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Airfares May Rise as Jet Fuel Price Surge

Airfares May Rise as Jet Fuel Price Surge

Rediff.com1 days ago

Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices have more than doubled to a record high, impacting airlines and consumers, while commercial LPG rates also see a significant increase.

Insolvency Law Key to Improving Banking Sector Health, Says FM

Insolvency Law Key to Improving Banking Sector Health, Says FM

Rediff.com3 days ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated in the Lok Sabha that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has been a crucial factor in improving the health of India's banking sector, significantly aiding in the recovery of non-performing assets (NPAs).

Indian Wushu Athletes Shine at World Championship, Four Advance to Finals

Indian Wushu Athletes Shine at World Championship, Four Advance to Finals

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian athletes won two bronze medals and four advanced to the finals at the 10th World Wushu Championship.

High Court: Father-in-Law Liable for Widow's Maintenance

High Court: Father-in-Law Liable for Widow's Maintenance

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a woman is entitled to maintenance from her father-in-law even after her husband's death, under specific conditions outlined in the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act.

India's Bowling Under Scrutiny Ahead of England Semifinal

India's Bowling Under Scrutiny Ahead of England Semifinal

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Suryakumar Yadav's childhood coach Ashok Aswalkar and BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla express confidence in India defeating England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final at Wankhede.

How Corporate India Can Propel Women into Tech Leadership Roles

How Corporate India Can Propel Women into Tech Leadership Roles

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Top female executives are calling for corporate India to redesign workplace systems to support women's advancement into leadership roles in the technology sector, particularly in emerging fields like artificial intelligence.

Tuticorin Stuns Kolkata to Win Major Ports Hockey Title

Tuticorin Stuns Kolkata to Win Major Ports Hockey Title

Rediff.com6 days ago

VOC Tuticorin defeated Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, to win the 47th All India Major Ports Hockey Championship. Mumbai secured third place, and individual awards were presented to top performers.

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.

Nightclub Owners Get Bail in Deadly Goa Fire Case, Still Face Forgery Charges

Nightclub Owners Get Bail in Deadly Goa Fire Case, Still Face Forgery Charges

Rediff.com1 days ago

The owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, have been granted bail in connection with the fire that killed 25 people last December. However, they will remain in jail due to a separate forgery case.

India's Services Sector Growth Eases Slightly in Feb

India's Services Sector Growth Eases Slightly in Feb

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

India's services sector experienced a slight moderation in growth during February, according to the HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index, with new order growth slowing and inflation picking up.

Harbhajan criticises KKR for under-using Narine in loss to MI

Harbhajan criticises KKR for under-using Narine in loss to MI

Rediff.com3 days ago

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh criticised Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane for his tactics during their IPL match against Mumbai Indians, particularly his underutilisation of Sunil Narine against Rohit Sharma. Irfan Pathan praised Shardul Thakur's bowling performance.

Women's Rowing Team Gears Up for Asian Games with National Camp

Women's Rowing Team Gears Up for Asian Games with National Camp

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 51-day national rowing camp for women has commenced in Gorakhpur to strengthen the team's preparations for the Asian Games in Japan later this year. The camp, organised by the Sports Authority of India, focuses on training rowers for the continental event.

Govt ready with corrective steps: Union minister on West Asia conflict

Govt ready with corrective steps: Union minister on West Asia conflict

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Indian government has implemented several measures to mitigate external risks, support the balance of payments, and maintain macroeconomic stability amidst the ongoing West Asia crisis, according to Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary.

Muzaffarnagar Man Allegedly Murders Family Over Eid Gift Dispute, Then Takes His Own Life

Muzaffarnagar Man Allegedly Murders Family Over Eid Gift Dispute, Then Takes His Own Life

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 32-year-old man in Muzaffarnagar allegedly poisoned his wife and two young children before taking his own life, reportedly triggered by a dispute over an Eid gift.

West Indies players stranded in India after T20 World Cup leave on commercial flights

West Indies players stranded in India after T20 World Cup leave on commercial flights

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

West Indies players are leaving India on commercial flights in batches after their departure was delayed due to international airspace closures amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Caribbean side's governing body CWI said on Tuesday.

IPL 2026: Pietersen Doubts Pant's Suitability as Top-Order Batter for Super Giants

IPL 2026: Pietersen Doubts Pant's Suitability as Top-Order Batter for Super Giants

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Kevin Pietersen has expressed reservations about Rishabh Pant's desire to bat in the top order for Lucknow Super Giants, suggesting it may add unnecessary pressure. Pietersen also praised Sameer Rizvi's match-winning performance for Delhi Capitals.

IPL 2026: How one-format focus fuelled Virat Kohli's strong start

IPL 2026: How one-format focus fuelled Virat Kohli's strong start

Rediff.com4 days ago

Virat Kohli's decision to scale back his international commitments has not dampened his appetite for runs, with the former India captain guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to victory with an unbeaten 69 in the IPL 2026 opener.

Naidu Congratulates India on T20 World Cup Final Berth

Naidu Congratulates India on T20 World Cup Final Berth

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu congratulated Team India for defeating England and reaching the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup final, praising the team's all-round performance.

William Walsh, former British Airways chief, to lead IndiGo as CEO

William Walsh, former British Airways chief, to lead IndiGo as CEO

Rediff.com2 days ago

IndiGo, India's largest airline, has announced the appointment of William Walsh, former British Airways chief and current Director General of IATA, as its new CEO, effective no later than August 3.

Maharashtra Congress Leader Condoles Iran Deaths, Discusses West Asia Situation

Maharashtra Congress Leader Condoles Iran Deaths, Discusses West Asia Situation

Rediff.com4 days ago

Maharashtra Congress leader Naseem Khan met with the representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India to express condolences for the deaths of Ayatollah Khamenei, soldiers, and civilians in the West Asia conflict.

GT's Buttler Focuses on Mindset Reset Ahead of IPL 2026

GT's Buttler Focuses on Mindset Reset Ahead of IPL 2026

Rediff.com3 days ago

Jos Buttler looks to reset mentally after T20 World Cup struggles, aiming for a strong IPL 2026 with Gujarat Titans while managing expectations and pressure.

Honey Trehan: 'Speaking The Truth Is Becoming A Crime In This Country For The CBFC'

Honey Trehan: 'Speaking The Truth Is Becoming A Crime In This Country For The CBFC'

Rediff.com2 days ago

Director Honey Trehan's film Punjab '95, based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra's life, remains stuck with the Censor Board, facing over 127 cuts.

No IPL in Bangladesh! JioStar terminates broadcast deal

No IPL in Bangladesh! JioStar terminates broadcast deal

Rediff.com3 days ago

JioStar has terminated its broadcast deals in Bangladesh for IPL 2026, saying its local partner defaulted on payments.

Coach Fulton Confirms Unified Indian Hockey Team for Major Tournaments

Coach Fulton Confirms Unified Indian Hockey Team for Major Tournaments

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian men's hockey chief coach Craig Fulton has confirmed that a single team will represent India in both the FIH World Cup and the Asian Games, dismissing speculation of separate squads.

AIFF Executive Committee Reviews Bids for Commercial Rights, Considers Sports Governance Act

AIFF Executive Committee Reviews Bids for Commercial Rights, Considers Sports Governance Act

Rediff.com4 days ago

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is evaluating commercial rights bids for its flagship competitions, including the Indian Super League and the Indian Women's League. The Executive Committee is also discussing the implementation of the National Sports Governance Act.

After Shah Rukh, Nayanthara Stars Opposite Salman

After Shah Rukh, Nayanthara Stars Opposite Salman

Rediff.com1 days ago

Nayanthara has been confirmed to star alongside Salman Khan in Director Vamshi Paidipally's upcoming action film, produced by Dil Raju, marking her second venture into Bollywood after Jawan.

Foreign investors dump record Rs 1.14 lakh cr in Mar on West Asia conflict

Foreign investors dump record Rs 1.14 lakh cr in Mar on West Asia conflict

Rediff.com4 days ago

Foreign investors have withdrawn a record Rs 1.14 lakh crore from Indian equities in March, driven by geopolitical tensions, a weakening rupee, and concerns about crude oil prices.

Rohit Sharma's '2.0 Avatar' Will Worry All Teams In IPL 2026: Kumble

Rohit Sharma's '2.0 Avatar' Will Worry All Teams In IPL 2026: Kumble

Rediff.com3 days ago

Former India captain Anil Kumble praised Rohit Sharma's impressive start to IPL 2026, noting his improved fitness and dominant batting performance.

Indian Archers Shine at Asia Cup, Secure Gold and Silver Medals

Indian Archers Shine at Asia Cup, Secure Gold and Silver Medals

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian archers delivered a strong performance at the Asia Cup-World Ranking Tournament Stage 1, securing gold in the mixed team compound event and silver in the women's team compound event, along with a clean sweep in the men's individual compound category.

Rupee Jumps After RBI Curbs on Banks: A Detailed Analysis

Rupee Jumps After RBI Curbs on Banks: A Detailed Analysis

Rediff.com8 hours ago

The Indian rupee experienced a significant surge against the US dollar following the Reserve Bank of India's measures to restrict banks from onshore forward markets. Despite this, the rupee remains under pressure from foreign capital outflows, a strong dollar, and rising crude oil prices.

Maharashtra CM Stresses Tech Skills for Police in Digital Era

Maharashtra CM Stresses Tech Skills for Police in Digital Era

Rediff.com4 days ago

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the 69th All India Police Duty Meet (AIPDM) 2025-26, emphasising the need for police to stay ahead of criminals in the digital age and improve investigation skills.

Delhi Scraps Thousands of Ration Cards, Eyes AI for Verification

Delhi Scraps Thousands of Ration Cards, Eyes AI for Verification

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Delhi government has cancelled over 45,000 ration cards and is considering using artificial intelligence to identify ineligible beneficiaries in its public distribution system.

India Women's Team Crushed by Japan in AFC Asian Cup Clash

India Women's Team Crushed by Japan in AFC Asian Cup Clash

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

India's women's football team suffered a heavy 0-11 defeat against Japan in their second group match of the AFC Women's Asian Cup. Despite the loss, India still has a chance to qualify for the quarter-finals if they beat Chinese Taipei in their final group match.

Bengaluru FC Appoints Savio Medeira to Lead Youth Development

Bengaluru FC Appoints Savio Medeira to Lead Youth Development

Rediff.com1 days ago

Bengaluru FC has appointed Savio Medeira, former Indian national team coach, as their head of youth development, aiming to strengthen the pathway for young players to the first team.

Fadnavis's big claim: Neighbour wanted to break Assam but...

Fadnavis's big claim: Neighbour wanted to break Assam but...

Rediff.com2 days ago

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday claimed India's neighbours wanted to "break up" Assam by taking advantage of the unrest in the state earlier, but their "dreams were shattered" as the Narendra Modi government brought peace to the region.

Indian Compound Archers Dominate Asia Cup; Recurve Team Struggles

Indian Compound Archers Dominate Asia Cup; Recurve Team Struggles

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's compound archers, led by Rajat Chauhan and Chikitha Taniparthi, dominated the Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament, while the recurve team faced disappointment.

AIFF Alleges Pressure from Executive Member to Include Churchill Brothers in ISL

AIFF Alleges Pressure from Executive Member to Include Churchill Brothers in ISL

Rediff.com3 days ago

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has accused its executive committee member Valanka Alemao and her family of pressuring the organisation to include Churchill Brothers FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) through unconventional means.

Modern Relationships: 'My Husband Wants Me To Do Puja Everyday'

Modern Relationships: 'My Husband Wants Me To Do Puja Everyday'

Rediff.com15 hours ago

When Bangalore-based Arjun* agreed to an arranged marriage, he believed he had found the perfect balance between tradition and modernity. But a quiet conflict over religion at home soon began to test the relationship.

IPL 2026, PBKS vs GT Preview: Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer eye redemption in high-voltage clash

IPL 2026, PBKS vs GT Preview: Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer eye redemption in high-voltage clash

Rediff.com3 days ago

Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer who have often been overlooked in the T20 format, will captain Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings respectively with both eager to make a statement.

Indian Trap Shooters Fall Short at ISSF World Cup in Morocco

Indian Trap Shooters Fall Short at ISSF World Cup in Morocco

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian trap shooters Kynan Chenai and Aashima Ahlawat narrowly missed qualifying for the finals at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Tangier, Morocco, while other Indian participants also failed to advance.