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HCLTech emerges fastest growing IT firm amid global headwinds

HCLTech emerges fastest growing IT firm amid global headwinds

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Indian information technology (IT) services companies reported lacklustre growth in the second quarter, at a time when the macroeconomic environment did not deteriorate further. HCLTech emerged the best performer among India's top six IT services firms with a constant-currency growth rate of 4.6 per cent, even though uncertainties continued to persist.

'Next Samvat Could See Equities Align With Economic Growth'

'Next Samvat Could See Equities Align With Economic Growth'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

'The outlook for the next Samvat is more constructive, as many of the earlier drags are gradually becoming supports.'

Bencic wins Tokyo title 10 years after heartbreak

Bencic wins Tokyo title 10 years after heartbreak

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

'I had a deja vu moment on court. I had match point on the same side of the court, went for the same serve and was telling myself the same things. I had goosebumps, it was really special. It's great to win here again.'

Cop accused of rape in Maharashtra doctor's suicide note held

Cop accused of rape in Maharashtra doctor's suicide note held

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Police have arrested sub-inspector Gopal Badane in connection with the alleged suicide of a woman government doctor in Maharashtra's Satara district, officials said.

Pakistan, Afghanistan peace talks fail

Pakistan, Afghanistan peace talks fail

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Pakistan confirms that talks with the Afghan Taliban to address cross-border terrorism have failed, citing a lack of commitment from Kabul to control militancy. Pakistan accuses the Taliban of supporting anti-Pakistan terrorists and blames India for the failure of the talks.

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.

'Bihar Doesn't Predict Outcomes In Bengal, UP'

'Bihar Doesn't Predict Outcomes In Bengal, UP'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

'The question for the TMC is not whether it can hold its bastions, but whether it can expand effectively into regions where the BJP already possesses a good ecosystem.'

'This is the greatest day in the history of Indian women's cricket'

'This is the greatest day in the history of Indian women's cricket'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Jemimah Rodrigues produced a sensational knock that included 14 fours as India pulled off the biggest successful chase in women's ODI history with nine balls to spare.

Durgapur gang rape: TMC MP asks women to 'exercise caution'

Durgapur gang rape: TMC MP asks women to 'exercise caution'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Senior TMC MP Saugata Roy's comments on the Durgapur gang rape case, advising women to be cautious, have sparked controversy. This follows similar remarks by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, drawing criticism from opposition parties.

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.

PCB chief Naqvi hits back at Modi

PCB chief Naqvi hits back at Modi

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the PCB chief, walked away with the Asia Cup trophy after India refused to take the silverware from his hands.

Stock markets end lower amid profit-taking in banking, auto shares

Stock markets end lower amid profit-taking in banking, auto shares

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Among Sensex firms, Mahindra & Mahindra, Asian Paints, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, Tata Motors and Larsen & Toubro closed with losses. However, Power Grid, NTPC, Tata Steel and Hindustan Unilever were the major gainers.

Bus fire: 'Doors were locked, many passengers couldn't escape'

Bus fire: 'Doors were locked, many passengers couldn't escape'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

An eyewitness of the incident said that around 20 people managed to get out of the bus as it caught fire, but others were unable to escape.

UP shocker: Tehsildar's vehicle mows down biker, drags body for 30 km

UP shocker: Tehsildar's vehicle mows down biker, drags body for 30 km

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

A government vehicle belonging to the tehsildar of Nanpara, India, hit a biker and allegedly dragged his body for 30 kilometers. The victim, identified as Narendra Kumar Haldar (35), was returning home when the accident occurred. The vehicle's driver, Meraj Ahmed, has been arrested and the Naib Tehsildar who was present in the vehicle has been recommended for suspension. Police are investigating the incident.

Stock markets end marginally lower in volatile trade

Stock markets end marginally lower in volatile trade

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Among Sensex firms, Maruti, Axis Bank, Larsen & Toubro, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, Infosys, Adani Ports and Hindustan Unilever were the laggards. However, Titan, State Bank of India, Eternal and Trent were among the major gainers.

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.

Pakistan legend won't travel to India for Asia Cup hockey

Pakistan legend won't travel to India for Asia Cup hockey

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

After retiring from international hockey in 2012, Abbas kept a low profile. He took up his first coaching role as an assistant coach for penalty corners with the Malaysia national team in October 2024.

Private banks' mcap fell in Jul-Sep: S&P

Private banks' mcap fell in Jul-Sep: S&P

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Private sector banks slipped in market capitalisation (mcap) during the July-September quarter, underperforming their government-owned peers as trade uncertainties dragged market sentiment, said S&P Global Market Intelligence. According to its analysis, HDFC Bank shed 4.8 per cent in mcap during the third quarter, while ICICI Bank's dropped 6.7 per cent.

Sensex dives 556 points, Nifty settles below 25,000

Sensex dives 556 points, Nifty settles below 25,000

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Among Sensex firms, Trent, Power Grid, Tata Motors, Tata Consultancy Services, Asian Paints, NTPC, Adani Ports and Bajaj Finance were the laggards. However, Bharat Electronics, Axis Bank and Bharti Airtel were the major gainers.

Kurnool bus inferno: New info reveals another accident

Kurnool bus inferno: New info reveals another accident

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

The driver of a Bengaluru-bound bus that caught fire in Andhra Pradesh, killing 20 people, is in police custody. He is accused of fleeing the scene after the collision.

Amir's Kohli Praise Sparks Fire Before India-Pak Clash

Amir's Kohli Praise Sparks Fire Before India-Pak Clash

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

'One thing is for sure, Virat is the best player and best human being in Indian cricket history, respect.'

Banking, oil shares drag Sensex down 156 points

Banking, oil shares drag Sensex down 156 points

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Among Sensex firms, Eternal, Tata Motors, State Bank of India, Adani Ports, NTPC, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance, Asian Paints, Axis Bank and Sun Pharma were the major losers. Bharti Airtel, Tata Steel, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hindustan Unilever, Nestle and Maruti were among the gainers.

'I miscalculated, shouldn't have played reverse sweep': Campbell

'I miscalculated, shouldn't have played reverse sweep': Campbell

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

John Campbell, who registered his maiden Test century, had mixed emotions after the end of day four in the second Test against India, in Delhi, on Monday.

PIX: Sunderland halt Arsenal's streak; Chelsea go 2nd

PIX: Sunderland halt Arsenal's streak; Chelsea go 2nd

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Saturday

3 Afghan cricketers among several killed in Pak airstrikes

3 Afghan cricketers among several killed in Pak airstrikes

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Pakistan launched fresh air strikes targeting terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan, killing several people, including three cricketers, casting a shadow over the expected talks in Doha amid a fragile ceasefire that had temporarily halted hostilities between the two sides.

EC notice to PK over name in voter lists of Bihar, Bengal

EC notice to PK over name in voter lists of Bihar, Bengal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

According to official records, Kishor is enrolled as a voter in West Bengal at 121, Kalighat Road, the address of the Trinamool Congress headquarters in Kolkata's Bhabanipur assembly constituency, which is Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee's seat, he said.

20 burnt alive as Bengaluru-bound bus catches fire

20 burnt alive as Bengaluru-bound bus catches fire

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

A Bengaluru-bound private bus from Hyderabad caught fire in this district on Friday after colliding with a two-wheeler, leaving 20 people dead, most of them charred to death, a senior police official said.

Indian Women Create Their 1983 Moment

Indian Women Create Their 1983 Moment

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

If the men of 1983 gave India a reason to dream, the women of 2025 could give it something rarer -- the courage to live that dream in full daylight, under an open sky that finally belongs to them, points out Prem Panicker.

Karnataka HC cites Manusmriti to deny bail to rape accused

Karnataka HC cites Manusmriti to deny bail to rape accused

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The Karnataka high court has refused to grant bail to a man accused in a rape case, invoking a verse from Manusmriti pertaining to respecting women and a remark by Mahatma Gandhi while underscoring the need to safeguard women's dignity.

Sensex sinks 425 points dragged by auto stocks, foreign fund outflows

Sensex sinks 425 points dragged by auto stocks, foreign fund outflows

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Friday, dragged by auto stocks and relentless foreign fund outflows. Weak US markets and tariff threats also dented investor sentiment. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex dropped 424.90 points or 0.56 per cent to settle at 75,311.06.

Revealed: What caused the deadly bus fire in Kurnool

Revealed: What caused the deadly bus fire in Kurnool

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Andhra Pradesh police investigate the cause of a deadly bus fire in Kurnool, suspecting a battery explosion contributed more to the blaze than the two-wheeler's fuel tank. DNA profiling of the charred bodies is underway.

Actor Satish Shah passes away at 74

Actor Satish Shah passes away at 74

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Born on June 25, 1951, Shah was a prominent figure in Indian cinema and television. His career spanned several decades, during which he earned acclaim for his comedic timing in movies such as Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Maalamaal, Hero Hiralal, Main Hoon Na and Kal Ho Naa Ho.

SEE: How Tilak, Dube scripted the chase for Asia Cup win

SEE: How Tilak, Dube scripted the chase for Asia Cup win

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

'My bat did its work, and they (Pakistan) did not get a chance to speak.'

Women's World Cup: England stun India to reach semis

Women's World Cup: England stun India to reach semis

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

England edged India by just four runs in a nerve-wracking finish to storm into the Women's World Cup semi-finals on Sunday night in Indore.

Infrastructure sector growth slows to 2% in July

Infrastructure sector growth slows to 2% in July

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Eight infrastructure sectors' growth slowed down to 2 per cent in July 2025 from 6.3 per cent in the same month last year, according to official data released on Wednesday.

Women's WC: Rana oozes confidence ahead of crucial Australia clash

Women's WC: Rana oozes confidence ahead of crucial Australia clash

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Team has shown a lot of character, and we are facing Australia with a positive mindset: Sneh Rana

IT stocks, weak global trends drag Sensex down 271 points

IT stocks, weak global trends drag Sensex down 271 points

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Among Sensex firms, Eternal, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, Reliance Industries, Asian Paints, HCL Tech and Adani Ports were the laggards. Power Grid, Bajaj Finance, NTPC, State Bank of India and IndusInd Bank were among the gainers.

IT stocks tumble on H-1B visa fee hike concerns

IT stocks tumble on H-1B visa fee hike concerns

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

IT stocks dropped in morning trade on Monday, with Tech Mahindra tumbling over 6 per cent, amid concerns over the steep hike in US H-1B visa fees. Shares of Tech Mahindra tumbled 6.45 per cent, LTI Mindtree slumped 5.61 per cent, Persistent Systems dropped 5.51 per cent, Hexaware Technologies tanked 5.14 per cent and HCL Tech fell by 4.24 per cent on the BSE.

Rajasthan man ties wife to bike, drags her around

Rajasthan man ties wife to bike, drags her around

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

His neighbours said Meghwal was an alcoholic and regularly thrashed his wife. He did not let her talk to anyone in the village either, the police added.

PKL: Paltan tame Bulls in thriller to go top

PKL: Paltan tame Bulls in thriller to go top

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Puneri Paltan beat Bengaluru Bulls in a thriller after the two sides played their second tiebreaker in as many games this season in the Pro Kabaddi League, in Chennai, on Thursday.