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Trump threatens steeper tariffs on India over Russian oil buy

Trump threatens steeper tariffs on India over Russian oil buy

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

"India is not only buying massive amounts of Russian Oil, they are then, for much of the Oil purchased, selling it on the Open Market for big profits," Trump said in a social media post on Monday.

'India Will Destroy Anything Of Value In Pakistan'

'India Will Destroy Anything Of Value In Pakistan'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'If you fire two missiles at Jamnagar or ten missiles there, what do you think India will do?' 'India will fire 500 missiles on Tarbela and Mangla, destroy the Sukkur Barrage, destroy Karachi port.' 'When you start issuing threats, it should be with some sense and sensibility.' 'You shouldn't just shoot your mouth off just because you have appointed yourself field marshal.'

Declined Trump's invite to US for Lord Jagannath: Modi in Odisha

Declined Trump's invite to US for Lord Jagannath: Modi in Odisha

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

According to Misri's statement, Modi said he could not accept the invitation due to a pre-existing schedule, and invited Trump to visit India for the Quad Summit, likely later this year.

Elon Musk exits Trump administration after criticising his 'big beautiful bill'

Elon Musk exits Trump administration after criticising his 'big beautiful bill'

Rediff.com29 May 2025

His departure comes a day after Musk's first ever criticism of Trump, where he said the President's signature "big, beautiful" spending bill increases budget deficit and undermines the DOGE team's work.

Trump's 24-hr threat to India; Russia steps in to defend

Trump's 24-hr threat to India; Russia steps in to defend

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday said India has not been a good trading partner and announced that he will raise the tariffs on New Delhi 'very substantially' over the next 24 hours because it is buying Russian oil.

'It Turned Into A Lot Of Abuse...'

'It Turned Into A Lot Of Abuse...'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

After hundreds upon hundreds of runs on flat tracks in the ongoing series so far, it took the green top at The Oval to finally produce the best day of the Indian summer, on the fifth and last Friday of the Test series.

'Howdy Modi meant nothing': Oppn mocks PM after Trump's 25% tariff

'Howdy Modi meant nothing': Oppn mocks PM after Trump's 25% tariff

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said Modi should take inspiration from former prime minister Indira Gandhi and stand up to the president of the United States.

Trump slaps 25% tariff on India from Aug 1

Trump slaps 25% tariff on India from Aug 1

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

US President Donald Trump has announced a 25 per cent plus tariff on India from Aug 1. Trump, describing India as a "friend", said the US has done relatively "little business" with the country because of its high tariffs.

The Master Of The Slide Guitar

The Master Of The Slide Guitar

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

One of Debashish Bhattacharya's most remarkable contributions is that he has taken the scope and foundation of the slide guitar, improvised it again and again, thereby designing and creating four entirely new guitars.

Siraj 10/10, Gill 10/10, Pant 10/10

Siraj 10/10, Gill 10/10, Pant 10/10

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

How the Indian players fared in the five-Test series in England.

The Alaska Fiasco: Lessons For India

The Alaska Fiasco: Lessons For India

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

The point to note for India is that we must not panic. The United States may be our largest export destination, but high tariffs will not exactly mean gloom and doom. Sure, we can throw some morsels as we continue negotiating, but we must be firm that some red lines cannot be crossed, no matter what, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Joe Root dethrones Brook in latest ICC Rankings

Joe Root dethrones Brook in latest ICC Rankings

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Joe Root has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings after his stellar efforts helped England secure a 22-run victory over India at Lord's, according to the official website of the ICC.

'Gill's Aggression Brought Out Best Of England'

'Gill's Aggression Brought Out Best Of England'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali sees shades of Virat Kohli in Shubman Gill's aggressive on-field demeanour, but feels the India batter's approach during the Lord's Test may have triggered a stronger response from the hosts.

Early bird Jadeja cashes in on a gut call

Early bird Jadeja cashes in on a gut call

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'The more you bat in England, the better it is because you never feel you are set in England.'

Gone completely off the rails: Trump blasts Elon Musk

Gone completely off the rails: Trump blasts Elon Musk

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

United States President Donald Trump slammed Elon Musk after he formed a new political party, terming the move as 'ridiculous' and saying the tech billionaire has gone 'completely off the rails'.

Israeli strikes kill 47 in Gaza; Hamas agrees to ceasefire talks

Israeli strikes kill 47 in Gaza; Hamas agrees to ceasefire talks

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

The announcement came after Hamas consulted with other Palestinian factions. It precedes a planned visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington, where U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for an end to the war, now in its 21st month, Al Jazeera reported.

'Everybody Has Understood Jadeja's Value'

'Everybody Has Understood Jadeja's Value'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'He is one of the most complete cricketers you will ever see.'

Why Trump Turned on India, Embraced Pakistan

Why Trump Turned on India, Embraced Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Trump's new rules for how countries should treat him have led to the current breakdown in India-US relations, explains Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Trump claims 5 jets shot down during India-Pak conflict, gives no details

Trump claims 5 jets shot down during India-Pak conflict, gives no details

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

US President Donald Trump claimed that "five jets were shot down" during the conflict between India and Pakistan in May and repeated his assertion that the fighting ended following his intervention. India has maintained that the two sides halted their military actions following direct talks between their militaries without any mediation by the US.

PHOTOS: Defiant India Fight to Live Another Day

PHOTOS: Defiant India Fight to Live Another Day

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

England lead 2-1 in the series and victory at Old Trafford would seal it.

Why Kuldeep can't play yet... Morkel explains the snub

Why Kuldeep can't play yet... Morkel explains the snub

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Calling Kuldeep a world-class spinner, Morkel said India are trying to fit the wily operator into the side. He can now only play the last Test at The Oval from July 31.

India can speak all languages that Pakistanis speak: Tharoor

India can speak all languages that Pakistanis speak: Tharoor

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Tharoor said if Pakistan were to dismantle the infrastructure of terrorism, "we can talk to them".

'Pakistan Does America's Dirty Work'

'Pakistan Does America's Dirty Work'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'What the Americans want is to destabilise Iran. For destabilising Iran, you need access. 'One access is through Iraq. The other access is through Pakistan.'

Trump to host Pakistan Army chief at White House today

Trump to host Pakistan Army chief at White House today

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

United States President Donald Trump will host Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir for lunch at the White House on Wednesday.

Can India's Bowling Unit Find Their Edge at Edgbaston?

Can India's Bowling Unit Find Their Edge at Edgbaston?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

It's evident that this Indian attack, even without Bumrah, has oodles of quality in it, but can they refocus on their lengths?

'Karun Nair doesn't look that comfortable at the crease'

'Karun Nair doesn't look that comfortable at the crease'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Karun Nair has got starts in majority of his six innings in England but he has not been able to convert them into something substantial.

Iran confirms attack on nuke sites, won't stop programme

Iran confirms attack on nuke sites, won't stop programme

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Following attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, including Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz, the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) has stated that the attacks are a violation of international law and that Iran's nuclear industry will continue its development.

Bumrah's omission leaves pundits baffled

Bumrah's omission leaves pundits baffled

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

As India went into the second Test against England on Wednesday without pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, former players and coaches questioned the thinking behind resting the world's best bowler when they trail 0-1 in the series.

PIX: Gill, Jaiswal help India share spoils on Day 1

PIX: Gill, Jaiswal help India share spoils on Day 1

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Gill second successive ton as skipper takes India to 310 for 5

Kamboj set to replace injured Akash Deep in 4th Test

Kamboj set to replace injured Akash Deep in 4th Test

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

India pacer Akash Deep was on Tuesday ruled out of the fourth Test against England due to a groin injury, and captain Shubman Gill said uncapped fast bowler Anshul Kamboj is close to making his debut at Old Trafford.

'US Taking Relations With Pakistan's Generals To A Very Dramatic Level'

'US Taking Relations With Pakistan's Generals To A Very Dramatic Level'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'Trump's sons, and the son of Trump's Mideast envoy Steven Witkoff, are in the crypto business and recently signed deals with Pakistan's crypto council.' 'It may not be coincidental that not long before the Trump-Munir meeting, the head of Pakistan's crypto council met with Trump's White House crypto policy czar.'

India's retaliatory tariff proposal may hurt trade pact talks with US: GTRI

India's retaliatory tariff proposal may hurt trade pact talks with US: GTRI

Rediff.com13 May 2025

India's proposal to impose retaliatory import duty on certain US products in response to American tariffs on steel and aluminium could cast a shadow over ongoing negotiations for a trade agreement between the two countries, think tank GTRI said on Tuesday. The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said that if the US engages in consultations with India on the matter or withdraws tariffs, a resolution may be reached.

What are Gill & Co's favourite English things?

What are Gill & Co's favourite English things?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

In a video shared by the BCCI on 'X', several Indian players, including skipper Gill, shared what comes to mind when they think of playing in England.

Deal I'm most proud of...: Trump repeats India-Pak truce claim

Deal I'm most proud of...: Trump repeats India-Pak truce claim

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Trump said that leaders in India and Pakistan are "great leaders" and "they understood, and they agreed, and that all stopped".

Air India cuts 38 int'l flights, suspends 3 routes till July 15

Air India cuts 38 int'l flights, suspends 3 routes till July 15

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

The Tata Group-owned airline, grappling with disruptions following the fatal plane crash on June 12 in Ahmedabad, said the objective of reducing flights on 18 international routes is to restore schedule stability and minimise last-minute inconvenience to passengers.

Gill, Rahul slam fifties in warm-up game

Gill, Rahul slam fifties in warm-up game

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Gill, Rahul score fifties in intra-squad practice match against India A ahead of England Test

How Gill's epic 269 set up India's Edgbaston charge

How Gill's epic 269 set up India's Edgbaston charge

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill scored a record-breaking 269 and their seamers struck early to put the tourists in a commanding position at Edgbaston on Thursday.

'Pakistan Could Be Planning Something Against India'

'Pakistan Could Be Planning Something Against India'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'We need to be very vigilant as we are passing through some fraught times.'

India Needs More Minds Like Suhas & Anjan

India Needs More Minds Like Suhas & Anjan

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

These are 'hidden champions' of strategic research and innovation. They are worthy of emulation within Indian industry, and maybe even a Padma!, notes R Gopalakrishnan.

US JOINS ISRAELI WAR AGAINST IRAN, STRIKES 3 NUCLEAR SITES

US JOINS ISRAELI WAR AGAINST IRAN, STRIKES 3 NUCLEAR SITES

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) said that the United States has launched an attack on three Nuclear sites in Iran.