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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT For Teens

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT For Teens

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

'ChatGPT for Teens brings together learning and safety features in one unified experience, supporting active, collaborative learning outside the classroom while enabling more intentional and age-appropriate use of AI.'

India, Japan deepen maritime security with eye on China

India, Japan deepen maritime security with eye on China

Rediff.com7 days ago

India and Japan have signed a Memorandum of Arrangement on maritime security cooperation, committing to deepen defence ties and oppose unilateral actions that impede freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific, a move seen as directed at China's increasing military presence.

Ten-man Lens edge PSG to win Trophee des Champions crown

Ten-man Lens edge PSG to win Trophee des Champions crown

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Ten-man Lens secured their first Trophee des Champions title, defeating Paris St Germain 1-0 at the Bollaert-Delelis Stadium, 28 years after their last appearance in the season-opening fixture.

Life After Leak: When Your Data Gets Stolen

Life After Leak: When Your Data Gets Stolen

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

A data breach does not end when the headlines fade. For victims, stolen personal information can fuel fraud, identity theft and financial losses for years.

Unlocking Brain's Flexibility: Neurons Adapt To Varied Tasks

Unlocking Brain's Flexibility: Neurons Adapt To Varied Tasks

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

A new study provides the first evidence for the existence of flexible neuron modules in the brain, particularly in the prefrontal cortex. These clusters of neurons can perform the same computations across varied tasks, allowing the brain to store different types of information, such as sensory input or action plans, with remarkable adaptability. This discovery suggests that reusable circuits enable the brain to generate a wide range of behaviours efficiently.

Bankura death: CJP gives Bengal govt 10-day ultimatum, threatens agitation

Bankura death: CJP gives Bengal govt 10-day ultimatum, threatens agitation

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

A leader of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday gave the West Bengal government 10 days to arrest all those allegedly involved in the death of the father of a party volunteer in Bankura district and demanded a probe into the conduct of police personnel at the local police station.

NTA stumbles again: UGC-NET retest ordered after massive errors in 3 papers

NTA stumbles again: UGC-NET retest ordered after massive errors in 3 papers

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Sunday announced the retest for three papers of the UGC-NET June 2026 examination -- English, Commerce and Sociology -- following complaints about several errors in these papers.

'Suspicion not proof': Delhi court acquits man in dowry death case

'Suspicion not proof': Delhi court acquits man in dowry death case

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

A Delhi court has acquitted Anil Kumar in a dowry death case, stating that the prosecution failed to prove dowry-related cruelty or harassment "soon before her death." The court found allegations to be general and noted that the deceased's family did not support the prosecution's case, with her mother attributing her mental state to the death of her child. The court emphasised that suspicion alone is not proof and that an alternative explanation for the death existed.

Navy sailor, wife and two kids found dead at Mumbai home; suicide suspected

Navy sailor, wife and two kids found dead at Mumbai home; suicide suspected

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

An Indian Navy sailor, his wife, and their two young children were discovered dead at their residence in Mumbai's Navy Nagar. Police suspect the sailor died by suicide, while his wife and children were poisoned, with investigations ongoing.

Legendary Actress Sowcar Janaki Passes Away at 94

Legendary Actress Sowcar Janaki Passes Away at 94

Rediff.com6 days ago

Legendary South Indian actress Sowcar Janaki, a Padma Shri awardee with a career spanning nearly seven decades and over 400 films, has passed away at 94, leaving an indelible mark on Indian cinema.

'Noel Tata May Want To Appoint Somebody'

'Noel Tata May Want To Appoint Somebody'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'whom he believes in ... or whom he has faith in. But we don't know whether that person will be competent or not. This will lead to a lot of uncertainty in the minds of investors and shareholders of the Tata group companies.'

Indian Karting Prodigy Atiqa Mir Shines In FIA European Championship

Indian Karting Prodigy Atiqa Mir Shines In FIA European Championship

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Eleven-year-old Indian karting sensation Atiqa Mir has achieved impressive top-10 finishes in Round 4 of the FIA European Championship, becoming the youngest Indian to do so. She secured ninth and J10th place in heat races, qualifying P11 just 0.13 seconds off the fastest time. Her father, Asif Mir, believes she exceeded expectations and is poised for a full championship challenge next year.

Jobs, Not Exams, Hold Key To Youth Anger

Jobs, Not Exams, Hold Key To Youth Anger

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

If the government wishes that protests like the one that took place at Jantar Mantar during the last few weeks should not recur, it must refocus its energies on jobs, not just the examination system, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Right to speedy trial a valuable right of victim too: SC

Right to speedy trial a valuable right of victim too: SC

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Observing that right to speedy trial is also a "valuable right" of a victim, the Supreme Court on Monday set aside an order of the Allahabad high court which had kept in abeyance the trial in a murder case.

Highlanders Clash With Mariners In Durand Cup Semifinal

Highlanders Clash With Mariners In Durand Cup Semifinal

Rediff.com7 days ago

Defending champions NorthEast United FC are set to face 17-time winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the second semifinal of the Durand Cup. NorthEast United, chasing a third consecutive title, made a strong comeback in their quarterfinal, while Mohun Bagan advanced via a penalty shootout after a solid defensive campaign. Both teams are fully fit and ready for a challenging encounter.

Why The FRIENDS Experience Made Me Emotional

Why The FRIENDS Experience Made Me Emotional

Rediff.com6 days ago

What surprised Rishika Shah most wasn't the Friends sets. It was how emotional it felt to see something she's loved for so long made physical.

Mahindra Racing Faces Uphill Battle In Formula E Finale

Mahindra Racing Faces Uphill Battle In Formula E Finale

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

Mahindra Racing's pursuit of a third-place finish in the Formula E Teams' championship was hampered after a challenging penultimate race in London. Despite Edoardo Mortara's impressive recovery from 18th to seventh, Nyck De Vries struggled, leaving Mahindra 13 points behind Andretti heading into the season finale. Poor qualifying performance due to tyre issues was cited as a key factor. The Drivers' Championship remains open for three contenders, while Jaguar TCS leads the Teams' standings.

FIH Hockey World Cup: 'Past performances don't matter in India vs Pakistan match'

FIH Hockey World Cup: 'Past performances don't matter in India vs Pakistan match'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

Pakistan hockey captain Abu Bakar Mahmood expressed confidence in his team's ability to defeat arch-rivals India at the upcoming FIH World Cup, stating that "rankings don't matter" in such high-stakes encounters and performance on the day is key.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Decline Amid Rising Crude Oil Prices, West Asia Tensions

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Decline Amid Rising Crude Oil Prices, West Asia Tensions

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, saw declines in early trade, influenced by rising crude oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Experts suggest that crude oil remains a primary concern, with Brent holding near USD 88 a barrel due to renewed US warnings against Iran, embedding a geopolitical risk premium in energy markets. Track Sensex, Nifty

Iran women's kabaddi team trains in India ahead of Asian Games

Iran women's kabaddi team trains in India ahead of Asian Games

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Iran national women's kabaddi team conducted a six-day practice camp at the Sports Authority of India's Sonepat centre, engaging in matches against the Indian team and local sides.

PV Sindhu questions opponent's cramps after World Championships exit

PV Sindhu questions opponent's cramps after World Championships exit

Rediff.com6 days ago

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu expressed disappointment after her pre-quarterfinal defeat at the World Championships, suggesting her opponent Wang Zhi Yi's mid-match cramps might have been tactical. Sindhu also reflected on her own performance, acknowledging the need for greater patience and improved stroke-making, while vowing to continue her pursuit of a sixth World Championships medal.

Why Is I-T Department Investigating 394 Entities, 36 Individuals?

Why Is I-T Department Investigating 394 Entities, 36 Individuals?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

The income-tax department has launched a significant verification drive targeting 394 entities and 36 professionals over suspected irregularities in substantial foreign remittances made over the past three years, aiming to uncover potential tax evasion and fraudulent transactions.

RSS links in new NCERT political science textbook panel: What will change?

RSS links in new NCERT political science textbook panel: What will change?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

The National Council of Educational Research and Training has reconstituted the Textbook Development Team for class 11 and 12 political science with a mandate to integrate cultural rootedness, Indian knowledge systems and inclusion, with at least four of the members having direct or indirect links with the RSS.

NTA to review internal processes after UGC-NET exam errors

NTA to review internal processes after UGC-NET exam errors

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is reviewing its internal processes and protocols following lapses in three papers of the UGC-NET June 2026 examination, leading to re-tests for English, Commerce, and Sociology. The agency stated it proactively identified issues and is taking corrective measures to ensure fair and error-free examinations, amidst strong criticism from opposition leaders.

Minister's dogs have better facilities than govt schools: Dipke

Minister's dogs have better facilities than govt schools: Dipke

Rediff.com7 days ago

Abhijeet Dipke, convenor of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has called for Maharashtra School Education Minister Dada Bhuse's resignation, alleging that government schools are in a 'pitiable condition' and lack basic facilities, claiming 'ministers' dogs get better facilities' than students.

Saina Nehwal urges India to prioritise medal tally for true sporting nation status

Saina Nehwal urges India to prioritise medal tally for true sporting nation status

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

Former world No. 1 shuttler Saina Nehwal has stated that India's true measure as a 'sporting nation' will be its position in the global medals tally, not just hosting major tournaments. She highlighted the significant progress made by women in sports but emphasised the need for better financial backing, sponsorships, and comprehensive support systems including psychologists and proper coaching from an early age to nurture more champions.

Mahua Moitra alleges forced eviction from circuit house, writes to Speaker

Mahua Moitra alleges forced eviction from circuit house, writes to Speaker

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

TMC MP Mahua Moitra has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, seeking his intervention after she was allegedly forced to vacate a circuit house in Nadia district, claiming harassment and threatening legal action. She reported a crowd shouting 'Jai Shree Ram' slogans outside the premises after her refusal to leave.

HC slams FDA for 'going overboard', fines Rs 5 lakh

HC slams FDA for 'going overboard', fines Rs 5 lakh

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

The Bombay High Court has ordered the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to a Pune-based sweets shop. The court criticised the FDA for suspending the shop's license despite a 98 per cent compliance report, calling its policy "strange and perverse" and stating the regulator was "going overboard."

Chhattisgarh: Father rapes 16 year old daughter, forces abortion, sells newborn

Chhattisgarh: Father rapes 16 year old daughter, forces abortion, sells newborn

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

A minor girl in Raipur was allegedly repeatedly raped and impregnated by her father, who then arranged her delivery using forged documents and sold the newborn. Eight people, including the father, aunt, and nurses, have been arrested in connection with the horrific crime, which also involved a forced abortion.

Nihal Sarin has a strong message for struggling Gukesh

Nihal Sarin has a strong message for struggling Gukesh

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin discusses fellow world champion D Gukesh's recent performance slump, attributing it to a lack of confidence rather than a decline in skill. Sarin expresses hope that the upcoming Chess Olympiad will help Gukesh regain his form. He also shares his views on the increasing role of AI in chess, the evolution towards faster formats, and potential improvements in the chess ecosystem.

Elephants vs Rajdhani Express: Alert forest officials avert tragedy in Assam

Elephants vs Rajdhani Express: Alert forest officials avert tragedy in Assam

Rediff.com7 days ago

A major tragedy was averted in Assam's Hojai district on Wednesday when forest personnel alerted the Rajdhani Express after spotting a large herd of elephants crossing a railway track, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

Blue Colts Gear Up For AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers With Yemen Friendlies

Blue Colts Gear Up For AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers With Yemen Friendlies

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

The Indian U20 men's football team is set to play two friendly matches against Yemen in Bengaluru as part of their preparations for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers. These matches follow two recent victories against Singapore and precede their travel to Tashkent for the qualifiers against Syria, Uzbekistan, and Bangladesh.

7 Dogs Review: Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt Ham In Saudi Actioner

7 Dogs Review: Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt Ham In Saudi Actioner

Rediff.com6 days ago

7 Dogs has all the money, stars and kinetic action you could want, but its vanity-project sheen cannot hide a painfully generic screenplay, observes Sreeju Sreedharan.

'Dimagi Naxal Party' emerges online amid row over Modi's remark

'Dimagi Naxal Party' emerges online amid row over Modi's remark

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

A new satirical Instagram page, 'Dimagi Naxal Party,' has emerged following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'dimagi Naxal' remark.

Bihar Prohibition Fails To Curb Crime Against Women

Bihar Prohibition Fails To Curb Crime Against Women

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

'The prohibition regime has been accompanied by concerns regarding the expansion of the illicit liquor trade, increased enforcement challenges and corruption, and the growing use of alternative intoxicants, including illicit drugs.'

After 10 Years, India May Import Sugar

After 10 Years, India May Import Sugar

Rediff.com7 days ago

India is set to import 1 million tonnes of raw sugar at zero duty after domestic stocks fell sharply and prices surged ahead of the festival season.

'Eknath Shinde Was Extremely Aggressive'

'Eknath Shinde Was Extremely Aggressive'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'I've seen a lot of meetings over the years, but this was the first time I've seen the deputy chief minister and the industries minister sit through something like this with 200 to 300 industrialists, local residents and politicians from both the ruling side and Opposition, all in the same room.'

Israel could 'cease to exist': Russian general's warning

Israel could 'cease to exist': Russian general's warning

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Lieutenant General Apti Alaudinov, deputy chief of the Russian Armed Forces' Main Military-Political Department, has warned that the escalating conflict in West Asia could lead to Israel ceasing to exist as a state, accusing Israel of seeking to widen the confrontation to involve the US and NATO.

Govt reveals where PM CARES money is invested

Govt reveals where PM CARES money is invested

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

The PM CARES Fund experienced a 30 per cent decrease in domestic donations and an 18 per cent drop in foreign contributions during the fiscal year 2024-2025. Despite this, the total balance in the fund increased to Rs 8,452 crore, primarily held in fixed deposits and savings accounts. The fund's expenditure on the PM CARES for Children Scheme also saw a sharp reduction.

SC's high-powered panel to probe police excesses against NEET protesters

SC's high-powered panel to probe police excesses against NEET protesters

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

The Supreme Court has decided to form a high-powered committee, including retired judges and former top police officials, to investigate allegations of police excesses against student protesters in Delhi. The committee will examine video evidence and complaints, particularly from female protesters, and the court may quash FIRs against students without grave criminal antecedents, upholding the right to peaceful protest.