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Cauvery row: Karnataka unites as Shivakumar urges calm; Vijay defers visit

Cauvery row: Karnataka unites as Shivakumar urges calm; Vijay defers visit

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday asserted that his government was committed to protecting the interests of the state's farmers and people on the Cauvery issue, while appealing to organisations to withdraw the proposed state-wide bandh.

FCNR (B) Inflows May Surpass 2013 Levels in 45 Days, SBI Research Raises Estimates

FCNR (B) Inflows May Surpass 2013 Levels in 45 Days, SBI Research Raises Estimates

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank), or FCNR (B), deposits mobilised under the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) concessional swap facility may have already surpassed the amount raised during the 2013 scheme in just about 45 days, prompting SBI Research to sharply raise its estimate for inflows under the facility to $65-70 billion.

Why Is Everyone Talking About Sahiba Bali?

Why Is Everyone Talking About Sahiba Bali?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Sahiba Bali has mastered the art of looking like the happiest person in the room.

Rashmika Mandanna Suffers Hip Injury, Out Of Action For 6 Weeks

Rashmika Mandanna Suffers Hip Injury, Out Of Action For 6 Weeks

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

'I am getting better. Thank you for checking in.'

UEFA nations to boycott World Cup over FIFA stake sale plans

UEFA nations to boycott World Cup over FIFA stake sale plans

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

UEFA's member associations have unanimously voted to boycott the World Cup and other FIFA competitions in protest against FIFA's plan to sell stakes to external investors in a subsidiary managing its tournaments.

On Guru Purnima, para-athlete Dilip Gavit dedicates CWG gold to coach Vaijanath Kale

On Guru Purnima, para-athlete Dilip Gavit dedicates CWG gold to coach Vaijanath Kale

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Indian para-athlete Dilip Mahadu Gavit, fresh off winning the Commonwealth Games 2026 gold medal in the men's T47 100m with a Games record, dedicated his triumph to his coach Vaijanath Kale on Guru Purnima, crediting him for spotting his talent and transforming his career.

Apple achieves record June quarter revenue, but faces challenges

Apple achieves record June quarter revenue, but faces challenges

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Tech giant Apple reported a record June quarter revenue of USD 109.4 billion, a 16 per cent year-on-year increase, with significant double-digit growth in emerging markets like India. However, the company anticipates business risks in the coming quarters due to rising memory chip prices and ongoing supply constraints.

South Africa swimmer Chad le Clos scripts Commonwealth Games history!

South Africa swimmer Chad le Clos scripts Commonwealth Games history!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

South African swimmer Chad Le Clos has become the most decorated male athlete in Commonwealth Games history, securing his 19th medal with a bronze in the men's 4x100m freestyle relay.

FIFA's $20 Billion Subsidiary Plan: Infantino's Ultimatum & Global Backlash

FIFA's $20 Billion Subsidiary Plan: Infantino's Ultimatum & Global Backlash

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

FIFA President Gianni Infantino's proposal to create a $20 billion subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), to commercialise its events and offer stakes to external investors, has drawn significant criticism from governing bodies like UEFA and CONCACAF, who accuse FIFA of a lack of transparency and attempting to 'sell the soul of football'.

SC to hear Shiv Sena-UBT plea on Speaker's order on rebel MPs

SC to hear Shiv Sena-UBT plea on Speaker's order on rebel MPs

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea from the Shiv Sena (UBT) challenging Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's decision to approve the merger of six of its MPs with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction. The UBT faction argues these defections violate anti-defection laws.

India have six per cent chance to win Hockey World Cup, says coach Craig Fulton

India have six per cent chance to win Hockey World Cup, says coach Craig Fulton

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Having registered a ninth-place finish in the 2023 edition held at Bhubaneswar, India will be aiming to bring the gold home, riding on the back of the momentum of two back-to-back Olympic bronze medals, an Asia Cup title win, two Asian Champions Trophy wins and an Asia Cup gold.

Top Maoist leader Misir Besra with Rs 2.2 cr bounty captured in Jharkhand

Top Maoist leader Misir Besra with Rs 2.2 cr bounty captured in Jharkhand

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Misir Besra, a banned CPI (Maoist) politburo member with a bounty of over Rs 1 crore and wanted in 141 cases, has been arrested from Jharkhand's Dhanbad district. His arrest is considered a significant achievement in anti-Maoist operations in the state.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Vozinha's heroics rewarded with Dream XI berth

FIFA World Cup 2026: Vozinha's heroics rewarded with Dream XI berth

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha and Norway striker Erling Haaland have been named in the fan-voted FIFA World Cup dream team, with both rewarded for standout performances during unexpected runs by their teams.

Virat Kohli creates history with record 30th SENA ODI half-century

Virat Kohli creates history with record 30th SENA ODI half-century

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Virat Kohli has added another landmark to his remarkable ODI career by becoming the Indian batter with the most half-centuries in SENA countries -- South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia.

Sonam, Elavenil Reach 10m Air Rifle Final At World Cup But Miss Out On Medals

Sonam, Elavenil Reach 10m Air Rifle Final At World Cup But Miss Out On Medals

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

Indian shooters Sonam Uttam Maskar and Elavenil Valarivan reached the women's 10m air rifle final at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, finishing fifth and sixth respectively.

Fake GST Credit Jumps To Rs 75,000 Cr In FY26

Fake GST Credit Jumps To Rs 75,000 Cr In FY26

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Central tax authorities detected input tax credit (ITC) fraud worth Rs 74,781.56 crore across 30,162 cases in FY26, more than doubling the number of cases from the previous year, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Tumble as Crude Oil Breaches $100

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Tumble as Crude Oil Breaches $100

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant decline in early trade, with the Sensex falling over 500 points and the Nifty over 150 points, as Brent crude oil prices surged past USD 100 per barrel due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the West Asia. track sensex, Nifty on July 24.

Three more held in Kolkata NEET protest violence case; 14 arrests so far

Three more held in Kolkata NEET protest violence case; 14 arrests so far

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

Three more persons were arrested on Sunday in connection with the violence during a protest here two days ago against the NEET paper leak, taking the total number of apprehended people to 14, the police said.

Tech delayed is tech denied: IAF chief bats for more Aatmanirbharta in defence

Tech delayed is tech denied: IAF chief bats for more Aatmanirbharta in defence

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, the IAF chief, has strongly advocated for India to achieve greater self-reliance in unmanned aerial systems and other critical defence technologies, stating, "Technology delayed is technology denied." He stressed the importance of indigenous development to avoid dependency on other countries for components.

Bypolls: Prashant Kishor breaches BJP bastion of Bankipur, Cong wins Datia, BJP retains Manjalpur

Bypolls: Prashant Kishor breaches BJP bastion of Bankipur, Cong wins Datia, BJP retains Manjalpur

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Former poll strategist Prashant Kishor made a stunning electoral debut by winning Bihar's Bankipur assembly seat, a long-held BJP bastion. Concurrently, the Congress retained the Datia assembly seat in Madhya Pradesh, while the BJP successfully held onto the Manjalpur seat in Gujarat, showcasing mixed results for the ruling and opposition parties in these crucial by-elections.

India's Weightlifters Eye Dominance At Commonwealth Games Despite Doping Setbacks

India's Weightlifters Eye Dominance At Commonwealth Games Despite Doping Setbacks

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

India's weightlifting team, led by Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu, is set to compete at the Commonwealth Games. Despite a reduced squad due to doping violations, India aims to continue its dominant performance in the sport, benefiting from the absence of strong competitors like China and North Korea. Chanu, a strong gold medal contender, plans a cautious approach with the Asian Games in mind.

Salman Khan Steps In To Help Assam Flood Victims

Salman Khan Steps In To Help Assam Flood Victims

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has initiated a multi-phase relief drive through his Being Human organisation and fan club in Assam, providing food, medicines, and essentials to families affected by devastating floods, with plans for long-term rehabilitation support.

HCLTech to invest Rs 15,000 crore in AI data centre, global tech hub in Odisha

HCLTech to invest Rs 15,000 crore in AI data centre, global tech hub in Odisha

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

HCLTech, India's third-largest IT services company, announced plans to establish a global technology centre and an AI-optimised data centre in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, with a total investment of approximately Rs 15,000 crore, marking its entry into the AI infrastructure business.

Investing all at once or little by little? The real answer might surprise you!

Investing all at once or little by little? The real answer might surprise you!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

The decision depends on factors like your capital on hand, investment timeframe, and comfort level with market fluctuations. In this blog, let us understand how both approaches work.

Bajaj Auto to expand annual capacity to over 9 million vehicles after record Q1 performance

Bajaj Auto to expand annual capacity to over 9 million vehicles after record Q1 performance

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Bajaj Auto plans to increase its annual production capacity by nearly 25 per cent, from around 7 million to over 9 million vehicles, in the coming quarters. This expansion is driven by strong export demand and rapid growth in electric vehicles, which have stretched current capacity across key product segments.

How Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 18-ball 50 crushed Zimbabwe

How Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 18-ball 50 crushed Zimbabwe

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored his maiden international half-century, hitting 50 off 19 balls, to lead India to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the first Twenty20 International in Harare.

CM Yadav Hails India Women's Historic Test Win Over England

CM Yadav Hails India Women's Historic Test Win Over England

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav congratulated the Indian women's cricket team for their historic 270-run victory over England in the first-ever women's Test match at Lord's. He highlighted the significant contribution of Madhya Pradesh's Kranti Gaud, who took seven wickets in the match, expressing national pride in the team's stellar performance.

Sreeshankar wins second successive CWG long jump silver; gold for para athlete Dilip Gavit

Sreeshankar wins second successive CWG long jump silver; gold for para athlete Dilip Gavit

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

India had a stellar Day 7 at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with Murali Sreeshankar securing his second consecutive long jump silver medal and Indian boxers assuring the country of 10 medals by reaching the semi-finals in various categories. Para athletes also made history with a one-two finish in the men's 100m T47 event.

SC to hear Meghalaya's plea against bail for Sonam in honeymoon murder

SC to hear Meghalaya's plea against bail for Sonam in honeymoon murder

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court will hear a plea from the Meghalaya government challenging the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of murdering her husband during their honeymoon. The case hinges on a legal question regarding a typographical error in the arrest memo and whether it justifies bail in a murder case.

Why Indian Cricket Will Never Forget Ajinkya Rahane

Why Indian Cricket Will Never Forget Ajinkya Rahane

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Ajinkya Rahane, known as 'Jinx', has retired from international cricket at 38, leaving behind a legacy of quiet resolve, exceptional captaincy, and crucial innings that often came when India needed them most.

How Cancer-Stricken Dad's Note Spurred Saransh Jain

How Cancer-Stricken Dad's Note Spurred Saransh Jain

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Saransh Jain's domestic success motivated by his cancer-affected dad's inspiring note. Saransh received his India Test call-up for the Sri Lanka tour on Tuesday.

NEET UG: Punjab's Aryan, Haryana's Panshul top exam; 11.21 lakh qualify

NEET UG: Punjab's Aryan, Haryana's Panshul top exam; 11.21 lakh qualify

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Punjab's Aryan Gupta and Haryana's Panshul Bansal topped the NEET-UG for medical admissions as 11.21 lakh candidates qualified the entrance exam this year, the National Testing Agency announced on Thursday.

'Our Rotten-To-The-Core Education System Needs Shock Treatment'

'Our Rotten-To-The-Core Education System Needs Shock Treatment'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

'Let the world know that India's Gen Z has now moved out of their social media world and is ready to face the lathis, the tear gas shells or the spiked-dandas of cops.'

Dhamaal 4 Is A Major Hit!

Dhamaal 4 Is A Major Hit!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Dhamaal 4 has emerged as an instant box office sensation, injecting much-needed life into Bollywood's theatrical landscape.

0%, 100%, 200%: Trump's new generic drug tariff may hit India

0%, 100%, 200%: Trump's new generic drug tariff may hit India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

US President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on imported generic medicines, effective from August 2028, with the aim of boosting domestic pharmaceutical production. This policy, which includes a phased increase in tariffs up to 200 per cent, could significantly impact India, a major global supplier of generic drugs to the US market.

1st T20I: Sooryavanshi becomes youngest batter to score T20I fifty

1st T20I: Sooryavanshi becomes youngest batter to score T20I fifty

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi announced himself on the international stage in spectacular fashion, becoming the youngest batter to score a T20I half-century with a stunning 18-ball fifty against Zimbabwe in the first T20I in Harare on Thursday.

300 Km, 4 EV Sceptics, And One XEV 9e

300 Km, 4 EV Sceptics, And One XEV 9e

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Rajesh Karkera takes his family of EV disbelievers on a road trip to Alibaug on the Mahindra XEV 9e and comes back as a unit singing the EV's praise. This is his account.

Box Office: The Odyssey Takes Superb Start, Dhamaal 4 Is A HIT

Box Office: The Odyssey Takes Superb Start, Dhamaal 4 Is A HIT

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

The box office is buzzing with activity as the Hollywood blockbuster The Odyssey makes a superb debut, while the Bollywood comedy Dhamaal 4 continues its successful run.

Why Rs 5 Lakh Health Cover Falls Short

Why Rs 5 Lakh Health Cover Falls Short

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Marriage, childbirth, dependent parents and ageing increase the cover a person needs.

India's Medal Drought Continues At Shooting World Cup

India's Medal Drought Continues At Shooting World Cup

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

Indian shooters endured a second consecutive medal-less day at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, a crucial tune-up event before the Asian Games. While Vidarsa Vinod reached the women's 50m rifle three positions final, finishing sixth, other Indian participants struggled in various events, including men's and women's skeet, and men's 25m rapid fire pistol. The performance raises concerns ahead of the upcoming major competition.