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India still lags US, China in 5G rollout

India still lags US, China in 5G rollout

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

India's journey with 5G still has a long way to go. The country ranked 33 out of 39 in the 5G Connectivity Index for the second quarter of 2024, released by GSMA Intelligence. However, in areas like 5G revenue growth, data affordability, and video quality, India ranks among the best in the world.

FIFA WC: South Korea should not feel any pressure

FIFA WC: South Korea should not feel any pressure

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

"They have skilled players from a technical standpoint and they are also very quick in attack. We want to control the game, and also the moments when they are in attack."

Shock as South Korean shooting star collapses

Shock as South Korean shooting star collapses

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Kim was speaking at the event in Imsil, the county that she represented for seven years in the southern part of South Korea

India, China agree to work on 'roadmap' to rebuild trust

India, China agree to work on 'roadmap' to rebuild trust

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

India and China have agreed to work towards a "roadmap" for rebuilding mutual trust following the border standoff in eastern Ladakh, according to a statement from the Indian Defence Ministry. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun in Vientiane, Laos, on the sidelines of a regional security conclave. Singh called for drawing lessons from the "unfortunate border clashes" of 2020 and emphasized the need for cooperation rather than conflict. Both sides agreed to work towards a roadmap for rebuilding mutual trust and understanding, and a meeting of the Special Representatives and Secretary-Vice Minister mechanism will also take place soon.

Olympics: China's Sheng wins second gold; Ban triumphs

Olympics: China's Sheng wins second gold; Ban triumphs

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

China's Sheng Lihao claimed his second gold of the Paris Olympics on Monday by winning the men's 10-metre air rifle event.

'Quad is here to stay': Modi's message to China at Leaders' Summit

'Quad is here to stay': Modi's message to China at Leaders' Summit

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Quad is not against anyone, but for a rules-based international order and respect for sovereignty, in a veiled reference to China.

Sensex, Nifty start Samvat 2081 on a high

Sensex, Nifty start Samvat 2081 on a high

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Among major Sensex gainers, Mahindra & Mahindra rose the most by 3.29 per cent. Adani Ports gained 1.26 per cent, Tata Motors by 1.14 per cent, and Axis Bank by 0.92 per cent. Nestle, NTPC, Reliance, ITC Titan, Kotak Bank, Infosys and TCS also gained. HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, and ICICI Bank were the losers.

India's exports to 8 of top 10 mkts grow in H1

India's exports to 8 of top 10 mkts grow in H1

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Exports to eight out of India's top 10 destinations, including the Netherlands, the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK), witnessed positive growth during the first six months of FY25, despite muted global demand amid geopolitical challenges, commerce department data showed.

Oil & gas, FMCG shares drag markets down

Oil & gas, FMCG shares drag markets down

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

From the 30 Sensex firms, IndusInd Bank, Asian Paints, Hindustan Unilever, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, Titan, Reliance Industries and NTPC were among the major laggards. Tech Mahindra, Mahindra & Mahindra, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Infosys, HCL Technologies and State Bank of India were among the major gainers.

Love, tears, upsets: Badminton had it all at Paris Olympics

Love, tears, upsets: Badminton had it all at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

From China's world number one Shi Yuqi's surprising loss to Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn, to Malaysia's women's doubles team's brave bid for a medal, badminton at the Paris Olympics was characterised by upsets, plucky underdogs and, ultimately, reminders that some top seeds are there for a reason.

Olympics: Wrestler Nisha's brave battle ends in defeat

Olympics: Wrestler Nisha's brave battle ends in defeat

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Nisha Dahiya's Olympic journey came to a premature end after a heartbreaking 10-8 loss to North Korea's Sol Gum Pak

India's hockey heroes aim for a hat-trick of continental dominance!

India's hockey heroes aim for a hat-trick of continental dominance!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

After bagging back-to-back Olympic bronze medals, India will start as favourites to defend their ACT title against top hockey playing nations of Asia in the form of China, Japan, Pakistan, Korea and Malaysia.

Axelsen retains badminton crown; An claims women's gold

Axelsen retains badminton crown; An claims women's gold

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

The 22-year-old An powered through in Paris, however, as her controlled pacing finished off He, with the pair at one point delivering a rally that lasted nearly a minute.

Apple sets all-time revenue record in India: CEO Tim Cook

Apple sets all-time revenue record in India: CEO Tim Cook

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

iPhone maker Apple has set an all-time revenue record in India and observed a double-digit growth in iPad sales in the country in the September 2024 quarter, senior officials of the company said on Friday. The company reported an over 6 per cent growth in total net sales to $94.93 billion during the reported period from $89.49 billion a year ago.

Egyptian fencer Hafez competed while 7 months pregnant!

Egyptian fencer Hafez competed while 7 months pregnant!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez revealed she competed in the women's sabre at the Paris Olympics while seven months pregnant.

ACT Hockey: Pakistan's players are like my brothers: Harmanpreet

ACT Hockey: Pakistan's players are like my brothers: Harmanpreet

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

India captain Harmanpreet Singh is excited to resume the rivalry against Pakistan in the most-awaited round-robin match of the Asian Champions Trophy on Saturday.

Reliance, Disney merge to form Rs 70,000-cr JV

Reliance, Disney merge to form Rs 70,000-cr JV

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries has completed the merger of its media assets with the India business of global media house Walt Disney and formed a joint venture with a valuation of over Rs 70,000 crore. The JV will be one of the largest media and entertainment companies in India with a combined revenue of approximately Rs 26,000 crore and will be led by Nita Ambani as its chairperson, according to a joint statement.

India dominate China to win record-breaking ACT title

India dominate China to win record-breaking ACT title

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The match remained scoreless until the fourth quarter when Jugraj Singh found the back of the net, securing a dramatic 1-0 win for India.

Olympics: Vinesh runs into defending champ in opening bout

Olympics: Vinesh runs into defending champ in opening bout

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Injured Nisha Dahiya taken for wrist scan

Aarti wins 10000m race walk bronze in World U20 C'ship

Aarti wins 10000m race walk bronze in World U20 C'ship

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

The 17-year-old Aarti clocked 44 minutes 39.39 seconds to finish third in the gruelling event on the penultimate day of competitions at the World U20 Championships.

Hockey World Cup: Germany, South Korea in quarters

Hockey World Cup: Germany, South Korea in quarters

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Veteran captain Lee Nam Yong, 39, was also among the scorers as he struck the equalising goal in the 56th minute while Kim Sunghyun (18th) and Jeong Junwoo (20th) scored the other goals for the South Koreans in the regulation time.

Study In US: India Overtakes China

Study In US: India Overtakes China

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

331,602 Indians are studying in the US, making India the 'top sender' of international students to America for the first time in 15 years, as it overtook China for the academic year 2023-2024.

Will Neymar be fit to face South Korea?

Will Neymar be fit to face South Korea?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Neymar has suffered many issues with his right foot and underwent surgery four years ago for a fractured metatarsal.

US probes leak of classified Israeli retaliatory strike plans on Iran

US probes leak of classified Israeli retaliatory strike plans on Iran

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

The leak occurs at a particularly delicate time in US-Israel relations and is likely to infuriate Israel, which has been preparing to retaliate against Iran following a missile barrage on October 1.

Manu Bhaker reveals her plans for a triumphant return

Manu Bhaker reveals her plans for a triumphant return

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Bhaker said that her break from the shooting after Olympics was pre-decided by her and her coach Jaspal Rana.

Beware! Markets Headed For Downturn

Beware! Markets Headed For Downturn

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Trumponomics, poor growth, and high valuation certainly don't make a bullish recipe for Indian markets, warns Debashis Basu.

Women's Asian Champions Trophy: Nitish unveils logo, mascot

Women's Asian Champions Trophy: Nitish unveils logo, mascot

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

'The design of the logo of this competition is a symbol of the rich cultural heritage and all-round progress of glorious Bihar.'

Deepika Kumari grabs fifth World Cup archery silver

Deepika Kumari grabs fifth World Cup archery silver

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

India's premier recurve archer Deepika Kumari won her fifth silver medal at the World Cup Final after losing the summit clash 0-6 to China's Li Jiaman, Tlaxcala, Mexico.

Sensex, Nifty hit fresh record closing high levels on rate cut hopes

Sensex, Nifty hit fresh record closing high levels on rate cut hopes

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Benchmark Sensex rose by nearly 91 points to close at a fresh lifetime high while Nifty settled above the 25,400 level for the first time supported by firm global trends ahead of the much-awaited US Fed's decision on interest rates. Extending its record-setting spree for the second day, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 90.88 points or 0.11 per cent to settle at a lifetime high of 83,079.66. During the day, it rose by 163.63 points or 0.19 per cent to 83,152.41.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 30, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 30, 2024

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Manu Bhaker and partner Sarabjot Singh will compete in the 10m air pistol mixed team bronze medal play-off match on Tuesday.

Sensex climbs 98 points to hit lifetime high

Sensex climbs 98 points to hit lifetime high

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

NTPC was the biggest gainer on the Sensex chart, rising 2.44 per cent, followed by JSW Steel, Larsen & Toubro, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Nestle, Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Steel. Bajaj Finance declined over 3 per cent. Hindustan Unilever, Bajaj Finserv, Adani Port and Asian Paints were the other laggards.

Why 38% of IIT Graduates Are Unemployed

Why 38% of IIT Graduates Are Unemployed

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Out of 24,230 IIT and NIT grads, about 8,000 students didn't find any takers during campus placement drives this year.

Archery at Paralympics: Sheetal, Sarita crash out

Archery at Paralympics: Sheetal, Sarita crash out

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Faridabad's Sarita, who qualified as ninth seed, had a dominating outings in the first and second rounds before top-seed Oznur Cure Girdi of Korea halted her dream run in the last eight.

Paralympics badminton: Suhas, Nitesh, Thulasimathi in semis

Paralympics badminton: Suhas, Nitesh, Thulasimathi in semis

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Suhas Yathiraj and Nitesh Kumar continued their impressive run to secure spots in the men's singles SL4 and SL3 semi-finals respectively, at the Paralympic Games.

A special paddler makes historic Olympic debut!

A special paddler makes historic Olympic debut!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Brazil's Alexandre makes Olympic debut, eyes Paralympic gold

Ukrainians hail fencers for winning Olympic gold medal

Ukrainians hail fencers for winning Olympic gold medal

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Ukrainians hailed their women's sabre team for winning the country's first gold of the Paris Olympics

21-year-old Lim Si-hyeon sets World, Olympic archery mark

21-year-old Lim Si-hyeon sets World, Olympic archery mark

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Lim Si-hyeon delivered an emphatic statement on Thursday that she is the woman to beat at the Paris Olympics as the mighty South Korean archery team warmed up for another assault on the medal podium.

Rowing at Olympics: Panwar finishes 4th in heat, moves to repechage

Rowing at Olympics: Panwar finishes 4th in heat, moves to repechage

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

India's lone rower in Paris Olympics, Balraj Panwar moved to the repechages after finishing fourth in heat 1

Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker finds peace at Golden Temple

Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker finds peace at Golden Temple

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Manu Bhaker, who has already achieved remarkable success at a young age, scripted history when she became the first Indian to win two medals at the same Olympics.

Paris Paralympics: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Paris Paralympics: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

The BEST images from Day 2 of the Paralympic Games in Paris on Friday.