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US Tariffs Coming Tomorrow!

US Tariffs Coming Tomorrow!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

From 12:01 am eastern daylight time on August 27, 2025, higher tariffs will apply to all products of India that are either entered for consumption in the United States or withdrawn from warehouses for consumption.

Mahindra XEV 9e Mid Variant: The Future Is Here!

Mahindra XEV 9e Mid Variant: The Future Is Here!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

The Mahindra XEV 9e mid variant, particularly the PACK TWO, presents a compelling package with a strong emphasis on futuristic design, advanced technology, and passenger comfort, notes Rajesh Karkera.

US tariff tide may lift India's exports, reckons NITI Aayog

US tariff tide may lift India's exports, reckons NITI Aayog

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

India has a comparative edge over key competitors in a majority of products it exports to the US and stands to gain market share as the US raises tariffs on its major trade partners, NITI Aayog said on Monday. In its quarterly trade report, it recommended that the government fast-track the India-US free trade agreement with time-bound goals to resolve non-tariff barriers and finalise digital trade rules on data flows and e-signatures to support services exports.

Is the 'All-New' Tata Altroz Truly All-New?

Is the 'All-New' Tata Altroz Truly All-New?

Rediff.com23 May 2025

When it comes to the "all-new" Tata Altroz unveiled on Thursday, one might wonder if it's truly a complete overhaul or just a refreshed take on the familiar.

Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs Bite Into Apple's India Growth Plans

Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs Bite Into Apple's India Growth Plans

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Apple's ambitious strategy to expand iPhone exports, shift more production from China to India at a faster pace, and grow its domestic market hits a Trump-sized roadblock.

Investing In Shares? How Technical Analysis Can Help

Investing In Shares? How Technical Analysis Can Help

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Technical analysis can help you understand market trends so that you can make informed investment decisions, says Rupak De, senior technical analyst at LKP Securities.

Cleaner Fuels Driving One-Fifth Of PVs Sold In India

Cleaner Fuels Driving One-Fifth Of PVs Sold In India

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Auto manufacturers have focused on launching CNG variants of their popular models to meet consumer demand for vehicles with lower running costs.

Will implement UCC, scrap religion-based quota if BJP wins in Telangana: Shah

Will implement UCC, scrap religion-based quota if BJP wins in Telangana: Shah

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who released BJP's manifesto for the legislative assembly polls, said a committee would be constituted on UCC.

Asian Games: Colourful closing ceremony brings curtains down in Hangzhou

Asian Games: Colourful closing ceremony brings curtains down in Hangzhou

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

The curtains were brought down on a memorable Asian Games with the celebration of the athletes' stupendous feats and China's cultural heritage at a colourful and technologically mesmerising closing ceremony in Hangzhou on Sunday.

Infrastructure development capex hiked by 33% to Rs 10 lakh crore for 2023-24

Infrastructure development capex hiked by 33% to Rs 10 lakh crore for 2023-24

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced hiking the capital expenditure by 33 per cent to Rs 10 lakh crore for infrastructure development for 2023-24 and will be at 3.3 per cent of the GDP. Presenting the Budget for 2023-24, she said the newly established infrastructure finance secretariat will assist in attracting more private investment. "Capital investment outlay is being increased steeply for the third year in a row by 33 per cent to Rs 10 lakh crore, which would be 3.3 per cent of GDP.

Mumbai's teen golfer donates for club's COVID vaccine drive

Mumbai's teen golfer donates for club's COVID vaccine drive

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Mumbai-based 19-year-old Indian golfer has donated all his prize money saved since the age of seven to fund the vaccination drive for the blue-collar staff of Chembur-based Bombay Presidency Golf club.

Adani, Sitharaman line up for yoga session

Adani, Sitharaman line up for yoga session

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Billionaire Gautam Adani on Tuesday did an hour-long session of yoga exercises in the open air as he led corporate India to join the International Day of Yoga celebrations. Several public and private sector companies held yoga sessions at their offices to promote the adoption of exercise in daily routines to stay fit and healthy. Adani, chairman of logistics-to-energy conglomerate Adani Group, and his wife Priti, who heads the Adani Foundation, "participated with more than 1,000 members of the Adani Parivaar team to celebrate health, mindfulness and meditation," the group said in a statement. The session was held at a football ground at Adani Shantigram in Ahmedabad. Several other business leaders tweeted pictures of their yoga sessions.

Big Bang, Modern Family rule Forbes' highest paid list

Big Bang, Modern Family rule Forbes' highest paid list

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

There is also an Indian actor in top ten!

Terror safe havens must be dismantled for peace in Afghanistan: India

Terror safe havens must be dismantled for peace in Afghanistan: India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

India said on Tuesday that terrorist safe havens and sanctuaries must be dismantled immediately and terrorist supply chains disrupted for enduring peace in Afghanistan as it called for zero tolerance for terrorism in all its forms and manifestations including cross-border attacks.

MFIs should not throw caution to wind, warns RBI

MFIs should not throw caution to wind, warns RBI

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor M Rajeshwar Rao on Wednesday said while the central bank will foster growth in the microfinance (MFI) sector, the lenders in the space should not throw caution to the wind to achieve higher asset growth and returns. MFIs should not try to mimic the strategies of mainstream finance, as those serving the microfinance borrowers have a greater need to balance the social objectives with their lending operations, he said.

Audi launches 3 all-electric SUVs under its e-tron range

Audi launches 3 all-electric SUVs under its e-tron range

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

German luxury car maker Audi on Thursday launched three all-electric SUVs under its e-tron range with prices starting from Rs 99.99 lakh kicking off its electrification journey in the country. The three all-electric SUVs -- e-tron 50, e-tron 55 and e-tron Sportback 55 -- are priced at Rs 99.99 lakh, Rs 1.16 crore and Rs 1.18 crore respectively (all prices ex-showroom), Audi India said in a statement. Commenting on the launch of the e-tron brand in India, Audi India Head Balbir Singh Dhillon said, "we are launching not one, but three electric SUVs that begin our electrification journey." The three electric SUVs are "the perfect confluence of luxury, zero emissions, performance and everyday usability", he added.

Spectacularly delicious Indian weaves on the runway

Spectacularly delicious Indian weaves on the runway

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Soumitra Mondal and Vaishali S showed their lines at the Lakme Fashion Week. Clean, simple silhouetes, whites and haunting tracks marked the show featuring two of India's finest young designers at the Lakme Fashion Week.

Mercedes to launch 15 new models in India

Mercedes to launch 15 new models in India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The Three-Pointed Star also unveiled its 2021 motto coined as 'Reimagining Excellence', which aims at making the brand more desirable and drawing customers closer.

The Course Mate Who Will Be Chief

The Course Mate Who Will Be Chief

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

'As a course mate who has followed closely this star on the Bombay Sappers firmament, my heart swells with pride to see his extraordinary brilliance and focus; his commitment and his dedication; his hard work; and his technical as well as tactical knowledge,' says Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd) of his batchmate General Manoj Pande who will take over as chief of the army staff on May 1.

Mickelson climbs rankings after British Open victory

Mickelson climbs rankings after British Open victory

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Phil Mickelson suddenly has the world No.1 ranking in his sight after what he said was the best round of his career took him to a superb British Open victory at Muirfield on Sunday.

Telcos seek part of CDMA spectrum for GSM services

Telcos seek part of CDMA spectrum for GSM services

Rediff.com25 Nov 2012

Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and Idea Cellular have demanded allocation of a part of CDMA spectrum in 800 Mhz band for GSM services.

The Web Series That Inspired Nikkhil Advani

The Web Series That Inspired Nikkhil Advani

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

In a new series, Bollywood's towering talents, who themselves made brilliant works this year, pick their favourite show of 2021, and tell us just why they loved it.

FACTBOX: Some statistics for Olympic opening ceremony

FACTBOX: Some statistics for Olympic opening ceremony

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Danny Boyle, the British film maker in charge of the opening ceremony at this year's Olympic Games in London, unveiled plans for the event on Tuesday.

Here's why WADA is 'disappointed' by IOC decision on Russia

Here's why WADA is 'disappointed' by IOC decision on Russia

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The International Olympic Committee's decision to reject calls to ban all Russian competitors from the Rio Olympics could lead to "lesser protection for clean athletes," the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Sunday.

WADA approve guidelines for biological passport

WADA approve guidelines for biological passport

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

The World Anti-Doping Agency has ratified guidelines for its Athlete Biological Passport system which has been under consideration since 2002.

India and Italy ink 15 agreements

India and Italy ink 15 agreements

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

India and Italy inked 15 pacts and finalised an ambitious action plan to further expand their ties following a virtual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giuseppe Conte that primarily focused on ramping up economic engagement.

UNSC remains deadlocked over Georgia

UNSC remains deadlocked over Georgia

Rediff.com22 Aug 2008

Diplomats said that France, whose original draft is being opposed by Moscow, is working on fresh resolution that would try to harmonize the two opposing drafts even as most members stressed the need to have resolution, which could be adopted unanimously.

'I was wondering if this was The End'

'I was wondering if this was The End'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

'At the end of 2020, I was insecure, going through heartbreak, filled with negativity and self-doubt.' 'I had worked so hard over the past few years and suddenly, my career was stagnant.'

Vikas Dubey encounter: What SC guidelines say on handcuffing criminals

Vikas Dubey encounter: What SC guidelines say on handcuffing criminals

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

The apex court has from time to time issued a slew of directives on the procedure to be followed while handcuffing an undertrial, maintaining that the insurance against escape does not compulsorily require handcuffing.

ASK ANU: 'My wife doesn't allow me to touch her'

ASK ANU: 'My wife doesn't allow me to touch her'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

As part of a self help initiative, mental health coach Anu Krishna helps Rediff readers talk about their problems and offers advice.

India's 2007 IPO party

India's 2007 IPO party

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

After a big initial public offering season last year, some 150 companies are expected to raise up to $10 billion in new listings in '07.

India needs nuclear liability law: US expert

India needs nuclear liability law: US expert

Rediff.com3 Dec 2006

A nuclear liability regime would ensure compensation to the public in the event of an accident.

Ghei credits form to swing correction

Ghei credits form to swing correction

Rediff.com9 May 2007

Gaurav Ghei, who won the Pine Valley Beijing Open a fortnight ago, credited his recent good form to adjustments made to his swing.

World's first wooden car that can go at 384 kmph!

World's first wooden car that can go at 384 kmph!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

Students at North Carolina State University have unveiled a wooden sports car, which can run faster than a Porsche or a Lamborghini, as part of their graduate project. Joe Harmon, head of the project, has revealed that the car has been named 'Splinter'. He says that it can produce 700bhp from its twin supercharged, 4.6 litre V8 engine, almost 300bhp more than a Porsche 911 GT3. The car has a top speed of 240 mph (384 kmph).

With RBI's exit, govt now owns 100% in NHB, Nabard

With RBI's exit, govt now owns 100% in NHB, Nabard

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

The central bank held 72.5 per cent equity in Nabard worth Rs 1,450 crore, of which 71.5 per cent amounting to Rs 1,430 crore were divested way back in October 2010 and the residual shareholding was divested on February 26, 2019.

FIFA WC qualifiers: Tiny Guam slay 'sleeping giants' India

FIFA WC qualifiers: Tiny Guam slay 'sleeping giants' India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

India suffered yet another defeat in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

India needs to enhance hardware capability: Premji

India needs to enhance hardware capability: Premji

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

Wipro chairman Azim Premji on Friday said a nation cannot be self-sufficient in strategic sectors like defence, nuclear energy and space technologies without domestic capabilities in hardware development

Spotlight back on coaching gurus

Spotlight back on coaching gurus

Rediff.com29 Jun 2004

Tiger Woods has failed to win a Major ever since the pair went their separate ways.

6 Indian public sector banks will cease to exist from Wed

6 Indian public sector banks will cease to exist from Wed

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

As per the mega consolidation plan, Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India will merge into Punjab National Bank (PNB); Syndicate Bank into Canara Bank; Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank into Union Bank of India; and Allahabad Bank into Indian Bank. Following this merger, PNB will become second largest after the SBI, Canara Bank fourth, Union Bank of India fifth and Indian Bank seventh biggest public sector lender.

Woods favourite for U.S. Open

Woods favourite for U.S. Open

Rediff.com10 Jun 2003