News for 'Digital Society'

ADIF writes to CCI for interim relief to startups in Apple case

ADIF writes to CCI for interim relief to startups in Apple case

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

The Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF), in an application to the Competition Commission of India (CCI), has alleged that technology company Apple is using dilatory and delaying tactics in the regulator's investigation against the company and has sought interim relief for Indian startups and digital companies, according to people close to the development.

India unveils 'Prahaar', first national counter-terror policy

India unveils 'Prahaar', first national counter-terror policy

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

The policy unveiled by the home ministry is based on seven key pillars to counter the terror threats emanating from India or abroad -- prevention, responses, aggregating internal capacities, human rights and "Rule of Law"-based processes.

Passenger vehicle dispatches in fast lane in Jan as demand remains robust: SIAM

Passenger vehicle dispatches in fast lane in Jan as demand remains robust: SIAM

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers rose 13 per cent year-on-year to 449,616 units in January with demand remaining robust owing to GST rate rationalisation and subsequent dip in prices, industry body SIAM said on Friday.

UP engineer, wife get death penalty for sexually abusing 33 children

UP engineer, wife get death penalty for sexually abusing 33 children

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

During the probe, it was found that Ram Bhawan, a resident of Naraini town in Banda district, had been living in a rented room in Chitrakoot district where the offences were committed, with his wife allegedly assisting him, the agency said.

Iran War Exposes Washington's Strategic Chaos

Iran War Exposes Washington's Strategic Chaos

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

What we are watching is something different: A fog manufactured and maintained by the people who started the war, so that the question of why it was started never has to be answered, observes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the war in the Middle East.

Passenger vehicle dispatches hit top gear in 2025

Passenger vehicle dispatches hit top gear in 2025

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers raced to the highest ever sales mark in a calendar year in 2025 as a reduction in prices due to GST reforms led to robust sales in the festive season, industry body SIAM said on Tuesday.

Court orders Cong to remove Modi-Adani deepfake

Court orders Cong to remove Modi-Adani deepfake

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

A court in Ahmedabad in Gujarat has directed the Congress and four of its leaders to remove a deep fake video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and industrialist Gautam Adani from social media platforms.

Auto, ancillary sectors to see strong earnings momentum

Auto, ancillary sectors to see strong earnings momentum

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

The automobile and auto-ancillary sector is expected to show strong Q3FY26 results, aided by festival-led demand, rationalisation in goods and services tax (GST) rates for select categories of vehicles, easing interest rates, and improving rural sentiment.

CBSE cancels affiliation of Jaipur school after student's suicide

CBSE cancels affiliation of Jaipur school after student's suicide

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled the affiliation of Neerja Modi School in Jaipur due to gross violations of student safety norms following the death of a 9-year-old girl. The board cited a failure of counselling and redressal mechanisms and ordered the school to cease new admissions.

How will India's auto industry perform in 2026?

How will India's auto industry perform in 2026?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

After a record-breaking year, India's automobile industry is entering 2026 on a relatively strong footing, with sales growth expected in the 6-8 per cent range. The outlook is underpinned by policy support, including GST rationalisation, easing monetary conditions, and income tax relief, which together are likely to improve affordability and sustain consumer demand across vehicle segments.

The AI Financial Bubble Is For Real

The AI Financial Bubble Is For Real

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

'I don't see how a company like OpenAI can honestly expect to generate revenue significant enough to maintain its spending habits via John and Jane Q. Public,' points out Sree Sreenivasan.

Beckham Goes Back To School In Vizag

Beckham Goes Back To School In Vizag

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

From leading a lively reading circle to planting trees with digital IDs and joining a fiery one-touch football drill, David Beckham had a ball with the kids.

UPSC exams to allow change of scribe, screen-readers for visually impaired

UPSC exams to allow change of scribe, screen-readers for visually impaired

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

The Supreme Court has directed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to incorporate provisions for scribe changes and implement screen-reader software for visually-impaired candidates in its examinations. The court emphasized the constitutional rights of differently-abled people and the need for inclusive governance.

Maoist issue on verge of becoming history: Rajnath Singh

Maoist issue on verge of becoming history: Rajnath Singh

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Police Commemoration Day, highlighting emerging security threats such as terrorism, organized crime, and border instability. He emphasized the importance of internal and external security for India's development and commended the police for their efforts in maintaining peace and combating Naxalism.

Why This Film Sentenced Its Director To Prison

Why This Film Sentenced Its Director To Prison

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

'One's country is the best place to live, no matter what problems, what difficulties.' 'My country is where I can breathe, where I can find the reason to live, and where I can find the strength to create.'

'Indian Youth Can Expect Career Growth In Russia'

'Indian Youth Can Expect Career Growth In Russia'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

'Don't look at Russia only as a place to earn quickly and then leave.' 'Try to build experience in serious companies, skills and certifications that will serve you anywhere in the world.'

In An AI-Obsessed World, India's Craft May Redefine 'Made In India'

In An AI-Obsessed World, India's Craft May Redefine 'Made In India'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

What is currently perceived as a massive, low-tech liability could become a high-value, export-oriented economic engine, points out Ajit Balakrishnan.

Delhi HC cautions social media users

Delhi HC cautions social media users

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The Delhi High Court cautioned social media users about responsible content creation, especially those with large audiences, while granting bail to actor Ajaz Khan in a case involving sexually explicit remarks.

Focus on the underserved to deepen financial inclusion: RBI Guv to fintechs

Focus on the underserved to deepen financial inclusion: RBI Guv to fintechs

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday exhorted the fledgling fintech ecosystem to focus on the underserved sections of the society to deepen financial inclusion. Speaking at the annual Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, Malhotra accepted that serving the "privileged" will be a lucrative business, but urged the smaller companies to focus on the underserved.

'Girls Are Taking A Leap Of Faith Every Day'

'Girls Are Taking A Leap Of Faith Every Day'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Bandana Preyashi, the bold IAS officer from Bihar who took on dreaded dons, is the court-appointed mentor to 18-year-old Sakshi, who had fled home to follow her IAS dream.

UPI Goes Global, Fintech Hits A Wall

UPI Goes Global, Fintech Hits A Wall

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

'When you think of cross-border payments, the first things that come to mind are risk, compliance, taxation, speed, and cost.'

Why The Americans Were Opposed To Agni

Why The Americans Were Opposed To Agni

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'The heat shield technology for re-entry vehicles was first mastered in DRDO for the Agni missile.' 'This is why the Americans were so opposed to Agni in the 1980s, unlike other missiles -- it was a re-entry vehicle.'

'We Aren't Security Conscious As A Nation'

'We Aren't Security Conscious As A Nation'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'Government officials use Gmail and ordinary phones without basic security consciousness.' 'Interoperability, especially in joint exercises with countries like the US, worries me.' 'It often means we open our systems to them, but they don't reciprocate.' 'They could have kill switches in their systems and might even be able to affect ours.'

'Government Is The Source Of Our Data Leakages'

'Government Is The Source Of Our Data Leakages'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

'Instead of the government and telecom operators solving the mess of their own creation, they're telling us we need to give access to our phones perpetually.'

President flags deep fakes, cybercrime in address to Parliament

President flags deep fakes, cybercrime in address to Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Addressing both the Houses of Parliament assembled together in the Lok Sabha chamber, Murmu said the government has taken numerous measures to control these cyber threats, creating opportunities for employment in the field of cybersecurity for the youth.

'Peace Is Fragile, Remains Vulnerable To Provocations'

'Peace Is Fragile, Remains Vulnerable To Provocations'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'You cannot 'clear' your way to peace.' 'You need intelligence, calibrated force, impartial law enforcement, political neutrality, humanitarian returns and a sustained reconciliation plan.'

Govt examines need for law to regulate digital content

Govt examines need for law to regulate digital content

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry is examining the existing statutory provisions and the need for a new legal framework to regulate 'harmful' content amid complaints of 'obscenity and violence' being shown on digital platforms.

Baramulla CEO sacked for controversial gag order

Baramulla CEO sacked for controversial gag order

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The chief education officer of Baramulla district was removed from his post after issuing a circular restricting teaching staff from criticizing government policies on social media, sparking controversy and criticism.

Tejaswi Manoj Is TIME's Kid Of The Year 2025

Tejaswi Manoj Is TIME's Kid Of The Year 2025

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

17-year-old Tejasvi Manoj becomes TIME's Kid of the Year 2025 for protecting seniors from cyber fraud.

J-K teachers warned against criticising govt policies online

J-K teachers warned against criticising govt policies online

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

The chief education officer (CEO) of Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir directed teaching and non-teaching staff employed under the department to refrain from criticising government policies on social media, warning them of punitive action, including dismissal from service.

'India's Misinformation Problem Is Deeply Social'

'India's Misinformation Problem Is Deeply Social'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'It flows through families, caste groups, and local WhatsApp communities where trust is personal.' 'Children are taught to defer to elders, so if a parent or uncle forwards something, you don't question it.'

Your EPF Can Fund Housing, Surgery, Education...

Your EPF Can Fund Housing, Surgery, Education...

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Your EPF isn't just a retirement pot. It's a financial safety net you can dip into for life's biggest needs. Here's how these one-time advances work and when to use them wisely.

'We Must Aim For 100,000 Defence Startups'

'We Must Aim For 100,000 Defence Startups'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

'India has the capital to invest in defence production.' 'With clear timelines and commitments, private industry can deliver surge capacity effectively.'

FBI Praises CBI Rs 350 Cr Racket Bust

FBI Praises CBI Rs 350 Cr Racket Bust

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'Big Week For #USIndia Law Enforcement Collaboration'

What You Need To Know About New I-T Bill

What You Need To Know About New I-T Bill

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'The new Bill introduces no policy or rate changes, leaving financial planning strategies largely unaffected.'
'The considerations for choosing between the old and new tax regimes remain essentially unchanged.'

India's Startup Dreams, Ready to Bloom

India's Startup Dreams, Ready to Bloom

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Let's work flat out and create a policy framework that fosters the growth of Indian non-family business VC and private equity firms. This will allow our Indian startups' dreams to flourish, explains Ajit Balakrishnan.

Dedicated life to...: Modi's high praise for RSS chief

Dedicated life to...: Modi's high praise for RSS chief

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Praising Mohan Bhagwat for his intellectual depth and empathetic leadership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that his tenure as the head of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh since 2009 will be considered the most transformative period in its 100-year journey.

Meet India's Corporate Fraudsters

Meet India's Corporate Fraudsters

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

The average Indian fraudster isn't an outsider exploiting security loopholes. He's usually a man between 26 and 45 years of age, working in operations or procurement, with more than six years at the organisation.

Brazil responds to Trump's 50% tariff with 'Reciprocity Law'

Brazil responds to Trump's 50% tariff with 'Reciprocity Law'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday (local time) issued a firm response to United States President Donald Trump's announcement of a 50 per cent tariff on Brazil by invoking the country's 'Economic Reciprocity Law', while asserting Brazil's sovereignty and rejecting 'any form of tutelage' in what he described as Trump's attempts to interfere in the country's internal judicial affairs.

Mumbai, Kohima safest for women; Delhi, Kolkata at bottom: NARI report

Mumbai, Kohima safest for women; Delhi, Kolkata at bottom: NARI report

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

The National Annual Report & Index on Women's Safety (NARI) 2025 reveals the safest and least safe cities for women in India, highlighting factors influencing safety perceptions and experiences.