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Iran conflict could shave off 1% point from India's FY27 GDP growth projections: EY

Iran conflict could shave off 1% point from India's FY27 GDP growth projections: EY

Rediff.com3 days ago

A new report suggests that prolonged conflict in the Middle East could significantly impact India's GDP growth and inflation.

Banerjee Claims BJP Stoking Social Discord to Loot India

Banerjee Claims BJP Stoking Social Discord to Loot India

Rediff.com4 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of stoking fights among all sections of society and attempting to loot the country by exploiting these divisions. She also criticised the BJP's economic policies and alleged discrimination in welfare schemes.

Praggnanandhaa Secures Victory in Candidates Tournament Opener

Praggnanandhaa Secures Victory in Candidates Tournament Opener

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa began his campaign at the Candidates Tournament with a win against Anish Giri, sharing the lead with Fabiano Caruana and Javokhir Sindarov. In the women's section, Indian Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh drew her game.

Bizarre Scenes as Player Leaves Mid-Match, Lions Lose Final in Dramatic Finish

Bizarre Scenes as Player Leaves Mid-Match, Lions Lose Final in Dramatic Finish

Rediff.com4 days ago

Beyers Swanepoel leaves mid-match for England flight, forcing Lions to field 10 players as Titans win dramatic domestic final; probe launched.

West Bengal Man Arrested for Suspected Terrorist Ties

West Bengal Man Arrested for Suspected Terrorist Ties

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 20-year-old man from West Bengal's Bankura district has been arrested by the Telangana Police's special task force (STF) for allegedly having links with a militant organisation.

IPL 2026: RR vs CSK: Jadeja's Firing-Gun Send-Off Shocks CSK

IPL 2026: RR vs CSK: Jadeja's Firing-Gun Send-Off Shocks CSK

Rediff.com3 days ago

Rajasthan Royals defeated Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2026 opener, highlighted by Ravindra Jadeja's impressive performance and a 'firing-gun' send-off to Shivam Dube.

LPG Cylinders Stolen in Mumbai, Police Investigate

LPG Cylinders Stolen in Mumbai, Police Investigate

Rediff.com5 days ago

Mumbai police are investigating the theft of 27 LPG cylinders from a delivery vehicle in Charkop, Kandivali (West), amid concerns about gas supply due to the conflict in West Asia.

Harinder Sikka Slams Meghna Gulzar for 'Diminishing' Calling Sehmat in Raazi

Harinder Sikka Slams Meghna Gulzar for 'Diminishing' Calling Sehmat in Raazi

Rediff.com3 days ago

Author Harinder Singh Sikka has publicly criticised filmmaker Meghna Gulzar, stating that her adaptation of his espionage novel 'Calling Sehmat' into the film 'Raazi' diminished the true spirit of his protagonist due to 'ideological bias'.

Udupi Police Crack Down on Cricket Betting Racket After Near-Fatal Encounters

Udupi Police Crack Down on Cricket Betting Racket After Near-Fatal Encounters

Rediff.com5 days ago

Five individuals have been arrested in Udupi, Karnataka, for allegedly attempting to run over police officers and for their suspected involvement in an organised cricket betting racket. The arrests followed two separate incidents in Karkala and Shirva.

Dacoity Suspect Nabbed After 35 Years on the Run

Dacoity Suspect Nabbed After 35 Years on the Run

Rediff.com6 days ago

A man who had been on the run for 35 years in connection with a dacoity case has been arrested by Beed police in Maharashtra, India.

IPL 2026, PBKS vs GT Preview: Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer eye redemption in high-voltage clash

IPL 2026, PBKS vs GT Preview: Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer eye redemption in high-voltage clash

Rediff.com4 days ago

Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer who have often been overlooked in the T20 format, will captain Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings respectively with both eager to make a statement.

IAF Unleashes Firepower At Pokhran

IAF Unleashes Firepower At Pokhran

Rediff.com6 days ago

Glimpses from Vayu Shakti 2026 highlight India's aerial might and combat readiness. From sonic booms to precision strikes, the Indian Air Force showcased its full-spectrum capabilities over Rajasthan skies.

Congress Protests After Statues of Kakori Martyrs Demolished in India

Congress Protests After Statues of Kakori Martyrs Demolished in India

Rediff.com7 days ago

Congress workers protested and performed a purification ritual after statues of Kakori incident martyrs were allegedly demolished and dumped in Shahjahanpur, India, sparking outrage and demands for an investigation.

Experion Developers' Plea Rejected in Delhi High Court Amid Fraud Investigation

Experion Developers' Plea Rejected in Delhi High Court Amid Fraud Investigation

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Delhi High Court has declined to grant interim relief to Gurugram-based Experion Developers Private Limited, who sought to quash an FIR registered against them by the Economic Offences Wing of Delhi Police on charges of fraud.

Meet The Samsung Galaxy A57 5G

Meet The Samsung Galaxy A57 5G

Rediff.com6 days ago

Samsung has unveiled a pair of fresh Galaxy handsets for the Indian market, expanding its A-range with the A57 5G alongside the A37 5G.

How a Mumbai Resident Was Duped in a Sophisticated Cyber Fraud

How a Mumbai Resident Was Duped in a Sophisticated Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 69-year-old man in Mumbai was defrauded of 1.57 crore (157,000) in a 'digital arrest' cyber scam. The victim was tricked into transferring funds to accounts controlled by cyber criminals posing as police officers.

Mumbai Police Investigate Theft of 27 LPG Cylinders

Mumbai Police Investigate Theft of 27 LPG Cylinders

Rediff.com6 days ago

Mumbai police are investigating the theft of 27 LPG cylinders from a delivery vehicle in Kandivali, amid concerns about potential supply disruptions.

CSK Begin New Era Without Dhoni, Raina in IPL 2026 Opener

CSK Begin New Era Without Dhoni, Raina in IPL 2026 Opener

Rediff.com4 days ago

CSK begin IPL 2026 without Dhoni and Raina for the first time ever, marking a historic shift as the franchise enters a new era under Ruturaj Gaikwad.

10K surrender in 10 yrs: Are Maoists in their last mile?

10K surrender in 10 yrs: Are Maoists in their last mile?

Rediff.com5 days ago

A combination of security pressure and rehabilitation efforts has significantly weakened Naxalism in India, leading to numerous surrenders and the elimination of key leaders.

Trump willing to end war without reopening Hormuz: WSJ

Trump willing to end war without reopening Hormuz: WSJ

Rediff.com3 days ago

US President Donald Trump is considering ending the military operation against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Why Gukesh is Reducing Tournament Play to Defend His World Chess Title

Why Gukesh is Reducing Tournament Play to Defend His World Chess Title

Rediff.com3 days ago

World Chess Champion D. Gukesh has decided to reduce his tournament schedule to focus on training and preparation for his upcoming title defence, following a series of disappointing performances.

Odisha Official Nabbed in Bribery Case Over Land Conversion

Odisha Official Nabbed in Bribery Case Over Land Conversion

Rediff.com5 days ago

An Odisha revenue inspector was arrested for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 13,000 for facilitating land conversion.

Campaign against Iran 'is not yet over': Netanyahu

Campaign against Iran 'is not yet over': Netanyahu

Rediff.com2 days ago

Benjamin Netanyahu declares that the joint Israel-US campaign is successfully 'crushing' Iran, eliminating existential threats and weakening the regime's regional influence.

IPL 2026: Ashwin lauds Virat Kohli's intensity, enthusiasm

IPL 2026: Ashwin lauds Virat Kohli's intensity, enthusiasm

Rediff.com5 days ago

Ravichandran Ashwin praises Virat Kohli's energy and intensity in his return to T20 cricket, highlighting his impact on the game and Jacob Duffy's impressive IPL debut for RCB.

Private Banks Face CEO Talent Crunch

Private Banks Face CEO Talent Crunch

Rediff.com4 days ago

What is the reason behind this drying up of talent for the top post in private banks?

FIR registered against X for AI video on Modi, EC chief

FIR registered against X for AI video on Modi, EC chief

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Kerala Police have registered a case against X and one of its handles for circulating an AI-generated video allegedly depicting the Prime Minister and the Election Commission of India in a misleading and defamatory manner.

South Australia win back-to-back Sheffield Shields for first time

South Australia win back-to-back Sheffield Shields for first time

Rediff.com4 days ago

South Australia took Victoria's last seven wickets for 37 runs on Monday to secure a 56-run victory and clinch back-to-back Sheffield Shield titles for the first time.

HDFC Bank CEO: 'We Requested Chakraborty To Spell Out The Issues'

HDFC Bank CEO: 'We Requested Chakraborty To Spell Out The Issues'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'When there is such an elaborate and a strong process, one would have expected anyone to either place the issues so that they can be addressed or go to the regulator and probably tell them rather than creating a kind of uncertainty for the stakeholders.

IPL 2026: How one-format focus fuelled Virat Kohli's strong start

IPL 2026: How one-format focus fuelled Virat Kohli's strong start

Rediff.com5 days ago

Virat Kohli's decision to scale back his international commitments has not dampened his appetite for runs, with the former India captain guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to victory with an unbeaten 69 in the IPL 2026 opener.

Struggling Tottenham Hotspur appoint De Zerbi as manager

Struggling Tottenham Hotspur appoint De Zerbi as manager

Rediff.com3 days ago

Tottenham Hotspur have appointed Roberto De Zerbi as their manager on a long-term contract, the Premier League club said on Tuesday, and the Italian coach has seven games to steer the North London side to safety.

Assam Elections: Who Are the Richest Candidates?

Assam Elections: Who Are the Richest Candidates?

Rediff.com6 days ago

Election affidavits in Assam have unveiled significant financial disparities among key candidates, with some declaring extensive assets, multiple bank accounts, and numerous vehicles, while others report more modest holdings.

Urged Modi in 2010 to conserve Great Indian Bustard: Jairam Ramesh

Urged Modi in 2010 to conserve Great Indian Bustard: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com5 days ago

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh recalls writing to Narendra Modi in 2010 about conserving the Great Indian Bustard, amid recent announcements of successful conservation efforts.

No proof, no benefits: Govt clarifies limits of census data use

No proof, no benefits: Govt clarifies limits of census data use

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, Mritunjay Kumar Narayan, has reassured the public that individual data collected during the upcoming census will remain confidential and cannot be used for any purpose other than statistical aggregation.

The Radhika Gupta Rediff Podcast The CEO Who Cried in a Boardroom. Then Built an Empire.

The Radhika Gupta Rediff Podcast The CEO Who Cried in a Boardroom. Then Built an Empire.

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Meet Radhika Gupta, CEO and MD of Edelweiss Mutual Fund. One of the 20 global influencers on LinkedIn -- a list she shares with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. And perhaps one of the most candid and transparent voices in Indian finance today.

Maharashtra Driver Attacked After Dispute Over Roadside Stop

Maharashtra Driver Attacked After Dispute Over Roadside Stop

Rediff.com4 days ago

A goods vehicle driver was brutally attacked and had his genitals severed after a roadside quarrel in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. Police are investigating the incident.

More Ministries May Get Online Content Blocking Powers

More Ministries May Get Online Content Blocking Powers

Rediff.com2 days ago

'We are considering this to ensure swift action on content for which the respective ministries have domain experts and can better determine the illegality of the content or the web site that needs to be taken down.'

PM Modi to Launch Semiconductor Plant, Development Projects in Gujarat

PM Modi to Launch Semiconductor Plant, Development Projects in Gujarat

Rediff.com4 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate a semiconductor plant in Sanand, Gujarat, and launch multiple development projects worth over Rs 20,000 crore, marking a significant boost to India's semiconductor industry and infrastructure.

Aditi Ashok struggles, misses cut at Ford Championship

Aditi Ashok struggles, misses cut at Ford Championship

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian golfer Aditi Ashok missed the cut at the Ford Championship after a challenging second round, while Nelly Korda took the lead.

BJP MLA Lodha ask 5 LPGs for Jain temples amid crisis, sparks row

BJP MLA Lodha ask 5 LPGs for Jain temples amid crisis, sparks row

Rediff.com3 days ago

Maharashtra minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha defends his request for LPG cylinders for Jain temples, claiming criticism is part of a larger anti-Hindu narrative.

Shah Alleges Bengal Infiltration Threatens National Security

Shah Alleges Bengal Infiltration Threatens National Security

Rediff.com6 days ago

Union Home Minister Amit Shah sharpened the BJP's campaign for the West Bengal assembly polls, releasing a 'charge sheet' against the TMC government and framing the election as a battle for the country's security.