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India's forex reserves rise $4.84 bn to $702.78 bn

India's forex reserves rise $4.84 bn to $702.78 bn

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

India's forex reserves were up by $4.84 billion to $702.78 billion for the week ended June 27, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the foreign exchange reserves had dropped by $1.01 billion to $697.93 billion.

Forex reserves drop by $3 bn to $699.74 bn

Forex reserves drop by $3 bn to $699.74 bn

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

India's forex reserves dropped by $3.05 billion to $699.74 billion in the week ended July 4, the RBI said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had jumped by $4.85 billion to $702.78 billion.

Iran War Exposes Washington's Strategic Chaos

Iran War Exposes Washington's Strategic Chaos

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

What we are watching is something different: A fog manufactured and maintained by the people who started the war, so that the question of why it was started never has to be answered, observes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the war in the Middle East.

Why Kolkata Test Win Is Special For South Africa

Why Kolkata Test Win Is Special For South Africa

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

South African pacer Kagiso Rabada, who missed the first Test against India in Kolkata due to a rib injury, is in awe of his team's ability to rebound from setbacks.

PIX: Tien dumps Medvedev out of Aus Open

PIX: Tien dumps Medvedev out of Aus Open

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Medvedev had said he did not like playing Tien after a trilogy of matches that went the distance last year and the 20-year-old American proved him right with a clinical performance that included 33 winners.

Forex reserves decline by $1 bn to $697.93 bn

Forex reserves decline by $1 bn to $697.93 bn

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

India's forex reserves dropped by $1.01 billion to $697.93 billion for the week ended June 20, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the reserves had jumped by $2.29 billion to $698.95 billion.

The Sky wasn't blue: Surya's cheeky reply steals show

The Sky wasn't blue: Surya's cheeky reply steals show

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

It has been a year since I have been dreaming of this time: Surya on Player of Series show

The Newscaster Who Became Family

The Newscaster Who Became Family

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Sarla Maheshwari brought families together for that half hour -- delivering the news with remarkable poise, a firm command over language, without drama or noise. She was a classic.

Vada Pav Girl Chandrika Dixit Accuses Husband Of Extra-Marital Affair

Vada Pav Girl Chandrika Dixit Accuses Husband Of Extra-Marital Affair

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

'There are many photos with her and I am just unable to concentrate on my work.'

14 Gorgeous Places For Lovers

14 Gorgeous Places For Lovers

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Look for love in the right places!

India's forex reserves rise $2.29 bn to $698.95 bn

India's forex reserves rise $2.29 bn to $698.95 bn

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

India's forex reserves rose $2.29 billion to $698.95 billion for the week ended June 13, the RBI said on Friday. The overall reserves had increased by $5.17 billion to $696.65 billion for the previous reporting week ended June 6.

The Day Indrani Mukerjea Was Missed

The Day Indrani Mukerjea Was Missed

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

'On August 22, 2015, Shyamvar Rai disclosed to you that he had committed the murder of Sheena Bora along with Rahul Mukerjea.' How would Indrani have reacted to this?

Why Rekha, Karisma Looked So Gorgeous In Zubeidaa

Why Rekha, Karisma Looked So Gorgeous In Zubeidaa

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

'What if a ring had gotten stolen, or a gem had fallen? There were uncut diamonds, rubies and emeralds. And the security from the jewellery shop came to watch the shoot.'

India's forex reserves jump $5.17 bn to $697 bn

India's forex reserves jump $5.17 bn to $697 bn

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

India's forex reserves increased by $5.17 billion to $696.65 billion for the week ended June 6, the RBI said on Friday. The overall reserves had dropped by $1.24 billion to $691.49 billion for the week ended May 30.

Records, Captaincy, Snub: Why 2025 Changed Shubman Gill

Records, Captaincy, Snub: Why 2025 Changed Shubman Gill

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill signed off a defining 2025 with a message of gratitude and resolve

Oscar Watch: Why Sinners Feels Overrated

Oscar Watch: Why Sinners Feels Overrated

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Sinners really aims high and comes close, but it's the kind of film you respect for its ambition, even if it leaves you feeling more impressed than moved, observes Mayur Sanap.

Forex reserves jump $6.99 bn to $692.72 bn

Forex reserves jump $6.99 bn to $692.72 bn

Rediff.com30 May 2025

India's forex reserves jumped by $6.99 billion to $692.72 billion during the week ended May 23, the RBI said on Friday.

Bangladesh gears up for polls amidst political turmoil

Bangladesh gears up for polls amidst political turmoil

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Bangladesh is preparing for elections and a referendum on reforms, but the absence of the Awami League and rising political tensions are raising concerns about the legitimacy and stability of the process.

India's forex kitty drops $4.89 bn to $685.73 bn

India's forex kitty drops $4.89 bn to $685.73 bn

Rediff.com23 May 2025

India's forex reserves dropped $4.89 billion to $685.73 billion for the week ended May 16, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. The overall reserves jumped by $4.553 billion to $690.617 billion in the previous reporting week.

How Ikkis Reimagines The War Hero

How Ikkis Reimagines The War Hero

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

How Ikkis Reimagines The War Hero

Forex reserves jump $4.5 bn to $690.62 bn on rise in gold assets

Forex reserves jump $4.5 bn to $690.62 bn on rise in gold assets

Rediff.com16 May 2025

India's forex reserves jumped by $4.55 billion to $690.62 billion for the week ended May 9 on the back of a steep increase in gold assets, the RBI said on Friday.

India's forex reserves drop $1.24 bn to $691.49 bn

India's forex reserves drop $1.24 bn to $691.49 bn

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

India's forex reserves dropped by $1.24 billion to $691.49 billion for the week ended May 30, the RBI said on Friday. The overall reserves had jumped by $6.99 billion to $692.72 billion in the previous reporting week.

Forex reserves drop Rs 2 bn to Rs 686 bn

Forex reserves drop Rs 2 bn to Rs 686 bn

Rediff.com9 May 2025

India's forex reserves dropped Rs 2.065 billion to Rs 686.064 billion for the week ended May 2, the RBI said on Friday.

Forex reserves jump $1.98 bn to $688.13 bn

Forex reserves jump $1.98 bn to $688.13 bn

Rediff.com2 May 2025

India's forex reserves increased $1.98 billion to $688.13 billion during the week ended April 25, the RBI said on Friday. This is the eighth consecutive week of a rise in the kitty, which had jumped 8.31 billion to $686.14 in the previous reporting week.

Forex reserves swell $8.31 bn to $686.14 bn

Forex reserves swell $8.31 bn to $686.14 bn

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

India's forex reserves jumped $8.31 billion to $686.14 billion for the week ended April 18, the RBI said on Friday. This is the seventh consecutive week of a rise in the kitty, which had jumped by $1.57 billion to $677.83 billion in the previous reporting week ended April 11.

If someone tries to hit me...: Mamata after I-PAC raids

If someone tries to hit me...: Mamata after I-PAC raids

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Turning her guns on the Election Commission, Banerjee alleged that the BJP had "stolen" the mandate in Maharashtra with the poll panel's help and was now attempting to replicate it in Bengal through the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise by deleting genuine voters' names.

India's forex reserves jump $1.57 bn to $677.83 bn

India's forex reserves jump $1.57 bn to $677.83 bn

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

India's forex reserves increased by $1.57 billion to $677.83 billion for the week ended April 11, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. This is the sixth consecutive week of a rise in the kitty.

Hitting 160kmph or a wicket... Lee reveals what pleased him most

Hitting 160kmph or a wicket... Lee reveals what pleased him most

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Touching 160kmph means more to me than any wicket I''ve taken: New Australian Hall of Famer Lee

Pankaja, O'Sey Balamma Make It To Sundance

Pankaja, O'Sey Balamma Make It To Sundance

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Pankaja and O'Sey Balamma bring deeply personal yet universally resonant stories to Sundance. They represent a new wave of South Indian storytelling, blending cultural authenticity with cinematic innovation, and mark an important step in amplifying regional voices on the international stage.

'I Want To Date My College Professor'

'I Want To Date My College Professor'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of Quack Quack, an online dating web site explains how not to breach boundaries in a relationship.

From fear to footfalls: Kashmir tourism's slow return after Pahalgam

From fear to footfalls: Kashmir tourism's slow return after Pahalgam

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

The Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir impacted tourism, but recovery efforts are underway with government initiatives and events to promote the region and boost MICE tourism.

Buying The Most Coveted Japani Joota

Buying The Most Coveted Japani Joota

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

'When you finally hold that red bag with your personalised Onitsukas inside, it feels like ticking off a very satisfying item on your travel checklist,' discovers Mayur Sanap after visiting Onitsuka Tiger's famous Red Concept store in Tokyo.

Anti-India slogans raised at funeral of slain Bangladeshi leader Hadi

Anti-India slogans raised at funeral of slain Bangladeshi leader Hadi

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Bangladesh is set to hold the funeral of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi amid tight security following unrest triggered by his death. The funeral prayer will be held at the National Parliament Building. The country is also observing a day of state mourning.

Forex reserves drop $1.78 bn to $638.7 bn

Forex reserves drop $1.78 bn to $638.7 bn

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

India's forex reserves dropped by $1.78 billion to $638.7 billion in the week ended February 28, the RBI said on Friday.

'Bumrah unstoppable, Jaiswal under scanner'

'Bumrah unstoppable, Jaiswal under scanner'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim praised Jasprit Bumrah's performance in the first India vs South Africa Test at Eden Gardens, saying Bumrah focuses only on what he can control and remains effective regardless of pitch conditions.

Riddle Of The Kumbh & Bhutte Ka Shorba

Riddle Of The Kumbh & Bhutte Ka Shorba

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

A stunning book on the Kumbh. And a recipe.

Forex reserves swell $10.87 bn to $676.27 bn

Forex reserves swell $10.87 bn to $676.27 bn

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

India's forex reserves jumped $10.87 billion to $676.27 billion during the week ended April 4, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday. The overall kitty had jumped $6.6 billion to $665.4 billion in the previous reporting week.

Bazball under microscope as England face pink ball demons

Bazball under microscope as England face pink ball demons

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Bazball is in the firing line, with former players and pundits decrying the high-risk game on Australia's spicy pitches.

Forex kitty jumps $6.6 bn to $665.4 bn

Forex kitty jumps $6.6 bn to $665.4 bn

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

India's forex kitty jumped $6.596 billion to $665.396 billion during the week ended March 28, the RBI said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves rose by $4.53 billion to $658.8 billion, the RBI said on Friday.

Forex kitty jumps $4.53 bn to $658.8 bn

Forex kitty jumps $4.53 bn to $658.8 bn

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

The country's forex reserves jumped by $4.53 billion to $658.8 billion during the week ended March 21, the RBI said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had increased by $305 million to $654.27 billion.