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Cheerio AI Raises Rs 8 Crore in Seed Funding Round

Cheerio AI Raises Rs 8 Crore in Seed Funding Round

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Cheerio AI, an AI-powered customer engagement platform, has raised Rs 8 crore in seed funding to build multi-modal AI capabilities and expand its platform.

MLA Rohit Pawar Raises Concerns Over VSR Ventures' Statement on Learjet Crash

MLA Rohit Pawar Raises Concerns Over VSR Ventures' Statement on Learjet Crash

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has questioned whether VSR Ventures owner V K Singh is attempting to blame the pilot for the Learjet crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others in January. Pawar cites media reports about Singh's purported submission to the CID, raising concerns about the investigation's transparency.

NCP Leader Raises Concerns Over VSR Ventures' Account of Fatal Plane Crash

NCP Leader Raises Concerns Over VSR Ventures' Account of Fatal Plane Crash

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar has raised concerns about the statement given by VSR Ventures owner V K Singh to the Crime Investigation Department (CID) regarding the plane crash that killed former Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others. Pawar questions whether Singh is attempting to blame the pilot for the accident.

Skye Air Raises $9M to Fuel Hyperlocal Drone Delivery Growth

Skye Air Raises $9M to Fuel Hyperlocal Drone Delivery Growth

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Skye Air Mobility has raised USD 9 million in a Series B funding round to expand its hyperlocal drone delivery services across key metropolitan markets in India.

Fifth Tiger Death In Kaziranga Raises Alarm

Fifth Tiger Death In Kaziranga Raises Alarm

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Wildlife experts have cautioned that multiple tiger deaths within a short span may point to underlying ecological or management concerns.

Court Raises Concerns Over Prolonged Incarceration Under PMLA

Court Raises Concerns Over Prolonged Incarceration Under PMLA

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A special court in Delhi has raised concerns about the use of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) leading to prolonged incarceration based on provisional allegations, emphasizing the importance of upholding individual liberty and the rule of law.

Couple's Death in Indore Raises Suicide and Financial Hardship Questions

Couple's Death in Indore Raises Suicide and Financial Hardship Questions

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A couple in Indore was found dead in their home, with police investigating the possibility of a murder-suicide linked to financial difficulties.

Trump raises global tariff from 10% to 15% day after SC ruling

Trump raises global tariff from 10% to 15% day after SC ruling

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Following a Supreme Court setback, Donald Trump has announced an increase in global tariffs from 10% to 15%, impacting international trade relations and raising concerns about economic repercussions.

Look Who Stole The Spotlight From Shilpa!

Look Who Stole The Spotlight From Shilpa!

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Glamour with a Purpose led initiative raised funds that will be used for the treatment of children with blood cancer.

Delhi Court: Lack of Witnesses Leads to Acquittal in Heroin Case

Delhi Court: Lack of Witnesses Leads to Acquittal in Heroin Case

Rediff.com22 hours ago

A Delhi court acquitted two men accused of possessing heroin, citing the prosecution's failure to prove its case due to a lack of independent witnesses and contradictions in police testimonies.

Foul Play Suspected in Sultanpur Hanging Death

Foul Play Suspected in Sultanpur Hanging Death

Rediff.com1 days ago

The body of an 18-year-old man was found hanging from a tree in a village in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, prompting a police investigation amid suspicions of foul play.

UP Families Anxious as US-Israel Strike on Iran Raises Middle East Conflict Fears

UP Families Anxious as US-Israel Strike on Iran Raises Middle East Conflict Fears

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Families in Uttar Pradesh express anxiety over the safety of their relatives in the Middle East following a joint US-Israel military strike on Iran, which has triggered retaliatory actions and heightened regional tensions.

ICICI Bank Hit with 768.6 Crore GST Demand Notice

ICICI Bank Hit with 768.6 Crore GST Demand Notice

Rediff.com20 hours ago

ICICI Bank has received a demand notice of 768.6 crore from tax authorities for alleged short payment of GST, related to services provided to customers maintaining minimum balances.

Delhi Court Finds Gaps in ISIS Terror Case, Acquits Two

Delhi Court Finds Gaps in ISIS Terror Case, Acquits Two

Rediff.com7 hours ago

A Delhi court acquitted two men accused of ISIS affiliation, citing gaps in the police investigation and failure to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.

French officer's fitness app leaks aircraft carrier's location

French officer's fitness app leaks aircraft carrier's location

Rediff.com3 hours ago

A French sailor's use of a fitness app has exposed the location of France's aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean, raising serious security concerns amid rising tensions in the West Asia region, a report from a French newspaper said.

Why HDFC Bank Chairman Atanu Chakraborty Resigned

Why HDFC Bank Chairman Atanu Chakraborty Resigned

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Atanu Chakraborty has resigned as chairman of HDFC Bank, citing ethical concerns, marking an unusual departure and prompting the appointment of an interim chairman.

Greg Chappell voices concerns over Cameron Green's form ahead of IPL 2026

Greg Chappell voices concerns over Cameron Green's form ahead of IPL 2026

Rediff.com2 days ago

Australia's batting great Greg Chappell expressed concerns about the batting form of all-rounder Cameron Green, ahead of the IPL 2026 season.

Man Shot Dead Outside Chandigarh Gym in Broad Daylight

Man Shot Dead Outside Chandigarh Gym in Broad Daylight

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 31-year-old man was shot dead in Chandigarh by two unidentified assailants outside a gym, marking the second shooting incident in the city within 24 hours.

Fuel curbs brew concern over Darjeeling first flush

Fuel curbs brew concern over Darjeeling first flush

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tea planters in Darjeeling have raised that a shortage of commercial LPG, triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, could hit tea processing during the first flush, the delicate early-season harvest that commands the highest premiums and often sets the tone for the year.

Himachal CM Orders Removal of Officials on 'Doubtful Integrity' List

Himachal CM Orders Removal of Officials on 'Doubtful Integrity' List

Rediff.com1 days ago

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced that all government officials listed in the Officers of Doubtful Integrity (ODI) will be removed from sensitive positions. The decision follows concerns raised in the state assembly regarding officials with questionable integrity holding key posts and receiving extensions.

Jharkhand Couple Found Dead in Suspected Axe Murder

Jharkhand Couple Found Dead in Suspected Axe Murder

Rediff.com2 hours ago

A couple was allegedly murdered with an axe in their sleep in Jharkhand's Goilkera area, prompting a police investigation.

Acid Attack on Schoolgirl Sparks Outrage in Maharashtra Assembly

Acid Attack on Schoolgirl Sparks Outrage in Maharashtra Assembly

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Maharashtra government is facing criticism after an acid attack on a Class 6 girl student in Sangamner. The Congress party has slammed the government in the legislative assembly, alleging a deterioration in law and order in the state. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of women and girls in Maharashtra.

Why Supreme Court granted bail to Shabir Shah in terror funding case

Why Supreme Court granted bail to Shabir Shah in terror funding case

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah, who has been in jail for over eight years in a terror funding case, citing the unlikelihood of a timely trial conclusion and the curtailment of personal liberty.

Fatwa issued against Nora Fatehi over 'Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke' song

Fatwa issued against Nora Fatehi over 'Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke' song

Rediff.com17 hours ago

The track, which also features Sanjay Dutt, is part of the upcoming Kannada film 'KD: The Devil.'

Opposition Accuses Government of Lacking Energy Security Policy Amidst Rising LPG Prices

Opposition Accuses Government of Lacking Energy Security Policy Amidst Rising LPG Prices

Rediff.com2 days ago

Opposition MPs in the Rajya Sabha criticised the Modi government's economic policies, citing the LPG crisis, lack of energy security, and concerns over the Economic Stabilisation Fund.

Election Commission Seeks Clarity on Attack at Shashi Panja's Home Before Modi Rally

Election Commission Seeks Clarity on Attack at Shashi Panja's Home Before Modi Rally

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Election Commission has requested a detailed report from Kolkata Police regarding the alleged attack on Trinamool Congress leader Shashi Panja's residence before a rally by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The initial police report was deemed incomplete, prompting the EC to seek further clarity on the incident, police response, and utilisation of central forces.

PMK Leader Criticises DMK Government Over Tamil Nadu Law and Order

PMK Leader Criticises DMK Government Over Tamil Nadu Law and Order

Rediff.com3 hours ago

PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has criticised the DMK government over the law and order situation in Tamil Nadu, citing the Tuticorin rape and murder case and other incidents as evidence of police failure to monitor and prevent crimes.

Maharashtra Government Responds to IT Job Fraud Targeting Graduates

Maharashtra Government Responds to IT Job Fraud Targeting Graduates

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Maharashtra government has initiated action against those involved in an alleged job fraud targeting fresh graduates with the promise of jobs at Hinjewadi IT Park in Pune. The government is also working on regulations to address forced resignations and layoffs in the IT sector.

AAP MP Claims Councillor Assaulted by BJP-Linked Individuals in Delhi

AAP MP Claims Councillor Assaulted by BJP-Linked Individuals in Delhi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh has alleged that a party councillor and a worker were assaulted in west Delhi, claiming the individuals were linked to a BJP MLA. He demanded police action and an FIR registration.

Congress Slams Maharashtra Government Over Sangamner Acid Attack Case

Congress Slams Maharashtra Government Over Sangamner Acid Attack Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Congress party has criticised the Maharashtra government in the legislative assembly following an alleged acid attack on a Class 6 girl student in Sangamner, raising concerns about law and order in the state.

Govt raises FY27 capex target to Rs 12.12 lakh cr

Govt raises FY27 capex target to Rs 12.12 lakh cr

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

The government also proposes to set up risk guarantee fund for infrastructure sector, she added.

ATS Investigates Fake Religious Trust Receiving Funds from Abroad

ATS Investigates Fake Religious Trust Receiving Funds from Abroad

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) is investigating a bogus religious trust in Beed that received funds from a controversial international organisation, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced.

Delhi court convicts man in heroin case, citing complete chain of evidence

Delhi court convicts man in heroin case, citing complete chain of evidence

Rediff.com2 days ago

A Delhi court has convicted a man in a narcotics case involving the recovery of a commercial quantity of heroin, stating that the prosecution proved the chain of evidence and recovery beyond reasonable doubt.

Bengaluru family tries to 'courier' elderly man in protest

Bengaluru family tries to 'courier' elderly man in protest

Rediff.com1 days ago

A family in Bengaluru attempted to send an elderly man as a 'parcel' through a courier service to protest high bus fares ahead of Ugadi and Eid-ul-Fitr. The stunt, intended as a social media reel, drew criticism and police intervention.

G Sudhakaran to Campaign Against Minister P Prasad Over 'Unwarranted Remarks'

G Sudhakaran to Campaign Against Minister P Prasad Over 'Unwarranted Remarks'

Rediff.com3 hours ago

CPI(M) rebel leader G Sudhakaran has announced he will campaign against Agriculture Minister P Prasad in Cherthala, Kerala, citing unwarranted remarks made against him. Sudhakaran, contesting as an Independent, accuses Prasad of undermining him and expresses concerns over the state of the CPI(M).

Gulf War Fallout: DGCA Allows Longer Pilot Duty Hours

Gulf War Fallout: DGCA Allows Longer Pilot Duty Hours

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Federation of Indian Pilots, said the union has written to the DGCA raising concerns over the extension.

Delhi Court: Police witness accounts unreliable in 2020 riots case

Delhi Court: Police witness accounts unreliable in 2020 riots case

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Delhi court acquitted two men accused of vandalism and arson during the 2020 Delhi riots, citing unreliable police witness testimonies and the prosecution's failure to examine a key public witness.

CEC removal motion: Are Opposition charges strong enough?

CEC removal motion: Are Opposition charges strong enough?

Rediff.com3 days ago

Opposition parties in India have submitted notices seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing concerns over his appointment, conduct, and alleged manipulation of electoral processes.

Koneru Humpy Weighs Candidates Tournament Participation Due to Cyprus Safety Concerns

Koneru Humpy Weighs Candidates Tournament Participation Due to Cyprus Safety Concerns

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy is uncertain about competing in the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus due to safety concerns amid the West Asia conflict, despite assurances from FIDE.

Uff! Disha, Bhumi Are Raising Temperatures With...

Uff! Disha, Bhumi Are Raising Temperatures With...

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

The bralette has officially graduated from innerwear to outerwear, and Bollywood is leading the masterclass.