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2nd Test: Eyes on Reddy as India might stick with same XI vs WI

2nd Test: Eyes on Reddy as India might stick with same XI vs WI

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

India set to remain unchanged as team wants Reddy to settle in all-round role

Delhi HC protects actor Nagarjuna's personality, publicity rights

Delhi HC protects actor Nagarjuna's personality, publicity rights

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The Delhi High Court has restrained various websites and online platforms from misusing or misrepresenting Telugu actor Akkineni Nagarjuna's name, image and likeness for unauthorised merchandising, AI-generated material or pornographic content.

Why Trust In Ambani, Adani, India Inc Is Vital

Why Trust In Ambani, Adani, India Inc Is Vital

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Who else will take on the might of Microsoft, Google, and Amazon if not the Adanis, Ambanis, Birlas, or Tatas?, asks R Jagannathan.

Lokah, Param Sundari, War Arrive On OTT

Lokah, Param Sundari, War Arrive On OTT

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

October looks bright with a lot of festive season releases on OTT.

Ranchi Durga Puja pandal drops Jesus Christ's image after VHP protest

Ranchi Durga Puja pandal drops Jesus Christ's image after VHP protest

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

A Durga Puja committee in Ranchi modified its Vatican City-themed marquee after objections from a Hindu group. The image of Jesus Christ was replaced with Lord Krishna.

'From March 2026, India Should Resume Long-Term Uptrend'

'From March 2026, India Should Resume Long-Term Uptrend'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'Indian markets may underperform global peers for the next two quarters.' 'But beyond that, India should catch up and resume its long-term growth path.'

ED arrests UP agent for duping investors through 'QFX' Ponzi fraud

ED arrests UP agent for duping investors through 'QFX' Ponzi fraud

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested an agent based in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly defrauding investors through the 'QFX' Ponzi scheme. The agent, Navab Hassan, has been remanded to ED custody for nine days. This is the second arrest in the case, which involves multiple FIRs across several states.

Youth ODI: India hammer Australia to sweep series

Youth ODI: India hammer Australia to sweep series

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Youth ODIs: Vedant, Rahul shine as India make clean sweep of series vs Australia

Wangchuk being probed for Pak links: Ladakh police chief

Wangchuk being probed for Pak links: Ladakh police chief

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Ladakh Director General of Police S D Singh Jamwal on Saturday said Sonam Wangchuk is being probed for allegedly having links with Pakistan on the back of last month's arrest of a Pakistani Intelligence Operative who sent videos of his protests across the border.

US Senators question TCS, 9 others over H-1B visa filings

US Senators question TCS, 9 others over H-1B visa filings

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Cognizant and eight other major corporations have been questioned by US Senators for filing thousands of H-1B skilled labour visa petitions after conducting "mass layoffs" of American employees.

Analysts place higher bets on gold despite silver's outperformance

Analysts place higher bets on gold despite silver's outperformance

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

As the rally in precious metals takes centre stage in 2025, most analysts recommend a larger allocation to gold over silver despite the latter's outperformance this year. In the current calendar year (CY25), spot gold prices in dollar terms rallied

HIL rocked as UP Rudras quit, shift focus to grassroots

HIL rocked as UP Rudras quit, shift focus to grassroots

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

UP Rudras announced on Monday that they are withdrawing from the Hockey India League (HIL) due to financial viability of the league.

'A New Generation Refuses To Be Silent'

'A New Generation Refuses To Be Silent'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'Discontent is deepest among young people.' 'They are weary of inequality, exclusion, and empty promises.'

Sensex, Nifty tank nearly 1% on selling in pharma, IT shares

Sensex, Nifty tank nearly 1% on selling in pharma, IT shares

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Most pharma shares dropped, dragging the BSE Healthcare index down by 2.14 per cent after Trump's move to impose 100 per cent import tariffs on pharmaceutical drugs from October 1. Wockhardt shares tanked 9.4 per cent.

BEL fires growth salvo with defence orders, new contracts boost revenues

BEL fires growth salvo with defence orders, new contracts boost revenues

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The stock of Bharat Electronics (BEL) has risen 10 per cent over the past seven to eight trading sessions, driven by order wins that improve revenue visibility. The gains mark a reversal of a declining trend in its stock price between early July and late August, during which the scrip fell over 13 per cent.

How To Get Hired By India's $68 Bn GCCs

How To Get Hired By India's $68 Bn GCCs

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

'Employers increasingly want candidates who can take AI pilots from proof-of-concept to production-ready systems.' 'That requires governance, monitoring, and ROI measurement -- skills that go beyond coding and into business impact.'

Tempted By GST Car Deals? Brake And Research!

Tempted By GST Car Deals? Brake And Research!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

'Some buyers get carried away by festival offers and purchase higher variants or larger vehicles than they truly need, which impacts running cost and long-term affordability.'

Assam police can't probe Zubeen Garg's death unless ....: CM Himanta

Assam police can't probe Zubeen Garg's death unless ....: CM Himanta

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma states that Assam Police cannot travel to Singapore to investigate the death of Zubeen Garg, citing jurisdictional limitations and dependence on witnesses in Singapore.

PhonePe seeks Sebi nod for IPO; submits papers

PhonePe seeks Sebi nod for IPO; submits papers

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Digital payments provider PhonePe has filed draft papers with markets regulator Sebi for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) using the confidential pre-filing route. On Wednesday, the company's spokesperson said, "PhonePe Ltd has filed the Pre-filed Draft Red Herring Prospectus with Sebi and the stock exchanges, under...the Sebi ICDR Regulations in relation to the proposed initial public offering of its equity shares on the main board of the stock exchanges".

OpenAI's Back-to-School Shift

OpenAI's Back-to-School Shift

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

By giving students powerful tools early, these companies build long-term trust and affinity.

'Naseer Or I Would Be Ideal To Play Modi'

'Naseer Or I Would Be Ideal To Play Modi'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

'Amitabh Bachchan is too tall to play Mr Modi.'

Sitharaman asks fintechs to strengthen risk management to check AI misuse

Sitharaman asks fintechs to strengthen risk management to check AI misuse

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday asked fintech firms to focus on risk management at a time when criminals are using AI to mimic voices, clone identities and create lifelike videos to manipulate people.

Will Japan's Iron Lady Deepen India-Japan Ties?

Will Japan's Iron Lady Deepen India-Japan Ties?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

As a protege of Shinzo Abe, Takaichi is expected to scale bilateral ties much higher. Trade and investment shall grow. People-to-people contacts shall be scaled up, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

'India Has Chosen This Film Because...'

'India Has Chosen This Film Because...'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'Even if I didn't have anything to do with it, I would be very, very proud that this is the film that is representing India.'

Trump To File $15 Billion Defamation Suit Against New York Times

Trump To File $15 Billion Defamation Suit Against New York Times

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

United States President Donald Trump said he will file a $15 billion defamation and libel lawsuit against The New York Times, accusing the newspaper of running what he called a decades-long 'method of lying' against him, his family and the America First movement.

I Love Muhammad protests: Agitation planned on anti-CAA stir model

I Love Muhammad protests: Agitation planned on anti-CAA stir model

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Police on Monday detained a close associate of cleric and Ittehad-e-Millat Council chief Tauqeer Raza Khan in connection with the recent violence in Bareilly during a protest in support of the 'I Love Muhammad' campaign, officials said.

'We Decided To Give Our Employees What Matters Most -- Their Own Time To Celebrate Life'

'We Decided To Give Our Employees What Matters Most -- Their Own Time To Celebrate Life'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'For us, it's not always about chasing revenue. It's about sustaining happiness and energy, because that's what drives long-term growth.'

Can CBI Karur Stampede Probe Impact TN Polls?

Can CBI Karur Stampede Probe Impact TN Polls?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

If the TVK joins the NDA, there is every likelihood of the AIADMK winning an absolute majority in the 234 seat assembly and wanting to form a stand-alone government. In turn, it could mean that the BJP especially and the TVK equally so, will want to restrict the AIADMK's seat share closer to the cut-off figure, if only to ensure that EPS won't get the absolute majority that he desires (if the NDA won, that is) and will have to settle for a coalition government, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why Khadi Should Be Part Of Gen Z's Wardrobe

Why Khadi Should Be Part Of Gen Z's Wardrobe

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

'Khadi is versatile, breathable and timeless. What's missing is consistent innovation and branding. 'If khadi is positioned as both cool and conscious, it can easily sit between denim's everyday appeal and today's comfort-driven trends,' says Designer Swatti Kapoor.

Trump Ally Charlie Kirk Shot Dead

Trump Ally Charlie Kirk Shot Dead

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

United States President Donald Trump announced on social media that conservative activist Charlie Kirk has died after he was shot in the neck while speaking at a Utah Valley University event.

Trump lists India, China among 23 countries as major drug transits

Trump lists India, China among 23 countries as major drug transits

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

United States President Donald Trump has named 23 countries as the major drug transit or major illicit drug-producing countries in a 'Presidential Determination' submitted to Congress.

At 100, He Remembers How He Fought For Freedom

At 100, He Remembers How He Fought For Freedom

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

'Gandhi had given the call 'Do or Die'. And with all the leaders arrested, you had to be your own leader.'

'It is a very good platform for Harshit Rana'

'It is a very good platform for Harshit Rana'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Rana was picked in the team in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah.

How Kohli inspired this teenager to play for Australia

How Kohli inspired this teenager to play for Australia

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Aryan Sharma, a 17-year-old inspired by Virat Kohli, saw his 2018 message to the Indian batting great to 'watch him play for Australia in 2025' come to life.

ED summons Yuvraj, Uthappa in money laundering case

ED summons Yuvraj, Uthappa in money laundering case

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The probe pertains to alleged illegal betting apps that are stated to have duped numerous people and investors worth crores of rupees or have evaded a huge amount of taxes.

Aiming to list Jio in first half of 2026: Mukesh Ambani

Aiming to list Jio in first half of 2026: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Reliance Jio, India's biggest telecom operator, is planning to launch an initial public offering (IPO) and listing on bourses in the first half of 2026, billionaire Mukesh Ambani said on Friday. Jio is currently a unit of Reliance Industries Ltd, India's most valuable company.

GST Rate Cut Paints India's Art Landscape In Brighter Colours

GST Rate Cut Paints India's Art Landscape In Brighter Colours

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

'High taxes have kept away art collectors who will now embrace the new GST.'

India-Pakistan Final Sends Ad Rates Soaring

India-Pakistan Final Sends Ad Rates Soaring

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Advertisers will pay 18 lakh to 25 lakh per 10 seconds, a 10% to 20% increase over the last Asia Cup final.

Lawyer tries to hurl shoe at CJI; police quiz him for 3 hrs

Lawyer tries to hurl shoe at CJI; police quiz him for 3 hrs

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

A lawyer allegedly attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai during court proceedings. Security intervened, and the lawyer was removed from the premises. The CJI remained composed and continued with the proceedings.

19 killed as violence erupts in Nepal over social media ban; HM resigns

19 killed as violence erupts in Nepal over social media ban; HM resigns

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

At least 19 people were killed and dozens injured on Monday as violent protests by youths rocked the Nepalese capital and certain other areas over the government's decision to ban social media sites, prompting authorities to deploy the army in Kathmandu to control the situation.