News for 'New Year'

Assam Cong ex-chief Borah quits, seeks time as BJP woos him

Assam Cong ex-chief Borah quits, seeks time as BJP woos him

Rediff.com4 days ago

Borah told reporters outside his residence that he has sought time from the Congress high command to reconsider his decision

Three men to hang for Israeli woman, homestay owner's gang-rape

Three men to hang for Israeli woman, homestay owner's gang-rape

Rediff.com4 days ago

A court in Karnataka on Monday sentenced three people to death for sexually assaulting an Israeli tourist and murdering a youth in Koppal district last year.

HC grants time to Centre to get consular access to Celina Jaitly's brother held in UAE

HC grants time to Centre to get consular access to Celina Jaitly's brother held in UAE

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Delhi High Court has granted time to the Centre and the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi to seek cooperation from UAE authorities regarding the detention of Major Vikrant Jaitly (retd), brother of actress Celina Jaitly, in the UAE.

Champions League: Vinicius Jr scores winner as Real Madrid edge Benfica in racism-marred match

Champions League: Vinicius Jr scores winner as Real Madrid edge Benfica in racism-marred match

Rediff.com3 days ago

Vinicius Jr scored a sublime second-half winner as Real Madrid beat Benfica 1-0 in their Champions League playoff first leg on Tuesday, which was halted for 11 match under FIFA's anti-racism protocol.

Sensex up 174 points on gains in bank, IT stocks

Sensex up 174 points on gains in bank, IT stocks

Rediff.com3 days ago

Stock markets closed higher for the second straight session on Tuesday, driven by gains in bank, IT and capital goods shares.

Hardik Singh to lead India in FIH Pro League's Hobart leg

Hardik Singh to lead India in FIH Pro League's Hobart leg

Rediff.com4 days ago

Hardik Singh has been named captain of the Indian men's hockey team for the FIH Pro League matches in Hobart, following Harmanpreet Singh's withdrawal due to personal reasons.

From Bench to World Cup: Jacob Duffy's Patience Pays Off

From Bench to World Cup: Jacob Duffy's Patience Pays Off

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy reflects on years of waiting, breaking a Sir Richard Hadlee record and finally making his World Cup debut at 31.

Inside Jammu and Kashmir cricket's rise

Inside Jammu and Kashmir cricket's rise

Rediff.com3 days ago

BCCI president Mithun Manhas reflects on the journey of Jammu and Kashmir cricket, from overcoming mismanagement and corruption to reaching their first-ever Ranji Trophy final.

Sundar Pichai unveils new India-US subsea cable routes

Sundar Pichai unveils new India-US subsea cable routes

Rediff.com2 days ago

Betting big on India's AI potential, Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Wednesday announced new subsea cable routes to boost AI connectivity between India and the US, alongside major skilling initiatives, including training 20 million public servants and supporting 11 million students

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Can't Sack People'

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Can't Sack People'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'When I met the prime minister, he asked me, "Dr Ganguly, what do you do with people in your company who lie to you?"' 'I said, "Prime Minister, we counsel them and give them a gentle warning. If they lie again, they are sacked".' '"This is my problem,'" Rajiv responded. "I can't sack people in government".' A revealing excerpt from former Hindustan Lever Chairman Dr Ashok S Ganguly's We Are Our Future: Reflections On Life.

Budget 2026: What The Fiscal Numbers Show

Budget 2026: What The Fiscal Numbers Show

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

The idea of back-loading the target of fiscal consolidation is perhaps guided by the government's desire to be prepared for any adverse developments in the coming year, points out A K Bhattacharya.

'Where is Guru Dakshina coming from?': Priyank Kharge targets RSS

'Where is Guru Dakshina coming from?': Priyank Kharge targets RSS

Rediff.com5 days ago

Priyank Kharge accused the RSS of money laundering, demanding transparency in their financial dealings and questioning their exemption from laws applicable to other organizations.

Pakistan seeks details from India on Svalkot hydel project on Chenab

Pakistan seeks details from India on Svalkot hydel project on Chenab

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Pakistan has written to India seeking information about the Svalkot hydroelectric project on the River Chenab, according to the Foreign Office spokesperson.

T20 World Cup: Team India Confident Abhishek Sharma Will Bounce Back

T20 World Cup: Team India Confident Abhishek Sharma Will Bounce Back

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak supports Abhishek Sharma after recent failures in the T20 World Cup, emphasizing the importance of avoiding overanalysis and trusting the player's plans.

How India-US Trade Deal Finally Shaped Up

How India-US Trade Deal Finally Shaped Up

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

The turning point came with the appointment of Sergio Gor as the US ambassador to India.

Jab We Met: 'My Daughter Chose Her Before I Did'

Jab We Met: 'My Daughter Chose Her Before I Did'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

During Valentine's week, Mukul Shah tells us how he met his wife Mamta.

With SA in Super 8s, chance for Brevis to redeem himself vs UAE

With SA in Super 8s, chance for Brevis to redeem himself vs UAE

Rediff.com4 days ago

South Africa, already qualified for the Super Eights, will face the United Arab Emirates in their final Group D fixture of the T20 World Cup. South Africa would expect big-hitting youngster Dewald Brevis to regain his form against a struggling United Arab Emirates.

Father of Indian girl killed in US dies just before $29mn settlement

Father of Indian girl killed in US dies just before $29mn settlement

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

The family of Jaahnavi Kandula, an Indian student killed in a US police crash, faces another tragedy as her father dies just before a USD 29 million compensation deal is announced.

T20 World Cup: Abhishek Sharma Equals Ashish Nehra's Record!

T20 World Cup: Abhishek Sharma Equals Ashish Nehra's Record!

Rediff.com5 days ago

India vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup: Abhishek Sharma falls for another duck in tournament

T20 WC: Recuperating Abhishek sidelined for Namibia game

T20 WC: Recuperating Abhishek sidelined for Namibia game

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Abhishek Sharma was ruled out of India's 2nd T20 World Cup group match after recovering from illness, with the BCCI medical team continuing to monitor his condition.

UPI Growth Slowdown Rings Alarm

UPI Growth Slowdown Rings Alarm

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

This would imply a 29 per cent year-on-year rise, significantly lower than growth rates seen in recent years.

T20 World Cup: Suryakumar, Salman avoid handshake at toss

T20 World Cup: Suryakumar, Salman avoid handshake at toss

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav once again avoided the customary handshake with his Pakistan counterpart Salman Ali Agha during the toss, in the T20 World Cup match in Colombo on Sunday.

India seizes 3 Iran-linked US-sanctioned tankers

India seizes 3 Iran-linked US-sanctioned tankers

Rediff.com4 days ago

India has seized three US-sanctioned oil tankers linked to Iran and increased surveillance in its maritime zone to curb illicit trade.

T20 World Cup, India vs Netherlands: 'Bigger Than FIFA World Cup': Dutch Excited For India Clash

T20 World Cup, India vs Netherlands: 'Bigger Than FIFA World Cup': Dutch Excited For India Clash

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Netherlands cricket team is excited to play against India in their final T20 World Cup league fixture at the world's largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad.

GIFT IFSC captures 65% of ECBs in FY26 on lower taxes, lighter rules

GIFT IFSC captures 65% of ECBs in FY26 on lower taxes, lighter rules

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Nearly two-thirds of external commercial borrowings (ECBs) raised so far in the ongoing financial year (2025-26/FY26) have been routed through Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), a sharp jump from the 36 per cent recorded in 2024-25.

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.

New launches to keep growth momentum healthy for Sun Pharma stock

New launches to keep growth momentum healthy for Sun Pharma stock

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

A strong third-quarter (October-December/Q3) performance for 2025-26 (FY26) has helped the stock of India's largest listed pharmaceutical (pharma) company, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, gain about 7 per cent since the start of February.

Winter Olympics: Arif Khan logs best-ever Indian finish in men's slalom

Winter Olympics: Arif Khan logs best-ever Indian finish in men's slalom

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian skier Arif Mohammad Khan finished 39th in the men's slalom event at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games, marking India's best-ever finish in the event.

Champions League play-offs: PSG fight back to beat Monaco

Champions League play-offs: PSG fight back to beat Monaco

Rediff.com3 days ago

Paris St Germain overcame a two-goal deficit and a horror start to beat 10-man Monaco 3-2 in the first leg of their Champions League knockout round playoff tie.

Ranji Trophy: Padikkal double ton takes Karnataka to mammoth total

Ranji Trophy: Padikkal double ton takes Karnataka to mammoth total

Rediff.com4 days ago

Skipper Devdutt Padikkal led from the front with a maiden double hundred in first-class cricket as a dominant Karnataka posted an imposing 689 for six, compounding Uttarakhand's misery in their Ranji Trophy semifinal, in Lucknow, on Monday.

VIDEO: Modi makes historic landing at Assam highway airstrip

VIDEO: Modi makes historic landing at Assam highway airstrip

Rediff.com6 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Northeast's first Emergency Landing Facility in Assam, boosting regional defense and disaster response capabilities.

T20 WC: 'India Hold Edge but Pakistan Won't Be Easy'

T20 WC: 'India Hold Edge but Pakistan Won't Be Easy'

Rediff.com7 days ago

Chamara Kapugedera hails Sri Lanka hosting the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash in Colombo, backs India to have slight edge and calls Abhishek Sharma a potential game-changer.

Chinnaswamy gets nod to host IPL, but with conditions

Chinnaswamy gets nod to host IPL, but with conditions

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

IPL to return at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Karnataka cabinet gives approval

Stay calm, learn AI tools to keep job safe: Tech leaders

Stay calm, learn AI tools to keep job safe: Tech leaders

Rediff.com5 days ago

Amid growing concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) disrupting jobs, top technology industry leaders have a clear message for employees -- "stay calm and upskill".

Delhi teacher poses as woman, attacks sister-in-law over family row

Delhi teacher poses as woman, attacks sister-in-law over family row

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 27-year-old physiotherapist was attacked by her brother-in-law, disguised in women's clothing, in Delhi's Rohini area. The accused, identified as Jai Prakash Yadav, was arrested and faces charges of attempted murder.

The Best Hindi 25 Films In 25 Years

The Best Hindi 25 Films In 25 Years

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Over 25 years, societies evolve and tastes change. Cinema absorbs and reflects this transformation. Picking only 25 films from the first quarter of the century is tough.

T20 World Cup: 'India will have an upper hand over Pakistan'

T20 World Cup: 'India will have an upper hand over Pakistan'

Rediff.com6 days ago

Former India cricketer Kiran More tips India to beat Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026 in Colombo and hopes Hardik Pandya delivers in the high-pressure encounter.

'A Year That Set Things In Motion For Me'

'A Year That Set Things In Motion For Me'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, film folk recap the year, and tell Subhash K Jha what excites them most about 2026.

10 planes were...: Trump makes new claim on India-Pak truce

10 planes were...: Trump makes new claim on India-Pak truce

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Donald Trump claims his use of tariffs prevented a nuclear war between India and Pakistan, a claim India has repeatedly refuted.

Jab We Met: 'She Was My Bhabhi's Younger Sister'

Jab We Met: 'She Was My Bhabhi's Younger Sister'

Rediff.com5 days ago

Abhishek Bidwai tells Rishika Shah how he met his wife, Prajakta.