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Did You Know About Tatas' China Link?

Did You Know About Tatas' China Link?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The Tata Group is one of the very few Indian MNCs which has carved out a niche in China's highly competitive market, notes Rup Narayan Das.

What's India's 'Adaptive Defence' Strategy?

What's India's 'Adaptive Defence' Strategy?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

It's a strategic approach in which the country's military and defence mechanisms evolve continuously in tandem with emerging threats. The new strategy anticipates events and prepares to counter those proactively.

Three CEOs to lead Reliance-Disney media behemoth

Three CEOs to lead Reliance-Disney media behemoth

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), Viacom18 Media (Viacom18), and The Walt Disney Company announced on Thursday that they have completed the merger of Viacom18's media and JioCinema businesses into Star India (SIPL), creating a mega joint venture valued at Rs 70,352 crore. The new entity will be guided by three chief executive officers (CEOs), "who will lead the company into a new era of ambition and disruption", according to a joint statement. Kevin Vaz will lead the entertainment division across all platforms, Kiran Mani will head the combined digital division, and Sanjog Gupta will oversee the sports operations.

China's Market Surge: Should You Invest?

China's Market Surge: Should You Invest?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Investors need to carefully assess country-specific risks. 'This is especially true of a market that is less transparent than the US.'

If good neighbourliness is missing...: Jaishankar's dig at China, Pak

If good neighbourliness is missing...: Jaishankar's dig at China, Pak

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Delivering a thinly veiled message to Pakistan from its soil, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said activities across borders characterised by the 'three evils' of terrorism, extremism and separatism are unlikely to encourage trade, energy flows and connectivity.

COP29: India, developing world face EU resistance to climate finance

COP29: India, developing world face EU resistance to climate finance

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Talks on global climate finance virtually ground to a halt last week at COP29, the annual United Nations (UN) Climate Change event in Baku, Azerbaijan, as the developed world, led by the European Union (EU), and developing countries including India, Brazil, South Africa, and a clutch of island nations and African countries faced a wide chasm between their expectations. This has raised doubts about whether an agreement can be reached this week or whether talks will spill over to COP30, to be held next year in Benem, Brazil.

Women's ACT Hockey: Deepika shines as India thrash Thailand

Women's ACT Hockey: Deepika shines as India thrash Thailand

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

India mauled minnows Thailand 13-0 to register their third consecutive win at the women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Rajgir, Bihar on Thursday.

212 Million Indians Have Diabetes

212 Million Indians Have Diabetes

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Of these 212 million Indians, 133 million have untreated diabetes. Undiagnosed diabetes has been linked with complications such as diabetic retinopathy which can cause vision loss and blindness.

After disengagement, focus should be on...: Jaishankar on LAC row

After disengagement, focus should be on...: Jaishankar on LAC row

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Jaishankar described as a "reasonable supposition" to expect some improvement in the relations between India and China following the last round of disengagement but hesitated to say that there could be a reset of the ties.

Youtuber murder: Foreign pistols, phones seized from aides of Arsh Dalla

Youtuber murder: Foreign pistols, phones seized from aides of Arsh Dalla

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

The official said Sukhvinder's brother Satpal possibly transferred Rs 2.50 lakh from Canada to his cousin Jitu Singh alias Jita in Gwalior to facilitate the November 7 killing.

Women's ACT: Sangita's twin strike powers India to victory

Women's ACT: Sangita's twin strike powers India to victory

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Young striker Sangita Kumari scored a brace as defending champions India defeated Malaysia 4-0 to open their campaign at the women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament on a confident note in Rajgir, Bihar on Monday.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

A host of macroeconomic data announcements, the last batch of September quarter earnings, global trends, and trading activity of foreign investors will be the major driving factors for the equity market this week, according to analysts. Equity markets would remain closed on Friday for Guru Nanak Jayanti. "India is set to release CPI and IIP data on November 12, with WPI data expected on November 14.

Gauff is youngest player since Sharapova to win WTA Finals

Gauff is youngest player since Sharapova to win WTA Finals

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Gauff split from coach Brad Gilbert and flipped the script weeks later, however, winning her second WTA 1000 title last month at the China Open before reaching the Wuhan Open semis.

Gauff fights back to beat Badosa in China Open semi

Gauff fights back to beat Badosa in China Open semi

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Coco Gauff fought back from a set down to beat Spain's Paula Badosa 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 in the semi-finals of the China Open in Beijing on Saturday.

Women's ACT: Deepika shines as India edge Korea in thriller

Women's ACT: Deepika shines as India edge Korea in thriller

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Striker Deepika converted a penalty stroke three minutes from the final hooter to lead India to a tense 3-2 win over South Korea

'NSA Mike Waltz would be good for India-US relationship'

'NSA Mike Waltz would be good for India-US relationship'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Waltz after being elected as the Co-Chair of India Caucus in January last year had said that India is the world's largest democracy and an important strategic partner for the United States.

Reliance, Disney merge to form Rs 70,000-cr JV

Reliance, Disney merge to form Rs 70,000-cr JV

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries has completed the merger of its media assets with the India business of global media house Walt Disney and formed a joint venture with a valuation of over Rs 70,000 crore. The JV will be one of the largest media and entertainment companies in India with a combined revenue of approximately Rs 26,000 crore and will be led by Nita Ambani as its chairperson, according to a joint statement.

China: 'India Must Not Accept Ceding Of Patrolling Rights'

China: 'India Must Not Accept Ceding Of Patrolling Rights'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

'Disengagement is merely the first step in a lengthy process of arriving at a new normal along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh and the entire land boundary.' 'The Indian government should insist on the restoration of the status quo ante in Eastern Ladakh.'

Escalation in US-China trade war may help India

Escalation in US-China trade war may help India

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The escalation in the US-China trade war is expected to help India increase its exports and attract investments from American companies, think tank GTRI said on Friday. He said that last month, the US Senate introduced two bills that could intensify the trade war and have major global economic impacts if passed.

China Open: Muchova, Zheng advance to semis

China Open: Muchova, Zheng advance to semis

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Karolina Muchova snapped U.S. Open champion Aryna Sabalenka's 15-match win streak to shock her 7-6(5) 2-6 6-4 in the China Open quarter-finals on Friday, while Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen beat Mirra Andreeva 5-7 6-0 6-4 to reach the semi-finals.

India's BSRs Won't Need New Safety Rules

India's BSRs Won't Need New Safety Rules

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

'Bharat Small Reactors are essentially similar to the existing 220 MWe Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors. The existing regulations are applicable for BSRs.'

Gauff beats Muchova in straight sets to win China Open

Gauff beats Muchova in straight sets to win China Open

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Heading into the final, Gauff had lost the first set in three straight matches and the former U.S. Open champion seemed determined to buck that trend, serving to love in the opening game and breaking early for a 2-0 lead.

FPIs withdraw nearly Rs 20,000 cr from equities in 5 trading sessions

FPIs withdraw nearly Rs 20,000 cr from equities in 5 trading sessions

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

The exodus of foreign investments from Indian equity markets continued unabated, with FPIs pulling out nearly Rs 20,000 crore in the last five trading sessions on higher valuations of domestic stocks and shifting their allocation to China. As a result, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have turned net sellers in the equity market, with total outflows reaching Rs 13,401 crore for 2024 so far. Going ahead, the FPI selling trend is likely to continue in the near term till data indicate the piossibility of a trend reversal.

'Trump will pick up from where he left off with India'

'Trump will pick up from where he left off with India'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Lisa Curtis, who served as deputy assistant to President Trump and as National Security Council senior director for South and Central Asia from 2017 to 2021, said she expected the same bumps for India and the US, as in Trump's first term, including tariff, dependence on Russia over arms supply and oil purchase from Iran. Curtis, however, said both countries could never enter an alliance but develop a partnership that is "short of an alliance". She hoped them to achieve a cooperation that deters China, but also prepares both countries in case of a crisis or conflict, be it in the Taiwan Strait, the South China Sea, or another flare-up on the India-China border.

Gukesh's 'Karpov-like' style tipped to outclass Ding

Gukesh's 'Karpov-like' style tipped to outclass Ding

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Ding will face a stern challenge from the 18-year-old Gukesh, who "doesn't make any mistakes at all" and has had a terrific run in 2024.

Canada's move on visa program to hit Indian students

Canada's move on visa program to hit Indian students

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

The processing time for students applying under the Student Direct Stream (SDS) was significantly shorter and approval rates higher, something that will change after Canada ended the scheme on Friday.

China has violated border pacts with India, says Jaishankar

China has violated border pacts with India, says Jaishankar

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

China has violated border agreements, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday, noting that continued tension will cast a natural shadow over the rest of this relationship.

India way behind China, need to catch up: IAF chief

India way behind China, need to catch up: IAF chief

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

At a press conference ahead of Air Force Day on October 8, he also said that India needs to catch up with China on technology and speed in production of military equipment, holding that "we are way behind" the neighbour. Air Chief Marshal Singh, at the same time, said the Indian military is way ahead in terms of personnel including those operating various machines and platforms. "I am very confident that as far as human angle is concerned, as far as our people behind the machine are concerned, we are way ahead of them," he said.

WTA Finals: Gauff Stuns World No 1

WTA Finals: Gauff Stuns World No 1

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Olympic gold medallist Zheng, making her WTA Finals debut, got off to a great start against the Czech eight seed, with an early break of serve to take a 3-0 lead.

WTA Finals: Zheng downs Paolini, advances to semis

WTA Finals: Zheng downs Paolini, advances to semis

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

China's Zheng Qinwen reached the semi-finals of the WTA Finals in Riyadh after claiming an impressive 6-1 6-1 win over Italian fourth seed Jasmine Paolini on Wednesday.

Domestic investors pay hefty premiums for China exposure

Domestic investors pay hefty premiums for China exposure

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Indian investors are paying hefty premiums to invest in China markets, with stocks there posting their biggest weekly gain in nearly 16 years. Savvy investors were seen making a dash to invest in the only two China-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) available in the domestic markets. On Friday, Mirae Asset Hang Seng Tech ETF closed at Rs 16.9 on the NSE, nearly

WTA Finals: Sabalenka to end year as World No.1!

WTA Finals: Sabalenka to end year as World No.1!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Coco Gauff beat defending champion Iga Swiatek 6-3 6-4 at the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Tuesday to reach the semi-finals and ensure Aryna Sabalenka would finish the year as world number one.

Erigaisi triumphs over Gujrathi in marathon battle of Grandmasters

Erigaisi triumphs over Gujrathi in marathon battle of Grandmasters

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

World No. 4 Indian Arjun Erigaisi beat compatriot Vidit Gujrathi after five hours of end-to-end action in the opening round of the Chennai Chess Grand Masters 2024 in Chennai on Monday.

Trump picks Fox News host as defence secretary

Trump picks Fox News host as defence secretary

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

United States President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the nomination of popular Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth, 44, as his defence secretary.

Marco And Mike Are Good News For India

Marco And Mike Are Good News For India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Communist China continues to aggressively expand its domain in the Indo-Pacific region.' 'It's crucial for the USA to continue its support in countering these malicious tactics.' 'India, along with other nations in the region, is not alone.'

Trump 2.0: Govt In Wait-And-Watch Mood

Trump 2.0: Govt In Wait-And-Watch Mood

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

'We may see even more restrictive policies during 2.0.'

Foreign investors net sellers of Indian bonds in Oct

Foreign investors net sellers of Indian bonds in Oct

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Foreign investors were net sellers of domestic debt in October for the first time since the official inclusion of Indian government bonds in the JP Morgan bond indices, with net outflow worth Rs 4,697 crore. This marked the second instance in the current calendar year where foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) were net sellers in a month.

China Open: Alcaraz joins elite club with 200th career win

China Open: Alcaraz joins elite club with 200th career win

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands 6-1, 6-2 at the China Open on Sunday to capture his 200th career tour victory.

Alcaraz outlasts Sinner to win China Open crown

Alcaraz outlasts Sinner to win China Open crown

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

French Open and Wimbledon champion Alcaraz, who won both of his previous meetings with Sinner this year, recovered from a slow start to wrap up victory in three hours, 21 minutes and improve his head-to-head record with the Italian to 6-4.

Indian Army successfully patrols disengaged Depsang

Indian Army successfully patrols disengaged Depsang

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

The Indian Army has commenced a verification patrolling at Depsang, the second friction point in eastern Ladakh, the government said on Saturday.