News for '41 years'

Carmakers post record sales in Oct driven by GST rate cut

Carmakers post record sales in Oct driven by GST rate cut

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Top carmakers led by Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Kia India on Saturday reported record sales in the domestic market riding on festive demand boosted by GST rate cut. Other manufacturers such as Skoda Auto India and Toyota Kirloskar Motor also posted impressive growth in sales in October.

No short-term impact of H-1B visa fee hike: Tata Tech boss

No short-term impact of H-1B visa fee hike: Tata Tech boss

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

The fee hike for the US H-1B visa by the Donald Trump administration has no short-term impact on Tata Technologies Ltd, although it will change resourcing plans for the future, according to its CEO and managing director, Warren Harris.

Ranji Trophy: Batters and Shardul put Mumbai on top

Ranji Trophy: Batters and Shardul put Mumbai on top

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.

Vance says he's 'ready' to take over as US President if...

Vance says he's 'ready' to take over as US President if...

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

US Vice President JD Vance says he is ready to lead the country if a 'terrible tragedy' occurs, amid speculation about President Trump's health. He insists Trump is in good health and will serve his full term.

5 grilled in Gujarat over attack on Delhi CM

5 grilled in Gujarat over attack on Delhi CM

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Delhi Police are questioning five individuals in Gujarat regarding their potential involvement in the attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The investigation is ongoing, with mobile phones seized and leads being pursued.

Zimbabwe, Namibia seal T20 World Cup spot

Zimbabwe, Namibia seal T20 World Cup spot

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Namibia beat Tanzania by 63 runs to become the first team from the African Qualifiers to secure a spot in the next year's T20 World Cup.

Bharti Airtel Q2 profit more than doubles to Rs 8,651 crore

Bharti Airtel Q2 profit more than doubles to Rs 8,651 crore

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Bharti Airtel on Monday reported over twofold jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 8,651 crore for September quarter FY26, mainly on account of growth in high-paying smartphone customers and post-paid connections.

Invest Rs 1L SIP, Retire Rich by 45

Invest Rs 1L SIP, Retire Rich by 45

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Ask rediffGURU Naveenn Kummar your insurance mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Tenure of 16th Finance Commission extended till Nov 30

Tenure of 16th Finance Commission extended till Nov 30

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

The government has extended the tenure of the 16th Finance Commission by one month till November 30. The 16th Finance Commission was constituted by the government on December 31, 2023, with former Niti Aayog vice-chairman Arvind Panagariya as its Chairman.

SMAT: Rahane, Surya dazzle in Mumbai's dominant win

SMAT: Rahane, Surya dazzle in Mumbai's dominant win

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Mumbai off to flourishing start in SMAT, beat Railways by 7 wickets

AFC Champions League 2: FC Goa go down fighting to Al Nassr

AFC Champions League 2: FC Goa go down fighting to Al Nassr

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

FC Goa went down 1-2 to Saudi Arabian giants Al Nassr in their third Group A fixture of the AFC Champions League Two, in Margao, on Wednesday.

41 years on, Amritraj still an ace at Wimbledon

41 years on, Amritraj still an ace at Wimbledon

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

It's his 41st Wimbledon this year, but he still gets goosebumps every time he walks in through those gates, Vijay Amritraj tells Alan Wilkins.

Exports rise 6.7% in August, imports decline

Exports rise 6.7% in August, imports decline

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

India's exports rose 6.7 per cent to $35.1 billion in August annually, while imports declined 10.12 per cent to $61.59 billion, according to government data released on Monday. Gold imports were down nearly 56 per cent in August, helping to trim merchandise trade deficit to $26.49 billion in August, as against $35.64 billion in the year-ago month.

Spain, Belgium, Switzerland seal 2026 World Cup spots

Spain, Belgium, Switzerland seal 2026 World Cup spots

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Spain secured their place at the 2026 World Cup after a nervy 2-2 draw with Turkey in Seville on Tuesday.

'I'm 48. My Kids Don't Want Me to Remarry'

'I'm 48. My Kids Don't Want Me to Remarry'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, suggests how to choose between your happiness and your children.

Pace of volume recovery key to gains for Hindustan Unilever

Pace of volume recovery key to gains for Hindustan Unilever

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Hindustan Unilever Ltd's (HUL's) second quarter 2025-26 (Q2FY26) consolidated revenue rose 2 per cent to Rs 16,250 crore, with low or flat volume growth. Demand remained stable but goods and services tax (GST) transition and prolonged monsoon hurt offtake.

Crisis man, Head Coach Gambhir turns 44!

Crisis man, Head Coach Gambhir turns 44!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

In 242 international appearances, Gambhir scored 10,324 runs at an average of 38.95, with 20 centuries and 63 fifties in 283 innings. He is amongst 14 Indians to have 10,000 international runs.

Isha-Himanshu strike gold at ISSF Junior World Cup

Isha-Himanshu strike gold at ISSF Junior World Cup

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Earlier, Kucerova and Lucy Myers of the USA had prevailed in a tense qualification shoot-off to secure the final berths ahead of India's Sabeera Haris, who finished seventh despite tying on 112 hits.

Para Worlds: Dharambir, Atul deliver podium finishes

Para Worlds: Dharambir, Atul deliver podium finishes

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Dharambir and Atul win silver and bronze for India in World Para Athletics C'ships

When Will Vijay Smell The Coffee?

When Will Vijay Smell The Coffee?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

TVK cadres are worried, the leadership looks weak, and the party is not fully prepared for the 2026 elections, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Flawless Russell Cruises to Singapore GP Win

Flawless Russell Cruises to Singapore GP Win

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

George Russell wins F1's Singapore GP as McLaren secures constructors' title

Guess How Many People Watch OTT?

Guess How Many People Watch OTT?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

OTT users have crossed the 600 million mark which is around 41 per cent of India's population.

Diane Keaton Had My Heart

Diane Keaton Had My Heart

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

This weekend, we lost Diane Keaton, that piece of American heart, Hollywood's darling hummingbird. Thank God she is still alive in her films. Aseem Chhabra on the Hollywood star he was in love with.

How India Have Fared Against Pakistan In Finals

How India Have Fared Against Pakistan In Finals

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Pakistan leads India 3-2 in finals.

Tesla, VinFast Fail To Make A Splash In India

Tesla, VinFast Fail To Make A Splash In India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

In September, Tesla and VinFast accounted for less than 0.5 per cent of all EV registrations.

'IOB Bets Big On M&A Financing'

'IOB Bets Big On M&A Financing'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'This is an area where good lending can happen, and that is one of the priorities for the next quarter.'

Why UP Expects 1.3 Billion Tourists This Year

Why UP Expects 1.3 Billion Tourists This Year

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

This would be a 100 per cent jump over 2024, when the state had logged tourist inflow of 650 million

League Cup: Liverpool thrashed, holders Newcastle through

League Cup: Liverpool thrashed, holders Newcastle through

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Second-string Liverpool were thumped 3-0 by Crystal Palace as Ismaila Sarr struck twice for the visitors in the League Cup on Wednesday, booking the London side's spot in the quarter-finals and piling more misery on Arne Slot's struggling side.

How India's spinners put West Indies on the back foot

How India's spinners put West Indies on the back foot

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

The home side, chasing a 2-0 series sweep, reduced West Indies to 140-4 with left-armer Jadeja (3-37) leading the way.

Ranji Trophy: Debutant Pandey shines after Kishan props J'khand

Ranji Trophy: Debutant Pandey shines after Kishan props J'khand

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Round up of all the Ranji Trophy action on Thursday

Wholesale price inflation eases to 0.13% in Sep on lower food prices

Wholesale price inflation eases to 0.13% in Sep on lower food prices

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Wholesale price inflation (WPI) softened to 0.13 per cent in September on easing in prices of food articles and manufactured items, government data showed on Tuesday. WPI-based inflation was 0.52 per cent in August and 1.91 per cent in September last year.

Not the Grand Slams: Djokovic's new obsession is...

Not the Grand Slams: Djokovic's new obsession is...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Novak Djokovic says that defending his Olympic title at LA 2028

Ranji Trophy: Mulani takes 5 as Mumbai crush HP

Ranji Trophy: Mulani takes 5 as Mumbai crush HP

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Left-arm spinner Shams Mulani returned a five-wicket haul as a dominant Mumbai crushed Himachal Pradesh by an innings and 120 runs.

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.

Gill tastes first Test series success as India beat Windies

Gill tastes first Test series success as India beat Windies

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'I am getting used to managing this side.'

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Tilak, Shami fail to fire

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Tilak, Shami fail to fire

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Mumbai were bowled out for 181 in their second innings, setting J&K 243 runs to win the season-opening match.

How To Plan For Your Child's Future

How To Plan For Your Child's Future

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF, MF and insurance expert Purshotam Lal your mutual fund, insurance and personal finance-related questions.

Smallcaps Face Their Toughest Samvat Yet

Smallcaps Face Their Toughest Samvat Yet

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

'Defence, capital goods, engineering, capital market-related stocks, autos, and cement sectors are my bullish bets for Samvat 2082.'

Patidar proves leadership, named MP skipper for Ranji

Patidar proves leadership, named MP skipper for Ranji

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

This year, Rajat led RCB to their maiden IPL title in 18 years and recently was crucial to the Central Zone's Duleep Trophy triumph for the first time since 2014-15.

New coach Jamil drops Chhetri ahead of CAFA Cup

New coach Jamil drops Chhetri ahead of CAFA Cup

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri has been left out of the 35 probables named by newly-appointed Indian football team head coach Khalid Jamil for the upcoming CAFA Nations Cup in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.