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Why India's Cyber Agency Is Worried About AI Agents

Why India's Cyber Agency Is Worried About AI Agents

Rediff.com2 days ago

Most of the companies AI models and AI agents targeted had no idea their networks had been breached.

Delhi Police Crackdown: 19 Women Rescued From Spa Rackets

Delhi Police Crackdown: 19 Women Rescued From Spa Rackets

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

Delhi Police conducted raids on two spa centres in central Delhi, rescuing 19 women and arresting 10 individuals, including owners and operators, for alleged illegal activities. The operations were carried out by Nabi Karim and Paharganj police teams.

Century 21 to enter India with 126-region franchise model, targeting 1,500 offices

Century 21 to enter India with 126-region franchise model, targeting 1,500 offices

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

US-based real estate agent franchise firm Century 21 is set to enter the Indian market, estimated at around $600 billion, with a franchise-led business model. The company aims to connect Indian buyers with international properties and NRIs with Indian real estate, projecting 1,500 offices and 30,000 agents within five years.

Gold Robbery Suspect Shot In Leg During Evidence Recovery

Gold Robbery Suspect Shot In Leg During Evidence Recovery

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

A suspect in a Rs 1.53-crore gold robbery and murder case in Rajkot was shot in the leg by police after he opened fire on officers during evidence recovery. The accused, Anurag Singh Rajput, was among 10 arrested for the October 14 robbery where an employee was killed.

Two Arrested In Ahmedabad For Marijuana Smuggling From Vietnam

Two Arrested In Ahmedabad For Marijuana Smuggling From Vietnam

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

Ahmedabad Customs officials arrested a passenger arriving from Vietnam and an individual waiting to receive him at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Sunday for allegedly carrying and coordinating a consignment of marijuana. Seven vacuum-sealed packets containing approximately 2.117 kg of suspected marijuana were recovered from the passenger's baggage.

How DRI Uncovered A Major Meth Smuggling Operation

How DRI Uncovered A Major Meth Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has made a significant seizure of 137 kg of crystal methamphetamine, valued at over Rs 100 crore, from a coastal village in Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. This operation, conducted during October 16-17, targeted a drug-trafficking network attempting to smuggle the banned synthetic drug to Sri Lanka via mid-sea transfer. Four individuals have been arrested, and cash and vehicles linked to the operation were also seized.

Lula wins reelection in Brazil, Bolsonaro refuses to concede

Lula wins reelection in Brazil, Bolsonaro refuses to concede

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Luiz Incio Lula da Silva has clinched a historic fourth term as Brazil's president, navigating a contentious election against Flavio Bolsonaro who refuses to concede.

Smoking Dispute Leads To Fatal Stabbing In Delhi Park

Smoking Dispute Leads To Fatal Stabbing In Delhi Park

Rediff.com5 days ago

Six individuals, including two juveniles, have been apprehended in northeast Delhi for the fatal stabbing of a 20-year-old man. The incident occurred on Tuesday night in Central Park following a dispute over smoking. The victim, Subhan, succumbed to his injuries during treatment.

15 killed as speeding truck ploughs into devotees near MP temple

15 killed as speeding truck ploughs into devotees near MP temple

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

At least 14 persons were killed and several others injured after an out-of-control truck ran over devotees gathered near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior late on Saturday night, breaking through a police checkpoint and damaging the temple's gate and outer wall.

FPIs pull Rs 48,056 crore from Indian equities in October amid global headwinds

FPIs pull Rs 48,056 crore from Indian equities in October amid global headwinds

Rediff.com1 days ago

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn Rs 48,056 crore from Indian equities in October, driven by elevated crude oil prices, Middle East tensions, inflation concerns, and weak corporate earnings, though selling pressure moderated towards the end of the month.

Kollam Medical Store Fire: Police Suspect Insurance Fraud

Kollam Medical Store Fire: Police Suspect Insurance Fraud

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Kollam are investigating a suspected insurance fraud in connection with a medical store fire that occurred in August. An employee has been arrested, and the owner is also under scrutiny after investigations revealed the fire was allegedly set deliberately to claim Rs 77 lakh in losses.

Delhi Police okays Diljit's concert a day after denying nod

Delhi Police okays Diljit's concert a day after denying nod

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police initially denied permission for Diljit Dosanjh's October 30 concert at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium due to security concerns. However, after a meeting with organisers BookMyShow Live and a detailed plan submission, permission has been reconsidered and granted, ensuring the concert will proceed as scheduled.

Wife, Lover Arrested For Allegedly Running Over Husband With SUV

Wife, Lover Arrested For Allegedly Running Over Husband With SUV

Rediff.com7 days ago

Police in Vijayapura have arrested four individuals, including a woman and her male friend, for allegedly murdering her husband by staging a road accident. The investigation revealed a conspiracy hatched by the wife, Ashwini, and Anand Rautappa Kallur, who then involved others to run over the victim, Rajshekhar, with an SUV on October 4.

ACB Nabs Tahsildar, Surveyor In Rs 20 Lakh Bribe Case

ACB Nabs Tahsildar, Surveyor In Rs 20 Lakh Bribe Case

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Telangana's Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested a Tahsildar and a Mandal Surveyor in Abdullapurmet Mandal, Ranga Reddy district, on Monday for allegedly accepting a Rs 20 lakh bribe. The officials had initially demanded Rs 30 lakh for a survey report related to a layout under HMDA guidelines.

When Mumbai's Streets Were Battlegrounds For Protests

When Mumbai's Streets Were Battlegrounds For Protests

Rediff.com2 days ago

Marchers would walk four or five abreast through one side of the main Mahatma Gandhi Road, holding red or white banners that stretched from one end to the other, shouting slogans, calling upon passers by, including employees watching from the offices that line the road, to join (Dekhta kya/Shaamil ho), recalls Jyoti Punwani.

Kerala Government Coordinates Repatriation Of Fire Victims From Germany

Kerala Government Coordinates Repatriation Of Fire Victims From Germany

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Three Keralites, Sivin Johny, Nova Sabu, and Anjali Sheela Joy, died in a residential building fire in Bochum, Germany. Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan's office is coordinating with the Indian Embassy and Ministry of External Affairs to repatriate their mortal remains, with the state government bearing all expenses. Public representatives have also urged swift action to bring the bodies home.

Unidentified Man Beaten To Death With Tile In Gurugram

Unidentified Man Beaten To Death With Tile In Gurugram

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

An unidentified man was found beaten to death with a tile on a foot-over bridge in Gurugram. Police have registered a murder case and taken a suspect into custody for questioning.

Skilling India For 35 Crore New Jobs By 2030

Skilling India For 35 Crore New Jobs By 2030

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's manufacturing and services sectors are set to create over 35 crore new jobs by 2030, necessitating urgent skilling and industry-academia collaboration. Key sectors like automotive, logistics, telecom, clean energy, and textiles will drive this growth, highlighting the need for competency-driven learning to prepare the workforce.

Latur Court Sentences Man To 20 Years RI For Child Sexual Assault

Latur Court Sentences Man To 20 Years RI For Child Sexual Assault

Rediff.com4 days ago

A special court in Latur, Maharashtra, has sentenced Chumbalya alias Ritesh Rajnand Kasbe to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl last year. The verdict was delivered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act, with the court also imposing a Rs 5,000 fine.

Sharvari Wagh, Krystle D'Souza Go Bold With Co-ords

Sharvari Wagh, Krystle D'Souza Go Bold With Co-ords

Rediff.com5 days ago

Why wear one statement piece when you can have a whole matching moment? Co-ords have officially graduated from the 'easy outfit' category and become full-blown fashion statements.

Criminal Gang Attacks Police In Kochi

Criminal Gang Attacks Police In Kochi

Rediff.com5 days ago

Two policemen in Kochi were injured in a knife attack by a criminal gang after responding to an assault report at a petrol pump. Three suspects, including a murder accused, have been taken into custody, and a serious investigation is underway.

CJP protests: SC panel to hear evidence on pellet gun use

CJP protests: SC panel to hear evidence on pellet gun use

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Supreme Court-appointed High Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC) will hold a sitting on October 29 to hear affected persons and record evidence regarding alleged violence, including pellet gun use and harassment of female protesters, during the July Jantar Mantar protests. The five-member panel, chaired by Justice R Subhash Reddy, was formed after petitions alleged police excesses and counter-allegations of violence against police. An online portal is also available for submissions.

India, US trade deal to be much different: Trump

India, US trade deal to be much different: Trump

Rediff.com5 days ago

US President Donald Trump stated that the US and India are 'pretty close' to finalising a trade deal, which he expects to be significantly different from previous agreements. This announcement comes amidst ongoing discussions between officials from both nations, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to India and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's meetings with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, following an initial framework agreement in February.

Delhi Man Critically Injured In Park Stabbing

Delhi Man Critically Injured In Park Stabbing

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 21-year-old man, Subhan, was critically injured after being stabbed multiple times by unidentified assailants in a park near Seelampur police station on Tuesday. Police are investigating the incident, examining CCTV footage, but have not yet established a motive or made any arrests.

Modi, Netanyahu call for peace, stability in West Asia

Modi, Netanyahu call for peace, stability in West Asia

Rediff.com4 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephone conversation to discuss recent developments in West Asia, emphasising the urgent need for peace and stability. They also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership.

Domestic Dispute Turns Fatal As Son Kills Father

Domestic Dispute Turns Fatal As Son Kills Father

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 58-year-old man was allegedly hacked to death by his son in Seraikela-Kharswan district, Jharkhand, following an argument over a domestic issue. The accused fled the scene, and police are searching for him.

Theatre Commands: India Awaits Top-Level Approval

Theatre Commands: India Awaits Top-Level Approval

Rediff.com2 days ago

'The political leadership is very clear that we have to move towards the integration of the three services into theatre commands.'

Neha Bora refuses to sign 'peace bond' despite HC order

Neha Bora refuses to sign 'peace bond' despite HC order

Rediff.com2 days ago

AISA president Neha Bora appeared before a special executive magistrate after the Delhi High Court dismissed her challenge to a police notice requiring a Rs 10,000 "peace bond." Bora refuses to sign the bond, alleging it's used to curb democratic dissent, while the court has directed authorities to provide her with all material supporting the allegations by October 29.

Mumbai station tense as mob attempts to free woman held for ticketless travel

Mumbai station tense as mob attempts to free woman held for ticketless travel

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

A woman caught travelling ticketless at Kandivali station on Friday caused a ruckus when she tried to flee without paying a fine. The incident escalated into a confrontation involving a railway official, a fall, and a mob demanding an apology, requiring police intervention.

IPO Guide: What To Check Before Investing

IPO Guide: What To Check Before Investing

Rediff.com6 days ago

'Read the prospectus as a capital allocator deciding whether the business deserves your capital at the offered price.'

Political Dispute Behind Thane Shiv Sena Leader's Murder

Political Dispute Behind Thane Shiv Sena Leader's Murder

Rediff.com7 days ago

The murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar in Thane has been linked to an old political dispute concerning civic polls, according to Uttar Pradesh police statements cited in court. Two accused, Santosh Kanojia and Amit Singh, arrested from Prayagraj, had their police custody extended till October 22 as the investigation continues into the meticulously planned conspiracy.

SIR-deleted voters can seek inclusion through Form 6: EC to HC

SIR-deleted voters can seek inclusion through Form 6: EC to HC

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

The Election Commission of India has told the Delhi high court that two voters, whose names were deleted from the electoral rolls after they could not complete the enumeration process during the Special Intensive Revision in the national capital, can fill Form 6 for redressal of their grievance.

Deputy ECs to visit 5 states heading for polls

Deputy ECs to visit 5 states heading for polls

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

The Election Commission of India has commenced preparations for the upcoming assembly elections in five states, with senior officers visiting Uttarakhand and scheduled to visit Manipur and Punjab soon.

Air India Begins Construction Of Key MRO Hangar In Delhi

Air India Begins Construction Of Key MRO Hangar In Delhi

Rediff.com4 days ago

Air India has commenced construction of a new multi-facility Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) hangar at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. This nine-acre facility aims to centralise engineering and maintenance activities, enhancing fleet upkeep, improving reliability, and reducing aircraft ground time for the Tata Group-owned airline.

Three Arrested In Rs 62 Lakh Commercial Fraud Cases

Three Arrested In Rs 62 Lakh Commercial Fraud Cases

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals in two separate commercial fraud cases totalling Rs 62.68 lakh. Two accused allegedly defrauded garment suppliers of Rs 45 lakh, while a third cheated a medical supplies firm of Rs 17.68 lakh using fabricated bank transfer screenshots. Investigations are ongoing, with links to other cases being examined.

Kapil Dev: Pranavi Urs' Gold Medal Will Boost Indian Golf

Kapil Dev: Pranavi Urs' Gold Medal Will Boost Indian Golf

Rediff.com3 days ago

PGTI president Kapil Dev stated on Friday that Pranavi Urs' recent gold medal at the Asian Games is a crucial step in popularising golf in India, hoping to inspire young talent to achieve global success. He also announced the Shri Shashi Ruia Memorial Golf Championship, set to begin next year with a significant prize purse. Additionally, Dev shared his observations on the evolving mindset within Indian cricket regarding global tournament victories.

Myanmar arms training case: Court extends US national VanDyke's stay abroad

Myanmar arms training case: Court extends US national VanDyke's stay abroad

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Delhi court has extended the permission for US national Matthew Aaron VanDyke and six Ukrainian nationals to remain outside India until February 24 next year in a Myanmar arms training case. The NIA sought more time for investigation, while VanDyke, who appeared in person, questioned the case's continuation and cited financial difficulties.

School Headmaster Held For Alleged Sexual Harassment Of Class 6 Student

School Headmaster Held For Alleged Sexual Harassment Of Class 6 Student

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

A government residential school headmaster in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a Class 6 girl student. The incident, which occurred on September 25, was reported to the police on Monday after the victim informed her parents. The headmaster, Srikrushna Patra, faces charges under BNS and the POCSO Act.

Investigation Launched After Deadly SGNP Shooting

Investigation Launched After Deadly SGNP Shooting

Rediff.com6 days ago

Unidentified assailants opened fire inside Sanjay Gandhi National Park in the early hours of Tuesday, killing one person and injuring others. Police and forest department personnel are investigating the incident, which occurred in the Chena beat of the Yeoor Range in Thane. The motive and identities are yet to be officially established as joint inquiries are underway.

'I Have to Keep Fighting': Hamilton on His Africa GP Dream

'I Have to Keep Fighting': Hamilton on His Africa GP Dream

Rediff.com3 days ago

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton reveals his long-standing dream of an African Grand Prix, now set for Rwanda in the early 2030s, is a significant motivator for him to extend his illustrious racing career.