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Microsoft Unveils Fourth Cloud Region In India, Bolstering Telangana's Tech Ambitions

Microsoft Unveils Fourth Cloud Region In India, Bolstering Telangana's Tech Ambitions

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Microsoft has inaugurated its India South Central data centre region in Telangana, marking its fourth cloud region in the country and significantly expanding its cloud and AI infrastructure. This strategic investment supports Telangana's ambitious goal of achieving 5 GW of data centre capacity by 2029 and attracting USD 30 billion in digital infrastructure investments, further solidifying Hyderabad's role as a global technology hub.

Microsoft Unveils Fourth Cloud Region In India, Bolstering Telangana's Tech Ambitions

Microsoft Unveils Fourth Cloud Region In India, Bolstering Telangana's Tech Ambitions

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Microsoft has inaugurated its India South Central data centre region in Telangana, marking its fourth cloud region in the country and significantly expanding its cloud and AI infrastructure. This strategic investment supports Telangana's ambitious goal of achieving 5 GW of data centre capacity by 2029 and attracting USD 30 billion in digital infrastructure investments, further solidifying Hyderabad's role as a global technology hub.

PM Modi's birthday celebrated Semicon India

PM Modi's birthday celebrated Semicon India

Rediff.com7 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday was celebrated during the inaugural session of SEMICON India 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre. The event, focused on building India's semiconductor ecosystem, saw attendees extend warm wishes to the Prime Minister before his address.

Teenage sensation Shin Ohashi breaks 200m breaststroke world record to win gold at Asian Games

Teenage sensation Shin Ohashi breaks 200m breaststroke world record to win gold at Asian Games

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Japan's 17-year-old swimmer Shin Ohashi has set a new men's 200 metres breaststroke world record, clocking 2:04.83 at the Asian Games in Tokyo, surpassing China's Qin Haiyang's previous mark.

Microsoft Expands Cloud And AI Footprint With New Telangana Datacenter

Microsoft Expands Cloud And AI Footprint With New Telangana Datacenter

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Microsoft has inaugurated its India South Central datacenter region in Telangana, marking its fourth cloud region in the country. This expansion aims to bolster India's cloud and AI infrastructure, with Telangana targeting 5 GW of datacenter capacity by 2029 and attracting significant investment in the digital ecosystem.

Bombay HC slams BMC for converting football playground to exhibition centre

Bombay HC slams BMC for converting football playground to exhibition centre

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

The Bombay High Court has expressed strong displeasure with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for approving the conversion of the Neville D'Souza football ground in Bandra into an exhibition centre, despite an earlier oral assurance to maintain status quo. The court has ordered the BMC to halt further action and questioned the impact on outdoor sports.

Lamine Yamal's Champions League dream takes centre stage as Barcelona begin campaign

Lamine Yamal's Champions League dream takes centre stage as Barcelona begin campaign

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Lamine Yamal has made Champions League glory his primary target, aiming to help Barcelona end their 11-year European drought while embracing greater leadership responsibility.

Arunachal Pradesh Launches Major AI Skill Development Initiative

Arunachal Pradesh Launches Major AI Skill Development Initiative

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu lauded the state's first 10-day artificial intelligence boot camp and hackathon at IIT-Guwahati. The programme aims to build AI skills, promote innovation, and create a future-ready digital workforce, offering hands-on training in AI/ML, Python, and NLP to 40 young participants.

NTA debars son of NEET-UG paper leak accused for 2 years

NTA debars son of NEET-UG paper leak accused for 2 years

Rediff.com1 days ago

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has debarred Aditya Motegaonkar, son of Shivraj Motegaonkar, an accused in the NEET-UG paper leak case, from appearing in the examination for two years. He is also ineligible for the NEET-UG 2027 exam. The CBI alleges his father paid Rs 5 lakh for chemistry questions, which Aditya reportedly received in coaching classes. Aditya denies any wrongdoing, questioning the withholding of his retest results.

Microsoft's Hyderabad Data Centre Goes Live, Bolstering India's AI Ambitions

Microsoft's Hyderabad Data Centre Goes Live, Bolstering India's AI Ambitions

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Microsoft has announced the activation of its latest data centre in Hyderabad, significantly expanding its Cloud infrastructure in India and enabling organisations to leverage AI-era services with enhanced local choice and security.

Government Coaching Plan May Pressure Coaching Centres

Government Coaching Plan May Pressure Coaching Centres

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

'If a student can get a good teacher, quality content and mock tests at no cost, it becomes very hard for a mid-tier coaching centre to keep charging for the same lecture.'

Bhadohi Court Sentences Man For Child Rape

Bhadohi Court Sentences Man For Child Rape

Rediff.com3 days ago

A court in Bhadohi has sentenced Rajkamal alias Kariya to 20 years in prison and imposed a fine of Rs 1.10 lakh for the abduction and rape of a nine-year-old Dalit girl. The incident occurred on July 11, 2025, and the fine amount is directed towards the victim's medical treatment.

Jamui molestation horror: Two held after encounter, 5 arrests so far

Jamui molestation horror: Two held after encounter, 5 arrests so far

Rediff.com2 days ago

The main accused in a viral video harassment case from Jamui, Bihar, Nandan Yadav, has been arrested after being shot in the leg by police. The incident involved the harassment of a boy and a girl, sparking widespread criticism and leading to a police investigation and multiple arrests.

Centre deploys tool to prevent fertiliser shortage

Centre deploys tool to prevent fertiliser shortage

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

India's fertiliser ministry has introduced a new analytical tool and a national-to-retail dashboard to monitor fertiliser dispatches, movement, and inventories in real time, aiming to prevent localised shortages and ensure equitable access for farmers.

SC directs Centre to formulate national SOP for Kanwar Yatra safety

SC directs Centre to formulate national SOP for Kanwar Yatra safety

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and several states on a plea demanding a comprehensive national Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the safe and orderly conduct of the annual Kanwar Yatra, including inter-state coordination and effective traffic management.

KPMG CEO Questions AI Company Valuations, Sees India Catching Up

KPMG CEO Questions AI Company Valuations, Sees India Catching Up

Rediff.com2 days ago

KPMG in India CEO Yezdi Nagporewalla expressed concern over the high valuations of global AI companies, deeming them unsustainable. He believes India, despite a late start, has a strong chance to develop its own unique Local Language Models due to its robust tech ecosystem and global capability centres.

BJD MP Santrupt Misra Criticises UPI MDR Fee, Proposes Funding Alternatives

BJD MP Santrupt Misra Criticises UPI MDR Fee, Proposes Funding Alternatives

Rediff.com5 days ago

BJD MP Santrupt Misra has voiced strong concerns over the Centre's decision to impose a 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, arguing that the government or large financial institutions could easily absorb the costs of maintaining the digital payment network instead of burdening merchants and consumers.

SC seeks Centre's report on implementation of NEET reforms

SC seeks Centre's report on implementation of NEET reforms

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to submit an affidavit detailing the steps taken to implement the recommendations of the Radhakrishnan panel and the Nandan Nilekani committee for institutionalising reforms in the National Testing Agency (NTA) and improving NEET exam processes.

Ajit Agarkar, wife to launch ACE Juniors early learning centre

Ajit Agarkar, wife to launch ACE Juniors early learning centre

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Chief selector Ajit Agarkar and his wife Fatema are set to launch ACE Juniors, a new-age early learning centre on July 29, focusing on developing creativity, emotional intelligence, and communication in children.

Prashant Singh To Lead SAI Gandhinagar Operations

Prashant Singh To Lead SAI Gandhinagar Operations

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has appointed Prashant Singh, a former Khelo India Scheme official with over a decade of experience, as the Regional Director for its Gandhinagar centre. He will also oversee operations across Gujarat and Rajasthan, with a focus on developing Para Sports.

Police Encounter Leads To Arrest Of Child Rape Accused In Sitapur

Police Encounter Leads To Arrest Of Child Rape Accused In Sitapur

Rediff.com2 days ago

A man accused of raping a six-year-old girl was arrested in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, following an exchange of fire with police. The accused, Avdhram alias Bhole Shankar, sustained a gunshot injury and was apprehended. Police recovered a country-made pistol and cartridges, and a reward was announced for the arresting team.

Comedian Pulkit Mani cancels UP shows amid Modi mimicry row

Comedian Pulkit Mani cancels UP shows amid Modi mimicry row

Rediff.com2 days ago

Comedian Pulkit Mani's stand-up shows in Noida, Lucknow, and Kanpur have been cancelled following "repeated threats from goon activists." This comes after he performed a mimicry of Prime Minister Modi alongside Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at an event in Indore, sparking significant controversy and criticism from the BJP. Mani has since reported receiving hate messages online.

AAP Workers Protest ED Raids At GMADA Office In Mohali

AAP Workers Protest ED Raids At GMADA Office In Mohali

Rediff.com5 hours ago

AAP workers in Mohali protested against Enforcement Directorate search operations at the GMADA office, alleging misuse of central agencies by the BJP-led Centre. The protests involved clashes with police and damage to property, while the ED's investigation targeted GMADA officials, an IAS officer, a realty company, and residences linked to political figures.

Now, Google to share child abuse case details with govt

Now, Google to share child abuse case details with govt

Rediff.com2 days ago

Search engine major Google will also start sharing details of child sexual abuse cases and repeat offenders with the cybercrime division of the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

NEET-UG Paper Leak: Son Of Accused Debarred For Two Years

NEET-UG Paper Leak: Son Of Accused Debarred For Two Years

Rediff.com14 hours ago

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has debarred Aditya Motegaonkar, son of NEET-UG paper leak accused Shivraj Motegaonkar, from the examination for two years and withheld his result, following alleged irregularities in the May 3 exam and a retest.

Amit Shah suffers food poisoning, skips Karnataka event

Amit Shah suffers food poisoning, skips Karnataka event

Rediff.com5 days ago

Union Home Minister Amit Shah experienced food poisoning during his visit to Karnataka, leading to the cancellation of his scheduled events in Hubballi and Belagavi. Senior BJP leader Pralhad Joshi confirmed Shah's illness but stated he is now "perfect" after suffering weakness from vomiting.

Centre defers Census in Manipur amid NRC demands

Centre defers Census in Manipur amid NRC demands

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

The Union government has deferred census operations in Manipur, originally scheduled to begin on September 1, following persistent demands from civil society organisations for the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) to address concerns about demographic changes due to alleged illegal immigration.

SC intervenes in Mumbai Film City tree felling for creative tech institute

SC intervenes in Mumbai Film City tree felling for creative tech institute

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Maharashtra government and other parties regarding a plea to fell and transplant trees for a proposed National Centre of Excellence for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality in Mumbai's Film City. The project, deemed of "eminent national importance," requires the felling of 124 trees and transplanting 333, with compensatory afforestation planned. The court's intervention follows a previous order restricting tree felling in the Aarey colony.

Opposition slams Centre, Delhi govt over fatal hostel collapse

Opposition slams Centre, Delhi govt over fatal hostel collapse

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

A five-storey boys' hostel in Satya Niketan, Delhi, collapsed, killing three students and trapping others, leading to widespread condemnation from opposition parties. Leaders from Congress and AAP criticised both the central and Delhi governments, highlighting inadequate hostel facilities and demanding accountability for student safety.

Varun Chakaravarthy ruled out of Afghanistan T20 series, doubtful for Asian Games

Varun Chakaravarthy ruled out of Afghanistan T20 series, doubtful for Asian Games

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has been ruled out of the T20 series against Afghanistan due to a fresh injury, casting significant doubt on his participation in the upcoming Asian Games. This comes shortly after his recovery from a previous hamstring injury, raising concerns about player injury management.

J-K government removes 4700 books from colleges for objectionable content

J-K government removes 4700 books from colleges for objectionable content

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Jammu and Kashmir government has removed over 4,700 books, including banned publications, from colleges across the Union Territory after a comprehensive review of nearly 2.2 million publications. This action follows a controversy over objectionable content and aims to uphold constitutional values and national integrity in higher education institutions.

Dog walking row: SC stays reinstatement of IAS officer

Dog walking row: SC stays reinstatement of IAS officer

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

The Supreme Court has stayed the reinstatement of IAS officer Rinku Dhugga, who was compulsorily retired by the Centre following a controversy involving the Thyagaraj Stadium. The Centre challenged the Delhi High Court's decision to set aside her compulsory retirement, which was initially ordered after allegations of misusing the stadium for dog walking and unauthorised absence.

Varun's Asian Games dream over, Nigam gets India call-up

Varun's Asian Games dream over, Nigam gets India call-up

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Leg-spin all-rounder Vipraj Nigam has been named as the replacement for senior spinner Varun Chakravarthy in India's Asian Games cricket squad. Chakravarthy was ruled out due to a side strain, marking a setback after his recent return from injury. Nigam, a Delhi Capitals player, brings IPL experience to the team.

Student Body NSUI Demands Accountability From Delhi Govt Over Teen Gang Rape

Student Body NSUI Demands Accountability From Delhi Govt Over Teen Gang Rape

Rediff.com1 days ago

The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) has demanded accountability from Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta following the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl in Aastha Kunj Park. The incident has sparked concerns over women's safety in Delhi and led Lady Shri Ram College to shift classes online. NSUI is calling for immediate legal action, an impartial investigation, and improved security measures around student-frequented areas.

Karnataka assembly rejects Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats

Karnataka assembly rejects Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Karnataka Assembly has passed a resolution rejecting the K Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats conservation in its current form. The state government urged the Centre to address deficiencies, particularly concerning the inclusion of agricultural lands and human settlements in Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA) without proper physical surveys or livelihood support.

GMR Aero Technic And StandardAero Forge Alliance For APAC On-Wing Engine MRO

GMR Aero Technic And StandardAero Forge Alliance For APAC On-Wing Engine MRO

Rediff.com1 days ago

GMR Aero Technic (GAT) and StandardAero have signed an agreement to establish an authorised service centre in India for on-wing engine support in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This partnership aims to combine StandardAero's engine aftermarket expertise with GMR Aero Technic's MRO capabilities, offering a comprehensive range of specialised engine maintenance services to minimise aircraft downtime and enhance operational efficiency for airlines and operators in the region.

Old Enmity Leads To Fatal Shooting In Uttar Pradesh Village

Old Enmity Leads To Fatal Shooting In Uttar Pradesh Village

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 20-year-old man, Zeeshan, was allegedly shot dead in Samardheera village, Maharajganj, following an argument stemming from an old enmity. Police have detained three individuals and recovered the weapon.

Asian Games: Where Art Meets Sport In Nagoya

Asian Games: Where Art Meets Sport In Nagoya

Rediff.com2 days ago

An art display at the Asian Games Main Media Centre in Nagoya features drawings by artists from across the subcontinent, offering a unique perspective on the Games. The collection includes tributes to athletes like Neeraj Chopra and calls for cricket's global expansion, all while incorporating the mascot Honohon. It highlights the emotion and colour of sport beyond competition.

Three Accused Sent To Judicial Custody In Delhi Teen Rape Case

Three Accused Sent To Judicial Custody In Delhi Teen Rape Case

Rediff.com4 hours ago

A Delhi court has remanded three accused Asif, Hemant, and Mukesh to 14 days' judicial custody in connection with the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl at Aastha Kunj Park. The accused allegedly posed as policemen, threatened the victim and her friend, and then raped the girl. One accused, Asif, was arrested after an encounter with the police.

Indian Student's Radar-Evading Drone Wins Rs 3.5 Crore Defence Grant

Indian Student's Radar-Evading Drone Wins Rs 3.5 Crore Defence Grant

Rediff.com2 days ago

A college student from Hamirpur has received a Rs 3.5-crore grant from the Ministry of Defence for developing an advanced drone capable of evading enemy radar and resisting jamming, aimed at enhancing border surveillance for the Indian Army.