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Bibhav's assault could've killed Maliwal: Delhi Police

Bibhav's assault could've killed Maliwal: Delhi Police

Rediff.com19 May 2024

The Delhi Police in its remand paper submitted late Saturday evening seeking seven days custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar regarding the alleged assault on Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal said that it was a 'serious case' where the 'brutal assault' could have turned 'fatal'.

India's digital economy to grow 10x to $800 bn by 2030

India's digital economy to grow 10x to $800 bn by 2030

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

India's consumer digital economy which was pegged at $85-90 billion in calendar year 2020, is expected to become a $800 billion market by 2030, according to reports released by consulting firm RedSeer at its flagship event Ground Zero 5.0. The digital economy includes 60 per cent of travel, 40 per cent non-grocery retail, 30 per cent of education, 25 per cent of food and beverages services and 6 per cent of pharma/grocery going through digital channels by calendar year 2030. Online retail is set to become the third-largest market by scale by CY30 with an annual gross merchandise value (GMV) of $350 billion in CY30, said RedSeer.

'There's a noticeable trend towards blending Western and Indian styles'

'There's a noticeable trend towards blending Western and Indian styles'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

'The demand for international fashion labels, particularly from tier-II cities and beyond, has seen a notable uptick.'

'We focus on smaller ticket sizes loans'

'We focus on smaller ticket sizes loans'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

'Banks may find small ticket size lending economically unviable due to the cost of branch operations.'

How Trai Plans To Scuttle Scams

How Trai Plans To Scuttle Scams

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Numbers could be classified further into (140) marketing and (160 or 161) for service calls to easily identify the purpose of the call in the future.

Digital media completely uncontrolled: Centre to SC

Digital media completely uncontrolled: Centre to SC

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

The government said if the apex court considers it necessary to lay down guidelines for mainstream electronic and print media, it is the 'need of the hour' that the exercise should start first with web based digital media.

Digital India: Modi's unqualified success

Digital India: Modi's unqualified success

Rediff.com10 May 2019

'The digital economy will generate 60 to 65 million jobs by 2025, 20 million more than the 40 to 45 million existing jobs that are in danger of disappearing or getting automated,' points out T N Ninan.

Kotak Bank barred from onboarding customers online, issuing fresh credit cards

Kotak Bank barred from onboarding customers online, issuing fresh credit cards

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Cracking down on repeated non-compliance of IT norms, the RBI on Wednesday barred Kotak Mahindra Bank from onboarding new customers through its online and mobile banking channels and issuing fresh credit cards with immediate effect after the regulator found "serious deficiencies" in the lender's IT risk management. These actions, the RBI said, are necessitated based on significant concerns arising out of Reserve Bank's IT examination of the bank for the years 2022 and 2023 and the continued failure on part of the bank to address these concerns in a comprehensive and timely manner.

What the new OTT/social/digital media policy says

What the new OTT/social/digital media policy says

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The salient features of the new OTT/social media policy announced by the Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on February 25, 2021.

Disney, Reliance sign deal to create Rs 70,000 cr behemoth

Disney, Reliance sign deal to create Rs 70,000 cr behemoth

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Walt Disney Co and Reliance Industries on Wednesday announced signing of binding pacts to merge their media operations in India to create a Rs 70,000 crore behemoth. Reliance and its affiliates will hold 63.16 per cent in the combined entity while Disney will hold the remaining 36.84 per cent, the companies said in a statement.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Union Budget 2024-25: MSMEs bat for Rs 5,000 crore export booster

Union Budget 2024-25: MSMEs bat for Rs 5,000 crore export booster

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

India SME Forum, an organisation for small and medium businesses, has called for creating a dedicated fund of Rs 5000 crore for the export capacity development, promotion, and marketing of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in its Budget recommendation. The forum for MSMEs with over 98,000 members said that to enhance India's global competitiveness and increase its market share in global exports, it was "crucial to increase the number of active exporters and enable at least 3-4 lakh first-time micro, small, and medium exporters while supporting them in promoting Indian products globally."

'Pick your battles', CJI cautions probe agencies

'Pick your battles', CJI cautions probe agencies

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Expressing concern over instances of 'unwarranted' confiscation of personal devices during raids, the CJI said they highlight the pressing need to strike a balance between investigative imperatives and individual privacy rights.

Health Insurance: What You Must Know!

Health Insurance: What You Must Know!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Purchase health insurance at an early age, before you incur a disease, as this makes access to health insurance difficult and raises the premium significantly.

Bharti Airtel Q1 profit jumps 2.5 times to Rs 4,160 cr

Bharti Airtel Q1 profit jumps 2.5 times to Rs 4,160 cr

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel reported more than 2.5 times jump in its consolidated profit to Rs 4,160 crore in the April-June quarter of 2024-25 compared to the year-ago period driven by an improvement in average revenue per user and an exceptional gain of Rs 735 crore. The company had posted a profit of Rs 1,612.5 crore in the same period a year ago. The consolidated revenue from operations of Bharti Airtel increased by 2.8 per cent to Rs 38,506.4 crore during the reported quarter from Rs 37,440 crore in the June quarter of the last year.

Know the Budget Impact on Your Finances

Know the Budget Impact on Your Finances

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

'Compare the new slabs with the previous years to understand if your tax liability will increase or decrease after the Budget.'

Maruti Suzuki finds digital highway ideal for smooth drive

Maruti Suzuki finds digital highway ideal for smooth drive

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Maruti is not an online outlier, of course; other heavyweights have rolled out similar services. But as an analyst pointed out, Maruti's all-India roll-out has significant impact given that it accounts for over half of all cars sold, reports, reports Pavan Lall.

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

As the world celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) on December 3, corporate India has kept up with efforts to make workplaces more inclusive and accessible. Organisations across sectors are taking initiatives such as equipping offices with practical work tools like Braille-friendly and voice-enabled lifts and screen readers. While inclusion has gained pace, only 11.3 per cent (or 3.4 million out of 30 million) Indians with disabilities have jobs.

Mark Zuckerberg supports Modi's 'Digital India'

Mark Zuckerberg supports Modi's 'Digital India'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Zuckerberg asked his followers to show their support for 'Digital India' initiative.

Muted spectrum auction sees telcos placing bids worth Rs 11,000 cr

Muted spectrum auction sees telcos placing bids worth Rs 11,000 cr

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The auction of radio waves used for mobile services saw a muted opening on Tuesday, with five rounds attracting bids worth about Rs 11,000 crore from telecom companies. The government has put over 10,500 Mhz spectrum in eight frequency bands -- 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1,800 MHz, 2,100 MHz, 2,300 MHz, 2,500 MHz, 3,300 MHz and 26 GHz, valued at Rs 96,238 crore at base price, for auction.

Digital currency race: China leads. India must catch up

Digital currency race: China leads. India must catch up

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

India should not be left behind. It should join the seven central banks which are studying feasibility and safeguards necessary to eliminate risks, particularly from hacking, advises former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Right to be forgotten goes before SC, Madras HC order stayed

Right to be forgotten goes before SC, Madras HC order stayed

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

"How can a court order this? To say that the judgment, a public document, be pulled down will have very serious ramifications," said a bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra after taking note of the submissions of Ikanoon Software Development Pvt Ltd, a Bengaluru-based legal website.

India, Russia set $100 bn annual trade target by 2030

India, Russia set $100 bn annual trade target by 2030

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

India and Russia on Tuesday set a target of $100 billion in annual trade volume by 2030 and vowed to develop a robust bilateral payment settlement mechanism using national currencies. The two sides also inked a total of nine agreements to further broadbase cooperation in a range of areas including in the economic domain following summit talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Does BGauss RUV 350 Pack A Punch?

Does BGauss RUV 350 Pack A Punch?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Overall, the BGauss RUV 350 is a feature-packed electric scooter with a unique design and competitive performance.

Surging markets: CJI Chandrachud urges Sebi, SAT to be cautious

Surging markets: CJI Chandrachud urges Sebi, SAT to be cautious

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Thursday advised market regulator SEBI and the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) to exercise caution amid a significant surge in equity markets and pitched for more tribunal benches to ensure that the "backbone is stable". Inaugurating the new SAT premises here, CJI Chandrachud pitched for authorities to consider opening up new benches of the SAT given the higher workloads because of higher quantum of transactions and newer regulations.

Infosys urged to work on ways to access taxpayers' data accurately

Infosys urged to work on ways to access taxpayers' data accurately

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The finance ministry (FinMin) has asked Infosys to work on ways to extract and access taxpayers' real-time data faster and accurately as it is crucial for taking decisions on policy changes. While reviewing progress of the income tax portal 2.0, which had faced glitches, the officials also told the Infosys team to increase the scope of pre-filled data in the ITR forms. Senior officials in the ministry held a review meeting last month with the Infosys team and officials of the Central Processing Centre (CPC).

The next challenge for digital entertainment

The next challenge for digital entertainment

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

OTT players like Netflix, Hotstar, and Voot are keen to find a common currency to measure viewership numbers and improve advertising options as well as content. Urvi Malvania reports.

India's internet economy likely to reach $1 trillion by 2030: Experts

India's internet economy likely to reach $1 trillion by 2030: Experts

Rediff.com17 May 2024

India's internet economy is estimated to reach $1 trillion by 2030, primarily due to e-commerce, which is expected to be worth $325 billion and rank third globally, according to industry experts. Last year marked a crucial turning point for India's e-commerce sector, with notable changes in consumer trends, technology, and regulations. InGovern Research Services, a leading corporate governance advisory firm, hosted a virtual roundtable to deliberate on the notable developments in India's e-commerce sector in 2023, with a particular focus on the essential role of customer trust in fueling its ongoing expansion.

Political Memes Are No Laughing Matter

Political Memes Are No Laughing Matter

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

'In India, political parties want to portray their leaders as cinematic heroes critical of their opponents.' 'This is where memes come into play.'

What Led To Paytm's Big Fall

What Led To Paytm's Big Fall

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

At the heart of Paytm's slide lies the abject failure of its Super App strategy, notes Indrajit Gupta.

Halwa ceremony held; stage set for interim Budget

Halwa ceremony held; stage set for interim Budget

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The Halwa ceremony, marking the final stage of the budget preparation process for Interim Union Budget 2024, was held in North Block on Wednesday in the presence of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Union Minister of State for Finance Dr Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad was also present. A customary halwa ceremony is performed every year before the "lock-in" process of Budget preparation begins.

With OCEN, small businesses have access to instant loans

With OCEN, small businesses have access to instant loans

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The protocol aims to "democratise" lending, reduce costs of credit, and ensure accessibility of credit to small companies and street vendors, according to Nandan Nilekani.

Digital payments rising sharply but cash remains the king: RBI

Digital payments rising sharply but cash remains the king: RBI

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

With NEFT, which drives the retail payments value, operationalised on a 24x7x365 basis, the country's payment systems landscape is headed for substantial growth.

Ambani unveils growth roadmap for Reliance

Ambani unveils growth roadmap for Reliance

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Thursday unveiled the next phase of growth at Reliance Industries Ltd, with retail and telecom worth over $100 billion each, doubling revenues and pre-tax profit in 3-4 years, new energy business becoming profitable by 2031, and core oil and chemical business continuing to be the robust growth engine. The sprawling conglomerate with interests in refining, oil and gas, petrochemicals, telecom, retail, and media is on track to more than double in size before the end of the decade, Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance, told company shareholders.

'Don't Panic! India Is An Oasis Of Calm!'

'Don't Panic! India Is An Oasis Of Calm!'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

'The structural story of India is a multi-decadal story.' 'One should stay invested in that story and avoid reacting to what is happening globally.'

The future of digital payment

The future of digital payment

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

E-commerce companies have understood the importance of having their own in-house wallet, explaining their acquisition spree, says Manoranjan Mohapatra.

HC seeks Centre's reply on plea challenging new digital media rules

HC seeks Centre's reply on plea challenging new digital media rules

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The Delhi high court on Tuesday sought the Centre's response on a plea challenging the new Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, which seeks to regulate digital news media.

Junaid's Debut On Hold Because...

Junaid's Debut On Hold Because...

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The Gujarat high court has stayed the release of Maharaj, Aamir Khan's son Junaid's debut film, on Netflix after followers of Pushtimarg, a Vaishnava sect of Hinduism, claimed that it would hurt their religious sentiments.

India to Witness Less Job Churn In Next 5 Years

India to Witness Less Job Churn In Next 5 Years

Rediff.com9 May 2023

The churn in Indian labour markets will be led by technology-driven sectors like artificial intelligence and machine learning (38 per cent), followed by data analysts and scientists (33 per cent) and data entry clerks (32 per cent).

Meet Gopi Thotakura, India's 1st space tourist

Meet Gopi Thotakura, India's 1st space tourist

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Thotakura was selected as one of the six crew members for the mission, making him the first Indian space tourist and the second Indian to venture into space after the Indian Army's Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma in 1984.