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How Punjab Police is Using AI to Combat Gang Violence

How Punjab Police is Using AI to Combat Gang Violence

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Punjab Police is using intelligence-led policing and digital tools, including AI-powered voice recognition, to combat organised crime and dismantle gangster networks operating across states and continents.

X blocks 3,500 posts, deletes 600 accounts after Grok AI row

X blocks 3,500 posts, deletes 600 accounts after Grok AI row

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

X has accepted its mistake, and said it will comply with Indian laws, sources said, adding that in future, the platform will not allow obscene imagery.

Humayun Kabir Video Sparks Political Storm in West Bengal

Humayun Kabir Video Sparks Political Storm in West Bengal

Rediff.com6 days ago

A political controversy has erupted in West Bengal following the emergence of an alleged video of Humayun Kabir, purportedly claiming links with senior BJP leaders and efforts to defeat Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the upcoming Assembly elections.

AI Changes Who Gets Hired And Fired

AI Changes Who Gets Hired And Fired

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

As AI adoption replaces routine roles, hiring is increasingly shifting toward AI-specific skills.

Sundar Pichai unveils new India-US subsea cable routes

Sundar Pichai unveils new India-US subsea cable routes

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Betting big on India's AI potential, Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Wednesday announced new subsea cable routes to boost AI connectivity between India and the US, alongside major skilling initiatives, including training 20 million public servants and supporting 11 million students

Delhi Police Arrest 'Nata', a Notorious Housebreaker with 21 Theft Cases

Delhi Police Arrest 'Nata', a Notorious Housebreaker with 21 Theft Cases

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 35-year-old habitual housebreaker, known as 'Nata', who has a history of 21 theft cases. Stolen valuables were recovered from his possession.

Rajasthan man held for suspected anti-national activities, Pakistan terror link

Rajasthan man held for suspected anti-national activities, Pakistan terror link

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A 20-year-old man was arrested in Rajasthan for allegedly engaging in anti-national activities and communicating with a Pakistani terrorist through social media.

Modi pays tribute to Jallianwala Bagh martyrs, highlighting their enduring spirit

Modi pays tribute to Jallianwala Bagh martyrs, highlighting their enduring spirit

Rediff.com2 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the victims of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, emphasising their sacrifice and indomitable spirit.

Nagpur Police Officer Stabbed, Motorcycle Stolen During Patrol

Nagpur Police Officer Stabbed, Motorcycle Stolen During Patrol

Rediff.com10 hours ago

A police sub-inspector in Nagpur was injured after being attacked with a knife during a patrol. The assailant fled with the officer's motorcycle, prompting a police search operation.

'What We Need Is Technology Skills Plus Learnability'

'What We Need Is Technology Skills Plus Learnability'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

AI is changing how IT companies hire, with skills like learning fast and solving problems now more important than degrees.

Friday the 13th caps a week of AI-sparked horror in IT stocks

Friday the 13th caps a week of AI-sparked horror in IT stocks

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

The selloff in domestic information technology stocks intensified on Friday, with the Nifty IT index sliding as much as 5.2 per cent during the session before paring losses to close 1.44 per cent lower.

Indian E-Commerce Market Poised for Massive Growth by 2030

Indian E-Commerce Market Poised for Massive Growth by 2030

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

A new report by Google and Deloitte projects India's e-commerce market will nearly triple to USD 250 billion by 2030, driven by Gen Z shoppers, quick commerce expansion, and AI.

Aaron Rai Concludes Masters Tournament at Five-Over Par

Aaron Rai Concludes Masters Tournament at Five-Over Par

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indo-British golfer Aaron Rai finished 48th at the Masters with a final round of 70, while Rory McIlroy claimed the championship.

J&K Police Arrest Fugitive in Decades-Old Rape Case

J&K Police Arrest Fugitive in Decades-Old Rape Case

Rediff.com14 hours ago

A man accused in a 1987 rape case was arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district after being on the run for nearly 39 years.

'Cybersecurity incidents could surge 20 pc this year'

'Cybersecurity incidents could surge 20 pc this year'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

While methods such as generative user awareness remain among the most efficient and low-cost mechanisms for preventing cybersecurity incidents, they are becoming less effective as attacks become more sophisticated.

India Secures Gold in Men's Pairs and Fours at Asian Lawn Bowls Championships

India Secures Gold in Men's Pairs and Fours at Asian Lawn Bowls Championships

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi's Navneet Singh played a pivotal role in India's success at the Asian Lawn Bowls Championships, where the team secured gold medals in both the men's pairs and men's fours events.

How Research and Applied Sciences Can Drive India's Sustainability Goals

How Research and Applied Sciences Can Drive India's Sustainability Goals

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

CSIR Director General N Kalaiselvi emphasised the importance of research and applied sciences in developing sustainable solutions for India's energy security and environmental challenges at an international conference on Sustainability Through Fundamental and Applied Sciences (STFAS), 2026.

India poised to be global hub for digital infra, AI: Modi

India poised to be global hub for digital infra, AI: Modi

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is promoting India as a global hub for digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence, highlighting the government's incentives for data center investments and inviting the world's data to reside in India.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Truck in Beed District

Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Truck in Beed District

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 29-year-old pedestrian was killed after being hit by a speeding truck in Parli Vaijnath, Beed district, Maharashtra. Police have registered a case against the truck driver for rash and negligent driving.

Why Exam Results Can Have Devastating Consequences: Student Suicide

Why Exam Results Can Have Devastating Consequences: Student Suicide

Rediff.com12 hours ago

A 20-year-old student in Morena, India, died by suicide after failing his class 12 board exams. The student, identified as Hrithik Dandotia, used a country-made pistol to end his life after failing in Physics, Chemistry, and Maths.

Delhi Police Foil Himanshu Bhau Gang's Plans After Shootout

Delhi Police Foil Himanshu Bhau Gang's Plans After Shootout

Rediff.com3 days ago

Two alleged members of the Himanshu Bhau gang were injured and apprehended after a shootout with Delhi Police's Counter Intelligence team in Baprola. The duo was wanted in connection with the killing of a police personnel and a car firing incident in Gurugram.

Man Found Dead in Palakkad Was Murdered, Say Police

Man Found Dead in Palakkad Was Murdered, Say Police

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Police in Palakkad, Kerala have confirmed that an unidentified man found dead near a hotel was murdered. The investigation is ongoing, with police analysing CCTV footage and working to identify the deceased.

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.

Drug Arrest: Man Nabbed with Heroin in Ambala

Drug Arrest: Man Nabbed with Heroin in Ambala

Rediff.com4 days ago

A man was arrested in Ambala, Haryana, after police recovered one kilogram of heroin from his car. The arrest was made following a tip-off in the Kavita Vihar area.

Pakistani Forces Eliminate Two Terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistani Forces Eliminate Two Terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com3 days ago

Pakistani security forces killed two terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in the Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

AI Phones Catch India's Eye

AI Phones Catch India's Eye

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

GenAI smartphones are mobile devices that leverage large-scale, pre-trained GenAI models to create original content or perform contextually aware tasks.

Probe Launched After Forest Team Attacked While Transporting Seized Timber in Chamba

Probe Launched After Forest Team Attacked While Transporting Seized Timber in Chamba

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Chamba district have launched an investigation after a Forest Department team was attacked with stones while transporting seized timber. The incident occurred on the Kaljel-Bajli link road, resulting in damage to a vehicle but no injuries.

Abhishek Banerjee Accuses Rivals of Aiding BJP, Promises Voter Rights Restoration

Abhishek Banerjee Accuses Rivals of Aiding BJP, Promises Voter Rights Restoration

Rediff.com4 days ago

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee accuses political rivals of being BJP agents and promises to restore voting rights to disenfranchised citizens in West Bengal. He also criticises the BJP's poll promises and highlights the TMC's Lakshmir Bhandar scheme.

How Firefighters Rescued a Toddler and Four Adults from Delhi Building Blaze

How Firefighters Rescued a Toddler and Four Adults from Delhi Building Blaze

Rediff.com10 hours ago

A toddler and four adults were rescued from a fire in a four-story building in Shalimar Bagh, northwest Delhi. The fire, believed to have started due to an electrical fault, was brought under control by Delhi Fire Services.

Illegal Opium Farm Uncovered in Pratapgarh Raid

Illegal Opium Farm Uncovered in Pratapgarh Raid

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Police in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, busted an illegal opium cultivation operation, seizing over 12 kilograms of opium and detaining two individuals for questioning.

Police Investigate Accidental Shooting Death in Uttar Pradesh Village

Police Investigate Accidental Shooting Death in Uttar Pradesh Village

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 24-year-old man died from a gunshot wound at his home in Shahbuddinpur village, Muzaffarnagar. Police are investigating the circumstances, with the family claiming it was an accidental discharge while cleaning a licensed weapon.

Motorcyclist Dies After Collision with Electric Bus in Maharashtra

Motorcyclist Dies After Collision with Electric Bus in Maharashtra

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 20-year-old man died in Beed district after his motorcycle was struck by an electric bus operated by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC).

Lahore Event Commemorates Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Victims

Lahore Event Commemorates Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Victims

Rediff.com2 days ago

Civil society members and lawyers in Lahore paid tribute to the victims of the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre at an event held at the Lahore High Court.

Indian-Origin Tech Leader Mangala Kuppa Named CIO of US Department of Labour

Indian-Origin Tech Leader Mangala Kuppa Named CIO of US Department of Labour

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Mangala Kuppa, an Indian-origin technology leader, has been appointed as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the US Department of Labour, after serving in an acting capacity since October. She also serves as the department's Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer.

Land Boundary Argument Turns Fatal for Farmer in Beed

Land Boundary Argument Turns Fatal for Farmer in Beed

Rediff.com2 days ago

A farmer in Beed district was killed following an argument over a land boundary dispute. Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the incident.

Odisha Farmer Murdered Near Betel Leaf Farm: Police Investigate

Odisha Farmer Murdered Near Betel Leaf Farm: Police Investigate

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 58-year-old farmer was allegedly hacked to death near his farmland in the Ganjam district of Odisha, India. Police are investigating the incident and the motive remains unknown.

Delhi Police Arrest Suspects in Fatal Stabbing Over Matchbox

Delhi Police Arrest Suspects in Fatal Stabbing Over Matchbox

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested three men and apprehended a juvenile in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 39-year-old man following a dispute over a matchbox.

Intellius Recode Seeks Funds Through Initial Public Offering

Intellius Recode Seeks Funds Through Initial Public Offering

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Intellius Recode Ltd has filed preliminary papers with SEBI for an IPO comprising a fresh issue of equity shares and an offer for sale by existing shareholders. The funds will be used to develop digital workers and for general corporate purposes.

MBA student injured in stabbing at Mumbai hip-hop festival

MBA student injured in stabbing at Mumbai hip-hop festival

Rediff.com4 days ago

An MBA student was injured in a stabbing incident at a hip-hop festival in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex. Police are investigating the assault.

Class XII Student Ends Life in Beed Due to Exam Pressure

Class XII Student Ends Life in Beed Due to Exam Pressure

Rediff.com4 days ago

A Class XII student in Beed district, Maharashtra, allegedly committed suicide due to exam stress, according to police reports. The incident occurred in Ambajogai town, where the student was living with her brother and grandmother.