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Abhishek Banerjee Alleges BJP Conspiracy Against Citizens Through Electoral Roll Deletions

Abhishek Banerjee Alleges BJP Conspiracy Against Citizens Through Electoral Roll Deletions

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has accused the BJP government of conspiring against Indian citizens by deleting names from electoral rolls and diverting attention from core issues.

AIFF Justifies Women's Team Coach Choice, Explains Kit Issues

AIFF Justifies Women's Team Coach Choice, Explains Kit Issues

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has defended its decision to appoint Amelia Valverde as head coach of the women's national team and addressed the controversy surrounding team kits during the Asian Cup.

The Most Vicious Phase Of The War Is About To Begin

The Most Vicious Phase Of The War Is About To Begin

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

The big question is whether Trump is any longer in command of the situation. For all practical purposes, the war seems set to cascade as the US is preparing for a potential ground operation in Iran and threatens to destroy 'bridges next, then electric power plants', points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Gaurav Gogoi: 'There's A Growing Fatigue With Divisive Politics'

Gaurav Gogoi: 'There's A Growing Fatigue With Divisive Politics'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

'Never before has the Congress been part of a rainbow coalition, and the response from the people has been overwhelming.' 'Assam's diversity cannot be represented by a single voice -- it requires a collective effort, and that is what we are building.'

OMCs unlikely to hike fuel prices, ONGC stock poised for 65% upside: CLSA

OMCs unlikely to hike fuel prices, ONGC stock poised for 65% upside: CLSA

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

State-run oil-marketing companies (OMCs) are unlikely to significantly raise petrol and diesel prices despite crude oil nearing $100 a barrel, leading to potential margin pressure, while CLSA analysts project a 65 per cent upside for ONGC's stock.

Opposition Parties Challenge Assam Police Findings in Zubeen Garg Death Case

Opposition Parties Challenge Assam Police Findings in Zubeen Garg Death Case

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Opposition parties in Assam are questioning the police investigation into the death of singer Zubeen Garg after a Singapore coroner ruled it an accidental drowning, contradicting the Assam police's murder charge.

Rupee breaches 93/dollar for the first time, down 19 paise

Rupee breaches 93/dollar for the first time, down 19 paise

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

The Indian rupee weakened to a record intra-day low against the US dollar due to a strengthening greenback, continuous foreign capital outflows, and elevated global crude oil prices amidst the West Asia conflict.

Centre Cracks Down on GLP-1 Drug Misuse

Centre Cracks Down on GLP-1 Drug Misuse

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Inspections conducted across 49 entities including pharmacies, wholesalers, and clinics to detect violations and misleading marketing practices.

Delhi Police Nab Drug Trafficker with Heroin Worth Over Rs 5 Crore

Delhi Police Nab Drug Trafficker with Heroin Worth Over Rs 5 Crore

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 26-year-old drug trafficker and seized nearly 800 grams of heroin worth over Rs 5 crore.

Study: Extreme Climate Events Possible Even With Moderate Warming

Study: Extreme Climate Events Possible Even With Moderate Warming

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A new study reveals that extreme climate hazards, typically associated with higher levels of global warming, could occur even under a moderate warming of 2 degrees Celsius, posing significant threats to food production, forests, and urban areas.

Report Reveals Collusion in Pune Land Deal Involving Parth Pawar's Company

Report Reveals Collusion in Pune Land Deal Involving Parth Pawar's Company

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A committee investigating the sale of government land in Pune to a company co-owned by Parth Pawar has found that officials from revenue, stamp, and registration departments facilitated the illegal transaction.

Chairman's Resignation: HDFC Bank Faces Legal Debate

Chairman's Resignation: HDFC Bank Faces Legal Debate

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

HDFC Bank is engaging external legal firms, both domestic and international, to investigate the circumstances surrounding former part-time chairman Atanu Chakraborty's resignation.

Patiala Authorities Seize 45 LPG Cylinders in Misuse Crackdown

Patiala Authorities Seize 45 LPG Cylinders in Misuse Crackdown

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Authorities in Patiala, India, seized 45 domestic LPG cylinders from eateries, restaurants, and hotels during a special drive to check the misuse of cooking gas cylinders.

Iran Ceasefire: Pakistan Was Reading From Washington's Script

Iran Ceasefire: Pakistan Was Reading From Washington's Script

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

By all available indications, the White House drafted a face-saving note and handed it, ready-made, to Islamabad. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was supposed to then post it in the guise of a plea urging Trump to extend the deadline by two weeks 'to allow diplomacy to run its course'. Trump would then graciously accept Pakistan's 'request' and declare a ceasefire. Sharif dutifully posted the message on X. Except that he, or whoever was handling the account, forgot to delete the tell-tale first line visible in the edit history: 'Draft - Pakistan's PM Message on X'. Prem Panicker's must read blog on the Iran War.

Shah Alleges Bengal Infiltration Threatens National Security

Shah Alleges Bengal Infiltration Threatens National Security

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

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.

Thane Court Acquits Five in 2018 Murder Case Due to Lack of Evidence

Thane Court Acquits Five in 2018 Murder Case Due to Lack of Evidence

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted five men in a 2018 kidnapping and murder case, citing the prosecution's failure to establish a clear chain of circumstantial evidence.

Builder Arrested in Chhattisgarh for Odisha DMF Fraud

Builder Arrested in Chhattisgarh for Odisha DMF Fraud

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Odisha Police's Economic Offence Wing (EOW) has arrested a builder from Chhattisgarh for his alleged involvement in swindling Rs 9.6 crore from the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) in Mayurbhanj.

India's economy to grow above 7% in FY27 despite global slowdown risks: Assocham

India's economy to grow above 7% in FY27 despite global slowdown risks: Assocham

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

India's economy is projected to maintain growth above 7 per cent in 2026-27 (FY27), supported by strong domestic consumption and investment, even as global growth faces risks from geopolitical tensions, according to industry body Assocham.

Life Imprisonment for Two in Thane Fruit Seller Murder Case

Life Imprisonment for Two in Thane Fruit Seller Murder Case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, sentenced two men to life imprisonment for the 2017 murder of a fruit seller in Mira Road over a monetary dispute. The court cited strong circumstantial evidence and established motive in the case.

Market Volatility: What Investors Must Do

Market Volatility: What Investors Must Do

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Do not exit in panic or buy falling stocks without reassessing fundamentals; instead, build a watchlist and invest gradually with a disciplined, long-term approach.

How to Retire at 50: The 25-Year SIP Strategy to Build Crores

How to Retire at 50: The 25-Year SIP Strategy to Build Crores

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Retiring at 50 is not unrealistic. It simply requires: Discipline + Long-Term Vision + Compounding

Seven Face Charges in Kashmir Over Sarva Siksha Abhiyan Funds Misuse

Seven Face Charges in Kashmir Over Sarva Siksha Abhiyan Funds Misuse

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against seven individuals accused of misappropriating funds from the Sarva Siksha Abhiyan scheme, intended for school construction in the Kupwara district.

Tata Sons' Unlisted Ventures See Mounting Losses, Raising Capital Allocation Concerns

Tata Sons' Unlisted Ventures See Mounting Losses, Raising Capital Allocation Concerns

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Tata Sons' unlisted ventures, including Air India, Tata Digital, and Tata Electronics, reported combined net losses of approximately 25,568.8 crore in FY25, a 58.3 per cent increase from the previous year, despite Tata Sons itself remaining profitable for over a decade.

Rajasthan officials attacked over proposed dumping yard

Rajasthan officials attacked over proposed dumping yard

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Police and municipality teams were attacked in a village in Rajasthan's Banswara district after locals allegedly pelted stones at them when they arrived to demarcate land allotted for a dumping yard.

Odisha: Two arrested for defrauding man of 7.5 million in land scam

Odisha: Two arrested for defrauding man of 7.5 million in land scam

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Two land brokers have been arrested in Odisha's Ganjam district for allegedly defrauding a software engineer of 7.5 million by selling him a land parcel that had already been sold to others decades ago.

Genius Sports Bids High for ISL Commercial Rights

Genius Sports Bids High for ISL Commercial Rights

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Two companies are competing for the Indian Super League and Federation Cup commercial rights, with Genius Sports offering over Rs 2100 crore. Capri Sports bids for the Indian Women's League rights.

'Stay Away From Equities. Buy Gold'

'Stay Away From Equities. Buy Gold'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

'In my entire career, whenever friends, relatives, or associates have sought my counsel, I have told them consistently: Stay away from equities. Buy gold. Place funds in fixed deposits. Acquire some raw land.' 'That is all one genuinely needs to build meaningful, enduring wealth, without the attendant anxiety of equity market participation.'

Ex-Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed announces retirement from international cricket

Ex-Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed announces retirement from international cricket

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Sarfaraz Ahmed, former Pakistan captain and ICC tournament winner, announces his retirement from all forms of cricket, paving the way for a potential coaching role.

India Is In The Doghouse At The Moment

India Is In The Doghouse At The Moment

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

There is record underperformance and under-ownership. Some of this is cyclical and will turn on its own. However, we also need to regain our growth credentials. For this, both the government and companies have a role to play, as do investors, points out Akash Prakash.

Messi joins 900-goal club, but Miami exit Champions Cup

Messi joins 900-goal club, but Miami exit Champions Cup

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Lionel Messi scored his 900th career goal, but Inter Miami CF were knocked out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup by Nashville SC.

Allowing green firecrackers in NCR on test case basis, says SC

Allowing green firecrackers in NCR on test case basis, says SC

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court issued interim directions permitting the sale and bursting of green firecrackers in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) during Diwali, outlining specific rules and restrictions.

Gains for HUL depend on pace of growth recovery

Gains for HUL depend on pace of growth recovery

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

Hindustan Unilever Limited's (HUL's) standalone revenue grew 4.4 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), while volume rose 3.5 per cent during the third quarter of financial year 2026 (FY26).

West Asia conflict: Modi urges states to guard supply chains, curb panic

West Asia conflict: Modi urges states to guard supply chains, curb panic

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual meeting with chief ministers to review preparedness and plans in light of the West Asia conflict, emphasising the importance of national unity and enhanced security measures.

Falling Markets: Panic Or Perfect Time To Invest?

Falling Markets: Panic Or Perfect Time To Invest?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Do not get trapped in the fear-and-greed cycle. Let time and discipline do the heavy lifting, points out Harsh Roongta.

Rupali Chakankar Quits as Women's Commission Chief After 'Godman' Links Surface

Rupali Chakankar Quits as Women's Commission Chief After 'Godman' Links Surface

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Rupali Chakankar, chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women, has resigned following criticism over her association with rape-accused 'godman' Ashok Kharat. The resignation comes after opposition parties highlighted Chakankar's links with Kharat, who is accused of sexual assault and fraud.

Wholesale Price Inflation Rises 2.13% in Feb, Driven by Food and Manufacturing

Wholesale Price Inflation Rises 2.13% in Feb, Driven by Food and Manufacturing

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

India's wholesale price inflation (WPI) increased for the fourth consecutive month in February, reaching 2.13 per cent, primarily due to rising prices of food and manufactured goods, according to government data.

Petrol Prices Stay Put For Now

Petrol Prices Stay Put For Now

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

If the conflict continues for a prolonged period, State-run oil companies may have to review retail fuel prices accordingly.

Anil Nutrients Ltd and Director Face Money Laundering Charges in Bank Fraud Case

Anil Nutrients Ltd and Director Face Money Laundering Charges in Bank Fraud Case

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint against Anil Nutrients Ltd, its director, and six others in connection with a money laundering case involving an alleged fraud of Rs 47.88 crore with Bank of India.

UK Court Upholds Nirav Modi Extradition Order After Reviewing Indian Assurances

UK Court Upholds Nirav Modi Extradition Order After Reviewing Indian Assurances

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

The UK High Court has rejected Nirav Modi's attempt to reopen his extradition case, citing the Indian government's comprehensive assurances against torture as sufficient to allow his transfer to India.

Tata Steel to gain from India growth, lower global costs

Tata Steel to gain from India growth, lower global costs

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Tata Steel is strategically positioned for growth, leveraging India's robust steel demand, significant cost transformation programmes, and favourable protectionist policies in the EU and UK. The company is expanding its India capacity and optimising operations in its European units to enhance profitability and reduce debt.