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HC issues notice to SRK, Netflix on Sameer Wankhede's plea

HC issues notice to SRK, Netflix on Sameer Wankhede's plea

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The Delhi high court on Wednesday issued summons to actor Shah Rukh Khan-owned Red Chillies Entertainment and OTT platform Netflix on a defamation suit filed by Indian Revenue Services (IRS) officer Sameer Wankhede for allegedly maligning his reputation in their series The Ba***ds of Bollywood.

'For FY26, We Expect Corporate Loan Book Upto Rs 4 Tn'

'For FY26, We Expect Corporate Loan Book Upto Rs 4 Tn'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

'We currently have new proposals worth Rs 1.48 trillion in the pipeline.'

Back Into Good Books! IOC Restores Funding To India

Back Into Good Books! IOC Restores Funding To India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

IOC resumes funding to IOA after "corrective measures" to resolve disputes and governance issues

Why ecom platforms are under govt lens

Why ecom platforms are under govt lens

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs is looking into complaints of additional charges being levied by ecommerce platforms when customers choose cash-on-delivery (COD) option instead of paying while ordering items. "The Department of Consumer Affairs has received complaints against ecommerce platforms charging extra for cash-on-delivery, a practice classified as a dark pattern that misleads and exploits consumers," Pralhad Joshi, Union minister of consumer affairs, wrote on X on Friday afternoon.

751 FIRs, but charged only in one: Umar Khalid in SC

751 FIRs, but charged only in one: Umar Khalid in SC

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Activist Umar Khalid seeks bail in the UAPA case related to the 2020 Delhi riots, claiming lack of evidence and denying conspiracy charges. Other activists also argue for bail, citing delays and insufficient evidence.

Soon after nomination, RJD candidate arrested in 2004 case

Soon after nomination, RJD candidate arrested in 2004 case

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

RJD candidate Satendra Sah was arrested immediately after filing his nomination papers from Bihar's Sasaram assembly seat due to a pending non-bailable warrant from Jharkhand. This marks the third such incident of INDIA bloc candidates being arrested after filing nominations.

India's new travel anthem: Go where the music plays, and tourism thrives

India's new travel anthem: Go where the music plays, and tourism thrives

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

India's live events scene is hitting a high note. With global performers adding the country to their tour maps and the government aiming to double the concert economy, hotels in key metro cities are bracing for sold-out weekends. Travel operators, too, are curating packages built entirely around concerts.

No changes to Champions League format: UEFA

No changes to Champions League format: UEFA

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Media reports said earlier on Thursday that A22 had entered exploratory talks with UEFA officials to discuss a possible framework for a new competition.

Do Long Working Hours Improve Productivity?

Do Long Working Hours Improve Productivity?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Initially, the lure of a big paycheck may feel rewarding. But, over time, professionals find themselves drifting away from family, friends and personal joys, observes Pradeep Pramanik.

Modi Updates Stalin's Election Strategy

Modi Updates Stalin's Election Strategy

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'Stalin's intention is plain and simple.' 'The DMK wants to convert what is an 'incumbency-centred' election for the party-led alliance into one more 'Modi/BJP election' after Stalin's successive success in 2019 and 2021, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

TDP's Raju is new Goa guv, J-K ex-deputy CM Gupta named Ladakh LG

TDP's Raju is new Goa guv, J-K ex-deputy CM Gupta named Ladakh LG

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Former Union Minister Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju appointed as the Governor of Goa, Kavinder Gupta named as the new Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, and Ashim Kumar Ghosh will be the new Governor of Haryana.

Nitish Kumar Has The Opportunity Of A Lifetime To Change Bihar

Nitish Kumar Has The Opportunity Of A Lifetime To Change Bihar

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

If he cannot do it this term by using his bureaucracy and experts from different fields, it will be a tragedy, asserts Ramesh Menon.

HC rejects plea to remove graves of Afzal Guru, Maqbool Bhat from Tihar

HC rejects plea to remove graves of Afzal Guru, Maqbool Bhat from Tihar

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

The Delhi High Court dismissed a plea seeking the removal of the graves of terrorists Mohammad Afzal Guru and Mohammad Maqbool Bhatt from Tihar Jail, citing the absence of any law prohibiting burial inside jail premises and the government's decision to maintain law and order.

'Not hatchbacks, not sedans, SUVs still king post-GST cut'

'Not hatchbacks, not sedans, SUVs still king post-GST cut'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

'In the January-August period, the share of hatchback in the overall PV industry sales was about 22.4 per cent. In the September-October period, the share of hatchbacks has come down to 20.4 per cent. In just October, their share was just 20 per cent. This is simple wholesale data from industry body SIAM.'

Sports Bill relaxes rules to allow fresh faces in federations

Sports Bill relaxes rules to allow fresh faces in federations

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'In consultations, several stakeholders, including athlete representatives and smaller federations, highlighted that overly restrictive eligibility rules tended to entrench incumbents and limit opportunities for fresh leadership.'

Op Sindoor restored 'rightful place' of...: IAF chief

Op Sindoor restored 'rightful place' of...: IAF chief

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said the Indian Air Force's attacks during Operation Sindoor restored offensive air action. He highlighted the effective use of air power in shaping military outcomes and praised the performance of indigenously developed weapons.

ED gets 'last chance' to argue against Kejriwal's bail

ED gets 'last chance' to argue against Kejriwal's bail

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

The Delhi High Court has granted the Enforcement Directorate a final opportunity to argue against the bail granted to Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy-linked money laundering case, following objections from Kejriwal's counsel regarding repeated adjournments.

M&A financing the new frontier for banks, but RBI's watching

M&A financing the new frontier for banks, but RBI's watching

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Mint Road's proposals on banks' M&A funding are cautious even as entrants root for more elbow room, and weigh business models.

'SC Opinion Takes Away A Degree Of Power From States'

'SC Opinion Takes Away A Degree Of Power From States'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'It makes law-making on the part of the state governments much more difficult and throws up bottlenecks as governors are not acting on bills.'

Justice Rao leaves it to SC to decide on contentious AIFF clauses

Justice Rao leaves it to SC to decide on contentious AIFF clauses

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'From the email on record placed before me, it is very difficult to conclude that AIFF had persuaded FIFA to send the emails to enable AIFF to seek for modification of the Constitution.

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea for implementation of women's quota law

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea for implementation of women's quota law

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response on a plea seeking the implementation of the 2023 Nari Shakti Vandan Act, which reserves one-third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

M&M, Manulife to form life insurance JV with 7,200 crore investment

M&M, Manulife to form life insurance JV with 7,200 crore investment

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Canadian firm Manulife and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), an Indian automaker with interests in financial services, have signed an agreement to form a 50:50 life insurance joint venture (JV) with a total capital commitment of up to Rs 3,600 crore each totalling Rs 7,200 crore.

Gill hints at plan to keep Rohit, Kohli match-ready

Gill hints at plan to keep Rohit, Kohli match-ready

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will need a lot of game time going forward now that they play only one format but a decision on how the two white ball legends will stay in rhythm will be decided once the South Africa ODI series is over, skipper Shubman Gill said on Saturday.

'Nitish Kumar Is Amitabh Bachchan Of Bihar Politics'

'Nitish Kumar Is Amitabh Bachchan Of Bihar Politics'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'This election was won because of Nitish Kumar's face and his policies.'

Sameer Wankhede moves court over 'Ba***ds...' portrayal

Sameer Wankhede moves court over 'Ba***ds...' portrayal

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Former Mumbai zonal director at Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Sameer Wankhede has filed a defamation suit before the Delhi high court against Red Chillies Entertainment Pvt Ltd, the production house owned by Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan and his wife, Gauri Khan.

H-1B Visa: Why Nvidia Will Pay $100,000 For Talent

H-1B Visa: Why Nvidia Will Pay $100,000 For Talent

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'As one of many immigrants at Nvidia, I know the opportunities we've found in America have profoundly shaped our lives.'

Aadhaar-Based Face Authentication Soon For Big Online Transfers

Aadhaar-Based Face Authentication Soon For Big Online Transfers

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

While UIDAI has given a nod for face authentication, banks need to join the process.

Low-Wage Trap Looms Over India's Services Sector, Warns Niti Report

Low-Wage Trap Looms Over India's Services Sector, Warns Niti Report

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

The services sector employs 188 million people but remains highly informal, trapping most workers in low-wage jobs without social protection.

Trump loyalist confirmed as US envoy to India

Trump loyalist confirmed as US envoy to India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Gor, 38, was among 107 nominees confirmed by the Senate in a single en bloc vote on Tuesday, with 51 senators voting in favour and 47 against.

Don't know his condition: Wangchuk's wife writes to Prez

Don't know his condition: Wangchuk's wife writes to Prez

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

The wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has appealed to President Droupadi Murmu for his release from jail, alleging a witch-hunt and expressing concern for his well-being after his detention following violent clashes in Ladakh.

AIFF close to hiring new head coach

AIFF close to hiring new head coach

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

AIFF to name head coach on Aug 1; Jamil front-runner but Constantine not ruled out

Kerala nurse faces execution in Yemen despite blood money payment

Kerala nurse faces execution in Yemen despite blood money payment

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse sentenced to death in Yemen for the alleged murder of a Yemeni national, faces imminent execution despite the payment of blood money. Despite the lack of bilateral ties between India and war-torn Yemen, family members and human rights activists are clinging to hope for a last-minute pardon. The family has raised funds through a crowdfunding campaign to cover legal fees and negotiations, and is prepared to pay any additional amount required. However, the execution order received presidential approval despite ongoing proceedings, leaving little time for intervention. Priya's family is burdened by debt and seeks urgent support from the Indian government to save her life.

Carmakers post record sales in Oct driven by GST rate cut

Carmakers post record sales in Oct driven by GST rate cut

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Top carmakers led by Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Kia India on Saturday reported record sales in the domestic market riding on festive demand boosted by GST rate cut. Other manufacturers such as Skoda Auto India and Toyota Kirloskar Motor also posted impressive growth in sales in October.

Three-member panel to select AIFF's new commercial partner

Three-member panel to select AIFF's new commercial partner

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

The All-India Football Federation has formed a three-member committee, headed by former judge Justice L Nageswara Rao, to oversee the entire tender process for selecting its new commercial partner, as per a directive from the Supreme Court.

FinMin Pushes RBI for Faster Fraud Shield

FinMin Pushes RBI for Faster Fraud Shield

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

By enabling real-time data sharing, the platform will help prevent scams and ensure secure transactions.

India's Housing Finance Sector Hits Home Run

India's Housing Finance Sector Hits Home Run

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

India's housing finance sector is riding a wave of post-pandemic revival, driven by policy support, digital innovation, and growing demand from younger homebuyers in emerging cities.

GST Made Easy From Nov 1

GST Made Easy From Nov 1

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Nearly 96 per cent of new applicants will benefit from this simplified approval route.

'India should target 20 medals in LA 2028 Olympics'

'India should target 20 medals in LA 2028 Olympics'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

India's 2024 Paris Olympics medallists, including star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and shooter Manu Bhaker, were felicitated with cash awards by the Indian Olympic Association.

ISL deadlock: Clubs run out of patience with AIFF!

ISL deadlock: Clubs run out of patience with AIFF!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

10 ISL clubs slam AIFF for delay in tender process, allege "breach of trust"

North Korea executes govt officials over floods

North Korea executes govt officials over floods

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Kim during an emergency party politburo meeting held in late July, said he will punish officials for the damage from heavy rains that flooded areas and displaced thousands.