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Epstein files, Impeachment: Trump-Musk feud gets nastier

Epstein files, Impeachment: Trump-Musk feud gets nastier

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

The feud reached its peak when Musk made explosive allegations about Trump's connection to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, marking a dramatic escalation in their increasingly personal conflict.

'Free Palestine': 2 Israeli embassy staffers shot dead in US

'Free Palestine': 2 Israeli embassy staffers shot dead in US

Rediff.com22 May 2025

'Horrific act of terror that the people of Israel are waking up to this morning. AG Pam Bondi called to let me know and was at the scene. 2 dead in shooting targeting Israeli embassy staffers outside Jewish Museum in Washington DC'

Angry Kids Troll Dhoni After CSK Losses

Angry Kids Troll Dhoni After CSK Losses

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

While the old fans continue to lend their support to Thala and his men, CSK's new generation of fans are not impressed.

The Best Performing Players In IPLs...

The Best Performing Players In IPLs...

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff's three best performing players in all the 17 IPLs (2008-2024).

India's gold demand falls 15% in Jan-Mar to 118.1 tonnes on high prices: WGC

India's gold demand falls 15% in Jan-Mar to 118.1 tonnes on high prices: WGC

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

India's gold demand witnessed a 15 per cent on-year decline to 118.1 tonnes in the January-March quarter of this year, even as value grew by 22 per cent to Rs 94,030 crore due to surging prices, the World Gold Council (WGC) said on Wednesday. According to the WGC forecast, India's gold demand for 2025 is expected to be between 700-800 tonnes.

Canada's Carney snatches victory from jaws of defeat, thanks to Trump

Canada's Carney snatches victory from jaws of defeat, thanks to Trump

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

In a dramatic turn of events, Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party secured victory in Canada's federal election, overcoming earlier predictions of defeat.

LaLiga: Real delay Barca party with last-gasp win

LaLiga: Real delay Barca party with last-gasp win

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Real Madrid fight back to beat Mallorca and put Barca party on hold

Controversy's Child Kamal Haasan

Controversy's Child Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Kamal has a crisp pen when it comes to writing short and yet powerful film dialogues. But while speaking ex tempore -- and that has been his style -- he looks every bit a confused man, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ashwin's shocking retirement at Gabba- The full story!

Ashwin's shocking retirement at Gabba- The full story!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Former India off-spinner R Ashwin revealed he considered retiring after his 100th Test but ultimately decided to call it quits during the tour of Australia.

Millions could have died: Trump hails India, Pak leaderships for truce

Millions could have died: Trump hails India, Pak leaderships for truce

Rediff.com11 May 2025

He went on to say that even though this has not been discussed, he is going to 'increase trade substantially with both of these great Nations.'

Hussey pinpoints reason behind CSK's poor season

Hussey pinpoints reason behind CSK's poor season

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

CSK need to get better at talent identification, admits batting coach Hussey

No Plan B at home: Awful season a wake-up call for CSK

No Plan B at home: Awful season a wake-up call for CSK

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Fallen Fortress: CSK look to learn from Chepauk failures

Gold nears Rs 1 lakh-mark on weak dollar

Gold nears Rs 1 lakh-mark on weak dollar

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Gold prices inched closer to the psychological mark of Rs 1 lakh per 10 grams as the bullion rates surged Rs 1,650 in the national capital on Monday on weak dollar and uncertainties over US-China trade war driving demand. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity reached Rs 99,800 per 10 grams on Monday. Its value had declined Rs 20 to close at Rs 98,150 on Friday.

Trump Launches Trade War

Trump Launches Trade War

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

United States President Donald Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on most US imports, with even higher rates for China (34%), India (26%), Japan (24%) and the EU (20%), escalating a global trade war.

Pahalgam attack: Trump dials Modi, offers full support

Pahalgam attack: Trump dials Modi, offers full support

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

US President Donald Trump strongly condemned the terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam in a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed full support to India to bring to justice the perpetrators of the "heinous attack". Trump conveyed his deepest condolences at the loss of innocent lives in the terror attack and said that India and the United States stand together in the fight against terror. The attack, which killed 26 people, mostly holidayers from other states, is the deadliest in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019. Modi, who was on a two-day state visit to Saudi Arabia, cut short his visit and returned to New Delhi on Tuesday night after the attack.

Trump slaps 25% tariff on imported cars

Trump slaps 25% tariff on imported cars

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

In a significant policy announcement from the Oval Office, President Donald Trump has declared a 25 per cent tariff on all imported vehicles entering the United States, a move he described as "very exciting" for domestic manufacturing. The tariffs, set to take effect on April 2, will impact nearly half of all vehicles sold in the United States, including American brands assembled overseas.

Trump Renames Gulf Of Mexico To...

Trump Renames Gulf Of Mexico To...

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

On Sunday, February 9, 2025, US President Donald J Trump became the first sitting US president to attend a Super Bowl, making an appearance at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.

Remembering George Foreman

Remembering George Foreman

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Foreman, US President Donald Trump stated in a tribute on his Truth Social account, had the 'heaviest and biggest punch in the history of boxing'. Foreman, Trump added, was a 'great person, with a personality that was bigger than life.'

Motor Insurance Growth Slows Amid Weak Vehicle Sales

Motor Insurance Growth Slows Amid Weak Vehicle Sales

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

'The slowdown in motor insurance premium growth is due to slower growth in vehicle sales. Also, there has been minimal hike in third-party rates in the past three years which is affecting the growth rate of third-party premiums.'

Modi Invites Astronaut Sunita Williams to Visit India

Modi Invites Astronaut Sunita Williams to Visit India

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, inviting her to visit India after her return from a nine-month stay at the International Space Station. In his letter, Modi expressed pride in Williams' achievements and said that India is looking forward to hosting "one of its most illustrious daughters." The letter was shared on X by Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh.

India, US trade talks likely to resume in Washington

India, US trade talks likely to resume in Washington

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

An Indian official team is likely to visit Washington next week to iron out differences on certain issues before formally launching negotiations for the proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA), an official said. The visit, which comes within weeks of a high-level US team visiting India, indicates that the talks for the BTA are gaining momentum.

Trump issues order to dismantle Voice of America

Trump issues order to dismantle Voice of America

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

United States President Donald Trump has ordered the dismantling of the government-funded news agency Voice of America (VOA), accusing it of promoting biased media reports, as reported by Fox News.

PIX: Villarreal shock Barcelona; Napoli, Inter held

PIX: Villarreal shock Barcelona; Napoli, Inter held

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Villarreal fought back to shock Barcelona 3-2 on Sunday, handing the LaLiga champions their first league defeat since late December.

Brotherly Battles In Cricket...

Brotherly Battles In Cricket...

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The Pandya brothers have come a long way. There was a time when they survived on just Maggi noodles for three years while chasing their dream of becoming top cricketers. Today, Hardik's net worth exceeds 100 crores while Krunal's is estimated to be around 80 crores.

Sunita Williams likely to leave Space Station on March 19

Sunita Williams likely to leave Space Station on March 19

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Indian-origin Astronaut Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are scheduled to leave the International Space station by March 19 at the earliest, said NASA.

Onus on CSK batters against LSG to end losing streak

Onus on CSK batters against LSG to end losing streak

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Chennai Super Kings have never experienced a worse phase in the Indian Premier League and their faltering batters will have to deliver to arrest their steep slide in a must-win game against an upbeat Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Monday.

Halle Recreates Adrien's 2003 Oscar Kiss

Halle Recreates Adrien's 2003 Oscar Kiss

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

The ongoing 97th edition of The Academy Awards left fans of Adrien Brody and Halle Berry nostalgic.

US drops Trump's envoy from Ukraine talks on Putin's request

US drops Trump's envoy from Ukraine talks on Putin's request

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

United States President Donald Trump's special envoy for Russia-Ukraine negotiations, Keith Kellogg, has been excluded from high-level discussions aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, according to a report in NBC News.

Ex India all-rounder Sriram joins CSK coaching staff

Ex India all-rounder Sriram joins CSK coaching staff

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

In IPL, he has previously worked with Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and Lucknow Super Giants.

Ukraine ceasefire talks to begin on Sunday in Jeddah: US special envoy

Ukraine ceasefire talks to begin on Sunday in Jeddah: US special envoy

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Witkoff confirmed that while progress had been made, there were still unresolved details that would be addressed during the upcoming talks.

Dance or face suspension: Lalu's son tells cop

Dance or face suspension: Lalu's son tells cop

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

Tej Pratap Yadav, a leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) in Bihar, has sparked controversy by demanding a policeman perform a 'thumka' (pelvic thrust) during Holi celebrations at his residence. The incident, which was captured on video and shared widely on social media, shows Yadav seated on a makeshift stage, holding a microphone and telling the policeman, "Hey policeman Deepak.....we are going to play a song on which you shall perform a pelvic thrust. If you do not, you will suspended. Don't mind. It's Holi." The policeman did not appear offended, but he did not perform the dance move. The incident has drawn criticism from the BJP, who have accused Yadav of trying to intimidate the police and of promoting a 'jungle raj'.

PIX: McIlroy wins Masters to complete career Grand Slam

PIX: McIlroy wins Masters to complete career Grand Slam

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

The 35-year-old McIlroy arrived at the year's first major, where in 2011 he blew a four-shot lead on the back nine, seeking his first major since August 2014 to end a barren run that came with its fair share of near misses.

Cop who danced on Tej Pratap's order during Holi celebrations, shifted

Cop who danced on Tej Pratap's order during Holi celebrations, shifted

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Tej Pratap Yadav, an RJD leader and former Bihar minister, has been criticized for ordering his security guard to dance during Holi celebrations. The constable was sent to the police lines after he danced in uniform during the festivities at Yadav's residence. The incident has sparked controversy, with many criticizing Yadav's behavior. The incident also highlights the blurring of lines between personal and official duties in India, where politicians often use their positions to exert influence over subordinates.

Gold prices can rise 13% in 18 months to hit $3500 an ounce: BofA Securities

Gold prices can rise 13% in 18 months to hit $3500 an ounce: BofA Securities

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Gold prices could hit the $3500 an ounce (oz) mark in the next 18 months - up around 13 per cent from the current levels - given the global uncertainties and aided by investment demand, said analysts at BofA Securities in a recent note. Uncertainty around Trump Administration trade policies, BofA said, could continue to push the US dollar (USD) lower, further supporting gold prices near-term.

PIX: Portugal, Spain, Germany, France in Nations League semis

PIX: Portugal, Spain, Germany, France in Nations League semis

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

A round-up of Sunday's Nations League second leg quarter-final matches.

Who Accompanied Modi, Trump?

Who Accompanied Modi, Trump?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Who accompanied Prime Minister Narendra D Modi to his Thursday meeting with US President Donald J Trump in the Oval Office, and who did POTUS bring along?

India, US to start 3-day trade talks from Wednesday

India, US to start 3-day trade talks from Wednesday

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Senior officials of India and the US will begin three-day talks on the proposed bilateral trade agreement in New Delhi on Wednesday amid threats of reciprocal tariffs from the Trump-administration, an official said. To formally start the negotiations on the pact, Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch, along with a team of officials, is in New Delhi.

'Zero-For-Zero Tariff Is Best Medicine For India'

'Zero-For-Zero Tariff Is Best Medicine For India'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

'No retaliatory tariffs now. You can retaliate after a few months.' 'Today, there is no need to retaliate because it is a question of long term benefits.'

Pro boxing fuels Nishant Dev's Olympic dream

Pro boxing fuels Nishant Dev's Olympic dream

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Nishant Dev, a 2023 World Championship bronze medalist, believes his stint in professional boxing will help achieve his Olympic dream at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

'India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is overhyped'

'India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is overhyped'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

'India is a strong team. Pakistan is inconsistent.'