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SteelMin signs MoUs worth Rs 11,887 crore with 55 companies

SteelMin signs MoUs worth Rs 11,887 crore with 55 companies

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The Ministry of Steel on Monday signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with 55 companies for 85 projects under the third round of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for specialty steel.

Nissanka Is The Latest T20 World Cup Centurion. Meet The Others...

Nissanka Is The Latest T20 World Cup Centurion. Meet The Others...

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

T20 World Cups have seen some explosive batting, with a few players etching their names in history by scoring centuries. Here's a look at T20 World Cup centurions over the years.

Maruti Suzuki onboards 5 early-stage startups to create tech solutions

Maruti Suzuki onboards 5 early-stage startups to create tech solutions

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Maruti Suzuki India on Friday said it has onboarded five early-stage startups to co-create new technology solutions across business functions.

Asian C'ship: Amanpreet Singh Leads India's Podium Sweep

Asian C'ship: Amanpreet Singh Leads India's Podium Sweep

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Amanpreet Singh wins 25m centre fire gold as India sweep the podium and finish with 33 medals at the Asian Championship in New Delhi. Sift Kaur Samra and Tejaswini Sawant also shine.

T20 World Cup: Italy begin maiden campaign against Scotland

T20 World Cup: Italy begin maiden campaign against Scotland

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Football giants Italy begin cricket World Cup's maiden campaign against Scotland

ICC to Reveal PCB Concessions Only Post T20 World Cup

ICC to Reveal PCB Concessions Only Post T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The ICC has promised concessions to the PCB for ending its boycott of the India match, but details will be revealed only after the T20 World Cup, sources said.

What's Choking India's Capital Markets

What's Choking India's Capital Markets

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

'Large firms and their interests can dominate the narrative, even as smaller stakeholders and retail investors struggle to be heard.' 'Regulators therefore require deep subject-matter expertise to assess representations, recognise underlying incentives, incorporate the perspectives of less-visible stakeholders, and guard against bias or capture,' notes Ananth Narayan.

Asian Shooting Championship: Anish shines with bronze

Asian Shooting Championship: Anish shines with bronze

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Anish Bhanwala won bronze in the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol competition at the Asian Shooting Championship. India secured additional gold medals in other events, maintaining its lead in the medal tally.

Explained: What athletes can and cannot say at the Olympics

Explained: What athletes can and cannot say at the Olympics

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

The ejection of Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from the Winter Games over his "helmet of remembrance" has put the spotlight on rules over where athletes are not allowed to express themselves on political matters at the Olympics.

Buttler: 14-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Is a Future Superstar

Buttler: 14-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Is a Future Superstar

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Jos Buttler has hailed 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as the best player he has ever seen after the Indian prodigy's record-breaking U-19 World Cup final century.

Budget 2026 lays blueprint for a future-ready digital ecosystem

Budget 2026 lays blueprint for a future-ready digital ecosystem

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Budget 2026 is an intentional and ambitious one - From manufacturing growth to services supremacy, from technology consumption to AI-powered transformation. This is the blueprint for a $7 trillion economy built on intelligence, not just scale.

BJP MP displays artificial legs in RS, appeals to Opposition

BJP MP displays artificial legs in RS, appeals to Opposition

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

BJP MP C Sadanandan Master addressed the Rajya Sabha, appealing for unity and highlighting the government's achievements while raising concerns about migration in Kerala.

India-EU pact weaves new hope into $100 bn textile export dream

India-EU pact weaves new hope into $100 bn textile export dream

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

The proposed trade deal with the 27-nation European Union (EU) is expected to provide zero-duty access to the $95 billion European market for Indian textile and apparel manufacturers. Currently, India's share of the European market is just 6 per cent, or $5.5 billion.

Biathlon star admits cheating after Olympic bronze medal

Biathlon star admits cheating after Olympic bronze medal

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid confessed to cheating on his girlfriend after winning a bronze medal at the Winter Olympics, publicly apologizing and begging for forgiveness.

20 Arijit Singh Chartbusters For Your Playlist

20 Arijit Singh Chartbusters For Your Playlist

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

When one of the most adored voices of India decided to hang up his boots as far as playback singing is concerned, fans and fraternity went in a tizzy. Sukanya Verma tells you why.

Indian pugilists punch their way to nine gold medals in Spain

Indian pugilists punch their way to nine gold medals in Spain

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Lovlina, Arundhati lead as India claim nine gold medals in BOXAM Elite 2026

Wealth is...: Modi shares Sanskrit couplet after US trade deal

Wealth is...: Modi shares Sanskrit couplet after US trade deal

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Modi's remarks came hours after the US and India agreed on a trade deal under which Washington will bring down reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent from current 25 per cent.

T20 World Cup: Did Anyone Win In Pakistan Boycott Drama?

T20 World Cup: Did Anyone Win In Pakistan Boycott Drama?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

A lesson to be learned from this incident is participation in an event is the real exhibition of power, and winning matches elevates its credibility, observes K R Nayar.

'We Can't Trust The Manipur Government'

'We Can't Trust The Manipur Government'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

'Whether we like it or not, we have been separated by the Meiteis and therefore we have put up our demand for a separate administration in the form of a Union territory with legislature.' 'For us lasting peace is the achievement of our demand.'

38 and still hungry: Djokovic refuses to quit after AO heartbreak

38 and still hungry: Djokovic refuses to quit after AO heartbreak

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Novak Djokovic took encouragement from his run to the Australian Open final and pledged to keep fighting at the Grand Slams after Carlos Alcaraz again denied his bid for a record 25th major title.

Budget 2026 stays committed to long-term growth drivers

Budget 2026 stays committed to long-term growth drivers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Capex, infrastructure development, and prudent fiscal management are the key focus areas in the Budget, says Nilesh Shah.

T20 World Cup: How Sri Lanka, Bangladesh Convinced Pakistan To Call Off Boycott

T20 World Cup: How Sri Lanka, Bangladesh Convinced Pakistan To Call Off Boycott

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates, and other member nations had urged Pakistan to call off their India match boycott at the T20 World Cup.

Sreeleela, Saiee Love Dressing Like K-Pop Stars

Sreeleela, Saiee Love Dressing Like K-Pop Stars

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

K-pop stars have taken over India; the youth love their music, movies and TV shows. K-pop fashion too has become a massive trend.

Rajnath calls Coast Guard a 'wall of trust' after Operation Sindoor

Rajnath calls Coast Guard a 'wall of trust' after Operation Sindoor

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the Indian Coast Guard's role during Operation Sindoor and highlighted its importance in national security on the occasion of its 50th Raising Day.

Strong demand boosts January sales of automakers

Strong demand boosts January sales of automakers

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Leading automakers Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Hyundai Motor India posted higher sales in January riding on the growth momentum ushered in by the GST reforms in the festive period last year.

Polgar And Khadilkar Sisters Changed Chess Forever

Polgar And Khadilkar Sisters Changed Chess Forever

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

'For us as it was for Judit it was never a men's world; it was always study, analyse, study, analyse and be confident,' recalls Woman International Master Jayashree Khadilkar Pande.

Dhakshineswar Suresh, India's New Tennis Hero

Dhakshineswar Suresh, India's New Tennis Hero

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Dhakshineswar Suresh is the nation's new Davis Cup hero, having led India to a historic 3-2 Davis Cup win over The Netherlands on Sunday.

17-year-old Anahat Singh scripts history with maiden title

17-year-old Anahat Singh scripts history with maiden title

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Teen squash prodigy Anahat Singh upset top seed Georgina Kennedy to win her first PSA Bronze title at the Squash On Fire Open in Washington.

India and China good neighbours, friends and partners: Xi Jinping

India and China good neighbours, friends and partners: Xi Jinping

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping described India and China as "good neighbours, friends and partners", saying that achieving "dragon and elephant dancing together" is the right choice for both countries.

Bangladesh to hold crucial general elections on Thursday

Bangladesh to hold crucial general elections on Thursday

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Bangladesh is set to hold parliamentary elections with unprecedented security measures in place, following a period of interim governance and political changes.

How Ikkis Reimagines The War Hero

How Ikkis Reimagines The War Hero

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

How Ikkis Reimagines The War Hero

'Viksit Bharat cannot truly become a reality unless...'

'Viksit Bharat cannot truly become a reality unless...'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

'The real question is how best to leverage technology to deliver better services, all the way to the last mile, where we still haven't been able to get across the financial literacy that can enable us to unlock the potential of the entire country.'

India Are Favourites But Any Team Could Win World Cup

India Are Favourites But Any Team Could Win World Cup

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

This is the most open T20 World Cup in history. The traditional powers are compromised. The new powers have gained strength, observes Faisal Shariff.

7 Recipes By Star Chef Vikas Khanna

7 Recipes By Star Chef Vikas Khanna

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Chef Vikas Khanna has been shortlisted for the James Beard Awards 2026, placing him among the most revered names in the global culinary world.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan Govt Withdraws Boycott Of India Match

T20 World Cup: Pakistan Govt Withdraws Boycott Of India Match

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The India vs Pakistan match in the T20 World Cup will go ahead as scheduled after Pakistan's government on Monday decided to withdraw its boycott call.

T20 World Cup: How India-Pakistan Game Was Saved

T20 World Cup: How India-Pakistan Game Was Saved

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Pakistan have agreed to play India in the T20 World Cup match in Sri Lanka after diplomatic outreach and ICC-led talks ended the boycott standoff.

Celebrations erupt at captain Ayush Mhatre's home!

Celebrations erupt at captain Ayush Mhatre's home!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Scenes of joy unfolded in Palghar as Ayush Mhatre led India to a record sixth U-19 World Cup title, with family and friends celebrating the historic 100-run win over England.

T20 World Cup: Can Brook silence noise in England's opener?

T20 World Cup: Can Brook silence noise in England's opener?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

England faces Nepal in their T20 World Cup opener, hoping to shift focus from off-field issues surrounding captain Harry Brook. Nepal aims to make an impact after a strong showing in the previous edition.

Tejaswin Shankar stuns Olympic medallist Shelby; wins high jump title in Kansas

Tejaswin Shankar stuns Olympic medallist Shelby; wins high jump title in Kansas

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Tejaswin Shankar pulled off a big upset, outclassing Olympic silver medalist Shelby McEwen to win the men's high jump title at the DeLoss Dodds Invitational 2026 athletics meet.

Esha, Bhavitha Take Over Paris Haute Couture Week 2026

Esha, Bhavitha Take Over Paris Haute Couture Week 2026

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Paris Fashion Week 2026 had no shortage of glamour, but two Indian faces, Esha Gupta and Bhavitha Mandava made it extra special.