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Automobile retail sales up 2.95% in April: FADA

Automobile retail sales up 2.95% in April: FADA

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Overall automobile retail sales in India grew a modest 2.95 per cent in April this year to 22,87,952 units with completion of purchases by customers around Chaitra Navratri, Akshay Tritiya, Bengali New Year, Baisakhi and Vishu helping April end on a positive note, Federation of Automotive Dealers Associations said on Monday.

Sudirman Cup: India suffer crushing defeat vs Denmark

Sudirman Cup: India suffer crushing defeat vs Denmark

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

India's lack of bench strength was exposed as they suffered a crushing 1-4 defeat against Denmark in their opening Group D match at the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals.

Handbags, wrist watches, other luxury items above Rs 10 lakh to attract 1% TCS

Handbags, wrist watches, other luxury items above Rs 10 lakh to attract 1% TCS

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Handbags, wrist watches, footwear and sportswear, priced above Rs 10 lakh will now attract 1 per cent Tax Collected at Source (TCS), as per a notification issued by the Income Tax department. TCS at 1 per cent rate is currently being levied on motor vehicles costing above Rs 10 lakh effective January 1, 2025.

Slot, Salah in record books as Liverpool lift EPL title

Slot, Salah in record books as Liverpool lift EPL title

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Key stats from Liverpool's season after they won their second Premier League title on Sunday and a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title...

PIX: Chelsea beat Manchester Utd to win sixth straight WSL title

PIX: Chelsea beat Manchester Utd to win sixth straight WSL title

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Chelsea wrapped up their sixth consecutive Women's Super League title and record-extending eighth in total after a 1-0 victory at Manchester United on Wednesday, with Lucy Bronze heading home a corner late in the game.

Q4 profit dip prompts analysts to cut TCS' target price

Q4 profit dip prompts analysts to cut TCS' target price

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Shares of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) declined after the information technology (IT) major reported a 1.3 per cent sequential drop in net profit for the March quarter, prompting several brokerages to cut their target prices. The TCS stock fell as much as 1.26 per cent during the day to Rs 3,205 per share.

Despite odds, Maruti, Mahindra saw sales momentum in April

Despite odds, Maruti, Mahindra saw sales momentum in April

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Amid challenging market environment, Maruti Suzuki India and Mahindra & Mahindra reported an increase in vehicle dispatches to dealers last month while Tata Motors and Hyundai saw a year-on-year drop in sales.

PIX: Dembele gives PSG narrow first-leg win at Arsenal

PIX: Dembele gives PSG narrow first-leg win at Arsenal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Images from the Champions League semi-final first leg between Arsenal and Paris St Germain at Emirates Stadium, London, on Tuesday.

BJK Cup: Shrivalli, Vaidehi take India closer to semis

BJK Cup: Shrivalli, Vaidehi take India closer to semis

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Vaidehi Chaudhari led India to a 2-1 victory over Chinese Taipei in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group 1, securing their third consecutive win

EPL PIX; Man United lose; Chelsea close in on CL spot

EPL PIX; Man United lose; Chelsea close in on CL spot

Rediff.com5 May 2025

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Burnley, Leeds United secure Premier League promotion

Burnley, Leeds United secure Premier League promotion

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Burnley beat Sheffield United 2-1 to seal automatic promotion to the English Premier League with the result also sending Championship leaders Leeds United up alongside them.

Housing sales fall 19%, new supply drops 10% in Jan-Mar across top 8 cities: PropTiger

Housing sales fall 19%, new supply drops 10% in Jan-Mar across top 8 cities: PropTiger

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Housing sales declined 19 per cent annually in January-March across eight major cities to 98,095 units on high prices and lower launches, according to PropTiger. Real estate consultant PropTiger, which is part of REA India that also owns Housing.com, on Wednesday noted that rising property prices and slowing growth forced buyers to exercise caution.

PIX: Barca, Napoli's title bids on track; PSG beaten

PIX: Barca, Napoli's title bids on track; PSG beaten

Rediff.com4 May 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Serie A and Ligue 1.

JSW breaks ground for 1,600 Mw power plant in West Bengal

JSW breaks ground for 1,600 Mw power plant in West Bengal

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Alongside the power plant, Chief Minister Banerjee also laid the foundation stone for JSW Industrial Park, which will be spread over 2,000 acres with plug-and-play infrastructure.

Sectors that will boost TN to $1 trillion economy

Sectors that will boost TN to $1 trillion economy

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

The state has clocked more than 8 per cent growth in the last three financial years, braving global headwinds and thriving on its manufacturing strength

Saurabh returns to ISSF podium after 2-year gap

Saurabh returns to ISSF podium after 2-year gap

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The Indian shooting team finished second at the ISSF World Cup in Buenos Aires, winning eight medals including four gold, two silver, and two bronze.

Indian archers return with four medals at World Cup

Indian archers return with four medals at World Cup

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Earlier in the day, Dhiraj was also part of the Indian trio alongside veterans Tarundeep Rai and Atanu Das that settled for silver after a 1-5 loss to China in the team final.

Footballer Dani Alves acquitted of rape charges

Footballer Dani Alves acquitted of rape charges

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

The top court in Spain's Catalonia region said on Friday it had overturned the conviction of Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves for sexual assault on appeal, saying the original ruling presented "inconsistencies and contradictions".

L&T Q4 net profit jumps 25% to Rs 5,497 crore, beats Street estimates

L&T Q4 net profit jumps 25% to Rs 5,497 crore, beats Street estimates

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Engineering and construction major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) reported a 25 per cent rise in net profit attributable to the owners of the company for the January-March quarter of 2024-25, owing to higher revenues and an exceptional gain. For the quarter under review, L&T posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 5,497.3 crore, while revenue rose 10.9 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 74,392.28 crore.

'Championships are won on pitch, not in court'

'Championships are won on pitch, not in court'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Both Churchill Brothers and Inter Kashi celebrated after their respective matches on Sunday.

From 96% holding to a sliver: How Gensol promoters made swift exit

From 96% holding to a sliver: How Gensol promoters made swift exit

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

When Gensol Engineering made its public market debut through a small and medium enterprises (SME) initial public offering (IPO) in September 2019, its promoters held a commanding 96 per cent stake. Now, that figure has shrunk to a "negligible" fraction.

EPL PIX: Liverpool clear after Arsenal held; Man City thrash Palace

EPL PIX: Liverpool clear after Arsenal held; Man City thrash Palace

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

RIL to pump Rs 1.5 trn into petro, new energy

RIL to pump Rs 1.5 trn into petro, new energy

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) plans to invest Rs 75,000 crore ($9 billion) each into its new energy business and petrochemical expansion, according to a company presentation. In its FY25 result statement, Ambani said the company has laid a strong foundation for its projects in renewable energy and battery operations. "In the coming quarters, we will see the transition of this business from incubation to operationalisation.

PIX: Semenyo's early goal takes Bournemouth past Fulham

PIX: Semenyo's early goal takes Bournemouth past Fulham

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo scored inside the first minute as they ended a run of eight games without a victory thanks to a 1-0 Premier League home win over Fulham on Monday, a result that reignites their hopes of European football next season.

'Talent has finished in Pakistan'

'Talent has finished in Pakistan'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Former batter Basit Ali has expressed grave concerns over the deteriorating state of Pakistan cricket.

EPL: Liverpool edge closer to title, send Leicester down

EPL: Liverpool edge closer to title, send Leicester down

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Liverpool moved one win away from sealing the Premier League title as substitute Trent Alexander-Arnold secured a 1-0 victory at Leicester City

New Zealand trounce Pakistan; sweep ODI series 3-0

New Zealand trounce Pakistan; sweep ODI series 3-0

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Ben Sears picked up five wickets as New Zealand outclassed Pakistan by 43 runs in the third and final ODI, to register a 3-0 series whitewash.

EPL PIX: Newcastle climb to 3rd as Ipswich relegated, Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Newcastle climb to 3rd as Ipswich relegated, Chelsea win

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Chelsea climbed back into contention for next season's Champions League with a 1-0 home win over Everton in the Premier League on Saturday thanks to a fine first-half strike by Nicolas Jackson.

JSW Indian Open: Teen sensation Anahat triumphs

JSW Indian Open: Teen sensation Anahat triumphs

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

India's women's number one squash player Anahat Singh brushed aside Helen Tang of Hong Kong in the final to clinch the JSW Indian Open title in Mumbai on Friday.

Indian Pharma Gets Relief from Trump's Tariffs

Indian Pharma Gets Relief from Trump's Tariffs

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Indian drugmakers supply 47 per cent of the generic medicine requirements in the US, and tariffs would have increased prices in the US domestic market for patients, who are already dealing with drug shortages.

How Adani Countered Hindenburg And Made The Boldest Comeback

How Adani Countered Hindenburg And Made The Boldest Comeback

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Hindenburg Research, the forensic financial firm that challenged the Adani Group, took its name from the infamous airship that burst into flames upon arriving in New Jersey in 1937. And the counter to its damning report against the conglomerate was dubbed 'Operation Zeppelin,' named after the German dirigible airships used for reconnaissance and bombing during the First World War.

Dixon Tech plans Rs 1K-cr facility near Chennai; to create 5K jobs

Dixon Tech plans Rs 1K-cr facility near Chennai; to create 5K jobs

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Electronics manufacturing services firm Dixon Technologies is setting up a Rs 1,000-crore facility near Chennai and signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday. The factory, which will come up at Oragadam in neighbouring Kancheepuram district, is expected to generate 5,000 jobs in the region, the state government said.

East Bengal pip holders Odisha, win maiden IWL title

East Bengal pip holders Odisha, win maiden IWL title

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Twenty-one years after an East Bengal team last won a league title in Indian football, the club's women's outfit sealed the Indian Women's League (IWL) trophy with a 1-0 victory over defending champions Odisha FC in Kalyani on Friday.

PIX: Atletico win; Mourinho begins three-match ban

PIX: Atletico win; Mourinho begins three-match ban

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

IMAGES from soccer matches played across Europe on Sunday.

TCS net profit dips 1.68% to Rs 12,224 cr in March quarter

TCS net profit dips 1.68% to Rs 12,224 cr in March quarter

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

India's largest IT services firm Tata Consultancy Services on Thursday reported a 1.68 per cent dip in its consolidated net profit to Rs 12,224 crore for the March 2025 quarter. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) - whose earnings marked the official start of IT results season - reported a total revenue of Rs 64,479 crore in Q4 FY25, up 5.3 per cent over the year-ago period.

Tighter norms, rising compliance failures driving scrutiny for startups

Tighter norms, rising compliance failures driving scrutiny for startups

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Anmol Singh Jaggi and Puneet Singh Jaggi, once hailed as rising stars in India's clean energy sector, are now facing serious regulatory action.

PIX: Fernandes 'tricks' as Manchester United crush Sociedad

PIX: Fernandes 'tricks' as Manchester United crush Sociedad

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

A round-up of Thursday's Europa League Round of 16 second leg matches.

ISL preview: Hyderabad, Kerala Blasters look end on high

ISL preview: Hyderabad, Kerala Blasters look end on high

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Hyderabad FC secured a 2-1 win in the reverse fixture on November 7, 2024, and will be eager to complete their first-ever league double over Kerala Blasters FC.

After long injury layoff, Saka 'ready to go'

After long injury layoff, Saka 'ready to go'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Arsenal, who trail Premier League leaders Liverpool by 12 points with nine games remaining, host Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final next week.

Liverpool sink Everton to stay on title track

Liverpool sink Everton to stay on title track

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Liverpool continued their march towards the Premier League title with a 1-0 victory over Everton in a scrappy Merseyside derby as Diogo Jota slotted home the winner in the second half on Wednesday.