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CBI chargesheets 4 Chinese citizens among 17 in Rs 1,000-cr cyber fraud case

CBI chargesheets 4 Chinese citizens among 17 in Rs 1,000-cr cyber fraud case

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

The CBI has filed a chargesheet against 17 people, including four Chinese nationals, and 58 companies for their alleged roles in a transnational cyber fraud network that siphoned off over Rs 1,000 crore.

Insurance: Lack of legacy distribution network a challenge for foreign cos

Insurance: Lack of legacy distribution network a challenge for foreign cos

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The Union Cabinet's decision to raise the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in the insurance sector to 100 per cent is unlikely to significantly boost foreign investment as distribution remains a critical factor, requiring overseas players to partner with Indian businesses, experts said.

Delhi air turns lethal as AQI peaks at 498, skyline lost in haze

Delhi air turns lethal as AQI peaks at 498, skyline lost in haze

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Delhi choked under a thick blanket of smog on Monday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) settling at 498, which falls in the higher spectrum of 'severe' category.

iOS 26: Apple's Boldest Update Yet?

iOS 26: Apple's Boldest Update Yet?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

The new iOS 26 design modernises the interface, while Apple Intelligence 2.0 introduces AI in a controlled, privacy-focused way. Ashish Narsale brings you all the juice.

Why Hospitals Are Spending Money On IT

Why Hospitals Are Spending Money On IT

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

60 per cent of hospitals are directing investments towards IT capability building, 50 per cent towards business intelligence tools and data lakes, and a significant share into AI-led use cases such as clinical documentation (72 per cent), decision support systems (64 per cent) and imaging (60 per cent).

Delhi choked by worst AQI of the year, strict curbs kick in

Delhi choked by worst AQI of the year, strict curbs kick in

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

A thick layer of toxic smog enveloped the national capital on Saturday as air quality deteriorated sharply, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to invoke the strictest curbs under Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR.

The Putin Visit: The US-Pakistan Connection

The Putin Visit: The US-Pakistan Connection

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Luckily for us, a Russia that is desperate to stay relevant in an emerging multipolar world finds in India a reliable geostrategic partner. The Russian proximity to India also keeps China from exploiting its economic dominance vis a vis Russia, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Modi, Merz set for Ahmedabad talks amid rising global tensions

Modi, Merz set for Ahmedabad talks amid rising global tensions

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

In their talks, Modi and Merz are likely to deliberate on trade and investment ties as New Delhi is looking at deepening economic engagement with Europe against the backdrop of Washington's 50 percent tariff on Indian goods, people familiar with the matter said.

Algo Trading Begins With Stronger Risk Rules

Algo Trading Begins With Stronger Risk Rules

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Algo trading should be segregated in a separate account with only risk capital deployed.

How Operation Sindoor Changed Security Doctrine

How Operation Sindoor Changed Security Doctrine

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

'Some success has been achieved in raising the costs of terrorism for Pakistan.'

In Bengal, Modi calls for ending 'maha jungle raj' of TMC

In Bengal, Modi calls for ending 'maha jungle raj' of TMC

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday charged the Trinamool Congress government with 'playing with national security by protecting infiltrators' for vote-bank politics, and said ending the ruling party's 'maha jungle raj' was vital to restore law and order, development and investor confidence in the state.

India-US Deal Shields Farmers

India-US Deal Shields Farmers

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

New Delhi will substantially reduce tariffs on industrial and agricultural goods while continuing to protect sensitive sectors. Tariffs on some agricultural products that are not traditionally considered sensitive will be brought down to zero, while in the case of relatively sensitive items, duties will be reduced in a graded manner and quotas will be imposed.

Should US shut down H-1B visa programme? What Elon Musk said

Should US shut down H-1B visa programme? What Elon Musk said

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk voices strong support for the H1B visa program, highlighting the immense benefit the US has derived from Indian talent and cautioning against shutting it down.

Why Messi left in 22 mins: Inside Kolkata's event failure

Why Messi left in 22 mins: Inside Kolkata's event failure

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

What should have been a landmark footballing moment in Kolkata turned into a cautionary tale on Saturday morning, as Lionel Messi's brief appearance at the Salt Lake Stadium was cut short amid crowd mismanagement

Delhi shivers as cold day grips city, air quality plummets

Delhi shivers as cold day grips city, air quality plummets

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Delhi experiences a biting chill with 'cold day' conditions and dense fog, coupled with 'very poor' air quality. The IMD forecasts continued cold weather and potential light rain.

'TCS Hiring 2 Bus Loads Of Kids Every Year Won't Happen'

'TCS Hiring 2 Bus Loads Of Kids Every Year Won't Happen'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'4 lakh to 5 lakh people graduating in computer science getting jobs in software companies will not happen.'

North India shivers: Delhi coldest in 3 years, record chill in Chandigarh

North India shivers: Delhi coldest in 3 years, record chill in Chandigarh

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Delhi recorded its coldest January morning in three years with the minimum temperature dropping to 3 degrees Celsius. Cold wave conditions are expected to persist, and air quality has deteriorated to the 'very poor' category.

NPS Changes: How to Use It Wisely

NPS Changes: How to Use It Wisely

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'Stay invested but progressively reduce risk. Beyond a point, the objective should shift from maximising returns to avoiding unpleasant surprises.'

Saudi Arabia Ends Kafala: What Changes For 2.6 Mn Indians?

Saudi Arabia Ends Kafala: What Changes For 2.6 Mn Indians?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Saudi Arabia has scrapped its decades-old Kafala system, freeing 13 million migrant workers, including 2.6 million Indians, from restrictive employer control and exit visa rules.

Custodial violence/death a blot, won't allow it: SC

Custodial violence/death a blot, won't allow it: SC

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court expressed serious concern over custodial deaths, calling it a 'blot' on the system. The court is pushing for compliance with orders to install CCTV cameras in police stations and central investigation agencies to curb human rights abuses.

Pitch controversy: Should IPL teams control home advantage?

Pitch controversy: Should IPL teams control home advantage?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

The nature of the pitch at KKR's home venue has been in discussion ever since captain Ajinkya Rahane wished getting more support for his spinners at the Eden Gardens.

Rupee plunges 5% in 2025 amid persistent foreign fund outflows, dollar strength

Rupee plunges 5% in 2025 amid persistent foreign fund outflows, dollar strength

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

The rupee slumped 5 per cent in 2025 as persistent capital outflows from foreign investors, alongside heightened dollar demand from importers, making it one of the worst-performing Asian currencies.

Pakistan's nuclear proliferation scared US, Russia: Report

Pakistan's nuclear proliferation scared US, Russia: Report

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Newly declassified documents from the United States National Security Archive have revealed that Pakistan's nuclear proliferation was a significant concern for both the US and Russia, with leaders expressing 'nervous' fears about the country's atomic stability.

How Modi's Committee-Led Governance Is Driving Reforms

How Modi's Committee-Led Governance Is Driving Reforms

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

The change in the government's engagement with the economy's need for reforms is more nuanced than how analysts have so far perceived it, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Malegaon May Chart A New Course For Muslim Politics

Malegaon May Chart A New Course For Muslim Politics

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Whichever combination finally emerges, Malegaon could set a record for being a town run neither by Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti, nor by the Opposition MVA, but by a combination of two or three Muslim parties.

'Israel Doesn't Want Pakistan To Have Nuclear Weapons'

'Israel Doesn't Want Pakistan To Have Nuclear Weapons'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

'If the Trump administration could gain access to the nuclear weapons, they would be satisfied -- at least they could control them.'

India shoots down Pakistani kamikaze drones in Punjab

India shoots down Pakistani kamikaze drones in Punjab

Rediff.com10 May 2025

The Indian Army's Air Defence units successfully shot down multiple Kamikaze drones launched by Pakistan after they crossed the International Border in Punjab's Amritsar early Saturday morning. The drones, identified as Byker YIHA III models, were carrying high-explosive payloads and were headed towards densely populated civilian areas. The incident highlights the efficiency of India's multi-layered air-defence system.

From BJP war room to TMC strategist: Who is Pratik Jain?

From BJP war room to TMC strategist: Who is Pratik Jain?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Despite his influence, Pratik Jain avoids the spotlight. Credit is routinely passed on to colleagues. He maintains no visible faction within the TMC, no personal coterie.

Mamata storms I-PAC chief's house during ED raid, alleges bid to seize TMC data

Mamata storms I-PAC chief's house during ED raid, alleges bid to seize TMC data

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday dramatically turned up at the residence of Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) chief Pratik Jain amid an ongoing Enforcement Directorate raid, alleging that the central agency was attempting to seize the Trinamool Congress's internal documents, hard disks and sensitive data linked to its election strategy.

'AI Makes This The Most Exciting Time To Be Alive'

'AI Makes This The Most Exciting Time To Be Alive'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

'In three years, you will have an AI model that will be smarter than the smartest mathematician or the smartest scientist.'

India rolls out next-gen e-passports to stop forgery, impersonation

India rolls out next-gen e-passports to stop forgery, impersonation

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

The Indian government has introduced a next-generation e-passport with enhanced security features, including an embedded RFID chip, to combat forgery and impersonation. The rollout follows successful pilot testing and implementation across India and abroad.

Fresh SC hearing blames stray animals for road accidents

Fresh SC hearing blames stray animals for road accidents

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court expressed concerns over the dangers posed by stray animals, including dog bites and accidents, and urged civic bodies to strictly enforce rules and regulations. The court is hearing pleas for modification of its earlier orders related to the issue.

Kerala civic polls: BJP cracks Left citadel, Tharoor hails victory

Kerala civic polls: BJP cracks Left citadel, Tharoor hails victory

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

The Congress-led UDF secured a decisive victory in Kerala's local body elections, dealing a blow to the LDF, while the BJP gained significant ground, including winning control of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation.

How Gadchiroli Broke The Maoist Backbone

How Gadchiroli Broke The Maoist Backbone

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

'The watershed moment was June 22, 2024, when the divisional in-charge of Gadchiroli, Giridhar Tumreti, who was their senior-most commander, along with his wife, came forward to surrender before the then deputy chief minister and home minister Devendra Fadnavis.'

ISRO tests cryogenic reignition on 'Bahubali' rocket

ISRO tests cryogenic reignition on 'Bahubali' rocket

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Indian Space Research Organisation scientists have carried out a new experiment on the indigenously developed C25 cryogenic stage of the LVM3-M5 rocket which successfully placed the Communication Satellite CMS-03 into the intended orbit on Sunday, said its Chairman V Narayanan.

Delhi orders 50% WFH for govt, private offices as air quality worsens

Delhi orders 50% WFH for govt, private offices as air quality worsens

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Delhi government mandates 50% work from home for offices and private establishments under GRAP stage three due to severe air pollution. Essential services are exempted.

DGCA orders enhanced inspection of AI's Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet

DGCA orders enhanced inspection of AI's Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has directed Air India to carry out additional maintenance actions on its Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 planes equipped with Genx engines with immediate effect.

Al Falah chairperson had 'incentives' to flee India: ED

Al Falah chairperson had 'incentives' to flee India: ED

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, chairperson of the Al Falah group, on money laundering charges. The ED alleges that Siddiqui generated Rs 415 crore dishonestly from students of educational institutions run by his Trust.

IndiGo restores 2,200 flights; CEO says 'worst is behind us'

IndiGo restores 2,200 flights; CEO says 'worst is behind us'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

IndiGo's CEO, Pieter Elbers, announced that the airline has stabilized operations after recent disruptions, focusing on resilience, root-cause analysis, and rebuilding. The airline had to cancel hundreds of flights due to planning issues linked to new pilot duty rules, crew shortages, winter weather and operational bottlenecks.

'Direct threat to US': Trump sanctions Indian firms

'Direct threat to US': Trump sanctions Indian firms

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

The Trump administration has sanctioned entities and individuals from India involved in sales of Iran's petroleum and petroleum products, saying the funds from this trade support Tehran's regional terrorist proxies and procure weapons systems that are a direct threat to the US.