Eze opened his Champions League account with a stunning goal as his team outclassed Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 at home to reach the quarter-finals with a 3-1 aggregate victory.

Mumbai City FC Defeat Mohun Bagan to Top ISL Standings

Mumbai City FC Defeat Mohun Bagan to Top ISL Standings

Rediff.com2 days ago

Mumbai City FC secured a 1-0 victory against Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Indian Super League, with Noufal PN's goal and a strong defensive performance leading them to the top of the standings.

Punjab Kings' Lockie Ferguson to miss initial phase of IPL 2026 for family time

Punjab Kings' Lockie Ferguson to miss initial phase of IPL 2026 for family time

Rediff.com3 days ago

New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson will miss the first seven IPL games for Punjab Kings to spend time with his family after the birth of his child.

Thane Court Acquits Two in Shepherd Murder Case Citing Insufficient Evidence

Thane Court Acquits Two in Shepherd Murder Case Citing Insufficient Evidence

Rediff.com5 days ago

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted two men accused of murdering a shepherd due to lack of evidence and a key witness recanting their statement.

IndiGo to face pressure from fuel price spike: Moody's

IndiGo to face pressure from fuel price spike: Moody's

Rediff.com5 days ago

IndiGo airline will face near-term pressure on profitability from rising fuel prices following the escalation of conflict in West Asia, though it is likely to pass on higher costs to passengers over time because its ticket booking cycle is relatively short, according to a report by Moody's Ratings.

Meghalaya CM Briefs Governor on Garo Hills Law and Order

Meghalaya CM Briefs Governor on Garo Hills Law and Order

Rediff.com3 days ago

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma briefed Governor CH Vijayashankar on the law and order situation in the Garo Hills region following recent violence related to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections.

Jio Payments Bank Enables UPI Cash Withdrawals at Touchpoints

Jio Payments Bank Enables UPI Cash Withdrawals at Touchpoints

Rediff.com5 days ago

Jio Payments Bank introduces UPI-based cash withdrawals at business correspondent touchpoints, enhancing financial inclusion and simplifying access to cash for rural and semi-urban customers.

Russia warns US-Israeli strike on Iranian port risks Caspian conflict

Russia warns US-Israeli strike on Iranian port risks Caspian conflict

Rediff.com2 days ago

Russia has expressed strong concern over a US-Israeli strike on the Iranian port of Bandar Anzali, a key transit hub on the INSTC, warning of the risk of drawing Caspian states into the ongoing conflict.

Iran Rewrites Rules of War

Iran Rewrites Rules of War

Rediff.com6 days ago

Iran is fighting a different war: Older, slower, and in some ways more dangerous. Iran doesn't need to shoot down an F/A-18. It only needs to make the Strait of Hormuz feel dangerous long enough for insurance markets, shipping companies, and oil futures traders to do the rest. Prem Panicker continues his must-read daily blog on the war in the Middle East.

International Olympic Committee Faces Criticism Over Potential Sex Testing And Transgender Ban

International Olympic Committee Faces Criticism Over Potential Sex Testing And Transgender Ban

Rediff.com5 days ago

Human rights and sports advocacy groups are urging the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to reconsider reported plans for universal genetic sex testing for female athletes and a blanket ban on transgender and intersex competitors, warning of potential harm to gender equity in sports.

No full stop in politics, says Modi as 59 Rajya Sabha MPs retire

No full stop in politics, says Modi as 59 Rajya Sabha MPs retire

Rediff.com4 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Rajya Sabha to honour 59 retiring members, emphasising their contributions to national life and urging them to continue their service.

Rupali Chakankar Quits as Women's Commission Chief After 'Godman' Links Surface

Rupali Chakankar Quits as Women's Commission Chief After 'Godman' Links Surface

Rediff.com2 days ago

Rupali Chakankar, chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women, has resigned following criticism over her association with rape-accused 'godman' Ashok Kharat. The resignation comes after opposition parties highlighted Chakankar's links with Kharat, who is accused of sexual assault and fraud.

Fake Currency Racket Busted in Ahmedabad, Yoga Teacher Among Those Arrested

Fake Currency Racket Busted in Ahmedabad, Yoga Teacher Among Those Arrested

Rediff.com3 days ago

Ahmedabad police have seized counterfeit Indian currency with a face value of 2.38 crore and arrested seven individuals, including a yoga teacher from Surat. The operation uncovered the use of AI and e-commerce platforms to produce and distribute the fake notes.

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari Wants To Direct Deepika, Alia, Sai Pallavi

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari Wants To Direct Deepika, Alia, Sai Pallavi

Rediff.com6 days ago

'Why can't a woman make a Rs 100 or Rs 1,000 crore film, why only a male director has to make?'

'I Don't Really Care What People Think'

'I Don't Really Care What People Think'

Rediff.com4 days ago

Nakhiya has the most honest and bold summer fashion tip: "Wear the least amount of clothes. Show your skin fearlessly," she tells Rediff's Rishika Shah at the on-going Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI in Mumbai.

Airline stocks fly into rough weather again

Airline stocks fly into rough weather again

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's aviation sector is facing fresh turbulence, with rising fuel costs, the Ministry of Civil Aviation's free-seat directive, and geopolitical disruptions in West Asia clouding near-term earnings visibility.

How NDA Won All 5 Rajya Sabha Seats In Bihar

How NDA Won All 5 Rajya Sabha Seats In Bihar

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Opposition had the numbers to win one Rajya Sabha seat from Bihar. As it turned out, four MLAs skipped the voting, helping the NDA to sweep the polls.

Maha: 'Boycott Muslims' video after Kerala Story show sparks row

Maha: 'Boycott Muslims' video after Kerala Story show sparks row

Rediff.com5 days ago

A video purportedly showing people pledging to boycott Muslims socially and economically after a screening of 'The Kerala Story' has sparked strong reactions in Vasai, Maharashtra. Police are investigating the video's authenticity, while politicians and social media users express concern over rising communal polarisation.

Charithra Chandran Is A Cute Baddie!

Charithra Chandran Is A Cute Baddie!

Rediff.com5 days ago

Bridgerton star Charithra Chandran is now sailing into a brand new world as she stars in Netflix's One Piece, season 2.

Canada Police: No clandestine activities linked to India

Canada Police: No clandestine activities linked to India

Rediff.com3 days ago

Canada's police chief states there is no current evidence of clandestine activities or transnational repression linked to the Indian government within Canada, amidst improving diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Varanasi: 14 sent to custody for holding iftar on a boat in Ganga

Varanasi: 14 sent to custody for holding iftar on a boat in Ganga

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Varanasi court has remanded 14 people to judicial custody after they allegedly held an Iftar party and consumed chicken biryani on a boat in the Ganga river, sparking outrage and accusations of hurting religious sentiments.

NIA arrests 6 Ukrainians, 1 American for aiding insurgency in India

NIA arrests 6 Ukrainians, 1 American for aiding insurgency in India

Rediff.com5 days ago

The NIA alleged that the accused were in touch with ethnic armed groups in Myanmar and supported proscribed Indian insurgent outfits by supplying weapons, drones and providing training.

Kerala High Court Rejects Antony Raju's Plea to Suspend Conviction

Kerala High Court Rejects Antony Raju's Plea to Suspend Conviction

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Kerala High Court has dismissed former state Transport Minister Antony Raju's plea seeking suspension of his conviction in an evidence tampering case, stating it is not in the interest of law or public interest.

Over 800 Indians evacuated from Iran via Armenia, Azerbaijan

Over 800 Indians evacuated from Iran via Armenia, Azerbaijan

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that nearly 880 Indian nationals, including students, have been evacuated from Iran via Armenia and Azerbaijan due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Rima Das: 'I Like That Magic When You Just Follow Life'

Rima Das: 'I Like That Magic When You Just Follow Life'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'I am quite impulsive when making a movie. That is the reason I need to stop sometimes, probably pause.'

Suryakumar Yadav Sets Example with Apology to Daryl Mitchell After Arshdeep Throw

Suryakumar Yadav Sets Example with Apology to Daryl Mitchell After Arshdeep Throw

Rediff.com6 days ago

India's T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav apologised to New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell after he was hit by an Arshdeep Singh throw during the recent World Cup final, emphasising the importance of setting a good leadership example.

ISL: Stojanovic's Late Strike Rescues Jamshedpur FC

ISL: Stojanovic's Late Strike Rescues Jamshedpur FC

Rediff.com3 days ago

Jamshedpur FC's Nikola Stojanovic scored a late equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw against Sporting Club Delhi in the ISL match on Thursday.

Sensex tumbles 558 points on sell-off in IT shares

Sensex tumbles 558 points on sell-off in IT shares

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Benchmark BSE Sensex fell 558 points on Thursday amid heavy selling in IT shares, as concerns over AI-led disruptions and waning hopes of a Fed rate cut after firm US economic data weighed on investor sentiment.

Silver sinks Rs 17,800/kg, gold dives Rs 7K on global selloff

Silver sinks Rs 17,800/kg, gold dives Rs 7K on global selloff

Rediff.com3 days ago

Gold and silver prices experienced a significant drop in the national capital due to a global selloff driven by inflation concerns, central bank policies, and geopolitical tensions.

Three India-Origin Persons Killed in Canada Amidst Hate Crime Fears

Three India-Origin Persons Killed in Canada Amidst Hate Crime Fears

Rediff.com4 days ago

Three individuals of Indian origin have been killed in Canada in separate incidents, raising concerns about potential hate crimes and prompting investigations by Canadian authorities.