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Heart Disease Risk Calculators Inadequate for Indian Population, Study Finds

Heart Disease Risk Calculators Inadequate for Indian Population, Study Finds

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

A new study reveals that widely used heart disease risk calculators may not accurately identify Indians at risk, potentially leading to underestimation of risk and delayed treatment.

Delhi ASI Stabbed During Early Morning Burglary Arrest

Delhi ASI Stabbed During Early Morning Burglary Arrest

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

An assistant sub-inspector was injured after two alleged burglars attacked a Delhi Police team with a knife during an early morning raid in west Delhi's Hari Nagar area.

The Rediff Podcast: Ajit Balakrishnan: The Man Who Put India On The Web

The Rediff Podcast: Ajit Balakrishnan: The Man Who Put India On The Web

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

'Technology doesn't decide its destiny-humans do. We choose whether it becomes a weapon or a tool for progress.' 'Every breakthrough looks like a miracle at first, a disappointment later -- and finally, just another useful tool.'

How To Harness Sports For Social Transformation: L-G Sinha Explains

How To Harness Sports For Social Transformation: L-G Sinha Explains

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha emphasised the importance of harnessing sports as a force for social transformation at a national 'Chintan Shivir' in Srinagar. He highlighted the need for collaboration between schools, communities, and families to create ecosystems where young athletes can discover their potential, and urged for greater support and resources for physical education teachers in schools.

OpenAI's Back-to-School Shift

OpenAI's Back-to-School Shift

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

By giving students powerful tools early, these companies build long-term trust and affinity.

33,000 Indian Soldiers Honoured On Iraq War Memorial

33,000 Indian Soldiers Honoured On Iraq War Memorial

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A digital memorial in Iraq now commemorates 33,000 Indian Army soldiers who died in the First World War, addressing a historical omission from the Basra Memorial.

How India Plans To Boost Its Sports Culture

How India Plans To Boost Its Sports Culture

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya released the Srinagar Khel Sankalp document, outlining a national vision to strengthen sports culture through cooperative federalism, focusing on athlete-centric development and infrastructure expansion.

Man Arrested In Delhi After 40 Years On The Run For Murder

Man Arrested In Delhi After 40 Years On The Run For Murder

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The Delhi Police have arrested an 82-year-old man who had been on the run for 40 years after allegedly murdering his wife in 1986. The accused, Chandra Shekhar Prasad, was apprehended in Delhi after a renewed investigation.

Delhi Police Nab 82-Year-Old Man After 40 Years On The Run

Delhi Police Nab 82-Year-Old Man After 40 Years On The Run

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested an 82-year-old man who had been on the run for nearly 40 years after allegedly murdering his wife in 1986. The accused was apprehended in Delhi after a renewed investigation.

How Calcium Levels In Brain Cells May Trigger Anxiety

How Calcium Levels In Brain Cells May Trigger Anxiety

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A new study has found that high calcium levels in microglia, a specialised group of immune cells in the brain, could be linked to anxiety, potentially paving the way for new treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders.

Shadow AI Threat Rising

Shadow AI Threat Rising

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Shadow AI, the unauthorised use of artificial intelligence tools, models, or platforms, is emerging as a new threat.

Telangana: Bank Managers Arrested For Siphoning Off Crores

Telangana: Bank Managers Arrested For Siphoning Off Crores

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Four individuals, including two bank managers, have been arrested in Telangana for allegedly siphoning off Rs 2.65 crore from a state-owned bank branch in Nalgonda district.

Delhi Police Nab Five In Madhu Vihar Burglary Case

Delhi Police Nab Five In Madhu Vihar Burglary Case

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have solved a burglary case in Madhu Vihar, arresting five individuals and recovering a significant portion of the stolen valuables, including gold, diamond jewellery, silver articles, and cash.

Why Modi Empowered ED To Tackle Financial Crimes

Why Modi Empowered ED To Tackle Financial Crimes

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi strengthened the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to combat financial crimes like money laundering and corruption, dismissing allegations of it being used to target political opponents.

Delhi Police Nab Cross-Border Dacoit Gang After Shootout

Delhi Police Nab Cross-Border Dacoit Gang After Shootout

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested six members of a Bangladesh-based dacoit gang following a midnight encounter. The gang is accused of violent robberies and murders across multiple states, fleeing to Bangladesh between crimes.

Is Your Meta Glass Data Safe?

Is Your Meta Glass Data Safe?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

'We take steps to filter this data to protect people's privacy and to help prevent identifying information from being reviewed.'

Delhi ITIs to Get High-Tech Labs for Electric Vehicle and Power Electronics Training

Delhi ITIs to Get High-Tech Labs for Electric Vehicle and Power Electronics Training

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The Delhi government is set to equip its industrial training institutes (ITIs) with advanced labs to train young people in power electronics, electric vehicles, and the automotive sector, aiming to create a skilled workforce ready for industry demands.

Why Modi Gave More Powers To The Enforcement Directorate

Why Modi Gave More Powers To The Enforcement Directorate

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi strengthened the Enforcement Directorate to combat financial crimes like money laundering and corruption, dismissing allegations of it being used to target political opponents.

Jammu Police Boosts Electronic Surveillance Skills to Tackle Modern Crime

Jammu Police Boosts Electronic Surveillance Skills to Tackle Modern Crime

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Jammu Inspector General of Police (IGP) Bhim Sen Tuti highlighted the increasing importance of technology-driven investigation and electronic surveillance in addressing contemporary crimes, including terrorism, cyber offences, and organised criminal activities, during a training programme for police personnel.

How Hyderabad Police Is Tackling Cyber Fraud

How Hyderabad Police Is Tackling Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar convened a meeting with bankers to address the misuse of bank accounts in cyber frauds and implement preventative measures, following 'Operation Octopus' which dismantled cyber fraud networks and led to arrests of complicit bank officials.

Gujarat DGP Stresses Proactive Measures to Combat Cybercrime

Gujarat DGP Stresses Proactive Measures to Combat Cybercrime

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Gujarat's Director General of Police, KLN Rao, has emphasised the importance of a proactive approach in combating cybercrime, focusing on technology, coordination, and public awareness.

PSBs rework branch plan to pare costs

PSBs rework branch plan to pare costs

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

In order to optimise branch efficiency, public sector banks (PSBs) are reworking their strategies to streamline operations and reduce cost amid changing customer behaviour. The strategies include closing or merging low traffic branches and reducing their size in smaller centres.

Sundar Pichai unveils new India-US subsea cable routes

Sundar Pichai unveils new India-US subsea cable routes

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Betting big on India's AI potential, Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Wednesday announced new subsea cable routes to boost AI connectivity between India and the US, alongside major skilling initiatives, including training 20 million public servants and supporting 11 million students

Don't Trust AI's Medical Advice! Here's Why

Don't Trust AI's Medical Advice! Here's Why

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

AI chatbots often give unsafe health advice, warns a global study.

IIT Kharagpur Director Calls for Calcutta University to Embrace Global Knowledge Sharing

IIT Kharagpur Director Calls for Calcutta University to Embrace Global Knowledge Sharing

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

IIT Kharagpur Director Suman Chakraborty urged Calcutta University to become a key player in a globally networked knowledge ecosystem during the university's convocation. He emphasised the importance of knowledge sharing, curiosity, and leveraging science and technology to solve problems.

Delhi Police Nab Two Suspects in Student Stabbing Near Ajmeri Gate

Delhi Police Nab Two Suspects in Student Stabbing Near Ajmeri Gate

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Two individuals, including a juvenile, have been arrested for allegedly stabbing a student near Ajmeri Gate in Delhi after he finished an exam. The suspects were apprehended while attempting to flee the city.

Delhi Police Uncovers Fake Degree Syndicate, Arrests Seven

Delhi Police Uncovers Fake Degree Syndicate, Arrests Seven

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled a fake degree and certificate racket operating in southeast Delhi, arresting seven individuals involved in the production and distribution of forged educational documents.

'FY27 Presents Clear Runway For Earnings Improvement'

'FY27 Presents Clear Runway For Earnings Improvement'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

'In investing, poor sentiment is always a good vintage to build a portfolio.'

Abhishek Banerjee Condemns Arrest of I-PAC Co-founder as Election Intimidation

Abhishek Banerjee Condemns Arrest of I-PAC Co-founder as Election Intimidation

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has criticised the arrest of Vinesh Chandel, co-founder of I-PAC, alleging it's a politically motivated attempt to intimidate the opposition and undermine the fairness of the upcoming West Bengal elections.

Local Conditions, Not Distant Air, Fuel Indo-Gangetic Plain Heatwaves: IIT Bombay Study

Local Conditions, Not Distant Air, Fuel Indo-Gangetic Plain Heatwaves: IIT Bombay Study

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Researchers at IIT Bombay have discovered that heatwaves in the Indo-Gangetic Plains are primarily caused by local land and weather conditions, rather than hot air originating from elsewhere, emphasising the need for location-specific early warning systems.

Reliance Jio aims to be among first scalable token service providers

Reliance Jio aims to be among first scalable token service providers

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Reliance Jio is aiming to be one of the first scalable token service providers in the world by deeply adopting and integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its operations, said Jio Platforms group chief executive officer (CEO) Mathew Oommen at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Xpad 30E Tablet Unveiled Featuring Spacious 11-Inch Screen

Xpad 30E Tablet Unveiled Featuring Spacious 11-Inch Screen

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Infinix has formally introduced the Infinix Xpad 30E, a budget-friendly tablet launched alongside its Note 60 smartphones in selected international markets.

Kerala's KITE Launches 'Cyber Safety Protocol 2026' for Schools

Kerala's KITE Launches 'Cyber Safety Protocol 2026' for Schools

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) has published the 'Cyber Safety Protocol 2026' to ensure a secure digital learning environment and robust cyber defences for students in Kerala's public school system.

Income Tax Department Releases ITR Forms for Assessment Year 2026-27

Income Tax Department Releases ITR Forms for Assessment Year 2026-27

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

The Income Tax Department has released all income tax return (ITR) forms for the assessment year 2026-27, enabling individuals, businesses, and other entities to begin filing their returns for the financial year 2025-26.

Delhi Police Arrest Serial Burglar 'Doremon' and Accomplice

Delhi Police Arrest Serial Burglar 'Doremon' and Accomplice

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a serial burglar nicknamed 'Doremon' and his associate, solving 11 criminal cases in the process. The burglar, known for his unique method of identifying targets, was caught with stolen property and a weapon.

Bharat Taxi Navigates Competition and Digital Adoption Hurdles

Bharat Taxi Navigates Competition and Digital Adoption Hurdles

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Cooperation Minister Amit Shah addressed Parliament regarding the challenges faced by Bharat Taxi, a government-backed cooperative ride-hailing platform, including competition from established private aggregators and resistance to digital adoption among drivers.

UP Police Crack Teak Tree Theft Case, Arrest Three Suspects

UP Police Crack Teak Tree Theft Case, Arrest Three Suspects

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Police in Sant Kabir Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested three individuals involved in the theft of teak trees from agricultural fields. The investigation was launched following a complaint about stolen trees, leading to the recovery of stolen logs and the seizure of vehicles and tools used in the crime.

'Doremon' Burglar Arrested in Delhi with Stolen Goods

'Doremon' Burglar Arrested in Delhi with Stolen Goods

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a serial burglar nicknamed 'Doremon' and his associate, solving 11 criminal cases. The burglar was known for his unique lurking style and mimicking the cartoon character Doraemon.

Be Warned! AI Makes Identity Theft Easier

Be Warned! AI Makes Identity Theft Easier

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

'The way the attacks are coming has become much stronger and much wider because of AI.'

Maharashtra CM Outlines Measures to Combat Investment Scam Cybercrimes

Maharashtra CM Outlines Measures to Combat Investment Scam Cybercrimes

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

The Maharashtra government has taken steps to combat the rise in investment-related cybercrimes, including arrests, enhanced cybersecurity measures, and public awareness campaigns.