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India to become 2nd largest economy in Asia by 2030: S&P Global

India to become 2nd largest economy in Asia by 2030: S&P Global

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

India, the world's fifth largest economy in the world, is likely to overtake Japan to become the world's third-largest economy with a GDP of $7.3 trillion by 2030, S&P Global Market Intelligence said in its latest issue of PMI. After two years of rapid economic growth in 2021 and 2022, the Indian economy has continued to show sustained strong growth during the 2023 calendar year. India's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow 6.2-6.3 per cent in the fiscal year ending in March 2024, being the fastest-growing major economy this fiscal year.

Discontent in AAP spills in public, rebel's press meet stormed

Discontent in AAP spills in public, rebel's press meet stormed

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Simmering discontent in the Aam Aadmi Party came to the fore on Tuesday when a party member called a press conference in New Delhi to demand more organisational democracy but was shouted down by autorickshaw drivers supporting AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal.

Discontent in AAP spills in public, rebel's press meet stormed

Discontent in AAP spills in public, rebel's press meet stormed

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Simmering discontent in the Aam Aadmi Party came to the fore on Tuesday when a party member called a press conference in New Delhi to demand more organisational democracy but was shouted down by autorickshaw drivers supporting AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal.

Ban TikTok, it's encouraging pornography: Madras HC to govt

Ban TikTok, it's encouraging pornography: Madras HC to govt

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The children who use the said application are vulnerable to sexual predators, the court said.

'Only romance and fun in Premam'

'Only romance and fun in Premam'

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Get your lowdown of what's happening in Malayalam cinema right here!

Faadu: A Love Story Review: Half-Baked Show

Faadu: A Love Story Review: Half-Baked Show

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Faadu: A Love Story looks like one of those old movies with a socialist bent that glorified honest poverty and looked down upon ambition and enterprise, notes Deepa Gahlot.

BMC polls will be the real test for Uddhav-Shinde-BJP

BMC polls will be the real test for Uddhav-Shinde-BJP

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

The BMC election will hold the key to a new shift in political power -- not just in Mumbai but in Maharashtra, reports Sarthak Choudhury.

J&K: Curfew-like restrictions imposed in Srinagar

J&K: Curfew-like restrictions imposed in Srinagar

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Authorities have imposed curfew-like-restrictions in parts of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday to scuttle the protests called by separatists on the death anniversary of the pro-independence Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front founder Maqbool Bhat.

Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend? VOTE!

Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend? VOTE!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Take your pick!

Delhi city bus's 1st woman driver is from Telangana

Delhi city bus's 1st woman driver is from Telangana

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

After driving autorickshaws and BMWs, Telangana native Vankadarath Saritha has become the first woman to hit the Delhi roads as a DTC driver.

Small cars not finished, but certainly won't be cheap

Small cars not finished, but certainly won't be cheap

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

That means a manufacturer looking at a market like India needs to decide whether small, cheap cars or small, expensive cars or both will work better for them, says Pavan Lall.

Stay in BJP but work for AAP: Kejriwal to Guj BJP workers

Stay in BJP but work for AAP: Kejriwal to Guj BJP workers

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Kejriwal said the AAP is not like the Congress and cannot be intimidated by the ruling party.

Dec 16 gang rape: Cops claim accused was present in the bus

Dec 16 gang rape: Cops claim accused was present in the bus

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

A special court on Tuesday resumed the trial in the December 16 gang rape case after a weeklong gap with the Delhi police alleging that the father of one of the accused is deposing falsely.

Prithviraj, Jayasurya and Indrajith team up for Amar Akbar Anthony

Prithviraj, Jayasurya and Indrajith team up for Amar Akbar Anthony

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Malayalam cinema!

SC seeks report from Jharkhand on mowing down of judge

SC seeks report from Jharkhand on mowing down of judge

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana said the Jharkhand high court would keep monitoring the probe.

'Kalabhavan Mani was one of a kind'

'Kalabhavan Mani was one of a kind'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

'Kalabhavan Mani was truly the star of the masses, which was evident from the huge crowds that came to bid him adieu when he died on March 6 at the age of 45.'

Why Twinkle Khanna loved this 1RK rickshaw

Why Twinkle Khanna loved this 1RK rickshaw

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Satyawan Gite's multi-functional auto is every Mumbaikar's dream. Scroll down to find out why!

Future of digital payments in India

Future of digital payments in India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.'

Ahead of polls, Gujarat govt cuts VAT on CNG, PNG; gives 2 free LPG cylinders

Ahead of polls, Gujarat govt cuts VAT on CNG, PNG; gives 2 free LPG cylinders

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

The scheme will cost the state exchequer altogether Rs 1,650 crore.

PHOTOS: From Assam to Maharashtra, it's all a watery mess

PHOTOS: From Assam to Maharashtra, it's all a watery mess

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Flash floods triggered by torrential rain have killed at least 22 people in India and forced more than 1,70,000 from their homes.

Narain zooms to record third victory in Auto GP

Narain zooms to record third victory in Auto GP

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Continuing his strong show in the Auto GP series, Indian racer Narain Karthikeyan recorded his third win of the season when he triumphed from pole in round six of the series in Nurburgring.

Uber India gears up for electric future but...

Uber India gears up for electric future but...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

By 2025, Uber projects that 25,000-30,000 cars -- or 12 to 16 per cent of vehicle additions -- would be EVs, reports Surajeet Das Gupta.

Ahmedabad office raided by Gujarat police, claims AAP

Ahmedabad office raided by Gujarat police, claims AAP

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

A police official said the AAP office-bearers didn't give any details about who conducted the raid.

Unpaused review

Unpaused review

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Unpaused, with some fine performances and meaningful stories, will definitely warm your heart, notes Namrata Thakker.

'I spend extra hours driving an auto to buy cricket gear for my son'

'I spend extra hours driving an auto to buy cricket gear for my son'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Prashant Dhanawade was lost for words initially when asked about his son Pranav's record-breaking cricketing feat. The 15-year-old became the first batsman to aggregate more than 1,000 runs in an innings in any format of the game when he scored 1009 runs for Smt. KC Gandhi School (Kalyan) against Arya Gurukul School in the HT Bhandari Cup inter-school cricket tournament, organised by the Mumbai Cricket Association.

Auto sector woes hit tyre makers hard

Auto sector woes hit tyre makers hard

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Tyre companies are stepping up on exports to offset declining volumes from domestic OEMs.

Two-wheeler exports from India skid nearly 18% in FY23

Two-wheeler exports from India skid nearly 18% in FY23

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Two-wheeler exports from India fell by 17.8 per cent to 3.65 million units in 2022-23 (FY23), according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) on Thursday. This decline is due to a rise in global inflation and the weakening of economies and currencies in key export markets of Africa, Latin America (LatAm), and South Asia. In contrast to FY23, two-wheeler exports from India jumped 35.4 per cent to 4.44 million units in 2021-22 (FY22).

5 super cool auto designs of the future

5 super cool auto designs of the future

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

These concept vehicles were showcased at the recent Los Angeles Motor Show.

Kerala tragedy: 'Boat was overcrowded, tilting to one side'

Kerala tragedy: 'Boat was overcrowded, tilting to one side'

Rediff.com8 May 2023

On that ill-fated Sunday evening, the tour boat operator's "last trip" gimmick saw the vessel being packed beyond its capacity.

Delhi's Covid surge brings back lockdown scare among migrant workers

Delhi's Covid surge brings back lockdown scare among migrant workers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

With a surge in coronavirus cases in Delhi and its neighbouring cities, migrant workers and daily wagers fear another round of lockdown could push them into a severe financial crisis from which they might never recover.

IAF's Deadliest Helicopters!

IAF's Deadliest Helicopters!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The Prachand Light Combat Helicopter is a huge boost to the IAF's combat prowess.

Indian Techies Write Code For Driverless Cars!

Indian Techies Write Code For Driverless Cars!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Engineers based in India are estimated to be writing roughly 35 per cent of the 100 million lines of codes required to develop one fully driverless car for global vehicle makers.

Dileep to play a news anchor in Love 24 X 7

Dileep to play a news anchor in Love 24 X 7

Rediff.com5 May 2015

A lowdown on what's going on in the Malayalam film industry.

All you need to know about India's Oscar pick: Visaranai

All you need to know about India's Oscar pick: Visaranai

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

This film is creating waves. We tell you why.

RBI Governor Wants Bankers To Be Like Dravid

RBI Governor Wants Bankers To Be Like Dravid

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

The governor made it clear that the RBI is aware of what's happening and acts accordingly, but doesn't make a noise about that, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Cops deny rape in Alwar case, cite medical report

Cops deny rape in Alwar case, cite medical report

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Fresh findings have also revealed that the 14-year-old girl had travelled from her village to the city on her own, they said. She was found bleeding and lying on a bridge near Tijara Fatak on Tuesday night.

Jharkhand judge death: 243 suspects detained, 17 arrested

Jharkhand judge death: 243 suspects detained, 17 arrested

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

The Jharkhand government had set up a Special Investigation Team to crack the judge's death case, which triggered a nationwide outrage.

NIA carries out searches in 40 places over Coimbatore, Mangaluru blasts

NIA carries out searches in 40 places over Coimbatore, Mangaluru blasts

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka on Wednesday in connection with two cases of blasts in Coimbatore and Mangaluru, its official spokesperson said.

Bumper-to-bumper cover for new vehicles not mandatory: Madras HC

Bumper-to-bumper cover for new vehicles not mandatory: Madras HC

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Bumper-to-bumper insurance cover for new vehicles will not be mandatory as suggested by the Madras high court in its order last month. Instead, the decision to make it mandatory or not will be left to the legislators and the parliament. On Monday, the court decided to modify its order, which had said that whenever a new vehicle is sold after 1.9.2021, it is mandatory for coverage of bumper-to-bumper insurance every year, in addition to covering the driver, passengers, and owner of the vehicle, for a period of five years.

Strong FPI flows, buoyant retail sentiment to keep bulls snorting

Strong FPI flows, buoyant retail sentiment to keep bulls snorting

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Indices across Indian equity markets have edged towards new record highs before undergoing a small correction in the past few sessions. The National Stock Exchange Nifty has gained 20 per cent in the past year; mid-caps (up 33 per cent), small-caps (up 31 per cent), and micro-caps (up 44 per cent) have done better. Several factors have precipitated this rally.