News for 'Indian Information Technology'

OpenAI, Anthropic Threat For India's IT Majors

OpenAI, Anthropic Threat For India's IT Majors

Rediff.com18 May 2026

OpenAI and Anthropic are not simply enabling new software capabilities, they are moving directly into enterprise execution, workflow ownership, and decision orchestration.

CBSE Announces Class 10 Second Board Exam Dates

CBSE Announces Class 10 Second Board Exam Dates

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the schedule for the second board examinations for Class 10, which will take place from May 15 to May 21. The exams are optional and offer students a chance to improve their scores or clear failed subjects.

How IndiaAI Mission Is Helping AI Startups Scale Globally

How IndiaAI Mission Is Helping AI Startups Scale Globally

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The IndiaAI Mission, under MeitY, has selected 10 Indian AI startups for its Global Acceleration Programme, aimed at fostering international growth and innovation.

RBI Targets Mule Accounts With AI

RBI Targets Mule Accounts With AI

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

While opening new accounts, banks can check if the name appears in any mule data. In case it does, the bank can conduct enhanced due diligence.

Jobs, Gates & Me: Silicon Valley Dhurandhar Kanwal Rekhi's Memoirs

Jobs, Gates & Me: Silicon Valley Dhurandhar Kanwal Rekhi's Memoirs

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Kanwal Rekhi is a peaceful techie who ardently believes in competitive market economics and democracy, despite the trauma his family suffered during Partition and his narrow escape from violent mobs in 1984.

'In India Politics Has Taken Over Business'

'In India Politics Has Taken Over Business'

Rediff.com20 May 2026

'When we start describing somebody as an enemy that is the start of politics and emotion after which no business can take place.' 'We need to get out of this, allow Indian businessmen to do business with China.'

Delhi Men Arrested Over Fake Online Trading Scheme

Delhi Men Arrested Over Fake Online Trading Scheme

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Two men have been arrested in Delhi for allegedly defrauding a resident of Rs 2 lakh through a fake online trading scheme.

Three Bankers Held In Rs 2,500 Crore Cyber Fraud

Three Bankers Held In Rs 2,500 Crore Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Three officials from leading private banks have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a Rs 2,500-crore cyber fraud racket in Gujarat's Rajkot district, bringing the total number of arrests in the case to 20.

UP Police Bust Inter-State Cyber Fraud Syndicate

UP Police Bust Inter-State Cyber Fraud Syndicate

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Uttar Pradesh Police have uncovered an inter-state cyber fraud syndicate with suspected links to Nepal and Chinese handlers, arresting five people in Bareilly district.

How Delhi Police Busted Cyber Lottery Fraud Racket

How Delhi Police Busted Cyber Lottery Fraud Racket

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled a cyber fraud operation that swindled a railway employee out of approximately Rs 60,000 under the guise of an online lottery. The investigation led to multiple arrests and uncovered a network using fake identities to open bank accounts for illicit transactions.

Goa Police Bust IPL Betting Racket, Arrest 10

Goa Police Bust IPL Betting Racket, Arrest 10

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Goa Police's Crime Branch busted an illegal IPL cricket betting racket, arresting 10 individuals after raids on two villas in Ribandar and Kadamba Plateau. Authorities seized mobile phones, laptops, SIM cards, and cash worth approximately Rs 28 lakh.

India, Venezuela vow long-term energy tie-up

India, Venezuela vow long-term energy tie-up

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

India's procurement of Venezuelan crude oil has picked up momentum since April and the South American nation has already emerged as the third largest oil supplier to the country.

NCW Orders Probe Into Amravati Minor Sexual Abuse Case

NCW Orders Probe Into Amravati Minor Sexual Abuse Case

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The National Commission for Women has directed Maharashtra's DGP to conduct a time-bound probe into the alleged sexual abuse and exploitation of minor girls by a 19-year-old youth in Amravati.

What's Delcy Rodriguez Doing In Delhi?

What's Delcy Rodriguez Doing In Delhi?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Venezuela's Interim President Delcy Rodriguez is in New Delhi on her sixth visit to India.

'The Key Is Talent, Technology, Trust'

'The Key Is Talent, Technology, Trust'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

'Our problem is not a budget deficit but a trust deficit. We need to trust our institutions and industries to innovate and lead. That is the way forward for India.'

Weak FY27 guidance, AI fears weigh on Infosys

Weak FY27 guidance, AI fears weigh on Infosys

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Infosys shares experienced a significant drop, hitting a 52-week low, after the company announced its Q4FY26 results and provided a modest revenue growth guidance of 1.5-3.5 per cent in constant currency for FY27, falling below market expectations and raising concerns about AI-led deflation and margin pressures.

Cyber Crime Crackdown: Key Conspirator Arrested In Guwahati

Cyber Crime Crackdown: Key Conspirator Arrested In Guwahati

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The CBI has arrested Ubaid Ullah, a key conspirator in a cyber crime network, from Guwahati. He is accused of illegally procuring over 10,000 SIM cards for use in cyber crimes.

FPIs Pull Out $3bn From Indian Stocks

FPIs Pull Out $3bn From Indian Stocks

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Foreign investors have remained cautious ahead of the Union Budget amid expectations of limited policy changes.

'One Operation Sindoor Won't End Terror'

'One Operation Sindoor Won't End Terror'

Rediff.com10 May 2026

'India's security challenges are no longer confined to the Line of Control or the Line of Actual Control.'
'They also span cyber networks, economic systems, information warfare, technology ecosystems, maritime routes, and internal social cohesion.'

Thane Activist Accused Of Sexual Assault And Blackmail

Thane Activist Accused Of Sexual Assault And Blackmail

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Police in Thane have registered a case against a 35-year-old social activist accused of sexually assaulting a woman, blackmailing her with objectionable videos, and using her to steal sensitive documents.

Banks Review Cybersecurity Amid AI Threat Concerns

Banks Review Cybersecurity Amid AI Threat Concerns

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman convened a high-level meeting with bank heads to assess cybersecurity risks linked to advanced AI models, following concerns over Anthropic's Claude Mythos system and its potential impact on financial data security.

'Pressure To Bear A Son Is More In The City'

'Pressure To Bear A Son Is More In The City'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

'Even lower middle class parents in cities opt for just one child. A son is a must.'

CBSE opens Class 12 re-evaluation portal amid OSM glitches

CBSE opens Class 12 re-evaluation portal amid OSM glitches

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

The launch comes a day after a CBSE official told ANI that the portal, originally scheduled to go live on June 1, had encountered technical issues and would start soon. The delay had sparked concern among students and parents, particularly after reports of glitches during the answer-sheet access process earlier this month.

Information Technology: Light at the end of the tunnel

Information Technology: Light at the end of the tunnel

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

It is expected growth will primarily be driven by continued demand from the US, a revival in the European market, especially continental Europe, and increased momentum in the adoption of new technologies.

India Is Lucky To Have Both Nehru And Modi

India Is Lucky To Have Both Nehru And Modi

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

If one has to compare the tenures of the two prime ministers one must credit Nehru with laying the foundations on which Modi is building a grand edifice, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Apple Devices Face High-Severity Threat: Cert-In

Apple Devices Face High-Severity Threat: Cert-In

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

CThese vulnerabilities, Cert-In said, could leave Apple users at risk of unauthorised access to sensitive data on their devices, cause service disruptions, and compromise the entire device.

Indian IT Cos Unfazed by Venezuela Crisis

Indian IT Cos Unfazed by Venezuela Crisis

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

While Infosys never had a presence, Wipro's Venezuelan unit was liquidated many years ago.

Maharashtra Sex Exploitation Case: Police Detain 10

Maharashtra Sex Exploitation Case: Police Detain 10

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Police in Maharashtra's Amravati district have detained 10 individuals for questioning in connection with a sexual exploitation case. Authorities have also taken down 41 social media accounts used to circulate explicit content of victims. Additionally, police personnel seen celebrating the birthday of the prime suspect have been suspended.

Want To Own Ultra-Exclusive Cars?

Want To Own Ultra-Exclusive Cars?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

'I own a few cars that I have had specified minutely to my taste, and it does feel nice to know that there are no other vehicles like them anywhere in the world.'

How Gujarat Police Cracked Down On Cyber Fraud

How Gujarat Police Cracked Down On Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Gujarat police have uncovered cyber frauds worth Rs 2,289 crore and arrested 638 individuals as part of 'Operation Mule Account 1.0', a state-wide crackdown on online criminals launched in 2025.

Indore Police Bust Investment Fraud Ring Operating From Cambodia

Indore Police Bust Investment Fraud Ring Operating From Cambodia

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Indore police have busted a gang involved in investment fraud, arresting five individuals and uncovering links to a WhatsApp account operated from Cambodia.

How Delhi Police Busted An Interstate Cyber Fraud Syndicate

How Delhi Police Busted An Interstate Cyber Fraud Syndicate

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate cyber fraud syndicate involved in an online investment scam, arresting four individuals. The accused allegedly defrauded victims by promising high returns on online trading platforms and coercing them into depositing more money.

How AI Can Empower Women Journalists In India

How AI Can Empower Women Journalists In India

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Brijesh Singh, Principal Secretary (Information and Publicity), Maharashtra, highlighted the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in journalism and encouraged women journalists to embrace this technological shift to enhance their skills and drive positive change.

India Is Now A Reverse Goldilocks Economy

India Is Now A Reverse Goldilocks Economy

Rediff.com18 May 2026

India emerged reasonably well from 2025. But now, the oil shock and war-related supply disruptions have again driven funds out of India and significantly weakened the rupee, points out Ajay Chhibber.

'FY27 Presents Clear Runway For Earnings Improvement'

'FY27 Presents Clear Runway For Earnings Improvement'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

'In investing, poor sentiment is always a good vintage to build a portfolio.'

Renault gets 'FutuREady', to launch 7 new cars by 2030

Renault gets 'FutuREady', to launch 7 new cars by 2030

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The Renault group is set to significantly expand its presence in India, aiming to establish the country as one of its top three global markets by 2030 through the launch of seven new vehicles, a 5 per cent market share target, and ambitious export goals.

CBI Arrests Key Accused in Massive Gain Bitcoin Scam

CBI Arrests Key Accused in Massive Gain Bitcoin Scam

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Ayush Varshney, co-founder of Darwin Labs, in connection with the 200 million Gain Bitcoin cryptocurrency scam. Varshney was apprehended while attempting to flee the country.

Budget proposes Rs 10,000 cr investment in biopharma over next 5 years

Budget proposes Rs 10,000 cr investment in biopharma over next 5 years

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed Rs 10,000 crore investment in the biopharma sector over the next five years, a move which would give a boost to the country's pharmaceuticals industry.

Pan-India Cyber Fraud Network Dismantled; 52 Arrested

Pan-India Cyber Fraud Network Dismantled; 52 Arrested

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Hyderabad Police have dismantled a pan-India cyber fraud network, arresting 52 individuals across nine states in 'Operation Octopus 2.0'. The operation targeted bank officials, mule account holders, and middlemen involved in facilitating cyber frauds.

How AI Reveals Universal Patterns In Cooking Across Cultures

How AI Reveals Universal Patterns In Cooking Across Cultures

Rediff.com9 May 2026

A study by researchers at Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIITD) has used artificial intelligence to analyse over 118,000 recipes from 26 cuisines, revealing statistical 'laws' that govern cooking across cultures.