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TV volume row turns deadly, Andhra woman stabs husband to death

TV volume row turns deadly, Andhra woman stabs husband to death

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A 27-year-old man died after his wife allegedly stabbed him following a dispute over the volume of the television in their home in Andhra Pradesh.

Retired ISRO employee kills wife with towel in Bengaluru

Retired ISRO employee kills wife with towel in Bengaluru

Rediff.com2 days ago

After the alleged attack on his wife, Sandya Sri, Nageshwar Rao reportedly remained at the spot.

7-yr-old girl raped, murdered by neighbour; body found in drum

7-yr-old girl raped, murdered by neighbour; body found in drum

Rediff.com2 days ago

The accused, who resides opposite the victim's house, was identified after CCTV footage confirmed the murder, prompting police to launch a special investigation.

Markets bleed; Sensex tumbles 1,236 pts on selling in RIL, HDFC Bank

Markets bleed; Sensex tumbles 1,236 pts on selling in RIL, HDFC Bank

Rediff.com1 days ago

Benchmark Sensex tumbled 1,236 points or 1.5 per cent while Nifty closed near 25,450 on Thursday following an across-the-board sell-off amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran.

Kannada TV actress alleges secret filming in washroom, blackmail

Kannada TV actress alleges secret filming in washroom, blackmail

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Kannada television actress has filed a police complaint alleging she was secretly filmed in a stadium washroom and blackmailed with the threat of online video circulation.

'My Wife Thinks I'm Wasting Money on Anime'

'My Wife Thinks I'm Wasting Money on Anime'

Rediff.com11 hours ago

rediffGURU Dr Upneet Kaur, a therapist and marriage counsellor, explains how you can discuss money matters in a relationship.

IT Returns FY26: Existing ITR Forms To Stay

IT Returns FY26: Existing ITR Forms To Stay

Rediff.com12 hours ago

However, from April 1, 2026, transactional forms such as tax deducted at source statements, remittances, Form 60, and Form 15G/15H would operate under the new simplified framework.

How Lives Are Changing In Kashmir's Border Villages

How Lives Are Changing In Kashmir's Border Villages

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

The farmers in Kashmir's border areas are now growing organic vegetables and that decision is changing their lives for the better.

AI startup Sarvam launches two made-in-India large language models

AI startup Sarvam launches two made-in-India large language models

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian artificial intelligence (AI) startup Sarvam launched two indigenous large language models (LLMs) specifically trained on Indian languages on Wednesday.

'Son-In-Law Has Not Touched Her Since Marriage'

'Son-In-Law Has Not Touched Her Since Marriage'

Rediff.com3 days ago

rediffGURU Anu Krishna, mind coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers explains how therapy may help a couple address their marital concerns.

States' fiscal arithmetic tightens in FY27; deficit seen at 3% of GDP

States' fiscal arithmetic tightens in FY27; deficit seen at 3% of GDP

Rediff.com21 hours ago

India Ratings & Research (Ind-Ra) has projected the aggregate fiscal deficit of states to rise to 3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2026-27 (FY27), from an estimated 2.8 per cent in 2025-26 (FY26), citing higher revenue expenditure amid election-related pressures and scheme cost-sharing requirements.

Investors' wealth eroded nearly Rs 7 lakh cr as markets slumped

Investors' wealth eroded nearly Rs 7 lakh cr as markets slumped

Rediff.com1 days ago

The BSE Sensex plummeted 1,236 points, wiping out nearly Rs 7 lakh crore in investor wealth, driven by escalating tensions between the US and Iran and subsequent market selloff.

'We're Busy And Spend Less Time With Each Other'

'We're Busy And Spend Less Time With Each Other'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Ahead of Valentine's Day, Rediff's LOVE GURU recommends simple hacks to warm up the boredom in a long-term relationship.

How the stock markets will fare next week

How the stock markets will fare next week

Rediff.com5 days ago

Macroeconomic data, global geopolitical developments and rising concerns over AI-related disruptions are likely to dictate sentiment in the stock market next week, even as investors may remain cautious amid ongoing volatility, according to analysts.

Union Budget: ASK YOUR TAX QUESTIONS

Union Budget: ASK YOUR TAX QUESTIONS

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

rediffGURUS Mihir Tanna, Vipul Bhavsar, T S Khurana, Vivek Lala and Anil Rego will answer your tax queries related to the Union Budget 2026-2o27.

4 Indian students stabbed in Russia, attacker linked to neo-Nazi group

4 Indian students stabbed in Russia, attacker linked to neo-Nazi group

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Four Indian students were among those injured in a stabbing attack at a university in Russia's Bashkortostan Republic. Authorities are investigating the incident, and the Indian Embassy is providing assistance.

Terror accused stabbed to death in Faridabad jail

Terror accused stabbed to death in Faridabad jail

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Terror accused Abdul Rehman was murdered in Neemla Jail in Faridabad following a fight with another inmate, Arun Chaudhary, who allegedly stabbed him with a sharp weapon. Police are investigating the incident.

Is Your Girlfriend Upset Because You Do This?

Is Your Girlfriend Upset Because You Do This?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

rediffGURU Shalini Singh, founder of andwemet, an urban matchmaking platform, advises a young man about how he can express himself better in order to avoid unnecessary arguments and resentments.

Hyderabad claims its place as global MNC destination

Hyderabad claims its place as global MNC destination

Rediff.com2 days ago

Hyderabad is rapidly emerging as a strategic hub for multinational companies (MNCs) deepening their focus on artificial intelligence (AI), life sciences, and global capability centres (GCCs), supported by the city's strong pharmaceutical (pharma) base, deeptech talent pool, and a policy environment that encourages high-value investment.

Key factors that will drive the markets this week

Key factors that will drive the markets this week

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Inflation data, trading activity of foreign investors and global trends would dictate sentiment in the stock market this week, according to analysts.

Budget: Where the rupee comes from, where it goes

Budget: Where the rupee comes from, where it goes

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Around 24 paise will come from borrowings and other liabilities, 10 paise from non-tax revenue like disinvestment, and 2 paise from non-debt capital receipts, the Budget documents showed.

SC to hear pleas against Digital Personal Data Protection Act

SC to hear pleas against Digital Personal Data Protection Act

Rediff.com4 days ago

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.

Short-term debt flows shifting from CPs to CDs

Short-term debt flows shifting from CPs to CDs

Rediff.com4 days ago

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.

Friday the 13th caps a week of AI-sparked horror in IT stocks

Friday the 13th caps a week of AI-sparked horror in IT stocks

Rediff.com6 days ago

The selloff in domestic information technology stocks intensified on Friday, with the Nifty IT index sliding as much as 5.2 per cent during the session before paring losses to close 1.44 per cent lower.

FPIs invested Rs 8,100 cr in a week on US trade deal

FPIs invested Rs 8,100 cr in a week on US trade deal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

After three consecutive months of heavy selling, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned net buyers in the first week of February, infusing more than Rs 8,100 crore in Indian equities, aided by improving risk sentiment, along with a trade deal with the US.

Valentine's Day: 'The Boy I Like Is Dating Someone Else'

Valentine's Day: 'The Boy I Like Is Dating Someone Else'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

'The guy is committed to someone and still giving you mixed signals. That's never a positive trait in a person,' rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of Quack Quack, an online dating web site, and Rebounce, a matrimony platform, tells a 22-year-old girl about the man she has a crush on.

Indian goods to gain edge over China, others in US market

Indian goods to gain edge over China, others in US market

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said Indian goods will have a competitive advantage in US markets compared to products from China and other competitor countries, which face higher levies, following the reduction in reciprocal tariffs to 18 per cent.

'Can I Escape Capital Gain Tax, If...?'

'Can I Escape Capital Gain Tax, If...?'

Rediff.com3 days ago

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

Rupee falls 31 paisa/$, but sees best week sinse Jan '23

Rupee falls 31 paisa/$, but sees best week sinse Jan '23

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

The rupee declined 31 paise to settle at 90.65 against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by geopolitical uncertainties over the US-Iran talks, and a sharp rise in global crude oil prices.

'This Isn't Day One Of AI; It Is Hour One'

'This Isn't Day One Of AI; It Is Hour One'

Rediff.com8 hours ago

'When a technology is this fundamental, a country should have its own version of it, rather than relying on whether someone else chooses to build it for you.'

Rupee ends flat at 90.66 against US dollar

Rupee ends flat at 90.66 against US dollar

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

The rupee witnessed a volatile trading session and settled for the day on a slightly lower note, down 1 paisa at 90.66 against the US dollar on Monday, as traders assessed the details of the India-US interim trade framework.

Want Your Relationship To Succeed? COMMUNICATE!

Want Your Relationship To Succeed? COMMUNICATE!

Rediff.com7 days ago

Feeling heard is often more healing than any solution, explains rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, a relationship coach and founder of Let Us Talk Foundation.

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.

'Direct fertiliser subsidy transfer very much on table'

'Direct fertiliser subsidy transfer very much on table'

Rediff.com3 days ago

On Agri Stack, Expenditure Secy V Vualnam says it's progressing well; using IT, farmers will be able to choose exact fertiliser quantities needed, reducing crowding at fertiliser outlets.

When Votes Come With a Price Tag, Is It Still Democracy?

When Votes Come With a Price Tag, Is It Still Democracy?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

The Maharashtra municipal elections showed a troubling shift, where votes were traded for cash, convictions no longer mattered, and ideology became an afterthought, observes Ramesh Menon.

Technology And Innovation: Boon Or Bane?

Technology And Innovation: Boon Or Bane?

Rediff.com4 days ago

Technology Innovation: Sword or Plough looks at key moments in recent history, noting how key technological changes at pivotal moments had unimaginable consequences, both positive and negative. It makes for enjoyable and insightful reading.

What India gives, and what it gets: Highlights of India-US interim trade deal

What India gives, and what it gets: Highlights of India-US interim trade deal

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Both countries commit to provide each other preferential market access in sectors of respective interest on a sustained basis

UP couple found buried in field, honor killing suspected

UP couple found buried in field, honor killing suspected

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

A young couple missing for three days were found dead and buried in a field in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, in a suspected case of honor killing. Police have arrested two brothers of the woman and are investigating the possible involvement of a third brother.

'Nationwide network?' SC asks Centre to probe missing children cases

'Nationwide network?' SC asks Centre to probe missing children cases

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the central government to investigate the possibility of a nationwide network or state-specific groups involved in the increasing number of missing children cases across India.

London Court Denies Bail to Nirav Modi in PNB Fraud Case

London Court Denies Bail to Nirav Modi in PNB Fraud Case

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

The High Court of Justice in London has rejected a fresh bail petition filed by diamantaire Nirav Modi, who is wanted in India in connection with the Rs 13,000 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case.