News for 'Off Switch'

'Lot of threats you don't know about': Trump confirms switching planes

'Lot of threats you don't know about': Trump confirms switching planes

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

Donald Trump confirms he secretly switched planes after the NATO Summit in Turkiye due to a 'threat' from Iran.

T20 hitters to Test heroes: Manjrekar cannot explain the seamless switch

T20 hitters to Test heroes: Manjrekar cannot explain the seamless switch

Rediff.com7 days ago

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar expressed his bewilderment at how the current generation of cricketers, primarily raised on T20 cricket, has managed to seamlessly adapt to the rigorous demands of Test cricket. He compared their transition to pop singers mastering classical ragas, highlighting the significant technical and mental adjustments required. Manjrekar's comments come as young Indian players, many with IPL backgrounds, are actively participating in Test series, showcasing their versatility across formats.

Boeing finds no fault with Dreamliner fuel switch after Air India report

Boeing finds no fault with Dreamliner fuel switch after Air India report

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

The government has confirmed that Boeing's detailed examination of the Dreamliner aircraft's fuel control switch locking mechanism found no abnormality, following an Air India pilot's report of a possible issue. This investigation was prompted after an Air India flight from London to Bengaluru in February, and comes amidst an ongoing probe into a fatal Dreamliner crash last year where fuel supply to engines was cut off.

Trump secretly switched planes via catering truck to foil Iran threat

Trump secretly switched planes via catering truck to foil Iran threat

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

How US President Donald Trump employed a clandestine 'decoy' Air Force One operation to secretly depart Turkiye following a NATO Summit.

Someone Else Owns India's Off Switch

Someone Else Owns India's Off Switch

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

A sovereign cloud, our own DNS root and Root CA, a defence-led research base that builds for keeps, and a real national cybersecurity strategy that outlives electoral cycles are not vanity projects. They are the difference between a nation that can be switched off and one that cannot, points out Venkata Satish Guttula.

Will Marathwada's 3 Uddhav Sena MPs switch sides?

Will Marathwada's 3 Uddhav Sena MPs switch sides?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

The Shiv Sena (UBT) is facing a potential crisis as speculation mounts that 'six to seven' of its nine Lok Sabha MPs are considering switching allegiance to the Eknath Shinde-led ruling Shiv Sena, with some reportedly camping in New Delhi.

'People gravitate towards power': Rebel Uddhav MP Omprakash defends switch

'People gravitate towards power': Rebel Uddhav MP Omprakash defends switch

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Rebel Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray MP Omprakash Rajenimbalkar has justified his crossover to the ruling Shiv Sena, saying if the people are gravitating towards power, he is merely following the trend.

Nayanthara's Toxic Trait Is...

Nayanthara's Toxic Trait Is...

Rediff.com1 days ago

Nayanthara's biggest Toxic trait? She simply refuses to stick to one aesthetic. One day she's serving timeless sari elegance, the next she's in a breezy Western dress and, before you know it, she's back in a power-packed ethnic look.

Floe AI Model Tackles India's Multilingual Communication Challenges

Floe AI Model Tackles India's Multilingual Communication Challenges

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Blue Machines AI has launched Floe, a context-aware language detection model designed for AI agents. Floe distinguishes between code-mixing and genuine language switches in multimodal interactions, supporting over 10 Indic languages with ultra-low latency. It aims to improve enterprise AI conversations by understanding user intent in multilingual settings.

Supriya Sule rules out NDA switch, clarifies stand on delimitation bill

Supriya Sule rules out NDA switch, clarifies stand on delimitation bill

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Amid renewed speculation about political realignments and a potential merger, senior leaders from two Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) factions met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. NCP (SP) working president Supriya Sule clarified her party's position on the proposed Delimitation Bill, stating that while a uniform 50 per cent increase in seats across states would be hard to oppose, any final decision would be made after discussions within the INDIA bloc.

Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule meet Modi amid NDA switch buzz

Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule meet Modi amid NDA switch buzz

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

The meeting comes amid the speculation that the Sharad Pawar led NCP may join the ruling alliance.

Kuldeep admits switching from IPL to Tests is tough

Kuldeep admits switching from IPL to Tests is tough

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Switching formats in a short span of time is never easy, concedes Kuldeep Yadav and the senior India spinner hopes that players coming off a gruelling IPL season have prepared well for this week's one-off Test against Afghanistan just as he did with extended red-ball practice.

Bank unions threaten strike on Sept 11 over 5-day banking

Bank unions threaten strike on Sept 11 over 5-day banking

Rediff.com3 days ago

If the strike materialises, banking services, especially in public sector banks, would be impacted for four days in many parts of the country. September 11 is a Friday, and the subsequent two days are bank holidays.

Need Inspiration For Onam? Check Samantha, Malavika's Styles

Need Inspiration For Onam? Check Samantha, Malavika's Styles

Rediff.com2 days ago

Onam dressing doesn't have to begin and end with the classic cream-and-gold Kasavu sari.

Op Tiger turns real; 2 Uddhav MPs switch to Shinde Sena

Op Tiger turns real; 2 Uddhav MPs switch to Shinde Sena

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Two Lok Sabha MPs from Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena-UBT, Nagesh Patil Ashtikar and Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar, have confirmed their defection to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, citing reasons including a fund crunch and Thackeray's absence from local body polls. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde have virtually acknowledged the success of 'Operation Tiger', aimed at splitting Thackeray's faction.

Duleep Trophy: Arshdeep sends Test warning with 4-wicket haul

Duleep Trophy: Arshdeep sends Test warning with 4-wicket haul

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh successfully tested his four-day cricket fitness in the Duleep Trophy quarter-final, delivering a strong performance for North Zone. He expressed satisfaction at the rare opportunity to play red-ball cricket, focusing on building rhythm and assessing his endurance, which he believes will benefit his overall game.

Sebi to overhaul SME listing framework, tighten AI/ML accountability in financial markets

Sebi to overhaul SME listing framework, tighten AI/ML accountability in financial markets

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is set to undertake a comprehensive overhaul of the small and medium enterprise (SME) listing framework and tighten accountability around the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in financial markets, Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey announced.

Hamilton's Podium Hopes Dashed By Ferrari's Dutch GP Strategy

Hamilton's Podium Hopes Dashed By Ferrari's Dutch GP Strategy

Rediff.com3 days ago

Lewis Hamilton expressed frustration with Ferrari's strategy at the Dutch Grand Prix, believing that a delayed pit stop for teammate Charles Leclerc cost him a podium finish. Hamilton, who finished fourth, stated that the time lost behind Leclerc ultimately made the difference in his pursuit of a top-three spot.

England add Sonny Baker to squad for second Test as Brydon Carse faces investigation

England add Sonny Baker to squad for second Test as Brydon Carse faces investigation

Rediff.com2 days ago

England have called up pacer Sonny Baker to their squad for the second ICC World Test Championship clash against Pakistan, replacing Brydon Carse, who has been omitted while the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) investigates an incident from the weekend.

Home Flooded? Avoid These Insurance Claim Mistakes

Home Flooded? Avoid These Insurance Claim Mistakes

Rediff.com2 days ago

Flood insurance claims can be rejected or reduced if homeowners do not understand what their policy actually covers.

Riyan Parag reveals his admiration for Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo

Riyan Parag reveals his admiration for Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian cricketer Riyan Parag discusses his lifelong passion for football, particularly his admiration for Manchester United and Cristiano Ronaldo. He also speculates on which footballers could play cricket and which cricketers could play football.

Niharika Chouksey Is Winning Hearts With...

Niharika Chouksey Is Winning Hearts With...

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

On screen, Niharika Chouksey is winning hearts with her bubbly, girl-next-door charm in Tum Se Tum Tak.

Clinton sent decoy plane to Pak during 2000 visit, reveals veteran WH reporter

Clinton sent decoy plane to Pak during 2000 visit, reveals veteran WH reporter

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

A veteran White House reporter has revealed that the Clinton administration used a decoy aircraft during President Bill Clinton's high-risk visit to Pakistan in 2000, a security measure disclosed to journalists off-the-record due to the significant dangers involved.

Volpato makes late switch from Italy to Australia ahead of FIFA World Cup

Volpato makes late switch from Italy to Australia ahead of FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Former Italy under-20 international Cristian Volpato has decided to represent Australia and will join the Socceroos' training camp in Los Angeles ahead of the World Cup, Football Australia said on Friday.

Test cricket is my ultimate goal, so I model my game around red ball: Devdutt Padikkal

Test cricket is my ultimate goal, so I model my game around red ball: Devdutt Padikkal

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Devdutt Padikkal on Tuesday asserted that Test cricket remains his "ultimate goal", and subtle technical adjustments to his batting has helped him make an instant impact in the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

US Visa Pause Clouds Travel Plans

US Visa Pause Clouds Travel Plans

Rediff.com21 hours ago

'One important clarification is that the reported US action is not a blanket cancellation of all US tourist visas.'

The Big Boom In Gold Loans

The Big Boom In Gold Loans

Rediff.com5 days ago

Gold loans accounted for 41 per cent of retail loan disbursements in FY26, up sharply from 18 per cent in FY23 and 20 per cent in FY24.

Modern Marriage: 'I Thought Marriage Would Change My Husband'

Modern Marriage: 'I Thought Marriage Would Change My Husband'

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Meera tells Rishika Shah/Rediff how a relationship that seemed perfect from the outside turned into a marriage she walked away from within a year.

CBI chargesheets 11, including 2 BJP workers, in Suvendu aide murder case

CBI chargesheets 11, including 2 BJP workers, in Suvendu aide murder case

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a charge sheet against 11 accused people, including two Bharatiya Janata Party workers, in connection with the killing of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's aide Chandranath Rath, officials said Thursday.

Are These 7 Dangerous Food Items In Your Kitchen?

Are These 7 Dangerous Food Items In Your Kitchen?

Rediff.com7 days ago

Many of us consume genetically modified (GMO) foods without even realising it. Which leads to an important question -- how can we protect ourselves from food adulteration and misleading claims? asks Nikita Garg, nutritionist and founder of Entech Wellness.

Kaith's shootout heroics help Mohun Bagan set up Durand Cup final against East Bengal

Kaith's shootout heroics help Mohun Bagan set up Durand Cup final against East Bengal

Rediff.com7 days ago

Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated NorthEast United 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw in the Durand Cup semi-final. Goalkeeper Vishal Kaith was the hero, making two crucial saves to send Mohun Bagan into the final, where they will face arch-rivals East Bengal FC in the Kolkata Derby.

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.

Onasadhya Recipe: Broken Wheat Payasam

Onasadhya Recipe: Broken Wheat Payasam

Rediff.com2 days ago

Divya Nair shares her Amuma's recipe of payasam made using broken wheat, a healthy twist to the traditional ada pradhaman.

'What Is Wrong With Gill?' Fans Slam India Captain

'What Is Wrong With Gill?' Fans Slam India Captain

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

Devdutt Padikkal and KL Rahul performed well, but India captain Shubman Gill had a disappointing outing, getting dismissed for 16 runs. His dismissal, attempting a lofted shot against Prabath Jayasuriya on a flat pitch, led to significant criticism from fans on social media, who questioned his shot selection and recent form.

Everyday Glam: Akanksha Mantri, The Doctor & The Diva

Everyday Glam: Akanksha Mantri, The Doctor & The Diva

Rediff.com6 days ago

Who says everyday dressing has to be predictable? Dr Akanksha Mantri proves that style can be elegant, experimental and full of personality no matter the occasion.

How Ariha Pangambam Conquered Challenges To Win Historic Gold

How Ariha Pangambam Conquered Challenges To Win Historic Gold

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Ariha Pangambam from Manipur has made history by becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal in the senior women's individual event at the Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships. The 22-year-old gymnast expressed pride in her achievement, hoping to inspire young athletes, and shared insights into the challenges faced during the competition, including adapting to a wooden floor, and her journey from artistic to aerobic gymnastics.

Left AAP because...: Harbhajan Singh opens up on joining BJP

Left AAP because...: Harbhajan Singh opens up on joining BJP

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Cricketer-turned-politician Harbhajan Singh revealed in a podcast interview that his decision to switch from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stemmed from the AAP government's alleged neglect of his concerns regarding drug abuse and sports promotion in Punjab.

US Moves to Regulate Crypto. What Will India Do?

US Moves to Regulate Crypto. What Will India Do?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

The US push for clearer crypto rules is putting pressure on India to fill its own regulatory gap for virtual digital assets.

When I became MLA, Amit Shah was not even born: Kharge

When I became MLA, Amit Shah was not even born: Kharge

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the BJP of being 'anti-religion' following an alleged 'purification' ritual after his speech in Uttarakhand, and challenged the ruling party's claims of patriotism, questioning their involvement in India's independence struggle.

BCCI May Switch Under-23 Tournament To T20 Format

BCCI May Switch Under-23 Tournament To T20 Format

Rediff.com17 May 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering changing the national Under-23 men's 50-over tournament to a T20 format from the upcoming domestic season.