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Trishul 2025 Signals New Era in Fighting Wars

Trishul 2025 Signals New Era in Fighting Wars

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

After Operation Sindoor, the Army and Navy now view the IAF as not a supporting arm, but the spearhead of India's warfighting capability, capable of decisive outcomes across domains, explains Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Was killer cough syrup exported, asks WHO to India

Was killer cough syrup exported, asks WHO to India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The WHO will take a call on issuing a 'Global Medical Products Alert' on the cough syrup, Coldrif, after receiving an official confirmation from authorities here. The agency issues such alerts for substandard and contaminated medicines.

Domestic expansion, Europe recovery to drive growth for Tata Steel

Domestic expansion, Europe recovery to drive growth for Tata Steel

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

There is positive sentiment for Tata Steel on the basis of strong domestic demand, a turnaround of European operations and moderate valuations. A combination of capacity expansion, efficiency gains, higher asset utilisation, and improved operating leverage may lead to margin expansions.

Pakistan, Afghanistan peace talks fail

Pakistan, Afghanistan peace talks fail

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Pakistan confirms that talks with the Afghan Taliban to address cross-border terrorism have failed, citing a lack of commitment from Kabul to control militancy. Pakistan accuses the Taliban of supporting anti-Pakistan terrorists and blames India for the failure of the talks.

Trump reignites trade war, slaps 100% tariff on China

Trump reignites trade war, slaps 100% tariff on China

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Trump made the announcement in response to what he described as China taking "an extraordinarily aggressive position on trade" by sending "an extremely hostile letter to the world."

19 killed in Telangana as state bus collides with lorry

19 killed in Telangana as state bus collides with lorry

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

At least 19 people were killed and four others suffered injuries when a tipper lorry carrying gravel collided head-on with a public transport bus in Ranga Reddy district of Telangana on Monday, police said.

India slams UN report linking Pahalgam attack to Myanmar refugees

India slams UN report linking Pahalgam attack to Myanmar refugees

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

India has strongly rejected a UN expert's report claiming that Myanmar refugees in India faced pressure after the Pahalgam terror attack, calling the analysis biased and unfounded.

My Mentor, Nobel Laureate Susumu Kitagawa

My Mentor, Nobel Laureate Susumu Kitagawa

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

'Professor Kitagawa is an exceptional researcher, a good teacher and above all a great person.'

Persistent's premium valuations hinge on sustaining growth momentum

Persistent's premium valuations hinge on sustaining growth momentum

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

The stock of mid-tier information technology (IT) major Persistent Systems has been one of the outperformers in the IT pack with a return of 5.3 per cent over the last year, while its peer index, the Nifty IT, is down 16.2 per cent over the same period. The strong September quarter (Q2FY26) result and upgrades by brokerages are positive but its ability to sustain growth momentum in a weak macroeconomic environment will be key for future gains. At the current levels, the stock is trading at a premium valuation of 38 times its FY27 earnings estimates.

'We Aren't Security Conscious As A Nation'

'We Aren't Security Conscious As A Nation'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'Government officials use Gmail and ordinary phones without basic security consciousness.' 'Interoperability, especially in joint exercises with countries like the US, worries me.' 'It often means we open our systems to them, but they don't reciprocate.' 'They could have kill switches in their systems and might even be able to affect ours.'

'Vote theft': Karnataka SIT zeroes in on 6 suspects

'Vote theft': Karnataka SIT zeroes in on 6 suspects

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

The Special Investigation Team probing the 'vote chori' (vote theft) in Aland assembly segment in 2023 assembly elections in Karnataka has discovered that "attempts" were made to delete votes and zeroed in on at least six suspects involved in the scam.

40-kg plastic waste removed from cow's stomach in Odisha

40-kg plastic waste removed from cow's stomach in Odisha

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

'Stray cows, which feed on leftovers discarded in plastic bags, consume plastic materials. This led to the animals' intestines getting blocked. If left unattended for long, they will die'

'Emirates NBD Is In RBL For 15-20 Years'

'Emirates NBD Is In RBL For 15-20 Years'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'It is not looking at valuation, but investment, growth and ultimately better profit for stakeholders.'

Deepfake Laws Are Coming: But Are They Enough?

Deepfake Laws Are Coming: But Are They Enough?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Taming the animal called AI in its many avatars will clearly remain a work in progress.

Ahead of Diwali, 7800+ kg of banned firecrackers seized in Delhi

Ahead of Diwali, 7800+ kg of banned firecrackers seized in Delhi

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The drive, carried out by various police districts and units, including the crime branch and AATS teams, aligns with the Supreme Court's directions and the Delhi government's blanket ban on the sale, storage, and use of firecrackers to curb pollution during Diwali.

'Wangchuk's right to dissent stifled': SC to hear wife's plea on Nov 24

'Wangchuk's right to dissent stifled': SC to hear wife's plea on Nov 24

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and the Ladakh administration regarding the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA). Wangchuk's wife has filed a plea challenging the detention, claiming it violates his fundamental rights. The court has given the Centre and Ladakh administration 10 days to respond and has scheduled the next hearing for November 24.

Chandrayaan-2 records first evidence of Sun's impact on Moon

Chandrayaan-2 records first evidence of Sun's impact on Moon

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

The Chandrayaan-2 mission has made the first-ever observation of the effects of the Sun's Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) on the Moon using its onboard scientific instruments. This observation would help understand the lunar exosphere and the impact of space weather on its surface.

Bison Review: Uncompromising Portrayal Of Brutal Reality

Bison Review: Uncompromising Portrayal Of Brutal Reality

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Mari Selvaraj delivers his most rage-filled film in years, with a superbly cast Dhruv Vikram giving it his all, notices Arjun Menon.

Sexual offences against children up by 94 pc in 5 years: Report

Sexual offences against children up by 94 pc in 5 years: Report

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

A new report indicates a significant rise in reported sexual offences against children in India, but also highlights strong prosecution rates and detection systems.

Midnight bomb threat to Chennai Airport sparks panic

Midnight bomb threat to Chennai Airport sparks panic

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

A mysterious email threatening a bomb blast was received at the Chennai Airport Manager's Office on Thursday at midnight.

'A Domestic Dispute That Became A National Dispute'

'A Domestic Dispute That Became A National Dispute'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'I wanted to go for the heart, and at the same time, open the audience's mind.'

Govt launches all India drive to test cough syrups

Govt launches all India drive to test cough syrups

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has initiated a nationwide campaign to test, inspect, and audit cough syrup manufacturers following concerns about contaminated products and child deaths. The initiative aims to ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Trio awarded Chemistry Nobel for metal-organic frameworks

Trio awarded Chemistry Nobel for metal-organic frameworks

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M Yaghi for their pioneering work in the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), Al Jazeera reported.

Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas Review: Wasted Potential

Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas Review: Wasted Potential

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas: An average watch instead of a compelling nightmare, notes Mayur Sanap.

Improving asset quality, healthy loan growth positives for ICICI Bank

Improving asset quality, healthy loan growth positives for ICICI Bank

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

ICICI Bank delivered satisfactory results in the second quarter of 2025-26 (Q2FY26), sustaining return on assets (RoA) of around 2.3-2.4 per cent and improving asset quality. Provisions declined 26 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) and 50 per cent quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q).

Revealed: What caused the deadly bus fire in Kurnool

Revealed: What caused the deadly bus fire in Kurnool

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Andhra Pradesh police investigate the cause of a deadly bus fire in Kurnool, suspecting a battery explosion contributed more to the blaze than the two-wheeler's fuel tank. DNA profiling of the charred bodies is underway.

Why The Americans Were Opposed To Agni

Why The Americans Were Opposed To Agni

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'The heat shield technology for re-entry vehicles was first mastered in DRDO for the Agni missile.' 'This is why the Americans were so opposed to Agni in the 1980s, unlike other missiles -- it was a re-entry vehicle.'

20 burnt alive as Bengaluru-bound bus catches fire

20 burnt alive as Bengaluru-bound bus catches fire

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

A Bengaluru-bound private bus from Hyderabad caught fire in this district on Friday after colliding with a two-wheeler, leaving 20 people dead, most of them charred to death, a senior police official said.

Omar Yaghi: The Live-Wire Nobel Laureate

Omar Yaghi: The Live-Wire Nobel Laureate

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

'It was from him I learnt that if you gave the student the freedom to find his own path, he would be more courageous to experiment.'

Rare Earth Magnet Crunch Persists For Automakers

Rare Earth Magnet Crunch Persists For Automakers

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

'Despite assurance from China, none of the companies have received supplies from Chinese sellers.'

Karur CBI probe order: 2 families deny filing plea in SC

Karur CBI probe order: 2 families deny filing plea in SC

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

"We did not know that a CBI inquiry was requested on our behalf regarding the Karur tragedy. It has been nine years since my husband Panneerselvam, who had signed the petition, abandoned us," says Sharmila, mother of the 9-year-old boy who had lost his life in the stampede during a political rally addressed by actor-politician Vijay.

Transgender social worker Priti Kinnar to take on Bihar minister in Bhorey

Transgender social worker Priti Kinnar to take on Bihar minister in Bhorey

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Priti Kinnar, a transgender social worker, is set to contest the Bihar assembly elections from Bhorey seat on a Jan Suraaj ticket, challenging the incumbent Education Minister. Her entry into politics has sparked mixed reactions, with some seeing it as a potential boost for the transgender community and others questioning its impact on the election outcome.

Law student, father injured after twin explosions at Punjab home

Law student, father injured after twin explosions at Punjab home

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

The youth used to watch radicalised content online, Bathinda senior superintendent of police Amneet Kondal told reporters in Bathinda on Friday.

Will Tata Sons Get RBI Relief?

Will Tata Sons Get RBI Relief?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Tata Sons, now debt-free, has asked the RBI to drop its 'upper-layer NBFC' tag and allow it to stay private.

'Life is worth fighting for every step, every minute, every second'

'Life is worth fighting for every step, every minute, every second'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'I'm totally focussed on finding the right energies around me. A lot of the treatment is psychosomatic, as my mother keeps reiterating, if you think positive, positive things will happen to you.'

HDFC Bank barred from onboarding new clients in Dubai branch

HDFC Bank barred from onboarding new clients in Dubai branch

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

HDFC Bank has been barred from onboarding new customers at its Dubai International Financial Centre branch by the local regulator. HDFC Bank, India's largest private sector lender, said it has initiated the necessary steps to comply with the notice of the Dubai Financial Services Authority and added that it does not see any material impact from it.

Wankhede promotion row: HC fines Centre for concealing facts

Wankhede promotion row: HC fines Centre for concealing facts

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The Delhi High Court imposed a cost of Rs 20,000 on the central government for concealing facts in its plea seeking review of an order relating to the promotion of IRS officer and former NCB Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede.

Won't ask Ravish, Newslaundry to remove content, Adani tells HC

Won't ask Ravish, Newslaundry to remove content, Adani tells HC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

The Delhi high court on Friday ordered status quo on the removal of social media posts on Adani Group of Companies by senior journalist Ravish Kumar and digital news platform Newslaundry.

Could The Kurnool Bus Tragedy Have Been Avoided?

Could The Kurnool Bus Tragedy Have Been Avoided?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

'This tragedy will not be the last -- you shall witness another tomorrow, perhaps another the day after, and increasingly more.'

Trio shares Nobel Prize in medicine for findings in immune system

Trio shares Nobel Prize in medicine for findings in immune system

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The trio--two based in the United States and one in Japan--was recognised for their "groundbreaking discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance." that prevents the immune system from harming the body.