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Delhi police procure 700 face detection CCTV cameras for I-Day security

Delhi police procure 700 face detection CCTV cameras for I-Day security

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

While the north district will get 346 Closed Circuit Television cameras, the central district will be allotted 354 cameras, officials said.

Over 10K cops deployed for I-Day security in Delhi; heavy vehicle banned

Over 10K cops deployed for I-Day security in Delhi; heavy vehicle banned

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

All borders of the national capital will be sealed for the entry of commercial and heavy vehicles by Thursday midnight apart from heavy police deployment, they said.

Saif's staff identifies arrested Bangladeshi man as attacker

Saif's staff identifies arrested Bangladeshi man as attacker

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Eliyamma Phillip (56), a staffer at Khan's residence, and househelp Junu identified Shariful as the person who attacked the actor, the official said.

Saif stabbing accused files bail plea, claims case fabricated against him

Saif stabbing accused files bail plea, claims case fabricated against him

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

The Bangladeshi national arrested for allegedly stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan after breaking into his Bandra house this January has moved a court in Mumbai for bail claiming he has been implicated in the case.

Over 13,000 personnel, hi-tech systems to fortify Delhi for I-Day

Over 13,000 personnel, hi-tech systems to fortify Delhi for I-Day

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Delhi is under high security with over 10,000 police personnel and hi-tech surveillance deployed for Independence Day celebrations.

8 Smart Tips To Crack AI Interviews

8 Smart Tips To Crack AI Interviews

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

From body language to emotional intelligence, Shruti Swaroop, founder of Embrace Consulting, shares smart tips on showing your true self to land the role.

'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.'

7K paramilitary forces, 15K cops to man Delhi on R-Day

7K paramilitary forces, 15K cops to man Delhi on R-Day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Over 70 companies of paramilitary forces and more than 15,000 police personnel will be deployed across the national capital for Republic Day celebrations, an official said. The city will be monitored by drones and CCTV surveillance, and cyber-specialist officers will be deployed to oversee operations. Multi-layered security arrangements, including six layers of checking and frisking, barricading, and thousands of CCTV cameras with Facial Recognition Systems (FRS), will be in place.

25k security personnel, 50k attendees: Delhi CM to take oath at Ramlila

25k security personnel, 50k attendees: Delhi CM to take oath at Ramlila

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Around 50,000 people, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his Cabinet colleagues and chief ministers of National Democratic Alliance-governed states, among others, are expected to attend the ceremony.

Over 70,000 security personnel guard Delhi on Republic Day

Over 70,000 security personnel guard Delhi on Republic Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

The national capital is on high alert for Republic Day, with over 70 companies of paramilitary forces and more than 70,000 police personnel deployed across the city. A six-layered security protocol involving 15,000 security personnel has been deployed in New Delhi district alone. Security measures include over 2,500 CCTV cameras with facial recognition, anti-drone systems, and snipers on rooftops. Traffic restrictions have been imposed in central Delhi, with no traffic movement allowed on Kartavya Path from Vijay Chowk to India Gate from 6 pm on Saturday. Flying of sub-conventional aerial platforms is prohibited over Delhi until February 1.

Police have 'strong evidence' that Shehzad attacked Saif Ali Khan

Police have 'strong evidence' that Shehzad attacked Saif Ali Khan

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

The Mumbai police, who are probing the incident of attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, on Tuesday said they have 'ample and strong evidence' against the Bangladeshi national arrested in the case.

Country gears up for 78th Independence Day amid tight security

Country gears up for 78th Independence Day amid tight security

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Police personnel checked vehicles and conducted flag marches at various places in Punjab on Wednesday while central forces maintained a tight vigil in Tripura.

Court refuses to extend police custody of Saif's 'attacker'

Court refuses to extend police custody of Saif's 'attacker'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

A court in Mumbai on Wednesday refused the city police custody of the Bangladeshi national arrested for allegedly stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan, and sent him in judicial remand noting that there was no fresh ground to extend his police custody.

AI cameras to track MLAs's movements in Karnataka assembly

AI cameras to track MLAs's movements in Karnataka assembly

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Artificial Intelligence-enabled cameras with facial recognition technology have now been installed in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly that will record arrival and exit time of members, as well as the duration of their presence in the House.

Flying from Mumbai airport to get costlier following user fee hike plan

Flying from Mumbai airport to get costlier following user fee hike plan

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Mumbai International Airport (MIAL) has proposed a significant increase in User Development Fee (UDF) for international passengers, while domestic passengers will be charged a UDF for the first time. However, MIAL also proposed a 35% reduction in landing and parking charges, aiming to balance infrastructure development with cost-effective air travel for airlines. The new tariff structure is subject to approval by the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA).

'Linking Aadhar With Voter ID Is Very Dangerous'

'Linking Aadhar With Voter ID Is Very Dangerous'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'The protection of secrecy and anonymity gets lost with this linking.'

My son is being framed, says father of Saif stabbing accused

My son is being framed, says father of Saif stabbing accused

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

The father of Shariful Islam, the Bangladeshi man accused of stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan, claims his son was framed and is seeking help from the Bangladeshi Foreign Ministry and the Indian High Commission for his release. He alleges that Shariful was living in India illegally without proper documentation and was in fear of arrest. Ruhul claims his son was not the person seen in the CCTV footage and believes there might be a conspiracy. He says Shariful left Bangladesh after the re-election of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, fearing for his safety.

How Government Is Making Use Of AI

How Government Is Making Use Of AI

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The National Informatics Centre uses AI to automate document analysis and detect fraud in government departments.

Do couples who look alike find perfect love?

Do couples who look alike find perfect love?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

A newly launched dating site has insisted that people are more likely to find love if their facial features are similar to their partners.

Google Glass gets competition from China's Baidu

Google Glass gets competition from China's Baidu

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

China's largest search engine is developing prototype digital eyewear similar to Google Glass.

Indo-Canadian businessman claims he bribed Praful Patel

Indo-Canadian businessman claims he bribed Praful Patel

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Nazir Karigar, 64, who claimed he paid the bribe to supply a facial-recognition security system to Air India has reportedly been charged by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police under the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act, a law that prohibits the payment of bribes abroad

Indo-Canadian businessman claims he bribed Praful Patel

Indo-Canadian businessman claims he bribed Praful Patel

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Nazir Karigar, an Ottawa-based Indo-Canadian entrepreneur, claimed to have bribed India's Minister of Heavy Industries in 2005, to get a $100 million contract for his company CryptoMetric, says a report in The Globe and the Mail.

Now, a software that can identify people from Net

Now, a software that can identify people from Net

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Face.com, which is yet to release the facial recognition technology, said the software can help netizens identify people on social networking sites and online galleries by comparing their images against known pictures of them.

Fintechs Push For Easier KYC

Fintechs Push For Easier KYC

Rediff.com3 May 2024

'For smaller merchants, there should be a process that is digital and a minimum KYC journey should be allowed.'

Sports Shorts: Indian men's hockey team jumps to 5th in rankings

Sports Shorts: Indian men's hockey team jumps to 5th in rankings

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Delhi Police is overstaffed... the Delhi HC thinks so!

Delhi Police is overstaffed... the Delhi HC thinks so!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Even as one bench of the Delhi High Court is for increasing the manpower of Delhi Police to segregate crime detection from law and order, another bench on Monday said the force is "overstaffed".

6000 security personnel deployed in Delhi for R Day

6000 security personnel deployed in Delhi for R Day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Around 6,000 security personnel will be deployed and a total of 24 help desks will be set up in the New Delhi district for those who attend Republic Day celebrations, the police said.

Fighting digital fraud: From KYC processes to advanced authentication

Fighting digital fraud: From KYC processes to advanced authentication

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

In today's rapidly evolving digital payment landscape, security concerns remain a top priority for stakeholders across sectors.

What's unique about Vivo X21 UD's fingerprint scanner?

What's unique about Vivo X21 UD's fingerprint scanner?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The sensor lies embedded underneath the OLED display which is almost invisible.

6 out of 10 cos adopted WFH policy post Covid relaxations

6 out of 10 cos adopted WFH policy post Covid relaxations

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

As the pandemic pushed employers to explore and adapt new ways to stay in the business, a survey has revealed that 6 out of 10 organisations have adopted 'work from home' policy post Covid-19 relaxations. Over 65 per cent of the employers have either introduced 'work from home' as a policy or are evaluating the same reflecting a maturity and the confidence in their employees, according to a survey by Grant Thornton Bharat. The survey was conducted online by Grant Thornton Bharat among 4,650 respondents across social media platforms.

7,000 invitees, over 10,000 cops at Red Fort for I-Day celebrations

7,000 invitees, over 10,000 cops at Red Fort for I-Day celebrations

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Lunch boxes, water bottles, remote-controlled car keys, cigarette lighters, briefcases, handbags, cameras, binoculars, umbrellas and similar items will not be allowed at the Red Fort premises, he said.

Jio plans more disruptions: 5G enabled cars and drones!

Jio plans more disruptions: 5G enabled cars and drones!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Jio and Ericsson tested the limits of 5G by demonstrating multi-gigabit speeds and super-low latency capabilities that are making new offerings such as remote control of machines and 360-degree 4K video streaming.

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

As the world celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) on December 3, corporate India has kept up with efforts to make workplaces more inclusive and accessible. Organisations across sectors are taking initiatives such as equipping offices with practical work tools like Braille-friendly and voice-enabled lifts and screen readers. While inclusion has gained pace, only 11.3 per cent (or 3.4 million out of 30 million) Indians with disabilities have jobs.

Student suicides: Raj issues 9-page guidelines for Kota coaching centres

Student suicides: Raj issues 9-page guidelines for Kota coaching centres

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The nine-page guidelines have been issued days after the state government set up a 15-member committee headed by education secretary Bhawani Singh Detha to examine the issue after record student suicides were reported from coaching hub Kota.

Bengaluru International Airport's high-tech plan to cut congestion

Bengaluru International Airport's high-tech plan to cut congestion

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The centre eyes airport-specific digital solution and ties up with start-ups to solve problem unique to BIAL

Use tech to scale up COVID-19 vaccination: Nilekani

Use tech to scale up COVID-19 vaccination: Nilekani

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

'We are the only country in the world where everybody gets a digital vaccination certificate immediately... Then as we open up, as they did yesterday, which I think is a welcome move, you will have lots and lots of points where people will come in'

Amazing Innovations at CES 2022

Amazing Innovations at CES 2022

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com looks at some of the most interesting heath products presented at the latest edition of the Consumer Electronics Show.

Modi Hai to Vishvas Hai!

Modi Hai to Vishvas Hai!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Modi is seen as exceptional not only on account of his acts but also owing to his style. He appears to sacrifice his life for the people -- like a fakir, a figure he came to epitomize even more in 2020 by growing a long white beard. Charisma is above accountability, and Modi has grasped these dynamics.

Honor V10: AI that rivals iPhone X at a fraction of the cost!

Honor V10: AI that rivals iPhone X at a fraction of the cost!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

This budget-friendly smartphone can also compete with Google Pixel 2!

R-Day: Delhi under thick security blanket after terror attack alert

R-Day: Delhi under thick security blanket after terror attack alert

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Ahead of Republic Day, the Delhi-National Capital Region has been put under a 'very high-security' cover after police received inputs from Intelligence agencies about a possible terror attack, officials said on Tuesday.