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Rahul's big claim: CEC Gyanesh Kumar protecting 'vote chors'

Rahul's big claim: CEC Gyanesh Kumar protecting 'vote chors'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of protecting individuals involved in voter deletion and election rigging, citing data from Karnataka and Maharashtra.

'Vijay Won't Fade Away From Tamil Nadu Politics'

'Vijay Won't Fade Away From Tamil Nadu Politics'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

'What is worrying other parties is those 10-11 year olds who come for his meetings will cross 18 in the next election. And they will vote for him, and then his vote bank will double.' 'In that case, he will be a very serious player! This is the real scare for other political parties.'

H1B Crisis: 'Trump Wants to Scare Indians'

H1B Crisis: 'Trump Wants to Scare Indians'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'If I have to go back, I would rather go back now because I don't want to face that situation when I'm in my 40s.' A young couple's journey through immigration uncertainty reveals not just the human cost of policy announcements, but a surprising rekindling of love for the homeland left behind.

CJI Gavai reveals post-retirement plans

CJI Gavai reveals post-retirement plans

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai on Saturday said he will do consultation and arbitration after his retirement, and will not accept any government post.

'This Indian team will make its own history': Gambhir

'This Indian team will make its own history': Gambhir

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Managing a draw from the brink of defeat would give India a psychological edge over England in the fifth and final Test, said head coach Gautam Gambhir.

Kohli's Grey Beard Stuns Fans

Kohli's Grey Beard Stuns Fans

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Fans were surprised to see Kohli sporting a grey beard for the first time as he posed for a photo with Shash Patel in London.

1,317 Road Accidents, 474 Deaths Every Day

1,317 Road Accidents, 474 Deaths Every Day

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

55 road accidents, 20 deaths every hour.

'We May Have Hiccups Now, On Track To Solving It'

'We May Have Hiccups Now, On Track To Solving It'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'While the President has been critical of India, he has gone out of his way to compliment PM Modi. They have an incredible relationship.'

IBM Can Realise ROI On AI Within 24 Months, If...

IBM Can Realise ROI On AI Within 24 Months, If...

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Streamlining enterprise data, having an AI policy, reskilling people, and cultural transformation have been cited by experts as key.

Shortcuts Won't Build Industrial Capability

Shortcuts Won't Build Industrial Capability

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Any industrial policy is only as good as how it is applied and the other reforms that support it. This was as true 40 years ago as it is now, points out Debashis Basu.

Amazing growth story of the Jindal group

Amazing growth story of the Jindal group

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

You have to grow, and grow fast - that's the DNA of the JSW group, chairman Sajjan Jindal said as JSW Cement made its debut on the stock market mid-August. The remark captured not just the moment but also the momentum of JSW's growth story.

Kerala's SMA Treatment Model Offers Hope

Kerala's SMA Treatment Model Offers Hope

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

The Kerala model is crucial as SMA patients in India had a long wait for a viable treatment option.

Indian man beheaded in US: Trump blames Biden's policy

Indian man beheaded in US: Trump blames Biden's policy

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

US President Donald Trump has condemned the murder of an Indian-origin motel manager in Dallas, allegedly by an undocumented Cuban immigrant, blaming the Biden administration's immigration policies.

Want To Be A Bharti Airtel Scholar?

Want To Be A Bharti Airtel Scholar?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The fully funded scholarship covers 100 per cent annual fees, including meal and accommodation charges.

PIX: Duckett slams century as England outclass India in Leeds

PIX: Duckett slams century as England outclass India in Leeds

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Opener Ben Duckett hit the most defining century of his career, exposing an out-of-depth Indian attack as England comfortably chased down a tricky target of 371 to win the opening Test by five wickets.

India, UK conclude landmark multi-billion-pound trade deal

India, UK conclude landmark multi-billion-pound trade deal

Rediff.com6 May 2025

India and the UK on Tuesday sealed an ambitious free trade deal along with a double contribution convention with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that the landmark pacts will catalyse trade, investment, growth and job creation in both the economies. Modi made the announcement on the agreements after a phone conversation with his British counterpart Keir Starmer.

3-hour pit stop is not compassion: Cong targets Modi on Manipur visit

3-hour pit stop is not compassion: Cong targets Modi on Manipur visit

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

'Your last visit to Manipur? January 2022 for elections! Your 'Double Engine' has bulldozed the innocent lives of Manipur. You and Home Minister Amit Shah's gross incompetence and complicity in betraying all communities was shielded from scrutiny, by imposing President's Rule in the state. Violence still continues'

'Will never compromise...': Modi's big remark amid Trump tariffs

'Will never compromise...': Modi's big remark amid Trump tariffs

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India will never compromise the interests of its farmers, fishermen and dairy farmers, asserting that he would be ready to pay any price.

Sonam Wangchuk arrested under NSA, to be shifted to Rajasthan jail

Sonam Wangchuk arrested under NSA, to be shifted to Rajasthan jail

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested Friday by a police party in Leh, two days after violent protests by supporters of the movement for statehood and extension of Sixth Schedule of Constitution left four persons dead and 90 others injured, officials said.

Modi meets Putin, says humanity's call to end hostilities

Modi meets Putin, says humanity's call to end hostilities

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

India and Russia always stood "shoulder-to-shoulder" even in the most difficult situations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, against the backdrop of possibly the worst phase in New Delhi's ties with the US in over two decades.

Will GST 2.0 Fix Deeper Weaknesses?

Will GST 2.0 Fix Deeper Weaknesses?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

GST 2.0 may cushion consumers against US tariffs, but like the 2019 corporate tax cut, it risks being another tactical fix rather than a structural growth strategy, expects Debashis Basu.

Mahindra Probes Staffer For Issuing Rape Threat

Mahindra Probes Staffer For Issuing Rape Threat

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

The Mahindra group has launched an internal investigation into the allegations against one of its employees for issuing rape threats to Sulata Deo, the Biju Janata Dal MP, in a Facebook post.

A New Era of SUVs Is Coming!

A New Era of SUVs Is Coming!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Mahindras unveil four stunning, eye-popping, concept SUVs: the Vision.S, Vision.X, Vision.T, and Vision.SXT.

Why Are FPIs Selling?

Why Are FPIs Selling?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

You can't be the second-most expensive market in the world and deliver just 10 per cent EPS growth, points out Akash Prakash.

Ravindra reveals mindset before India clash

Ravindra reveals mindset before India clash

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Ravindra expressed his joy at contributing on the big stage and emphasised the team's focus on the final showdown in Dubai

Sitharaman on the merits of next gen GST reforms

Sitharaman on the merits of next gen GST reforms

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

The next generation GST reforms would 'absolutely' set an economy open and transparent with further reduction in compliance burden and benefiting small businesses, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday.

India Rolls Out Next-Gen Rice Varieties

India Rolls Out Next-Gen Rice Varieties

Rediff.com6 May 2025

The varieties will take at least 4 to 5 years to reach farmers after they complete the usual cycle of breeder, foundation and certified seeds.

'If leaving the ball is an art, Rahul is the artist'

'If leaving the ball is an art, Rahul is the artist'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Rahul failed to convert his resilient start into a three-digit score across both innings but was pivotal in India's fight to draw the Test and keep India alive in the series.

Trump's $100K H-1B visa hike hits Indian workers hard

Trump's $100K H-1B visa hike hits Indian workers hard

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

The Trump administration has announced a massive increase in H-1B visa fees, imposing a $100,000 annual charge that will fundamentally alter how American companies hire skilled foreign workers, particularly impacting Indian IT professionals who comprise the largest group of beneficiaries.

Walmart to add 1 lakh MSMEs in next 3 years

Walmart to add 1 lakh MSMEs in next 3 years

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

US-based retail giant Walmart will connect one lakh more MSMEs in the next three years to its supplier development programme in India, a company official said here on Thursday. The programme, Walmart Vriddhi, has partnered with Ideas to Impact Foundation (i2i), which will enable more MSMEs to expand their access to both national and international markets, helped by the combined strengths of Walmart's global supply chain and Flipkart's e-commerce capabilities.

Some improvement in India-China ties from Oct last year: Jaishankar

Some improvement in India-China ties from Oct last year: Jaishankar

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

He said that the two nations will have issues in the foreseeable future. However, there are ways of addressing those issues and what happened in 2020 was not the way to address those issues.

Aiming to list Jio in first half of 2026: Mukesh Ambani

Aiming to list Jio in first half of 2026: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Reliance Jio, India's biggest telecom operator, is planning to launch an initial public offering (IPO) and listing on bourses in the first half of 2026, billionaire Mukesh Ambani said on Friday. Jio is currently a unit of Reliance Industries Ltd, India's most valuable company.

Cong launches web portal to register 'vote chori'

Cong launches web portal to register 'vote chori'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

The Congress party has launched a web portal where people can register to demand accountability from the Election Commission over alleged vote rigging, following Rahul Gandhi's claims of 'vote chori'.

Insurers hopeful of reduction in GST on health, life premiums

Insurers hopeful of reduction in GST on health, life premiums

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

The life and non-life insurance industries are hopeful of a reduction in the goods and services tax (GST) on health and life insurance premiums, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his speech on Friday, announced GST relaxations aimed at providing relief to ordinary citizens, farmers, the middle class, and the small and medium enterprises (MSME) sector.

Direct long-haul flights, policy push key to Indian airports' hub ambition: CEOs

Direct long-haul flights, policy push key to Indian airports' hub ambition: CEOs

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Indian airports' push to become global hubs will depend on reducing passenger leakage to rival airports abroad, scaling up direct long-haul connectivity, and offering transfer experiences that are faster, smoother, and more attractive than those of regional competitors, said panellists at the Business Standard Infrastructure Summit on Thursday.

Ahimsa Fellowship: How To Earn A Rs 20K Stipend

Ahimsa Fellowship: How To Earn A Rs 20K Stipend

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The Ahimsa Fellowship 2025 is an 8-month full-time opportunity for graduates designed to create a network of effective animal protection leaders.

5 Tips To Pick The Best Engineering College

5 Tips To Pick The Best Engineering College

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

rediffGURU Chocko Valliappa offers crucial career advice to engineering aspirants.

'My Father Bimal Roy's Time Has Come'

'My Father Bimal Roy's Time Has Come'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

'When you are a pioneer and someone who's put on a pedestal, but then the pedestal gets dusty, people don't look at the statue anymore.' 'They would say, 'Yes, yes, of course I know Bimal Roy. He made Do Bigha Zamin.'.'

Youth Test: Mhatre heroics in vain as rain forces draw

Youth Test: Mhatre heroics in vain as rain forces draw

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Ayush Mhatre made a free-flowing hundred but bad light and rain robbed India U-19 of a potential memorable win as their second Youth Test against England ended in a draw in Chelmsford on Wednesday.

Can Upton toughen up Indian hockey team?

Can Upton toughen up Indian hockey team?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Upton, who was a part of the support staff under head coach Gary Kirsten during India's 2011 Cricket World Cup-winning campaign, is currently associated with the national men's hockey team at the ongoing Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar.