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Infosys and Intel Partner to Scale AI Solutions for Enterprises

Infosys and Intel Partner to Scale AI Solutions for Enterprises

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Infosys and Intel have announced an expanded strategic collaboration to help global enterprises transition from AI pilots to full-scale production, integrating Infosys Topaz Fabric with Intel's high-performance compute platforms.

Missing Girl Found Dead in Odisha's Angul District

Missing Girl Found Dead in Odisha's Angul District

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 12-year-old girl who had been missing for two days was found dead in Odisha's Angul district. Police are investigating the cause of death.

Man, Brother Get Life Term for Wife's Murder

Man, Brother Get Life Term for Wife's Murder

Rediff.com4 days ago

A court in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, sentenced a man and his brother to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife, who was initially reported to have died by suicide.

Azad Concerned Over Escalating Middle East Conflict, Urges Restraint

Azad Concerned Over Escalating Middle East Conflict, Urges Restraint

Rediff.com3 days ago

Democratic Progressive Azad Party chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, urging restraint and diplomacy from all parties involved.

Delhi Police Gears Up for Holi with Extensive Security Measures

Delhi Police Gears Up for Holi with Extensive Security Measures

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police will deploy over 15,000 personnel to maintain law and order during Holi celebrations, focusing on preventing drunken driving and motorcycle stunts.

Pakistan's Offensive Against Afghan Taliban Continues, Ammunition Depot Destroyed

Pakistan's Offensive Against Afghan Taliban Continues, Ammunition Depot Destroyed

Rediff.com1 days ago

Pakistan's military operation against the Afghan Taliban continues with the destruction of an ammunition depot, following attacks on multiple locations along the border.

CPI(M) Men Get 5 Years for Attack on BJP Worker

CPI(M) Men Get 5 Years for Attack on BJP Worker

Rediff.com3 days ago

A court in Alappuzha sentenced two CPI(M) activists to five years' rigorous imprisonment for attempting to murder a BJP worker in Thaneermukkom in 2018.

Agarwalla shines at Belgium Dressage Events, eyes Asian Games qualification

Agarwalla shines at Belgium Dressage Events, eyes Asian Games qualification

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian equestrian Anush Agarwalla delivered a strong performance at the Belgium Dressage Events, marking a significant step in his qualification journey for the upcoming Asian Games.

Migrant Workers Held in Kochi for Ganja Possession

Migrant Workers Held in Kochi for Ganja Possession

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Kochi arrested five migrant workers from West Bengal and seized 30 kilograms of ganja from them at Puthencruz.

Key Arrest in Attack on Lawyer Linked to Lawrence Bishnoi

Key Arrest in Attack on Lawyer Linked to Lawrence Bishnoi

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police have arrested the main accused in the recent shooting targeting a lawyer associated with jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The arrest follows an attack near the ISBT in the Kashmere Gate area of north Delhi.

Phone Snatcher Escapes from Gurugram Police Custody

Phone Snatcher Escapes from Gurugram Police Custody

Rediff.com4 days ago

A man accused of phone snatching escaped from police custody in Gurugram after being presented in court. An FIR has been registered, and efforts are underway to apprehend him.

Woman Commits Suicide After Failing Police Exams

Woman Commits Suicide After Failing Police Exams

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 26-year-old woman in Thane district, identified as Pratiksha Rane, committed suicide due to depression stemming from repeated failures in police recruitment examinations. She was found dead at her residence in Ambernath, leaving a suicide note expressing her disappointment to her parents.

Maharashtra Govt Launches Helpline for Stranded Residents in Middle East

Maharashtra Govt Launches Helpline for Stranded Residents in Middle East

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Maharashtra government has launched an emergency WhatsApp helpline for state residents stranded in the Middle East due to airspace closures amid the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is monitoring the situation and coordinating with central agencies.

India Sends First Delegation to Youth Delphic Games

India Sends First Delegation to Youth Delphic Games

Rediff.com2 days ago

India is sending its first national delegation of youth artists to the Youth Delphic Games of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member Nations in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Ethiopians Dominate Chandigarh International Marathon

Ethiopians Dominate Chandigarh International Marathon

Rediff.com2 days ago

Ethiopia's Olbana Negasa Yadate and Meskerem Tesfaye Fikadu won the full marathon at the Chandigarh International Marathon, while other athletes triumphed in half marathon and 10k races.

Nagpur Blast Death Toll Climbs to 19

Nagpur Blast Death Toll Climbs to 19

Rediff.com2 days ago

The death toll in the Nagpur explosives company blast has risen to 19, with 23 others injured. Police have arrested nine directors of SBL Energy Limited, and an investigation is underway.

Punjab Police Foil Terror Plot, Recover IED

Punjab Police Foil Terror Plot, Recover IED

Rediff.com3 days ago

Punjab Police busted a foreign-based terror module, arresting two individuals and recovering a fully assembled RDX-laden Improvised Explosive Device (IED), foiling a major terror conspiracy.

Four Get Life for Burning Three Alive in SUV Over Love Affair

Four Get Life for Burning Three Alive in SUV Over Love Affair

Rediff.com16 hours ago

A court in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, sentenced four men to life imprisonment for the murder of three people who were burned alive in a sports utility vehicle (SUV) in 2015. The crime was motivated by a love affair and family rivalry.

India Working to Safely Evacuate Citizens from Middle East Amid Conflict

India Working to Safely Evacuate Citizens from Middle East Amid Conflict

Rediff.com2 days ago

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi stated that the Indian government is actively working to ensure the safe return of Indian citizens stranded in the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict, emphasizing the volatile situation and the government's commitment to their safety.

Nine Directors Arrested After Nagpur Explosives Factory Blast

Nine Directors Arrested After Nagpur Explosives Factory Blast

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Nagpur have arrested nine directors of SBL Energy Limited following a deadly explosion at their explosives manufacturing facility that killed 18 workers. A case has been registered against 21 directors and shareholders, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the blast and identify safety violations.

Rape Accused Escapes Police Custody During Court Appearance in Maharajganj

Rape Accused Escapes Police Custody During Court Appearance in Maharajganj

Rediff.com2 days ago

An undertrial accused of rape and offenses under the SC/ST Act escaped police custody during a court appearance in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh. A case has been registered against two policemen for alleged negligence, and a separate case has been lodged against the absconding accused.

Punjab Couple Nabbed in Vrindavan for 'Kabootarbaazi' Fraud

Punjab Couple Nabbed in Vrindavan for 'Kabootarbaazi' Fraud

Rediff.com17 hours ago

A couple from Punjab has been arrested in Vrindavan for allegedly running a 'kabootarbaazi' racket, defrauding people with promises of foreign travel using forged documents.

Delhi Police Apprehends Three Bangladeshi Nationals for Illegal Stay

Delhi Police Apprehends Three Bangladeshi Nationals for Illegal Stay

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police apprehended three Bangladeshi nationals from Adarsh Nagar for illegally staying in India and initiated deportation proceedings after discovering inconsistencies in their claims and finding Bangladeshi identity documents on their phones.

Man Killed in Palghar Over WhatsApp DP Argument

Man Killed in Palghar Over WhatsApp DP Argument

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 24-year-old man was stabbed to death in Palghar district following a dispute over a WhatsApp display picture.

Fake GST Registration Racket Busted in Gurugram

Fake GST Registration Racket Busted in Gurugram

Rediff.com18 hours ago

CGST Gurugram busts a large-scale fake GST registration racket operating in North Delhi, involving fraudulent invoices and ITC availment.

DRI Seizes Rs 70 Crore Worth of Drugs in Kerala

DRI Seizes Rs 70 Crore Worth of Drugs in Kerala

Rediff.com18 hours ago

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized approximately Rs 70 crore worth of drugs in Kerala this financial year, leading to 21 arrests. The latest seizure involved nearly two kg of crystal methamphetamine at Kozhikode International Airport.

Man wanted in attempted murder case arrested after encounter in UP

Man wanted in attempted murder case arrested after encounter in UP

Rediff.com3 days ago

A man wanted in connection with an attempted murder case and an attack on a police team was arrested in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, following an exchange of fire with the police.

Cow Slaughter Accused Injured in Saharanpur Police Encounter

Cow Slaughter Accused Injured in Saharanpur Police Encounter

Rediff.com3 days ago

A criminal wanted in a cow slaughter case was injured in an encounter with police in the Nagal area of Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The accused, identified as Ragib, was arrested after a shootout with police. Two of his associates managed to escape.

Indian Shuttler Ruparelia Advances at Dutch Junior International

Indian Shuttler Ruparelia Advances at Dutch Junior International

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian shuttler Dev Ruparelia progressed to the round of 32 after defeating Pranit Somani at the Dutch Junior International. Other Indian players, including Samuel Tamang and Durga Esha Kandrapu, also advanced.

Three Die in Aurangabad Road Accident

Three Die in Aurangabad Road Accident

Rediff.com5 days ago

Three people died and seven were injured in a head-on collision between an SUV and a truck in Aurangabad district, Bihar. The SUV was carrying ten people returning from a wedding.

Srikanth crashes out of German Open

Srikanth crashes out of German Open

Rediff.com5 days ago

Kidambi Srikanth's campaign at the German Open Super 300 tournament ended after a straight-game defeat to Lin Chun-Yi in the second round.

Bengaluru Woman Dies in House Fire; Family Escapes

Bengaluru Woman Dies in House Fire; Family Escapes

Rediff.com22 hours ago

A 55-year-old woman died in a house fire in Bengaluru, while her husband, son, and mother-in-law escaped. The fire broke out in their Rajajinagar residence, and the cause is under investigation.

History-Sheeter Detained Under MPDA Act in Latur

History-Sheeter Detained Under MPDA Act in Latur

Rediff.com5 days ago

A history-sheeter with 15 cases against him has been detained under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities (MPDA) Act for one year in Latur.

Physiotherapist from Assam Found Dead in Odisha's Cuttack

Physiotherapist from Assam Found Dead in Odisha's Cuttack

Rediff.com5 days ago

An Assam-based physiotherapist, Ruhan Kakati, was found dead near his rented house in Cuttack district, Odisha. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

Delhi Shopkeeper Robbed of Rs 14 Lakh at Gunpoint

Delhi Shopkeeper Robbed of Rs 14 Lakh at Gunpoint

Rediff.com4 days ago

Three unidentified men allegedly robbed a 22-year-old shopkeeper of Rs 14 lakh at gunpoint and knifepoint in northwest Delhi's Model Town area.

Indore Organisation Burns Effigies of Women Accused of Child Murder

Indore Organisation Burns Effigies of Women Accused of Child Murder

Rediff.com1 days ago

A social organisation in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, staged a controversial protest during 'Holika Dahan', burning pictures of 11 women accused of murdering children, prompting a police investigation.

Three Arrested for Kidnapping Minor Girl in Maharashtra

Three Arrested for Kidnapping Minor Girl in Maharashtra

Rediff.com5 days ago

Three men in their 20s were arrested for allegedly kidnapping a minor girl in Latur district, Maharashtra. The suspects were apprehended within an hour of the complaint.

Arunachal Official Found Dead in Suspicious Circumstances

Arunachal Official Found Dead in Suspicious Circumstances

Rediff.com1 days ago

An Arunachal Pradesh government official was found dead in suspicious circumstances at a bus stop, prompting a police investigation.

Two Arrested for Murder Near Delhi Metro Station

Two Arrested for Murder Near Delhi Metro Station

Rediff.com1 days ago

Two men have been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 20-year-old man near the Samaypur Badli Metro station in Delhi, following an argument.

Federico Cina Claims Maha Open Title in Thrilling Final

Federico Cina Claims Maha Open Title in Thrilling Final

Rediff.com2 days ago

Federico Cina of Italy defeated Felix Gill of Britain in a thrilling final to win the Maha Open ATP Challenger 75 Men's Tennis Championship in Pune.