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First meet at Seva Teerth: Cabinet pledges citizen-centric governance

First meet at Seva Teerth: Cabinet pledges citizen-centric governance

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Union Cabinet, meeting at the new PMO complex 'Seva Teerth', resolved to prioritize citizen empowerment and service in all its decisions, guided by the principle of 'Nagrik Devo Bhava'.

Gukesh targets first success of year at Prague Chess Festival

Gukesh targets first success of year at Prague Chess Festival

Rediff.com1 days ago

World champion D Gukesh aims for a strong performance at the Prague International Chess festival after an early World Cup exit and underwhelming Tata Steel Masters showing.

Modi gets red carpet welcome in Israel, hug from Netanyahu

Modi gets red carpet welcome in Israel, hug from Netanyahu

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel aims to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations, focusing on cooperation in various sectors including defense, technology, and trade.

Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Deverakonda To Have 2 Wedding Ceremonies

Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Deverakonda To Have 2 Wedding Ceremonies

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are celebrating their wedding with dual ceremonies, honouring their Telugu and Kodava heritages.

T20 World Cup: True test awaits Hosein, Motie against SA, India, says Faf

T20 World Cup: True test awaits Hosein, Motie against SA, India, says Faf

Rediff.com1 days ago

Faf du Plessis believes real test for spinners Motie, Hosein will come against South Africa, India

Jigsaw Puzzle: Unscramble Akshay's Bhoot Bangla

Jigsaw Puzzle: Unscramble Akshay's Bhoot Bangla

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Before you watch Bhooth Bangla on the big screen on April 10, unscramble this puzzle.

'India Is A Reverse AI Trade Globally'

'India Is A Reverse AI Trade Globally'

Rediff.com7 hours ago

'The day that the market realises that they've overspent (on AI) and there's a sudden collapse in the capex, then India can start outperforming again.'

Sri Lanka's Home Semi Chances Rest on ICC's Indo-Pak Rule

Sri Lanka's Home Semi Chances Rest on ICC's Indo-Pak Rule

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sri Lanka could play their 2026 T20 World Cup semi-final at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium if they qualify and avoid India, as ICC clarifies knockout venue logistics.

Pvt-funded highway construction model highest priority: Gadkari

Pvt-funded highway construction model highest priority: Gadkari

Rediff.com6 hours ago

On the back of an aggressive asset monetisation push, the government will press the throttle on the build-operate-transfer (BOT) model - under which private developers fund highway construction - for future highway development, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said.

Australia return to SA years after Sandpaper row

Australia return to SA years after Sandpaper row

Rediff.com2 days ago

South Africa has announced its home test series schedule for the 2026/27 season, featuring matches against England, Australia, and Bangladesh.

Kylian Mbappe Ruled Out Of Champions League Match Against Benfica

Kylian Mbappe Ruled Out Of Champions League Match Against Benfica

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe will miss the second leg of their Champions League playoff against Benfica due to a knee injury.

Ranji Trophy: Dogra To Be Fined 50% Of Match Fee For Headbutting Karnataka Fielder

Ranji Trophy: Dogra To Be Fined 50% Of Match Fee For Headbutting Karnataka Fielder

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Jammu and Kashmir Captain Paras Dogra will be fined after headbutting Karnataka's K V Aneesh during a heated Ranji Trophy final.

Hollywood Stars Hesitant to Act In American Psycho Remake

Hollywood Stars Hesitant to Act In American Psycho Remake

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Author Bret Easton Ellis reveals that major Hollywood actors were unwilling to star in the remake of 'American Psycho' due to its controversial nature. The article explores the reasons behind this hesitation and the legacy of the original film.

Modi to embark on two-day Israel visit, to boost defence ties

Modi to embark on two-day Israel visit, to boost defence ties

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Israel to enhance defence and trade cooperation amid Middle East tensions. Discussions will include defence, security, and the situation in Gaza.

Ranji Trophy final: Yawer Hassan delivers when J&K needed him most

Ranji Trophy final: Yawer Hassan delivers when J&K needed him most

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Yawer Hassan said a calm adherence to process and an intent to respond to conditions rather than reputation helped him produce a crucial innings on the opening day of their maiden Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka.

Nothing Phone (4a) First Look: Sleeker, More Refined

Nothing Phone (4a) First Look: Sleeker, More Refined

Rediff.com5 hours ago

The upcoming smartphone from Nothing gets a design refresh that is more subtle, more refined. Here's tje first look at the Nothing Phone (4a), including expected features and design changes.

Nothing Phone (4a) First Look: Sleeker, More Refined

Nothing Phone (4a) First Look: Sleeker, More Refined

Rediff.com5 hours ago

The upcoming smartphone from Nothing gets a design refresh with a more subtle, and refined look. Here's a first look at the Nothing Phone (4a), including expected features, design changes, and launch buzz.

Boys never...: Swami Avimukteshwaranand on POCSO charges

Boys never...: Swami Avimukteshwaranand on POCSO charges

Rediff.com1 days ago

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati addresses sexual abuse allegations, asserting his innocence and claiming the charges are fabricated. An FIR was lodged against him and his disciple following a court order.

India launches nationwide HPV vaccination drive

India launches nationwide HPV vaccination drive

Rediff.com21 hours ago

The Indian government is set to launch a nationwide HPV vaccination program targeting 14-year-old girls to prevent cervical cancer, utilizing a single-dose vaccine and aiming for equitable access across socio-economic groups.

Investor Concerns About IT Stocks Are 'Overblown': HCLTech CEO

Investor Concerns About IT Stocks Are 'Overblown': HCLTech CEO

Rediff.com8 hours ago

'When it comes to enterprise context, there is a big lag between how fast technology is evolving and how it is getting deployed at the end of the day. That is where the challenge is going to be.'

Delhi couple arrested for racially abusing neighbors from NE

Delhi couple arrested for racially abusing neighbors from NE

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested a woman for allegedly racially abusing and using insulting language against her neighbors from the Northeast in Malviya Nagar.

Can India Reset Ties With Bangladesh?

Can India Reset Ties With Bangladesh?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sensitive issues remain. Water sharing of the Ganga and Teesta rivers. Treatment of minorities, particularly Hindus. Border management. Trade imbalances. Connectivity projects.What happens next will shape not just bilateral ties, but the balance of South Asia itself, points out Ramesh Menon.

Has Arijit Singh *Really* Retired?

Has Arijit Singh *Really* Retired?

Rediff.com7 hours ago

'There are so many unfinished songs; they are going to keep releasing until they are done.'

T20 World Cup: 'Playing in Ahmedabad no big advantage for South Africa': Keshav Maharaj

T20 World Cup: 'Playing in Ahmedabad no big advantage for South Africa': Keshav Maharaj

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Spinner Keshav Maharaj stressed the importance of adapting quickly to conditions as South Africa prepares for a crucial T20 World Cup Super 8 match against the West Indies.

Paris St Germain's Achraf Hakimi to face trial for rape

Paris St Germain's Achraf Hakimi to face trial for rape

Rediff.com1 days ago

Achraf Hakimi is to face trial for rape, the defender, who plays for Paris St Germain and the Moroccan national squad, said in a social media post on Tuesday.

Shivamogga tense after student's murder, 7 minors held

Shivamogga tense after student's murder, 7 minors held

Rediff.com20 hours ago

A 16-year-old student's murder outside a Shivamogga school has ignited community tension, prompting a police investigation and raising concerns about school violence.

T20 World Cup: India's Path To Semis: Wins Alone May Not Be Enough

T20 World Cup: India's Path To Semis: Wins Alone May Not Be Enough

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's loss to South Africa on Sunday, makes their next two encounters decisive to their fate in the Super 8s.

T20 World Cup: Kotak hints at batting order changes for Zimbabwe clash

T20 World Cup: Kotak hints at batting order changes for Zimbabwe clash

Rediff.com2 hours ago

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak addresses concerns about Abhishek Sharma's form and hints at possible changes in the batting order for the crucial T20 World Cup Super 8 match against Zimbabwe.

India Eye ODI Edge Over Aus as Healy Gears Up for Swansong

India Eye ODI Edge Over Aus as Healy Gears Up for Swansong

Rediff.com2 days ago

India take on Australia in the 1st Women's ODI in Brisbane after a historic T20I series win. Alyssa Healy returns for her farewell ODI series, while Smriti Mandhana leads India's charge.

Norms on investments from China can be eased in calibrated way: Goyal

Norms on investments from China can be eased in calibrated way: Goyal

Rediff.com7 hours ago

India may adopt a "calibrated" and a "step-by-step" approach to easing norms on investments originating from China, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. He was in a conversation with A K Bhattacharya on Day 1 of Business Standard's two-day annual event, Manthan 2026. The minister said foreign direct investment (FDI) from China was certainly not "banned", but it goes through an approval process. "The government's approach at the moment is to accelerate the approval process."

Down But Not Out, Zimbabwe Ready For India Showdown

Down But Not Out, Zimbabwe Ready For India Showdown

Rediff.com1 days ago

Zimbabwe coach Justin Sammons expects India to attack aggressively in their T20 World Cup Super Eight clash in Chennai, saying his side is ready after learning tough lessons from the heavy loss to West Indies.

IDFC First Bank Rs 590-crore fraud: 4 people arrested

IDFC First Bank Rs 590-crore fraud: 4 people arrested

Rediff.com9 hours ago

The Anti-Corruption Bureau registered an FIR, while the state government constituted a committee to examine the fraud.

'Not a big thing...' Dogra downplays headbutt row in Ranji Trophy final

'Not a big thing...' Dogra downplays headbutt row in Ranji Trophy final

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Jammu and Kashmir skipper Paras Dogra downplayed an on-field incident where he headbutted Karnataka player KV Aneesh during the Ranji Trophy final, stating it was a heat-of-the-moment occurrence that has been resolved.

T20 World Cup: Chasing Kohli? Farhan plays down record talk

T20 World Cup: Chasing Kohli? Farhan plays down record talk

Rediff.com2 days ago

Pakistan's opener Sahibzada Farhan emphasizes team goals over individual records in the T20 World Cup, dismissing concerns about facing England's Jofra Archer and focusing on contributing to Pakistan's success.

Indian exports to attract 10% tariff in US for 150 days from Feb 24

Indian exports to attract 10% tariff in US for 150 days from Feb 24

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian exports to the US will face a 10% tariff, down from 25%, for 150 days following a US Supreme Court ruling. However, uncertainty persists due to potential further tariff hikes and long-term implications.

Will Nitin Nabin Really Be Modi's 'Boss'?

Will Nitin Nabin Really Be Modi's 'Boss'?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Given Modi's track record from the time he became Gujarat chief minister in October 2001, it is highly improbable that Nabin will get opportunities to display his individual capacity. Even the team of organisational leaders that he will 'appoint' in a few weeks or months, will unlikely to be his choice, predicts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Sasikala announces new party ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

Sasikala announces new party ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

Rediff.com21 hours ago

V K Sasikala, a close aide of the late J Jayalalithaa, has announced the launch of a new political party in Tamil Nadu, potentially leading to a four-way contest in the upcoming state Assembly elections.

T20 World Cup: Why Varun Chakravarthy's Magic Is Fading

T20 World Cup: Why Varun Chakravarthy's Magic Is Fading

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy is becoming less effective in T20 Internationals as top teams develop strategies to decode his variations.

Pak skipper Salman Agha will bat at No 3 during T20 WC

Pak skipper Salman Agha will bat at No 3 during T20 WC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

The powerful right-hander appeared in good touch at first drop against Australia in the opening T20I of their three-match series in Lahore on Thursday.

Will paint all Maharashtra green: AIMIM MP backs Mumbra corporator

Will paint all Maharashtra green: AIMIM MP backs Mumbra corporator

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel supports colleague Sahar Shaikh's controversial statement about turning Mumbra green, claiming the party intends to do the same across Maharashtra. This follows Shaikh's victory in Thane civic polls and subsequent backlash over her remarks.