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TMC rocked as rebel LS MPs merge with Tripura's Nationalist Citizens Party

TMC rocked as rebel LS MPs merge with Tripura's Nationalist Citizens Party

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Dissident Trinamool Congress MPs have announced their merger with the Nationalist Citizens Party and met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to request a separate seating arrangement, claiming two-thirds of TMC's Lok Sabha members support the move. The Mamata Banerjee-led faction, however, argues against recognising any separate group, citing anti-defection laws.

Global Streaming Transforms Music But...

Global Streaming Transforms Music But...

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Streaming has globalised the entertainment industry, enabling artists like Diljit Dosanjh and Arijit Singh to reach diverse international audiences.

Toy Story 5 Review: Absolute Marvel!

Toy Story 5 Review: Absolute Marvel!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Toy Story 5 delivers a timely and visually stunning narrative that gently but firmly advocates for protecting children's imagination from the pervasive influence of digital devices, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Housing sales down 6% in Apr-Jun in top 7 cities, avg price up 7pc: Anarock

Housing sales down 6% in Apr-Jun in top 7 cities, avg price up 7pc: Anarock

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Housing sales fell 6 per cent in April-June to 90,715 units across seven major cities on subdued demand amid economic uncertainties and also rising home prices, according to Anarock data released on Monday. As many as 96,285 units were sold in the year-ago period across the top seven cities -- Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Delhi-NCR, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata.

Haier HQLED P7 Pro Series Launched: Key Features, Prices And More

Haier HQLED P7 Pro Series Launched: Key Features, Prices And More

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Haier's new HQLED P7 Pro series aims to meet higher expectations from TVs with a blend of advanced display technology, AI-powered enhancements, gaming-focused features and seamless connectivity.

Why mixed-use developments are the future of Indian real estate

Why mixed-use developments are the future of Indian real estate

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Mixed-use real estate projects, integrating residential, commercial, retail, and hospitality segments, are gaining significant traction in India as developers seek to maximise returns, optimise land use, and diversify cash flows, with experts predicting 35-40% of urban real estate supply will be mixed-use by 2030.

Why Investors Are Exiting Gold

Why Investors Are Exiting Gold

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

The case for long-term investment in gold, however, remains intact.

Delhi to get first underground nuclear and chemical command centre

Delhi to get first underground nuclear and chemical command centre

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Delhi is set to establish its first underground Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) command centre at the new Delhi Fire Services headquarters, a facility designed to ensure uninterrupted coordination and protection for personnel during nuclear warfare, radiological leaks, or chemical disasters.

Kiara Advani And Karan Johar's Unexpected Collab!

Kiara Advani And Karan Johar's Unexpected Collab!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

It has been almost a year since Kiara Advani embraced motherhood and the actor is back doing what she does best -- serving fashion moments. Kiara made her first runway appearance since welcoming her baby girl as she turned showstopper for designer Rahul Mishra at India Couture Week 2025 alongside filmmaker Karan Johar.

Diamond Harbour FC Overcomes Real Kashmir in I-League Clash

Diamond Harbour FC Overcomes Real Kashmir in I-League Clash

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Diamond Harbour FC defeated Real Kashmir FC 2-1 in an Indian Football League match, with goals from Hugo Diaz and Sunday Kolawole.

Magicpin's AI Assistant Vera Aims To Double Merchant Base To 1 Million By 2026

Magicpin's AI Assistant Vera Aims To Double Merchant Base To 1 Million By 2026

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Food delivery and e-commerce platform magicpin aims to expand its AI assistant, Vera's, merchant base to over 1 million by the end of 2026. Launched three months ago, Vera already supports over 5 lakh merchants by providing real-time order insights and has facilitated over 50 lakh interactions across various business verticals. The company has invested USD 1 million in its AI stack and plans further enhancements to Vera's capabilities.

Delimitation, not women's reservation, real issue: Sonia

Delimitation, not women's reservation, real issue: Sonia

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Sonia Gandhi criticises the government's proposed delimitation, claiming it's a politically motivated move to delay the caste census and gain an unfair advantage, rather than genuinely promoting women's reservation.

FIFA World Cup: From hero to outcast: Balogun sent off, US move on

FIFA World Cup: From hero to outcast: Balogun sent off, US move on

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Balogun scored and celebrated in style before a VAR review turned his night around for the worse, as he was sent off for a foul. Even with 10 men, the United States stayed disciplined and beat Bosnia 2-0. Malik Tillman sealed the win with a free-kick goal. The result sends the U.S. into the last 16 against Belgium. Balogun is suspended for that match.

La Liga Title Race: Barcelona Extends Lead, Real Madrid Suffers Setback

La Liga Title Race: Barcelona Extends Lead, Real Madrid Suffers Setback

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Barcelona defeated Atletico Madrid, extending their lead in La Liga after Real Madrid's loss to Mallorca. Key goals from Lewandowski and Rashford secured Barcelona's victory, while Muriqi's late goal sealed Mallorca's win against Real.

Operative behind Ram temple recce among 23 designated as terrorists

Operative behind Ram temple recce among 23 designated as terrorists

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

The Union Home Ministry has designated 23 individuals based in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for their involvement in infiltration, recruitment, logistics, financing, and operational planning targeting India.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Harry Kane leads from the front as England quell Congo challenge

FIFA World Cup 2026: Harry Kane leads from the front as England quell Congo challenge

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Harry Kane scored twice, including a 75th-minute equaliser and a late winner against DR Congo, to guide England into the last 16 with their first World Cup comeback victory since 1990.

Messi milestone as second-string Argentina whip Jordan

Messi milestone as second-string Argentina whip Jordan

Rediff.com28 Jun 2026

Lionel Messi made history by scoring in his seventh consecutive World Cup match, leading a second-string Argentina to a 3-1 victory over Jordan in their Group J clash in Dallas. Goals from Giovani Lo Celso and Lautaro Martinez also contributed to Argentina's win, setting them up for the round of 32.

How Orlando Gill Inspired Paraguay's Stunning Shootout Win Over Germany

How Orlando Gill Inspired Paraguay's Stunning Shootout Win Over Germany

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

In one of the biggest upsets ever seen at the World Cup, Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill saved the efforts of Kai Havertz and Nick Woltemade before Jonathan Tah fired over the bar, paving the way for Jose Canale to blast home the decisive spot kick.

Indian U-21 Men's Hockey Team Gears Up For 2026 European Tour

Indian U-21 Men's Hockey Team Gears Up For 2026 European Tour

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

The Indian U-21 men's hockey team is set to undertake a crucial tour of Belgium, Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands in July 2026. This tour, featuring six high-intensity matches, is a vital preparation phase for the upcoming men's junior Asia Cup under new coach Frederic Soyez, aiming to build team cohesion and identity.

Minions & Monsters Review: A Hilarious Love Letter To Cinema

Minions & Monsters Review: A Hilarious Love Letter To Cinema

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Minions & Monsters entertains with its cinematic nostalgia baits, even if it never quite escapes the franchise's familiar storytelling flaws.

Will Your Kids Pay For Your Retirement?

Will Your Kids Pay For Your Retirement?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Your children may always love you but should you expect them to to finance your retirement in today's economy?

FIFA World Cup: Mexico top group, coach refuses to celebrate early

FIFA World Cup: Mexico top group, coach refuses to celebrate early

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre downplayed his team's achievement of topping their World Cup group, stating that true success would be measured later in the tournament. He highlighted the importance of playing at home and the team's improved maturity, while also reflecting on his own calmer coaching style. Aguirre expressed his ambition to guide Mexico into the world's top 10.

GenAI Talent Shortage Hits India

GenAI Talent Shortage Hits India

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

GenAI recorded the widest talent gap, followed by AI deployment engineering (72.4 per cent), AI governance (70 per cent), and MLOps (68 per cent).

Bollywood's Fascination With The Jungle!

Bollywood's Fascination With The Jungle!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Explore Bollywood's fascination with wild, untamed settings, from the comedic antics of Welcome To The Jungle to the intense dramas and romances set amidst lush forests, showcasing how these natural backdrops shape diverse cinematic narratives.

'Pressure Will Follow Sooryavanshi'

'Pressure Will Follow Sooryavanshi'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

'He's not going to have a lot of long road ahead of him where he's going to play without pressure. It will eventually catch up.'

Raveena Tandon: 'My Fans Have Kept Me Alive And Breathing'

Raveena Tandon: 'My Fans Have Kept Me Alive And Breathing'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

'My fans don't mind me hamming.'

No pressure, learnt a lot in this series: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

No pressure, learnt a lot in this series: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi returned to his natural game to produce a match-winning performance against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla on Sunday.

Bayern Munich edge Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-final first leg

Bayern Munich edge Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-final first leg

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Bayern Munich secured a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Santiago Bernabeu.

AI 171 Crash: 'Families Of 260 People Are Waiting For Answers'

AI 171 Crash: 'Families Of 260 People Are Waiting For Answers'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

'A lot of people feel there is pressure on the AAIB not to go against Boeing or GE -- both enormous American companies.' 'If the AAIB implicates Boeing or GE, it will impact their sales.' 'If their sales are impacted, jobs are lost in the United States. No government would willingly do that.'

Namo Cities: Delhi's decongestion dream faces the test of execution

Namo Cities: Delhi's decongestion dream faces the test of execution

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister's announcement of four 'Namo Cities' aims to decentralise development and decongest Delhi, but experts warn that the initiative may face execution challenges similar to previous urbanisation plans due to inadequate coordination among NCR states.

2026's Biggest Bollywood Hits So Far

2026's Biggest Bollywood Hits So Far

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

Ironically, only three films have crossed over to the Rs 100 Crore (Rs 1 billion) Club so far. We look at the half yearly box office report.

MIT-WPU Innovates Thermal Battery For Post-Sunset Solar Use

MIT-WPU Innovates Thermal Battery For Post-Sunset Solar Use

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Researchers at MIT World Peace University in Pune have developed an innovative thermal energy storage system using a phase change material (PCM)-based battery. This technology addresses the intermittent nature of solar energy by storing excess heat for use after sunset, potentially reducing reliance on conventional fuels for water heating and enhancing energy security.

Kylian Mbappe Faces Immense Pressure Ahead Of World Cup Opener

Kylian Mbappe Faces Immense Pressure Ahead Of World Cup Opener

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Kylian Mbappe is under immense pressure and facing criticism regarding his recent performances and leadership ahead of France's World Cup opener. Despite a trophy-less season with Real Madrid, his teammates Ousmane Dembele and Lucas Hernandez defend him, highlighting his leadership within the French squad and his focus on the tournament. Mbappe has a strong World Cup record and aims to silence critics by performing well in the upcoming matches.

How To Integrate Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Into India's T20 Squad

How To Integrate Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Into India's T20 Squad

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

The Indian cricket team faces a significant selection challenge regarding the inclusion of 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, especially after recent losses to Ireland. The article explores various scenarios and opinions, including Sunil Gavaskar's strong recommendation, on how to integrate Sooryavanshi into the playing XI for the upcoming T20 series against England without disrupting the team's balance.

How AI Is Transforming Wildlife Protection In Rajasthan

How AI Is Transforming Wildlife Protection In Rajasthan

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Rajasthan's forest department is implementing an AI-based surveillance system across its wildlife sanctuaries to enhance anti-poaching efforts and monitor animal movement. The system, utilising thermal cameras, drones, and advanced software, provides 24x7 monitoring, helps prevent human-wildlife conflict through real-time alerts, and strengthens the fight against wildlife crime. Installations are being rolled out in phases across key protected areas, with advanced cameras capable of identifying individual animals and suspicious activities.

Brendon McCullum dismisses talk of rift with Ben Stokes

Brendon McCullum dismisses talk of rift with Ben Stokes

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

England coach Brendon McCullum has strongly denied any rift with Test captain Ben Stokes, calling speculation 'amusing' after Stokes' suspension for a curfew breach.

Maradona's legendary 'Hand of God' match ball awaits new keeper

Maradona's legendary 'Hand of God' match ball awaits new keeper

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

The match ball from Argentina's 1986 World Cup quarterfinal against England - made famous by Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal - is set to go up for auction with a $2.5-million opening bid, Heritage Auctions said.

Con City Review: Heist Comedy That Keeps Misfiring

Con City Review: Heist Comedy That Keeps Misfiring

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Con City has a fun premise and a handful of clever scams, but its biggest con is convincing you it's smarter than it really is.

Before Alpha, 10 Times Bollywood Reimagined The Ramayana

Before Alpha, 10 Times Bollywood Reimagined The Ramayana

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Long before Alpha, Bollywood had been retelling the Ramayana in modern settings, sometimes subtly and sometimes not so subtly.

Ananthan Kaadu Review: Predictable Revenge Saga

Ananthan Kaadu Review: Predictable Revenge Saga

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Indrans' standout performance deserves a sharper screenplay than this over-edited, all-too-familiar revenge saga, rues Sreeju Sudhakaran.