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Gbile Adewunmi To Lead Cummins India Operations

Gbile Adewunmi To Lead Cummins India Operations

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Cummins India has announced the appointment of Gbile Adewunmi as its new Managing Director, effective November 1. Adewunmi, currently VP for Power Systems Industrial Markets, will also take on CEO responsibilities, highlighting India's strategic importance to Cummins.

Gbile Adewunmi To Lead Cummins India Operations

Gbile Adewunmi To Lead Cummins India Operations

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Cummins India has announced the appointment of Gbile Adewunmi as its new Managing Director, effective November 1. Adewunmi, currently VP for Power Systems Industrial Markets, will also take on CEO responsibilities, highlighting India's strategic importance to Cummins.

OpenAI India Head On How AI Is Moving Beyond Experiments To Deliver Tangible Business Outcomes

OpenAI India Head On How AI Is Moving Beyond Experiments To Deliver Tangible Business Outcomes

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Pragya Misra, OpenAI's head of public policy and strategy for India, stated that the next phase of AI will concentrate on driving measurable outcomes rather than mere experiments. She highlighted examples like Cars24 using AI for customer retention and a healthcare company building its CRM with OpenAI's Codex, demonstrating AI's tangible business impact and cost-saving potential. OpenAI aims for artificial general intelligence (AGI) to benefit all humanity by making AI accessible and addressing enterprise concerns like data residency.

Why Delhi Court Granted Bail To Eight Gold Smuggling Accused

Why Delhi Court Granted Bail To Eight Gold Smuggling Accused

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

A Delhi court has granted bail to eight men accused of smuggling over 6 kg of gold worth Rs 9.9 crore, citing the customs department's failure to provide specific reasons for their continued detention. The court noted the absence of direct evidence linking the accused to the gold recovered from the aircraft after their disembarkation, and the lack of corroboration for alleged activities in Dubai.

Rajasthan Police Nabs Man In Rs 22 Lakh Job Scam

Rajasthan Police Nabs Man In Rs 22 Lakh Job Scam

Rediff.com6 days ago

Rajasthan Police arrested Wasim Hussain in Gurugram for his alleged role in a cyber fraud case. A Jaipur resident was swindled out of Rs 22 lakh after fraudsters, posing as an American citizen, promised a job abroad for his son and demanded various clearance fees. Hussain allegedly provided mule bank accounts used to receive part of the defrauded amount.

LTTS Reports Robust Q2 FY27 Earnings Driven By One-Time Gain

LTTS Reports Robust Q2 FY27 Earnings Driven By One-Time Gain

Rediff.com3 days ago

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) reported a 66.78 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 548.2 crore for the July-September quarter of FY27, largely due to a one-time gain from the sale of its Smart World and Communication business. Revenue also grew by 12.1 per cent to Rs 3,040.4 crore. The company secured over USD 200 million in large deal wins, with a significant portion in AI-related projects, and launched an Engineering Intelligence Lab in partnership with NVIDIA.

LTTS Reports Robust Q2 FY27 Earnings Driven By One-Time Gain

LTTS Reports Robust Q2 FY27 Earnings Driven By One-Time Gain

Rediff.com3 days ago

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) reported a 66.78 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 548.2 crore for the July-September quarter of FY27, largely due to a one-time gain from the sale of its Smart World and Communication business. Revenue also grew by 12.1 per cent to Rs 3,040.4 crore. The company secured over USD 200 million in large deal wins, with a significant portion in AI-related projects, and launched an Engineering Intelligence Lab in partnership with NVIDIA.

Online Shopping Scams: How To Stay Safe

Online Shopping Scams: How To Stay Safe

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Fake web sites, counterfeit goods, bogus delivery charges and fraudulent customer support agents are common warning signs.

ICE detains Indian-origin filmmaker in US

ICE detains Indian-origin filmmaker in US

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Indian-origin filmmaker Arafat Sheikh was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at Dulles International Airport. Sheikh, a resident of Alexandria, Virginia, was taken into custody on September 24 despite having a student visa and a pending immigration application, according to the "Free Arafat Sheikh" campaign. ICE is responsible for detaining non-citizens for suspected immigration violations.

Three Booked In Latur Prostitution Racket Bust

Three Booked In Latur Prostitution Racket Bust

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Police in Latur district, Maharashtra, have booked three men for allegedly operating a prostitution racket from a lodge in Ausa town. The bust occurred on Thursday after a decoy customer was used.

Beijing's Export Restrictions On Key Machinery Could Hamper India

Beijing's Export Restrictions On Key Machinery Could Hamper India

Rediff.com3 days ago

China has announced new export controls on key machinery, including tunnel boring machines, walking excavators, and dredger components, citing national security. These restrictions, effective November 18, could significantly impact India's infrastructure projects, such as metro systems and high-speed rail lines, as China has previously limited such exports to India.

Why India's Banks Need A Five-Day Week

Why India's Banks Need A Five-Day Week

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

A two-day weekend would help employees recover physically and mentally. They would return better prepared for branch work that demands patience, judgment, and accuracy, asserts Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

How Jaipur Call Centre Cheated US Citizens

How Jaipur Call Centre Cheated US Citizens

Rediff.com2 days ago

Jaipur police have busted a fake technical support call centre, arresting 10 individuals, including two women, for allegedly defrauding US citizens of crores of rupees. The gang operated by offering fake iPhone technical support and then stealing banking information.

TCG's Cortex DC To Develop 2 GW AI-Ready Data Centres In India

TCG's Cortex DC To Develop 2 GW AI-Ready Data Centres In India

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Cortex DC, a company of The Chatterjee Group (TCG), announced its entry into the data centre market with plans to develop 2 GW of AI-ready capacity across India over the next seven years. The initiative aims to meet the growing demand for high-performance computing, targeting hyperscalers, cloud service providers, and advanced AI workloads with a focus on speed, scale, and sustainable power.

Jio Platforms charts capex-light 6G strategy, eyes global expansion

Jio Platforms charts capex-light 6G strategy, eyes global expansion

Rediff.com6 days ago

Jio Platforms (JPL) is preparing a capex-light strategy to commercially launch 6G services in the early 2030s through software upgrades, rather than fresh infrastructure investments, according to Akash Ambani, managing director of JPL.

How A Graphic Designer Masterminded A Rs 150 Crore Cyber Fraud

How A Graphic Designer Masterminded A Rs 150 Crore Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com7 days ago

A graphic designer, Pankaj Gupta, was arrested by Mumbai Crime Branch for creating malicious Android Package Kit (APK) files that enabled cyber fraudsters to cheat over 9,600 people of Rs 150 crore. Gupta, who previously escaped a digital arrest scam, developed APKs disguised as government services, selling them to cybercriminal networks in Bihar and Jharkhand.

India's Medical Isotope Mission Needs Faster Corridors

India's Medical Isotope Mission Needs Faster Corridors

Rediff.com5 days ago

A country that makes the isotope sets the timetable for everyone who needs it.

More Indians Choose EMIs for Festival Shopping

More Indians Choose EMIs for Festival Shopping

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Festival shoppers are increasingly turning to EMIs and other affordability options for high-value purchases, especially beyond metro cities.

eMudhra to exit SSL/TLS certification business following security vulnerability, shares plummet

eMudhra to exit SSL/TLS certification business following security vulnerability, shares plummet

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Digital authentication services company eMudhra has announced its decision to exit the global SSL/TLS certificate business after a vulnerability was discovered in the security keys issued by its certification authorities, leading to a 20 per cent drop in its shares.

Passengers intercepted with Rs 1 crore military-grade drones at Delhi airport

Passengers intercepted with Rs 1 crore military-grade drones at Delhi airport

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Three Indian passengers were intercepted at Delhi airport with 10 professional-grade drones, described as military-grade unmanned aerial vehicles, equipped with thermal imaging and laser range finders. The drones, valued at over Rs 1.03 crore, along with an iPhone 18 Pro Max, were recovered from passengers arriving from Hong Kong. The seizure was made by Customs officers based on intelligence, as the drones were brought into India without declaration or payment of duty.

How Account Aggregator Can Boost Credit For Gig Workers

How Account Aggregator Can Boost Credit For Gig Workers

Rediff.com7 days ago

Nandan Nilekani, co-founder of Infosys, has urged for the expanded adoption of the Account Aggregator (AA) framework to facilitate formal credit access for self-employed individuals and gig workers. He highlighted its potential to enable cash-flow-based lending by leveraging diverse data streams, moving beyond traditional asset-based lending, and fostering a more inclusive digital financial infrastructure in India.

Navratri Day 3: Khushi, Shivangi Make Red Look Ravishing

Navratri Day 3: Khushi, Shivangi Make Red Look Ravishing

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Red is the colour of passion, power and prosperity, making it a fitting choice for the third day of Navratri.

HDFC Bank launches internal probe into alleged data leak by two senior executives

HDFC Bank launches internal probe into alleged data leak by two senior executives

Rediff.com1 days ago

HDFC Bank has initiated an internal enquiry into the alleged leak of confidential information by two senior executives, with investigators examining whether the disclosed information was misused.

High-Speed Chase Leads To Rs 8.98 Crore Gold Seizure By DRI

High-Speed Chase Leads To Rs 8.98 Crore Gold Seizure By DRI

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized over 5.8 kg of foreign-origin gold, valued at Rs 8.98 crores, following a high-speed highway chase near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Two individuals transporting the gold from Kolkata to Hyderabad, which was smuggled via the India-Bangladesh border, have been arrested and remanded to judicial custody.

Two Passengers From Bangkok Arrested With Hydroponic Ganja At Bengaluru Airport

Two Passengers From Bangkok Arrested With Hydroponic Ganja At Bengaluru Airport

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Bengaluru Customs officials arrested two passengers arriving from Bangkok at Kempegowda International Airport. They seized 1.98 kg of hydroponic ganja, valued at Rs 69.30 lakh, concealed in their baggage. The arrests were made on September 29 under the NDPS Act.

Priyanka, Alia, Kriti's Chic Chikankari Styles

Priyanka, Alia, Kriti's Chic Chikankari Styles

Rediff.com26 minutes ago

Chikankari has long been one of India's most loved embroidery traditions. Originating in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, this centuries-old craft is known for its fine hand embroidery, traditionally worked in white thread on lightweight fabrics such as cotton, muslin and mulmul. Its beauty lies in the details, with different stitches creating everything from delicate flowers to elaborate jaal patterns.

How A Mobile Technician Hacked A Phone To Steal Rs 2 Lakh

How A Mobile Technician Hacked A Phone To Steal Rs 2 Lakh

Rediff.com7 days ago

A mobile technician was arrested in Punjab for allegedly hacking a customer's phone using an APK file and fraudulently withdrawing nearly Rs 2 lakh from their bank account. The accused, identified as Rohit, was apprehended following a complaint lodged in Gurugram.

'War can never be answer to war': Rajnath Singh at SCO meet

'War can never be answer to war': Rajnath Singh at SCO meet

Rediff.com2 days ago

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday called for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve global conflicts, stating, "war can never be the answer to war," while addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

WhatsApp Scam Alert: Saying 'No' Can...

WhatsApp Scam Alert: Saying 'No' Can...

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar warned that replying 'NO' to unsolicited WhatsApp messages regarding unauthorised bank debits could allow fraudsters to steal your money without needing an OTP or a link.

Cognizant And Google Cloud Form New Gemini Frontier Capability Group

Cognizant And Google Cloud Form New Gemini Frontier Capability Group

Rediff.com2 days ago

Cognizant and Google Cloud have announced an expanded partnership to accelerate the adoption of agentic AI, forming a new 'Gemini Frontier Capability Group'. This initiative combines Google's AI platform with Cognizant's expertise to help enterprises deploy resilient, production-grade AI agents and drive business value. The group will focus on areas like legacy modernisation and cyber defence, with Cognizant also scaling Gemini internally.

How LTTS' New AI Lab Is Revolutionising Digital Manufacturing

How LTTS' New AI Lab Is Revolutionising Digital Manufacturing

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) has inaugurated an NVIDIA-powered Engineering Intelligence (EI) lab in Bengaluru, designed to showcase AI-native manufacturing, digital twins, and autonomous systems. The facility offers clients a comprehensive view of the manufacturing journey, from virtual validation to autonomous operations, and plans to expand to the US.

Adani And Jabil Partner To Manufacture AI And Data Centre Equipment In India

Adani And Jabil Partner To Manufacture AI And Data Centre Equipment In India

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Adani Enterprises and US-based Jabil have signed a non-binding agreement to establish a 50:50 joint venture in India. This JV will manufacture artificial intelligence and data centre equipment, including AI racks, servers, storage, networking gear, and cooling systems, targeting both Indian and global markets. The collaboration aims to capitalise on India's accelerating data centre demand and the surging global investment in AI compute infrastructure.

Jio Platforms IPO bids cross Rs 50,000 cr after record 100 minutes sellout

Jio Platforms IPO bids cross Rs 50,000 cr after record 100 minutes sellout

Rediff.com1 days ago

Jio Platforms Ltd's (JPL) public offer, valued at Rs 30,213 crore, was fully subscribed within 100 minutes of opening, making it the fastest-ever subscribed IPO in India, driven by strong institutional demand.

What Sunil Mittal said on Musk's Starlink satellite's internet approval in India

What Sunil Mittal said on Musk's Starlink satellite's internet approval in India

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal stated that his satcom venture, Eutelsat OneWeb, is 'significantly ahead' of Elon Musk's Starlink in the Indian satcom queue, having applied for a licence five years ago, and expressed a desire to receive regulatory approval before Starlink.

Is Your CV Speaking To A Robot?

Is Your CV Speaking To A Robot?

Rediff.com7 days ago

Focus on clarity. Avoid keyword stuffing, advises Sarieka S Vaze, head of HR and administration at Montran Corporation.

Jio Platforms IPO: What it means for Reliance's debt-free ambition and shareholder value

Jio Platforms IPO: What it means for Reliance's debt-free ambition and shareholder value

Rediff.com6 days ago

Jio Platforms, the digital arm of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), is launching its initial public offering (IPO) with a price band of 1,065-1,119 a share, aiming to make RIL a net-debt-free company and create long-term shareholder value.

Police Bust Illegal Call Centre In Lonavala, Arrest 20 For Defrauding Foreigners

Police Bust Illegal Call Centre In Lonavala, Arrest 20 For Defrauding Foreigners

Rediff.com6 days ago

Twenty individuals were arrested in Lonavala, Maharashtra, for operating an illegal call centre that defrauded foreign nationals. The accused impersonated representatives of companies like Amazon and Google, threatening victims with fake drug cases to extract banking details and money.

Signaltron, Signalchip Ink Pact With Indonesia's BRIN For Advanced Telecom Tech

Signaltron, Signalchip Ink Pact With Indonesia's BRIN For Advanced Telecom Tech

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian telecom gear maker Signaltron and semiconductor firm Signalchip have partnered with Indonesia's sovereign research body PRT BRIN to develop and deploy advanced telecom technologies, including 4G, 5G, and future 6G, specifically tailored for Indonesia's unique archipelagic geography to connect underserved regions.

AI Firm RapidCanvas Raises $29 Million For Global Expansion

AI Firm RapidCanvas Raises $29 Million For Global Expansion

Rediff.com6 days ago

AI-managed services firm RapidCanvas, with a significant employee base in India, announced on Friday that it has raised USD 29 million (approximately Rs 275 crore) in Series B funding. The round was led by Vertex Ventures SEA and India, with participation from Hitachi Ventures and existing investors. The company plans to use the funds to expand its go-to-market teams, partner network, and grow its employee base and engineering teams in India, the US, and Brazil, while also investing in product development.

Yeh Jeevan Hai... Well Done Appa!!

Yeh Jeevan Hai... Well Done Appa!!

Rediff.com5 days ago

Some people leave behind a business. A rare few leave behind a place in people's hearts. Appa leaves behind both.