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Infosys targets $300-400 bn AI services opportunity

Infosys targets $300-400 bn AI services opportunity

Rediff.com1 days ago

Infosys on Tuesday unveiled its AI First Value Framework, positioning itself to capture an estimated $300-400 billion incremental AI services opportunity by 2030, as global enterprises accelerate adoption of generative and agentic AI.

Public Cloud Service Drives Oracle India's Double-Digit Run

Public Cloud Service Drives Oracle India's Double-Digit Run

Rediff.com1 days ago

'India is often skipping legacy cycles and moving directly to advanced AI-driven operations.'

Late winner! Pawar seals Services' 8th Santosh Trophy

Late winner! Pawar seals Services' 8th Santosh Trophy

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Services defeated Kerala 1-0 in the final of the 79th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2025-26, with Abhishek Pawar scoring the decisive goal in extra time.

Santosh Trophy: Services, Kerala storm into semis

Santosh Trophy: Services, Kerala storm into semis

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Kerala, Punjab, Services and Railways enter semifinals of Santosh Trophy

UPSC introduces face authentication, eligibility changes for civil services exam

UPSC introduces face authentication, eligibility changes for civil services exam

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced mandatory face authentication for all candidates at examination centers and introduced stricter eligibility criteria for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026.

India's services sector growth touches 2-month high in Jan

India's services sector growth touches 2-month high in Jan

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

India's services sector growth rose to a two-month high of 58.5 in January, on faster expansion in new business intake and output, prompting service providers to hire additional staff, a monthly survey said on Wednesday.

India-US trade deal brings glimmer of hope for beleaguered IT services players

India-US trade deal brings glimmer of hope for beleaguered IT services players

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

The India-US trade deal has offered a much-needed breather for the Indian information technology (IT) industry, which has been grappling with global macroeconomic uncertainty and subdued client spending over the past few years.

IndiGo to suspend Copenhagen flights, reduce UK services

IndiGo to suspend Copenhagen flights, reduce UK services

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

IndiGo is adjusting its long-haul flight schedule, including suspending services to Copenhagen, due to airspace uncertainties and airport congestion. The airline will also reduce flights to London and Manchester.

R-Day: 982 police personnel awarded service medals

R-Day: 982 police personnel awarded service medals

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

A bravery medal is awarded to a person on grounds of rare conspicuous act of gallantry, and conspicuous act of gallantry in saving life and property, or in preventing crime or arresting criminals, the risk incurred being estimated with due regard to the obligations and duties of the officer concerned.

Budget clubs IT services, offers 15.5% safe harbour to woo global firms

Budget clubs IT services, offers 15.5% safe harbour to woo global firms

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

India is a global leader in software development services, IT enabled services, knowledge process outsourcing services and contract R&D services relating to software development, Sitharaman said noting these business segments are quite inter-connected with each other.

VinFast to roll out e-taxi service in 5 metros

VinFast to roll out e-taxi service in 5 metros

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

GSM, which is potentially eyeing a Hong Kong listing and was recently valued at $20 billion, operates on a distinct model -- it owns the e-taxis and employs the drivers, while also supplying cars to independent drivers or fleet operators.

Banking services impacted as unions go on nationwide strike

Banking services impacted as unions go on nationwide strike

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Banking operations at public sector banks across the country were impacted on Tuesday as the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) went on nationwide strike demanding the immediate implementation of a five-day work week.

India's services sector activity eases in Dec

India's services sector activity eases in Dec

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

India's services sector growth moderated in December, as the rates of expansion in incoming new work and output eased to the slowest in 11 months, and companies refrained from recruiting additional staff, a monthly survey said on Tuesday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index fell from 59.8 in November to 58.0 in December, indicating the slowest rate of expansion since January.

Bike taxis to resume service in Karnataka as HC lifts ban

Bike taxis to resume service in Karnataka as HC lifts ban

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Calling the decision a win for the people of Karnataka, a Rapido spokesperson said it was not just a legal victory but a milestone moment for urban mobility in the state.

Mardaani 3 Review: In Service of Rani Mukerji

Mardaani 3 Review: In Service of Rani Mukerji

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Rani Mukerji gets plenty of scope to shine, seething with anger, screaming, radiating fury, and even taking on hand-to-hand combat in a truly boss-lady role, notes Mayur Sanap.

Modi attends Christmas morning service at Delhi Church

Modi attends Christmas morning service at Delhi Church

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a Christmas morning service at the Cathedral Church of the Redemption in Delhi, joining a large congregation. The service included prayers, carols, and a special prayer for the Prime Minister. The Vice President also extended Christmas greetings.

UP ramps up services to achieve $50 bn export goal, eyes $1-trn economy

UP ramps up services to achieve $50 bn export goal, eyes $1-trn economy

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

To meet its $50-billion export target by 2030, the Uttar Pradesh government is looking to significantly scale up services sector, with a focus on Information Technology (IT) and Global Capability Centres (GCC) domains. Under the UP Export Promotion Policy 2025-30, the state aims to raise goods and services exports from $21 billion in 2024 to $50 billion by 2030.

Infosys partners with Anthropic for AI solutions

Infosys partners with Anthropic for AI solutions

Rediff.com2 days ago

Infosys on Tuesday announced a strategic collaboration with American artificial intelligence company Anthropic to develop and deploy advanced enterprise AI solutions for companies across telecommunications, financial services, manufacturing, and software development.

Tata Group, TCS Join Forces with OpenAI to Develop AI Infrastructure in India

Tata Group, TCS Join Forces with OpenAI to Develop AI Infrastructure in India

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The Tata Group and TCS have announced a multi-dimensional partnership with OpenAI to build AI infrastructure, offer joint solutions, and train Indian youth, aiming to position India as a global AI hub.

Bangladesh suspends visa services in India amid strained ties

Bangladesh suspends visa services in India amid strained ties

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Bangladesh has suspended visa services in its high commission in New Delhi and its mission in Tripura following protests. The decision comes amid rising tensions and unrest in Bangladesh, with some protesters targeting India.

Internet services restored in violence-hit Karbi Anglong in Assam

Internet services restored in violence-hit Karbi Anglong in Assam

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Mobile internet services have been restored in Assam's Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts following an improvement in the law and order situation after recent violence between the Karbi and Bihari communities.

Gold, Silver Surge Pushes Jan Import Bill Up

Gold, Silver Surge Pushes Jan Import Bill Up

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Gold imports climbed 349.22 per cent to $12.07 billion in January, while silver imports rose 127 per cent to $2 billion.

Pichai: AI Ushers in Era of Hyper Progress

Pichai: AI Ushers in Era of Hyper Progress

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Google CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted the transformative potential of AI at the India AI Impact Summit, emphasizing its role in scientific discovery, economic development, and workforce evolution.

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.com5 days ago

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.

RBI looks to ban sales incentive to bank staffers from third party

RBI looks to ban sales incentive to bank staffers from third party

Rediff.com7 days ago

In a move aimed at curbing the mis-selling of financial products, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed banning incentives paid to bank staffers by third parties such as insurance companies and mutual fund houses for selling their products and services. It has also proposed that banks must ensure their user interfaces do not deploy "dark patterns" to lure customers.

India's trade deficit widens to 3-month high of $34.68 bn

India's trade deficit widens to 3-month high of $34.68 bn

Rediff.com2 days ago

The country's exports rose marginally by 0.61 per cent to $36.56 billion in January, while trade deficit widened to a three-month high of $34.68 billion, government data showed on Monday.

UP: Woman nabbed, Pak-born daughter booked over spying for ISI

UP: Woman nabbed, Pak-born daughter booked over spying for ISI

Rediff.com2 days ago

A woman in Meerut has been arrested and her daughter booked for allegedly spying for Pakistan's ISI and residing in India without valid citizenship.

Govt releases new CPI series; January retail inflation at 2.75%

Govt releases new CPI series; January retail inflation at 2.75%

Rediff.com7 days ago

Retail inflation stood at 2.75 per cent in January under the new series of All India Consumer Price Index (CPI), with 2024 as the base year, released on Thursday.

SC asks political leaders to foster fraternity, refuses PIL on political speeches

SC asks political leaders to foster fraternity, refuses PIL on political speeches

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Supreme Court has urged political leaders to promote fraternity while declining to entertain a PIL seeking guidelines on political speeches, emphasizing the need for objectivity and even-handedness in addressing concerns about hate speech and constitutional values.

'Viksit Bharat cannot truly become a reality unless...'

'Viksit Bharat cannot truly become a reality unless...'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'The real question is how best to leverage technology to deliver better services, all the way to the last mile, where we still haven't been able to get across the financial literacy that can enable us to unlock the potential of the entire country.'

7 workers killed in chemical factory fire in Rajasthan

7 workers killed in chemical factory fire in Rajasthan

Rediff.com3 days ago

A fire in a chemical factory in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, resulted in the deaths of seven workers, with two still trapped inside. Rescue operations are ongoing.

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Can't Sack People'

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Can't Sack People'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'When I met the prime minister, he asked me, "Dr Ganguly, what do you do with people in your company who lie to you?"' 'I said, "Prime Minister, we counsel them and give them a gentle warning. If they lie again, they are sacked".' '"This is my problem,'" Rajiv responded. "I can't sack people in government".' A revealing excerpt from former Hindustan Lever Chairman Dr Ashok S Ganguly's We Are Our Future: Reflections On Life.

What Caused Nifty IT's 6% Fall On Thu?

What Caused Nifty IT's 6% Fall On Thu?

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Nifty IT index hit a more than nine-month low, trading at its weakest level since April 17, 2025.

How to Apply For The UCL Scholarship

How to Apply For The UCL Scholarship

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The UCL India Excellence Scholarship aims to enable and encourage Indian students with an outstanding academic record to pursue full-time master's degree studies at UCL.

'Trump grasping for excuses to slap tariffs on India'

'Trump grasping for excuses to slap tariffs on India'

Rediff.com9 hours ago

A US lawmaker has criticized President Donald Trump's tariff policy on India for purchasing Russian oil, urging him to reverse it immediately.

Sensex up 174 points on gains in bank, IT stocks

Sensex up 174 points on gains in bank, IT stocks

Rediff.com2 days ago

Stock markets closed higher for the second straight session on Tuesday, driven by gains in bank, IT and capital goods shares.

Threat mail warns of 'blast in Parliament on Feb 13'

Threat mail warns of 'blast in Parliament on Feb 13'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Multiple schools in Delhi received bomb threat emails, leading to evacuations and security deployments. Authorities are investigating the source of the threats, which also mentioned a potential attack on Parliament.

Budget 2026 lays blueprint for a future-ready digital ecosystem

Budget 2026 lays blueprint for a future-ready digital ecosystem

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Budget 2026 is an intentional and ambitious one - From manufacturing growth to services supremacy, from technology consumption to AI-powered transformation. This is the blueprint for a $7 trillion economy built on intelligence, not just scale.

AI summit, board exams: Delhi braces for traffic chaos

AI summit, board exams: Delhi braces for traffic chaos

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi is implementing heightened security and traffic restrictions for the five-day AI Impact Summit, deploying over 10,000 police personnel and issuing traffic advisories to minimize disruption to commuters and students.

'Who will work then?': SC slams freebies culture

'Who will work then?': SC slams freebies culture

Rediff.com4 hours ago

The court made the remarks while reviewing a petition from Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. regarding free electricity distribution policies.