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Marico Q2 volume growth likely to be in high single digit

Marico Q2 volume growth likely to be in high single digit

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Marico is expected to post high single-digit volume growth in the India business in the July-September quarter. However, it is expected to moderate sequentially, the company said in its quarterly update on exchanges.

Delhi blast: Al Falah University's AIU membership suspended

Delhi blast: Al Falah University's AIU membership suspended

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has suspended the membership of Al Falah University due to its connection to the Red Fort blast case.

SC vows iron-handed crackdown on Rs 3,000 cr digital arrest scams

SC vows iron-handed crackdown on Rs 3,000 cr digital arrest scams

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the rising cases of digital arrest cybercrime in India, where fraudsters extort money from victims by posing as law enforcement officials. The court has vowed to deal with such cases with an iron hand and has sought reports from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the CBI.

Over 500 students stuck for 12 hours on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway

Over 500 students stuck for 12 hours on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

A massive traffic jam on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway in Maharashtra's Palghar district stranded more than 500 students and commuters for nearly 12 hours.

Haryana top cop found dead at home, suicide suspected

Haryana top cop found dead at home, suicide suspected

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Senior Haryana police officer Y Puran Kumar was found dead with a gunshot wound at his Chandigarh home. Police suspect suicide. He was the inspector general, Police Training Centre, in Sunaria, Rohtak.

26L ineligible beneficiaries of Ladki Bahin scheme in Maha: Minister

26L ineligible beneficiaries of Ladki Bahin scheme in Maha: Minister

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

The data of ineligible beneficiaries has been submitted to district authorities for physical verification, and appropriate action will be initiated on completion of the scrutiny, the Women and Child Development Minister said.

How AI Led the Charge in Op Sindoor

How AI Led the Charge in Op Sindoor

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'Threat assessment, intelligence analysis, (battlefield) situation review -- what has transpired in the last three hours -- was conducted with the help of AI.'

Zubeen death: Singer, musician present on yacht arrested

Zubeen death: Singer, musician present on yacht arrested

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Musician Shakharjyoti Goswami and singer Amritprabha Mahanta were arrested in connection with the death of singer Zubeen Garg. The arrests follow an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding Garg's death in Singapore.

ITR filing deadline extended by a day to Sep 16

ITR filing deadline extended by a day to Sep 16

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The government on Monday extended the due date for filing income tax returns (ITRs) for Assessment Year 2025-26 by a day to September 16 as technical glitches disrupted filings on the last day. A record over 7.3 crore ITRs were filed till September 15, surpassing last year's 7.28 crore, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said in a post on X.

TCS allegedly forced around 2,500 employees in Pune to resign: NITES

TCS allegedly forced around 2,500 employees in Pune to resign: NITES

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

India's largest IT firm Tata Consultancy Services has allegedly forced around 2,500 employees in Pune to resign from their jobs, the IT employees' body NITES said in a letter to Maharashtra Chief Minister on Wednesday.

Cough syrup deaths: Pharma co to face criminal action

Cough syrup deaths: Pharma co to face criminal action

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Tamil Nadu Government will take criminal action against a drug manufacturer, whose cough syrup has been banned in the wake of children's deaths in Madhya Pradesh, state minister Ma Subramanian said here on Wednesday.

SEE: Delhi's cloud seeding experiments bring no rainfall

SEE: Delhi's cloud seeding experiments bring no rainfall

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

The first cloud-seeding trial has been conducted in parts of Delhi, including Burari and Karol Bagh areas, aimed at inducing artificial rain to tackle air pollution.

The Secret US Hand In 1962 War

The Secret US Hand In 1962 War

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

India emerged from the war militarily bruised and strategically altered. The United States, under the guise of friendship, had succeeded in achieving what open alignment never could: The psychological and political repositioning of India within the Cold War order, points out Dr Kumar.

May entrust probe into digital arrest cases to CBI: SC

May entrust probe into digital arrest cases to CBI: SC

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court is considering entrusting the CBI with the investigation into digital arrest cases, citing the magnitude and pan-India spread of such crimes. The court has sought details of FIRs registered in different states and union territories and is monitoring the progress of the investigation.

Jaguar Land Rover gets UK govt loan guarantee after cyber-attack

Jaguar Land Rover gets UK govt loan guarantee after cyber-attack

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

The UK government on Sunday announced that it will support "iconic British brand" Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) with a loan guarantee of up to 1.5 billion pounds to give certainty to the Tata Motors owned carmaker's supply chain following a devastating cyber-attack. The loan will come from a commercial bank, backed by the Department for Business and Trade's (DBT) Export Development Guarantee (EDG), provided by export credit agency UK Export Finance, to be paid back over five years.

Zubeen Garg's manager, festival organiser booked for murder

Zubeen Garg's manager, festival organiser booked for murder

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Assam Police have filed a murder charge against Zubeen Garg's manager and a festival organizer in connection with the singer's death in Singapore. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities seeking cooperation from Singaporean officials.

Home Loans: Banks Roll Out Festive Offers

Home Loans: Banks Roll Out Festive Offers

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

'Do exhaustive research and then select the one that best fits your budget and requirements.'

PF, LTA, GST: Tax Tips YOU Must Know

PF, LTA, GST: Tax Tips YOU Must Know

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

rediffGURU T S Khurana answers readers' personal income tax queries

TN govt revokes license for Coldrif cough syrup; shuts down firm

TN govt revokes license for Coldrif cough syrup; shuts down firm

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided premises linked to Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of Coldrif cough syrup linked to the deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, and top officials of the Tamil Nadu FDA as part of a money laundering investigation.

Delhiites lose nearly Rs 1,000 cr to cyber fraud this year

Delhiites lose nearly Rs 1,000 cr to cyber fraud this year

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Cyber fraudsters have duped Delhi residents of nearly Rs 1,000 crore so far this year, with investment scams, digital arrests and boss scams emerging as the most common cybercrimes.

'We Have To Blame Ourselves, Not Macaulay'

'We Have To Blame Ourselves, Not Macaulay'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

'We kept importing educational models from outside that had no connection to our cultural and intellectual strengths.'

6 ICU patients killed in fire at Jaipur hospital

6 ICU patients killed in fire at Jaipur hospital

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Six critical patients were killed in a fire at the trauma centre of the state-run Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur late Sunday night, officials stated.

Flight carrying Assam CM diverted to Agartala due to bad weather

Flight carrying Assam CM diverted to Agartala due to bad weather

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

The aircraft, later, flew to Guwahati after an improvement in the weather conditions in Guwahati, said KC Meena, the director of the Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport at Agartala.

How To Apply For Rs 2.5 Lakh Disability Scholarship

How To Apply For Rs 2.5 Lakh Disability Scholarship

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The NSP Post Matric Scholarship offers benefits up to Rs 2.5 lakh to students with disabilities.

How Not To Over-Eat This Festive Season

How Not To Over-Eat This Festive Season

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Follow these simple, foolproof strategies to keep your calories and health under check.

Student alleges caste bias by Pune Univ cost him UK job

Student alleges caste bias by Pune Univ cost him UK job

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

A Pune college refutes allegations of caste bias by a former student who claimed the college withheld job verification, leading to job loss. The college clarifies it sent the document and the student did not lose his job.

Out for dinner, medical student gang-raped in Bengal

Out for dinner, medical student gang-raped in Bengal

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

"The friend left her alone when three unidentified men arrived there. The men snatched her phone and took her to a jungle outside the campus, where they raped her. She was threatened with dire consequences if she told anyone about the incident," the officer said.

Only 3-4 lakh found bogus in Ladki Bahin scheme; govt to release dues

Only 3-4 lakh found bogus in Ladki Bahin scheme; govt to release dues

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Maharashtra government to resume payments for most beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin scheme after verification process found only a small percentage to be ineligible.

9 Tihar Jail officials suspended over extortion racket with inmates

9 Tihar Jail officials suspended over extortion racket with inmates

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Delhi High Court informed that nine Tihar Jail officials were suspended and transferred for allegedly running an extortion racket with inmates. CBI and state government given time to file status report.

Violent mob attacks convoy carrying accused in Zubeen death case

Violent mob attacks convoy carrying accused in Zubeen death case

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

An agitated mob attacked a convoy carrying the accused in cultural icon Zubeen Garg's death case in Assam, leading to violence, property damage, and internet shutdowns.

Flyers deplaned from Singapore-bound Air India flight

Flyers deplaned from Singapore-bound Air India flight

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

More than 200 passengers on a Singapore-bound Air India plane had a harrowing time at the Delhi airport as they were first deboarded from the aircraft due to cabin temperature issue and were later flown to their destination after a delay of nearly six hours.

For The First Time, India Has 10 Mn School Teachers

For The First Time, India Has 10 Mn School Teachers

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

The academic year 2024-2025 also saw a rise in the representation of female teachers, with women now comprising 54.2 per cent of the total teaching workforce.

Cough syrup deaths: MP minister blames Tamil Nadu govt

Cough syrup deaths: MP minister blames Tamil Nadu govt

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Madhya Pradesh minister Narendra Shivaji Patel blames the Tamil Nadu government for the deaths of 20 children due to contaminated cough syrup, citing negligence in inspecting medicines. The Tamil Nadu government has banned the sale of the syrup and ordered its removal from the market. Congress leader Digvijaya Singh criticizes the food and drug department's administration.

Modi's first Manipur visit since 2023 violence likely on Sep 13

Modi's first Manipur visit since 2023 violence likely on Sep 13

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Mizoram and Manipur on September 13. He will inaugurate the new Bairabi-Sairang railway in Mizoram and may visit Manipur for the first time since the ethnic violence broke out.

Drug addict rescued after night-long suicide scare at Delhi hospital

Drug addict rescued after night-long suicide scare at Delhi hospital

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

A 25-year-old drug addict, upset over a family dispute, climbed onto the roof of Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Delhi and threatened to commit suicide. He was safely rescued by authorities.

Jaipur fire: 'Hospital staff ignored warning, fled'

Jaipur fire: 'Hospital staff ignored warning, fled'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Relatives of patients admitted to the ICU recounted harrowing experiences as smoke engulfed the ward, exposing critical lapses in safety measures.

Foreign visitors may need to pay $15,000 bond to enter US

Foreign visitors may need to pay $15,000 bond to enter US

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

The Trump administration is implementing a pilot program requiring visitors from countries with high visa overstay rates to pay a bond of up to USD 15,000.

20 burnt alive as Bengaluru-bound bus catches fire

20 burnt alive as Bengaluru-bound bus catches fire

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

A Bengaluru-bound private bus from Hyderabad caught fire in this district on Friday after colliding with a two-wheeler, leaving 20 people dead, most of them charred to death, a senior police official said.

Explained: Trump's H1 Order Decoded

Explained: Trump's H1 Order Decoded

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

A deep dive into Trump's new policy and what it means for Indian professionals and companies.

Maha to give corporate makeover to drab govt resolutions

Maha to give corporate makeover to drab govt resolutions

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

According to senior officials, several rounds of meetings were held on administrative reforms, and redesigning government resolutions (GRs) is part of this modernisation exercise.