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Tata Trusts Back Chandra's Third Term

Tata Trusts Back Chandra's Third Term

Rediff.com3 days ago

The government is closely watching the fast-paced developments at the salt-to-semiconductor conglomerate.

Australia trounce India in one-off women's Test in 3 days

Australia trounce India in one-off women's Test in 3 days

Rediff.com4 days ago

Australia defeated India by 10 wickets in the women's one-off day-night Test in Perth. India, resuming at 105 for 6, were all out for 149, setting Australia a target of just 25 runs, which they chased down comfortably.

Delhi Collection Agent Robbed at Gunpoint: Police Launch Manhunt

Delhi Collection Agent Robbed at Gunpoint: Police Launch Manhunt

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 27-year-old collection agent was robbed of cash by four men on motorcycles in northeast Delhi's Khajuri Khas area, according to police reports.

Student Rampage at Karnataka School Leaves One Dead, Several Injured

Student Rampage at Karnataka School Leaves One Dead, Several Injured

Rediff.com4 days ago

A class nine student allegedly attacked fellow students at a private residential school in Ballari, Karnataka, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the accused student.

Rivalry Turns Deadly: Arrests Made in Jahangirpuri Murder Case

Rivalry Turns Deadly: Arrests Made in Jahangirpuri Murder Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a man and apprehended a juvenile in connection with the murder of an 18-year-old in Jahangirpuri, following a violent clash between rival groups.

UP Man Murders Brother Over Property and Humiliation

UP Man Murders Brother Over Property and Humiliation

Rediff.com4 days ago

A man in Uttar Pradesh's Chandauli district has been arrested for allegedly killing his younger brother due to a property dispute and ongoing financial tensions. The accused confessed to the crime, citing humiliation and a desire to control his brother's assets as motives.

How a single diplomatic headline triggers a 1,000-point swing?

How a single diplomatic headline triggers a 1,000-point swing?

Rediff.com19 hours ago

In the present hyper-connected world, there are many domestic and global factors that affect financial markets. Of them, the most powerful and often least predictable are geopolitical events, which often boil down to one diplomatic headline.

Student Rampage at Karnataka School Leaves One Dead, Several Injured

Student Rampage at Karnataka School Leaves One Dead, Several Injured

Rediff.com4 days ago

A class nine student allegedly attacked fellow students at a private residential school in Ballari, Karnataka, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the accused student.

Which Celeb Bride Rocked The Wedding Outfit? VOTE

Which Celeb Bride Rocked The Wedding Outfit? VOTE

Rediff.com2 days ago

From custom-made saris to designer lehengas, star brides have been serving major wedding fashion goals lately.

T20 World Cup Closing Ceremony: Ricky Martin rocks stadium, TV viewers slam audio

T20 World Cup Closing Ceremony: Ricky Martin rocks stadium, TV viewers slam audio

Rediff.com4 days ago

The closing ceremony of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad featured stars like Ricky Martin, but viewers at home complained about poor audio quality during the broadcast.

Neha Singh Rathore Granted Anticipatory Bail in Social Media Post Case

Neha Singh Rathore Granted Anticipatory Bail in Social Media Post Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to folk singer Neha Singh Rathore in connection with a case filed against her over a social media post related to the Pahalgam terror attack. The court's decision comes after Rathore appeared before authorities and cooperated with the investigation.

India's T20 Champions Turn Stadium Into Dance Floor!

India's T20 Champions Turn Stadium Into Dance Floor!

Rediff.com4 days ago

India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs to win their third T20 World Cup title. The victory was marked by enthusiastic celebrations, consolatory gestures towards the New Zealand team, and the presence of cricket legends.

Akshay Bhatia in Pursuit at Arnold Palmer Invitational, Theegala Remains in Top 10

Akshay Bhatia in Pursuit at Arnold Palmer Invitational, Theegala Remains in Top 10

Rediff.com4 days ago

Akshay Bhatia is two strokes behind leader Daniel Berger at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, while Sahith Theegala remains in the top 10.

Indian Wells organisers apologise as Venus Williams misses out on doubles over draw error

Indian Wells organisers apologise as Venus Williams misses out on doubles over draw error

Rediff.com2 days ago

Organisers of the Indian Wells tennis tournament apologised to Venus Williams and her playing partner Leylah Fernandez after a clerical error ahead of the women's doubles draw denied the wildcard duo the opportunity to compete.

Skye Air Raises $9M to Fuel Hyperlocal Drone Delivery Growth

Skye Air Raises $9M to Fuel Hyperlocal Drone Delivery Growth

Rediff.com1 days ago

Skye Air Mobility has raised USD 9 million in a Series B funding round to expand its hyperlocal drone delivery services across key metropolitan markets in India.

Meghalaya Accident: Scooter Riders Die After Bus Collision

Meghalaya Accident: Scooter Riders Die After Bus Collision

Rediff.com3 days ago

Two people died in Meghalaya's Ri Bhoi district after their scooter was allegedly hit by a bus while attempting to overtake it.

RBI takes measured steps on liquidity amid tax outflows

RBI takes measured steps on liquidity amid tax outflows

Rediff.com3 days ago

To meet liquidity pressure because of advance tax outflows this month, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has adopted a measured approach with its latest announcement of open-market operations (OMOs), worth Rs 1 trillion.

Indian Pair's Swiss Open Campaign Cut Short by Injury

Indian Pair's Swiss Open Campaign Cut Short by Injury

Rediff.com2 days ago

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand's Swiss Open campaign ends prematurely due to injury. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty set to begin their campaign.

IPL 2026 to open with RCB vs SRH in Bengaluru on March 28

IPL 2026 to open with RCB vs SRH in Bengaluru on March 28

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the schedule for the first phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026.

Chakravarthy's Hilarious Tea-Cup T20 World Cup Trophy Moment Goes Viral

Chakravarthy's Hilarious Tea-Cup T20 World Cup Trophy Moment Goes Viral

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian cricketer Varun Chakravarthy celebrated India's T20 World Cup victory with a humorous Instagram post, sipping tea while holding the trophy, reminiscent of a previous joke after the Asia Cup win.

Dehradun Student Arrested After Stabbing Girlfriend Over Suspected Affair

Dehradun Student Arrested After Stabbing Girlfriend Over Suspected Affair

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 21-year-old postgraduate student in Dehradun has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend after a dispute over a suspected affair. The victim is in critical condition, and police are investigating.

Banerjee Calls for Modi's Resignation Over Voter List Allegations

Banerjee Calls for Modi's Resignation Over Voter List Allegations

Rediff.com4 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resignation, alleging manipulation of voter lists during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal. She also questioned the abrupt resignation of Governor C V Ananda Bose and accused the BJP of anti-women policies and spreading misinformation.

Trump is a 'dictator' and Modi is his slave: Kharge

Trump is a 'dictator' and Modi is his slave: Kharge

Rediff.com4 days ago

AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's relationship with US President Donald Trump, alleging that Modi is acting as Trump's 'slave' and jeopardising India's interests on trade, oil and foreign policy.

Police Investigate Trafficking Ring After Woman Forced into Multiple Marriages Attempts Suicide

Police Investigate Trafficking Ring After Woman Forced into Multiple Marriages Attempts Suicide

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police in Beed, India, have arrested four individuals involved in trafficking a 21-year-old woman from Latur district. The woman was forced into multiple marriages, with the accused earning commissions from the arrangements. The investigation began after the victim attempted suicide due to the pressure of a fourth marriage.

Govt unlikely to allow West Asia debate in Parl after Jaishankar's reply

Govt unlikely to allow West Asia debate in Parl after Jaishankar's reply

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Indian government is unlikely to allow a parliamentary debate on the West Asia crisis, citing prior briefings by the External Affairs Minister. This decision comes amid opposition protests and a pending no-confidence motion against the Speaker.

Visa Forgery Gang Busted in Noida, One Arrested

Visa Forgery Gang Busted in Noida, One Arrested

Rediff.com3 days ago

Noida Police have arrested one person and busted a gang allegedly involved in forging visas and duping people with promises of overseas jobs.

Rajasthan Police Investigate Bomb Threats Targeting Post Offices

Rajasthan Police Investigate Bomb Threats Targeting Post Offices

Rediff.com2 days ago

Rajasthan Police conducted thorough checks of post offices across the state following bomb threats received via email. No suspicious objects were found during the searches in Banswara, Bikaner, and Barmer.

Multinational pharma cos, Indian drugmakers diverge to mutual gain: How win-win is it?

Multinational pharma cos, Indian drugmakers diverge to mutual gain: How win-win is it?

Rediff.com1 days ago

For decades, multinational pharmaceutical companies and Indian drugmakers worked in ways that supported each other: MNCs brought innovation and brands, while Indian companies built scale through generics and cost efficiency. There was an important overlap - generic drugs - but this is shrinking fast. And the consequences are reshaping India's gigantic pharmaceutical market.

Arunachal Pradesh Police Seize Heroin, Arrest Two in Changlang District

Arunachal Pradesh Police Seize Heroin, Arrest Two in Changlang District

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district arrested two individuals and seized heroin valued at Rs 2.74 lakh. The arrests followed a vehicle interception based on intelligence, leading to the discovery of the drugs hidden in the vehicle.

5 wickets off 5 balls! Kiwi bowler Brett Randell makes history

5 wickets off 5 balls! Kiwi bowler Brett Randell makes history

Rediff.com4 days ago

Central Stags bowler Brett Randell achieved a historic feat by taking five wickets in five balls during a Plunket Shield match against Northern Districts, becoming the first player to do so in first-class cricket.

Ajit Pawar was keen on NCP merger before death, claims close aide

Ajit Pawar was keen on NCP merger before death, claims close aide

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

A close associate of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar claims that Pawar was actively pursuing a merger of the two Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) factions before his death. The associate, Kiran Gujar, stated that Pawar had indicated the merger was imminent just days before a fatal plane crash.

Bengaluru Police Nab Four in Narcotics Crackdown

Bengaluru Police Nab Four in Narcotics Crackdown

Rediff.com2 days ago

Bengaluru police arrested four individuals, including three from other states, for allegedly selling banned narcotic substances. The police seized a significant quantity of ganja, hydro ganja, and MDMA.

Accused in Rohit Shetty Firing Incident Requests Bail to Attend Agra Wedding

Accused in Rohit Shetty Firing Incident Requests Bail to Attend Agra Wedding

Rediff.com3 days ago

An accused in the Rohit Shetty house firing case has requested temporary bail to attend his wedding in Agra, scheduled for March 11. The court will hear the plea on Tuesday.

UP Man and Family Accused of Illegal Triple Talaq and Dowry Demands

UP Man and Family Accused of Illegal Triple Talaq and Dowry Demands

Rediff.com4 days ago

A man and seven family members in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, have been charged with violating the triple talaq ban and harassing his wife for dowry, following a complaint filed by the woman.

LIC drove 18% rise in life insurers' NBP in Feb

LIC drove 18% rise in life insurers' NBP in Feb

Rediff.com2 days ago

New business premium of life insurance companies grew 18 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 35,417 crore in February, driven by robust growth at the state-owned Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) due to a favourable base.

Abhishek Banerjee Accuses BJP of Political Games, Challenges Amit Shah to Public Debate

Abhishek Banerjee Accuses BJP of Political Games, Challenges Amit Shah to Public Debate

Rediff.com4 days ago

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee challenges Amit Shah to a debate on governance, accusing the BJP of political manipulation and misrepresenting West Bengal's financial situation. He also criticised the BJP's record on women's safety and alleged the Centre was withholding funds from West Bengal.

Mamata Banerjee Faces Resignation Calls After President's Displeasure

Mamata Banerjee Faces Resignation Calls After President's Displeasure

Rediff.com4 days ago

BJP MP Khagen Murmu has demanded the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging she insulted President Droupadi Murmu. The demand follows the President's expression of displeasure over changes to her programme's venue and the absence of the CM or senior ministers.

Three Arrested in Patna Drug Bust: Police Seize Thousands of Tablets and Injections

Three Arrested in Patna Drug Bust: Police Seize Thousands of Tablets and Injections

Rediff.com4 days ago

Bihar police arrested three individuals in Patna and seized a significant quantity of 'dry drugs', including narcotic tablets and injectable substances, during an anti-drug operation.

Odisha Police Nab Six Suspects Selling Stolen Goods

Odisha Police Nab Six Suspects Selling Stolen Goods

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Odisha's Ganjam district have arrested six individuals for allegedly selling stolen items, including TVs, scooters, and mobile phones, at discounted prices to villagers.

Sindhu Pulls Out of Swiss Open; Prannoy, Srikanth to Lead Indian Challenge

Sindhu Pulls Out of Swiss Open; Prannoy, Srikanth to Lead Indian Challenge

Rediff.com3 days ago

Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu will miss the Swiss Open as she recovers from travel disruptions in Dubai. H S Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth will lead the Indian challenge.