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Two CRPF jawans shoot themselves dead in separate incidents in J-K

Two CRPF jawans shoot themselves dead in separate incidents in J-K

Rediff.com1 days ago

Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans allegedly died by suicide in separate incidents in Srinagar and Shopian districts of Jammu and Kashmir, according to officials.

Modi grabbed my hand and...: Sam Altman on awkward moment

Modi grabbed my hand and...: Sam Altman on awkward moment

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

"I didn't know what was happening," Altman said when asked about the awkward moment.

Only 17% of boards play active role in shaping company strategy: ISB survey

Only 17% of boards play active role in shaping company strategy: ISB survey

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Only 17 per cent of boards play an active role in shaping company strategy, said a survey by the Indian School of Business (ISB). According to the survey, 83 per cent of the boards remain passive, playing no active role in the company's management.

E2W companies seek PM E-Drive subsidy extension beyond March 2026

E2W companies seek PM E-Drive subsidy extension beyond March 2026

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

India's electric two-wheeler (e2W) manufacturers have urged the government to extend subsidies under the PM E-Drive (Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement) scheme beyond March 2026, cautioning that a withdrawal could slow near-term demand even as confidence in long-term electric mobility adoption remains intact.

Valeo's India play: Rs 2,150 cr investment, 3x sales by 2028

Valeo's India play: Rs 2,150 cr investment, 3x sales by 2028

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

French automotive component maker Valeo on Wednesday said it will invest over Rs 2,150 crore in India and treble its annual sales in the country to around Rs 7,510 crore by 2028.

Police Freeze Assets in Cough Syrup Trafficking Case

Police Freeze Assets in Cough Syrup Trafficking Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

Kanpur police have frozen assets worth Rs 9.5 crore, including properties, vehicles, and bank accounts, as part of an investigation into an interstate racket involved in trafficking codeine-based cough syrups.

Adani commits $100 bn for RE-powered AI data centres

Adani commits $100 bn for RE-powered AI data centres

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Adani group on Tuesday announced a $100 billion investment to develop hyperscale, artificial intelligence (AI)-ready data centres powered by renewable energy by 2035. The initiative is expected to catalyse an extra $150 billion in investment across server manufacturing, electrical infrastructure, Cloud platforms, and supporting industries over the next decade.

VIDEO: OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs' awkward moment at AI summit

VIDEO: OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs' awkward moment at AI summit

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

An awkward moment between OpenAI's Sam Altman and Anthropic's Dario Amodei at the India AI Impact Summit went viral after the two rival CEOs raised their fists instead of holding hands with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a group photograph.

Auto PLI distorted e2W market, hurt innovation: C-DEP report

Auto PLI distorted e2W market, hurt innovation: C-DEP report

Rediff.com16 hours ago

The production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the automobile sector has created market distortions, excluded innovation-led electric two-wheeler (e2w) makers, and failed to convert cost advantages into export competitiveness, with 77 per cent of export volumes driven by non-PLI models, said a report released by the Centre for Domestic Economy Policy Research (C-DEP) on Friday.

Anthropic's Scores Big On India Revenue

Anthropic's Scores Big On India Revenue

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

India is emerging as Claude.ai's second-largest user base, driven by strong adoption in coding, maths and enterprise AI tasks.

Indian pharma companies see sharp drop in adverse USFDA findings in 2025

Indian pharma companies see sharp drop in adverse USFDA findings in 2025

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) recorded a significant decline in serious regulatory findings at Indian drug manufacturing facilities between January and December 2025. Data reveals that 'official action indicated' (OAI) cases - the most severe classification - nearly halved over the past year.

'I Was Laid Off Due To AI'

'I Was Laid Off Due To AI'

Rediff.com2 days ago

rediffGURU Pankaj Vyavahare, career counsellor and life coach, explains how you can survive in the age of AI.

AI provides huge opportunities to Indian firms; won't hurt business: Nasscom

AI provides huge opportunities to Indian firms; won't hurt business: Nasscom

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) globally presents significant opportunities for Indian companies and will not adversely impact their businesses, Nasscom AI head Ankit Bose said on Tuesday.

Pvt-funded highway construction model highest priority: Gadkari

Pvt-funded highway construction model highest priority: Gadkari

Rediff.com3 days ago

On the back of an aggressive asset monetisation push, the government will press the throttle on the build-operate-transfer (BOT) model - under which private developers fund highway construction - for future highway development, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said.

Why is only holding stocks in your portfolio a very old strategy?

Why is only holding stocks in your portfolio a very old strategy?

Rediff.com3 days ago

We will explore some of the reasons why a stock-only portfolio may no longer be sufficient and some of the modern alternatives and strategies that can help investors build resilient and profitable portfolios.

'You End Up Firefighting': Finance Minister

'You End Up Firefighting': Finance Minister

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Uncertainty level A in the morning, uncertainty level B in the afternoon. If I answer about tariff rates now, I'll be outdated by the evening.'

ED wants speedy trial against P Chidambaram in PMLA cases

ED wants speedy trial against P Chidambaram in PMLA cases

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is seeking an expedited trial against Congress leader P Chidambaram in the Aircel-Maxis and INX Media money laundering cases, having submitted the required prosecution sanction to the court.

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Preliminary probe report soon

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Preliminary probe report soon

Rediff.com6 days ago

The preliminary report on the plane crash that killed NCP leader Ajit Pawar is expected to be released by February 28, according to Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol. The incident has sparked speculation and calls for investigation into potential irregularities.

UP Families Anxious as US-Israel Strike on Iran Raises Middle East Conflict Fears

UP Families Anxious as US-Israel Strike on Iran Raises Middle East Conflict Fears

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Families in Uttar Pradesh express anxiety over the safety of their relatives in the Middle East following a joint US-Israel military strike on Iran, which has triggered retaliatory actions and heightened regional tensions.

MG Motor plans 4 new models, invest 3K-4K cr in India

MG Motor plans 4 new models, invest 3K-4K cr in India

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

JSW MG Motor India will launch four new models this year, and is planning to invest between 3,000 crore-4,000 crore in the country over the next couple of years. The new models include a plug-in hybrid, an electric vehicle, the Majestor SUV and one additional model yet to be disclosed.

AI ecosystem opaque, needs accountability: CCI chairperson

AI ecosystem opaque, needs accountability: CCI chairperson

Rediff.com2 days ago

The artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem is opaque and needs to be made transparent and accountable, said Competition Commission of India's (CCI) Chairperson Ravneet Kaur at the Business Standard Manthan Summit on Wednesday.

Nothing Phone (4a) First Look: Sleeker, More Refined

Nothing Phone (4a) First Look: Sleeker, More Refined

Rediff.com3 days ago

The upcoming smartphone from Nothing gets a design refresh that is more subtle, more refined. Here's tje first look at the Nothing Phone (4a), including expected features and design changes.

Nothing Phone (4a) First Look: Sleeker, More Refined

Nothing Phone (4a) First Look: Sleeker, More Refined

Rediff.com3 days ago

The upcoming smartphone from Nothing gets a design refresh with a more subtle, and refined look. Here's a first look at the Nothing Phone (4a), including expected features, design changes, and launch buzz.

Ajit Pawar's son Jay now demands probe into Baramati crash 'lapses'

Ajit Pawar's son Jay now demands probe into Baramati crash 'lapses'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Jay Pawar, son of the late Ajit Pawar, is seeking a thorough investigation into the plane crash that killed his father, citing possible serious lapses and demanding a ban on the aviation company involved.

Infosys partners with Anthropic for AI solutions

Infosys partners with Anthropic for AI solutions

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Infosys on Tuesday announced a strategic collaboration with American artificial intelligence company Anthropic to develop and deploy advanced enterprise AI solutions for companies across telecommunications, financial services, manufacturing, and software development.

CDSCO allows immediate lab testing of drugs to speed up approvals

CDSCO allows immediate lab testing of drugs to speed up approvals

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Centre has allowed companies to begin lab testing immediately after filing applications instead of waiting for detailed scrutiny, in a move to expedite approvals for manufacture, or import of new drugs.

Oscar Fever Kickstarts On OTT This Week

Oscar Fever Kickstarts On OTT This Week

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Oscar fever kickstarts with this week's OTT menu. Take your pick from Sukanya Verma's eclectic menu.

Tirupati Laddu Reignites Political Battle In Andhra Pradesh

Tirupati Laddu Reignites Political Battle In Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com7 days ago

With TDP and YSRCP trying to score political points, the sacred laddu may well create a storm in days to come.

How Parents Can Deal With Child's Gaming Addiction

How Parents Can Deal With Child's Gaming Addiction

Rediff.com3 days ago

'Look at what kind of sites the child is visiting, what kind of games they are playing and then tell them about the pitfalls.' 'After the child sleeps, parents can check the history of sites visited and block sites that could be dangerous or inappropriate.'

'We have been building AI before it became mainstream'

'We have been building AI before it became mainstream'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

'Today, we are at a stage where we have launched a voice-to-voice model that supports 14 Indian languages.'

US Commerce Secretary's Surprise Delhi Visit

US Commerce Secretary's Surprise Delhi Visit

Rediff.com1 days ago

'Engaged in very fruitful discussions to expand our trade and economic partnership.'

Ranji Trophy Final, Day 1: J&K seize early control after Pundir's unbeaten ton

Ranji Trophy Final, Day 1: J&K seize early control after Pundir's unbeaten ton

Rediff.com4 days ago

Updates from Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy final between Jammu & Kashmir and Karnataka, in Hubbali on Tuesday.

New GDP Series Reshapes India's Growth Story

New GDP Series Reshapes India's Growth Story

Rediff.com1 days ago

Base revisions are technical exercises, but history shows they can significantly reshape the narrative around India's growth performance.

'Will My Mother's Gold Sale Attract IT?'

'Will My Mother's Gold Sale Attract IT?'

Rediff.com1 days ago

rediffGURU T S Khurana answers readers' personal income tax queries

Infosys targets $300-400 bn AI services opportunity

Infosys targets $300-400 bn AI services opportunity

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Infosys on Tuesday unveiled its AI First Value Framework, positioning itself to capture an estimated $300-400 billion incremental AI services opportunity by 2030, as global enterprises accelerate adoption of generative and agentic AI.

No toll plaza queues anywhere in India by yearend, says Gadkari

No toll plaza queues anywhere in India by yearend, says Gadkari

Rediff.com3 days ago

'Within six months I expect petrol, diesel, and electric vehicles (EVs) to reach cost parity,' says Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari.

Pichai: AI Ushers in Era of Hyper Progress

Pichai: AI Ushers in Era of Hyper Progress

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Google CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted the transformative potential of AI at the India AI Impact Summit, emphasizing its role in scientific discovery, economic development, and workforce evolution.

US announces 126% duty on imports of Indian...

US announces 126% duty on imports of Indian...

Rediff.com2 days ago

The United States has announced a preliminary countervailing duty of 125.87 per cent on imports of certain Indian solar goods, alleging unfair subsidisation. This move could impact India's renewable energy sector and its efforts to boost domestic solar manufacturing.

PSLV-C62 Failure: Centre Orders High-Level Probe

PSLV-C62 Failure: Centre Orders High-Level Probe

Rediff.com6 days ago

The move follows a quiet visit by National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Thiruvananthapuram.

Hyderabad claims its place as global MNC destination

Hyderabad claims its place as global MNC destination

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Hyderabad is rapidly emerging as a strategic hub for multinational companies (MNCs) deepening their focus on artificial intelligence (AI), life sciences, and global capability centres (GCCs), supported by the city's strong pharmaceutical (pharma) base, deeptech talent pool, and a policy environment that encourages high-value investment.