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Graduate Employment Rises, But Job Seekers Fall

Graduate Employment Rises, But Job Seekers Fall

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

The lack of faster growth in salaried jobs may well account for the degrowth in the unemployed educated population who are actively seeking jobs.

Before you place your next trade or investment, do this 2-minute check!

Before you place your next trade or investment, do this 2-minute check!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

Placing a trade or investment can take only a few clicks, but those few clicks can put your capital at risk. It is easy to get influenced by a sudden price movement, breaking news, a market trend or someone else's recommendation and act without giving the decision enough thought.

'Albanians burnt down Supreme Court because....': Sanjay Raut sparks row

'Albanians burnt down Supreme Court because....': Sanjay Raut sparks row

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has ignited a controversy by suggesting India should learn from Albanian protesters who allegedly burnt down their Supreme Court due to its perceived support for a corrupt prime minister. Raut shared a video of the purported events, drawing sharp criticism from Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam, who highlighted Raut's recent apology to the Supreme Court.

US Open PIX: Qualifier Zheng's stunning fightback sends Swiatek packing

US Open PIX: Qualifier Zheng's stunning fightback sends Swiatek packing

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Chinese qualifier Zheng Qinwen stunned six-time major champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-3 after recovering from 0-5 down, extending her remarkable US Open comeback into the quarter-finals.

Trump announces Russia-Ukraine 'energy ceasefire'

Trump announces Russia-Ukraine 'energy ceasefire'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

US President Donald Trump has announced an immediate "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine, noting that both the warring nations have agreed to the truce.

Delhi HC refuses relief to CJP leaders challenging judicial custody

Delhi HC refuses relief to CJP leaders challenging judicial custody

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

The Delhi High Court has refused to interfere with the judicial custody of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, who were detained for protesting at a de-notified site and allegedly violating a 'peace' bond.

Ben Shelton 'Outplayed' by Arthur Gea in Shanghai Masters

Ben Shelton 'Outplayed' by Arthur Gea in Shanghai Masters

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

US Open finalist Ben Shelton was 'outplayed' by France's Arthur Gea, suffering a shock defeat in the third round of the Shanghai Masters.

Shafali Verma reveals how studying Australian batters is helping her find consistency

Shafali Verma reveals how studying Australian batters is helping her find consistency

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

Indian opener Shafali Verma, after her aggressive fifty against Zimbabwe, revealed she studied Australian batters to improve her consistency. Her 25-ball 55 helped India secure a series-clinching nine-wicket win in the second T20I. Skipper Smriti Mandhana praised Shafali's performance and the team's improved bowling effort, while Zimbabwe's captain Josephine Nkomo acknowledged learning from India's batting masterclass.

It's time for Ukraine to get a new President: Trump post Russia deal

It's time for Ukraine to get a new President: Trump post Russia deal

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

US President Donald Trump on Saturday suggested that Ukraine should elect a "new President" capable of negotiating a deal to end the conflict with Russia, while warning Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy against targeting Russian oil refineries, a day after announcing a diesel fuel supply agreement with Moscow.

NEET Round 3: What Are Options For Medical Aspirants?

NEET Round 3: What Are Options For Medical Aspirants?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

With NEET Round 3 allotments concluded, medical aspirants are now evaluating their options, including participation in stray rounds, understanding penalties for not joining allotted seats, and exploring private or deemed university admissions.

IIT Hyderabad And Japan's Mie University Forge Semiconductor Research Alliance

IIT Hyderabad And Japan's Mie University Forge Semiconductor Research Alliance

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

IIT Hyderabad and Japan's Mie University have signed MoUs to foster academic exchanges and joint research, with a strong focus on semiconductors and digital technologies. This collaboration aims to develop skilled talent and strengthen the semiconductor ecosystem in both countries.

How India And China Nearly Avoided 1962 War

How India And China Nearly Avoided 1962 War

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

The conversations on July 22 and 23, 1962, meetings in Geneva between V K Krishna Menon, India's defence minister at the time, and Chinese vice premier Chen Yi are important because, had they been followed up, the subsequent border war may perhaps have been avoided, notes former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Mr Singh, get off our roads: US advt on deportation sparks row

Mr Singh, get off our roads: US advt on deportation sparks row

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

The US Department of Homeland Security faced widespread criticism for an AI-generated advertisement featuring a brown-bearded man identified as "Mr Singh" in a campaign against unlicensed commercial drivers. Advocacy groups, including the Hindu American Foundation and Sikh Coalition, condemned the ad as "racist" and "anti-American" for its perceived targeting and profiling of Sikh and Hindu communities.

US DHS deletes 'Mr Singh, off our roads' poster, dismisses backlash

US DHS deletes 'Mr Singh, off our roads' poster, dismisses backlash

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

The US Department of Homeland Security removed a controversial X post featuring a Transformers-themed cartoon targeting an Indian Sikh man, Harjinder Singh, with racially charged language. The post, which linked Singh to vehicular homicide charges and used phrases like "Self deport or find out," drew fierce condemnation from Indian American organisations and Democratic lawmakers for its discriminatory nature. DHS initially dismissed the outcry but later removed the post without explanation, while continuing its campaign against "illegal aliens" involved in fatal traffic accidents.

Junior Minister Steps Down After Controversial Drug Den Raid

Junior Minister Steps Down After Controversial Drug Den Raid

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Bangladesh's junior minister Ishraque Hossain resigned on Monday after facing controversy for personally leading an armed raid on a suspected drug den in Dhaka. He had uploaded a video of the raid on social media, which sparked public debate and led Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to ask for his resignation. Hossain defended his actions, citing his firearm licence and desire to combat drugs, but criticised media narratives.

Tiger Shroff firing: 3 suspects caught on train in 15-minute Kota op

Tiger Shroff firing: 3 suspects caught on train in 15-minute Kota op

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

Three suspects have been detained in Kota, Rajasthan, in connection with the recent firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai, as police investigate the alleged involvement of the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

He Scored 400 Not Out, Then Called Dad in Tears. The Story Behind It

He Scored 400 Not Out, Then Called Dad in Tears. The Story Behind It

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

Chinmay Sutar, representing Mizoram, achieved a historic 400 not out in a Ranji Trophy Plate Group match against Nagaland, becoming only the second Indian batter to score a quadruple century. This monumental innings came after years of struggle and near misses, fulfilling his dream of playing red-ball cricket.

Coco Gauff sees progress despite US Open semi-final loss to Rybakina

Coco Gauff sees progress despite US Open semi-final loss to Rybakina

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Despite her US Open title bid ending in a 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 loss to Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff believes the changes she has made to her game are starting to yield positive results, expressing excitement for future development.

Akash Ambani: 'IPO Is Just The Start Of Jio's Journey'

Akash Ambani: 'IPO Is Just The Start Of Jio's Journey'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

'Reliance has had a very, very strong history of shareholder value and growth, and that's what we need to focus on the further journey from the IPO.'

Bavuma laments lack of fight as Australia expose South Africa's mental frailties

Bavuma laments lack of fight as Australia expose South Africa's mental frailties

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Temba Bavuma blamed South Africa's lack of fight and mental lapses for their 214-run defeat to Australia, rejecting rustiness as an excuse ahead of the second Test.

Global Uncertainty, Rising US Yields Drive FPIs to Withdraw Rs 13,138 Cr from Indian Equities

Global Uncertainty, Rising US Yields Drive FPIs to Withdraw Rs 13,138 Cr from Indian Equities

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) withdrew Rs 13,138 crore from Indian equities in the first half of September, driven by heightened global uncertainty, rising crude oil prices, firm US bond yields, and a strong dollar, impacting risk appetite.

Zverev secures year-end top ranking as Alcaraz crashes out of Shanghai Masters

Zverev secures year-end top ranking as Alcaraz crashes out of Shanghai Masters

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

German tennis star Alexander Zverev has secured the ATP's year-end world number one ranking, a 'dream come true' for the 29-year-old, following Carlos Alcaraz's shock defeat to Zizou Bergs at the Shanghai Masters.

Sabalenka's slump shows no signs of easing as Li scripts Wuhan shock

Sabalenka's slump shows no signs of easing as Li scripts Wuhan shock

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Aryna Sabalenka's Wuhan Open campaign ended in a shock defeat to Ann Li, extending her title drought, while second seed Jessica Pegula also crashed out after Ostapenko's comeback victory.

Will neither be intimidated nor back down: Dipke vows to continue battle

Will neither be intimidated nor back down: Dipke vows to continue battle

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Sunday said that he and his associates would continue their efforts despite what he described as illegal arrests and detentions.

AirTag, duplicate key: Stalker kills Indian-origin woman in US

AirTag, duplicate key: Stalker kills Indian-origin woman in US

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

An Indian-origin woman, Shalini Thakur, was shot dead in California by Rohit, an undocumented immigrant from India, who had allegedly stalked her for months. Rohit later died by suicide after a police standoff. Thakur had previously reported the stalking and obtained a restraining order.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound; HCL Tech, HDFC Bank Drive Early Gains

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound; HCL Tech, HDFC Bank Drive Early Gains

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty saw an early rebound, driven by strong performances from blue-chip HDFC Bank and major IT firms like HCL Tech, which reported a significant rise in net profit. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 13.

PHOTOS: Carlos Alcaraz's Great Fightback At US Open

PHOTOS: Carlos Alcaraz's Great Fightback At US Open

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame a challenging start against Portugal's Jaime Faria to secure his spot in the third round of the US Open.

Congress Labels New UPI Charges As 'Modi Tax', Alleges US Pressure

Congress Labels New UPI Charges As 'Modi Tax', Alleges US Pressure

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

The Congress party has criticised the government's new 0.4% charge on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 for merchants, terming it a "Modi tax". Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, allege that this move will ultimately burden consumers through price hikes and accuse the government of succumbing to American pressure to dilute India's zero-MDR policy. The government states the charge will support banks and fintechs.

INDIA bloc's SC march: Nobody can browbeat judiciary, says CJI

INDIA bloc's SC march: Nobody can browbeat judiciary, says CJI

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant asserted that the judiciary cannot be browbeaten, during a hearing on a plea against a political march to the Supreme Court by Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders on October 12. The plea alleges an attempt to obstruct the judicial system and seeks a ban on political demonstrations within court premises. The court has issued notices to the leaders and ordered the preservation of CCTV footage from the incident.

10 Married Couples And Their Onscreen Chemistry

10 Married Couples And Their Onscreen Chemistry

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

From Alia Bhatt-Ranbir Kapoor to Nazriya Nazim-Fahadh Faasil, these real-life celebrity couples have continued their romance on screen after marriage, giving us everything from crackling chemistry to intriguing cinematic collaborations.

Ben Shelton's girlfriend pulls off 200-mile dash, only to watch him lose US Open final

Ben Shelton's girlfriend pulls off 200-mile dash, only to watch him lose US Open final

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Trinity Rodman raced 200 miles from Washington to New York after her match to support boyfriend Ben Shelton, arriving just in time to witness his US Open final defeat.

India's Forex Reserves Drop by $8.58 Billion to $726 Billion

India's Forex Reserves Drop by $8.58 Billion to $726 Billion

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

India's foreign exchange reserves experienced a notable decline of USD 8.578 billion, settling at USD 726.027 billion for the week ending October 9, marking a continued downward trend from their September peak.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty pare early gains

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty pare early gains

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened higher, extending their previous session's rally, driven by a decline in global oil prices, despite continued selling by Foreign Institutional Investors.

US to end 60-day grace period for H-1B holders losing jobs

US to end 60-day grace period for H-1B holders losing jobs

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a new rule to eliminate the 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders and other nonimmigrants after job loss, a move expected to significantly impact Indian technology workers.

How LTTS' New AI Lab Is Revolutionising Digital Manufacturing

How LTTS' New AI Lab Is Revolutionising Digital Manufacturing

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) has inaugurated an NVIDIA-powered Engineering Intelligence (EI) lab in Bengaluru, designed to showcase AI-native manufacturing, digital twins, and autonomous systems. The facility offers clients a comprehensive view of the manufacturing journey, from virtual validation to autonomous operations, and plans to expand to the US.

Will Nithya Raman be Los Angeles's first Indian American mayor?

Will Nithya Raman be Los Angeles's first Indian American mayor?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Kerala-born Nithya Raman is currently leading incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral race following a recent televised debate. The two Democrats sparred over critical issues like homelessness and public safety. If elected in the November 3 polls, Raman would be the first Indian-American Mayor of Los Angeles.

Indian Navy's Rs 2.41 Trillion Warship Push

Indian Navy's Rs 2.41 Trillion Warship Push

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

Forty-two naval vessels are already on order, while the navy has the government's initial go-ahead to procure another 78 ships and submarines and 120 fast interceptor craft, worth approximately Rs 2.41 trillion.

Magistrate threatened amid CJP leaders' bail proceedings

Magistrate threatened amid CJP leaders' bail proceedings

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

Delhi Police registered a non-cognisable report against unidentified individuals for allegedly threatening a magistrate during the bail proceedings of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. The CJP alleges deliberate delays in their leaders' release, with their legal head claiming the magistrate received threats. The leaders were arrested on October 14 for scaling gates at Jantar Mantar during a protest.

Wipro reports marginal profit dip in Q2, revenue up 9%

Wipro reports marginal profit dip in Q2, revenue up 9%

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Wipro reported a marginal 1.40 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,200.6 crore for the July-September quarter of FY27, despite a 9.1 per cent increase in revenue from operations to Rs 24,752.7 crore.

Should have won Nobel Prize 8 times: Trump

Should have won Nobel Prize 8 times: Trump

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Former US President Donald Trump expressed strong disapproval of Norway and the Nobel Peace Prize committee for not awarding him the prize. Speaking at a rally on Friday, Trump asserted he deserved the award multiple times for his alleged role in settling conflicts and preventing a war between India and Pakistan, while criticising the actual recipient, Navi Pillay.