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Representative was 'ill-informed': Galgotias apologises

Representative was 'ill-informed': Galgotias apologises

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Galgotias University issued an apology after falsely presenting a Chinese-manufactured robotic dog as their own innovation at the India AI Impact Summit, sparking controversy and leading to their removal from the event.

Sharad Pawar not informed about Sunetra's swearing-in: NCP-SP

Sharad Pawar not informed about Sunetra's swearing-in: NCP-SP

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar Maharashtra unit president Shashikant Shinde on Saturday said his party chief Sharad Pawar and other leaders had no prior knowledge about the decision that Nationalist Congress Party's Sunetra Pawar would take oath as the state deputy chief minister.

New GDP series to improve informal sector estimates

New GDP series to improve informal sector estimates

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

India's new national accounts will leverage new data sources and surveys to enhance the measurement of the country's informal economy, and introduce double deflation methods across sectors, replacing the current system that relies on a single deflation mechanism in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) calculations.

Is Your Meta Glass Data Safe?

Is Your Meta Glass Data Safe?

Rediff.com2 hours ago

'We take steps to filter this data to protect people's privacy and to help prevent identifying information from being reviewed.'

PM-led panel to pick information commissioners tomorrow

PM-led panel to pick information commissioners tomorrow

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

A panel headed by PM Modi and including Rahul Gandhi will meet to decide on the next Chief Information Commissioner and information commissioners for vacant positions at the Central Information Commission (CIC).

India's 2027 Census to be fully digital; first phase from April 1

India's 2027 Census to be fully digital; first phase from April 1

Rediff.com1 days ago

India has launched digital tools for its upcoming fully digital Census 2027, including mobile apps and a self-enumeration portal, aiming for efficient and accurate data collection.

Qatar declares force majeure, gas supplies to Indian industry cut

Qatar declares force majeure, gas supplies to Indian industry cut

Rediff.com2 days ago

Qatar, India's largest supplier of imported natural gas, has declared force majeure on deliveries following a halt in production in the wake of an Iranian drone strike -- a disruption that has led to a cut in supplies to Indian industry by up to 40 per cent, sources said.

Middle East conflict: Telangana man hurt in attack near Abu Dhabi airport

Middle East conflict: Telangana man hurt in attack near Abu Dhabi airport

Rediff.com1 days ago

Rao, who works in the housekeeping section at the airport, informed his parents that he and several others escaped with minor injuries.

Delhi Court Seeks Clarification in Russian Woman's Child Custody Case

Delhi Court Seeks Clarification in Russian Woman's Child Custody Case

Rediff.com23 hours ago

A Delhi court has requested further information from the investigating officer in the child custody case involving Viktoriaa Basu, a Russian woman accused of illegally leaving India with her child.

Indian-Origin Woman Stabbed to Death in Ontario, Canada

Indian-Origin Woman Stabbed to Death in Ontario, Canada

Rediff.com22 hours ago

A 45-year-old Indian-origin woman was fatally stabbed in LaSalle, Ontario, Canada, prompting a police investigation.

MD Student Found Dead in Meerut, Suicide Suspected

MD Student Found Dead in Meerut, Suicide Suspected

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 29-year-old doctor, originally from Tamil Nadu and pursuing his MD in Meerut, was found dead in his rented accommodation in a suspected suicide case.

Teenage Girl Found Dead at Kerala Residence

Teenage Girl Found Dead at Kerala Residence

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 17-year-old girl was found dead at her residence in a village in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

Drunk Youth's Ruckus Sparks Stone Pelting at Police in UP Town

Drunk Youth's Ruckus Sparks Stone Pelting at Police in UP Town

Rediff.com1 days ago

A drunken youth's disturbance in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, escalated into stone pelting at police, resulting in injuries and property damage. Authorities are investigating the incident and appealing for calm.

Man Dies After Fall; Family Alleges Police Misconduct

Man Dies After Fall; Family Alleges Police Misconduct

Rediff.com20 hours ago

A young man in Indore died after falling from a building, with his family alleging police misconduct. Police deny the allegations and are investigating the death.

Two Assaulted in Jharkhand Amid Childlifting Rumours

Two Assaulted in Jharkhand Amid Childlifting Rumours

Rediff.com3 days ago

Two individuals were allegedly assaulted in Jharkhand's Deoghar and Koderma districts following rumours of childlifting. Authorities have launched an awareness campaign to combat the spread of misinformation and prevent further incidents.

Pakistan Reviews Security Amid Regional Tensions

Pakistan Reviews Security Amid Regional Tensions

Rediff.com4 days ago

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting to review regional and internal security in light of recent events in Iran and Afghanistan.

Security Forces Unearth Maoist Cache in Chhattisgarh

Security Forces Unearth Maoist Cache in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com5 days ago

Security forces in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district recovered a significant cache of cash, arms, and ammunition from Maoist hideouts, acting on information from surrendered Naxalites.

Madhya Pradesh SHO Suspended for Dancing on History-Sheeter's Shoulders

Madhya Pradesh SHO Suspended for Dancing on History-Sheeter's Shoulders

Rediff.com4 days ago

A police Station House Officer (SHO) in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, has been suspended after a video surfaced showing him dancing on the shoulders of a history-sheeter with bike theft cases at his birthday party held on police station premises.

Woman Found Murdered in Sikar, Rajasthan

Woman Found Murdered in Sikar, Rajasthan

Rediff.com3 hours ago

A woman was found murdered near a railway underpass in Rajasthan's Sikar district, with police suspecting her husband is responsible.

Why NIA seeks China's help in Pahalgam terror attack case

Why NIA seeks China's help in Pahalgam terror attack case

Rediff.com3 days ago

The camera was activated on January 30, 2024 at Dongguan--an industrial metropolis in China, and is among various material objects and electronic devices found and examined by the investigators connected with conspiracy.

Man Held in Cyber Fraud Case Involving Senior Citizen

Man Held in Cyber Fraud Case Involving Senior Citizen

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Mumbai police have arrested a man from Gujarat for his alleged involvement in a cyber fraud case where a senior citizen was duped of Rs 2.25 crore after being threatened with arrest in a fake terrorism-related probe.

Undertrial Prisoner Dies After Being Found Unconscious in Mandoli Jail

Undertrial Prisoner Dies After Being Found Unconscious in Mandoli Jail

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 35-year-old undertrial prisoner, Azad, died at GTB Hospital in Delhi after being found unconscious in Mandoli Jail. His family alleges he was assaulted, prompting an investigation.

'With Double Deflation, We May Be Mixing Apples And Oranges In GDP'

'With Double Deflation, We May Be Mixing Apples And Oranges In GDP'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'My concern is that, although everything is expressed in monetary terms, you are effectively combining values that have been adjusted using different price measures.'

Is US using Indian ports to strike Iran? MEA clarifies

Is US using Indian ports to strike Iran? MEA clarifies

Rediff.com1 days ago

India has firmly denied allegations that the US Navy is using its ports to launch attacks against Iran, reaffirming its commitment to strategic autonomy and non-alignment in international conflicts.

Indian origin social media influencer stabbed to death in Canada

Indian origin social media influencer stabbed to death in Canada

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Nancy Grewal, a 45-year-old social media influencer of Punjabi origin, was stabbed to death in Canada. Her mother claims she had been receiving threats. Police are investigating the homicide.

The First Mistake In A Relationship Is....

The First Mistake In A Relationship Is....

Rediff.com2 days ago

You have to decide whether you want to spend the rest of your life unhappily married or are brave enough to go it alone, counsels Rediff's Love Guru.

Power Of Ginger: 10 Reasons Why It is Not Just A Spice

Power Of Ginger: 10 Reasons Why It is Not Just A Spice

Rediff.com4 days ago

Anyone who has felt queasy, been sick, or had a unsettled tummy has likely tried ginger or been advised to do so. Ginger has been trusted for centuries as a gentle and reliable solution to many a medical ill.

Indian Families Anxious as Relatives Stranded in Iran Amid Conflict

Indian Families Anxious as Relatives Stranded in Iran Amid Conflict

Rediff.com1 days ago

Families in Ambari village are anxiously awaiting news of their relatives stranded in Iran amid escalating conflict, with limited communication and growing concerns for their safety.

Karnataka Urges Centre to Protect Stranded Indians in West Asia Amid Conflict

Karnataka Urges Centre to Protect Stranded Indians in West Asia Amid Conflict

Rediff.com5 days ago

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has urged the central government to protect Indians, especially Kannadigas, stranded in West Asia due to the ongoing conflict, assuring that all efforts are being made to ensure their safety.

Employee and Friend Nabbed for Alleged Theft from Bengaluru Company

Employee and Friend Nabbed for Alleged Theft from Bengaluru Company

Rediff.com6 days ago

An employee and his friend have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly stealing Rs 91.76 lakh from a private firm where the employee worked as a cashier. Police have recovered a significant portion of the stolen cash and are continuing to investigate the case.

Teen Dies by Suicide in Thane Over Fear of Parents' Scolding

Teen Dies by Suicide in Thane Over Fear of Parents' Scolding

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 13-year-old boy in Thane, Maharashtra, allegedly died by suicide due to fear of being scolded by his parents for his behavior at school.

Indian Families Anxious as Relatives Stranded in Iran

Indian Families Anxious as Relatives Stranded in Iran

Rediff.com1 days ago

Families in Ambari village are anxiously awaiting news of their relatives stranded in Iran amid escalating conflict, with limited communication and growing concerns for their safety.

'Oil Could Cross $100 A Barrel'

'Oil Could Cross $100 A Barrel'

Rediff.com5 hours ago

'Oil is still well below its all-time highs, and the world is gradually running out of known reserves.'

UAE intercepts Iranian missiles, 1 dead

UAE intercepts Iranian missiles, 1 dead

Rediff.com5 days ago

The authorities confirmed that the security situation in the UAE remains stable and that all concerned entities are monitoring developments around the clock.

Criminal Arrested After Exchange of Fire in Patna

Criminal Arrested After Exchange of Fire in Patna

Rediff.com5 days ago

A man wanted in several criminal cases was arrested in Patna after a brief exchange of fire with police.

Elderly Man Trampled to Death by Elephant in Latehar

Elderly Man Trampled to Death by Elephant in Latehar

Rediff.com7 hours ago

An elderly man was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Jharkhand's Latehar district, prompting immediate relief efforts from the forest department.

Madhya Pradesh Inmate Attempts Suicide by Swallowing Bangle Pieces

Madhya Pradesh Inmate Attempts Suicide by Swallowing Bangle Pieces

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 35-year-old woman inmate in Betul district jail attempted suicide by swallowing bangle pieces and was rushed to Bhopal for medical care.

ED Raids Reliance Power Offices in Money Laundering Case

ED Raids Reliance Power Offices in Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple locations in Mumbai and Hyderabad as part of a money laundering investigation against Reliance Power Ltd., a group company of businessman Anil Ambani.

Anthropic Study: AI Impact on Hiring of Younger Workers

Anthropic Study: AI Impact on Hiring of Younger Workers

Rediff.com2 hours ago

A new study by AI firm Anthropic reveals that while AI hasn't caused widespread unemployment, it has slowed hiring for younger workers in AI-exposed roles. The study also highlights the gap between AI's theoretical capabilities and actual deployment, and the ongoing conflict between Anthropic and the US government over AI weaponisation.

MP teen gives birth in school washroom during board exam

MP teen gives birth in school washroom during board exam

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 17-year-old girl gave birth in a school washroom during her Class 10 board exam in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, leading to the discovery of a sexual assault case. The girl alleges she was assaulted by a boy she met at a dance program.