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How withdrawing cash from SBI ATM will change from January

How withdrawing cash from SBI ATM will change from January

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

SBI to introduce OTP-based ATM transactions and the new feature will not require any major change in the present process to withdraw cash.

Automakers in India gear up to launch affordable EVs

Automakers in India gear up to launch affordable EVs

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

India's electric mobility goal, which has so far been riding on two wheels, is all set to graduate to four wheels. At least, the journey has begun. Hyundai Motor India said it would invest Rs 4,000 crore till 2028 to launch half-a-dozen electric vehicles (EVs) in India. It would eventually straddle premium and mass segments. The first of these - the electrified version of an internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered model - will go on sale as early as next year.

TN chariot tragedy: It was all over in a matter of minutes, says witness

TN chariot tragedy: It was all over in a matter of minutes, says witness

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Villagers say that the wooden temple chariot, with parts being iron based fitment, was decorated with colourful lights especially on the top, and it came into contact with the overhead electricity line.

Tata Motors unveils Tigor EV; sales to begin from Aug 31

Tata Motors unveils Tigor EV; sales to begin from Aug 31

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Tata Motors on Wednesday unveiled Tigor EV, its second electric model in the personal mobility space after Nexon EV. The auto major has tasted success with Nexon EV, which currently commands about 70 per cent market share in the domestic electric vehicle segment. The Tigor EV comes powered by the company's high voltage electric architecture - Ziptron - and has been developed based on three pillars of technology, comfort and safety.

Passengers barred from using Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on planes

Passengers barred from using Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on planes

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

However, a passenger can carry such phones on board in switch off mode and in cabin baggage

Jio accuses Airtel, Vodafone Idea of fanning farmers' ire against it

Jio accuses Airtel, Vodafone Idea of fanning farmers' ire against it

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

The latest telecom war kicked off after some pictures surfaced, showing Airtel banners among agitating farmers. According to the Jio camp, it was a giveaway that farmers were being enticed to port their phone numbers.

IT spending in India to grow 6% in 2021 to $81.9 bn: Gartner

IT spending in India to grow 6% in 2021 to $81.9 bn: Gartner

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

IT spending in India is projected to rise 6 per cent to $81.9 billion in 2021 compared to this year on the back of growth across segments like enterprise software and IT services, research firm Gartner said on Monday. IT spending in 2020 is expected to total $79.3 billion, down 8.4 per cent from 2019. "The COVID-19 pandemic stalled many digital transformation projects for Indian enterprises, mainly because of the market uncertainties and reduced cash flows," Gartner research vice president Arup Roy said.

Made in India artillery gun is ready to fire

Made in India artillery gun is ready to fire

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The gun is unique in its ability to fire a five-round burst, while no other contemporary The gun is unique in its ability to fire a five-round burst, while no other contemporary gun exceeds three-round bursts. This brings down a greater quantity of explosive onto the target before enemy soldiers can take cover

New Covid strain: Andhra woman escapes detection at Delhi airport

New Covid strain: Andhra woman escapes detection at Delhi airport

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

A coronavirus positive woman allegedly managed to give the slip to authorities in New Delhi after her arrival from London and reached Andhra Pradesh by train only to be picked up by authorities and admitted to a hospital.

'Love is a powerful, life-saving, drug'

'Love is a powerful, life-saving, drug'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

'My father is a postman. My mother is a homemaker. No one in my family had studied medicine.' 'I wanted to be the first doctor in my family so I could listen to people like me and help them feel better about themselves,' says Archana Vijayan, an MBBS student with a disability, who was initially denied admission into medical school, even after passing the NEET twice.

Sacked cop brought bomb to Ludhiana court, had terror links: DGP

Sacked cop brought bomb to Ludhiana court, had terror links: DGP

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

The DGP told reporters Gagandeep Singh, 31, who was dismissed from service in 2019, had gone to the washroom of the courts complex to assemble the bomb and plant it somewhere.

Number portability is finally here. How to go about it

Number portability is finally here. How to go about it

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

The all India launch date is still not fixed due to differences between the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the GSM mobile industry.

What does 5G spectrum auction delay mean for India?

What does 5G spectrum auction delay mean for India?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Discussing the prospect of more reform earlier this month, telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a delay in the 5G spectrum auction. India's telecom sector regulation has to be benchmarked with the global best, he said. It's another matter that many countries have either introduced or are about to roll out 5G services that will enable cutting-edge tech in diverse areas. For India, too, it will mean a lot for healthcare, robotics and unleashing a new chapter in Digital India perhaps.

HC grants interim bail to SAD leader Majithia in drugs case

HC grants interim bail to SAD leader Majithia in drugs case

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia, facing arrest in an NDPS case, involving sale, purchase and manufacturing of drugs among other offences, was on Monday granted anticipatory bail by the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

MNP attractive to postpaid users: Nielsen

MNP attractive to postpaid users: Nielsen

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

Postpaid users, high spenders and business subscribers are more likely to switch their operator if Mobile Number Portability (MNP) is introduced in the country, while prepaid users may remain loyal to their existing operator, a study on Wednesday said.

PIX: Late goals give Austria win over North Macedonia

PIX: Late goals give Austria win over North Macedonia

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Late goals from substitutes Michael Gregoritsch and Marko Arnautovic gave Austria a convincing 3-1 victory over European Championship debutants North Macedonia in their opening Group C clash on Sunday as they earned their first tournament victory in 31 years.

PharmEasy buys Medlife, becomes largest e-pharma company

PharmEasy buys Medlife, becomes largest e-pharma company

Rediff.com26 May 2021

PharmEasy has acquired Medlife for an undisclosed amount, the e-pharmacy unicorn said on Tuesday. The deal will make PharmEasy the largest player in the domestic online pharmacy sector, with the combined entity set to serve 2 million customers a month.

5 HOTTEST Tech Jobs

5 HOTTEST Tech Jobs

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Switching to these roles may help you advance in your career, says Saran Balasundaram, founder and CEO, HanDigital, a talent consulting firm.

Ambani bomb scare: 'Car owner suspected to have died of drowning'

Ambani bomb scare: 'Car owner suspected to have died of drowning'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Opinion on likely cause of the death of Mansukh Hiren, who is said to be the owner of the vehicle with explosives found near industrialist Mukesh Ambani's residence in Mumbai last month, is reserved in his post-mortem report on Saturday, a Thane police official said.

Kamal Nath's nephew gives ED a slip on pretext of going to restroom

Kamal Nath's nephew gives ED a slip on pretext of going to restroom

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

He was asked to wait but he reportedly left after some time on the pretext of going to the washroom, officials alleged.

Active telecom user base falls in August

Active telecom user base falls in August

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Active subscriber base declined by 2.2 million on a month-on-month (MoM) basis to 970.2 million in August 2019, on the back of Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea losing customers. Jio was the only operator to add 7.2 million active subscribers in the same month.

What do young Indians look for in a date?

What do young Indians look for in a date?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Emotional attachment or intimacy?

Jio, too, is bitten by the slowdown bug

Jio, too, is bitten by the slowdown bug

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

It reported adding 698,3146 subscribers in September, the lowest since it added 6.1 million in November 2017.

How you can save money building smart homes!

How you can save money building smart homes!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

For prices starting from Rs 25,000 and going up to Rs 4-5 lakh, you can convert your home into a smart home.

Over 100 oxygen concentrators seized from 2 upscale Delhi eateries

Over 100 oxygen concentrators seized from 2 upscale Delhi eateries

Rediff.com8 May 2021

The Delhi Police on Friday said it has recovered 105 oxygen concentrators during raids at two upscale restaurants and arrested four people.

Careerscope: All you need to know about software testing

Careerscope: All you need to know about software testing

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

Detecting those bugs, right from mobile phones to IT software for a living, is a lucrative job profile. What to study, training avenues, more.

MP govt in crisis?: Scindia, 17 MLAs 'untraceable'

MP govt in crisis?: Scindia, 17 MLAs 'untraceable'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The development came against the backdrop of the ruling party accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party of trying to poach its MLAs to topple the Kamal Nath-led government, which enjoys a wafer thin majority in the House, and imminent expansion of the state Cabinet.

Number portability put off once again

Number portability put off once again

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Communications Minister A Raja's promise to let people switch their mobile service operators while retaining their telephone number has got delayed once again - the deadline for the implementation of mobile number portability has been postponed from October 31 to December 20.

Indians light lamps to unite in fight against COVID-19

Indians light lamps to unite in fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Modi had on Friday urged people to turn off lights at their homes for nine minutes at 9pm to display the country's collective resolve and solidarity to defeat the virus.

Light diyas on Sunday at 9 pm for 9 minutes: PM

Light diyas on Sunday at 9 pm for 9 minutes: PM

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Modi also said that people displayed unprecedented discipline and sense of service during the nationwide coronavirus lockdown

Thursday's meet to decide on MNP

Thursday's meet to decide on MNP

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

Recently, the department of telecom said the country is likely to launch mobile number portability services -- which allows users to switch operators without changing their phone numbers -- by June 30.

Airtel to shut down 3G network across India by March

Airtel to shut down 3G network across India by March

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The process of switching off the 3G network has already started with Kolkata in the recent-concluded June quarter. By September, the shutdown will be affected in 6-7 more circles and between December and March the entire 3G network would be shut down.

An app to scan nutritional contents in packed food

An app to scan nutritional contents in packed food

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The George Institute for Global Health has launched a nutrition application in India for this, called FoodSwitch.

Shoot Tablighis who misbehaved with nurses: Raj Thackeray

Shoot Tablighis who misbehaved with nurses: Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The MNS chief demanded that videos of such people being thrashed be made viral on social media, to instill sense of "trust" among people.

Is the Mi beard trimmer worth Rs 1,199?

Is the Mi beard trimmer worth Rs 1,199?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Ashish Narsale brings you the first look.

Why do consumers favour WiFi hotspots?

Why do consumers favour WiFi hotspots?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

Cheaper data plans and faster speeds are driving consumers to migrate from broadband services to WiFi networks offering secured connections.

IAS officer suspended for fleeing Kerala while under quarantine

IAS officer suspended for fleeing Kerala while under quarantine

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The young IAS officer had returned to the state on March 19 from his honeymoon abroad and had been asked to remain under observation. However, he left for his brother's place in Bengaluru without informing anyone.

Man sucked in MRI machine at Mumbai hospital, dies; doc, wardboy held

Man sucked in MRI machine at Mumbai hospital, dies; doc, wardboy held

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

The police, however, said that Maru was killed when he inhaled excessive oxygen that oozed out of the cylinder.

An Army captain is missing; family fears terror act

An Army captain is missing; family fears terror act

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

In a public appeal, the army said Captain Shikhar Deep, posted in Jammu and Kashmir with the 8 Sikh Light Infantry regiment, was travelling by Mahananda Express (15483) from Katihar to Delhi on February 6-7.

10 things to do in the summer

10 things to do in the summer

Rediff.com11 May 2016

'To take an old-fashioned summer holiday by switching off the computer, mobile phone and iPod.' '(Unfortunately, my wife has threatened to also switch off the fridge and TV, putting a new spin to the phrase old-fashioned.)'