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Gogi Gang Shooters Apprehended After Shootout in Delhi

Gogi Gang Shooters Apprehended After Shootout in Delhi

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police arrested two alleged shooters linked to the Gogi gang after a brief exchange of fire in Narela industrial area of outer north Delhi.

Iran war impact: LPG shortage threatens hotels, restaurants closures across India

Iran war impact: LPG shortage threatens hotels, restaurants closures across India

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian restaurants are grappling with a severe LPG shortage due to the West Asia conflict, forcing them to innovate with menus and cooking methods or face potential closures, impacting the food industry and consumers across the country.

Now 25 Day Wait To Book Gas Cylinder

Now 25 Day Wait To Book Gas Cylinder

Rediff.com4 days ago

The government has introduced a mandatory 25-day gap between LPG cylinder bookings due to supply concerns arising from global disruptions and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. This measure aims to prevent hoarding and prioritise essential non-domestic sectors, while domestic LPG production is being increased to mitigate shortages.

Kolkata Knight Riders' New Jersey For IPL 2026 Inspired By 'Lines of Legacy'

Kolkata Knight Riders' New Jersey For IPL 2026 Inspired By 'Lines of Legacy'

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Kolkata Knight Riders' new jersey for IPL 2026 features a design called 'Lines of Legacy' which commemorates iconic moments in the two-time champions' history.

Renault Lists India Among 3 Key Growth Hubs Outside Europe

Renault Lists India Among 3 Key Growth Hubs Outside Europe

Rediff.com3 days ago

Between now and 2030, four new models will be designed and assembled in India, including 100 per cent electric and full-hybrid cars.

Street Signs: Narrowing window, upping the colo game, and test of patience

Street Signs: Narrowing window, upping the colo game, and test of patience

Rediff.com5 days ago

With domestic markets turning choppy, investors are increasingly scouting for opportunities overseas to diversify portfolios and hedge against a weakening rupee.

Qatar halts LNG production amid Iran attack, supply to India disrupted

Qatar halts LNG production amid Iran attack, supply to India disrupted

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Qatar has halted liquefied natural gas (LNG) production after its facilities came under attack amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, disrupting supplies to India and squeezing feedstock availability for key domestic sectors.

Mamata Banerjee Announces Traders' Welfare Board for West Bengal

Mamata Banerjee Announces Traders' Welfare Board for West Bengal

Rediff.com1 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced the formation of a Traders' Welfare Board to serve as a platform between traders and the state government.

AI Summit: RIL, Adani, Tata, Google, Lightspeed pledged $240 bn investment

AI Summit: RIL, Adani, Tata, Google, Lightspeed pledged $240 bn investment

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 saw investment pledges of USD 240 billion from major players like Reliance, Adani, Google, Lightspeed Ventures, and Tata, signalling a significant boost to India's AI infrastructure and development.

Rabies Confirmed in Stray Dog That Fatally Attacked Bedridden Woman in Kerala

Rabies Confirmed in Stray Dog That Fatally Attacked Bedridden Woman in Kerala

Rediff.com1 days ago

A stray dog that allegedly fatally attacked an 84-year-old bedridden woman in Vellarakad, Kerala, has been confirmed to be rabies-infected after a postmortem examination. The incident has raised concerns about stray dog populations and public health in the region.

US trade probe targets India, 15 other countries

US trade probe targets India, 15 other countries

Rediff.com2 days ago

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) office on Wednesday launched a sweeping investigation into manufacturing and industrial practices in 16 economies, including India, citing concerns over what it calls 'structural excess capacity' that could distort global trade. Announcing the move on a White House press call, Jamieson Greer said the probe would be conducted under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, one of Washington, DC's most powerful trade enforcement tools.

'Doremon' Burglar Arrested in Delhi with Stolen Goods

'Doremon' Burglar Arrested in Delhi with Stolen Goods

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a serial burglar nicknamed 'Doremon' and his associate, solving 11 criminal cases. The burglar was known for his unique lurking style and mimicking the cartoon character Doraemon.

Piyush Goyal rejects reports on India holding off US trade deal

Piyush Goyal rejects reports on India holding off US trade deal

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Piyush Goyal on Friday rejected reports suggesting that India is planning to hold off trade deal with the United States for several months.

India turns to US, Russia, Africa for oil as Middle East conflict escalates

India turns to US, Russia, Africa for oil as Middle East conflict escalates

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian refiners are negotiating for additional crude cargoes from the US, Russia, and West Africa to ensure adequate supplies amid Middle East tensions. Refineries are maintaining normal processing rates and deferring maintenance to build reserves. The move comes as conflict impacts tanker movements through the Strait of Hormuz, a key energy transit route.

Fino Payments Bank Claims GST Compliance After CEO's Arrest

Fino Payments Bank Claims GST Compliance After CEO's Arrest

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Fino Payments Bank asserts its compliance with GST regulations following the arrest of its MD and CEO, Rishi Gupta, by the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI). The bank clarifies that the investigation pertains to program managers associated with multiple banks and not the bank's own GST compliance.

Gauri Spratt-Aamir Khan Dress Up For A Wedding

Gauri Spratt-Aamir Khan Dress Up For A Wedding

Rediff.com5 days ago

Bollywood's power couples make a splash at a Mumbai wedding.

Markets extend losses on soaring crude prices, West Asia turmoil; Sensex tanks 800 pts

Markets extend losses on soaring crude prices, West Asia turmoil; Sensex tanks 800 pts

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian benchmark equity indices experienced a significant downturn, with the Sensex plummeting over 800 points and the Nifty falling sharply, driven by rising crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and foreign capital outflows.

India Adopts Balanced AI Regulatory Approach

India Adopts Balanced AI Regulatory Approach

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

An Indian AI Research Organisation official says India has adopted a balanced and pragmatic approach to AI regulation, avoiding the extremes of the US and EU models.

AI Skills Enter Employee Performance Reviews

AI Skills Enter Employee Performance Reviews

Rediff.com3 days ago

The message is becoming clearer: Employees who fail to meaningfully integrate AI into their work risk falling behind in performance assessments.

IIT Madras Introduces Postgraduate Diploma in Manufacturing Analytics

IIT Madras Introduces Postgraduate Diploma in Manufacturing Analytics

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

IIT Madras is launching a one-year postgraduate diploma in Manufacturing Analytics to equip professionals with skills in data analytics, AI, and digital transformation.

Priyanka Chopra On Quitting Bollywood: 'Don't Like To Stay In S**t

Priyanka Chopra On Quitting Bollywood: 'Don't Like To Stay In S**t"

Rediff.com1 days ago

'Just because I am famous and have body of work in one country does not translate into every country in the world.'

Nadda Alleges West Bengal Government Sheltering Infiltrators, Threatening Original Inhabitants

Nadda Alleges West Bengal Government Sheltering Infiltrators, Threatening Original Inhabitants

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Union Minister JP Nadda accuses the West Bengal government of sheltering infiltrators, leading to demographic changes and hindering development.

Stock Market Today March 5, 2026: Sensex, Nifty Surge as Global Equities Recover

Stock Market Today March 5, 2026: Sensex, Nifty Surge as Global Equities Recover

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Indian benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded, closing over 1% higher, mirroring a global equities recovery after recent losses due to geopolitical tensions.

Giriraj Singh Accuses Mamata Banerjee of Protecting Infiltrators

Giriraj Singh Accuses Mamata Banerjee of Protecting Infiltrators

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Union Minister Giriraj Singh has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of protecting infiltrators from the Muslim community for political gain. He also alleged corruption and economic decline under the TMC government.

'I Sat At Home For 3 Years; Don't Want To Go Back There'

'I Sat At Home For 3 Years; Don't Want To Go Back There'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'I don't want to do silly or meaningless work anymore.'

How will India's auto industry perform in 2026?

How will India's auto industry perform in 2026?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

After a record-breaking year, India's automobile industry is entering 2026 on a relatively strong footing, with sales growth expected in the 6-8 per cent range. The outlook is underpinned by policy support, including GST rationalisation, easing monetary conditions, and income tax relief, which together are likely to improve affordability and sustain consumer demand across vehicle segments.

Nagarjuna, Ram Charan Attend Allu Sirish-Nayanika's Wedding Reception

Nagarjuna, Ram Charan Attend Allu Sirish-Nayanika's Wedding Reception

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Wedding celebrations are in full swing for actor Allu Sirish and his bride, Nayanika Reddy.

Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Economy

Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Economy

Rediff.com2 days ago

When missiles fly in this region, they are never just aimed at military targets.

Bengaluru GAFX 2026 to Highlight AVGC-XR Sector

Bengaluru GAFX 2026 to Highlight AVGC-XR Sector

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The seventh edition of Bengaluru GAFX, a major AVGC-XR conference and exhibition, will be held from February 27, showcasing advancements in animation, visual effects, gaming, comics, and extended reality.

'Suddenly, LPG Supply Stopped On Sunday'

'Suddenly, LPG Supply Stopped On Sunday'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'Nobody explained why. After that there was panic buying, there was hoarding -- and then nothing reached us.'

Beware: 'Digital Lutera' toolkit targets UPI users, warns cyber firm

Beware: 'Digital Lutera' toolkit targets UPI users, warns cyber firm

Rediff.com2 days ago

Cyber intelligence firm CloudSEK reports that online fraudsters are using a new toolkit called 'Digital Lutera' to bypass security features of UPI apps and carry out fraudulent financial transactions.

Platform partnerships gain ground in realty

Platform partnerships gain ground in realty

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Platform-style partnerships between global investors and Indian developers are expected to gain further traction over the next few years. This comes as institutional capital increasingly shifts from one-off asset acquisitions to scalable, long-term strategies.

NVIDIA CEO: AI Driving Trillion-Dollar Infrastructure Boom and Blue-Collar Job Creation

NVIDIA CEO: AI Driving Trillion-Dollar Infrastructure Boom and Blue-Collar Job Creation

Rediff.com3 days ago

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang argues that Artificial Intelligence is driving the largest infrastructure buildout in human history, requiring trillions of dollars in investment and creating significant demand for skilled blue-collar labour.

Strict Rules On Cards For Foreign Airlines

Strict Rules On Cards For Foreign Airlines

Rediff.com2 days ago

Under the proposal, if a foreign carrier does not operate flights to a particular Indian airport for 'four consecutive IATA seasons', the regulator may suspend that airport authorisation.

Stock markets on March 10, 2026: Sensex jumped 640 points

Stock markets on March 10, 2026: Sensex jumped 640 points

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian stock market benchmarks Sensex and Nifty rebounded strongly after a two-day decline, driven by falling crude oil prices and positive global cues amid hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East.

IT Sector Faces Transition Amid AI Growth

IT Sector Faces Transition Amid AI Growth

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

A key industry leader acknowledged the India IT services sector faces a "painful" transition due to AI, but emphasized the industry's resilience and ability to adapt through reinvention and focusing on complex enterprise technology.

IT Sector Faces Transition Amid AI Growth

IT Sector Faces Transition Amid AI Growth

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

A key industry leader acknowledged the India IT services sector faces a "painful" transition due to AI, but emphasized the industry's resilience and ability to adapt through reinvention and focusing on complex enterprise technology.

RIL's telecom, retail and new biz could mitigate impact of West Asia crisis

RIL's telecom, retail and new biz could mitigate impact of West Asia crisis

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Iran conflict led to a sharp correction in Reliance Industries Ltd's (RIL's) share price, which has been partially reversed by a rebound.

Nagpur Factory Blast: Negligence Suspected, Minister Says

Nagpur Factory Blast: Negligence Suspected, Minister Says

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Maharashtra minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule suspects negligence and safety lapses at SBL Energy Limited in Nagpur, where a blast killed 19. An investigation is underway to determine accountability.

Investor Concerns About IT Stocks Are 'Overblown': HCLTech CEO

Investor Concerns About IT Stocks Are 'Overblown': HCLTech CEO

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

'When it comes to enterprise context, there is a big lag between how fast technology is evolving and how it is getting deployed at the end of the day. That is where the challenge is going to be.'