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With Rs 2k cr war chest, Force Motors gears up to expand global play

With Rs 2k cr war chest, Force Motors gears up to expand global play

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Force Motors, known for its shared mobility solutions, is gearing up to expand its presence in global markets and defence segment having consolidated its position in India by narrowing down on focus areas for profitable growth, according to managing director Prasan Firodia.

USFDA's new draft biosimilar rules to benefit Indian biotech cos

USFDA's new draft biosimilar rules to benefit Indian biotech cos

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

The US Food and Drug Administration's (USFDA)'s new draft guidelines aimed at speeding up and reducing the cost of developing biosimilars - lower-priced, near-replicas of complex biologic medicines - could significantly benefit Indian biotech companies.

Will 'permanently pause' migration from all 3rd world countries: Trump

Will 'permanently pause' migration from all 3rd world countries: Trump

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

The Trump administration said it will conduct a "rigorous" re-examination of all Green Cards issued to immigrants from "every country of concern".

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.

Abducted In Dubai: Celina Jaitly Fights For Brother

Abducted In Dubai: Celina Jaitly Fights For Brother

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Her brother, Celina Jaitly says, is a fourth-generation soldier, a man who dedicated his youth to the nation's service and received the Chief of Army Staff's Commendation for Gallantry.

Mahindra & Mahindra Q2 profit rises 28% on strong farm sector growth

Mahindra & Mahindra Q2 profit rises 28% on strong farm sector growth

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Mahindra & Mahindra on Tuesday posted a 28 per cent year-on-year increase in its consolidated profit after tax to Rs 3,673 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025, driven by robust performance of the farm sector, while also seeing the impact of the GST transition on the auto sector. The company reported a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 2,867 crore for the July-September period of the last fiscal.

Steel industry flags price pressure from cheap imports

Steel industry flags price pressure from cheap imports

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Ahead of the key meeting called by the steel ministry with the industry captains on Monday to discuss the impact of rising steel imports, companies have raised the issue of cheaper 'substandard' inflows from China, Vietnam, and South Korea, saying they are setting the benchmark for domestic prices and squeezing the profitability of Indian producers.

Two BSF posts to be renamed after Operation Sindoor martyrs

Two BSF posts to be renamed after Operation Sindoor martyrs

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Chawdhary announced this after laying a wreath at the Amar Prahari memorial at the BS Headquarters in Jammu in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.

CAFE-3 Sparks Major Fight Over Big Vs Small Cars

CAFE-3 Sparks Major Fight Over Big Vs Small Cars

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

In absolute terms, both types of cars must cut emissions by about 28-29 g/km. But in percentage terms, the lighter 900-kg car must reduce emissions by 27 per cent, while the 1,500-kg car needs a 22 per cent cut. And the target becomes progressively stringent for both -- but, once again, the tightening is sharper for the 900-kg car than for the 1500-kg car.

Vedanta net profit plunges 59% on exceptional losses

Vedanta net profit plunges 59% on exceptional losses

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Mining major Vedanta's consolidated net profit plunged 58.69 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 1,798 crore in the second quarter of 2025-26 (Q2FY26), dragged down by exceptional losses booked during the period under review. The company had reported a net exceptional gain of Rs 1,160 crore in Q2FY25.

TN govt revokes license for Coldrif cough syrup; shuts down firm

TN govt revokes license for Coldrif cough syrup; shuts down firm

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided premises linked to Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of Coldrif cough syrup linked to the deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, and top officials of the Tamil Nadu FDA as part of a money laundering investigation.

Kingpin in Rs 252-cr meow-meow haul nabbed after Dubai deportation

Kingpin in Rs 252-cr meow-meow haul nabbed after Dubai deportation

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Mumbai police have arrested Mohammed Salim Mohammed Suhail Shaikh, a key accused in a Rs 252-crore mephedrone seizure case, after his deportation from Dubai. Shaikh, known as 'Lavish,' is a member of an international drug syndicate and managed the supply and distribution chain from Dubai.

India's New Travel High: Wellness

India's New Travel High: Wellness

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

While wellness-related facilities and activities used to be considered luxury offerings, hospitality industry executives note that it has now become a mainstream expectation among guests.

M&M, Manulife to form life insurance JV with 7,200 crore investment

M&M, Manulife to form life insurance JV with 7,200 crore investment

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Canadian firm Manulife and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), an Indian automaker with interests in financial services, have signed an agreement to form a 50:50 life insurance joint venture (JV) with a total capital commitment of up to Rs 3,600 crore each totalling Rs 7,200 crore.

'Bollywood-style scripts': Pak on Indian DGMO's claim

'Bollywood-style scripts': Pak on Indian DGMO's claim

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

The Pakistan Army has accused India of attempting to manipulate history by creating fabricated narratives, following claims by the Indian Army regarding Pakistani casualties along the Line of Control.

'Killer, nicest-looking guy': Trump heaps lavish praise on Modi

'Killer, nicest-looking guy': Trump heaps lavish praise on Modi

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday lavished praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the 'nicest-looking guy' while describing him as a 'father' but also calling him 'a killer' and 'tough as hell', while hinting at an imminent trade deal between the two countries.

EC directs crackdown on illicit cash, liquor, drugs in Bihar polls

EC directs crackdown on illicit cash, liquor, drugs in Bihar polls

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The Election Commission has directed enforcement agencies and security forces to take proactive measures during the Bihar elections to prevent the use of drugs, liquor, and cash to influence voters.

'Banks Need To Reinvent Themselves'

'Banks Need To Reinvent Themselves'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'Reinvention is not a hugely difficult task. With technology as available today, you can reinvent yourself pretty quickly.'

India cutting back Russian oil buy 'completely', Trump claims again

India cutting back Russian oil buy 'completely', Trump claims again

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

US President Donald Trump claimed India will stop buying oil from Russia, while also stating China will cut back substantially. He also discussed the conflict between India and Pakistan, reiterating his claim of helping settle the conflict.

'Technology alone won't help win customer's confidence'

'Technology alone won't help win customer's confidence'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

The return on investment (RoI) from technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) will take time to materialise, and the immediate priority should be to increase spending on building governance frameworks around AI, top bank executives said.

Munir warns India against war in 'nuclearised environment'

Munir warns India against war in 'nuclearised environment'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Pakistan's Army chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, has warned India of a decisive response to any provocation, emphasizing the dangers of war in a nuclear environment. He also accused India of using terrorism to destabilize Pakistan and urged the resolution of core issues.

Sebi's Move Could Erode Mutual Fund, Broker Earnings

Sebi's Move Could Erode Mutual Fund, Broker Earnings

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'Sebi's move to cap brokerage charges will help investors by lowering the overall cost of investments.'

Power network sharing plan will face 3 key challenges

Power network sharing plan will face 3 key challenges

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

The ambitious proposal by the power ministry to allow network sharing between distribution licensees operating in the same geographical area will face three key challenges, said a former bureaucrat.

'Militants Become Instruments In Political Contests'

'Militants Become Instruments In Political Contests'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'Political protection allow groups to recruit, rearm and operate with reduced operational pressure. That increases their bargaining power and their ability to destabilise.'

'Peace Is Fragile, Remains Vulnerable To Provocations'

'Peace Is Fragile, Remains Vulnerable To Provocations'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'You cannot 'clear' your way to peace.' 'You need intelligence, calibrated force, impartial law enforcement, political neutrality, humanitarian returns and a sustained reconciliation plan.'

Bajaj Finance expects AUM from MSME business to grow 10-12% in FY26

Bajaj Finance expects AUM from MSME business to grow 10-12% in FY26

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Bajaj Finance's shares fell more than 7 per cent on Tuesday after it trimmed growth guidance for FY26, from 24-25 per cent projected earlier to 22-23 per cent.

Cough Syrup Deaths: This Is Sresan Pharma Owner

Cough Syrup Deaths: This Is Sresan Pharma Owner

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

In a major development in the toxic syrup tragedy that killed 23 children in Madhya Pradesh, S Ranganathan, director of the Tamil Nadu-based Sresan Pharmaceuticals, has been arrested and remanded to 10 days' police custody.

PayPal receives RBI nod to operate as cross-border payment aggregator

PayPal receives RBI nod to operate as cross-border payment aggregator

Rediff.com28 May 2025

PayPal Payments Pvt Ltd (PayPal), the Indian subsidiary of PayPal Holdings Inc, has received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Payment Aggregatorross Borderxports (PA-CB-E). This marks a key milestone in PayPal's operations in India and its continued support for Indian small businesses, enabling secure cross-border payments to approximately 200 markets, the company said in a statement.

Court charges Tejashwi, Rabri with cheating, Lalu with graft

Court charges Tejashwi, Rabri with cheating, Lalu with graft

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Less than a month before assembly polls in Bihar, a Delhi court on Monday framed charges against Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi and their son and leader of opposition Tejashwi Yadav in the alleged IRCTC scam case.

CDS acknowledges loss of jets during Operation Sindoor, but...

CDS acknowledges loss of jets during Operation Sindoor, but...

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Saturday acknowledged losses of aircraft in India's recent military hostilities with Pakistan but dismissed as 'absolutely incorrect' Islamabad's claim of downing six Indian fighter jets.

Ola forays into battery energy storage mkt

Ola forays into battery energy storage mkt

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Ola Electric on Thursday said it has forayed into the country's Rs 1 lakh crore battery energy storage systems market, which is projected to grow to over Rs 3 lakh crore by 2030.

Bigg Boss Kannada studio sealed over pollution concerns

Bigg Boss Kannada studio sealed over pollution concerns

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Authorities in Bengaluru have sealed the studio premises hosting the Kannada reality show 'Bigg Boss' due to serious violations of environmental regulations cited by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB).

Asim Munir's Power Surge Splits Pakistan Military

Asim Munir's Power Surge Splits Pakistan Military

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Creating a powerful new chief of defence forces has split the Pakistan military into four competing factions, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Trump claims India has stopped buying oil from Russia

Trump claims India has stopped buying oil from Russia

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

US President Donald Trump claims India has significantly reduced and nearly stopped purchasing oil from Russia, citing de-escalation efforts. This follows previous tensions over tariffs and India's energy sourcing.

After 40 yrs underground, 2 top Maoist leaders surrender in Telangana

After 40 yrs underground, 2 top Maoist leaders surrender in Telangana

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Two senior leaders of the banned CPI (Maoist), including a Central Committee Member underground for over four decades, surrendered to Telangana police, citing health issues, pressure from security forces, and ideological differences.

Bank loan books report healthy growth in Q2

Bank loan books report healthy growth in Q2

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

The pickup was driven partly by fresh corporate investment but more by higher working-capital demand.

Blackstone to invest Rs 6,200 crore for 9.99% stake in Federal Bank

Blackstone to invest Rs 6,200 crore for 9.99% stake in Federal Bank

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Private-sector lender Federal Bank on Friday announced that New York-based Blackstone will invest Rs 6,196.51 crore in the bank through its affiliate Asia II Topco XIII Pte Ltd via a preferential issue on a private placement basis.

White House slams Nobel panel for ignoring Trump's contributions

White House slams Nobel panel for ignoring Trump's contributions

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

The White House has criticized the Nobel Peace Prize Committee for allegedly overlooking President Donald Trump's contributions to global peace, citing his efforts in brokering deals and resolving conflicts.

'Uddhav Should Not Join Hands With Raj Thackeray'

'Uddhav Should Not Join Hands With Raj Thackeray'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

'Raj Thackeray is working at the behest of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.'

Equal work, unequal wages: pay gap persists for gig workers

Equal work, unequal wages: pay gap persists for gig workers

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Even as festive hiring for the year surged, wage parity between gig and permanent employees remained unresolved, with 47 per cent of respondents believing there is a pay gap, a report has revealed.