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'US Needs India To Keep China In Check'

'US Needs India To Keep China In Check'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'If Washington has to balance Chinese power, she will have to turn to the third biggest power in the world which is India.' 'The United States and India will have to work together in order to keep Chinese ambitions in check.'

Tension in Bengal's Bhabanipur as police detain BJP chief, UK-based doc

Tension in Bengal's Bhabanipur as police detain BJP chief, UK-based doc

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

The drama unfolded after Majumdar, a Union minister of state, defied police restrictions and rode a motorbike to Bhabanipur to observe 'Paschimbanga Dibas' (West Bengal Day).

ED freezes Rs 110 crore in Parimatch betting platform case

ED freezes Rs 110 crore in Parimatch betting platform case

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen Rs 110 crore and seized 1,200 mule credit cards following searches against the Indian operations of Parimatch, a Cyprus-based online betting platform, for alleged money laundering and cheating investors.

'The Only Writer In India All Fascist Governments Listen To'

'The Only Writer In India All Fascist Governments Listen To'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

This was a soaring evening that sent hearts aflutter and for a few brief moments we tasted the breath of pure freedom that has been missing in this country for the past several years.

Working to repair stranded F-35B fighter jet in Kerala: British envoy

Working to repair stranded F-35B fighter jet in Kerala: British envoy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

The aircraft was unable to return to HMS Prince of Wales due to adverse weather conditions.

Cheteshwar Pujara bids farewell to Indian cricket

Cheteshwar Pujara bids farewell to Indian cricket

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara, one of India's finest Test batters, called time on his illustrious career on Sunday.

Plenty at stake as Duleep Trophy revives traditional format

Plenty at stake as Duleep Trophy revives traditional format

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

The fringe and aspiring bunch will look to own the elevated Duleep Trophy stage as the red-ball competition returns to its traditional zonal format and marks the start of India's domestic cricket season.

Pandering To Trump Means Serial Humiliation

Pandering To Trump Means Serial Humiliation

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'No respite from economic pain is worth the loss of dignity and self-respect,' asserts former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

England footballer faces racist abuse at Euro 2025

England footballer faces racist abuse at Euro 2025

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Bullingham said the FA has been in contact with UK police, who are in touch with the relevant social media platform.

Trump's Tariffs: 3 Million Tamil Nadu Jobs At Risk

Trump's Tariffs: 3 Million Tamil Nadu Jobs At Risk

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

The textile and apparel sector is India's second-largest employment provider, after agriculture, and it is now caught in a wave of uncertainty following the Donald Trump administration's tariff policy.

US tariff shock puts MSMEs at risk

US tariff shock puts MSMEs at risk

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

India's micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) - which contribute over 45 per cent to outbound shipments - are facing a major disruption following the United States (US) decision to impose 50 per cent additional tariffs on the country's exports. MSME industry bodies have raised an alarm over the deep impact, seeking immediate government intervention.

Trump Effect: Study Loan Surge to Ease in FY26

Trump Effect: Study Loan Surge to Ease in FY26

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Education loan growth is set to halve this fiscal (FY26) because disbursements for the US decelerate following a raft of policy changes there.

Study Abroad: 10 Visa Application Mistakes To Avoid

Study Abroad: 10 Visa Application Mistakes To Avoid

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Do not sound as if you intend to permanently settle overseas, warns Ritika Gupta, CEO and counsellor at AAera Consultants.

Foreign Degree Loses Sheen As Students Question Return On Investment

Foreign Degree Loses Sheen As Students Question Return On Investment

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

The foreign degree no longer sells itself, families are doing the math, and for many, the numbers just don't add up.

Sensex, Nifty end in red on concerns over US tariff

Sensex, Nifty end in red on concerns over US tariff

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Thursday after US President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 25 per cent tariff on all goods coming from India starting August 1 and an unspecified penalty for buying Russian crude oil and military equipment.

In Thorpe's Memory: Root Offers a Hug That Said It All

In Thorpe's Memory: Root Offers a Hug That Said It All

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Wearing special headbands in memory of Graham Thorpe, they honoured not just a legend of the game, but a man whose courage and struggles have sparked an urgent conversation around mental health in sport.

Tata Steel Q1 profit more than doubles to Rs 2,007 crore

Tata Steel Q1 profit more than doubles to Rs 2,007 crore

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Tata Steel's consolidated net profit more than doubled to Rs 2,007.36 crore during the June quarter, on account of "increase in net steel realisations and the planned cost-takeouts" across geographies. The Tata Group entity had posted a net profit of Rs 918.57 crore in the year-ago period.

India Must Only Agree To A Deal If It Is A Win-Win

India Must Only Agree To A Deal If It Is A Win-Win

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

To those who ask, "Is all this really worth it? Why can't domestic demand fill the gap?", it is important to remind them that only 13 economies since the Second World War have grown at 7 per cent or more for 25 years -- like India needs to. They all had one thing in common: Strong export growth underpinned by strong global engagement, explains Sajjid Z Chinoy.

Take strong action: India to UK on 'Emergency' protests

Take strong action: India to UK on 'Emergency' protests

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

There were reports that the screening of the movie was disrupted in North-West London, Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Slough, Staines and Manchester.

UP farmer's son elected mayor of UK's Wellingborough

UP farmer's son elected mayor of UK's Wellingborough

Rediff.com17 May 2025

News of his election brought much cheer among his friends and family back in Mirzapur.

ED quizzes Robert Vadra for 5 hrs in Sanjay Bhandari case

ED quizzes Robert Vadra for 5 hrs in Sanjay Bhandari case

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Robert Vadra, husband of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in connection with the Sanjay Bhandari money laundering case.

Kohli, Rohit's ODI future: BCCI keeps options open

Kohli, Rohit's ODI future: BCCI keeps options open

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

The BCCI never believes in taking decisions in haste and would always gauge the public perceptions before taking a call, which is sensitive in nature considering the massive fan following of the two greats.

India's oil imports from Russia irritate US, says Marco Rubio

India's oil imports from Russia irritate US, says Marco Rubio

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

A US official has stated that India's continued purchase of Russian oil is a point of contention in the relationship between the two countries, as it helps fund Russia's war efforts in Ukraine.

India's Tea Giant Just Got British Roots

India's Tea Giant Just Got British Roots

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

For Luxmi, the Brew Tea deal ticks key boxes in its strategy, mainly, focusing on quality and branding.

Top Competitive Exams After Class 12

Top Competitive Exams After Class 12

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

rediffGURU Nayagam PP, career counsellor and the founder of EduJob360, counsels students and aspiring professionals about how they can make the right career decision.

Zareen eyes podium finish at Boxing Worlds

Zareen eyes podium finish at Boxing Worlds

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Nikhat, who recently won a silver medal at the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament 2025, is bolstering her preparations and hopes to make India proud by clinching a medal.

India among top fintech hotspots globally: WEF study

India among top fintech hotspots globally: WEF study

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

A new global study on Wednesday listed India among the top fintech hotspots alongside the US and the UK. The World Economic Forum study, released at its Annual Meeting of New Champions in China's Tianjin, also said the fintech sector growth is stabilising amid strengthening profitability and inclusion.

New Sports Bill: Many Positives, Some Concerns!

New Sports Bill: Many Positives, Some Concerns!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

As the National Sports Governance Bill is set to become a law, the country's national federations and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President P T Usha on Tuesday welcomed the landmark policy, calling it a step in the right direction as India gears up to bid for the 2036 Olympics.

Puja Pujara's Candid Memoir Adorns Lord's Library

Puja Pujara's Candid Memoir Adorns Lord's Library

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

'The Diary of a Cricketer's Wife' penned by Puja Pujara, capturing the journey of her husband Cheteshwar, found a hallowed introduction place at the Lord's Cricket Ground library and the author termed the book as "something for everyone."

Pre-tariff rush to US lifts exports by 7% in July

Pre-tariff rush to US lifts exports by 7% in July

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

India's goods exports rebounded in July after two months of contraction, with outbound shipments rising 7.3 per cent to $37.24 billion, led by a surge in exports to the United States before the country's reciprocal tariff kicked in and bolstered by a recovery in exports to other key markets.

Walking 7,000 Steps Daily Can Reduce Risk Of...

Walking 7,000 Steps Daily Can Reduce Risk Of...

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Clocking in 7,000 steps a day could lower overall death risk by 47 per cent. And this is just one of the benefits.

Beginning Of The End For Trump?

Beginning Of The End For Trump?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Unless Donald Trump takes a major U turn, this is possibly the beginning of the end for Trumpian politics, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). Unless President Trump takes a major U turn, this is possibly the 'beginning of the end' for Trumpian politics driven by TV trp's, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Lalit Modi, Vijay Mallya's Karaoke Duet Goes Viral

Lalit Modi, Vijay Mallya's Karaoke Duet Goes Viral

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

The Instagram video has drawn significant attention due to the controversial backgrounds of both Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya.

LIC's stock portfolio sees Rs 46,000 cr dent in July

LIC's stock portfolio sees Rs 46,000 cr dent in July

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) , the country's largest domestic institutional investor (DII), has seen a Rs 46,000 crore erosion in the value of its equity holdings amid market downturns in July. The benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex, have slipped 2.6 per cent from their June 2025-end level to 24,837 and 81,463.09 respectively.

Blue-chip stocks drag Sensex down by 542 points

Blue-chip stocks drag Sensex down by 542 points

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

From the Sensex firms, Trent, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finserv, Reliance Industries, Infosys, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HCL Technologies, and NTPC were among the biggest laggards. However, Eternal, Tata Motors, Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, and Titan were the gainers.

'Dawson an all-round package, makes England stronger'

'Dawson an all-round package, makes England stronger'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Michael Vaughan believes the inclusion of seasoned left-arm spinner Liam Dawson, who is an "all-round package", has added balance to the English team in the fourth Test against India.

Want To Study BPharm, Engineering In Europe?

Want To Study BPharm, Engineering In Europe?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

rediffGURU Sushil Sukhwani offers guidance about the best courses and colleges for an international education.

Time To Tackle The Digital Fraud Surge

Time To Tackle The Digital Fraud Surge

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

We propose an expert group be set up to form a national strategy on digital fraud. This group would bring together skills in financial regulation, security economics, cyber defence, and public communications, and an understanding of the Indian financial and security systems. It should lay the foundations of a coordinated approach by the Indian State in fighting digital fraud, suggest Ajay Shah and Nandkumar Saravade.

Want A Brahmos Rakhi?

Want A Brahmos Rakhi?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around India that will make you smile and cry.

Will never...: Jaishankar on bid to hyphenate India, Pakistan

Will never...: Jaishankar on bid to hyphenate India, Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

India expects partners to understand its policy of 'zero tolerance' against terrorism, and it will never countenance 'perpetrators of evil' being put on par with its victims, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday during extensive talks with his British counterpart David Lammy.