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T20 WC: Raza Backs Zimbabwe's Underdog Dream in Super 8s

T20 WC: Raza Backs Zimbabwe's Underdog Dream in Super 8s

Rediff.com2 days ago

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza says his team's unbeaten T20 World Cup group-stage run has earned global respect, as they prepare to face India, West Indies and South Africa in the Super Eights.

L&T eyes global nuclear supply chain expansion

L&T eyes global nuclear supply chain expansion

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Construction major L&T is gearing up to expand its footprint in the global nuclear supply chain, a senior company official has said, while calling for amendments to key legislations on the domestic front to pave the way for the entry of private players and foreign capital necessary for capacity enhancement.

'This Isn't Day One Of AI; It Is Hour One'

'This Isn't Day One Of AI; It Is Hour One'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'When a technology is this fundamental, a country should have its own version of it, rather than relying on whether someone else chooses to build it for you.'

OpenAI CEO hails India's 'incredible' AI growth

OpenAI CEO hails India's 'incredible' AI growth

Rediff.com3 days ago

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman emphasized the importance of democratizing Artificial Intelligence as the only fair and safe way forward, highlighting India's significant progress in AI adoption.

Sensex jumps 650 points on buying in power, banking stocks

Sensex jumps 650 points on buying in power, banking stocks

Rediff.com6 days ago

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded sharply by nearly 1 per cent on Monday, driven by strong buying in power, banking, and financial stocks.

Will Cheaper European Cars Hurt Indian Automakers?

Will Cheaper European Cars Hurt Indian Automakers?

Rediff.com6 days ago

Speculation about rising competition from global majors has led to shares of major Indian automobile manufacturers such as Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), Maruti Suzuki India, and Tata Motors taking a hit on the BSE.

Youth Cong AI protest ignites nationwide BJP-Congress street clashes

Youth Cong AI protest ignites nationwide BJP-Congress street clashes

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Indore in Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry and Prakasam in Andhra Pradesh also witnessed a tense atmosphere amid confrontation between the party workers.

India Leads World In Real-Time Payments

India Leads World In Real-Time Payments

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

In its June 2025 review, the International Monetary Fund spotlighted India's Unified Payments Interface as the world's most dominant retail instant-payment network, moving more transactions than any other system on the globe.

Should You Invest In Silver Now?

Should You Invest In Silver Now?

Rediff.com6 days ago

Is the parabolic rise in silver running out of steam or just getting started? Ramalingam Kalirajan offers his take on if you should invest in silver now?

GIFT City Raises A Glass to Global Business

GIFT City Raises A Glass to Global Business

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

The latest move removes one of the key friction points for visitors, temporary liquor permits, while allowing licensed hotels and restaurants operational flexibility.

Macron calls for India-France push on responsible AI

Macron calls for India-France push on responsible AI

Rediff.com3 days ago

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that India and France will collaborate to develop an artificial intelligence framework that combines innovation with responsibility and technology with humanity, addressing the need for inclusive digital tools amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Cricket Australia Eyes Big Bash League Match In India

Cricket Australia Eyes Big Bash League Match In India

Rediff.com4 days ago

Cricket Australia is exploring the possibility of hosting a Big Bash League game in India to capitalize on the lucrative Indian market, potentially in Chennai.

MG Motor plans 4 new models, invest 3K-4K cr in India

MG Motor plans 4 new models, invest 3K-4K cr in India

Rediff.com4 days ago

JSW MG Motor India will launch four new models this year, and is planning to invest between 3,000 crore-4,000 crore in the country over the next couple of years. The new models include a plug-in hybrid, an electric vehicle, the Majestor SUV and one additional model yet to be disclosed.

Jaguar Land Rover to start production of premium cars at Tamil Nadu unit

Jaguar Land Rover to start production of premium cars at Tamil Nadu unit

Rediff.com4 days ago

Jaguar Land Rover will begin assembling premium cars at its new Tamil Nadu plant on February 9, marking a step towards full-scale luxury car manufacturing in India.

Alpine SG Pipers win Global Chess League; Gukesh beats Anand

Alpine SG Pipers win Global Chess League; Gukesh beats Anand

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

World champion D Gukesh finally managed to beat the legendary Viswanathan Anand when it mattered the most to help PBG Alaskan Knights finish third.

MLS Eyes Defining Year Amid World Cup, Messi Mania

MLS Eyes Defining Year Amid World Cup, Messi Mania

Rediff.com2 days ago

MLS enters its 31st season amid World Cup buzz and Lionel Messi's impact, with Don Garber calling it a defining moment for the league's future.

Macron's India visit gets a Bollywood twist with Dhurandhar track

Macron's India visit gets a Bollywood twist with Dhurandhar track

Rediff.com2 days ago

French President Emmanuel Macron's recent state visit to India concluded with a tribute video featuring the title track from the Hindi blockbuster 'Dhurandhar,' sparking widespread social media buzz.

'Tatas, Mahindras Have A Vision For India'

'Tatas, Mahindras Have A Vision For India'

Rediff.com6 days ago

Want to know why Pratap Bose, Chief Creative and Design Officer at Mahindra Global Design thinks so?

MLS Kicks Off Pivotal Season With Messi, Son In Spotlight

MLS Kicks Off Pivotal Season With Messi, Son In Spotlight

Rediff.com1 days ago

MLS begins a transformative season with Lionel Messi, Son Heung-min and record transfers as North America prepares to host the World Cup.

Why Billionaires Are Fighting for IPL Teams

Why Billionaires Are Fighting for IPL Teams

Rediff.com5 days ago

The business value of the league, popularly called the IPL, surged to a record $18.5 billion last year, U.S.-based investment bank Houlihan Lokey says.

Was rare frog toxin behind Putin critic Alexey Navalny's jail death?

Was rare frog toxin behind Putin critic Alexey Navalny's jail death?

Rediff.com6 days ago

European nations say their findings show that his death was not a natural result of ill health but the consequence of deliberate poisoning.

India's trade deficit widens to 3-month high of $34.68 bn

India's trade deficit widens to 3-month high of $34.68 bn

Rediff.com5 days ago

The country's exports rose marginally by 0.61 per cent to $36.56 billion in January, while trade deficit widened to a three-month high of $34.68 billion, government data showed on Monday.

Agencies bust 8,000 mule accounts in J-K; warn of terror funding risk

Agencies bust 8,000 mule accounts in J-K; warn of terror funding risk

Rediff.com7 days ago

Security agencies have uncovered a vast network of 'mule accounts' in Jammu and Kashmir used to launder money for global scams, raising concerns about potential links to separatist activities.

Urban India likely to account for 70% of GDP in FY26

Urban India likely to account for 70% of GDP in FY26

Rediff.com22 hours ago

India's urban areas are projected to contribute 70 per cent of gross domestic product in 2025-26, up from 45 per cent in the 1990s, according to a report by Dun & Bradstreet.

Pakistan bombs 7 terrorist camps in Afghanistan in retaliatory strike

Pakistan bombs 7 terrorist camps in Afghanistan in retaliatory strike

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Pakistan launched a military operation targeting terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan following a series of attacks, including a suicide bombing that killed Pakistani soldiers. The action comes after repeated calls for the Afghan Taliban to prevent terrorists from using Afghan soil to launch attacks against Pakistan.

Rashid Khan wants more matches against stronger teams

Rashid Khan wants more matches against stronger teams

Rediff.com2 days ago

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan emphasised the need for more bilateral series against stronger cricketing nations after his team's victory over Canada in the T20 World Cup. He highlighted areas for improvement, particularly in batting and death overs bowling, and acknowledged the painful setback of a narrow defeat to South Africa.

'Stay tuned' for Modi-Trump meet: US envoy

'Stay tuned' for Modi-Trump meet: US envoy

Rediff.com2 days ago

The US President had hosted Modi for an official working visit in Washington, DC, on February 13 last year.

'We have been building AI before it became mainstream'

'We have been building AI before it became mainstream'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Today, we are at a stage where we have launched a voice-to-voice model that supports 14 Indian languages.'

Rupee falls 31 paisa/$, but sees best week sinse Jan '23

Rupee falls 31 paisa/$, but sees best week sinse Jan '23

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

The rupee declined 31 paise to settle at 90.65 against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by geopolitical uncertainties over the US-Iran talks, and a sharp rise in global crude oil prices.

Modi's Long Game With Trump Has Paid Off

Modi's Long Game With Trump Has Paid Off

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

India and the US have entered a new phase in their relationship, marked by greater parity, point out Harsh V Pant and Vivek Mishra.

Trump's tariff junked: What it means for Indian companies

Trump's tariff junked: What it means for Indian companies

Rediff.com1 days ago

India will now face a lower reciprocal tariff of 10 per cent, down from 25 per cent, after US President Donald Trump announced a new global levy on items imported into America in the wake of the Supreme Court verdict against his sweeping duties on several nations.

BWF downgrades Syed Modi International; India Open retains Super 750 status

BWF downgrades Syed Modi International; India Open retains Super 750 status

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

The India Open retained its Super 750 status despite the organisational issues this year but the Syed Modi International was downgraded from Super 300 to Super 100 as the country saw its share of events reduced from four to two in the Badminton World Federation's revamped schedule announced on Monday.

'Direct fertiliser subsidy transfer very much on table'

'Direct fertiliser subsidy transfer very much on table'

Rediff.com5 days ago

On Agri Stack, Expenditure Secy V Vualnam says it's progressing well; using IT, farmers will be able to choose exact fertiliser quantities needed, reducing crowding at fertiliser outlets.

Gold, Silver Surge Pushes Jan Import Bill Up

Gold, Silver Surge Pushes Jan Import Bill Up

Rediff.com3 days ago

Gold imports climbed 349.22 per cent to $12.07 billion in January, while silver imports rose 127 per cent to $2 billion.

Sundar Pichai unveils new India-US subsea cable routes

Sundar Pichai unveils new India-US subsea cable routes

Rediff.com3 days ago

Betting big on India's AI potential, Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Wednesday announced new subsea cable routes to boost AI connectivity between India and the US, alongside major skilling initiatives, including training 20 million public servants and supporting 11 million students

National interest to guide crude sourcing: India amid Russia oil row

National interest to guide crude sourcing: India amid Russia oil row

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

India will maintain multiple sources for crude oil purchases and diversify them to ensure stability in the supply chain with national interests remaining the "guiding factor" for the procurement, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said.

Is The UN Heading For Bankruptcy?

Is The UN Heading For Bankruptcy?

Rediff.com2 days ago

Every UN secretary-general has flagged the financial situation, but Antonio Guterres has issued the direst warning yet, calling it a 'race to bankruptcy and of imminent financial collapse, points out Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Modi-Trump Call: 'Headwind Becomes Tailwind': FM

Modi-Trump Call: 'Headwind Becomes Tailwind': FM

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The finance minister said that consolidation of state-owned banks could proceed at any time without waiting for the recommendations of the proposed high-level committee on banking.

Guardiola vows to use his voice for victims of conflict

Guardiola vows to use his voice for victims of conflict

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he will continue speaking out on global violence and humanitarian crises, using his platform to advocate for victims from Palestine to Ukraine.

Economic Survey 2026: Rupee valuation does not accurately reflect India's stellar economic fundamentals

Economic Survey 2026: Rupee valuation does not accurately reflect India's stellar economic fundamentals

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

The value of the rupee, which has slipped to the 92 per dollar mark, does not accurately reflect India's stellar economic fundamentals, the Economic Survey said on Thursday.