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Vijay's Jana Nayagan leaks online ahead of TN poll

Vijay's Jana Nayagan leaks online ahead of TN poll

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Superstar Vijay's highly anticipated film 'Jana Nayagan' has been leaked online in high definition ahead of its theatrical release, prompting swift legal action and industry condemnation.

Massive Turnout for PNB Soldierathon 2026 Honours Armed Forces

Massive Turnout for PNB Soldierathon 2026 Honours Armed Forces

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Over 27,000 people participated in the PNB 'Soldierathon 2026', commemorating 'Operation Sindoor' and honouring the Indian armed forces. The event, organised in association with the Indian armed forces, featured half marathons and 10 km runs.

RBI Suggests Lagged Credit and 'Kill Switch' to Fight Payment Fraud

RBI Suggests Lagged Credit and 'Kill Switch' to Fight Payment Fraud

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed new measures to combat financial fraud in digital payments, including lagged credit for authorised push payments and a 'kill switch' for users to disable all digital transactions.

Man Held Over Gujarat Bomb Hoax Emails

Man Held Over Gujarat Bomb Hoax Emails

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Ahmedabad police have arrested a man from West Bengal for sending hoax bomb threat emails to schools and courts in Gujarat.

How AI Is Changing The Gulf War

How AI Is Changing The Gulf War

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

AI reduces the time taken to find a target and launch a strike. This has led to a major increase in the pace of the conflict, with one report mentioning nearly 900 strikes launched on Iranian targets in the first 12 hours of an operation.

As Iran Tensions Surge, India Leans On UAE

As Iran Tensions Surge, India Leans On UAE

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

For India, much is at stake: Crucial energy supplies traversing the Strait of Hormuz, the fate of its 10 million citizens living and working in West Asia -- who send generous remittances home -- and its major trade links with the region.

Extortion Case Filed After Threat to Defame IUML Leader Online

Extortion Case Filed After Threat to Defame IUML Leader Online

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Police in Kerala have registered a case against a man accused of attempting to extort money from a relative of IUML state president Sayyid Sadikkali Shihab Thangal by threatening to circulate defamatory images online.

How an 81-Year-Old Businessman Was Scammed Out of Millions

How an 81-Year-Old Businessman Was Scammed Out of Millions

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

An 81-year-old businessman in Belagavi, Karnataka, was allegedly defrauded of over 1.5 million in a 'digital arrest scam' after fraudsters posing as CBI officials accused him of financial crimes.

'India's Mettle Will Be Tested In Gulf War'

'India's Mettle Will Be Tested In Gulf War'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

'India's ties with Israel have to do with defence and general technology.' 'The war changes nothing in what India and Israel hope to get from the relationship.' 'It's not as though India will get significantly more benefits from Iran if India abandons Israel at this time.'

Woman Arrested for Aiding Cybercrime Network with Mule Bank Accounts

Woman Arrested for Aiding Cybercrime Network with Mule Bank Accounts

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Delhi Police arrested a 22-year-old woman for allegedly providing mule bank accounts to an interstate cybercrime network, recovering numerous ATM cards, cheque books, and electronic devices.

India, UK to Enhance Cooperation on Counter-Terrorism

India, UK to Enhance Cooperation on Counter-Terrorism

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

India and the United Kingdom have agreed to enhance cooperation in counter-terrorism and organized crime, including addressing pro-Khalistani extremists in Britain, during the sixth India-UK Home Affairs Dialogue.

CBI Cracks Down on Online Investment Fraud Ring Linked to 'Pyypl'

CBI Cracks Down on Online Investment Fraud Ring Linked to 'Pyypl'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The CBI has conducted searches across multiple states in connection with a large-scale online financial fraud involving the overseas fintech platform 'Pyypl'.

Badshah Joins Investigation Over 'Tateeree' Lyrics, Look Out Circular Withdrawn

Badshah Joins Investigation Over 'Tateeree' Lyrics, Look Out Circular Withdrawn

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Rapper Badshah is under investigation regarding alleged objectionable content in his music video 'Tateeree'. The Punjab and Haryana High Court was informed that Badshah joined the investigation in Panchkula and that the Look Out Circular issued against him has been withdrawn.

Maha godman case: SIT unearths asserts worth Rs 1,500 cr, 100 videos

Maha godman case: SIT unearths asserts worth Rs 1,500 cr, 100 videos

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The SIT investigating self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, who faces multiple rape accusations, has made significant breakthroughs.

Interpol Warns of Soaring Financial Fraud Fueled by AI

Interpol Warns of Soaring Financial Fraud Fueled by AI

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Interpol's latest report reveals a significant surge in global financial fraud, driven by the increasing use of artificial intelligence by scamsters, resulting in losses of over USD 442 billion in 2025.

Jaguar Land Rover gets UK govt loan guarantee after cyber-attack

Jaguar Land Rover gets UK govt loan guarantee after cyber-attack

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

The UK government on Sunday announced that it will support "iconic British brand" Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) with a loan guarantee of up to 1.5 billion pounds to give certainty to the Tata Motors owned carmaker's supply chain following a devastating cyber-attack. The loan will come from a commercial bank, backed by the Department for Business and Trade's (DBT) Export Development Guarantee (EDG), provided by export credit agency UK Export Finance, to be paid back over five years.

Kerala VACB Registers 818 Corruption Cases in Five Years

Kerala VACB Registers 818 Corruption Cases in Five Years

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) in Kerala has registered 818 corruption-related cases over the past five years, marking a significant effort to combat corruption through strengthened surveillance, advanced technology, and increased public participation.

Delhiites lose nearly Rs 1,000 cr to cyber fraud this year

Delhiites lose nearly Rs 1,000 cr to cyber fraud this year

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Cyber fraudsters have duped Delhi residents of nearly Rs 1,000 crore so far this year, with investment scams, digital arrests and boss scams emerging as the most common cybercrimes.

Delhi Police Nab Two in Online Investment Fraud Case Involving 21 Lakh

Delhi Police Nab Two in Online Investment Fraud Case Involving 21 Lakh

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two individuals from Rajasthan for allegedly defrauding a Delhi resident of over 21 lakh through a high-return online investment scam. The accused lured the victim with promises of lucrative returns and prepaid tasks.

RBI Unveils 'Payments Vision 2028' with Focus on Digital Security and Innovation

RBI Unveils 'Payments Vision 2028' with Focus on Digital Security and Innovation

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced its 'Payments Vision 2028' document, outlining initiatives to enhance digital payment security, introduce electronic cheques, and expand regulatory oversight to include e-commerce entities.

Cybercrime Ring Busted: Delhi Police Uncovers Digital Arrest and Fake IPO Scams

Cybercrime Ring Busted: Delhi Police Uncovers Digital Arrest and Fake IPO Scams

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested six individuals linked to interstate cybercrime syndicates involved in digital arrest, fake IPO, and trading scams, recovering millions of rupees.

Cybersecurity biggest risk for enterprises: Ficci-EY report

Cybersecurity biggest risk for enterprises: Ficci-EY report

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Cybersecurity breaches have emerged as the top risk shaping organisational performance, with 61 per cent of respondents identifying it as the primary risk, said a Ficci and EY report.

Gulf War: Stocks That Tanked The Most

Gulf War: Stocks That Tanked The Most

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

West Asia conflict triggers sharp sell-off in Indian markets, with realty, banking and auto stocks leading losses amid energy shock fears.

RBI deputy governor flags cyber risk over volume of personal data with FIs

RBI deputy governor flags cyber risk over volume of personal data with FIs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

The increasing use of models, algorithms, and code across the financial industry is reshaping how outcomes are generated. However, their limitations, such as explainability, embedded bias, and model drift may not be immediately apparent and may emerge only as these technologies gain scale, warns RBI deputy governor Shirish Chandra Murmu.

CoinDCX Founders' Arrest: Complainant Withdraws Grievance After Recovering Investment

CoinDCX Founders' Arrest: Complainant Withdraws Grievance After Recovering Investment

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

The complainant in a Rs 71.6 lakh cheating case involving CoinDCX co-founders Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal has withdrawn his grievance after recovering his invested amount. The arrests were made following an FIR registered on March 16 at Mumbra police station against Gupta, Khandelwal and four others on charges of cheating, criminal breach of trust and fraud.

CoinDCX Co-founders Arrested in Alleged Cryptocurrency Fraud Case

CoinDCX Co-founders Arrested in Alleged Cryptocurrency Fraud Case

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Thane police have arrested CoinDCX co-founders Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal in connection with an alleged fraud of Rs 71.6 lakh. The company claims the FIR is false and a conspiracy against them.

Rs 54,000 cr digital fraud is 'dacoity', SC tells Centre to act

Rs 54,000 cr digital fraud is 'dacoity', SC tells Centre to act

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

It said that when a retiree, who withdraws amounts in the range of Rs 10,000 or Rs 20,000, suddenly withdraws huge amounts, then the bank should issue an alert.

Pune Businessman Accuses Godman of 600,000 Fraud

Pune Businessman Accuses Godman of 600,000 Fraud

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A Pune-based businessman has accused self-styled godman Ashok Kharat of defrauding him of Rs 6 crore (600,000) under the guise of helping him establish a logistics business abroad. This is the eighth case registered against Kharat, who is already in police custody on separate charges.

Senior Rajasthan Police Officer Faces Casteism Complaint from Junior Colleague

Senior Rajasthan Police Officer Faces Casteism Complaint from Junior Colleague

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

A Rajasthan police officer has filed a case against a senior officer for allegedly making casteist remarks during a meeting at the police headquarters in Jaipur.

Nigerian National Nabbed for Duping Delhi Resident in Online Scam

Nigerian National Nabbed for Duping Delhi Resident in Online Scam

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a Nigerian national for allegedly defrauding a Rohini resident of Rs 65,700 through an online scam involving a fake foreign traveller persona.

'Delhi will become Khalistan': Hoax bomb threat targets Parliament, schools

'Delhi will become Khalistan': Hoax bomb threat targets Parliament, schools

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Several schools in Delhi received bomb threat emails on Friday morning, causing widespread concern before authorities declared the threats a hoax. The emails contained disturbing content and prompted thorough search operations and heightened security measures.

'Let Children Have Real Friends Whom They Can't Block Or Delete'

'Let Children Have Real Friends Whom They Can't Block Or Delete'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

'Recently a girl who was suicidal was brought to me.' 'When I asked her what was bothering her, she said she and her friend took photos at the same place and posted them on Instagram.' 'While her friend got 23 likes, she didn't get a single like.' 'She said, "nobody likes me, nobody wants me in this world. I am rejected by everybody".' 'And she wanted to end her life.'

Kannada TV actress alleges secret filming in washroom, blackmail

Kannada TV actress alleges secret filming in washroom, blackmail

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

A Kannada television actress has filed a police complaint alleging she was secretly filmed in a stadium washroom and blackmailed with the threat of online video circulation.

Rs 54,000 cr digital fraud is 'dacoity', SC tells Centre to act

Rs 54,000 cr digital fraud is 'dacoity', SC tells Centre to act

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has expressed serious concerns about the rise in digital fraud, particularly digital arrest scams, and has directed the central government to develop a standard operating procedure to combat these crimes.

West Asia conflict: Modi urges states to guard supply chains, curb panic

West Asia conflict: Modi urges states to guard supply chains, curb panic

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual meeting with chief ministers to review preparedness and plans in light of the West Asia conflict, emphasising the importance of national unity and enhanced security measures.

45 yrs later, man held for stealing wheat worth Rs 100

45 yrs later, man held for stealing wheat worth Rs 100

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

An elderly man in Madhya Pradesh was arrested for a wheat theft that occurred over 45 years ago in 1980. The man, who had been absconding since the incident, was running a grocery store when he was apprehended.

Earnings upgrade to downgrade ratio improved after Q3

Earnings upgrade to downgrade ratio improved after Q3

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

There are hopes of a turnaround in overall corporate earnings after six quarters of single digit growth.

T20 World Cup: Cricket Fans Threaten Pakistan Captain Salman Agha's Family

T20 World Cup: Cricket Fans Threaten Pakistan Captain Salman Agha's Family

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Pakistani cricket fans posted threatening messages directed at the family of captain Salman Agha after Pakistan's defeat against England in the T20 World Cup Super 8s match.

Fraud Victims May Get Rs 25k

Fraud Victims May Get Rs 25k

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Only bona fide victims would be compensated by banks within five days of receiving the complaint.

Compensation: What Digital Fraud Victims Must Know

Compensation: What Digital Fraud Victims Must Know

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Customers will qualify for compensation even if they mistakenly share the OTP.