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Why I Liked This Budget!

Why I Liked This Budget!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Sometimes, the most powerful Budgets whisper and the wisest investors listen, notes Ramalingam Kalirajan.

CCI Orders Probe into IndiGo

CCI Orders Probe into IndiGo

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The Competition Commission of India, following its preliminary inquiry, said the airline appeared to have caused an appreciable adverse effect on competition by restricting its services.

Ajit's death an accident, don't politicise it: Sharad Pawar

Ajit's death an accident, don't politicise it: Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

This comes after Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee hinted at foul play behind the plane crash and demanded the Supreme Court's probe into the incident.

Vijay Chowk to echo with Vande Mataram at Beating Retreat ceremony

Vijay Chowk to echo with Vande Mataram at Beating Retreat ceremony

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

The dominant theme at this year's ceremonial parade at the Kartavya Path, and other associated celebrations, has been the sesquicentenary of the national song, 'Vande Mataram.'

Kite Makers Prepare For Festivals...

Kite Makers Prepare For Festivals...

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Kite makers and workers across India are busy preparing colourful kites and specialised manjha threads ahead of the International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad and the Lohri festival.

'Jayasuriya did the same': NZ coach Oram compares India's batters to Sri Lankan batting great

'Jayasuriya did the same': NZ coach Oram compares India's batters to Sri Lankan batting great

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The sustained aggression of Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav has made it difficult for New Zealand bowlers to "remain calm" in the ongoing five-match T20I series in India.

Aus Open 2026: Coco Gauff questions privacy after racket smash leak

Aus Open 2026: Coco Gauff questions privacy after racket smash leak

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Coco Gauff was left frustrated after television cameras captured her private moment of anger following a one-sided Australian Open quarter-final defeat to Elina Svitolina.

Pak drones sighted at LoC, Indian troops open fire

Pak drones sighted at LoC, Indian troops open fire

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Indian Army troops fired upon and took down multiple suspected Pakistani drones that entered Indian territory from across the Line of Control (LoC) in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. This is the second such incident in three days.

Air India fuel switch defect: DGCA says procedure not followed correctly

Air India fuel switch defect: DGCA says procedure not followed correctly

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday said Air India's Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which faced fuel control switch glitch, took off from London on February 1 after the crew carried out a physical check of the switch and that no abnormal parameters were observed during start of the engine or thereafter.

T20 World Cup: Will Ishan Kishan Open Against USA?

T20 World Cup: Will Ishan Kishan Open Against USA?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the opening match against USA?

IndiGo Rules Out Flight Cancellations After Feb 10

IndiGo Rules Out Flight Cancellations After Feb 10

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

'During the meeting with DGCA on Monday, IndiGo assured operational stability and no flight cancellations after February 10, 2026, based on the current approved network, above (sufficient) crew strength.'

Europa League: Roma ease past Stuttgart; Aston Villa, Lyon in last 16

Europa League: Roma ease past Stuttgart; Aston Villa, Lyon in last 16

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

AS Roma took a big step towards qualifying for the Europa League last 16 with a 2-0 win over VfB Stuttgart on Thursday.

Leander Paes swings into golf, eyes Olympic gold

Leander Paes swings into golf, eyes Olympic gold

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Leander Paes has partnered with Indian Golf Union (IGU), Professional Golfers' Association of India (PGAI) and The Gold Foundation (TGF) to build a pipeline of emerging golf talent in the country.

10 Airports With Flights To The Most Global Destinations

10 Airports With Flights To The Most Global Destinations

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Which airports have flights to the most places in the world?

'When I Can't Take Nonsense Any Longer Then Sparks Begin To Fly'

'When I Can't Take Nonsense Any Longer Then Sparks Begin To Fly'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

'Look after your own mother before looking after your neighbour's mother.' 'I don't believe in starving my own mother and feeding sweets to the neighbours.'

Forces opposing Somnath temple reconstruction still active: Modi

Forces opposing Somnath temple reconstruction still active: Modi

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that forces opposing the reconstruction of the Somnath temple after independence are still active and that India needs to be vigilant and united to counter them. He highlighted the temple's history of resilience against repeated attacks and emphasized the importance of remembering the sacrifices made to protect it.

India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20, Raipur: 'India have a powerful batting line-up'

India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20, Raipur: 'India have a powerful batting line-up'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

India chased down the 209-run target set by New Zealand, with 4.4 overs to spare to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

4th T20I: Samson on edge as India eye spin shake-up

4th T20I: Samson on edge as India eye spin shake-up

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

India will be hoping for a positive turn in their spinners' performance while attempting to extend the total domination over New Zealand to the fourth T20I in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.

Wonder Man Ending Explained Right Here

Wonder Man Ending Explained Right Here

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

As Simon navigates auditions, rejection, and sudden attention, Wonder Man explores how power and celebrity intersect, often blurring the line between authenticity and performance.

Siddaramaiah rules out CM change after Rahul meeting

Siddaramaiah rules out CM change after Rahul meeting

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismisses media speculation about a possible change in the state's leadership, reiterating that he will abide by the Congress high command's decision.

Was Homi Bhabha Murdered? The Mystery Behind His Death

Was Homi Bhabha Murdered? The Mystery Behind His Death

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

60 years ago, on January 24, 1966, Dr Homi J Bhabha, the father of India's nuclear programme, died in an air crash on Mont Blanc. The official inquiry said the plane went off course in bad weather, but coincidences, missing evidence, and later unproven claims have kept conspiracy theories alive. A fascinating excerpt from Bakhtiar Dadabhoy's book, Homi J Bhabha: A Life.

Youth & Experience: Meet India's World Cup 15

Youth & Experience: Meet India's World Cup 15

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Defending champions India have unveiled a well-rounded 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Kites, Til, Turmeric And Dancing: Makar Sankranti Across India

Kites, Til, Turmeric And Dancing: Makar Sankranti Across India

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Makar Sankranti is one of the year's first festivals of India. The country joyfully kicks off the year with a tapestry of colours and traditions: Gujarat's soaring kites. Punjab's blazing bonfires. Tamil Nadu's bubbling Pongal pot....

How Galwan, Nubra, Karan & Arjun Stole Republic Day Show!

How Galwan, Nubra, Karan & Arjun Stole Republic Day Show!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The swag of the military animals on Kartavya Path was unbeatable! Commanded by Captain Harshita Raghav, the double-humped camels, ponies, kites and dogs are soldiers providing active military duties.

Injury scare: Tilak Varma ruled out of NZ T20Is

Injury scare: Tilak Varma ruled out of NZ T20Is

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The injury also puts a question mark over his participation in next month's T20 World Cup.

'BLO visited 3 times': Ex-Navy chief asked to prove identity under SIR

'BLO visited 3 times': Ex-Navy chief asked to prove identity under SIR

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Admiral Prakash, who has been settled in Goa since his retirement, said SIR forms should be revised if they are not "evoking" the required information.

WPL: Patil's fiery 5-fer hands RCB facile win over GG

WPL: Patil's fiery 5-fer hands RCB facile win over GG

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru rode on a century partnership between Radha Yadav and Richa Ghosh before off-spinner Shreyanka Patil produced a magical five-wicket haul to beat Gujarat Giants by 32 runs and register their third consecutive win in the Women's Premier League, in Navi Mumbai, on Friday.

IndiGo Crisis: 'Truth Has Not Been Told'

IndiGo Crisis: 'Truth Has Not Been Told'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

'They are saying that there is a pilot shortage which is not correct, but if it was true, did they suddenly come to know this on December 5?' 'If they didn't have crew, why did they seek approval for a winter schedule? To get the approval, the operator has to show crew strength and also a buffer of crew available.' 'If they had a crew crunch, why did they ask for extra flights? Or was it something else that made them so sure that they would get away with this exemption and bans?'

Kishan, Suryakumar fifties fire India to dominant win over NZ

Kishan, Suryakumar fifties fire India to dominant win over NZ

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Kishan's statement knock, Surya's welcome fifty give India 2-0 lead

Bangladesh wants to buy JF-17 fighter jets from Pakistan

Bangladesh wants to buy JF-17 fighter jets from Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Bangladesh has expressed a potential interest in procuring JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft from Pakistan, according to a statement from the Pakistan military. The development came during a meeting between the air chiefs of both countries, focusing on strengthening operational cooperation and institutional synergy.

Delhi awaits Messi as Kohli touches down

Delhi awaits Messi as Kohli touches down

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli were spotted at Delhi airport on Sunday morning after flying in from Mumbai, with the couple's arrival immediately sparking buzz around Lionel Messi's ongoing GOAT India Tour.

The Biker Dadis Of Ahmedabad

The Biker Dadis Of Ahmedabad

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Mandakini Shah, 87, and her sibling, Ushaben, 84, have become local stars since they started riding through Ahmedabad on their scooter

Russia demands swift return of nationals from seized oil tanker

Russia demands swift return of nationals from seized oil tanker

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

According to a statement cited by TASS, the Russian foreign ministry said it is closely monitoring reports that the US military has boarded the tanker Mariner, originally Bella 1, on the high seas, noting that Russian citizens are among the crew.

Grammys 2026: Dalai Lama, Lady Gaga Win

Grammys 2026: Dalai Lama, Lady Gaga Win

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The 68th Grammy Awards began at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

40 dead, 100 injured in fire at bar in Switzerland

40 dead, 100 injured in fire at bar in Switzerland

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Thursday stated that around 40 people have died and 100 others have been injured in a non-arson fire at the 'Le Constellation' bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, citing information provided by the Valais Cantonal Police.

Private plane crash-lands in Odisha, 6 injured

Private plane crash-lands in Odisha, 6 injured

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Rourkela SP Nitesh Wadhwani said there were four passengers, including two women and two pilots, in the aircraft. Captain Naveen and Captain Tarun were piloting the plane, he said.

AI-171 pilots had 9,300 hours of flying experience

AI-171 pilots had 9,300 hours of flying experience

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

The pilot of the twin-engine wide bodied aircraft issued a 'Mayday' distress call, denoting a full emergency, soon after takeoff at 1.39 pm, the Air Traffic Control at Ahmedabad said.

Sunita Williams retires after 27 years, 608 days in space

Sunita Williams retires after 27 years, 608 days in space

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams retires after 27 years, completing three missions aboard the International Space Station and setting numerous spaceflight records. She is currently visiting India.

Tears at the San Siro: Jesus inspires Arsenal victory

Tears at the San Siro: Jesus inspires Arsenal victory

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Arsenal in seventh heaven with 3-1 win at Inter

'Who Was Flying AI 171 When Mayday Was Called?'

'Who Was Flying AI 171 When Mayday Was Called?'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'Who tried engine relight?' 'If the first officer was the one flying at takeoff, the captain may have taken control immediately post-thrust loss.' 'But the AAIB report doesn't clarify any of this.'