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Industrial output growth slows to 9-month low of 1.2% in May

Industrial output growth slows to 9-month low of 1.2% in May

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

India's industrial production growth slowed to a nine-month low of 1.2 per cent in May 2025 due to poor performance of manufacturing, mining and power sectors caused by the early onset of monsoon, according to official data released on mMonday. The factory output, measured in terms of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), had expanded by 6.3 per cent in May 2024.

'Jay Shah Said Keep Clapping Till India Wins'

'Jay Shah Said Keep Clapping Till India Wins'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

The most powerful man in world cricket today himself retrieved the ball from amidst the seats and threw it back onto the field. It was then that everyone realised Jay Shah is a left-hander.

India Should Tread Warily On Battlefield

India Should Tread Warily On Battlefield

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Pakistan has warned the international community that any military moves by India shall be 'responded to assuredly and decisively... onus of any escalatory spiral and its consequences shall squarely lie with India.' Implicit in the statement is a veiled threat that even a nuclear threshold may be reached if push comes to shove, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Prayer or Conversion? Jemimah's father refutes claims amidst controversy

Prayer or Conversion? Jemimah's father refutes claims amidst controversy

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Indian women's cricket team batter Jemimah Rodrigues' father Ivan on Friday refuted allegations that he used her membership at the prestigious Khar Gymkhana here to hold "conversion meetings" at its premises, claiming that he merely conducted prayer gatherings "in complete accordance with procedures".

For Pujara Batting Was Like Meditation

For Pujara Batting Was Like Meditation

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Every innings he played will be remembered along with every drop of sweat he shed to display the purity of technique with resilience, recalls veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.

Journey with RR has been really great: Sanju

Journey with RR has been really great: Sanju

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Amidst strong speculation of him wanting to snap the ties with Rajasthan Royals, wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said his long association with the IPL franchise has transformed his life and career.

Has US Averted India-Pakistan War?

Has US Averted India-Pakistan War?

Rediff.com2 May 2025

The 'mediation' by the United States from behind the scene on the diplomatic track appears to be once again working, which calls on both Delhi and Islamabad to show restraint and pull back from a military confrontation, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Did Ashwin force Harbhajan out?

Did Ashwin force Harbhajan out?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

For years, the cricket world has speculated about a supposed rift between star spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Harbhajan Singh, fueled by Ashwin's ascension in the Indian team as Harbhajan's career wound down.

Farewell MiG-21. Flying Legend, IAF's Soul

Farewell MiG-21. Flying Legend, IAF's Soul

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

The MiG-21's sharp silhouette and supersonic roar will live on in the memories of those who flew it, those who maintained it, and those who watched it streak across the sky as a symbol of India's strength, asserts IAF veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

ManU's Maguire Munches On Vada Pav!

ManU's Maguire Munches On Vada Pav!

Rediff.com30 May 2025

>Manchester United's star centre-back Harry Maguire was spotted in Mumbai on Thursday, May 29, 2025, exploring the local food scene and connecting with the community.

Can Kohli, Rohit Lead India To LA Gold?

Can Kohli, Rohit Lead India To LA Gold?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

'There is nothing like an Olympian Virat and Olympian Rohit winning the gold medal for the country.'

IOC urges nations to sever IBA ties amidst heated feud

IOC urges nations to sever IBA ties amidst heated feud

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The IOC has escalated its feud with the International Boxing Association by effectively asking member countries to de-recognize national federations that remain aligned to the suspended body, a directive that the IBA lambasted as "unacceptable gaslighting".

DNA Tests To Find Out Victims' Identities

DNA Tests To Find Out Victims' Identities

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Reuters Photographer Adnan Abidi captures images of the mangled remains of AI-171 which crashed shortly after take off from Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon.

Army deploys AI-driven tech, robotic mules, smart fences for LoC security

Army deploys AI-driven tech, robotic mules, smart fences for LoC security

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The Indian Army has enhanced security along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district by deploying state-of-the-art equipment, including smart fence systems, robotic mules, and all-terrain vehicles. These upgrades aim to counter infiltration and ensure peaceful Independence Day celebrations.

Height of...: Sonia slams Modi's 'shameful silence' on Gaza 'genocide'

Height of...: Sonia slams Modi's 'shameful silence' on Gaza 'genocide'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Gandhi urged the prime minister to speak out "clearly, boldly and forthrightly" on behalf of the legacy that India has long represented.

Vir Das: Fool Volume Review: Funny And Profound

Vir Das: Fool Volume Review: Funny And Profound

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Vir Das' comedy amuses even those who didn't expect to be amused in the first place, discovers Utkarsh Mishra.

Pak troops violate ceasefire for 11th night in a row

Pak troops violate ceasefire for 11th night in a row

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Pakistan troops have violated the ceasefire agreement for the 11th consecutive night, firing on Indian posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. The firing began in Kupwara and Baramulla districts and spread to other sectors, including Poonch, Rajouri, Mendhar, Naushera, Sunderbani, and Akhnoor. The Indian Army responded promptly and proportionately. The ceasefire violation comes despite a recent phone call between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan on April 29. This marks the latest escalation of tensions between the two countries, following a terror attack in Pahalgam in April.

Trump@6 Months: Resetting The Global Order

Trump@6 Months: Resetting The Global Order

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

In the short run, the Trump presidency has already ensured one thing: The assumptions of the past can no longer guide the strategies of the future, points out Manish Dabhade.

I do not like women wearing 'skimpy clothes': BJP leader

I do not like women wearing 'skimpy clothes': BJP leader

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Citing Indian culture, the minister said that he considered women as a "form of goddess".

Op Sindhu: 296 more Indians, 4 Nepalese nationals evacuated from Iran

Op Sindhu: 296 more Indians, 4 Nepalese nationals evacuated from Iran

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Another special flight carrying 296 Indian nationals and four Nepalese nationals stranded in conflict-hit Iran landed safely in New Delhi on Wednesday, taking the total number of people evacuated under Operation Sindhu to 3,154.

AAIB warns against media speculation on AI crash, says probe underway

AAIB warns against media speculation on AI crash, says probe underway

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has urged restraint in speculating about the cause of the Air India plane crash, emphasizing that the investigation is ongoing and premature narratives should be avoided.

Remembering the Emergency: When trains ran on time

Remembering the Emergency: When trains ran on time

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

'There was no corruption in the railways as officers were aware of severe action. Workers and senior officers were treated equally on the working hours front'

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.

'Some of My Best Memories Are With My Son'

'Some of My Best Memories Are With My Son'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Known for his flamboyant strokeplay, signature moustache twirl, and unwavering resilience, Dhawan is now ready to turn the spotlight inward, sharing his personal story beyond the boundaries and big scores.

Fresh Pitches For Aussies, Not India?

Fresh Pitches For Aussies, Not India?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Pacers Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and the others found it difficult to generate the expected bounce on the used pitches. Reports indicate that deliveries barely rose waist-high, even when the bowlers hit the deck hard.

Bharat Mata Dispute Rocks Kerala Academia

Bharat Mata Dispute Rocks Kerala Academia

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The Bharat Mata controversy in Kerala shows how political and symbolic fights between the state and the Centre have taken attention away from education, throwing the state's oldest university into confusion and disorder, observes Shyam G Menon.

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Equity investors would track global market trends, inflation data and trading activity of foreign investors for further cues this week, analysts said. Moreover, progress of monsoon and developments related to trade talks would also be monitored by investors, experts noted.

Only BJP truly respects Bengali ashmita: Modi in Durgapur

Only BJP truly respects Bengali ashmita: Modi in Durgapur

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the TMC, accusing them of prioritizing vote-bank politics over national security and Bengali identity by promoting infiltration. He also highlighted the BJP's vision for a developed and prosperous Bengal, promising a clean break from the past.

India's manufacturing growth hits 12-month low in Dec

India's manufacturing growth hits 12-month low in Dec

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

India's manufacturing sector growth fell to a 12-month low in December, as new business orders and production expanded at softer rates, a monthly survey said on Thursday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index was at 56.4 in December, down from 56.5 in November, indicating a weaker improvement in operating conditions.

Women We Admire: India's Brave Ranis

Women We Admire: India's Brave Ranis

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

This Women's Day Week, we pay tribute to the extraordinary courage, resilience, and leadership of three iconic Indian queens -- Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, Rani Chennamma of Kittur, and Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of Malwa.

Modi arrives in Canada for G7 Summit amid Israel-Iran conflict

Modi arrives in Canada for G7 Summit amid Israel-Iran conflict

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The Kananaskis gathering on June 16-17 is the Prime Minister's 6th consecutive participation in the G7 Summit.

Are There Infiltrators On Bihar's Voter Lists?

Are There Infiltrators On Bihar's Voter Lists?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'If this is true, the Election Commission should come forward with data and officially confirm it.'

Primacy for humanity, not AI, in justice delivery, says CJI

Primacy for humanity, not AI, in justice delivery, says CJI

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

"The moment we let technology take the driver's seat in the legal system, we begin to erode the public's faith in us and with it, the foundations of the rule of law," CJI Gavai added.

Sensex regains 77,000-mark; Nifty climbs 108.65 points

Sensex regains 77,000-mark; Nifty climbs 108.65 points

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

From the Sensex shares, IndusInd Bank jumped 7.12 per cent. Axis Bank, Adani Ports, Asian Paints, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India and ITC were also among the gainers. Maruti, Infosys, Tata Motors, Larsen & Toubro, NTPC and Bajaj Finance were among the laggards.

PIX: Kohli's 100 crushes Pak as India seal semis spot

PIX: Kohli's 100 crushes Pak as India seal semis spot

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

IMAGES from the Champions Trophy Group A match played between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, in Dubai on Sunday.

PIX: Kohli stars as India march into Champions Trophy final

PIX: Kohli stars as India march into Champions Trophy final

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli top-scored with a fluent 84 as India overpowered Australia by five wickets to storm into the ICC Champions Trophy final, in Dubai, on Tuesday.

What RBI's 50 bps rate cut mean for the 'aam aadmi'

What RBI's 50 bps rate cut mean for the 'aam aadmi'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) decision to cut the repo rate by 50 basis points (bps) to 5.5% was contrary to the expectations of many economists. Firstly, most of the economists expected the MPC to cut the repo rate by 25 bps citing the weakening of inflation, prospects of economic growth, geopolitical uncertainty and comfortable system liquidity.

AI 171's blackbox recovered from rooftop of building

AI 171's blackbox recovered from rooftop of building

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

The ministry of civil aviation clarified that, contrary to circulating reports, a video recorder that had been recovered at the crash site was not the DFDR.

Black armbands, no fireworks, no cheerleaders: IPL to honour Pahalgam victims

Black armbands, no fireworks, no cheerleaders: IPL to honour Pahalgam victims

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

As a mark of respect, players and match officials will wear black armbands, and a minute's silence will be observed before the start of the match.

Declined Trump's invite to US for Lord Jagannath: Modi in Odisha

Declined Trump's invite to US for Lord Jagannath: Modi in Odisha

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

According to Misri's statement, Modi said he could not accept the invitation due to a pre-existing schedule, and invited Trump to visit India for the Quad Summit, likely later this year.