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It won't be easy as Test captain for Shubman Gill: Ponting

It won't be easy as Test captain for Shubman Gill: Ponting

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Shubman Gill has struggled for consistency in Test cricket, averaging 35.05 for a tally of 1893 runs in 32 Tests, with five centuries and seven fifties.

Maruti, Hyundai's PV dispatches dip in May

Maruti, Hyundai's PV dispatches dip in May

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor India on Monday reported a dip in passenger vehicle dispatches to dealers in the domestic market last month as the companies tried to adjust vehicle inventory amid slowing demand. Maruti Suzuki India said it "calibrated supplies" to the dealers, aligning with the industry's retail sales projections amid India-Pakistan conflict and a dip in sales of entry-level cars.

Global condolences pour in after Ahmedabad plane crash

Global condolences pour in after Ahmedabad plane crash

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

UN chief Antonio Guterres, US President Donald Trump, his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney were among scores of world leaders who offered condolences to the people of India in wake of the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

'Pilots Must Have Tried Everything In 50 Seconds'

'Pilots Must Have Tried Everything In 50 Seconds'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

'In 50 seconds, the pilots were fighting drag, trying relight, throttling up and avoiding obstacles.' 'They had neither height nor speed. There was no margin.'

Migrated To US, Landed In Ahmedabad

Migrated To US, Landed In Ahmedabad

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

All 33 persons from Gujarat, who were among 104 Indians deported from the US for illegal immigration, were safely transported to their native places on Thursday in state vehicles under the supervision of police, the state government said.

Hero MotoCorp Q4 profit up 24% at Rs 1,169 cr

Hero MotoCorp Q4 profit up 24% at Rs 1,169 cr

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Hero MotoCorp on Tuesday posted 24 per cent increase in consolidated profit after tax at Rs 1,169 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2025 riding on higher margins backed by better product mix, parts revenue and cost effectiveness. The company had reported a consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 943 crore in January-March FY24.

Day after ED arrest, Gujarat Samachar owner gets temporary bail

Day after ED arrest, Gujarat Samachar owner gets temporary bail

Rediff.com17 May 2025

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday detained Bahubali Shah, one of the owners of the leading Gujarati newspaper Gujarat Samachar, following a raid on their premises in Ahmedabad, sources said.

Crash: 'Preliminary Report Will Have Answers'

Crash: 'Preliminary Report Will Have Answers'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

'A few answers for the reason of the crash will be known -- whether it was a technical fault, design issue, human error etc.'

Bharti Airtel Q4 profit jumps five-fold to Rs 11,022 cr

Bharti Airtel Q4 profit jumps five-fold to Rs 11,022 cr

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel posted about a five-fold jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 11,022 crore in the March 2025 quarter, mainly due to the tariff hike impact and one-time gain on tax benefits. Bharti Airtel had posted net profit (attributable to owners of the parent company) of Rs 2,071.6 crore a year ago.

India revels in Holi, Friday prayers held peacefully

India revels in Holi, Friday prayers held peacefully

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Holi was celebrated with pomp and splendor across India on Friday, with people soaking in the festivities by smearing 'gulaal' on each other and exchanging greetings and sweets. Homes and streets wore a colourful look as the revellers splashed colours and feasted on traditional delicacies. Public transport did not ply in the morning in most major cities while metro services started functioning from noon. As Holi coincided with the second Friday prayers during the holy Islamic month of Ramzan, security -- including increased patrolling and picketing -- was beefed up in several states. In Delhi, more than 25,000 security personnel were deployed. Police closely monitored about 300 sensitive areas with CCTV cameras and drones.

These products account for over 50% of India's exports in FY25

These products account for over 50% of India's exports in FY25

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Agriculture, pharma, electronics, and engineering goods together accounted for over 50 per cent of India's merchandise exports in 2024-25, according to government data, highlighting the country's growing strength in diverse sectors amid efforts to boost manufacturing and value-added exports.

Who Says India Is Friendless?

Who Says India Is Friendless?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

The reality is that far from being friendless, India is better positioned in the world than at any point post-Cold War, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Ashwin's shocking retirement at Gabba- The full story!

Ashwin's shocking retirement at Gabba- The full story!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Former India off-spinner R Ashwin revealed he considered retiring after his 100th Test but ultimately decided to call it quits during the tour of Australia.

SC questions multiple prosecutions of Sharjeel for same speech

SC questions multiple prosecutions of Sharjeel for same speech

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court of India questioned whether former JNU student Sharjeel Imam can be prosecuted in multiple states for sedition based on a single speech. The court is considering a plea to club multiple FIRs filed against Imam in Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh for his alleged inflammatory remarks during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The court is concerned about the potential for double jeopardy and has indicated that it may transfer the cases to Delhi.

At WTO, US explains why it imposed duty on Indian steel, aluminium

At WTO, US explains why it imposed duty on Indian steel, aluminium

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

The US has informed the global trade body WTO that the decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium, was based on national security grounds and should not be considered as safeguard measures, according to a communication. The US shared this response with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) after India requested consultations under the WTO's Safeguards Agreement on April 11 with America.

Gill's century powers India to ODI series sweep vs England

Gill's century powers India to ODI series sweep vs England

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Shubman Gill's fluent century and a clinical performance from their bowlers helped India trounce England by 142 runs in the third and final ODI on Wednesday, to complete a 3-0 series sweep.

Rahul Turns Down Delhi Capitals Captaincy?

Rahul Turns Down Delhi Capitals Captaincy?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

All-rounder Axar Patel is set to take over as captain of the Delhi Capitals for IPL 2025 after K L Rahul declined to lead the team.

Match-fixing scandal rocks Mumbai T20 league

Match-fixing scandal rocks Mumbai T20 league

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

The BCCI Ombudsman has banned Gurmeet Singh Bhamrah, former co-owner of a Mumbai T20 League franchise, for making a corrupt approach to city players Dhawal Kulkarni and Bhavin Thakkar during the 2019 edition of the event. The ban, which could be anything between five years to a life ban, was imposed based on a report from the BCCI's Anti Corruption Unit (ACU). The order states that Bhamrah, through an intermediary, offered money and other benefits to Thakkar in exchange for underperforming in matches.

Harbhajan's Cheeky Dig At Pakistan...

Harbhajan's Cheeky Dig At Pakistan...

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

'First, Pakistan was knocked out of the tournament, and now, the final is out of Pakistan.'

When an airport opened for longer hours for Pahalgam victims

When an airport opened for longer hours for Pahalgam victims

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

On Wednesday, Surat airport remained operational for an extra one hour waiting for the landing of an Air India Express flight that took off more than an hour late from the national capital.

India And Pakistan Enter A Dangerous Era

India And Pakistan Enter A Dangerous Era

Rediff.com15 May 2025

'India for its survival has to change its doctrine from no first use to a pre-emptive attack in case of any hostile move by Pakistan,' recommends Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Rohit Sharma's Test Career In Numbers

Rohit Sharma's Test Career In Numbers

Rediff.com9 May 2025

All 12 of Rohit's Test hundreds came in the winning cause for India.

Wholesale inflation eases to 2% in March on cheaper food items

Wholesale inflation eases to 2% in March on cheaper food items

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Wholesale price inflation eased to 2.05 per cent in March, as against 2.38 per cent in February, government data showed on Tuesday. The wholesale price index (WPI) based inflation, however, rose year-on-year.

'Attention Comes With Pressure And Responsibility'

'Attention Comes With Pressure And Responsibility'

Rediff.com27 May 2025

'Tomorrow I will go back home, clean my bed, pay my rent, all the normal things that a person does.' 'I'll still be the same person for my friends, my parents.' 'That grounding is the real thing, rather than the feeling of having made it.'

'India, South Africa In Champions Trophy Final'

'India, South Africa In Champions Trophy Final'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

How will India's balanced squad, Pakistan's pace-heavy strategy, Australia's injury concerns and England's focus play out during the Champions Trophy?

'If You Want Only Slim Guys...'

'If You Want Only Slim Guys...'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

'I don't think size has anything to do with it. It's your mental strength -- whether you can last the distance -- that's the most important thing. Bat well, bat for long, and score runs.'

India's manufacturing sector growth hits 8-month high in Mar

India's manufacturing sector growth hits 8-month high in Mar

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

India's manufacturing sector growth rose to an eight-month high in March, driven by quicker increases in factory orders and production amid buoyant demand conditions, a monthly survey said on Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was at 58.1 in March, up from 56.3 in February, indicating a substantial improvement in the health of the sector that was above its long-run average. In February, India's manufacturing PMI fell to a 14-month low amid softer increase in new orders and production.

Reliance Q4 profit rises 2.4%, becomes 1st co with Rs 10 lakh cr networth

Reliance Q4 profit rises 2.4%, becomes 1st co with Rs 10 lakh cr networth

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday reported a 2.4 per cent rise in its March quarter net profit as store rationalisation in retail business and improved margins in telecom helped offset weakness in mainstay oil and petrochemicals business and higher finance cost. Consolidated net profit of Rs 19,407 crore, or Rs 14.34 per share, in January-March - the fourth quarter of April 2024 to March 2025 fiscal (FY25) - was higher than Rs 18,951 crore, or Rs 14 a share, in the same period a year back, the company said in a statement.

Economic think tank cautions India on trade talks with US

Economic think tank cautions India on trade talks with US

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

India must be cautious while negotiating the proposed bilateral trade agreement with the US, as the absence of Fast Track Trade Authority in America makes any pact vulnerable to Congressional changes, economic think tank GTRI said on Tuesday. It also said that the certification process allows the US to effectively re-negotiate the trade agreement after it is signed, demanding domestic legal changes, regulatory reforms, and policy shifts that could undermine India's sovereignty.

How Rohit STUNNED England with unbelievable century

How Rohit STUNNED England with unbelievable century

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

India claimed an unassailable 2-0 lead over England after captain Rohit Sharma's rapid hundred secured a four-wicket win in the second one-day international on Sunday.

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.

India's export performance remains uninspiring amid weak global position

India's export performance remains uninspiring amid weak global position

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

March 31 marked 10 years since the Modi government introduced its first Foreign Trade Policy (FTP 2015-20) that lasted for 8 years before the current FTP 2023 came in. Here is a brief assessment. In 2015, the government said that it aims to increase India's exports of merchandise and services from $465.9 billion in 2013-14 to approximately $900 billion by 2019-20 and to raise India's share in world exports from 2 per cent to 3.5 per cent.

Brotherly Battles In Cricket...

Brotherly Battles In Cricket...

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The Pandya brothers have come a long way. There was a time when they survived on just Maggi noodles for three years while chasing their dream of becoming top cricketers. Today, Hardik's net worth exceeds 100 crores while Krunal's is estimated to be around 80 crores.

US cop who struck and killed Indian student with patrol car fired

US cop who struck and killed Indian student with patrol car fired

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

The development comes months after another Seattle police officer Daniel Auderer was fired following his insensitive comments and laughter after Kandula's death.

England's Brook faces IPL ban after Delhi Capitals no-show

England's Brook faces IPL ban after Delhi Capitals no-show

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

England batsman Harry Brook pulled out of the Indian Premier League for the second successive year, a decision that could trigger a ban from future editions.

Watch Chhaava On OTT!

Watch Chhaava On OTT!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The biggest hit of 2025 arrives on OTT this week, along with many other highs and horrors.

'India Must Chase In Semifinal'

'India Must Chase In Semifinal'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

'The ideal thing would be for India may be to chase, rather than having Australia chase.'

An Open Letter To Terrorists Who Attacked Pahalgam

An Open Letter To Terrorists Who Attacked Pahalgam

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

'I am ashamed that you and I were born into the same faith -- because we are nothing alike. My religion is humanity. The Islam I know teaches me to protect the innocent. Yours celebrates slaughter, you #&$#@#. 'My Islam teaches me to serve my nation. Yours tells you to tear it apart,' writes Major Dr Mohommed Ali Shah (retd).

Liberation of Balochistan and Sindh must top the agenda

Liberation of Balochistan and Sindh must top the agenda

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Terrorism and insurgency in J&K had subsided when India demolished East Pakistan -- for the simple reason that Pakistan understands power. We need to follow Chanakya's dictum of Saam, Daam, Dand, Bhed for strategising against Pakistan, asserts Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (Retd). The ground truth is that unless we are prepared to acknowledge our shortcomings, including massive intelligence failures, punish those responsible and take corrective actions, we will continue in the same vein, asserts Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (Retd).