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From BHU to Kathmandu: New Nepal PM shares deep India connect

From BHU to Kathmandu: New Nepal PM shares deep India connect

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Sushila Karki pursued her post-graduation from the Banaras Hindu University in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi.

Hero rides festival tide, GST winds at its back

Hero rides festival tide, GST winds at its back

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

With gains of over 28 per cent, Hero MotoCorp has emerged as the best-performing largecap automotive stock over the past three months. The rally has been driven by an improved outlook for the rural segment, higher demand during the ongoing festival season, and rising affordability following cuts in goods and services tax (GST) rates.

ABVP wrests key positions in DUSU polls, NSUI limited to one seat

ABVP wrests key positions in DUSU polls, NSUI limited to one seat

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The RSS-affiliated ABVP won the president's post and two other positions in the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections, restricting the NSUI to just one seat. The victory celebrations were muted due to court orders against disruptive festivities.

BSF foils infiltration in J-K's Kathua, guns down Pak intruder

BSF foils infiltration in J-K's Kathua, guns down Pak intruder

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

A Pakistani intruder was killed by the BSF while attempting to cross the International Border in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir. The BSF is lodging a protest with Pakistani counterparts.

Facing criticism online, CJI says he respects all religions

Facing criticism online, CJI says he respects all religions

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Chief Justice of India B R Gavai affirmed his respect for all religions after facing online criticism regarding comments made during a case about the reconstruction of a Lord Vishnu idol.

Entrance Exams Destroy Talent: Agree?

Entrance Exams Destroy Talent: Agree?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'India kills its own talent before the world even gets to see it'

'There Will Always Be Heartburn'

'There Will Always Be Heartburn'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court will also hear similar pleas related to permanent commission from the Indian Navy, followed by the Indian Air Force and Coast Guard.

SC refuses plea for SIT probe into Rahul's Bengaluru 'vote chori' charge

SC refuses plea for SIT probe into Rahul's Bengaluru 'vote chori' charge

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court declined to entertain a plea seeking a special investigation team (SIT) probe into alleged electoral roll manipulation in Bengaluru Central and other constituencies, advising the petitioner to approach the Election Commission of India.

'Banks Need To Reinvent Themselves'

'Banks Need To Reinvent Themselves'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'Reinvention is not a hugely difficult task. With technology as available today, you can reinvent yourself pretty quickly.'

Why EQ Matters More Than IQ At Work

Why EQ Matters More Than IQ At Work

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'In the real world, it's not about being the smartest person in the room -- it's about being the one who stays grounded, adaptable and emotionally steady when everything else shakes,' says Ankita Kaul, a National Board certified health and wellness coach from the Dr Sears Wellness Institute.

SC stays execution of IM operative in 2013 Hyderabad blasts case

SC stays execution of IM operative in 2013 Hyderabad blasts case

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court has stayed the execution of an alleged Indian Mujahideen operative sentenced to death in connection with the 2013 Dilsukhnagar blasts.

Bihar polls: EC launches ECINet app among 17 new initiatives

Bihar polls: EC launches ECINet app among 17 new initiatives

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The Election Commission (EC) has announced 17 new initiatives for the Bihar Assembly polls, including compulsory webcasting, mobile phone-deposit facilities, and measures to improve voter turnout and accessibility.

'No anarchic freedom': HC rejects X plea against govt takedown

'No anarchic freedom': HC rejects X plea against govt takedown

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

These platforms carry with it the solemn duty of accountability to hold, otherwise it will imperil both the rule of law and the fabric of social harmony, the court observed.

Driver can't be presumed drunk based on smell of liquor alone: HC

Driver can't be presumed drunk based on smell of liquor alone: HC

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

The Uttarakhand High Court has ruled that a driver cannot be presumed to be under the influence of alcohol solely based on the smell of liquor without scientific evidence.

Mutual funds leave insurers in the shade on anchor allotments

Mutual funds leave insurers in the shade on anchor allotments

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Issuers have allotted nearly four times as much to mutual funds (MFs) as they have to insurance companies in recent quarters. MFs invested Rs 21,976 crore as anchor investors in initial public offerings (IPOs) on a trailing four-quarter basis, according to data from Prime Database.

Are College Degrees Worth It? Nvidia CEO says...

Are College Degrees Worth It? Nvidia CEO says...

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Nvidia's Jensen Huang questions the dominance of degrees in the AI economy.

Social media post leads to bandh in J-K's Bhaderwah, internet shut

Social media post leads to bandh in J-K's Bhaderwah, internet shut

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Protests and a partial bandh were observed in the communally sensitive Bhaderwah town of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday following an objectionable social media post allegedly put up by a leader of a Hindu group. The post drew resentment from members of both Hindu and Muslim communities, prompting authorities to suspend mobile internet services as a precautionary measure. An FIR has been registered against the accused, Virender Razdan, and raids are underway to nab him.

SC upholds bar on declaring tribal lands as waqf properties

SC upholds bar on declaring tribal lands as waqf properties

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court refused to stay a provision barring the declaration of tribal lands as waqf properties, upholding key provisions of the Amended Waqf Act.

'Inaccurate before..' Bumrah lashes out at Kaif!

'Inaccurate before..' Bumrah lashes out at Kaif!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

The observation, however, did not go down well with Bumrah, who responded to Kaif by saying, "Inaccurate before inaccurate again.'

No bias in women Army officers' permanent commission, Centre tells SC

No bias in women Army officers' permanent commission, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

The Centre has denied any discrimination in granting permanent commission to Short Service Commission (SSC) women Army officers compared to their male counterparts, assuring the Supreme Court that all parameters are being duly followed.

Invest Rs 1L SIP, Retire Rich by 45

Invest Rs 1L SIP, Retire Rich by 45

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Ask rediffGURU Naveenn Kummar your insurance mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Blue and grey-collar salaries in India rise 23% in two years

Blue and grey-collar salaries in India rise 23% in two years

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

The salaries of India's blue- and grey-collar workforce have increased by 23 per cent over the past two years, reflecting the growing demand and opportunities for the skilled workforce, a report said on Tuesday.

Kerala student activist, scribe held in Nagpur for 'planning to attack India

Kerala student activist, scribe held in Nagpur for 'planning to attack India

Rediff.com8 May 2025

A student activist and "independent journalist" from Kerala, Rejaz M. Sheeba Sydeek, has been arrested in Nagpur for allegedly "preparing to wage war against the Government of India." The arrest was made after Sydeek allegedly condemned Operation Sindoor, an Indian Armed Forces operation against terror targets in Pakistan, and criticized operations against Naxalites on his Instagram account. Police found a book about professor G N Saibaba, who faced trial for alleged links with Naxalism, and another about Marxism-Leninism in Sydeek's bag. An English letter seized from his possession appeared to criticize the Indian government for anti-Naxal operations and called for "peace talks between the Indian state and the (banned) CPI (Maoist)".

Cough syrup deaths: No state follows pharma safety norms

Cough syrup deaths: No state follows pharma safety norms

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) will conduct testing, inspection and auditing of cough syrup manufacturers.

TCS Q2 FY26 net up 1.4% to Rs 12,075 cr; revenue rises to Rs 65,799 cr

TCS Q2 FY26 net up 1.4% to Rs 12,075 cr; revenue rises to Rs 65,799 cr

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

India's largest IT services firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday reported a 1.39 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 12,075 crore in the July-September quarter of this financial year.

Marriage becomes invalid if conversion is found illegal: HC

Marriage becomes invalid if conversion is found illegal: HC

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a marriage based on an illegal religious conversion is invalid under the law. The court made the observation while hearing a petition from a couple seeking protection of their marital life.

HC stays K'taka rule capping movie ticket prices at Rs 200

HC stays K'taka rule capping movie ticket prices at Rs 200

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The Karnataka High Court has stayed the enforcement of a rule that capped movie ticket prices at Rs 200 across the state, following a petition by the Multiplex Association of India and other cinema stakeholders.

'How To Earn Maximum Monthly Income?'

'How To Earn Maximum Monthly Income?'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Ask rediffGURU Naveenn Kummar your insurance mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

'Who Doesn't Know Dr Jane Goodall?'

'Who Doesn't Know Dr Jane Goodall?'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'She was the embodiment of knowledge, kindness, and compassion.'

Why haven't you hanged Rajoana yet, SC asks govt

Why haven't you hanged Rajoana yet, SC asks govt

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court has questioned the delay in the hanging of Balwant Singh Rajoana, convicted in the 1995 assassination of former Punjab CM Beant Singh, despite the Centre calling it a 'serious offence'.

Smallcap Schemes Stage Comeback

Smallcap Schemes Stage Comeback

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

This marks a rebound after more than two years of underperformance during a strong rally in smallcap stocks.

RBI outlines steps to improve EPFO's investment management

RBI outlines steps to improve EPFO's investment management

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

The RBI advisory follows a labour ministry request earlier this year seeking the central bank's expertise to identify gaps in EPFO's investment strategy and fund management practices, including accounting, risk management, and internal governance.

Will Cash Transfer Win Bihar For Modi?

Will Cash Transfer Win Bihar For Modi?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

If women voters are mobilised in big numbers to the voting booths on November 6 and 11 by the Nitish Kumar-led NDA, then it will be quite difficult for the Tejashwi Yadav-led Mahagathbandhan to defeat the incumbent government, points out Sheela Bhatt.

Shocking! 13,000 Student Suicides Annually

Shocking! 13,000 Student Suicides Annually

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

...surpassing farmer suicides (11,000) in number. There is a 4 per cent annual increase in student suicides, double the national suicide rate (2 per cent).

Govt scraps FCRA licence of Wangchuk's NGO amid Ladakh unrest

Govt scraps FCRA licence of Wangchuk's NGO amid Ladakh unrest

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

The cancellation means the Leh-based institute will no longer be able to receive or utilise foreign funding.

VHP wants Hindu-only garba events, asks to check Aadhaar

VHP wants Hindu-only garba events, asks to check Aadhaar

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has stated that only Hindus should be allowed to participate in 'garba' events during Navratri and advised organizers to check Aadhaar cards for identification. This has sparked debate, with some supporting the right of organizers to set entry conditions and others criticizing the VHP for promoting division.

Court quashes order to take down articles against Adani

Court quashes order to take down articles against Adani

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

A Delhi court has set aside an order asking four journalists to take down alleged defamatory content against Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), saying the effect of removal of the articles by an ad interim ex parte order was 'sweeping' and it had the 'effect of decreeing the suit itself without a trial'.

'Lost Rs 50L In Trading. HELP!'

'Lost Rs 50L In Trading. HELP!'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Ask rediffGURU Naveenn Kummar your insurance mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Aadhaar is 12th ID proof for Bihar SIR, but not citizenship: SC

Aadhaar is 12th ID proof for Bihar SIR, but not citizenship: SC

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to include Aadhaar as a valid document for voter identification in Bihar's special intensive revision of electoral rolls, clarifying it is not proof of citizenship.

'My Wife Wants An 'Emotional' Divorce'

'My Wife Wants An 'Emotional' Divorce'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'It is practical to co-exist under one roof in such a setup, but only if both partners can maintain respect, avoid conflict, and genuinely focus on the kids without bitterness.'