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India Post suspends all mail services to US

India Post suspends all mail services to US

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

India Post has suspended all mail operations to the US due to a lack of clarity regarding new customs regulations imposed by the US Customs Department. The suspension affects all categories of mail, including letters, documents, and gift items.

Radhakrishnan to be sworn in as Vice-President on Friday

Radhakrishnan to be sworn in as Vice-President on Friday

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Vice-President-elect C P Radhakrishnan will be administered the oath of office by President Droupadi Murmu on Friday. The former Maharashtra Governor won the vice presidential election on Tuesday.

Apple Boosts Output For iPhone 17 Launch

Apple Boosts Output For iPhone 17 Launch

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

India has become Apple's main export hub to the US, which consumes over $40 billion worth of iPhones annually.

'This Shock May Trigger Suicides'

'This Shock May Trigger Suicides'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'Marathwada is the suicide capital of Maharashtra.' 'To stop such man-made disasters, the government should immediately come up with a rightful package, not this charitable approach to compensation.'

Rohit, Kohli Back After 224 Days!

Rohit, Kohli Back After 224 Days!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

While new young stars have emerged in Indian cricket in the last few years, none can match the monumental batting feats or the electric fan frenzy that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli command.

Russia to remain India's No 1 crude oil supplier: Analysts

Russia to remain India's No 1 crude oil supplier: Analysts

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

India's crude oil imports from Russia saw a marginal decline in September, but continued to account for over one-third of the country's total oil purchases, despite US pressure to curb the trade over concerns that it supports Moscow's war effort in Ukraine. India's crude imports in September were around 4.7 million barrels per day, up 220,000 bpd month-on-month and flat year-on-year.

Rupee weakens 3.7% in H1FY26, hits fresh lows on US tariffs, outflows

Rupee weakens 3.7% in H1FY26, hits fresh lows on US tariffs, outflows

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The rupee continued to face pressure in the first half of the current financial year (FY26), hitting fresh lows against the dollar, due to strengthening of the greenback, rising crude oil prices, and foreign outflows. Rupee has depreciated by 3.7 per cent so far in the current financial year after starting at a good note in April.

Pakistan withdraws Asia Cup pullout threat after Pycroft replaced

Pakistan withdraws Asia Cup pullout threat after Pycroft replaced

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Am agreement was reached with PCB under which match referee Andy Pycroft will not be officiating matches involving Pakistan.

Zubeen Garg's DSP cousin arrested, suspended

Zubeen Garg's DSP cousin arrested, suspended

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Zubeen Garg's cousin and Assam Police DSP Sandipan Garg was apprehended on Wednesday in connection with the singer's death in Singapore last month, taking the total number of arrests in the case to five, a senior officer said.

Tariff poses major challenge for Maruti's exports to US

Tariff poses major challenge for Maruti's exports to US

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Almost 30 per cent of Maruti's auto-component exports are to the US, and about half of that is facing a duty of 25 per cent and the other half 50 per cent.

'Vijay's late arrival swelled crowd': What caused Karur stampede?

'Vijay's late arrival swelled crowd': What caused Karur stampede?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

'The TVK Twitter account said Vijay will come at 12 and crowd started coming in from 11 AM. He came at 7.40 PM. The people lacked sufficient food water under the hot sun'

Lokah, Param Sundari, War Arrive On OTT

Lokah, Param Sundari, War Arrive On OTT

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

October looks bright with a lot of festive season releases on OTT.

HC slams multiple marriages by Kerala man surviving on begging

HC slams multiple marriages by Kerala man surviving on begging

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

The Kerala High Court has stated it cannot accept multiple marriages of a Muslim man when he cannot maintain his wives, especially when one seeks maintenance. The court's observation came during a case where a woman sought maintenance from her husband who survives by begging.

The Man Who Directed 5 Superstars

The Man Who Directed 5 Superstars

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Dinesh Raheja charts the highs and lows of Hrishikesh Mukherjee's creative association with five megastars -- Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar and Dharmendra.

'How Will Govt Decide Who Is A 'Practising Muslim'?'

'How Will Govt Decide Who Is A 'Practising Muslim'?'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'We are not all Abduls, you know. Our community has any number of retired civil and defence officers, doctors, engineers, lawyers.'

Should 'custodian of Constitution' sit idle, asks SC in Prez plea

Should 'custodian of Constitution' sit idle, asks SC in Prez plea

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Calling itself the "custodian of the Constitution", the Supreme Court on Thursday asked if it could "sit idle" if a constitutional functionary like governor failed to discharge duties, as it reserved its verdict on the presidential reference on grant of assent to bills.

Sensex, Nifty tank nearly 1% on selling in pharma, IT shares

Sensex, Nifty tank nearly 1% on selling in pharma, IT shares

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Most pharma shares dropped, dragging the BSE Healthcare index down by 2.14 per cent after Trump's move to impose 100 per cent import tariffs on pharmaceutical drugs from October 1. Wockhardt shares tanked 9.4 per cent.

Putin to visit India in December, first in 4 years

Putin to visit India in December, first in 4 years

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India around December 5 to hold annual summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to further solidify bilateral strategic ties.

Godman accused of harassing 17 students, sent to 5-day police custody

Godman accused of harassing 17 students, sent to 5-day police custody

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Earlier, police froze Rs 8 crore linked to Saraswati and parked in multiple bank accounts and fixed deposits.

Hardik takes pride in bowling despite low returns

Hardik takes pride in bowling despite low returns

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'I treat myself as a pure fast bowler and I have taken a lot of pride in that. It's a lot of hard work, a lot of discipline, and it has been a constant which I really enjoy.'

Assam police can't probe Zubeen Garg's death unless ....: CM Himanta

Assam police can't probe Zubeen Garg's death unless ....: CM Himanta

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma states that Assam Police cannot travel to Singapore to investigate the death of Zubeen Garg, citing jurisdictional limitations and dependence on witnesses in Singapore.

Jaipur fire: 'Hospital staff ignored warning, fled'

Jaipur fire: 'Hospital staff ignored warning, fled'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Relatives of patients admitted to the ICU recounted harrowing experiences as smoke engulfed the ward, exposing critical lapses in safety measures.

BMW crash wholly accidental, says accused; moves bail

BMW crash wholly accidental, says accused; moves bail

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

In the BMW accident case near Dhaula Kuan that claimed the life of Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Navjot Singh, accused Gaganpreet Kaur has sought bail, stressing that the crash was 'wholly accidental' and unintentional.

Patients to benefit from GST cut, but pharma firms may face margin pressure

Patients to benefit from GST cut, but pharma firms may face margin pressure

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The rationalisation of goods and services tax (GST), announced on Wednesday, directly lowers the cost of everyday medical consumables, and also high-end therapies in oncology and rare diseases, helping reduce out-of-pocket patient expenditure and better adherence to medication.

Zubeen Garg's death: Manager, fest organiser arrested

Zubeen Garg's death: Manager, fest organiser arrested

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Zubeen Garg's manager Siddhartha Sharma and festival chief organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta were arrested from Delhi on Wednesday in connection with the singer's death in Singapore last month, the Assam Police said.

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.

Top Chinese defence scientist detained for corruption

Top Chinese defence scientist detained for corruption

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

A leading Chinese scientist specializing in semiconductor chips for weapon systems has been detained by anti-corruption authorities, according to his company, Zhejiang Great Microwave Technology.

P&G, Emami, HUL announce new price list

P&G, Emami, HUL announce new price list

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Leading FMCG companies have announced a price cut on their products, including soaps, shampoo, baby diapers, toothpaste, razors, and after-shave lotions, effective from September 22 to extend the GST rate cut benefits to consumers. Firms such as Procter & Gamble, Emami and HUL have come up with new price lists which have been communicated to their respective distributors and consumers through their respective websites.

Ton-man Jurel '100 per cent ready to grab opportunities'

Ton-man Jurel '100 per cent ready to grab opportunities'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'It's about the huge privilege even if you are not getting the chance (to play), you are (still getting to be) with the squad. How many get to be with the squad and how many (get to) play Test cricket?'

Body of missing Navy official found in Matheran gorge

Body of missing Navy official found in Matheran gorge

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

The decomposed body of a Navy official, who went missing during a trek at Matheran hill station near Mumbai, has been found in a gorge. Police have registered a case of accidental death and are investigating.

Lalu's daughter breaks silence amid family rift rumours

Lalu's daughter breaks silence amid family rift rumours

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Acharya's clarification comes close on the heels of a couple of cryptic tweets, which had triggered speculations that the medical graduate-turned-homemaker, who was the party's candidate from Saran in last year's Lok Sabha polls, was unhappy with the clout of her younger brother Tejashwi Yadav.

'Entire Leh would've burned down': DGP justifies firing

'Entire Leh would've burned down': DGP justifies firing

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Ladakh Director General of Police S D Singh Jamwal on Saturday said forces were compelled to open fire on protesters, else the entire Leh would have been burned to the ground.

'Going To Have Great Relationship With China'

'Going To Have Great Relationship With China'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'We have incredible cards, but I don't want to play those cards.' 'If I play those cards, that would destroy China.'

How GST Rate Cut Will Impact Sectors

How GST Rate Cut Will Impact Sectors

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Lower rates effectively increase disposable income, strengthen purchasing capacity, and support broader consumption growth.

'How Can You Call Sonam Wangchuk A Deshdrohi?'

'How Can You Call Sonam Wangchuk A Deshdrohi?'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

'He is the same man who has won honours for the country across the world.'

How India Let Sri Lanka Steal Its Tea Crown

How India Let Sri Lanka Steal Its Tea Crown

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

India, the land that gave the world Darjeeling and Assam tea, risks losing its place at the global tea table, not because of its leaves, but because of its lost opportunities, notes Kanika Datta.

'This Team Has Been Picked Till The Next World Cup, So We Have To Improve Our Fielding'

'This Team Has Been Picked Till The Next World Cup, So We Have To Improve Our Fielding'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Why did SKY give Bangladesh's fielding coach a hug?

Sensex tanks 706 points as US tariffs dent sentiment

Sensex tanks 706 points as US tariffs dent sentiment

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

From the Sensex firms, HCL Tech, Infosys, Power Grid, Tata Consultancy Services, HDFC Bank, Hindustan Unilever, Bharti Airtel and ICICI Bank were among the major laggards. However, Titan, Larsen & Toubro, Maruti and Axis Bank were among the gainers.

Jhingan undergoes surgery for cheekbone fracture

Jhingan undergoes surgery for cheekbone fracture

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

The AIFF said in a statement that Jhingan "is under expert medical care in Goa, and his recovery and rehabilitation are being closely monitored"

India-US BTA: 'Both Sides Very Close To A Deal'

India-US BTA: 'Both Sides Very Close To A Deal'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'When negotiators meet next, they may like to bring new issues to the table.'