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What C P Radhakrishnan's Choice Means For Modi, BJP

What C P Radhakrishnan's Choice Means For Modi, BJP

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

By naming a sworn swayamsevak for vice president, the Modi-Shah duo have sent out a clear and positive message to Nagpur, where the RSS headquarters is located, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

Yamal takes over Messi's iconic No 10 jersey at Barcelona

Yamal takes over Messi's iconic No 10 jersey at Barcelona

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Barcelona's electric 18-year-old winger Lamine Yamal has been handed the famous number 10 shirt previously worn by club icon Lionel Messi.

'You Can't Solely Rely On Electric Cars'

'You Can't Solely Rely On Electric Cars'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'At present, hybrids emit lesser carbon despite using fuel than pure play electric cars.' 'That is because EVs have to be charged and 76 per cent of the country's electricity is still coal-based and not renewables.'

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.

Man bound for Karachi lands in Saudi in shocking airline mix-up

Man bound for Karachi lands in Saudi in shocking airline mix-up

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

A passenger from Lahore was mistakenly flown to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, instead of Karachi, Pakistan, due to an airline error. The passenger was eventually deported back to Pakistan after a 15-hour ordeal.

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.

No disruption in ops due to rare earth magnet shortage: Maruti

No disruption in ops due to rare earth magnet shortage: Maruti

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) said on Thursday its operations are unaffected by the global rare earth magnet shortage, but added that the situation is "uncertain and evolving". The firm said it is exploring multiple solutions to maintain continuity in operations and will notify stakeholders in case of material impact.

18K orders per min: Amazon India's Prime Day sale hits record high

18K orders per min: Amazon India's Prime Day sale hits record high

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Amazon's latest Prime Day sale event broke records with over 18,000 orders per minute - a 50 per cent jump from 2024. Nearly 70 per cent of new memberships came from Tier-III cities.

Caravaggio And Djokovic Reshaped The Light

Caravaggio And Djokovic Reshaped The Light

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Both Caravaggio and Djokovic entered worlds ruled by giants, shattered conventions with defiance, and redefined greatness within the rigid lines of their craft. One with a brush, the other with a racquet but both turned their tools into instruments of disruption. And ultimate greatness.

GST@8: Gabbar Singh Or Game-Changer?

GST@8: Gabbar Singh Or Game-Changer?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

GST, net of refunds, now yields close to 20 trillion to both the Centre's and states' exchequer.

Father performs last rites of AI 171 pilot Capt Sabharwal

Father performs last rites of AI 171 pilot Capt Sabharwal

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The last rites of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, pilot in command of the Air India plane that crashed in Ahmedabad last week, were performed in Mumbai on Tuesday with his grief-stricken father bidding a heart-wrenching, tearful farewell to his son before the cremation.

Hydrogen-run cars get a boost with Hyundai-IITM tieup

Hydrogen-run cars get a boost with Hyundai-IITM tieup

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

The only other company working on hydrogen cars in India is Toyota Kirloskar Motor.

Will secure, advance national interest: Goyal on Trump tariffs

Will secure, advance national interest: Goyal on Trump tariffs

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal assures Parliament that India will take necessary steps to protect its national interests following the US announcement of tariffs on Indian goods. The government is assessing the implications and engaging with stakeholders.

Soon, you can't keep your AC temperature below 20 degrees C

Soon, you can't keep your AC temperature below 20 degrees C

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

The move is aimed at improving cooling efficiency, potentially reducing sudden power demand spikes, and cutting electricity bills.

How To Dress Based On Numerology

How To Dress Based On Numerology

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Let your birth number be your style cheat sheet.

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.

'Switches Seem To Be In Up Position, But...'

'Switches Seem To Be In Up Position, But...'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'...from the recovered part of the throttle quadrant -- the control panel that manages engine power -- it is hard to say at this stage if the locking mechanism was damaged in any way.'

'No Sane Pilot Would Shut Off Fuel'

'No Sane Pilot Would Shut Off Fuel'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'In multi-pilot operations, no critical switch can be moved without the other pilot's consent.'

Auto industry seeks govt's help for rare earth import from China

Auto industry seeks govt's help for rare earth import from China

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

The automobile industry has sought government support in expediting approvals from the Chinese government for importing rare earth magnets used in various applications, including passenger cars. As per the industry sources, various domestic suppliers have already sought approval from the Chinese government through their local vendors in China.

Maruti Suzuki recalibrates e-Vitara production amid rare earth magnet shortage

Maruti Suzuki recalibrates e-Vitara production amid rare earth magnet shortage

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India is recalibrating production of its upcoming model e-Vitara due to the shortage of rare earth magnets, industry sources said. The auto major is looking to produce around 8,000 units of the model by September as against the earlier stated plan of rolling out over 26,000 units during the period.

Nationwide strike over labour reforms, MSP may hit key sectors

Nationwide strike over labour reforms, MSP may hit key sectors

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Over 25 crore workers across India are set to strike against new labour codes and privatisation, potentially disrupting banking, postal, and other essential services.

India, UK to sign trade pact on July 24; Goyal to accompany PM Modi

India, UK to sign trade pact on July 24; Goyal to accompany PM Modi

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will accompany Prime Minister Narendra Modi to London for the signing of the free trade agreement between India and the UK on July 24, an official said on Monday. The two countries announced the conclusion of the negotiations for the trade agreement on May 6.

3 students killed as train hits school bus in TN; gatekeeper held

3 students killed as train hits school bus in TN; gatekeeper held

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Due to the impact, the vehicle carrying students was flung a distance away from the level crossing after it hit the running train. The loco pilot managed to stop the train after traversing some distance, police said.

Maruti lines up Rs 925 cr to ramp up solar capacity

Maruti lines up Rs 925 cr to ramp up solar capacity

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday said it plans to invest over Rs 925 crore to expand its captive solar capacity to 319 MWp by FY2030-31. The car market leader announced the expansion of its solar capacity by 30MWp with two new projects.

Kanwar Yatris labelled as terrorists, rioters: Yogi

Kanwar Yatris labelled as terrorists, rioters: Yogi

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

The chief minister said the everyone from society, from the working classes to the upper classes, is associated with the yatra.

US tariff tide may lift India's exports, reckons NITI Aayog

US tariff tide may lift India's exports, reckons NITI Aayog

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

India has a comparative edge over key competitors in a majority of products it exports to the US and stands to gain market share as the US raises tariffs on its major trade partners, NITI Aayog said on Monday. In its quarterly trade report, it recommended that the government fast-track the India-US free trade agreement with time-bound goals to resolve non-tariff barriers and finalise digital trade rules on data flows and e-signatures to support services exports.

Operation Sindoor casts shadow on car sales in May

Operation Sindoor casts shadow on car sales in May

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Fada estimates that global supply chain headwinds like scarce availability of rare earth elements for electric vehicle components and geopolitical tensions may affect urban consumer sentiment in June as well.

Shortcuts Won't Build Industrial Capability

Shortcuts Won't Build Industrial Capability

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Any industrial policy is only as good as how it is applied and the other reforms that support it. This was as true 40 years ago as it is now, points out Debashis Basu.

'Why Did Pilot Wait For 10 Seconds To Reverse Switch?'

'Why Did Pilot Wait For 10 Seconds To Reverse Switch?'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'Humanly impossible for the switches to turn from on to off at rapid succession within one second'

Adani commissions India's 1st off-grid green hydrogen pilot plant

Adani commissions India's 1st off-grid green hydrogen pilot plant

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Adani Group has commissioned India's first off-grid 5 megawatt green hydrogen pilot plant in Kutch, Gujarat, the conglomerate said.

'Too premature to blame pilots based on AAIB report'

'Too premature to blame pilots based on AAIB report'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

It will be too premature to draw conclusions on the role of pilots from the preliminary investigation report into the fatal crash of Air India plane last month and the final report will mention about the most probable cause for the accident, former Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) chief Aurobindo Handa said on Sunday.

4-day trade talks between India and US to start today

4-day trade talks between India and US to start today

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

An Indian commerce ministry team has reached Washington for another round of talks from Monday on the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), an official said. Chief negotiator of India and special secretary in the Department of Commerce, Rajesh Agrawal, will join the team on Wednesday.

After Sindoor India Ramps Up Nuclear Security

After Sindoor India Ramps Up Nuclear Security

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

'Attacks on nuclear sites pose significant threats.'

'Who Was Flying AI 171 When Mayday Was Called?'

'Who Was Flying AI 171 When Mayday Was Called?'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'Who tried engine relight?' 'If the first officer was the one flying at takeoff, the captain may have taken control immediately post-thrust loss.' 'But the AAIB report doesn't clarify any of this.'

Ola Electric share price rise: Madness beyond fundamentals, say analysts

Ola Electric share price rise: Madness beyond fundamentals, say analysts

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Ola Electric share price strategy: The meteoric rise of Ola Electric share price has left analysts and investors bewildered. Yet, they suggest investors hold on to the stock as it remains a pure "momentum" play. Since its listing on August 9, the stock has surged 92 per cent (till August 19) over its issue price of Rs 76, taking its market capitalisation to a little over Rs 63,000 crore.

TaMo eyes 40% CV, 16% PV market share

TaMo eyes 40% CV, 16% PV market share

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Tata Motors (TaMo) is aiming to gain market share across its passenger vehicle (PV) and commercial vehicle (CV) businesses - targeting a 40 per cent share in CVs and a 16 per cent share in PVs by 2027. Meanwhile, it has already achieved earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) breakeven in its electric vehicle (EV) business at 1.2 per cent (up 830 basis points), ahead of its target of 2025-26 (FY26).

'It's Not Possible That Some Warning Was Not There'

'It's Not Possible That Some Warning Was Not There'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'If anything happened out of the normal, there would be instantaneous ECAM, EICAS warnings, the master caution or master warnings going off.' 'It would be like a Christmas tree in the cockpit if things start going wrong.'

Israel, Syria agree to US-brokered ceasefire amid Suwayda turmoil

Israel, Syria agree to US-brokered ceasefire amid Suwayda turmoil

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

The ceasefire follows Israeli airstrikes on Syria on Wednesday, which Israel said were carried out to protect the Druze, a minority Arab religious group.

Rare Earth Magnet Shortage: Will China Play Ball?

Rare Earth Magnet Shortage: Will China Play Ball?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The 17 rare earth elements that are at the centre of the current crisis are critical components of everyday products -- from cars to jet engines to electronics like smartphones and flat-screen TVs.

'We will be present across India over next 3-5 yrs'

'We will be present across India over next 3-5 yrs'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

'There's been interest from multiple states, and exploratory conversations are ongoing.'