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Prosus says India as one of its most critical growth markets

Prosus says India as one of its most critical growth markets

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Prosus, the Amsterdam-based technology investor with net assets valued at over $200 billion spanning payments to e-commerce, has identified India as one of its most critical growth markets, and is increasing its strategic investments here.

Mardaani 3 Review: In Service of Rani Mukerji

Mardaani 3 Review: In Service of Rani Mukerji

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Rani Mukerji gets plenty of scope to shine, seething with anger, screaming, radiating fury, and even taking on hand-to-hand combat in a truly boss-lady role, notes Mayur Sanap.

BCB's annual income could dwindle by 60 pc

BCB's annual income could dwindle by 60 pc

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Bangla Inside Story: Players kept mum in-front of Nazrul, BCB's annual income could dwindle by 60%

Mohammed Shami appears for SIR hearing in Kolkata

Mohammed Shami appears for SIR hearing in Kolkata

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Mohammed Shami on Tuesday appeared before poll officials in Kolkata for his scheduled hearing under the ongoing SIR exercise in West Bengal.

After Yes stake buy, Japan's SMBC gets RBI nod for wholly owned subsidiary

After Yes stake buy, Japan's SMBC gets RBI nod for wholly owned subsidiary

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Months after picking up 24.21 per cent stake in private sector lender Yes Bank, Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) has received the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) in-principle approval for setting up a wholly owned subsidiary (WOS) in India.

Zubeen Garg drowned after declining life jacket: Singapore court told

Zubeen Garg drowned after declining life jacket: Singapore court told

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Popular Indian singer-songwriter Zubeen Garg drowned off Lazarus Island in Singapore after declining a life jacket while severely intoxicated, a coroner's court heard.

SBI to hire 3,500 officers in next 5 months

SBI to hire 3,500 officers in next 5 months

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

The country's biggest lender, State Bank of India (SBI), plans to hire around 3,500 officers to bolster its operations and enhance service delivery nationwide.

R-Day rehearsal held amid rain, soldiers march with wet uniforms

R-Day rehearsal held amid rain, soldiers march with wet uniforms

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Early morning rain in Delhi lowers temperatures. The weather office predicts cloudy conditions and thunderstorms for the day due to a western disturbance.

Upset with Rahul, Tharoor to skip Cong strategy meet

Upset with Rahul, Tharoor to skip Cong strategy meet

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor is reportedly upset and likely to skip a strategy meeting for the upcoming Kerala polls due to perceived slights and attempts to sideline him within the party.

UPI payments app PhonePe's $1.5 billion IPO to see Walmart cut stake

UPI payments app PhonePe's $1.5 billion IPO to see Walmart cut stake

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

As India's biggest Unified Payments Interface (UPI) app PhonePe prepares to list, the updated draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) shows the impact of regulations on the business, and concentration of payments-linked revenue even as UPI lacks MDR (merchant discount rate).

God's Own Country Takes EV Ride To Top Slot

God's Own Country Takes EV Ride To Top Slot

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Kerala has overtaken more industrialised states in personal electric vehicle adoption, driven by strong middle-class uptake, policy support, and charging infrastructure.

The Movies That Are Ruling The Box Office

The Movies That Are Ruling The Box Office

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'Gujarati films are crossing the Rs 100 crore mark, Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra has surged past Rs 300 crore, Marathi film Dashaavtar has already topped Rs 50 crore and Tamil blockbuster Coolie has raked in over Rs 250 crore.' 'These successes show that regional cinema is no longer niche.'

Grammys 2026: Dalai Lama, Lady Gaga Win

Grammys 2026: Dalai Lama, Lady Gaga Win

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The 68th Grammy Awards began at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Can India Regain Foreign Tourists This Winter?

Can India Regain Foreign Tourists This Winter?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'We expect inbound numbers in 2025 to come close to pre-pandemic levels -- if not fully match them -- by early 2026.'

RBI deputy governor flags cyber risk over volume of personal data with FIs

RBI deputy governor flags cyber risk over volume of personal data with FIs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

The increasing use of models, algorithms, and code across the financial industry is reshaping how outcomes are generated. However, their limitations, such as explainability, embedded bias, and model drift may not be immediately apparent and may emerge only as these technologies gain scale, warns RBI deputy governor Shirish Chandra Murmu.

Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web Review: A Neeraj Pandey thriller

Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web Review: A Neeraj Pandey thriller

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

It is difficult to make conveyor belt and baggage-scanning scenes thrilling -- which is how most people trying to sneak out through the Green Channel are caught -- but Neeraj Pandey and co-director Raghav M Jairath and co-writer Vipul K Rawal make sure there is enough going on to make the series watchable, raves Deepa Gahlot.

ED chargesheets online gaming app WinZO over Rs 734 cr scam

ED chargesheets online gaming app WinZO over Rs 734 cr scam

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against real-money online gaming app WinZO and its promoters, alleging the company used bots and AI to manipulate game algorithms, leading to significant financial losses for users.

Why China's Claim On Shaksgam Valley Is Baseless

Why China's Claim On Shaksgam Valley Is Baseless

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Today's situation in the Shaksgam Valley is the consequence of what happened in Gilgit in 1947. But is India ready to militarily get back its territories? asks Claude Arpi.

SAT Seeks Rs 100 Cr From ASTA

SAT Seeks Rs 100 Cr From ASTA

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

The tribunal granted partial relief to the appellants by modifying Sebi's directions on trading restrictions and account freezes, making them conditional on the deposit of the said amount.

Is India Still Buying Russian Oil?

Is India Still Buying Russian Oil?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Indian private sector and State-run refiners continued to receive crude oil from Russian suppliers even after November 21 -- the winding-down date for US sanctions on supplies from leading Russian oil producers imposed in October -- as new intermediaries sprung up in West Asia to sell the oil, according to senior refining sources and ship tracking data.

Sunita Williams retires after 27 years, 608 days in space

Sunita Williams retires after 27 years, 608 days in space

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams retires after 27 years, completing three missions aboard the International Space Station and setting numerous spaceflight records. She is currently visiting India.

'BLO visited 3 times': Ex-Navy chief asked to prove identity under SIR

'BLO visited 3 times': Ex-Navy chief asked to prove identity under SIR

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Admiral Prakash, who has been settled in Goa since his retirement, said SIR forms should be revised if they are not "evoking" the required information.

Which city has highest area under office lease?

Which city has highest area under office lease?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Colliers reports that GCC leasing has jumped from 4.6 million square feet in 2021 and is expected to hit 10.6 million square feet by 2025 -- a clear sign that multinationals see Bengaluru as a long-term base.

'Wonderful gesture': Machado presents her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump

'Wonderful gesture': Machado presents her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Venezuelan opposition leader Mara Corina Machado presented a Nobel Peace Prize to former US President Donald Trump, who hailed it as a gesture of mutual respect. The meeting occurred after reported US military action in Venezuela.

Want To Plan Your Tax Savings? Read This

Want To Plan Your Tax Savings? Read This

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

The most common mistake is investing without assessing suitability and long-term implications.

'Love Story Hoga,' Promises Emraan

'Love Story Hoga,' Promises Emraan

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'The only challenge was making a family-friendly show with Emraan.'

Nitin Nabin takes over as BJP's 12th president

Nitin Nabin takes over as BJP's 12th president

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Nitin Nabin has been formally declared as the BJP national president, succeeding J P Nadda. The leadership transition was witnessed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior ministers.

What's in your home? Govt lists 33 questions for Census Phase 1

What's in your home? Govt lists 33 questions for Census Phase 1

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

The Indian government has released the list of questions to be asked during the first phase of the Census 2027, focusing on houselisting and housing enumeration. The survey will cover various aspects of housing conditions, household characteristics, and access to basic amenities.

RBI proposes to cap banks' dividend payout at 75% of net profit

RBI proposes to cap banks' dividend payout at 75% of net profit

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday came out with a draft framework on declaration of dividend by banks, as it proposed capping dividend payout to shareholders at 75 per cent of their net profit-- also called profit after tax (PAT).

Bangladesh ask ICC to relocate T20 WC matches to Sri Lanka

Bangladesh ask ICC to relocate T20 WC matches to Sri Lanka

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Bangladesh ask ICC to swap group with Ireland, relocate T20 WC matches to Sri Lanka

SC divided on prior sanction for graft probe into govt servants

SC divided on prior sanction for graft probe into govt servants

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on the constitutional validity of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, which mandates prior sanction for probing government servants in corruption cases. The case will now be placed before the Chief Justice for forming a larger bench.

At $4.4 bn, Shriram Fin to get India's largest financial-sector FDI

At $4.4 bn, Shriram Fin to get India's largest financial-sector FDI

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Leading non-banking financial company (NBFC) Shriram Finance on Friday said Japan-based MUFG Bank would invest Rs 39,618 crore, or $4.4 billion, to acquire a 20 per cent stake on a fully diluted basis through a preferential issue of equity shares.

Pak PM thanked me for saving millions of lives: Trump

Pak PM thanked me for saving millions of lives: Trump

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Claiming yet again that he solved the conflict between India and Pakistan, United States President Donald Trump has said that 'no one in history is more deserving than him' of the Nobel Peace Prize, as he criticised former President Barack Obama for getting the honour even though he 'didn't do anything'.

AI Films Are Coming: India Must Adapt

AI Films Are Coming: India Must Adapt

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

'If we don't become part of this, if we don't embrace this particular technology, millionaire brands might go down, which we cannot allow.'

T20 WC snub: 'Gill will return better, stronger'

T20 WC snub: 'Gill will return better, stronger'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Shubman Gill will return 'better, stronger' after T20 World Cup snub: Gujarat Titans COO

Kolkata nurses who tested positive for Nipah 'extremely critical'

Kolkata nurses who tested positive for Nipah 'extremely critical'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

The two nurses, who tested positive for Nipah virus, have been admitted to the Beliaghata ID Hospital in Kolkata, a senior state health department official said, while describing their condition as extremely critical on Wednesday.

'Rahul Gandhi Is Deliberately Destroying The Congress'

'Rahul Gandhi Is Deliberately Destroying The Congress'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

'Both Rahul and Modi are the same in the way they run their parties. Modi too wants faceless people and so does Rahul Gandhi.'

Mercedes-Benz Hits Speed Bump In 2025, Vows To Stay Course

Mercedes-Benz Hits Speed Bump In 2025, Vows To Stay Course

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Despite a 2.8 per cent fall in 2025 volumes, Mercedes-Benz India reported its best-ever revenue and profitability, led by top-end models, AMG growth and higher BEV mix.

Gujarati notification in Maharashtra district sparks row

Gujarati notification in Maharashtra district sparks row

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

According to reports, the order was translated into Gujarati for the convenience of motorists from Gujarat and was displayed in border villages, including areas near Acchad.

SC observations on ED raids a 'serious indictment' of Mamata: BJP

SC observations on ED raids a 'serious indictment' of Mamata: BJP

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

The BJP has criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee following Supreme Court observations regarding obstructions during ED raids at I-PAC premises, alleging abuse of power and shielding of those accused of corruption.