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West Asia War Clouds RBI Outlook

West Asia War Clouds RBI Outlook

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Markets will look for clear guidance on how the MPC interprets the uncertainty and what it implies for the future course of monetary policy, points out Rajeswari Sengupta.

Will Trump Impose 100 Per Cent Tariffs On India?

Will Trump Impose 100 Per Cent Tariffs On India?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

It is plain to see that the US senate bill's real objective is to derail India's time-tested strategic partnership with Russia, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Pellet injuries can cause irreversible damage, permanent disability: Experts

Pellet injuries can cause irreversible damage, permanent disability: Experts

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

As the debate in Parliament over the use of excessive force and pellet guns against student protesters continues, experts have warned that injuries caused by pellet guns can result in irreversible damage, particularly when there is substantial soft-tissue loss, bone defects, or disruption of the continuity of nerves and blood vessels.

Amit Shah Leads Massive Roadshow in Kharagpur, West Bengal

Amit Shah Leads Massive Roadshow in Kharagpur, West Bengal

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah participated in a roadshow in Kharagpur Sadar, West Bengal, attracting large crowds and highlighting the BJP's campaign efforts in the region ahead of the assembly elections.

West Asia Conflict Can Create Havoc With Budget Numbers

West Asia Conflict Can Create Havoc With Budget Numbers

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The conflict may disrupt Budget 2026-2027 projections, squeezing revenues and raising subsidies, prompting fiscal adjustments and potential reforms, echoing lessons from the Covid-era shock, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Does Rajkummar Rao Get Dada right? VOTE!

Does Rajkummar Rao Get Dada right? VOTE!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

RajKummar Rao is set to portray Sourav Ganguly in the upcoming biopic Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story, with the first look poster dramatically recreating Ganguly's iconic shirtless celebration at Lord's after India's historic 2002 NatWest Trophy victory.

Equally talented but mindset separates Virat Kohli and KL Rahul: Wasim Jaffer

Equally talented but mindset separates Virat Kohli and KL Rahul: Wasim Jaffer

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Former India opener and coach Wasim Jaffer believes KL Rahul has the talent and technical ability to match Virat Kohli but said Kohli's elite mindset and consistency are what set him apart.

Modi Slams TMC For 'PhD In Looting' In West Bengal

Modi Slams TMC For 'PhD In Looting' In West Bengal

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the ruling TMC in West Bengal, alleging corruption and appeasement politics, while promoting the BJP's development agenda ahead of the assembly elections.

Can Prashant Kishor Pull Off The Impossible In Bankipur?

Can Prashant Kishor Pull Off The Impossible In Bankipur?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

The Bankipur assembly bypoll is a high-stakes electoral debut for Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor as he challenges the BJP in a constituency that has been a BJP stronghold for nearly two decades.

The Real Reasons India Can't Reach the FIFA World Cup

The Real Reasons India Can't Reach the FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Despite a population of 1.45 billion, India's football team is ranked a lowly 138th in the world and failed to qualify for next year's Asian Cup, highlighting deep-rooted systemic issues and a failure to implement reforms that keep the World Cup dream distant for fans.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Tumble as West Asia Conflict & PM Modi's Austerity Appeal Spook Investors

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Tumble as West Asia Conflict & PM Modi's Austerity Appeal Spook Investors

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Indian stock markets experienced a significant sell-off, with the Sensex tumbling over 1,300 points, driven by escalating crude oil prices due to US-Iran tensions and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for austerity measures, which amplified investor concerns about India's economic outlook.

ICICI Bank raises $1 bn in largest dollar issue this year, signalling strong investor confidence

ICICI Bank raises $1 bn in largest dollar issue this year, signalling strong investor confidence

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

ICICI Bank has successfully raised $1 billion through a five-year senior unsecured US dollar bond, marking its first public dollar bond issuance since 2017 and the largest single-tranche US dollar bond issuance by an Indian issuer so far this year.

Chhoti SIP Growth Faces High Exit Rates

Chhoti SIP Growth Faces High Exit Rates

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

'Periods of heightened volatility, driven by global events such as tariffs and geopolitical tensions over the past year-and-a-half, can make some investors pause or discontinue their investments.'

Adityanath Accuses TMC of Pushing West Bengal into 'Identity Crisis'

Adityanath Accuses TMC of Pushing West Bengal into 'Identity Crisis'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticised the TMC, alleging corruption and 'mafia rule' have created an 'identity crisis' in West Bengal. He urged voters to support the BJP in the upcoming elections, promising a 'double-engine' government for development.

Haryana CM Saini Foresees BJP Rule in West Bengal

Haryana CM Saini Foresees BJP Rule in West Bengal

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini predicts a BJP government in West Bengal, citing a desire for development and change among the state's residents.

Kolkata HC orders immediate arrest of Delhi Capitals' Abishek Porel in rape case

Kolkata HC orders immediate arrest of Delhi Capitals' Abishek Porel in rape case

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

The Calcutta High Court has ordered the immediate arrest of Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel in connection with a rape case and instructed police to seize his electronic devices to safeguard the complainant's privacy during the investigation.

West Asia crisis, inflation weighed on RBI panel's decision on interest rate

West Asia crisis, inflation weighed on RBI panel's decision on interest rate

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Uncertainties stemming from the West Asia crisis and its potential impact on inflation and economic growth were key factors in the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision to maintain the status quo on interest rates, according to the recently released MPC meeting minutes.

Iran Bids Final Farewell to Khamenei

Iran Bids Final Farewell to Khamenei

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Thousands of mourners and international delegates gathered as Iran paid its final respects to its late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an Israeli strike on February 28, in Tehran.

SC shields student protesters; mulls SIT probe into police excesses

SC shields student protesters; mulls SIT probe into police excesses

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court has issued interim directions regarding nationwide protests over the NEET paper leak, ordering the release of minor student protesters without criminal records and directing states to preserve all digital evidence. The court also called for a fair and independent investigation into allegations of police excesses against students, while also acknowledging concerns for injured police personnel.

Strong H1 Numbers May Propel Passenger Vehicles to Record 2026 Sales

Strong H1 Numbers May Propel Passenger Vehicles to Record 2026 Sales

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

India's passenger vehicle industry is poised for a record-breaking year in 2026, propelled by robust dispatches in the first half of the calendar year and strong demand for utility vehicles, despite facing several economic challenges.

Ramiz Raja criticises PCB's decision to remove Shan Masood as Test captain

Ramiz Raja criticises PCB's decision to remove Shan Masood as Test captain

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

Former Pakistan captain and PCB chairman Ramiz Raja has strongly criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board's decision to remove Shan Masood as Test captain.

Stock Markets Plunge as West Asia Tensions, High Oil Price Fuel Sell-Off

Stock Markets Plunge as West Asia Tensions, High Oil Price Fuel Sell-Off

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Indian equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, tumbled nearly 2 per cent for the fourth consecutive session, driven by elevated crude oil prices, escalating US-Iran tensions, unabated foreign fund outflows, and a depreciating rupee.

Stock Markets Plunge as West Asia Tensions, High Oil Price Fuel Sell-Off

Stock Markets Plunge as West Asia Tensions, High Oil Price Fuel Sell-Off

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Indian equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, tumbled nearly 2 per cent for the fourth consecutive session, driven by elevated crude oil prices, escalating US-Iran tensions, unabated foreign fund outflows, and a depreciating rupee.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Zoom on IT Stocks Rally

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Zoom on IT Stocks Rally

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade, with the Sensex jumping nearly 700 points, primarily driven by strong buying in IT stocks following TCS's positive June-quarter results and optimistic demand outlook. Track Sensex, Nifty on July 10, 2026.

Murder, robbery, rape accused among hundreds at CJP protest: Police

Murder, robbery, rape accused among hundreds at CJP protest: Police

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

A police investigation into the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar revealed that over 980 of the 2,873 scrutinised individuals had previous criminal records. These included serious charges such as murder, attempt to murder, robbery, rape, kidnapping, and violations of the Arms Act and NDPS Act. The verification exercise was initiated following clashes during the 'Chalo Sansad' protest on July 20, which left many protestors and police personnel injured.

TMC MP suspended from Lok Sabha for 'unsavoury' language against women members

TMC MP suspended from Lok Sabha for 'unsavoury' language against women members

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee has been suspended from the Lok Sabha for the remainder of the Monsoon session due to his use of "unsavoury" language against women members during a heated exchange with NCPI members.

'Sobers Warned I'd Die If I Was Hit'

'Sobers Warned I'd Die If I Was Hit'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

'Maybe Sobers was upset that he could not touch Gavaskar, and when he came out to bat, he got dismissed off the first ball by me.'

Jaishankar and Portuguese Foreign Minister Discuss West Asia Conflict

Jaishankar and Portuguese Foreign Minister Discuss West Asia Conflict

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with his Portuguese counterpart Paulo Rangel to discuss the West Asia conflict and explore ways to enhance bilateral cooperation.

How El Nino and climate change are reshaping India's monsoon

How El Nino and climate change are reshaping India's monsoon

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Climate experts explain how El Nino and climate change are intricately linked, with El Nino delaying monsoon onset and climate change intensifying rainfall. This new reality is altering the Indian monsoon's behaviour, leading to short-duration, high-intensity rain spells, especially in western and northwestern regions.

BEST bus rams into 14 vehicles in Andheri, 8 injured

BEST bus rams into 14 vehicles in Andheri, 8 injured

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

A BEST bus in Mumbai's Andheri area rammed into 14 vehicles, injuring six to eight people. This marks the second major accident involving a wet lease BEST bus this week, raising concerns about operational safety.

Bengal enacts tough law to detain anti-socials without trial for one year

Bengal enacts tough law to detain anti-socials without trial for one year

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

The West Bengal Assembly has passed a new Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026, allowing preventive detention for up to 12 months without trial. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated its aim is to prevent riots and recover costs for property destruction, assuring it won't be misused.

Tamil Nadu and West Bengal to Clash in UTT Table Tennis Final

Tamil Nadu and West Bengal to Clash in UTT Table Tennis Final

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Tamil Nadu and West Bengal will compete in the Under-19 Girls Team final at the UTT 87th Inter-State Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships in Dehradun.

West Bengal Polls: Nearly a Quarter of Candidates Face Criminal Charges

West Bengal Polls: Nearly a Quarter of Candidates Face Criminal Charges

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and West Bengal Election Watch reveals that nearly 23% of candidates in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections have declared criminal cases against themselves.

After NEET backlash, BJP turns to Instagram to win back young voters

After NEET backlash, BJP turns to Instagram to win back young voters

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

The BJP is significantly increasing its digital engagement with young people on Instagram, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union ministers, in response to the NEET-UG paper leak controversy and subsequent student protests. This strategic shift aims to counter the narrative and communicate government actions on examination reforms.

Nirmala Sitharaman Alleges TMC Government Obstructing Central Welfare Schemes in West Bengal

Nirmala Sitharaman Alleges TMC Government Obstructing Central Welfare Schemes in West Bengal

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has accused the TMC government in West Bengal of preventing the implementation of central welfare schemes, depriving the state's residents of benefits such as Ayushman Bharat and PM Kisan.

The rise and fall of Dharmendra Pradhan

The rise and fall of Dharmendra Pradhan

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

Dharmendra Pradhan's political career faced an unexpected jolt as he resigned as Education Minister following nationwide protests over the NEET paper leak, marking a significant departure from the government's initial dismissive response to the agitation.

ED Attaches 159 Crore Assets in West Bengal Coal Pilferage Case

ED Attaches 159 Crore Assets in West Bengal Coal Pilferage Case

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth 159 crore in connection with a money laundering investigation related to illegal coal mining in West Bengal. The case involves alleged pilferage and implicates various entities, including the political consultancy firm I-PAC.

Governor Ravi Urges Collective Effort to Restore West Bengal's Glory

Governor Ravi Urges Collective Effort to Restore West Bengal's Glory

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

West Bengal Governor RN Ravi has called for collective efforts to restore the state's past glory, highlighting concerns over economic and educational indicators. His remarks coincided with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticising him for allegedly 'abusing' her instead of extending New Year greetings.

Inflation likely to remain contained:FinMin report

Inflation likely to remain contained:FinMin report

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

India's finance ministry anticipates inflation will remain relatively contained in the coming months, supported by a correction in crude oil prices and softening input costs following the cessation of the West Asia conflict, despite earlier spikes in wholesale and retail inflation.

Modi dials Iran's Prez; stresses free navigation in Hormuz, backs dialogue

Modi dials Iran's Prez; stresses free navigation in Hormuz, backs dialogue

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, discussing recent developments in West Asia and reiterating India's emphasis on the importance of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Modi welcomed the recent peace understanding between the US and Iran, stressing dialogue and diplomacy for regional stability. India will also send representatives to the burial ceremonies of Iran's late Supreme Leader.