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British woman raped in Delhi hotel by online 'friend'

British woman raped in Delhi hotel by online 'friend'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

A British woman was allegedly raped and molested by two men at a hotel in in Delhi's Mahipalpur area, an official said on Thursday.

'Strongest evidence' of life outside earth found

'Strongest evidence' of life outside earth found

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Researchers have detected hints of molecules known to be produced by marine organisms on the exoplanet K2-18 b, providing "the strongest evidence yet" of life outside the Solar System. While the discovery is exciting, more data is needed to confirm whether the molecules are indeed produced by life or through other chemical processes. The exoplanet, over 8.5 times as massive as Earth, lies 120 light-years from Earth and orbits the star 'K2-18'.

With ML and AI, IBM shows the fight is not over for mainframes

With ML and AI, IBM shows the fight is not over for mainframes

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

This innovation has made mainframes the fastest-growing segment within IBM's Infrastructure business, demonstrating that even legacy technologies can continue to deliver value.

Techies, Think Beyond Coding!

Techies, Think Beyond Coding!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Developers are expected to not only just learn coding but also oversee what the AI agents are doing.

Social media post leads to bandh in J-K's Bhaderwah, internet shut

Social media post leads to bandh in J-K's Bhaderwah, internet shut

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Protests and a partial bandh were observed in the communally sensitive Bhaderwah town of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday following an objectionable social media post allegedly put up by a leader of a Hindu group. The post drew resentment from members of both Hindu and Muslim communities, prompting authorities to suspend mobile internet services as a precautionary measure. An FIR has been registered against the accused, Virender Razdan, and raids are underway to nab him.

New US Visa Policy: No Impact On H1-Bs

New US Visa Policy: No Impact On H1-Bs

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

'Of course, people will have to carry documents all the time. There is overall uncertainty in living in the US.'

Another fake doctor surfaces in MP, this time with BJP links

Another fake doctor surfaces in MP, this time with BJP links

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Police have registered a cheating case against an alleged bogus doctor, who had also served as Bharatiya Janata Party Jabalpur medical cell's co-convener, after a complaint that he worked in a government hospital in Jabalpur on a fake degree, officials said.

Obesity: India's Next Pandemic?

Obesity: India's Next Pandemic?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

The number of Indian obese adults increased from 5.76 million in 1991 to 46.78 million in 2021; it is poised to reach 173.73 million by 2050.

Woman who died in Delhi park had come to bid farewell to fiance

Woman who died in Delhi park had come to bid farewell to fiance

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

A 24-year-old woman, Priyanka, died after falling from a roller coaster at the Fun and Food Village amusement park in southwest Delhi's Kapashera. She was meeting her fianc, Nikhil, who was about to return to Cyprus where he works. The incident occurred on Thursday evening, and Priyanka's family is alleging negligence on the part of the amusement park owners. They are seeking justice and have accused the police of inaction. The family is dependent on Priyanka's income as a telecom company manager.

How To Invest In Debt Funds Now

How To Invest In Debt Funds Now

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

With the RBI infusing Rs 7.5 lakh crore in liquidity -- and possibly more in the future -- the short- to medium-term corporate bond market is expected to benefit.

Gold Hits 1 Lakh: Hold, Buy or Sell?

Gold Hits 1 Lakh: Hold, Buy or Sell?

Rediff.com6 May 2025

'Investors' decisions should reflect their financial goals, risk tolerance, and the amount of gold already present in their portfolio.'

Aviation ministry seeks FinMin help to boost aircraft leasing at GIFT City

Aviation ministry seeks FinMin help to boost aircraft leasing at GIFT City

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

To enable Indian banks and financial institutions to develop an aircraft-leasing ecosystem at GIFT City, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has sought support from the Ministry of Finance. It has also raised concern over slow progress in developing aircraft leasing in India.

US Visa Cancellations: Indians Hit Hardest

US Visa Cancellations: Indians Hit Hardest

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

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

Sant Tukaram's descendant ends life citing penury

Sant Tukaram's descendant ends life citing penury

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Shirish More Maharaj, a well-known kirtankar and descendant of 17th century Marathi poet-saint Tukaram, was found dead in his home in Dehu Road, Pune. A suicide note found at his home mentioned financial distress as the reason for his decision.

19-year-old gang-raped by 23 people over 6 days in Varanasi

19-year-old gang-raped by 23 people over 6 days in Varanasi

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

A 19-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by 23 people over six days, with the accused drugging her and taking her to several hotels as they passed her on for abuse, police said in Varanasi on Monday.

PCI Urges MDR on UPI, RuPay

PCI Urges MDR on UPI, RuPay

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

'The introduction of a reasonable MDR for large merchant transactions will allow the industry to continue investing in innovation, cybersecurity, grievance redressal, and merchant support, ultimately ensuring that UPI continues to thrive.'

FD Rate Cuts: Balance Returns With Safety

FD Rate Cuts: Balance Returns With Safety

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

'Choose an FD tenure that provides a balance between returns and the horizon for which you can invest.'

Fake cardiologist N John Camm, linked to 7 deaths in MP, arrested

Fake cardiologist N John Camm, linked to 7 deaths in MP, arrested

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

A fake cardiologist operating at a missionary hospital in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, has been linked to the deaths of seven patients. Police have filed an FIR against the accused, identified as Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav, who allegedly used the name of a renowned UK cardiologist. The incident came to light after a complaint was filed with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), which is investigating the case. The accused has been booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including forgery and criminal liability. The incident has sparked political controversy, with the Congress accusing the BJP of protecting the accused.

Madras university cancels lecture on spreading Christianity in India

Madras university cancels lecture on spreading Christianity in India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

The University of Madras has cancelled a lecture titled "How to Spread Christianity in India" after facing protests from student groups, Hindu organisations and outrage on social media. The lecture, scheduled for March 14, was part of the Sir S Subramania Ayyar Endowment Lecture series. The university stated that the department organising the lecture did not obtain approval from the university to conduct it. The ABVP, a student wing of the BJP, claimed credit for the lecture's cancellation, highlighting their commitment to preventing the promotion of biased ideologies within universities.

AI Challenges Loom Over 20Bn IT Contracts

AI Challenges Loom Over 20Bn IT Contracts

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Some major contracts coming up for renewal include TCS' deals with Star Alliance, a consortium of airlines based in Germany, and Nielsen; Infosys' deals with GE Appliances and Daimler; HCLTech's with UK-based life insurer Chesnara; Wipro's with German electric utility company E.ON and Petrobras of Brazil; and Tech Mahindra's with Circle Health.

Shiv Sena leader shot dead in Punjab, attackers injure boy

Shiv Sena leader shot dead in Punjab, attackers injure boy

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

A Shiv Sena leader, Mangat Rai alias Manga, was shot dead in Moga, Punjab on Thursday night. The incident occurred when Manga was attacked by three unknown assailants while he was out to buy groceries. A 12-year-old boy was also injured in the attack. Police are investigating the incident, which they believe could be a fallout of a personal rivalry, but the deceased's family denies any enmity. Protests erupted demanding the arrest of the accused and alleging a breakdown of law and order in Punjab. In another incident on the same night, three motorcycle riders entered a salon and fired two shots at the owner, injuring him in the leg.

Tech Failures Behind UPI Outages

Tech Failures Behind UPI Outages

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

An hour-long disruption could affect around 40 million UPI transactions.

Wholesale price inflation inches up to 2.38% in Feb

Wholesale price inflation inches up to 2.38% in Feb

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Wholesale price inflation marginally rose to 2.38 per cent in February due to expensive manufactured food items like vegetables oil and beverages, government data released on Monday showed. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation was 2.31 per cent in January. It was 0.2 per cent in February 2024.

US Tariffs Rattle India's Shrimp Sector

US Tariffs Rattle India's Shrimp Sector

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Trump's tariffs, falling shrimp prices, and fears of additional US levies, spark a crisis in Andhra Pradesh's politically vital aquaculture sector.

'A Key Driver Of INR Strength Appears To Be The RBI'

'A Key Driver Of INR Strength Appears To Be The RBI'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

'I don't see 88 per dollar now.'

IPO Pipeline Runs Dry In March, 1st In 2 Yrs

IPO Pipeline Runs Dry In March, 1st In 2 Yrs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Industry players said the sharp sell-off in February forced many companies to put off their listing plans

Drug found in child hospitalised after 'eating chocolate'

Drug found in child hospitalised after 'eating chocolate'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

A 4-year-old boy in Kerala was hospitalized after allegedly consuming chocolate at school, with a urine test revealing the presence of benzodiazepines. The incident occurred on February 17, when the child became drowsy after returning from school. The boy was initially admitted to a nearby hospital and later transferred to Amrita Hospital in Ernakulam, where the urine test results raised concerns. Police are investigating the source of the chocolate and how the depressant entered the child's body. The school authorities have denied any negligence and claim the child was fine until he left for home with his grandfather. The child's mother, a lab technician separated from her husband, has filed complaints seeking an investigation. While the child initially claimed he was given the chocolate by his mother, she has denied the allegation.

US tariff on Indian shrimp may go up from 8pc to 45 pc

US tariff on Indian shrimp may go up from 8pc to 45 pc

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Seafood is one of India's largest agricultural exports after basmati rice and buffalo meat.

Bengal woman killed in attempt to escape boozers on highway

Bengal woman killed in attempt to escape boozers on highway

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

A 27-year-old event management professional was killed in an accident while trying to escape from eve-teasers who were chasing her in another vehicle in West Bengal's Paschim Bardhaman district. The victim, identified as Suchandra Chattopadhyay, was travelling with three colleagues to Gaya for a function when the accident took place at Panagarh around 3 AM. Two of the other passengers sustained serious injuries. Police have launched a search operation to locate the suspects.

7 arrested for selling women patient's CCTV videos

7 arrested for selling women patient's CCTV videos

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

The police arrested six persons including a hacker named Parit Dhamelia from Surat and owner of a YouTube channel Prajwal Taily, a resident of Latur, Maharashtra.

Commenting on woman colleague's hair not sexual harassment: HC

Commenting on woman colleague's hair not sexual harassment: HC

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The Bombay High Court ruled that a comment on a woman colleague's hair, even if accompanied by a song, does not constitute sexual harassment at work. The court set aside a bank's internal report and an industrial court order that had found a senior executive guilty of misconduct under the POSH Act, arguing that the alleged actions did not amount to sexual harassment. The court noted that the complainant herself had not perceived the comment as sexual harassment at the time and later expressed gratitude to the executive.

Exiting Markets Now Could Cost You

Exiting Markets Now Could Cost You

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Investors should avoid making drastic changes to their asset allocation during a market correction.

Boy, 15, raped by friends in UP's Deoria

Boy, 15, raped by friends in UP's Deoria

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

A 15-year-old boy was allegedly raped in Uttar Pradesh's Deoria by two of his friends, one of them a minor, police said on Saturday.

Hacked videos of women in labour room sold online; 3 held

Hacked videos of women in labour room sold online; 3 held

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

The Gujarat police have arrested three individuals for allegedly acquiring hacked videos of women patients and selling them through YouTube and Telegram. The accused, who hail from Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, reportedly used international hackers to obtain the clips, which appeared to be from CCTV footage of a Rajkot-based hospital. The police identified and arrested the trio who were allegedly running this racket, after videos of women patients being examined by doctors inside the labour room of a hospital were circulated online.

How US tariffs impact Indian IT services cos in near term

How US tariffs impact Indian IT services cos in near term

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Export-led Indian IT sector is not directly hit by Trump's tariff order on goods, but there could be worrisome indirect bearings on it arising out of possible slowdown in decision-making and GDP growth in America over higher tariffs, which may then cloud demand from specific verticals, according to some analysts.

How AI is Boosting Indian Edtech Upskilling

How AI is Boosting Indian Edtech Upskilling

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

As AI becomes central to upskilling, a growing number of learners -- from seasoned professionals to school students -- are eager to explore and experiment with technology.

Upset over interfaith marriage, parents keep woman chained for 2 months

Upset over interfaith marriage, parents keep woman chained for 2 months

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Police in Jalna, Maharashtra rescued a woman who was held captive by her parents for two months in their home. The woman, Shahnaz alias Sonal, had an interfaith marriage and was kept chained in the house after her parents disapproved of the marriage. The police acted on a complaint by the woman's husband and rescued her from her parents' house in Alapur village.

5 more GBS cases found in Maharashtra, tally reaches to 163

5 more GBS cases found in Maharashtra, tally reaches to 163

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

The number of suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases in Maharashtra has reached 163, with five deaths reported so far. Five new cases were detected in Pune, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 127. The official also stated that 168 water samples from different parts of Pune city were sent for chemical and biological analysis, and eight water sources were found to be contaminated.

Institutional investment in real estate jumps 31% to $1.3bn

Institutional investment in real estate jumps 31% to $1.3bn

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

The growth was primarily driven by domestic investments, which accounted for 60 per cent of the total inflows during the first quarter of the financial year.

Family of 3 'digitally arrested' for 5 days, duped of Rs 1cr

Family of 3 'digitally arrested' for 5 days, duped of Rs 1cr

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

A family in Noida was duped of over Rs 1 crore after they were kept under 'digital arrest' for five days by unknown people posing as government officials. The scammers threatened the family with arrest by making video calls and claiming to be investigating money laundering and other crimes. This is a new type of cyber fraud where the accused pose as law enforcement agency officials and use video calls to intimidate their victims.