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6 firms in fray for RBI's currency management project

6 firms in fray for RBI's currency management project

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

State-owned Engineers India and MECON as well as four private entities are in the fray for the project to comprehensively revamp RBI's currency management infrastructure in order to cater to future cash needs of the country's fast growing economy. The four private entities are: Accenture Solutions; Colliers International (India) Property Services; PricewaterhouseCoopers and The Boston Consulting Group (India).

Phishing link mimicking MoD found in Indian cyberspace, targets govt data

Phishing link mimicking MoD found in Indian cyberspace, targets govt data

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

The advisory has asked government staffers to delete such an e-mail if received in their inbox.

NIC condemns all forms of violence; sexual abuse of women

NIC condemns all forms of violence; sexual abuse of women

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

The National Integration Council, which discussed ways to check communal violence, on Monday condemned all forms of violence intended to disturb communal harmony and resolved to take immediate action against those involved in it.

Want A Govt Job? 10 Competitive Exams You Can Take

Want A Govt Job? 10 Competitive Exams You Can Take

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

rediffGURU Rohit Gupta, co-founder and COO of College Vidya, provides a list of competitive exams that can help you land a job in the public sector.

Microsoft blames 3rd party software problem for outage

Microsoft blames 3rd party software problem for outage

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Amid a massive global outage that hit operations of airlines, banks and businesses across the globe, Microsoft on Friday said that it is aware of the issue affecting Windows devices due to an update from a third-party software platform.

Manmohan Singh: Man of few words but immense wisdom

Manmohan Singh: Man of few words but immense wisdom

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Manmohan Singh, the former prime minister of India and architect of the country's economic reforms, passed away on Thursday night at the age of 92. Born in a village in undivided Punjab, now in Pakistan, Singh's family witnessed first-hand the tragic Partition. Throughout his long public life, he often spoke of communal harmony and democratic values. He served two terms as prime minister from 2004 to 2014 and was known for his wisdom and quiet demeanor.

NIC to launch Rs 5,000 cr VC fund for innovation

NIC to launch Rs 5,000 cr VC fund for innovation

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

National Innovation Council (NIC) Chairman Sam Pitroda on Monday said the council will launch its Rs 5,000-crore venture fund aimed at supporting small enterprises by March.

J-K bans WhatsApp, Gmail for sensitive official documents transmission

J-K bans WhatsApp, Gmail for sensitive official documents transmission

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The Jammu and Kashmir government has banned the use of third-party tools like WhatsApp and Gmail for transmitting sensitive official documents, citing security concerns. The order, issued by the General Administration Department, states that these platforms are not designed to handle classified information and their security protocols may not meet the stringent standards required for official communications. It highlights potential risks such as unauthorized access, data breaches, and leaks of confidential information. The order emphasizes the importance of using government email facilities, instant messaging platforms, and secure networks for handling sensitive information. It also prohibits the use of digital assistants and smartphones during discussions on classified matters. The government has warned of disciplinary action for non-compliance with these directives.

MGNREGA participation dipped in first 6 months this FY compared to last

MGNREGA participation dipped in first 6 months this FY compared to last

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Fewer people participated in MGNREGA during the first six months of this financial year (April-September) compared to the same period last year, a recent analysis of the scheme's performance by LibTech showed.

Devastating blow for British swimmer as COVID strikes

Devastating blow for British swimmer as COVID strikes

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The Briton had said he woke up unwell on the day of the race, although he declined to use that as an excuse. Peaty also struggled to speak after the race with a hoarse throat.

Heading To The Kumbh? Here's How To Plan

Heading To The Kumbh? Here's How To Plan

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Prayagraj is a must-visit place in 2025, but in January and February you can't miss the Maha Kumbh, a spectacular event like no other.

Will Bancroft open with Khawaja in Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

Will Bancroft open with Khawaja in Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

With Green out with injury, Bancroft's chances have brightened.

Want To Know About Mahatma Murder Case?

Want To Know About Mahatma Murder Case?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

You can also read about the Indira Gandhi Assassination Case, the Parliament Attack Case, the Red Fort Attack Case, the Jessica Lal Murder Case, the Decriminalisation of Homosexuality Case among others.

Govt unveils new portal for Indian citizenship under CAA

Govt unveils new portal for Indian citizenship under CAA

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

A mobile app 'CAA-2019' will also be launched shortly to facilitate applications through mobile app.

COVID-19 looms over Olympics with several athletes testing positive

COVID-19 looms over Olympics with several athletes testing positive

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The COVID-19 virus has forced athletes to withdraw from events and has others donning masks once again at the Paris Games.

PICS: Marchand sets Olympic record; Martinenghi ends Peaty's 'three-peat' dream

PICS: Marchand sets Olympic record; Martinenghi ends Peaty's 'three-peat' dream

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The 22-year-old, nicknamed the "French Michael Phelps", carried the expectations of a nation into his first event but he simply crushed his rivals in a swim of four minutes and 2.95 seconds that broke the Olympic record and flirted with his own World record mark.

Got fake govt e-notice? Here's what to do

Got fake govt e-notice? Here's what to do

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Users should be aware of "fake emails" sent in the garb of a government e-notice, said the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) in a public advertisement.

PIX: Ledecky wins record-equalling ninth swim gold

PIX: Ledecky wins record-equalling ninth swim gold

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Images from the Olympics swimming action at the La Defense Arena, Paris, on Saturday.

Hackers attack ICMR website around 6,000 times in a day

Hackers attack ICMR website around 6,000 times in a day

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

The attempted attack on the ICMR website was prevented by the firewall/security measures of NIC, they said, adding further steps are being taken to enhance cyber security.

Faced humiliating queries on personal life: Moitra on LS ethics panel hearing

Faced humiliating queries on personal life: Moitra on LS ethics panel hearing

Rediff.com3 Nov 2023

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday alleging that she was subjected to the "proverbial vastraharan" by the chairperson of the ethics committee during a hearing on the cash-for-query allegations against her.

Peaty eyes 'three-peat' to extend rule in the pool

Peaty eyes 'three-peat' to extend rule in the pool

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Adam Peaty hopes to emulate retired American great Michael Phelps, the only swimmer to win gold in the same event at three successive Games, at the Paris Olympics.

World Cup: 'Exciting to be able to test our skills against India'

World Cup: 'Exciting to be able to test our skills against India'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Bangladesh assistant coach Nic Pothas rated India as the best team in the world and called it a great opportunity for his side to test its skills against the hosts in the ongoing Cricket World Cup.

NIC felicitates 6 innovators

NIC felicitates 6 innovators

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

The six winning innovations which include novel design of a rickshaw, a human powered motor, display unit for street vendors, a low-cost cycle for physically challenged would help reduce the drudgery of construction workers and sanitation workers.

45 specialists to join Modi govt in major lateral entry push

45 specialists to join Modi govt in major lateral entry push

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Forty-five specialists will soon be joining key posts of joint secretaries, directors and deputy secretaries in different central ministries as part of the Modi government's ambitious plan to infuse fresh talent to further improve ease of governance.

CAA to grant citizenship with retrospective effect

CAA to grant citizenship with retrospective effect

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Eligible applicants under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 (CAA) will be granted Indian nationality with retrospective effect as specified in the law, officials said on Tuesday.

Tsunami Memories: How we rebuilt the IAF's CarNic airbase

Tsunami Memories: How we rebuilt the IAF's CarNic airbase

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

'Wanting to see the bright side of things, we always told ourselves, 'It could have been worse!', when the situation got tough.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd), who helped rebuild the IAF's Car Nicobar air base after the 2004 tsunami, recalls the devastation on United Nations World Tsunami Awareness Day.

Women's T20 WC: England thrash Pakistan by record margin

Women's T20 WC: England thrash Pakistan by record margin

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

England outplayed Pakistan by 114 runs in a dead rubber of the Women's T20 World Cup

The Many Moods of S Jaishankar

The Many Moods of S Jaishankar

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

He may have spent his entire adult life in diplomacy, but doctorate in nuclear physics Subrahmanyam Jaishankar's face betrays both fusion and fission of his moods.

SC to share case info with advocates through WhatsApp

SC to share case info with advocates through WhatsApp

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The announcement on integration of WhatsApp with its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) services was made by the CJI before a nine-judge bench headed by him commenced the hearing on the vexed legal question arising from the petitions about whether private properties can be considered "material resources of the community" under Article 39(b) of the Constitution, which is a part of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).

SC closes Govindacharya's plea on preserving copyright on YouTube livestream

SC closes Govindacharya's plea on preserving copyright on YouTube livestream

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday said it has started "action" and disposed of a plea moved by former RSS ideologue KN Govindacharya, seeking a direction for a special arrangement with YouTube to safeguard the copyright of its live-streamed proceedings in accordance with a 2018 judgment.

Ranbir Or Vicky: Who Will You Watch?

Ranbir Or Vicky: Who Will You Watch?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Ranbir, Rashmika, Raveena, Vic, Nic, it's raining movie stars on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

Some fan the fire of communal tension: Nitish at NIC meet

Some fan the fire of communal tension: Nitish at NIC meet

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Cautioning against forces which fan communal tension in order to polarise the situation in their favour, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday voiced concern over the Muzaffarnagar riots and said such violence cannot be allowed to spread.

How AIIMS Plans To Battle Cyberattacks

How AIIMS Plans To Battle Cyberattacks

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The second cyber attack on AIIMS took place just last fortnight, but the hospital's cyber security systems were able to successfully thwart this attempt.

Five chief ministers skip NIC meet

Five chief ministers skip NIC meet

Rediff.com10 Sep 2011

Chief Ministers of a number of states including those from Gujarat, Bihar, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal on Saturday skipped the meeting of the prime minister-led National Integration Council in New Delhi.

Ethics Committee asks Mahua Moitra to appear on Nov 2

Ethics Committee asks Mahua Moitra to appear on Nov 2

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The Lok Sabha's ethics committee on Saturday turned down Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra's request to call her after November 5 while allowing a two-day extension, as the panel asked her to appear before it for 'oral evidence' on November 2 in relation to the allegations against her.

Hackers demand Rs 200 cr to restore AIIMS servers, data of 4 crore patients at stake

Hackers demand Rs 200 cr to restore AIIMS servers, data of 4 crore patients at stake

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

It is feared that data of around 3-4 crore patients could have been compromised due to the breach detected Wednesday morning.

AIIMS-Delhi server down for 7th day, e-hospital data restored; 2 suspended

AIIMS-Delhi server down for 7th day, e-hospital data restored; 2 suspended

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

A case of extortion and cyber terrorism was registered by the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations unit of the Delhi police on November 25.

Food, grocery delivery firms hit records on New Year eve

Food, grocery delivery firms hit records on New Year eve

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Several food and grocery delivery firms witnessed their highest ever single-day orders on New Year eve, December 31. Zomato achieved a record-breaking number of orders on its app. The company carried out nearly as many orders on December 31 as the total for the equivalent day in the period from 2015 to 2020.

'Playing T20s is fun, but Test is something every player wants to play'

'Playing T20s is fun, but Test is something every player wants to play'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Emphasising the importance of long format in women's cricket, India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has called for more international and domestic red-ball fixtures.

No information on creation of Aarogya Setu app: Govt

No information on creation of Aarogya Setu app: Govt

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Information Commissioner, in a terse order, pointed out that the website of the application mentions that the content on it is "owned, updated and maintained" by MyGov and MeitY