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Improving ties: Afghanistan's Taliban govt to send diplomats to India

Improving ties: Afghanistan's Taliban govt to send diplomats to India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi announced that Kabul will send diplomats to India as part of efforts to improve bilateral relations. He assured New Delhi that Afghan soil will not be used for activities detrimental to India's interests.

PIX: Sweden stunned at home, World Cup dream in ruins

PIX: Sweden stunned at home, World Cup dream in ruins

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

France's perfect record in their World Cup qualifying campaign ended as they were held to a 2-2 draw away to Iceland who got a late equaliser in an entertaining Group D clash on Monday.

'Insurance Sector Is At An Unstable Equilibrium'

'Insurance Sector Is At An Unstable Equilibrium'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'Other sectors that manage the savings pools of Indians are giving tough competition to life insurance companies.'

US Sanctions May Not Stop Russian Oil Flow To India

US Sanctions May Not Stop Russian Oil Flow To India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Sanctioning Russian oil would have led to a sharp surge in oil prices to above $80 per barrel levels, which would impact pump prices in the US ahead of midterm elections next year.

Pan-India SIR: EC to begin with states going to polls next year

Pan-India SIR: EC to begin with states going to polls next year

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The Election Commission is expected to initiate a phased, pan-India special intensive revision (SIR) of the voters' list, prioritizing states with upcoming assembly elections. This cleanup exercise aims to weed out illegal foreign migrants and ensure accurate electoral rolls.

'Gen Zs Are Not Interested In Farming'

'Gen Zs Are Not Interested In Farming'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'They are totally disconnected with farm activities which their families have been involved in for years.'

IPL Working Group meets KKR owners; Raman attends meeting

IPL Working Group meets KKR owners; Raman attends meeting

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Members of the IPL Working Group had a meeting with Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Jay Mehta and CEO Venky Mysore on Wednesday while former India skipper Anil Kumble joined in via video conferencing in his personal capacity.

From LTCG to Will to Home Sale: Key Tax Answers

From LTCG to Will to Home Sale: Key Tax Answers

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

rediffGURU Vipul Bhavsar answers readers' personal income tax queries.

'The Intent Is To Make A Better Bank In The Future'

'The Intent Is To Make A Better Bank In The Future'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

'As the team builds, each of them will bring in a different perspective, new thinking.'

'BJP Will Replace Nitish Kumar If...'

'BJP Will Replace Nitish Kumar If...'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'If the NDA returns with the BJP substantially ahead of the JD-U, a BJP CM bid becomes plausible; if the gap is narrow or JD-U holds pivotal seats, continuity with Nitish is the lower-risk option.'

Sunil Chhetri among 14 missing! Jamil's big plea to clubs

Sunil Chhetri among 14 missing! Jamil's big plea to clubs

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Indian men's team head coach Khalid Jamil on Thursday urged the clubs and the All India Football Federation to find a solution that 'balances club and national commitments'

Women's WC: Why Muzumdar isn't fretting over strike-rate

Women's WC: Why Muzumdar isn't fretting over strike-rate

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Indian top-order's strike-rate not a concern but big scores are expected in next matches: Muzumdar

EPL: Villa snap City's unbeaten run; Arsenal cruise

EPL: Villa snap City's unbeaten run; Arsenal cruise

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Cash on target as Villa hand Man City their first defeat since August

Inside The Tata Trusts Showdown: A House Divided

Inside The Tata Trusts Showdown: A House Divided

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

A quiet but consequential power struggle has erupted within the storied 156-year-old Tata Trusts just a year after the death of group patriarch Ratan Tata on October 9, 2024.

EPF Withdrawal Made Simpler? What It Means For YOU

EPF Withdrawal Made Simpler? What It Means For YOU

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

EPFO has simplified PF withdrawals -- fewer rules, faster access, and more flexibility -- while introducing safeguards that make it harder to drain your retirement savings too early.

Why SIP Beats EMI in the Long Run

Why SIP Beats EMI in the Long Run

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

EMI means you've already spent tomorrow's income; SIP means you're investing today's income to secure tomorrow, explains Ramalingam Kalirajan

2 ISIS operatives arrested in Delhi; Molotov cocktails, IED timer seized

2 ISIS operatives arrested in Delhi; Molotov cocktails, IED timer seized

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

The suspected ISIS operatives are both named Adnan -- one from Sadiq Nagar in Delhi and the other from Bhopal, a senior police officer said.

Multi-tasker Healy's injury leaves Australia in a fix

Multi-tasker Healy's injury leaves Australia in a fix

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Healy's injury forces Australia rethink ahead of Women's World Cup clash against England

Planning To Take Loan Against Shares?

Planning To Take Loan Against Shares?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Investors can meet cash needs without selling their securities.

Why 80% Indian Households Avoid Financial Risk

Why 80% Indian Households Avoid Financial Risk

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'It takes time and the experience of a few market cycles to develop awareness about one's true risk appetite.'

Global Doors Open For Indian Students

Global Doors Open For Indian Students

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Germany has almost 60,000 Indian students 'which makes them already today the largest group of international students in Germany'.

Play Ranji to warm-up for SA series, Gambhir to players

Play Ranji to warm-up for SA series, Gambhir to players

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'...the guys who are just part of Test cricket, I think for them to prepare and play domestic cricket is very, very important.'

Money given by Zubeen Garg to PSOs under scanner

Money given by Zubeen Garg to PSOs under scanner

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Garima Saikia Garg, wife of singer Zubeen Garg, addresses the financial irregularities involving the singer's personal security officers (PSOs) and calls for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

How To Deal With Tax On ESOPs, HRA, LTCG

How To Deal With Tax On ESOPs, HRA, LTCG

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Ask rediffGURU and tax expert Mihir Tanna your income tax-related questions.

India's Kabul mission made embassy, to launch 6 projects in Afghanistan

India's Kabul mission made embassy, to launch 6 projects in Afghanistan

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

India has upgraded its technical mission in Kabul to an embassy, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar acknowledging the Taliban's consideration of India's security concerns. The announcement was made during talks with Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, marking a significant step in advancing ties between the two nations.

Group Captain Shukla's Axiom-4 mission put off to June 22

Group Captain Shukla's Axiom-4 mission put off to June 22

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station has been postponed to June 22, to allow National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to evaluate the operations on the orbital lab after the recent repairs in the Russian section, Axiom Space announced on Wednesday.

RBI extends trading hours of call money, repo, tri-party repo markets

RBI extends trading hours of call money, repo, tri-party repo markets

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the trading hours for the interbank call money market from July 1, and that of repo and tri-party repo markets from August 1. Market participants said the decision is intended to help reduce the large Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) balances held by banks with the RBI, thereby addressing liquidity mismatches.

Bihar Polls: Non-Stop Contest For Sops

Bihar Polls: Non-Stop Contest For Sops

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Both NDA and INDIA are racing to woo marginalised groups with Assembly polls fast approaching.

Working to repair stranded F-35B fighter jet in Kerala: British envoy

Working to repair stranded F-35B fighter jet in Kerala: British envoy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

The aircraft was unable to return to HMS Prince of Wales due to adverse weather conditions.

Abhinav Bindra Named IOC's Mental Health Ambassador

Abhinav Bindra Named IOC's Mental Health Ambassador

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra has been a long-time advocate for athlete mental health.

Modi in Mumbai: Navi Mumbai airport, metro line, UK PM meet

Modi in Mumbai: Navi Mumbai airport, metro line, UK PM meet

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate phase one of the Navi Mumbai International Airport and the final phase of Mumbai Metro Line-3 during his two-day Maharashtra visit. He will also launch Mumbai One, India's first integrated common mobility app.

'Gabroo, Chooza, Sometimes Nalayak'

'Gabroo, Chooza, Sometimes Nalayak'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

'On the set, he was this big personality, the great Om Puri. But at home, he was like a fluffy teddy bear.'

'This Reshuffle Is Classic Modi-Shah Showmanship'

'This Reshuffle Is Classic Modi-Shah Showmanship'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

'If the BJP seriously addresses employment, examination integrity and systemic corruption, they might salvage their position. Otherwise, they are heading toward serious trouble in 2027.'

Champions League: Haaland unstoppable; Arsenal run riot

Champions League: Haaland unstoppable; Arsenal run riot

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Manchester City's Erling Haaland extended his remarkable scoring streak to 12 straight matches as his side recorded a comfortable 2-0 victory at Villarreal in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Jobless rate at 4-month low of 5.1% in Aug

Jobless rate at 4-month low of 5.1% in Aug

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Labour markets showed positive momentum in August as the unemployment rate fell for the second consecutive month to a four-month low of 5.1 per cent from 5.2 per cent in July. It was on account of the start of the sowing season.

Rashid laments missed Super 4s chance

Rashid laments missed Super 4s chance

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

'We had a great chance to chase 150 odd in the last game. But that's the nature of T20 cricket.'

NSE faces around 170 mn cyberattacks daily!

NSE faces around 170 mn cyberattacks daily!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) faces around 170 million cyberattacks daily, requiring a dedicated team of "cyber warriors" to work around the clock to ensure uninterrupted operations. The NSE recorded its highest-ever 40 crore (400 million) cyberattacks in a single day during 'Operation Sindoor', designed as a DDoS simulation. However, attackers failed to cause any damage due to the coordinated efforts of men, machines, and advanced technology.

'We Won't Be Silenced, We Won't Be Ignored'

'We Won't Be Silenced, We Won't Be Ignored'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

'Our politics is transparent -- it's about ensuring farmers don't die by suicide, about ensuring agriculture remains viable, about ensuring food security for the nation.' 'If that's politics, then yes, we do politics.'

'This Isn't How A Crash Probe Should Work'

'This Isn't How A Crash Probe Should Work'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'... when the process isn't transparent, people will naturally raise questions. 'The AAIB's own press release says they had the black boxes by June 16.' 'Why wasn't decoding initiated until the 24th? What were they waiting for?'

India all prepped and focussed for Pakistan game

India all prepped and focussed for Pakistan game

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

'We want our girls to bring their A game on the day. We want them to take it just as a game because the World Cup is a long campaign.'