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How AI Can Boost India's Economy By $500 Billion

How AI Can Boost India's Economy By $500 Billion

Rediff.com13 May 2026

A joint study by IBM and IndiaAI, a MeiTY initiative, indicates that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to contribute over USD 500 billion to India's economy by 2030. The report highlights the need for improved AI literacy, infrastructure, and data quality to fully realise this potential.

Delhi Police Constable Arrested In Delivery Agent Murder

Delhi Police Constable Arrested In Delivery Agent Murder

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A Delhi Police head constable has been arrested for allegedly shooting dead a delivery agent and injuring his friend after an argument in Jaffarpur Kalan, southwest Delhi. The arrest occurred within 24 hours of the incident, and investigations are ongoing.

Pune Recovery Agents Arrested For Public Assault Over Credit Card Dues

Pune Recovery Agents Arrested For Public Assault Over Credit Card Dues

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Pune Police have arrested three recovery agents of a private financial institution for allegedly beating up a man in full public view over his credit card dues.

Four Arrested For Robbing Cash Agent In Delhi's Burari

Four Arrested For Robbing Cash Agent In Delhi's Burari

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested four individuals for allegedly robbing a cash collection agent of Rs 4.18 lakh in Burari. The suspects were apprehended after an investigation involving extensive CCTV footage analysis and technical surveillance.

Interpol Warns of Soaring Financial Fraud Fueled by AI

Interpol Warns of Soaring Financial Fraud Fueled by AI

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Interpol's latest report reveals a significant surge in global financial fraud, driven by the increasing use of artificial intelligence by scamsters, resulting in losses of over USD 442 billion in 2025.

Wipro's AI-Data Centre Solution to Boost Enterprise AI Adoption

Wipro's AI-Data Centre Solution to Boost Enterprise AI Adoption

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Wipro has launched its AI-Data Centre solution, integrating NVIDIA's AI Enterprise platform, to accelerate enterprise-scale AI adoption and modernise data centre environments.

Delivery Agent's Body Found In Iron Box In Gurugram

Delivery Agent's Body Found In Iron Box In Gurugram

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

The body of a 24-year-old delivery agent, allegedly murdered in Gurugram, was discovered in an iron box in a slum area. Police have booked a woman, with whom the deceased was in a live-in relationship, and her friend for the murder.

Mamata to hold virtual meeting with all TMC counting agents on Saturday

Mamata to hold virtual meeting with all TMC counting agents on Saturday

Rediff.com1 May 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee will hold a virtual meeting with counting agents to ensure there are no lapses during the vote counting process.

Zomato Agent Killed In Hit-And-Run Accident In Mumbai

Zomato Agent Killed In Hit-And-Run Accident In Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A Zomato food delivery agent was killed in a road accident involving an autorickshaw and a truck on the Western Express Highway in Mumbai. The drivers of both vehicles fled the scene, and police are investigating.

Formula One embraces AI revolution as teams chase competitive edge

Formula One embraces AI revolution as teams chase competitive edge

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming Formula One, with teams like Williams and Red Bull using AI for race strategy, data analysis and operations as tech partnerships and sponsorship revenues surge.

Redwood Software Inaugurates Global Centre In Hyderabad

Redwood Software Inaugurates Global Centre In Hyderabad

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

US-based Redwood Software has inaugurated its global centre in Hyderabad, designating it as its primary operational location. The centre will focus on AI-powered automation and aims to enhance Redwood's ability to manage operations across hybrid IT environments. Redwood plans to hire over 300 new employees by the end of 2027.

Police Uncover Fake Marriage Racket Targeting Estate Agent

Police Uncover Fake Marriage Racket Targeting Estate Agent

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Police in Thane have arrested two individuals involved in a fake marriage scam where a 53-year-old estate agent was cheated out of valuables by a woman posing as his bride.

Tata Power Teams Up with Databricks to Develop AI-Driven Energy Solutions

Tata Power Teams Up with Databricks to Develop AI-Driven Energy Solutions

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Tata Power has announced a collaboration with Databricks to develop a data and AI platform aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, decision-making, and innovation across its energy systems.

Intellius Recode Seeks Funds Through Initial Public Offering

Intellius Recode Seeks Funds Through Initial Public Offering

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Intellius Recode Ltd has filed preliminary papers with SEBI for an IPO comprising a fresh issue of equity shares and an offer for sale by existing shareholders. The funds will be used to develop digital workers and for general corporate purposes.

Palghar Real Estate Agent Nabbed for Illegal Land Sale

Palghar Real Estate Agent Nabbed for Illegal Land Sale

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A 48-year-old real estate agent has been arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, for allegedly grabbing and illegally selling another person's land. The accused, Surendra Pratap Singh, faces multiple charges including cheating and criminal intimidation.

Qlik and ServiceNow Join Forces to Integrate Data Analytics and AI into Enterprise Workflows

Qlik and ServiceNow Join Forces to Integrate Data Analytics and AI into Enterprise Workflows

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Qlik and ServiceNow have announced a partnership to integrate data analytics and AI into enterprise workflows, enabling faster and more informed decision-making.

Food Delivery Agent Killed In Delhi After Late-Night Dispute

Food Delivery Agent Killed In Delhi After Late-Night Dispute

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A food delivery agent was fatally shot in Delhi following a late-night argument, with his friend also injured. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the accused, who is allegedly a Delhi Police head constable.

Woman Allegedly Harassed by Visa Agents Dies by Suicide

Woman Allegedly Harassed by Visa Agents Dies by Suicide

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A 44-year-old woman in Kurukshetra allegedly committed suicide due to harassment by visa agents who took a large sum of money from her family with the promise of sending her son to Australia. The agents allegedly failed to deliver on their promise and refused to return the money and documents.

Accel and Google's AI Fund Invest in Five Promising AI Startups

Accel and Google's AI Fund Invest in Five Promising AI Startups

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Accel and Google's AI Futures Fund have announced the five startups selected for the 2026 Atoms AI Cohort, focusing on enterprise, voice, and industrial AI solutions, with each startup receiving significant investment and resources.

Public Cloud Service Drives Oracle India's Double-Digit Run

Public Cloud Service Drives Oracle India's Double-Digit Run

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

'India is often skipping legacy cycles and moving directly to advanced AI-driven operations.'

AI will redefine tech jobs, coding will no longer be core: Nandan Nilekani

AI will redefine tech jobs, coding will no longer be core: Nandan Nilekani

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Artifical Intelligence is rewriting the grammar of software development. And writing codes will no longer be the central role for tech professionals, Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani said Tuesday.

How a Telecom Agent in Dewas Used One Photo to Issue 84 SIM Cards

How a Telecom Agent in Dewas Used One Photo to Issue 84 SIM Cards

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A telecom agent in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly issuing 84 SIM cards to different individuals using a single photograph, raising concerns about identity fraud and security.

'The Way You Buy Is Going To Change'

'The Way You Buy Is Going To Change'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

'Today, we see people go on ChatGPT to ask 'can you plan my holiday' and then they have to go outside of the ChatGPT window to make all the bookings and so how can we complete that really high-intent use case that a user has come to ChatGPT with and help them complete that all the way within the chat GPT window.'

Delhi Court Convicts Two in Amazon Delivery Agent Robbery Case

Delhi Court Convicts Two in Amazon Delivery Agent Robbery Case

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A Delhi court has convicted two men for attempting to rob an Amazon delivery agent at gunpoint in the Bhajanpura area in 2018. The court found the prosecution successfully proved the accused were armed with deadly weapons during the incident.

New Army Chief Set To Accelerate Modernisation

New Army Chief Set To Accelerate Modernisation

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Lieutenant General Seth's involvement in the army's capability development and modernisation efforts is evident from the key appointments he has held in the Strategic Planning and Capability Development Directorates, including Colonel Capability Development for Mechanised Forces, Brigadier Perspective Plans and Acquisition, and Additional Director General Capability Development.

Delhi Collection Agent Robbed at Gunpoint: Police Launch Manhunt

Delhi Collection Agent Robbed at Gunpoint: Police Launch Manhunt

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

A 27-year-old collection agent was robbed of cash by four men on motorcycles in northeast Delhi's Khajuri Khas area, according to police reports.

Forward Deployed Engineers In High Demand

Forward Deployed Engineers In High Demand

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

In the first three quarters of 2025, FDE job demand jumped by nearly 800 per cent.

Why India is Poised to Lead in AI Enablement

Why India is Poised to Lead in AI Enablement

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Cognizant's Chief AI Officer, Babak Hodjat, highlights India's unique position in AI enablement due to its strong technology foundation and large pool of digitally skilled people. He emphasises the continued importance of developers in the age of AI and Cognizant's focus on becoming an 'AI builder' company.

Why India is Poised to Lead in AI Enablement

Why India is Poised to Lead in AI Enablement

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Cognizant's Chief AI Officer, Babak Hodjat, discusses India's unique position in AI enablement due to its strong technology foundation and skilled workforce, emphasising the continued importance of developers in the age of AI-generated code.

How an RTO Agent's Bribery Attempt Led to Arrest in Thane

How an RTO Agent's Bribery Attempt Led to Arrest in Thane

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

An RTO agent in Thane was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe from an individual seeking a two-wheeler learner's licence.

KV Kamath Emphasises AI Application and Education Reform for India's Future

KV Kamath Emphasises AI Application and Education Reform for India's Future

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Veteran banker K V Kamath stresses the importance of reskilling and education reforms to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in India, advocating for practical applications over expensive foundational models.

Kolhapur Police Probe Woman Forced Into Prostitution For Loan Repayment

Kolhapur Police Probe Woman Forced Into Prostitution For Loan Repayment

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Police in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, have registered a case against three individuals for allegedly forcing a woman into prostitution to repay an exorbitant interest on a Rs 7,000 loan, which had ballooned to Rs 1.5 lakh.

Infosys and Intel Partner to Scale AI Solutions for Enterprises

Infosys and Intel Partner to Scale AI Solutions for Enterprises

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

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.

Delhi Police Head Constable Accused Of Killing Food Delivery Agent

Delhi Police Head Constable Accused Of Killing Food Delivery Agent

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A food delivery agent was allegedly shot dead by a Delhi Police head constable following an altercation in Jaffarpur Kalan village. The victim, Pandav Kumar, was returning from a birthday celebration when the incident occurred. The accused, identified as Neeraj, allegedly fired at point-blank range after an argument, according to police reports.

AI Skills Enter Employee Performance Reviews

AI Skills Enter Employee Performance Reviews

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The message is becoming clearer: Employees who fail to meaningfully integrate AI into their work risk falling behind in performance assessments.

Indian IT companies to increase acquisition spending to $6.5-7 billion this year

Indian IT companies to increase acquisition spending to $6.5-7 billion this year

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Indian IT services companies are set to significantly increase their acquisition spending to $6.5-7 billion this year, up from $5 billion last year, as they seek to boost revenue and capabilities in areas like Cloud, data, enterprise platforms, and AI amidst a challenging economic environment.

Vertex Group Invests Rs 100 Crore in Responsible AI Lab

Vertex Group Invests Rs 100 Crore in Responsible AI Lab

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Vertex Group has launched its 'Responsible AI Lab' with a Rs 100 crore investment in research and development, focusing on ethical, transparent, and accountable AI solutions for businesses.

Indian Firms Plan Highest AI Investment Growth in Asia-Pacific: Lenovo Study

Indian Firms Plan Highest AI Investment Growth in Asia-Pacific: Lenovo Study

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

A Lenovo study reveals that Indian enterprises are planning to increase their investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) at a higher rate than other countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Nashik Woman Kills Lover With Relative's Help

Nashik Woman Kills Lover With Relative's Help

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A 32-year-old married woman allegedly killed her 26-year-old lover in Nashik with the help of her relative following a financial dispute, police said.

'What We Need Is Technology Skills Plus Learnability'

'What We Need Is Technology Skills Plus Learnability'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

AI is changing how IT companies hire, with skills like learning fast and solving problems now more important than degrees.