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HDFC Bank initiates independent review after chairman's ethics-based resignation

HDFC Bank initiates independent review after chairman's ethics-based resignation

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

HDFC Bank has launched an independent review by external law firms following the abrupt resignation of Chairman Atanu Chakraborty, who cited 'ethical concerns and practices within the bank' as the reason for his departure.

CPI(M) MLA Downplays G Sudhakaran's Independent Candidacy

CPI(M) MLA Downplays G Sudhakaran's Independent Candidacy

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

CPI(M) MLA H Salam dismisses the potential impact of senior leader G Sudhakaran contesting as an independent candidate in the upcoming Kerala Assembly election, following Sudhakaran's decision to leave the party.

CPI(M) Leaders Clash with G Sudhakaran Over Independent Candidacy

CPI(M) Leaders Clash with G Sudhakaran Over Independent Candidacy

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

The conflict between CPI(M) leaders and G Sudhakaran intensifies as he contests as an independent in Ambalapuzha, with accusations and rebuttals exchanged between both sides.

SC orders independent tribunals for Bengal voter list appeals

SC orders independent tribunals for Bengal voter list appeals

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the establishment of independent appellate tribunals, led by former high court judges, to address appeals related to voter list exclusions in West Bengal, while also cautioning against undermining judicial officers involved in the process.

Rebellion in CPI: Dalit MLA Mukundan to Contest as Independent After Ticket Denial

Rebellion in CPI: Dalit MLA Mukundan to Contest as Independent After Ticket Denial

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Sitting CPI MLA C C Mukundan from Nattika has declared he will contest as an independent after allegedly being denied a party ticket for the upcoming Assembly elections, citing party infighting and caste-related issues.

CPI Candidate Selection in Disarray: Dalit MLA Threatens to Contest as Independent

CPI Candidate Selection in Disarray: Dalit MLA Threatens to Contest as Independent

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Sitting Dalit MLA C C Mukundan from Nattika has openly declared he will contest as an independent after allegedly being denied a CPI ticket for the upcoming Assembly elections, citing party infighting and caste-related issues.

Congress-led UDF closely monitoring CPI(M) leader's independent election bid in Kerala

Congress-led UDF closely monitoring CPI(M) leader's independent election bid in Kerala

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The Congress-led UDF is closely monitoring CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran's decision to contest as an independent candidate in the upcoming Assembly election. UDF leaders are considering supporting Sudhakaran, while the CPI(M) expresses disappointment and denies mistreatment.

Landmark Study Assesses Reproducibility in Social Sciences

Landmark Study Assesses Reproducibility in Social Sciences

Rediff.com1 days ago

A seven-year study analysing thousands of social science research papers reveals insights into the reproducibility and robustness of findings in the field.

Gujarat High Court Bans AI in Key Judicial Processes

Gujarat High Court Bans AI in Key Judicial Processes

Rediff.com12 hours ago

The Gujarat High Court has issued a policy prohibiting the use of Artificial Intelligence in judicial decision-making, reasoning, and judgment preparation, emphasising human oversight and limiting AI to administrative support roles.

Landmark Study Assesses Reproducibility in Social and Behavioural Science Research

Landmark Study Assesses Reproducibility in Social and Behavioural Science Research

Rediff.com1 days ago

A major US study has assessed the reproducibility of research papers in the social sciences, revealing insights into the credibility of findings and highlighting challenges in replicating results.

Trump's Signature on US Currency Marks Historic First

Trump's Signature on US Currency Marks Historic First

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

US President Donald Trump's signature will soon appear on US paper currency, coinciding with the 250th anniversary celebrations of American Independence.

Supreme Court Condemns West Bengal's Handling of Judicial Officer 'Attack'

Supreme Court Condemns West Bengal's Handling of Judicial Officer 'Attack'

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Supreme Court has strongly criticised the West Bengal government's handling of an incident in Malda district where judicial officers were allegedly attacked. The BJP has accused the TMC of orchestrating the event to obstruct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and protect Rohingyas.

Iran rejects Pak mediation, shifts focus to Qatar as tensions escalate

Iran rejects Pak mediation, shifts focus to Qatar as tensions escalate

Rediff.com1 days ago

Islamabad's attempt to position itself as a mediator in the West Asia conflict has come to naught with the Iranian side refusing to meet any US-led delegation in Pakistan, reports the Wall Street Journal.

Independent Director Exits Hit Multi-Year High

Independent Director Exits Hit Multi-Year High

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Less than 12 per cent of the exits were from companies with Rs 10,000 crore in market capitalisation or above.

Kosovo Dreams Of FIFA World Cup Spot After Overcoming Sporting Ban

Kosovo Dreams Of FIFA World Cup Spot After Overcoming Sporting Ban

Rediff.com4 days ago

Kosovo is on the brink of qualifying for the World Cup for the first time, a significant achievement after overcoming a sporting ban during Serbian rule in the 1990s.

Brook, Bethell escape with warning after nightclub clash probe

Brook, Bethell escape with warning after nightclub clash probe

Rediff.com2 days ago

Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell were warned by the Cricket Regulator after a nightclub altercation in New Zealand, with Brook admitting he lied about the incident.

SHO Suspended After Accused Robber Dies in Bihar Police Lockup

SHO Suspended After Accused Robber Dies in Bihar Police Lockup

Rediff.com17 hours ago

A man arrested for robbery was found dead in a police lockup in Katihar, Bihar, leading to the suspension of two officers and sparking local protests.

Wife is absolute owner of 'streedhan', husband may use but...: HC

Wife is absolute owner of 'streedhan', husband may use but...: HC

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a wife cannot be subjected to a criminal trial for breach of trust for taking away her 'streedhan' property, as she is its absolute owner.

RBI approves Emirates NBD's 74% stake acquisition in RBL Bank

RBI approves Emirates NBD's 74% stake acquisition in RBL Bank

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted approval for UAE-based Emirates NBD (ENBD) PJSC to acquire up to a 74 per cent stake in RBL Bank for $3 billion, marking the largest foreign investment ever in a domestic Indian bank.

Quantum-Enhanced AI System Translates Brain Signals into Wheelchair Movement

Quantum-Enhanced AI System Translates Brain Signals into Wheelchair Movement

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Researchers at Birla Institute of Technology-Mesra have developed a brain-computer interface (BCI) system that translates brain signals into real-time wheelchair navigation commands using a hybrid quantum-enhanced deep learning model.

Census kicks off in Delhi with President, PM leading digital count

Census kicks off in Delhi with President, PM leading digital count

Rediff.com3 days ago

This will be India's 16th Census and the eighth since Independence. For the first time, citizens will also have the option of self-enumeration.

UK law firm challenges legality of Hasina's death penalty in Bangladesh

UK law firm challenges legality of Hasina's death penalty in Bangladesh

Rediff.com3 days ago

A leading British law firm has challenged the fairness and legality of the trial and death sentence handed down to deposed Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, citing violations of international law and a politically hostile environment.

Delhi Court: Lack of Witnesses Leads to Acquittal in Heroin Case

Delhi Court: Lack of Witnesses Leads to Acquittal in Heroin Case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

A Delhi court acquitted two men accused of possessing heroin, citing the prosecution's failure to prove its case due to a lack of independent witnesses and contradictions in police testimonies.

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

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

Rediff.com2 days 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.

UP Statues of Freedom Fighters Reinstalled After Outrage

UP Statues of Freedom Fighters Reinstalled After Outrage

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Statues of freedom fighters demolished in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, have been reinstalled within 24 hours following the Chief Minister's orders, prompting calls for a thorough investigation into the incident.

Congress Protests After Statues of Kakori Martyrs Demolished in India

Congress Protests After Statues of Kakori Martyrs Demolished in India

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Congress workers protested and performed a purification ritual after statues of Kakori incident martyrs were allegedly demolished and dumped in Shahjahanpur, India, sparking outrage and demands for an investigation.

China Snaps Up Iran Oil, India Misses

China Snaps Up Iran Oil, India Misses

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Indian refiners have access to only limited Iranian volumes compared with Russian oil, and even the barrels on offer come with 'too many hassles'.

India Tops Global List Of Suspended Athletes For Doping Violations

India Tops Global List Of Suspended Athletes For Doping Violations

Rediff.com1 days ago

India has overtaken Kenya to lead the Athletics Integrity Unit's list of ineligible persons due to doping violations, with 148 suspended track and field athletes.

Atanu Chakraborty Reveals Reasons for His Resignation as HDFC Bank Chairman

Atanu Chakraborty Reveals Reasons for His Resignation as HDFC Bank Chairman

Rediff.com5 days ago

Former HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty cites misselling of AT-1 bonds and underperformance as key reasons for his resignation, dismissing personal differences as a major factor.

'We're in war': Trump says downing of US jet not to affect Iran talks

'We're in war': Trump says downing of US jet not to affect Iran talks

Rediff.com22 hours ago

US President Donald Trump has asserted that the destruction of an American military aircraft will have no bearing on diplomatic discussions with Iran, according to a report by NBC News.

Anderson 'hated every minute' of The Hundred

Anderson 'hated every minute' of The Hundred

Rediff.com2 days ago

When The Hundred's on I'm hopefully going to be on holiday somewhere, said England's cricketing legend James Anderson who took only two wickets in three games in the tournament in 2025.

Chairman's Resignation: HDFC Bank Faces Legal Debate

Chairman's Resignation: HDFC Bank Faces Legal Debate

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

HDFC Bank is engaging external legal firms, both domestic and international, to investigate the circumstances surrounding former part-time chairman Atanu Chakraborty's resignation.

US drops 2,000-pound bunker-buster bomb on Iran's Isfahan; Trump shares video

US drops 2,000-pound bunker-buster bomb on Iran's Isfahan; Trump shares video

Rediff.com4 days ago

Donald Trump shared a video on Truth Social purportedly showing explosions in Isfahan, Iran, following reports of attacks in Tehran. The authenticity of the video is unverified, but reports suggest a joint US-Israeli strike on an ammunition depot.

Experts Urge Ethical AI Governance and Indigenous Development for India

Experts Urge Ethical AI Governance and Indigenous Development for India

Rediff.com3 days ago

Experts at a discussion in Delhi emphasised the importance of ethical governance and indigenous capability in India's pursuit of becoming a global artificial intelligence power, ensuring technology serves the public good and maintains strategic autonomy.

India Dismisses US Religious Freedom Concerns as 'Distorted'

India Dismisses US Religious Freedom Concerns as 'Distorted'

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Indian government has dismissed the US Commission on International Religious Freedom's (USCIRF) report on religious freedom in India, stating that it does not recognise the commission's authority to comment on the rights of Indian citizens.

Why Were 3 HDFC Executives Asked To Leave?

Why Were 3 HDFC Executives Asked To Leave?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

The controversy involves mis-selling Credit Suisse AT-I bonds to NRIs as fixed-maturity instruments, later written off after collapse.

Police Officer Nabbed in Khargone Bribery Case

Police Officer Nabbed in Khargone Bribery Case

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A police assistant sub-inspector in Khargone district, Madhya Pradesh, was arrested by Lokayukta officials for accepting a bribe of Rs 7,000. The officer had allegedly demanded money to settle a case.

UNSC to vote on Bahrain-led Hormuz resolution on Saturday amid opposition

UNSC to vote on Bahrain-led Hormuz resolution on Saturday amid opposition

Rediff.com1 days ago

The UN Security Council will vote on a Bahrain-proposed resolution regarding the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to ensure freedom of navigation amid concerns and opposition from some members.

Indian Olympic Association Establishes Committee to Oversee Equestrian Federation

Indian Olympic Association Establishes Committee to Oversee Equestrian Federation

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has established a four-member ad-hoc committee to manage the affairs of the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), following a directive from the Delhi High Court to restore democratic governance within the sport.

India, Russia discuss strengthening ties amid West Asia conflict

India, Russia discuss strengthening ties amid West Asia conflict

Rediff.com2 days ago

Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov met with Indian leaders to discuss strengthening bilateral ties in key sectors amidst the escalating conflict in West Asia.