News for 'may 15'

India Couture Week: Tarun Tahiliani Skipped The Runway For...

India Couture Week: Tarun Tahiliani Skipped The Runway For...

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Hyundai India Couture Week 2026 proved that couture is no longer confined to a runway. From immersive presentations to futuristic craftsmanship and delicate romance, Tarun Tahiliani, ROSEROOM by Isha Jajodia and Rimzim Dadu each offered a distinct vision of what modern Indian couture can be.

Parliament to grill Instagram, other social media platforms on user privacy

Parliament to grill Instagram, other social media platforms on user privacy

Rediff.com3 hours ago

An Indian Parliamentary panel has summoned major social media platforms like Meta, Google, X, and Snapchat, along with MeitY and Home Affairs officials, to discuss the regulation of digital platforms. The meeting, scheduled for August 3, will focus on user privacy, public order, and the platforms' role in recent protests.

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem Primed For Commonwealth Games Javelin Qualifiers

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem Primed For Commonwealth Games Javelin Qualifiers

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Defending Commonwealth Games javelin champion Arshad Nadeem is prepared for the qualification round despite a challenging build-up due to adverse weather in Switzerland. His coach, Salman Butt, confirmed his readiness for the event in Glasgow, where he will face a strong field including India's Neeraj Chopra.

Did govt offer to change Pradhan's portfolio before resignation?

Did govt offer to change Pradhan's portfolio before resignation?

Rediff.com3 hours ago

The BJP has strongly refuted media reports suggesting that former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation was due to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) rejecting a portfolio change offer. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra labelled these reports as "baseless and imaginative," accusing them of sensationalising the issue.

E20 petrol: Nitin Gadkari sues Meta, X, Google over 'defamatory' AI deepfakes

E20 petrol: Nitin Gadkari sues Meta, X, Google over 'defamatory' AI deepfakes

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has filed a civil suit against Meta, X Corp, Google LLC, and unknown persons in the Bombay High Court over "defamatory" deepfakes and AI-generated posts concerning the ethanol policy. The court will hear the matter on August 5, with Gadkari seeking a permanent injunction and immediate takedown of the fake content, which he claims has harmed his reputation.

CM Shivakumar Hails Shilpa K Shyla's Commonwealth Games Bronze

CM Shivakumar Hails Shilpa K Shyla's Commonwealth Games Bronze

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar congratulated para-athlete Shilpa K Shyla for winning a bronze medal in Shot Put at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, highlighting her achievement as a source of pride and inspiration for the state and nation.

Bindyarani Devi's Bronze Medal at Commonwealth Games Exceeds Family's Expectations

Bindyarani Devi's Bronze Medal at Commonwealth Games Exceeds Family's Expectations

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Indian weightlifter Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam's bronze medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in the 58kg category came as a pleasant surprise for her family, who had not anticipated a podium finish after her move up in weight class, her mother told ANI.

Audio of special exam centre offer for Rs 12 lakh puts Maha CET under cloud

Audio of special exam centre offer for Rs 12 lakh puts Maha CET under cloud

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Maharashtra's CET Cell has lodged a police complaint after an audio clip surfaced, allegedly showing a woman offering a 'special' exam centre for the MH-CET engineering entrance test for Rs 12 lakh, promising a high percentile.

FCNR (B) Inflows May Surpass 2013 Levels in 45 Days, SBI Research Raises Estimates

FCNR (B) Inflows May Surpass 2013 Levels in 45 Days, SBI Research Raises Estimates

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank), or FCNR (B), deposits mobilised under the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) concessional swap facility may have already surpassed the amount raised during the 2013 scheme in just about 45 days, prompting SBI Research to sharply raise its estimate for inflows under the facility to $65-70 billion.

How Sharmila Dhankar Overcame Adversity To Win India's First Para-Athletics Gold In 20 Years

How Sharmila Dhankar Overcame Adversity To Win India's First Para-Athletics Gold In 20 Years

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Sharmila Dhankar, overcoming polio and an abusive marriage, made history by winning India's first para-athletics gold medal in 20 years at the Commonwealth Games in the women's shot put F57 event. Her compatriot Shilpa Shyla also secured a bronze after a protest. Dhankar's inspiring journey from Haryana to international success, supported by her family and second husband, highlights her remarkable resilience and dedication to para-athletics.

Pakistan Hosts Korea For Landmark Hockey Series After Two Decades

Pakistan Hosts Korea For Landmark Hockey Series After Two Decades

Rediff.com4 hours ago

The Korean national hockey team has arrived in Pakistan for a historic four-match series, marking their first visit in 20 years. This series is crucial for Pakistan's preparation for the upcoming World Cup, especially after their poor performance in the recent FIH Pro League.

Maskar And Dhillon Clinch Bronze For India At ISSF World Cup

Maskar And Dhillon Clinch Bronze For India At ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Indian rifle shooters Sonam Uttam Maskar and Himanshu Dhillon have won a bronze medal in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou. This medal brings India's total tally to four, including one gold, one silver, and two bronze. Both athletes expressed confidence and motivation from this achievement, with Himanshu marking his maiden senior World Cup podium.

Guess How Much Anushka-Virat Bought Their New Home For?

Guess How Much Anushka-Virat Bought Their New Home For?

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Power couple Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli have expanded their impressive real estate portfolio with the purchase of a new luxury apartment in Mumbai.

Neha Dhupia Lives The 'Island Life'

Neha Dhupia Lives The 'Island Life'

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Neha Dhupia shows everyone just what she does on a family vacation to Thailand.

Rs 10, Rs 20 Polymer Notes Approved

Rs 10, Rs 20 Polymer Notes Approved

Rediff.com4 hours ago

RBI says polymer notes have a significantly longer lifespan, potentially reducing printing costs and replacement frequency.

576 Indians Report Rs 100 Crore Income

576 Indians Report Rs 100 Crore Income

Rediff.com4 hours ago

The number of individuals who declared a gross income of Rs 100 crore or more in their income-tax returns had risen to 301 in 2022-23, moderated slightly to 284 in 2023-24, then climbed to 415 in 2024-25.

Sabalenka, Djokovic to headline US Open mixed doubles

Sabalenka, Djokovic to headline US Open mixed doubles

Rediff.com4 hours ago

World number one Aryna Sabalenka and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic are set to headline the U.S. Open mixed doubles championship, which returns with a revamped format designed to attract top singles players.

SC orders release of protesters under 18 with no criminal record

SC orders release of protesters under 18 with no criminal record

Rediff.com5 hours ago

The Supreme Court has issued interim directions regarding nationwide protests over the NEET paper leak, ordering the release of minor student protesters without criminal records and directing states to preserve all digital evidence. The court also called for a fair and independent investigation into allegations of police excesses against students, while also acknowledging concerns for injured police personnel.

8-year jail for 6 Pakistanis for heroin seizure off Gujarat coast

8-year jail for 6 Pakistanis for heroin seizure off Gujarat coast

Rediff.com5 hours ago

A special NIA court in Ahmedabad has sentenced six Pakistani nationals to eight years of rigorous imprisonment for their involvement in the 2019 mid-sea seizure of 330 kg of 'brown heroin' off Gujarat's Jakhau coast. An Indian man, allegedly the intended recipient, was acquitted due to benefit of doubt. The National Investigation Agency had probed the case, alleging funds from the smuggling were intended for a terror organisation.

5 Early Signs Of Hepatitis: Don't Ignore

5 Early Signs Of Hepatitis: Don't Ignore

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Hepatitis is a condition that causes the liver to become inflamed. Make sure you treat it early.

Bihar Recipe: Reenuka's Kala Chana Guguni

Bihar Recipe: Reenuka's Kala Chana Guguni

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Kala Chana Guguni is a Bihar staple. It surfaces at family gatherings or festive celebrations. And is usually whipped up when guests come visiting and homes are filled with laughter and stories.

India's Sharmila Dhankar Clinches Historic Commonwealth Games Gold

India's Sharmila Dhankar Clinches Historic Commonwealth Games Gold

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Sharmila Dhankar, a para-athlete who overcame polio and personal adversity, has made history by becoming India's first para-athlete to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in the women's shot put F57 event. Her season's best throw of 9.81m ended a two-decade wait for India in para-athletics at the CWG, with compatriot Shilpa Shyla also securing a bronze.

Will Tiger Shroff make Durand Cup debut?

Will Tiger Shroff make Durand Cup debut?

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Bollywood action hero Tiger Shroff is all set to turn his football dream into reality with a likely Durand Cup debut for Mumbay FC.

HUL's Q1 Profit Falls 3.2% to Rs 2,680 Cr Despite 10.3% Sales Surge

HUL's Q1 Profit Falls 3.2% to Rs 2,680 Cr Despite 10.3% Sales Surge

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) reported a 3.17 per cent year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 2,680 crore for the June quarter, even as revenue from product sales surged by 10.26 per cent to Rs 17,149 crore, marking its highest growth in 13 quarters.

Arpita, Kunal May Be Husband And Wife But...

Arpita, Kunal May Be Husband And Wife But...

Rediff.com5 hours ago

While Arpita Mehta reimagined Indian celebration wear for the modern woman, Kunal Rawal presented his biggest menswear collection yet, proving that the husband and wife have design languages that are distinctly their own.

Birthday Special: Dhanush's 10 Best Films

Birthday Special: Dhanush's 10 Best Films

Rediff.com5 hours ago

From intense gangster epics to tender slice-of-life dramas, these 10 films showcase why Dhanush remains one of Indian cinema's most versatile leading men.

Taipei Open: Indian Shuttlers Struggle In Qualifying Rounds

Taipei Open: Indian Shuttlers Struggle In Qualifying Rounds

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Indian shuttlers faced a largely disappointing performance in the Taipei Open Super 300 qualifiers, with only Rounak Chouhan advancing in the men's singles. Other prominent players like Rithvik Sanjeevi, Sankar Subramanian, Tushar Suveer, and Aakarshi Kashyap were eliminated in their opening matches across singles and doubles categories.

'India needs deeper bond, forex, derivatives markets for Viksit Bharat'

'India needs deeper bond, forex, derivatives markets for Viksit Bharat'

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Rohit Jain has stated that India cannot rely solely on bank balance sheets to fund the extensive investment required for its 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India) goal by 2047, emphasising the critical need for deeper corporate bond, foreign exchange, and derivatives markets.

'Gyaneshwari's CWG silver will inspire Chhattisgarh's youth'

'Gyaneshwari's CWG silver will inspire Chhattisgarh's youth'

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Chhattisgarh's weightlifter Gyaneshwari Yadav has won a silver medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, bringing pride to the state and the country.

No court relief for Azam Khan university but babu stays razing

No court relief for Azam Khan university but babu stays razing

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The Allahabad High Court dismissed a petition filed by a businessman on behalf of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University regarding the demolition of its buildings, citing that the pleader was an outsider. Separately, the Moradabad Divisional Commissioner's court granted an interim stay on the demolition of 38 university buildings until the final hearing.

Tejas Shirse Shows Immense Grit In CWG Hurdles Final

Tejas Shirse Shows Immense Grit In CWG Hurdles Final

Rediff.com6 hours ago

National record-holder Tejas Shirse competed in the Commonwealth Games men's 110m hurdles final despite sustaining a navicular stress fracture in his left foot during warm-up. He finished eighth, demonstrating immense grit and determination, becoming the first Indian to reach this final. Shirse, who holds the national record of 13.27 seconds, ran with a heavily taped foot, enduring significant pain to complete the race.

President Murmu To Inaugurate Soldierathon Honouring Elite President's Bodyguard

President Murmu To Inaugurate Soldierathon Honouring Elite President's Bodyguard

Rediff.com6 hours ago

President Droupadi Murmu will flag off the first Soldierathon on August 2, celebrating the 253-year legacy of the President's Bodyguard, India's senior-most and only Airborne Cavalry Regiment.

Indian Crypto Firms Applaud CBDT's New Reporting Framework

Indian Crypto Firms Applaud CBDT's New Reporting Framework

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Indian crypto exchanges and companies have expressed strong support for the Central Board of Direct Taxes' (CBDT) new Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), which mandates reporting and due-diligence obligations for crypto service providers on all transactions starting 2026.

Gyaneshwari Yadav's Silver Medal Inspires Chhattisgarh Youth

Gyaneshwari Yadav's Silver Medal Inspires Chhattisgarh Youth

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Chhattisgarh's weightlifter Gyaneshwari Yadav has won a silver medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, bringing pride to the state and the country. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao congratulated her, highlighting her achievement as an inspiration for young athletes. Yadav's performance in the 53kg category involved a thrilling contest where she set new personal bests.

How Cancer-Stricken Dad's Note Spurred Saransh Jain

How Cancer-Stricken Dad's Note Spurred Saransh Jain

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Saransh Jain's domestic success motivated by his cancer-affected dad's inspiring note. Saransh received his India Test call-up for the Sri Lanka tour on Tuesday.

Can Bananas And Curd Give You a Cold?

Can Bananas And Curd Give You a Cold?

Rediff.com6 hours ago

rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani explains if bananas and curd are safe to eat when you have a cold or a sore throat.

Why Bangladesh Matters For India's Future

Why Bangladesh Matters For India's Future

Rediff.com6 hours ago

For India, the guiding principle should remain clear: Engage Bangladesh as a sovereign nation and society rather than through the prism of any individual leader or political party, suggests Manoj Mohanka.

Saransh Jain gets maiden India call up, Jadeja recalled for Sri Lanka Tests

Saransh Jain gets maiden India call up, Jadeja recalled for Sri Lanka Tests

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Uncapped off-spinner Saransh Jain has been named as the replacement for the injured Washington Sundar in India's Test squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, while the availability of key players Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan hinges on their fitness clearance.

Tejaswin Shankar's selfless act secures CWG high jump silver for Sarvesh Kushare

Tejaswin Shankar's selfless act secures CWG high jump silver for Sarvesh Kushare

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Despite a debilitating knee injury derailing his own campaign, Tejaswin Shankar selflessly coached compatriot Sarvesh Kushare, providing crucial technical advice that helped Kushare secure a silver medal in the men's high jump at the Commonwealth Games.

Bank of Baroda Hit by Cyberattack

Bank of Baroda Hit by Cyberattack

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The incident involved compromise of an employee's email account, resulting in unauthorised access to certain data.