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RBI looks to ban sales incentive to bank staffers from third party

RBI looks to ban sales incentive to bank staffers from third party

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

In a move aimed at curbing the mis-selling of financial products, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed banning incentives paid to bank staffers by third parties such as insurance companies and mutual fund houses for selling their products and services. It has also proposed that banks must ensure their user interfaces do not deploy "dark patterns" to lure customers.

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.

How Winter Session Sets Stage For Budget

How Winter Session Sets Stage For Budget

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Three laws passed in Parliament could boost central revenues, reshape GST cess flows, shift MGNREGA costs to states and create new budget headroom ahead of the 2026-2027 Union Budget, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Indore water tragedy: Rahul meets patients, victims' families

Indore water tragedy: Rahul meets patients, victims' families

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

'This is the urban model. This isn't just about Indore. This is happening in cities across the country'

DGCA steps up IndiGo scrutiny as CEO Pieter Elbers faces probe panel

DGCA steps up IndiGo scrutiny as CEO Pieter Elbers faces probe panel

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

IndiGo has seen its pilots' strength depleting by 378 pilots in the last nine months despite its chief operating officer and Accountable Manager, Isidro Porqueras stating to the DGCA in a letter last December that "the overall impact of implementing the proposed changes above (now-implemented FDTL) norms would amount to an approximate 3 per cent increase in crewing requirements.

Akshay Kumar's Security Car Has An Accident

Akshay Kumar's Security Car Has An Accident

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

A car from Akshay Kumar's security entourage was hit by an autorickshaw after the three-wheeler was struck by another vehicle in Juhu area, northwest Mumbai, leaving one person injured, police said.

Meghalaya Blast Exposes Dangers Of Rat-Hole Mining

Meghalaya Blast Exposes Dangers Of Rat-Hole Mining

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

The human cost of rat-hole mining falls disproportionately on migrant labourers.

'Defence the key for USA vs India in T20 World Cup opener'

'Defence the key for USA vs India in T20 World Cup opener'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Saurabh Netravalkar emphasizes the importance of a strong defensive strategy for the USA against India in the T20 World Cup, highlighting the team's experience and the significance of playing at Wankhede Stadium.

Assam: Calm Returns To Kokrajhar, 2,000 Displaced

Assam: Calm Returns To Kokrajhar, 2,000 Displaced

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

The unrest erupted on Monday night after a Bodo man allegedly knocked down a Santhal Adivasi youth with his car. The Bodo individual was later killed by a mob.

T2-0 WC: Skipping India game may hit PCB where it hurts

T2-0 WC: Skipping India game may hit PCB where it hurts

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) could face massive financial losses if the ICC's all-powerful governing board decides to penalise them for refusing to play the T20 World Cup match against India on February 15 in Colombo.

Bangladesh players call off boycott; BPL resumes

Bangladesh players call off boycott; BPL resumes

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Bangladesh's aggrieved cricketers called off their boycott "in the greater interest of the game" after the Bangladesh Cricket Board and the players' welfare association arrived at a consensus.

Economic Syrvey flags India's siloed city governance model

Economic Syrvey flags India's siloed city governance model

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Through policy interventions, Indian cities need to be reimagined as a network of inter-connected assets and services which serve to strengthen the social contract between citizens and their cities by improving their quality of life, the Economic Survey has flagged.

What Happens If Bangladesh Pull Out Of T20 World Cup?

What Happens If Bangladesh Pull Out Of T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

If Bangladesh pull out of the T20 World Cup, Scotland will likely replace them based on team rankings for the tournament.

Mohanlal's Mother Santhakumari Passes Away

Mohanlal's Mother Santhakumari Passes Away

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Mohanlal's mother Santhakumari Amma passed away at his residence on Tuesday following age-related ailments, family sources said. She was 90.

Dog lovers, feeders will be held responsible for dog bites: SC

Dog lovers, feeders will be held responsible for dog bites: SC

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court of India has expressed concern over the lack of implementation of stray animal norms and indicated it will direct state governments to pay significant compensation for dog-bite incidents. The court also suggested holding dog feeders responsible for attacks.

IndiGo cancels nearly 220 flights despite CEO saying ops stable

IndiGo cancels nearly 220 flights despite CEO saying ops stable

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

According to sources, the crisis-ridden airline cancelled 137 flights at Delhi airport and 21 services at Mumbai airport.

Tata Steel's Dutch arms face euro1.4 bn lawsuit over pollution allegations

Tata Steel's Dutch arms face euro1.4 bn lawsuit over pollution allegations

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Tata Steel's two Dutch subsidiaries are facing a 1.4 billion lawsuit in the Netherlands alleging health and property damage caused by emissions from the company's steelmaking operations, a charge which the Indian conglomerate labelled as "unsubstantiated and speculative". In an exchange filing, Tata Steel said that environmental group Stichting Frisse Wind.nu (SFW) has served a writ of summons on Tata Steel Nederland BV and Tata Steel IJmuiden BV on December 19.

Conscious Unbossing: GenZ's New Workplace Trend

Conscious Unbossing: GenZ's New Workplace Trend

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Contrary to popular misconception, Gen Z's work ethic isn't about avoiding responsibility. It's about choosing impact over hierarchy, explains Kartik Narayan, CEO of jobs marketplace, Apna.

Telangana: 500 strays killed to fulfil panchayat poll promises

Telangana: 500 strays killed to fulfil panchayat poll promises

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

In a fresh incident of stray dog killings, around 200 canines were allegedly killed in Telangana's Kamareddy district, taking the toll to about 500 in the last one week, police said on Tuesday.

SC flags airfare fluctuations during festivals, calls it 'exploitation'

SC flags airfare fluctuations during festivals, calls it 'exploitation'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta termed the exorbitant rise of airfares by airlines as "exploitation" and asked the Centre and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to file their replies to a PIL seeking binding regulatory guidelines to control the unpredictable fluctuations in airfare and ancillary charges imposed by private airlines in India.

Accused is entitled to...: Ex-CJI on Umar Khalid's bail

Accused is entitled to...: Ex-CJI on Umar Khalid's bail

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

'Because, if someone remains an undertrial prisoner for five or seven years and is finally proven innocent, how will you compensate for the time lost?'

HC allows Zydus to sell generic version of cancer drug nivolumab

HC allows Zydus to sell generic version of cancer drug nivolumab

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Delhi High Court has cleared the way for Zydus Lifesciences to proceed with the sale of its version of the cancer drug nivolumab in India. nivolumab is used to treat several types of cancer by activating the body's immune system to target carcinogenic cells.

Proposed Nuclear Bill Caps Liability At 3,000 Cr

Proposed Nuclear Bill Caps Liability At 3,000 Cr

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

The operator's liability in the case of an incident is limited to 3,000 crore for reactors with thermal power above 3,600 Megawatt; 1,500 crore for reactors with thermal power between 1,500 Mw and 3,600 Mw; 750 crore for reactors with thermal power between 750 Mw and 1,500 Mw; 300 crore for reactors with thermal power between 150 Mw and 750 Mw; and 100 crore for reactors having thermal power up to 150 Mw, fuel cycle facilities other than spent fuel reprocessing plants and transportation of nuclear materials.

Swing collapses at Surajkund fair in Faridabad, cop dies, operator held

Swing collapses at Surajkund fair in Faridabad, cop dies, operator held

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

The tragedy struck the 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela on Saturday evening, when about 19 people were riding the swing before it suddenly tilted and then crashed onto the ground.

Vijay announces Rs 20 lakh compensation for kin of TN stampede victims

Vijay announces Rs 20 lakh compensation for kin of TN stampede victims

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Expressing his condolences to the bereaved families in a social media post on Sunday, he said a sum of Rs 20 lakh would be given to the families of the deceased and Rs 2 lakh to those who sustained injuries.

5th T20I PIX: Kishan, Arshdeep power India to massive win over New Zealand

5th T20I PIX: Kishan, Arshdeep power India to massive win over New Zealand

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Ishan Kishan's thrill-a-second maiden T20I hundred compensated for Sanju Samson's familiar failure, and the knock in conjunction with Arshdeep Singh's fifer scripted India's 46-run romp over New Zealand in the fifth and final match in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday.

T20 WC: More drama as Bangladesh explore last option

T20 WC: More drama as Bangladesh explore last option

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Bangladesh's appeal to the ICC Dispute Resolution Committee against hosting T20 World Cup matches in India cannot be heard under ICC rules, with Scotland kept on standby as a possible replacement team.

Big blow to T20 World Cup: Bangladesh say NO to India travel

Big blow to T20 World Cup: Bangladesh say NO to India travel

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Bangladesh refused to send its national cricket team for the T20 World Cup in India, effectively paving the way for Scotland to take its place in the tournament roster after the ICC dismissed the country's demand for a change of venue.

I am getting death threats, says Bangladesh players' body chief

I am getting death threats, says Bangladesh players' body chief

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Bangladesh's Cricketers' Welfare Association (CWAB) president Mohammad Mithun has said that he has received death threats for taking a stand for the players.

AI Cameras: RCB's Proposal To Keep IPL In Bengaluru

AI Cameras: RCB's Proposal To Keep IPL In Bengaluru

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

IPL champions RCB have proposed the installation of 300-350 AI-enabled cameras at the venue and offered to bear the estimated cost of Rs 4.50 crore for this crowd management initiative.

Decoded: Why Sanju Samson keeps slipping in T20Is

Decoded: Why Sanju Samson keeps slipping in T20Is

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Former India opener WV Raman and RR's Zubin Bharucha analyse Sanju Samson's T20I struggles, breaking down technical and mental aspects of his batting.

IndiGo crisis: DGCA grills CEO for 2nd day; sacks 4 flight ops inspectors

IndiGo crisis: DGCA grills CEO for 2nd day; sacks 4 flight ops inspectors

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Aviation regulator DGCA intensifies scrutiny of IndiGo following widespread flight cancellations. The airline will offer travel vouchers to affected passengers.

'Have Muslims Faced Problems In Maharashtra?'

'Have Muslims Faced Problems In Maharashtra?'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

'We have given riot-free Maharashtra in our 18-month rule.'

Their Dreams Died With Pinky On The Tarmac At Baramati

Their Dreams Died With Pinky On The Tarmac At Baramati

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

It isn't easy for a girl from Gopal Nagar to chase a dream. But Pinky was extremely determined. A force unto herself, she was going to go places. Literally. Till it abruptly ended one morning on the tarmac at Baramati airport.

'India Lags Behind In Innovation Leadership'

'India Lags Behind In Innovation Leadership'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

'We frequently discuss AI, but we're waiting for other countries to develop solutions rather than creating intellectual property ourselves.' 'We haven't yet produced comprehensive AI solutions developed in India for global markets.'

I know you won't...: Mamata in 3rd letter to CEC Gyanesh Kumar

I know you won't...: Mamata in 3rd letter to CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

In her third letter to Kumar since the SIR began, Banerjee accused the Election Commission of political bias, insensitivity, and high-handedness during the exercise.

5 Biggest Skincare Mistakes to Avoid in 2026

5 Biggest Skincare Mistakes to Avoid in 2026

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

To get real, long-lasting results, you need to understand what your skin needs, respect its limits and invest in habits that will last longer than trends, advises Dr Rupika Singh.

Prayagraj demolitions: SC orders Rs 10 lakh compensation to houseowners

Prayagraj demolitions: SC orders Rs 10 lakh compensation to houseowners

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court of India has criticized the Uttar Pradesh government and Prayagraj Development Authority for the demolition of homes in the city, calling the actions "inhuman and illegal." The court ordered the authority to pay Rs 10 lakh compensation each to the homeowners, stating that the demolitions were carried out in a "high-handed" manner without following due legal process. The petitioners, whose homes were demolished, argued that the state government wrongly believed the land belonged to gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed. The Allahabad High Court had previously rejected their plea challenging the demolition.

Forced to Buy Home Loan Insurance? Know Your Rights

Forced to Buy Home Loan Insurance? Know Your Rights

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

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

GST collections rise 6% to over Rs 1.74 lakh cr in December 2025

GST collections rise 6% to over Rs 1.74 lakh cr in December 2025

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Gross GST collections rose 6.1 per cent to over Rs 1.74 lakh crore in December 2025, even as sweeping tax cuts slowed down growth in revenues from domestic transactions, according to government data released on Thursday.