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Bhujle And Mahajan To Represent India At BMW Golf World Final

Bhujle And Mahajan To Represent India At BMW Golf World Final

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Mumbai's Anish Bhujle and Muradabad's Vikas Mahajan clinched the Category A and B titles respectively at the 16th BMW Golf Cup 2026 national final in Gurugram. They will now represent India at the BMW Golf Cup World Final in South Africa in March next year, competing against leading amateur golfers from participating nations. The national final featured 40 top amateur golfers selected from 2,300 participants this season.

ODI World Cup 2027: Over 1.5 Crore Ticket Applications in 12 Days

ODI World Cup 2027: Over 1.5 Crore Ticket Applications in 12 Days

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

There is an unprecedented global demand for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 tickets, with over 1.5 crore applications already received from 142 countries for the tournament set to be hosted in Africa.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Down as Power, Metal Drag

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Down as Power, Metal Drag

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty experienced a decline in early trade, primarily due to a sell-off in power and metal stocks, mirroring a broader downturn across Asian markets. Elevated crude oil prices and firm US bond yields further dampened investor sentiment, while an expert warned of an impending correction in overvalued mid and small-cap segments. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 22.

Sensex, Nifty extend losses as West Asia tensions fuel oil price surge

Sensex, Nifty extend losses as West Asia tensions fuel oil price surge

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty extended their losses for a third consecutive session, with the Sensex declining 460.30 points and the Nifty dropping 123.70 points, primarily due to surging crude oil prices driven by escalating tensions in West Asia and weak global cues.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty pare early gains

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty pare early gains

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened higher, extending their previous session's rally, driven by a decline in global oil prices, despite continued selling by Foreign Institutional Investors.

Nifty 50 trails Asian peers: What's holding back Indian equities?

Nifty 50 trails Asian peers: What's holding back Indian equities?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Indian equities, particularly the Nifty 50, have significantly underperformed their Asian and global counterparts over the past year, with the index down 10.6 per cent. This lag is attributed to factors like rising global oil prices, rupee depreciation, and a lack of participation in the global chipmaker rally that boosted markets like South Korea and Taiwan.

BRICS 2026: India's Chance To Make Diplomatic Gains

BRICS 2026: India's Chance To Make Diplomatic Gains

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

For India, the goal is not simply to host another grand diplomatic gathering. It is to prove that a diverse coalition of emerging powers can still deliver.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex Surges Over 900 points, Nifty above 22,850

Stock Markets Today: Sensex Surges Over 900 points, Nifty above 22,850

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty saw a sharp rebound in early trade, driven primarily by a rally in IT stocks and a decline in crude oil prices, even as global markets faced selling pressure due to US inflation concerns. Track Sensex and Nifty on

200 Indian peacekeepers honoured with UN medal in South Sudan

200 Indian peacekeepers honoured with UN medal in South Sudan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Over 200 Indian peacekeepers, including women and staff officers, serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have been awarded the prestigious UN medal for their exceptional service. India is a significant contributor to UN Peacekeeping, deploying over 4,200 personnel globally.

Sensex tumbles 876 points, Nifty drops below 22,900 amid private bank sell-off

Sensex tumbles 876 points, Nifty drops below 22,900 amid private bank sell-off

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, ended sharply lower, with the Sensex tumbling 876.37 points and the Nifty dropping below 22,900, primarily due to a decline in private bank stocks like HDFC Bank and Axis Bank, alongside weak global market trends.

India's 2038 Asian Games Bid Decision By 2028: South Korea, Mongolia Also In The Running

India's 2038 Asian Games Bid Decision By 2028: South Korea, Mongolia Also In The Running

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

India's bid to host the 2038 Asian Games will not be decided before 2028, as the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has revealed that five other countries are also vying for the same edition.

India Calls For BRICS Partnership In Digital Public Infrastructure And Telecom Standards

India Calls For BRICS Partnership In Digital Public Infrastructure And Telecom Standards

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Minister of State for Telecom Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani urged BRICS nations to collaborate on building institutional capacity and advocating for fair standards in international telecom and ICT bodies. He highlighted India's willingness to share its modular, open-source digital public infrastructure frameworks like Aadhaar and DigiLocker, emphasising their role in sustainable development and economic growth across the Global South.

El Nino may intensify as southwest monsoon ends with 12.6% deficit

El Nino may intensify as southwest monsoon ends with 12.6% deficit

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

The southwest monsoon has withdrawn from India, while the northeast monsoon has commenced in southern regions, bringing a wet spell. This year's southwest monsoon saw a rainfall deficit, largely attributed to the strengthening El Nino conditions, which are expected to persist until February 2027 and could become the strongest since 1950.

How AI Is Reshaping Enterprise Data Strategy Globally

How AI Is Reshaping Enterprise Data Strategy Globally

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

A new IDC report reveals that artificial intelligence is prompting organisations worldwide to retrieve and utilise previously archived, "cold-tier" data for AI training, significantly increasing its perceived value and leading to longer data retention periods and a burgeoning market for datasets.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Pared Early Losses in Volatile Trade

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Pared Early Losses in Volatile Trade

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, recovered early losses on Wednesday, driven by strong buying in IT stocks and HDFC Bank, sustaining the previous session's recovery despite FII outflows. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 14.

ICC Confirms Early 2028 Window for LA Olympics Cricket Qualifiers

ICC Confirms Early 2028 Window for LA Olympics Cricket Qualifiers

Rediff.com10 hours ago

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the qualifiers for the Los Angeles Olympics' cricket competition will take place in January-February 2028, according to a media report.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Down in Volatile Trade

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Down in Volatile Trade

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, significantly recovered from sharp early losses, driven by buying in State Bank of India and Reliance Industries, alongside fresh foreign fund inflows, despite declines in Axis Bank and HDFC Bank.

Global headwinds push Indian markets marginally lower as oil prices surge

Global headwinds push Indian markets marginally lower as oil prices surge

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed marginally lower due to elevated crude oil prices, fresh US-Iran tensions, and expectations of a tighter monetary policy from the US Federal Reserve, despite strong domestic GDP growth.

Marc Faber: 'India Is In A Bear Market'

Marc Faber: 'India Is In A Bear Market'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'The Indian market has struggled over the past two years.' 'It peaked in September 2024, and although it has moved up and down since then, investors have not really made money.'

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty open higher as IT stocks rally

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty open higher as IT stocks rally

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Indian equity benchmarks, the Sensex and Nifty, opened higher on Friday, driven by a strong rally in IT stocks, despite a significant overnight decline in US technology shares and broader Asian markets. Experts anticipate further market support from falling US bond yields, a strengthening rupee, and a substantial liquidity inflow following the Jio Platforms IPO allotment. Track

Wars, tariffs test BRICS unity as leaders gather in Delhi

Wars, tariffs test BRICS unity as leaders gather in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

The BRICS summit in New Delhi brings together leaders from major emerging economies to address global challenges like trade disputes, geopolitical upheavals, and the economic impact of conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia. India, as chair, aims to position BRICS as an economic growth engine, focusing on the Global South's food, energy, and supply chain security. The summit also highlights the grouping's expansion and its growing influence in global governance.

AI Can Disrupt Jobs, Not Doom Humanity

AI Can Disrupt Jobs, Not Doom Humanity

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

'My biggest fear about AI is that humans are going to rush to deploy it before AI is ready.'

Indian Equities Decline for Second Day as Banking, Financial Stocks Drag

Indian Equities Decline for Second Day as Banking, Financial Stocks Drag

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian equity benchmark indices extended losses for a second consecutive session, with the Sensex dropping 143 points, driven by a sell-off in power, banking, and financial stocks, coupled with elevated crude oil prices and persistent FII selling.

Rubio reaches Jamnagar, meets Adani, Chandrasekaran before leaving

Rubio reaches Jamnagar, meets Adani, Chandrasekaran before leaving

Rediff.com2 days ago

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Reliance Industries' Jamnagar refinery, a day after calling India a crude oil refining 'superpower', and met with top Indian business leaders Gautam Adani and N Chandrasekaran to advance bilateral ties in energy, trade, investment, and defence.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Pare Early Losses; IT, Metal Stocks Rally

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Pare Early Losses; IT, Metal Stocks Rally

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty traded lower in early sessions due to profit-taking and significant foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, despite strong performance from IT stocks like Tech Mahindra. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 16.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Gain on Bank Stocks, Global Cues

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Gain on Bank Stocks, Global Cues

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, rebounded in early trade after a three-day slide, driven by strong buying in blue-chip bank stocks and a firm trend in global markets, supported by easing US bond yields and record foreign-currency deposit inflows.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound; HCL Tech, HDFC Bank Drive Early Gains

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound; HCL Tech, HDFC Bank Drive Early Gains

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty saw an early rebound, driven by strong performances from blue-chip HDFC Bank and major IT firms like HCL Tech, which reported a significant rise in net profit. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 13.

India Ranks Among Top 10 Emerging Markets in AI Readiness, Private Investment Soars

India Ranks Among Top 10 Emerging Markets in AI Readiness, Private Investment Soars

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

India has secured a spot among the top 10 leading emerging-market performers in artificial intelligence (AI) readiness, with private investment in AI more than tripling to USD 4.1 billion in 2025, according to a new World Bank report.

IMF projects India's growth at 7% by FY27, citing strong domestic demand

IMF projects India's growth at 7% by FY27, citing strong domestic demand

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has increased India's growth forecast to 7 per cent for 2026-27, up from 6.4 per cent, attributing this robust outlook to resilient domestic demand and strong services activity, positioning India as one of the fastest-growing major economies.

US pauses Russia sanctions, India tariffs for 60 days

US pauses Russia sanctions, India tariffs for 60 days

Rediff.com5 days ago

The US announced a 60-day pause on sanctions against Russia and tariffs on other countries, including India, to analyse the global economic impact. This decision, made via an executive order by Trump, has drawn significant criticism from both Republicans and Democrats, who had previously passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. US officials stated the waiver allows for assessment of global energy pressures and European allies' refusal to impose secondary sanctions on Russian oil buyers.

Indian Equities Extend Gains, IT Sector Leads Rally on Strong Earnings

Indian Equities Extend Gains, IT Sector Leads Rally on Strong Earnings

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher for the second consecutive day, primarily driven by robust buying in IT stocks following strong quarterly results and positive global trends. Tech Mahindra notably surged over 8% after reporting a significant jump in net profit.

Indian Equities Rebound: Sensex Jumps 1,534 Points, Nifty Nears 3-Week High

Indian Equities Rebound: Sensex Jumps 1,534 Points, Nifty Nears 3-Week High

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, rallied significantly, with Sensex jumping over 1,500 points and Nifty reaching a nearly three-week high, driven by strong buying in banking, IT, and Reliance Industries stocks, alongside easing crude oil prices.

IBM India MD Sandip Patel: AI Innovation Must Not Be Stifled

IBM India MD Sandip Patel: AI Innovation Must Not Be Stifled

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

IBM India and South Asia MD Sandip Patel states that technology, especially AI, should not be "artificially paused." He advocates for vigilance and proactive governance to foster innovation while addressing potential risks. Patel also highlights IBM's India-specific initiatives like Bharat Core and a sovereign AI stack, and discusses the impact of AI on jobs and global supply chains.

Super El Nino Could Cause Thousands Of Heat-Related Deaths In India

Super El Nino Could Cause Thousands Of Heat-Related Deaths In India

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

A report by the University of Chicago's Energy Policy Institute projects approximately 15,800 additional heat-related deaths in India over the next six months due to the 'super El Nino' phenomenon. Globally, nearly 451,000 additional deaths are anticipated. Experts in India emphasize the need for swift action, including implementing Heat Action Plans and focusing on vulnerable populations, while also urging caution regarding model-based projections.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Show Resilience Amid Global Caution

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Show Resilience Amid Global Caution

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, traded marginally higher in early deals despite cautious global cues stemming from elevated crude oil prices due to geopolitical uncertainties and a sharp fall in US markets. Track Sensex, Nifty on August 21, 2026.

India-Pakistan showdown drives World Cup ticket boom, draws 1 lakh-plus applications

India-Pakistan showdown drives World Cup ticket boom, draws 1 lakh-plus applications

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has received over one million ticket applications for the ODI World Cup 2027, with the India vs. Pakistan match being the most sought-after, attracting over 100,000 applications. Other high-demand matches include South Africa vs. India and India vs. Australia. The tournament will be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia from October 2 to November 21 next year.

Chinmay Sutar becomes second Indian to score 400 in first-class cricket

Chinmay Sutar becomes second Indian to score 400 in first-class cricket

Rediff.com4 days ago

Mizoram's Chinmay Sutar achieved a rare feat by scoring an unbeaten 400 runs in a first-class Ranji Trophy match against Nagaland, becoming only the second Indian batter to reach this milestone after Bhausahab Babasaheb Nimbalkar in 1948.

Indian Equities Fall as Crude Oil Spike, FII Outflows Hit Sentiment

Indian Equities Fall as Crude Oil Spike, FII Outflows Hit Sentiment

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a significant drop on Monday, with the Sensex falling by nearly 548 points, primarily due to a fresh spike in crude oil prices, persistent foreign fund outflows, and rising bond yields.

Sensex, Nifty Rebound Over 1% on IT Surge, Easing Oil Prices

Sensex, Nifty Rebound Over 1% on IT Surge, Easing Oil Prices

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, surged over 1 per cent, recovering from two days of losses, driven by a strong rally in IT stocks, particularly TCS, and a moderation in global crude oil prices.

India Highlights Sport's Role In Nation-Building At BRICS Games

India Highlights Sport's Role In Nation-Building At BRICS Games

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games, emphasising India's commitment to placing sport at the core of nation-building through significant investment in infrastructure and grassroots development. He highlighted India's indigenous sports like Mallakhamb, Yogasana, and Kalaripayattu, and discussed the country's ambition to host major international events, including the 2036 Olympic Games.