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Read Bhagavad Gita with Quran: IPS officer to madrasa students

Read Bhagavad Gita with Quran: IPS officer to madrasa students

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The IPS officer had been in the news in the past after he directed all police training schools in Madhya Pradesh to hold Bhagavad Gita and Ramcharitmanas recital sessions for their recruits as this will help them lead a "righteous" life.

Why Mallya can't return to India: 'legally barred from leaving UK'

Why Mallya can't return to India: 'legally barred from leaving UK'

Rediff.com4 days ago

Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya informed the Bombay High Court on Wednesday that he is unable to provide a definite timeline for his return to India, citing the revocation of his passport and also being legally barred from leaving the UK.

'In Bangladesh, India's Choices Are Bad Or Worse'

'In Bangladesh, India's Choices Are Bad Or Worse'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

'It is best to remain vigilant. Tarique Rahman arranged arms smuggling to Indian insurgent groups.' 'He has criticised India for sheltering Sheikh Hasina, but has also sought India's support.'

NZ are India's second favourites at T20 WC: Mitchell

NZ are India's second favourites at T20 WC: Mitchell

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Daryl Mitchell says New Zealand will embrace their tag as Indian fans' 'second favourite team' as they face must-win Super Eight clashes against Sri Lanka and England in the T20 World Cup.

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.com4 days ago

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.

Cricket Australia Eyes Big Bash League Match In India

Cricket Australia Eyes Big Bash League Match In India

Rediff.com5 days ago

Cricket Australia is exploring the possibility of hosting a Big Bash League game in India to capitalize on the lucrative Indian market, potentially in Chennai.

Pratika Rawal back in India women's squad for Australia ODIs

Pratika Rawal back in India women's squad for Australia ODIs

Rediff.com6 days ago

Batter Pratika Rawal has been added to India's women's cricket squad for the three-match ODI series against Australia, marking her return after recovering from an ankle injury sustained during the World Cup.

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.

India Makes Lots Of Films, But Lacks Screens

India Makes Lots Of Films, But Lacks Screens

Rediff.com2 days ago

The reason is because there aren't any screens for a large mass of Indians.

Police quiz Penguin India officials over Naravane memoir leak

Police quiz Penguin India officials over Naravane memoir leak

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Delhi Police are investigating the alleged leak of General M M Naravane's unpublished memoir, questioning Penguin India representatives and probing potential coordinated efforts to bypass defense ministry clearances.

Valeo's India play: Rs 2,150 cr investment, 3x sales by 2028

Valeo's India play: Rs 2,150 cr investment, 3x sales by 2028

Rediff.com3 days ago

French automotive component maker Valeo on Wednesday said it will invest over Rs 2,150 crore in India and treble its annual sales in the country to around Rs 7,510 crore by 2028.

T20 World Cup: Can India Turn Super Eight Tension Into Triumph?

T20 World Cup: Can India Turn Super Eight Tension Into Triumph?

Rediff.com22 hours ago

It takes a lot of mental strength to play in front of nearly 100,000 people in Ahmedabad. Even the bravest can succumb to the tension.

'Flow Around The Corner': Morkel Backs India To Crack Spin Code

'Flow Around The Corner': Morkel Backs India To Crack Spin Code

Rediff.com2 days ago

Morne Morkel backs India's batting unit to improve against spin ahead of Super Eight clash vs South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup.

How India measured inflation, and what is set to change

How India measured inflation, and what is set to change

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's main inflation measure, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), is set for another major update, even though it has been in its current form for only about 15 years.

HUL tops sustainability rankings as India Inc deepens ESG focus

HUL tops sustainability rankings as India Inc deepens ESG focus

Rediff.com4 days ago

Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has topped the Perpetual Capital Hurun India Impact 50 - 2026 list with 53.9 points (on the scale of 0-100), reflecting a strong performance across key sustainable development goals (SDGs), including climate, water, circularity, gender and biodiversity.

Trump now says 200% tariff warning stopped India-Pakistan conflict

Trump now says 200% tariff warning stopped India-Pakistan conflict

Rediff.com3 days ago

Trump repeated the assertion that Sharif had claimed he saved "25 million lives" when he stopped the war between India and Pakistan.

Pakistan won't have it easy against India: Ganguly

Pakistan won't have it easy against India: Ganguly

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has said it not going to be easy for Pakistan to defeat India in their ICC T20 World Cup group match come February 15.

T20 World Cup: India Vs Pakistan: Saqlain Mushtaq Sparks Pitch Controversy

T20 World Cup: India Vs Pakistan: Saqlain Mushtaq Sparks Pitch Controversy

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Former Pakistan off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has sparked controversy ahead of the India -Pakistan T20 World Cup game in Colombo, suggesting the pitch could be manipulated.

Over 1,300 athletes dropped from Khelo India...Here's why

Over 1,300 athletes dropped from Khelo India...Here's why

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya revealed that 1342 athletes have been removed from the Khelo India programme in the last three years due to poor performance and doping violations, while 2905 new athletes have been inducted.

T20 World Cup: India-Pakistan Contest: Big Fuss, All Fizzle

T20 World Cup: India-Pakistan Contest: Big Fuss, All Fizzle

Rediff.com6 days ago

'Isn't it silly to call India-Pakistan cricket's greatest rivalry when Pakistan has won only once out of the last eight T20 World Cup encounters?'

T20 World Cup: Super 8 shock: SA rips through India's lineup

T20 World Cup: Super 8 shock: SA rips through India's lineup

Rediff.com16 hours ago

David Miller smashed a brilliant half-century while Marco Jansen picked up four wickets as South Africa thrashed India by 76 runs in the ICC T20 World Cup Super 8s match.

Before You Invest in 2026, Read This

Before You Invest in 2026, Read This

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

'Trading without strict position sizing, stop-loss discipline, or a clear exit plan almost guarantees losses.' 'Chasing tips, reacting to intraday noise, or assuming frequent trading improves outcomes are equally damaging habits.'

9-judge SC bench to hear Sabarimala women entry plea in April

9-judge SC bench to hear Sabarimala women entry plea in April

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Supreme Court has announced that a nine-judge bench will begin final hearings on petitions related to discrimination against women in religions, including the Sabarimala Temple case, starting April 7.

NEET-EWS Quota: How A 19 Yr Old Won A Supreme Court Case

NEET-EWS Quota: How A 19 Yr Old Won A Supreme Court Case

Rediff.com1 hour ago

'My argument was straightforward: If the Constitution allows this reservation and SC/ST and OBC candidates are already getting reservation in private institutions -- backed by Constitution Bench orders -- then not extending the same to EWS candidates directly violates the 103rd Amendment and Article 14, which guarantees the right to equality.'

T20 World Cup: 'Why Is Axar Sitting Out?'

T20 World Cup: 'Why Is Axar Sitting Out?'

Rediff.com9 hours ago

India's loss to South Africa in the T20 World Cup Super 8s has sparked outrage among fans, who are questioning Coach Gautam Gambhir's decision to bench Axar Patel in favour of Washington Sundar.

T20 World Cup: India Vs Pakistan -- 5 Key Battles

T20 World Cup: India Vs Pakistan -- 5 Key Battles

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

A look at five possible mouth-watering match-ups in the upcoming India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup in Colombo on Sunday.

T20 World Cup: How India-Pakistan Game Was Saved

T20 World Cup: How India-Pakistan Game Was Saved

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Pakistan have agreed to play India in the T20 World Cup match in Sri Lanka after diplomatic outreach and ICC-led talks ended the boycott standoff.

Pichai: AI Ushers in Era of Hyper Progress

Pichai: AI Ushers in Era of Hyper Progress

Rediff.com4 days ago

Google CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted the transformative potential of AI at the India AI Impact Summit, emphasizing its role in scientific discovery, economic development, and workforce evolution.

Too early to comment on US tariff changes: Sitharaman

Too early to comment on US tariff changes: Sitharaman

Rediff.com27 minutes ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that it is premature to comment on the tariff changes announced by the United States, adding that the commerce ministry is currently reviewing the situation.

How This IITian Is Solving India's Clean Air Crisis

How This IITian Is Solving India's Clean Air Crisis

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Ravi Kaushik has sold 70,000 units of air filters through his start-up Airth and aims to sell 10 lakh units in the next five years.

'Koi mai ka laal...': FM's strong retort to Rahul's 'sold India' remark

'Koi mai ka laal...': FM's strong retort to Rahul's 'sold India' remark

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a strong attack on Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party, accusing them of compromising India's interests on the world stage and selling out farmers and the poor during their time in power.

India vs New Zealand 5th T20: 'Out of luck': Shashi Tharoor backs struggling Sanju Samson

India vs New Zealand 5th T20: 'Out of luck': Shashi Tharoor backs struggling Sanju Samson

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Sanju Samson tallied just 46 runs in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand.

T20 World Cup: Varun vs Tariq: India Vs Pakistan Set For Battle Of Mystery Spinners

T20 World Cup: Varun vs Tariq: India Vs Pakistan Set For Battle Of Mystery Spinners

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

The spotlight is on mystery spinners like Varun Chakravarthy and Usman Tariq, who could exploit the Premadasa Stadium's testing pitch during the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup on Sunday.

AR Rahman to credit Junior Dagar Brothers in 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' song

AR Rahman to credit Junior Dagar Brothers in 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' song

Rediff.com2 days ago

Music composer A R Rahman has agreed to credit the Junior Dagar Brothers for their influence on the song 'Veera Raja Veera' from the film 'Ponniyin Selvan: II', following a Supreme Court hearing.

The Fall of India's Development Ambitions

The Fall of India's Development Ambitions

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Like the realisation on the failure of development, we have also internalised the failure on democracy, argues Aakar Patel.

Shirtless protest at AI Summit: Another Youth Cong worker held, total arrests 5

Shirtless protest at AI Summit: Another Youth Cong worker held, total arrests 5

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Delhi Police made a fifth arrest in the AI Impact Summit shirtless protest case, as investigations continue into the political demonstration against the government and the India-US trade deal.

Lack Of Political Unity Is India's Greatest Challenge

Lack Of Political Unity Is India's Greatest Challenge

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

'No, India and China were not about to go to all-out war over a few rocks of Galwan.' 'The full picture of what went on at the highest level between two heads of State will not be known for a very, very long time and rightly so,' points out Colonel Anil A Athale, former head of the history division, ministry of defence.

T20 World Cup: Abhishek Sharma Flops Again!

T20 World Cup: Abhishek Sharma Flops Again!

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Is Abhishek Sharma struggling to cope with the expectations of playing in a World Cup in front of home fans?

Technology And Innovation: Boon Or Bane?

Technology And Innovation: Boon Or Bane?

Rediff.com7 days ago

Technology Innovation: Sword or Plough looks at key moments in recent history, noting how key technological changes at pivotal moments had unimaginable consequences, both positive and negative. It makes for enjoyable and insightful reading.

Rahul cites Gen Naravane's post to counter Penguin claim

Rahul cites Gen Naravane's post to counter Penguin claim

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Gandhi read out Gen Naravane's social media post on X (then Twitter), which said, 'Hello friends. My book is available now. Just follow the link. Happy reading. Jai Hind.'