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The Suvendu Adhikari You Must Know

The Suvendu Adhikari You Must Know

Rediff.com12 minutes ago

'When I asked Suvendu about the news that Didi was going to fight in his constituency, he said, 'Aami okhaney lorbo aar okhaney okey harabo (I will contest from there and defeat her there)' This was his comment while we were standing on the truck doing our roadshow.'

Arvind Subramanian: Be Wary of China Bashing

Arvind Subramanian: Be Wary of China Bashing

Rediff.com12 minutes ago

It seems odd to criticise a country for delivering growth rates in standards of living and consumption that have been perhaps the fastest, longest, and most broad-based (affecting hundreds of millions of people) in history, points out Arvind Subramanian.

Why Young Indians Skip Health Cover

Why Young Indians Skip Health Cover

Rediff.com12 minutes ago

Young buyers often underestimate future health risks.

Cannes Day 2: Like Alia's Princess Look? VOTE!

Cannes Day 2: Like Alia's Princess Look? VOTE!

Rediff.com16 minutes ago

Alia Bhatt turned heads at the Cannes Film Festival 2026, showcasing a versatile fashion sense from a captivating princess-like gown to a custom-draped dhoti skirt adorned with traditional Indian jewellery.

IPL 2026: 'I told you so' Krunal after Kohli's century magic

IPL 2026: 'I told you so' Krunal after Kohli's century magic

Rediff.com32 minutes ago

RCB all-rounder Krunal Pandya's prediction about Virat Kohli came true in style, as the star batter smashed a brilliant century against Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur on Wednesday-just days after back-to-back ducks in his previous outing.

Defence Stocks Soar on Geopolitical Tensions, Indigenisation Push

Defence Stocks Soar on Geopolitical Tensions, Indigenisation Push

Rediff.com34 minutes ago

Indian defence stocks have seen an average year-on-year gain of 67 per cent, driven by renewed interest following 'Operation Sindoor' and a broader increase in global geopolitical tensions, with the combined market capitalisation of 18 firms increasing by approximately 2.3 trillion.

Thane Police Bust Prostitution Racket, Arrest Woman

Thane Police Bust Prostitution Racket, Arrest Woman

Rediff.com39 minutes ago

Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have dismantled a prostitution racket operating from a hotel, arresting a woman and rescuing two victims.

Man Held After Woman's Body Found In Himachal Pradesh Forest

Man Held After Woman's Body Found In Himachal Pradesh Forest

Rediff.com43 minutes ago

A suspect has been arrested after the partially burnt body of a woman was discovered in a forest near a police camp in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmour district.

Two Women Arrested In Bengaluru Prostitution Racket

Two Women Arrested In Bengaluru Prostitution Racket

Rediff.com49 minutes ago

Two women were arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly running a prostitution racket from rented houses. The arrests were made by the Central Crime Branch's Women Protection Squad following a tip-off.

China Boosts Indian Ocean Ambitions, Should India Worry?

China Boosts Indian Ocean Ambitions, Should India Worry?

Rediff.com57 minutes ago

For India, China's Indian Ocean power projection, maritime domain awareness, dual-use ports, underwater surveillance, antisubmarinewarfare, naval exercises with Pakistan, pose considerable pressure, depleted India's strategic depth and marginalises Indian role, points out Srikanth Kondapalli.

Acer Iconia iM11-22M5G Launched At 25,499

Acer Iconia iM11-22M5G Launched At 25,499

Rediff.com57 minutes ago

This tablet combines sleek design with impressive everyday performance, featuring an expansive 11.45-inch display with brilliant 450-nit brightness for smooth and vibrant visuals. Equipped with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage, it handles multitasking effortlessly, while the 16 MP rear, 8 MP front, and 2 MP macro cameras capture every detail with clarity. Complete with a fingerprint sensor, Wi-Fi and 5G VoLTE connectivity, Bluetooth 5.2, Android 15, and a premium slim metal finish in silver, it's built for work, entertainment, and life on the move.

Iran War May Push Markets Into Bear Cycle

Iran War May Push Markets Into Bear Cycle

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Markets face risk of a prolonged bear phase as oil shocks and geopolitical tensions test inflation, growth and investor confidence globally, points out Debashis Basu.

KKR reveal why Varun missed crucial RCB clash

KKR reveal why Varun missed crucial RCB clash

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Kolkata Knight Riders' head coach Abhishek Nayar said the team missed the combination of spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine in their loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with Chakravarthy absent due to a niggle. Nayar also acknowledged that dropping Virat Kohli's catch early in his innings proved costly.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty climb in early trade on banking shares, positive Asian cues

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty climb in early trade on banking shares, positive Asian cues

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, saw gains in early trade, driven by strong performance in banking shares and positive sentiment from Asian markets, alongside optimism surrounding the ongoing US-China Summit.

Woman gang-raped inside sleeper bus in Delhi

Woman gang-raped inside sleeper bus in Delhi

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Based on the woman's statement, a first information report (FIR) has been registered and an investigation has been launched into the matter.

Jharkhand Police Bust Inter-District Mobile Phone Theft Gang

Jharkhand Police Bust Inter-District Mobile Phone Theft Gang

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Police in Jharkhand's Chatra district have arrested five members of an inter-district gang allegedly involved in the theft of mobile phones, recovering 31 smartphones.

Former Army Chief Naravane supports RSS leader's push for talks with Pakistan

Former Army Chief Naravane supports RSS leader's push for talks with Pakistan

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Former Army Chief General (retd) Manoj Naravane has supported RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale's stand for fostering dialogue and people-to-people connections with neighbouring Pakistan, saying that such engagements are 'important'.

Kohli's Blazing IPL Century Rewrites Chase History

Kohli's Blazing IPL Century Rewrites Chase History

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Virat Kohli equals Jos Buttler's record for most centuries in IPL run-chases, achieving the milestone with a century against KKR.

The 10 Toughest Cops On OTT

The 10 Toughest Cops On OTT

Rediff.com1 hour ago

With Saif Ali Khan and Randeep Hooda donning the cop uniform on OTT this week, we take a look at 10 memorable police portrayals in Hindi OTT series over the years.

IPL 2026: New Age Batters Are Rewriting T20 Cricket

IPL 2026: New Age Batters Are Rewriting T20 Cricket

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Urvil Patel's sensational 13-ball half-century in IPL 2026, equalling the fastest fifty record, has ignited discussions about India's emergence as a hub for fearless power-hitters, challenging traditional notions of batting prowess.

Buying Gold Bars, Coins? Read This

Buying Gold Bars, Coins? Read This

Rediff.com1 hour ago

'It has always been viewed as a hedge against inflation.'

The Special Tring Tring Bollywood Quiz

The Special Tring Tring Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

'Oil Is Not The Problem. The Bigger Problem Is Gold'

'Oil Is Not The Problem. The Bigger Problem Is Gold'

Rediff.com1 hour ago

'Every year we import approximately $70 billion worth of gold -- closer to $72 billion in 2025-2026, an all-time record.' 'There is no parallel for this anywhere in the world. And this love for gold will not disappear overnight.'

Deadly storms, rains claim 56 lives in UP; houses damaged, trees uprooted

Deadly storms, rains claim 56 lives in UP; houses damaged, trees uprooted

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to provide compensation to people affected by unseasonal rain, thunderstorms and lightning strikes.

EPL: Man City crush Palace to keep Arsenal under fire

EPL: Man City crush Palace to keep Arsenal under fire

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Manchester City kept the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal with a comfortable 3-0 win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday, trimming the gap at the top of the table to two points as the title race sprints towards its conclusion.

Family Demands Probe After Man Found Dead Near Mumbai Railway Track

Family Demands Probe After Man Found Dead Near Mumbai Railway Track

Rediff.com2 hours ago

A 26-year-old man was found dead near a railway track in Mumbai, leading his family to request an investigation into a video he allegedly recorded, accusing two women and a man of harassment.

Fireworks smoke brings Italian Open match tohalt

Fireworks smoke brings Italian Open match tohalt

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The Italian Open quarter-final between Luciano Darderi and Rafael Jodar was temporarily suspended due to smoke from fireworks at the nearby Stadio Olimpico, impacting visibility and the electronic line-calling system.

'Modi's Concerned About India's Economic Vulnerabilities'

'Modi's Concerned About India's Economic Vulnerabilities'

Rediff.com2 hours ago

'...especially pressure on the rupee, the current account deficit, and foreign exchange outflows.' 'The key question over the next several months is whether the government can prevent external turbulence from feeding into domestic economic pessimism.'

India Is Not Alone: How Hormuz Crisis Affected Lifestyles Worldwide

India Is Not Alone: How Hormuz Crisis Affected Lifestyles Worldwide

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The Strait of Hormuz crisis is impacting lifestyles worldwide, from reduced gold purchases in India to energy conservation in Europe and Japan, as governments urge citizens to adapt to the global energy shock.

Wild Elephant Kills Man Sleeping Near Kerala Forest

Wild Elephant Kills Man Sleeping Near Kerala Forest

Rediff.com2 hours ago

A man in Kerala was killed by a wild elephant while sleeping near his house on the edge of a forest. Despite warnings, the man and two others were sleeping outside due to the summer heat when the tragic incident occurred.

Could This Hidden Himalayan Lake Trigger Massive Floods?

Could This Hidden Himalayan Lake Trigger Massive Floods?

Rediff.com2 hours ago

A team of scientists has identified a 'potentially dangerous' proglacial lake at 16,500 feet in Arunachal Pradesh's Mago Chu basin, a critical headwaters region of the Brahmaputra, warning of a possible Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) due to rapid glacier transformation.

West Bengal Government To Prioritise Women's Safety And Freedom

West Bengal Government To Prioritise Women's Safety And Freedom

Rediff.com2 hours ago

West Bengal minister Agnimitra Paul has said the state government would ensure women can move freely at any time of the day, and that complaints lodged by them are treated by the police on a priority basis.

Trump showers praise on Xi as high-stakes talks begin in Beijing

Trump showers praise on Xi as high-stakes talks begin in Beijing

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Trump, opening the talks, hailed Xi as a 'great leader' and said the relationship between the two countries was 'going to be better than ever before'.

Why option chain data is the most powerful signal most traders are ignoring?

Why option chain data is the most powerful signal most traders are ignoring?

Rediff.com3 hours ago

The option chain offers a deeper insight into market sentiment, institutional positioning, and potential price movements. However, despite its advantages, many traders still underutilise it. We will explore why option chain data is most powerful and the reasons behind its underutilisation.

Five Soldiers Killed In Pakistan's Balochistan Operation

Five Soldiers Killed In Pakistan's Balochistan Operation

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Five Pakistani soldiers, including a major, have been killed during an operation against terrorists in Balochistan's Barkhan district. At least seven terrorists were also killed in the operation.

Good pressure helps you improve your game, says Virat Kohli after hitting 9th IPL ton

Good pressure helps you improve your game, says Virat Kohli after hitting 9th IPL ton

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Virat Kohli shrugged off the pressure of two successive ducks with an unbeaten century, admitting he was nervous when he walked out to bat and deliberately kept things simple, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets to climb to the top of the IPL table.

IPL 2026: Century After Two Ducks: Kohli Replies In Style

IPL 2026: Century After Two Ducks: Kohli Replies In Style

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Virat Kohli celebrated his first run against KKR passionately after scoring consecutive ducks in his previous two matches and slammed a magnificent hundred to steer RCB home.

Mother's Day: Our Mummas' TASTY Recipes

Mother's Day: Our Mummas' TASTY Recipes

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Recipes that we learned from our Mothers are almost sacred for us, especially when we no longer have them with us anymore. Here are 14 wonderful Mummy recipes Our Mummies often don't write their recipes down but every time our Ammas make a particular dish, it's more spectacular than the last time they made it! Without doubt, right? We were fortunate to get a few of our Ammis to jot down how she made a certain oh-so-yummy preparation

Maha to cooperate in NEET paper leak probe: Fadnavis

Maha to cooperate in NEET paper leak probe: Fadnavis

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured full cooperation in the CBI probe into the NEET paper leak case, following the arrest of a suspect from Nashik. The NEET (UG) 2024 exam was cancelled amid allegations of irregularities, leaving over 22 lakh medical aspirants anxious.

Suvendu govt prioritises women's empowerment, welfare schemes

Suvendu govt prioritises women's empowerment, welfare schemes

Rediff.com9 hours ago

West Bengal minister Agnimitra Paul announced the BJP government's commitment to women's empowerment and the continuation of welfare schemes. The 'Annapurna Bhandar' scheme will be accessible through an online portal, ensuring ease of application for all women in Bengal. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has directed officials to implement the scheme and free bus travel for women, while also assuring that existing social welfare schemes will continue.