News for 'Information Technology'

Indian Scientists Pioneer DME Technology to Replace LPG Amid Supply Concerns

Indian Scientists Pioneer DME Technology to Replace LPG Amid Supply Concerns

Rediff.com5 days ago

Researchers at CSIR-NCL have developed a technology for producing dimethyl ether (DME) as an alternative to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), potentially reducing India's reliance on imports and enhancing energy security.

Specialise in Information Technology

Specialise in Information Technology

Rediff.com3 Jul 2006

The International Institute of Information Technology invites applications for its MS programmes in Advanced Information Technology.

Mumbai lift kiss video leak: Man booked for circulating CCTV footage

Mumbai lift kiss video leak: Man booked for circulating CCTV footage

Rediff.com5 days ago

A man in Mumbai has been booked for allegedly leaking CCTV footage showing a woman kissing a man in a lift, leading to her defamation after the video went viral on social media.

'Banks not investing in right technology'

'Banks not investing in right technology'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

'There is a challenge in repositioning yourself, maybe reinventing yourself.'

Teens Held for Vandalism of Agri-Koli Community Statue

Teens Held for Vandalism of Agri-Koli Community Statue

Rediff.com7 days ago

Police in Navi Mumbai have detained two juveniles for allegedly vandalising a statue representing the Agri-Koli community and circulating the video on social media.

If not politics, I would have pursued...: Rahul Gandhi

If not politics, I would have pursued...: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed his interest in aerospace entrepreneurship if he were not involved in politics, highlighting his family's aviation background and his own passion for flying.

Nora Fatehi, Sanjay Dutt's Song Faces Legal Trouble

Nora Fatehi, Sanjay Dutt's Song Faces Legal Trouble

Rediff.com2 days ago

An advocate has filed a complaint with the CBFC seeking a ban on the song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke, alleging obscenity and harmful content for minors.

Cyber Criminals Blackmail Man to Suicide in Thane

Cyber Criminals Blackmail Man to Suicide in Thane

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 45-year-old man in Thane, Maharashtra, died by suicide after being blackmailed by cyber criminals who threatened to circulate morphed obscene photographs of him on social media. The victim had been forced to transfer large sums of money before his death.

PG Programmes in Information Technology

PG Programmes in Information Technology

Rediff.com31 Dec 2003

PG Programmes in Information Technology & World Education Fellowship Conference 2004

Interested in Advanced Information Technology?

Interested in Advanced Information Technology?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2004

The International Institute of Information Technology invites applications for its 18-month M S Programme in Advanced Information Technology.

Neha Singh Rathore Granted Anticipatory Bail in Social Media Post Case

Neha Singh Rathore Granted Anticipatory Bail in Social Media Post Case

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to folk singer Neha Singh Rathore in connection with a case filed against her over a social media post related to the Pahalgam terror attack. The court's decision comes after Rathore appeared before authorities and cooperated with the investigation.

Digital Economy to Contribute 20% to India's GDP by 2030

Digital Economy to Contribute 20% to India's GDP by 2030

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's digital economy is projected to constitute nearly 20 per cent of the nation's GDP by 2030, fuelled by a growth rate twice as fast as the overall economy, according to a senior government official.

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.

Specialise in information technology

Specialise in information technology

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's S P Jain Institute of Management & Research invites applications for its one-year Post-graduate Diploma in Management and two-year Post-graduate Diploma in Systems Management-MIT

Karnataka Enhances Quantum Computing Capabilities with QpiAI System at IIIT Dharwad

Karnataka Enhances Quantum Computing Capabilities with QpiAI System at IIIT Dharwad

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Karnataka government has announced the installation of a 25-qubit quantum computing system at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Dharwad and IIIT-Raichur, enhancing the state's quantum computing ecosystem.

International Cyber Fraud Racket Busted in J&K: Seven Arrested

International Cyber Fraud Racket Busted in J&K: Seven Arrested

Rediff.com4 hours ago

The Jammu and Kashmir Police's Counter Intelligence Wing (CIK) has dismantled a sophisticated international cyber fraud racket, arresting seven individuals in Srinagar. The operation targeted victims in the USA, UK, and Canada, using advanced techniques to steal funds through deceptive online schemes.

Govt tightens rules on AI-generated content, deepfakes

Govt tightens rules on AI-generated content, deepfakes

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The government on Tuesday brought in stricter obligations for online platforms on handling AI-generated and synthetic content, including deepfakes, saying platforms such as X and Instagram must take down within three hours any such content flagged by a competent authority or courts.

Earn your Master's in Information Technology

Earn your Master's in Information Technology

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

University of Mysore offers three degree programmes, including a Master's degree in Information Technology.

India hosts GraphIN 2026 to explore graphene's potential

India hosts GraphIN 2026 to explore graphene's potential

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The GraphIN 2026 conference in Kochi brings together global experts to discuss advancements in graphene and two-dimensional materials, highlighting India's growing role in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing.

Gulf War: Nasscom Warns Firms Of Cyber Threat Surge

Gulf War: Nasscom Warns Firms Of Cyber Threat Surge

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Periods of geopolitical uncertainty often see a rise in coordinated cyber threats, disinformation campaigns, and infrastructure targeting.'

AI puts India's office market back to work

AI puts India's office market back to work

Rediff.com3 days ago

Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a potential new demand driver for India's office market, with AI-focused technology (tech) firms actively leasing new office space and established information technology (IT) companies expanding their footprint as they ramp up investments in AI.

Amazon Directors Get Relief in Illegal Abortion Pill Sale Case

Amazon Directors Get Relief in Illegal Abortion Pill Sale Case

Rediff.com7 days ago

A sessions court in Mumbai has quashed notices issued against two directors of Amazon Seller Services Private Limited for the alleged illegal online sale of abortion pills, citing that Amazon acts as a platform and not the seller.

Students Urged to Embrace AI Wisely, Not Fear It

Students Urged to Embrace AI Wisely, Not Fear It

Rediff.com3 days ago

At the D Y Patil International University's Foundation Day, experts advised students to embrace AI wisely, highlighting its potential and the importance of critical thinking in the digital age.

Five Convicted, 35 Acquitted in 2016 Una Dalit Flogging Case

Five Convicted, 35 Acquitted in 2016 Una Dalit Flogging Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

A special court in Veraval, Gujarat, has convicted five individuals and acquitted 35 others in the 2016 Una flogging case, where four Dalit men were thrashed for skinning a cow carcass, sparking nationwide protests.

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.

Investor Concerns About IT Stocks Are 'Overblown': HCLTech CEO

Investor Concerns About IT Stocks Are 'Overblown': HCLTech CEO

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

'When it comes to enterprise context, there is a big lag between how fast technology is evolving and how it is getting deployed at the end of the day. That is where the challenge is going to be.'

Karnataka Aims for AI-Driven Creative Economy

Karnataka Aims for AI-Driven Creative Economy

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Karnataka is prioritizing the AVGC sector in its AI-driven creative economy, emphasizing IP creation, responsible AI adoption, and large-scale skilling, according to Minister Priyank Kharge.

Cyberfraudsters Dupe Thane Man of 1.56 Crore with 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Cyberfraudsters Dupe Thane Man of 1.56 Crore with 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

A 64-year-old man from Thane was allegedly defrauded of 1.56 crore by cybercriminals using a 'digital arrest' scam, involving forged documents and constant surveillance.

'As AI grows, legacy will compress': Noshir Kaka, McKinsey

'As AI grows, legacy will compress': Noshir Kaka, McKinsey

Rediff.com6 days ago

'The reality is that every one of us will be pushed to learn and relearn faster than ever before. Some people will rise to that challenge. Some may not. But the opportunity itself is massive,' says Noshir Kaka, senior partner, McKinsey.

Alert: IGNOU courses in Information Technology

Alert: IGNOU courses in Information Technology

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

Alert: IGNOU courses in Information Technology

'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.'

US U-turn on India trade deal: White House revises fact sheet

US U-turn on India trade deal: White House revises fact sheet

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

The White House has revised a fact sheet on the interim trade deal between the United States and India, removing the reference to "pulses" from the list of American products on which India would eliminate or reduce tariffs. The revised sheet also changed "committed" to "intends" regarding India's purchase of American products.

NTA Postpones The JEE Main Results To...

NTA Postpones The JEE Main Results To...

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

According to the National Testing Agency, the results for IIT-JEE will be declared on February 16, 2026.

IT union flags delay in 250 engg grads' onboarding by Wipro

IT union flags delay in 250 engg grads' onboarding by Wipro

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

The Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) has written to the labour and employment ministry accusing global Information Technology (IT) firm Wipro of delaying onboarding of about 250 engineering graduates even though commitments were made by the company through offer letters and formal communication.

Three Arrested in Cyber Fraud Case Involving Rs 82 Crore

Three Arrested in Cyber Fraud Case Involving Rs 82 Crore

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Three individuals have been arrested in Shivamogga, Karnataka, in connection with a nationwide cyber fraud operation involving over Rs 82 crore and 352 registered complaints.

Is Your Meta Glass Data Safe?

Is Your Meta Glass Data Safe?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

'We take steps to filter this data to protect people's privacy and to help prevent identifying information from being reviewed.'

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.

Delhi to Trial 22 Innovations in Air Pollution Fight

Delhi to Trial 22 Innovations in Air Pollution Fight

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Delhi is set to begin trial runs of 22 innovative solutions aimed at tackling air pollution, following an 'innovation challenge' that received 284 applications. The trials will assess the effectiveness of various devices in reducing particulate pollution at identified hotspots across the city.

AI scare triggers worst FPI fortnightly exit from IT stocks since July 2025

AI scare triggers worst FPI fortnightly exit from IT stocks since July 2025

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Fears around artificial intelligence (AI) sparked a global selloff in information technology (IT) stocks, dragging down domestic software shares and prompting the heaviest foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows since the second half of July 2025.

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

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

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

'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.'