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Passenger Vehicle Dispatches Hit Record High in May, Driven by GST Cuts

Passenger Vehicle Dispatches Hit Record High in May, Driven by GST Cuts

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches in India surged by 27.3 per cent year-on-year to a record 4,38,854 units in May, driven by reduced GST rates and easier financing, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).

TMC merger: Strategic move to aid BJP without legal hurdles

TMC merger: Strategic move to aid BJP without legal hurdles

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Twenty rebel Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs have merged with the obscure Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), a move seen by political observers as a strategic way to support the BJP-led NDA without immediately joining the saffron party and bypassing legal complexities.

I was depressed, thought about giving up cricket: Shreyanka

I was depressed, thought about giving up cricket: Shreyanka

Rediff.com13 hours ago

India spinner Shreyanka Patil opened up on how she nearly gave up cricket because of depression during a lengthy injury lay-off.

Hormuz Reopening to Ease India's Oil Supply Risks, Lower Prices

Hormuz Reopening to Ease India's Oil Supply Risks, Lower Prices

Rediff.com13 hours ago

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, is expected to significantly ease India's crude oil supply risks, lower freight costs, and reduce inflationary pressures, as global oil prices have already dropped.

Pratibha Ranta, Shanaya Kapoor's Monsoon Fashion Hack!

Pratibha Ranta, Shanaya Kapoor's Monsoon Fashion Hack!

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Monsoon dressing isn't just about carrying an umbrella. The right fabric can make all the difference between looking fresh and feeling weighed down by humidity.

Recipe: Mango, Walnut And Avocado Smoothie

Recipe: Mango, Walnut And Avocado Smoothie

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Opt for lots of nutrition in a glass -- whip up creamy avo with walnuts and mango.

US-Iran Peace Deal to Stabilise Rupee, Boost India's West Asia Exports

US-Iran Peace Deal to Stabilise Rupee, Boost India's West Asia Exports

Rediff.com13 hours ago

A recently finalised peace deal between the US and Iran, set to be signed on June 19, is expected to significantly benefit India's economy by boosting exports to West Asia, stabilising the rupee, and easing inflationary pressures, according to exporters and experts.

Aamir-Kareena-Salman Celebrate 25 Years Of Lagaan

Aamir-Kareena-Salman Celebrate 25 Years Of Lagaan

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Aamir Khan hosted a star-studded event to celebrate 25 years of his iconic film Lagaan, which was released in 2001 and received an Oscar nomination.

Robinson ruled out of 2nd Test vs New Zealand

Robinson ruled out of 2nd Test vs New Zealand

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Seamer Ollie Robinson, whose player-of-the-match performance guided England to victory in the first Test against New Zealand, will miss the second match due to a sore right knee.

FIFA World Cup: Japan Fans Clean Stadium, Win Hearts

FIFA World Cup: Japan Fans Clean Stadium, Win Hearts

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Japan's fans once again captured the world's admiration after clearing thrash from the stands following their Group F match against the Netherlands on Sunday.

Jalveer's Indian crew rescued after US strike heads home from Oman

Jalveer's Indian crew rescued after US strike heads home from Oman

Rediff.com14 hours ago

India's Ambassador to Oman met with 20 Indian crew members of MT Jalveer in Muscat ahead of their repatriation, following an incident off the Oman coast. This marks the third such incident involving Indian seafarers and US military action in recent days, with previous strikes resulting in casualties.

Noida International Airport takes flight, IndiGo makes inaugural landing

Noida International Airport takes flight, IndiGo makes inaugural landing

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Noida International Airport has officially commenced flight operations with an IndiGo flight from Lucknow making the inaugural landing, followed by a takeoff to Lucknow, carrying 172 villagers whose land was acquired for the project.

Motto of Manipur party TMC rebels merged with: Reject turncoats

Motto of Manipur party TMC rebels merged with: Reject turncoats

Rediff.com14 hours ago

The Nationalist Citizens Party of India's campaign posters carry the message: 'To save your rights, reject political turncoats. Support social workers, not political personalities,' and urges voters to press the symbol of a pen nib.

FDA Cracks Down On Hospital Pharmacies

FDA Cracks Down On Hospital Pharmacies

Rediff.com14 hours ago

'Hospitals sometimes compel patients to purchase medicines only from pharmacies owned by or attached to the hospital, refuse to provide prescriptions, withhold prescriptions, or send prescriptions directly to the hospital pharmacy without patient consent.'

Iran team arrive in US for FIFA World Cup opener as the two nations reach peace deal

Iran team arrive in US for FIFA World Cup opener as the two nations reach peace deal

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Iran's soccer team arrived in the United States for the first time at this World Cup on Sunday, landing at Los Angeles International Airport and holding a press conference on the same day that a peace deal between the two nations was announced.

Adah Sharma Is The Governor Of Quirk!

Adah Sharma Is The Governor Of Quirk!

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Adah Sharma has never been one to play it safe. While most people use accessories as finishing touches, she often turns them into the main event.

Iran sets conditions for 60-day peace talks with US

Iran sets conditions for 60-day peace talks with US

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed a peace deal with the United States, stating that Tehran will enter a 60-day negotiation period only after verifying Washington's commitments to ending hostilities, lifting the blockade, and releasing Iranian assets.

Trump announces Iran peace deal, to be signed in Switzerland on Friday

Trump announces Iran peace deal, to be signed in Switzerland on Friday

Rediff.com14 hours ago

US President Donald Trump and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have announced a landmark peace deal between the US and Iran, which includes the crucial reopening of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz and the immediate cessation of military operations in Lebanon.

How Shimla Cricket League Combats Drug Abuse And Boosts Environment

How Shimla Cricket League Combats Drug Abuse And Boosts Environment

Rediff.com14 hours ago

A rural-level cricket competition in Shimla's Jubbal subdivision is using sports to raise awareness about drug abuse and environmental protection. The 'Shaan-e-Bushahr' Mandhol Premiere League-4, featuring over 80 teams, encourages participants to plant saplings and monitor their growth, building on previous successful tree-planting initiatives.

Sudarsan Pattnaik Wins Russia's Top Sand Honor

Sudarsan Pattnaik Wins Russia's Top Sand Honor

Rediff.com14 hours ago

The renowned Indian sand artist became the first Indian recipient of the Russia Grand Sand Master Cup 2026.

India A vs Sri Lanka A: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi falls after promising start

India A vs Sri Lanka A: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi falls after promising start

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi India A's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was dismissed early for the second match in a row against Sri Lanka A, in the Tri-Nation A Series match in Dambulla, on Monday.

Stanford students walk out during Sundar Pichai's address over deal with Israel

Stanford students walk out during Sundar Pichai's address over deal with Israel

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Students at Stanford University staged a walkout during Google CEO Sundar Pichai's commencement address, protesting the company's ties with the Israeli government, particularly its Project Nimbus cloud-computing deal.

12 Career-Oriented PG Courses in ICT

12 Career-Oriented PG Courses in ICT

Rediff.com15 hours ago

The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) is inviting applications for 12 full time post graduate certificate courses in the ICT domain for August 2026 batch.

Cognizant CEO Warns Of AI Spending Trap

Cognizant CEO Warns Of AI Spending Trap

Rediff.com15 hours ago

'There's been a sense of FOMO, fear mongering and that has led to token consumption without linkages to ROI and without linkages to outcomes.'

Razorpay Confidentially Files Draft IPO Documents With SEBI

Razorpay Confidentially Files Draft IPO Documents With SEBI

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Fintech unicorn Razorpay has confidentially filed draft documents with SEBI for an Initial Public Offering, with market sources estimating the issue size between Rs 5,000-6,000 crore. This move comes as a rival firm, PhonePe, has paused its IPO plans.

Forward Deployed Engineers In High Demand

Forward Deployed Engineers In High Demand

Rediff.com15 hours ago

In the first three quarters of 2025, FDE job demand jumped by nearly 800 per cent.

Mahindra & Mahindra shifts focus beyond tractors to boost future growth

Mahindra & Mahindra shifts focus beyond tractors to boost future growth

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is expanding its farm equipment strategy beyond tractors to include a wider range of mechanisation solutions like harvesters, balers, seed drills, and telematics-enabled services, aiming to capitalise on the growing demand for rental services by rural entrepreneurs and address low mechanisation levels in Indian agriculture.

Why Sweden's Yasin Ayari Didn't Celebrate His Goal Against Tunisia

Why Sweden's Yasin Ayari Didn't Celebrate His Goal Against Tunisia

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Yasin Ayari -- the son of a Tunisian father and a Moroccan mother -- chose not to celebrate his opener, briefly raising his hands in acknowledgement rather than joining the jubilant scenes around him.

Haunted 3D Does Well, Other Films Struggle At Box Office

Haunted 3D Does Well, Other Films Struggle At Box Office

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Amidst a disappointing box office weekend for several new Hindi releases, Vikram Bhatt's Haunted 3D: Ghosts Of The Past has emerged as a surprising success.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Surge on US-Iran Peace Deal, Low Oil Price

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Surge on US-Iran Peace Deal, Low Oil Price

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged significantly in early trade, mirroring a global rally and a sharp decline in crude oil prices following the finalisation of a peace deal between the US and Iran to end their 107-day conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Want To Own Ultra-Exclusive Cars?

Want To Own Ultra-Exclusive Cars?

Rediff.com16 hours ago

'I own a few cars that I have had specified minutely to my taste, and it does feel nice to know that there are no other vehicles like them anywhere in the world.'

10 Partition Dramas You Must Watch

10 Partition Dramas You Must Watch

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Imtiaz Ali's new film Main Vaapas Aaunga is set to delve into the enduring trauma of the 1947 Partition, continuing Bollywood's complex cinematic journey of depicting one of history's most violent and impactful events.

Iran says US has agreed to release $12 billion frozen assets

Iran says US has agreed to release $12 billion frozen assets

Rediff.com16 hours ago

A peace deal between the US and Iran, set to be signed in Geneva, faces significant hurdles over the release of Iran's USD 12 billion in frozen assets, with conflicting reports from both sides on the conditions for their release.

How Unnao Police Neutralised Priest Murder Accused

How Unnao Police Neutralised Priest Murder Accused

Rediff.com16 hours ago

The prime accused in the murder of a temple priest in Unnao, identified as Issrael, was killed in a police encounter early Monday. An SOG constable was injured during the exchange of fire. Issrael was wanted for the June 9 murder of Sant Ram Miland Das, which had caused tension in the area.

FIFA World Cup: Five-star Sweden rout Tunisia in opener

FIFA World Cup: Five-star Sweden rout Tunisia in opener

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Sweden trio Yasin Ayari, Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres were all on target as they cruised to a 5-1 victory over Tunisia in Monterrey on Sunday.

Is Rs 1 Cr Enough For Retirement?

Is Rs 1 Cr Enough For Retirement?

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Of course, NOT! Here's why. And here's how you can increase your Rs 1 crore retirement corpus.

New Army Chief Set To Accelerate Modernisation

New Army Chief Set To Accelerate Modernisation

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Lieutenant General Seth's involvement in the army's capability development and modernisation efforts is evident from the key appointments he has held in the Strategic Planning and Capability Development Directorates, including Colonel Capability Development for Mechanised Forces, Brigadier Perspective Plans and Acquisition, and Additional Director General Capability Development.

Why Sukhendu Sekhar Ray Resigned as TMC MP

Why Sukhendu Sekhar Ray Resigned as TMC MP

Rediff.com17 hours ago

'Something could happen to me... I understood that day itself that what they had sent me was a final warning.'

Light A Candle For Galwan Martyrs

Light A Candle For Galwan Martyrs

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Their Supreme Sacrifice for the Motherland will Never be Forgotten.

'Mamata Banerjee Will Go To Jail'

'Mamata Banerjee Will Go To Jail'

Rediff.com17 hours ago

'You think it is written somewhere that she will not? She might escape for two months, perhaps a little longer. But she will go.'