News for 'Control'

Trump announces deal for 'permanent US control' over Greenland

Trump announces deal for 'permanent US control' over Greenland

Rediff.com4 days ago

Trump has announced an 'Infinite Life' agreement with Denmark and Greenland, claiming it grants the United States permanent control over security and the ability to prevent adversaries from establishing a military presence or making sensitive investments on the strategically vital Arctic island.

Gurugram biker hit-and-run: Accused says 'lost control of the car'

Gurugram biker hit-and-run: Accused says 'lost control of the car'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

A woman biker was hit by a speeding car on Golf Course Road in Gurugram, an incident captured on video and shared widely on social media. The accused driver, Kalyan Bainsla, admitted fault for the collision but claimed he fled fearing an attack from a group of bikers. Gurugram Police have taken suo motu cognizance, registered a case, and formed teams to apprehend the driver, while the victim plans to file a formal complaint.

Nepal floods: MEA sets up round-the-clock control room in Delhi

Nepal floods: MEA sets up round-the-clock control room in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

In view of the flood situation in Nepal, the ninistry of external affairs has set up a round-the-clock control room here to assist people.

Kumar Kushagra, Shams Mulani shine as India A assert control over Australia A

Kumar Kushagra, Shams Mulani shine as India A assert control over Australia A

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Kumar Kushagra's composed century and Shams Mulani's four-wicket haul propelled India A to a commanding 163-run lead over Australia A on day two of their four-day match in Puducherry. Kushagra scored 113, helping India A reach 334, while Mulani's spell dismantled Australia A's batting, bowling them out for 171.

Iran nears control of Hormuz under proposed Oman deal

Iran nears control of Hormuz under proposed Oman deal

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

A proposed deal between Iran and Oman could grant Tehran control over vessels entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a senior Iranian source and two regional officials who spoke to Reuters on Wednesday, in what represents one of the most significant concessions made to Iran to date.

Asian Games Bronze Medalist Rudrankksh Patil Questions Arjuna Award Snub

Asian Games Bronze Medalist Rudrankksh Patil Questions Arjuna Award Snub

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian shooter Rudrankksh Patil secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games in the men's 10m air rifle event, expressing mixed feelings about his performance and a long-standing frustration over not receiving the Arjuna Award despite his world champion status and multiple achievements. He also reflected on past setbacks and the mental challenges of elite sport.

NEET-UG paper leak chargesheet cites accused's gate control app, digital trail

NEET-UG paper leak chargesheet cites accused's gate control app, digital trail

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

The CBI has filed a charge sheet in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, relying heavily on digital forensic evidence including an access control app and call data records. The investigation revealed that three NTA subject experts allegedly exploited procedural gaps to leak confidential questions for money, involving a beautician and a coaching centre owner in the distribution of the leaked material to aspirants.

India coach backs women boxers to end Asian Games gold wait

India coach backs women boxers to end Asian Games gold wait

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian women's boxing head coach Santiago Nieva is confident the team can secure an elusive gold medal at the upcoming Asian Games, building on their strong performance at the Commonwealth Games. Despite facing tough competition from powerhouses like China and Kazakhstan, Nieva believes the current squad is the best the country has seen and is capable of overcoming challenges, including previous struggles against Chinese opponents, by focusing on controlling bouts.

Antibiotic Self-Medication Raises Kidney Risk

Antibiotic Self-Medication Raises Kidney Risk

Rediff.com6 hours ago

India's apex drug regulator cautioned against antibiotic self-medication and their use for conditions where antibiotic treatment is not clinically indicated, particularly viral infections, the common cold and fever.

3 killed as speeding BMW crashes on Mumbai's Coastal Road

3 killed as speeding BMW crashes on Mumbai's Coastal Road

Rediff.com3 days ago

A speeding BMW crashed on the Mumbai Coastal Road early Sunday morning, resulting in the deaths of three occupants and critically injuring a fourth. The driver lost control near Lotus Jetty. Police have launched an inquiry into the tragic incident.

Sena split: SC says party controls legislature wing, but MLAs need 'elbow room'

Sena split: SC says party controls legislature wing, but MLAs need 'elbow room'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

The Supreme Court, hearing pleas on the Shiv Sena split, observed that a political party retains control over its legislature wing and its valid decisions must prevail, but also advocated for granting 'elbow room' to elected representatives for political decisions if a majority 'genuinely disagree' with party directions.

Microsoft India President On AI's Future And Investment In The Nation

Microsoft India President On AI's Future And Investment In The Nation

Rediff.com1 days ago

Microsoft India and South Asia President, Puneet Chandok, discusses the company's strong belief in human-centric AI development, significant investments in India's cloud and AI infrastructure, and the country's pivotal role as an AI market, talent hub, and technology builder. He highlights AI's impact on jobs and the need for responsible innovation.

Haier M70 Mini LED TV Series: 43-Inch To 85-Inch Models

Haier M70 Mini LED TV Series: 43-Inch To 85-Inch Models

Rediff.com1 days ago

Haier has expanded its television portfolio in India with the Mini LED M70 series, bringing premium display technology, gaming-focused features and smart connectivity to a range of screen sizes.

Why India's Global Capability Centres Struggle With AI Scaling

Why India's Global Capability Centres Struggle With AI Scaling

Rediff.com3 hours ago

A joint report by Dell Technologies and Zinnov reveals that despite high ambition, nearly 70% of India's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are stuck at the pilot stage for AI adoption. Foundational gaps in data, infrastructure, and governance are identified as key bottlenecks preventing the scaling of AI initiatives into enterprise-wide production. The report highlights the need for significant reskilling of the workforce and robust foundations for industrialising AI responsibly.

Delhi Study Reveals Alarming Heavy Metal Levels In Yamuna-Irrigated Vegetables

Delhi Study Reveals Alarming Heavy Metal Levels In Yamuna-Irrigated Vegetables

Rediff.com30 minutes ago

A University of Delhi study has found significant heavy metal contamination in agricultural soil and vegetables grown along the Yamuna river in the capital. The research highlights potential non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic health risks to consumers due to crops irrigated with polluted wastewater, with specific vegetables showing dangerously high levels of metals like nickel, chromium, and molybdenum.

Harmanpreet Kaur hopes gold medal opens floodgates for India at Asian Games

Harmanpreet Kaur hopes gold medal opens floodgates for India at Asian Games

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed her joy and hope after securing a gold medal at the Asian Games, defeating Sri Lanka. She believes this victory will inspire other Indian athletes to win more medals and highlighted the team's focus on adapting to conditions despite initial concerns about facilities in Japan. Kaur also reflected on the unique experience of winning a medal for the country compared to traditional trophies.

OpenAI, Anthropic Urge AI Slowdown; But Will It Happen?

OpenAI, Anthropic Urge AI Slowdown; But Will It Happen?

Rediff.com1 days ago

'You cannot stop these models from getting better. There is competitive and business pressure and if the US stops then maybe China will go ahead.'

Mumbai BMW crash: Driver had history of reckless driving, drunken behaviour

Mumbai BMW crash: Driver had history of reckless driving, drunken behaviour

Rediff.com1 days ago

The driver of a speeding BMW involved in a fatal crash on Mumbai's Coastal Road, which killed three students, had a documented history of reckless driving and drunk and disorderly conduct. Police have registered an FIR against the deceased driver, Shanay Gajar, as investigations reveal prior cases of overspeeding and obstructing officers while inebriated.

Shapoorji Pallonji Group backs Tata Sons listing, bolstering board's push

Shapoorji Pallonji Group backs Tata Sons listing, bolstering board's push

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Shapoorji Pallonji (SP) Group, the second-largest shareholder in Tata Sons, has publicly endorsed a listing of the Tata Group's holding company, aligning with the board's push for greater transparency and public accountability despite opposition from the Tata Trusts.

Man kills wife, 2 priests in UP hostage drama; shot dead

Man kills wife, 2 priests in UP hostage drama; shot dead

Rediff.com8 hours ago

A man in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, who allegedly shot dead his wife and two priests, was killed in a police encounter after a seven-hour standoff during which he threatened to kill his children.

Australia Women's A level ODI series with narrow win despite Yastika's brilliance

Australia Women's A level ODI series with narrow win despite Yastika's brilliance

Rediff.com30 minutes ago

The Indian Women's A team lost a close encounter to their Australian counterparts in the second unofficial ODI, despite a magnificent century from Yastika Bhatia. Australia successfully chased down a formidable target of 339, levelling the series 1-1.

ECs differed with CEC over centralised voter verification

ECs differed with CEC over centralised voter verification

Rediff.com45 minutes ago

India's Election Commission's centralised voter database systems, ERONET and ECINet, are under scrutiny following concerns raised by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi regarding the centralisation of electoral rolls and control available to state election officials. The article explains how these systems work and why they are currently in the news.

Bharti Airtel's Homegrown Cloud Platform Secures 40 Customers, Targets Manufacturing Sector

Bharti Airtel's Homegrown Cloud Platform Secures 40 Customers, Targets Manufacturing Sector

Rediff.com3 days ago

Bharti Airtel's homegrown cloud platform, Airtel Cloud, has acquired approximately 40 customers within a year of its launch, with a significant portion coming from the manufacturing sector. The platform, designed for Indian companies, offers sovereign, telco-grade cloud infrastructure, connectivity, and GenAI-based provisioning, addressing the growing demand for secure, India-hosted data solutions, particularly for sensitive workloads and regulated sectors.

Padikkal's maiden ton puts India in control on Day 1 vs Sri Lanka

Padikkal's maiden ton puts India in control on Day 1 vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

Devdutt Padikkal's maiden Test century put India firmly in control on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka, with the visitors reaching 288/2 at stumps.

Chanu's Asian Games Silver: A Dream Realised After 12 Years

Chanu's Asian Games Silver: A Dream Realised After 12 Years

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Mirabai Chanu secured a silver medal in the women's 49kg weightlifting category at the Asian Games in Nagoya, ending her 12-year pursuit for this elusive honour. This marks India's first Asian Games weightlifting medal since 1998. Chanu expressed immense relief and joy, calling it a dream fulfilled and her life complete. She also discussed her future plans regarding the 2028 Olympics' 53kg category.

'Beautiful': Shreyas Iyer on India's Japan experience

'Beautiful': Shreyas Iyer on India's Japan experience

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian T20I skipper Shreyas Iyer expressed his excitement for the historic one-off T20I against Japan, marking the 75th anniversary of India-Japan diplomatic relations. He praised Japan's hospitality and acknowledged the team's anticipation despite unfamiliar conditions.

Cosmetics From Pakistan Breach Indian Market

Cosmetics From Pakistan Breach Indian Market

Rediff.com9 hours ago

CDSCO has warned consumers against using two unauthorised Pakistani whitening creams after finding excessive heavy metals and regulatory violations.

ISL gets new CEO as clubs take charge of league

ISL gets new CEO as clubs take charge of league

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Indian Super League (ISL) has appointed Karan Yadav, former Chief Commercial Officer of JSW Sports, as its new CEO. He will lead the league under a new club-led model, focusing on strategic direction, commercial growth, and strengthening stakeholder relationships, while clubs will hold commercial rights and AIFF will maintain administrative oversight.

'EC has created a Frankenstein's monster through SIR'

'EC has created a Frankenstein's monster through SIR'

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Former Chief Election Commissioners have voiced strong objections to reported 'illegal' changes in voter registration Form 6 and the centralisation of electoral roll control, raising serious concerns about the integrity of future elections.

Asian Games Boxing: Sakshi Stuns Paris Olympics Medallist Villegas 5-0

Asian Games Boxing: Sakshi Stuns Paris Olympics Medallist Villegas 5-0

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian boxers Sakshi Chaudhary and Jadumani Singh have made a remarkable start at the Asian Games, securing their spots in the pre-quarterfinals with impressive victories, including a significant upset by Chaudhary over an Olympic medallist.

Sakshi Chaudhary Upsets Paris Olympics Medallist At Asian Games

Sakshi Chaudhary Upsets Paris Olympics Medallist At Asian Games

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian boxers Sakshi Chaudhary (51kg) and Jadumani Singh (55kg) have both advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the Asian Games. Chaudhary secured an upset victory over Paris Olympics bronze-medallist Aira Villegas, while Singh dominated his opponent, Chandra Bahadur Thapa, to move into the next round.

Sanju Samson's Mindset Is His Invisible Muscle

Sanju Samson's Mindset Is His Invisible Muscle

Rediff.com6 days ago

A cricketer or sportsman must accept that there is no guarantee in sport -- only opportunities, preparation and perseverance, points out K R Nayar.

EC must be independent to ensure free polls: SC judge

EC must be independent to ensure free polls: SC judge

Rediff.com24 minutes ago

Supreme Court Justice Dipankar Datta has expressed concerns regarding the independence of the Election Commission of India's selection process under the 2023 law. He highlighted that the ECI must not only be independent but also be perceived as such, questioning the efficacy of a selection committee that includes a Union minister nominated by the Prime Minister.

Former owners Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea holdings to Clearlake

Former owners Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea holdings to Clearlake

Rediff.com6 days ago

Clearlake Capital Group is set to acquire the minority interests of co-owners Todd Boehly and Mark Walter, taking full control of Chelsea FC, with Boehly stepping down as chairman.

Asian Games: Quimcy's Teqball gold dream ends, bronze still in sight

Asian Games: Quimcy's Teqball gold dream ends, bronze still in sight

Rediff.com4 days ago

India's Quimcy Dsouza lost her Teqball women's singles semifinal match to Indonesia's Sumaya in a gruelling three-game contest at the Asian Games. Despite the defeat, Dsouza remains in contention for a bronze medal and is scheduled to compete in the playoff.

Super League Kerala Unveils New Financial Model And DFB Technical Roadmap

Super League Kerala Unveils New Financial Model And DFB Technical Roadmap

Rediff.com2 days ago

Super League Kerala is implementing a new financial model to ensure franchise sustainability and has partnered with the German Football Association (DFB) for a five-year technical roadmap. This includes establishing a residential Centre of Excellence to nurture young football talent while integrating formal education.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Proposes Independent Governance Review To Regain Support

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Proposes Independent Governance Review To Regain Support

Rediff.com1 days ago

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has proposed an independent review of the world football body's decision-making framework.

Trai directs telcos to offer voice-and-SMS-only plans, impacting ARPU

Trai directs telcos to offer voice-and-SMS-only plans, impacting ARPU

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has mandated that service providers offer voice-and-SMS-only tariff plans, without bundled data, with a minimum validity of 30 days or less, aiming to provide more affordable and shorter-duration options for consumers who do not require data.

Disha Salian's father visits Matoshree, serves Rs 500 cr defamation notice to Aaditya

Disha Salian's father visits Matoshree, serves Rs 500 cr defamation notice to Aaditya

Rediff.com3 days ago

Satish Salian, father of the late celebrity manager Disha Salian, has served a Rs 500-crore defamation notice to Aaditya Thackeray.

Replacing Rice With Rotis Won't Lower Blood Sugar

Replacing Rice With Rotis Won't Lower Blood Sugar

Rediff.com5 days ago

'The total carbohydrate intake remains the deciding factor.'