News for 'last 16'

From elbow injury to CWG silver: Raja Muthupandi vows to learn and improve

From elbow injury to CWG silver: Raja Muthupandi vows to learn and improve

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Raja Muthupandi completed a remarkable comeback from a career-threatening elbow injury to win Commonwealth Games 2026 silver, dedicating the medal to his parents and coach while vowing to return stronger.

Bihar cop suspended for firing AK-47 rifle at protesting students

Bihar cop suspended for firing AK-47 rifle at protesting students

Rediff.com7 hours ago

A police constable in Bihar's Siwan district was suspended after a video showing him using an AK-47 rifle during a student protest went viral. An inquiry has been initiated, and political leaders have reacted strongly to the incident, which occurred during a statewide bandh against the NEET paper leak.

RBI's Concessional Swap Facility Poised to Draw $85 Bn in Foreign Inflows

RBI's Concessional Swap Facility Poised to Draw $85 Bn in Foreign Inflows

Rediff.com7 hours ago

India is projected to attract between $80 and $85 billion through the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) concessional swap facility, designed to boost foreign currency inflows, according to an SBI research report.

Tragic Loss For Indian Journalism As Jasvinder Sidhu Passes Away

Tragic Loss For Indian Journalism As Jasvinder Sidhu Passes Away

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Veteran sports journalist Jasvinder Sidhu, known for his work with multiple media organisations, has tragically died in a road accident in East Delhi.

Why Friendship Day In The '90s Was So Special

Why Friendship Day In The '90s Was So Special

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Long before social media reels and tagged Instagram stories, friendships were celebrated with simple rituals that made the day unforgettable, says Divya Nair.

Esha Singh Strikes Gold, Manu Bhaker Bags Bronze At Shooting World Cup

Esha Singh Strikes Gold, Manu Bhaker Bags Bronze At Shooting World Cup

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Indian shooter Esha Singh won the gold medal in the women's 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, outperforming Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker, who secured the bronze.

Ajit Agarkar, wife to launch ACE Juniors early learning centre

Ajit Agarkar, wife to launch ACE Juniors early learning centre

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Chief selector Ajit Agarkar and his wife Fatema are set to launch ACE Juniors, a new-age early learning centre on July 29, focusing on developing creativity, emotional intelligence, and communication in children.

Jio Platforms' IPO key driver for RIL stock

Jio Platforms' IPO key driver for RIL stock

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Reliance Industries (RIL) delivered a better-than-expected operational performance in Q1FY27, driven by a recovery in its oil-to-chemicals (O2C) business and robust gains in the telecom (Jio) segment, though its retail arm missed estimates. Analysts highlight the upcoming Jio Platforms IPO and execution in new energy and consumer businesses as key triggers for the stock's future growth.

How Iyer's Leadership, Laxman's Mentorship Led India To Zimbabwe Sweep

How Iyer's Leadership, Laxman's Mentorship Led India To Zimbabwe Sweep

Rediff.com7 hours ago

India's new-look T20 squad, led by Shreyas Iyer and mentored by interim coach VVS Laxman, secured a dominant 3-0 series sweep against Zimbabwe. Both Iyer and Laxman praised each other's contributions, highlighting Iyer's leadership and Laxman's inspiring guidance in the team's success.

India's Top Junior Men's Hockey Teams Battle For National Title

India's Top Junior Men's Hockey Teams Battle For National Title

Rediff.com8 hours ago

The 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship is set to begin in Coimbatore, featuring 30 teams across three divisions. The tournament includes a promotion and relegation system, adding competitive intensity as teams vie for the national title and advancement between divisions.

OTT's 10 Best K-Dramas Of 2026 So Far

OTT's 10 Best K-Dramas Of 2026 So Far

Rediff.com8 hours ago

It's only July but the South Korean drama scene is brimming with action and adrenalin.

Right to peaceful protest cannot be denied, doesn't justify police excesses: SC

Right to peaceful protest cannot be denied, doesn't justify police excesses: SC

Rediff.com8 hours ago

The Supreme Court asserted that the right to peaceful protest is 'absolutely guaranteed' and an agitation cannot justify 'police excesses' or a 'lathi charge,' while agreeing to hear pleas concerning alleged police brutality against students protesting the NEET paper leak.

Bhumi Pednekkar: 'Assam Really Needs Our Support'

Bhumi Pednekkar: 'Assam Really Needs Our Support'

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Entire villages have been washed away, animals have been washed away. Whatever they had, everything is finished.'

How To Steal A Recipe...

How To Steal A Recipe...

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Getting hold of a recipe requires a skill even James Bond cannot master.

Why Kriti Sanon Is Trending

Why Kriti Sanon Is Trending

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Kriti Sanon is 36!

What happened to 2024 exam panel's recommentations, asks Congress

What happened to 2024 exam panel's recommentations, asks Congress

Rediff.com8 hours ago

The Congress party has criticised the Modi government's announcement of a new committee on exam reforms, alleging it is a tactic to divert public attention. The opposition highlighted that recommendations from a previous committee formed in 2024 remain largely unimplemented, while Prime Minister Modi has now constituted another high-powered task force led by Nandan Nilekani to reform NTA examinations.

Why Cricket's Olympic Inclusion At LA 2028 Is A Game-Changer!

Why Cricket's Olympic Inclusion At LA 2028 Is A Game-Changer!

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is a strategic move by Olympic leaders to tap into India's massive fan base and commercial power, aiming to attract billions of new viewers and strengthen the Games' appeal in key markets.

How Gen Z Can Build Wealth With 20% Rule

How Gen Z Can Build Wealth With 20% Rule

Rediff.com9 hours ago

'Users should protect their savings goals before allocating money to discretionary expenditure.'

Shooting at Seattle food festival kills 2, several injured

Shooting at Seattle food festival kills 2, several injured

Rediff.com9 hours ago

A shooting incident at the annual Bite of Seattle Festival resulted in two fatalities and multiple injuries, including a 2-year-old child. Four victims were transported to Harborview Medical Centre with gunshot wounds, one in critical condition. Authorities have not yet identified a suspect or the cause of the shooting, which is one of at least 271 mass shootings in the US this year according to the Gun Violence Archive.

Can You Recognise This Cricket Legend With Shashi Tharoor?

Can You Recognise This Cricket Legend With Shashi Tharoor?

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga has undergone a dramatic transformation, surprising many, including Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, with his lean look following bariatric surgery in 2024.

Delhi Chief Minister Opens Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship

Delhi Chief Minister Opens Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship at the Thyagaraj Sports Complex, highlighting the Delhi government's commitment to promoting sports. The event features top players from 25 Commonwealth nations and will conclude on August 2.

Gen Z emotional, doesn't think with 'calm mind': RSS chief

Gen Z emotional, doesn't think with 'calm mind': RSS chief

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Mohan Bhagwat shared his perspectives on the characteristics of 'Gen Z', the trajectory of the 'Stree Mukti Andolan', and the imperative for societal acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals, emphasising their integral role within Indian tradition.

Oppn seeks urgent debate on police brutality at Gen Z protests

Oppn seeks urgent debate on police brutality at Gen Z protests

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Opposition parties have submitted notices in the Rajya Sabha demanding an urgent discussion on the alleged use of force, including pellet guns, against students protesting the NEET paper leak issue. They are seeking accountability from the Home Minister and Prime Minister regarding the police action and alleged assault on protesters and journalists.

Dreamfly Innovations To Boost India's Drone Battery Production

Dreamfly Innovations To Boost India's Drone Battery Production

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Dreamfly Innovations is setting up a 40,000-sq ft aviation battery manufacturing facility in North Bengaluru with an investment of Rs 40 crore. This plant will produce advanced batteries for various drone applications, supporting India's growing drone economy and domestic drone makers.

Apoorva Makhija Is A Rebel In Every Sense

Apoorva Makhija Is A Rebel In Every Sense

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Chaos is kind of Apoorva Makhija's signature especially when it comes to desi fashion; she loves taking traditional silhouettes and giving them a rebellious, Gen Z-approved twist.

Biggest Mistake MF Investors Make; Are You One Of Them?

Biggest Mistake MF Investors Make; Are You One Of Them?

Rediff.com9 hours ago

'Investors spend too much time picking the right mutual fund and too little time choosing the right asset allocation. That's where real wealth is created.'

'I made so many sacrifices...': How Mirabai Chanu Clinched Gold In Glasgow

'I made so many sacrifices...': How Mirabai Chanu Clinched Gold In Glasgow

Rediff.com9 hours ago

An emotional Mirabai Chanu said her historic third successive gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games came only after a 'lot of sacrifices', as the Olympic medallist battled stress and injuries over the past couple of years.

CBDT releases comprehensive guidance for crypto-asset tax reporting

CBDT releases comprehensive guidance for crypto-asset tax reporting

Rediff.com9 hours ago

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has released a 198-page guidance note to assist crypto-asset service providers in complying with reporting obligations under the Income-tax Act, 2025, aligning India with the OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (Carf) for automatic exchange of tax information.

SIPs Keep Equity MF Inflows Above Rs 4 Trillion

SIPs Keep Equity MF Inflows Above Rs 4 Trillion

Rediff.com9 hours ago

At Rs 4.07 trillion, gross inflows were just shy of the record Rs 4.34 trillion mobilised in H2 of 2024, making it the second half-yearly period in which inflows crossed Rs 4 trillion.

Vaibhav's game awareness has skyrocketed in last six months, says V V S Laxman

Vaibhav's game awareness has skyrocketed in last six months, says V V S Laxman

Rediff.com10 hours ago

India's interim head coach VVS Laxman on Sunday said Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's game awareness has "skyrocketed" in the last six months, with the teenage batting sensation's growing maturity helping him handle pressure situations in the early stages of his international career.

'Won't delete': BJP MP's daughter's post on Pradhan's exit sparks row

'Won't delete': BJP MP's daughter's post on Pradhan's exit sparks row

Rediff.com10 hours ago

A social media post by BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi's daughter celebrating Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as Union Education Minister, has ignited an internal controversy within the BJP.

'India Has Only 15 More Years Left...'

'India Has Only 15 More Years Left...'

Rediff.com10 hours ago

'After that the burdens of an ageing population will be upon us, and the share of working age population will shrink.'

'This is probably the right time to draft Sooryavanshi into India's ODI side'

'This is probably the right time to draft Sooryavanshi into India's ODI side'

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Former India cricketer Farokh Engineer has strongly advocated for teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to be drafted into India's ODI squad as an opener alongside Rohit Sharma, ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

New Venture Targets Gig Worker Welfare

New Venture Targets Gig Worker Welfare

Rediff.com10 hours ago

The physical centres will operate on a monthly subscription model, where access would be limited to verified active gig workers and platform verification.

How Modi's Political Aura Crumbled At Jantar Mantar

How Modi's Political Aura Crumbled At Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com10 hours ago

It was left to an incensed Gen Z to show the rest of India that enough was enough, and that the time had come to shatter the fear psychosis generated by the government's authoritarian approach to protests and criticism, points out M R Narayan Swamy.

Delhi Police cracks down on anti-Modi posts after protests

Delhi Police cracks down on anti-Modi posts after protests

Rediff.com10 hours ago

The Delhi Police has taken decisive action, directing multiple social media platforms to remove offensive and abusive posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'Why Have The Number Of Jobs Created Fallen?'

'Why Have The Number Of Jobs Created Fallen?'

Rediff.com10 hours ago

'We have to pull 80 million workers out of agriculture and go back to where we were in 2014. That itself is going to be a huge task.' 'We have already lost time, and that is a catastrophe impending.''

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Up on Easing West Asia Tensions, Drop in Crude Oil Prices

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Up on Easing West Asia Tensions, Drop in Crude Oil Prices

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty saw a significant rebound in early trade, driven by a sharp decline in crude oil prices and easing geopolitical tensions in the West Asia, which improved market sentiment and reduced inflation fears. Track Sensex, Nifty on July 27.

Box Office: Jan Neta Struggles, Dhamaal 4 Is A Winner

Box Office: Jan Neta Struggles, Dhamaal 4 Is A Winner

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Jan Neta struggles at the box office while Dhamaal 4 continues its impressive run.

Forces Intensify Search After Suspected Drone Activity

Forces Intensify Search After Suspected Drone Activity

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir initiated extensive search operations along the International Border and Line of Control in Samba and Rajouri districts following multiple overnight sightings of suspected Pakistani drones. The increased drone activity has prompted concerns over potential air-dropping of narcotics, weapons, or facilitation of infiltration, leading to heightened surveillance and anti-drone measures.