News for 'kg'

Aamir Khan Loses 18 Kg!!

Aamir Khan Loses 18 Kg!!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'The new diet I am following for health reasons is working like magic for me.'

9,550 kg of explosives seized on R-Day eve, major tragedy averted

9,550 kg of explosives seized on R-Day eve, major tragedy averted

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Besides ammonium nitrate, police also seized a large quantity of explosive accessories, including nine cartons of detonators, 12 cartons and 15 bundles of blue fuse wire, and 12 cartons and five bundles of red fuse wire, officials said.

Silver price breaches Rs 3 lakh a kg mark for first time

Silver price breaches Rs 3 lakh a kg mark for first time

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Silver prices surged on Monday to breach the record Rs 3 lakh-per-kg mark in futures trade for the first time, riding on strong investor demand and positive global trends.

Why Delhi govt to feed 1,275 kg of boneless chicken to birds ahead of R-Day

Why Delhi govt to feed 1,275 kg of boneless chicken to birds ahead of R-Day

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

'This is an annual preventive exercise undertaken before the Republic Day air show. Birds such as black kites are naturally drawn to open areas and food sources, and if they enter the flying corridor, they can pose a serious hazard to aircraft performing low-level manoeuvres'

Antim Panghal Claims 55kg Gold; Haryana Sweep Women's Nationals

Antim Panghal Claims 55kg Gold; Haryana Sweep Women's Nationals

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Antim was representing Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB).

2 held with 150 kg explosives in Rajasthan on New Year's eve

2 held with 150 kg explosives in Rajasthan on New Year's eve

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Police in Tonk, Rajasthan, seized 150 kg of explosives, 200 cartridges, and fuse wire from a car, arresting two individuals. The explosives were concealed in sacks of urea fertilizer and were allegedly being transported for supply.

Lovlina, Siwach lead Indian rush into BOXAM Elite finals

Lovlina, Siwach lead Indian rush into BOXAM Elite finals

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Lovlina Borgohain and Sachin Siwach secured victories, leading a strong Indian contingent into the finals of the BOXAM Elite International Tournament. Twelve Indian boxers, including eight women and four men, will compete for gold.

Indian pugilists punch their way to nine gold medals in Spain

Indian pugilists punch their way to nine gold medals in Spain

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Lovlina, Arundhati lead as India claim nine gold medals in BOXAM Elite 2026

Mirabai Chanu shatters 3 National Records in 1 day!

Mirabai Chanu shatters 3 National Records in 1 day!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu delivered a statement performance, bettering three of her own national records while clinching the women's 48kg title at the National Weightlifting Championships in Modinagar on Wednesday.

BOXAM Elite 2026: Lovlina storms into second round

BOXAM Elite 2026: Lovlina storms into second round

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Lovlina Borgohain controlled the bout throughout, combining sharp combinations with disciplined movement to ease into the next round.

Silver breaches Rs 4 lakh/kg mark; gold at record high

Silver breaches Rs 4 lakh/kg mark; gold at record high

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Silver prices on Thursday breached the record Rs 4 lakh per kilogram mark in futures trade, while gold touched a lifetime high of Rs 1.8 lakh per 10 grams, riding on strong investor demand and record gains in the international markets.

Tirupati Laddu Reignites Political Battle In Andhra Pradesh

Tirupati Laddu Reignites Political Battle In Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com3 days ago

With TDP and YSRCP trying to score political points, the sacred laddu may well create a storm in days to come.

Boxam Elite International: Nitu, Preeti lead India's 19-medal boxing surge

Boxam Elite International: Nitu, Preeti lead India's 19-medal boxing surge

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Indian boxers, including Nitu Ghanghas and Preeti Pawar, have secured 19 medals at the Boxam Elite International tournament in La Nucia, Spain, with strong performances from both the men's and women's teams.

PSLV-C62 Failure: Centre Orders High-Level Probe

PSLV-C62 Failure: Centre Orders High-Level Probe

Rediff.com2 days ago

The move follows a quiet visit by National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Thiruvananthapuram.

Delhi court acquits Brazilian in cocaine case, slams probe lapses

Delhi court acquits Brazilian in cocaine case, slams probe lapses

Rediff.com4 days ago

A Delhi court acquitted a Brazilian national in a 2016 cocaine seizure case, citing the prosecution's failure to comply with mandatory provisions of the NDPS Act.

Silver futures jump 6% to record Rs 2.54 lakh/kg

Silver futures jump 6% to record Rs 2.54 lakh/kg

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Silver prices extended their record-breaking rally for a sixth straight session on Monday, surging 6 per cent to touch a lifetime high of Rs 2,54,174 per kilogram in futures trade amid strong investor demand and bullish global trends. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), silver futures for March delivery surged Rs 14,387, or 6 per cent, to hit a new record of Rs 2,54,174 per kilogram.

Should You Invest In Silver Now?

Should You Invest In Silver Now?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Is the parabolic rise in silver running out of steam or just getting started? Ramalingam Kalirajan offers his take on if you should invest in silver now?

Swami Vs Yogi: The Showdown In Uttar Pradesh

Swami Vs Yogi: The Showdown In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Tensions between Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and the Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have drawn national attention in recent months.

Gold, silver futures plummet 9% to hit lower circuit

Gold, silver futures plummet 9% to hit lower circuit

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Gold and silver prices plunged up to 9 per cent in futures trade on Sunday, hitting their lower circuit levels ahead of the Union Budget for 2026-27, as investors extended profit booking after the recent record-breaking rally.

45 yrs later, man held for stealing wheat worth Rs 100

45 yrs later, man held for stealing wheat worth Rs 100

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

An elderly man in Madhya Pradesh was arrested for a wheat theft that occurred over 45 years ago in 1980. The man, who had been absconding since the incident, was running a grocery store when he was apprehended.

Boxing Nationals: No stopping Nikhat, Lovlina!

Boxing Nationals: No stopping Nikhat, Lovlina!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Nikhat, Lovlina win titles at Boxing Nationals; Hussamuddin caps comeback with gold

Gold, Silver Fall: Investors Must Stay Cautious

Gold, Silver Fall: Investors Must Stay Cautious

Rediff.com5 days ago

The recent correction suggests that while precious metals hedge geopolitical tension and inflation, they are not immune to sharp short-term corrections and profit-booking.

Truth Behind Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic, Mounjaro: A Doctor Explains

Truth Behind Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic, Mounjaro: A Doctor Explains

Rediff.com7 days ago

'Weight loss drugs can be life changing but are not without risks,' says Dr Vishnu Radhakrishnan as he explains the truth behind Ozempic and Mounjaro.

Upset at Nationals: Poonam stuns defending champ Sakshi

Upset at Nationals: Poonam stuns defending champ Sakshi

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Former Youth World Championships gold medallist Poonam Poonia produced a fearless display to hand defending 54kg champion Sakshi Chaudhary a shock defeat, causing the first major upset of the National Boxing Championships in Greater Noida on Thursday.

Apple imports from EU capped, Indian farmers protected under FTA

Apple imports from EU capped, Indian farmers protected under FTA

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

India will lower duty on European apples to 20 per cent under the trade pact, but the imports would be capped at 50,000 tonnes per year and subject to a minimum import price of Rs 80 per kg, thereby fully protecting domestic farmers, an official said on Wednesday.

Simple Habits To Keep Your Child Healthy

Simple Habits To Keep Your Child Healthy

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna, a practising paediatrician with over 25 years of experience recommends simple lifestyle changes to improve your child's immunity, sleep and appetite.

Hyderabad techie held for 26 night burglaries worth Rs 15 lakh

Hyderabad techie held for 26 night burglaries worth Rs 15 lakh

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

A Hyderabad-based software professional has been arrested in Visakhapatnam for his alleged involvement in 26 night-time burglaries. Police recovered stolen gold, silver, and a BMW car purchased with the stolen money.

Karan Fries: India's New Dairy Powerhouse

Karan Fries: India's New Dairy Powerhouse

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Karan Fries is a synthetic cow breed developed by the National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal.

WATCH: Sunny Leone's Manic Laugh in Kennedy

WATCH: Sunny Leone's Manic Laugh in Kennedy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Sunny Leone's Kennedy, directed by Anurag Kashyap, releases on February 20.

Silver, gold futures decline as traders book profits after record highs

Silver, gold futures decline as traders book profits after record highs

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Silver and gold prices declined sharply in the futures trade on Friday as traders booked profits at elevated levels after a record-breaking rally, tracking a bearish sentiment in global markets and a rebound in the US dollar.

Upset alert: Jadumani stuns Panghal at boxing nationals

Upset alert: Jadumani stuns Panghal at boxing nationals

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Promising youngster Jadumani Singh upstaged seasoned campaigner Amit Panghal to storm into the final

Mirabai Chanu eyes comeback in new 48kg category

Mirabai Chanu eyes comeback in new 48kg category

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

India has fielded a 12-member squad, the 2017 world champion and 2022 silver medallist Chanu remains the country's lone realistic medal contender.

After head clash, biting row mars Boxing Nationals!

After head clash, biting row mars Boxing Nationals!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Star boxers, including Nikhat Zareen and Minakshi Hooda, lived up to their top billing with easy wins but the spotlight once again fell on questionable refereeing as the National Boxing Championships were marred by fresh controversy and a disrupted bout, in Greater Noida, on Wednesday.

After weight switch, Nitu Ghanghas eyes Olympic medal

After weight switch, Nitu Ghanghas eyes Olympic medal

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

With 48kg not part of the Olympic programme, the choices were limited.

ONGC, Reliance sign pact for sharing offshore resources

ONGC, Reliance sign pact for sharing offshore resources

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

In a strategic move to boost offshore energy exploration and operational efficiency, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) and Reliance Industries Ltd have signed an agreement to share resources such as supply vessels used in finding and producing oil and gas.

How Will Silver Fare In 2026?

How Will Silver Fare In 2026?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

New investors should enter gradually and with a long horizon. 'Staggered investment through systematic purchase plans is advisable rather than lump-sum buying.'

Jamwal stuns Shiva as Nikhat, Lovlina cruise at boxing nationals

Jamwal stuns Shiva as Nikhat, Lovlina cruise at boxing nationals

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The 23-year-old Jamwal registered a comprehensive unanimous decision victory over Assam's Shiva, underlining his emergence from the shadow of his senior compatriot.

Silver, gold tumble 10% as strong dollar, Fed jitters spark selloff

Silver, gold tumble 10% as strong dollar, Fed jitters spark selloff

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Silver and gold prices snapped a two-day rebound and declined sharply up to 10 per cent in the futures trade on Thursday amid weak trends in the international markets and a strong US dollar.

Gold futures shatter Rs 1.5 lakh/10g barrier; silver hits record

Gold futures shatter Rs 1.5 lakh/10g barrier; silver hits record

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Gold extended its record-breaking run to breach the Rs 1.5 lakh per 10-gram mark in futures trade on Tuesday, while silver surged to a lifetime high of Rs 3.27 lakh per kg as investors rushed to safe-haven assets amid mounting global tensions. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for February delivery climbed Rs 6,861, or 4.7 per cent, to record Rs 1,52,500 per 10 grams after settling at Rs 1,45,639 per 10 grams in the previous session.

Iran unrest hits Indian basmati rice exports

Iran unrest hits Indian basmati rice exports

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Civil unrest in Iran has started impacting India's basmati rice exports to the country, leading to a sharp fall in domestic prices, as exporters face payment delays and mounting uncertainties, an industry body said on Tuesday. The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) urged exporters to reassess risks on Iranian contracts and adopt secured payment mechanisms, warning against over-leveraging inventories meant for the Iranian market.