'Have Muslims Faced Problems In Maharashtra?'

'We have given riot-free Maharashtra in our 18-month rule.' IMAGE: Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar speaks to Rediff.com at his home in Baramati. Photograph: Hitesh......

27 killed, 62 injured in suicide bombing at Pak railway station

At least 27 people, including 14 security forces, were killed and 62 others injured on Saturday in a suicide bombing at a railway station in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, officials said.......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

Surat railway authorities tackle an unusual crowd, here is how

An unusually heavy rush was witnessed at Udhna railway station in Surat on Sunday as hundreds of workers engaged in textile and diamond industries headed to their hometowns in Bihar and Uttar......

'Make in India' initiative helped strengthen economy

The Modi government's flagship initiative 'Make in India' launched 10 years ago has helped the country boost exports, push investments and promote manufacturing. Illustration: Dominic......

'Aim to reach 1 billion tonnes coal output by FY 2027'

'With the deployment of a higher degree of mechanisation, awarding contractual mining to MDOs and operational efficiency, we feel confident of achieving the desired target.' Photograph: Kind......

Budget may go vocal for higher local procurement

To boost domestic manufacturing under the Make in India initiative and reduce dependency on imports, the government is expected to announce in the Budget an increase in the minimum local content......

Dharavi redevelopment: No land transfer to Adani group

As a project developer, Adani group will build houses that will be handed over to departments of Maharashtra government for allotment to residents. Photograph: ANI Photo The multi-crore Dharavi......

Ranji: Mumbai back on top with easy win over Maharashtra

IMAGE: Mumbai's Ayush Mhatre was named player of the match for his superb century in the first innings against Maharashtra. Photograph: MCA/X Defending champions Mumbai got their Ranji Trophy......

Ranji: Badoni hits century; Saxena destroys Bengal

IMAGE: Three wickets from Gujarat's P N Jadeja reduces Punjab to 40/4 in the second innings. Photograph: BCCI/X Badoni hits century as Delhi set Himachal target of 327 Ayush Badoni smashed a......

Ranji Trophy: Jackson, bowlers put Saurashtra in control

IMAGE: Sheldon Jackson struck a century as Saurashtra took control. Photograph: BCCI Saurashtra's middle-order batter Sheldon Jackson followed in senior teammate Cheteshwar Pujara's footsteps,......

Ranji Trophy: Pujara fails but Saurashtra poised for win; UP in command

IMAGE: Saurashtra's Cheteshwar Pujara fell for a duck in the 2nd innings of the Ranji Trophy Group A match against Maharashtra on Saturday. Photograph: BCCI Saurashtra are in sight of a victory......

Ranji: Dube's blitz, Shaw's comeback and Mumbai's dominance

Dube fires as Mumbai seize control against sloppy Bengal Photograph: Kind Courtesy Mumbai Cricket Association/X India's T20 specialist Shivam Dube continued his recent streak of form with a......