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Lenders tap alternative data as next frontier in credit fraud fight

Lenders tap alternative data as next frontier in credit fraud fight

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Risk assessment platforms are increasingly using diverse data sources to help lenders identify groups attempting to access credit from regulated entities and to improve the process of evaluating new-to-credit (NTC) users.

'Unreal moment, to win a World Cup at home': Mandhana

'Unreal moment, to win a World Cup at home': Mandhana

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

India opener Smriti Mandhana said she was still struggling to process the magnitude of her team's achievement, calling it "unreal" after India claimed their maiden Women's World Cup title.

Soon after nomination, RJD candidate arrested in 2004 case

Soon after nomination, RJD candidate arrested in 2004 case

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

RJD candidate Satendra Sah was arrested immediately after filing his nomination papers from Bihar's Sasaram assembly seat due to a pending non-bailable warrant from Jharkhand. This marks the third such incident of INDIA bloc candidates being arrested after filing nominations.

'He Stood By Us In Defeat And In Victory'

'He Stood By Us In Defeat And In Victory'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

'His words gave us strength when we were at our lowest.'

Family's financial liabilities suspected motive behind Kerala mass murder

Family's financial liabilities suspected motive behind Kerala mass murder

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Financial liabilities are suspected to be the motive behind the gruesome mass murder in Kerala's Venjaramoodu, where a man allegedly killed his grandmother, brother, girlfriend, paternal uncle and the latter's wife. The accused, Afan (23), had a debt of over Rs 65 lakh and his family was on the brink of suicide due to the financial burden. The police are investigating all angles, including a possible drug connection.

'Vote theft': Karnataka SIT zeroes in on 6 suspects

'Vote theft': Karnataka SIT zeroes in on 6 suspects

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

The Special Investigation Team probing the 'vote chori' (vote theft) in Aland assembly segment in 2023 assembly elections in Karnataka has discovered that "attempts" were made to delete votes and zeroed in on at least six suspects involved in the scam.

'So Many Doctors Converging In A Single Conspiracy Is Unusual'

'So Many Doctors Converging In A Single Conspiracy Is Unusual'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'India has experienced any number of doctors, engineers, and individuals from professional backgrounds being implicated in terrorism. This is not a novel development.' 'These are mobilisations of opportunity. One does not exclusively associate with one's own kind. A comprehensive conspiracy requires diverse skill sets.' 'One needs individuals with local community contacts, those possessing physical capabilities, technical expertise -- an entire spectrum of capacities.'

Hamza decodes the India spin test ahead of tough tour

Hamza decodes the India spin test ahead of tough tour

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

'I think it's an ongoing process, just continuously putting in hours of work and speaking to people that have played in these conditions, have done well in these conditions.'

UP boy kills e-rickshaw driver while resisting sexual assault

UP boy kills e-rickshaw driver while resisting sexual assault

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

It was a textbook blind murder with scarce clues, no witnesses and no apparent motive.

Who misled Ladakh's youths into violence?

Who misled Ladakh's youths into violence?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Government sources allege the recent violence in Ladakh was a politically motivated conspiracy, blaming certain individuals and activist Sonam Wangchuk for misleading the youth.

Windies look to legends for spark before India Test

Windies look to legends for spark before India Test

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'My focus is to keep motivating the guys so that we continue playing positive cricket and turn around our current situation.'

Life Has Come Full Circle For Mona Singh

Life Has Come Full Circle For Mona Singh

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

'At the end of the day, it's the depth and authenticity you bring to a character that matters, not the numbers on your birthday cake!'

Why Indians Are Enslaved To Toxic Bosses

Why Indians Are Enslaved To Toxic Bosses

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'I try to convince myself to stay calm, do my work and not let his behaviour get to me. Some days it works; most days, it doesn't.'

South Africa eye top-two finish as Pakistan come calling

South Africa eye top-two finish as Pakistan come calling

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

On paper, Pakistan are no match for South Africa even though Fatima Sana's team did win an ODI in the bilateral series that served as a dress rehearsal for the World Cup.

'Uddhav Should Not Join Hands With Raj Thackeray'

'Uddhav Should Not Join Hands With Raj Thackeray'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

'Raj Thackeray is working at the behest of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.'

Mumbai: 17 kids held hostage for 3 hrs; captor killed

Mumbai: 17 kids held hostage for 3 hrs; captor killed

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Rohit Arya, who had released a video statement during the hostage drama that went on for about an hour, was shot dead by the police when he tried to harm the children with an air gun and later died at hospital, an official said.

'Peace Is Fragile, Remains Vulnerable To Provocations'

'Peace Is Fragile, Remains Vulnerable To Provocations'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'You cannot 'clear' your way to peace.' 'You need intelligence, calibrated force, impartial law enforcement, political neutrality, humanitarian returns and a sustained reconciliation plan.'

When Women In Blue Stayed At NRI Homes During Tours!

When Women In Blue Stayed At NRI Homes During Tours!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

There was no money, sponsors didn't make a beeline and foreign tours were an ordeal, but there were women of steel who believed in the old adage that "the show must go on." And Nutan Gavaskar was the first among equals, one of the torchbearers of the women's cricket movement in India back then in 1973.

Dowry crimes up by 14% in 2023, UP tops the list: NCRB

Dowry crimes up by 14% in 2023, UP tops the list: NCRB

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reports a 14% increase in dowry-related crimes in 2023, with over 15,000 cases and 6,100 deaths reported nationwide. Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of cases and deaths.

'We Won't Be Silenced, We Won't Be Ignored'

'We Won't Be Silenced, We Won't Be Ignored'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

'Our politics is transparent -- it's about ensuring farmers don't die by suicide, about ensuring agriculture remains viable, about ensuring food security for the nation.' 'If that's politics, then yes, we do politics.'

Captain Gill on what went wrong for India in Perth ODI

Captain Gill on what went wrong for India in Perth ODI

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Captain Shubman Gill acknowledged losing early wickets was one of the big reasons for India's loss in the rain-hit first ODI against Australia.

Namibia beat South Africa in huge T20 upset

Namibia beat South Africa in huge T20 upset

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Namibia pulled off a shock four-wicket win over South Africa in a one-off Twenty20 international on Saturday that marked the opening of the new cricket stadium in Windhoek.

India makes 85% of digital payment through UPI: RBI Guv Malhotra

India makes 85% of digital payment through UPI: RBI Guv Malhotra

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

About 85 per cent of the digital payment transactions take place through UPI in India, and the country can be a case study in inclusive, secure, and scalable Digital Public Platforms (DPPs), Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said. He was speaking at a "High-Level Dialogue on Forging Economic Resilience through Digital Public Platforms" organised by RBI on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund in Washington, DC on Tuesday.

'Don't be desperate...' Jemimah cautions teammates

'Don't be desperate...' Jemimah cautions teammates

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Scary for opponents to know that we did not have a perfect match, but still winning: Rodrigues

Opposition questions EC intentions behind electoral roll revision

Opposition questions EC intentions behind electoral roll revision

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Opposition parties are questioning the Election Commission's intentions behind the second phase of special intensive revision of electoral rolls in 12 states and Union Territories. The BJP has slammed the Congress and called the opposition a 'herd of dissatisfied souls'.

Do Long Working Hours Improve Productivity?

Do Long Working Hours Improve Productivity?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Initially, the lure of a big paycheck may feel rewarding. But, over time, professionals find themselves drifting away from family, friends and personal joys, observes Pradeep Pramanik.

'Rohit, Kohli's presence to help Gill grow as captain'

'Rohit, Kohli's presence to help Gill grow as captain'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop believes that Shubman Gill's captaincy will only grow stronger with the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the upcoming ODI series in Australia, calling their presence "a huge support system" for the young leader.

India's Chess Titans Eye World Cup Triumph

India's Chess Titans Eye World Cup Triumph

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

India hosts the event from a position of unprecedented strength with a string of titles under its belt.

Devine calls for better scheduling after another washout

Devine calls for better scheduling after another washout

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

'Frustrated' Sophie Devine calls on WC organisers to start matches early if forecast predicts rain

Assam to move HC for fast-track court in Zubeen Garg death case

Assam to move HC for fast-track court in Zubeen Garg death case

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

The Assam government will request the Gauhati High Court to set up a fast-track court to decide on singer Zubeen Garg's death case. The cabinet also decided to appoint a special public prosecutor for the case.

'Rohit Always Puts The Team Above Everything'

'Rohit Always Puts The Team Above Everything'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'He will have no problems playing under any captain, he will still give his 100 percent for the team.'

Para shuttler Bhagat makes history with golden sweep

Para shuttler Bhagat makes history with golden sweep

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Ace Indian para shuttler Pramod Bhagat continued his golden run as he clinch three titles at the 1st Abia Para Badminton International tournament held in Abia, Nigeria, from September 30 to October 5.

'Once I Get A Wicket, I Want To Show The World My Joy'

'Once I Get A Wicket, I Want To Show The World My Joy'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'This game has given me so much, so I keep reminding myself that I need to show the world what the game has given to me, and I have to give it back to the game.'

Gill reveals what separates India from struggling teams

Gill reveals what separates India from struggling teams

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

"If you look at any of the teams, England, Australia, if the Test teams are very good, it's a natural thing that your one-day and T20 teams will do well."

No concept of digital or online arrest under PMLA: ED

No concept of digital or online arrest under PMLA: ED

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) clarifies that 'digital arrests' are not valid under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and advises the public to verify the authenticity of summons received.

INDIA candidates face each other in several Bihar seats

INDIA candidates face each other in several Bihar seats

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Filing of nomination papers ended on Monday for the second and final phase of Bihar assembly polls, with the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) appearing fractured, as constituents would end up fighting each other in a number of seats.

139 Maoists lay down arms in two days in Maha, Chhattisgarh

139 Maoists lay down arms in two days in Maha, Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

139 Naxalite cadres surrendered in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, marking a significant turning point in the fight against Left Wing Extremism. The surrenders included a top Maoist strategist and were hailed as a sign of the movement's decline.

PCB chief, mind coach rush to lift Pakistan before India clash

PCB chief, mind coach rush to lift Pakistan before India clash

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Parallelly, the PCB has also engaged motivational speaker Dr Raheel Ahmed in a bid to reduce the stress levels of the players before Sunday's crunch tie.

UP govt bans caste-based rallies

UP govt bans caste-based rallies

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered the immediate removal of all caste references from police records and public notices, bans caste-based rallies, and monitors social media content promoting caste pride or hatred.

Paint thrown on Meenatai Thackeray statue in Mumbai sparks outrage

Paint thrown on Meenatai Thackeray statue in Mumbai sparks outrage

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

As the news spread, workers of Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray rushed to the spot and cleaned the premises.