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Suzuki To Halve Vehicle Development Time By 2030, Boost India Capacity

Suzuki To Halve Vehicle Development Time By 2030, Boost India Capacity

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Suzuki Motor Corporation is set to revolutionise its operations by halving vehicle development times and significantly boosting efficiency by 2030, while committing to a diverse multi-powertrain strategy that includes BEVs, hybrids, and carbon-neutral fuels.

Electric PV Sales Nearly Double In September; E-Two-Wheeler Sales Rise 89%

Electric PV Sales Nearly Double In September; E-Two-Wheeler Sales Rise 89%

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

September marked India's highest-ever monthly EV retail volume. More than one in nine two-wheelers retailed in September was electric.

Mercedes Benz could have sold more cars in India if only...

Mercedes Benz could have sold more cars in India if only...

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Mercedes-Benz India's Managing Director & CEO Santosh Iyer stated that demand continues to outstrip supply, particularly for the CLA electric vehicle, with over 1,000 orders and deliveries extending to March-April 2027. The company could have sold an additional 1,000 vehicles if supply had been adequate.

Is India Running Out of Milk?

Is India Running Out of Milk?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

India's milk supply is struggling to keep pace with rising demand as heat, fodder shortages and low animal productivity threaten dairy production.

Indian banks set for healthy profit growth in Q2FY27, but NIMs face pressure

Indian banks set for healthy profit growth in Q2FY27, but NIMs face pressure

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Indian banks are projected to achieve healthy profit growth in the second quarter of financial year 2027 (Q2FY27), driven by lower credit costs, robust advance growth, and fee income. However, net interest margins (NIMs) are expected to face pressure due to significant mobilisation of foreign currency non-resident (bank) FCNR(B) deposits.

Tax Defaulters Won't Be Arrested

Tax Defaulters Won't Be Arrested

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

'Tax recovery will continue through attachment and sale of assets and other recovery mechanisms, but personal arrest will no longer form part of the prescribed recovery process.'

Remembering Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, Movie Legend

Remembering Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, Movie Legend

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, one of Indian cinema's most inventive filmmakers, leaves behind a seven-decade legacy of fearless experimentation.

Pilgrims Throng Jammu For Amarnath Yatra

Pilgrims Throng Jammu For Amarnath Yatra

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Registration begins ahead of the Amarnath Yatra starting on July 3.

PV inventory climbs as dealers prep for festivals, keep discounts in check

PV inventory climbs as dealers prep for festivals, keep discounts in check

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

As India's festive season approaches, passenger vehicle dealers are seeing a notable increase in inventories, yet discounts remain surprisingly moderate compared to previous years, signalling a tighter demand-supply balance in the automotive market.

I Did Not Have Surgery: Amitabh Bachchan

I Did Not Have Surgery: Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has clarified that he is 'fine' and did not undergo any surgery, attributing recent health concerns among fans to a 'misunderstood post' where he was drawing a parallel between a champion's loss and the recovery period after an ICU incident.

GST Council allows small online sellers to use warehouses in other states

GST Council allows small online sellers to use warehouses in other states

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

India's GST Council has approved changes allowing small online sellers to register in states without physical premises by using an e-commerce operator's warehouse as their principal place of business, aiming to boost national sales for small businesses.

Review: Maruti Suzuki Pours More Tech And Features Into New Baleno

Review: Maruti Suzuki Pours More Tech And Features Into New Baleno

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

The updated Maruti Suzuki Baleno redefines the premium hatchback segment in India with its aggressive new look, advanced Level 2 ADAS features, and a more fuel-efficient Z series petrol engine, catering to the evolving demands of tech-savvy car buyers.

El Nio threatens rabi crops, may affect foodgrain output

El Nio threatens rabi crops, may affect foodgrain output

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

India's Agriculture Secretary Atish Chandra has warned that the upcoming rabi (winter) crop season is likely to be challenging for rainfed areas due to the strengthening El Nio weather pattern, potentially affecting foodgrain production. This comes as Maharashtra declares drought in nearly 74 per cent of its talukas, highlighting the immediate impact of climate change.

'This 2,000 MDR Limit Is Bogus'

'This 2,000 MDR Limit Is Bogus'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

'These limits will change. Very soon restrictions, restrictions will come.'

Bangladeshi Man Kept In Jail A Year After Sentence: HC Questions Delay

Bangladeshi Man Kept In Jail A Year After Sentence: HC Questions Delay

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

The Meghalaya high court has strongly criticised authorities for the continued imprisonment of a Bangladeshi national for nearly a year after he completed his six-month sentence, warning that such detention could be deemed illegal confinement and lead to compensation.

Maruti Suzuki Bets On Premium Hatchbacks With New Baleno

Maruti Suzuki Bets On Premium Hatchbacks With New Baleno

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Maruti Suzuki India is strategically investing in the premium hatchback segment, launching a refreshed Baleno with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to capture a significant share of the evolving Indian passenger vehicle market, even as SUVs continue their dominance.

New Censor Rule: No Film Changes After Certification

New Censor Rule: No Film Changes After Certification

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

The Central Board of Film Certification has updated Rule 33 of the Cinematograph Certification Rules, prohibiting filmmakers from making any post-certification modifications, cuts, or additions to their films, making the certified cut the definitive final version.

Car Thieves Killed in Assam Encounter After High-Speed Chase

Car Thieves Killed in Assam Encounter After High-Speed Chase

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

Two suspected vehicle thieves were killed in an exchange of fire with Assam Police near Sonapur after a high-speed chase involving a vehicle allegedly stolen from Guwahati's Fancy Bazar area. A third suspect managed to escape into a nearby forested area.

What Is Driving India's Outreach To Neighbours?

What Is Driving India's Outreach To Neighbours?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

India has significantly increased its diplomatic engagements with Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh and the Maldives.

Kolkata Welcomes Back Taslima Nasreen

Kolkata Welcomes Back Taslima Nasreen

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

After nearly 19 years, exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen returned to Kolkata, calling it a deeply emotional homecoming.

Nepal Rescue Via Zip Line

Nepal Rescue Via Zip Line

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

Rescue teams led by the Nepal army continue search operations to locate survivors from the August 26 disaster. 4,873 people remain missing.

Rajouri Terror Hunt Enters Day 23

Rajouri Terror Hunt Enters Day 23

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Security forces have been searching Rajouri's dense forests for ten days following intelligence about suspected terrorists hiding in the area.

Army Chief Reviews LoC Security During J&K Visit

Army Chief Reviews LoC Security During J&K Visit

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

General Dhiraj Seth assessed operational preparedness, counter-terror operations and border security across Jammu and Kashmir.

6 IPOs Take Stage In Record Debut-Day Rush

6 IPOs Take Stage In Record Debut-Day Rush

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Six companies made their stock market debut on Thursday, setting a new record for the most mainboard listings on a single day since at least 1996.

Pakistan Terrorists Set Up Base in Bangladesh

Pakistan Terrorists Set Up Base in Bangladesh

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

India is deeply concerned by the growing consolidation of Pakistan-backed jihadi and radical Islamist groups in Bangladesh, particularly in the strategically vital Chittagong Hill Tracts, which experts warn is transforming the country into a new safe haven for these networks and posing a direct threat to India's security.

How The MiG 21 Saved The Day!

How The MiG 21 Saved The Day!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

A stranded message that failed for three days over telephone lines was delivered in minutes by a MiG-21 pilot flying above the desert.

Hope Amid The Rubble: Search For Missing Worker Continues

Hope Amid The Rubble: Search For Missing Worker Continues

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

Wayanad tunnel project landslide death toll has risen to seven as rescue teams continue searching for the last missing worker.

Make HIV Tests Compulsory Before A Wedding

Make HIV Tests Compulsory Before A Wedding

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

We check horoscopes. We check family background. We check whether the boy has a 'government job' or the girl 'knows how to cook'. Somewhere in this elaborate audit, nobody thought to ask: Hey, are you both healthy?

Citron Targets 75% Sales From Smaller Cities In 5 Years

Citron Targets 75% Sales From Smaller Cities In 5 Years

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Citron, a brand under Stellantis, anticipates that three-fourths of its sales in India will originate from Tier-II, Tier-III, and smaller cities within the next five years, a significant increase from its current 55 per cent, as it expands its retail network beyond major urban centres.

UPI MDR: 75% Of Merchants May Be Unaffected

UPI MDR: 75% Of Merchants May Be Unaffected

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

75% of India's 60 million digital-payment merchants have never recorded a transaction above 2,000.

Lessons India Inc Can Learn From Tata Sons Turmoil

Lessons India Inc Can Learn From Tata Sons Turmoil

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

'The larger lesson for India Inc is that promoter oversight and professional management are not inherently contradictory. The difficulty arises when the boundaries between the two are unclear.'

Cosmetics From Pakistan Breach Indian Market

Cosmetics From Pakistan Breach Indian Market

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

CDSCO has warned consumers against using two unauthorised Pakistani whitening creams after finding excessive heavy metals and regulatory violations.

GST Council Oct 7 Meet: What Businesses Want!

GST Council Oct 7 Meet: What Businesses Want!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Industry is pushing for GST reforms that would let companies use unused tax credits from one state to pay GST liabilities in another, potentially freeing up working capital trapped across state registrations.

IN-SPACe's Growing Role Raises ISRO Concerns

IN-SPACe's Growing Role Raises ISRO Concerns

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

'IN-SPACe like an octopus is stretching its tentacles everywhere and choking ISRO.'

Work With The US, With Or Without Trump

Work With The US, With Or Without Trump

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

India-US ties may be strained, but abandoning the relationship is not the answer; India must deal with Washington firmly without becoming either servile or hostile, asserts Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Is Chess Olympiad Winner's Curse Catching Up With India?

Is Chess Olympiad Winner's Curse Catching Up With India?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Indian chess teams, both Open and Women's, face a significant challenge to defend their Chess Olympiad titles in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, after crucial losses and a historical 'winner's curse' where no Open section champion has successfully defended their title in the last five editions.

Have Foreign Investors Lost Faith in India?

Have Foreign Investors Lost Faith in India?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Foreign institutional investors have withdrawn nearly $40 billion from Indian equities in the last two years and, according to Bernstein analysts, have 'little reason' to invest for the long-term, though they may 'return to trade'. The brokerage highlights challenges such as struggling large-caps, disruption from new technologies, and difficulties accessing small- and mid-caps (SMIDs) at an institutional scale.

Why Is Zepto Cafe Shutting Hundreds of Outlets?

Why Is Zepto Cafe Shutting Hundreds of Outlets?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Zepto is sharply scaling back Zepto Cafe, closing hundreds of outlets and shrinking its menu as it reworks the business.

Why India Is Wooing Sri Lanka's JVP

Why India Is Wooing Sri Lanka's JVP

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is actively courting Sri Lanka's Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), a Marxist party with strong Sinhalese nationalist roots, marking a significant shift in bilateral relations despite ideological differences. This engagement, highlighted by a recent high-profile visit by JVP leader Tilvin Silva, aims to foster cooperation on economic projects and address New Delhi's concerns over slow progress in India-aided initiatives in the island nation.

'Man-Made' Disaster Rocks Kerala Again

'Man-Made' Disaster Rocks Kerala Again

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

A massive landslide at Wayanad's Kalladi tunnel project killed three people, with politicians blaming contractors for ignoring repeated warnings to remove dumped earth.