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Ankita Bhandari murder case: Uttarakhand CM recommends CBI probe

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday recommended a CBI inquiry into the 2022 murder of 19-year-old resort receptionist Ankita Bhandari, and said that the state government's......

'Maoist Leadership Has Been Totally Eliminated'

'The Maoist leadership spread fear that surrender meant torture or death. Once that false narrative collapsed and our operations proved transparent and credible, the surrender momentum became......

The Puzzling Failure of PSLV-C62

'A solid motor, once ignited, burns until the propellant is exhausted. It cannot simply stop mid-burn,' said a retired senior ISRO official. 'That is what makes this failure puzzling.' Venkatachari......

'Maoists Collapsed Like A House Of Cards'

'For the remaining Maoist cadres, they shall soon confront one of two outcomes: Either surrender or face neutralisation.' IMAGE: Former Maharashtra director general of police Rashmi Shukla along......

Indore water crisis: Commissioner shunted out, 2 officials suspended

Under fire over the death of at least four persons due to water contamination in Bhagirathpura area in Indore, the Madhya Pradesh government on Friday shunted out the Indore municipal commissioner......

India's Airline Fleet Nears 900 in 2026

In 2025, the total net induction was 35 planes -- 79 added and 44 returned -- making it much lower than even 2024. IMAGE: An Indigo airline in flight. Kindly note the image has been posted only......

Maharashtra overtakes Tamil Nadu in NITI's 2024 export preparedness index

Maharashtra has pipped Tamil Nadu in NITI Aayog’s latest Export Preparedness Index (EPI) for 2024. Photograph: Tatiana Meel/Reuters While Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh gained ground,......

70% Of Nifty 500 Stocks Bleed In January 2026

This is the second-worst performance by the pack during this period over the last five years since CY20. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Indian stock markets have carried their global......

Pvt banks may lose ground again in FY26 as credit growth lags

India’s private-sector banks are likely to lose market share for a second consecutive year in 2025-26, as their loan books continue to expand much slower than overall bank credit. Illustration:......

Rupee ends up 53 paise to 89.67/USD

The rupee appreciated 53 paise to close at 89.67 against the US dollar on Friday, supported by corporate dollar inflows and easing crude oil prices. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Forex......

The Top 10 Films Of 2025

The year had a variety of films to choose from. Not all of them were successful at the box office, but had merit. In fact, a few films that did the mandatory Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) and more,......

Samson eyes stability as India aim for win in Raipur

Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan face a key test as India take on New Zealand in the second T20I at Raipur, eyeing World Cup momentum. IMAGE: Opening the batting, Sanju Samson scored just 10 off 7......

Timing or power? Abhishek Sharma drops a hint

‘All teams have a plan for me. It's about my preparation. I'm going to back my instinct’ IMAGE: Abhishek Sharma smashed a blistering 35-ball 84, laced with eight sixes and five......

Is pace sensation Mayank Yadav match-ready?

IMAGE: Mayank Yadav played just two IPL games in 2025 before being laid low by lower back injury. Photograph: BCCI Injury-prone Indian pace sensation Mayank Yadav is close to attaining full......

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

Images from Day 1 of the fifth and final Ashes Test between Australia and England at Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday. Scorecard IMAGE: Harry Brook celebrates his half-century with Joe Root......

In-form Sarfaraz notches up his 17th first-class century

IMAGE: Sarfaraz Khan hit his 17th first-class century on Day 1 of Mumbai's Group D Ranji Trophy match against Hyderabad. Photograph: BCCI Key Points Sarfaraz Khan smashed an unbeaten 142 off 164......