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One Snapshot To Track Your Savings, Investments

One Snapshot To Track Your Savings, Investments

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Sebi is working with other regulators to expand the CAS framework.

Why Capital Expenditure Needs Monitoring

Why Capital Expenditure Needs Monitoring

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

After years of rapid expansion, the Centre's capital spending growth eases as private investment shows early signs of revival, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Macron calls for India-France push on responsible AI

Macron calls for India-France push on responsible AI

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that India and France will collaborate to develop an artificial intelligence framework that combines innovation with responsibility and technology with humanity, addressing the need for inclusive digital tools amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Empty PG Seats, Missing Doctors

Empty PG Seats, Missing Doctors

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

'When young doctors see limited protection, unpredictable careers and an absence of institutional support, they hesitate.'

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?

SC allows Indore student barred over meme to write Class 10 exam

SC allows Indore student barred over meme to write Class 10 exam

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has allowed a minor boy, rusticated from an Indore school for circulating an objectionable meme, to appear for his Class 10 examination, directing the CISCE to issue an admit card.

73% employers plan to hire freshers in H1 2026

73% employers plan to hire freshers in H1 2026

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Around 73 per cent of employers interviewed intend to hire freshers during January-June 2026, with recruitment decisions mainly driven by internships and real-world project experience rather than academic credentials alone, a report said on Wednesday. Nearly 3 in 4 employers (73 per cent) intend to hire freshers during January-June this year, marking a 3 per cent increase over the previous half-year, according to TeamLease EdTech Career Outlook Report HY1 2026.

T20 World Cup: 'Kya Khela Hai'

T20 World Cup: 'Kya Khela Hai'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

'Congratulations to the Indian Cricket Team on their victory over Pakistan at the ICC Men's #T20WorldCup2026. A proud moment for the nation.'

Post-poll violence grips Bangladesh's Panchagarh as BNP, NCP trade charges

Post-poll violence grips Bangladesh's Panchagarh as BNP, NCP trade charges

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Sarjis Alam, chief organiser of the NCP for the northern region, alleged that attacks occurred at more than 30 locations involving the homes and business establishments of party leaders and activists after the results were declared.

Relief for Rajpal Yadav as HC suspends sentence in Rs 9 cr cheque bounce case

Relief for Rajpal Yadav as HC suspends sentence in Rs 9 cr cheque bounce case

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

The Delhi High Court has suspended actor Rajpal Yadav's sentence in a cheque bounce case until March 18, allowing his release from jail after he deposited Rs 1.5 crore.

Stay calm, learn AI tools to keep job safe: Tech leaders

Stay calm, learn AI tools to keep job safe: Tech leaders

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Amid growing concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) disrupting jobs, top technology industry leaders have a clear message for employees -- "stay calm and upskill".

T20 WC: Afghanistan thump Canada to bow out on a high

T20 WC: Afghanistan thump Canada to bow out on a high

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Ibrahim Zadran's unbeaten 95 and Mohammad Nabi's four-wicket haul steered Afghanistan to an 82-run win over Canada in their final T20 World Cup match in Chennai, finishing on a high despite both teams being eliminated.

Kerala church, health body oppose bar hours extension

Kerala church, health body oppose bar hours extension

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

The Malankara Orthodox Church opposes the Kerala government's decision to extend bar timings, fearing it will negatively impact the youth. The government defends the decision as a tourism-boosting measure already in place in tourist areas.

SC grants bail to filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, wife

SC grants bail to filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, wife

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has granted bail to filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari Bhatt in a cheating case involving alleged misappropriation of funds. The court ordered their release from Udaipur jail and issued notices to the complainant and the Rajasthan government.

Cheaper Harleys Likely To Test Enfield's Pricing Power

Cheaper Harleys Likely To Test Enfield's Pricing Power

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

The tariff removal will lower prices of Harley's large-displacement imported motorcycles, which retail between 14.5 lakh and 45.8 lakh but after the duty cut volumes are expected to remain modest.

Stalin credits Rs 5,000 to 1.31cr women ahead of TN polls

Stalin credits Rs 5,000 to 1.31cr women ahead of TN polls

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin pledges to double the monthly grant if his DMK party secures victory in the upcoming assembly election, aiming to empower women and secure their support.

Sensex up 174 points on gains in bank, IT stocks

Sensex up 174 points on gains in bank, IT stocks

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Stock markets closed higher for the second straight session on Tuesday, driven by gains in bank, IT and capital goods shares.

Cooling hub Sri City gets a Carrier legacy stamp

Cooling hub Sri City gets a Carrier legacy stamp

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Sri City in Andhra Pradesh is dubbed the "Cooling City" of India, accounting for nearly 40 per cent of the air conditioners (ACs) manufactured in the country. On Tuesday, this industrial hub added one more feather to its cooling credentials. Carrier Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Ltd, the Indian arm of the oldest AC company in the world, Carrier Global, signed a deal to invest around ~1,000 crore for a new manufacturing unit at Sri City.

Tiger found dead in MP reserve, toll rises to 10 since Jan 1

Tiger found dead in MP reserve, toll rises to 10 since Jan 1

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

An adult tiger with a radio collar was found dead in the Rani Durgavati Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, India, prompting concerns about the safety and management of the reserve. The death, attributed to a territorial fight, has led to allegations of negligence and calls for investigation.

HUL tops sustainability rankings as India Inc deepens ESG focus

HUL tops sustainability rankings as India Inc deepens ESG focus

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has topped the Perpetual Capital Hurun India Impact 50 - 2026 list with 53.9 points (on the scale of 0-100), reflecting a strong performance across key sustainable development goals (SDGs), including climate, water, circularity, gender and biodiversity.

SC asks political leaders to foster fraternity, refuses PIL on political speeches

SC asks political leaders to foster fraternity, refuses PIL on political speeches

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has urged political leaders to promote fraternity while declining to entertain a PIL seeking guidelines on political speeches, emphasizing the need for objectivity and even-handedness in addressing concerns about hate speech and constitutional values.

What are the Do's and Don'ts while using MTF!

What are the Do's and Don'ts while using MTF!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Margin Trading Facility (MTF) provides an avenue for traders to magnify their potential returns by trading with borrowed money; however, it carries inherent risks. While the lure of increased purchasing power is strong, responsible engagement with MTF requires having a clear understanding of the MTF feature. In this blog, we will explore the key do's and don'ts of those who are considering using MTF.

Gmail, Facebook, Netflix passwords of 149 million users leaked

Gmail, Facebook, Netflix passwords of 149 million users leaked

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

The publicly exposed data includes 48 million accounts on Gmail, 4 million on Yahoo, 17 million on Facebook, 6.5 million on Instagram, 3.4 million on Netflix, 1.5 million on Outlook, etc.

Manipur violence: SC seeks CBI status report in 2 weeks

Manipur violence: SC seeks CBI status report in 2 weeks

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the CBI to submit a status report on the FIRs related to the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence and is considering having the Manipur or Gauhati High Courts monitor the trials.

SC to slate final hearing of pleas against Places of Worship Act

SC to slate final hearing of pleas against Places of Worship Act

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has agreed to list for final hearing the pleas challenging the validity of certain provisions of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.

EPF Doubts Cleared: Tax, Transfer, Merger

EPF Doubts Cleared: Tax, Transfer, Merger

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Ask rediffGURU Reetika Sharma your insurance, mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: 'No Crew Would Crash A Plane'

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: 'No Crew Would Crash A Plane'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

'In any aviation emergency, the first rule is aviate -- fly the aircraft.' 'The fact that the commander's voice is not on the recording simply means he was focused entirely on flying. It does not imply anything more than that.'

Trump's tariff junked: What it means for Indian companies

Trump's tariff junked: What it means for Indian companies

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

India will now face a lower reciprocal tariff of 10 per cent, down from 25 per cent, after US President Donald Trump announced a new global levy on items imported into America in the wake of the Supreme Court verdict against his sweeping duties on several nations.

Trump raises global tariff from 10% to 15% day after SC ruling

Trump raises global tariff from 10% to 15% day after SC ruling

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Following a Supreme Court setback, Donald Trump has announced an increase in global tariffs from 10% to 15%, impacting international trade relations and raising concerns about economic repercussions.

Vijayakanth's party joins DMK alliance for Tamil Nadu polls

Vijayakanth's party joins DMK alliance for Tamil Nadu polls

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

The DMDK officially joined the DMK-led alliance ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, marking a significant political development in the state.

Budget 2026: What The Fiscal Numbers Show

Budget 2026: What The Fiscal Numbers Show

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

The idea of back-loading the target of fiscal consolidation is perhaps guided by the government's desire to be prepared for any adverse developments in the coming year, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Lamborghini crash: Driver takes blame, cops deny claim

Lamborghini crash: Driver takes blame, cops deny claim

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

The investigation into the Lamborghini crash in Kanpur takes a new turn as a man claims he was driving, contradicting police evidence that points to the owner's son.

SC to hear pleas against Digital Personal Data Protection Act

SC to hear pleas against Digital Personal Data Protection Act

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court of India has agreed to examine petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, focusing on concerns about its impact on the Right to Information Act.

Is The UN Heading For Bankruptcy?

Is The UN Heading For Bankruptcy?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Every UN secretary-general has flagged the financial situation, but Antonio Guterres has issued the direst warning yet, calling it a 'race to bankruptcy and of imminent financial collapse, points out Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Gold, Silver Surge Pushes Jan Import Bill Up

Gold, Silver Surge Pushes Jan Import Bill Up

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Gold imports climbed 349.22 per cent to $12.07 billion in January, while silver imports rose 127 per cent to $2 billion.

Man kills co-worker for tricking him into eating beef

Man kills co-worker for tricking him into eating beef

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

A man was arrested in Varanasi for allegedly killing his co-worker who purportedly fed him beef without his knowledge and then taunted him about it.

Democratise AI to make it a tool for inclusion: Modi

Democratise AI to make it a tool for inclusion: Modi

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of democratizing artificial intelligence to ensure its benefits reach the Global South, speaking at the India AI Impact Summit.

Short-term debt flows shifting from CPs to CDs

Short-term debt flows shifting from CPs to CDs

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Investors are moving away from the commercial paper (CP) market towards certificates of deposit (CDs), as primary CD issuances and rates on these short-term instruments rise.

World Bank flags how India failed to rein in debt in several states

World Bank flags how India failed to rein in debt in several states

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

India's state-level fiscal rules have improved headline deficits, but the gains are fragile and uneven with major states still grappling with high debt levels, a World Bank report submitted to the 16th Finance Commission (FC) said. According to the report, despite nearly two decades of adoption of fiscal responsibility laws (FRLs), debt levels have not converged.

Boost For IAF: Free Hand On Weapons For 114 Rafales

Boost For IAF: Free Hand On Weapons For 114 Rafales

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

'The additional Rafales will be from a vastly improved version compared to the 36 acquired for the IAF under the 2016 deal.'