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9 held for sending people to Europe via 'donkey' route

9 held for sending people to Europe via 'donkey' route

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

With the arrests of nine men, including four Bangladeshi nationals, the Delhi Police on Monday claimed to have busted an international racket that used to send people to European countries on the basis of illegal documents.

LaLiga PIX: Barcelona go three points clear

LaLiga PIX: Barcelona go three points clear

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Undefeated since late December, Barca are the only team in Europe's top-five league who have yet to lose in 2025.

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Newcastle; Forest keep hopes alive

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Newcastle; Forest keep hopes alive

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Arsenal snapped a season-long jinx against Newcastle United with a nervy 1-0 win in their last Premier League home game on Sunday.

Biden links Hamas attack to India-Mideast-Europe economic corridor

Biden links Hamas attack to India-Mideast-Europe economic corridor

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Biden told reporters at a joint news conference with the visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that his analysis is based on his instinct and does not have any proof for this.

India name 24-member squad for Europe leg of Hockey Pro League

India name 24-member squad for Europe leg of Hockey Pro League

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Harmanpreet Singh will lead a 24-member Indian squad in the Europe leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League starting on May 22.

'Global Warming Isn't Going To Come Down'

'Global Warming Isn't Going To Come Down'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'The global climate system doesn't look at where the carbon dioxide is coming from. 'It may be emitted by the US, but it will not remain above the US alone but covers the whole world.'

L&T Q4 net profit jumps 25% to Rs 5,497 crore, beats Street estimates

L&T Q4 net profit jumps 25% to Rs 5,497 crore, beats Street estimates

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Engineering and construction major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) reported a 25 per cent rise in net profit attributable to the owners of the company for the January-March quarter of 2024-25, owing to higher revenues and an exceptional gain. For the quarter under review, L&T posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 5,497.3 crore, while revenue rose 10.9 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 74,392.28 crore.

Why India Needs Trump's Tariffs To Reform Again

Why India Needs Trump's Tariffs To Reform Again

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

India needs another shot of difficult reform, of the kind only possible at gunpoint. Mr Trump holds that gun to our heads now. A drastic reduction in tariff protection, other elements of sarkari wet-nursing will force entrepreneurial India to become competitive again, argues Shekhar Gupta.

When Trump, Modi or I talk...: Italian PM Meloni slams Left

When Trump, Modi or I talk...: Italian PM Meloni slams Left

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Lending her support to Donald Trump's leadership prowess, the Italian PM said that the Left Wing is nervous about leaders from conservative parties winning and collaborating globally.

Europe Mourns Alexei Navalny

Europe Mourns Alexei Navalny

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Tributes pour in for Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died mysteriously in a Russian prison on Friday.

'Clients Are In Risk-management Mode'

'Clients Are In Risk-management Mode'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

'Entering India is exciting, but it's also challenging. You have to be prepared for long-term investment.'

Navy officer's wife bids heart-wrenching adieu to husband

Navy officer's wife bids heart-wrenching adieu to husband

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

'Let his soul rest in peace...We should all be proud of him in every way. And we will make him proud in every way'

Trump-Putin Bonhomie: Checkmate Xi?

Trump-Putin Bonhomie: Checkmate Xi?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

The US move to align with Russia is prompted by fear of a Sino-Russian joint threat. Russia, fully aware of its military vulnerability vis a vis China may cautiously welcome the American move, assesses Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

US tariff on Indian shrimp may go up from 8pc to 45 pc

US tariff on Indian shrimp may go up from 8pc to 45 pc

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Seafood is one of India's largest agricultural exports after basmati rice and buffalo meat.

'Trump Has Been Threatening India'

'Trump Has Been Threatening India'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

'Many of these issues will be resolved within 6 months because the US economy has started unravelling.'

'Putin And Putin's Elite Hate America'

'Putin And Putin's Elite Hate America'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'Putin will not be bound by any kind of deal he would sign with the US.'

Three Pak hockey players seek asylum in Europe, banned by PHF

Three Pak hockey players seek asylum in Europe, banned by PHF

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

The former Olympian acknowledged that while the PHF's financial situation was challenging and that players had faced delays in their travel allowances and daily subsistence payments, these issues did not justify abandoning the national team and bringing disrepute to the country.

'No other cricket league poses a threat to the IPL'

'No other cricket league poses a threat to the IPL'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Brand IPL has become stronger than ever and doesn't see any threat from the growing number of T20 leagues globally, its chairman Arun Dhumal said on Saturday as he steered clear of the speculation swirling around a tournament backed by Saudi Arabia.

EPL PIX; Man United lose; Chelsea close in on CL spot

EPL PIX; Man United lose; Chelsea close in on CL spot

Rediff.com5 May 2025

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Maruti Suzuki unveils first electric SUV eVITARA

Maruti Suzuki unveils first electric SUV eVITARA

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Speaking at the unveiling of the model at the Auto Expo, held as part of the Bharat Mobility Show, Suzuki Motor Corporation representative director and president Toshihiro Suzuki said the electric SUV would be exported to various regions, including Europe and Japan. Suzuki Motor Corporation, which has around 58 per cent stake in Maruti Suzuki India, plans to make India a global production hub for the model.

Will Pakistan's Generals Never Learn?

Will Pakistan's Generals Never Learn?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Asim Munir and his brand of short-sighted army officers give no inkling of paying heed, changing course or learning lessons from the past, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Polybags clogged toilets: Why Air India flight returned to Chicago

Polybags clogged toilets: Why Air India flight returned to Chicago

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Days after its Delhi-bound aircraft returned to Chicago due to unserviceable lavatories, Air India on Monday said its probe found that polythene bags, rags, and clothes had been flushed down and were stuck in the plumbing.

UEFA to discuss with FIFA, IFAB rule that disallowed Alvarez penalty

UEFA to discuss with FIFA, IFAB rule that disallowed Alvarez penalty

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

The UEFA said the correct decision was made to disallow Julian Alvarez's penalty in Atletico Madrid's Champions League loss to city rivals Real Madrid on Wednesday, but European soccer's governing body would enter discussions to review the rule.

India's next big business op: Hub for undersea cables?

India's next big business op: Hub for undersea cables?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

While India has become the largest data generating nation, and hosts more than 152 data centres, it is fed by only 18 undersea cables.

'India must hit Pakistan hard where it hurts the most'

'India must hit Pakistan hard where it hurts the most'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

'We need to raise the costs and consequences for Pakistan. It is long overdue. Our initial surgical strike was effective for about six months. Then, the Balakot strike provided a deterrent for perhaps two to three years. But we cannot operate under the assumption that such limited responses will suffice for decades to come.'

Who's a tougher negotiator? Modi or him? Trump says...

Who's a tougher negotiator? Modi or him? Trump says...

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Trump announced that India and the US agreed to work together to build the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and called it one of the greatest trade routes. He said that the route will operate from Israel to Italy and onward to the US.

Trump expects India to lower tariffs, 'but from April 2...'

Trump expects India to lower tariffs, 'but from April 2...'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

"India and everybody would think of them as an ally. I can say the same for others. But this is a group of wonderful nations that is countering other countries that look to hurt us on trade," he added.

Sensex climbs 341 points amid sharp gains in global shares

Sensex climbs 341 points amid sharp gains in global shares

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

From the Sensex pack, Bajaj Finserv, Mahindra & Mahindra, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finance, Adani Ports, ICICI Bank, Zomato and UltraTech Cement were among the biggest gainers. However, ITC, Nestle, State Bank of India, Reliance Industries, Asian Paints and Tata Consultancy Services were among the laggards.

Can China Successfully Challenge The US?

Can China Successfully Challenge The US?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

If Beijing succeeds in this multipronged effort to challenge the current dominant power, it will have not just economic but political and security consequences. There is no let-up in the South China Sea nor any de-escalation moves on the India-China border. This portends to ominous signalling from Beijing, observes China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Sitharaman on how India will remain an engine of growth despite Trump's tariff

Sitharaman on how India will remain an engine of growth despite Trump's tariff

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

The resilience of the economy and strength of domestic demand will continue to make India an engine of growth amid the rapidly evolving global trade landscape as a result of US tariffs, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in London on Tuesday.

'Amen': How world reacted to Trump-Zelensky's fiery clash

'Amen': How world reacted to Trump-Zelensky's fiery clash

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

The heated exchange between Trump and Zelenskyy and the resulting outpouring of support for the Ukrainian leader highlighted the deep fissures that have emerged between America and Europe over Ukraine.

Did RIL export fuel made from Russian oil to US?

Did RIL export fuel made from Russian oil to US?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd is estimated to have earned 724 million euros (about Rs 6,850 crore) from exporting fuel made from Russian crude oil to the US in one year, an European think tank said in a report. "From January 2024 to the end of January 2025, the US imported EUR 2.8 billion of refined oil from six refineries in India and Turkey that process Russian crude.

Indian Pharma Gets Relief from Trump's Tariffs

Indian Pharma Gets Relief from Trump's Tariffs

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Indian drugmakers supply 47 per cent of the generic medicine requirements in the US, and tariffs would have increased prices in the US domestic market for patients, who are already dealing with drug shortages.

EPL PIX: Everton hold Arsenal, give Liverpool a boost

EPL PIX: Everton hold Arsenal, give Liverpool a boost

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

'Don't Think US Will Cut Off Ties With UN'

'Don't Think US Will Cut Off Ties With UN'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

'Decline of the UN did not start with the Trump administration. It has been happening over the last two decades or more.'

League Cup: Newcastle stun Liverpool, end 70-year trophy drought

League Cup: Newcastle stun Liverpool, end 70-year trophy drought

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Local hero Burn gave Newcastle a deserved lead in the 45th minute when the defender thumped in a header from a corner.

What Husain Painting's Record Sale Will Fund

What Husain Painting's Record Sale Will Fund

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Proceeds from the sale will support the training of future generations of doctors at the Oslo University Hospital. The fascinating story behind the Husain painting which set a new record for modern Indian art.

March blow for retail auto sales, may face headwinds

March blow for retail auto sales, may face headwinds

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

The only silver lining in March's performance -- which otherwise dragged down the financial year's momentum -- was a 6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth compared to March of the previous year. This is largely due to incentives, festival-driven gains, and new launches.

'Engaging With The US Is Important'

'Engaging With The US Is Important'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

'But I don't think the government is in a great hurry to sign the BTA.'

PIX: Barcelona whip Dortmund; PSG tame Aston Villa

PIX: Barcelona whip Dortmund; PSG tame Aston Villa

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

A summary of Wednesday's Champions League first leg quarter-finals between Barcelona and Dortmund and Real Madrid, and Paris St Germain and Aston Villa.