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Indira Gandhi Or Modi: Who's India's Strongest PM?

Indira Gandhi Or Modi: Who's India's Strongest PM?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Mrs Gandhi's power ebbed and peaked with the times. Mr Modi's has almost been constant, barring the few months of hard dip after the 240 seats of 2024, points out Shekhar Gupta.

'Gill Will Learn As Captain'

'Gill Will Learn As Captain'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

'Nobody comes as a complete captain.'

'Virat Is A Huge Favourite In Pakistan'

'Virat Is A Huge Favourite In Pakistan'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

'He'd likely forget the love he's gotten in India after experiencing the passion of Pakistani fans.'

Sensex climbs 295 points on sustained foreign fund inflows

Sensex climbs 295 points on sustained foreign fund inflows

Rediff.com5 May 2025

From the 30-share pack, Bajaj Finserv, Mahindra & Mahindra, Eternal, Power Grid, ITC, Tata Motors, Asian Paints and Hindustan Unilever were among the gainers. Among the laggards, Kotak Mahindra Bank tanked 4.57 per cent

Chemical-laden truck falls off flyover, locals suffer eye irritation

Chemical-laden truck falls off flyover, locals suffer eye irritation

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Vehicular movement on the busy Ghodbunder Road in Thane city was affected for over five hours after a truck fell from a flyover on Wednesday morning, civic officials said.

LIC picks up Adani Ports' entire Rs 5K cr issue

LIC picks up Adani Ports' entire Rs 5K cr issue

Rediff.com30 May 2025

State-owned Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) on Thursday entirely subscribed to the Rs 5,000 crore bond issue of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) at a coupon rate of 7.75 per cent, said sources privy to the development.

'Ek baar aap GST dekh lo': PM's nudge ushered in biggest GST reform in 8 yrs

'Ek baar aap GST dekh lo': PM's nudge ushered in biggest GST reform in 8 yrs

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

'Ek baar aap GST dekh lo!' - Prime Minister Narendra Modi's gentle nudge to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in December last year sparked the beginning of a mammoth exercise to overhaul the tangled goods and services tax regime. And the final outcome is a significantly simplified system with lower tax rates and easier compliance for businesses.

Trump's tariff threats spooks markets; Sensex down 106 points

Trump's tariff threats spooks markets; Sensex down 106 points

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Trump's tariff threats spooks markets; Sensex down 106 points

'ICC Stands For Indian Cricket Board'

'ICC Stands For Indian Cricket Board'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'If tomorrow India says there should be no no-balls or wide balls, the ICC will find a way to make it happen.'

'Shah Rukh Is A Fabulous Human Being'

'Shah Rukh Is A Fabulous Human Being'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

'Shah Rukh is such a generous person, such a giver, that I can only wish for life to give him all the love and happiness he deserves.'

Why Trust In Ambani, Adani, India Inc Is Vital

Why Trust In Ambani, Adani, India Inc Is Vital

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Who else will take on the might of Microsoft, Google, and Amazon if not the Adanis, Ambanis, Birlas, or Tatas?, asks R Jagannathan.

Delhi's air quality ranks severe in some areas

Delhi's air quality ranks severe in some areas

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Delhiites continued to breathe toxic air on Tuesday as the air quality edged closer to the severe zone in some areas.

9 Errors In JEE Mains Exam Answers Sparks Outrage

9 Errors In JEE Mains Exam Answers Sparks Outrage

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

The National Testing Agency is facing criticism on social media for alleged errors in the answer keys for the JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) Main Session 2, 2025.

Shaunak Sen's Shocking Reveal

Shaunak Sen's Shocking Reveal

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

'October end, during a checkup for an autoimmune thing I got a shock diagnosis: a routine scan revealed a small malignant tumour in the kidney. Utter bolt from the blue.'

FY26 may be another slow year for IT firms

FY26 may be another slow year for IT firms

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

The information technology (IT) services industry may be headed for another year of sluggish growth. Based on the results of the top five IT services companies for the first quarter of 2025-26 (Q1FY26), analysts say the possibility of hitting high single-digit revenue growth in FY26 looks unlikely.

AFI to act against athletes who train, compete abroad sans permission

AFI to act against athletes who train, compete abroad sans permission

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Sagoo said the AFI will frame guidelines to ensure transparency when permission for competition and training abroad is sought by an athlete.

'Pakistan Navy Is Partnering Dawood'

'Pakistan Navy Is Partnering Dawood'

Rediff.com23 May 2025

'The Pakistan establishment keeps him well protected.'

A Forgotten School Blooms Again In Meghalaya

A Forgotten School Blooms Again In Meghalaya

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

With no money or staff, here's how Batskhem Thabah, a teacher, transformed an abandoned village school in rainy Raibah into a lively place for learning.

Depleted resources, but Aus know how to succeed: Warner

Depleted resources, but Aus know how to succeed: Warner

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Regular captain Pat Cummins, fellow quick Josh Hazlewood and all-rounder Mitch Marsh have been ruled out with injuries, while Marcus Stoinis withdrew himself after his shock decision to quit ODIs on Thursday.

Mango exports to the US see healthy growth

Mango exports to the US see healthy growth

Rediff.com20 May 2025

India's mango exports to the US are registering healthy growth, and irradiation operations at a key mango treatment facility in Mumbai have been normalised after a brief disruption due to a data recording error earlier this month, an official said on Tuesday. The Mumbai-based irradiation facility, which handles the highest volume of mangoes destined for the US, faced an issue during the irradiation process conducted on May 8 and 9, 2025.

Sports Ministry's directives make IOA uneasy

Sports Ministry's directives make IOA uneasy

Rediff.com20 May 2025

The ministry said the Games Technical Conduct Committee, list of disciplines in the National Games, and eligibility criteria for participants should be communicated to it at least six months prior to the showpiece.

India's services sector growth improves slightly in April

India's services sector growth improves slightly in April

Rediff.com6 May 2025

India's service sector activity accelerated slightly in April largely driven by a quicker increase in new order inflows, which also underpinned a faster expansion in employment, a monthly survey said on Tuesday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index reached 58.7 in April, up from 58.5 in March, indicating a sharp and stronger expansion in service sector output.

Tariff threats spook markets; Sensex tanks 1414 points

Tariff threats spook markets; Sensex tanks 1414 points

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Mahindra & Mahindra, Bharti Airtel, Infosys, Tata Motors, Titan, Tata Consultancy Services, Nestle and Maruti were also among the major laggards. HDFC Bank emerged as the only gainer from the pack.

Did Rybakina's ex-coach really cross the line?

Did Rybakina's ex-coach really cross the line?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Rybakina split with Vukov in August, just days ahead of the U.S. Open, before appointing Goran Ivanisevic in November but added her long-time coach back into her team this month.

'Surprising That Sachin Is Not Outraged'

'Surprising That Sachin Is Not Outraged'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'The Pataudi Trophy vanished overnight -- no farewell, no tribute, just a quiet replacement.' 'If a name can be erased this easily, what faith can we place in the permanence of Tendulkar-Anderson?'

Markets end in red on surging crude prices, FII outflows

Markets end in red on surging crude prices, FII outflows

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

From the 30-share blue-chip pack, IndusInd Bank, NTPC, UltraTech Cement, Sun Pharma, Axis Bank, State Bank of India, Tata Steel, Power Grid, Adani Ports and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the major laggards. Tata Consultancy Services jumped nearly 6 per cent after the IT services company reported an 11.95 per cent jump in the December quarter net profit to Rs 12,380 crore. Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, Infosys and Bajaj Finserv were the other big gainers.

Swiggy announces 5th ESOP liquidity programme worth $65 mn

Swiggy announces 5th ESOP liquidity programme worth $65 mn

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

On-demand convenience platform Swiggy on Monday said it has announced its fifth ESOP liquidity programme giving options to employees across levels and functions to receive liquidity of up to $65 million (over Rs 540 crore). Tis is the fifth liquidity event for Swiggy since 2018, and the third consecutive event after July 2022 and 2023, the company said in a statement.

Markets continue to be in bear hug; Sensex sinks 495 points

Markets continue to be in bear hug; Sensex sinks 495 points

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Mahindra & Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finserv, Titan, Maruti, Axis Bank and Tata Steel were among the other big laggards. However, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Power Grid, Larsen & Toubro and State Bank of India were among the biggest gainers.

India Must Be Ready For Chinese Challenge

India Must Be Ready For Chinese Challenge

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

'One Chinese interlocutor said India should realise that "China can do without India, but India could not do without China", pointing to its inability to do without Chinese intermediates and components,' former foreign secretary Shyam Saran discovers on a visit to China.

Sensex sinks below 75K on weak US markets, FII outflows

Sensex sinks below 75K on weak US markets, FII outflows

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Falling for the fifth day in a row on Monday, equity benchmark BSE Sensex tumbled over 1 per cent to drop below the crucial 75,000 level, tracking a US market trend and unabated foreign fund outflows amid concerns over US tariffs. The 30-share BSE benchmark tanked 856.65 points or 1.14 per cent to settle at 74,454.41. During the day, it plummeted 923.62 points or 1.22 per cent to 74,387.44.

Ambanis most valuable among family businesses in India

Ambanis most valuable among family businesses in India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

At Rs 25.75 lakh crore, the Ambani family has become the most valuable family business in the country, says a report released on Thursday. The Bajaj family comes second in the Barclays Private Clients Hurun India most valuable family businesses list at Rs 7.13 lakh crore while Birlas come third at Rs 5.39 lakh crore.

Sensex, Nifty tumble amid sharp fall in Adani stocks

Sensex, Nifty tumble amid sharp fall in Adani stocks

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

State Bank of India, NTPC, ITC, Asian Paints, Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv were also among the major laggards. In contrast, Power Grid, UltraTech Cement, HCL Technologies and Axis Bank were among the gainers.

'We Were Hoping We Would Be Able To Catch Them Alive'

'We Were Hoping We Would Be Able To Catch Them Alive'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'The CBI did a wonderful job of tracking down the killers, but at the end of the day, all the hard work went for a toss.' 'If we had caught them alive, the operation would have been successful completely.'

2,000 notes: Rs 6,839 cr still with the public

2,000 notes: Rs 6,839 cr still with the public

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

The Reserve Bank on Monday said 98.08 per cent of the Rs 2,000 banknotes have been returned to the banking system, and only Rs 6,839 crore worth such notes are still with the public. On May 19, 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation.

40 Years Ago This Day, A PM Was Killed

40 Years Ago This Day, A PM Was Killed

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Indira Gandhi was murdered by her bodyguards on the morning of October 31, 1984. Her death sparked off horrific anti-Sikh riots, killing over 3,000 innocent Indians.

Tagore Letters Fetch Rs 5.9 Cr

Tagore Letters Fetch Rs 5.9 Cr

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'Most of Tagore's important correspondence is held in institutional archives. So offerings like this in the public domain are few and far between.'

Markets slump 1%; Sensex tumbled 821 points

Markets slump 1%; Sensex tumbled 821 points

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

From the 30-share Sensex pack, NTPC, Asian Paints, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, Tata Motors, JSW Steel, Maruti and Power Grid were among the major laggards. On the other hand, Sun Pharma, Infosys and ICICI Bank were the gainers.

After 20 yrs, Uddhav, Raj to reunite over Marathi push

After 20 yrs, Uddhav, Raj to reunite over Marathi push

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, estranged cousins and leaders of Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS respectively, will share a public stage after two decades to celebrate the Maharashtra government's decision to roll back the three-language policy in primary schools.

Viewers will leave the IPL to watch PSL, claims Hasan Ali

Viewers will leave the IPL to watch PSL, claims Hasan Ali

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Even though IPL is widely regarded as the top T20 tournament worldwide, Hasan is optimistic that despite the scheduling clash, viewers will prefer to watch PSL if the players up the ante and perform better.

Kargil veteran's kin allege harassment by Hindutva activists

Kargil veteran's kin allege harassment by Hindutva activists

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Family members of a Kargil war veteran in Pune allege harassment and demands for citizenship proof by a Hindutva group, accusing them of being Bangladeshis. Police deny a large group barged into the house, but confirm document verification.