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11 Epic Bicycle Rides Across India

11 Epic Bicycle Rides Across India

Rediff.com7 days ago

Discover the only way to travel, where fun meets fitness!

Why Delhi Leads In Theft Cases Across India

Why Delhi Leads In Theft Cases Across India

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Delhi reported a staggering 1,80,973 theft cases in 2024, resulting in almost 3,480 cases per week, and roughly 497 cases per day, which is 73.3 per cent of the national total - a major lead over other metropolitan centres.

PhonePe Introduces 'On-The-Go' Card for Contactless Transit Payments Across India

PhonePe Introduces 'On-The-Go' Card for Contactless Transit Payments Across India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

PhonePe has launched the 'RuPay On-The-Go' Card, a National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) aimed at digitising transit payments across India. The card enables quick, tap-and-pay transactions on NCMC-enabled services like metros, buses, and trains, even without internet connectivity.

Khamenei killing sparks mourning, protests across India

Khamenei killing sparks mourning, protests across India

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Following reports of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, widespread protests erupted in Kashmir, with demonstrators expressing strong anti-US and anti-Israel sentiments.

Iran war impact: LPG shortage threatens hotels, restaurants closures across India

Iran war impact: LPG shortage threatens hotels, restaurants closures across India

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Indian restaurants are grappling with a severe LPG shortage due to the West Asia conflict, forcing them to innovate with menus and cooking methods or face potential closures, impacting the food industry and consumers across the country.

Ganguly Breaks Silence On Eden Gardens Snub: 'Tests Must Be Shared Across India'

Ganguly Breaks Silence On Eden Gardens Snub: 'Tests Must Be Shared Across India'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly supports the BCCI's decision to host Test matches in new venues like Guwahati and Ranchi, alongside traditional centres.

India, New Zealand Join Hands To Enhance Rugby Coaching

India, New Zealand Join Hands To Enhance Rugby Coaching

Rediff.com1 days ago

Rugby India and New Zealand Rugby will collaborate for a two-day high-performance coaching program at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, marking 100 years of India-New Zealand sporting ties.

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates six indoor cricket academies across Northeast India

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates six indoor cricket academies across Northeast India

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated six new indoor cricket academies across northeast India, marking a significant step in strengthening sports infrastructure in the region. The academies, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, aim to provide year-round training and reduce the need for players to travel elsewhere for professional development.

India To Select Junior Squad For Pickleball World Cup

India To Select Junior Squad For Pickleball World Cup

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Indian Pickleball Association and the Sports Authority of India will conduct trials in Ahmedabad to select the Indian team for the upcoming Pickleball World Cup in Vietnam.

Thousands witness rare Blood Moon across India

Thousands witness rare Blood Moon across India

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

The excitement swept across India on Sunday night as thousands of people gathered in different cities to witness the much-awaited Total Lunar Eclipse, popularly known as the Blood Moon.

Kites, Til, Turmeric And Dancing: Makar Sankranti Across India

Kites, Til, Turmeric And Dancing: Makar Sankranti Across India

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Makar Sankranti is one of the year's first festivals of India. The country joyfully kicks off the year with a tapestry of colours and traditions: Gujarat's soaring kites. Punjab's blazing bonfires. Tamil Nadu's bubbling Pongal pot....

PepsiCo India to invest Rs 5,700 crore by 2030 to boost production

PepsiCo India to invest Rs 5,700 crore by 2030 to boost production

Rediff.com2 days ago

PepsiCo India plans a significant investment of Rs 5,700 crore by 2030 to enhance its production capabilities, focusing on its concentrate plant in Madhya Pradesh, a unit in Assam, and land acquisition in Tamil Nadu to expand its snack business footprint in South India.

AIFF Enhances Coach Education With AFC Fitness Course

AIFF Enhances Coach Education With AFC Fitness Course

Rediff.com2 days ago

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) recently conducted an AFC Fitness Course (Level 1A) at the Inspire Institute of Sport, aiming to strengthen coach education and fitness training standards within the Indian football ecosystem.

Alert issued after high UV radiation recorded across Kerala

Alert issued after high UV radiation recorded across Kerala

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

High levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation have been recorded across Kerala, prompting warnings from the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA). Residents are advised to take precautions to avoid prolonged exposure, especially during peak hours.

TVS Venu Group to bolster financial services presence with Jana SFB stake

TVS Venu Group to bolster financial services presence with Jana SFB stake

Rediff.com2 days ago

TVS Venu Group has agreed to acquire a minority stake of up to 9.9 per cent in Jana Small Finance Bank, including a 4.9 per cent ownership by TVS Motor Company, through a combination of primary issuance of warrants and a secondary purchase.

India Gears Up To Celebrate Commonwealth Games Day

India Gears Up To Celebrate Commonwealth Games Day

Rediff.com23 hours ago

India is set to celebrate Commonwealth Games Day on May 24 across 8,000 locations, with a main event in Ahmedabad, featuring sporting stars and a focus on fitness and national pride.

Amit Shah calls for unified ATS structure for police across India

Amit Shah calls for unified ATS structure for police across India

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasizes the need for a unified anti-terrorism structure and a strong anti-terrorism grid across India to effectively counter terror attacks. He also announced a new plan to combat organized crime.

Sony Pictures Networks India To Broadcast Asian Games 2026

Sony Pictures Networks India To Broadcast Asian Games 2026

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Sony Pictures Networks India has secured the exclusive broadcast rights for the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, scheduled to be held in Japan from September 19-October 4.

Walmart's India Sourcing Crosses $40 Billion Mark, Bolstering Export Push

Walmart's India Sourcing Crosses $40 Billion Mark, Bolstering Export Push

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Retail giant Walmart has announced that India has become one of its fastest-growing sourcing hubs globally, with the company having procured over $40 billion worth of goods from the country. This initiative aims to expand supplier capabilities, improve compliance standards, and help Indian manufacturers scale exports worldwide.

Why India Postponed The India-Africa Forum Summit

Why India Postponed The India-Africa Forum Summit

Rediff.com20 hours ago

The India-Africa Forum Summit, scheduled for May 28-31 in New Delhi, has been postponed due to concerns over the Ebola virus outbreak in Africa. The Ministry of External Affairs announced that new dates will be finalised in consultation with African nations.

All India Shree Cement Bridge Championship Kicks Off

All India Shree Cement Bridge Championship Kicks Off

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

The 9th Annual All India Shree Cement Bridge Championships begins in Kolkata, featuring over 400 participants competing for a prize pool of Rs 10 lakh.

India's Astronomy Community Gathers In Guwahati

India's Astronomy Community Gathers In Guwahati

Rediff.com5 days ago

The 44th annual meeting of the Astronomical Society of India (ASI) was inaugurated at IIT Guwahati, bringing together astronomers, researchers, and students to discuss the future of astronomy in India.

India is now world's largest market for Nestle's KitKat

India is now world's largest market for Nestle's KitKat

Rediff.com4 days ago

India has emerged as the largest global market for Nestle's iconic KitKat chocolate-coated wafer bar, surpassing other nations due to strong consumer penetration, product innovation, and aggressive marketing investments.

North India swelters under brutal heatwave; UP's Banda hottest

North India swelters under brutal heatwave; UP's Banda hottest

Rediff.com1 days ago

North India is experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 48 degrees Celsius in some areas. Several states have issued warnings and advisories as the heatwave is expected to continue.

Trump-Xi Rapprochement: Time For India To Be Cautious

Trump-Xi Rapprochement: Time For India To Be Cautious

Rediff.com1 days ago

India would confront a more entrenched China, a less dependable United States, and a regional order increasingly shaped by great-power bargaining over which it exercises limited influence, notes Amberish K Diwanji.

Rising Fuel Prices, Monsoon Worries Pressure India's Consumption Stocks

Rising Fuel Prices, Monsoon Worries Pressure India's Consumption Stocks

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's consumption stocks, which have outperformed the broader market, are now facing significant pressure due to a gradual rise in fuel prices and the potential for higher inflation. Analysts warn that companies may be forced to pass on increased input costs to consumers, potentially hurting demand across both staples and discretionary categories, with a looming threat of deficient monsoon rainfall further exacerbating inflationary concerns.

India's Economic Growth Credible, Digital Infra Accelerating: Tata Consumer Products Chairman

India's Economic Growth Credible, Digital Infra Accelerating: Tata Consumer Products Chairman

Rediff.com3 days ago

N Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Consumer Products (TCPL), stated that India continues to experience credible economic growth, driven by strong demographic fundamentals and accelerating digital public infrastructure, despite a fragmented global landscape.

India rules ICE bike exports, but China dominates E2Ws

India rules ICE bike exports, but China dominates E2Ws

Rediff.com3 days ago

But when it comes to e2W, China is the dominant player and had grabbed over 76 per cent share of total e2W imports in 2025 with brands like Yadea, NIU and Sunra dominating the market.

India Men Win Silver At CASA Rugby 7s; Women Finish Fourth

India Men Win Silver At CASA Rugby 7s; Women Finish Fourth

Rediff.com4 days ago

India's senior men's rugby team won the silver medal, and the women's team finished fourth at the inaugural CASA (Central Asia and South Asia) Rugby 7s 2024 in Tashkent.

Why India Chose Frederic Soyez As Hockey Coach

Why India Chose Frederic Soyez As Hockey Coach

Rediff.com14 May 2026

India has appointed Frederic Soyez as the chief coach of the national junior men's hockey team, replacing PR Sreejesh. Soyez brings extensive international coaching experience, including multiple Olympic Games and World Cups.

Aryaveer Dewan To Lead India At Asian Junior Squash Championships

Aryaveer Dewan To Lead India At Asian Junior Squash Championships

Rediff.com6 days ago

Aryaveer Dewan will lead India's challenge at the Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships in Panzhihua, China, with a 32-member contingent aiming to surpass their previous medal haul.

ED Gets Nod To Interrogate ISIS Suspects In Jails

ED Gets Nod To Interrogate ISIS Suspects In Jails

Rediff.com7 days ago

A special court has granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) permission to record statements of 19 alleged ISIS members and sympathizers held in various prisons across India.

'Dangerous escalation': India on drone attack on UAE nuclear plant

'Dangerous escalation': India on drone attack on UAE nuclear plant

Rediff.com4 days ago

India has voiced deep concern over a drone attack targeting the Barakah nuclear facility in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), calling it a dangerous escalation in the West Asia conflict.

West Asia Tensions Begin Disrupting India's Auto Supply Chain, Margins

West Asia Tensions Begin Disrupting India's Auto Supply Chain, Margins

Rediff.com3 days ago

Escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia are beginning to disrupt India's automotive supply chain, leading to rising commodity prices, logistics bottlenecks, material shortages, and pressure on consumer demand, with two-wheeler makers already raising prices.

India Advocates For Ethical AI Use In Global Healthcare

India Advocates For Ethical AI Use In Global Healthcare

Rediff.com1 days ago

Union Health Minister J P Nadda has emphasised the need for sound regulation, ethical oversight, and equity in the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to healthcare, speaking at the World Health Assembly in Geneva.

Conrad Sangma Calls For Action After Northeast Woman Assaulted In Delhi

Conrad Sangma Calls For Action After Northeast Woman Assaulted In Delhi

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has expressed his concern over the alleged assault of a woman from the Northeast in Delhi and called for stringent legal action against the accused.

Report flags India's vulnerability to cyber attacks, CBRN threat

Report flags India's vulnerability to cyber attacks, CBRN threat

Rediff.com3 days ago

A new report highlights India's increasing vulnerability to cyberattacks and CBRN threats due to geopolitical tensions, industrial growth, and urbanisation, calling for an urgent strengthening of its CBRN security strategy through collaboration and investment.

Sebi's Revised Methodology Boosts India's Household Savings Ratio

Sebi's Revised Methodology Boosts India's Household Savings Ratio

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's gross savings rate is projected to be nearly 47 basis points higher in FY25 than previously estimated, following the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi) revision of the methodology for calculating household savings routed through the securities market.

Why Gulf States Now Need India

Why Gulf States Now Need India

Rediff.com7 days ago

India is the only significant power that all parties trust, or at least do not distrust, notes former defence secretary Ajay Kumar.

Why India Needs A Cultural Shift To Become A Sporting Superpower

Why India Needs A Cultural Shift To Become A Sporting Superpower

Rediff.com2 days ago

An analysis of the disparities in India's sporting culture, highlighting the challenges faced by non-cricket athletes and the systemic changes needed for India to become a true sporting superpower.