News for '2025'

Darren Sammy confident West Indies can end 24-year ODI drought against India

Darren Sammy confident West Indies can end 24-year ODI drought against India

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

West Indies head coach Darren Sammy expresses confidence in his team's ability to secure an ODI series victory in India, a feat not achieved in 24 years. Despite their 10th ODI ranking, Sammy believes the team has made significant progress and highlights key players like Shai Hope, Amir Jangoo, Sherfane Rutherford, Alzarri Joseph, and young wrist-spinner Vitel Lawes as potential game-changers against Shubman Gill's side.

All-woman SIT to probe POCSO case against TN granite baron R Veeramani

All-woman SIT to probe POCSO case against TN granite baron R Veeramani

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

The Tamil Nadu government has constituted an all-women Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the sensational POCSO case against granite baron R Veeramani (84), who is accused of sexual abuse of minor girls. The case has led to the easing out of two top IPS officers and allegations of delayed action and political interference.

SC to hear plea seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar's suspension

SC to hear plea seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar's suspension

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) next week that seeks the suspension of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and challenges the alleged unilateral decision-making within the Election Commission without the approval of two other Election Commissioners.

'When Nature Declares War On Farmers, Govt Must Open Its Vault'

'When Nature Declares War On Farmers, Govt Must Open Its Vault'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

'The drought situation of Maharashtra is more severe than in 1972.'

Why Tata Sons IPO May Get Lower Valuation

Why Tata Sons IPO May Get Lower Valuation

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Holding-company discounts and losses at key unlisted ventures could weigh on Tata Sons' IPO valuation, though its diversified portfolio may still command a premium.

Asian Games: Sawan Barwal ends 41-year wait with silver in men's marathon

Asian Games: Sawan Barwal ends 41-year wait with silver in men's marathon

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Sawan Barwal ran a stunning marathon race to hand India an unexpected silver medal in the Asian Games -- shattering his own national record in the process in Nagoya on Saturday.

India's Pune Secures Historic Bid For UCI Road World Championships 2032

India's Pune Secures Historic Bid For UCI Road World Championships 2032

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Pune, India, has been selected to host the UCI Road World Championships in 2032, marking the first time the prestigious cycling event will come to the country. This historic achievement is the result of a collaborative bid by the Government of Maharashtra and the Cycling Federation of India, supported by the Government of India, aiming to establish Pune as a premier global cycling destination. The decision was announced at the UCI Congress in Montreal after Pune's successful presentation, highlighting India's growing potential in the sport.

PNB targets wealth management entry by 2027, ramps up credit card portfolio

PNB targets wealth management entry by 2027, ramps up credit card portfolio

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

State-run Punjab National Bank (PNB) is strategically planning to enter the wealth management segment by early 2027 and significantly expand its credit card portfolio, aiming to tap into lucrative markets largely dominated by private-sector banks.

CNN reporter's White House access blocked amid Trump's media ban

CNN reporter's White House access blocked amid Trump's media ban

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

A CNN reporter was denied entry to the White House and had her press pass seized on Saturday (local time), as the Trump administration began enforcing President Donald Trump's announced ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House premises.

Odisha Doctor Suspended For Allegedly Aiding Prisoner's Threat Call To Witness

Odisha Doctor Suspended For Allegedly Aiding Prisoner's Threat Call To Witness

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

A doctor at Berhampur circle jail in Odisha has been suspended for allegedly facilitating a murder-accused BJD leader, Bikram Kumar Panda, to threaten a witness over the phone from inside the prison. The incident led to a fresh case against the doctor, the BJD leader, and his aide.

US Open PIX: Emma Navarro storms into quarter-finals

US Open PIX: Emma Navarro storms into quarter-finals

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

American tennis player Emma Navarro defeated Anna Kalinskaya 6-4, 6-2 to reach the US Open quarter-finals.

Court grants bail to US national Van Dyke in terror conspiracy case

Court grants bail to US national Van Dyke in terror conspiracy case

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

A Delhi court has granted default bail to US national Matthew Aaron Van Dyke, who was arrested in a terror-conspiracy case being probed by the National Investigation Agency, amidst ongoing investigations into potential UAPA offences.

Abhishek Smashes Rohit's Record For Fastest Century By An Indian In T20Is

Abhishek Smashes Rohit's Record For Fastest Century By An Indian In T20Is

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Opener Abhishek Sharma slammed a blistering 30-ball hundred -- the fastest century by an Indian batter in T20 Internationals.

Citron Targets 75% Sales From Smaller Cities In 5 Years

Citron Targets 75% Sales From Smaller Cities In 5 Years

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Citron, a brand under Stellantis, anticipates that three-fourths of its sales in India will originate from Tier-II, Tier-III, and smaller cities within the next five years, a significant increase from its current 55 per cent, as it expands its retail network beyond major urban centres.

India's exports jump over 26% in August; trade gap shrinks to five-month low

India's exports jump over 26% in August; trade gap shrinks to five-month low

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

India's exports saw a significant increase of 26.12 per cent to USD 43.81 billion in August, leading to a narrowed trade deficit of USD 26.86 billion, driven by strong demand from key global markets and diverse sectors.

What Xi was served at White House state dinner

What Xi was served at White House state dinner

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

President Donald Trump is hosting a lavish state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House. The event, meticulously prepared by First Lady Melania Trump, features a unique blend of American and Chinese culinary traditions, a historic toast, and a star-studded guest list including top tech and business leaders. The evening will also include musical performances and decor reflecting Chinese cultural significance.

Anant Nag Credits Karnataka For Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Anant Nag Credits Karnataka For Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Anant Nag has dedicated the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024 to the people and unique cultural environment of Karnataka, crediting the state for his unparalleled success in both art and commercial films.

ITR filing for AY27 touches record 7.8 cr

ITR filing for AY27 touches record 7.8 cr

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

The Income Tax Department announced a record 7.8 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) filed for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27 by August 31, 2026, surpassing the previous year's figures.

NIA drops UAPA against US national Van Dyke, 6 Ukrainians in terror plot

NIA drops UAPA against US national Van Dyke, 6 Ukrainians in terror plot

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against seven foreign nationals, including a US citizen and six Ukrainians, for illegal entry and alleged terror conspiracy with ethnic armed groups, though the stringent UAPA anti-terror law was not invoked at this stage.

Six Ukrainian Nationals Get Default Bail In NIA Drone Warfare Probe

Six Ukrainian Nationals Get Default Bail In NIA Drone Warfare Probe

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

A Delhi court has granted default bail to six Ukrainian nationals arrested in connection with an NIA probe into a drone-warfare training camp linked to ethnic armed groups in Myanmar. The court also discharged them from Immigration and Foreigners Act charges after the FRRO compounded the offences with a fine. The NIA's UAPA probe is ongoing, with a supplementary chargesheet possible.

Folksy, Spooky Films You Can't Miss!

Folksy, Spooky Films You Can't Miss!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

From Tumbbad to Kantara, these folklore-fuelled films prove Indian cinema has plenty of strange, spooky and spectacular myths to bring to the big screen.

Air India UK Traffic Slumps After Crash

Air India UK Traffic Slumps After Crash

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Passenger traffic Y-o-Y fell 26.8 per cent in April and 24.6 per cent in May, while capacity declined 9.6 per cent and 11.3 per cent, respectively.

Asian Games: Elavenil's silver double gives India shooting boost

Asian Games: Elavenil's silver double gives India shooting boost

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

India's shooting campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games commenced with a strong performance, securing two silver medals in the women's 10m air rifle event. Experienced shooter Elavenil Valarivan was instrumental, winning an individual silver and contributing to a team silver alongside Sonam Uttam Maskar and debutant Vidarsa Vinod. While Elavenil narrowly missed individual gold, her performance, coupled with the team's success, provided an encouraging start for India.

How Vidarsa Vinod Conquered Asian Games Pressure

How Vidarsa Vinod Conquered Asian Games Pressure

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

Indian shooter Vidarsa Vinod, making her Asian Games debut at 27, secured a silver medal in the women's 10m air rifle team event. Despite missing an individual final, Vinod maintained a calm demeanour, treating the continental stage like any other competition. Her journey from an NCC cadet to an international medallist highlights her rapid progression and adaptability, especially as she only recently started training in the 10m air rifle discipline.

BJD MP Santrupt Misra Criticises UPI MDR Fee, Proposes Funding Alternatives

BJD MP Santrupt Misra Criticises UPI MDR Fee, Proposes Funding Alternatives

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

BJD MP Santrupt Misra has voiced strong concerns over the Centre's decision to impose a 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, arguing that the government or large financial institutions could easily absorb the costs of maintaining the digital payment network instead of burdening merchants and consumers.

US to end 60-day grace period for H-1B holders losing jobs

US to end 60-day grace period for H-1B holders losing jobs

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a new rule to eliminate the 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders and other nonimmigrants after job loss, a move expected to significantly impact Indian technology workers.

Banks, railways lead in corruption complaints, shows CVC report

Banks, railways lead in corruption complaints, shows CVC report

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

A recent Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) report reveals that over 70,500 corruption complaints were lodged against various government bodies last year, with banks and the Railways accounting for the highest numbers. While a significant portion of these complaints has been disposed of, thousands remain under process, highlighting ongoing challenges in addressing corruption within public sector entities.

BCCI: Women's team refusal to accept Asia Cup trophy 'institutional' call

BCCI: Women's team refusal to accept Asia Cup trophy 'institutional' call

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

The BCCI has clarified that the Indian women's cricket team's decision not to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council's Pakistani chief Mohsin Naqvi was a "conscious, institutional" call, made due to prevailing circumstances and national sentiments.

India refuse to accept Asia Cup trophy: 'We Stand By BCCI's Stance'

India refuse to accept Asia Cup trophy: 'We Stand By BCCI's Stance'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

The Indian women's cricket team fully supports the BCCI's decision not to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council's Pakistani chief Mohsin Naqvi, with head coach Amol Muzumdar stating that winning the tournament is 'good enough' for the players.

Aya Nagar Gym Trainer Murder: Police Recover Key Motorcycle, Suspects Identified

Aya Nagar Gym Trainer Murder: Police Recover Key Motorcycle, Suspects Identified

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Police have recovered a motorcycle allegedly used in the killing of a 28-year-old gym trainer in Aya Nagar. Two suspects have been identified, and raids are underway to apprehend them. The investigation is delving into a long-running rivalry involving previous murders and potential organised crime links.

Plea in Supreme Court seeks criminal prosecution of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Plea in Supreme Court seeks criminal prosecution of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged statutory duty violations and the controversial deletion of 13 crore voters during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, claiming decisions were made without the concurrence of other election commissioners.

Jaishankar meets Rubio at UNGA, shares concerns on sanctions bill

Jaishankar meets Rubio at UNGA, shares concerns on sanctions bill

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in New York. India raised its concerns regarding the recently signed "Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026," which authorises tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas. Both leaders also discussed bilateral relations, regional priorities, and the situations in the Gulf and Ukraine.

Elavenil Valarivan Leads India To Double Silver In Asian Games Shooting

Elavenil Valarivan Leads India To Double Silver In Asian Games Shooting

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

India's shooting campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games commenced with a strong performance, securing two silver medals in the women's 10m air rifle event. Elavenil Valarivan was instrumental, winning an individual silver and contributing to the team silver alongside Sonam Uttam Maskar and Vidarsa Vinod. While Valarivan narrowly missed individual gold, her performance, along with the team's, provided an encouraging start for India.

LIC Scholarship Class 10, Class 12 Students: Get Upto Rs 50,000

LIC Scholarship Class 10, Class 12 Students: Get Upto Rs 50,000

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

The LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme is offered by the LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation aims to support meritorious students from economically weaker sections by providing financial assistance for higher education and improving their future employment opportunities.

Bihar cops begin probe as more molestation videos emerge

Bihar cops begin probe as more molestation videos emerge

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Bihar police are investigating multiple past incidents of molestation and moral policing across several districts, including Kishanganj, Banka, and Samastipur, following recent public outrage. These cases, some months or even a year old, involve vigilante groups harassing individuals, often for inter-faith interactions, and have led to arrests and significant political controversy.

Why NCP (SP) Calls UPI MDR A 'Betrayal'

Why NCP (SP) Calls UPI MDR A 'Betrayal'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

The NCP (SP) has demanded a complete rollback of the 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, effective October 15. The party termed the move a "direct assault" on small traders and shopkeepers, accusing the Modi government of "double standards" by burdening small merchants while large industrialists benefit from loan write-offs.

Cannot give a timeline but Asia Cup trophies will be in BCCI office one day: Saikia

Cannot give a timeline but Asia Cup trophies will be in BCCI office one day: Saikia

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia stated that the missing Asia Cup trophies for both men's and women's teams will eventually reach the BCCI headquarters, though no timeline was given. He also expressed confidence in the women's team winning gold at the Asian Games.

Sawan Barwal's Marathon Masterclass Delivers Asian Games Silver

Sawan Barwal's Marathon Masterclass Delivers Asian Games Silver

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Sawan Barwal secured an unexpected silver medal in the Asian Games marathon, shattering his own national record with a time of 2:11:37.

Trump signs Russia sanctions bill; India faces 100% tariff risk

Trump signs Russia sanctions bill; India faces 100% tariff risk

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

Trump has enacted a new law imposing significant sanctions on Russia and Iran, which could lead to tariffs of up to 100% on major energy importers like India and China.

Moody's upgrades India's FY27 GDP growth to 7%, warns of crude, El Nino inflation

Moody's upgrades India's FY27 GDP growth to 7%, warns of crude, El Nino inflation

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Moody's Ratings has sharply increased India's GDP growth forecast for fiscal 2026-27 to 7 per cent, making it the fastest among G20 economies, driven by economic resilience despite the Middle East conflict. However, the agency flagged significant inflation risks stemming from elevated oil prices and potential El Nino disruptions.