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Why AI Agents Can't Go Fully Autonomous Yet

Why AI Agents Can't Go Fully Autonomous Yet

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

The biggest challenge to widespread deployment is no longer AI. It is the financial and commerce infrastructure that was built decades ago for deterministic software and human interactions -- not autonomous AI agents.

CJP threatens nationwide protest, says Centre backtracking on FIR promise

CJP threatens nationwide protest, says Centre backtracking on FIR promise

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Tuesday warned of a fresh nationwide protest, alleging that the Centre was citing the Supreme Court's interim order in a batch of PILs related to its agitation to avoid giving a promised written assurance on withdrawing the FIRs against protesters.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk shifted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram

Activist Sonam Wangchuk shifted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite fast, was discharged from Safdarjung Hospital and transferred to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. This move followed a Delhi High Court order, which intervened after his wife's appeal, citing his fundamental rights to choose his hospital. Wangchuk is currently admitted to ICU 8 for further treatment.

IIT Indore Pioneers Rapid Waste-To-Chemical Conversion

IIT Indore Pioneers Rapid Waste-To-Chemical Conversion

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Researchers at IIT Indore have developed a groundbreaking method to convert carbon dioxide and glycerol, two common waste materials, into valuable green chemicals like lactic acid and formic acid in just seven minutes. This low-energy process uses a specially designed ruthenium-based catalyst and microwave heating, offering a sustainable solution for waste management and green manufacturing.

'Change dil ka angle, not camera angle': Priyanka's barb at Modi

'Change dil ka angle, not camera angle': Priyanka's barb at Modi

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating he needs to change his "dil ka angle" (heart's perspective) rather than camera angles to connect with Gen Z, following his Instagram outreach to student protesters. She also condemned the government's handling of student protests and the widespread issue of paper leaks.

15-Year-Old Sooryavanshi's ICC Ranking Will Shock You

15-Year-Old Sooryavanshi's ICC Ranking Will Shock You

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Rising sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has made a significant jump in the latest ICC Men's T20I Batting Rankings, climbing 230 places to 48th after an impressive Player of the Series performance against Zimbabwe. India teammate Ishan Kishan leads the T20I batting rankings with a career-best 910 points, the third-highest rating ever recorded.

FIFA Chief Gianni Infantino Faces Leadership Crisis After World Cup Rights U-Turn

FIFA Chief Gianni Infantino Faces Leadership Crisis After World Cup Rights U-Turn

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

UEFA and CONCACAF say they have lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino after the governing body withdrew its controversial World Cup rights plan.

Saransh Jain gets maiden India call up, Jadeja recalled for Sri Lanka Tests

Saransh Jain gets maiden India call up, Jadeja recalled for Sri Lanka Tests

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Uncapped off-spinner Saransh Jain has been named as the replacement for the injured Washington Sundar in India's Test squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, while the availability of key players Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan hinges on their fitness clearance.

Ahead of Monday's Parl march, Dipke urges supporters to throng Jantar Mantar

Ahead of Monday's Parl march, Dipke urges supporters to throng Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com19 Jul 2026

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Sunday urged its supporters to gather at the Jantar Mantar in large numbers ahead of its proposed 'Sansad Chalo' march on Monday, claiming that there could be a police crackdown on the protest.

Sonam Wangchuk refuses treatment; wife says July 20 Parliament march on

Sonam Wangchuk refuses treatment; wife says July 20 Parliament march on

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

Activist Sonam Wangchuk, hospitalised after a 20-day hunger strike, is refusing medical treatment despite signs of dehydration and metabolic abnormalities. His wife alleges a lack of transparency from Safdarjung Hospital and is seeking his discharge, while Wangchuk remains determined to continue his protest against NEET exam irregularities.

Confident Kujur ignores fastest-man tag, targets Commonwealth, Asian Games glory

Confident Kujur ignores fastest-man tag, targets Commonwealth, Asian Games glory

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Focused on success at the Commonwealth and Asian Games, Animesh Kujur is unconcerned by the fastest-man debate, believing his performances on the biggest stages will speak for themselves.

Sachin Tendulkar supports student protests against exam leaks

Sachin Tendulkar supports student protests against exam leaks

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has publicly supported students protesting against repeated exam paper leaks, emphasising the importance of meritocracy and condemning shortcuts. The ongoing protests, which have seen violent clashes, are spearheaded by the Cockroach Janata Party and Sonam Wangchuk, demanding the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following the NEET paper leaks and subsequent student suicides.

Ajaya Babu Wins Silver With Commonwealth Games Record Lift

Ajaya Babu Wins Silver With Commonwealth Games Record Lift

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Indian weightlifter Valluri Ajaya Babu secured a silver medal in the men's 79kg category at the Commonwealth Games, setting a new Games record in snatch and narrowly missing gold to Malaysia's Erry Hidayat Muhammad. This marks India's sixth weightlifting medal at the current Games, showcasing Babu's remarkable performance and potential.

Sonam Wangchuk being given required treatment: Hospital

Sonam Wangchuk being given required treatment: Hospital

Rediff.com19 Jul 2026

Activist Sonam Wangchuk is receiving medical intervention at Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi, where his condition is being closely monitored by a team of experts. He was forcibly taken to the hospital on the 21st day of his indefinite hunger strike, which he began on June 28 to protest alleged irregularities in the NEET examination and demand the Union Education Minister's resignation. Despite stable vital parameters, his blood parameters remain altered due to prolonged fasting, necessitating continuous medical care.

Assam Flood Leaves Village Buried in Mud

Assam Flood Leaves Village Buried in Mud

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

A single night of deadly floods wiped out an entire village in Assam, leaving families without homes, cattle or hope.

TakeMe2Space's PowerBank-50 Earns Flight Heritage

TakeMe2Space's PowerBank-50 Earns Flight Heritage

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

'PowerBank-50 is now space proven, made in India, and ready for every satellite builder in the world.'

Esha Singh Strikes Gold, Manu Bhaker Bags Bronze At Shooting World Cup

Esha Singh Strikes Gold, Manu Bhaker Bags Bronze At Shooting World Cup

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Indian shooter Esha Singh won the gold medal in the women's 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, outperforming Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker, who secured the bronze.

Mumbai cops register 13 FIRs in five days for staging protests without permission; 400 booked (Eds: Attaching photos)

Mumbai cops register 13 FIRs in five days for staging protests without permission; 400 booked (Eds: Attaching photos)

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

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Beyond Besties: Unexpected Friends Who Change Your Life

Beyond Besties: Unexpected Friends Who Change Your Life

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

From childhood playmates to train companions and mommies who become your friends, every phase of life introduces us to a new kind of friendship, says Divya Nair.

Dempo Goa Challengers dominate Dabang Delhi to reach UTT final

Dempo Goa Challengers dominate Dabang Delhi to reach UTT final

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Dempo Goa Challengers have secured their spot in the Ultimate Table Tennis final after a dominant 8-2 victory over former champions Dabang Delhi TTC. Olympian Alvaro Robles was instrumental, starring in both men's singles and mixed doubles, extending Goa's unbeaten run in the tournament.

Hockey India defends new saffron jersey for World Cup teams

Hockey India defends new saffron jersey for World Cup teams

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Hockey India has defended its decision to change the national men's and women's hockey teams' jerseys to saffron for the upcoming FIH World Cup, citing technical feedback and the symbolic value of the colour.

NISAR satellite shows 60cm Venezuela quake ground shift

NISAR satellite shows 60cm Venezuela quake ground shift

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

The NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite has provided crucial data revealing the extent of ground displacement caused by recent twin earthquakes in Venezuela. Researchers used the satellite's InSAR technique to map surface changes, showing a significant 60-centimetre shift in areas like Caracas and La Guaira, explaining the severe damage. This marks the first use of NISAR's urgent response system for earthquake surface displacement mapping.

Indian Shooters Shine: Esha Singh Claims Gold, Manu Bhaker Secures Bronze

Indian Shooters Shine: Esha Singh Claims Gold, Manu Bhaker Secures Bronze

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

India's Esha Singh clinched the gold medal in the women's 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, outperforming Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker, who secured the bronze. This marked a double-podium finish for India, with both shooters expressing confidence for upcoming major assignments.

Strong Q1 for Eternal, market share gains likely for Blinkit

Strong Q1 for Eternal, market share gains likely for Blinkit

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Eternal's quick commerce platform, Blinkit, significantly outperformed in Q1 FY27, with net order value (NOV) rising 19.1 per cent quarter-on-quarter, indicating strong market share gains driven by increased monthly transacting users and transaction frequency.

FIFA clarifies 'no sale of football' amid UEFA boycott threats over investment plans

FIFA clarifies 'no sale of football' amid UEFA boycott threats over investment plans

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

FIFA has issued a clarification regarding its FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal, stating it would 'never entertain' selling football to private parties and aims to ensure meaningful commercial ownership for all member nations, following strong criticism and boycott threats from UEFA and CONCACAF.

Singh And Randhawa Advance In Challenging Senior Open

Singh And Randhawa Advance In Challenging Senior Open

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

Indian golfers Jeev Milkha Singh and Jyoti Randhawa successfully made the cut at the ISPS HANDA Senior Open in Gleneagles, Scotland, despite challenging weather conditions. Australia's Cameron Percy leads the tournament by three shots after a strong second round, with Jerry Kelly, Ernie Els, and Henrik Stenson among the top contenders.

Afghanistan cricket's hero Shapoor Zadran passes away at 38

Afghanistan cricket's hero Shapoor Zadran passes away at 38

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran, a foundational figure in the country's cricketing journey, has passed away at the age of 38 after a battle with Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). Zadran, who received intensive medical treatment in New Delhi, was instrumental in bringing Afghan cricket to the international stage.

Tech delayed is tech denied: IAF chief bats for more Aatmanirbharta in defence

Tech delayed is tech denied: IAF chief bats for more Aatmanirbharta in defence

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, the IAF chief, has strongly advocated for India to achieve greater self-reliance in unmanned aerial systems and other critical defence technologies, stating, "Technology delayed is technology denied." He stressed the importance of indigenous development to avoid dependency on other countries for components.

How Modi's Political Aura Crumbled At Jantar Mantar

How Modi's Political Aura Crumbled At Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

It was left to an incensed Gen Z to show the rest of India that enough was enough, and that the time had come to shatter the fear psychosis generated by the government's authoritarian approach to protests and criticism, points out M R Narayan Swamy.

'Jan shakti' will drag him out over student crackdown: Kharge slams Shah

'Jan shakti' will drag him out over student crackdown: Kharge slams Shah

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Holding Home Minister Amit Shah responsible for alleged police brutalities on protesting students, Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday said that "Jan Shakti" (people's power) will "drag him out" one day to make him accountable.

'Escaped with only the clothes we were wearing': Assam flood survivors recount ordeal

'Escaped with only the clothes we were wearing': Assam flood survivors recount ordeal

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Septuagenarian couple Mukul and Bonti Bezbora, along with many others in Assam's Sivasagar district, survived the devastating floods but lost all their belongings, now facing an uncertain future amidst widespread destruction and the daunting task of rebuilding.

HC seeks fresh medical reports on Wangchuk, defers hospital shift plea

HC seeks fresh medical reports on Wangchuk, defers hospital shift plea

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

The Delhi High Court is set to hear an appeal by Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of fasting activist Sonam Wangchuk, challenging a single judge's order that refused to interfere with his ongoing treatment at Safdarjung Hospital.

Why Bumrah Missed The Series Decider At Lord's

Why Bumrah Missed The Series Decider At Lord's

Rediff.com19 Jul 2026

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the series-deciding third and final One-Day International against England at Lord's due to swelling in his left knee, sustained during the second ODI in Cardiff.

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.

Wounded India eye redemption against spirited Zimbabwe in T20s

Wounded India eye redemption against spirited Zimbabwe in T20s

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Shreyas Iyer leads a young Indian squad in a three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, aiming for a crucial series win after recent defeats and facing selection dilemmas, particularly concerning the batting order and all-rounders.

'Don't want Phunsukh Wangdu to die': 'Chatur' from '3 Idiots' backs Wangchuk

'Don't want Phunsukh Wangdu to die': 'Chatur' from '3 Idiots' backs Wangchuk

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Omi Vaidya, known as Chatur from '3 Idiots', has publicly supported climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike in New Delhi, drawing attention to Wangchuk's deteriorating health and the inspiration he provided for Aamir Khan's character in the film.

CJP alleges police brutality during Parl march, vows to continue protest

CJP alleges police brutality during Parl march, vows to continue protest

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday accused the Delhi Police of using excessive force against protesters during its "Sansad Chalo" march, alleging that several students were injured and Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, was pushed around, as the outfit continued its protest with a sit-in near Kerala House, after police dismantled the stage at Jantar Mantar.

Jantar Mantar falls silent after 36-day NEET protest ends

Jantar Mantar falls silent after 36-day NEET protest ends

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

The chants fell silent and calm descended on Jantar Mantar on Sunday, a day after the 36-day agitation over irregularities in exams and the NEET paper leak ended with the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

300 Km, 4 EV Sceptics, And One XEV 9e

300 Km, 4 EV Sceptics, And One XEV 9e

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Rajesh Karkera takes his family of EV disbelievers on a road trip to Alibaug on the Mahindra XEV 9e and comes back as a unit singing the EV's praise. This is his account.

400 booked in Mumbai for holding pro-CJP protests

400 booked in Mumbai for holding pro-CJP protests

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

The Mumbai police have registered 13 FIRs since July 18 in connection with the ongoing protests on charges of unlawful assembly and violation of prohibitory orders, booking 400 people, officials said on Wednesday.