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Participation in T20 WC subject to government's advice: Naqvi

Participation in T20 WC subject to government's advice: Naqvi

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday dismissed the impression that the announcement of the World Cup squad meant that the country has decided to take part in next month's ICC mega event.

House functions by rules, not privilege: LS Speaker Birla

House functions by rules, not privilege: LS Speaker Birla

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressed concerns about fairness and speaking privileges in the House, emphasising that all members, including the Prime Minister, must adhere to parliamentary rules and procedures.

Govt Rejigs Gas Allocation: LPG, CNG, piped cooking gas get top priority

Govt Rejigs Gas Allocation: LPG, CNG, piped cooking gas get top priority

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Indian government has revised its natural gas allocation priorities, placing LPG production alongside CNG and piped cooking gas at the top, due to disruptions in imported gas supplies caused by the conflict in West Asia.

I can't turn off mics, says Birla as no trust motion defeated

I can't turn off mics, says Birla as no trust motion defeated

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressed the House, reaffirming his commitment to impartiality and adherence to parliamentary rules and regulations following a motion seeking his removal.

IPL 2026 to open with RCB vs SRH in Bengaluru on March 28

IPL 2026 to open with RCB vs SRH in Bengaluru on March 28

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the schedule for the first phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026.

India Targets 200,000 Foreign Students by 2030

India Targets 200,000 Foreign Students by 2030

Rediff.com1 days ago

The government has intensified its Study in India programme and is working closely with universities and states to achieve this goal.

Bengaluru Teacher Faces Legal Action After Slapping Student

Bengaluru Teacher Faces Legal Action After Slapping Student

Rediff.com5 days ago

A school teacher in Bengaluru is under investigation after allegedly slapping and hitting a class two student for failing to answer a maths question. The incident led to a police complaint and subsequent inquiry.

Oscar Watch: Sentimental Value Is A Moving Family Portrait

Oscar Watch: Sentimental Value Is A Moving Family Portrait

Rediff.com17 hours ago

For a grim subject matter as grim as this, it's refreshing that Sentimental Value avoids becoming a manipulative, melodramatic tearjerker, notes Mayur Sanap.

Who prepared the controversial NCERT textbook?

Who prepared the controversial NCERT textbook?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

An explainer on the process of how NCERT textbooks are prepared, in light of a recent controversy over a class 8 textbook chapter on 'judicial corruption' that led to a Supreme Court ban.

Bengaluru Teacher Faces Charges for Allegedly Hitting Student

Bengaluru Teacher Faces Charges for Allegedly Hitting Student

Rediff.com5 days ago

A school teacher in Bengaluru has been booked for allegedly assaulting a class two student for failing to answer a maths question. The incident occurred at a private school, and the parent filed a complaint with the police. The teacher has been called in for questioning and has apologised to the parents.

US Business Schools Eye India Partnerships

US Business Schools Eye India Partnerships

Rediff.com13 hours ago

The outreach comes amid a drop in Indian student enrolments in management programmes at American universities last year, following changes to US student visa policies.

UP Man and Family Accused of Illegal Triple Talaq and Dowry Demands

UP Man and Family Accused of Illegal Triple Talaq and Dowry Demands

Rediff.com4 days ago

A man and seven family members in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, have been charged with violating the triple talaq ban and harassing his wife for dowry, following a complaint filed by the woman.

Tata Trusts Back Chandra's Third Term

Tata Trusts Back Chandra's Third Term

Rediff.com3 days ago

The government is closely watching the fast-paced developments at the salt-to-semiconductor conglomerate.

Manipur woman assaulted in Delhi after confronting harassers

Manipur woman assaulted in Delhi after confronting harassers

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Manipuri woman was allegedly assaulted in Delhi after objecting to harassment by a group of men near the Saket District Court complex. Police are investigating the incident and attempting to identify the accused.

SC pulls up NCERT over judiciary chapter; directs govt to drop 3 experts

SC pulls up NCERT over judiciary chapter; directs govt to drop 3 experts

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Centre has directed the NCERT to review all textbooks after the Supreme Court raised concerns about 'offending' content on corruption in the judiciary in a Class 8 social science book.

IPL 2026: Harbhajan Singh wishes to see a new champion this season

IPL 2026: Harbhajan Singh wishes to see a new champion this season

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has expressed excitement ahead of the new season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying the tournament always brings energy, passion and unpredictable results.

Daughter's Tears of Joy as Kashmiri Separatist Shabir Shah Gets Bail

Daughter's Tears of Joy as Kashmiri Separatist Shabir Shah Gets Bail

Rediff.com10 hours ago

The Supreme Court granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah, prompting an emotional response from his daughter, Sehar Shabir Shah, who described it as the end of a long wait for justice.

TVK chief Vijay's wife files divorce petition; alleges adultery, cruelty

TVK chief Vijay's wife files divorce petition; alleges adultery, cruelty

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Sankgeetha Vijay, wife of actor-politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekar, has filed for divorce, accusing him of an extra-marital affair and mental cruelty. The petition seeks to keep proceedings private and restrain media coverage.

Professor Suspended Over Modi-Hitler Comparison

Professor Suspended Over Modi-Hitler Comparison

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

An associate professor at OP Jindal Global University has been suspended for allegedly comparing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Adolf Hitler, following a complaint by a student's father to the Haryana Human Rights Commission.

HC orders man to hand over child custody to mother

HC orders man to hand over child custody to mother

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Bombay High Court has ordered a man to hand over custody of his one-year-old daughter to his estranged wife, observing that the child's best interests lie with the mother as she is still being breastfed.

Complainant in Swami Avimukteswaranand case attacked on train

Complainant in Swami Avimukteswaranand case attacked on train

Rediff.com4 days ago

Ashutosh Brahmachari, who accused Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati of sexual exploitation, was attacked on a train in Prayagraj; police are investigating.

UAE intercepts Iranian missiles, 1 dead

UAE intercepts Iranian missiles, 1 dead

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

The authorities confirmed that the security situation in the UAE remains stable and that all concerned entities are monitoring developments around the clock.

CBSE on 2-exam policy: Mandatory to appear in 1st boards

CBSE on 2-exam policy: Mandatory to appear in 1st boards

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

The clarification by board comes after it received a few requests stating that, because of some reasons, Class 10 students will not be able to appear in the first board exam, hence should be allowed to appear in second board exam.

UK Bans Study Visas for Four Nations Amid Asylum Surge

UK Bans Study Visas for Four Nations Amid Asylum Surge

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

The UK has imposed a study visa ban on Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan due to a surge in asylum applications, with further restrictions on skilled worker visas for Afghan nationals.

US trade probe targets India, 15 other countries

US trade probe targets India, 15 other countries

Rediff.com21 hours ago

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) office on Wednesday launched a sweeping investigation into manufacturing and industrial practices in 16 economies, including India, citing concerns over what it calls 'structural excess capacity' that could distort global trade. Announcing the move on a White House press call, Jamieson Greer said the probe would be conducted under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, one of Washington, DC's most powerful trade enforcement tools.

Bengaluru techie hangs self after quarrel with mother-in-law over cooking

Bengaluru techie hangs self after quarrel with mother-in-law over cooking

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

A 35-year-old IT professional in Bengaluru allegedly died by suicide following a domestic quarrel with her mother-in-law. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death, including allegations of dowry harassment.

Bengaluru Operation Nets 124 Illegal Immigrants from Bangladesh

Bengaluru Operation Nets 124 Illegal Immigrants from Bangladesh

Rediff.com6 days ago

Bengaluru police detained 124 Bangladeshi nationals, including men, women, and children, for allegedly residing illegally in the city. The individuals were taken into custody following a special operation conducted by the Central Crime Branch.

Arunachal Pradesh Lawmakers Unite Against Racial Discrimination, Demand Stricter Laws

Arunachal Pradesh Lawmakers Unite Against Racial Discrimination, Demand Stricter Laws

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly has strongly condemned racial discrimination against people from the Northeast and urged the central government to enact a stringent anti-racism law.

'Will My Mother's Gold Sale Attract IT?'

'Will My Mother's Gold Sale Attract IT?'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

rediffGURU T S Khurana answers readers' personal income tax queries

71 Bihar Monuments Under ASI Care: Details Revealed

71 Bihar Monuments Under ASI Care: Details Revealed

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is responsible for the maintenance of 71 monuments and archaeological sites of national importance in Bihar, according to information provided to Parliament.

Smallcap Segment Is Volatile

Smallcap Segment Is Volatile

Rediff.com18 hours ago

'Except for extremely conservative investors, others can consider allocating 10 to 20 per cent of their portfolio to small caps.'

Suresh Gopi Defends Protocol After Kerala CM Boycotts Modi Event

Suresh Gopi Defends Protocol After Kerala CM Boycotts Modi Event

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Union Minister Suresh Gopi addressed the controversy surrounding the Kerala Chief Minister's absence at Prime Minister Modi's event, citing Blue Book protocol and SPG procedures.

Suresh Gopi Defends Protocol After Kerala CM Boycotts Modi Event

Suresh Gopi Defends Protocol After Kerala CM Boycotts Modi Event

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Union Minister Suresh Gopi addressed the controversy surrounding the Kerala Chief Minister's absence at Prime Minister Modi's event, citing Blue Book protocol and SPG procedures.

Investors Should Consider Buying If Markets Correct Further

Investors Should Consider Buying If Markets Correct Further

Rediff.com2 days ago

A fall in the Nifty 50 to around 19,000 is not impossible, but that would likely require nuclear options to be exercised.

Pune Porsche crash: Minor driver's father granted bail in blood sample case

Pune Porsche crash: Minor driver's father granted bail in blood sample case

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Supreme Court has granted bail to Vishal Agarwal, the father of the minor accused of driving the Porsche in the fatal Pune crash, in connection with the blood sample swapping case.

Bengaluru Crackdown: 124 Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants Detained

Bengaluru Crackdown: 124 Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants Detained

Rediff.com6 days ago

Bengaluru police detained 124 Bangladeshi nationals, including men, women, and children, residing illegally in the city. The operation was part of a larger drive to identify and deport illegal foreign nationals.

Bengal Guv Bose's sudden exit before polls triggers political row

Bengal Guv Bose's sudden exit before polls triggers political row

Rediff.com7 days ago

West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose has resigned from his post, triggering a political storm in the state ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. The sudden resignation has led to speculation and accusations between the ruling TMC and the BJP.

Indian Runner Twinkle Chaudhary Receives Four-Year Ban for Doping Violation

Indian Runner Twinkle Chaudhary Receives Four-Year Ban for Doping Violation

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian middle-distance runner Twinkle Chaudhary has been banned for four years by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) after testing positive for a banned substance. She was cleared of breaching her provisional suspension.

Sudipto Sen On Vipul Shah's Kerala Story Sequel Allegations

Sudipto Sen On Vipul Shah's Kerala Story Sequel Allegations

Rediff.com2 days ago

'No one can wipe-off our glorious collaboration in The Kerala Story and Bastar, from Indian cinema.' 'When we create history and are scrutiniSed in public, we must be extremely responsible in our behaviour and conduct.'

'Can I Build Rs 2 Cr Corpus in 10 Years?'

'Can I Build Rs 2 Cr Corpus in 10 Years?'

Rediff.com2 days ago

Ask rediffGURU and PF expert Nitin Narkhede your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.