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Oil prices may drop further as Opec+ boosts output from Oct

Oil prices may drop further as Opec+ boosts output from Oct

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The latest decision of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, commonly known as Opec+, to boost output is being seen as an attempt to regain market share lost to the US, Brazil, and other oil producers, who have been increasing production recently.

SC protects The Wire's Varadarajan, Karan Thapar from arrest

SC protects The Wire's Varadarajan, Karan Thapar from arrest

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court has granted protection from arrest to The Wire's founding editor Siddharth Varadarajan and Consulting Editor Karan Thapar in connection with an FIR registered by Assam Police over a news article.

Masterclass! Neeraj Chopra qualifies for final with first throw!

Masterclass! Neeraj Chopra qualifies for final with first throw!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Neeraj Chopra made it look effortless as he sealed his spot at the World Athletics Championships with a stunning first throw in Tokyo on Wednesday.

We rely on India's active role in peace efforts: Ukraine

We rely on India's active role in peace efforts: Ukraine

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reiterated India's support for an early end to the conflict in Ukraine after a conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha. The discussion follows recent diplomatic engagements, including meetings between Prime Minister Modi and both President Putin and President Zelenskyy.

Swiatek Looks To End Year Of Redemption On A High

Swiatek Looks To End Year Of Redemption On A High

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Iga Swiatek arrives at the US Open with her sights set on a seventh Grand Slam title and a potential return to World No. 1 to cap what she calls a remarkable year of redemption following "the worst experience of my life".

FPIs withdraw Rs 35,000 cr in Aug, biggest sell-off in 6 months

FPIs withdraw Rs 35,000 cr in Aug, biggest sell-off in 6 months

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Foreign investors pulled out Rs 34,993 crore (around $4 billion) from Indian equity markets in August, making it the sharpest sell-off in six months, weighed down by US tariffs on Indian exports and pricey domestic valuations. The withdrawal was nearly double the Rs 17,741 crore outflow recorded in July.

HAL Boosts Tejas as MiG-21 Era Ends

HAL Boosts Tejas as MiG-21 Era Ends

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

HAL aims to raise output from the current ceiling of 24 aircraft a year to 30 by the end of 2027

Why EVMs Won't Be Used In VP Election

Why EVMs Won't Be Used In VP Election

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

EVMs can't be used in presidential, vice-presidential, or Rajya Sabha polls because they only count simple votes, not the preference-based system needed for these elections.

Trump's $100K H-1B visa hike hits Indian workers hard

Trump's $100K H-1B visa hike hits Indian workers hard

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

The Trump administration has announced a massive increase in H-1B visa fees, imposing a $100,000 annual charge that will fundamentally alter how American companies hire skilled foreign workers, particularly impacting Indian IT professionals who comprise the largest group of beneficiaries.

AIFF floats tender for picking commercial partner

AIFF floats tender for picking commercial partner

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

AIFF invites bids from consulting firms to manage process of awarding commercial rights.

Why Trump Has Waged A Tariff War Against India

Why Trump Has Waged A Tariff War Against India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The collective West has always opposed strong leaders and economic development in India, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Lakshya, Satwik-Chirag enter Hong Kong final

Lakshya, Satwik-Chirag enter Hong Kong final

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Lakshya Sen entered his first major final in two years after edging out Chinese Taipei's Chou Tien Chen in straight games, while the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also stormed into the summit clash.

NDA's Radhakrishnan wins vice-president election by 152 votes

NDA's Radhakrishnan wins vice-president election by 152 votes

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Radhakrishnan defeated INDIA bloc nominee Justice B Sudershan Reddy by 152 votes in the Vice Presidential elections held between 10 am and 5 pm on Tuesday.

Malegaon blast victims move HC against Pragya, Purohit acquittal

Malegaon blast victims move HC against Pragya, Purohit acquittal

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Family members of victims of the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast have challenged the acquittal of the accused, including Pragya Singh Thakur and Prasad Purohit, in the Bombay High Court, citing faulty investigation and the nature of conspiracy.

Sabalenka Wins Second Straight US Open Crown

Sabalenka Wins Second Straight US Open Crown

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka proved a class above American eighth seed Amanda Anisimova to win the US Open women's final on Saturday.

Ex-Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested

Ex-Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Wickremesinghe, 76, was arrested at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) headquarters, where he was summoned to record a statement in connection with an investigation into the alleged misuse of government funds, police said.

VP election: Opposition MPs to practise with 'mock poll' on Monday

VP election: Opposition MPs to practise with 'mock poll' on Monday

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

They said a 'mock poll' would be conducted in the Central Hall of the Samvidhan Sadan at around 2:30 PM on Monday after the briefing on the procedure to vote in the vice presidential polls.

Cops, kicked, spat on at London's pro-Palestine rally

Cops, kicked, spat on at London's pro-Palestine rally

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

London police condemned the abuse of officers during a protest against the banning of Palestine Action, with over 425 arrests made.

BSF Trains 'Drone Commandos, Drone Warriors' for Modern Warfare

BSF Trains 'Drone Commandos, Drone Warriors' for Modern Warfare

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

The Border Security Force (BSF) is training specialized 'drone commandos' and 'drone warriors' for modern warfare, with plans to deploy them in missions like Operation Sindoor. A 'School of Drone Warfare' has been inaugurated to provide training in UAV operations, anti-drone warfare, and surveillance.

Archery Worlds: Deepika fails again, Gatha steals show

Archery Worlds: Deepika fails again, Gatha steals show

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

The nerves were all too familiar for the former world No 1 Deepika who has failed to win a medal despite qualifying for multiple Olympic Games.

India Post suspends all mail services to US

India Post suspends all mail services to US

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

India Post has suspended all mail operations to the US due to a lack of clarity regarding new customs regulations imposed by the US Customs Department. The suspension affects all categories of mail, including letters, documents, and gift items.

India braces for wet September; IMD warns of flash floods, landslides

India braces for wet September; IMD warns of flash floods, landslides

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts above-normal rainfall for India in September, following a monsoon season marked by heavy downpours and related disasters in various regions. The forecast indicates normal to above-normal rainfall for most areas, with some exceptions in the northeast, east, extreme south peninsular India, and parts of northwest India.

Schedule for India's next tour of England unveiled

Schedule for India's next tour of England unveiled

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Indian men's team to play 5 T20s, 3ODIs in England in 2026; women to feature in 3 T20Is, one Test

Who'll be next BCCI prez and IPL chief?

Who'll be next BCCI prez and IPL chief?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

The BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the end of September will be an interesting affair with a few top posts, including that of president and IPL chairman, up for grabs.

Prepared to be US prez if 'terrible tragedy strikes: JD Vance

Prepared to be US prez if 'terrible tragedy strikes: JD Vance

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

United States Vice President JD Vance on Thursday appeared to have indicated that he would take over as the president if a "tragedy" strikes, USA Today has reported.

Trump tantrum effect? Modi to skip UNGA session in US

Trump tantrum effect? Modi to skip UNGA session in US

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will address the session on September 27

Amid tariff row, US team's India visit for trade deal talks deferred

Amid tariff row, US team's India visit for trade deal talks deferred

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Deferment or rescheduling of the meeting assumes significance as the US has announced a staggering 50 per cent duty on Indian goods.

Revealed: What Dhankhar is doing after resignation

Revealed: What Dhankhar is doing after resignation

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Jagdeep Dhankhar, who recently stepped down as the vice president, is spending time with his family, playing table tennis, and practicing yoga.

Is Nepal unrest handiwork of 'outsiders'?

Is Nepal unrest handiwork of 'outsiders'?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'This escalation was definitely not part of Gen Z's plan. It seems now that these external forces were keenly observing the initial developments from the sidelines and jumped into the fray, taking advantage of the situation, finding that the time was suitable for such acts'

391 votes needed to win vice president's poll, NDA has 425

391 votes needed to win vice president's poll, NDA has 425

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

The present strength of the electoral college is 781 as six seats are vacant in the Rajya Sabha and one in the Lok Sabha. This puts the majority mark at 391. The NDA has 425 MPs, while the opposition camp has the backing of 324.

Behind the scenes: Sitharaman chaired 3 separate meetings on GSTN preparedness for GST 2.0

Behind the scenes: Sitharaman chaired 3 separate meetings on GSTN preparedness for GST 2.0

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

To ensure a glitch-free rollout of the next-generation GST with reduced rates and lesser slabs, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired three separate meetings to assess GSTN's preparedness and the time it would take to implement technological changes required in the software systems.

2020 Delhi riots: Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam denied bail

2020 Delhi riots: Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam denied bail

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

The prosecution had opposed the bail pleas saying it was not a case of spontaneous riots but a case where riots were "planned well in advance" with a "sinister motive" and "well-thought-out conspiracy".

'Simplicity, Vision, Love For Nation. That Is Modi'

'Simplicity, Vision, Love For Nation. That Is Modi'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

'With tears in his eyes, he told me in Gujarati, "What have they done to this country? It has so much potential." That feeling for the country -- it was striking.'

'We Judge Stars So Quickly'

'We Judge Stars So Quickly'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

'We love them but the moment we hear something about them, we are done.'

Sai Baba Idol Removed From UP Temple

Sai Baba Idol Removed From UP Temple

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'The idol was not being worshipped for years. We decided to immerse it respectfully in the Ganga.'

'Like vampires sucking blood dry': Trump's aide slams BRICS

'Like vampires sucking blood dry': Trump's aide slams BRICS

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Former White House trade advisor Peter Navarro has criticised India for continuing to procure Russian oil, alleging profiteering and contributing to the Russia-Ukraine war. India defends its energy procurement as driven by national interest and market dynamics.

Dharmasthala case: Woman who 'faked' daughter's disappearance quizzed

Dharmasthala case: Woman who 'faked' daughter's disappearance quizzed

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

The SIT has been investigating the case involving allegations of multiple burials, murders and rapes in Dharmasthala, which has drawn wide public and political attention.

Will GST 2.0 Fix Deeper Weaknesses?

Will GST 2.0 Fix Deeper Weaknesses?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

GST 2.0 may cushion consumers against US tariffs, but like the 2019 corporate tax cut, it risks being another tactical fix rather than a structural growth strategy, expects Debashis Basu.

Why did Pahalgam attackers choose Baisaran Valley? NIA reveals

Why did Pahalgam attackers choose Baisaran Valley? NIA reveals

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

The terrorists chose Baisaran as the target due to its "high tourist presence", "relative isolation" and after considering that the "response (from the security agencies) would take time".

Over 800 drones strike Ukraine in Russia's largest air-raid; 3 killed

Over 800 drones strike Ukraine in Russia's largest air-raid; 3 killed

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

In a statement on X, Zelenskyy said emergency services were working around the clock to address the aftermath of the attacks, which included over 800 drones and 13 missiles, four of which were ballistic.