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Indian students start leaving Iran, 1st batch to depart today

Indian students start leaving Iran, 1st batch to depart today

Rediff.com16 hours ago

According to information shared with students, those enrolled at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, and Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences have been offered two evacuation routes -- either through Armenia or Azerbaijan.

T20 World Cup: 'I couldn't win last time... today I did': Bumrah recalls heartbreak

T20 World Cup: 'I couldn't win last time... today I did': Bumrah recalls heartbreak

Rediff.com3 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah reflects on India's T20 World Cup victory, finding redemption after the painful loss in the 2023 ODI World Cup final at the same venue.

Stock Markets Today March 9, 2026: Sensex crashed 2346 points

Stock Markets Today March 9, 2026: Sensex crashed 2346 points

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant drop in early trade due to rising crude oil prices, bearish global market trends, and continuous foreign fund outflows.

Will Embracing Israel Prove Costly For India?

Will Embracing Israel Prove Costly For India?

Rediff.com7 days ago

By appearing to privilege ideological affinity over strategic balance, India risks eroding the trust painstakingly built across West Asia. Once the perception takes hold that India's friendship is conditional and transactional, rebuilding credibility will be difficult, warns Amberish K Diwanji.

Stock Market Today March 9, 2026: Sensex tanks 1,353 points

Stock Market Today March 9, 2026: Sensex tanks 1,353 points

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian equity markets experienced a significant downturn, with the Sensex and Nifty plummeting due to rising crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions in West Asia, and continuous foreign fund outflows.

Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty suffer major meltdown as West Asia crisis intensifies

Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty suffer major meltdown as West Asia crisis intensifies

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant crash in early trade, triggered by a sharp increase in crude oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Agarkar's Big Calls Shape India's White-Ball Success

Agarkar's Big Calls Shape India's White-Ball Success

Rediff.com4 days ago

Ajit Agarkar's tenure as India's chief selector has been defined by bold decisions, tough calls and India reaching multiple ICC finals during his three-year stint.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 End Marginally Higher In Volatile Trade

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 End Marginally Higher In Volatile Trade

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Indian equities on Dalal Street saw volatility. Track Sensex, Nifty50 movement and key market drivers for Feb 25, 2026.

India to supply 5,000 tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh

India to supply 5,000 tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh

Rediff.com1 days ago

Bangladesh is importing 5,000 tonnes of diesel from India through a cross-border pipeline on Tuesday, according to officials. The fuel consignment will enter Bangladesh through the Parbatipur point, said Muhammad Rezanur Rahman, chairman of the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC).

How Corporate India Can Propel Women into Tech Leadership Roles

How Corporate India Can Propel Women into Tech Leadership Roles

Rediff.com3 days ago

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.

Stock Market Today Feb 26, 2026: Sensex, Nifty End Mixed In Volatile Trade

Stock Market Today Feb 26, 2026: Sensex, Nifty End Mixed In Volatile Trade

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Indian equity markets experienced a volatile trading day, with the Sensex and Nifty closing almost flat. Market sentiment was influenced by global cues, US-Iran talks, and profit-booking activities.

Air India tickets to get costlier as airline levies fuel surcharge

Air India tickets to get costlier as airline levies fuel surcharge

Rediff.com1 days ago

Air India and Air India Express are introducing a fuel surcharge on domestic and international flights due to rising jet fuel prices, impacting travel costs for passengers.

India, Canada sign landmark nuclear agreement

India, Canada sign landmark nuclear agreement

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

India and Canada solidify their partnership with a landmark uranium supply agreement and discussions to finalise a comprehensive economic partnership, signaling stronger ties and cooperation on key global issues.

Stock Market Today March 6, 2026: Sensex, Nifty dive over 1% on boiling crude price

Stock Market Today March 6, 2026: Sensex, Nifty dive over 1% on boiling crude price

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant decline, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East and rising crude oil prices.

India strong enough to win all three ICC limited-overs titles: Atherton

India strong enough to win all three ICC limited-overs titles: Atherton

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former England captain Michael Atherton believes India is the 'pre-eminent' white-ball team and has a strong chance of holding all three ICC limited-overs titles after their T20 World Cup win.

Why India's Japan Connection Is Important

Why India's Japan Connection Is Important

Rediff.com4 days ago

In a region increasingly shaped by competition and coercion, such collaboration strengthens security without confrontation, builds capacity without dependency and promotes order without domination, points out Dr Kumar.

UN Emphasises Gender Equality as Key to India's Development Goals

UN Emphasises Gender Equality as Key to India's Development Goals

Rediff.com5 days ago

A top UN official has emphasised the critical role of women in India's development, highlighting that gender equality should be viewed as both a human right and a key factor in development effectiveness.

'Hypocritical': India slams Pak at UN over airstrikes on Afghanistan during Ramzan

'Hypocritical': India slams Pak at UN over airstrikes on Afghanistan during Ramzan

Rediff.com1 days ago

India has strongly condemned Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghanistan, calling them a flagrant violation of international law and hypocritical given the civilian casualties during Ramzan.

'Best white-ball team': Cricket greats salute India's T20 WC title win

'Best white-ball team': Cricket greats salute India's T20 WC title win

Rediff.com2 days ago

The cricketing world hailed India after their dominant 96-run win over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final, with legends praising the team's power-packed batting and Jasprit Bumrah's brilliance.

T20 WC: Zimbabwe finally head home after travel chaos

T20 WC: Zimbabwe finally head home after travel chaos

Rediff.com7 days ago

The members of the Zimbabwe cricket team, who were stranded in India after the T20 World Cup due to international airspace closures amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, headed home on Wednesday after the International Cricket Council (ICC) made alternative travel arrangements for their safe journey.

Arjun Rao, general partner at Speciale Invest: 'India Must Play to Its AI Strengths'

Arjun Rao, general partner at Speciale Invest: 'India Must Play to Its AI Strengths'

Rediff.com18 hours ago

'There are certain sovereign AI domains where we must build capabilities using our own data, our own language models, and make our own attempts at global models.'

US-Israel-Iran Conflict: 'India Is Too Late In...'

US-Israel-Iran Conflict: 'India Is Too Late In...'

Rediff.com5 days ago

'To suddenly give the impression of taking a position that is hostile to Iran, or, at least, not friendly to Iran, is not a good thing.'

East India Company Shuts Down Again

East India Company Shuts Down Again

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The East India Company, revived by Indian businessman Sanjiv Mehta in 2010, has ceased operations and entered liquidation, marking the end of its modern incarnation.

India's T20 Team Aims for Olympic Gold After World Cup Triumph

India's T20 Team Aims for Olympic Gold After World Cup Triumph

Rediff.com2 days ago

Following their T20 World Cup victory, the Indian cricket team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, is setting its sights on future tournaments, including the Olympics and the next T20 World Cup. Senior players like Hardik Pandya express their determination to continue India's dominance in the sport.

Official: Holistic Development, Grassroots Governance Key to India's Progress

Official: Holistic Development, Grassroots Governance Key to India's Progress

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo emphasises the importance of holistic development and grassroots governance for India's progress at a national conference in Jammu.

16th India-EU summit today; trade, security, defence on agenda

16th India-EU summit today; trade, security, defence on agenda

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Over the years, India-EU ties have grown, and covered trade, investment, climate change, science and technology, space, digital, mobility, and connectivity.

T20 World Cup: Tendulkar hails India's fierce win vs Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup: Tendulkar hails India's fierce win vs Zimbabwe

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

After a defeat to South Africa, India bounced back with a dominant performance against Zimbabwe, posting their highest T20 World Cup total and securing a crucial victory to keep their campaign alive.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan's Amir Trolled as India Prove Him Wrong

T20 World Cup: Pakistan's Amir Trolled as India Prove Him Wrong

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir faces trolling after his prediction that India wouldn't reach the T20 World Cup semi-finals proved wrong, despite his concerns about a controversial dismissal and India's overall performance.

'We Were All Over the Place': Pratika After India's Loss

'We Were All Over the Place': Pratika After India's Loss

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Pratika Rawal admits 'not even one department went our way' after India's crushing 185-run defeat to Australia in Hobart, sealing a 0-3 ODI series whitewash.

India, Israel upgrade ties to 'strategic partnership'; Modi backs Gaza peace

India, Israel upgrade ties to 'strategic partnership'; Modi backs Gaza peace

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

India and Israel have elevated their relationship to a special strategic partnership, focusing on enhanced cooperation in trade, technology, and defense, while also addressing regional peace initiatives.

India vs New Zealand: Security beefed up in Ahmedabad ahead of T20 World Cup final

India vs New Zealand: Security beefed up in Ahmedabad ahead of T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com4 days ago

Ahmedabad police have announced comprehensive security measures for the India-New Zealand T20 World Cup final, including over 3,000 police personnel, home guards, and anti-drone systems.

India backs Gaza peace plan, Modi tells Israeli Knesset

India backs Gaza peace plan, Modi tells Israeli Knesset

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli Parliament, reaffirming India's support for Israel in the face of terrorism and expressing support for the Gaza peace initiative.

India joins US-led strategic alliance Pax Silica

India joins US-led strategic alliance Pax Silica

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

India has joined the US-led 'Pax Silica' alliance, aimed at building a resilient supply chain for critical minerals and artificial intelligence, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties and fostering economic security.

'I was born the day India recognised Israel': Modi to Knesset

'I was born the day India recognised Israel': Modi to Knesset

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Addressing the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset, Modi offered his deepest condolences to the people of Israel for every life lost in the terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023.

Rajnath May Approve Rs 2.70 Trillion Rafales Today

Rajnath May Approve Rs 2.70 Trillion Rafales Today

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

If approved, the fighters would help the IAF to build its reducing squadrons, especially after the MiG-21 was decommissioned last year.

Will India Face Oil Shock from Iran Crisis?

Will India Face Oil Shock from Iran Crisis?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Will rising tensions between US-Israel and Iran threaten crude oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz, putting India's fuel prices, imports, and economic stability at risk?

T20 World Cup: 'First time vs Bumrah': Bennett reacts

T20 World Cup: 'First time vs Bumrah': Bennett reacts

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Brian Bennett's valiant 97 not out went in vain as Zimbabwe lost to India in their T20 World Cup Super 8 clash. Despite Bennett's heroics, Zimbabwe fell short in their chase of India's massive total.

India Working to Safely Evacuate Citizens from Middle East Amid Conflict

India Working to Safely Evacuate Citizens from Middle East Amid Conflict

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi stated that the Indian government is actively working to ensure the safe return of Indian citizens stranded in the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict, emphasizing the volatile situation and the government's commitment to their safety.

India vs Netherlands: Shivam Dube: India's Secret Weapon At T20 World Cup

India vs Netherlands: Shivam Dube: India's Secret Weapon At T20 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Shivam Dube is making a name for himself as a premier power-hitter in the T20 World Cup, delivering impactful performances with both bat and ball for Team India.

'India Is A Reverse AI Trade Globally'

'India Is A Reverse AI Trade Globally'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

'The day that the market realises that they've overspent (on AI) and there's a sudden collapse in the capex, then India can start outperforming again.'