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Govt summons Meta over Instagram ads promoting child abuse material

Govt summons Meta over Instagram ads promoting child abuse material

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

India's IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed officials to summon Meta regarding Instagram ads promoting child sexual abuse material, following a BBC investigation. This action comes shortly after the government also questioned Meta about WhatsApp's planned username feature, citing concerns over increased online fraud and cybercrimes.

India Launches Initiatives To Boost 2030 Commonwealth Games Bid

India Launches Initiatives To Boost 2030 Commonwealth Games Bid

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has launched three nationwide engagement initiatives, including a reel-making contest, to build momentum for Ahmedabad's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Football Fever Grips Cricket-Mad India!

FIFA World Cup 2026: Football Fever Grips Cricket-Mad India!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The 23rd FIFA World Cup, to be staged across the Americas from June 11 to July 19, has once again ignited excitement across the globe. India, despite its national football team languishing at 139th in the FIFA rankings, has been swept up in the tournament's magic.

How GeM Is Revolutionising Government Procurement With AI

How GeM Is Revolutionising Government Procurement With AI

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The government's e-marketplace platform, GeM, is significantly enhancing public procurement through the integration of AI, advanced analytics, and digital monitoring systems. This strategic adoption has led to substantial savings for the exchequer and improved transparency, while also playing a crucial role in health sector procurement.

10 AI Careers For Fresh Graduates

10 AI Careers For Fresh Graduates

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Dr Lovi Raj Gupta, pro vice-chancellor, Lovely Professional University, explains how aspiring professionals can equip themselves for a competitive AI-driven job market.

India's Services PMI Hits 6-Month High in May Amid Robust Demand

India's Services PMI Hits 6-Month High in May Amid Robust Demand

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

India's services sector experienced its strongest growth in six months in May, with the HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index rising to 59.8. This expansion was driven by healthy demand, new client acquisitions, and improved new business intakes, alongside a softer rise in cost burdens.

T20 World Cup: Massive rise in digital viewership

T20 World Cup: Massive rise in digital viewership

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reported a significant increase in video views across its digital platforms during the initial matches of the T20 World Cup, driven by growth in viewership from countries like Nepal, UAE, and USA.

WhatsApp submits reply to govt on 'username' notice

WhatsApp submits reply to govt on 'username' notice

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Meta-owned WhatsApp has submitted its reply to the government's notice on the "username" feature and the response is being examined, sources said on Thursday.

Rs 10K Or Rs 1 Cr: Your NEET Rank Shapes College Costs

Rs 10K Or Rs 1 Cr: Your NEET Rank Shapes College Costs

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

If your All India Rank (AIR) is in the three digits, you could get a seat at one of the prestigious AIIMS colleges and pay tuition fees of just under Rs 10,000 for the entire course. At the other end of the spectrum, if your AIR is in the lakhs, you could end up shelling out a crore at a private or deemed institution.

Shalini, Sheeba, Rasika: Clicked Like Never Before

Shalini, Sheeba, Rasika: Clicked Like Never Before

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Celebrated photographer Atul Kasbekar unveils his latest exhibition, HONEST: Portraits of Character, a wonderful tribute to the actors who have profoundly influenced Hindi cinema with their incandescent performance.

RBI Ombudsman Can Award Compensation Of Up To 30 Lakh For Financial Loss

RBI Ombudsman Can Award Compensation Of Up To 30 Lakh For Financial Loss

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

...and 3 lakh for harassment.

How India Is Leading The Way In Health AI Benchmarking

How India Is Leading The Way In Health AI Benchmarking

Rediff.com8 May 2026

India has launched an open Health AI benchmarking platform to evaluate artificial intelligence models on diverse Indian datasets before deployment at a population scale. The initiative aims to strengthen AI-driven claims management under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).

ASIP And SporTech Join Forces To Boost Indian Sports Professionals

ASIP And SporTech Join Forces To Boost Indian Sports Professionals

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

The Association for Sports Industry Professionals (ASIP) has partnered with SporTech Innovation Lab to enhance support and opportunities for sports professionals across India. This collaboration will leverage SporTech's AI-powered SportsKeyz platform for various ASIP operations, aiming to advance the sports industry through technology and professional development.

Trump shares AI-generated music video glorifying his global popularity

Trump shares AI-generated music video glorifying his global popularity

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

US President Donald Trump has amplified a highly surreal, artificial intelligence-generated music video across his social media network, showcasing an array of fantastical digital avatars that depict him as a globally revered icon.

Mahindra & Mahindra shifts focus beyond tractors to boost future growth

Mahindra & Mahindra shifts focus beyond tractors to boost future growth

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is expanding its farm equipment strategy beyond tractors to include a wider range of mechanisation solutions like harvesters, balers, seed drills, and telematics-enabled services, aiming to capitalise on the growing demand for rental services by rural entrepreneurs and address low mechanisation levels in Indian agriculture.

CJP stir enters Day 19: Wangchuk loses 7 kg, AISA member hospitalised

CJP stir enters Day 19: Wangchuk loses 7 kg, AISA member hospitalised

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's condition deteriorated further on Wednesday, with doctors reporting that he has lost more than seven kilograms since beginning his indefinite fast 11 days ago.

'India Has Enough Oil And Gas Beneath The Soil'

'India Has Enough Oil And Gas Beneath The Soil'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

'Exploration should be made easier and companies should be given operational flexibility.'

L'Oreal signs agreement to acquire majority stake in D2C firm Innovist

L'Oreal signs agreement to acquire majority stake in D2C firm Innovist

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

L'Oral has announced its acquisition of a majority stake in Innovist, an Indian direct-to-consumer (D2C) personal care company, marking a significant expansion in India's rapidly growing beauty industry.

Indian Two-Wheeler Makers Post Robust May Sales Driven by Domestic Demand, Exports

Indian Two-Wheeler Makers Post Robust May Sales Driven by Domestic Demand, Exports

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

India's leading two-wheeler manufacturers experienced significant growth in May, propelled by strong domestic demand for premium motorcycles and scooters, channel inventory replenishment, and a recovery in export markets.

3 Indian tankers cross Hormuz safely as Iran shuts it again

3 Indian tankers cross Hormuz safely as Iran shuts it again

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Three Indian-flagged crude oil tankers, Desh Vaibhav, Desh Vibhor, and Sanmar Herald, successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz and are en route to India, even as Iran announced the closure of the critical waterway following Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

VB G RAM G Faces Monsoon Test

VB G RAM G Faces Monsoon Test

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

As MGNREGA comes to a close, both critics and supporters keenly eye VB G RAM G's performance.

Jio Platforms files for $4 bn IPO

Jio Platforms files for $4 bn IPO

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Jio Platforms Ltd, the digital services arm of Reliance Industries, has filed draft papers for an initial public offering (IPO) aiming to raise approximately USD 4 billion (about Rs 37,700 crore), which is expected to be India's largest ever IPO.

NEET re-test: Google drops Telegram from Play Store, app CEO opposes ban

NEET re-test: Google drops Telegram from Play Store, app CEO opposes ban

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Google has removed the messaging app Telegram from its Play Store in India, with Apple expected to follow, in compliance with a government order aimed at preventing paper leaks during the upcoming NEET-UG re-examination on June 21. The government has also directed Telegram to temporarily disable its message-editing feature until June 30.

Two Pak-backed terror modules plotting attack in Delhi busted; 6 held

Two Pak-backed terror modules plotting attack in Delhi busted; 6 held

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

The Delhi police busted two Pakistan-backed modules linked to gangster Shahzad Bhatti plotting terror attacks in the capital with the arrest of six operatives, officials said on Monday.

Why Mid-Tier BFSI Firms In India Face Heightened Cyber Risks

Why Mid-Tier BFSI Firms In India Face Heightened Cyber Risks

Rediff.com28 May 2026

A report indicates that mid-tier banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) entities in India are highly exposed to cyberattacks due to aggressive digitisation coupled with insufficient cybersecurity investments.

IRCTC Deploys AI To Improve Railway Food Hygiene

IRCTC Deploys AI To Improve Railway Food Hygiene

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The AI-enabled system detects nine types of errors in the kitchens that are primarily responsible for unhygienic food on trains.

How AI Can Boost India's Economy By $500 Billion

How AI Can Boost India's Economy By $500 Billion

Rediff.com13 May 2026

A joint study by IBM and IndiaAI, a MeiTY initiative, indicates that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to contribute over USD 500 billion to India's economy by 2030. The report highlights the need for improved AI literacy, infrastructure, and data quality to fully realise this potential.

Inflation likely to remain contained:FinMin report

Inflation likely to remain contained:FinMin report

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

India's finance ministry anticipates inflation will remain relatively contained in the coming months, supported by a correction in crude oil prices and softening input costs following the cessation of the West Asia conflict, despite earlier spikes in wholesale and retail inflation.

India Inc to see 8.6-10.2% salary hikes in FY27, driven by skilled talent demand

India Inc to see 8.6-10.2% salary hikes in FY27, driven by skilled talent demand

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Corporate India is projected to offer salary increments ranging from 8.6 per cent to 10.2 per cent across various industries in the financial year 2026-27, primarily fuelled by a sustained demand for skilled and execution-focused talent, according to a TeamLease Services report.

Bhutan's Huge Crypto Gamble, India And China Watching

Bhutan's Huge Crypto Gamble, India And China Watching

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Is Bhutan merely experimenting with digital finance -- or is the Himalayan kingdom punching far above its weight, quietly playing one of the most sophisticated strategic games in Asia today? asks Varun Arya.

HC orders removal of false info on judges' London badminton trip

HC orders removal of false info on judges' London badminton trip

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

The Delhi high court has ordered social media companies and online service providers to remove 'false' information circulating online about Indian judges and Union ministers allegedly participating in a badminton tournament in London at taxpayers' expense. The court deemed the content malicious and a systematic misinformation campaign aimed at undermining the judiciary and executive.

Delhi Police Uncover Major Fake Helicopter Booking Scam Targeting Pilgrims

Delhi Police Uncover Major Fake Helicopter Booking Scam Targeting Pilgrims

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals, including a B.Tech student, for allegedly operating fake helicopter booking websites that defrauded pilgrims across India. The accused created fraudulent sites impersonating legitimate travel platforms, luring customers with online ads, and are linked to nearly 30 complaints totalling Rs 10 lakh in fraud.

Pradhan, Rahul Gandhi engage in public spat over CBSE exam row

Pradhan, Rahul Gandhi engage in public spat over CBSE exam row

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Rahul Gandhi have engaged in a public dispute over alleged irregularities in the CBSE exam system, with Gandhi demanding an independent probe and Pradhan accusing Gandhi of politicising the issue.

Are You A Freelancer? Here's An ITR Guide

Are You A Freelancer? Here's An ITR Guide

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Tax treatment depends on the activity and manner of earning income.

PepsiCo India to invest Rs 5,700 crore by 2030 to boost production

PepsiCo India to invest Rs 5,700 crore by 2030 to boost production

Rediff.com20 May 2026

PepsiCo India plans a significant investment of Rs 5,700 crore by 2030 to enhance its production capabilities, focusing on its concentrate plant in Madhya Pradesh, a unit in Assam, and land acquisition in Tamil Nadu to expand its snack business footprint in South India.

Find Out What India Has Been Searching For

Find Out What India Has Been Searching For

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

'People are now searching online for ways to spend their time offline. That is the intersection.'

Global Streaming Transforms Music But...

Global Streaming Transforms Music But...

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Streaming has globalised the entertainment industry, enabling artists like Diljit Dosanjh and Arijit Singh to reach diverse international audiences.

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke to appear before MeitY panel over X account block

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke to appear before MeitY panel over X account block

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke is set to appear before a Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) committee regarding the withholding of the group's X account. This development comes amidst an ongoing CJP protest at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged exam irregularities and the NEET paper-leak controversy.

Walmart's India Sourcing Crosses $40 Billion Mark, Bolstering Export Push

Walmart's India Sourcing Crosses $40 Billion Mark, Bolstering Export Push

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Retail giant Walmart has announced that India has become one of its fastest-growing sourcing hubs globally, with the company having procured over $40 billion worth of goods from the country. This initiative aims to expand supplier capabilities, improve compliance standards, and help Indian manufacturers scale exports worldwide.

Credit card adoption rises in Tier-II, -III cities

Credit card adoption rises in Tier-II, -III cities

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Credit card adoption is rapidly expanding beyond India's major metropolitan areas into Tier-II and Tier-III cities, driven by increasing incomes, digital awareness, and the integration of RuPay credit cards with UPI, according to a new report by SBI Card.