Archis Mohan And Aashish Aryan

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Tribals Fear New Threats As Naxalism Fades

Tribals Fear New Threats As Naxalism Fades

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2025

If the threat from the 'Maovadis' (Maoists) is fading, the danger now lies with the 'MoUvadis' -- those who might exploit the resource-rich Abujhmad region through corporate or State-backed projects.

Rare Earth Magnet Shortage: Will China Play Ball?

Rare Earth Magnet Shortage: Will China Play Ball?

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2025

The 17 rare earth elements that are at the centre of the current crisis are critical components of everyday products -- from cars to jet engines to electronics like smartphones and flat-screen TVs.

India's AI regulation can be a model: Google exec

India's AI regulation can be a model: Google exec

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2025

Google's stance on the optimism and pro-innovation around artificial intelligence (AI) is very similar to the principles adopted by the Indian government under its IndiaAI Mission, the company's vice-president of government affairs and public policy in the Asia-Pacific Region, Wilson White, said.

MEA Pushes For Quick Resolution To China's Rare Earth Curbs

MEA Pushes For Quick Resolution To China's Rare Earth Curbs

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2025

'We remain in touch with the Chinese side, in Beijing as well as in Delhi, to bring predictability in the supply chain.'

Did A Bird Strike Cause The Crash?

Did A Bird Strike Cause The Crash?

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2025

Air India pilots said Ahmedabad airport has long been known for bird activity near the runway, which could have contributed to the incident.

AI will bring in 'humongous changes': IT Minister Vaishnaw

AI will bring in 'humongous changes': IT Minister Vaishnaw

Rediff.com   30 May 2025

'I think that kind of change is coming. We should stay prepared for that change, whichever industry or sector we are in, we must be prepared.'

Why India Is Angry with Turkiye

Why India Is Angry with Turkiye

Rediff.com   28 May 2025

India-Turkiye ties are strained over Ankara's Islamabad tilt, its arms links with Pakistan, and fallout from the Pahalgam terror attack.

Know English Before Migrating to the UK

Know English Before Migrating to the UK

Rediff.com   26 May 2025

According to the 2021 England and Wales Census data, of the 915,855 citizens born in India, 49 per cent (444,500) said English was their main language, followed by 41 per cent (373,583) who said another language was their main language but that they spoke English very well or well.

Ceasefire, But Pakistan's Cyber War Continues

Ceasefire, But Pakistan's Cyber War Continues

Rediff.com   26 May 2025

More than one million cybersecurity incidents were flagged within 10 days.

'There's A Cost To Supporting Terrorism'

'There's A Cost To Supporting Terrorism'

Rediff.com   7 May 2025

'Whatever we do, the purpose will be to re-establish deterrence.'

Optimistic about impact of Trump tariffs, RBI tells parliamentary panel

Optimistic about impact of Trump tariffs, RBI tells parliamentary panel

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) brass, including its Governor Sanjay Malhotra, on Tuesday told a Parliamentary panel that it was "optimistic" about the impact of the US tariffs on the Indian economy and, in long-run, it could benefit the country due to dipping trade relations between the US and China.

Amid global layoff, Google may rejig roles in Bengaluru, Hyderabad offices

Amid global layoff, Google may rejig roles in Bengaluru, Hyderabad offices

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2025

Google is likely to rejig the roles of some of the engineering talent from its Hyderabad and Bengaluru offices and move some of its employees to more revenue-generating projects instead of letting them go for now, sources told Business Standard.

India To Train AI Models Using Religious Texts

India To Train AI Models Using Religious Texts

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2025

Inputs from religious texts, scriptures of local dialects and inspirational word-of-mouth stories will also be included.

US Visa Cancellations: Indians Hit Hardest

US Visa Cancellations: Indians Hit Hardest

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2025

'If you follow the law, America offers opportunities. But those who violate the law will face the consequences.'

'Engaging With The US Is Important'

'Engaging With The US Is Important'

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2025

'But I don't think the government is in a great hurry to sign the BTA.'

India Is A Good Neighbour. Find Out Why

India Is A Good Neighbour. Find Out Why

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2025

India's disaster relief assistance has increased substantially in recent years, from Rs 1.60 crore in FY23 to Rs 41.18 crore in FY24, and Rs 27.88 cr in FY25 (until January 2025).

Rs 23K crore electronics PLI scheme set to be rolled out in 3 weeks

Rs 23K crore electronics PLI scheme set to be rolled out in 3 weeks

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2025

The government on Tuesday notified the Rs 22,919 crore scheme to promote domestic manufacturing of electronics components, display and camera modules, non-surface mount devices, multi-layer printed circuit boards and lithium-ion cells for digital applications, among others. The scheme is likely to be operationalised in the next 2-3 weeks.

No Digital Data Protection Act Change Likely

No Digital Data Protection Act Change Likely

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2025

The "construct of the DPDP Act" cannot be changed at this stage, though there may be some minor tweaks in the language of the Rules and formats in certain legitimate cases.

Can Baby Revive CPM?

Can Baby Revive CPM?

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2025

M A Baby faces several significant challenges: Helping the CPI (M)-led Left Democratic Front secure a third consecutive term in Kerala's 2026 assembly elections, and regaining ground lost in the party's traditional strongholds of West Bengal, Tripura, and other regions.

Majority Of Police Support Use Of Force And Torture

Majority Of Police Support Use Of Force And Torture

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2025

The Kerala police were the most sensitised to the rights of those arrested while that of Jharkhand and Gujarat the least.