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J&K Police Deploy Canine Unit To Curb Drug Trade In Shopian

J&K Police Deploy Canine Unit To Curb Drug Trade In Shopian

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district have deployed a canine unit to bolster efforts against drug trafficking and trade under the 'Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan'.

'Investors Should Prepare For Frequent Market Swings'

'Investors Should Prepare For Frequent Market Swings'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

'Rather than deploying all their money at once, investors should invest gradually.' 'A staggered approach is the better strategy because volatility is likely to persist.'

Key Associate Of Gangster Kapil Sangwan Arrested

Key Associate Of Gangster Kapil Sangwan Arrested

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A key associate of gangster Kapil Sangwan, known as Kaptan alias Tanna, has been arrested in connection with an extortion demand of Rs 2 crore. Kaptan, a member of the Nandu gang, was apprehended after evading arrest for over a year. He is accused of supplying illegal arms and facilitating plans to intimidate the victim.

Akasa Air targets IPO in 2-4 years, maintains 30-40% growth despite challenges

Akasa Air targets IPO in 2-4 years, maintains 30-40% growth despite challenges

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Akasa Air, despite facing headwinds from the West Asia conflict and rising aviation turbine fuel prices, expects to maintain a 30-40 per cent growth trajectory over the next five years and aims for an initial public offering (IPO) within two to four years, according to CFO Ankur Goel.

Why Japan Is Expanding Defence Ties Beyond India

Why Japan Is Expanding Defence Ties Beyond India

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Japan is deepening its defence relationship with India while simultaneously expanding its economic, infrastructure and security engagement with countries around India -- particularly Bangladesh. The result is an emerging Japanese conception of South Asia in which India remains the strategic anchor, but the geography surrounding India is becoming increasingly important, points out Varun Arya.

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Kerala's Home Minister announces 'Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt', a statewide campaign to crack down on drug syndicates, focusing on eliminating drug distribution networks, especially around educational institutions, and improving police functioning across the state.

Gulf Crisis: How India Avoided Economic Turmoil

Gulf Crisis: How India Avoided Economic Turmoil

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Not a single retail outlet ran dry. Every household that wanted a cylinder got one. India faced neither a 1991 moment nor a 2013 one. Macroeconomic stability held. This was not an accident, and it was not luck alone. It was the work of a government that chose to act as it had during the pandemic -- deliberately and gradually, building one measure upon another rather than reaching for a single dramatic lever, explains V Anantha Nageswaran, chief economic advisor to the Government of India.

Geopolitical Shifts Position India as a Key Technology Partner

Geopolitical Shifts Position India as a Key Technology Partner

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Nasscom President Rajesh Nambiar highlights India's growing importance as a technology partner due to geopolitical uncertainties and the need for resilient supply chains.

Maruti Suzuki's Q1 net profit falls 9% despite sales jump, as West Asia conflict drives up costs

Maruti Suzuki's Q1 net profit falls 9% despite sales jump, as West Asia conflict drives up costs

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) reported a 9.1 per cent year-on-year decline in net profit for the April-June quarter of 2026-27, marking its second consecutive quarterly fall. This dip occurred despite a significant 29.3 per cent jump in sales volume, primarily due to escalating commodity prices, increased energy costs, and logistics disruptions stemming from the West Asia conflict.

JK cardiologist suspended for operating on healthy hearts

JK cardiologist suspended for operating on healthy hearts

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

A doctor in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, has been suspended following an inquiry into alleged large-scale procedural irregularities, including a pacemaker implantation scam where nearly 50 per cent of evaluated patients underwent unnecessary advanced cardiac surgical procedures. The inquiry revealed fraudulent insurance claims, patient exploitation, and manipulation of medical records.

How Nykaa Is Revolutionising Beauty And Fashion Shopping With OpenAI

How Nykaa Is Revolutionising Beauty And Fashion Shopping With OpenAI

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Beauty and lifestyle retailer Nykaa has announced a multi-year collaboration with OpenAI to integrate AI-driven shopping experiences through ChatGPT. This partnership will allow users to receive conversational recommendations for beauty and fashion products, with Nykaa fulfilling these queries. Additionally, OpenAI's technologies will be deployed across Nykaa's internal operations to boost productivity.

RBI raises FY27 inflation forecast to 5.1% on higher fuel pricescosts

RBI raises FY27 inflation forecast to 5.1% on higher fuel pricescosts

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has increased its retail inflation projection for 2026-27 to 5.1 per cent, up from an earlier estimate of 4.6 per cent. This revision is primarily attributed to mounting input costs, driven by the pass-through of higher global energy prices to domestic petrol and diesel rates, which have seen significant increases since May.

West Asia conflict weighs heavily on India's startup funding, causing a 43% drop

West Asia conflict weighs heavily on India's startup funding, causing a 43% drop

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

Indian startup funding plummeted by 43 per cent year-on-year to $7.81 billion between March 1 and June 15, 2026, largely due to the West Asia conflict, which has amplified global risk perceptions, tightened liquidity, and led to rupee depreciation, making global investors cautious.

No double standards in fight against terror: Ajit Doval

No double standards in fight against terror: Ajit Doval

Rediff.com29 May 2026

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval called for decisive action against terrorism and said there cannot be 'double standards' in the fight against it, while addressing an international security forum in Russia.

How Mahindra Group Is Embracing AI For Global Leadership

How Mahindra Group Is Embracing AI For Global Leadership

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

Mahindra Group CEO Anish Shah emphasizes the critical role of Artificial Intelligence, advocating for its meaningful integration at scale across all aspects of the company. He highlights that AI is redefining industries and decision-making, urging a proactive approach to leverage its potential. Shah also addresses global uncertainties, stating the group's commitment to accelerate amidst challenges and aim for global leadership.

Delhi Police Arrests Drug Supplier, Seizes Heroin

Delhi Police Arrests Drug Supplier, Seizes Heroin

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a proclaimed offender and seized 100 grams of heroin, disrupting a major narcotics network operating in the national capital.

L&T to invest Rs 5,000 crore in EV components, targeting Tier-I supplier status

L&T to invest Rs 5,000 crore in EV components, targeting Tier-I supplier status

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is investing Rs 5,000 crore over five years to enter the automotive components sector, focusing on electric vehicle (EV) motors, safety systems, and connected-vehicle technologies, aiming to become a Tier-I auto supplier.

Drug Trafficker Detained Under Stringent Law to Break Delhi Network

Drug Trafficker Detained Under Stringent Law to Break Delhi Network

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

A 25-year-old woman, allegedly a key drug trafficker in Delhi, has been detained under the PIT-NDPS Act and will be moved to a Chennai prison to disrupt her network.

Andhra Pradesh Inaugurates Quantum Facility to Boost Indigenous Tech Manufacturing

Andhra Pradesh Inaugurates Quantum Facility to Boost Indigenous Tech Manufacturing

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Andhra Pradesh has launched India's first quantum reference facility, aiming to build a sovereign hardware ecosystem and boost indigenous manufacturing of advanced computing systems.

Himachal Police Arrest Interstate 'Chitta' Suppliers

Himachal Police Arrest Interstate 'Chitta' Suppliers

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Himachal Pradesh Police have arrested two major interstate suppliers of 'chitta' (adulterated heroin) from Chandigarh and Punjab, following investigations into separate drug cases.

Discounts drive Russian oil imports to new high

Discounts drive Russian oil imports to new high

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

India's crude oil imports from Russia reached a record high of approximately 2.73 million barrels per day (mbpd) in June, driven by discounts of $2-5 a barrel. This surge comes as the West Asia crisis disrupted supplies from traditional sources and China reduced its own purchases, leading Russia to offer more favourable terms to India.

Tech delayed is tech denied: IAF chief bats for more Aatmanirbharta in defence

Tech delayed is tech denied: IAF chief bats for more Aatmanirbharta in defence

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, the IAF chief, has strongly advocated for India to achieve greater self-reliance in unmanned aerial systems and other critical defence technologies, stating, "Technology delayed is technology denied." He stressed the importance of indigenous development to avoid dependency on other countries for components.

Cybersecurity Expert Warns of AI-Driven Cyber Risk in New Book

Cybersecurity Expert Warns of AI-Driven Cyber Risk in New Book

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A new book by cybersecurity expert Durga Prasad Dube explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the global digital landscape and creating new cyber risks.

Lodha Developers targets Rs 10,000 crore from Palava data centre park land sales

Lodha Developers targets Rs 10,000 crore from Palava data centre park land sales

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Lodha Developers plans to generate approximately 10,000 crore in sales over the next three to four years by monetising about 150 acres of land at its data centre park in Palava, part of the Mumbai metropolitan region (MMR). This strategy is a planned recurring pillar of their business, funding the build-out of 1 gigawatt of powered shell capacity and aiming for over 2,000 crore in annual rental income by FY32.

'Some players will be wiped off': Gopichand warns

'Some players will be wiped off': Gopichand warns

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

India's chief badminton coach Pullela Gopichand believes the sport's upcoming shift to a 15x3 scoring system will lead to some players being 'wiped off' due to the increased premium on speed, power, and mental strength.

Mumbai Police Bust Drug Racket, Seize 6 Crore Worth Of Ecstasy

Mumbai Police Bust Drug Racket, Seize 6 Crore Worth Of Ecstasy

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Mumbai police seized MDMA pills worth 6 crore and arrested a woman in Thane district, uncovering an interstate drug syndicate.

No need to panic, enough LPG supply for homes, says govt

No need to panic, enough LPG supply for homes, says govt

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

The government has assured citizens that there is no need to panic book LPG cylinders, as uninterrupted supply to households is being ensured despite the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

India's Era Has Arrived: Birla

India's Era Has Arrived: Birla

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Kumar Mangalam Birla urged young people to 'build in India, build for India and build for the world'.

Rupee Exchange Rate Is Not Just A Number

Rupee Exchange Rate Is Not Just A Number

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

If we really want to curb the further depreciation of the rupee and make the rupee appreciate, we want to come out of the mindset that the exchange rate is merely a number, bring policy corrections to help reduce the outflow of foreign exchange by imposing suitable tariffs to discourage imports and bring self reliance, discipline FPIs, and correcting rules governing royalty outflows, suggests Dr Ashwani Mahajan, National Co-Convenor, Swadeshi Jagaran Manch.

Iran War Offers India Key Lessons

Iran War Offers India Key Lessons

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A lesson for India is to clearly define objectives beforehand, so that the adversary or other parties do not attempt to mitigate them midway.

Delhi: Three Arrested For Black Marketing Of LPG Cylinders

Delhi: Three Arrested For Black Marketing Of LPG Cylinders

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Delhi Police arrested three individuals in Shaheen Bagh for allegedly hoarding and black marketing domestic LPG cylinders. The accused were caught after a raid and found to be illegally transferring subsidised gas for profit.

Crackdown on Cough Syrup Racket: Kingpin's Son Arrested

Crackdown on Cough Syrup Racket: Kingpin's Son Arrested

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

The son of a jailed kingpin has been arrested in connection with a large-scale codeine-based cough syrup trafficking network. The investigation has uncovered a multi-state racket involving shell companies and fake billing, with transactions worth crores of rupees.

TVS Motor's Q1 net profit jumps 57% on record sales, robust demand across segments

TVS Motor's Q1 net profit jumps 57% on record sales, robust demand across segments

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

TVS Motor Company reported a significant 56.8 per cent year-on-year increase in net profit to 1,036 crore in Q1FY27, driven by record sales volumes, an improved product mix, and robust demand in both domestic and international markets, with management anticipating continued double-digit industry growth.

Govt investigating reported Tata Electronics data leak

Govt investigating reported Tata Electronics data leak

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has sought an explanation from WhatsApp regarding its username feature, citing concerns over potential cybercrime facilitation. Concurrently, the ministry is investigating reported data leak allegations involving Tata Electronics, a key supplier for Apple's iPhone components in India. MeitY is also exploring techno-legal solutions for VPNs to address challenges posed by unregistered providers operating from outside India.

Modi shares glimpses of Italy visit, 'Melody moment'

Modi shares glimpses of Italy visit, 'Melody moment'

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Italy concluded with the elevation of India-Italy relations to a Special Strategic Partnership, focusing on enhanced cooperation across various sectors.

First Dengue Vaccine Approved for India

First Dengue Vaccine Approved for India

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

The vaccine has been cleared for use in individuals aged 4 to 60 years and can be administered irrespective of whether the taker has had dengue before, eliminating the need for pre-vaccination screening.

Jharkhand Police Crackdown: Narcotics, Illicit Liquor Worth Crores Seized

Jharkhand Police Crackdown: Narcotics, Illicit Liquor Worth Crores Seized

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Jharkhand Police seized narcotics and illicit liquor worth over Rs 2.54 crore and arrested seven persons in separate operations across five districts.

US-China Rivalry Enters New Phase

US-China Rivalry Enters New Phase

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Beijing summit may have reduced immediate diplomatic uncertainty, but it did not resolve the deeper structural contest between the United States and China. That contest appears likely to define the coming decade, notes Varun Arya.

HUL, Dabur cut staff as median pay rises in FY26

HUL, Dabur cut staff as median pay rises in FY26

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

India's leading FMCG companies, including Hindustan Unilever and Dabur, reduced their permanent workforce in FY26, even as most firms in the sector, such as Tata Consumer Products and Marico, increased median employee remuneration, reflecting a mixed trend in staffing and compensation strategies.

Air India plans to complete B787-8 retrofit by Q1 2028

Air India plans to complete B787-8 retrofit by Q1 2028

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Air India is undertaking a $400 million programme to modernise its legacy fleet, with plans to complete the retrofit of its entire Boeing 787-8 fleet by the first quarter of 2028 and its Boeing 777 fleet by 2029.