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Year-Ender: How Sheetal Devi Took Archery World By Storm In 2025

Year-Ender: How Sheetal Devi Took Archery World By Storm In 2025

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Sheetal shines, but recurve concerns linger in Indian Archery 2025

Mumbai monorail breakdown: MMRDA suspends 2 officials; probe underway

Mumbai monorail breakdown: MMRDA suspends 2 officials; probe underway

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

The MMRDA, which operates the monorail services in the metropolis, also initiated a high-level inquiry into the August 19 incident, officials said.

'CPI-M Is Why BJP Won Trivandrum Corporation'

'CPI-M Is Why BJP Won Trivandrum Corporation'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

'It was very clear in the Parliament election that there was an erosion of Hindu votes in southern Kerala from the CPI-M to the BJP.'

29 top Maoists killed since 2019, LWE-hit districts drop to 11: Govt

29 top Maoists killed since 2019, LWE-hit districts drop to 11: Govt

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The government informed Lok Sabha that security forces have neutralised 29 top Naxal leaders since 2019, with a significant reduction in affected districts.

How RBI Governor Fared In The First Year

How RBI Governor Fared In The First Year

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Sanjay Malhotra has made structural changes to banking regulation to bring down costs and increase efficiency. Plus, he kicked off a benign interest regime. But there are challenges ahead.

India signals willingness to cut Russian oil? US lawmaker says...

India signals willingness to cut Russian oil? US lawmaker says...

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

An influential US lawmaker claims his visit to India helped catalyze "early signals" that New Delhi may reduce its imports of Russian oil, a step he described as "meaningful" in weakening Moscow's ability to fund its war in Ukraine.

'High level of risk' at the Rio Olympics...

'High level of risk' at the Rio Olympics...

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The metro line extension that will connect Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park in Barra de Tijuca with the rest of the city is at risk of not being finished before the Games start in August

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.

DGCA to deploy staff inside IndiGo headquarters

DGCA to deploy staff inside IndiGo headquarters

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Aviation watchdog DGCA stations personnel at IndiGo's headquarters to monitor flight cancellations, crew deployment, and operational disruptions after thousands of flights were cancelled, causing passenger inconvenience.

Kunbi Tag For Marathas Triggers Quota Chaos In Maharashtra

Kunbi Tag For Marathas Triggers Quota Chaos In Maharashtra

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The BJP-led government's decision to grant Kunbi status to individuals from the Maratha community has opened a Pandora's box.

Fresh rape complaint against absconding Kerala Cong MLA Mamkootathil

Fresh rape complaint against absconding Kerala Cong MLA Mamkootathil

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

In the fresh complaint, the woman allegedly stated that Mamkootathil had grievously exploited, assaulted, and emotionally abused her under "the false promise of marriage."

'Pollution Has Been Reduced To A Blame Game'

'Pollution Has Been Reduced To A Blame Game'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

'Most pollution boards across the country have unused funds. There is practically no reason why pollution should not be a political priority.'

'Inflation-targeting worked, no major revamp required'

'Inflation-targeting worked, no major revamp required'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Almost a decade after India shifted to a formal inflation-targeting regime under the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) framework of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), a high-level panel of economists said that the flexible inflation targeting has largely worked in keeping it under control and no major revamp is required.

Gaikwad, Rinku, Patidar back in Test mix after SA debacle

Gaikwad, Rinku, Patidar back in Test mix after SA debacle

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Domestic veterans Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajat Patidar and Rinku Singh could keep the team management interested going forward in Test cricket.

Public NBFCs eye Rs 24K cr via bonds

Public NBFCs eye Rs 24K cr via bonds

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) monetary policy review in the first week of December, major public sector non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) - the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard), Small Industries Development Bank of India (Sidbi), Power Finance Corporation (PFC), and Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) - plan to raise up to Rs 24,000 crore together through bond issuancesk.

Fiscal deficit for FY25 at 4.8% of GDP; 4.4% for FY26: FM

Fiscal deficit for FY25 at 4.8% of GDP; 4.4% for FY26: FM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

The fiscal deficit for FY25 has been pegged at 4.8 per cent of GDP and at 4.4 per cent for FY26, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday. Presenting the Budget 2025-26, she said net market borrowings are estimated at Rs 11.54 lakh crore for next fiscal year.

'Bihar Doesn't Predict Outcomes In Bengal, UP'

'Bihar Doesn't Predict Outcomes In Bengal, UP'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

'The question for the TMC is not whether it can hold its bastions, but whether it can expand effectively into regions where the BJP already possesses a good ecosystem.'

M&A financing the new frontier for banks, but RBI's watching

M&A financing the new frontier for banks, but RBI's watching

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Mint Road's proposals on banks' M&A funding are cautious even as entrants root for more elbow room, and weigh business models.

Reits to be gradually included in market indices, says Sebi chief

Reits to be gradually included in market indices, says Sebi chief

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

India's market regulator is moving ahead to include real estate investment trusts (Reits) in benchmark indices in a phased manner, Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey said, while asserting that the regulator was working to strengthen the link between infrastructure building and the markets.

Day 3 of curfew in Leh: People running short of supplies

Day 3 of curfew in Leh: People running short of supplies

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

A home ministry team reviews the security situation in Leh as curfew continues for the third day following violence related to demands for statehood and extension of the Sixth Schedule.

K'taka to conduct fresh caste census in Sep-Oct; to map wealth, land data

K'taka to conduct fresh caste census in Sep-Oct; to map wealth, land data

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

The Karnataka government will conduct a new 'Social and Educational survey', popularly known as 'caste census', in the state for 15 days, from September 22 to October 7. The survey aims to eliminate caste discrimination and gather data on financial status and land ownership.

In Tokyo, Modi pitches India's growth amid US tariff row

In Tokyo, Modi pitches India's growth amid US tariff row

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Showcasing India as an attractive investment destination, Modi said the country has political and economic stability as well as transparency and predictability in policy decisions.

'Glorification Of Demolitions Incentivises Leaders'

'Glorification Of Demolitions Incentivises Leaders'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

'The implementation of the judgment has largely been left to the discretion of the very executive authorities it sought to restrain.'

One nation, one election: Kovind panel report placed before Cabinet

One nation, one election: Kovind panel report placed before Cabinet

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Simultaneous polls will help save resources, spur development and social cohesion, deepen "foundations of democratic rubric" and help realise the aspirations of "India, that is Bharat", the panel had said.

High-power committee to probe Goa mining scam

High-power committee to probe Goa mining scam

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

The Goa government on Wednesday announced the formation of a high-level committee, to be headed by a retired high court judge, to probe the irregularities being pointed out by the Justice M B Shah panel in its report on iron ore mining in the state. "The Independent High Level Investigation Committee will be headed by retired High Court Judge R M Khandeparkar, and will submit its report within two months," Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said.

Why this deafening silence over crash, Praful Patel asks Singapore Airlines

Why this deafening silence over crash, Praful Patel asks Singapore Airlines

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Former Civil Aviation Minister and senior NCP leader Praful Patel on Wednesday questioned the "silence" of Singapore Airlines over the horrific crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad last week.

Magisterial probe ordered into Leh violence; markets reopen as curfew eases

Magisterial probe ordered into Leh violence; markets reopen as curfew eases

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

A magisterial inquiry into the September 24 violence in Leh, which resulted in four deaths, is expected to be completed within four weeks. The inquiry, led by Sub Divisional Magistrate Nubra Mukul Beniwal, aims to determine the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.

'Thought it was an earthquake or a bomb blast'

'Thought it was an earthquake or a bomb blast'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

'When I went and saw, there was smoke everywhere. There was fire all around'

Haryana Cong worker found dead, mother claims she was 'close to Hooda's wife'

Haryana Cong worker found dead, mother claims she was 'close to Hooda's wife'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

The body of a Congress worker was found stuffed inside a suitcase near the Sampla bus stand in Rohtak on Friday. The body of Himani Narwal was found in a big blue suitcase, following which the information regarding this was provided to the Sampla police station.

Antwerp court clears fugitive jeweller Mehul Choksi's extradition

Antwerp court clears fugitive jeweller Mehul Choksi's extradition

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

A court in Antwerp on Friday cleared the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, noting that his arrest by the Belgian authorities on India's request was valid, officials in the know of the development said.

Tata Sons chief urges safer skies after AI crash; panel probes causes

Tata Sons chief urges safer skies after AI crash; panel probes causes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Addressing close to 700 employees and the leadership team across the Air India headquarters and Air India Training Academy in Gurugram, Chandrasekaran urged them to stay on course, terming the accident the most "heartbreaking" crisis of his career.

B'desh fighter jet crash: 25 children among 27 dead

B'desh fighter jet crash: 25 children among 27 dead

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

The F-7 BGI aircraft, a training fighter jet manufactured in China, experienced a "mechanical fault" moments after takeoff and crashed into the two-storey building of Milestone School and College at Diabari in Dhaka's Uttara area on Monday.

How Maoist Bhupati Surrendered

How Maoist Bhupati Surrendered

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

'The biggest game changer has been the belief among Maoists that they can surrender and join the mainstream'

Ayodhya bans unauthorised drone use amid security concerns

Ayodhya bans unauthorised drone use amid security concerns

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Ayodhya district administration has imposed a complete ban on unauthorised drone operations across the district following an order by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath due to potential drone-related threats.

BP beats Shell; to operate ONGC's Mumbai High fields

BP beats Shell; to operate ONGC's Mumbai High fields

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

BP Plc has won a bid to operate ONGC's giant Mumbai High oil and gas field by offering up to 60 per cent increase in output over baseline, the state-owned firm said on Wednesday. State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) had in June last year floated a tender seeking foreign partners to reverse declining output at its flagship Mumbai High fields, offering a share of revenue from incremental production plus a fixed fee but not any equity stake.

Capt Sabharwal's father moves SC for probe into AI crash

Capt Sabharwal's father moves SC for probe into AI crash

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Father of deceased pilot and Federation of Indian Pilots petition Supreme Court for a court-monitored inquiry into the Air India flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad.

Why BJP Plans To Drop 2 Dozen Bihar MLAs

Why BJP Plans To Drop 2 Dozen Bihar MLAs

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Winnability to be paramount in selection of candidates, followed by clean public image and proven loyalty to the BJP.

Match-fixing allegations cloud IPL once again

Match-fixing allegations cloud IPL once again

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Rajasthan Cricket Association official Jaideep Bihani has accused the Rajasthan Royals of match-fixing after they failed to chase down nine runs in the final over in their last two matches.

Curfew relaxed in Leh for 4 hrs, people queue up to buy essentials

Curfew relaxed in Leh for 4 hrs, people queue up to buy essentials

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

For the first time since curfew was imposed three days ago in violence-hit Leh town of Ladakh, the restrictions were relaxed Saturday afternoon in a phased manner for a few hours, providing relief to residents who lined up outside shops selling essential commodities.

'Israel Doesn't Want Pakistan To Have Nuclear Weapons'

'Israel Doesn't Want Pakistan To Have Nuclear Weapons'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

'If the Trump administration could gain access to the nuclear weapons, they would be satisfied -- at least they could control them.'