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Shinde meets Shah, complains against 'some Mahayuti leaders'

Shinde meets Shah, complains against 'some Mahayuti leaders'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

He also told Shah that avoidable disruptions could potentially hinder the Mahayuti alliance's winning momentum and give undue advantage to the Opposition, they said.

Digital Arrest Scams: What You Must Know

Digital Arrest Scams: What You Must Know

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Senior citizens are particularly vulnerable due to their high savings, trust in authorities, and limited familiarity with online frauds.

SMAT: Shami stars for Bengal; Kerala stun holders Mumbai

SMAT: Shami stars for Bengal; Kerala stun holders Mumbai

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Shami puts Bengal on top of points table with easy win vs Services

India Activates Digital Privacy Law

India Activates Digital Privacy Law

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

The new rules allow for a staggered implementation road map, giving companies, data fiduciaries, data principals, and other stakeholders up to 18 months to comply with the administrative guidelines under the DPDP Act.

Do RERA Check Before You Buy A Home

Do RERA Check Before You Buy A Home

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Before booking a flat, buyers should confirm that the project is registered with the state's Rera portal.

PICS: Proteas in box seat as India stare at series defeat

PICS: Proteas in box seat as India stare at series defeat

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

At stumps, Sai Sudharsan and Kuldeep Yadav were at the crease with India requiring another 522 runs to win and level the two-Test series.

The Girlfriend Review: Rashmika Rocks!

The Girlfriend Review: Rashmika Rocks!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

The Girlfriend is not your typical love story and may not be streaming in as many theatres as you'd like to, but it is definitely worth lauding for showing us the mirror about how we normalise toxic behaviours instead of taking a preachy tone, notes Divya Nair.

Sold Your Car? You're Still Liable...

Sold Your Car? You're Still Liable...

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

A vehicle seller remains legally liable for any accident until the RTO officially updates the registration certificate, even if the vehicle was sold earlier.

Sold Your Car? You're Still Liable...

Sold Your Car? You're Still Liable...

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

A vehicle seller remains legally liable for any accident until the RTO officially updates the registration certificate, even if the vehicle was sold earlier.

Lobbying intensified for Bihar assembly speaker's post

Lobbying intensified for Bihar assembly speaker's post

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Lobbying has intensified among NDA partners in Bihar for the post of Speaker in the assembly, with BJP MLA Prem Kumar considered a frontrunner. A special assembly session will be convened soon to elect the Speaker.

Ukraine peace talks: Trump's special envoy to meet Putin

Ukraine peace talks: Trump's special envoy to meet Putin

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

United States President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his special envoy Steve Witkoff would be visiting Moscow next week to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, with Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner might going with Witkoff too.

'After GST cut, innovation will boost life insurance'

'After GST cut, innovation will boost life insurance'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

The reduction in goods & services tax (GST) on individual life and health insurance premiums has been called a "landmark step" for making insurance affordable and inclusive. In a panel discussion at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2025, Anup Bagchi, managing director (MD) & chief executive officer (CEO) of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance; Mahesh Balasubramanian, MD & CEO of Kotak Life Insurance; Tarun Chugh, MD & CEO of Bajaj Life Insurance; and Ratnakar Patnaik, MD of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), listed what else the industry needs to reach more people.

A Heart Surgeon's Stunning Wildlife Photographs

A Heart Surgeon's Stunning Wildlife Photographs

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

'Conservation is is fundamental to the resilience of our communities and the health of our planet,' says Dr Ramakant Panda, who is considered to be one the world's top heart surgeons.

Insurers to Spend More on Tech for DPDP Compliance

Insurers to Spend More on Tech for DPDP Compliance

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

The DPDP rules, which have come into effect, require companies to implement a data protection and consent management system by November 2026.

Does Marriage Make Couples Boring?

Does Marriage Make Couples Boring?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

As a marriage ages, boredom creeps in and feelings move to the back burner, giving way to monotonous interactions, says rediffGURU Anu Krishna.

GST collection grows at slower pace of 4.6% in October

GST collection grows at slower pace of 4.6% in October

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Festive buying spree unleashed by lower tax rates pushed gross GST collection to about Rs 1.96 lakh crore in October, registering a 4.6 per cent year-on-year growth -- the slowest rate so far this fiscal.

Centre races to rescue failing power discoms

Centre races to rescue failing power discoms

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

After four failed reform drives, a new plan aims to rescue India's debt-laden power discoms through privatisation, accountability and long-term financial fixes.

M&A financing the new frontier for banks, but RBI's watching

M&A financing the new frontier for banks, but RBI's watching

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Mint Road's proposals on banks' M&A funding are cautious even as entrants root for more elbow room, and weigh business models.

Nitish Kumar set for record 10th term as Bihar CM

Nitish Kumar set for record 10th term as Bihar CM

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Nitish Kumar is poised to lead the NDA government in Bihar, with key political developments unfolding ahead of the swearing-in ceremony. The article covers the election of the NDA leader, cabinet allocation discussions, and reactions to the election results, including Prashant Kishor's claims and the family feud within Lalu Prasad's family.

Public NBFCs eye Rs 24K cr via bonds

Public NBFCs eye Rs 24K cr via bonds

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) monetary policy review in the first week of December, major public sector non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) - the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard), Small Industries Development Bank of India (Sidbi), Power Finance Corporation (PFC), and Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) - plan to raise up to Rs 24,000 crore together through bond issuancesk.

MVA forms coordination panel for local polls, no plan to include MNS

MVA forms coordination panel for local polls, no plan to include MNS

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

The Congress, NCP (SP), and Shiv Sena (UBT) have announced a state-level coordination committee to prepare for upcoming local body elections. The MVA clarified that no proposal has been received regarding an alliance with the MNS.

HC denies protection to live-in couple due to woman's existing marriage

HC denies protection to live-in couple due to woman's existing marriage

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

The Allahabad High Court has refused to grant protection to a live-in couple, citing the woman's existing marriage and the principle that one person's freedom cannot infringe upon another's legal rights.

10 Tips To Grow Your Brand On Social Media

10 Tips To Grow Your Brand On Social Media

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

People connect with people. No matter how small your brand is, when you share your journey or the why behind your business, you automatically humanise your brand and make it unique as compared to faceless competitors, says Vinayak Burman.

Rohan Bopanna hangs up racquet after 20 years on Tour

Rohan Bopanna hangs up racquet after 20 years on Tour

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

The 45-year-old Bopanna's final appearance on the Tour came at the Paris Masters, where he partnered Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik, losing in the opening round earlier this week.

BJP, ally JD-U register vote share gains, RJD sees slight dip

BJP, ally JD-U register vote share gains, RJD sees slight dip

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Its ally JD-U recorded one of the most notable gains in this election, with its vote share jumping to 19.26 percent from 15.39 percent in 2020. The party also contested 101 seats this time, as against the 115 seats in the last elections, the EC said.

Rahul named captain for SA ODIs; Bumrah, Siraj rested

Rahul named captain for SA ODIs; Bumrah, Siraj rested

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

K L Rahul takes over the captaincy after regular skipper Shubman Gill missed the series because of a neck injury.

What Weapons Will Putin Sell India On Rare State Visit?

What Weapons Will Putin Sell India On Rare State Visit?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

On the table are additional batches of S-400 surface-to-air missile systems from Russia, which India used with immense success during Operation Sindoor. India could buy at least two squadrons of Su-57 fighter jets plus joint production of S-500 air defence systems.

South Africa A thrash India A for consolation win

South Africa A thrash India A for consolation win

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

South Africa A humble India A by 73 runs to avoid series whitewash

Green delivers big Ashes boost amid Aussie injury chaos

Green delivers big Ashes boost amid Aussie injury chaos

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Reeling from injuries to captain Pat Cummins and paceman Josh Hazlewood, Australia have received a boost ahead of the first Ashes Test in Perth starting Friday, with Cameron Green telling reporters he is ready to bowl free of any restrictions.

Batters flop as India succumb to spin in Kolkata Test

Batters flop as India succumb to spin in Kolkata Test

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Simon Harmer led South Africa's lion-hearted bowling effort as the Proteas registered a thrilling 30-run victory against India inside three days of the low-scoring opening Test.

NDA begins govt formation talks in Bihar after landslide victory

NDA begins govt formation talks in Bihar after landslide victory

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Following their landslide victory in the Bihar assembly polls, NDA leaders have begun discussions on forming a new government. Key coalition partners visited Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's residence, expressing support for his continued leadership. The article also touches on political developments within the RJD and reactions to the election results.

How dominant Proteas drove India on the back foot

How dominant Proteas drove India on the back foot

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

In India's first innings, only Yashasvi Jaiswal (58 off 97 balls) and Washington Sundar (48 off 92 balls) could contribute substantially as the home team suffered a batting collapse after starting the day at 9 for no loss.

IT recovery key for Info Edge as Q2 growth lags on weak hiring trends

IT recovery key for Info Edge as Q2 growth lags on weak hiring trends

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Hit by a slowdown in information technology (IT) hiring, Info Edge (India)'s results for the July-September quarter (Q2) of 2025-26 (FY26) fell short of brokerage expectations. What helped the online recruitment major offset the weak IT hiring trend was broad-based growth across other sectors.

Planning To Freeze Your Eggs? What You Must Know

Planning To Freeze Your Eggs? What You Must Know

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Dr Sulbha Arora, clinical director and fertility specialist at Nova IVF Fertility, explains everything you need to know about egg freezing in India, including the process, the cost and the risks involved.

The Secret US Hand In 1962 War

The Secret US Hand In 1962 War

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

India emerged from the war militarily bruised and strategically altered. The United States, under the guise of friendship, had succeeded in achieving what open alignment never could: The psychological and political repositioning of India within the Cold War order, points out Dr Kumar.

'Andhra Will Become Gateway Of India For Investment'

'Andhra Will Become Gateway Of India For Investment'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

'We are expecting investment, public and private, of around Rs 40 trillion by 2029.'

This is theft by govt: Rahul slams Modi's silence on Pune land deal row

This is theft by govt: Rahul slams Modi's silence on Pune land deal row

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accuses the Maharashtra government of a land scam involving government land reserved for Dalits being sold to a company linked to a state minister's son. He questions Prime Minister Modi's silence on the issue.

'Nitish Babu May Concede CM's Post To BJP'

'Nitish Babu May Concede CM's Post To BJP'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'The possibility of Nitish Babu continuing at least for some time is very much there, but don't rule out the artistic possibility of a leadership change executed very elegantly.'

Andhra To Build India's First Giga-Scale Air Taxi Hub

Andhra To Build India's First Giga-Scale Air Taxi Hub

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

The "Sky Factory" will be one of the world's largest for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL), a manufacturing and assembly process to make electric aircraft that can take off, hover, and land vertically. It will put India on the "map of next-generation aviation" and marks one of the most ambitious eVTOL initiatives in the world, said a state government statement.

Deepfake Laws Are Coming: But Are They Enough?

Deepfake Laws Are Coming: But Are They Enough?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Taming the animal called AI in its many avatars will clearly remain a work in progress.