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Retail Inflation Rises to 4.38% in June, Exceeds RBI's 4% Median Target

Retail Inflation Rises to 4.38% in June, Exceeds RBI's 4% Median Target

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

India's retail inflation rose to 4.38 per cent in June, driven primarily by costlier food items, pushing it above the Reserve Bank of India's median target of 4 per cent for the first time under the new series.

Assam's Dr Bibhab Kumar Talukdar Becomes Linnean Society Fellow

Assam's Dr Bibhab Kumar Talukdar Becomes Linnean Society Fellow

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

Renowned conservation biologist Dr Bibhab Kumar Talukdar, founder of Assam's biodiversity organisation Aaranyak, has been elected as a Fellow of the Linnean Society of London (FLS), one of the highest international recognitions in natural history and biological sciences.

Enforcement Directorate Intensifies Probe in West Bengal Teachers' Scam

Enforcement Directorate Intensifies Probe in West Bengal Teachers' Scam

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted fresh searches against former West Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee and others as part of a money laundering investigation into an alleged teachers recruitment scam.

Know Christopher Nolan's Movies Before You Watch Odyssey

Know Christopher Nolan's Movies Before You Watch Odyssey

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

From Following to Oppenheimer, here's why Christopher Nolan remains cinema's greatest modern blockbuster auteur.

Thane Company Directors Accused of Rs 4.31 Crore Investment Fraud

Thane Company Directors Accused of Rs 4.31 Crore Investment Fraud

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have registered a case against a company and its directors for allegedly defrauding investors of over Rs 4.31 crore through various investment schemes.

Avengers Doomsday Trailer Review: Epic Or Overstuffed?

Avengers Doomsday Trailer Review: Epic Or Overstuffed?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

The Avengers: Doomsday teaser trailer has dropped, revealing an ambitious, potentially overcrowded multiverse saga featuring Doctor Doom, returning heroes, and universe-colliding stakes that could define the future of the MCU.

Composer Santhosh Narayanan's Abrupt Exit from Maa Inti Bangaaram

Composer Santhosh Narayanan's Abrupt Exit from Maa Inti Bangaaram

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Music composer Santhosh Narayanan's sudden departure from Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Maa Inti Bangaaram during its final post-production stages has ignited a controversy.

Wildfire Smoke Threat to NYC World Cup Final Recedes with Weekend Rain

Wildfire Smoke Threat to NYC World Cup Final Recedes with Weekend Rain

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Concerns over Canadian wildfire smoke impacting air quality and player health for the World Cup final in New York are easing, with forecasts predicting significant rain and a cold front to clear the haze before Sunday's match, though hot and hazy conditions could still pose risks.

RBI directs bank boards to sharpen strategic focus, effective Oct 2026

RBI directs bank boards to sharpen strategic focus, effective Oct 2026

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued amended directions for bank boards, effective October 1, 2026, to rationalise agenda items and enable more focused engagement on strategy and risk governance, while explicitly defining matters reserved for board approval and periodically reviewing delegated powers.

'Next Two Quarters Will Be Tough For Markets'

'Next Two Quarters Will Be Tough For Markets'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

'I don't see fear becoming a dominant factor for retail investors.'

HDFC Life, ICICI Pru report strong Q1 profit growth, driven by premiums

HDFC Life, ICICI Pru report strong Q1 profit growth, driven by premiums

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

HDFC Life Insurance and ICICI Prudential Life Insurance have reported double-digit growth in profitability for the first quarter of FY27, buoyed by healthy premium collections and increased investment income, with HDFC Life's net profit rising 11.9% and ICICI Pru's by 27.8%.

Somanath Joins Agnikul Ahead Of Mission 02

Somanath Joins Agnikul Ahead Of Mission 02

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

The appointment comes as Agnikul prepares for Mission 02, a flight that will attempt, for the first time on Indian soil, the recovery of an orbital-class rocket booster and the extension of a rocket's upper stage into an on-orbit platform.

Claude AI Now More Accessible With Rupee Pricing In India

Claude AI Now More Accessible With Rupee Pricing In India

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Anthropic has introduced Rupee-denominated pricing for its Claude AI assistant in India, making its Pro and Max plans more accessible to one of its largest user communities. This move, alongside the opening of its Bengaluru office and increased revenue, highlights Anthropic's growing focus on the Indian market, a sentiment echoed by rival OpenAI.

HDFC Bank's Workforce Shrinks by 3,343 in FY26 Despite Balance Sheet Expansion

HDFC Bank's Workforce Shrinks by 3,343 in FY26 Despite Balance Sheet Expansion

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

HDFC Bank, India's largest private sector lender, reported a reduction of 3,343 employees in FY26, bringing its total workforce to 2,11,178, even as its balance sheet expanded by 12 per cent. The bank's MD and CEO, Sashidhar Jagdishan, attributed the headcount reduction to redeploying talent from back-end functions to customer-facing roles due to technology-led efficiencies. The annual report also addressed the challenging resignation of part-time chairman Atanu Chakraborty, which raised questions about the bank's governance standards.

GDN To Dada: 10 Coming Biopics That Have Our Attention

GDN To Dada: 10 Coming Biopics That Have Our Attention

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

From Dr A P J Abdul Kalam to Sourav Ganguly, these coming biopics are bringing some of India's most fascinating lives to the big screen.

How BikeWo And Kwik Flite Are Revolutionising India's Logistics

How BikeWo And Kwik Flite Are Revolutionising India's Logistics

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

BikeWo Green Tech and Kwik Flite Support have signed an initial pact to develop an integrated air cargo, aviation logistics, and multimodal freight platform. This collaboration aims to combine road mobility with aviation capabilities to serve various industries, focusing on high-value and time-sensitive logistics across India, including Tier-II and Tier-III cities.

Enforcement Directorate Investigates Kolkata Syndicate for Money Laundering

Enforcement Directorate Investigates Kolkata Syndicate for Money Laundering

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple locations in Kolkata as part of a money laundering investigation against an alleged criminal syndicate.

MG Motor launches India's first multi-powertrain new energy vehicle platform

MG Motor launches India's first multi-powertrain new energy vehicle platform

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

JSW MG Motor India has unveiled ADAPT, India's first multi-powertrain new energy vehicle (NEV) platform, designed to support electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and range-extender electric vehicles. The company plans to launch one electric SUV and one plug-in hybrid SUV based on this architecture during FY27, aiming to broaden its NEV portfolio and accelerate adoption in India.

Chris Nolan On Why Mumbai Was A Special Stop For The Odyssey

Chris Nolan On Why Mumbai Was A Special Stop For The Odyssey

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

At The Odyssey's Mumbai press conference with Christopher Nolan and the cast.

UP govt appoint legal aid for accused in Ram temple theft case

UP govt appoint legal aid for accused in Ram temple theft case

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government has appointed Kulshekhar Singh, an ex-joint director of the Department of Prosecution, as legal aid defence counsel for the accused in the alleged Ram temple donation embezzlement case, following a boycott by the Faizabad Bar Association.

ED raids 5 Kolkata locations in TMC plane, helicopter funding probe

ED raids 5 Kolkata locations in TMC plane, helicopter funding probe

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches in Kolkata as part of an investigation into alleged fund routing from TMC's bank accounts for purchasing an Embraer jet and an AgustaWestland helicopter. The probe suggests Rs 160 crore was transferred to Carewell Aviation, with Rs 112 crore used for aircraft. The ED suspects the arrangement was designed to camouflage the true purpose of transactions. This comes amidst frozen TMC bank accounts and ongoing internal party disputes.

Antonelli aims to extend F1 lead in Belgium amid Ferrari resurgence

Antonelli aims to extend F1 lead in Belgium amid Ferrari resurgence

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli needs a strong performance at the Belgian Grand Prix to extend his Formula One championship lead, which has shrunk to 25 points over teammate George Russell, as a resurgent Ferrari, with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, poses a significant threat.

Shah vows ruthless crackdown on infiltration, demographic changes

Shah vows ruthless crackdown on infiltration, demographic changes

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Centre is committed to curbing unnatural demographic growth caused by abnormal factors, such as infiltration, with a ruthless approach and a quadrangular security grid has been created for the purpose, transforming India's approach from reactive to proactive.

Andhra Covid Deaths Trigger Southern Alert

Andhra Covid Deaths Trigger Southern Alert

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

'There is no need for panic as there is widespread protective immune memory in the population from vaccination as well as prior infections.'

Priyadarshan: 'Thousands Of Legal Issues With Hera Pheri 3'

Priyadarshan: 'Thousands Of Legal Issues With Hera Pheri 3'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

'I am not sure it will ever be made. Even if it is, I am not part of it.'

TCS Reports Strong Q1 Earnings Amidst Geopolitical Headwinds

TCS Reports Strong Q1 Earnings Amidst Geopolitical Headwinds

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

India's largest IT services company, TCS, announced a 4.61 per cent increase in its net profit to Rs 13,349 crore for the June 2026 quarter, with revenues climbing nearly 14 per cent year-on-year.

How Xabi Alonso Plans To Get Chelsea Back To The Top

How Xabi Alonso Plans To Get Chelsea Back To The Top

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said he wants to see greater hunger and a desire to improve from his players as he prepares for his first Premier League season in charge.

Dhamaal 4 Review: Not Enough 'Dhamaal'!

Dhamaal 4 Review: Not Enough 'Dhamaal'!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Dhamaal 4, the latest instalment in the comedy franchise, struggles with lazy writing, recycled jokes, and an over-reliance on self-referential humour, despite a committed cast.

Why Aamir Khan's New Film With Kabir Khan Is Special

Why Aamir Khan's New Film With Kabir Khan Is Special

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

Aamir Khan Productions and Director Kabir Khan are set to collaborate with Australian production house Mind Blowing Films on Silkyara 41.

ISRO Talent Drain Triggers Government Action

ISRO Talent Drain Triggers Government Action

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

The Department of Space has directed that requests for voluntary retirement or resignation from Group 'A' Scientific and Technical personnel associated with the prestigious Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme and other important missions should not be accepted as a matter of routine.

Midcap, Smallcap Indices Scale Record Highs

Midcap, Smallcap Indices Scale Record Highs

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

'Midcaps and smallcaps are the 'go-to segments' for retail investors.'

Tech Mahindra's Q1 Net Profit Surges 28.4% to Rs 1,465 Crore, Signals Strong Demand

Tech Mahindra's Q1 Net Profit Surges 28.4% to Rs 1,465 Crore, Signals Strong Demand

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

IT major Tech Mahindra reported a 28.4 per cent increase in consolidated net profit for the June quarter, reaching Rs 1,465 crore, driven by broad-based growth across manufacturing and financial services, and expressed confidence in a positive demand environment for the rest of the year.

Gurugram Police Nab Director in Multi-Crore Loan Scam

Gurugram Police Nab Director in Multi-Crore Loan Scam

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Gurugram Police have arrested a director of a company accused of defrauding another company of crores of rupees through fraudulent loan practices. The director was apprehended in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, following a complaint filed last year.

Supreme Court to scrutinise Sebi's appeal against SAT's relief for Nusli Wadia

Supreme Court to scrutinise Sebi's appeal against SAT's relief for Nusli Wadia

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court has agreed to examine Sebi's challenge to a Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) decision that cleared Wadia Group Chairman Nusli Wadia, Bombay Dyeing, and others of allegations of fraudulent financial reporting.

Hormuz Closure Tests India's Energy Security

Hormuz Closure Tests India's Energy Security

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

'Energy prices would shoot up with the closure of Hormuz again.'

Tom Holland: 'The Odyssey Is Epic'

Tom Holland: 'The Odyssey Is Epic'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

'For a community of people that love cinema as much as you guys do here, this will be one of those moments you'll be comparing every cinema experience you have after this one to The Odyssey.'

Theatre Legend Vijaya Mehta Passes Into The Ages

Theatre Legend Vijaya Mehta Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Vijaya Mehta, a pioneering figure in modern Indian theatre and cinema, has passed away at the age of 91.

Why India Is Central To Rockwell Automation's Global Growth Plans

Why India Is Central To Rockwell Automation's Global Growth Plans

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Rockwell Automation's CEO Blake Moret highlights India as the centrepiece of the company's Asian growth strategy, detailing its four-decade presence, significant employee base, and support for the 'Make in India' initiative. The company sees major opportunities in pharmaceuticals, automotive, food and beverage, and consumer products, with AI playing a crucial role in simplifying industrial automation and boosting productivity for Indian manufacturers, including MSMEs.

Anupam Kher: 'Vijaya Bai Was Brilliant, Kind, Wonderful'

Anupam Kher: 'Vijaya Bai Was Brilliant, Kind, Wonderful'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

One of the finest minds in theatre, besides being an exceptional actor and filmmaker. She showed me just how much I still had to learn and understand.'

DGCA warns IndiGo over dangerous goods handling lapses

DGCA warns IndiGo over dangerous goods handling lapses

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

Aviation watchdog DGCA has issued a warning letter to IndiGo for lapses in compliance with norms for handling dangerous goods and has asked the airline to review the relevant training programme to include more practical exercises as well as operational scenarios.