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Mercedes's All-New V-Class redines 'private suite on wheels'

Mercedes's All-New V-Class redines 'private suite on wheels'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

The V-Class will be locally produced at the Mercedes facility in Chakan, near Pune, making it the second product, after the Mercedes-Maybach GLS, to begin local production.

RBI to infuse Rs 1.25 trn; $10 billion USD-INR buy-sell swap

RBI to infuse Rs 1.25 trn; $10 billion USD-INR buy-sell swap

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday announced a set of liquidity measures through open market operations (OMOs), dollar-rupee buy-sell swaps, and long-term variable rate repo (VRR) operations, in a bid to infuse liquidity into the banking system.

Accused in YouTuber Stabbing Case Dies in Police Encounter in Ghaziabad

Accused in YouTuber Stabbing Case Dies in Police Encounter in Ghaziabad

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

An accused wanted in connection with the alleged stabbing of a YouTuber died after being injured in an encounter with the police in the Loni area of Ghaziabad, officials said.

Is Your Meta Glass Data Safe?

Is Your Meta Glass Data Safe?

Rediff.com5 days ago

'We take steps to filter this data to protect people's privacy and to help prevent identifying information from being reviewed.'

Man Nabbed with Smuggled Cigarettes in Delhi

Man Nabbed with Smuggled Cigarettes in Delhi

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

A 51-year-old man was arrested in Delhi's Kashmere Gate area for possessing illegal imported cigarettes worth approximately Rs 40 lakh. The accused, identified as Sanjay Aggarwal, was found with three lakh sticks of imported cigarettes that lacked mandatory health warnings.

Rashid Naseem, Wanted for Investment Fraud, Arrested in Dubai

Rashid Naseem, Wanted for Investment Fraud, Arrested in Dubai

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Rashid Naseem, wanted in India for an alleged investment fraud, has been arrested in Dubai following an Interpol Red Notice and extradition request.

Defence stocks gain amid West Asia crisis

Defence stocks gain amid West Asia crisis

Rediff.com7 days ago

Even as the benchmark and broader indices were down sharply on Monday due to escalating tensions in West Asia, the Nifty Defence index ended the session in the green.

BJP Leader Mithun Chakraborty Criticises West Bengal's Fuel Taxes and Law & Order

BJP Leader Mithun Chakraborty Criticises West Bengal's Fuel Taxes and Law & Order

Rediff.com4 days ago

BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty has criticised the West Bengal government over high fuel taxes and alleged security lapses, particularly concerning women's safety and border control.

New GDP Series Reshapes India's Growth Story

New GDP Series Reshapes India's Growth Story

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Base revisions are technical exercises, but history shows they can significantly reshape the narrative around India's growth performance.

Reliance reports modest Q3 profit at Rs 18,645 cr

Reliance reports modest Q3 profit at Rs 18,645 cr

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday reported almost a flat net profit of Rs 18,645 crore for the third quarter, as weakness in its retail business offset gains in other segments, according to a company filing.

Nagaland Govt to Form Interim Council for Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority

Nagaland Govt to Form Interim Council for Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Nagaland Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla announced the state government's plans to form an interim council for the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) and highlighted key achievements and future priorities across various sectors during the Budget Session.

Delhi Borders to See Increased Security for Holi

Delhi Borders to See Increased Security for Holi

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Delhi Police are increasing security measures, including intensified border checks and crackdowns on traffic violations, to ensure peaceful Holi celebrations.

Sai Pallavi Replaces Deepika Padukone In Kalki 2

Sai Pallavi Replaces Deepika Padukone In Kalki 2

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

'There was never any question of scrapping the role after Deepika's exit.'

18 killed, 24 injured in Nagpur explosives factory blast

18 killed, 24 injured in Nagpur explosives factory blast

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A blast at an explosives manufacturing factory in Nagpur, Maharashtra, resulted in the death of 17 people and injuries to 18 others. Rescue operations are underway.

Karnataka Aims for AI-Driven Creative Economy

Karnataka Aims for AI-Driven Creative Economy

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Karnataka is prioritizing the AVGC sector in its AI-driven creative economy, emphasizing IP creation, responsible AI adoption, and large-scale skilling, according to Minister Priyank Kharge.

Man Held for Allegedly Cheating Businessman of 1.37 Crore in Meat Export Scam

Man Held for Allegedly Cheating Businessman of 1.37 Crore in Meat Export Scam

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

A 36-year-old man was arrested for allegedly cheating a businessman of around Rs 1.37 crore on the pretext of investing in a meat export business.

Gold futures shatter Rs 1.5 lakh/10g barrier; silver hits record

Gold futures shatter Rs 1.5 lakh/10g barrier; silver hits record

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Gold extended its record-breaking run to breach the Rs 1.5 lakh per 10-gram mark in futures trade on Tuesday, while silver surged to a lifetime high of Rs 3.27 lakh per kg as investors rushed to safe-haven assets amid mounting global tensions. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for February delivery climbed Rs 6,861, or 4.7 per cent, to record Rs 1,52,500 per 10 grams after settling at Rs 1,45,639 per 10 grams in the previous session.

ED chargesheets online gaming app WinZO over Rs 734 cr scam

ED chargesheets online gaming app WinZO over Rs 734 cr scam

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against real-money online gaming app WinZO and its promoters, alleging the company used bots and AI to manipulate game algorithms, leading to significant financial losses for users.

Everyday Heroine: 'Akeli Aurat Ko Duniya Kamzor Samajhti Hai'

Everyday Heroine: 'Akeli Aurat Ko Duniya Kamzor Samajhti Hai'

Rediff.com7 days ago

Mumbai-based caretaker Suchita Sawant tells us how she raised her son, funded his education and continues to support herself financially and brings smiles and comfort in the lives of several elderly and helpless patients.

7th Fifer, 60 Wickets: Auqib Nabi Storms Into India Reckoning

7th Fifer, 60 Wickets: Auqib Nabi Storms Into India Reckoning

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi claimed his seventh five-wicket haul to reach 60 wickets this Ranji season, drawing praise from Sourav Ganguly and strengthening his case for an India call-up.

Double-Decker Buses Set To Boost Delhi Tourism

Double-Decker Buses Set To Boost Delhi Tourism

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

The 63-seater open-top bus, manufactured by Ashok Leyland's arm Switch Mobility, was gifted to the city's tourism department as a corporate social responsibility initiative.

Abbott Bets On Semaglutide Boom

Abbott Bets On Semaglutide Boom

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Abbott will exclusively distribute and market Extensior in the country, becoming the second company to secure sole distribution rights for Novo's semaglutide portfolio in India, after Emcure Pharma.

Five Arrested in Pratapgarh Murder Case

Five Arrested in Pratapgarh Murder Case

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Police in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested five individuals, including a woman and her lover, in connection with the murder of her husband. The accused confessed to the crime, which was motivated by an affair and financial incentives.

Kerala Man Sentenced to 53 Years for Sexually Assaulting Minor

Kerala Man Sentenced to 53 Years for Sexually Assaulting Minor

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A 41-year-old man in Kerala has been sentenced to 53 years in prison for the aggravated penetrative sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl. The Nadapuram Fast Track Special Court Judge Devan K Menon sentenced Muhammed Reyhan under various provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the IPC.

Drug Kingpin Arrested in Shimla, Interstate Network Busted

Drug Kingpin Arrested in Shimla, Interstate Network Busted

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Police in Shimla have arrested the alleged kingpin of an interstate drug trafficking network involved in the 'chitta' (adulterated heroin) trade. The accused, Hardeep Singh, was apprehended following a raid, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the network.

Silver price breaches Rs 3 lakh a kg mark for first time

Silver price breaches Rs 3 lakh a kg mark for first time

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Silver prices surged on Monday to breach the record Rs 3 lakh-per-kg mark in futures trade for the first time, riding on strong investor demand and positive global trends.

Rupee falls 18 paise to close at 91.82 against US dollar

Rupee falls 18 paise to close at 91.82 against US dollar

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Indian rupee weakened against the US dollar due to rising crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and foreign fund outflows.

Chouhan Accuses Bengal Government of Sheltering Infiltrators

Chouhan Accuses Bengal Government of Sheltering Infiltrators

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan criticised the West Bengal government over law and order and accused the TMC of sheltering infiltrators and manipulating demographics.

'Worst Gulf Crisis For Migrants In 50 Years'

'Worst Gulf Crisis For Migrants In 50 Years'

Rediff.com5 days ago

'In India, there is this first generation migrant, say from a small village in UP. He didn't go to the Gulf to buy a big house but make the life of his family better.' 'He may have paid 1 lakh rupees to an agent to go to the Gulf. Imagine what will happen to him and his family if he has to come back. He and his family will become poor again.' 'He went to the Gulf to come out of poverty, but this war will make his family trapped in poverty once again.'

Pradhan Accuses TMC of Protecting 'Infiltrators' for Votes

Pradhan Accuses TMC of Protecting 'Infiltrators' for Votes

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accuses the TMC of objecting to the omission of names from electoral rolls due to fears of losing the 'infiltrator' vote bank in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly polls.

593 Crore GST Fraud Unearthed; Mastermind Arrested in Karnataka

593 Crore GST Fraud Unearthed; Mastermind Arrested in Karnataka

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has uncovered a fake input tax credit racket worth approximately 593 crore in Karnataka, leading to the arrest of the alleged mastermind.

East India Company Shuts Down Again

East India Company Shuts Down Again

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The East India Company, revived by Indian businessman Sanjiv Mehta in 2010, has ceased operations and entered liquidation, marking the end of its modern incarnation.

Kerala Congress Alleges Conspiracy in MLA Heckling Incident

Kerala Congress Alleges Conspiracy in MLA Heckling Incident

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

The Congress party in Kerala has strongly condemned the heckling of its MLA, T Siddique, during the inauguration of a government township project in Wayanad, alleging a conspiracy by the CPI(M). The party claims that hired individuals disrupted the event, and criticizes the Chief Minister's silence during the incident.

Saumya Chaurasia Gets Bail in Liquor Scam Cases

Saumya Chaurasia Gets Bail in Liquor Scam Cases

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

The Chhattisgarh High Court has granted bail to Saumya Chaurasia, a former deputy secretary in the CMO, in two cases related to the alleged liquor scam being investigated by the ED and EOW.

Women commission to probe egg extraction racket as chilling details emerge

Women commission to probe egg extraction racket as chilling details emerge

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The Maharashtra State Women's Commission is investigating a major illegal human egg extraction racket in Thane district, where vulnerable women were exploited for multiple donation cycles using forged documents. The investigation revealed unauthorized IVF clinic operations and unqualified individuals administering medical procedures.

Bengaluru Police Nab 16 Drug Peddlers, Seize 5.24 Crore Worth of Drugs

Bengaluru Police Nab 16 Drug Peddlers, Seize 5.24 Crore Worth of Drugs

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Bengaluru City Police arrested 16 individuals, including two women, for alleged drug peddling and seized contraband worth 5.24 crore. The Narcotics Wing of the Central Crime Branch made the arrests, seizing MDMA ecstasy pills, MDMA crystal, ganja, and hydro ganja. Nine foreign nationals overstaying their visas and allegedly involved in drug peddling were also taken into custody.

New national policy pegs Rs 200 trn investment in power sector by '47

New national policy pegs Rs 200 trn investment in power sector by '47

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

The government on Wednesday put out the draft of a new policy that projects the country's power sector will need Rs 50 trillion in investments by 2032 and Rs 200 trillion by 2047, proposing ambitious reforms in generation, transmission and distribution.

Gold, Silver Prices Poised for Rally Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

Gold, Silver Prices Poised for Rally Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Analysts predict a surge in gold and silver prices as investors seek safe-haven assets due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The impact on domestic prices will depend on the conflict's duration, with geopolitical factors and macroeconomic data also playing a role.

Nadda Alleges Bengal Helping Infiltrators, Endangering Original Inhabitants

Nadda Alleges Bengal Helping Infiltrators, Endangering Original Inhabitants

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Union Minister JP Nadda accuses the West Bengal government of aiding infiltrators, claiming it will lead to original inhabitants becoming a minority. He also criticizes the TMC for alleged corruption and failure to implement the Ayushman Bharat scheme.

O'Romeo Gets A Good Start At Box Office, Tu Yaa Main Struggles

O'Romeo Gets A Good Start At Box Office, Tu Yaa Main Struggles

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

O'Romeo scored Rs 33 crore while Tu Yaa Main scored Rs 2.75 crore last weekend.