News for 'Federation'

GST 2.0, Festival Cheer Drove Record Vehicle Sales in October

GST 2.0, Festival Cheer Drove Record Vehicle Sales in October

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Festivals also contribute to the rise in overall automobile retail sales, says dealers association.

Govt approves schemes worth Rs 45,000 cr to boost exports

Govt approves schemes worth Rs 45,000 cr to boost exports

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

The government on Wednesday approved two schemes worth Rs 45,000 crore to help exporters tide over the impact of high tariffs imposed by the US on Indian shipments.

If 'Communist' Mamdani wins...: Trump warns NYC voters

If 'Communist' Mamdani wins...: Trump warns NYC voters

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

"I would much rather see a Democrat, who has had a record of success, WIN, than a Communist with no experience and a record of COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAILURE," Trump said.

Sensex drops 466 points on selling in pvt banking shares

Sensex drops 466 points on selling in pvt banking shares

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

From the Sensex firms, Eternal, NTPC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Power Grid, Trent and HDFC Bank were among the major laggards. However, Bharat Electronics, Larsen & Toubro, Tata Consultancy Services, ITC and State Bank of India were the gainers.

India Opens Doors To Foreign Banks, But...

India Opens Doors To Foreign Banks, But...

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

But selectively, with regulatory scrutiny and special approval, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Arshad Nadeem's coach gets life ban!

Arshad Nadeem's coach gets life ban!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Salman Iqbal, the long serving coach of Pakistan's top athlete Arshad Nadeem, was on Sunday banned for life by the country's Athletics Federation for violating the constitution of the Punjab Athletics Association, where he holds the position of president.

CPM in SC against SIR, asks to be heard with DMK on Tuesday

CPM in SC against SIR, asks to be heard with DMK on Tuesday

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has approached the Supreme Court, contesting the legality of the Election Commission's order for a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu, alleging it is arbitrary and unconstitutional.

Stock markets rally on US Fed rate cut hopes, fresh foreign fund inflows

Stock markets rally on US Fed rate cut hopes, fresh foreign fund inflows

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

From the Sensex firms, Adani Ports, NTPC, Power Grid, HCL Tech, Tata Steel, Sun Pharma, Trent and Asian Paints were among the major gainers. However, Bharat Electronics, Eternal, Mahindra & Mahindra and Maruti were among the laggards.

UK spies gave intel on Nijjar killing to Canada: Report

UK spies gave intel on Nijjar killing to Canada: Report

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

A new documentary claims British spy call intercepts helped Canadian authorities link India to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023.

India Activates Digital Privacy Law

India Activates Digital Privacy Law

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

The new rules allow for a staggered implementation road map, giving companies, data fiduciaries, data principals, and other stakeholders up to 18 months to comply with the administrative guidelines under the DPDP Act.

DMK moves SC against EC's electoral roll revision in Tamil Nadu

DMK moves SC against EC's electoral roll revision in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission's plan to implement the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state.

Sri Lanka players want to leave Pakistan, but board orders them to stay

Sri Lanka players want to leave Pakistan, but board orders them to stay

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Sri Lankan players currently touring Pakistan for a three-match ODI series want to return home due to security concerns following a deadly suicide attack in Islamabad but PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi claimed that the rubber will continue, albeit with a rejigged schedule.

ISL deadlock: Clubs run out of patience with AIFF!

ISL deadlock: Clubs run out of patience with AIFF!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

10 ISL clubs slam AIFF for delay in tender process, allege "breach of trust"

Indian-origin truck driver who killed 3 in US was sober during crash

Indian-origin truck driver who killed 3 in US was sober during crash

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Jashanpreet Singh, 21, of Yuba City was arrested on October 21 under suspicion of 'driving under the influence' (DUI) and was charged with vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence as well as DUI causing injury in the multi-vehicle crash.

Pak journalist killed by terrorists for pro-Israel remarks

Pak journalist killed by terrorists for pro-Israel remarks

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

A journalist in Karachi was killed by activists of an extremist Islamist group after making pro-Israel comments. Four suspects have been arrested.

Neeraj seeks Federer's fluidity, Tendulkar's superpower

Neeraj seeks Federer's fluidity, Tendulkar's superpower

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'I try to stay calm on the day of my event. I don't think too much about it. I just focus on giving my 100%. I try to stay relaxed, eat good food, and rest well.'

Auto retail sales surge to all-time high of over 52 lakh units

Auto retail sales surge to all-time high of over 52 lakh units

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Automobile retail sales across the domestic market witnessed a 21 per cent year-on-year increase in the 42-day festive season led by record registrations of passenger vehicles and two-wheelers aided by GST rejig enabled drop in prices across segments, dealer' body FADA said on Friday.

Indian-origin US advisor arrested for keeping 'TOP SECRET' docs

Indian-origin US advisor arrested for keeping 'TOP SECRET' docs

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

According to the Justice Department, Tellis, 64, the Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs and a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment think-tank, served as an unpaid senior adviser to the State Department and was also a contractor with the Office of Net Assessment at the Department of Defense.

FBI foils 'terror attack' over Halloween weekend in US, several held

FBI foils 'terror attack' over Halloween weekend in US, several held

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Patel did not specify which part of Michigan the FBI operation took place in. But in a separate social media post on Friday, the police department for the city of Dearborn noted that FBI agents had been active in its community.

'No Kings' protests draw 7 mn across US against Trump policies

'No Kings' protests draw 7 mn across US against Trump policies

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

According to the police, the widespread rallies have been largely peaceful with no reports of incidents or arrests.

Indian-origin couple in Australia lose home for enslaving woman

Indian-origin couple in Australia lose home for enslaving woman

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

An Indian-origin couple currently serving jail terms in Australia for enslaving a woman for eight years has been slapped with a fresh penalty and ordered to forfeit the proceeds from the sale of their home, police said.

Truck driver's daughter Manisha creates history with relay gold!

Truck driver's daughter Manisha creates history with relay gold!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Manisha Kumari created history as the first athlete from Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur district to win gold in an international event when she triumphed in the women's 4x400m relay at the South Asian Athletics Championships.

Iranian women set to attend men's football game!

Iranian women set to attend men's football game!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

With few exceptions, female fans have been banned from sports events in the Islamic republic since the 1979 revolution and FIFA faced calls for the men's team to be banned from the 2022 World Cup over the issue.

Indian youth stabs passengers with fork on Lufthansa flight

Indian youth stabs passengers with fork on Lufthansa flight

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

An Indian national was arrested after allegedly stabbing two teenagers with a metal fork and slapping a co-passenger on a Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Germany, leading to an emergency landing in Boston.

VinFast Outsells Tesla in Festival Season But BYD Is King

VinFast Outsells Tesla in Festival Season But BYD Is King

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Vinfast sold 137 cars versus Tesla's 109 during the festive months of September and October, as BYD maintained a strong lead with over 1,100 cars sold, according to Fada data.

Wrestler Aman Sehrawat requests WFI to reconsider 1-year ban

Wrestler Aman Sehrawat requests WFI to reconsider 1-year ban

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Aman Sehrawat requested the Wrestling Federation of India to reconsider the one-year ban imposed on him for failing to make weight at the World Championships in Zagreb.

Edwina, Oshin secure silver at Asian Youth Games

Edwina, Oshin secure silver at Asian Youth Games

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

India win four medals in athletics, hold on to fifth spot at Asian Youth Games

SC not keen to monitor Indian football, to consult Justice Rao

SC not keen to monitor Indian football, to consult Justice Rao

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

'We have already said that our judgment is only in the interregnum till the Act comes into play. These small things could have been easily taken care of. Anyway, we will seek the views of Justice Rao and issue a clarification.'

'Federal Bank Has To Now Play Test Matches'

'Federal Bank Has To Now Play Test Matches'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

'The brand, the team, and the people have to make the transition from playing league matches to Test matches.'

Pakistan hockey team ready for India's no-handshake

Pakistan hockey team ready for India's no-handshake

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Pakistan didn't send its team to India for the men's Asia Cup in August in Rajgir, Bihar, with Bangladesh replacing them.

Federer waves the flag as Porsche takes lead at Le Mans

Federer waves the flag as Porsche takes lead at Le Mans

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Swiss tennis great Roger Federer waved the French flag to get the 93rd edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans underway on Saturday.

Budget wishlist: Industry seeks easier tax rules, dispute fixes

Budget wishlist: Industry seeks easier tax rules, dispute fixes

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

With the Union Budget three months away, major industry chambers have submitted to the government proposals on common taxes, seeking simpler compliance and a quicker resolution of tax disputes.

Youth Asian Games: India's medal haul swells!

Youth Asian Games: India's medal haul swells!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

In the boys' final, Lanchenba (50kg) displayed tremendous skill and heart but narrowly missed gold, settling for silver after a tough bout against Kazakhstan's Nurmakhan Zhumagali.

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea for implementation of women's quota law

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea for implementation of women's quota law

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response on a plea seeking the implementation of the 2023 Nari Shakti Vandan Act, which reserves one-third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

Mirabai Chanu faces weight class shift at LA Olympics

Mirabai Chanu faces weight class shift at LA Olympics

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Mirabai Chanu's weight class axed from 2028 Olympics, to bulk up to 53kg for LA Games

WC: Unhappy GM Nepomniachtchi checks out after shock loss

WC: Unhappy GM Nepomniachtchi checks out after shock loss

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'...There's nothing to say about the chess aspect... One of those places that you don't feel sad about leaving.'

Bihar Polls: Makhana Turns Into Political Hot Potato

Bihar Polls: Makhana Turns Into Political Hot Potato

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

As it gains commercial viability, the food will likely become a powerful political currency.

EPFO extends deadline for filing EPF return till Oct 22

EPFO extends deadline for filing EPF return till Oct 22

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Retirement fund body EPFO has extended the deadline for filing EPF return or ECR (electronic challan-cum-return) by one week for the wage month of September till October 22, 2025. The employers are mandated to file the ECR by the 15th of every month.

Former middleweight champ Golovkin to run for World Boxing presidency

Former middleweight champ Golovkin to run for World Boxing presidency

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Kazakhstan's Gennady Golovkin will run as a candidate in the election for President of World Boxing, the former middleweight world champion said in a statement on Friday.

US government shuts down for first time in 6 years

US government shuts down for first time in 6 years

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

This is America's 15th funding lapse since 1981 and the first since the record 35-day shutdown of 2018-2019.