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'Govt Has Executed A Commendable Task'

'Govt Has Executed A Commendable Task'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

'...not merely in managing fiscal mathematics, but in demonstrating conservatism and prudence within that framework.' 'Looking forward, we believe sufficient growth drivers exist -- ranging from government reforms to revival in consumption to favourable monsoons. Numerous factors support the Indian economy.'

Moody's cautions about tax cut impact on Indian economy

Moody's cautions about tax cut impact on Indian economy

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Moody's Ratings on Tuesday said tax cuts in the current fiscal has dented India's revenue growth, leaving less scope for fiscal policy support for the economy.

Kush Maini to test Alpine F1 car in Abu Dhabi

Kush Maini to test Alpine F1 car in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Kush Maini will get the taste of a modern Formula 1 machinery for the very first time when he takes the wheel of the current Alpine car in the Young Driver Test.

Why OTT Wants To Dub South Films

Why OTT Wants To Dub South Films

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'For OTT platforms, securing dubbed rights often makes greater business sense, enabling them to serve diverse regional audiences more effectively.'

Rupee Slide Makes Overseas Trips Costlier

Rupee Slide Makes Overseas Trips Costlier

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Travel firms expect package prices to rise by 5 to 10 per cent, depending on destination and inclusions.

Saudi clerics to attend TMC rebel Kabir's Murshidabad 'Babri' mosque event

Saudi clerics to attend TMC rebel Kabir's Murshidabad 'Babri' mosque event

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Kabir told reporters that "nearly 3 lakh people will gather across 25 bighas near Moradighi on Saturday", adding that religious leaders from several states had confirmed their presence.

Can India Regain Foreign Tourists This Winter?

Can India Regain Foreign Tourists This Winter?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'We expect inbound numbers in 2025 to come close to pre-pandemic levels -- if not fully match them -- by early 2026.'

3K personnel deployed as Kabir's mosque plan heightens Dec 6 heat in Bengal

3K personnel deployed as Kabir's mosque plan heightens Dec 6 heat in Bengal

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Governor C V Ananda Bose, meanwhile, urged citizens not to be swayed by "provocative statements and rumours" and asked the state to ensure there was 'no disturbance anywhere'.

MCA Rethinks PM Internship Scheme

MCA Rethinks PM Internship Scheme

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

With less than six months left for this financial year and poor response from applicants, launching the scheme this year is unlikely.

Will Siddaramaiah survive the Shivakumar challenge?

Will Siddaramaiah survive the Shivakumar challenge?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar wished Chief Minister Siddaramaiah 'all the best' after he said that he would complete a five year term in office. Shivakumar also commented on the ongoing cabinet reshuffle and MLAs meeting with leaders in Delhi.

Govt to push nuclear reforms as Oppn targets SIR in winter session

Govt to push nuclear reforms as Oppn targets SIR in winter session

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

The winter session of Parliament is set to begin with the government prioritizing its reforms agenda, including a bill to open the civil nuclear sector to private players. The opposition is expected to raise concerns about electoral roll revisions and air pollution.

IPL 2026 Auction: Who Will Break The Bank?

IPL 2026 Auction: Who Will Break The Bank?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Expect some fireworks for the highly-versatile Cameron Green along with Quinton de Kock, Matheesha Pathirana, Venkatesh Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi.

Boost Your Health Cover with Smart Riders

Boost Your Health Cover with Smart Riders

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Make sure the rider adds value rather than just adding to cost.

120 Bahadur, Mastiii 4 Fare Poorly

120 Bahadur, Mastiii 4 Fare Poorly

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

It was a forgettable weekend for Bollywood as the two new releases -- 120 Bahadur and Mastiii 4 -- failed to get audiences.

India set to be confirmed as 2030 Commonwealth Games hosts!

India set to be confirmed as 2030 Commonwealth Games hosts!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

India's 2030 Commonwealth Games bid is set to be formally approved on Wednesday at the Commonwealth Sport's general assembly in Glasgow.

'People Knew Manmohan Singh Had No Vested Interest'

'People Knew Manmohan Singh Had No Vested Interest'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

'Maybe he was wrong, but they believed he genuinely meant what he said.'

'We are clear, we want to go with an Indian captain'

'We are clear, we want to go with an Indian captain'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

He said one of the things the team lacked last season or in the last cycle was some explosiveness at the bottom order.

Siddaramaiah meets Kharge amid power tussle in Cong

Siddaramaiah meets Kharge amid power tussle in Cong

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Amid an ongoing power tussle in the ruling Congress, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah called on party president Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence here, and dismissed speculation of a leadership change in the state.

Make demergers tax-neutral, biz houses nudge govt

Make demergers tax-neutral, biz houses nudge govt

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27, Indian business houses have urged the government to make demergers tax-neutral, particularly in cases involving transfer of investments in associate companies with 25 per cent or more shareholding, under the new Income Tax Act. This may possibly help some companies planning to go public, according to a source.

Affordable homes no longer attractive to investors

Affordable homes no longer attractive to investors

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Affordable homes, priced under Rs 40 lakh per unit, may not be attractive anymore, not just for developers but also for investors, with the segment seeing a 26 per cent price rise over three years since 2022 versus 40 per cent returns from luxury homes priced Rs 1.5 crore and above.

5,800 Jews In India's North East To Relocate To Israel

5,800 Jews In India's North East To Relocate To Israel

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Israel's government has approved a proposal to bring all the remaining 5,800 Jews from India's north-east, commonly referred to as Bnei Menashe, over the next five years.

'Pronouncements On Paper Don't Feed Babies'

'Pronouncements On Paper Don't Feed Babies'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

'These children possess catastrophically low birth weights -- often 1.4 kgs or less. Such extremely low birth weight results in profoundly compromised neo-natal immunity.' 'The escalation to 97 deaths in three months precipitated contemporary attention precisely because this magnitude concentrates the humanitarian emergency, rendering it impossible for the administrative machinery to ignore.'

Greatbatch takes over as New Zealand Cricket boss

Greatbatch takes over as New Zealand Cricket boss

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Former New Zealand Test player, coach and selector Mark Greatbatch has been elected as the new president of New Zealand Cricket.

Gems & jewellery exports slipped 30% in October: GJEPC

Gems & jewellery exports slipped 30% in October: GJEPC

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

India's gems & jewellery exports witnessed 30.6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) contraction in October to $2.17 million, amid the imposition of a steep 50 per cent tariff by the United States (US) on several Indian products.

Siddaramaiah reveals why he met Modi in Delhi

Siddaramaiah reveals why he met Modi in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and insisted on demands pertaining to the state, including on Fair Recovery Price of sugarcane, All India Institute of Medical Sciences for Raichur, the release of flood relief among others.

India logs 6-quarter high GDP growth of 8.2% in Q2

India logs 6-quarter high GDP growth of 8.2% in Q2

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

The Indian economy recorded a six-quarter high growth of 8.2 per cent in July-September, as factories churned out more products in anticipation of a consumption boost from the GST rate cut, according to government data.

Insurers to Spend More on Tech for DPDP Compliance

Insurers to Spend More on Tech for DPDP Compliance

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

The DPDP rules, which have come into effect, require companies to implement a data protection and consent management system by November 2026.

50 Mn To 100 Mn Indians Suffer From Long Covid

50 Mn To 100 Mn Indians Suffer From Long Covid

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Even by conservative assumptions that 5 to 10 per cent of infected individuals develop long Covid, India today may be home to 50 to 100 million infected individuals -- many silently coping with breathlessness, fatigue, palpitations, brain fog, or unexplained clotting tendencies.

Don't want to embarrass Cong: Shivakumar's big remark amid power tiff

Don't want to embarrass Cong: Shivakumar's big remark amid power tiff

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, D K Shivakumar, responding to several media queries regarding the current 'internal conflict' in Karnataka Congress in reference to the chief ministerial position, said on Tuesday that he doesn't want to embarrass or weaken the party.

10 Tips To Grow Your Brand On Social Media

10 Tips To Grow Your Brand On Social Media

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

People connect with people. No matter how small your brand is, when you share your journey or the why behind your business, you automatically humanise your brand and make it unique as compared to faceless competitors, says Vinayak Burman.

Road, rail, ministries cross halfway mark in capex spending till Sep

Road, rail, ministries cross halfway mark in capex spending till Sep

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

The ministries of Road Transport & Highways and Railways have exceeded the national average capital expenditure (capex) by spending 63 per cent and 57 per cent of Budget estimates (BE), respectively, in the first half of 2025-26 (FY26). The total capital expenditure for April-September of FY26 stood at 52 per cent of the BE, according to the latest data by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA).

CM change issue 'secret deal' among 4-5 people: DKS

CM change issue 'secret deal' among 4-5 people: DKS

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

The power tussle within the ruling party has intensified, amid speculation about chief minister change in the state, after the Congress government reached the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20, citing an alleged "power-sharing" agreement involving CM Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar in 2023.

CAG to conduct pan-India audit on ease of doing biz for MSMEs

CAG to conduct pan-India audit on ease of doing biz for MSMEs

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has launched an integrated audit across 32 states and Union Territories to assess the ease of doing business for the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector.

What Made Bappi Lahiri Such A Rage

What Made Bappi Lahiri Such A Rage

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Bappi Lahiri realised disco was a winning ticket and escalated his game with several more dancefloor perennials. Soon, every film producer and music director in town was down with disco fever. On what would have been Bappi Lahiri's 73rd birthday this November 27, Dinesh Raheja rewinds to the late music composer's halcyon days.

'I Want To Leave People With Hope'

'I Want To Leave People With Hope'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

'It's far-fetched to say that human thinking will become subservient.'

Varanasi: How Much Priyanka, Mahesh Babu Were Paid

Varanasi: How Much Priyanka, Mahesh Babu Were Paid

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

S S Rajamouli announced his new epic Varanasi at a grand event at Hyderabad's Ramoji Film City over the weekend.

Did Rahul Promise DKS Chief Ministership In Nov 2025?

Did Rahul Promise DKS Chief Ministership In Nov 2025?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

'This plan was never official. It was there secretly. It was by the high command.'

What Moving Out Of Home Really Feels Like

What Moving Out Of Home Really Feels Like

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

World Adult Day is a reminder that adulthood isn't a milestone you hit at 18 or 21, it's the everyday reality of managing life on your own, taking responsibility, making decisions and figuring things out without a parental safety net. Today, 27-year-old Krushant opens up about how living alone has taught him what 'grown-up' life is really like.

Amazon Prime Acquires Kantara Chapter One For...

Amazon Prime Acquires Kantara Chapter One For...

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

This is the second biggest OTT acquisition in Kannada after Yash's KGF Chapter 2.

How To Use BNPL Wisely

How To Use BNPL Wisely

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Before signing up for a BNPL plan, read the fine print carefully and watch for red flags like unclear repayment terms, vague information on interest or late fees, and marketing that downplays the cost of default.