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AI Learning Surges in India

AI Learning Surges in India

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Learners in India prefer to pursue newer courses, such as Gen AI by building apps and code using the technology, along with learning about it.

US Embassy in Baghdad warns of possible attack within 48 hours

US Embassy in Baghdad warns of possible attack within 48 hours

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

In a post on X, the embassy said such groups 'may intend to conduct attacks in central Baghdad in the next 24-48 hours', raising concerns over the safety of US citizens and installations in Iraq.

Assam Candidate Alleges Deepfake Smear Campaign

Assam Candidate Alleges Deepfake Smear Campaign

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Opposition Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate Kunki Chowdhury has filed a police complaint regarding alleged deepfake videos circulating on social media that defame her family, following claims made by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma about her mother's food habits.

Transgender athletes barred from female category events at Olympics

Transgender athletes barred from female category events at Olympics

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Only biological females, determined by gene screening, will be allowed at Olympic Games female events, says IOC.

Pakistan Brokers Ceasefire In Iran War

Pakistan Brokers Ceasefire In Iran War

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

'On behalf of the Islamic Republic of Iran, I express gratitude and appreciation for my dear brothers HE Prime Minister of Pakistan Sharif and HE Field Marshal Munir for their tireless efforts to end the war in the region.'

India's defence exports surge 63% to record Rs 38,424 cr in FY 2025-26

India's defence exports surge 63% to record Rs 38,424 cr in FY 2025-26

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

India's defence exports reached a record high of Rs 38,424 crore in fiscal year 2025-26, marking a significant increase of over 62 per cent compared to the previous year, according to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Population Foundation of India Urges Inclusive Approach to Digital Census

Population Foundation of India Urges Inclusive Approach to Digital Census

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Population Foundation of India welcomes the digitisation of the Census but emphasises the need for inclusivity, data security, and addressing the under-reporting of women's contributions.

515 ABW Forges Alliances to Advance Drone Manufacturing and Security

515 ABW Forges Alliances to Advance Drone Manufacturing and Security

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The 515 Army Base Workshop (ABW) in Bengaluru has signed multiple MoUs to strengthen indigenous drone manufacturing and ecosystem resilience, marking a significant step towards modernisation and self-reliance in unmanned systems.

Bengaluru Army Workshop Forges Alliances to Advance Drone Manufacturing

Bengaluru Army Workshop Forges Alliances to Advance Drone Manufacturing

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The 515 Army Base Workshop in Bengaluru has signed multiple strategic MoUs to bolster indigenous drone manufacturing and ecosystem resilience, marking a significant step towards modernisation and self-reliance in unmanned systems.

JMI Probes Boys' Entry and Brawl at Girls' Hostel

JMI Probes Boys' Entry and Brawl at Girls' Hostel

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is investigating an incident where a group of boys allegedly entered the premises of the girls' hostel and engaged in a brawl. The university has launched an inquiry after a video of the incident circulated on social media.

Bomb Threats Trigger Evacuations in Gujarat, Later Deemed Hoax

Bomb Threats Trigger Evacuations in Gujarat, Later Deemed Hoax

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A private university in Vadodara was evacuated following a bomb threat email, while similar messages were received by multiple passport and post offices across Gujarat. All threats were later deemed a hoax after extensive searches found nothing suspicious.

Bhagwant Mann Defends Stance on Chandigarh After Blast

Bhagwant Mann Defends Stance on Chandigarh After Blast

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has responded to criticism following a blast outside the Punjab BJP office in Chandigarh, defending his government's record and reiterating his stance on Chandigarh's relationship with Punjab.

Diego Maradona's childhood house transformed into soup kitchen

Diego Maradona's childhood house transformed into soup kitchen

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Every week, hundreds of people line up to fill a plastic container with food in an unlikely place: the humble home where Argentine soccer legend Diego Armando Maradona was born.

Bhagwant Mann Rebukes BJP's 'Absurd' Statements on Chandigarh Blast

Bhagwant Mann Rebukes BJP's 'Absurd' Statements on Chandigarh Blast

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann criticised BJP leaders for blaming his government for the blast outside the BJP headquarters in Chandigarh, emphasising that the area falls under the Union Territory's administration. He also addressed other issues, including taxes and farmers' concerns.

Doctor Held Accountable After Patient's Death During Caesarean Delivery

Doctor Held Accountable After Patient's Death During Caesarean Delivery

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A doctor in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested and charged with culpable homicide after a 25-year-old woman died during a caesarean delivery at a private hospital. The arrest follows a complaint alleging negligence and extortion.

Iran War: Pakistan Was Flimsy, Face-Saving Fig Leaf

Iran War: Pakistan Was Flimsy, Face-Saving Fig Leaf

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Nobody takes Pakistan seriously and therefore Pakistan's sudden mediating with almost immediate results of a ceasefire seems more contrived than real, points out Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

'The Youth Of Kerala Believe In Modi'

'The Youth Of Kerala Believe In Modi'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

'Secularism or social development or social justice is no longer part of development, according to the youth in Kerala.' 'They are concerned about material wellbeing and material welfare, and they believe that Narendra Modi is capable to giving them that kind of development.' 'So, they don't have any ideological hesitation in voting for him.'

Mexico's Fatima Bosch is Miss Universe 2025

Mexico's Fatima Bosch is Miss Universe 2025

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

At the grand finale of the 74th Miss Universe beauty pageant hin Bangkok, Mexico's Fatima Bosch defeated 121 contestants from across the world, including India to bag the Miss Universe 2025 title.

Man Shot Dead Outside Chandigarh Gym in Broad Daylight

Man Shot Dead Outside Chandigarh Gym in Broad Daylight

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

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.

Delhi Assembly Session Ends with Legislative Business, Speaker Voices Concerns Over Opposition Conduct

Delhi Assembly Session Ends with Legislative Business, Speaker Voices Concerns Over Opposition Conduct

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

The budget session of the Delhi Assembly concluded with over 15 hours of legislative business. Speaker Vijender Gupta voiced concerns over the opposition's conduct during the session.

Abhishek Banerjee Accuses BJP of Neglecting Balurghat Despite 'Double-Engine' Government

Abhishek Banerjee Accuses BJP of Neglecting Balurghat Despite 'Double-Engine' Government

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee criticised the BJP's development record in Balurghat, alleging neglect despite the constituency having a BJP MP and MLA. He challenged the BJP to present a report card of their work and compared it unfavourably to the TMC government's initiatives.

Will Iran Be Browbeaten By Trump's Threats?

Will Iran Be Browbeaten By Trump's Threats?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Far from it; the country's resistance to the US, its nuclear ambitions, and its pursuit of influence and proxies across the Middle East are driven by a constant search for independence and security. Thus, Iran will never capitulate. Trump will learn this home truth ultimately, and it is going to be a humbling personal experience that may even destroy his presidency, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

8 Pranks That Fooled The World

8 Pranks That Fooled The World

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

April Fools' jokes and clever tricks have entertained people and baffled the public at large for centuries.

'India's Mettle Will Be Tested In Gulf War'

'India's Mettle Will Be Tested In Gulf War'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

'India's ties with Israel have to do with defence and general technology.' 'The war changes nothing in what India and Israel hope to get from the relationship.' 'It's not as though India will get significantly more benefits from Iran if India abandons Israel at this time.'

Don't Expect Too Much From Islamabad Summit

Don't Expect Too Much From Islamabad Summit

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

The core issues to be settled -- access to Hormuz, Israel's aggression in Lebanon, the question of Iran's nuclear programme, sanctions relief and compensation -- are thorny enough to require weeks of patient negotiation. The most likely outcome of the opening sessions is that both sides take the measure of each other, establish what is and is not negotiable, and return home without having broken anything. That would count as progress.

The Biggest Spy Movies

The Biggest Spy Movies

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Dhurandhar - The Revenge arrives this week and all eyes are on how entertaining the film turns out to be and how much money it makes at the box office. A look at the Top 10 biggies in the Hindi spy film genre.

JD-U MLAs Want Nishant Kumar As Bihar CM, Not BJP Leader

JD-U MLAs Want Nishant Kumar As Bihar CM, Not BJP Leader

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

'Nearly 80 of 85 JD-U MLAs are not in favour of a CM from the BJP.'

Pirated NCERT Textbook Syndicate Busted in Delhi, Arrest Made

Pirated NCERT Textbook Syndicate Busted in Delhi, Arrest Made

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a Delhi University graduate and seized over 5,000 pirated NCERT textbooks from a godown in outer Delhi, dismantling a syndicate involved in the distribution of counterfeit educational material.

What Happens When Trump's Deadline Expires?

What Happens When Trump's Deadline Expires?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Trump may strike. He may announce productive talks and extend again. He may do both at the same time. Iran will not open the Strait on someone else's terms, so no matter what happens, that problem will remain unsolved. And the IRGC will still be collecting its $2 million toll from every ship bold enough to ask permission to pass.

BLA's Use of Female Suicide Bombers Exposed After Arrest in Pakistan

BLA's Use of Female Suicide Bombers Exposed After Arrest in Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

A female suicide bomber, allegedly trained by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), has been arrested in Pakistan, highlighting the group's tactics of brainwashing young individuals for terror attacks.

How Ultra-Processed Foods May Impact Fertility and Embryonic Growth

How Ultra-Processed Foods May Impact Fertility and Embryonic Growth

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

A new study suggests a link between high consumption of ultra-processed foods and reduced fertility in men, slower embryo growth, and smaller yolk sacs.

New Butterfly Species Honours Zubeen Garg

New Butterfly Species Honours Zubeen Garg

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

A newly discovered butterfly species in Arunachal Pradesh has been named Euthalia zubeengargi, in honour of Assamese cultural icon Zubeen Garg.

It undermines women's dignity: Caster Semenya slams IOC's gender testing policy

It undermines women's dignity: Caster Semenya slams IOC's gender testing policy

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya says she intends to fight against the introduction of gender testing for the female category at the Olympics, a policy the South African insists "undermines women's rights".

Even Models Get Nervous Before Walking The Ramp So...

Even Models Get Nervous Before Walking The Ramp So...

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The spotlight, the music, the walk -- it all looks effortless. But what happens in those final seconds before the model steps onto the runway? It's a mix of chaos, calm and some very unexpected rituals.

International Olympic Committee Faces Criticism Over Potential Sex Testing And Transgender Ban

International Olympic Committee Faces Criticism Over Potential Sex Testing And Transgender Ban

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Human rights and sports advocacy groups are urging the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to reconsider reported plans for universal genetic sex testing for female athletes and a blanket ban on transgender and intersex competitors, warning of potential harm to gender equity in sports.

Gurugram BPharma Student and Friend Brutally Beaten on Sohna Road

Gurugram BPharma Student and Friend Brutally Beaten on Sohna Road

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A BPharma student and his friend were brutally beaten on Sohna Road in Gurugram. Police have registered a case and are investigating five suspects.

Revanth Reddy to Speak at Harvard AI Symposium Amid Budget Session

Revanth Reddy to Speak at Harvard AI Symposium Amid Budget Session

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will virtually deliver the keynote address at the Harvard Kennedy School's AI symposium, focusing on the global AI landscape.

Haryana Minister Suggests Saini Contest Gurugram Election to Fulfill Ahirwal Wish

Haryana Minister Suggests Saini Contest Gurugram Election to Fulfill Ahirwal Wish

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Haryana minister Rao Narbir Singh has suggested that Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini contest the next election from Gurugram to fulfil the Ahirwal region's desire to have a CM from the area.

Old Vs New Tax Regime: Stop Losing Money

Old Vs New Tax Regime: Stop Losing Money

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

With Income Tax Act 2025 in force, your tax choice can quietly cost you big money if you're not paying attention. Ramalingam Kalirajan explains how

World's Most Narcissistic Countries

World's Most Narcissistic Countries

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Which countries possess populations of people with the most self-love?