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Consumer durable firms set to hike prices as rupee slides

Consumer durable firms set to hike prices as rupee slides

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

As the rupee has been on a downward slide and crossed 90 a dollar, consumer electronics firms are looking to raise prices of products ranging from air conditioners (ACs) to television panels up to 10 per cent.

Bobby Jindal, the next American vice-president?

Bobby Jindal, the next American vice-president?

Rediff.com15 May 2012

Indian American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has a good chance of being selected as vice-presidential running mate of Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, a media report has said.

Carmakers post record sales in Oct driven by GST rate cut

Carmakers post record sales in Oct driven by GST rate cut

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Top carmakers led by Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Kia India on Saturday reported record sales in the domestic market riding on festive demand boosted by GST rate cut. Other manufacturers such as Skoda Auto India and Toyota Kirloskar Motor also posted impressive growth in sales in October.

Ex-India pacer Prasad set to contest in KSCA elections

Ex-India pacer Prasad set to contest in KSCA elections

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad had served as a vice-president from 2013 to 2016 when Anil Kumble was the KSCA president.

The India-Russia Defence Link That Lasts

The India-Russia Defence Link That Lasts

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Russia, being bogged down by the Ukraine war and prioritising the requirements of its own armed forces, along with India's consistent diversification policy, will remain a major challenge to the bilateral partnership, note Harsh V Pant and Aleksei Zakharov.

Why Our Military Leaders Must Be Diligent

Why Our Military Leaders Must Be Diligent

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

The armed forces of India will be wise to remember that its public interface needs to be tempered with discretion, maturity and example, keeping in mind the nation's multi-cultural and multi-religious fabric which is its greatest strength but which can also become its biggest fault-line, asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Gold, silver rally to extend record run

Gold, silver rally to extend record run

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Gold and silver prices are poised to maintain their record-setting rally in the coming week as investors focus on global inflation data and key macroeconomic indicators that shape central bank policy paths, analysts said.

'Digital Arrests Are The Most Challenging'

'Digital Arrests Are The Most Challenging'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

'Digital arrests are the cutting edge of the problem and the most challenging part of the ecosystem right now.'

BCCI shake-up! Binny quits... this veteran is taking over

BCCI shake-up! Binny quits... this veteran is taking over

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

In a significant development for Indian cricket, Rajeev Shukla has taken over as the interim president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) following the reported departure of Roger Binny.

Google Unveils Pixel 10 Series

Google Unveils Pixel 10 Series

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Glimpses of the Google Pixel 10 series of mobile phones launched at the Made by Google event in Brooklyn, New York, August 20, 2025.

'Why Did PM Or Other Ministers Not Go To Dhankhar's House?

'Why Did PM Or Other Ministers Not Go To Dhankhar's House?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

'It is a crisis of BJP's own doing. This is an in-house fire.'

Weightloss Drugs Hit 1,000 Crore Mark

Weightloss Drugs Hit 1,000 Crore Mark

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

'As more patients are prescribed these drugs, intolerance due to gastrointestinal and other side effects will become more visible, leading to higher discontinuation rates.'

Govt slams Sonia Gandhi over 'Nehru papers', seeks return to PMML

Govt slams Sonia Gandhi over 'Nehru papers', seeks return to PMML

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The government has criticized Sonia Gandhi for holding '51 cartons of Jawaharlal Nehru papers' and has requested their return to the Prime Ministers' Museum and Library (PMML) for public access.

BJP launches Muslim outreach programme in Kerala; says not for votes

BJP launches Muslim outreach programme in Kerala; says not for votes

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

The BJP in Kerala announced the launch of a 'Muslim Outreach Programme' aimed at building trust and dispelling what it claims are lies spread by other parties about the BJP's stance towards the Muslim community.

'Dhankhar's Resignation Laced With Intrigue'

'Dhankhar's Resignation Laced With Intrigue'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

'Something very drastic must have happened.'

A Wounded Jaguar Rescued

A Wounded Jaguar Rescued

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Banks raised Rs 55K crore through CDs in fortnight ended Nov 14

Banks raised Rs 55K crore through CDs in fortnight ended Nov 14

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

With deposit growth remaining sluggish and the credit - deposit ratio of commercial banks crossing 80 per cent, banks have ramped up their borrowing in the certificate of deposit (CD) market. In the fortnight ended November 14, CD issuances climbed to nearly Rs 55,000 crore - double the borrowings of the preceding two fortnights and the highest since the September 19 fortnight.

JD, Usha Vance to visit India next week amid tariff war

JD, Usha Vance to visit India next week amid tariff war

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

US Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha, the first Indian-American Second Lady, are set to visit India early next week. Vance will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit. The visit comes amid global concerns over President Donald Trump's policy on tariffs. Vance's visit is likely to be more of a private trip though it will have official components.

What Amazon Can Learn From Meesho

What Amazon Can Learn From Meesho

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

'The Indian consumer is moving so quickly and they have so many options.'

India's domestic IT spend set to touch $176 bn in 2026: Gartner

India's domestic IT spend set to touch $176 bn in 2026: Gartner

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

India's information technology (IT) spend is projected to touch $176.3 billion in 2026, rising 10.6 per cent from 2025, and outpacing the 9.8 per cent growth expected globally, according to the latest forecast by Gartner Inc., a business and technology insights company.

'Was Gambhir then, more Gambhir now': Yuvraj's Cheeky Post

'Was Gambhir then, more Gambhir now': Yuvraj's Cheeky Post

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Yuvraj Singh's cheeky birthday wish for Gautam Gambhir broke the internet on Tuesday as the former India opener turned 44.

Modi, Merz set for Ahmedabad talks amid rising global tensions

Modi, Merz set for Ahmedabad talks amid rising global tensions

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

In their talks, Modi and Merz are likely to deliberate on trade and investment ties as New Delhi is looking at deepening economic engagement with Europe against the backdrop of Washington's 50 percent tariff on Indian goods, people familiar with the matter said.

Will Shashi Tharoor Succeed Dhankhar?

Will Shashi Tharoor Succeed Dhankhar?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

What piques the narrative is that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah decide on crucial matters, they play it close to their chest, and revel in springing a surprise.

Trump says US will bring 'tariffs down at some point'

Trump says US will bring 'tariffs down at some point'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

The US is "pretty close" to reaching a "fair trade deal" with India, President Donald Trump has said, adding that he will lower the tariffs imposed on Indian goods at "some point".

27% Bitcoin Slide: What Must Investors Do?

27% Bitcoin Slide: What Must Investors Do?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

'Exiting during corrections tends to lock in losses. Patient investors have benefited from holding through similar drawdowns in past cycles.'

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's First Woman PM, Passes Away

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's First Woman PM, Passes Away

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's former first female prime minister and chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, has died at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness.

L&T eyes global nuclear supply chain expansion

L&T eyes global nuclear supply chain expansion

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Construction major L&T is gearing up to expand its footprint in the global nuclear supply chain, a senior company official has said, while calling for amendments to key legislations on the domestic front to pave the way for the entry of private players and foreign capital necessary for capacity enhancement.

VP poll: Flanked by Modi, NDA candidate files nomination

VP poll: Flanked by Modi, NDA candidate files nomination

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

NDA candidate C P Radhakrishnan filed his nomination papers for the vice presidential election in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders.

Reach consensus by Tuesday or....: SC to Kerala Guv, CM on VC deadlock

Reach consensus by Tuesday or....: SC to Kerala Guv, CM on VC deadlock

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

The Supreme Court has stated it will intervene to resolve the deadlock over the selection of vice chancellors for two technical universities in Kerala if the Chief Minister and Governor do not reach a consensus.

TVS Motor partners Noise for EV-smartwatch integration

TVS Motor partners Noise for EV-smartwatch integration

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

TVS Motor Company on Wednesday said it has partnered with connected lifestyle brand Noise for electric vehicle-smartwatch integration to enable riders to connect with their vehicles.

BCCI Contracts: Will Kohli, Rohit Retain A-Plus Grade?

BCCI Contracts: Will Kohli, Rohit Retain A-Plus Grade?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

BCCI AGM: Kohli, Rohit's contracts, payments for women in domestic cricket to be discussed

Lockheed Martin plans C-130J Super Hercules co-production hub in India

Lockheed Martin plans C-130J Super Hercules co-production hub in India

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Lockheed Martin plans to establish a C-130J Super Hercules co-production facility in India, the first outside the US, as the IAF seeks to procure new transport aircraft.

Oil prices may drop further as Opec+ boosts output from Oct

Oil prices may drop further as Opec+ boosts output from Oct

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The latest decision of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, commonly known as Opec+, to boost output is being seen as an attempt to regain market share lost to the US, Brazil, and other oil producers, who have been increasing production recently.

Meet BJP's first-ever mayor in Kerala

Meet BJP's first-ever mayor in Kerala

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

BJP leader V V Rajesh was elected mayor of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, marking the party's first-ever victory in a municipal corporation in Kerala. The election saw other mayoral contests across the state, with UDF and LDF also securing victories.

Buoyant demand has failed to push steel prices

Buoyant demand has failed to push steel prices

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

The Indian steel industry is faced with a paradox: Rising demand and falling prices. Demand continues to surge as user industries gather pace, with the World Steel Association projecting around 9 per cent annual growth for India over 2025 and 2026, the year domestic demand is projected to be almost 75 million tonnes (mt) higher than in 2020.

YOLO Spirit Ignites 2026 Travel

YOLO Spirit Ignites 2026 Travel

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The growing YOLO (You Only Live Once) mindset, coupled with a desire for immersive outdoor experiences, is driving demand, primarily across age groups from 20 to 45 years.

JD-U backs BJP leader Jaswant for vice president's post

JD-U backs BJP leader Jaswant for vice president's post

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

The Janata Dal - United, which had backed United Progressive Alliance's Presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee, on Monday supported the Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate Jaswant Singh for the vice presidential election.

HC refuses to stay foundation-laying of 'Babri Masjid' in Bengal

HC refuses to stay foundation-laying of 'Babri Masjid' in Bengal

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

The Calcutta high court on Friday refused to intervene in the construction of a mosque -- modelled on Ayodhya's Babri Masjid -- at Beldanga in West Bengal's Murshidabad, proposed by suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir.

BCCI set to host Asia Cup in UAE, India-Pakistan match likely

BCCI set to host Asia Cup in UAE, India-Pakistan match likely

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

ACC chairman and Pakistan Cricket Board head Mohsin Naqvi also kept cards close to his chest when asked about a possible India vs Pakistan match at the Asia Cup in September.

IPL 2026 Auction: Shock Buys Became A Recurring Theme

IPL 2026 Auction: Shock Buys Became A Recurring Theme

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

IPL Auction 2026 was not just about money; it was a celebration of ambition, opportunity, and the unrelenting belief that the next big star could come from anywhere.