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Kerala Verdict: Left's Worst Defeat

Kerala Verdict: Left's Worst Defeat

Rediff.com5 May 2026

'What we are witnessing is a massive anti-incumbency wave that has cut across all social and political divides.'

Iran FM arrives in Russia, calls his Pak visit 'very productive'

Iran FM arrives in Russia, calls his Pak visit 'very productive'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his trip to Islamabad was "very productive" and involved "good consultations" with Pakistan's top leadership amid uncertainty over the second round of peace talks to resolve the war in West Asia.

Adani SEC Case: US Court Asked For More Time

Adani SEC Case: US Court Asked For More Time

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

The US Securities and Exchange Commission and Indian businessmen Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani have jointly requested a US court for more time to file key submissions in a civil securities case.

Rajasthan Royals Aim To Settle Scores Against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rajasthan Royals Aim To Settle Scores Against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Royals are set to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial IPL match, seeking to avenge their previous defeat. RR, currently second in the standings, will rely on their strong batting lineup, while SRH will depend on their explosive top-order batsmen.

'95-96 To A Dollar Is Not A Healthy Sign At All'

'95-96 To A Dollar Is Not A Healthy Sign At All'

Rediff.com20 May 2026

'Once the currency goes out of the hand, then possibly your major challenge is that it will not come back.'

Why J-K's Anti-Corruption Bureau Faces Conviction Challenges

Why J-K's Anti-Corruption Bureau Faces Conviction Challenges

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The Anti-Corruption Bureau of Jammu and Kashmir faces scrutiny due to a low conviction rate in corruption cases over the past six years, despite a high volume of complaints and enforcement actions.

Haryana Rights Body Concerned Over Nuh School Conditions

Haryana Rights Body Concerned Over Nuh School Conditions

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of the alarming conditions in government primary schools in Nuh district, citing violations of children's rights to education, health, and dignified living.

Rupee Recovers After Hitting Record Low Amid Gulf Tensions

Rupee Recovers After Hitting Record Low Amid Gulf Tensions

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The rupee recovered to 95.18 against the US dollar after hitting an all-time intra-day low of 95.44. The recovery was supported by possible RBI intervention amid renewed Gulf tensions and rising crude oil prices.

Andreeva stretched by Baptiste on way to Madrid Open final

Andreeva stretched by Baptiste on way to Madrid Open final

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Mirra Andreeva overcame a late challenge from Hailey Baptiste to win their semi-final match and advance to the Madrid Open final.

Enemies Beware! India's Missile Power Gets A Boost

Enemies Beware! India's Missile Power Gets A Boost

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Three milestones in three days signal India's growing mastery in next-generation strategic technologies spanning nuclear deterrence, hypersonic propulsion and precision stand-off strike capability.

India expects FY27 fertiliser subsidy bill to rise 20%, retail prices to be same

India expects FY27 fertiliser subsidy bill to rise 20%, retail prices to be same

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

India's fertiliser subsidy bill for the current financial year (FY27) is projected to increase by approximately 20% due to surging global prices, primarily driven by the West Asia crisis, a senior official confirmed. Despite this, retail prices for urea and di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) will remain unchanged, ensuring adequate supply for the kharif season.

India appoints new Chief of Defence Staff, Naval Chief

India appoints new Chief of Defence Staff, Naval Chief

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani (retd) has been appointed as India's next Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding Gen Anil Chauhan. Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan has been named the next Chief of the Naval Staff, succeeding Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi. Lt Gen Subramani's primary mandate will be to implement the military theaterisation plan and bolster tri-services synergy.

IPL 2026: Sanju Samson's Golden Run Fuels CSK's Playoff Push

IPL 2026: Sanju Samson's Golden Run Fuels CSK's Playoff Push

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Sanju Samson has all but carried Chennai Super Kings' batting through IPL 2026, turning games with a consistency few others in the side have managed.

Why SAI Suspended Boxing Camp And What Happens Next

Why SAI Suspended Boxing Camp And What Happens Next

Rediff.com11 May 2026

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has suspended a boxing assessment camp in Patiala due to irregularities in the selection process, demanding transparency and fairness from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).

Nashik TCS case: Accused claims victim had 'one-sided feelings'

Nashik TCS case: Accused claims victim had 'one-sided feelings'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

An accused in the TCS Nashik sexual harassment case has filed for bail, claiming the complaint arose from the victim's frustration over unrequited feelings or parental pressure. He denies making remarks that hurt religious sentiments.

Increasing the number of policy sales will be a key focus area for SBI Life

Increasing the number of policy sales will be a key focus area for SBI Life

Rediff.com6 May 2026

"Policy sales will be one of the focus areas for the company because looking at the large insurance gap, large number of people being uncovered. The only right way to go is to increase the number of policies," said Amit Jhingran, MD & CEO, SBI Life Insurance.

Iranian supertanker bypasses US Navy blockade

Iranian supertanker bypasses US Navy blockade

Rediff.com3 May 2026

An Iranian tanker successfully bypassed the US Navy to deliver crude oil to the Asia-Pacific region, despite ongoing tensions and a US blockade.

McLaren's Norris beats Antonelli for Miami Grand Prix sprint pole

McLaren's Norris beats Antonelli for Miami Grand Prix sprint pole

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Lando Norris secured pole position for the Miami Grand Prix sprint race, outperforming Kimi Antonelli and Oscar Piastri. This victory marks a significant upgrade for McLaren, boosting their confidence for the main race.

Relief for India as US renews Russian oil waiver for 30 days

Relief for India as US renews Russian oil waiver for 30 days

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

The United States has extended a waiver from sanctions to allow countries to buy petroleum products from Russia by a month, days after it ruled out renewal of the special measure.

Adanis win US court hearing in case to throw out SEC fraud suit

Adanis win US court hearing in case to throw out SEC fraud suit

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A US judge has granted Gautam Adani's request for a hearing to dismiss a US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fraud case, with Adani's legal team arguing the case lacks jurisdiction and credible evidence.

Why London Synagogue Stabbing Is Being Treated As Terror

Why London Synagogue Stabbing Is Being Treated As Terror

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A stabbing incident near a synagogue in north-west London, which left two Jewish men injured, has been declared a terrorist incident by UK counter-terror police. A 45-year-old man is in custody as authorities investigate whether the Jewish community was deliberately targeted.

Vance leaves for peace talks in Pakistan, no word on Iranian delegation

Vance leaves for peace talks in Pakistan, no word on Iranian delegation

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

US Vice President JD Vance leads a delegation to Islamabad for talks with Iran, expressing optimism while warning against bad faith negotiations from Tehran.

Who is Michael Carrick? The man asked to save United

Who is Michael Carrick? The man asked to save United

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Manchester United have turned to one of their own, appointing their former midfielder Michael Carrick to steady the ship as interim manager until the season's end, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

Won't allow Iran to impose tolls on Strait of Hormuz: Trump

Won't allow Iran to impose tolls on Strait of Hormuz: Trump

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Trump criticised Iran for attempting to use international waterways for leverage, stating that the United States had restrained itself only to allow space for negotiations.

Vance to lead US-Iran talks in Islamabad on April 10

Vance to lead US-Iran talks in Islamabad on April 10

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The meeting follows a ceasefire agreement that was announced and welcomed by Shehbaz Sharif, who also extended invitations to both delegations for further negotiations.

France, UK to take lead in Hormuz navigation mission: Macron

France, UK to take lead in Hormuz navigation mission: Macron

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced that France and the United Kingdom will jointly lead a multinational initiative to restore free and secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz amid uncertainty over the virtual control of the strategic waterway between the US and Iran.

HC puts child's welfare first, refuses to send 10-year-old to Canada

HC puts child's welfare first, refuses to send 10-year-old to Canada

Rediff.com1 May 2026

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to send a 10-year-old girl to Canada to join her father, stating that a child's welfare is paramount, even over a foreign court's order.

Should You Fall In Developers' Flexible Payments Trap?

Should You Fall In Developers' Flexible Payments Trap?

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Deferred payment plans may come with a cost, which may not be immediately visible.

What's Rajendra Arlekar Up To?

What's Rajendra Arlekar Up To?

Rediff.com9 May 2026

By asking Vijay to produce letters of majority support before inviting him to form the government, the governor risks overstepping established Constitutional principles, notes Harishchandra.

4 injured in violent clashes inside Germany gurdwara

4 injured in violent clashes inside Germany gurdwara

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A clash between two groups at a gurdwara in Moers, Germany, resulted in injuries to four people and prompted a large-scale police response.

West Ham maul Wolves; out of Premier League relegation zone

West Ham maul Wolves; out of Premier League relegation zone

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

West Ham United secured a crucial 4-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in a Premier League match, moving them out of the relegation zone. Konstantinos Mavropanos and Valentin Castellanos each scored twice in the dominant performance.

High-profile Iranian woman held in US for arms trafficking

High-profile Iranian woman held in US for arms trafficking

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A 44-year-old Iranian woman with a US Green Card was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion of trafficking weapons on behalf of the Iranian government and is expected to appear in court on Monday.

Exit polls mostly right, Axis My India nails TVK's debut

Exit polls mostly right, Axis My India nails TVK's debut

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A review of the accuracy of various exit polls in predicting the outcomes of recent assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, and Tamil Nadu, highlighting the performance of different pollsters.

'We win regardless...': Trump on US-Iran talks in Islamabad

'We win regardless...': Trump on US-Iran talks in Islamabad

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

US President Donald Trump expressed confidence in America's position amid US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad, stating that Washington stands to 'win' regardless of a deal.

M&M refines supply chain strategy to counter global disruptions

M&M refines supply chain strategy to counter global disruptions

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is implementing a comprehensive, multi-layered strategy to fortify its supply chains against geopolitical volatility, logistical challenges, and regulatory risks, drawing lessons from recent global disruptions.

Pak gets 2nd tranche of $1bn loan from Saudi Arabia

Pak gets 2nd tranche of $1bn loan from Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Pakistan has received the second and final tranche of USD 1 billion from Saudi Arabia, completing a USD 3 billion aid package aimed at boosting its foreign reserves, the state bank said.

'Is This A Slavery System In India?'

'Is This A Slavery System In India?'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

'Workers are the people who create all the wealth in this country. How can you call them anti-national?'

US releases video of Marines boarding Iranian vessel

US releases video of Marines boarding Iranian vessel

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

US Central Command (CENTCOM) released footage of a maritime operation where Marines boarded an Iranian-flagged vessel, the Touska, in the Gulf of Oman, leading to heightened tensions and threats of retaliation from Iran.

Natesan Claims IUML Will Dominate If UDF Wins Kerala Polls

Natesan Claims IUML Will Dominate If UDF Wins Kerala Polls

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

SNDP Yogam leader Vellappally Natesan has claimed that the IUML's support for V D Satheesan as chief minister indicates the League will hold significant power if the UDF wins the Kerala Assembly polls.

Did seized Iranian ship carry China-linked missile chemicals?

Did seized Iranian ship carry China-linked missile chemicals?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

China has denied any links to the Iranian cargo ship seized by the US in the Gulf, which allegedly contained chemical materials for manufacturing missiles. The denial follows allegations by former US envoy to the UN Nikki Haley, who claimed the ship was headed from China to Iran.