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Sebi chief defends Closing Auction System, says 'takes time to understand'

Sebi chief defends Closing Auction System, says 'takes time to understand'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey has defended the newly rolled out Closing Auction System (CAS), stating that it is a transparent mechanism and that the industry needs time to understand the change. He acknowledged initial turbulence and concerns from fund houses but noted an increase in mutual fund participation.

Indian Golfers Shine At Malaysian Ladies Amateur Open

Indian Golfers Shine At Malaysian Ladies Amateur Open

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

India secured the third position at the Malaysian Ladies Amateur Open, with golfers Ceerat Kang and Guntas Kaur Sandhu finishing in a tied sixth place. The event featured 54 golfers from 11 countries, and the title was won by Malaysia's Foong Zi Yu.

Kumar Pillai Allowed to Return to Hong Kong, Not Singapore, Court Rules

Kumar Pillai Allowed to Return to Hong Kong, Not Singapore, Court Rules

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A special court in Mumbai has directed the police to issue a no objection certificate for alleged gangster Kumar Pillai's return to Hong Kong, his home country, after his extradition to India. The court rejected the prosecution's argument that he should be returned to Singapore, from where he was extradited.

China Imposes Sweeping Drone Restrictions Following Beijing Plane Incident

China Imposes Sweeping Drone Restrictions Following Beijing Plane Incident

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

China has cancelled drone shows and suspended drone flights across several provinces following a small plane crash in Beijing that raised significant security concerns, especially near top leadership compounds. This move signals a tightening of low-altitude aviation regulations, impacting the burgeoning "low-altitude economy" and civilian drone use, with new laws classifying illegal drone use as a public security threat.

Sensex, Nifty Dip as Banks, Elevated Crude Oil Prices Weigh on Sentiment

Sensex, Nifty Dip as Banks, Elevated Crude Oil Prices Weigh on Sentiment

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed lower, primarily due to a downturn in banking and financial stocks, coupled with crude oil prices remaining above USD 80 per barrel. Geopolitical uncertainties and new regulatory proposals for the non-bank lending sector also contributed to cautious investor sentiment.

China issues red alert as Typhoon Dolphin hits its eastern coast

China issues red alert as Typhoon Dolphin hits its eastern coast

Rediff.com9 Aug 2026

China's national observatory issued a red alert -- the highest level in the country's typhoon warning system -- as Typhoon Dolphin hit Zhejiang province on the eastern coast on Sunday afternoon.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Surge on Lower Crude Prices, Easing Geopolitical Tensions

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Surge on Lower Crude Prices, Easing Geopolitical Tensions

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, saw significant gains in early trade, driven by a sharp decline in crude oil prices and easing geopolitical tensions, alongside renewed foreign fund inflows.

Indian Equities Surge for Fourth Day Amid Falling Crude, FII Inflows

Indian Equities Surge for Fourth Day Amid Falling Crude, FII Inflows

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, extended their winning streak to a fourth day, with Nifty surging 1.60 per cent, driven by a sharp decline in crude oil prices and renewed foreign fund inflows.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty gain as RBI holds rates, crude oil dips

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty gain as RBI holds rates, crude oil dips

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, saw early gains driven by lower crude oil prices and buying in Reliance Industries, even as the Reserve Bank of India maintained its benchmark policy rate for the fourth consecutive meeting, reinforcing confidence in the domestic economy.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex Rises, Nifty Sinks as New Closing Auction Session Takes Effect

Stock Markets Today: Sensex Rises, Nifty Sinks as New Closing Auction Session Takes Effect

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced mixed trading following the introduction of a new Closing Auction Session (CAS) for shares with futures and options (F&O) contracts, aimed at enhancing price discovery transparency. Track Sensex, Nifty on August 4

Ashish Yadav Wins Javelin Silver, Pooja Singh Qualifies For High Jump Final

Ashish Yadav Wins Javelin Silver, Pooja Singh Qualifies For High Jump Final

Rediff.com8 Aug 2026

Ashish Yadav clinched a silver medal in the men's javelin throw, marking India's first medal at the World Athletics U20 Championships. Pooja Singh also advanced to the women's high jump final, while other Indian athletes competed in various events, including the men's 400m and long jump, showcasing promising talent.

Awarapan 2 Review: Emraan Hashmi Goes Massy

Awarapan 2 Review: Emraan Hashmi Goes Massy

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Awarapan 2 may give Emraan Hashmi the massy comeback his fans have been waiting for, but nostalgia can only do so much, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Indian Golfers Make Strong Showing At Malaysia Ladies Amateur Open

Indian Golfers Make Strong Showing At Malaysia Ladies Amateur Open

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Indian golfers Ceerat Kang and Guntas Kaur Sandhu are performing strongly at the Malaysia Ladies Amateur Open, both securing spots within the top-10 after the second round. India's team is currently placed third, just four strokes behind the leaders, highlighting a promising performance from the young talents.

Rising Indian Badminton Stars Secure Quarterfinal Berths At Taipei Open

Rising Indian Badminton Stars Secure Quarterfinal Berths At Taipei Open

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Indian badminton players Unnati Hooda, Tanvi Sharma, Devika Sihag, and Kiran George have successfully advanced to the quarterfinals of the Taipei Open Super 300 tournament. While these rising stars secured impressive victories, seasoned players HS Prannoy and Anmol Kharb faced defeats, ending their campaign.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rise on Bajaj Finance Q1 result

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rise on Bajaj Finance Q1 result

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, opened higher on Friday, primarily driven by a significant surge in Bajaj Finance shares following its strong Q1 FY27 earnings report, coupled with continued foreign fund inflows and a dip in crude oil prices. Track Sensex, Nifty on July 31.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Gain on IT Rally, FII Inflows

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Gain on IT Rally, FII Inflows

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, opened in positive territory, primarily driven by a strong performance in IT stocks, sustained foreign fund inflows, and a dip in global crude oil prices, despite a hawkish stance from the US Federal Reserve. Track Sensex, Nifty on July 30.

Sensex, Nifty dip as new closing auction session introduces volatility

Sensex, Nifty dip as new closing auction session introduces volatility

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended a four-day rally, closing lower on Tuesday following the introduction of a new Closing Auction Session (CAS) for F&O stocks, which has added a layer of volatility and led to an early adjustment in market structure.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty climb in early trade

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty climb in early trade

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty saw gains in early trade, driven by a decline in crude oil prices due to easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and strong buying interest in the IT sector.

Why is Bhutia angry over India's Brazil match?

Why is Bhutia angry over India's Brazil match?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

The All India Football Federation's decision to field two separate teams for the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup and an international friendly against Brazil has sparked controversy.

Bajaj Finance surges 8% as Sensex, Nifty extend rally to third day

Bajaj Finance surges 8% as Sensex, Nifty extend rally to third day

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty recorded their third consecutive day of gains, primarily driven by an over 8 per cent surge in Bajaj Finance following strong Q1 FY27 results, coupled with significant foreign fund inflows and a dip in crude oil prices.

Sensex Climbs 374 Points on Heavyweight Buying, Nifty Ends Flat

Sensex Climbs 374 Points on Heavyweight Buying, Nifty Ends Flat

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

Indian stock market indices closed on a mixed note, with the Sensex gaining 374 points driven by buying in Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank, while the Nifty remained flat. This divergence is attributed to a new Closing Auction Session (CAS) mechanism introduced by stock exchanges, impacting market liquidity and price discovery.

Sensex Surges 889 Points, Nifty Crosses 24,250 on IT Gains, FII Inflows

Sensex Surges 889 Points, Nifty Crosses 24,250 on IT Gains, FII Inflows

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty recorded sharp gains, rising over 1 per cent, driven by strong performances in IT stocks, HDFC Bank, and renewed foreign fund inflows, despite mixed global cues and elevated crude oil prices.

Commonwealth Games: Yamini settles for silver after gritty fight against English judoka

Commonwealth Games: Yamini settles for silver after gritty fight against English judoka

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

India's Yamini Mourya had to settle for the women's 57kg judo silver medal after a valiant fight against England's vastly experienced Acelya Toprak, ending India's bid for a third gold in the discipline at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Friday.

Sensex Gains 776 Points as Crude Price Drop

Sensex Gains 776 Points as Crude Price Drop

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Indian stock markets ended a five-day losing streak, with the Sensex surging 776 points and the Nifty gaining 228 points, driven by a significant drop in crude oil prices and easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

Ryan Williams Debut Goal Leads India to Victory Over Hong Kong

Ryan Williams Debut Goal Leads India to Victory Over Hong Kong

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Ryan Williams scored on his India debut as the home side defeated Hong Kong 2-1 in an Asian Cup qualifying match. Akash Mishra added another goal for India, while Everton Camargo scored for Hong Kong.

Volatile trading session on RBI's big day, Sensex holds steady with 152-point gain

Volatile trading session on RBI's big day, Sensex holds steady with 152-point gain

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintained its key policy rates for the fourth consecutive time, keeping the repo rate at 5.25 per cent, while the benchmark BSE Sensex closed 152 points higher in a volatile session, recovering from an intraday dip.

West Bengal Pledges Full Support For India-Brazil Football Clash

West Bengal Pledges Full Support For India-Brazil Football Clash

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has assured the All India Football Federation of full government support to host India's biggest-ever international football fixture against five-time World Cup champions Brazil in Kolkata on October 3. This historic match will be India's first against a top-five FIFA-ranked nation, offering crucial exposure to the national team despite initial concerns over crowd management.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Up on Easing West Asia Tensions, Drop in Crude Oil Prices

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Up on Easing West Asia Tensions, Drop in Crude Oil Prices

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty saw a significant rebound in early trade, driven by a sharp decline in crude oil prices and easing geopolitical tensions in the West Asia, which improved market sentiment and reduced inflation fears. Track Sensex, Nifty on July 27.

How Indian Badminton Stars Are Set To Shine At Korea Masters

How Indian Badminton Stars Are Set To Shine At Korea Masters

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Newly-crowned Taipei Open champion Tanvi Sharma and former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth will lead India's challenge at the Korea Masters Super 300 badminton tournament. Tanvi's recent historic win and Srikanth's return to full fitness set high expectations for the Indian contingent across singles and doubles categories.

Indian Equities End Flat as Global Central Bank Meetings Loom

Indian Equities End Flat as Global Central Bank Meetings Loom

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended flat on Tuesday, with the Sensex dipping nearly 70 points, as investor sentiment turned cautious ahead of crucial global central bank policy meetings and a significant sell-off in Asian markets.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Slump on West Asia Tensions, Oil Price Rise

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Slump on West Asia Tensions, Oil Price Rise

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant slump in early trade, driven by escalating tensions in West Asia and a sharp rise in crude oil prices, alongside a bearish trend in other Asian markets.

Prannoy, Unnati Lead Indian Charge Into Taipei Open Second Round

Prannoy, Unnati Lead Indian Charge Into Taipei Open Second Round

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Indian badminton players, including seasoned shuttler HS Prannoy and rising star Unnati Hooda, have made a strong start at the Taipei Open Super 300, advancing to the second round of their respective singles events. Several other Indian men's and women's singles players also secured victories, setting up exciting clashes in the next stage of the tournament.

How India's U-19 Boys Clinched A World Youth Table Tennis Spot

How India's U-19 Boys Clinched A World Youth Table Tennis Spot

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

India's U-19 boys' table tennis team defeated Hong Kong 3-1 in the Asian Youth Championships quarterfinals, guaranteeing at least a bronze medal and a direct qualification for the 2027 World Youth Table Tennis Championships. The team will now face top seeds China in the semifinals. In contrast, the Indian U-19 girls' team lost to Hong Kong and will need to qualify through a separate process, while the U-15 teams also faced defeats in their respective quarterfinal matches.

Historic Feat: Indian Women Epee Fencers Qualify For World Championships Main Draw

Historic Feat: Indian Women Epee Fencers Qualify For World Championships Main Draw

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Indian fencers Taniksha Khatri and Prachi Lohan have made history by becoming the first Indian women's epee players to qualify for the main table of 64 at the Senior World Fencing Championships in Hong Kong. They advanced through the preliminary rounds and will compete in the direct elimination draw on July 25, marking a significant milestone for Indian fencing.

India Eyes Maiden Gold At FISU World University Squash Championship

India Eyes Maiden Gold At FISU World University Squash Championship

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

India is set to host the FISU World University Squash Championship in Mumbai from August 3, aiming for its first-ever gold medal. With home advantage and a bronze medallist from the previous edition, Suraj Chand, the team carries high expectations.

Anahat Singh And Aryaveer Dewan Advance In World Junior Squash Championships

Anahat Singh And Aryaveer Dewan Advance In World Junior Squash Championships

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Indian squash players Anahat Singh and Aryaveer Dewan secured their spots in the pre-quarterfinals of the World Squash Junior Individual Championships in Ontario, Canada, with dominant wins. While other Indian participants exited the competition, Anahat, the women's top seed, and Aryaveer continue their impressive run.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty down on high crude prices and selling in bank stocks

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty down on high crude prices and selling in bank stocks

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced declines in early trade due to a surge in crude oil prices and significant selling pressure on bank stocks, impacting overall investor sentiment. Track Sensex, Nifty on July 22.

HDFC Bank, West Asia Crisis Pull Sensex, Nifty Down

HDFC Bank, West Asia Crisis Pull Sensex, Nifty Down

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, extended their losses for a second consecutive day, primarily due to HDFC Bank's disappointing quarterly earnings and escalating tensions in West Asia, coupled with persistent foreign fund outflows.

Indian Equities Extend Losses as West Asia Tensions Fuel Crude Oil Price Hike

Indian Equities Extend Losses as West Asia Tensions Fuel Crude Oil Price Hike

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty extended their losses for the fourth consecutive session, with the Sensex declining 363.66 points and the Nifty dipping 126.65 points, primarily due to a sharp jump in Brent crude oil prices to USD 98.32 per barrel amid escalating tensions in West Asia.

Lahiri Finishes Strong at LIV Golf Hong Kong

Lahiri Finishes Strong at LIV Golf Hong Kong

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Anirban Lahiri finished tied for 16th at the LIV Golf Hong Kong tournament, while Carlos Ortiz took the lead with a stunning 10-under 60.