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SHANTI Rules Boost Nuclear Investment

SHANTI Rules Boost Nuclear Investment

Rediff.com6 minutes ago

The rules require nuclear plant operators to maintain an insurance policy, financial security or a combination of both to cover civil liability for nuclear damage.

India, US Equity Markets Less Attractive on FCF Yields; Real Estate Sales Moderate

India, US Equity Markets Less Attractive on FCF Yields; Real Estate Sales Moderate

Rediff.com13 minutes ago

A Goldman Sachs report indicates that US and Indian equity markets are becoming less attractive due to lower free cash flow (FCF) yields as valuations rise, while European markets offer significantly higher yields. Concurrently, India's top-listed residential real estate developers experienced a moderation in pre-sales in Q1FY27, attributed to delayed project approvals, limited launches, and high year-ago bases, though underlying housing demand remains healthy.

How UPI Revolutionised India's Digital Payments Ecosystem

How UPI Revolutionised India's Digital Payments Ecosystem

Rediff.com18 minutes ago

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has completed a decade since its launch, becoming the backbone of India's digital payments ecosystem. It has seen exponential growth in transaction volume and value, expanding financial inclusion and setting a global benchmark for real-time payments.

Jurel Guides India To 475-8 Before Rain Interrupts Play vs Sri Lanka In Colombo

Jurel Guides India To 475-8 Before Rain Interrupts Play vs Sri Lanka In Colombo

Rediff.com20 minutes ago

Rishabh Pant's unbeaten 63 and Dhruv Jurel's 59 were the highlights as India reached a comfortable 419 for six on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka, with the duo adding 112 runs for the seventh wicket.

TMC MP Mahua Moitra moves SC over circuit house eviction

TMC MP Mahua Moitra moves SC over circuit house eviction

Rediff.com22 minutes ago

TMC MP Mahua Moitra has moved the Supreme Court alleging that district administration officials in Nadia, West Bengal, evicted her from a circuit house despite her being allotted a room. The top court refused urgent listing of the matter, which Moitra's counsel claims involves an important constitutional issue and requires an independent investigation. Moitra also wrote to the Lok Sabha Speaker, detailing alleged harassment and a crowd gathering outside the circuit house.

SC to hear plea of journalist who blew lid off Ram temple theft

SC to hear plea of journalist who blew lid off Ram temple theft

Rediff.com31 minutes ago

The Supreme Court will hear a plea from journalist Abhishek Upadhyay, who is challenging an FIR filed against him by Ghaziabad police in an alleged road rage case. Upadhyay claims the FIR is retaliatory, stemming from his reporting on alleged irregularities in donations to Ayodhya's Ram temple and corruption in Uttar Pradesh. He fears arrest and seeks quashing of the FIR or transfer of the investigation to an independent agency.

Rishabh Pant Surpasses MS Dhoni to Create Big Away Test Record

Rishabh Pant Surpasses MS Dhoni to Create Big Away Test Record

Rediff.com33 minutes ago

Rishabh Pant has become India's highest run-scorer as a designated wicketkeeper in away or neutral Tests, surpassing former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni during the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

Will Khalifa 2: The Legacy Be Made? Because...

Will Khalifa 2: The Legacy Be Made? Because...

Rediff.com33 minutes ago

If Khalifa: The Ruler continues to bleed at the box office, the odds of a big-budget sequel materialising drop to practically zero. The harsh reality of franchise filmmaking is incredibly simple: If the 'ruler' fails to conquer, absolutely no one is going to care about the 'legacy', no matter how many superstars you cram onto a poster.

Bank unions threaten strike on Sept 11 over 5-day banking

Bank unions threaten strike on Sept 11 over 5-day banking

Rediff.com37 minutes ago

If the strike materialises, banking services, especially in public sector banks, would be impacted for four days in many parts of the country. September 11 is a Friday, and the subsequent two days are bank holidays.

Malayalam actor S Devan who quit BJP will join Vijay's TVK

Malayalam actor S Devan who quit BJP will join Vijay's TVK

Rediff.com43 minutes ago

Actor and politician S Devan, formerly the BJP's state vice-president, has announced his decision to join the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. Devan cited a lack of "space" within the BJP and a desire for political change as reasons for his departure. He is expected to be offered the TVK state president post, with a formal announcement following a meeting on September 10.

Thinking About Chin Surgery? What You Must Know

Thinking About Chin Surgery? What You Must Know

Rediff.com45 minutes ago

From rhinoplasty and jaw augmentation to facelifts and eyelid surgery, facial plastic surgery is increasingly focused on creating balance between different features rather than changing just one part of the face. Chin surgery, or chin augmentation, is one such procedure that can make a significant difference to the overall facial profile.

Style Tips For The Vivacious Virgo

Style Tips For The Vivacious Virgo

Rediff.com48 minutes ago

Virgos like their lives organised, their plans thought through and, naturally, their wardrobes impeccably put together.

'I'm A Pretty Funny Guy In Real Life'

'I'm A Pretty Funny Guy In Real Life'

Rediff.com1 hour ago

'I wanted to make an out-and-out entertainer, a film where people could come into the theatre, laugh, have fun, and walk out feeling entertained. That was my thought when I took up Korean Kanakaraju.'

Represented India in 3 nations, ex-envoy asked to prove citizenship

Represented India in 3 nations, ex-envoy asked to prove citizenship

Rediff.com1 hour ago

When contacted, Punjab Chief Electoral Officer Anindita Mitra said Suri's name was never removed from the electoral roll as his name is part of the draft electoral roll published on August 13.

Haaland Stuns with Bold New Buzz Cut

Haaland Stuns with Bold New Buzz Cut

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Erling Haaland stunned fans by replacing his trademark flowing blonde locks with a buzz cut, sparking playful reactions from Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Pep Guardiola before Manchester City's opener.

Badminton Star Saina Nehwal Open to Future in Electoral Politics

Badminton Star Saina Nehwal Open to Future in Electoral Politics

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Badminton legend Saina Nehwal has expressed her openness to entering electoral politics in the future, stating her desire to contribute to India's development and continue serving the nation beyond her sporting career.

AG.AL Dominates Esports World Cup 2026 To Claim Club Championship

AG.AL Dominates Esports World Cup 2026 To Claim Club Championship

Rediff.com1 hour ago

AG.AL has been crowned the Esports World Cup 2026 Club Champion, winning a USD 7 million prize from a record-breaking USD 75 million total pool. Their victory was secured after a dramatic win in Trackmania, capping a seven-week competition.

Australia's batting order faces scrutiny ahead of South Africa tour

Australia's batting order faces scrutiny ahead of South Africa tour

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Australia secured an innings and 51-run victory over Bangladesh in the second Test, but the performance highlighted persistent issues with their top-order batting, particularly for Marnus Labuschagne, raising questions ahead of their South Africa tour.

Jadavpur University vandalism probe panel chief quits

Jadavpur University vandalism probe panel chief quits

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Professor Subha Shankar Sarkar has resigned as the head of a five-member committee investigating alleged ABVP vandalism at Jadavpur University, citing his inability to conduct an effective inquiry, prompting the university to seek a new chairperson.

Recipe: Ashish's Tajin Garlic Bok Choy

Recipe: Ashish's Tajin Garlic Bok Choy

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The simplest and tastiest way to make bok choy.

RBI's concessional swap schemes fail to boost rupee despite large forex inflows

RBI's concessional swap schemes fail to boost rupee despite large forex inflows

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Despite large inflows of foreign funds mobilised through the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) concessional swap schemes, the rupee has seen little impact because the dollars have largely been absorbed into the central bank's reserves instead of being released into the spot market, according to market participants.

India Ranks Fifth in GenAI Patents

India Ranks Fifth in GenAI Patents

Rediff.com2 hours ago

India published 929 generative AI patents in 2024 and 2025 alone -- equating to nearly 70 per cent of the 1,350 patents it published over the entire previous decade (2014 to 2023).

Rukmini Vasanth Makes You Wonder...

Rukmini Vasanth Makes You Wonder...

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Rukmini Vasanth's Toxic may be bringing the drama to the big screen but her wardrobe has been quietly causing its own kind of chaos.

Woman kills husband, puts intestine in bag; liver, kidney missing

Woman kills husband, puts intestine in bag; liver, kidney missing

Rediff.com2 hours ago

A woman in Kurukshetra allegedly murdered her husband by inflicting a deep abdominal wound and was seen attempting to conceal his intestines before jumping from a terrace. A subsequent post-mortem revealed that part of his liver and a kidney were missing, prompting police to investigate a potential link between the organ disappearance and the killing. The woman is currently hospitalised with serious injuries.

Jaiswal Defends Altercation with Asitha Fernando

Jaiswal Defends Altercation with Asitha Fernando

Rediff.com2 hours ago

'If you don't know what he said then please don't make your judgment. If anyone crosses the line, we need to let them know this India will fight and reply.'

Probe reveals another exam paper leak at govt-run agri university

Probe reveals another exam paper leak at govt-run agri university

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV) in Raipur has cancelled the BSc Agriculture first-year Plant Pathology exam after a police investigation confirmed its question paper was leaked. This follows an earlier leak of the Entomology paper, which led to arrests. The university is implementing new security measures, including digital paper distribution and increased CCTV surveillance, and will re-conduct the affected exams in September.

ISRO Bets Big on Space Startups

ISRO Bets Big on Space Startups

Rediff.com3 hours ago

'ISRO will not manufacture any launch vehicles. That will all be done by the private sector or public sector undertakings.'

Fashion Quick Commerce Gets Festive Boost

Fashion Quick Commerce Gets Festive Boost

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Qcom platforms are prioritising convenience, selection, AI-driven inventory planning and loyalty rewards over deep discounting.

Gujarat: Pregnant woman accuses 4 men of rape, forced conversion

Gujarat: Pregnant woman accuses 4 men of rape, forced conversion

Rediff.com3 hours ago

A 30-year-old pregnant woman in Gujarat's Banaskantha district has accused four men, including three brothers and their uncle, of repeatedly raping her and forcing her to convert to their religion. A case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Gujarat Freedom of Religion Act, but no arrests have been made yet. The woman alleges a history of abuse, blackmail, and threats against her and her daughters.

Gunfight in Meerut over cow slaughter, two arrested

Gunfight in Meerut over cow slaughter, two arrested

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Police in Meerut arrested two men, Tasleem and Bhura, after an encounter where they were shot in the legs while allegedly preparing to slaughter a cow. A third suspect escaped. The police recovered weapons and a tied cow from the scene. Both arrested individuals have multiple prior cases, including for cow slaughter.

Awarapan 2: Biggest Hit of 2026 After Dhurandhar, Border 2

Awarapan 2: Biggest Hit of 2026 After Dhurandhar, Border 2

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 has cemented its superhit status at the box office with a strong second-weekend performance, while Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947 has emerged as one of the biggest disasters of 2026.

Irdai's crackdown on insurer operating costs signals stricter compliance

Irdai's crackdown on insurer operating costs signals stricter compliance

Rediff.com3 hours ago

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India's (Irdai) recent actions against insurers for breaching expense of management (EoM) limits indicate a serious commitment to enforcing operating and distribution cost controls, according to industry experts.

Has India Found Its Answer To Its No. 3 Riddle?

Has India Found Its Answer To Its No. 3 Riddle?

Rediff.com3 hours ago

It is not easy to score two consecutive Test centuries unless one knows how to play the good ball on its merit and punish the bad ball to full effect.

Vijay shelves Parandur airport; announces more free LPGs, bus travel for women

Vijay shelves Parandur airport; announces more free LPGs, bus travel for women

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Making several announcements in the assembly, Vijay, fulfilling TVK's key electoral assurances, announced three free cooking gas cylinders and also declared that the Parandur greenfield airport project will be shelved.

Tension in Kakinada college over NE student's missing phone

Tension in Kakinada college over NE student's missing phone

Rediff.com3 hours ago

District authorities in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, successfully resolved a dispute between Northeastern and local students at a private nursing college, which arose from a missing mobile phone. The intervention led to the safe relocation of Northeastern students and a warning to the college management to improve facilities and foster inclusivity.

Why Are Thousands of GST Appeals Pending?

Why Are Thousands of GST Appeals Pending?

Rediff.com3 hours ago

GSTAT has crossed 75,000 filings but disposed of only 83 cases, highlighting the huge backlog facing India's new GST appeals tribunal.

Praggnanandhaa on Cusp of Grand Chess Tour Finals

Praggnanandhaa on Cusp of Grand Chess Tour Finals

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has taken a commanding 9-3 lead over Germany's Vincent Keymer, putting him just six points away from qualifying for the finals of the prestigious US$450,000 Grand Chess Tour concluding event.

Nashik-Palghar Tremors: Cause For Alarm?

Nashik-Palghar Tremors: Cause For Alarm?

Rediff.com3 hours ago

'Hydro-seismicity is a phenomenon that typically shows up during and just after the monsoon.' 'Heavy rain causes water to percolate deep into the rock, and where there are fractures, that water fills the pores and builds up what we call pore water pressure.' 'That pressure can widen existing cracks, and eventually the rock gives way -- which surfaces as tremors.'

Ferran Torres' late heroics secure draw for PSG against Rennes

Ferran Torres' late heroics secure draw for PSG against Rennes

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Ferran Torres scored two late goals on his debut for Paris St Germain, coming off the bench to help his new club rally from a two-goal deficit and secure a 2-2 draw against Stade Rennais in their Ligue 1 season opener.

Many hospitalised after chlorine gas leak at Nagpur water plant

Many hospitalised after chlorine gas leak at Nagpur water plant

Rediff.com4 hours ago

The gas spread to nearby residential areas, triggering panic. Many people experienced coughing and difficulty in breathing, it said.