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Indian Golfers Aim For Glory At Asian Games With Strong Squad

Indian Golfers Aim For Glory At Asian Games With Strong Squad

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

India's six-member golf contingent, led by silver medallist Aditi Ashok, is set to compete at the Asian Games. The team, comprising experienced professionals like Yuvraj Sandhu, Veer Ahlawat, and Diksha Dagar, aims to add to India's seven past golf medals. They face a strong international field, including PGA Tour stars like Tom Kim and Keita Nakajima, on a challenging course.

UP man cooks meat on funeral pyre, held; 2 others flee

UP man cooks meat on funeral pyre, held; 2 others flee

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

A man was arrested in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly cooking meat on a burning funeral pyre. Two of his associates fled the scene. The incident occurred at a cremation site where the accused, under the influence of alcohol, used the pyre to cook meat.

Mahindra Thar OG 2026: Enhanced Comfort, Same Price, More Capable

Mahindra Thar OG 2026: Enhanced Comfort, Same Price, More Capable

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Mahindra has managed to deliver all these updates while retaining the starting ex-showroom price of 10.32 Lakh. And, that's a value play you rarely see in today's market, says Rajesh Karkera.

Conflict Of Interest Allegations Rock Indian Shooting Coach Ahead Of Asian Games

Conflict Of Interest Allegations Rock Indian Shooting Coach Ahead Of Asian Games

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

A national shotgun coach, involved in India's Asian Games preparations, is under scrutiny by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) for alleged conflict of interest. The complaint, filed by an unsuccessful bidder, concerns the coach reportedly seeking a contract to build a shooting range in Chennai. This probe could impact the coach's participation in the upcoming Asian Games, while the NRAI states it has no knowledge of such activities.

How Much Should YOU Save For Retirement?

How Much Should YOU Save For Retirement?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

'Your retirement corpus isn't just a big pile of cash for 'one day' -- it is the salary you pay yourself when you no longer want to go to work.'

'Quockerwodger': Whom is Tharoor targeting with his latest wordplay?

'Quockerwodger': Whom is Tharoor targeting with his latest wordplay?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has once again introduced a rare English word, "quockerwodger," to social media, defining it as a "political puppet." He used the term to criticise the ruling party, suggesting they have "spawned a few of these." Tharoor has a history of using obscure words like 'allodoxaphobia', 'farrago', and 'troglodyte' to make political points and engage social media users.

Modi, Shah, CEC destroyed India's vote: Rahul

Modi, Shah, CEC destroyed India's vote: Rahul

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a scathing attack, calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar 'deshdrohis' (traitors) for allegedly 'destroying' India's voting system and 'stealing elections'.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy pledges $13 billion additional investment in India for AI, cloud infrastructure

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy pledges $13 billion additional investment in India for AI, cloud infrastructure

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announced the company's intention to invest an additional USD 13 billion in India by 2030, focusing on expanding AI and cloud infrastructure.

Amid some bumps, outlook positive for Tata Capital

Amid some bumps, outlook positive for Tata Capital

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Tata Capital remains confident in its 23-25 per cent growth guidance, driven by strong momentum in Retail and SME segments, despite facing pressures from rising funding costs and potential impacts from new RBI regulations on revolving credit.

Daayra, Vibe Falter At Box Office, Hanuman Ansh Is A Big Hit

Daayra, Vibe Falter At Box Office, Hanuman Ansh Is A Big Hit

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Hanuman Ansh continues its phenomenal run at the box office, cementing its status as an all-time mega blockbuster, even as new releases Daayra and Vibe struggle.

OMCs Lose Rs 530 Crore Daily

OMCs Lose Rs 530 Crore Daily

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

'Elevated crude prices and unchanged domestic fuel prices would put pressure on the profitability and cash flows of OMCs.'

SC to hear plea seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar's suspension

SC to hear plea seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar's suspension

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) next week that seeks the suspension of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and challenges the alleged unilateral decision-making within the Election Commission without the approval of two other Election Commissioners.

World's Largest Beer Festival Kicks Off

World's Largest Beer Festival Kicks Off

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Munich's Oktoberfest has opened its 191st edition, drawing millions for 16 days of beer, food, music and Bavarian celebrations.

Premium Office Rents Surge in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR Due to Supply Constraints

Premium Office Rents Surge in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR Due to Supply Constraints

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Large office leases in Mumbai and Delhi-NCR are commanding premium rentals in key micro-locations, driven by a scarcity of quality Grade-A space and sustained occupier demand, according to real estate consultants.

Delhi building collapse: For rental income, owners built extra floors

Delhi building collapse: For rental income, owners built extra floors

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Delhi Police have registered an FIR in connection with the Satya Niketan building collapse that killed seven people, alleging that the owners constructed additional floors on an old structure despite concerns over its load-bearing capacity and that further construction work was underway.

'Every Soldier Had To Return Home After Surgical Strikes'

'Every Soldier Had To Return Home After Surgical Strikes'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

'On two feet or on somebody's back, every soldier had to return'

Jay Gupta Hopes Brazil Match Sparks Indian Football Revolution

Jay Gupta Hopes Brazil Match Sparks Indian Football Revolution

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Indian footballer Jay Gupta expresses his hopes that the upcoming friendly matches against five-time world champions Brazil and Uruguay will ignite a revolution for football in India, similar to Kapil Dev's 1983 World Cup win for cricket. He views the unprecedented fixtures as a crucial opportunity for the Indian team to test their calibre against elite opposition and learn, aiming to build on their recent performance against Panama.

Laver Cup PIX: Alcaraz fights back, De Minaur stuns Zverev

Laver Cup PIX: Alcaraz fights back, De Minaur stuns Zverev

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

Team Europe's Carlos Alcaraz saved two match points to defeat Taylor Fritz, while Team World's Alex de Minaur stunned Alexander Zverev on day two of the Laver Cup. Learner Tien also secured a win for Team World, but Team Europe ended Saturday with a 7-5 lead after additional victories by Zverev/Ruud.

SC refuses to stay MDR on UPI, seeks govt's response

SC refuses to stay MDR on UPI, seeks govt's response

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

The Supreme Court has refused to grant an interim stay on the imposition of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI person-to-merchant transactions exceeding Rs 2,000, which is set to take effect from October 15. The court has agreed to examine the challenge to this new fee and has issued notices to the Centre, RBI, and NPCI, seeking their responses within four weeks. A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) argues that the levy lacks statutory safeguards, transparency, and public consultation, and could adversely affect merchants and consumers.

Sensex, Nifty Rebound on Easing Crude, Hopes of West Asia De-escalation

Sensex, Nifty Rebound on Easing Crude, Hopes of West Asia De-escalation

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Wednesday, driven by a decline in crude oil prices below USD 100 per barrel and optimism surrounding a potential de-escalation of the conflict in West Asia.

Tata's Unlisted Companies Burn Rs 31,823 Crore

Tata's Unlisted Companies Burn Rs 31,823 Crore

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Seven of them posted losses, led by Air India, with their combined net loss widening to Rs 31,823 crore in FY26 from Rs 17,553 crore a year earlier and Rs 1,555 crore in FY20.

Avengers: Endgame Encore: How The 4 New Crucial Scenes Set Up Doomsday

Avengers: Endgame Encore: How The 4 New Crucial Scenes Set Up Doomsday

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Avengers: Endgame Encore adds four crucial scenes that connect the old MCU to Avengers: Doomsday, from Loki's shocking return to Doctor Doom's sinister plans for the multiverse.

Tata Sons boardroom feud spills into Tata Trusts as Venu Srinivasan seeks Charity Commissioner probe

Tata Sons boardroom feud spills into Tata Trusts as Venu Srinivasan seeks Charity Commissioner probe

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Venu Srinivasan, a trustee and Tata Sons nominee director, has requested a regulatory inquiry into the governance of the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, one of the charitable entities controlling 66 per cent of Tata Sons, citing concerns over trustee appointments and the trusts' involvement in commercial affairs.

Citron Targets 75% Sales From Smaller Cities In 5 Years

Citron Targets 75% Sales From Smaller Cities In 5 Years

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Citron, a brand under Stellantis, anticipates that three-fourths of its sales in India will originate from Tier-II, Tier-III, and smaller cities within the next five years, a significant increase from its current 55 per cent, as it expands its retail network beyond major urban centres.

DRI Cracks Down On Illicit Drug Trafficking With Massive Seizures

DRI Cracks Down On Illicit Drug Trafficking With Massive Seizures

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has conducted multiple intelligence-led operations across India, seizing over 845 kg of various contraband substances including ganja/cannabis, charas, amphetamine, and cocaine. These operations led to the arrest of 15 individuals involved in illicit drug trafficking, disrupting several supply chains.

Police Attach Property And Cash Linked To Drug Trafficking In J&K

Police Attach Property And Cash Linked To Drug Trafficking In J&K

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Police in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, have attached a residential house and seized cash, collectively valued at over Rs 21 lakh, allegedly acquired through the illegal trade of drugs and narcotics. The action was taken under the NDPS Act against an individual named Farooq Ahmad Shah.

Sitharaman Calls For Major Investment In AI, Semiconductors, Quantum Tech

Sitharaman Calls For Major Investment In AI, Semiconductors, Quantum Tech

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged significant investment in AI infrastructure, semiconductors, and quantum technology, identifying them as India's next major growth frontiers. Speaking at an IIT Madras Alumni Association event, she emphasized the need to build hardware, skills, and institutional ecosystems to harness these technologies, countering perceptions that India is lagging in AI. Sitharaman also highlighted the potential for increased investment in defence production, particularly in unmanned systems and drones, stressing collaboration between academia and industry.

IIT-B suicide: Efforts on to unlock Sahil's phone, parents spend 8 hours at Crime Branch

IIT-B suicide: Efforts on to unlock Sahil's phone, parents spend 8 hours at Crime Branch

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

The parents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who died by suicide, spent eight hours at the Mumbai Crime Branch office, while Union Minister Ramdas Athawale visited IIT Bombay, seeking a thorough investigation into the death and alleging potential caste discrimination.

Asian Games: 'Room crunch had left 30-35 Indian athletes in a spot'

Asian Games: 'Room crunch had left 30-35 Indian athletes in a spot'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

India's Chef de Mission for the Asian Games, Sahdev Yadav, said that he only learned after arriving in the city that organisers had removed around 30 to 35 Indian athletes from the accommodation list.

Over 37 lakh electoral roll appeals pending in West Bengal

Over 37 lakh electoral roll appeals pending in West Bengal

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

The Election Commission has informed the Supreme Court that over 37 lakh appeals concerning deletions or inclusions in West Bengal's electoral rolls remain pending under the Special Intensive Revision. The apex court-appointed tribunals have disposed of only a fraction of the 38.20 lakh appeals filed, prompting the Supreme Court to seek data and a plan for streamlining the adjudication process.

August IPOs Hit Jackpot With 100% Listing Gains

August IPOs Hit Jackpot With 100% Listing Gains

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Eighteen mainboard IPOs raised Rs 28,976 crore and carry Rs 2.48 trillion of market value -- 8.6 times the capital raised.

How SAI Bengaluru Is Preparing Athletes For Asian Games With Japanese Cuisine

How SAI Bengaluru Is Preparing Athletes For Asian Games With Japanese Cuisine

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) Bengaluru has introduced Japanese cuisine into its athletes' diet plan to help them adapt to food culture ahead of the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. This initiative aims to prevent performance issues caused by dietary struggles, as observed in past international events, and involves a gradual introduction of dishes and strict adherence to nutritional and safety standards.

Boycott 'rigged' elections: Dipke to Oppn parties

Boycott 'rigged' elections: Dipke to Oppn parties

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Abhijeet Dipke has issued a strong call to Indian opposition parties, urging them to boycott elections if they genuinely believe the electoral process is rigged, arguing that their continued participation only legitimises alleged unfairness.

Prahaar: When 26/11 Became A Film Spectacle

Prahaar: When 26/11 Became A Film Spectacle

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

The moment it became clear that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis would launch the trailer of the Hindi film Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam it became obvious that the spectacle was more political than cinematic.

Flying Economy Costs More Than Ever

Flying Economy Costs More Than Ever

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Economy passengers are paying more year-on-year while business travellers are paying less.

K'taka BJP MLA's daughter apologises to woman cop after slapping her

K'taka BJP MLA's daughter apologises to woman cop after slapping her

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Aishwarya, daughter of BJP MLA B Suresh Gowda, has publicly apologised to a woman police sub-inspector whom she slapped at a temple in Mandya. The apology comes after the High Court directed her to do so before applying for bail in connection with the incident, which occurred on August 12 and went viral via CCTV footage. An FIR was registered against Aishwarya for assault and obstructing duty, while she also filed a counter-complaint.

SENSATIONAL! Who In Delhi Stopped The GSLV Launch?

SENSATIONAL! Who In Delhi Stopped The GSLV Launch?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

'An instruction came from somebody in Delhi saying, "don't go with the launch".'

Form 6, Goa's 97 voters: What Sandhu, Joshi flagged and how EC responded

Form 6, Goa's 97 voters: What Sandhu, Joshi flagged and how EC responded

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

The Election Commission of India has announced decisions addressing concerns raised by two election commissioners, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, over the past 10 months. These issues included changes to voter registration forms, access to the electoral roll database, the handling of Goa's 97 voters, communications issued without full commission approval, oversight of the IT division, and appeals against voter restoration. The EC has provided responses and outlined steps to resolve these internal disputes and improve transparency and compliance.

Carbon Majors' Past Emissions To Shape Earth's Future For Centuries

Carbon Majors' Past Emissions To Shape Earth's Future For Centuries

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

A new study reveals that past emissions from major oil, gas, coal, and cement producers will continue to impact Earth's environment for centuries, even if emissions cease today. The research highlights that the planet will remain significantly warmer than pre-industrial levels, leading to persistent climate damages and increasing the likelihood of future extreme weather events, forming the basis for accountability lawsuits against these "carbon majors."

Judge who awarded 23 death sentences questions recall of 97 cases

Judge who awarded 23 death sentences questions recall of 97 cases

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Additional District and Sessions Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar of Muzaffarnagar has publicly questioned the administrative recall of 97 serious criminal cases from his court. His remarks, made in an acquittal order, highlight concerns about judicial independence and the legality of withdrawing "part-heard" cases without proper procedure, especially after he had delivered 23 death sentences.