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Indian drugmakers in no rush to shift to US despite tariff threat

Indian drugmakers in no rush to shift to US despite tariff threat

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Indian pharmaceutical companies are not rushing to relocate manufacturing to the United States despite former President Donald Trump's renewed threat of tariffs up to 200 per cent on imported generic drugs. Instead, they are leveraging existing US plants, contract manufacturers, and making selective investments in complex products while maintaining India as their primary production hub.

Mirabai Chanu Leads India's Medal Haul At Commonwealth Games

Mirabai Chanu Leads India's Medal Haul At Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

India had a successful day at the Commonwealth Games, with Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu securing a record-breaking third consecutive gold in weightlifting. Rishikanta Singh also earned a historic silver despite battling an injury. The day also saw Indian swimmers qualify for the finals, while the lawn bowls team faced a defeat.

Unmadham Review: Brilliant Build-Up, Flat Payoff

Unmadham Review: Brilliant Build-Up, Flat Payoff

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

A gripping psychological setup and Kunchacko Boban's superb performance are undone by a disappointingly ordinary final act in Unmadham.

Salah Says Goodbye to Liverpool, Hello Turkey

Salah Says Goodbye to Liverpool, Hello Turkey

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

Mohamed Salah has arrived in Istanbul, greeted by hundreds of fans, ahead of his expected free transfer to Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor, marking a new chapter after nine successful years at Liverpool.

India's 4x200m Freestyle Relay Team Sixth At Commonwealth Games

India's 4x200m Freestyle Relay Team Sixth At Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

The Indian men's 4x200m freestyle relay team finished sixth in the final at the Commonwealth Games swimming competition. Despite improving their time significantly from the heats, the quartet of Dhakshan Shashikumar, Aneesh Sunil Kumar Gowda, Aryan Nehra, and Srihari Nataraj could not match the pace of leading nations like Australia, England, and Wales, highlighting the gap between India and traditional swimming powerhouses.

Shafique's century, Babar's fluent 85 put Pakistan in command

Shafique's century, Babar's fluent 85 put Pakistan in command

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Abdullah Shafique scored an unbeaten hundred and captain Babar Azam neared a century, forging a crucial 168-run partnership to put Pakistan in a commanding position against West Indies on Day 2 of the second Test.

GDN Review: Madhavan Lifts Generic Biopic

GDN Review: Madhavan Lifts Generic Biopic

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

GDN has a fascinating genius at its centre, but Madhavan's terrific performance is let down by a repetitive, overly familiar biopic treatment.

How Auqib Nabi Made It To Team India

How Auqib Nabi Made It To Team India

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Auqib Nabi proved unstoppable with the ball last season -- picking up 60 wickets in 10 matches at an incredible average of 12.56 last season to help J&K script history by winning its first Ranji Trophy title.

Mridul Doley's Hat-Trick Powers FC Raengdai To Dramatic Durand Cup Victory

Mridul Doley's Hat-Trick Powers FC Raengdai To Dramatic Durand Cup Victory

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Debutants FC Raengdai secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over TRAU FC in the Durand Cup, with Mridul Doley netting a hat-trick. This win propelled FC Raengdai to the top of Group D, marking an unexpected strong start for the new team in only their second-ever Durand Cup fixture.

Karnataka, Jharkhand, MP Secure Key Wins In Junior Men's Hockey

Karnataka, Jharkhand, MP Secure Key Wins In Junior Men's Hockey

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

On the seventh day of the 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship in Coimbatore, Karnataka, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh secured victories in Division 'A' matches. The day also featured a thrilling 4-4 draw between Manipur and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, highlighting intense competition among the young hockey talents.

Ryan ten Doeschate steps down as India assistant coach; returns KKR in new role

Ryan ten Doeschate steps down as India assistant coach; returns KKR in new role

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Former Netherlands batter Ryan ten Doeschate has been appointed as the head of cricket strategy for Kolkata Knight Riders, overseeing talent acquisition, development, and strategic direction across KKR's global teams, following the end of his tenure as assistant coach with the Indian team.

Is Nia Sharma Dating Sikander Singh?

Is Nia Sharma Dating Sikander Singh?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

Rumours about Nia Sharma and Sikander Singh have been around for a while but neither of them has confirmed their relationship.

CWG 2026: Rupa Rani-Pinki edge Tonga in Lawn Bowls tie-breaker, Sonowal loses

CWG 2026: Rupa Rani-Pinki edge Tonga in Lawn Bowls tie-breaker, Sonowal loses

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

India's Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh secured a thrilling tie-breaker victory over Tonga in the Lawn Bowls women's pairs event at the Commonwealth Games 2026, maintaining their top position in the section.

Historic Double! Gulveer First Indian To Win 2 Athletics Medals In Single CWG

Historic Double! Gulveer First Indian To Win 2 Athletics Medals In Single CWG

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

Gulveer Singh has made history by becoming the first Indian to win a 5000m medal at the Commonwealth Games, securing a bronze.

CWG 2026: India's wait for men's shot put medal continues as Toor, Gill miss podium

CWG 2026: India's wait for men's shot put medal continues as Toor, Gill miss podium

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

India's long wait for a maiden Commonwealth Games medal in men's shot put continued as Asian Games champion Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Samardeep Singh Gill finished fifth and seventh respectively in the final in Glasgow on Thursday.

Can VinFast Sustain Its Blistering India Start?

Can VinFast Sustain Its Blistering India Start?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

VinFast has gone from an unknown brand to India's fifth-largest EV carmaker in just seven months, but its toughest battle is only beginning.

Underdogs And Powerhouses Triumph At Esports World Cup Week 3

Underdogs And Powerhouses Triumph At Esports World Cup Week 3

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

The third week of the Esports World Cup 2026 concluded in Paris, seeing Razvan "RvPLegend" Puiu win in EA FC 26, Virtus.pro dominate PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, and Team Vision secure the Teamfight Tactics title. The event featured significant prize pools and impacted the Club Championship standings.

Why Bumrah Missed The Series Decider At Lord's

Why Bumrah Missed The Series Decider At Lord's

Rediff.com19 Jul 2026

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the series-deciding third and final One-Day International against England at Lord's due to swelling in his left knee, sustained during the second ODI in Cardiff.

Ill-Timed VSC Costs Maini Hungary F2 Victory

Ill-Timed VSC Costs Maini Hungary F2 Victory

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

Indian driver Kush Maini secured his third podium of the 2026 FIA Formula 2 season, finishing second in the Feature Race at Hungaroring, Hungary. Despite starting from pole and building a significant lead, an ill-timed Virtual Safety Car during the pit sequence cost him the victory. Maini expressed satisfaction with his performance and aims for a win in Monza. He currently stands sixth in the drivers' standings.

DMK doesn't walk out with Opposition, will it walk with govt?

DMK doesn't walk out with Opposition, will it walk with govt?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

The DMK has been charting an independent course from the Congress-led Opposition bloc on contentious issues during the Monsoon Session, including not joining a walkout over the anti-paper leak bill and participating in a debate on the National Honour Bill, signalling growing fault lines within the Opposition.

Nirupama's CWG dream ends in painful weightlifting exit

Nirupama's CWG dream ends in painful weightlifting exit

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Indian weightlifter Nirupama Devi faced a disappointing exit from the Commonwealth Games women's 63kg event after failing all three clean and jerk attempts, resulting in a Did Not Finish. Despite a strong snatch performance, her inability to complete the clean and jerk round ended her medal hopes.

The Movie Sunny Deol Wants To Make With His Sons

The Movie Sunny Deol Wants To Make With His Sons

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

'Rajkumar Santoshi and Chandraprakash Dwivedi have narrated the story to me but such films require heavy budgets.'

Tejas Shirse Finishes Last In CWG Hurdles Final After Injury

Tejas Shirse Finishes Last In CWG Hurdles Final After Injury

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

National record holder Tejas Shirse made history by becoming the first Indian to qualify for the men's 110m hurdles final at the Commonwealth Games.

7 Life Lessons From Spider-Man: Brand New Day

7 Life Lessons From Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Spider-Man: Brand New Day shows that even superheroes need friends, healthy outlets for their emotions and the courage to learn from their mistakes.

Vishal through to CWG 400m semis, eyes historic medal

Vishal through to CWG 400m semis, eyes historic medal

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

National record holder Vishal TK has qualified for the men's 400m semifinals at the Commonwealth Games, keeping India's medal aspirations alive. His compatriot Rajesh Ramesh, however, narrowly missed out on qualification. Vishal, who holds the national record of 44.98 seconds, finished second in his heat and will compete in the semifinals on July 30.

Ranbir Kapoor's Complex Daddy Issues On Screen

Ranbir Kapoor's Complex Daddy Issues On Screen

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Ranbir Kapoor's filmography frequently explores complex father-son relationships, from rebellious youth seeking approval to sons grappling with loss and dysfunctional dynamics, culminating in his latest role as an exiled prince honouring his father's promise in Ramayana.

Industrial Production Jumps 7.3% in June, Driven by Manufacturing & Power

Industrial Production Jumps 7.3% in June, Driven by Manufacturing & Power

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

India's industrial production recorded a significant 7.3 per cent year-on-year growth in June, primarily fuelled by a strong performance in the manufacturing sector and robust expansion in electricity and gas supply.

Mridul Doley's Hat-Trick Powers FC Raengdai To Dramatic Durand Cup Victory

Mridul Doley's Hat-Trick Powers FC Raengdai To Dramatic Durand Cup Victory

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Debutants FC Raengdai secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over TRAU FC in the Durand Cup, with Mridul Doley scoring a hat-trick. This win propelled FC Raengdai to the top of Group D. Langsning FC also had a memorable debut, defeating Mumbay FC 5-0 in another fixture.

Why Susmita Mukherjee Did 'C-Grade, Sexist Films': 'It Was A Bad Time'

Why Susmita Mukherjee Did 'C-Grade, Sexist Films': 'It Was A Bad Time'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

'It's a very disturbing thing to go back to my life and say, why did I act in such sexist, C-grade films, films derogatory to women. They were just bad films, bad choices. So I did, and did I sell my soul? Of course I sold my soul.'

CWG 2026: India finish fourth on medals table; Australia top yet again!

CWG 2026: India finish fourth on medals table; Australia top yet again!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

India concluded its 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign with a strong performance, securing fourth place with 39 medals despite a reduced sporting programme.

Will Bumrah Recover In Time For Sri Lanka Tests?

Will Bumrah Recover In Time For Sri Lanka Tests?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

India's squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka is expected to be announced next week, with fitness concerns surrounding pace leader Jasprit Bumrah.

Rashmika Mandanna On Her Injury: 'It Hurts But...'

Rashmika Mandanna On Her Injury: 'It Hurts But...'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Rashmika Mandanna sustained a severe hip injury during a strenuous dance shoot for her film Mysaa.

Indian mixed 4x400m relay team secures spot in Commonwealth Games final

Indian mixed 4x400m relay team secures spot in Commonwealth Games final

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

The Indian mixed 4x400m relay team has successfully qualified for the final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The quartet of Vishal TK, Anisa Babu, Rajesh Ramesh, and Rashdeep Kaur finished fourth in their heat, securing one of the fastest loser spots to advance to Saturday's final.

'Food poisoning cost me gold': Selva Prabhu

'Food poisoning cost me gold': Selva Prabhu

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Selva Prabhu attributes his failure to secure a gold medal in Glasgow to food poisoning, stating that a performance near his personal best would have been sufficient for the top spot. He is now focused on qualifying for the upcoming Asian Games.

Bomb-making note found at Ayodhya medical college, student held

Bomb-making note found at Ayodhya medical college, student held

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

A first-year paramedical student in Ayodhya was detained after a handwritten note containing alleged bomb-making information was found in a medical college's X-ray department. Police are investigating the student's claim that he copied the information from a movie.

Farmer's Son Praveen Chithravel Beats Cold to Win Commonwealth Games Silver

Farmer's Son Praveen Chithravel Beats Cold to Win Commonwealth Games Silver

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

Praveen Chithravel battled freezing conditions to win Commonwealth Games 2026 triple jump silver, ending his 2022 heartbreak and setting sights on the Asian Games.

Commonwealth Games: Bindyarani Devi battles hard to claim weightlifting bronze

Commonwealth Games: Bindyarani Devi battles hard to claim weightlifting bronze

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

India's Bindyarani Devi secured a bronze medal in the women's 58kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games, despite facing challenges with two unsuccessful clean and jerk attempts. Nigeria's Rafiatu Folashade Lawal won gold with record-breaking lifts, while Canada's Ann-Sophie Taschereau took silver. Devi's gritty performance marked India's fifth weightlifting medal at the Games.

Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026: Latest Medal Tally And Standings

Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026: Latest Medal Tally And Standings

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

The medals tally at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Sheikh Abdullah's Ouster Began J&K's Long Road To 2019

Sheikh Abdullah's Ouster Began J&K's Long Road To 2019

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah's dismissal and arrest on August 9, 1953 marked a decisive shift in the Centre-J&K power equation. Seven decades later, the erosion of the state's special constitutional position culminated in the August 5, 2019 changes, notes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

India's youngest athlete bows out of CWG 2026

India's youngest athlete bows out of CWG 2026

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Teenage Indian para cyclist Lisha Das finished sixth and last in the women's C4-C5 4,000m individual pursuit qualifying event at the Commonwealth Games.