News for 'strategic partnership'

'Miller Didn't Miss This Time': Venugopala Rao on DC's Match-Winning Finish

'Miller Didn't Miss This Time': Venugopala Rao on DC's Match-Winning Finish

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Delhi Capitals' Director of Cricket, Y Venugopala Rao, commended David Miller and Tristan Stubbs for their match-winning performances against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a recent IPL match. He also addressed concerns about Axar Patel's fitness and praised his all-round performance.

AIFF, ISL Clubs Review Genius Sports' Commercial Rights Plan

AIFF, ISL Clubs Review Genius Sports' Commercial Rights Plan

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The All India Football Federation met with Genius Sports and Indian Super League club owners to discuss a major proposal regarding the league's commercial rights, focusing on a long-term vision for India's top-tier competition.

Second Edition of Rugby Premier League to be Held in Hyderabad

Second Edition of Rugby Premier League to be Held in Hyderabad

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

The second edition of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) will be held in Hyderabad from June 16 to 28, featuring the Rugby 7s format and six franchises from the inaugural season.

ISRO to print rocket components with Russian 3D printing machine

ISRO to print rocket components with Russian 3D printing machine

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The RusBeam 2800 is now India's largest electron-beam wire deposition 3D printer operating under vacuum. The machine was custom-built for India and is operated with software developed by Rosatom.

BonV Aero and ParaZero Join Forces to Enhance India's Drone Defence Systems

BonV Aero and ParaZero Join Forces to Enhance India's Drone Defence Systems

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Odisha-based BonV Aero has partnered with ParaZero Technologies to introduce advanced counter-drone systems to India's defence and security agencies, offering a kinetic solution to neutralise hostile drones.

Bajaj Auto's Q4 Profit More Than Doubles Amid Record Sales and KTM Consolidation

Bajaj Auto's Q4 Profit More Than Doubles Amid Record Sales and KTM Consolidation

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Bajaj Auto reported a significant increase in its consolidated Q4FY26 performance, with profit after tax more than doubling to approximately 3,662 crore, a 103 per cent year-on-year rise, primarily driven by record volumes, an improved product mix, and the strategic consolidation of Bajaj Auto International Holdings AG (BAIHAG).

Justin Rose Set For First India Appearance At DP World India Championship

Justin Rose Set For First India Appearance At DP World India Championship

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Major champion Justin Rose is set to make his professional debut in India at the DP World India Championship. The tournament, co-sanctioned with the PGTI, boasts a significant prize fund and underscores India's growing importance in elite golf.

Abbott Bets On Semaglutide Boom

Abbott Bets On Semaglutide Boom

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Abbott will exclusively distribute and market Extensior in the country, becoming the second company to secure sole distribution rights for Novo's semaglutide portfolio in India, after Emcure Pharma.

Saudi Arabia make foray into cricket: announce partnership with ILT20

Saudi Arabia make foray into cricket: announce partnership with ILT20

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Saudi Arabia has ventured into mainstream cricket for the first time, announcing a strategic partnership with International League T20.

Pakistan Assures Saudi Arabia of Support 'Before It Is Needed' Amid West Asia Conflict

Pakistan Assures Saudi Arabia of Support 'Before It Is Needed' Amid West Asia Conflict

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

A senior Pakistani official has affirmed Pakistan's commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia, even before assistance is explicitly requested, amidst ongoing conflict in West Asia. This pledge underscores the close ties between the two nations and Pakistan's role in regional stability.

India, Japan to establish strategic partnership

India, Japan to establish strategic partnership

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

The joint statement issued by Dr Singh and PM Abe in Tokyo.

Modi pays tribute to Holocaust victims at Yad Vashem memorial

Modi pays tribute to Holocaust victims at Yad Vashem memorial

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Yad Vashem memorial in Jerusalem, accompanied by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to pay tribute to the victims of the Holocaust and reaffirm the commitment to peace and human dignity.

Beijing dodges India's Indus Treaty move at China-Pak strategic talks

Beijing dodges India's Indus Treaty move at China-Pak strategic talks

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

China and Pakistan concluded their strategic dialogue, reiterating their opposition to unilateral actions in South Asia and discussing Kashmir, Afghanistan, and trilateral cooperation.

IRCTC Bets Big on Payments Play

IRCTC Bets Big on Payments Play

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

IRCTC is expanding its payments arm, IRCTC Payments, to handle transactions across its ticketing platform and tap government clients, aiming to scale its annual payment processing to approximately 1 trillion.

US, India envoys in China review strategic ties, trade push

US, India envoys in China review strategic ties, trade push

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

David Perdue said in a post on X that the US-India relationship delivers real results through close cooperation in diverse areas, including defence, energy and through Quad engagement.

IPL 2026: Kishan hails SRH young bowlers for 'making their own plans and...'

IPL 2026: Kishan hails SRH young bowlers for 'making their own plans and...'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Ishan Kishan lauded his young pace attack for their execution of bowling plans in their victory against Chennai Super Kings.

Wipro Creates New AI Unit, Appoints Nagendra Bandaru as CEO

Wipro Creates New AI Unit, Appoints Nagendra Bandaru as CEO

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Wipro has announced the launch of a dedicated AI-Native Business and Platforms unit, leading to a leadership shuffle with Nagendra Bandaru appointed as CEO and Kanwar Singh joining as President and Managing Partner of Technology Services GBL.

Gulf War: Time India Distances Itself From Israel

Gulf War: Time India Distances Itself From Israel

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

It may now be time to question the price India is paying for Israel's disregard of the serious undermining of India's energy security, asserts former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

IPL 2026: MI reveal why Ghazanfar is their secret weapon

IPL 2026: MI reveal why Ghazanfar is their secret weapon

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene expresses confidence in young Afghan spinner Allah Ghazanfar, highlighting his potential and the added advantage he brings to the team.

How IndiaAI Mission Is Helping AI Startups Scale Globally

How IndiaAI Mission Is Helping AI Startups Scale Globally

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The IndiaAI Mission, under MeitY, has selected 10 Indian AI startups for its Global Acceleration Programme, aimed at fostering international growth and innovation.

Yatra Online Teams Up with Google Cloud to Enhance Travel Experience with AI

Yatra Online Teams Up with Google Cloud to Enhance Travel Experience with AI

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Yatra Online has announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud to accelerate its AI-led transformation across corporate and personal travel, aiming to simplify booking, enhance expense management, and deliver seamless travel experiences.

Modi Pays Tribute to Holocaust Victims at Yad Vashem

Modi Pays Tribute to Holocaust Victims at Yad Vashem

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Yad Vashem memorial in Jerusalem and paid tribute to the victims of the Holocaust, accompanied by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

India, Indonesia ties elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

India, Indonesia ties elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The 2 countries signed 15 agreements including one on defence cooperation after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held 'productive discussions' with President Joko Widodo.

Near-term growth, margin triggers missing in Wipro's Q4 results

Near-term growth, margin triggers missing in Wipro's Q4 results

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Wipro reported Q4FY26 IT services revenue of $2.6 billion, a modest 0.2 per cent Q-o-Q constant currency growth, with adjusted operating profit margin beating estimates at 17.2 per cent. The company announced a significant share buyback of ~15,000 crore, but faces near-term growth challenges, particularly in the BFSI segment, and has issued a soft Q1FY27 revenue guidance.

Will Trump Attend Islamabad Peace Talks?

Will Trump Attend Islamabad Peace Talks?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

The intriguing bit is that Trump is likely to attend the talks in Islamabad this weekend -- if he does, it will be the clearest signal yet that the US is ready to exit the war with some sort of win to show, since he cannot afford to go for the talks and return empty-handed, notes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the Iran War

India, EU ink mobility pact for students, professionals

India, EU ink mobility pact for students, professionals

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

India and the European Union have finalized a comprehensive mobility pact that will create new opportunities for Indian students and professionals in Europe. The agreement was reached during summit talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and top EU officials.

TCS slows its dividend tap to fuel AI run

TCS slows its dividend tap to fuel AI run

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Tata Consultancy Services' (TCS) annual dividend payout declined to a four-year low of approximately 39,820 crore in FY26, marking its steepest decline in a decade and potentially adversely affecting Tata Sons' finances, which heavily rely on TCS's dividend income.

Why Professionals Are Returning to Flipkart

Why Professionals Are Returning to Flipkart

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Homegrown e-commerce giant Flipkart is experiencing a significant trend of senior leaders rejoining the company, driven by its people-first culture, opportunities for growth with ownership, and the chance to solve problems at an India scale.

Why India's Japan Connection Is Important

Why India's Japan Connection Is Important

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

In a region increasingly shaped by competition and coercion, such collaboration strengthens security without confrontation, builds capacity without dependency and promotes order without domination, points out Dr Kumar.

Anthropic's Scores Big On India Revenue

Anthropic's Scores Big On India Revenue

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

India is emerging as Claude.ai's second-largest user base, driven by strong adoption in coding, maths and enterprise AI tasks.

When Will Jio Credit Reach AUM Level Of Rs 1 Trillion?

When Will Jio Credit Reach AUM Level Of Rs 1 Trillion?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

'We are staying away from making forward-looking statements on when we will reach 1 trillion, etc. But growth will be rapid; it's only a matter of time.'

Trump threatens to bomb Iran as Pakistan pushes for truce extension

Trump threatens to bomb Iran as Pakistan pushes for truce extension

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran if a deal is not reached before the ceasefire ends, while Pakistan urged both sides to extend the truce and pursue diplomacy.

IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant unsure about opening role despite promising T20 record

IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant unsure about opening role despite promising T20 record

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Rishabh Pant discusses his decision to open for Delhi Capitals, his run-out, and the team's strategy after their defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League.

Dream Sports pivots to fintech, AI, and sports entertainment after gaming ban

Dream Sports pivots to fintech, AI, and sports entertainment after gaming ban

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Following a ban on real-money gaming, Dream Sports, the parent company of Dream11, is strategically expanding its portfolio across 11 companies, including a new venture into wealth management and stockbroking, with a focus on serving a mass user base through AI-first solutions, cofounder Harsh Jain confirmed.

Modi Inaugurates Micron Semiconductor Plant in Sanand

Modi Inaugurates Micron Semiconductor Plant in Sanand

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Micron Technology's semiconductor plant in Sanand, Gujarat, highlighting India's growing presence in the hardware sector and its strong partnership with the United States in AI and chip technologies.

'Significant outcomes' expected as Putin to visit India

'Significant outcomes' expected as Putin to visit India

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a two-day visit to India from December 4 to hold annual summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi that is expected to produce a plethora of significant outcomes, including in the defence sphere, to further solidify the bilateral strategic ties.

IPL 2026: Beginning of Mohammed Shami's road to redemption, says Pujara

IPL 2026: Beginning of Mohammed Shami's road to redemption, says Pujara

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Cheteshwar Pujara praises Mohammed Shami's performance in the IPL, highlighting it as the beginning of his 'road to redemption'.

Amit Shah assures to resolve Gorkha issue without dividing Bengal

Amit Shah assures to resolve Gorkha issue without dividing Bengal

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed poll rallies in West Bengal, promising to resolve the Gorkha issue constitutionally and offering a development package for north Bengal if the BJP is voted to power.

Shah Promises Gorkha Solution, Case Withdrawals if BJP Wins Bengal

Shah Promises Gorkha Solution, Case Withdrawals if BJP Wins Bengal

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has pledged that the BJP will prioritise resolving the Gorkha issue in Darjeeling and withdraw cases against community leaders if elected in West Bengal. He criticised Mamata Banerjee's government for non-cooperation and assured a constitutional solution.

'Modi's Singapore visit to elevate ties to strategic partnership'

'Modi's Singapore visit to elevate ties to strategic partnership'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The Singapore Minister applauded Prime Minister Modi's effort to make India the manufacturing hub of the world.