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Delhi car blast: NIA granted 45-day extension to conclude probe

Delhi car blast: NIA granted 45-day extension to conclude probe

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A Delhi court has granted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) a 45-day extension to complete its investigation into the blast near the Red Fort on November 10 of last year. The court also extended the judicial custody of several accused individuals.

West Asia War Clouds RBI Outlook

West Asia War Clouds RBI Outlook

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Markets will look for clear guidance on how the MPC interprets the uncertainty and what it implies for the future course of monetary policy, points out Rajeswari Sengupta.

Tadka Series Review: Cringe Fest!

Tadka Series Review: Cringe Fest!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The quality of the series of JioHotstar's new microcontent platform, Tadka, is deplorable. When so much superior content is being created with the help of AI, Tadka shows are taking the content back to the tacky early days of television, both in the plots and subpar production values, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Hormuz Crisis Hits India Hard

Hormuz Crisis Hits India Hard

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The cost of the war is being counted not in the corridors of power in Washington or Tehran, but in Firozabad's darkened furnace rooms, Howrah's idle casting sheds, and a barbershop in Kochi where the wait is suddenly, inexplicably, an hour long, notes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the Iran War.

Middle East conflict: No fuel price hike for now despite crude spike

Middle East conflict: No fuel price hike for now despite crude spike

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Despite international crude oil rates crossing USD 100 per barrel due to Middle East tensions, the Indian government plans to maintain current petrol and diesel prices, ensuring uninterrupted fuel supply across the country.

AI Can Make India World's Creative Capital

AI Can Make India World's Creative Capital

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

'Not the back office for the world's content. The leader. The standard-setter.'

ESMA invoked to ramp up LPG production amid fuel crisis

ESMA invoked to ramp up LPG production amid fuel crisis

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

The Indian government has directed oil refineries to increase LPG production to ensure a stable supply of domestic cooking gas, amidst concerns over potential disruptions from the escalating Middle East conflict and its impact on imports.

LPG Crisis Triggers Reverse Migration Across Cities

LPG Crisis Triggers Reverse Migration Across Cities

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

'It would be similar to what happened during COVID-19.' 'They are not just losing income, but being pushed into distress.'

Iran war: What govt said about LPG and crude oil supply

Iran war: What govt said about LPG and crude oil supply

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Amidst the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Oil Ministry assures citizens that India's LPG supply remains secure, with no need for panic booking of cylinders. The normal delivery cycle of two-and-a-half days is being maintained, and crude oil is being sourced from diverse routes.

BJP Claims Mamata Banerjee's Allegations Show Election Desperation

BJP Claims Mamata Banerjee's Allegations Show Election Desperation

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya refutes Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's claims of the BJP bringing in outsiders to cause trouble, accusing her of desperation ahead of the assembly elections and highlighting alleged failures of the TMC government.

Gas Cylinder For Rs 10,000. Are You Joking?

Gas Cylinder For Rs 10,000. Are You Joking?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A disruption in the supply of LPG cylinders caused by tensions in the Strait of Hormuz is impacting Indian kitchens, leading to restaurant closures, price hikes and a surge in demand for electric cooktops.

The Season That Defined Them: IPL's One-Hit Wonders

The Season That Defined Them: IPL's One-Hit Wonders

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

From breakout heroes to forgotten names, revisit IPL stars who dazzled for a season but failed to replicate their magic.

'BJP Will Win A Few Seats In Kerala'

'BJP Will Win A Few Seats In Kerala'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

'The BJP is pouring in money so that only BJP candidates are visible everywhere.' 'If the Congress does not win this time, its survival itself will be a problem...'

Alia Bhatt, Yami Gautam, Preity Zinta To Star in OTT Films

Alia Bhatt, Yami Gautam, Preity Zinta To Star in OTT Films

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Amazon Prime Video has many interesting web series and original films on its 2026 slate. A look at the films coming up.

Fuel curbs brew concern over Darjeeling first flush

Fuel curbs brew concern over Darjeeling first flush

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Tea planters in Darjeeling have raised that a shortage of commercial LPG, triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, could hit tea processing during the first flush, the delicate early-season harvest that commands the highest premiums and often sets the tone for the year.

Leakage Or Seepage? Know Your Rights

Leakage Or Seepage? Know Your Rights

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Buyers should understand the distinction between the losses the policy covers, those that need add-ons, and those it excludes.

Nagaland Govt to Form Interim Council for Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority

Nagaland Govt to Form Interim Council for Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Nagaland Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla announced the state government's plans to form an interim council for the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) and highlighted key achievements and future priorities across various sectors during the Budget Session.

Street Signs: Narrowing window, upping the colo game, and test of patience

Street Signs: Narrowing window, upping the colo game, and test of patience

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

With domestic markets turning choppy, investors are increasingly scouting for opportunities overseas to diversify portfolios and hedge against a weakening rupee.

Govt releases new CPI series; January retail inflation at 2.75%

Govt releases new CPI series; January retail inflation at 2.75%

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Retail inflation stood at 2.75 per cent in January under the new series of All India Consumer Price Index (CPI), with 2024 as the base year, released on Thursday.

Iran war impact: LPG shortage threatens hotels, restaurants closures across India

Iran war impact: LPG shortage threatens hotels, restaurants closures across India

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Indian restaurants are grappling with a severe LPG shortage due to the West Asia conflict, forcing them to innovate with menus and cooking methods or face potential closures, impacting the food industry and consumers across the country.

Nail Style: Acrylic or Overlay Gel Nails?

Nail Style: Acrylic or Overlay Gel Nails?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Acrylic nails have long had a reputation. They are glamorous, long-lasting, but notorious for making your natural nails thin, brittle and painfully sensitive.

Five Risks For The Indian Economy

Five Risks For The Indian Economy

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

India has managed high government debt-to-GDP, a slowing domestic revenue engine, lower household savings and a more hostile geopolitical environment separately in the past. But together, they threaten to undo the growth narrative on which today's optimism rests, warns Debashis Basu.

Suryakumar Yadav Credits Wife Devisha's Honesty For Success

Suryakumar Yadav Credits Wife Devisha's Honesty For Success

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Suryakumar Yadav credits his wife, Devisha, for her honest feedback and support, which he says was instrumental in his journey to playing for India and ultimately captaining the team to a T20 World Cup title.

Fake Seer Arrested for Defrauding Woman of Gold Ornaments

Fake Seer Arrested for Defrauding Woman of Gold Ornaments

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

A man posing as a seer has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly duping a 65-year-old woman of her gold ornaments under the guise of resolving her problems.

Lucknow Teenager Murders Father Due to Addiction Spending

Lucknow Teenager Murders Father Due to Addiction Spending

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

A 17-year-old boy in Lucknow killed his father after becoming resentful of his father's spending on substance abuse, which was burdening the family financially. This incident follows a similar case in February where a man killed and dismembered his father.

Taking all steps to address LPG crisis: Centre to HC

Taking all steps to address LPG crisis: Centre to HC

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The Central government has assured the Bombay High Court that it is taking steps to address the LPG shortage caused by the conflict in West Asia. The court accepted the submission and disposed of a petition filed by LPG distributors.

Suvendu Adhikari Praises Modi's Women Empowerment Schemes in West Bengal

Suvendu Adhikari Praises Modi's Women Empowerment Schemes in West Bengal

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Suvendu Adhikari, Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiatives for women's empowerment, citing the Swachh Bharat Mission and PM Awas Yojana. He also criticised the Trinamool Congress government's handling of food distribution and women's security in the state.

2 sisters die hours before wedding, suspicion prompts cops to halt funeral

2 sisters die hours before wedding, suspicion prompts cops to halt funeral

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

Two sisters in Jodhpur's Manai village, who were set to be married, died on the same day, allegedly after consuming a poisonous substance. The incident occurred amidst wedding preparations, plunging the family into mourning.

How Women Power India

How Women Power India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

In which area of Indian life are women not running the show?

No shortage whatsoever of petrol, diesel, kerosene, assures govt in LS

No shortage whatsoever of petrol, diesel, kerosene, assures govt in LS

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Responding to concerns raised by Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri said it is the foremost priority of the government that the kitchens of over 33 crore families, especially the poor and the underprivileged, do not face any shortage of gas.

'So jaao, theek hai': Harish Rana prepares to say final goodbye

'So jaao, theek hai': Harish Rana prepares to say final goodbye

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

After a landmark Supreme Court ruling, the family of Harish Rana, comatose for 12 years, prepares for his passive euthanasia, marking a significant moment in India's end-of-life care debate.

RG Kar Victim's Mother On Why She Joined BJP: 'If TMC And Mamata Banerjee Are Wrenched Out Of Bengal, Why Not Join Politics?'

RG Kar Victim's Mother On Why She Joined BJP: 'If TMC And Mamata Banerjee Are Wrenched Out Of Bengal, Why Not Join Politics?'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

'People have lost hope of finding justice in this state ... I want to give these victims, their families, the people of this state, a voice.'

Woman Arrested for Drugging Family and Stealing Cash

Woman Arrested for Drugging Family and Stealing Cash

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A woman has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly drugging a family she was hired to care for, by mixing sleeping pills into their food, and then stealing cash from their home.

Aadu 3 Review: Ambitious Comedy, Funny in Bursts

Aadu 3 Review: Ambitious Comedy, Funny in Bursts

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Aadu 3: Part 1 feels like a film trapped in its own ambition. While it expands the universe in an interesting manner, it loses sight of the tight, irreverent humour that made the previous films click in the first place, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Highway miracle? 'Brain-dead' woman revives as ambulance hits pothole

Highway miracle? 'Brain-dead' woman revives as ambulance hits pothole

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

A woman in Uttar Pradesh, declared brain-dead, showed signs of life after her ambulance hit a pothole. Doctors attribute her recovery to treatment for a suspected toxic bite, not a miracle.

Understand govt's...: Tharoor back's India's Iran war stance

Understand govt's...: Tharoor back's India's Iran war stance

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor is urging the Indian government to take a more proactive role in mediating the escalating conflict between the US-Israel alliance and Iran, emphasising the impact on India's energy security and regional stability.

Qatar halts LNG production amid Iran attack, supply to India disrupted

Qatar halts LNG production amid Iran attack, supply to India disrupted

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Qatar has halted liquefied natural gas (LNG) production after its facilities came under attack amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, disrupting supplies to India and squeezing feedstock availability for key domestic sectors.

Homemaker's labour enables earning spouse to function well: HC

Homemaker's labour enables earning spouse to function well: HC

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

The Delhi High Court has ruled that a homemaker's labor is essential for the earning spouse's success and that disregarding these contributions when determining maintenance is unjust. The court emphasized that a wife's non-employment should not be equated with idleness and that the economic value of her contributions must be recognized.

When Your Partner Yells At You, Do This

When Your Partner Yells At You, Do This

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Don't respond immediately. Take two slow breaths before you start speaking. Even a few seconds of peace can prevent the situation from escalating, says rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, founder of the Let Us Talk Foundation.

Recipe: Sunita's Surmai Fish Cutlets

Recipe: Sunita's Surmai Fish Cutlets

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

In Indian households, fish is usually fried or eaten with rice in a curry but this Surmai Fish Cutlet will blow your mind