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FSSAI initiates penal action against Amazon, Swiggy, BigBasket for non-compliance

FSSAI initiates penal action against Amazon, Swiggy, BigBasket for non-compliance

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

India's food regulator, FSSAI, has initiated penal action against major e-commerce platforms including Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, Flipkart India, and Zepto for various non-compliances, such as misbranding, misleading claims, and the sale of prohibited food articles.

Amazon Now hits $1 billion annualised gross sales in India, eyes 100 cities by Diwali

Amazon Now hits $1 billion annualised gross sales in India, eyes 100 cities by Diwali

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Amazon's ultra-fast delivery service, Amazon Now, has achieved $1 billion in annualised gross sales in India over the last three months, marking it as the fastest-growing e-commerce business in Amazon India's history, with orders doubling every quarter.

What Was Amazon's Jeff Bezos Doing At The US Open?

What Was Amazon's Jeff Bezos Doing At The US Open?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Retired 007 was in the house as celebrities poured into Flushing Meadows to watch Alexander Zverev take on home hopeful Ben Shelton in the US Open final in New York on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Karnataka halts Amazon, Swiggy, Bigbasket food licences over 'dhatura' sales

Karnataka halts Amazon, Swiggy, Bigbasket food licences over 'dhatura' sales

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

The Karnataka government has suspended the food licences of Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, and Bigbasket due to the online sale of toxic Dhatura fruits/seeds. Citing public health and food safety concerns, authorities have also ordered the suspension of licences for suppliers to these platforms and mandated the removal of all Dhatura-related listings.

Mass protest erupts over Amazon's data centre plan near Mumbai

Mass protest erupts over Amazon's data centre plan near Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Jul 2026

Hundreds of Thane residents protested against a proposed Amazon data centre, citing environmental concerns, noise pollution, and excessive water and electricity consumption. Amazon stated compliance with environmental laws, assuring the facility would not strain local resources, but protesters remain unsatisfied, with a local MP also demanding a review.

Influencer asks for Diwali sweets online; gets TVs, fridges on COD

Influencer asks for Diwali sweets online; gets TVs, fridges on COD

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Madurai-based content creator Veeramani faced an unprecedented ordeal, being forced to abandon his home after a simple online request for Deepavali sweets led to an overwhelming barrage of expensive cash-on-delivery pranks from mischievous followers.

Why Anthropic's Claude AI Is Now Processing Data Within India

Why Anthropic's Claude AI Is Now Processing Data Within India

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Artificial intelligence major Anthropic has launched AI inference capabilities in India through Amazon Bedrock, allowing its Claude AI models to process data within the country's jurisdiction. This strategic move addresses the growing demand from Indian entities, particularly in regulated sectors, for compliance with local data processing norms as per the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. The initiative strengthens Anthropic's commitment to the Indian market, enabling secure and compliant AI deployment for sensitive workloads and fostering trust among major enterprises like Reliance, CRED, and NPCI.

OTT Releases This Week: Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, #Love, Sardar 2

OTT Releases This Week: Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, #Love, Sardar 2

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

This week's OTT releases feature a diverse range of content, including the Malayalam rom-com Bethlehem Kudumba Unit and the spy thriller Sardar 2, alongside international offerings like East of Eden and Death of a Unicorn.

OTT Releases This Week: Ishqa Ishqa, Spider-Man, Khalifa

OTT Releases This Week: Ishqa Ishqa, Spider-Man, Khalifa

Rediff.com4 days ago

Discover the latest movies and series hitting OTT platforms this week, like Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day, alongside a diverse array of K-dramas, Hindi films, and regional Indian content.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy unveils massive India qcomm expansion plan

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy unveils massive India qcomm expansion plan

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has announced a significant expansion of the company's quick commerce business, Amazon Now, to over 300 Indian cities, aiming to build the country's largest delivery-in-minutes network. This move follows a recent USD 35 billion investment commitment by Amazon in India.

Is CSK Watching This West Indies Power-Hitter? Meet Quentin Sampson

Is CSK Watching This West Indies Power-Hitter? Meet Quentin Sampson

Rediff.com1 days ago

Guyanese batter Quentin Sampson, known for his aggressive power-hitting, is attracting attention from IPL franchises, with Chennai Super Kings reportedly among those watching him ahead of the 2027 auction, following his impressive cameo against India.

Amazon To Deepen Automation In India With Advanced Robotics

Amazon To Deepen Automation In India With Advanced Robotics

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Amazon plans to significantly expand its use of automation and advanced robotics, including systems like the SLAM labeler, across its Indian fulfilment centres. The company, which has committed substantial investments in India, also highlighted its global rollout of autonomous robots like Proteus and cautioned against premature AI regulation that could stifle innovation.

Elon Musk: Starlink services in India must be affordable, slams 'de facto monopoly'

Elon Musk: Starlink services in India must be affordable, slams 'de facto monopoly'

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, stated that Starlink's services in India must be affordable for widespread adoption and that competition would benefit consumers, despite potentially reducing Reliance Jio's profits. He criticised Reliance Jio as a 'de facto monopoly' in India, alleging that certain business conglomerates were blocking Starlink's entry.

Cosmetics From Pakistan Breach Indian Market

Cosmetics From Pakistan Breach Indian Market

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

CDSCO has warned consumers against using two unauthorised Pakistani whitening creams after finding excessive heavy metals and regulatory violations.

Amazon Unveils Proteus Robot For European Fulfilment Centres

Amazon Unveils Proteus Robot For European Fulfilment Centres

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Amazon has launched its next-generation Proteus robot in European fulfilment centres to assist employees with physically demanding tasks. This initiative is part of a broader 10 billion euro investment to modernise operations and create 25,000 new jobs, with Proteus using natural language commands for seamless human-robot collaboration.

Amazon Boosts India Investment To USD 48 Billion, Focus On AI And Cloud

Amazon Boosts India Investment To USD 48 Billion, Focus On AI And Cloud

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced an additional USD 13 billion investment in India, bringing the company's total capital commitment to USD 48 billion by 2030. This significant investment will primarily focus on expanding AI and cloud infrastructure, supporting job creation, boosting e-commerce exports, and digitising small businesses, aligning with India's growing digital economy.

OTT Releases This Week: Lust Stories 3, Irumudi, Waiting Hai

OTT Releases This Week: Lust Stories 3, Irumudi, Waiting Hai

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Choose from a diverse range of genres, from the third instalment of the Hindi anthology Lust Stories 3 to Ravi Teja's superhit Irumudi to the Korean drama The Scandal.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy pledges $13 billion additional investment in India for AI, cloud infrastructure

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy pledges $13 billion additional investment in India for AI, cloud infrastructure

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announced the company's intention to invest an additional USD 13 billion in India by 2030, focusing on expanding AI and cloud infrastructure.

At 47, Imran Tahir Oldest To Pick 5-Wicket Haul In T20 Cricket

At 47, Imran Tahir Oldest To Pick 5-Wicket Haul In T20 Cricket

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Veteran spinner Imran Tahir, at 47, attributes his continued success and record-breaking five-wicket haul in the Caribbean Premier League to the motivation provided by his son, who encourages him to play 'one more year'.

Waiting Hai Exposes A Fraud You Didn't Know About

Waiting Hai Exposes A Fraud You Didn't Know About

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Waiting Hai exposes Indian Railways' tatkal ticket scams with .

OTT Releases This Week: Nayanthara's Hi, Baby Do Die Do

OTT Releases This Week: Nayanthara's Hi, Baby Do Die Do

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

This week's OTT releases feature a diverse range of films and series, including Huma Qureshi's Baby Do Die Do, Aneet Padda's Hunkaar: The Roar, Parineeti Chopra's OTT debut in Shaque: Trust No One, Nayanthara's romcom Hi, and the animated Toy Story 5.

Digital Credit Surges In Tier-2 Cities, Salaried Women Borrow More

Digital Credit Surges In Tier-2 Cities, Salaried Women Borrow More

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

A new report, the Digital Credit and Inclusion Index (DCII) 2026, reveals that Tier-2 cities are spearheading digital credit adoption in India. The study, a collaboration between Pahle India Foundation and Amazon Pay, highlights that salaried women are borrowing more than men and that digital credit is primarily used for consumption, with limited productive use.

'Absurd hypocrisy': Elon Musk escalates attack on Ambani

'Absurd hypocrisy': Elon Musk escalates attack on Ambani

Rediff.com2 days ago

Elon Musk has renewed his criticism of Mukesh Ambani regarding Starlink's entry into India, accusing Ambani's supporters of hypocrisy for simultaneously claiming Starlink can't compete with low prices and that it poses a strong competitive threat. Musk argues that competition would benefit Indian consumers and that Starlink would adjust pricing if too expensive. He also shared reports alleging Reliance-funded political donations. Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stated India does not permit monopolies and that multiple players, including Starlink, have received satcom licences.

'Dear PM Ambani': Musk's latest swipe at Reliance, BJP

'Dear PM Ambani': Musk's latest swipe at Reliance, BJP

Rediff.com3 days ago

Elon Musk has escalated his criticism of Indian industrialist Mukesh Ambani, sharing media reports that alleged Reliance-funded firms helped boost BJP campaigns on social media and made large political donations. This comes amidst a persistent delay in the launch of Starlink satellite broadband services in India, with Musk accusing Ambani of protecting a monopoly. The Indian government maintains its telecom framework is fair and non-discriminatory, while Reliance has not publicly responded to Musk's allegations.

Meesho's unique value-commerce model faces stiff competition, premium valuations

Meesho's unique value-commerce model faces stiff competition, premium valuations

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Meesho, a value-commerce platform targeting middle- and lower-income geographies, is poised for significant growth driven by its asset-light model and low fulfilment costs, but faces intense competition from e-commerce giants and high valuations.

Lava Bold N4 Pro 5G Packs 5G And A 6,000 mAh Battery

Lava Bold N4 Pro 5G Packs 5G And A 6,000 mAh Battery

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

The Lava Bold N4 Pro 5G sports a sleek flat back, with its dual-camera module neatly housed in a raised rounded-rectangle unit at the top-left.

Siwet Tomar On Rise And Fall 2 Eviction: 'I Won't Back Off'

Siwet Tomar On Rise And Fall 2 Eviction: 'I Won't Back Off'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Siwet Tomar speaks out about his controversial eviction from Rise and Fall Season 2 after a physical altercation with fellow contestant Shehzad Poonawalla.

Check Out The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Check Out The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max combines a large AMOLED display, a high-capacity silicon-carbon battery and powerful charging features.

OnePlus 13s Gets A New 16 GB RAM Variant At Rs 68,999

OnePlus 13s Gets A New 16 GB RAM Variant At Rs 68,999

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

OnePlus has expanded the 13s range with a new 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage configuration.

Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella Dine With Xi

Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella Dine With Xi

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted a lavish state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan at the White House on September 24, 2026. The guest list featured a who's who of American tech and business leaders, including Jensen Huang, Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai, Elon Musk, Satya Nadella, Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, Jamie Dimon and Jeff Bezos, alongside senior US officials.

Bain Report: AI Market Must Hit $6 Trillion Annually By 2031 To Justify Investment

Bain Report: AI Market Must Hit $6 Trillion Annually By 2031 To Justify Investment

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

A Bain & Company report projects the global AI market must reach nearly USD 6 trillion annually by 2031 to sustain massive infrastructure investments. This growth will largely depend on new innovations beyond productivity gains, with a significant gap needing to be filled by emerging revenue streams like autonomous vehicles, physical AI, and new AI-driven products. The report also highlights the surge in hardware and semiconductor industries due to AI compute demand and the importance of AI absorption for Indian companies.

OTT This Week: Welcome To The Jungle, Jana Nayagan...

OTT This Week: Welcome To The Jungle, Jana Nayagan...

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Discover the latest star-studded OTT releases this week, featuring Akshay Kumar's Welcome to the Jungle, Vijay's Jana Nayagan, and a diverse selection of regional and international films and series across major streaming platforms.

Dhol, Dulhan, Daayan: Get Ready For Yami's Nayyi Navelli

Dhol, Dulhan, Daayan: Get Ready For Yami's Nayyi Navelli

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Yami Gautam turns Nayyi Navelli into a colourful supernatural ride, but the film's lavish trailer launch may have been even more dramatic than its trailer.

Gandhari, Dhamaal 4, Fauda Arrive On OTT

Gandhari, Dhamaal 4, Fauda Arrive On OTT

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

Highly anticipated Bollywood movie premieres, post-theatrical releases, gripping new OTT series and the return of popular international shows: September promises a rich and varied slate of content.

What Xi was served at White House state dinner

What Xi was served at White House state dinner

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

President Donald Trump is hosting a lavish state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House. The event, meticulously prepared by First Lady Melania Trump, features a unique blend of American and Chinese culinary traditions, a historic toast, and a star-studded guest list including top tech and business leaders. The evening will also include musical performances and decor reflecting Chinese cultural significance.

Premium Office Rents Surge in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR Due to Supply Constraints

Premium Office Rents Surge in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR Due to Supply Constraints

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Large office leases in Mumbai and Delhi-NCR are commanding premium rentals in key micro-locations, driven by a scarcity of quality Grade-A space and sustained occupier demand, according to real estate consultants.

'This 2,000 MDR Limit Is Bogus'

'This 2,000 MDR Limit Is Bogus'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

'These limits will change. Very soon restrictions, restrictions will come.'

5 Rakhi Ads That Melted Our Hearts

5 Rakhi Ads That Melted Our Hearts

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

Five Raksha Bandhan ads that stayed with us long after the festival was over...

How AI Is Revolutionising Advertising For Indian Small Businesses

How AI Is Revolutionising Advertising For Indian Small Businesses

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

A study by Amazon Ads reveals that nearly 87% of Indian small and medium businesses (SMBs) believe AI has opened up new advertising opportunities, including streaming TV. The research indicates that 75% of surveyed SMBs attribute business growth to AI-enabled advertising, with 68% noting increased creativity. AI is also facilitating international trade for 59% of businesses, though human oversight remains crucial in decision-making.

NSDC And AWS Launch Major Cloud And AI Skilling Initiative

NSDC And AWS Launch Major Cloud And AI Skilling Initiative

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Cultus Education, has launched a nationwide initiative to provide cloud and AI skilling to 1.5 lakh learners. This programme aims to equip youth, especially from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, with essential technology skills and job-ready training, contributing to India's goal of becoming a global innovation hub.