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Nagpur teen assault: Sharp weapons, contraceptives seized from accused's home

Nagpur teen assault: Sharp weapons, contraceptives seized from accused's home

Rediff.com8 Aug 2026

Nagpur police have seized sharp weapons, a laptop, and contraceptives from the residence of a 19-year-old accused in Thane, who allegedly tortured and sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl. The accused, Nirmay Madhav Pakhare, is currently hospitalised under judicial custody, while police continue to investigate digital evidence.

80s Look Trend: 'What Happened to Me?'

80s Look Trend: 'What Happened to Me?'

Rediff.com49 minutes ago

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has gone viral with his hilarious and candid reactions to AI-generated 1980s makeovers of fellow cricketers Stuart Broad and Eoin Morgan, showcasing the popular social media trend.

Defective Fingerprint See Sharp Drop

Defective Fingerprint See Sharp Drop

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

The National Automated Fingerprint Identification System database expanded from 3.2 million records in 2012 to 11.2 million.

Sebi to review derivatives settlement pricing after market uproar over CAS

Sebi to review derivatives settlement pricing after market uproar over CAS

Rediff.com5 days ago

India's market regulator, Sebi, is set to issue a consultation paper proposing changes to the methodology for determining settlement prices of derivative contracts, following significant feedback and 'sharp price spikes and distortions' observed during the recently implemented Closing Auction Session (CAS) mechanism.

Shelton stops Tsitsipas, sets up Alcaraz showdown

Shelton stops Tsitsipas, sets up Alcaraz showdown

Rediff.com3 days ago

Eighth seed Ben Shelton defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets at the US Open, advancing to the quarter-finals. He will now face defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, with Shelton expressing confidence in his game and acknowledging Alcaraz's impressive return from injury.

Nepal rains push Narayani-Gandak into spate, UP villages on alert

Nepal rains push Narayani-Gandak into spate, UP villages on alert

Rediff.com30 Aug 2026

The rising water level in the Narayani-Gandak river following heavy rainfall in Nepal has increased the flood threat in villages along the river in Maharajganj district, officials said on Sunday.

So Dreamy, Arishfa, So Beautifully Dreamy!

So Dreamy, Arishfa, So Beautifully Dreamy!

Rediff.com19 hours ago

At 23, Arishfa Khan has already mastered the art of looking like she's floating through a dream sequence.

BRICS summit: Delhi hotels fully booked, rates soar

BRICS summit: Delhi hotels fully booked, rates soar

Rediff.com1 days ago

Luxury hotels in Delhi are experiencing a significant room crunch and a sharp increase in tariffs ahead of the BRICS Summit. Many marquee properties show no availability or are quoting rates exceeding six figures per night around the September 12-13 event, highlighting a gap in India's hospitality infrastructure.

Suhana Khan, Pratibha Ranta's Unexpected...

Suhana Khan, Pratibha Ranta's Unexpected...

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Some colour combinations just make sense. Black and white, blue and denim, pink and red -- we've seen them all before.

Nepal Disaster: 'It Doesn't Look Like A Single Cause'

Nepal Disaster: 'It Doesn't Look Like A Single Cause'

Rediff.com10 minutes ago

'It appears to be a combination: A glacier breaking away, and a dam-like formation downstream reaching capacity and releasing water suddenly.'

Tragedy strikes Satara Hill Half Marathon as retired scientist dies

Tragedy strikes Satara Hill Half Marathon as retired scientist dies

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 65-year-old retired scientist, Sanjay Kadam, died after suffering a cardiac arrest during the Satara Hill Half Marathon. Despite immediate CPR and medical intervention, including an angioplasty, he succumbed to a second massive cardiac attack hours later. Organisers highlighted their medical preparedness, including medical ID tags and deployed emergency teams.

ISRO Staff Unhappy With Narayanan's Speech

ISRO Staff Unhappy With Narayanan's Speech

Rediff.com17 hours ago

'He didn't touch upon the core questions raised by the nine employee associations.'

Why Fund Managers Are Avoiding IT Stocks

Why Fund Managers Are Avoiding IT Stocks

Rediff.com22 hours ago

IT services stocks have had tough two years, with prices coming under pressure from 2025 and the sell-off extending through the first half of 2026.

Left to skip Vijay's meet called amid rift in alliance

Left to skip Vijay's meet called amid rift in alliance

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is set to chair a crucial TVK alliance coordination meeting in Chennai. The meeting aims to formalise the ruling coalition's structure, common minimum programme, and joint steering committee. However, the absence of key Left allies and a public rift between TVK and Congress over national leadership aspirations threaten to destabilise the alliance, highlighting a significant test for CM Vijay's political management.

Lamine Yamal's Champions League dream takes centre stage as Barcelona begin campaign

Lamine Yamal's Champions League dream takes centre stage as Barcelona begin campaign

Rediff.com1 days ago

Lamine Yamal has made Champions League glory his primary target, aiming to help Barcelona end their 11-year European drought while embracing greater leadership responsibility.

Did Swara Bhasker Call Rani Padmavati A Coward?

Did Swara Bhasker Call Rani Padmavati A Coward?

Rediff.com7 days ago

'I want to make it absolutely clear that I did not say that Rani Padmavati was a coward, or that the other women, the queens of the palace, and the women who did Jauhar were cowards.'

How To Pick The Right BAF

How To Pick The Right BAF

Rediff.com6 days ago

BAFs seek to offer a smoother experience across market cycles, not the full upside of a bull market.

That's Really Unexpected, Erica!

That's Really Unexpected, Erica!

Rediff.com7 days ago

Erica Fernandes has never been the kind of actor you can neatly put in a style box. Her wardrobe moves from futuristic glamour to boho ease, desi romance to sharp tailoring, often making the unexpected look completely effortless.

August Sees Record IPO Activity Despite Benchmark Index Declines

August Sees Record IPO Activity Despite Benchmark Index Declines

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

August 2026 witnessed a significant surge in India's primary market, with 21 mainboard initial public offerings (IPOs) raising approximately 21,000 crore, marking the highest monthly deal count of the year, even as benchmark indices experienced declines.

West Asia Tensions, Soaring Oil Prices Drag Sensex to 3-Month Low

West Asia Tensions, Soaring Oil Prices Drag Sensex to 3-Month Low

Rediff.com17 hours ago

The benchmark Sensex plummeted 813 points to a three-month low, with the Nifty settling below 23,450, as escalating tensions in West Asia drove crude oil prices above USD 100 per barrel, leading to widespread selling in IT, FMCG, financial services, and oil & gas shares.

India's Forex Kitty Soars to New All-Time High of $740.8 Billion

India's Forex Kitty Soars to New All-Time High of $740.8 Billion

Rediff.com5 days ago

India's foreign exchange reserves surged by USD 11.475 billion to a new record high of USD 740.803 billion for the week ended August 28, driven by the RBI's concessional forex swap initiatives.

Islam is 'greater' than other religions: K'taka minister sparks row

Islam is 'greater' than other religions: K'taka minister sparks row

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

Karnataka Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddi stated that Islam is "greater" than other religions and expressed a desire to visit Mecca, despite being a non-Muslim. These remarks, made at a mass marriage event, drew sharp criticism from BJP leader R Ashoka, who accused the minister of portraying Sanatana Dharma in an inferior light and demanded his apology or removal from the cabinet by Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.

Govt defends new GDP estimates, says revisions reflect data upgrades, not higher growth by design

Govt defends new GDP estimates, says revisions reflect data upgrades, not higher growth by design

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's statistics ministry has defended its newly released economic growth estimates, stating that revisions to last year's GDP and the divergence between different price measures reflect updated data and estimation techniques rather than an attempt to artificially boost headline growth.

Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma Shine as Duleep Trophy Final Tilts East's Way

Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma Shine as Duleep Trophy Final Tilts East's Way

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Ishan Kishan made another strong red-ball statement with 80 after his 270, as East Zone moved within touching distance of the Duleep Trophy title.

Samsung India begins job cuts; trims workforce at senior level

Samsung India begins job cuts; trims workforce at senior level

Rediff.com1 days ago

Samsung India Electronics has initiated job cuts in its Consumer Electronics (CE) division, laying off 8-10 mid-to-senior-level employees with plans to let go of another 40-50 staff. This move is part of a cost-rationalisation exercise driven by rising input costs, muted consumer demand, and intense competition from rival Korean and Chinese players.

Nexon as Osprey: Tata Motors expands South Africa portfolio

Nexon as Osprey: Tata Motors expands South Africa portfolio

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) is strategically expanding its international footprint by launching the Nexon, rebranded as Osprey, in South Africa, a move set to significantly boost its export volumes and solidify India's position as a major automotive export hub.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Jump on Gains in Asian Markets

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Jump on Gains in Asian Markets

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded sharply in early trade, with the Sensex jumping over 530 points, tracking a broad-based rally in Asian markets after four consecutive days of decline.

Sriya Reddy Is Not To Be Messed With!

Sriya Reddy Is Not To Be Messed With!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Sriya Reddy has never really done the sweet 'n' simple thing. Even before Mahakali put her in the spotlight, her fashion choices have had a certain don't-mess-with-me energy.

West Asia conflict, crude oil prices, US inflation to steer stock markets

West Asia conflict, crude oil prices, US inflation to steer stock markets

Rediff.com3 days ago

Analysts predict that developments in the West Asia conflict, crude oil prices, and upcoming US inflation data will be the primary factors influencing the Indian stock market next week, alongside foreign investor activity and global market trends.

Shree Charani revealed India's plan to crush Pakistan

Shree Charani revealed India's plan to crush Pakistan

Rediff.com3 days ago

Young left-arm spinner Shree Charani discusses the Indian women's cricket team's strategy, particularly among slow bowlers, after their dominant seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Women's T20 Asia Cup. India bowled out Pakistan for their lowest-ever T20I total of 55, securing a semifinal spot and topping their group.

Tata Motors claims No. 2 spot in India's PV market with record market share gains

Tata Motors claims No. 2 spot in India's PV market with record market share gains

Rediff.com7 days ago

Tata Motors has emerged as the biggest market-share gainer among India's leading passenger vehicle (PV) makers in the first eight months of 2026, securing the No. 2 position in the PV market.

Centre spends 37% of capex target in four months

Centre spends 37% of capex target in four months

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

The Indian Centre has spent 37 per cent of its ~12.22 trillion capital expenditure target in the first four months of FY27, marking a 30 per cent year-on-year increase, while simultaneously keeping the fiscal deficit under control at 27 per cent of the Budget Estimate.

India to sustain 7% growth in FY27 despite global headwinds: Sitharaman

India to sustain 7% growth in FY27 despite global headwinds: Sitharaman

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that India is likely to sustain economic growth of 7 per cent or more in 2026-27, continuing the pace recorded since the Covid-19 pandemic, despite geopolitical uncertainties and supply-chain disruptions.

Srikanth crashes out of China Masters in quarterfinals

Srikanth crashes out of China Masters in quarterfinals

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian badminton star Kidambi Srikanth was defeated by Hong Kong's Lee Cheuk Yiu in straight games during the quarterfinals of the China Masters Super 750. Srikanth, a former world No.1, lost 16-21, 16-21 in a 39-minute match, ending his campaign despite a strong performance in the previous round.

Samarawickrama's Heroics Secure Sri Lanka Asia Cup Semi-Final Berth

Samarawickrama's Heroics Secure Sri Lanka Asia Cup Semi-Final Berth

Rediff.com2 days ago

Harshitha Samarawickrama's unbeaten 48 off 37 balls led Sri Lanka to a four-wicket victory over Bangladesh, securing their spot in the women's Asia Cup semi-finals.

Delhi SIR: Deleted votes exceed winning margin in 68 seats

Delhi SIR: Deleted votes exceed winning margin in 68 seats

Rediff.com1 days ago

A report by 'Voter Adhikar Manch' has revealed that the number of excluded electors in Delhi's draft electoral roll under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exceeded the winning margin in 68 of 70 Assembly constituencies in the 2025 polls. The audit found over 47 lakh electors marked as absent, shifted, dead, or duplicate, raising serious questions about the integrity of the electoral process and the accuracy of voter lists.

Ganpati Pandal Insurance Demand Surges

Ganpati Pandal Insurance Demand Surges

Rediff.com3 days ago

Oriental Insurance has insured around 100 Ganesh pandals this year compared with only 20-30 last year.

Industry credit growth jumps 20% in July, gold loans moderate: RBI data

Industry credit growth jumps 20% in July, gold loans moderate: RBI data

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

Bank credit to industry in India surged by 20 per cent year-on-year in July, significantly accelerating from the previous year, driven by strong expansion in sectors like engineering, gems and jewellery, and petroleum-related industries, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). However, growth in gold loans, while still expanding, saw a sharp moderation.

Deep Dasgupta recalls how Anil Kumble would reprimand him for not appealing

Deep Dasgupta recalls how Anil Kumble would reprimand him for not appealing

Rediff.com7 days ago

Anil Kumble's relentless on-field intensity was so intimidating that even his wicketkeeper sometimes appealed despite knowing the batter was not out.

What Will The iPhone Duo, Apple's First Foldable Phone, Cost In India?

What Will The iPhone Duo, Apple's First Foldable Phone, Cost In India?

Rediff.com1 hour ago

While the iPhone Duo grabbed the spotlight at Apple's September event, the biggest takeaway is how the company's hardware, software and AI are becoming more closely connected across its entire lineup.