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Kerala Ministers Allege CPI(M)-BJP Understanding Amid ED Raids

Kerala Ministers Allege CPI(M)-BJP Understanding Amid ED Raids

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Kerala ministers deny allegations of a Congress-BJP operation behind ED searches at residences linked to Marxist veteran Pinarayi Vijayan, claiming instead that the CPI(M) had an understanding with the BJP. They also downplayed the significance of the searches and the meeting between the Kerala CM and the Prime Minister.

RBI Simplifies Outward Remittance Rules For Non-Bank Entities

RBI Simplifies Outward Remittance Rules For Non-Bank Entities

Rediff.com13 May 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has removed the prior approval requirement for non-bank entities to form tie-up arrangements for facilitating outward remittance services through banks in India, aiming to streamline the process and enhance efficiency.

Infosys targets $300-400 bn AI services opportunity

Infosys targets $300-400 bn AI services opportunity

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Infosys on Tuesday unveiled its AI First Value Framework, positioning itself to capture an estimated $300-400 billion incremental AI services opportunity by 2030, as global enterprises accelerate adoption of generative and agentic AI.

Ankit, Patil Face Bans For Doping Violations

Ankit, Patil Face Bans For Doping Violations

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Ankit of Services Sports Control Board and Jayesh Patil of Railways have been banned for three years by NADA after testing positive for meldonium. Both athletes accepted the charges, resulting in a one-year reduction in their period of ineligibility.

Delhi: Locals pelt stones at fire tenders over 'delayed' response

Delhi: Locals pelt stones at fire tenders over 'delayed' response

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A major fire swept through a furniture market in Shastri Park, northeast Delhi, destroying numerous shops and resulting in significant financial losses. Firefighting operations continued overnight, with locals alleging delays in response.

How Hyderabad Police Busted A Ghost SIM Card Racket

How Hyderabad Police Busted A Ghost SIM Card Racket

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Hyderabad Police have apprehended 66 individuals linked to a nationwide 'ghost' SIM card network, connected to 76 cybercrime cases involving over Rs 101 crore.

Paramotor Digital Tech Files For IPO Under Sebi's Pre-Filing Route

Paramotor Digital Tech Files For IPO Under Sebi's Pre-Filing Route

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Fintech and enterprise technology firm Paramotor Digital Technology Ltd has confidentially filed draft papers with markets regulator Sebi for an initial public offering (IPO). The company submitted its draft papers under Sebi's pre-filing route, which allows issuers to keep details related to the issue size and other key information confidential until a later stage.

Odisha Couple Assault Case: More Arrests Made

Odisha Couple Assault Case: More Arrests Made

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Police in Odisha have made further arrests in connection with the assault on a couple in Berhampur, after a video of the attack went viral on social media.

Tailor Held For Arson During Noida Labour Unrest

Tailor Held For Arson During Noida Labour Unrest

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A tailor has been arrested for allegedly setting vehicles on fire during labour unrest in Noida on April 13. Police allege the accused incited workers to strike and then participated in arson, damaging vehicles with iron pipes. The accused was identified using scientific and electronic evidence.

Twisha Sharma case: HC cancels mother-in-law's pre-arrest bail

Twisha Sharma case: HC cancels mother-in-law's pre-arrest bail

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has overturned the anticipatory bail of former judge Giribala Singh, who is accused in the death of her daughter-in-law, Twisha Sharma, citing factual aspects of the case and allegations against her.

Wedding Procession Delayed: Consumer Commission Orders Compensation

Wedding Procession Delayed: Consumer Commission Orders Compensation

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A Delhi consumer commission has directed a transport service provider to refund money and pay compensation to a man whose wedding procession was delayed after a hired bus broke down.

West Asia Conflict to Impact Indian Cement Firms' Profitability from Q1FY27

West Asia Conflict to Impact Indian Cement Firms' Profitability from Q1FY27

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Indian cement manufacturers, despite a stable Q4FY26, are bracing for significant profitability pressures from Q1FY27 onwards due to escalating input costs, primarily driven by the West Asia conflict's impact on coal and petcoke prices.

Mumbai Cop Sacked For Negligence In NCP Leader's Murder

Mumbai Cop Sacked For Negligence In NCP Leader's Murder

Rediff.com10 May 2026

A Mumbai police constable has been terminated for dereliction of duty as a bodyguard to former NCP leader Baba Siddique, who was murdered in October 2024.

Tributes Pour In For Sports Administrator Randhir Singh

Tributes Pour In For Sports Administrator Randhir Singh

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Indian sporting fraternity mourns the death of veteran administrator and former shooter Randhir Singh, with tributes pouring in from prominent figures like Abhinav Bindra and PT Usha.

How Krutrim Became India's First AI Unicorn

How Krutrim Became India's First AI Unicorn

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Krutrim, India's first AI unicorn, has successfully repositioned itself as a focused domestic AI Cloud Services provider, reporting its first annual net profit in FY26.

'Not an iota of truth': Modi rejects media report on taxing foreign travel

'Not an iota of truth': Modi rejects media report on taxing foreign travel

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly refuted a media report suggesting the government is considering levying a tax, cess, or surcharge on foreign travel, calling the news "totally false".

Builder Duped Of 18 Lakh On Loan Promise In Thane

Builder Duped Of 18 Lakh On Loan Promise In Thane

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A builder and two others were allegedly duped of 18.19 lakh by two individuals in Thane, Maharashtra, who promised to secure business loans for them.

Akash Ambani named MD of Jio Platforms for 5 years ahead of anticipated IPO

Akash Ambani named MD of Jio Platforms for 5 years ahead of anticipated IPO

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Jio Platforms has announced the appointment of Akash Ambani as its managing director for a five-year term, effective from April 9, 2026, as the digital services company prepares for its highly anticipated Initial Public Offering.

Raigad Revenue Officer Nabbed For Taking Bribe

Raigad Revenue Officer Nabbed For Taking Bribe

Rediff.com20 May 2026

A revenue department official in Raigad district, Maharashtra, has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000 to facilitate a land record entry.

Remembering Randhir Singh: Pioneer Of Indian Olympic Movement

Remembering Randhir Singh: Pioneer Of Indian Olympic Movement

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Randhir Singh, a prominent figure in Indian sports and the Olympic movement, has died at the age of 79. He was known for his contributions as an athlete, administrator, and advocate for Indian sports on the international stage.

Indians' overseas travel spending dips to $1.09 billion in March amidst rupee depreciation concerns

Indians' overseas travel spending dips to $1.09 billion in March amidst rupee depreciation concerns

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Overseas travel spending by Indians, including holiday trips, decreased by $212.43 million to $1.09 billion in March compared to February, according to the Reserve Bank of India's latest data.

Digital Access, Data Governance Remain Challenges For India's DPI

Digital Access, Data Governance Remain Challenges For India's DPI

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran highlights the challenges of digital access, data governance, interoperability, and cyber security in India's digital public infrastructure (DPI), despite its world-class scale.

Vijay Must Demonstrate His Government Doesn't Engage In Theft

Vijay Must Demonstrate His Government Doesn't Engage In Theft

Rediff.com27 May 2026

If TVK MLAs and ministers are perceived as clean, or demonstrably cleaner than their predecessors, the credibility dividend will be enormous. The voter will feel rewarded, points out Ramesh Menon.

Chirag-Satwiksairaj Settle For Silver At Thailand Open

Chirag-Satwiksairaj Settle For Silver At Thailand Open

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fought hard but lost to Indonesia's Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin in the men's doubles final at the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament.

NCW orders TCS to form PoSH panels in all its units after harassment case

NCW orders TCS to form PoSH panels in all its units after harassment case

Rediff.com23 May 2026

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has directed Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to establish separate internal committees in all its 127 units with 10 or more employees within four weeks to strengthen compliance with the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act, following concerns raised in the TCS Nashik case.

Uttarakhand Authority Urges Action On Brigadier Joshi's Compensation Plea

Uttarakhand Authority Urges Action On Brigadier Joshi's Compensation Plea

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The Uttarakhand State Legal Services Authority has requested the Dehradun district judge to act on a compensation plea filed by the family of retired Brigadier Mukesh Joshi, who died after being hit by a stray bullet during a shootout in Dehradun.

Neymar suffers minor calf injury but expected to join Brazil camp ahead of World Cup

Neymar suffers minor calf injury but expected to join Brazil camp ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Neymar has suffered a minor calf injury but is expected to recover in time to join Brazil's camp next week ahead of the World Cup starting on June 11 in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

HOT Engineering Careers In India After JEE

HOT Engineering Careers In India After JEE

Rediff.com25 May 2026

rediffGURU Pradeep Pramanik, a career coach, placement consultant and director at Fast Track Career Consultants, guides aspirants on how to pick the right career stream and college after the IIT-Joint Entrance Exam.

Heard About NPS' RIS Scheme For Your Parents?

Heard About NPS' RIS Scheme For Your Parents?

Rediff.com27 May 2026

RIS Steady Life Cycle begins with an equity allocation of 35 per cent at age 60, which gradually reduces. Between ages 75 and 85, it remains constant at 10 per cent.

King's College Offers Rs 6.44 Lakh Grant For Indian Students Only

King's College Offers Rs 6.44 Lakh Grant For Indian Students Only

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The University of Gloucestershire is looking for international student-athletes for funded study and training opportunities in the UK.

RBI likely to maintain repo rate at 5.25% through FY27, says India Ratings

RBI likely to maintain repo rate at 5.25% through FY27, says India Ratings

Rediff.com20 May 2026

India Ratings and Research predicts the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will maintain the repo rate at 5.25 per cent throughout FY27, despite potential inflationary pressures from higher fuel prices, with inflation expected to remain within the central bank's tolerance band.

SC calls for rational airfares, asks Centre to provide relief to flyers

SC calls for rational airfares, asks Centre to provide relief to flyers

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to rationalise airfares and provide relief to flyers, highlighting discrepancies in pricing for the same routes and airlines. The court is addressing a plea seeking a robust regulator to ensure transparency and passenger protection in the civil aviation sector.

Netanyahu's Alleged UAE Visit Sparks Diplomatic Tension With Iran

Netanyahu's Alleged UAE Visit Sparks Diplomatic Tension With Iran

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Iran has warned of consequences for any collusion between the United Arab Emirates and Israel, following reports of a secret meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during Operation Roaring Lion.

IN-SPACe's PSLV EoI Triggers Debate in Indian Space Industry

IN-SPACe's PSLV EoI Triggers Debate in Indian Space Industry

Rediff.com25 May 2026

India's move to privatise PSLV rocket production through IN-SPACe has triggered debate over national security, ageing technology and the agency's role.

Indian Techies Face Green Card Uncertainty

Indian Techies Face Green Card Uncertainty

Rediff.com25 May 2026

This could come as a setback to thousands of Indian engineers who have waited for years for their work visas to pave the way for the coveted Green Card.

India Post To Modernise Logistics Infrastructure

India Post To Modernise Logistics Infrastructure

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The government is planning a postal logistics infrastructure upgrade for India Post to modernise parcel facilities, aligning them with those in developed nations, according to Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.

Delhi Bike Taxi Rider Arrested For Mobile Snatching

Delhi Bike Taxi Rider Arrested For Mobile Snatching

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A 37-year-old habitual offender, posing as a bike taxi rider, has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly snatching mobile phones from unsuspecting late-night passengers.

Cash In Circulation Hits Record Rs 42.86 Trillion

Cash In Circulation Hits Record Rs 42.86 Trillion

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Cash remains dominant for many transactions despite continued expansion in digital payments across the country.

AI Search Reshapes Google's Future

AI Search Reshapes Google's Future

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Google's AI Search marks a shift from information discovery to information delivery.

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's intelligence chief. Here's why

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's intelligence chief. Here's why

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Tulsi Gabbard has resigned from her position as Director of National Intelligence to support her husband, Abraham Williams, who has been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. Her resignation will take effect on June 30, with Aaron Lukas set to take over as acting intelligence chief.