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Anil Ambani, Reliance Communications Face New CBI Case Over Alleged Rs 3,750 Crore LIC Loss

Anil Ambani, Reliance Communications Face New CBI Case Over Alleged Rs 3,750 Crore LIC Loss

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The CBI has registered a new case against Anil Ambani and Reliance Communications Ltd for allegedly causing a loss of Rs 3,750 crore to the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India.

PM Modi Blasts Mamata Banerjee Government, Urges Voters to Oust TMC

PM Modi Blasts Mamata Banerjee Government, Urges Voters to Oust TMC

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal, accusing it of misrule and hindering the state's progress. He appealed to voters to remove the TMC from power in the upcoming assembly elections, promising development and a corruption-free government under the BJP.

Quite possible that rates will remain low in the near to medium term, says RBI Governor

"Quite possible that rates will remain low in the near to medium term," says RBI Governor

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

"It is quite possible that the rates will remain low in the near to medium term, but that will depend on how conditions evolve," said RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra.

Haryana Police Unveils 'Abhedya' App to Tackle Cyber Threats

Haryana Police Unveils 'Abhedya' App to Tackle Cyber Threats

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

The Haryana Police have launched 'Abhedya', a mobile application designed to curb cybercrime, extortion, and threatening calls. This initiative makes Haryana the first state in India to introduce such a measure, aiming to protect citizens from various forms of digital harassment.

Realme 16 5G Is Here!

Realme 16 5G Is Here!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

The Realme 16 5G is here! 6.57-inch display, ample battery and storage and 2 soph colours

Why ED asset seizures hit record high despite fewer arrests

Why ED asset seizures hit record high despite fewer arrests

Rediff.com2 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) reported a decrease in arrests related to money laundering cases but a significant increase in asset seizures during the last financial year. The agency also saw a rise in searches and chargesheets filed.

LIC Offices Open on Tuesday Following Irdai Advisory

LIC Offices Open on Tuesday Following Irdai Advisory

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

LIC offices will remain open during normal working hours on Tuesday for customer convenience, following an advisory from Irdai. CoinDCX commits to invest in cybersecurity infrastructure, and PayNearby introduces UPI QR-based cash withdrawals.

Srinagar Temple Reopens After 36 Years

Srinagar Temple Reopens After 36 Years

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

On Thursday, Kashmiri Pandits offered special prayers at the historic Raghunath temple in Srinagar on the first day of its reopening after a gap of 36 years, coinciding with the festival of Ram Navami.

Fraudulent Loan Attempt Uncovered at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve

Fraudulent Loan Attempt Uncovered at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

An attempt to secure a bank loan using forged signatures and documents related to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve has been uncovered, prompting a police investigation.

Will FY27 Be The Year Of Equities?

Will FY27 Be The Year Of Equities?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Fixed deposits from nationalised banks delivered higher returns than equities, outperforming both inflation and stock market benchmarks.

BJP-TMC clash dominates as Bengal heads into final phase voting

BJP-TMC clash dominates as Bengal heads into final phase voting

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The campaign for the current election cycle ended on Monday as canvassing for the final phase in West Bengal concluded with a bitter war of words between rival parties over cross-border infiltration, corruption, unemployment and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Aadhaar Racket Busted In Rajasthan, One Arrested

Aadhaar Racket Busted In Rajasthan, One Arrested

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A man has been arrested in Rajasthan for his alleged involvement in an illegal Aadhaar enrolment racket, where fake Aadhaar cards were generated using manipulated biometric data.

R. Vaishali's Candidates Triumph: The Making Of A Chess Champion Through Family And Perseverance

R. Vaishali's Candidates Triumph: The Making Of A Chess Champion Through Family And Perseverance

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

R. Vaishali, the newly-crowned Candidates champion, exemplifies quiet intensity and strong values, nurtured by a supportive family, as she prepares for the World Championship showdown against Ju Wenjun.

AC blast caused deadly fire in Delhi, central locking system proved fatal

AC blast caused deadly fire in Delhi, central locking system proved fatal

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A fire in a Delhi residential building resulted in nine deaths, with central locking systems and iron grills hindering escape efforts. The fire, suspected to have been triggered by an air-conditioner blast, trapped residents and complicated rescue operations.

Uttar Pradesh STF Exposes Multi-Crore Investment Scams

Uttar Pradesh STF Exposes Multi-Crore Investment Scams

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has dismantled two significant fraud operations involving crores of rupees in fraudulent share market, cryptocurrency, and forex schemes, leading to multiple arrests and uncovering a vast network of deceit.

Tax Guide: MFs, Property, Pension And Redevelopment

Tax Guide: MFs, Property, Pension And Redevelopment

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

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

What Dilip Shanghvi said on Sun Pharma's Organon Buy

What Dilip Shanghvi said on Sun Pharma's Organon Buy

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries' Executive Chairman Dilip Shanghvi described the USD 11.75 billion acquisition of US-based Organon & Co as both a "happy" and "bit anxious" moment, acknowledging the significant debt required to fund the large transaction.

What The Opposition Must Learn From Mamata's Defeat

What The Opposition Must Learn From Mamata's Defeat

Rediff.com6 May 2026

'If the Opposition associates itself too much with the minorities, then it becomes easy for the BJP to get Hindu consolidation votes.'

Bhutan's Huge Crypto Gamble, India And China Watching

Bhutan's Huge Crypto Gamble, India And China Watching

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Is Bhutan merely experimenting with digital finance -- or is the Himalayan kingdom punching far above its weight, quietly playing one of the most sophisticated strategic games in Asia today? asks Varun Arya.

Sri Lanka Unveils Economic Relief Plan to Counter West Asia Conflict Impact

Sri Lanka Unveils Economic Relief Plan to Counter West Asia Conflict Impact

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced an economic relief package to mitigate the impact of the West Asia conflict, including fuel price reductions and support from India for petrol and diesel supplies.

High Court Refuses to Dismiss Case of PhD Job Scam in Uttar Pradesh

High Court Refuses to Dismiss Case of PhD Job Scam in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has rejected a petition to dismiss a case against a woman accused of defrauding an aspirant of over Rs 22 lakh with false promises of a PhD degree and a university job.

Massive Turnout for PNB Soldierathon 2026 Honours Armed Forces

Massive Turnout for PNB Soldierathon 2026 Honours Armed Forces

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Over 27,000 people participated in the PNB 'Soldierathon 2026', commemorating 'Operation Sindoor' and honouring the Indian armed forces. The event, organised in association with the Indian armed forces, featured half marathons and 10 km runs.

Adanis win US court hearing in case to throw out SEC fraud suit

Adanis win US court hearing in case to throw out SEC fraud suit

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A US judge has granted Gautam Adani's request for a hearing to dismiss a US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fraud case, with Adani's legal team arguing the case lacks jurisdiction and credible evidence.

Nationwide terror module busted; toy car IED plot foiled

Nationwide terror module busted; toy car IED plot foiled

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested four men from Maharashtra, Odisha, and Bihar for allegedly planning terror activities and attempting to recruit others online. An IED and related materials were seized during the operation.

ED Files Chargesheet Against Former Reliance Communications President in Loan Fraud Case

ED Files Chargesheet Against Former Reliance Communications President in Loan Fraud Case

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against former Reliance Communications president Punit Garg and another individual in connection with a money laundering probe linked to an alleged Rs 40,000 crore bank loan fraud.

Can Rs 1.15 Cr Corpus Fund Rs 2 Lakh Monthly?

Can Rs 1.15 Cr Corpus Fund Rs 2 Lakh Monthly?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Ask rediffGURU Naveenn Kummar your insurance mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Won't allow Bengalis to become minority in Bengal: Modi

Won't allow Bengalis to become minority in Bengal: Modi

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Jangipur, West Bengal, promising to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and addressing concerns about infiltration and demographic changes in the state.

Rupee plunges 52 paise to 93.35 against dollar amid West Asia uncertainties

Rupee plunges 52 paise to 93.35 against dollar amid West Asia uncertainties

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

The Indian rupee depreciated by 52 paise to settle at 93.35 against the US dollar, driven by failed US-Iran peace talks, surging crude oil prices due to a potential US blockade of Iranian ports, and a global flight to the greenback. This geopolitical uncertainty is also leading to foreign capital withdrawal from domestic equities.

Kerala Police Arrest 165 in Major Cyber Fraud Operation

Kerala Police Arrest 165 in Major Cyber Fraud Operation

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Kerala Police arrested 165 people and registered 455 cases in a statewide operation targeting cyber financial fraud, confiscating devices and disrupting criminal networks.

Venugopal Files Defamation Suit Over Election Accusations

Venugopal Files Defamation Suit Over Election Accusations

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Congress leader K C Venugopal has filed a defamation complaint against a Haryana-based man, alleging politically motivated accusations ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections.

Compensation: What Digital Fraud Victims Must Know

Compensation: What Digital Fraud Victims Must Know

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Customers will qualify for compensation even if they mistakenly share the OTP.

Go Debt-Free Or Invest? Key Money Questions Answered

Go Debt-Free Or Invest? Key Money Questions Answered

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

rediffGURU Jinal Mehta answers readers' financial planning and health insurance queries

The Top 5 Engineering Careers In India

The Top 5 Engineering Careers In India

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Nayagam PP, career counsellor and founder of EduJobs360, explains how traditional engineering choices are being replaced with flexible, future-ready career paths that align with industry requirements.

Woman Scammed of 16,350 in Engineering College Admission Fraud

Woman Scammed of 16,350 in Engineering College Admission Fraud

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Three individuals are accused of defrauding a woman in Thane, Maharashtra, by falsely promising her daughter admission to a prestigious engineering college and misappropriating 16,350.

Cyber Fraud Cases Surge in Himachal Pradesh: What's Being Done?

Cyber Fraud Cases Surge in Himachal Pradesh: What's Being Done?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Himachal Pradesh is experiencing a significant increase in cyber fraud cases, with hundreds of cases registered and substantial financial losses reported. The state government is taking measures to combat this rise, including establishing cyber help desks and providing specialised training to officers.

Jharkhand Officials Arrested in Multi-Million Embezzlement Scheme

Jharkhand Officials Arrested in Multi-Million Embezzlement Scheme

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Three treasury employees in Hazaribag, Jharkhand, have been arrested for allegedly embezzling Rs 15.41 crore from government bank accounts over eight years, prompting criticism from the opposition BJP.

Wipro's AI-Data Centre Solution to Boost Enterprise AI Adoption

Wipro's AI-Data Centre Solution to Boost Enterprise AI Adoption

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Wipro has launched its AI-Data Centre solution, integrating NVIDIA's AI Enterprise platform, to accelerate enterprise-scale AI adoption and modernise data centre environments.

Loan growth, profitability seen improving for public sector banks

Loan growth, profitability seen improving for public sector banks

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

The Indian banking sector could be due for a rise in profitability after several quarters of net interest margin (NIM) compression. The Q2FY26 results suggest NIMs have bottomed out.

RBI Keen to Expand Use of Indian Rupee for Russian Trade

RBI Keen to Expand Use of Indian Rupee for Russian Trade

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is exploring ways for Russian trade counterparts to use accumulated Indian rupees (INR) for imports or capital investments in India, aiming to boost INR-Rouble transactions and reduce reliance on the US dollar.

Gold prices fall sharply amid global economic uncertainty

Gold prices fall sharply amid global economic uncertainty

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Gold prices experienced a significant decline in futures trading due to uncertainty surrounding geopolitical tensions in West Asia and conflicting statements regarding the conflict. Investors are also awaiting key macroeconomic data for further direction on interest rate cuts.