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What Makes Crypto Rise Or Fall?

What Makes Crypto Rise Or Fall?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Crypto can rise or fall for many reasons. Here's a simple guide to what gives digital assets value and drives their prices.

How Air India Fared Under Chandra

How Air India Fared Under Chandra

Rediff.com2 days ago

Air India Group has accumulated losses of about Rs 47,821 crore since its takeover, leaving its prolonged transformation among the biggest unfinished projects of N Chandrasekaran's tenure.

Fresh clash erupts along Assam-Arunachal border, police fires in air

Fresh clash erupts along Assam-Arunachal border, police fires in air

Rediff.com2 days ago

A fresh clash erupted between protesters from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in Dhemaji district, leading to police firing in the air, as an indefinite economic blockade against Arunachal Pradesh entered its second day over land encroachment issues and an earlier firing incident.

From 0-1 to 4-1: East Bengal script stunning comeback in AFC Champions League

From 0-1 to 4-1: East Bengal script stunning comeback in AFC Champions League

Rediff.com2 days ago

East Bengal staged a stunning comeback from 0-1 down to beat Al Arabi SC 4-1 in extra time and seal their place in the AFC Champions League Two group

Modi announces overhaul of civil defence in Independence Day address

Modi announces overhaul of civil defence in Independence Day address

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced plans to modernise India's civil defence volunteer force, stating that the existing system, designed for conventional wars, is inadequate against contemporary threats targeting critical infrastructure like refineries, banks, and data centres.

Astrobase Unveils India's First Private FFSC Rocket Engine

Astrobase Unveils India's First Private FFSC Rocket Engine

Rediff.com7 days ago

Astrobase Space Technologies, a Bengaluru-based startup, has unveiled 'EVEREST', India's first privately built full-flow staged combustion (FFSC) LOX-Methane rocket engine. This advanced engine, designed for reusable medium-lift launch vehicles, aims to enhance India's position in the global space economy by providing high-performance propulsion systems for future satellite deployments.

Suspected Pakistani Drone With 'Made In China' Markings Found Near LoC

Suspected Pakistani Drone With 'Made In China' Markings Found Near LoC

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Security forces in Jammu recovered a suspected drone near the Line of Control in the Akhnoor sector. The drone, believed to be from Pakistan, bore 'Made in China' markings, prompting a search operation and investigation.

Indian Fencers Dominate Commonwealth Championship With 3 Golds

Indian Fencers Dominate Commonwealth Championship With 3 Golds

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Indian fencing team achieved remarkable success on the third day of the Commonwealth Championship in Lagos, Nigeria, securing three gold, one silver, and one bronze medal in senior individual events. This impressive performance boosted India's overall medal tally to 29, including 8 gold, 7 silver, and 14 bronze, showcasing the nation's growing dominance in the sport.

Ben Shelton wins back-to-back Canadian Open titles

Ben Shelton wins back-to-back Canadian Open titles

Rediff.com1 days ago

Ben Shelton successfully defended his Canadian Open title, defeating fellow American Brandon Nakashima in an all-American final.

N CHANDRASEKHARAN STEPS DOWN AS TATA SONS CHAIRMAN

N CHANDRASEKHARAN STEPS DOWN AS TATA SONS CHAIRMAN

Rediff.com3 days ago

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has announced he will not seek reappointment when his current term concludes on February 20, 2027. This decision follows a lack of unanimous board support for his extension, despite recommendations from the majority shareholders, the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and Sir Ratan Tata Trust. Chandrasekaran cited the need for leadership clarity amidst strategic projects and has requested the board to initiate a succession plan.

'The Next Chairman Does Not Need To Build Tata'

'The Next Chairman Does Not Need To Build Tata'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'... that work is done. The task is to reallocate what has been built, with the courage of a founder and the discipline of an owner.'

Atiq Ahmad's youngest son dies in road crash in Jhansi

Atiq Ahmad's youngest son dies in road crash in Jhansi

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

Aban Ahmad, the youngest son of slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad, and a friend died in a high-speed SUV crash in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. Three other occupants were injured and are receiving treatment. Police reported the accident occurred when the driver lost control, and Aban was reportedly en route to meet his jailed brothers.

Abhigyan app, facial scan: Red Fort security goes high-tech ahead of I-Day

Abhigyan app, facial scan: Red Fort security goes high-tech ahead of I-Day

Rediff.com5 days ago

Delhi Police has implemented a multi-layered security cover at the Red Fort for Independence Day celebrations, deploying advanced technologies like the Abhigyan app for fingerprint scanning and Facial Recognition System (FRS) vans to identify suspicious individuals. This enhanced security, involving thousands of personnel, CCTV surveillance, anti-drone systems, and snipers, aims to ensure a safe event amidst intelligence inputs.

Indian Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi And Nihal Sarin Secure Top-Eight Finishes At Esports World Cup Chess

Indian Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi And Nihal Sarin Secure Top-Eight Finishes At Esports World Cup Chess

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Indian Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi and Nihal Sarin concluded their campaign at the Esports World Cup Chess tournament in the quarterfinals, securing top-eight finishes. Erigaisi was eliminated by Hikaru Nakamura in an Armageddon tiebreak, while Sarin lost to defending champion Magnus Carlsen. Their performance marks India's strongest showing in the event, with both players earning USD 75,000 each from the substantial prize pool.

Chandrasekaran to exit Tata Sons in 2027, cites lack of unanimous board support

Chandrasekaran to exit Tata Sons in 2027, cites lack of unanimous board support

Rediff.com3 days ago

N Chandrasekaran, the current Chairman of Tata Sons, has announced he will not seek reappointment when his term concludes on February 20, 2027, following a lack of unanimous board support for his extension.

TCS receives employee data leak alerts; says no impact to customer info

TCS receives employee data leak alerts; says no impact to customer info

Rediff.com4 days ago

India's largest IT firm, TCS, has received threat-intelligence alerts regarding a potential leak of 'basic' employee data, but the company asserts there is no indication of customer data or operational systems being affected.

PoK people would've joined India before 2019: Omar on Independence Day

PoK people would've joined India before 2019: Omar on Independence Day

Rediff.com41 minutes ago

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has renewed his call for the restoration of special status and statehood to the region, asserting that the decision to accede to India 80 years ago was correct. He highlighted the importance of upholding India's federal structure and suggested that if Article 370 hadn't been revoked, PoK residents might be seeking reunification. Abdullah also criticised centralised governance models, arguing they erode state autonomy.

Indian Fencers Add Seven More Medals In Lagos

Indian Fencers Add Seven More Medals In Lagos

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian fencers continued their strong performance at the U-23 Commonwealth Fencing Championship in Lagos, Nigeria, securing seven additional medals on the second day. This haul included one gold, two silver, and four bronze, bringing India's total medal count to 24. Notable winners include Tanishka Khatri (gold in Women's Epee), Aakhari (silver in Women's Sabre), and Tejas Patil (bronze in Men's Foil).

IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Chennai after engine issue

IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Chennai after engine issue

Rediff.com3 days ago

An IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Chennai declared a full emergency and landed safely at Chennai Airport after its left engine became inoperative, with 224 persons on board.

Deal or total surrender: Trump warns Iran as Tehran denies talks

Deal or total surrender: Trump warns Iran as Tehran denies talks

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Former US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, stating that "nothing will get through" unless a deal or "total surrender" is achieved, amid escalating tensions and conflicting reports on direct negotiations.

New Delhi Assures World-Class Badminton Championships After India Open Criticism

New Delhi Assures World-Class Badminton Championships After India Open Criticism

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

New Delhi organisers are confident of delivering a 'world-class spectacle' for the upcoming Badminton World Championships, having addressed previous concerns regarding venue cleanliness, air quality, and animal control that marred the India Open earlier this year.

Manpreet Singh Eyes Historic Hockey World Cup Title

Manpreet Singh Eyes Historic Hockey World Cup Title

Rediff.com1 days ago

Veteran Indian midfielder Manpreet Singh, preparing for his fourth and potentially final Hockey World Cup, expresses his determination to lead India to its first title in 51 years. He highlights the team's experience, preparation, and focus on fitness and defence, confident in their ability to reach the final.

What went wrong for N Chandrasekharan at Tata Sons

What went wrong for N Chandrasekharan at Tata Sons

Rediff.com3 days ago

N Chandrasekaran will step down as chairman of Tata Sons in February 2027, concluding a decade at the helm, following a prolonged standoff over his reappointment with Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata.

Indian Navy sink NEROCA to stay alive in Durand Cup

Indian Navy sink NEROCA to stay alive in Durand Cup

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

The Indian Navy football team secured their first victory in the Durand Cup, defeating NEROCA FC 2-0 in a Group D fixture. Goals from Roshan Panna and E Muhammed Inayath sealed the win, moving the Navy to second place in their group.

Manappuram Finance transitions to professional leadership, names Ashish Singh CEO

Manappuram Finance transitions to professional leadership, names Ashish Singh CEO

Rediff.com2 days ago

Manappuram Finance has announced the appointment of Ashish Singh as its new managing director and chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2027, marking a significant shift from its family-led governance structure.

Tata Group Stocks Tumble After Chairman Chandrasekaran Declines Reappointment

Tata Group Stocks Tumble After Chairman Chandrasekaran Declines Reappointment

Rediff.com3 days ago

Tata Group stocks experienced a significant decline, with TCS falling nearly 6 per cent, after Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran announced he would not seek reappointment when his current term concludes on February 20, 2027.

Rybakina Edges Osaka in Epic Battle, Sets Up Gauff Semi-Final

Rybakina Edges Osaka in Epic Battle, Sets Up Gauff Semi-Final

Rediff.com3 days ago

Elena Rybakina mounted a stunning comeback from a set and a break down to defeat Naomi Osaka in a hard-fought Canadian Open quarter-final, setting up a semi-final clash with Coco Gauff.

BCCI Confirms Afghanistan T20 series In Delhi; India's Tour Of Bangladesh In Doubt

BCCI Confirms Afghanistan T20 series In Delhi; India's Tour Of Bangladesh In Doubt

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Afghanistan Cricket Board and the Board of Control for Cricket in India have confirmed that Afghanistan will host India for a three-match T20I series at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in Delhi next month.

1st Test, Darwin: Hasan Mahmud takes 6 as Bangladesh dominate Australia on Day 1

1st Test, Darwin: Hasan Mahmud takes 6 as Bangladesh dominate Australia on Day 1

Rediff.com1 days ago

Bangladesh savoured their first taste of Test cricket in Australia for 23 years on Thursday as they skittled the world's top-ranked side for less than 200 and went to stumps in command at 96 for one on the first day of the series-opener in Darwin.

Why Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi Doubts Online Chess Ratings For Official FIDE Status

Why Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi Doubts Online Chess Ratings For Official FIDE Status

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has voiced significant reservations regarding a proposal by World Chess and FIDE to convert online rapid and blitz ratings into official FIDE ratings. He highlights fundamental integrity issues, such as mouse slips and the lack of physical supervision in home-based online play, making it difficult to ensure fair play. Erigaisi also commented on World Champion D Gukesh's recent form and dismissed the idea that AI diminishes creativity in chess.

US water systems under cyber attack, Iran link probed

US water systems under cyber attack, Iran link probed

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

Malicious cyber activity has disrupted technology at water and wastewater facilities in at least seven US states, forcing utilities to revert to manual operations, with authorities actively probing whether Iranian-linked hackers are responsible.

2011 Mumbai blasts accused gets bail after 15 years in jail

2011 Mumbai blasts accused gets bail after 15 years in jail

Rediff.com2 days ago

An accused in the devastating 2011 Mumbai serial bomb blasts has been granted bail by a special MCOCA court, primarily due to his prolonged incarceration of nearly 15 years and the principle of parity with co-accused.

Why AI Agents Can't Go Fully Autonomous Yet

Why AI Agents Can't Go Fully Autonomous Yet

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

The biggest challenge to widespread deployment is no longer AI. It is the financial and commerce infrastructure that was built decades ago for deterministic software and human interactions -- not autonomous AI agents.

4 bills introduced in Lok Sabha amid opposition protests

4 bills introduced in Lok Sabha amid opposition protests

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Lok Sabha introduced four significant bills on Monday, including amendments to mines and minerals regulations, the establishment of a National Tribunals Commission, and the renaming of Kerala to Keralam, all while facing continuous protests from opposition members demanding a discussion on the July 20 police crackdown on students.

Kerala right-wing political commentator held over NEET protest remarks

Kerala right-wing political commentator held over NEET protest remarks

Rediff.com5 days ago

Right-wing political commentator T G Mohandas was arrested in Kochi for allegedly making inflammatory remarks in a YouTube video about a students' protest in Delhi. The remarks included claims about gang rape at protests and advocating for opening fire on protesters.

Sahal Abdul Samad's Hat-Trick Powers Mohun Bagan To Big Win In Durand Cup

Sahal Abdul Samad's Hat-Trick Powers Mohun Bagan To Big Win In Durand Cup

Rediff.com4 days ago

Mohun Bagan Super Giant secured a dominant 6-0 victory over CISF Protectors in the 135th Durand Cup, with Sahal Abdul Samad scoring a first-half hat-trick.

IIT Bhubaneswar Researchers Uncover Novel 2D Material For Advanced Electronics

IIT Bhubaneswar Researchers Uncover Novel 2D Material For Advanced Electronics

Rediff.com4 days ago

Researchers from IIT Bhubaneswar and Virginia Commonwealth University have theoretically predicted a new two-dimensional material, a FeCl3 monolayer, exhibiting i-wave altermagnetism. This discovery holds significant potential for developing faster, more compact, and energy-efficient electronic devices, including applications in high-density memory, spintronics, and quantum technologies.

Delhi's Indira Gandhi Stadium Undergoes Major Renovation for Badminton World Championships

Delhi's Indira Gandhi Stadium Undergoes Major Renovation for Badminton World Championships

Rediff.com4 days ago

Organisers of the upcoming BWF World Championships have undertaken extensive upgrades at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in Delhi, including anti-bird measures, non-toxic gels, and even 'monkey whisperers', to prevent a repeat of the hygiene and disruption issues experienced during the India Open earlier this year.

BLA claims 32 Pak soldiers killed in 38 Balochistan attacks in 8 days

BLA claims 32 Pak soldiers killed in 38 Balochistan attacks in 8 days

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for 38 operations carried out across Balochistan between August 1 and August 8, alleging that more than 32 Pakistani military personnel and other alleged operatives were killed and dozens more wounded.

Chandipura virus outbreak: Centre rushes expert team to Gujarat, Rajasthan

Chandipura virus outbreak: Centre rushes expert team to Gujarat, Rajasthan

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

The Union health ministry has deployed a National Joint Outbreak Response Team (NJORT) to Gujarat and Rajasthan to strengthen the response to the ongoing Chandipura Virus Disease (CHPV) outbreak.