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16th India-EU summit today; trade, security, defence on agenda

16th India-EU summit today; trade, security, defence on agenda

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Over the years, India-EU ties have grown, and covered trade, investment, climate change, science and technology, space, digital, mobility, and connectivity.

8 Best Hotels And Resorts In Asia

8 Best Hotels And Resorts In Asia

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Cond Nast's editors have sat down, like they do yearly and listed their favourite stays in Asia.

'Maoists Collapsed Like A House Of Cards'

'Maoists Collapsed Like A House Of Cards'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

'For the remaining Maoist cadres, they shall soon confront one of two outcomes: Either surrender or face neutralisation.'

BAI dismisses Blichfeldt's concerns over India Open venue

BAI dismisses Blichfeldt's concerns over India Open venue

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'I heard the voice recording, also read the statement, both are contradictory. In voice recording, she appreciated, but what I read was all negative.'

EPL PIX: Bournemouth bury Liverpool; Spurs draw at Burnley

EPL PIX: Bournemouth bury Liverpool; Spurs draw at Burnley

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Images from the EPL matches played on Saturday.

Indore water contamination toll rises to 7; 38 fresh cases detected

Indore water contamination toll rises to 7; 38 fresh cases detected

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

A water contamination outbreak in Indore has led to multiple deaths and illnesses. Health officials are conducting surveys and providing aid to affected residents.

PLA Top Brass In Turmoil After Zhang Youxia's Dismissal

PLA Top Brass In Turmoil After Zhang Youxia's Dismissal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

'As the PLA higher command is almost dismantled and instability spreads, India needs to be prepared for any eventuality,' cautions China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Ranji Trophy: Siraj picks four-fer for Hyderabad against Chhattisgarh

Ranji Trophy: Siraj picks four-fer for Hyderabad against Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Mohammed Siraj returned 17-3-56-4 to help Hyderabad bowl Chhattisgarh out for 283 on Day 1 of their Group D Ranji Trophy contest, in Hyderabad, on Thursday.

Trump unveils 'Board of Peace', India skips ceremony

Trump unveils 'Board of Peace', India skips ceremony

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

India was among the countries not present in Davos when US President Donald Trump unveiled his "Board of Peace" that seeks to work towards bringing lasting peace to Gaza and possibly resolve global conflicts. India is yet to take a call on it, people familiar with the matter said when asked about Trump's invite to PM Modi.

Even developed nations are removing infiltrators: Modi in Bengal

Even developed nations are removing infiltrators: Modi in Bengal

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the TMC government in West Bengal of patronizing infiltration, leading to demographic changes and riots. He reassured refugees and promised action against illegal migration if the BJP comes to power.

India yet to decide on joining Trump's Board of Peace

India yet to decide on joining Trump's Board of Peace

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

India is yet to take a call on United States President Donald Trump's invitation to be part of the 'Board of Peace' that will work towards bringing lasting peace to Gaza and possibly resolve global conflicts, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

HC quashes tax notices to Prannoy Roy, wife; imposes cost on I-T department

HC quashes tax notices to Prannoy Roy, wife; imposes cost on I-T department

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

The Delhi High Court quashed income tax notices issued to NDTV founders Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy, citing arbitrary proceedings and ordering the department to pay costs.

Carney's Visit May Boost India-Canada Ties

Carney's Visit May Boost India-Canada Ties

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

India and Canada are negotiating a long-term uranium supply agreement worth $2.8 billion. They are also exploring expanded civil nuclear cooperation after the passage of the SHANTI Bill.

'Mumbai mayor to be from...': Eknath Shinde meets new corporators

'Mumbai mayor to be from...': Eknath Shinde meets new corporators

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Amid speculation in political circles over Shiv Sena's stand vis-a-vis the next mayor of Mumbai, party leader and minister Uday Samant said the civic body polls were contested as the Mahayuti alliance.

7 Rabies-Free Countries

7 Rabies-Free Countries

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

The rabies pathogen is part of the Rhabdoviridae family and falls under the Lyssavirus genus, which consists of 15 known viral types. While every member of this group is capable of triggering rabies infection in humans, the classic rabies virus remains the primary and most widespread culprit behind the disease. According to Worldpopulationreview.com, lets check out the list of rabies free countries...

Don't Expect Tax Relief In This Budget!

Don't Expect Tax Relief In This Budget!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

After the last Budget's announcement of a major tax relief for those earning an annual salary of less than Rs 12 lakh, there is not much that individuals can look forward to in the forthcoming Budget, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Want To Dress Like Gen Z? Take Tips From Reem, Jiya...

Want To Dress Like Gen Z? Take Tips From Reem, Jiya...

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Gen Z has cracked the college dressing code. Comfort always comes first, but looking cute is non-negotiable.

Trump invites India to join Gaza Board of Peace?

Trump invites India to join Gaza Board of Peace?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

The invitation comes as the US administration moves forward with formalising the "Board of Peace" structure linked to Trump's broader Gaza roadmap.

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.

8 Islamic nations agree to join Trump's 'Board of Peace'

8 Islamic nations agree to join Trump's 'Board of Peace'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Trump's 'Board of Peace' is being projected by Washington, DC as a new international body to usher in peace and stability in Gaza and beyond, triggering speculation that it could throw a challenge to the United Nations.

Man who tamed 19 bulls and won TN's Jallikattu

Man who tamed 19 bulls and won TN's Jallikattu

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Tamil Nadu's Jallikattu season draws to a close but not before acts of daredevilry by humans and animals.

FA Cup holders Palace knocked out by non-league Macclesfield

FA Cup holders Palace knocked out by non-league Macclesfield

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Non-league Macclesfield produced perhaps the FA Cup's greatest upset on Saturday when they beat holders Crystal Palace 2-1 in a thirdround thriller, knocking Oliver Glasner's team out of the competition and sending the Moss Rose crowd into raptures.

Nidhhi Agerwal Loves To Experiment With...

Nidhhi Agerwal Loves To Experiment With...

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Some people rely on new saris to keep their looks exciting. Nidhhi Agerwal does the opposite.

Facial recognition tech, drones to guard R-Day celebrations in Delhi

Facial recognition tech, drones to guard R-Day celebrations in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

According to the police, the entire Kartavya Path area has been placed under constant electronic surveillance through an extensive network of CCTV cameras integrated with advanced facial recognition system (FRS) technology.

Maoist with Rs 2 cr bounty among 16 killed in Jharkhand

Maoist with Rs 2 cr bounty among 16 killed in Jharkhand

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Sixteen Maoists, including top leader Anal, were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district on Thursday, Union home minister Amit Shah said.

Q3 earnings, global trends to drive stock markets this week

Q3 earnings, global trends to drive stock markets this week

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Trading pattern in the stock market this week will largely depend on the ongoing Q3 earnings announcement from corporates, global trends, and foreign fund movement, analysts said. Moreover, geopolitical developments and any update on trade negotiations would also be keenly tracked by investors, experts noted.

Berners-Lee Pushes Data Control For India

Berners-Lee Pushes Data Control For India

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

'India is advanced in that everybody has an ID. But behind that (digital) ID (Aadhaar), you don't have a place where you can share information between each other,' says Tim Berners-Lee.

IndiGo Q3 profit plunges 78%; ops disruptions, new labour code took a toll

IndiGo Q3 profit plunges 78%; ops disruptions, new labour code took a toll

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

India's largest airline IndiGo on Thursday reported a 78 per cent decline in December quarter net profit at Rs 549.1 crore as flight disruptions and implementation of the new labour code took a toll on its earnings. The airline reported a net profit of Rs 549.1 crore in the October-December quarter, compared with Rs 2,448.8 crore earnings in the year-ago period, according to a company statement.

PIX: Mbappe takes Real Madrid to top; Bayern lose

PIX: Mbappe takes Real Madrid to top; Bayern lose

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Mbappe fires Real Madrid to the summit, Bayern lose at home and Dortmund stay in the title hunt.

Canada PM cautions against weaponising tariffs at Davos

Canada PM cautions against weaponising tariffs at Davos

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday warned that the world is witnessing a fundamental 'rupture' in the global order rather than a gradual transition, cautioning against weaponising trade, finance, and supply chains.

Debt Recovery Overhaul Likely In Budget

Debt Recovery Overhaul Likely In Budget

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

The Centre is considering amendments to the Recovery of Debt and Bankruptcy Act in the Budget to allow some Debt Recovery Tribunals to focus only on high-value cases.

Eternal Q3 FY26 profit jumps 73% as q-com fuels revenue surge

Eternal Q3 FY26 profit jumps 73% as q-com fuels revenue surge

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Eternal, the parent company of Zomato and Blinkit, on Wednesday reported a 72.8 per cent jump in its net profit for the third quarter of financial year 2026 (Q3FY26), on the back of a robust momentum in its quick commerce business. The firm's net profit rose to Rs 102 crore in Q3FY26 against Rs 59 crore it reported during the same period a year ago.

Five Risks For The Indian Economy

Five Risks For The Indian Economy

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

India has managed high government debt-to-GDP, a slowing domestic revenue engine, lower household savings and a more hostile geopolitical environment separately in the past. But together, they threaten to undo the growth narrative on which today's optimism rests, warns Debashis Basu.

Chandana Sinha Has Rescued 1,500 Children

Chandana Sinha Has Rescued 1,500 Children

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Her team scour platforms and trains, looking out for vulnerable children accompanied by adults who look or behave suspiciously or whose presence makes the child uncomfortable. They also look out for children travelling alone. 'We watch, listen and talk. All this is done tactfully and sensitively because we are dealing with young children.'

India-EU FTA: 'Mother Of All Deals': Goyal

India-EU FTA: 'Mother Of All Deals': Goyal

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Both India and the EU are likely to announce a conclusion of trade talks on January 27.

Strong domestic growth will attract foreign investments: RBI Governor

Strong domestic growth will attract foreign investments: RBI Governor

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Strong domestic growth will continue to draw foreign investment into the Indian economy, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Tuesday. He said this was reflected in recent free trade agreements and investment commitments by large technology companies.

8 Snake-Free Countries

8 Snake-Free Countries

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

According to WorldPopulationReview.com, these countries don't have any snakes.

8 Heady Whiskies To Warm You Up This Season

8 Heady Whiskies To Warm You Up This Season

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Let these spirits liven up your winter!

DRDO's imaging satellite is Isro's first launch of 2026

DRDO's imaging satellite is Isro's first launch of 2026

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

ISRO is preparing for the PSLV-C62 mission launch on January 12 from Sriharikota, carrying the EOS-N1 satellite and multiple other payloads.

PIX: Arsenal down Chelsea in League Cup semis

PIX: Arsenal down Chelsea in League Cup semis

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

With 17 goal attempts compared to Chelsea's 10, Arsenal will feel they should have gone home with a bigger margin of victory and it will be all to play for in north London on February 3.