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Helped by GST move, PV sales growth may rebound to 7% by FY27: Maruti

Helped by GST move, PV sales growth may rebound to 7% by FY27: Maruti

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India expects auto sales to bounce back to the glory days of 7 per cent growth by FY 27, helped by the proposed GST rate cut which is expected to bring down car prices by 3.5 to 8.5 per cent.

Is Paytm Out Of The Woods?

Is Paytm Out Of The Woods?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

'This marks a turning point for Paytm, with the regulatory environment looking much clearer than it has been in the last two years.'

Waqf Bill to be introduced in this Parliament session: Amit Shah

Waqf Bill to be introduced in this Parliament session: Amit Shah

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Only four working days are left for the ongoing budget session to come to an end on April 4.

Hindi Diwas: Modi, Shah hail Hindi as 'unifying force'

Hindi Diwas: Modi, Shah hail Hindi as 'unifying force'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Hindi Diwas was observed across India with leaders emphasizing Hindi's role as a unifying factor and the need to enrich all Indian languages. Events were held in India and abroad to promote the language.

As new GST rates kick in, groceries, medicines, cars get cheaper

As new GST rates kick in, groceries, medicines, cars get cheaper

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

New lower GST rates kicked in from Monday, resulting in a slashing of prices of as many as 375 items ranging from toothpaste and shampoo to cars and television sets, a move seen as an attempt to boost consumption to cushion an economy facing tariff headwinds. Tax rates of 5, 12, 18, and 28 per cent have been clubbed into two rates of 5 per cent and 18 per cent, resulting in a reduced price of 99 per cent of daily use items.

Under New Bill Modi, Mantris Face Risk Of Arrest Too

Under New Bill Modi, Mantris Face Risk Of Arrest Too

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

BJP strategists are missing something somewhere, and they have not acknowledged it, to be able to repair it in good time, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'He's Probably Dancing Up There'

'He's Probably Dancing Up There'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Arjun Rampal pays tribute to Designer Rohit Bal.

Govt scraps FCRA licence of Wangchuk's NGO amid Ladakh unrest

Govt scraps FCRA licence of Wangchuk's NGO amid Ladakh unrest

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

The cancellation means the Leh-based institute will no longer be able to receive or utilise foreign funding.

What Nepal Gen-Z demands after toppling Oli govt

What Nepal Gen-Z demands after toppling Oli govt

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Youth-led Gen Z group in Nepal demands Parliament dissolution and Constitution amendment amid anti-government protests and a rising death toll. They emphasize dialogue and warn against political manipulation.

Want To Invest In MMFs? Read This

Want To Invest In MMFs? Read This

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

'They are positioned as defensive products and can potentially give marginally higher returns than liquid funds.'

GST Cut: How Much Will States Lose?

GST Cut: How Much Will States Lose?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Opposition-ruled states warn of steep annual losses; Centre assures higher consumption will offset revenue hit.

When Dhoni Flashed A Rare Smile

When Dhoni Flashed A Rare Smile

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

'Dhoni is a very cool captain. But he was also very happy and was enjoying that moment.'

Modi brought bill against himself: Shah on bill to remove PM, CMs

Modi brought bill against himself: Shah on bill to remove PM, CMs

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'I want to ask the entire nation and the opposition. Can a Chief Minister, Prime Minister, or any leader run the country from jail?'

I was beaten up, jailed in Assam, recalls Amit Shah

I was beaten up, jailed in Assam, recalls Amit Shah

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

Recalling his detention during Hiteshwar Saikia's tenure as Assam Chief Minister, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that during the Congress government in Assam, he was beaten up and had jail food for seven days in the state.

Pharma stocks slide as US headwinds hurt

Pharma stocks slide as US headwinds hurt

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Concerns over weakening demand for Indian pharmaceutical (pharma) drugs in the US - their largest export market - have weighed heavily on investor sentiment this year. While the Nifty 50 has gained 6.02 per cent year - to - date (as on September 15), the Nifty Pharma index has declined 5.18 per cent, National Stock Exchange data shows.

Palaniswami rules out reinduction of OPS, Dinakaran

Palaniswami rules out reinduction of OPS, Dinakaran

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami has ruled out the possibility of re-inducting expelled leaders like O Panneerselvam, stating that those who "betrayed" the party have no place in it. He also praised the BJP-led Centre for protecting the AIADMK government in 2017.

India aim semis berth as China awaits

India aim semis berth as China awaits

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

The top two teams from the Super 4s will progress to the summit clash, and a draw would be enough for India to seal their place in Sunday's final.

Row erupts as Sena, Azmi protest India-Pak Asia Cup game

Row erupts as Sena, Azmi protest India-Pak Asia Cup game

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

The women's wing of the Sena UBT will launch a Sindoor Raksha Abhiyan, a protest campaign where women will take to the streets to express their outrage.

Asia Cup Super 4: Will India halt Korea's reign?

Asia Cup Super 4: Will India halt Korea's reign?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

The Indians finished Pool A engagements with an all-win record, beating China 4-3, Japan 3-2 before demolishing minnows Kazakhstan 15-0 on Monday.

Dhankar resigned due to...: Shah reacts on VP's resignation

Dhankar resigned due to...: Shah reacts on VP's resignation

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

When asked about the claim that Dhankar being under "house arrest", Shah said the interpretation of truth and lies should not rely solely on opposition statements and warned against making a fuss over the former VP's resignation.

'Rahul Will Drink Tea With 'Dead' Voters'

'Rahul Will Drink Tea With 'Dead' Voters'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

'Rahul Gandhi is not coming to seek votes, but to reach out to people for awareness of their democratic rights.'

'BJP Should Be Extremely Wary Of 130th Amendment'

'BJP Should Be Extremely Wary Of 130th Amendment'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

'If the INDIA bloc ever forms the government, they will be more than tempted to use such provisions to bring about regime change in BJP-ruled states.'

Families wade through water as Yamuna enters houses in Delhi

Families wade through water as Yamuna enters houses in Delhi

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

The Yamuna River has crossed the danger mark, leading to flooding in the Trans-Yamuna area of Delhi. Residents are being evacuated as water enters homes.

Pujara Did What Gill and Root Wouldn't...

Pujara Did What Gill and Root Wouldn't...

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

While modern greats like Shubman Gill and Joe Root shy away from batting at No. 3, Nasser Hussain says Cheteshwar Pujara embraced the challenge and carried forward Rahul Dravid's legacy with distinction.

5 swept away as heavy overnight rain wreaks havoc in Dehradun

5 swept away as heavy overnight rain wreaks havoc in Dehradun

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Cloudbursts and heavy rains caused widespread destruction in Dehradun and surrounding areas, leaving people stranded and causing damage to infrastructure.

Dehradun flooded, rivers in spate, bridges washed away

Dehradun flooded, rivers in spate, bridges washed away

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Cloudbursts and heavy rains overnight left a trail of destruction in Uttarakhand's capital Dehradun and its neighbouring areas on Tuesday, sweeping away at least five people and leaving more than 500 stranded in different locations.

Trump's Tariffs Bites Surat's Diamond Industry

Trump's Tariffs Bites Surat's Diamond Industry

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'We will be able to anticipate the full picture of the impact after August, which is also the time when demand for a year begins to peak ahead of the December holidays and Valentine's Day.'

Boxing Worlds: India women create history, men draw blank

Boxing Worlds: India women create history, men draw blank

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

While the women scripted history, delivering India's best-ever overseas showing, the men endured a humbling low, returning without a single medal for the first time in 12 years.

3-hour pit stop is not compassion: Cong targets Modi on Manipur visit

3-hour pit stop is not compassion: Cong targets Modi on Manipur visit

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

'Your last visit to Manipur? January 2022 for elections! Your 'Double Engine' has bulldozed the innocent lives of Manipur. You and Home Minister Amit Shah's gross incompetence and complicity in betraying all communities was shielded from scrutiny, by imposing President's Rule in the state. Violence still continues'

Asia Cup: No surprises as core hockey team retained

Asia Cup: No surprises as core hockey team retained

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Ace drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh will continue to serve as captain of the team.

Asia Cup: No surprises as core hockey team retained

Asia Cup: No surprises as core hockey team retained

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Ace drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh will continue to serve as captain of the team.

'Lie, distortion': Chidambaram rebuts Shah's Afzal Guru execution delay claim

'Lie, distortion': Chidambaram rebuts Shah's Afzal Guru execution delay claim

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Congress leader P Chidambaram has refuted Home Minister Amit Shah's allegations regarding the delay in the execution of Afzal Guru, calling them a 'lie and distortion'.

Can Amit Thackeray Revive The MNS?

Can Amit Thackeray Revive The MNS?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'If you look at the average age of all our candidates, you will notice that their average age is between 35 and 40. It is a kind of revolution that the MNS is bringing in Maharashtra.'

Modi, Shah call on President Murmu, reasons unknown

Modi, Shah call on President Murmu, reasons unknown

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday called on President Droupadi Murmu separately within hours at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

Retail inflation in July slips to 8-yr low of 1.55%

Retail inflation in July slips to 8-yr low of 1.55%

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Retail inflation slipped to an eight-year low of 1.55 per cent in July mainly due to subdued prices of food items, including vegetables and cereals, according to government data released on Tuesday.

Coach Fulton hails unbeaten India after Asia Cup triumph

Coach Fulton hails unbeaten India after Asia Cup triumph

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'We have enough time to build towards Asian Games and World Cup.'

Bringing The Festival Spirit Home

Bringing The Festival Spirit Home

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

This festive season, Indian homes are mixing global luxury with personal touches using heirloom fabrics, handmade decor, and nostalgic menus to create celebrations that feel both grand and intimate.

CPR Takes First Step To Vice Presidency

CPR Takes First Step To Vice Presidency

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

C P Radhakrishnan, the National Democratic Alliance candidate for the vice presidency, files his nomination for the vice presidential election.

VP poll: Flanked by Modi, NDA candidate files nomination

VP poll: Flanked by Modi, NDA candidate files nomination

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

NDA candidate C P Radhakrishnan filed his nomination papers for the vice presidential election in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders.

'Modi's Manipur Visit Will Be A Turning Point'

'Modi's Manipur Visit Will Be A Turning Point'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'Around 15,000 people will be gathering.'