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Govt plans to cut TCS rate to 2% for education, medical purposes

Govt plans to cut TCS rate to 2% for education, medical purposes

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed to reduce the tax collection at source (TCS) rate to 2 per cent for education and medical purposes under Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) as well as on sale of overseas tour program package.

Purposeful Djokovic glides into 3rd round at Melbourne

Purposeful Djokovic glides into 3rd round at Melbourne

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Djokovic brought up set point with an acrobatic backhand and secured the set with an unreturned shot from the same flank to close in on his 399th Grand Slam match victory, and his 101st in Melbourne, leaving him one shy of recordholder Roger Federer.

AGI Dream 'Meaningless': Godfather Of AI

AGI Dream 'Meaningless': Godfather Of AI

Rediff.com1 days ago

'We could well be in a world where AI already has these dangerous capabilities and that is why there is a need for careful scientific evaluation to determine the risk and capabilities of these machines.'

UP engineer, wife get death penalty for sexually abusing 33 children

UP engineer, wife get death penalty for sexually abusing 33 children

Rediff.com1 days ago

During the probe, it was found that Ram Bhawan, a resident of Naraini town in Banda district, had been living in a rented room in Chitrakoot district where the offences were committed, with his wife allegedly assisting him, the agency said.

India's Use Of ChatGPT 4 Times Global Average

India's Use Of ChatGPT 4 Times Global Average

Rediff.com1 days ago

'AI adoption is moving faster than our ability to measure it -- and that's a challenge for anyone trying to make smart decisions.'

Alleged gangster's extradition was only for 3 cases court sends him back

Alleged gangster's extradition was only for 3 cases court sends him back

Rediff.com5 days ago

A Mumbai court has ordered the city police to repatriate alleged gangster Kumar Pillai to Hong Kong after he was acquitted in all cases for which he was extradited.

Dhawan Drops Dreamy Sangeet Pics With Sophie

Dhawan Drops Dreamy Sangeet Pics With Sophie

Rediff.com1 days ago

Shikhar Dhawan and Sophie Shine's wedding celebrations have begun with a stylish sangeet night, as shared by the former cricketer on Instagram.

AI Democracy Needs India: OpenAI

AI Democracy Needs India: OpenAI

Rediff.com2 days ago

'This is a technology that will particularly benefit those who want to take agency over it'.

'Can I Escape Capital Gain Tax, If...?'

'Can I Escape Capital Gain Tax, If...?'

Rediff.com5 days ago

Ask rediffGURU and tax expert Mihir Tanna your income tax-related questions.

Bangladeshi student wanted in murder of Hindu cop held at Delhi airport

Bangladeshi student wanted in murder of Hindu cop held at Delhi airport

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Bangladeshi student activist wanted for the murder of a Hindu police officer was apprehended at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport and deported to Bangladesh.

Airline check-in systems hit by software glitch

Airline check-in systems hit by software glitch

Rediff.com3 days ago

Airlines experienced check-in problems at various airports due to a software issue that lasted over 40 minutes, impacting IndiGo, Air India Express, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air.

Online Vs Part-Time MBA: Which Is Better?

Online Vs Part-Time MBA: Which Is Better?

Rediff.com1 days ago

There is not much scope after doing a part-time or online MBA unless you are looking for a promotion or have good relevant work experience for a new job, says rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza, founder of Patrick 100.

Land allotment near IMA to build 'Muslim varsity' probed

Land allotment near IMA to build 'Muslim varsity' probed

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The transfer of land near the Indian Military Academy (IMA) for a purported Islamic educational institution is under investigation, raising security concerns and political accusations.

Pakistan violates ceasefire in Kupwara, no casualties

Pakistan violates ceasefire in Kupwara, no casualties

Rediff.com1 days ago

Pakistani forces allegedly violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Nowgam sector of Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday, according to officials.

FIFA to lead $75m project to build football ecosystem in Gaza

FIFA to lead $75m project to build football ecosystem in Gaza

Rediff.com1 days ago

FIFA and Board of Peace to support Gaza reconstruction through football

'Best of the West' Dutch GM Timman dies at 74

'Best of the West' Dutch GM Timman dies at 74

Rediff.com2 days ago

Dutch chess Grandmaster Jan Timman, known as "the best of the West" in a time when chess was dominated by players from the Soviet Union, has died at the age of 74, the Dutch Chess Federation said on Thursday.

Hindus most highly educated religious group in US: Study

Hindus most highly educated religious group in US: Study

Rediff.com16 hours ago

A new Pew Research Center study reveals that Hindus and Jews are the most educated religious groups in the United States.

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka's injury woes deepen as Pathirana ruled out

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka's injury woes deepen as Pathirana ruled out

Rediff.com3 days ago

Matheesha Pathirana has been ruled out of the remainder of the T20 World Cup due to a muscle strain, further impacting Sri Lanka's campaign after Wanindu Hasaranga's earlier injury.

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Visit Vrindavan Ashram

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Visit Vrindavan Ashram

Rediff.com4 days ago

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma visited Premanand Maharaj's Keli Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan, engaging in prayer and reflection.

Lemon fetches Rs 13,000 at TN temple's Maha Shivratri auction

Lemon fetches Rs 13,000 at TN temple's Maha Shivratri auction

Rediff.com4 days ago

A lemon was sold for Rs 13,000 at an auction during Maha Shivaratri celebrations at a temple in Tamil Nadu. Other items, including a silver ring and coin, were also auctioned off, with proceeds going towards temple development.

Tath Kana Review: Inspiring Tale Of Passion And Purpose

Tath Kana Review: Inspiring Tale Of Passion And Purpose

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

We may not know Dr Ramani at first, but by the end, we get a clearer sense of his nobility. For a biopic, that's a job done well, notes Mayur Sanap.

Rising Stars T20 Asia Cup: Radha stars as India A storm into final

Rising Stars T20 Asia Cup: Radha stars as India A storm into final

Rediff.com2 days ago

Radha Yadav's all-round performance propelled India A Women to a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka A in the Women's Rising Stars T20 Asia Cup semifinal, securing their place in the final.

T20 World Cup: England next? Trott breaks silence on future

T20 World Cup: England next? Trott breaks silence on future

Rediff.com2 days ago

Jonathan Trott, after concluding his tenure as Afghanistan coach, expresses his desire to coach the England cricket team, a role he would cherish.

Umpire Dies After Bee Swarm Attack At Unnao Match

Umpire Dies After Bee Swarm Attack At Unnao Match

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 65-year-old cricket umpire, Manik Gupta, died after a swarm of bees attacked players and officials during a junior league match at Rahul Sapru ground in Unnao. Six others were injured in the incident.

Pakistan bombs 7 terrorist camps in Afghanistan in retaliatory strike

Pakistan bombs 7 terrorist camps in Afghanistan in retaliatory strike

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Pakistan launched a military operation targeting terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan following a series of attacks, including a suicide bombing that killed Pakistani soldiers. The action comes after repeated calls for the Afghan Taliban to prevent terrorists from using Afghan soil to launch attacks against Pakistan.

How to Apply For The UCL Scholarship

How to Apply For The UCL Scholarship

Rediff.com3 days ago

The UCL India Excellence Scholarship aims to enable and encourage Indian students with an outstanding academic record to pursue full-time master's degree studies at UCL.

Ankur Warikoo: AI Could Be Your 'Best Friend' in the Future

Ankur Warikoo: AI Could Be Your 'Best Friend' in the Future

Rediff.com1 days ago

'Relationships do not work out because people are unpredictable. They're emotional. They are biased. An AI companion will not be any of these,' says entrepreneur Ankur Warikoo.

Osasuna dent Real Madrid's LaLiga title hopes

Osasuna dent Real Madrid's LaLiga title hopes

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Osasuna defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in a LaLiga match, with goals from Ante Budimir and Raul Garcia del Haro. The loss gives Barcelona a chance to overtake Real Madrid in the title race.

'Rahul Gandhi told me he also feels humiliated'

'Rahul Gandhi told me he also feels humiliated'

Rediff.com3 days ago

Former Assam Congress president Bhupen Borah, who resigned recently, is set to join the BJP, citing humiliation within the Congress party. He also responded to allegations of accepting money to switch parties.

How a 'world-first' eye surgery helped restore Mumbai doctor's vision

How a 'world-first' eye surgery helped restore Mumbai doctor's vision

Rediff.com3 days ago

Ophthalmologists in Chennai successfully restored the vision of a Mumbai gynaecologist who was blind in both eyes using a novel surgical procedure combining advanced lens implantation with corneal transplant and structural reconstruction.

Bihar govt rejects demands to revoke liquor ban

Bihar govt rejects demands to revoke liquor ban

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Bihar government has rejected demands to review its prohibition law, which has been in place for a decade, despite concerns raised by members of the ruling NDA about financial losses to the state.

Delhi double murder: Woman, daughter found stuffed in bed box; kin at large

Delhi double murder: Woman, daughter found stuffed in bed box; kin at large

Rediff.com4 hours ago

A 35-year-old woman and her six-year-old daughter were found murdered in their Delhi home; police are searching for a neighbor identified as the prime suspect.

Odisha twins score identical 99.998 percentile in JEE Main

Odisha twins score identical 99.998 percentile in JEE Main

Rediff.com3 days ago

Identical twins Mahroof Ahmed Khan and Masroor Ahmed Khan from Bhubneswar scored identical marks in the JEE Main exam, both achieving the 99.998th percentile. The brothers, who studied together at Allen Career Institute in Kota, are now preparing for JEE Advanced and aspire to study Computer Science at IIT Bombay.

Why Was Isha Ambani Spotted With The Queen Of Jordan?

Why Was Isha Ambani Spotted With The Queen Of Jordan?

Rediff.com5 days ago

Women, leadership and serious style were the Valentine's Day theme at the NMACC in Mumbai as Isha Ambani hosted Queen Rania of Joran for a special roundtable on 'Celebration of Women Leadership in India.'

AI Can Make India World's Creative Capital

AI Can Make India World's Creative Capital

Rediff.com1 days ago

'Not the back office for the world's content. The leader. The standard-setter.'

Haryana CA murders pregnant wife, spins robbery-kidnap tale to hide crime

Haryana CA murders pregnant wife, spins robbery-kidnap tale to hide crime

Rediff.com3 days ago

A chartered accountant in Haryana has been arrested for allegedly murdering his pregnant wife and attempting to stage a robbery. Police investigations revealed inconsistencies in his story, leading to his confession.

T20 World Cup: 'International cricket will expose you': Amir fires Abhishek

T20 World Cup: 'International cricket will expose you': Amir fires Abhishek

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir critiques Abhishek Sharma's recent performances in the T20 World Cup, highlighting technical flaws and vulnerability to strategic bowling.

'You will lose son too': Deceased Bihar NEET aspirant's family gets threat

'You will lose son too': Deceased Bihar NEET aspirant's family gets threat

Rediff.com4 days ago

The family of a NEET aspirant in Bihar, whose death after alleged sexual assault is being probed by the CBI, has claimed they received a threat that their son would meet the same fate as their deceased daughter.

'My Wife Thinks I'm Wasting Money on Anime'

'My Wife Thinks I'm Wasting Money on Anime'

Rediff.com2 days ago

rediffGURU Dr Upneet Kaur, a therapist and marriage counsellor, explains how you can discuss money matters in a relationship.

NRAI Licence Row: MP HC Directs Centre To Clarify Status

NRAI Licence Row: MP HC Directs Centre To Clarify Status

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court seeks Centre's clarification on NRAI licence status, orders release of 1,000 cartridges each to shooters.