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Indus Water Treaty suspended: How will it impact Pak?

Indus Water Treaty suspended: How will it impact Pak?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

The Indus system of rivers comprises the main river -- the Indus -- along with its five left bank tributaries, namely, the Ravi, the Beas, the Sutlej, the Jhelum and the Chenab. The right bank tributary, the Kabul, does not flow through India.

'India Isn't Gunning For War, But...'

'India Isn't Gunning For War, But...'

Rediff.com9 May 2025

'India won't take anything from Pakistan lying down.'

'Retaliatory Tariffs By Us Won't Hurt US'

'Retaliatory Tariffs By Us Won't Hurt US'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

'When Prime Minister Modi met President Trump, they agreed to initiate a bilateral trade dialogue.' 'It makes sense to give these negotiations a chance.'

'Vaibhav has two options: Gill Highway & Shaw Bylane'

'Vaibhav has two options: Gill Highway & Shaw Bylane'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Bihar Cricket Association president Rakesh Tiwary, along with the Royals management, Dravid, and Vaibhav's father Sanjiv, are trying to create a safety net around the teenager, whose life has changed after becoming the youngest ever centurion in IPL's history.

Nair hits century as Vidarbha close in on Ranji Trophy title

Nair hits century as Vidarbha close in on Ranji Trophy title

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Karun Nair slammed his fourth century of the Ranji Trophy season to help Vidarbha tighten their grip over Kerala, in the final, in Nagpur on Saturday.

The side effects are real, but Sun Pharma stays on its feet

The side effects are real, but Sun Pharma stays on its feet

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

After falling 17 per cent since the start of the year to its March lows, the stock of the country's largest pharmaceutical (pharma) company, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, has clawed back nearly half of those losses. Recent acquisitions, a favourable court ruling in the case of the hair loss drug Leqselvi, an edge over peers owing to its specialty portfolio, and a diversified global presence have supported the recovery.

Mukesh's Rise Powers Delhi Capitals' Surge In IPL 2025

Mukesh's Rise Powers Delhi Capitals' Surge In IPL 2025

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Mukesh Kumar will be hoping that this dream IPL campaign can pave the way for his return to the Indian team. His control, clever variations, and mental resilience have made him one of Delhi's go-to bowlers this season.

India gets ready to face possible fallout of US tariffs

India gets ready to face possible fallout of US tariffs

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

The commerce ministry is working on different scenarios to assess the possible fallout of reciprocal tariffs to be imposed by the US administration on April 2 on its key trading partners including India, sources said. US President Donald Trump has said that April 2 will be 'Liberation Day' as he plans to announce tariffs or import duties to bring down America's trade deficit, and promote the country's manufacturing.

Prep and patience pays for young Vidarbha centurion Malewar

Prep and patience pays for young Vidarbha centurion Malewar

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

'I had prepared myself for this. I was getting dismissed (after half-centuries) so my plan was to play as much as I can with the straight bat and keep it simple after reaching fifty.'

Forgotten Hero! Shardul Thakur Shines for Mumbai

Forgotten Hero! Shardul Thakur Shines for Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Shardul Thakur emerged as the unlikely hero for Mumbai on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A

Son of a tailor, SRH's Zeeshan beats system to make his mark

Son of a tailor, SRH's Zeeshan beats system to make his mark

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

'Rinku supported Zeeshan a lot during UP T20 league. A leg-spinner needs a lot of confidence from his captain. He was brought into bowl at crucial junctures and that helped him catch attention of scouts.'

Tech firms line up for Rs 23K crore PLI jackpot

Tech firms line up for Rs 23K crore PLI jackpot

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Leading home-grown companies - Dixon Technologies (India), Amber Enterprises India, Tata Electronics, Chennai-based Munoth Industries, and Murugappa Group - along with global majors such as Japan's TDK Corporation, Taiwan's Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), Austria's AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG (AT&S AG), and Japan's Murata Manufacturing Co, among others, have expressed initial interest in participating in the Rs 22,919 crore production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme cleared by the Union Cabinet, according to those privy to stakeholder discussions with the government.

IPL PIX: Suryavanshi slams 35-ball century as Royals destroy GT

IPL PIX: Suryavanshi slams 35-ball century as Royals destroy GT

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, became the youngest ever centurion in the IPL to propel Rajasthan Royals to an emphatic eight-wicket victory against Gujarat Titans.

From Struggle to Sparkle: Padikkal's Gritty Comeback

From Struggle to Sparkle: Padikkal's Gritty Comeback

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Padikkal's innings against Punjab Kings wasn't just a return to form -- it was a powerful reminder of his talent, timing, and temperament.

Ranji final: Ton-up Malewar leads Vidarbha fightback on Day 1

Ranji final: Ton-up Malewar leads Vidarbha fightback on Day 1

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Malewar made the most of his recent form having notched up scores of 75 and 79 in the knockout games.

RR could have chased 217... But what went wrong?

RR could have chased 217... But what went wrong?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Gujarat Titans assistant coach Parthiv Patel praised the team's bowling unit for their spectacular performance against Rajasthan Royals, highlighting their execution of plans in a commanding 58-run win. Sai Sudharsan's classy half-century and a collective bowling effort saw GT bowl out RR for 159 in 19.1 overs.

'TN should compete with US, China, and not Indian states'

'TN should compete with US, China, and not Indian states'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

'We don't have to compete with Maharashtra or Gujarat. We have to now start thinking about how we compete with the United States or China.'

Earnings winter to persist in Q4

Earnings winter to persist in Q4

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Brokerages expect a further slowdown in Indian firms' revenue and earnings growth in Q4FY25, following low single-digit growth in the preceding three quarters, as factors like weak consumer demand and credit growth linger on.

Saif Ali Khan stabbed six times, is 'out of danger', say docs

Saif Ali Khan stabbed six times, is 'out of danger', say docs

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Khan, 54, was "out of danger" following an emergency surgery, said the doctors at the Lilavati Hospital where he was rushed following the incident that took place around 2.30 am at his apartment in `Satguru Sharan' building.

D-Street puts up best weekly showing in years

D-Street puts up best weekly showing in years

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

The equity benchmark indices posted their strongest weekly gains in years, driven by bargain hunting and optimism over a reversal in foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows. The Sensex rose 558 points, or 0.7 per cent, on Friday to close at 76,906, while the Nifty 50 gained 160 points to end at 23,350. Over the past five sessions, both indices advanced around 4.3 per cent - marking the Sensex's best weekly performance since July 22, 2022, and the Nifty 50's strongest rally since February 5, 2021.

Digitisation does not mean deregulation: CEA Nageswaran

Digitisation does not mean deregulation: CEA Nageswaran

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

There is a "misperception" among the administration around deregulation, wherein digitisation is confused with deregulation, Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said on Tuesday. Speaking at an event organised by alternative investment industry's lobby grouping IVCA in Mumbai, Nageswaran stressed that what is essential is to do away with needless regulations, whether they are to be complied with online or offline.

Rohit, Pant under fire: Can they end their IPL nightmare?

Rohit, Pant under fire: Can they end their IPL nightmare?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, both struggling in the Indian Premier League, will be looking to turn their fortunes around when they face each other on Friday.

Gold Hits Rs 90K, Jewellery Demand Takes A Hit

Gold Hits Rs 90K, Jewellery Demand Takes A Hit

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

The trigger for international gold prices rising to $3,000 per ounce was Germany's upcoming heavy government borrowing.

PIX: Lyon earn dramatic draw with Man United; Spurs held

PIX: Lyon earn dramatic draw with Man United; Spurs held

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

A stoppage-time finish from Rayan Cherki earned Olympique Lyonnais a dramatic 2-2 draw with Manchester United in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final.

'RBI will provide liquidity for monetary policy transmission'

'RBI will provide liquidity for monetary policy transmission'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

'We never waste a crisis. There will be learning and the supervisory tools will get better with each episode.'

My role is to be aggressive and bowl at the stumps: Chakravarthy

My role is to be aggressive and bowl at the stumps: Chakravarthy

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

India spinner Varun Chakravarthy on Friday equated the standards of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy to the IPL.

'I Was Thinking Of Quitting Acting'

'I Was Thinking Of Quitting Acting'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

'I hadn't worked for three-and-a-half years.' 'I felt industry was based on who you knew.' 'I didn't belong to a network.'

Sam Curran breaks silence on England ouster

Sam Curran breaks silence on England ouster

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Curran hasn't played for England since he featured in a white-ball series against the West Indies in November last year and was recently overlooked for the side's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign

Williamson tips two youngsters to set IPL 2025 on fire

Williamson tips two youngsters to set IPL 2025 on fire

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign opener, New Zealand's accomplished batter Kane Williamson has predicted big things for two young talented batters: Kiwi star Rachin Ravindra and India's T20I specialist Abhishek Sharma.

Shreyas Shines With Statement Knock!

Shreyas Shines With Statement Knock!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Playing his first game for India in more than six months, Shreyas Iyer stroked a quickfire 59 from 36 balls, to put India on course for an easy victory.

Cooking gas to be costlier by Rs 50 from Tuesday

Cooking gas to be costlier by Rs 50 from Tuesday

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Cooking gas or Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) price has been raised by Rs 50 per cylinder by distribution companies, Union Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday.

Fit-again Musheer targets IPL glory with Punjab Kings

Fit-again Musheer targets IPL glory with Punjab Kings

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Having recovered completely from an injury following a car accident, Mumbai's Musheer Khan is determined to make an impact in his maiden IPL season.

Can Ranji Match IPL's Star Power?

Can Ranji Match IPL's Star Power?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

'The IPL provides a different ladder in terms of recognition.' 'If you do well, you will obviously get noticed and it enhances your selection into white-ball formats.'

Ranji Trophy: All eyes on Kohli but Upendra steals the show

Ranji Trophy: All eyes on Kohli but Upendra steals the show

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Upendra Yadav's resolute 95 propelled Uttar Pradesh to 241 against Delhi, dominated by Virat Kohli's return to Ranji Trophy after 13 years.

Trump tariffs: 'This is not a tax cut, this is a tax hike'

Trump tariffs: 'This is not a tax cut, this is a tax hike'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

"These latest so-called 'Liberation Day' tariffs are reckless and self-destructive, inflicting financial pain on Illinois at a time when people are already struggling to keep their small businesses afloat and put food on the table."

EPL: Liverpool edge closer to title, send Leicester down

EPL: Liverpool edge closer to title, send Leicester down

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Liverpool moved one win away from sealing the Premier League title as substitute Trent Alexander-Arnold secured a 1-0 victory at Leicester City

Import duties on 25 critical minerals, 36 drugs removed

Import duties on 25 critical minerals, 36 drugs removed

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced the removal of import duties on 12 critical minerals, lithium-ion batteries scrap, cobalt products, LED, zinc and 36 drugs for cancer and rare diseases.

Meity To Tap Global AI & ML Experts

Meity To Tap Global AI & ML Experts

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

'We will start reaching out to researchers, academics, and experts on AI from top universities and companies from across the world.'

Opposition members suspended from panel on Waqf Bill

Opposition members suspended from panel on Waqf Bill

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

All opposition members of the parliamentary panel on the Waqf Amendment Bill were suspended for a day on Friday amid continuous protests and accusations against Chairman Jagdambika Pal of steam-rolling through the proceedings.

USTR Report Intensifies Trade Tensions With India

USTR Report Intensifies Trade Tensions With India

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The US Trade Representative noted that India's average applied tariff rate stood at 17% per cent, the highest of any major world economy.