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India tightens grip on global smartphone market by value

India tightens grip on global smartphone market by value

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

India is slowly expanding its share as the third-largest market for smartphones globally in terms of value, even as countries like China, at the top, and the UK, at fifth, have seen declines, according to global data from Counterpoint Research.

India's energy security 'bartered' to US influence: Rahul Gandhi

India's energy security 'bartered' to US influence: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Rahul Gandhi accuses the government of compromising India's energy security by allowing the US to dictate oil supply relationships, raising concerns about the impact of global conflicts on India's energy access.

Hormuz Closure Puts Gulf Refining At Risk

Hormuz Closure Puts Gulf Refining At Risk

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

'Refiners may soon be forced to adjust operations, curtailing runs as product exports stall and directing output solely to domestic markets.'

Indian warships on standby near Persian Gulf to assist merchant vessels

Indian warships on standby near Persian Gulf to assist merchant vessels

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

According to sources, the Indian Navy warships are on standby to provide assistance or help required by merchant vessels.

Falling Markets: Panic Or Perfect Time To Invest?

Falling Markets: Panic Or Perfect Time To Invest?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Do not get trapped in the fear-and-greed cycle. Let time and discipline do the heavy lifting, points out Harsh Roongta.

Mithali Raj, Rahul Dravid, Roger Binny, Honoured With BCCI Lifetime Achievement Awards

Mithali Raj, Rahul Dravid, Roger Binny, Honoured With BCCI Lifetime Achievement Awards

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

India's cricketing greats Rahul Dravid, Roger Binny and Mithali Raj were honoured with BCCI's Lifetime Achievement Award, in New Delhi, on Sunday.

BCCI to honour Roger Binny, Rahul Dravid, Mithali Raj with Lifetime Achievement Awards

BCCI to honour Roger Binny, Rahul Dravid, Mithali Raj with Lifetime Achievement Awards

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Batting great Rahul Dravid, 1983 World Cup winner Roger Binny and women's cricket legend Mithali Raj will be bestowed with the Colonel C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunday.

GalaxEye Plans 300 Kg Satellites

GalaxEye Plans 300 Kg Satellites

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

'Today, as I look at our satellite -- tested, finished and ready to ship -- represents 1,642 days of grit and belief.'

Hardik Singh, Navneet Kaur bag Hockey India Player of the Year Awards

Hardik Singh, Navneet Kaur bag Hockey India Player of the Year Awards

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Hardik Singh and Navneet Kaur were named Hockey India Player of the Year in the men's and women's categories, respectively, at a ceremony in New Delhi. Several other players, officials, and member units were also recognised for their contributions to Indian hockey.

War In The Strait Of Hormuz Has Landed On A Tawa In Mumbai

War In The Strait Of Hormuz Has Landed On A Tawa In Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

The LPG squeeze on India's restaurant sector is the quotidian face of a deeper crisis.

PV sales growth may dip up to 5% in FY27: India Ratings

PV sales growth may dip up to 5% in FY27: India Ratings

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Passenger vehicle (PV) sales growth in India is expected to moderate to 3-5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in financial year 2027 (FY27) due to a high base and preponed replacement demand, according to a report released by India Ratings and Research on Thursday.

Too early to comment on US tariff changes: Sitharaman

Too early to comment on US tariff changes: Sitharaman

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that it is premature to comment on the tariff changes announced by the United States, adding that the commerce ministry is currently reviewing the situation.

Put India-US deal on hold, renegotiate it afresh: Cong to PM

Put India-US deal on hold, renegotiate it afresh: Cong to PM

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

After the US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's global tariffs, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being "compromised", saying his "betrayal" in the India-US interim trade deal stood exposed.

Will Trump Send Troops To Iran By The Weekend?

Will Trump Send Troops To Iran By The Weekend?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Taking Kharg would give the US control over virtually all of Iran's oil exports and thus provide significant leverage, notes Prem Panicker in his must read daily blog on the Gulf War. It would also put American troops within range of Iran's remaining missiles, drones, and artillery on a piece of real estate that is just eight square miles in size, and just 15 miles from the Iranian mainland.

Netanyahu debunks death rumours with 'punch card' video

Netanyahu debunks death rumours with 'punch card' video

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened to continue targeting Iranian leaders, claiming recent successes in eliminating key figures. He asserted that Israel, with US support, aims to undermine the Iranian regime and empower the Iranian people.

All queries answered, Oppn backs govt on West Asia: Kiren Rijiju

All queries answered, Oppn backs govt on West Asia: Kiren Rijiju

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

He added that opposition parties were assured that their concerns regarding the impact of the West Asia situation on India and the safety of Indian citizens were addressed in detail.

Middle East conflict delays Windies, Zimbabwe teams' return from T20 World Cup

Middle East conflict delays Windies, Zimbabwe teams' return from T20 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

The West Indies and Zimbabwe cricket teams have delayed their return from India after being eliminated from the Twenty20 World Cup due to international airspace closures amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Middle East conflict delays Windies, Zimbabwe teams' return from T20 World Cup

Middle East conflict delays Windies, Zimbabwe teams' return from T20 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

The West Indies and Zimbabwe cricket teams have delayed their return from India after being eliminated from the Twenty20 World Cup due to international airspace closures amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

AI Democracy Needs India: OpenAI

AI Democracy Needs India: OpenAI

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

'This is a technology that will particularly benefit those who want to take agency over it'.

Three T20 World Cup titles, total domination: India's T20 dynasty begins

Three T20 World Cup titles, total domination: India's T20 dynasty begins

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

India's recent T20 World Cup victory signals a new era of dominance in the format, driven by strategic gameplay, exceptional talent, and the financial power of the BCCI, while other teams struggle to compete.

Will Trump's 5 Day Pause End The War On Friday?

Will Trump's 5 Day Pause End The War On Friday?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

'Was the five-day pause ever meant to hold, or was it simply another instrument of signaling, of positioning, of buying time in a war where even the pauses are tactical?' asks Prem Panicker in his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.

Pentagon Purge Rocks Iran War

Pentagon Purge Rocks Iran War

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

The purge in Washington does not pause the war. Strikes continue, Hormuz remains closed, and Brent crude is still dancing around $109 a barrel. For India, the command chaos in the Pentagon is another layer of uncertainty piled on five weeks of conflict that was already straining every buffer Delhi has.

Sindhu to Miss All England Championships Amid Travel Chaos

Sindhu to Miss All England Championships Amid Travel Chaos

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is set to miss the All England Championships after being stranded in Dubai due to travel disruptions. Other Indian shuttlers face challenges reaching the tournament.

Why India's Local-First AI Strategy Could Be A Winner

Why India's Local-First AI Strategy Could Be A Winner

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Country's startups are carving a unique path by prioritising local, application-led innovation over the global pursuit of scale.

Key factors that will drive the markets this week

Key factors that will drive the markets this week

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Inflation data, trading activity of foreign investors and global trends would dictate sentiment in the stock market this week, according to analysts.

'Records are meant to be broken': Tirkey on Manpreet

'Records are meant to be broken': Tirkey on Manpreet

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey expresses his support for Manpreet Singh potentially breaking his record for international caps, highlighting the positive trajectory of Indian hockey.

Opposition and Activists Call for Withdrawal of Transgender Rights Amendment Bill

Opposition and Activists Call for Withdrawal of Transgender Rights Amendment Bill

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Opposition MPs and transgender rights activists are calling for the withdrawal of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, citing concerns that the proposed changes could dilute the rights of transgender individuals.

Trump's War Has Crossed Energy Rubicon. And There's No Turning Back

Trump's War Has Crossed Energy Rubicon. And There's No Turning Back

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

For weeks, the war skirted the edge of catastrophe without tipping over. Missiles flew, there was much destruction, commanders were assassinated, cities across the Gulf and even in Israel struggled to absorb the shock. But one line held: Energy infrastructure, the arteries of the global economy, remained largely untouched. That is no longer true. Prem Panicker continues his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.

Agnikul Cosmos Plans AI Data Centre Prototype Launch

Agnikul Cosmos Plans AI Data Centre Prototype Launch

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Chennai-based Agnikul Cosmos plans to launch a prototype AI data centre in orbit by the end of this year, aiming for commercial viability by 2027, according to co-founder Srinath Ravichandran.

Spirit Of Giving: Households Earning Rs 5,000 A Month Give To Charity

Spirit Of Giving: Households Earning Rs 5,000 A Month Give To Charity

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Of the donations, 48% is in kind -- such as food, clothing, or other household goods -- followed by cash (44%) and volunteering (30%) with non-profits, religious institutions, or community groups.

Will India Face Oil Shock from Iran Crisis?

Will India Face Oil Shock from Iran Crisis?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Will rising tensions between US-Israel and Iran threaten crude oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz, putting India's fuel prices, imports, and economic stability at risk?

How the Open Quantum Institute Plans to Make Quantum Computing Accessible to All

How the Open Quantum Institute Plans to Make Quantum Computing Accessible to All

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

The Open Quantum Institute (OQI), a joint initiative by Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA) and CERN, aims to ensure equitable access to quantum computing when it becomes widely available, fostering international cooperation and addressing societal implications.

Women Startup Founders Get Rs 4 Of Rs 100

Women Startup Founders Get Rs 4 Of Rs 100

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

When it comes to raising funds, women entrepreneurs receive a disproportionately small share.

The Indian Teen Who Won The Global Student Prize 2025

The Indian Teen Who Won The Global Student Prize 2025

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Eighteen-year-old Adarsh Kumar from India, who founded Skillzo, a skill-building and mentorship start-up for less privileged students, is the winner of the Chegg Global Student Prize this year.

India's manufacturing sector growth jumps to 4-month high in Feb

India's manufacturing sector growth jumps to 4-month high in Feb

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

India's manufacturing sector experienced a significant growth spurt in February, reaching a four-month high driven by strong domestic demand, according to the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI.

Hyundai to make India global export hub, 2nd largest market

Hyundai to make India global export hub, 2nd largest market

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Lining up its 2030 strategy, Hyundai said it was targeting up to 30 per cent export contribution and over 1.5-fold rise in revenue, to cross the 1 trillion milestone in five years.

Former AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das Passes Away

Former AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das Passes Away

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Kushal Das played a pivotal role in organising the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in India.

T20 WC: Pakistan's India boycott triggers ICC wrath

T20 WC: Pakistan's India boycott triggers ICC wrath

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday warned the Pakistan Cricket Board's reported position of "selective participation" in the Men's T20 World Cup could have far-reaching consequences for the PCB and the global cricket ecosystem.

How the Middle East crisis has affected sporting events and athletes

How the Middle East crisis has affected sporting events and athletes

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The escalating conflict involving the U.S. and Israel with Iran has led to widespread disruption in the world of sports, with events postponed, travel plans thrown into chaos, and athletes seeking asylum.

Two CAs Arrested in Cyber Fraud Money Laundering Case

Two CAs Arrested in Cyber Fraud Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Two chartered accountants have been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case linked to a cyber fraud involving Rs 641 crore.