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'What Happened With Anthropic Is A Wake-Up Call'

'What Happened With Anthropic Is A Wake-Up Call'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'It shows that access to these technologies cannot be taken for granted.'

NRAI Elevates Officiating Standards With ISSF Judges Course

NRAI Elevates Officiating Standards With ISSF Judges Course

Rediff.com5 days ago

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) is conducting an ISSF 'B' judges course for rifle and pistol disciplines in Surajkund, bringing together 31 technical officials. The programme, led by international and Indian experts, aims to enhance officiating knowledge and skills according to the latest ISSF rules, contributing significantly to the development of shooting sport in India.

Market participants expect RBI to provide weekly updates on FCNR (B) inflows

Market participants expect RBI to provide weekly updates on FCNR (B) inflows

Rediff.com4 days ago

Market participants are keenly awaiting regular, preferably weekly, updates from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank), or FCNR (B), deposits, following the central bank's directive for banks to submit daily data on these inflows.

BCCI's Caring Gesture! Allows Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Parents To Join Him For Ireland-England Tour

BCCI's Caring Gesture! Allows Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Parents To Join Him For Ireland-England Tour

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

A 15-year-old schoolboy needs to be eased into a senior team set-up, said BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia as he explained the decision to allow Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents to accompany him on the white-ball tour of Ireland and England.

Jammu Authorities Demolish Drug Peddler's House In Anti-Narcotics Drive

Jammu Authorities Demolish Drug Peddler's House In Anti-Narcotics Drive

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Authorities in Jammu demolished the house of alleged drug peddler Falla Gujjar as part of an ongoing crackdown against narcotics trafficking and illegal assets. This action follows due legal procedures and is part of a broader campaign to curb the drug menace and disrupt criminal networks in the region.

Big blow for India: Hardik ruled out of England series

Big blow for India: Hardik ruled out of England series

Rediff.com6 days ago

Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of India's upcoming series against England due to a leg strain. This injury follows previous back spasms that affected his IPL performance. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli is also sidelined with a hamstring injury and is awaiting a fitness test. The BCCI has announced the T20I squad, with the ODI squad announcement pending.

Vedanta Aluminium Metal set to be top performer post-demerger

Vedanta Aluminium Metal set to be top performer post-demerger

Rediff.com2 days ago

The demerger of Vedanta's four new entities - Vedanta Aluminium Metal, Vedanta Oil & Gas, Vedanta Power, and Vedanta Iron & Steel - has led to a 16% appreciation in aggregated market capitalisation, with Vedanta Aluminium Metal identified as a likely near-term top performer due to its scale, low production costs, and favourable commodities cycle.

Monsoon Activity Brings Relief To Uttar Pradesh

Monsoon Activity Brings Relief To Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Several districts in Uttar Pradesh experienced rainfall, with Kanpur City recording the highest precipitation. The India Meteorological Department reported a drop in temperatures across the state, including Lucknow, and issued a forecast for continued rain in western UP.

Balan: The Boy Review: *Almost* Nails It!

Balan: The Boy Review: *Almost* Nails It!

Rediff.com6 days ago

A riveting mother-son drama with a superb first half, Balan: The Boy loses some of its grip after an ambitious but uneven turn, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Mumbai's BEST bus services remain below normal despite strike recall

Mumbai's BEST bus services remain below normal despite strike recall

Rediff.com4 days ago

Despite BEST employees calling off their indefinite strike, Mumbai's bus services remained significantly below normal on Monday morning, with only 57% of the scheduled fleet operational. Commuters experienced long waits, leading many to seek alternative transport. The strike ended after an agreement with Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, which included interim pay hikes and commitments for future improvements and clearing dues.

India, US 'Very Close' to Historic Trade Deal

India, US 'Very Close' to Historic Trade Deal

Rediff.com2 days ago

The United States and India are on the verge of finalising a landmark bilateral trade deal, aiming to boost trade to USD 500 billion by 2030, according to US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Bethany Poulos Morrison. The agreement seeks to open India's 1.4 billion-strong market to American goods on reciprocal terms, with ongoing high-level discussions to recalibrate the pact after recent changes in US tariff policy.

'Picture abhi baaki hain': Shinde warns Uddhav, signals fresh exodus

'Picture abhi baaki hain': Shinde warns Uddhav, signals fresh exodus

Rediff.com7 days ago

In an apparent reference to the buzz of six rebel Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray MPs switching sides, Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said this is just a trailer and the movie is yet to come, indicating more defections could be in offing in the rival faction.

My brother BJP spokesperson, discloses judge in Mamata poll plea

My brother BJP spokesperson, discloses judge in Mamata poll plea

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Calcutta High Court judge, Gaurang Kant, disclosed that his elder brother is a national spokesperson for the BJP while hearing Mamata Banerjee's petition challenging the Bhabanipur assembly seat poll result. Despite the disclosure, Banerjee's lawyer expressed full confidence in the judge.

Twist in Pune fort death: Fiancee, male friend held for realtor's fatal fall

Twist in Pune fort death: Fiancee, male friend held for realtor's fatal fall

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Pune have detained the fiancee and a male friend of trekker Ketan Vishal Agarwal, who was initially believed to have died in an accidental fall at Lohagad fort. The case is now being investigated as a murder, with allegations that the two suspects pushed Agarwal into a deep gorge.

Ahmed Khan: 'Akshay Kumar-Suniel Shetty Did Disturb Us But...'

Ahmed Khan: 'Akshay Kumar-Suniel Shetty Did Disturb Us But...'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'Without sugar coating things, I could tell Akshay (Kumar) and Rajpal (Yadav) aisa mat kar (don't do that), remind Anna (Suniel Shetty) that it was a just a 'back' shot and point out to Paresh (Rawal) bhai that since he was not in focus, so he didn't have to give too many expressions.'

A decade after Brexit, Britain prepares for seventh PM

A decade after Brexit, Britain prepares for seventh PM

Rediff.com3 days ago

A referendum 10 years ago on this day set the United Kingdom on a new path as a non-member of the European Union (EU) and the turmoil of that Brexit vote continues to play out as the country prepares for its seventh prime minister in a decade.

Bandi jacket in, colonial legacy out in Army uniform overhaul

Bandi jacket in, colonial legacy out in Army uniform overhaul

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

The Indian Army has removed several colonial-era vestiges from its dress regulations, the mandatory carriage of swords by Reviewing Officers, and the use of pouch belts with certain mess dresses. It has also dropped the use of archaic terminology such as "Royal".

BJP's New Game: Political Engineering

BJP's New Game: Political Engineering

Rediff.com4 days ago

Ideology is dead; long live the numbers game that is being played with the sole intention of securing a two-third majority in the Lok Sabha for the NDA, observes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Who is cricket's Federer? Sanju Samson has an answer

Who is cricket's Federer? Sanju Samson has an answer

Rediff.com4 days ago

India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson drew parallels between cricket and tennis legends, comparing MS Dhoni to Roger Federer and Virat Kohli to Carlos Alcaraz. He also reflected on India's recent T20 World Cup victory, crediting the women's team for inspiring the men, and discussed the challenge posed by Australia. Former tennis player Rohan Bopanna shared his Wimbledon predictions and memories.

No word on India-US interim trade deal as tariff deadline looms

No word on India-US interim trade deal as tariff deadline looms

Rediff.com2 days ago

India and the United States have reviewed progress on a proposed interim bilateral trade agreement, discussing market access, digital trade, and non-tariff barriers, as they race to finalise a deal before a temporary 10 per cent US tariff regime expires on July 24.

The Last Trip With My Father

The Last Trip With My Father

Rediff.com17 hours ago

At Kolga Aabla, the closest beach to her grandmother's home, at the edge of a birch forest, we immersed her balance ashes. It was a sombre, precious day for both of us. But a day that also brought long-needed closure. My mother's spirit, chained for so many years in a Parkinson's-locked body, was free. But my father came back from the beach a visibly older man.

Messi's March Through History Continues With World Cup Goals Record

Messi's March Through History Continues With World Cup Goals Record

Rediff.com3 days ago

Lionel Messi, nearing 39, has broken the World Cup all-time goal-scoring record with 18 goals, surpassing Marta and Miroslav Klose. This latest achievement adds to his illustrious career, which includes numerous club and international titles, cementing his status as one of football's greatest players.

Delhi High Court Affirms AITA General Body's Primacy In Constitutional Amendments

Delhi High Court Affirms AITA General Body's Primacy In Constitutional Amendments

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Delhi High Court has reaffirmed the All India Tennis Association's (AITA) General Body's authority in amending its constitution, directing that proposed changes be put to a clause-by-clause vote by members. This interim order modifies a single judge's ruling, ensuring the federation's democratic processes are maintained while complying with new sports governance laws, with fresh elections mandated by September 30.

Bhagwat's Haldighati Claim Diminishes History

Bhagwat's Haldighati Claim Diminishes History

Rediff.com3 days ago

Maharana Pratap became a hero not because he won a battle, but because he continued fighting after he lost one, asserts Harishchandra.

Nicholls, Ravindra shine as New Zealand tighten grip on second Test vs England

Nicholls, Ravindra shine as New Zealand tighten grip on second Test vs England

Rediff.com7 days ago

New Zealand took complete command of the second Test against England as Henry Nicholls struck a masterful century in a big partnership with Rachin Ravindra to stretch their lead to 352 on day three at the Oval on Friday.

Cognizant CEO Warns Of AI Spending Trap

Cognizant CEO Warns Of AI Spending Trap

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

'There's been a sense of FOMO, fear mongering and that has led to token consumption without linkages to ROI and without linkages to outcomes.'

How Garuda Aerospace Is Expanding Its Global Drone Footprint

How Garuda Aerospace Is Expanding Its Global Drone Footprint

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Indian drone startup Garuda Aerospace has partnered with Extensee SAS to deploy Airbus' Flexrotor unmanned aerial vehicles internationally. This collaboration aims to leverage Extensee's operational expertise for various long-range autonomous missions, expanding Garuda Aerospace's Drone-as-a-Service offerings globally.

Fit-again Kohli back for England ODIs; Bumrah recalled

Fit-again Kohli back for England ODIs; Bumrah recalled

Rediff.com5 days ago

Virat Kohli was on Sunday named in India's squad for the three-match ODI series against England next month, subject to fitness clearance.

India concede two late goals to lose 1-2 to Germany in FIH Pro League

India concede two late goals to lose 1-2 to Germany in FIH Pro League

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

India inexplicably conceded two late goals to lose to reigning world champions Germany 1-2 in their FIH Pro League match in Rotterdam on Thursday.

Reliance, WhatsApp behind ban on Telegram in India: CEO

Reliance, WhatsApp behind ban on Telegram in India: CEO

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has accused Reliance Group, which has a partial Meta stake, of lobbying for a ban on Telegram in India and sabotaging its access for users outside India through BGP hijacking. A senior telecom industry source dismissed these claims as 'fake news,' stating Durov confused Reliance Communications with Reliance Industries Ltd. The allegations come as the Indian government has ordered Google and Apple to delist Telegram temporarily and disable its message-editing feature in India due to concerns over paper leaks in the NEET-UG examination.

'Migrants Lost Confidence After The War'

'Migrants Lost Confidence After The War'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'We thought everything will be back to normal within one month. Now it's four months and still a final solution is miles away.'

Modi to lead International Yoga Day from Kolkata

Modi to lead International Yoga Day from Kolkata

Rediff.com6 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations from Kolkata's iconic Red Road on June 21, with over 210 Indian Missions organising events at nearly 2,500 locations worldwide under the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'.

2 held for throwing eggs on Trinamool MLA Kunal Ghosh

2 held for throwing eggs on Trinamool MLA Kunal Ghosh

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Two individuals have been arrested in Kolkata for allegedly throwing eggs at Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh outside Mamata Banerjee's residence. The incident, which saw one egg strike Ghosh, is under police investigation to determine the motive, with Ghosh expressing concern over potential minor charges leading to quick bail. This attack is part of a series of protests faced by TMC leaders across West Bengal following recent Assembly elections.

Sharvari: 'Working With Imtiaz Sir Has Been Surreal'

Sharvari: 'Working With Imtiaz Sir Has Been Surreal'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

'Working with Imtiaz Ali sir was something I had dreamt about for years.' 'His films have shaped the way I look at cinema and storytelling, and to be trusted with a character like Afsana was incredibly meaningful for me.'

Ab Hoga Hisaab Review: Muddled Revenge Drama

Ab Hoga Hisaab Review: Muddled Revenge Drama

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Dive into the chaotic world of Ab Hoga Hisaab, a revenge drama that attempts to weave a complex narrative of crime and retribution but often loses its way amidst a multitude of bizarre subplots, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Don't Blindly Trust Your Form 16

Don't Blindly Trust Your Form 16

Rediff.com7 days ago

Salaried taxpayers should not use these forms blindly to file their income-tax returns.

6 Taxpayer Categories Face Scrutiny

6 Taxpayer Categories Face Scrutiny

Rediff.com4 days ago

Taxpayers should reconcile returns with AIS, Form 26AS and maintain all supporting records.

Father's Day: 'I Work Odd Hours, But I Still Show Up'

Father's Day: 'I Work Odd Hours, But I Still Show Up'

Rediff.com5 days ago

For Valerian Vincent, who works a night shift for a US-based company, fatherhood means squeezing playtime, learning and love into the few precious hours he gets with his one-and-a-half-year-old son.

Mahayuti bags 16 of 17 MLC seats in Maha amid cross-voting row; Oppn routed

Mahayuti bags 16 of 17 MLC seats in Maha amid cross-voting row; Oppn routed

Rediff.com4 days ago

Amid cross-voting from both ruling and Opposition ranks, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti on Monday swept 16 of the 17 Maharashtra Legislative Council seats from local authorities' constituencies even as Nashik delivered a surprise defeat to the governing bloc.

Jio to develop sovereign LEO satellite constellation, partner global providers

Jio to develop sovereign LEO satellite constellation, partner global providers

Rediff.com7 days ago

Jio Platforms managing director Akash Ambani announced plans for Jio to develop a sovereign Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation and partner with global providers to extend connectivity to remote areas of India, aiming to strengthen India's self-reliance in space.