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India knocked out of AFC U-17 race after 2nd loss

India knocked out of AFC U-17 race after 2nd loss

Rediff.com23 hours ago

India's chances of qualifying for the FIFA U-17 World Cup suffered a major blow after losing to Uzbekistan in their AFC U-17 Asian Cup group match.

Tanker With Iranian Oil Heads To India, First Since 2019

Tanker With Iranian Oil Heads To India, First Since 2019

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A US-sanctioned tanker carrying Iranian crude oil is heading to India, marking the resumption of oil imports from Iran after seven years.

TARA: India's New Precision Strike Weapon

TARA: India's New Precision Strike Weapon

Rediff.com2 days ago

TARA is India's first indigenous modular glide weapon, capable of transforming conventional unguided warheads into long-range precision-guided weapons.

Global Leaders Urge UN Action on Child Marriage Crisis

Global Leaders Urge UN Action on Child Marriage Crisis

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Experts and global leaders have called on the United Nations to declare a dedicated 'World Day for the Elimination of Child Marriage', highlighting that a child marriage still occurs every three seconds globally.

CALM-Brain: India's First Psychiatric Data Repository Launched

CALM-Brain: India's First Psychiatric Data Repository Launched

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

India has launched its first repository of data on major psychiatric disorders, CALM-Brain, in Bengaluru. This initiative aims to systematically document details of patients with mental illness to improve diagnosis and treatment.

Why Staying Invested During Wars Builds Wealth

Why Staying Invested During Wars Builds Wealth

Rediff.com4 days ago

Disciplined investors who ignore short-term fear build significant long-term wealth, notes Ramalingam Kalirajan

How Sahil Jadhav Clinched Bronze At Archery World Cup

How Sahil Jadhav Clinched Bronze At Archery World Cup

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sahil Jadhav, the reigning World University Games champion, secured his first Archery World Cup medal, a bronze in the compound men's event at Stage 2 in Shanghai, defeating Denmark's Martin Damsbo.

How Cricket Strengthens India-Jamaica Relations

How Cricket Strengthens India-Jamaica Relations

Rediff.com7 days ago

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the unifying role of cricket between India and Jamaica, dedicating a digital scoreboard gifted by India to Sabina Park in Kingston.

India Set To Make Huge Splash At Cannes

India Set To Make Huge Splash At Cannes

Rediff.com6 days ago

France's prestigious Cannes International Film Festival 2026 is set to see a strong presence from India, with a mix of regional cinema, filmmakers, and actors expected to attend the global event from May 12 to May 23.

Pakistan-backed terror behind continued Indus treaty suspension: MEA

Pakistan-backed terror behind continued Indus treaty suspension: MEA

Rediff.com4 days ago

As India marks the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, its decisive military action against the terror hotbeds in Pakistan, the ministry of external affairs sharply rebuked Islamabad's policy of terrorism.

UPI Transactions Soar To 314 Lakh Crore In FY26

UPI Transactions Soar To 314 Lakh Crore In FY26

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has reached a record Rs 314 lakh crore in transaction value in FY26, representing more than a 4,000-fold increase since inception.

UPI Transactions Surge To 22.35 Billion In April

UPI Transactions Surge To 22.35 Billion In April

Rediff.com7 days ago

UPI transactions reached 22.35 billion in April, marking a 25 per cent increase compared to April 2025. UPI now accounts for 85 per cent of all digital transactions in India and is live in eight countries.

US weighs easing Iran oil sanctions to curb global price surge

US weighs easing Iran oil sanctions to curb global price surge

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Bessent indicated that the U.S. is evaluating the status of Iranian oil as the current campaign progresses.

Reopen Hormuz route quickly, stick to no-nuclear pledge: China to Iran

Reopen Hormuz route quickly, stick to no-nuclear pledge: China to Iran

Rediff.com5 days ago

China has called on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and expressed appreciation for Tehran's commitment not to develop nuclear weapons, a key demand of the US to end the conflict.

From Kaziranga to Kanha: Wild water buffaloes being translocated 2000 km

From Kaziranga to Kanha: Wild water buffaloes being translocated 2000 km

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Officials say the move represents the species' return after nearly a century, filling a long-standing ecological void. The animals, transported under strict veterinary supervision in specially designed crates, will initially be kept in soft-release enclosures to help them adapt before being fully released into the wild.

How Mamata Banerjee Fared In Her 15 Year Rule

How Mamata Banerjee Fared In Her 15 Year Rule

Rediff.com7 days ago

Under the TMC, Bengal has seen expansion of welfare, but not big-ticket private investment.

Chicago University Honours Ex-CEA Krishnamurthy Subramanian

Chicago University Honours Ex-CEA Krishnamurthy Subramanian

Rediff.com1 May 2026

The University of Chicago has conferred its Alumni Award for Professional Achievement to India's former chief economic adviser Krishnamurthy V Subramanian, the first Indian economist to receive the honour since 1941.

Enemies Beware! India's Missile Power Gets A Boost

Enemies Beware! India's Missile Power Gets A Boost

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Three milestones in three days signal India's growing mastery in next-generation strategic technologies spanning nuclear deterrence, hypersonic propulsion and precision stand-off strike capability.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Opening Ceremonies in Mexico, Canada, US

FIFA World Cup 2026: Opening Ceremonies in Mexico, Canada, US

Rediff.com2 days ago

FIFA has announced that the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the United States, will feature separate opening ceremonies in each of the three countries. The ceremonies will feature a diverse lineup of musical performers and cultural showcases.

Sindhu To Champion Player Voices On BWF Council

Sindhu To Champion Player Voices On BWF Council

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has been appointed to the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Council, where she will represent the voices of badminton players globally.

Biocon Succession Plan: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Names Claire Mazumdar as Future Leader

Biocon Succession Plan: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Names Claire Mazumdar as Future Leader

Rediff.com5 days ago

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw names niece Claire Mazumdar as successor at Biocon. Explore the leadership transition, strategy, and future plans.

L&T reports 3% decline in profit; revenue up 11%

L&T reports 3% decline in profit; revenue up 11%

Rediff.com5 days ago

Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) reported a 3 per cent year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit for Q4 FY26, reaching 5,325.60 crore, primarily due to exceptional gains in the previous year. Despite this, the company's consolidated order book surged by 28 per cent to 7.4 trillion, with international orders accounting for 52 per cent.

Trump, Putin discuss Iran crisis as Hormuz disruption jolts global energy

Trump, Putin discuss Iran crisis as Hormuz disruption jolts global energy

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the Iran conflict and its impact on global energy supplies during a phone call.

'Happy Mother's Day My Jaan'

'Happy Mother's Day My Jaan'

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Bollywood mothers multitask their children with their showbiz careers, and emerge even bigger stars! They celebrate Mother's Day with some adorable pictures.

2 Indians part of crew of cruise ship hit by hantavirus

2 Indians part of crew of cruise ship hit by hantavirus

Rediff.com3 days ago

A hantavirus outbreak on the Dutch vessel MV Hondius has resulted in multiple confirmed cases and fatalities, with Indian nationals among the crew. Health authorities are tracing those who disembarked.

Great Mothers Who Shaped Famous Indians

Great Mothers Who Shaped Famous Indians

Rediff.com1 days ago

Who were the mothers who shaped Mahatma Gandhi, Sachin Tendulkar, Narendra Modi and other well-known Indians?

How AI Reveals Universal Patterns In Cooking Across Cultures

How AI Reveals Universal Patterns In Cooking Across Cultures

Rediff.com2 days ago

A study by researchers at Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIITD) has used artificial intelligence to analyse over 118,000 recipes from 26 cuisines, revealing statistical 'laws' that govern cooking across cultures.

How AI Reveals Universal Patterns In Cooking Across Cultures

How AI Reveals Universal Patterns In Cooking Across Cultures

Rediff.com2 days ago

A study by researchers at Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIITD) has used artificial intelligence to analyse over 118,000 recipes from 26 cuisines, revealing statistical 'laws' that govern cooking across cultures.

India's Manufacturing growth sees mild recovery in Apr

India's Manufacturing growth sees mild recovery in Apr

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's manufacturing sector experienced a mild recovery in April, with the HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising to 54.7 from 53.9 in March. However, inflationary pressures intensified, with input costs increasing at the fastest pace since August 2022, largely attributed to the Middle East conflict.

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.

10 Global Curries Loved By Millions

10 Global Curries Loved By Millions

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

These are the 10 best-rated curries in the world, according to TasteAtlas, a platform known for ranking traditional foods across the globe.

'India Is A Reverse AI Trade Globally'

'India Is A Reverse AI Trade Globally'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

'The day that the market realises that they've overspent (on AI) and there's a sudden collapse in the capex, then India can start outperforming again.'

PT Usha calls for athlete-first policies in Indian sports administration

PT Usha calls for athlete-first policies in Indian sports administration

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

IOA President PT Usha emphasises the importance of athlete-centric policies in Indian sports administration, highlighting the need for prioritising athlete welfare and development.

India women target another World Cup title

India women target another World Cup title

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues discusses the team's motivation and preparation for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup, highlighting the importance of consistent training and the emergence of key players like Nandani. The team aims to build on their previous success and overcome challenges, including the absence of injured player Amanjot.

The Only Desi Designer At The Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week

The Only Desi Designer At The Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Indian fashion just had another big moment as Vaishali S Studio became the first Indian designer to showcase at Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week and she didn't just show up, she made it a moment.

World Leaders Condemn Violence At White House Correspondent's Dinner

World Leaders Condemn Violence At White House Correspondent's Dinner

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

World leaders have expressed relief and condemnation following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondent's dinner, emphasising that political violence has no place in a democracy.

Starmer Expresses Relief After Shooting Near Trump

Starmer Expresses Relief After Shooting Near Trump

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer contacted US President Donald Trump to express his relief following a shooting incident near the White House Correspondents Dinner. The leaders also discussed the need to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Jaishankar's big gift wows Jamaica cricket fans

Jaishankar's big gift wows Jamaica cricket fans

Rediff.com7 days ago

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness dedicated a scoreboard gifted by India to Sabina Park, highlighting the strong cricket ties between the two nations.

Vinesh Phogat Faces Warning After Missed Doping Test

Vinesh Phogat Faces Warning After Missed Doping Test

Rediff.com6 days ago

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been notified by the International Testing Agency (ITA) for a missed out-of-competition doping test dating back to December 18, 2025. This marks her first whereabouts failure in the last 12 months and triggers a warning under anti-doping regulations.

Rupee breaches 95-level against US dollar for first time

Rupee breaches 95-level against US dollar for first time

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

The Indian rupee rebounded against the US dollar after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) restricted banks' net open positions in dollars. This move prompted banks to sell dollars, providing temporary support for the rupee amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices.