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'No Indian company will be...': Tharoor on Trump's Iran tariffs

'No Indian company will be...': Tharoor on Trump's Iran tariffs

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

The Congress MP said he had been "troubled" by the US tariff regime from the very beginning, adding that India was already at a disadvantage compared to its regional competitors.

Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra deputy CM, dies in plane crash

Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra deputy CM, dies in plane crash

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

The Learjet 45 (LJ45), a mid-size business jet aircraft produced by the Learjet Division of Bombardier Aerospace, went off the runway while attempting to land at Baramati airport and burst into flames.

US lawmakers seek visa ban on Pakistani officials

US lawmakers seek visa ban on Pakistani officials

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Forty-two members of the United States Congress, led by Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Congressman Greg Casar, have written to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding immediate sanctions against senior Pakistani officials for what they termed an 'escalating campaign of transnational repression and worsening human rights crisis in Pakistan' under the military-backed government of Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir.

Osaka Goes Viral With Iconic Australian Open Entrance

Osaka Goes Viral With Iconic Australian Open Entrance

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Osaka made her way into Rod Laver Arena carrying a parasol, wearing a wide-brimmed hat with a veil, and Nike's Copa-Light Liquid Lime-White dress with soft, jellyfish-inspired ruffles.

How India Is Rewriting Its FTA Playbook

How India Is Rewriting Its FTA Playbook

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

India has been on an FTA-signing spree of late. Since 2021, it has signed eight trade agreements, three of which -- with the UK, Oman and New Zealand -- were finalised in 2025 alone.

India's exports to US up 22.6% to $7 bn in Nov

India's exports to US up 22.6% to $7 bn in Nov

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

After recording negative growth for two consecutive months, India's merchandise exports to the US rose 22.61 per cent to $6.98 billion in November despite steep 50 per cent tariffs on domestic goods, according to commerce ministry data. Imports during the month grew 38.29 per cent to $5.25 billion, the data showed.

Bengal BJP MLA accused of bigamy, torture; wife lodges FIR

Bengal BJP MLA accused of bigamy, torture; wife lodges FIR

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

West Bengal BJP MLA Hiran Chatterjee is facing an FIR filed by his wife, accusing him of mental and physical torture and entering into a relationship with another woman without a legal divorce. The allegations arose after photos of Chatterjee's purported second marriage circulated on social media.

One Two Cha Cha Chaa's Nyraa Banerji Reveals A Secret

One Two Cha Cha Chaa's Nyraa Banerji Reveals A Secret

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Nyraa Banerji LOVES pink and she is not at all shy about it. Her wardrobe looks like it stepped straight out of a Barbie dreamhouse.

Carlos Alcaraz Puts On A Show At Australian Open!

Carlos Alcaraz Puts On A Show At Australian Open!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Carlos Alcaraz raced into the Australian Open fourth round after a clinical victory France's Corentin Moutet.

Aus Open: Wawrinka, 40, digs deep to win five-set epic

Aus Open: Wawrinka, 40, digs deep to win five-set epic

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Stan Wawrinka rolled back the years, winning a five-set thriller against Arthur Gea to make the Australian Open third round for the first time since 2020.

Indians Still Lead US Student Influx

Indians Still Lead US Student Influx

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Indian students represented 31 per cent of the total in the academic year 2024-2025, while Chinese students accounted for 23 per cent.

400 Grand Slam wins! Unstoppable Djokovic makes history at 2026 AO

400 Grand Slam wins! Unstoppable Djokovic makes history at 2026 AO

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Novak Djokovic doused Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(4) at the Australian Open to reach the fourth round and add another line in the record book during his bid for a standalone 25th Grand Slam title.

'Very difficult time': Indians return from Iran amid deadly protests

'Very difficult time': Indians return from Iran amid deadly protests

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Several Indians, including students, have arrived in Delhi from Iran amid widespread protests and a government crackdown. The Indian government has issued advisories urging citizens to leave Iran.

Captain Gill slams batters after New Zealand series defeat

Captain Gill slams batters after New Zealand series defeat

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

The inability to turn promising starts into match-defining scores haunted India throughout the series, including in the third and final ODI in Indore.

ISS pioneer Shubhanshu Shukla awarded Ashoka Chakra

ISS pioneer Shubhanshu Shukla awarded Ashoka Chakra

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to visit the International Space Station, has been awarded the Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award. The award recognizes his contributions to the Axiom-4 mission and India's advancements in human space exploration.

Blue-chips Reliance, ICICI Bank drag Sensex down by 324 points

Blue-chips Reliance, ICICI Bank drag Sensex down by 324 points

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

ICICI Bank, Eternal, Titan, Adani Ports, Tata Consultancy Services and UltraTech Cement were also among the laggards. However, InterGlobe Aviation, Tech Mahindra, Hindustan Unilever and Bajaj Finance were among the gainers.

Fans fume over long queues on day one of Australian Open

Fans fume over long queues on day one of Australian Open

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Australian Open organizers came under fire on the Grand Slam's opening day on Sunday as frustrated fans sweated in long queues to the gates of Melbourne Park.

PSG defender Hernandez faces human trafficking complaint

PSG defender Hernandez faces human trafficking complaint

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

The family's lawyer, Lola Dubois, accused Lucas Hernandez and Victoria Tray of depriving the Columbian family of their rights, and actions bordering on "modern slavery."

Lessons To Learn From The Tatas

Lessons To Learn From The Tatas

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Usually, in the western view, corporate success is attributed to efficiency, organisational structure, and scale. R Gopalakrishnan and Harish Bhat argue that philosophy, culture, and the transmission of values are more important for sustaining growth and profitability of an enterprise over a period of time.

Tina Dabi Flag Hoisting Video Goes Viral, IAS Officer Explains What Went Wrong

Tina Dabi Flag Hoisting Video Goes Viral, IAS Officer Explains What Went Wrong

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

A video of IAS officer Tina Dabi during flag hoisting has gone viral. She explains how the mistake happened and clears the air.

Q3 earnings, global trends to drive stock markets this week

Q3 earnings, global trends to drive stock markets this week

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Trading pattern in the stock market this week will largely depend on the ongoing Q3 earnings announcement from corporates, global trends, and foreign fund movement, analysts said. Moreover, geopolitical developments and any update on trade negotiations would also be keenly tracked by investors, experts noted.

Modi raises Sabarimala gold theft in mega Kerala rally

Modi raises Sabarimala gold theft in mega Kerala rally

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the ruling Left and Congress in Kerala, raising the Sabarimala gold loss issue and accusing the Congress of aligning with hardline elements. He urged voters to choose the BJP for development and good governance.

Trump again: Stopped India-Pak war, denied Nobel Prize

Trump again: Stopped India-Pak war, denied Nobel Prize

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

US President Donald Trump has again credited himself for ending the conflict between India and Pakistan, asserting Norway controls the Nobel Peace Prize. He claims he deserves the honor for ending eight wars and saving millions of lives.

J-K border village girl to lead all-male CRPF contingent on R-Day

J-K border village girl to lead all-male CRPF contingent on R-Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Simran Bala, a 26-year-old Assistant Commandant from a border village in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, will lead an all-male CRPF contingent on Kartavya Path in New Delhi on Republic Day. Her achievement is a source of immense pride for her family and the entire district.

Amid tariff strain, Jaishankar, Rubio hold talks on trade, defence

Amid tariff strain, Jaishankar, Rubio hold talks on trade, defence

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed cooperation in trade, critical minerals, nuclear energy, and defence, reaffirming commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Where You Can Watch 2026 Oscar Nominees

Where You Can Watch 2026 Oscar Nominees

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

You can watch some of the Oscar nominated films on OTT.

English Premier League: Manchester United stun Arsenal; Chelsea, Aston Villa win

English Premier League: Manchester United stun Arsenal; Chelsea, Aston Villa win

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Manchester United loosened Arsenal's grip on the Premier League title race with a 3-2 win in north London on Sunday.

Record Aussie Open prize money but stars want more

Record Aussie Open prize money but stars want more

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

The Australian Open will offer a record A$111.5 million ($74.73 million) in prize money this year and while players welcomed the increase, top names like Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka said the push for a bigger payout must continue across the Grand Slams.

Forex Reserves Rise $14 Billion In Best Week In 10 Months: RBI

Forex Reserves Rise $14 Billion In Best Week In 10 Months: RBI

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

The total reserves increased to $701.3 billion on the back of a rise in foreign currency assets which increased by $9.6 billion to $560 billion during the reported week.

Donald Trump: 'India, Pak were going to go nuclear'

Donald Trump: 'India, Pak were going to go nuclear'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Trump said the prime minister of Pakistan, who visited him in Washington last year, said that "'President Trump saved 10 million people, and maybe much more than that'. They're both nuclear countries."

Vijay Amritraj receives Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet get Padma Shri

Vijay Amritraj receives Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet get Padma Shri

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Vijay Amritraj gets Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur receive Padma Shri

Why UGC's New Equity Rules Finally Have Teeth

Why UGC's New Equity Rules Finally Have Teeth

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

'What has changed is that the new regulations are backed by a clear enforcement framework. They have real consequences and, for the first time, make compliance unavoidable.'

Triptii, Sreeleela's Modish Vasant Panchami Style Tips

Triptii, Sreeleela's Modish Vasant Panchami Style Tips

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Vasant Panchami is not just about welcoming spring, it is also about honouring Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom, music and art. And that is exactly why most people dress up in yellow on this day.

'Killed him over personal grudge': Delhi cafe shooter in video confession

'Killed him over personal grudge': Delhi cafe shooter in video confession

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

A man accused of fatally shooting a 24-year-old at a cafe in northeast Delhi confessed to the crime in a social media video, citing a grudge over a past altercation. Police are investigating the incident and the claims made in the video.

When Kashmir's Waterfall Stood Still

When Kashmir's Waterfall Stood Still

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Nature stands frozen as a cold wave grips villages and hilly areas of Anantnag, with temperatures dipping below zero.

BJP's Nitin Babu Rises In the Land of Nitish Babu

BJP's Nitin Babu Rises In the Land of Nitish Babu

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

BJP leaders say Nitin Nabin's low-profile image has made him a favourite of Amit Shah, who was in search of such a leader to appoint to the top party position -- someone who follows the Modi-Shah line as BJP president without "ifs and buts".

Reasonably close to deal on Ukraine war: Trump at Davos

Reasonably close to deal on Ukraine war: Trump at Davos

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Trump says Putin and Zelenskyy would be stupid if they don't end the war now, and that he knows they are not stupid.

US Fed decision, FIIs trading activity to drive markets this week

US Fed decision, FIIs trading activity to drive markets this week

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

The US Fed's interest rate decision will be the major factor dictating trends in the domestic equity market this week, with global movements and foreign investor activity also influencing sentiment, according to analysts. Stock markets ended the last week on a subdued note, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closing flat.

He'll be in big problem: Trump rebukes Greenland PM

He'll be in big problem: Trump rebukes Greenland PM

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Reacting to remarks by the Premier of Greenland expressing a 'preference to remain with Denmark' over the United States, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed the statement and warned that it could create 'a big problem' for the latter.

Cong MP's nephew kills self after 'accidentally' shooting wife dead

Cong MP's nephew kills self after 'accidentally' shooting wife dead

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Congress MP Shaktisinh Gohil's nephew and his wife died in an apparent accidental shooting and subsequent suicide at their residence in Ahmedabad. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.