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Atanu Chakraborty Flags Governance Gaps at HDFC Bank

Atanu Chakraborty Flags Governance Gaps at HDFC Bank

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

'My resignation is a larger governance and governance-plus kind of an issue, which the board of directors of the bank should be introspecting.'

India-Africa Initiative Aims to Bridge AI Skills Gap

India-Africa Initiative Aims to Bridge AI Skills Gap

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

JNS Cloud Solutions, in partnership with upGrad Enterprise, has launched the Africa AI Skilling Initiative to accelerate digital transformation and address the skills gap in Africa.

Accused Granted Interim Protection in Delhi Rape Case Amid Investigation Gaps

Accused Granted Interim Protection in Delhi Rape Case Amid Investigation Gaps

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

A Delhi court has granted interim protection from arrest to a man accused in a rape case, citing delays and gaps in the prosecution's case, and directed him to cooperate with the investigation.

India's Young Women Face Employment Gap

India's Young Women Face Employment Gap

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

'India cannot speak of a demographic dividend if half its young women are unable to participate in paid work.'

Delhi Court Finds Gaps in ISIS Terror Case, Acquits Two

Delhi Court Finds Gaps in ISIS Terror Case, Acquits Two

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A Delhi court acquitted two men accused of ISIS affiliation, citing gaps in the police investigation and failure to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.

Foreign Nationals' Arrest Exposes Security Gaps on India-Myanmar Border

Foreign Nationals' Arrest Exposes Security Gaps on India-Myanmar Border

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Indian security agencies have arrested seven foreign nationals, including a US security analyst and six Ukrainians, for allegedly entering India illegally from Myanmar and suspected of training insurgent groups. The arrests have raised concerns about security vulnerabilities along the India-Myanmar border and triggered diplomatic friction.

Job Scam Case: Delhi Court Questions Probe, Grants Bail to Accused

Job Scam Case: Delhi Court Questions Probe, Grants Bail to Accused

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Delhi court has granted bail to two accused in an alleged job scam-cum-kidnapping case, citing gaps in the investigation and raising concerns about pre-trial detention.

Aditi Ashok Drops to T-20 After Disappointing Round at Aramco Championship

Aditi Ashok Drops to T-20 After Disappointing Round at Aramco Championship

Rediff.com6 days ago

Aditi Ashok of India experienced a setback in the third round of the Aramco Championship, carding a four-over 76, which resulted in her falling to T-20. Other Indian golfers, Pranavi Urs and Avani Prashanth, also faced challenges during the round.

Lift sanctions, accept nuclear programme: Iran's 10-point peace plan

Lift sanctions, accept nuclear programme: Iran's 10-point peace plan

Rediff.com3 days ago

Iran has put forward a comprehensive 10-point framework that it says forms the basis of a complete resolution.

Why RBI's forex cap direction has not worked

Why RBI's forex cap direction has not worked

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) cap on banks' forex positions provided only a temporary boost to the rupee, with the currency quickly reversing gains and breaching the 95-per-dollar mark due to persistent underlying pressures.

CAG flags Rs 12,754 crore misclassification, Rs 54,282 crore in pending UCs in FY25 audit

CAG flags Rs 12,754 crore misclassification, Rs 54,282 crore in pending UCs in FY25 audit

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has reported significant financial irregularities in the Union government's FY25 accounts, including ~12,754.47 crore in misclassification and ~54,282.32 crore in outstanding utilisation certificates, with some dating back to 1985-86.

India's Residential Market Cools, Office Leasing Hits Quarterly High

India's Residential Market Cools, Office Leasing Hits Quarterly High

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's residential real estate market experienced a 4 per cent year-on-year decline in sales during Q1CY26, while office leasing reached a quarterly high, rising 6 per cent year-on-year to 29.9 million square feet, according to Knight Frank India.

Experts Call for Unified Framework to Boost India's Energy Storage Capacity

Experts Call for Unified Framework to Boost India's Energy Storage Capacity

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Industry experts and the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) advocate for a unified framework to address the significant supply gap in domestic cell manufacturing, crucial for enhancing India's energy storage capabilities and reducing reliance on imports.

Biocon eyes global insulin leadership as rivals pivot to GLP-1 therapies

Biocon eyes global insulin leadership as rivals pivot to GLP-1 therapies

Rediff.com3 days ago

Biocon aims to become the world's leading insulin company, capitalising on larger pharmaceutical rivals' strategic shift towards newer, high-margin GLP-1 diabetes therapies. The company plans to expand its insulin presence across 80 markets, focusing on value maximisation and addressing the indispensable need for insulin, particularly for Type-1 and late-stage Type-2 diabetics.

Ayush Shetty Upsets World No 7 Lin Shi Feng At Badminton Asia Championships

Ayush Shetty Upsets World No 7 Lin Shi Feng At Badminton Asia Championships

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's Ayush Shetty defeated world number 7 Lin Shi Feng of China in straight games at the Badminton Asia Championships, advancing to the second round.

Ayush Shetty Stuns Lin Shi Feng at Badminton Asia Championships

Ayush Shetty Stuns Lin Shi Feng at Badminton Asia Championships

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's Ayush Shetty defeated world No. 7 Lin Shi Feng at the Badminton Asia Championships, while PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy also advanced. Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth exited in the opening round.

Sahaja Yamalapalli's Fight Not Enough as India Trails Thailand in Billie Jean King Cup

Sahaja Yamalapalli's Fight Not Enough as India Trails Thailand in Billie Jean King Cup

Rediff.com3 days ago

India trails Thailand 0-2 in the Billie Jean King Cup after Sahaja Yamalapalli's narrow defeat. Vaishnavi Adkar also lost her debut match.

Find Out What India Has Been Searching For

Find Out What India Has Been Searching For

Rediff.com3 days ago

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

Father Claims Son's Death at Bengaluru University Was Murder, Seeks CBI Investigation

Father Claims Son's Death at Bengaluru University Was Murder, Seeks CBI Investigation

Rediff.com20 hours ago

A central government official is alleging that his son's death at a university in Bengaluru was a murder and is demanding a CBI investigation, disputing the university's claim of suicide.

Ayush Shetty Upsets World No. 4 Christie to Reach Badminton Asia Semis

Ayush Shetty Upsets World No. 4 Christie to Reach Badminton Asia Semis

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's Ayush Shetty defeated world number 4 Jonatan Christie to reach the semi-finals of the Badminton Asia Championships.

Women Lawyers Face Steep Career Barriers

Women Lawyers Face Steep Career Barriers

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Nearly two-thirds (63.7 per cent) said they had, at some stage, found the profession discouraging.

RBI mandates faster credit of inward remittances

RBI mandates faster credit of inward remittances

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced stricter timelines for banks to process inward cross-border remittances, aiming to reduce delays in crediting funds to beneficiaries by mandating immediate customer intimation and more frequent nostro account reconciliation.

HDFC Bank CEO: 'We Requested Chakraborty To Spell Out The Issues'

HDFC Bank CEO: 'We Requested Chakraborty To Spell Out The Issues'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

'When there is such an elaborate and a strong process, one would have expected anyone to either place the issues so that they can be addressed or go to the regulator and probably tell them rather than creating a kind of uncertainty for the stakeholders.

Allahabad HC Acquits Man After Flawed Rape Investigation

Allahabad HC Acquits Man After Flawed Rape Investigation

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Allahabad High Court acquitted a man who served 11 years in prison for a rape conviction, citing significant flaws in the police investigation and a lack of conclusive evidence linking him to the crime.

India U-20 Women Face Japan in AFC Asian Cup Opener with World Cup Qualification at Stake

India U-20 Women Face Japan in AFC Asian Cup Opener with World Cup Qualification at Stake

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The Indian Under-20 women's football team begins their AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup campaign against Japan, aiming for a spot in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026.

Deloitte India and IIT Bombay Collaborate to Advance Quantum Technology

Deloitte India and IIT Bombay Collaborate to Advance Quantum Technology

Rediff.com2 days ago

Deloitte India has partnered with IIT Bombay to launch a Quantum Technology Centre, aiming to accelerate quantum adoption, research, and enterprise use-cases for Indian businesses.

Indian Companies Outpace Global Peers in AI Implementation, Reveals Deloitte Report

Indian Companies Outpace Global Peers in AI Implementation, Reveals Deloitte Report

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

A Deloitte report reveals that Indian enterprises are leading the world in large-scale AI adoption, but are facing a significant skills gap in AI expertise.

Heart Disease Risk Calculators Inadequate for Indian Population, Study Finds

Heart Disease Risk Calculators Inadequate for Indian Population, Study Finds

Rediff.com7 days ago

A new study reveals that widely used heart disease risk calculators may not accurately identify Indians at risk, potentially leading to underestimation of risk and delayed treatment.

Tim White Takes Helm as India Junior Women's Hockey Coach

Tim White Takes Helm as India Junior Women's Hockey Coach

Rediff.com1 days ago

Hockey India appoints experienced Australian coach Tim White to lead the junior women's hockey team, replacing Tushar Khandekar, with a focus on developing technically sound players for the senior team.

Worried About Gaps In Your Front Teeth?

Worried About Gaps In Your Front Teeth?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

rediffGURU Shyam Jamalabad, a dentist with over four decades of experience, offers practical advice about how to keep your teeth and gums healthy.

Migration debate takes centre stage in Kerala polls

Migration debate takes centre stage in Kerala polls

Rediff.com5 days ago

Migration from Kerala has become a significant issue in the upcoming Assembly elections, with political parties promising to create more opportunities within the state to discourage emigration for studies and jobs. Experts suggest focusing on 'brain gain' strategies to attract talent back to Kerala after gaining experience abroad.

ISL Title Race Heats Up as Jamshedpur FC Host Mumbai City FC

ISL Title Race Heats Up as Jamshedpur FC Host Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com2 days ago

Jamshedpur FC and Mumbai City FC are set to clash in a crucial Indian Super League match, with Jamshedpur looking to leverage their home advantage and close the gap on the league leaders.

R. Vaishali Leads Women's Candidates Tournament as Sindarov Nears Victory in Open Section

R. Vaishali Leads Women's Candidates Tournament as Sindarov Nears Victory in Open Section

Rediff.com1 days ago

R. Vaishali leads the Women's Candidates Tournament, while Javokhir Sindarov dominates the Open section, nearing a shot at the World Championship.

TMC's Abhishek Banerjee Challenges Amit Shah on Infiltration, Terror Incidents

TMC's Abhishek Banerjee Challenges Amit Shah on Infiltration, Terror Incidents

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee criticises Union Home Minister Amit Shah over infiltration, terror attacks, and unfulfilled job promises, questioning the BJP's governance record.

India Launches Robotic Surgery Systems for Battlefield Emergencies

India Launches Robotic Surgery Systems for Battlefield Emergencies

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched indigenous robotic technologies, Project Vimana and Project Operion, designed to perform life-saving surgeries on the battlefield, potentially revolutionising emergency care for injured security personnel.

Dhruv Sheoran Sets the Pace At Andhra Open Golf

Dhruv Sheoran Sets the Pace At Andhra Open Golf

Rediff.com4 days ago

Dhruv Sheoran carded a four-under 67 to lead the Andhra Open golf tournament after the first round.

Corporate lending may rebound as loan-bond rate gap narrows

Corporate lending may rebound as loan-bond rate gap narrows

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Bank lending to companies is expected to go up in the coming quarters because the difference in interest rates between corporate bonds and bank loans has narrowed. In addition, recent policy reforms by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), including allowing domestic banks to do acquisition financing, are expected to give further support to corporate lending, analysts said.

IPL 2026: Will Dewald Brevis' Return Change CSK's Fortunes?

IPL 2026: Will Dewald Brevis' Return Change CSK's Fortunes?

Rediff.com5 days ago

Chennai Super Kings are hopeful that Dewald Brevis will recover from his side strain in time for their match against Delhi Capitals on April 11, 2026.

India Suffer Defeat Against Indonesia in Billie Jean King Cup

India Suffer Defeat Against Indonesia in Billie Jean King Cup

Rediff.com1 days ago

India faced a 0-3 defeat against Indonesia in the Billie Jean King Cup, with Captain Vishal Uppal highlighting missed opportunities. The team now focuses on regrouping for the upcoming match against Korea to keep their playoff hopes alive.

India's Government Embraces AI for Efficiency and Transparency

India's Government Embraces AI for Efficiency and Transparency

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) in India is actively integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into government processes to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accuracy. Initiatives include AI-enabled solutions for salary processing, grievance handling, and training content development, with a focus on data security and ethical use.