News for 'digital safety'

'I am 65, diabetic. Which mediclaim plan to buy?'

'I am 65, diabetic. Which mediclaim plan to buy?'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

rediffGURU Jinal Mehta answers readers' financial planning and health insurance queries

Virtual sex? 5 tips to ensure safety

Virtual sex? 5 tips to ensure safety

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Though betrayals, cheating and lies happen in real life too, they can happen more easily online, warns Sybil Shiddell, country manager-India, Gleeden, an extra-marital dating Web site.

Should You Invest In Credit Risk Fund?

Should You Invest In Credit Risk Fund?

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Only investors with a higher risk appetite should enter these funds.

Gen AI Governance Is A Global Challenge

Gen AI Governance Is A Global Challenge

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

What all global leaders need to understand is that no Generative AI regulation will work unless they start with the basics, which is data collection, asserts Prosenjit Datta.

Safety of Aadhaar data: Budget may focus on cybersecurity

Safety of Aadhaar data: Budget may focus on cybersecurity

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

With a rise in the number of cyber crimes and hacking, and many putting a question mark on safety of Aadhaar data, the FM might bring proposals in this regard and allocate funds separately.

Are You In Love With A Bot?

Are You In Love With A Bot?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Bots don't suffer from the same nervousness that real matches do. This makes every conversation with a bot almost flawless and smooth, alerts rediffGURU Ravi Mittal.

Indian-origin family of 4 found dead in New Jersey, police call it murder

Indian-origin family of 4 found dead in New Jersey, police call it murder

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

An Indian-origin couple and their two children were found dead in their home in the US state of New Jersey and the police are investigating the matter as a homicide.

Mobility is the new driver for IT, digital tech

Mobility is the new driver for IT, digital tech

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

The reason for digital and IT interventions increasingly being adopted is not just the change in ways commuters move but also the mode on which this transport moves, says Jyoti Mukul.

Modi first foreign head to get Bhutan's highest civilian honour

Modi first foreign head to get Bhutan's highest civilian honour

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday received Bhutan's highest civilian award, the 'Order of the Druk Gyalpo', making him the first foreign Head of the Government to receive the honour.

Financial Freedom: One Woman's Inspiring Comeback

Financial Freedom: One Woman's Inspiring Comeback

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Inspired from a real life incident, this is the story of how Aarti buckled herself up after her divorce and rebuilt her financial life.

India may pip US as largest GitHub base soon: Nadella

India may pip US as largest GitHub base soon: Nadella

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

India is expected to overtake the US as the largest developer community on GitHub by 2027, Microsoft chairman and chief executive officer Satya Nadella said during his address to 1,100 developers and technology leaders at the Microsoft AI Tour in Bengaluru on Thursday. India is the fastest-growing market on GitHub, a Microsoft-owned software development platform, with 13.2 million developers using it.

Govt warns social media platforms over deepfake issue

Govt warns social media platforms over deepfake issue

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Vaishnaw told reporters that the government had recently issued a notice to companies on the deepfake issue, and the platforms responded, but added that the firms will have to be more aggressive in taking action on such content.

WhatsApp bans over 4.5mn accounts in India in Feb

WhatsApp bans over 4.5mn accounts in India in Feb

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

WhatsApp had banned 2.9 million accounts in January, 3.6 million accounts in December and 3.7 million accounts in November.

'By ensuring women's safety, NDA has set very high benchmark for next govt'

'By ensuring women's safety, NDA has set very high benchmark for next govt'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Right from the first week, Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi said, the BJP-led government showed "zero tolerance" towards brutalities against women. "I am confident that a time of gender equality would come. We ensured women gets the basic necessities of toilets, electricity and gas cylinders to make their lives easy."

'Public AI infrastructure we create would help startups'

'Public AI infrastructure we create would help startups'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'Similar to the case of the digital payment system where the government created a public platform and others joined in, we are exploring a similar structure to create a PPP platform where the compute required for AI could be accessed by the small player.'

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

'Why should we disclose classified information to satisfy those who doubt our Hydrogen Bomb capability?'

Want To Know About Tech Of The Future?

Want To Know About Tech Of The Future?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Amphibious drones for maritime inspection... devices that extract pure oxygen from water for patients in need... self-balancing electric bikes...

Manmohan vs Modi Debate: India Is The Loser

Manmohan vs Modi Debate: India Is The Loser

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

False and acrimonious debates such as Modi versus Manmohan might allow for victories that are political and partisan. But the real loser is the nation, India and Bharat, notes Arvind Subramanian, former chief economic advisor to the Modi government in its first term.

India 15th in top 25 AI nations but has 'greatest upward potential'

India 15th in top 25 AI nations but has 'greatest upward potential'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

India may be 15th among the top 25 Artificial Intelligence nations, but it has the 'the greatest upward potential' according to research by Tufts University's business school, the Fletcher School. At the top is the US, followed by China, fighting for global leadership in AI followed by the UK, Japan, and Germany. In the 15th spot, India is ahead of Brazil, Argentina, Indonesia, Mexico, Turkey, Indonesia and Thailand.

Assembly Polls: What Google, Meta Are Up To

Assembly Polls: What Google, Meta Are Up To

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

'There is a huge risk of misinformation and disinformation, and targeted campaigns that could potentially happen against candidates or to push certain narratives.'

BJP releases manifesto for LS polls: No NRC in 'Modi ki guarantee'

BJP releases manifesto for LS polls: No NRC in 'Modi ki guarantee'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a pitch for electing a strong and stable government in an uncertain world beset by geopolitical tensions as the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday released its manifesto, prioritising development and welfare while shunning populist measures and contentious issues like the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

Why KYC Is Important

Why KYC Is Important

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

'Clients deemed higher-risk are required to update their KYC more frequently.'

11 cases registered, 3 arrested by TN police in fake videos of migrant attacks

11 cases registered, 3 arrested by TN police in fake videos of migrant attacks

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Tamil Nadu Director General of Police C Sylendra Babu on Thursday said a thorough investigation into the circulation of fake videos of alleged attacks on migrant workers in the state would reveal the real reason behind rumour-mongers spreading it.

'Railways has not done anything for human safety'

'Railways has not done anything for human safety'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

'There are enough funds to solve this problem.'

What Google Says About CCI Orders

What Google Says About CCI Orders

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Google said safety, affordability and expanded use cases for the next wave of users will be the pillars to get the next 700 million users online.

3 kids among 5 dead in massive fire in Durga Puja pandal in UP

3 kids among 5 dead in massive fire in Durga Puja pandal in UP

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

A halogen light at the pandal overheated, causing an electric wire to catch fire at multiple points simultaneously. Soon the fire engulfed the wooden scaffolding and the tent, Rathi said.

Incident unacceptable, shameful: Scindia on Mumbai tarmac food row

Incident unacceptable, shameful: Scindia on Mumbai tarmac food row

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

The safety and security of citizens is primary for the government, he said.

Murthy flags fake news about him; cautions public

Murthy flags fake news about him; cautions public

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy on Thursday called out "fake news items", which claimed he endorsed automated trading applications and warned the public not to fall for such fraudulent claims. He also slammed "fake interviews" that used "deepfake pictures and videos" of him. In a series of posts on X, Murthy drew the attention of the public to false content being put out by malicious sites and products or services being sold fraudulently using his name and urged people to report any such instances to the concerned regulatory authorities.

Toyota Yaris puts premium on safety with 7 airbags

Toyota Yaris puts premium on safety with 7 airbags

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

The new Toyota Yaris will surely instil confidence among its users when it comes to performance and safety, says P Tharyan.

Update available: How your digital wallet is becoming safer after demonetization

Update available: How your digital wallet is becoming safer after demonetization

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

With the use of e-wallets gaining momentum after the note ban, e-wallet service providers have doubled down on developing new security features in their apps. Sharath Chowdary reports.

Interim Budget: No, Just A True Vote On Account!

Interim Budget: No, Just A True Vote On Account!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

She has shown shrewdness, sensitivity, and courage. All of these will be needed in ample quantities for the real challenge that will emerge after the elections, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Is Renault Duster Coming Back?

Is Renault Duster Coming Back?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

The new Duster will go head-to-head with popular models like Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, MG Astor, etc in the highly competitive mid-size SUV segment.

Why K V Kamath calls Indian banking system the best in 50 years

Why K V Kamath calls Indian banking system the best in 50 years

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

'I don't think we have ever seen such alignment of everything that we need in the banking sector.'

Monsoon session of Parliament begins today, set to be stormy

Monsoon session of Parliament begins today, set to be stormy

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi has said that 31 bills will be taken up in the monsoon session. Among these include the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023.

Parl passes bill allowing govt to take control of telecom services

Parl passes bill allowing govt to take control of telecom services

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The Bill allows stopping of transmission and intercepting messages in case of public emergency, in the interest of the public, to prevent incitement for committing offence.

Modi launches 5G mobile services, calls it dawn of new era

Modi launches 5G mobile services, calls it dawn of new era

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the 6th India Mobile Congress at Pragati Maidan in Delhi and launched 5G services. The 5G telecom services seek to provide seamless coverage, high data rate, low latency and highly reliable communications system. The three major telecom operators of the country demonstrated one use case each in front of the prime minister to show the potential of 5G technology in India.

WhatsApp India head Abhijit Bose quits

WhatsApp India head Abhijit Bose quits

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

WhatsApp India head Abhijit Bose and Meta's public policy head Rajiv Aggarwal have resigned from their positions, social media major Meta said on Tuesday. The development comes within a week of Meta announcing 11,000 lay-offs across the globe. The company has given charge of Meta India Public Policy to Shivnath Thukral who is currently serving as Director of WhatsApp Public Policy in India.

Pilots Fume as DGCA Moves to Ban Perfumes

Pilots Fume as DGCA Moves to Ban Perfumes

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

DGCA's move seeks to ban perfumes for pilots as they have alcohol and can affect the results of breathanalyser tests. But the FAA and EASA have different standards, says senior journalist Shobha John.

Record-equalling Verstappen continues winning run

Record-equalling Verstappen continues winning run

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Formula One leader Max Verstappen won the British Grand Prix on Sunday as Red Bull stayed unbeaten in 2023 and equalled McLaren's 1988 record run of 11 victories in a row.

After Rahul Gandhi, Congress hacked on Twitter, government investigates

After Rahul Gandhi, Congress hacked on Twitter, government investigates

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

The ministry of electronics and IT has started probe into hacking of Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi's official Twitter account.