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Forex reserves decline by $1 bn to $697.93 bn

Forex reserves decline by $1 bn to $697.93 bn

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

India's forex reserves dropped by $1.01 billion to $697.93 billion for the week ended June 20, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the reserves had jumped by $2.29 billion to $698.95 billion.

This 20 Year Old Danced Non-Stop For 170 Hours

This 20 Year Old Danced Non-Stop For 170 Hours

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'I was so full of josh, with all my friends cheering me on, I gave it everything from the get-go.' 'By nightfall, the pain had set in. My legs were aching, my back was on fire and I was in tears.' 'I turned to my mom and said, "I can't do this."'

Look Who Riddhima Walked The Ramp For!

Look Who Riddhima Walked The Ramp For!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

"If something look nice on someone, it's not necessary that it will look nice on you too. So just have your own style. Be comfortable. Be confident," says Riddhima Kapoor Sahni.

'Railways Has Been Hell Bent On Breaking The Law'

'Railways Has Been Hell Bent On Breaking The Law'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'The Railways is today running train services with 30% less number of loco pilots.'

Dukes ball under fire, maker promises urgent review

Dukes ball under fire, maker promises urgent review

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Following criticism from India captain Shubman Gill and former England pacer Stuart Broad, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will collect as many used balls as possible and return them to the company that manufactures Dukes balls by the end of the week.

India's forex reserves rise $2.29 bn to $698.95 bn

India's forex reserves rise $2.29 bn to $698.95 bn

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

India's forex reserves rose $2.29 billion to $698.95 billion for the week ended June 13, the RBI said on Friday. The overall reserves had increased by $5.17 billion to $696.65 billion for the previous reporting week ended June 6.

Mentally it has been more tiring: Gill on captaincy

Mentally it has been more tiring: Gill on captaincy

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

India captain Shubman Gill has had a trial by fire in his debut series as captain with all three Tests against England lasting five days but more than the physical fatigue, he feels tired mentally.

Committed Jadeja still answers to the call of duty

Committed Jadeja still answers to the call of duty

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'He is one of the most valuable players in India.'

Yoga Asana Of The Week: How To Do Ekapadasana

Yoga Asana Of The Week: How To Do Ekapadasana

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Rediff.com introduces a new fitness series in which rediffGURU Pushpa R will teach you how to do a different yoga asana every week this year.

India's forex reserves jump $5.17 bn to $697 bn

India's forex reserves jump $5.17 bn to $697 bn

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

India's forex reserves increased by $5.17 billion to $696.65 billion for the week ended June 6, the RBI said on Friday. The overall reserves had dropped by $1.24 billion to $691.49 billion for the week ended May 30.

Astronomer CEO, HR head caught on kiss cam at Coldplay concert

Astronomer CEO, HR head caught on kiss cam at Coldplay concert

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Byron is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, and the couple resides in New York. His cosy appearance with Kristin Cabot at the Coldplay concert raised questions whether he's having an extramarital affair.

Factors that will drive the stock markets this week

Factors that will drive the stock markets this week

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Trading activity of foreign investors and crude oil prices would also remain in the limelight during the week, experts noted. "This week brings a series of important economic data releases from India and the United States, which are likely to influence market sentiment and central bank outlooks.

A To Z of Filing Your Income Tax Return

A To Z of Filing Your Income Tax Return

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Think again. Not filing could cost you. Here's who must file, who should, and why it matters. What's more, the deadline to file your ITR has been extended till September 15, 2025

Was Bhagwat Targeting Modi With His 'Retirement At 75' Remark?

Was Bhagwat Targeting Modi With His 'Retirement At 75' Remark?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Bhagwat's 'retirement at age 75' comment lands just as he and Modi near that mark -- sparking whispers of retirement, rifts, and reshuffles.

Kaalidhar Laapata Review: Worth A Watch

Kaalidhar Laapata Review: Worth A Watch

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Watch Kaalidhar Laapata because clean family-viewing films are getting scarcer by the week, recommends Deepa Gahlot.

AAIB warns against media speculation on AI crash, says probe underway

AAIB warns against media speculation on AI crash, says probe underway

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has urged restraint in speculating about the cause of the Air India plane crash, emphasizing that the investigation is ongoing and premature narratives should be avoided.

Sensex decline on fag-end selling; financial stocks drag

Sensex decline on fag-end selling; financial stocks drag

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Among the Sensex firms, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, Adani Ports, Trent, State Bank of India, Titan and Tata Consultancy Services were the laggards. However, Maruti, Infosys, NTPC, Asian Paints, Eternal and Hindustan Unilever were among the biggest gainers.

Superhit Jodi Bollywood Quiz

Superhit Jodi Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Sensex, Nifty close almost flat amid caution ahead of US tariff deadline

Sensex, Nifty close almost flat amid caution ahead of US tariff deadline

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

From the Sensex firms, Hindustan Unilever, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Trent, Reliance Industries, Asian Paints and ITC were among the gainers. However, Bharat Electronics Ltd, Tech Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, Maruti and Eternal were among the laggards.

India's forex reserves drop $1.24 bn to $691.49 bn

India's forex reserves drop $1.24 bn to $691.49 bn

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

India's forex reserves dropped by $1.24 billion to $691.49 billion for the week ended May 30, the RBI said on Friday. The overall reserves had jumped by $6.99 billion to $692.72 billion in the previous reporting week.

'Competition in India is Absolutely Fierce': Uber GM

'Competition in India is Absolutely Fierce': Uber GM

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

'Unless we consistently show up with the right cars, at the right time, priced fairly, we risk becoming irrelevant very quickly.'

Stalin Can Win 2026 Poll If...

Stalin Can Win 2026 Poll If...

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

...the DMK chief minister's campaign -- which includes criticism of the BJP's 'pro-Hindutva, anti-Tamil, anti-federal' policies and building on his own government's social welfare programmes targeting especially women and youth -- appeals to Tamil Nadu's voters in next year's assembly election, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

Investors' wealth erodes by Rs 5.98 lakh cr as mkts tumble

Investors' wealth erodes by Rs 5.98 lakh cr as mkts tumble

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Investors' wealth eroded by Rs 5.98 lakh crore on Thursday, tracking weak trends in equities where the BSE Sensex tumbled 1 per cent. Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined 1 per cent in tandem with weak global market trends amid growing tensions in the Middle East.

Forex reserves jump $6.99 bn to $692.72 bn

Forex reserves jump $6.99 bn to $692.72 bn

Rediff.com30 May 2025

India's forex reserves jumped by $6.99 billion to $692.72 billion during the week ended May 23, the RBI said on Friday.

ISIS-linked terror accused Saquib Nachan dies in hospital

ISIS-linked terror accused Saquib Nachan dies in hospital

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

In 2023, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had carried out searches at Padgha as part of a nationwide crackdown on the terror outfit ISIS and arrested several persons, including Nachan.

India reiterates non-interference in Dalai Lama succession plan

India reiterates non-interference in Dalai Lama succession plan

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

India has stated its neutral stance on religious matters following the Dalai Lama's announcement of his succession plan, which China has rejected. The statement comes as the Dalai Lama approaches his 90th birthday, with China urging India to exercise caution on Tibet-related issues.

Bull vs bear: Who will rule D-Street this week?

Bull vs bear: Who will rule D-Street this week?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

The domestic stock market will continue to monitor the Israel-Iran conflict and its impact on global supplies besides prices of crude oil this week, analysts said. Global trends and trading activity of foreign investors would also drive investors' sentiment during the week.

Flip in derivatives expiry days: NSE to shift to Tuesday, BSE gets Thursday

Flip in derivatives expiry days: NSE to shift to Tuesday, BSE gets Thursday

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

In a move that could have implications for market share dynamics, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has permitted the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE to alter the days for settlement of equity derivatives contracts.

Will Delhi Get Respite From Heat Wave By June 25?

Will Delhi Get Respite From Heat Wave By June 25?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Heatwave may abate over most parts of North India in next two days; temperatures likely to drop by 2-3C.

Will Rising Mercury Take Shine off Wimbledon 2025?

Will Rising Mercury Take Shine off Wimbledon 2025?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Wimbledon is braced for its hottest ever start with London set to endure a searing heatwave that is forecast to peak as play begins at the All England Club on Monday.

India's forex kitty drops $4.89 bn to $685.73 bn

India's forex kitty drops $4.89 bn to $685.73 bn

Rediff.com23 May 2025

India's forex reserves dropped $4.89 billion to $685.73 billion for the week ended May 16, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. The overall reserves jumped by $4.553 billion to $690.617 billion in the previous reporting week.

Omit social media, risk visa denial: US tightens screening rules

Omit social media, risk visa denial: US tightens screening rules

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Outlining each visa adjudication as a "national security decision", the US has asked applicants to share their social media usernames or handles of each platform they have used in the last five years.

Manipur's Silent Green Hero

Manipur's Silent Green Hero

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

He has single-handedly planted over 100,000 trees and shared more than 40,000 saplings with others -- all at no cost.

It's Quiz Time, Folks!

It's Quiz Time, Folks!

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Achieved objective to stop nuke threat: Trump after triple strikes on Iran

Achieved objective to stop nuke threat: Trump after triple strikes on Iran

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

After his remarks at the White House. Trump, in his Truth Social pos,t warned that any retaliation from Iran would be met with "force far greater than what was witnessed tonight."

Choose peace or face tragedy: Trump warns Iran against retaliation

Choose peace or face tragedy: Trump warns Iran against retaliation

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

In a Truth Social Post, Trump said, "This cannot continue. There will be either peace or there will be tragedy for Iran far greater than we have witnessed over the last eight days."

Historic moment for US, Israel, World: Trump after US strikes on Iran

Historic moment for US, Israel, World: Trump after US strikes on Iran

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the operation as a historic moment for the US, Israel and the world, while urging Iran to agree to end the ongoing conflict.

US JOINS ISRAELI WAR AGAINST IRAN, STRIKES 3 NUCLEAR SITES

US JOINS ISRAELI WAR AGAINST IRAN, STRIKES 3 NUCLEAR SITES

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) said that the United States has launched an attack on three Nuclear sites in Iran.

Forex reserves jump $4.5 bn to $690.62 bn on rise in gold assets

Forex reserves jump $4.5 bn to $690.62 bn on rise in gold assets

Rediff.com16 May 2025

India's forex reserves jumped by $4.55 billion to $690.62 billion for the week ended May 9 on the back of a steep increase in gold assets, the RBI said on Friday.

One killed, 2 hurt as landslide hits Kedarnath; pilgrimage suspended

One killed, 2 hurt as landslide hits Kedarnath; pilgrimage suspended

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

According to a statement from the Rudraprayag police, the landslide was triggered by continuous heavy rainfall, which caused large amounts of debris and stones to fall onto the trekking route, blocking and damaging the walkway to Kedarnath Dham.