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Trump says Israel, Hamas agree on '1st phase' of peace plan

Trump says Israel, Hamas agree on '1st phase' of peace plan

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on social media, "With God's help we will bring them all home."

'RJD-Cong Will Win 160-170 Seats'

'RJD-Cong Will Win 160-170 Seats'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'When maximum voter participation occurs, they do not vote to re-elect the incumbent government. They vote to change it.' 'How can anyone credibly suggest that crores of young voters -- particularly the unemployed youth -- would vote to re-elect an existing government that has demonstrably failed them?'

Carmakers post record sales in Oct driven by GST rate cut

Carmakers post record sales in Oct driven by GST rate cut

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Top carmakers led by Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Kia India on Saturday reported record sales in the domestic market riding on festive demand boosted by GST rate cut. Other manufacturers such as Skoda Auto India and Toyota Kirloskar Motor also posted impressive growth in sales in October.

India among UBS' preferred bets amid positive EM outlook

India among UBS' preferred bets amid positive EM outlook

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

UBS has turned bullish on emerging markets (EM), including India, as it finds benign macro trends, positive momentum in earnings revisions, and resilient EM currencies helping these economies sustain higher valuations and attracting flows. Among regions, it has upgraded Mainland China to 'attractive' and China Tech to 'most attractive', while downgrading Philippines to 'neutral'.

What You Must Know About Mrs Mamdani

What You Must Know About Mrs Mamdani

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

While Zohran Mamdani captured national attention with his meteoric rise to be elected New York City's first Muslim mayor, his wife Rama Duwaji was helping orchestrate his win -- one pixel, one brushstroke, one brand decision at a time.

Netanyahu nominates Trump for Israel's highest civilian award

Netanyahu nominates Trump for Israel's highest civilian award

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday nominated United States President Donald Trump for the Israel Prize, the country's highest civilian honour, hailing him as 'the greatest friend that Israel has ever had in the White House'.

'This is the greatest day in the history of Indian women's cricket'

'This is the greatest day in the history of Indian women's cricket'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Jemimah Rodrigues produced a sensational knock that included 14 fours as India pulled off the biggest successful chase in women's ODI history with nine balls to spare.

RSS centenary: PM releases stamp, coin featuring Bharat Mata

RSS centenary: PM releases stamp, coin featuring Bharat Mata

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a special postage stamp and a commemorative coin featuring Bharat Mata to mark the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

'Don't Consider Gold, Silver As Asset Classes'

'Don't Consider Gold, Silver As Asset Classes'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

'An asset must generate income. Equities yield dividends, bonds pay coupons, deposits give interest, and real estate earns rent.' 'Gold, silver, and even Bitcoin produce no income, they merely store value. So, they should not be compared to productive assets.'

Zohran Mamdani scripts history, becomes NYC's 1st Muslim mayor

Zohran Mamdani scripts history, becomes NYC's 1st Muslim mayor

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Zohran Mamdani has been elected as the Mayor of New York City, becoming the first South Asian and Muslim to hold the position. He defeated Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa and former New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo.

World Cup Win Unlocks New Era for Women's Cricket In India

World Cup Win Unlocks New Era for Women's Cricket In India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Women's cricket is no longer a career option, it would be a calling for the millions of girls, whose parents have remained sceptical about their daughters dreaming about wearing India Blues.

Row after Bangladesh national anthem sung at Cong event

Row after Bangladesh national anthem sung at Cong event

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has instructed police to register a treason case against Congress leaders for allegedly singing the Bangladesh national anthem at a party meeting. The move has sparked controversy and accusations of disrespect towards India's national anthem.

Ballon d'Or 2025: Three Stars Everyone's Talking About

Ballon d'Or 2025: Three Stars Everyone's Talking About

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Three stars-Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, PSG's Ousmane Dembele, and Barcelona's Raphinha-have dominated the season with goals, assists, and match-winning performances.

Tejashwi likely to be announced as Mahagathbandhan CM face tomorrow

Tejashwi likely to be announced as Mahagathbandhan CM face tomorrow

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Tejashwi who is meeting senior Conngress leader Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday is expected to be announced as the CM face of the Mahabgathbandhan on Thursday.

Shah announces R-Day style parade in Guj on Oct 31. Here's why

Shah announces R-Day style parade in Guj on Oct 31. Here's why

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

The Union home minister said that on November 15, a grand celebration will be held at the 'Statue of Unity' to mark the birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda.

How Gen Z Overthrew Madagascar Government

How Gen Z Overthrew Madagascar Government

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

What makes the Gen Z Mada movement in Madagascar significant is not only their use of digital tools but their ability to unify a disillusioned population around a shared vision of justice, transparency, and reform.

'Uddhav Should Not Join Hands With Raj Thackeray'

'Uddhav Should Not Join Hands With Raj Thackeray'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

'Raj Thackeray is working at the behest of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.'

Mutual funds' cash holding fell in Sep amid decline in inflows

Mutual funds' cash holding fell in Sep amid decline in inflows

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Cash holdings of equity mutual fund (MF) schemes moderated in September amid a slowdown in fresh inflows. Equity MF schemes held cash worth Rs 1.76 trillion at the end of September 2025 - about Rs 400 crore lower than the previous month, according to a report by Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research.

'Rising loan appeal hits corporate bond market's momentum'

'Rising loan appeal hits corporate bond market's momentum'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

India's corporate bond market, driven by public sector undertaking (PSU) banks and financial institutions last year, is losing momentum since the second quarter of FY26.

What Bill Gates Told Tulsi Virani...

What Bill Gates Told Tulsi Virani...

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

The Kyunkii...Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi appearance mark Bill Gates' second appearance on a show after his cameo in the American show The Big Bang Theory.

Op Sindoor an extraordinary show of tri-services synergy: Rajnath

Op Sindoor an extraordinary show of tri-services synergy: Rajnath

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded 'Operation Sindoor' as a prime example of tri-services synergy, emphasizing Pakistan's ongoing recovery from the operation's impact. He highlighted the need for coordinated defense strategies and civil-military fusion to address modern security challenges.

'Shah Rukh Treated Us Like Family At KKR'

'Shah Rukh Treated Us Like Family At KKR'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

'For him, win or defeat never mattered, he always told us to give our best and never worry about the results.'

'IOB Bets Big On M&A Financing'

'IOB Bets Big On M&A Financing'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'This is an area where good lending can happen, and that is one of the priorities for the next quarter.'

'We are not pointing a finger at any community'

'We are not pointing a finger at any community'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'I don't know what people will say, but as a liberal Muslim, I can say that I had no problems with the viewpoint of the film. Because we are not maligning any community, if we were I wouldn't have done this film...'

Namibia beat South Africa in huge T20 upset

Namibia beat South Africa in huge T20 upset

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Namibia pulled off a shock four-wicket win over South Africa in a one-off Twenty20 international on Saturday that marked the opening of the new cricket stadium in Windhoek.

Historic! Harmanpreet becomes 1st with 3 ODI tons in UK

Historic! Harmanpreet becomes 1st with 3 ODI tons in UK

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur became the first visiting batter to score three Women's ODI centuries in England.

Historic! Monthly allowance for Indian hockey players

Historic! Monthly allowance for Indian hockey players

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Currently, the hockey players draw salaries from the departments and organisations that they are employed with even though a proposal to have a graded contract system by Hockey India has been in the deliberation stage for past few years.

'History has been made'

'History has been made'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

'I have no idea what's happening right now, I'm not in a dream, it's just crazy. I'm just so happy with my performance these past two weeks.'

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Following the alleged molestation of two Australian women cricketers in Indore, a Madhya Pradesh minister advises players to inform local authorities when going out due to their popularity in India.

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Following the alleged molestation of two Australian women cricketers in Indore, a Madhya Pradesh minister advises players to inform local authorities when going out due to their popularity in India.

Do Long Working Hours Improve Productivity?

Do Long Working Hours Improve Productivity?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Initially, the lure of a big paycheck may feel rewarding. But, over time, professionals find themselves drifting away from family, friends and personal joys, observes Pradeep Pramanik.

Historic First: New York Senate Honours Indian Constitution

Historic First: New York Senate Honours Indian Constitution

Rediff.com16 May 2025

In a first, the New York State Senate has formally adopted a resolution honouring the Indian Constitution on the occasion of its 75th anniversary, recognising it as a guiding framework for India's ongoing progress as a nation and celebrating the country's democratic values.

'Conspicuously muted': Sonia Gandhi slams govt's Palestine stance

'Conspicuously muted': Sonia Gandhi slams govt's Palestine stance

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi criticizes the Modi government's stance on Palestine, calling it a 'profound silence' and an abdication of humanity and morality. She argues that India needs to demonstrate leadership on the issue and that the government's actions are driven by personal friendship rather than constitutional values or strategic interests.

SEE: Delhi's cloud seeding experiments bring no rainfall

SEE: Delhi's cloud seeding experiments bring no rainfall

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

The first cloud-seeding trial has been conducted in parts of Delhi, including Burari and Karol Bagh areas, aimed at inducing artificial rain to tackle air pollution.

Second Test: 'Pitch to change its colours on Day 3'

Second Test: 'Pitch to change its colours on Day 3'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

A good batting surface is in store for the second and final Test between India and the West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, with curators expecting the pitch to aid strokeplay for the first two days before offering only slow turn as the game progresses.

Delhi gears up for first artificial rain through cloud seeding

Delhi gears up for first artificial rain through cloud seeding

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Delhi is preparing for its first artificial rain through cloud seeding to combat air pollution. A trial run was successful, and the first rainfall is expected on October 29 if weather conditions are favorable.

How to Build a Good Stock Portfolio with Corporate Actions?

How to Build a Good Stock Portfolio with Corporate Actions?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Building a good stock portfolio is not only about picking strong companies but also about understanding how corporate actions affect your holdings. Corporate actions such as stock splits, dividends, bonus issues, rights issues, mergers, and buybacks can change a company's valuation, share price, and your ownership.

Why US-China Face-Off Is Advantage India

Why US-China Face-Off Is Advantage India

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Amid US-China trade tensions and economic vulnerabilities, India must seize the 'China +1' opportunity, deepen reforms, secure FTAs, and globalise its firms for long-term growth, suggests Ajay Shah.

PIX: Jemimah slays Australia as India enter World Cup final

PIX: Jemimah slays Australia as India enter World Cup final

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Jemimah Rodrigues played the innings of her life, slamming a century for the ages as India pulled off a record chase to storm into the Women's World Cup final after a five-wicket victory over defending champions Australia in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.

Diane Keaton And A Private Tragedy

Diane Keaton And A Private Tragedy

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Diane Keaton's wit and honesty taught us that ageing and uncertainty aren't weaknesses, they are part of what makes us human and graceful, observes Sreehari Nair.