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Jaishankar urges BRICS to defend free trade amid tariff war

Jaishankar urges BRICS to defend free trade amid tariff war

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called on Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa (BRICS) to defend the multilateral trading system amid increasing protectionism and tariff volatility during a meeting of the bloc's foreign ministers in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session.

Wimbledon PIX: Sabalenka, Siegemund Book QF Berth

Wimbledon PIX: Sabalenka, Siegemund Book QF Berth

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Pavlyuchenkova beats Kartal to reach last eight despite line-calling glitch

We Are So Proud of You, Beta!

We Are So Proud of You, Beta!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

The all-party delegation -- led by the Shiv Sena MP from Kalyan -- visited the UAE, Liberia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sierra Leone and returned to New Delhi on June 4, 2025 after completing its Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach.

EV makers hope for festive spark to light up sales

EV makers hope for festive spark to light up sales

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

India may see its busiest EV festive season in 2025 with SUVs, luxury cars and scooters set to launch, but rare-earth supply bottlenecks risk delaying rollouts.

Sabalenka douses Raducanu fire; Keys, Osaka ousted

Sabalenka douses Raducanu fire; Keys, Osaka ousted

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Australian Open winner Madison Keys became the latest seed to tumble out of Wimbledon 2025.

Busted Pakistani propaganda among OIC nations: Shrikant Shinde

Busted Pakistani propaganda among OIC nations: Shrikant Shinde

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

India succeeded in busting the Pakistani narrative on Operation Sindoor, particularly among the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) member nations, where Islamabad sought succour after carrying out terror activities across the border, Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde said.

Sierra expands Canadian operations

Sierra expands Canadian operations

Rediff.com13 Apr 2005

Not pressing panic button on rare-earth supplies: Tata Motors

Not pressing panic button on rare-earth supplies: Tata Motors

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

'The reported deal between the European Union and China should mitigate it (shortage) for the medium to long term. Let's wait and watch how this plays out.'

Norrie returns to favourite patch to stun Tiafoe

Norrie returns to favourite patch to stun Tiafoe

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

'We both played high level but I stayed so calm and I really enjoyed the battle.'

'Proud of you': Modi meets MPs back after global outreach

'Proud of you': Modi meets MPs back after global outreach

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he was proud of the manner in which the multi-party delegations presented India's views in various countries on the need to eradicate the menace of terrorism following the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor.

'We don't want them': Trump bars entry to US from 12 countries

'We don't want them': Trump bars entry to US from 12 countries

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Trump has partially restricted and limited the entry of nationals from the seven nations: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.

UN Security Council to hold closed consultations on Indo-Pak tensions today

UN Security Council to hold closed consultations on Indo-Pak tensions today

Rediff.com5 May 2025

The UN Security Council will hold closed consultations on Monday on the situation between India and Pakistan after Islamabad sought an emergency meeting on the issue. Pakistan, which currently sits as a non-permanent member of the council, requested the meeting in light of rising tensions between the two countries following a terror attack in India. The meeting comes after India's foreign minister spoke with all council members except China and Pakistan, emphasizing the need to bring perpetrators of the attack to justice. The Pakistani envoy has argued that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir poses a threat to regional and international peace and security, justifying the need for a council discussion.

Pahalgam attack: India reaches out to non-permanent UNSC members

Pahalgam attack: India reaches out to non-permanent UNSC members

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

India has reached out to Denmark and other non-permanent members of the UN Security Council to apprise them of the Pahalgam terror attack and its cross-border linkages. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has spoken to his counterparts from several nations, conveying India's resolve to bring the perpetrators to justice. The outreach comes as India mulls options for responding to the attack, with Prime Minister Modi assuring the harshest response for the "perpetrators and conspirators." India has also received condolences and condemnations from world leaders, including US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron.

It pains me to see ties near boiling point: UN chief on India-Pak tensions

It pains me to see ties near boiling point: UN chief on India-Pak tensions

Rediff.com5 May 2025

UN Secretary-General Antnio Guterres expressed concern over the heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, calling for maximum restraint and urging both countries to step back from the brink. Guterres offered his "good offices" to both governments in the service of peace and condemned the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, emphasizing the need to bring those responsible to justice. He also stressed that a military confrontation would be detrimental and could easily spin out of control. His remarks came hours before a closed consultation of the UN Security Council on the matter, requested by Pakistan. The UN Secretary-General highlighted the need for de-escalation, diplomacy, and a renewed commitment to peace.

Op Sindoor: Diplomatic missions push for decisive anti-terror action

Op Sindoor: Diplomatic missions push for decisive anti-terror action

Rediff.com30 May 2025

All-party parliamentary delegations on Friday met leaders and diplomats from several countries to galvanise international action against terrorists and decisively counter the tactics of those who perpetrate, support and sponsor cross-border terror activities against India.

Govt names 51 leaders to visit 33 world capitals, drops 3 from Cong list

Govt names 51 leaders to visit 33 world capitals, drops 3 from Cong list

Rediff.com18 May 2025

The delegations led by Baijayant Panda, Ravi Shankar Prasad (both Bharatiya Janata Party), Sanjay Kumar Jha (Janata Dal-United), Shrikant Shinde (Shiv Sena), Shashi Tharoor (Congress), Kanimozhi (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) and Supriya Sule (Nationalist Congress Party-Sharad Pawar) will visit a total of 32 countries and the EU headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

Chopper crash kills 22 in Sierra Leone

Chopper crash kills 22 in Sierra Leone

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

The helicopter was carrying a delegation of Togolese sports officials who had earlier attended an African Nations Cup soccer qualifying game.

Revenue up, but TaMo profit down 51%

Revenue up, but TaMo profit down 51%

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Automotive (auto) major Tata Motors posted a 51 per cent drop in consolidated net profit for the January-March quarter (Q4) of 2024-25 (FY25), to Rs 8,470 crore, due to a deferred tax asset of almost Rs 9,000 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year and an exceptional item of Rs 566 crore during the quarter. Revenue was up just 0.5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) at Rs 1.18 trillion for Q4FY25.

Was LeT involved in Pahalgam?: UNSC asks Pak 'tough questions'

Was LeT involved in Pahalgam?: UNSC asks Pak 'tough questions'

Rediff.com6 May 2025

The United Nations Security Council held closed-door consultations on rising tensions between India and Pakistan, with envoys calling for restraint and dialogue. The consultations, requested by Pakistan, lasted for about an hour and a half. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed concern over the tensions, urging both countries to avoid a military confrontation. India's former Permanent Representative to the UN, Syed Akbaruddin, said that no consequential outcome could be expected from the discussion.

China's World Cup dream collapses, Iran qualifies

China's World Cup dream collapses, Iran qualifies

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Coach Branko Ivankovic insisted China's World Cup qualifying campaign was still alive despite back-to-back losses to Saudi Arabia and Australia over the last five days leaving them bottom of Asian qualifying Group C.

Full List of Countries Hit With Trump's 'Reciprocal' Tariffs

Full List of Countries Hit With Trump's 'Reciprocal' Tariffs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Here is the complete list of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday.

Anti-Trump protests rock Washington ahead of inauguration

Anti-Trump protests rock Washington ahead of inauguration

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

Thousands of people gathered in Washington to protest against Donald Trump's policies ahead of his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. The People's March, a coalition of nonprofit bodies, organized the demonstration to voice their opposition to Trump's policies and values. The protesters, displaying anti-Trump posters and banners, chanted slogans against Trump and his supporters, including Tesla owner Elon Musk. Similar protests, though on a smaller scale, were also held in cities like New York, Seattle, and Chicago.

Sierra Atlantic to ramp up headcount by 2000

Sierra Atlantic to ramp up headcount by 2000

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

Backed by new client wins and increasing business from the existing customers besides the addition of new geographies and focus areas, US-based Sierra Atlantic Inc, plans to go on a recruitment drive this year.

TaMo in driver's seat to combat headwinds

TaMo in driver's seat to combat headwinds

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Automobile giant Tata Motors' shares were in demand on Wednesday as the stock rallied as much as 3.69 per cent to hit an intraday high of Rs 671.80 per share, before settling 3.18 per cent higher at Rs 668.45. By comparison, the BSE Sensex settled 0.10 per cent, or 72.56 points, lower at 74,029.76.

'Distance has never been a factor for us'

'Distance has never been a factor for us'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

'In a world obsessed with counting likes and followers, I count my blessings in doing what I love, and doing it my way.'

20 EV Launches In 2025

20 EV Launches In 2025

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai and MG Motors are gearing up to introduce EVs in India.

New Tata EVs will run 500 km on single charge

New Tata EVs will run 500 km on single charge

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

As battery prices drop, early customers of Tata Motors, which was the first mover in the passenger EV market, could feel let down.

How is Tata Motors gearing up to face competition?

How is Tata Motors gearing up to face competition?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Why is Shailesh Chandra, managing director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, not worried about the competition?

Bollywood's Busy Baby Calendar For 2024!

Bollywood's Busy Baby Calendar For 2024!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

While Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli welcomed their second child in February, Namrata Thakker looks at the other celebs getting ready to embrace parenthood for the first time.

Ebola alert: Second death in US as Sierra Leone doctor succumbs

Ebola alert: Second death in US as Sierra Leone doctor succumbs

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

A doctor from Sierra Leone, who was being treated at a US hospital for Ebola, died on Monday. This is the second death in the country due to the deadly virus which has killed thousands of people in West Africa.

Focus On 26 EV Launches, Charging Infra At Auto Expo

Focus On 26 EV Launches, Charging Infra At Auto Expo

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

With nearly 100 launches and unveils, the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, held in Delhi from January 17 to 22, made one thing clear to automobile enthusiasts: Electric vehicles (EVs) are the way ahead for the Indian auto market for years to come.

PIX: Germany beat Bosnia to stay top; Salah sizzles

PIX: Germany beat Bosnia to stay top; Salah sizzles

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Germany forward Deniz Undav scored two first-half goals in six minutes to guide them to a 2-1 victory over Bosnia on Friday and keep them top of their Nations League group.

Tata Motors' upsides may sputter on demand worries

Tata Motors' upsides may sputter on demand worries

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Notwithstanding robust volume growth and a strong performance from Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), Tata Motors, the country's second-largest automobile (auto) manufacturer by market capitalisation, disappointed the Street with its January-March quarter (Q4) results for 2023-24 (FY24). While consolidated revenues saw a 13 per cent increase, lower-than-expected realisations in the Indian operations weighed down overall performance.

Malaysian cricketer scripts T20I record

Malaysian cricketer scripts T20I record

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

12 bowlers have previously claimed six-wicket hauls in a Men's T20I -- India's Deepak Chahar and Yuzvendra Chahal, Australia spinner Ashton Agar and Sri Lanka tweaker Ajantha Mendis.

The Gray Man Review

The Gray Man Review

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The Gray Man is mindless fun, worth your monthly Netflix subscription, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Tiafoe embracing 'Cinderella story' at US Open

Tiafoe embracing 'Cinderella story' at US Open

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Frances Tiafoe is the first American man to make a US Open semi-final since Andy Roddick in 2006.

'People Love Diesel SUVs'

'People Love Diesel SUVs'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

'SUV is a very intensely fought category, unlike hatchbacks and cars.'

Boxing World C'ships: Narender Berwal enters last 16

Boxing World C'ships: Narender Berwal enters last 16

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

India protests Chahar's loss but appeal rejected.

Tata Motor's Mission 2045: Electric, Flex-fuel And Hydrogen ICE

Tata Motor's Mission 2045: Electric, Flex-fuel And Hydrogen ICE

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

'Battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell and hydrogen ICE, could be the three technologies which have the potential of being zero emission and that are what we will have to work on,'

Auto Expo 2023 Day 1: EVs Rule!

Auto Expo 2023 Day 1: EVs Rule!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Almost all of these companies either unveiled their new electric vehicle or alternative energy-powered models.