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After regretting support, Chirag Paswan now backs Nitish for CM

After regretting support, Chirag Paswan now backs Nitish for CM

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Union Minister Chirag Paswan predicts Nitish Kumar will be Bihar CM again after elections, criticizes opposition for targeting the Army and questioning Operation Sindoor.

'Baccha Log Accha Karega'

'Baccha Log Accha Karega'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

'We won't miss Virat and Rohit. I have faith in our young team.'

Bereaved Morkel links back with India squad

Bereaved Morkel links back with India squad

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

On linking up with the squad, the former South Africa pacer was seen having a long chat with head coach Gautam Gambhir as the players did their warm-up drills at the ICC Academy in Dubai.

'In a one-on-one with F-22 it will be tough for Rafale'

'In a one-on-one with F-22 it will be tough for Rafale'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'We will see whether there were losses or not, and whether the war aims were achieved. When the truth comes out, some may well be surprised,' says Dassault CEO.

Trump, Pahalgam, Bihar: Oppn ready for showdown in Parliament

Trump, Pahalgam, Bihar: Oppn ready for showdown in Parliament

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

INDIA bloc parties are set to raise issues such as the Pahalgam attack, US President Trump's claims of brokering a ceasefire, and concerns over electoral roll revisions in Bihar during the Parliament's Monsoon session.

Akash Deep reveals how he made impact on flat wicket

Akash Deep reveals how he made impact on flat wicket

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

I expected seam and swing in England but on tracks like these only discipline helps: Akash Deep

PM ensured it is still advantage India

PM ensured it is still advantage India

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

The prime minister may have been slow and cautious in reacting to the Mumbai attacks. But one month on, his approach has suited both the government and the country.

How India's agri sector can tackle US tariffs

How India's agri sector can tackle US tariffs

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

India's policy for agriculture trade must move commodity-by-commodity to gain maximum benefits as US President Donald Trump's 26 per cent tariff on exports from the country take effect, said agriculture economist Ashok Gulati in a recent policy paper.

4th Test Takeaways: The Highs and Lows

4th Test Takeaways: The Highs and Lows

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Led by Shubman Gill, a defiant India put on a mentally strong and technically disciplined response to keep the series alive with England 2-1 up. While there were plenty of positives to take forward, a few concerns continue to linger as the series heads to a decider at The Oval.

England forced to rethink strategy ahead of Lord's Test

England forced to rethink strategy ahead of Lord's Test

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Besides the surface, the behaviour of the Dukes has also come under scanner with the softer ball hardly offering anything to the bowlers.

Women's World Chess Cup: Humpy, Vantika steal the show

Women's World Chess Cup: Humpy, Vantika steal the show

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Vantika Agrawal humbled former World champion Anna Ushenina in the second round of FIDE Women's World Chess Cup in Batumi, Georgia, on Wednesday.

Who'll succeed Marquez? AIFF begins hunt for new coach

Who'll succeed Marquez? AIFF begins hunt for new coach

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

AIFF opens application process for new men's head coach position after Marquez's exit

'Bumrah, a big threat for England!'

'Bumrah, a big threat for England!'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Monty Panesar claimed India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will be a big threat for England's batters.

Meet India's first private reinsurer

Meet India's first private reinsurer

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

In Debasish Panda's last board meeting as chairperson of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai), the regulator approved the "R2" licence for Kamlesh Goyal and Prem Watsa-backed Value Attics Reinsurance, making it the first private-sector Indian reinsurer after GIC Re, the public-sector reinsurer. "The authority reviewed and approved the R2 application of Value Attics Reinsurance, making it the first private-sector reinsurer after GIC Re, the public-sector reinsurer.

'Cinema's Greatest Challenge Is Reels'

'Cinema's Greatest Challenge Is Reels'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'I don't know how long cinema will survive.'

India Eyes Bigger Share Of US Electronics Market

India Eyes Bigger Share Of US Electronics Market

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

In 2023, the share of US electronics imports from India was a mere 1.9 per cent of the $520 billion they imported, while the total Indian electronics exports to the US was pegged at only $10 billion.

Ayush wins maiden BWF World Tour title at US Open

Ayush wins maiden BWF World Tour title at US Open

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Ayush Shetty notched up his first BWF World Tour title with a commanding straight-games victory over Canada's Brian Yang in the men's singles final of the US Open Super 300.

How Will Nuns' Arrest Affect Kerala Politics?

How Will Nuns' Arrest Affect Kerala Politics?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

The current situation in Kerala politics is perhaps best described as a case of the state's traditional two front politics now seeing a third front (the BJP) muscling in with the potential outcome being either a messy three front affair or a renewed endorsement of the two front pattern but with one of the old fronts compromised or quashed, observes Shyam G Menon.

Tesla Arrives in Mumbai: Is Model Y Worth the Hype?

Tesla Arrives in Mumbai: Is Model Y Worth the Hype?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The Model Y's blend of minimalist design, advanced technology, and practical features certainly makes a strong case. But the true test will lie in its performance on Indian roads and the timely expansion of its charging infrastructure, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.

USTR Report Intensifies Trade Tensions With India

USTR Report Intensifies Trade Tensions With India

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The US Trade Representative noted that India's average applied tariff rate stood at 17% per cent, the highest of any major world economy.

Trump's Tariffs: India Should Be Worried

Trump's Tariffs: India Should Be Worried

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

While growth in India is largely domestic and hence the overall GDP effect may not be more than 0.15-0.2%, but overall trade will be impacted due to every country going back to the drawing board, points out Madan Sabnavis.

Trump Tariffs: How Must India Respond?

Trump Tariffs: How Must India Respond?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

India should convert the Trump threat to an India opportunity, re-embracing a more liberal trade regime as a way of reviving manufacturing output and exports.

Private Firms Can Be Involved In Stealth Fighter Project

Private Firms Can Be Involved In Stealth Fighter Project

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

'An HAL-private sector tieup is a possibility.'

'Kohli knew he'd fail in England'

'Kohli knew he'd fail in England'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

A probable lack of solution for his recurring struggles with the ball outside the off-stump prompted Virat Kohli to take retirement from Test cricket

What's Behind Pant's Test Resurgence?

What's Behind Pant's Test Resurgence?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Rishabh worked on his defence after Australia failures, says childhood coach Devender Sharma

PIX: Pacers Rattle England After Gill Masterclass

PIX: Pacers Rattle England After Gill Masterclass

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Gill earns glory with maiden double hundred, puts India on top in second Test

Step-By-Step ITR E-Filing, Choosing Right Tax Regime

Step-By-Step ITR E-Filing, Choosing Right Tax Regime

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Master the online ITR filing process and then learn the differences between the old and new tax regimes to pick your best option.

High alert on Indo-Nepal border after reports of infiltration bid

High alert on Indo-Nepal border after reports of infiltration bid

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Security forces are on high alert along the India-Nepal border after intelligence reports indicated that over two dozen Pakistani and Bangladeshi nationals are attempting to infiltrate the area. The suspected infiltrators are believed to have reached Nepal amid a pause in India-Pakistan hostilities. The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), tasked with guarding the border, has intensified patrolling and increased checkpoints to verify the identity of individuals crossing the border. The India-Nepal border spans approximately 1,750 kilometers, touching five Indian states, including Uttar Pradesh.

Why BJP Wants JMM To Contest Bihar Polls

Why BJP Wants JMM To Contest Bihar Polls

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

'It is good for us if the JMM contests. That will divide the Opposition and give us the upper hand.'

USTR flags hurdles in medical device exports to India

USTR flags hurdles in medical device exports to India

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The USTR report, released just ahead of the US' April 2 deadline for implementing reciprocal tariffs, has also cited high tariffs and price caps, which have not increased in line with inflation, as key obstacles for US businesses.

India's Auto Parts Industry Eyes Major US Expansion

India's Auto Parts Industry Eyes Major US Expansion

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

An ACMA-BCG report has targeted Indian auto component exports to hit $100 billion - nearly a fivefold increase from $21 billion currently

Norway Chess: Gukesh beats Caruana in thriller, Erigaisi loses to Carlsen

Norway Chess: Gukesh beats Caruana in thriller, Erigaisi loses to Carlsen

Rediff.com30 May 2025

'Most of my birthdays I end up losing the game, so glad it did not repeat in the classical. When I was playing, I felt fine, but when I was losing, I was like, 'ok, not again'.

'Pakistan Will Want To Use Bangladesh Situation To Its Advantage'

'Pakistan Will Want To Use Bangladesh Situation To Its Advantage'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'Religion and extremism is going to be a big force, a very important force, in Bangladesh's politics.'

'India Has Missed Every Bus'

'India Has Missed Every Bus'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

'We don't know which bus is coming next. I know for sure whatever bus comes next, it will miss that too.'

Tharoor heaps praise on Modi in article shared by PMO

Tharoor heaps praise on Modi in article shared by PMO

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's energy, dynamism and willingness to engage remains a 'prime asset' for India on the global stage but deserves greater backing, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said on Monday, in remarks that are likely to irk his party and widen the growing cracks in his ties with its leadership.

Leeds Test: Smith Explains England's Mindset in Record Chase

Leeds Test: Smith Explains England's Mindset in Record Chase

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

'There's always some calculated thinking behind it.'

Gajar halwa to Aamras: What Shubhanshu took to space

Gajar halwa to Aamras: What Shubhanshu took to space

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Shukla shared these details in an 18-minute interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday from the International Space Station that is orbiting the earth at an altitude of 400 km.

'Everything Was Against Indian Forces, But We Won'

'Everything Was Against Indian Forces, But We Won'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'The Pakistanis knew there was only one route up and they could take direct aim at us as we climbed up.' 'They knew they could kill us.'

The Jet Set Prefers Luxury Electric Cars

The Jet Set Prefers Luxury Electric Cars

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The share of EVs in the luxury segment rose from 7 per cent in January-May 2024 to 11 per cent during the same period in 2025, marking a 66 per cent growth in the electric luxury segment.

India imposes its own 'uniquely burdensome' rules: US

India imposes its own 'uniquely burdensome' rules: US

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

On India, the chart showed that the country charged 52 per cent tariffs on the US "including currency manipulation and trade barriers," and America will now charge India "discounted reciprocal tariffs" of 26 per cent.