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West Asia crisis, inflation weighed on RBI panel's decision on interest rate

West Asia crisis, inflation weighed on RBI panel's decision on interest rate

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Uncertainties stemming from the West Asia crisis and its potential impact on inflation and economic growth were key factors in the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision to maintain the status quo on interest rates, according to the recently released MPC meeting minutes.

How Punjab Plans To Strengthen Hockey With Dutch Expertise

How Punjab Plans To Strengthen Hockey With Dutch Expertise

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has invited Dutch hockey legend Floris Jan Bovelander to help strengthen hockey in the state, particularly ahead of the Asian Champions Trophy. Mann emphasised the government's commitment to restoring the sport's glory and highlighted Punjab's rich hockey legacy.

IPL 2026: Kohli-Padikkal guide RCB to dominant win over Titans after Sudharsan's 3rd IPL ton

IPL 2026: Kohli-Padikkal guide RCB to dominant win over Titans after Sudharsan's 3rd IPL ton

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

B Sai Sudharsan's magnificent century propelled Gujarat Titans to a competitive total against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL match. His innings defied T20 conventions, proving runs can be made without aggressive hitting.

Unscramble The Ramayana Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble The Ramayana Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Here's your picture puzzle -- a fun way to test your memory!

Delhi Murder Case: Accused Known For Aggression, Online Gaming Addiction

Delhi Murder Case: Accused Known For Aggression, Online Gaming Addiction

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Investigations into the murder of an IRS officer's daughter in Delhi reveal the accused, Rahul Meena, had a history of aggressive behaviour and was addicted to online gaming, leading to significant debt. Police are conducting a psychological analysis to understand his mental state and motives, while his family claims he was a quiet person.

Delhi rape-murder accused to undergo psychological assessment

Delhi rape-murder accused to undergo psychological assessment

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Investigations into the murder of an IRS officer's daughter in Delhi reveal the accused, Rahul Meena, had a history of aggressive behaviour and psychopathic tendencies. He was also addicted to online betting and had lost a significant amount of money.

Delhi Murder Case: Accused Displayed Psychopathic Tendencies, Say Police

Delhi Murder Case: Accused Displayed Psychopathic Tendencies, Say Police

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Investigations into the murder of an IRS officer's daughter in Delhi reveal the accused, Rahul Meena, had a history of aggressive behaviour and psychopathic tendencies. Police are conducting a psychological analysis to understand his motives.

I want to say I am alive: Netanyahu addresses presser

I want to say I am alive: Netanyahu addresses presser

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asserted that Iran is no longer capable of enriching uranium or producing ballistic missiles, following a joint military campaign with the US.

Club Owner's Son Arrested After Faridabad Birthday Party Brawl

Club Owner's Son Arrested After Faridabad Birthday Party Brawl

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Police in Faridabad have arrested two individuals, including the son of a club owner, following a violent altercation at a birthday celebration in Omaxe World Street. The incident involved a dispute over music, resulting in injuries and allegations of assault and robbery.

Music Dispute Leads to Scuffle and Assault at Faridabad Club

Music Dispute Leads to Scuffle and Assault at Faridabad Club

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A dispute over music at a club in Faridabad escalated into a violent scuffle, with allegations of assault and theft.

Jigsaw Puzzle: Unscramble Shahid, Kriti, Rashmika In Cocktail 2

Jigsaw Puzzle: Unscramble Shahid, Kriti, Rashmika In Cocktail 2

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Here's your picture puzzle -- a fun way to test your memory!

Bihar Police Arrest More Suspects in Woman Groping Incident

Bihar Police Arrest More Suspects in Woman Groping Incident

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Bihar police have arrested six more people in connection with the groping and dragging of a woman in Nalanda district. A total of eight people have been arrested, and police are warning against sharing the video of the incident online.

Direct Mutual Funds Outpaced Regular Schemes In FY26

Direct Mutual Funds Outpaced Regular Schemes In FY26

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Direct plans of mutual fund schemes added nearly 21 million individual investor folios in FY26 (as of February), surpassing regular plans' 15 million net additions, marking only the second time direct plans have outpaced regular plans in annual folio growth, despite turbulent equity markets.

RBI Projects 6.9% GDP Growth Amid Global Uncertainties

RBI Projects 6.9% GDP Growth Amid Global Uncertainties

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has projected a 6.9 per cent GDP growth for the current financial year, citing concerns over commodity prices and supply chain disruptions stemming from the West Asia crisis.

IPL 2026: From Spectacle to Predictability: Is the IPL Losing Its Edge?

IPL 2026: From Spectacle to Predictability: Is the IPL Losing Its Edge?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Today, predictability has replaced volatility. When 200 becomes routine and chases follow a template, the element of surprise goes out the window and with it viewer engagement.

IPL 2026: RCB's Pace Firepower Decimates Pant & Co

IPL 2026: RCB's Pace Firepower Decimates Pant & Co

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

RCB, with four wins from five matches, are beginning to look like genuine title contenders once again.

IPL 2026: How Miller's final-over blunder handed GT first win

IPL 2026: How Miller's final-over blunder handed GT first win

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Gujarat Titans secured a narrow one-run victory over Delhi Capitals in a thrilling IPL match, surviving a late onslaught from David Miller.

Rupee Falls as Investors Await RBI Decision and Monitor US-Iran Standoff

Rupee Falls as Investors Await RBI Decision and Monitor US-Iran Standoff

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

The Indian rupee weakened against the US dollar due to geopolitical tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy review.

Toaster Review: Rajkummar Rao Can't Save This Unfunny Comedy

Toaster Review: Rajkummar Rao Can't Save This Unfunny Comedy

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Toaster is neither a laugh-out-loud comedy nor the kind of satire you would expect from a premise like this, notes Mayur Sanap.

Sensex tumbles 534 pts dragged by foreign fund outflows, weak global trends

Sensex tumbles 534 pts dragged by foreign fund outflows, weak global trends

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Among Sensex firms, Axis Bank tanked the most by 5.03 per cent. Eternal, HCL Tech, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Steel, UltraTech Cement and Bajaj Finance were also among the laggards. However, Titan, Bharti Airtel, Mahindra & Mahindra and Asian Paints were among the gainers.

Eknath Khadse Faces Fraud Allegations Over Land Deal

Eknath Khadse Faces Fraud Allegations Over Land Deal

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Nationalist Congress Party (SP) MLC Eknath Khadse and his daughter have been booked for allegedly cheating an elderly woman by assuring a sugar factory on her land and taking its possession with the help of forged papers in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district.

Gold Reserves Drop Hit Forex Reserves

Gold Reserves Drop Hit Forex Reserves

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

The contraction in total reserves was driven by a fall in gold reserves, which dropped $13.49 billion to $117.19 billion during the reported week.

Speeding Tanker Kills Three Funeral Attendees in Kanpur, Sparking Protest

Speeding Tanker Kills Three Funeral Attendees in Kanpur, Sparking Protest

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Three men were killed in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, when a speeding milk tanker struck their motorcycle while they were on their way to attend a funeral. The incident sparked protests and traffic disruption.

Amit Shah Vows to Tackle Corruption, Infiltration in West Bengal

Amit Shah Vows to Tackle Corruption, Infiltration in West Bengal

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed rallies in Birbhum, West Bengal, promising to tackle corruption and infiltration if the BJP wins the upcoming elections. He criticised the TMC government and outlined welfare schemes for women, youth, and farmers.

IPL 2026: Pacers power RCB to top of table with crushing win over LSG

IPL 2026: Pacers power RCB to top of table with crushing win over LSG

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets in an Indian Premier League match in Bengaluru.

10 Movies That Play Out in a Single Day

10 Movies That Play Out in a Single Day

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Explore a curated list of 10 Indian films that masterfully condense their narratives into a single day, showcasing how limited timelines can enhance storytelling and character development, from thrillers like 'NH10' and 'Kaithi' to comedies like 'Taxi No 9211'.

Delhi Stabbing: CCTV Captures Gruesome Attack on Teenager

Delhi Stabbing: CCTV Captures Gruesome Attack on Teenager

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

CCTV footage has emerged showing the stabbing of a 17-year-old boy in Delhi's Anand Parbat area. Two juveniles have been apprehended in connection with the attack, which occurred after a minor altercation.

EPL: Title race heats up as Arsenal return with slim margin for error

EPL: Title race heats up as Arsenal return with slim margin for error

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Arsenal resume their Premier League title push with a nine-point lead after a morale-boosting win in Europe, but a resurgent Manchester City and an intense race for Champions League spots ensure a thrilling run-in.

Telangana Man Arrested in Swimming Pool Murder Case of Wife and Daughters

Telangana Man Arrested in Swimming Pool Murder Case of Wife and Daughters

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Telangana for allegedly murdering his pregnant wife and two daughters by pushing them into a swimming pool. The motive appears to be to marry a minor relative and sire a male child. Nine others have also been arrested in connection with the case, including family members and medical professionals involved in illegal sex determination and forced abortions.

Gulf War: Indian Airlines Face Rs 2,500 Cr Losses

Gulf War: Indian Airlines Face Rs 2,500 Cr Losses

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The broader conflict in West Asia, the largest international market for Indian carriers, has forced a sharp reduction in daily flights relative to the summer schedule.

Geopolitical tensions, Iran war impact hotel stocks; analysts cut profit expectations

Geopolitical tensions, Iran war impact hotel stocks; analysts cut profit expectations

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Indian hotel companies are experiencing a sharp correction in share prices due to the Iran war and broader geopolitical tensions, leading analysts to cut operating profit expectations and valuations, despite structurally positive medium-term prospects.

Unscramble The Peddi Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble The Peddi Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Peddi, starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor, is a Telugu-language sports action drama, written and directed by Buchi Babu Sana.

Amit Shah Vows to Tackle Corruption, Illegal Immigration in West Bengal

Amit Shah Vows to Tackle Corruption, Illegal Immigration in West Bengal

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed poll rallies in West Bengal, promising to tackle corruption and illegal immigration if the BJP comes to power. He criticised the current TMC government and outlined the BJP's plans for the state.

BJP won't allow Babri Masjid to come up in Bengal, says Amit Shah

BJP won't allow Babri Masjid to come up in Bengal, says Amit Shah

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed poll rallies in West Bengal, attacking Mamata Banerjee's TMC and promising development if the BJP wins the state elections. He accused Banerjee of appeasement politics and vowed to prevent the construction of a Babri Masjid-like structure in Bengal.

Wrongly deported to B'desh, 6 Bengal men will vote to prove citizenship

Wrongly deported to B'desh, 6 Bengal men will vote to prove citizenship

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

After being wrongly deported and labelled as Bangladeshis, migrant workers in West Bengal's Murshidabad are heading to the polls to reclaim their Indian identity and fight for their right to belong.

Bayern Munich edge Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-final first leg

Bayern Munich edge Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-final first leg

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Bayern Munich secured a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Santiago Bernabeu.

STT hike on Futures drags markets down; Sensex crashes 1,547 points

STT hike on Futures drags markets down; Sensex crashes 1,547 points

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty dived sharply by nearly 2 per cent on Sunday after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a hike in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on derivatives. Reversing the early gains, the 30-share BSE Sensex plunged sharply by 2,370.36 points or 2.88 per cent to slide below the 80,000-mark at 79,899.42 in afternoon trade as the finance minister announced a hike in STT on futures contracts to 0.05 per cent from the current 0.02 per cent.

10 Films That Leaked Online Before Release

10 Films That Leaked Online Before Release

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

As Jana Nayagan and Avatar: Aang, The Last Airbender become victims of piracy even before they got an official release, Sreeju Sudhakaran looks back at some of the major Indian movies that were impacted by pre-release leaks.

Chhoti Si Asha...

Chhoti Si Asha...

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Shreekant Sambrani tells himself over and over again, don't lose heart in these dire times, there is asha (hope) still, in the divine voice of Asha Bhosle.

Assam Candidate Alleges Deepfake Smear Campaign

Assam Candidate Alleges Deepfake Smear Campaign

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Opposition Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate Kunki Chowdhury has filed a police complaint regarding alleged deepfake videos circulating on social media that defame her family, following claims made by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma about her mother's food habits.