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Tottenham end winless streak with dominant victory over Coventry

Tottenham end winless streak with dominant victory over Coventry

Rediff.com4 days ago

Tottenham Hotspur secured their first Premier League win in 148 days, beating Coventry City 3-1 at home, a result manager Roberto De Zerbi described as 'very happy' and a sign of playing 'much better than in other games'.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty open higher as IT stocks rally

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty open higher as IT stocks rally

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian equity benchmarks, the Sensex and Nifty, opened higher on Friday, driven by a strong rally in IT stocks, despite a significant overnight decline in US technology shares and broader Asian markets. Experts anticipate further market support from falling US bond yields, a strengthening rupee, and a substantial liquidity inflow following the Jio Platforms IPO allotment. Track

How Delhi Police Saved Rs 1.53 Crore From Digital Arrest Scams

How Delhi Police Saved Rs 1.53 Crore From Digital Arrest Scams

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Delhi Police's Financial Monitoring Cell prevented potential losses of Rs 1.53 crore in "digital arrest" scams across five states. Their Proactive Victim Identification and Protection Team intervened to save multiple victims, including senior citizens, from transferring additional money to fraudsters who impersonated officials and threatened arrest for fabricated crimes.

Why UPI Surcharge Is Essential For Digital Payment System's Future

Why UPI Surcharge Is Essential For Digital Payment System's Future

Rediff.com2 days ago

J&K Bank MD and CEO Amitava Chatterjee defended the surcharge on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, stating it is necessary for the system's long-term sustainability. He also discussed the shift of household savings to mutual funds, the bank's profit growth, and India's consumption-based economy.

'Airtel Will Remain An Institution Run By Professionals'

'Airtel Will Remain An Institution Run By Professionals'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

'The Rs 35,000 crore of capex every year, I don't get to sign 35 paise out of this.'

Emami Group Concludes Investment In East Bengal FC, Shifts To Sponsorship Role

Emami Group Concludes Investment In East Bengal FC, Shifts To Sponsorship Role

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Emami Group has officially concluded its role as an investor and manager in East Bengal Football Club, transferring all shares and voting rights back to the club. The group will, however, continue its association with East Bengal FC as a sponsor, reaffirming its commitment to Indian football. This transition follows a successful period for the club under Emami's ownership, marked by significant victories for both men's and women's teams.

Jio Platforms IPO Oversubscribed 5.57 Times, Draws Rs 3.73 Lakh Crore Demand

Jio Platforms IPO Oversubscribed 5.57 Times, Draws Rs 3.73 Lakh Crore Demand

Rediff.com2 days ago

Jio Platforms Ltd's Rs 30,213-crore initial public offering (IPO) has garnered bids worth Rs 3.73 lakh crore, achieving a subscription rate of 5.57 times the shares on offer, driven by robust institutional and anchor investor demand.

Sebi confirms Rajesh Exports curbs, flags incomplete information in probe

Sebi confirms Rajesh Exports curbs, flags incomplete information in probe

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has confirmed its interim directions against Rajesh Exports and its chairman, Rajesh Mehta, due to unresolved concerns regarding financial disclosures, consolidation of overseas subsidiaries, and alleged fund routing through related parties.

HFCL achieves highest-ever quarterly net profit of Rs 394 crore, driven by optical fibre demand from AI data centres

HFCL achieves highest-ever quarterly net profit of Rs 394 crore, driven by optical fibre demand from AI data centres

Rediff.com5 days ago

Domestic telecom gear maker HFCL reported its highest-ever quarterly consolidated net profit of Rs 394.22 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, 2026, a multi-fold increase from Rs 72 crore a year ago, primarily due to strong demand for optical fibre cables from AI data centres.

Online Shopping Scams: How To Stay Safe

Online Shopping Scams: How To Stay Safe

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Fake web sites, counterfeit goods, bogus delivery charges and fraudulent customer support agents are common warning signs.

UK PM Andy Burnham Faces Questions Over Support for Manchester City

UK PM Andy Burnham Faces Questions Over Support for Manchester City

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham's past meetings with Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak have come under scrutiny following criticism of Burnham's initial response to the club's financial rule breaches.

Cabinet approves Fairfax's Rs 52,878-cr bid for IDBI Bank; largest FDI ever in India's financial sector

Cabinet approves Fairfax's Rs 52,878-cr bid for IDBI Bank; largest FDI ever in India's financial sector

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

The Indian Cabinet has approved Fairfax Financial Holdings' Rs 52,878 crore bid to acquire a 60.72 per cent stake in IDBI Bank, marking the country's largest foreign direct investment in the financial sector.

F1 returns to Africa after 33 years, with Rwanda set to host Grand Prix from early 2030s

F1 returns to Africa after 33 years, with Rwanda set to host Grand Prix from early 2030s

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Formula One will return to Africa after 33 years, with Rwanda securing a 10-year deal to host a Grand Prix from the early 2030s, promising tourism, investment and jobs.

Rooney calls Man Utd players 'selfish' after Como thrashing

Rooney calls Man Utd players 'selfish' after Como thrashing

Rediff.com1 days ago

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has branded the club's players 'selfish' and 'like babies' following their 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, after captain Bruno Fernandes publicly questioned the coaching staff's tactics.

Infosys sees 6.2% rise in Q2 net profit, reaches Rs 7,823 crore

Infosys sees 6.2% rise in Q2 net profit, reaches Rs 7,823 crore

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian IT major Infosys announced a 6.2 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 7,823 crore for the second quarter ending September 30, alongside a 10.2 per cent growth in revenue from operations.

Indian Equities Fall for Fourth Day as West Asia Tensions Drive Oil Prices Higher

Indian Equities Fall for Fourth Day as West Asia Tensions Drive Oil Prices Higher

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed lower for the fourth consecutive session, driven by a surge in crude oil prices above USD 114 per barrel due to escalating tensions in West Asia, coupled with broad-based selling and FII outflows.

Will Budget see axing of LTCG tax? Sitharaman says...

Will Budget see axing of LTCG tax? Sitharaman says...

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will persist in its efforts to prevent excessive volatility in the rupee, which has significantly depreciated against the US dollar due to global uncertainties, despite India's strong macro-economic fundamentals.

Savings Account Fees You Should Know

Savings Account Fees You Should Know

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

The goal is to ensure that your bank works for you, providing liquidity and convenience without charging you for the privilege of holding your own money.

Keralam BJP Seeks CBI Probe Into KIIFB Irregularities

Keralam BJP Seeks CBI Probe Into KIIFB Irregularities

Rediff.com7 days ago

The BJP in Keralam has demanded a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) during the previous LDF regime. Senior BJP leader P K Krishnadas accused the current UDF government of attempting to sabotage corruption cases and expressed a lack of faith in state-level investigations. The demand follows an expert panel report highlighting financial irregularities in KIIFB.

How A Bank Manager Duped Elderly Woman Of Rs 76.50 Lakh

How A Bank Manager Duped Elderly Woman Of Rs 76.50 Lakh

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

An 85-year-old woman was allegedly cheated of Rs 76.50 lakh by a bank manager and his family on the pretext of investing in shares. The manager, Jay Mukesh Mehta, was arrested after being on the run for six months, while his wife, father, mother, and brother remain absconding. The family reportedly duped others using the same method.

Are Your Investments Worth The Effort?

Are Your Investments Worth The Effort?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Many investors are working hard as their own fund managers, unaware whether their efforts have actually rewarded them for the job.

Godrej Properties Q2 Profit Plunges 62% Amid Higher Expenses, Pre-Sales Dip

Godrej Properties Q2 Profit Plunges 62% Amid Higher Expenses, Pre-Sales Dip

Rediff.com1 days ago

Godrej Properties reported a significant 62 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 154.15 crore for the September quarter, primarily due to higher expenses, while its sales bookings also fell by 6 per cent to Rs 8,008 crore.

TCS to hire 80% of new workforce with digital, AI skills; AI work to expand profitability

TCS to hire 80% of new workforce with digital, AI skills; AI work to expand profitability

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) plans for 80% of its new hires to possess digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills, anticipating that the growing share of AI-led work will significantly boost its profit margins.

Equity Mutual Funds Surge 31% to Rs 38,306 Crore in September Amidst Volatility

Equity Mutual Funds Surge 31% to Rs 38,306 Crore in September Amidst Volatility

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Equity mutual fund schemes recorded a net inflow of Rs 38,306 crore in September, a 31 per cent increase from the previous month, driven by strong investor interest in mid-cap and small-cap funds despite stock market volatility and foreign portfolio investor (FPI) sell-offs.

Sensex, Nifty extend losses as West Asia tensions fuel oil price surge

Sensex, Nifty extend losses as West Asia tensions fuel oil price surge

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty extended their losses for a third consecutive session, with the Sensex declining 460.30 points and the Nifty dropping 123.70 points, primarily due to surging crude oil prices driven by escalating tensions in West Asia and weak global cues.

Guess Which Shows Were Netflix Superhits!

Guess Which Shows Were Netflix Superhits!

Rediff.com2 days ago

We delivered a great slate led by Lock Upp, our first daily reality series, which drove the most viewing of any title on Netflix in India ever.

Sourav Ganguly's Doosra Row: Who Owns Cricket History?

Sourav Ganguly's Doosra Row: Who Owns Cricket History?

Rediff.com16 hours ago

The legal battle between former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly and the makers of the film Doosra perfectly highlights the tension between broadcast licensing and a celebrity's personality rights.

Sebi Whistleblower Tips Jump To 25 In FY26

Sebi Whistleblower Tips Jump To 25 In FY26

Rediff.com18 hours ago

This may point to the beginning of a rising role of whistleblowers in aiding stock-market policing amid the rapid expansion in capital markets in recent years.

RBI Governor's Clear Message To Tata Sons On Listing

RBI Governor's Clear Message To Tata Sons On Listing

Rediff.com18 hours ago

His remarks come amid a debate over whether Tata Sons, the holding company of India's largest conglomerate Tata group, is required to go public.

Wipro reports marginal profit dip in Q2, revenue up 9%

Wipro reports marginal profit dip in Q2, revenue up 9%

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Wipro reported a marginal 1.40 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,200.6 crore for the July-September quarter of FY27, despite a 9.1 per cent increase in revenue from operations to Rs 24,752.7 crore.

Akash Ambani seeks to recreate Dhirubhai's legacy with India's biggest IPO as Jio goes public

Akash Ambani seeks to recreate Dhirubhai's legacy with India's biggest IPO as Jio goes public

Rediff.com4 days ago

Akash Ambani is leading Jio Platforms' initial public offering (IPO), set to be India's largest, with a strategy that includes appealing to regional investors and drawing parallels to his grandfather Dhirubhai Ambani's historic public listing of Reliance Industries.

eMudhra to exit SSL/TLS certification business following security vulnerability, shares plummet

eMudhra to exit SSL/TLS certification business following security vulnerability, shares plummet

Rediff.com2 days ago

Digital authentication services company eMudhra has announced its decision to exit the global SSL/TLS certificate business after a vulnerability was discovered in the security keys issued by its certification authorities, leading to a 20 per cent drop in its shares.

Starlink Ready for India Launch, Awaits Final Go-Ahead

Starlink Ready for India Launch, Awaits Final Go-Ahead

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

'We are ready to help Prime Minister Modi achieve his vision of 100 per cent connectivity throughout India -- a vision all of our company, including Elon, shares,' Lauren Dreyer, vice-president of Starlink business operations at SpaceX, said at the pre-business day of the India Mobile Congress in New Delhi.

SHANTI Rules Boost Nuclear Investment

SHANTI Rules Boost Nuclear Investment

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

The rules require nuclear plant operators to maintain an insurance policy, financial security or a combination of both to cover civil liability for nuclear damage.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex Surges Over 900 points, Nifty above 22,850

Stock Markets Today: Sensex Surges Over 900 points, Nifty above 22,850

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty saw a sharp rebound in early trade, driven primarily by a rally in IT stocks and a decline in crude oil prices, even as global markets faced selling pressure due to US inflation concerns. Track Sensex and Nifty on

Airtel Money makes LSE debut, marking exchange's largest IPO in years

Airtel Money makes LSE debut, marking exchange's largest IPO in years

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

African digital financial services platform, Airtel Money, has successfully debuted on the London Stock Exchange, marking the exchange's largest initial public offering (IPO) in several years with an implied market capitalisation of about USD 7 billion.

Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: EOW/ACB Files 10th Supplementary Charge Sheet Naming 20 Accused

Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: EOW/ACB Files 10th Supplementary Charge Sheet Naming 20 Accused

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

The Chhattisgarh Economic Offence Wing/Anti-Corruption Bureau (EOW/ACB) has filed its 10th supplementary charge sheet in the alleged liquor scam, accusing 20 individuals, including former state Congress treasurer Ramgopal Agrawal, and 22 firms. The 27,000-page document details illegal liquor production, hawala transactions, and investment of illicit proceeds. The scam, estimated by the ED to be between 2019 and 2022, involved a complex network of illegal liquor sales, duplicate holograms, and routing of funds.

CII White Paper Outlines Path To $100 Billion Media & Entertainment Sector

CII White Paper Outlines Path To $100 Billion Media & Entertainment Sector

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

A CII white paper released Thursday outlines a strategy for India's media and entertainment sector to achieve a USD 100 billion valuation by the early 2030s, requiring an annual growth rate of 15 per cent and significant policy reforms. The paper identifies key areas for growth, including broadcasting reform, anti-piracy measures, and investment in regional markets.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Down in Volatile Trade

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Down in Volatile Trade

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, significantly recovered from sharp early losses, driven by buying in State Bank of India and Reliance Industries, alongside fresh foreign fund inflows, despite declines in Axis Bank and HDFC Bank.

Why India Is Poised To Dominate Global Golf

Why India Is Poised To Dominate Global Golf

Rediff.com7 days ago

Amitabh Kant, former NITI Aayog CEO, and PGTI CEO Amandeep Johl express strong confidence in India's potential to become a global golf powerhouse within the next decade. Kant specifically predicts a woman golfer will achieve a breakthrough moment for the country. They highlight India's demographic advantage, rising youth participation, and the need for university-level talent development and private investment in infrastructure to achieve this goal.