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Trump backs bill to 'punish' countries buying Russian oil

Trump backs bill to 'punish' countries buying Russian oil

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

United States President Donald Trump has backed a sanctions bill that could impose 500 per cent tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, giving the White House leverage against countries like China and India to stop them from purchasing cheap oil from Moscow.

World's 8 Best Airline Cabin Crews...

World's 8 Best Airline Cabin Crews...

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The Best Airline Cabin Crew awards celebrate outstanding overall excellence among inflight teams, recognising both technical proficiency, like efficiency, precision and service execution, as well as the human touch, including enthusiasm, attitude, warmth and genuine hospitality, according to SkyTrax.

No baggage, only runs: De Kock back in ruthless touch

No baggage, only runs: De Kock back in ruthless touch

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Quinton de Kock seems to have found another gear since his return to cricket and the South African attributed the new-found freedom in his batting to a mind without any 'baggage'.

Padikkal, Nair send Karnataka into Hazare semis

Padikkal, Nair send Karnataka into Hazare semis

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Ton-up Desai helps Saurashtra make semis

Injured Archer out of Ashes, England drop Pope from Boxing Day Test

Injured Archer out of Ashes, England drop Pope from Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Fast bowler Jofra Archer was ruled out of the rest of the Ashes series with a left side strain.

Over 5K govt schools have zero students; T'gana, Bengal top list

Over 5K govt schools have zero students; T'gana, Bengal top list

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

A recent report indicates that over 5,000 government schools in India have no students enrolled, with a significant concentration in Telangana and West Bengal. The number of schools with very low enrolment has also increased.

Lalit Modi issues apology for controversial remark

Lalit Modi issues apology for controversial remark

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

After the viral video, the Ministry of External Affairs said the government remains fully committed to ensuring that fugitives wanted in India return to the country and face trial before the courts.

What's in store for realty sector in 2026? A mixed bag

What's in store for realty sector in 2026? A mixed bag

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

After three post-pandemic years of an upcycle, it was a mixed bag for the realty sector in 2025, with sales volumes in the residential real estate moderating across top cities, and commercial real estate and institutional investments emerging as standout performers. Residential: Volumes soften, value holds firm.

Record Blitz! 22 Centuries On Day 1 Of Vijay Hazare

Record Blitz! 22 Centuries On Day 1 Of Vijay Hazare

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Bihar's teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, aged just 14, blasted an 84-ball 190 to become the youngest List-A centurion ever. His captain Sakibul Gani, then upstaged him with a 40-ball 128 not out -- the fastest List-A century by an Indian.

Dhurandhar: Biggest Bollywood Blockbuster Ever!

Dhurandhar: Biggest Bollywood Blockbuster Ever!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

In times when films have struggled to score Rs 50 crore (Rs 500 million) in their first weekend, this Ranveer Singh-led multi-starrer has done that in its fourth weekend, which is unprecedented.

India Inc's profits relative to capital employed at 14-yr high

India Inc's profits relative to capital employed at 14-yr high

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Companies are squeezing more profits from their operations relative to the capital they put to work, the highest now since 2011. Profit after tax relative to capital employed came in at 10.47 per cent in September, shows data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), higher than the 8.41 per cent seen in September last year. This is the highest since March 2010.

'There was method': Root explains Smith's risky shot

'There was method': Root explains Smith's risky shot

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

England batter Joe Root defended fellow teammate Jamie Smith for his dismissal in the first innings of the final Sydney Test

Bharat vrooms ahead of India in car sales growth

Bharat vrooms ahead of India in car sales growth

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Rural India outpaced urban centres in passenger vehicle sales in 2025, recording a growth of 12 per cent compared with 8 per cent in cities.

Ashes: Head, Smith centuries give Australia the lead on Day 3

Ashes: Head, Smith centuries give Australia the lead on Day 3

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Steve Smith and Travis Head hit centuries to help Australia dominate the third day's play by stretching their lead against England in the fifth and final Ashes Test.

Netanyahu nominates Trump for Israel's highest civilian award

Netanyahu nominates Trump for Israel's highest civilian award

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday nominated United States President Donald Trump for the Israel Prize, the country's highest civilian honour, hailing him as 'the greatest friend that Israel has ever had in the White House'.

Starc, Ali close in on Bumrah's No 1 ranking in Tests!

Starc, Ali close in on Bumrah's No 1 ranking in Tests!

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Mitchell Starc, who picked up 26 wickets in four matches with an average of 17.42, has moved one rung up to share the second spot with Pakistan spinner Noman Ali.

Records, Captaincy, Snub: Why 2025 Changed Shubman Gill

Records, Captaincy, Snub: Why 2025 Changed Shubman Gill

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill signed off a defining 2025 with a message of gratitude and resolve

'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.'

KKR snap up Cameron Green for a record 25.20 crore!

KKR snap up Cameron Green for a record 25.20 crore!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Green was the third most highest run-getter in IPL 2023.

Maha Kumbh Mela, Operation Sindoor...

Maha Kumbh Mela, Operation Sindoor...

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

A visual journey through some major events of 2025, from the spiritual grandeur of Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj to the strategic success of Operation Sindoor, India's decisive military response following the Pahalgam terror attack.

Why Manchester United Pulled the Plug on Amorim

Why Manchester United Pulled the Plug on Amorim

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

While there are suggestions that Ruben Amorim's comments at Sunday's press conference triggered his axing, the verdict was clear given his under-performance in the hot seat.

PM Internship Scheme Tweaks Ahead

PM Internship Scheme Tweaks Ahead

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

The 12-month programme is expected to offer shorter internship duration in the third phase of the pilot in certain sectors such as services.

Which city has highest area under office lease?

Which city has highest area under office lease?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Colliers reports that GCC leasing has jumped from 4.6 million square feet in 2021 and is expected to hit 10.6 million square feet by 2025 -- a clear sign that multinationals see Bengaluru as a long-term base.

PM Internship Scheme Sees Lower Take-Up

PM Internship Scheme Sees Lower Take-Up

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

While 28,141 applicants accepted internship in round one, in the second phase this was down to 24,638.

Govt has infused over Rs 3,100 cr in women-led startups in 6 years

Govt has infused over Rs 3,100 cr in women-led startups in 6 years

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The government has infused over Rs 3,100 crore into women-led startups over the past six years, through its three schemes including the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS), Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), and Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS) to boost female entrepreneurship across the country, according to an update shared by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Andhra gas well blaze to be doused in a week: Official

Andhra gas well blaze to be doused in a week: Official

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

The gas well blaze near the Irusumanda village in Dr B R Ambedkar Konaseema district in Andhra Pradesh will be doused in a week's time, an official said on Tuesday, citing information from ONGC officials.

Banks 'resilient' but face stiff fund mobilisation competition

Banks 'resilient' but face stiff fund mobilisation competition

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

The country's banking system, while remaining "resilient" with bad loans at over a decade low and strong capital buffers, will continue to face intense competition from non-bank sources for resource mobilisation, said the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2024-25 report.

Golden Globes 2026: Meet The Winners!

Golden Globes 2026: Meet The Winners!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Just who are the big winners of the 83rd edition of Golden Globes awards?

7 Countries That Hog The Most Pizza

7 Countries That Hog The Most Pizza

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The world now eats 5 billion pizzas every year, according to Domino's statistics for 2024. And guess which country eats the most pizza, as per World Population Review?

10 Overs, 123 Runs! CSK Recruit Sets New Record

10 Overs, 123 Runs! CSK Recruit Sets New Record

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Aman Khan concedes record 123 as Jharkhand dominate Puducherry.

Independent Director Exits Hit Multi-Year High

Independent Director Exits Hit Multi-Year High

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Less than 12 per cent of the exits were from companies with Rs 10,000 crore in market capitalisation or above.

Ashes PIX: Root, Brook sparkle on weather-hit Day 1

Ashes PIX: Root, Brook sparkle on weather-hit Day 1

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Joe Root and Harry Brook hit half-centuries to put England in control before bad light ended play early on the opening day of the fifth Ashes Test.

SIR Exercise Covers Half Of Electorates

SIR Exercise Covers Half Of Electorates

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Since 2004, 12 states have added 160 million people to their rolls.

Maha civic polls: Mahayuti wins 68 seats unopposed, BJP leads with 44

Maha civic polls: Mahayuti wins 68 seats unopposed, BJP leads with 44

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

The BJP and its Mahayuti allies have won 68 seats unopposed in the Maharashtra civic polls scheduled for January 15, even as the Opposition parties alleged the ruling combine used threats and money to force candidates to withdraw from the fray.

Housing top reason for partial withdrawals under NPS in FY25

Housing top reason for partial withdrawals under NPS in FY25

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

The highest number of requests was reported for the purchase or construction of residential houses, which stood at 172,625, of which 155,236 were settled, involving an amount of Rs 1,327.91 crore partial withdrawals under the National Pension System (NPS) in FY 2024-25, according to data from the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) annual report released this month.

U-19 Asia Cup: Suryavanshi hits 95-ball 171 in opening win

U-19 Asia Cup: Suryavanshi hits 95-ball 171 in opening win

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi produced an exhibition of magnificent strokeplay, smashing 171 from just 95 balls, including 14 sixes and nine fours.

Rohit and Kohli have the fire to win ODI WC: Ashwin

Rohit and Kohli have the fire to win ODI WC: Ashwin

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Ashwin added that Kohli is in fine touch, a positive sign for Indian cricket.

2025: Modi's Busiest Foreign Travel Year In A Decade

2025: Modi's Busiest Foreign Travel Year In A Decade

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

The PM's overseas visits in 2025 picked up sharply after May, particularly following Operation Sindoor.

Head leads Australia's strong reply after Root's century

Head leads Australia's strong reply after Root's century

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Joe Root contributed a magnificent 160 to England's first-innings tally of 384 but Travis Head drove Australia to 166 for two in response on the second day of the fifth and final Ashes Test.

Economy growing at robust pace, banking sector remains sound: RBI report

Economy growing at robust pace, banking sector remains sound: RBI report

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

The Indian economy is growing at a robust pace, driven by strong domestic demand, low inflation, and the healthy balance sheets of banks, said a Reserve Bank report released on Wednesday.