News for 'digital era'

Maharashtra CM Stresses Tech Skills for Police in Digital Era

Maharashtra CM Stresses Tech Skills for Police in Digital Era

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the 69th All India Police Duty Meet (AIPDM) 2025-26, emphasising the need for police to stay ahead of criminals in the digital age and improve investigation skills.

India's Era Has Arrived: Birla

India's Era Has Arrived: Birla

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Kumar Mangalam Birla urged young people to 'build in India, build for India and build for the world'.

Gautam Adani: Energy Security, Digital Infrastructure Key To Geopolitics

Gautam Adani: Energy Security, Digital Infrastructure Key To Geopolitics

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Gautam Adani emphasised the importance of energy security and digital infrastructure in shaping geopolitical power, urging India to develop sovereign capabilities across the AI value chain.

India's Economic Growth Credible, Digital Infra Accelerating: Tata Consumer Products Chairman

India's Economic Growth Credible, Digital Infra Accelerating: Tata Consumer Products Chairman

Rediff.com19 May 2026

N Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Consumer Products (TCPL), stated that India continues to experience credible economic growth, driven by strong demographic fundamentals and accelerating digital public infrastructure, despite a fragmented global landscape.

10 Smart Tips To Get Hired In The AI Era

10 Smart Tips To Get Hired In The AI Era

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Employers want to know that you do not just know how to use AI tools like ChatGPT or automation services. They also want to know that you understand what AI is, says Kumar Rajagopalan, vice president-strategic initiatives and country head- India at Dexian, a leading staffing solutions firm.

Census 2027 to be a 'National Digital Transformation Mission'

Census 2027 to be a 'National Digital Transformation Mission'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo announced that the Census 2027 will be a fully digital and paperless exercise, utilising mobile technology, AI, and cloud computing for accuracy and efficiency, marking a shift towards data-driven governance.

Aaqib Javed Urges Former Players To Coach On Ground

Aaqib Javed Urges Former Players To Coach On Ground

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Pakistan's senior selector Aaqib Javed has challenged former cricketers to actively contribute to grassroots development instead of merely criticising the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and national team on television. He emphasised the importance of sharing expertise with youngsters and highlighted modern digital scouting methods.

Why are Gen Z investors ditching monthly SIPs for weekly and daily SIPs?

Why are Gen Z investors ditching monthly SIPs for weekly and daily SIPs?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Gen Z is a generation that has been raised in a digital-first era, where shopping, payment, and monetary transactions are done within seconds via smartphones. Moreover, the new flexibility offered by investing platforms is encouraging young investors to opt for investment frequencies that align with their spending patterns and lifestyle. This change has brought up an interesting debate on whether daily and weekly SIPs are better than monthly investments.

Pichai: AI Ushers in Era of Hyper Progress

Pichai: AI Ushers in Era of Hyper Progress

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Google CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted the transformative potential of AI at the India AI Impact Summit, emphasizing its role in scientific discovery, economic development, and workforce evolution.

The Silent Storm: Mercedes-Benz Launches Its First Ever Plug-In Hybrid S-Class in India

The Silent Storm: Mercedes-Benz Launches Its First Ever Plug-In Hybrid S-Class in India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Say hello to the S 450 e Launch Edition. Priced at 2.20 crore upwards.

Digital Scams Are Getting Smarter

Digital Scams Are Getting Smarter

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

'Just like oral hygiene, cyber hygiene must become a daily habit,' says Beena Vaheed, executive director, Bank of Baroda. 'It is not enough to rely only on banks, companies, or the government. Each of us must play our part.'

India-England T20 WC semi breaks global streaming record

India-England T20 WC semi breaks global streaming record

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

The second semi-final of the T20 World Cup between India and England achieved a record-breaking peak concurrency of 65.2 million viewers on JioHotstar, marking a new global benchmark in digital sports viewership, according to the ICC.

Experts Urge Ethical AI Governance and Indigenous Development for India

Experts Urge Ethical AI Governance and Indigenous Development for India

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Experts at a discussion in Delhi emphasised the importance of ethical governance and indigenous capability in India's pursuit of becoming a global artificial intelligence power, ensuring technology serves the public good and maintains strategic autonomy.

Modi Has Transformed The Vocabulary Of Indian Politics

Modi Has Transformed The Vocabulary Of Indian Politics

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Few leaders since Independence have been able to establish such a direct connection with the electorate or shape the national conversation to the extent that Narendra Modi has done over the past decade, points out former Union minister Dr Karan Singh.

Hindustan Zinc To Generate 2,000 Crore Through AI Solutions

Hindustan Zinc To Generate 2,000 Crore Through AI Solutions

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) plans to generate 2,000 crore in value by implementing artificial intelligence-driven solutions across its mining and manufacturing operations. This initiative is part of a broader industry trend to adopt digital technologies for cost reduction, margin improvement, and enhanced environmental and social governance.

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.

When Will India Produce A Trillion-Dollar Company?

When Will India Produce A Trillion-Dollar Company?

Rediff.com2 May 2026

India's first trillion-dollar company will be built on technology it owns, not just operates, predicts Ajay Kumar.

Will Indians Get To Watch FIFA World Cup 2026?

Will Indians Get To Watch FIFA World Cup 2026?

Rediff.com21 May 2026

With less than a month to go, football fans have all fingers -- and toes -- crossed, notes Kanika Datta.

'Equity Investing In Good Shape And Fashionable As Ever!'

'Equity Investing In Good Shape And Fashionable As Ever!'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

'In India's case, an extended earnings slowdown accompanied by rich valuations have dimmed returns since late 2024.'

Avoid destination weddings, prefer online classes: Modi continues austerity push

Avoid destination weddings, prefer online classes: Modi continues austerity push

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to citizens to adopt austerity measures, including avoiding destination weddings abroad and reducing edible oil consumption, to mitigate the impact of the West Asia crisis on India's economy.

Cocktail 2: At Kriti-Rashmika-Shahid's Musical Night

Cocktail 2: At Kriti-Rashmika-Shahid's Musical Night

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Kriti's glam, Rashmika's goof-up, and Shahid's banter. The trio made the song launch event for Cocktail 2 so much fun.

Inside Vijay's Cabinet: A Blend of Youth and Veterans

Inside Vijay's Cabinet: A Blend of Youth and Veterans

Rediff.com10 May 2026

A look at the profiles of the ministers in the new Tamil Nadu government led by Joseph C Vijay of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).

RBI's New Rules: BIG Changes From April 1 for OTP, Cards, Online Payments

RBI's New Rules: BIG Changes From April 1 for OTP, Cards, Online Payments

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

From April 1, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India's new authentication directions modernise how every digital payment you make must be verified -- and place the burden of security squarely on your bank, not on you.

Indian E-Commerce Market Poised for Massive Growth by 2030

Indian E-Commerce Market Poised for Massive Growth by 2030

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

A new report by Google and Deloitte projects India's e-commerce market will nearly triple to USD 250 billion by 2030, driven by Gen Z shoppers, quick commerce expansion, and AI.

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.

ServiceNow Enhances AI Control Tower For Enterprise Governance

ServiceNow Enhances AI Control Tower For Enterprise Governance

Rediff.com6 May 2026

ServiceNow has announced an expansion of its AI Control Tower offering with new capabilities that give enterprises control over every AI system, agent, and workflow, regardless of where it runs.

How Shantanu Narayen Transformed Adobe

How Shantanu Narayen Transformed Adobe

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

For many outside the technology sector, Shantanu Narayen's impact may not always be visible, but his leadership quietly transformed how millions of people learn, work, create and run businesses across the world.

Why Siddaramaiah Wants A Supreme Court Bench In South India

Why Siddaramaiah Wants A Supreme Court Bench In South India

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has called for the establishment of a Supreme Court bench in South India to improve accessibility to justice. Speaking at a conference on Artificial Intelligence in the judiciary, he also highlighted the need to address algorithmic bias and ensure judicial independence in the age of AI.

Why Judicial Independence Must Evolve In The Age Of AI

Why Judicial Independence Must Evolve In The Age Of AI

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Supreme Court judge Justice B V Nagarathna stated that judicial independence in the modern era is not just freedom from external power, but also from algorithmic influence, while speaking at a conference in Bengaluru.

Cyber Fraud Cases Surge in Himachal Pradesh: What's Being Done?

Cyber Fraud Cases Surge in Himachal Pradesh: What's Being Done?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Himachal Pradesh is experiencing a significant increase in cyber fraud cases, with hundreds of cases registered and substantial financial losses reported. The state government is taking measures to combat this rise, including establishing cyber help desks and providing specialised training to officers.

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.

India Activates Digital Privacy Law

India Activates Digital Privacy Law

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

The new rules allow for a staggered implementation road map, giving companies, data fiduciaries, data principals, and other stakeholders up to 18 months to comply with the administrative guidelines under the DPDP Act.

Geopolitical Shifts Position India as a Key Technology Partner

Geopolitical Shifts Position India as a Key Technology Partner

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Nasscom President Rajesh Nambiar highlights India's growing importance as a technology partner due to geopolitical uncertainties and the need for resilient supply chains.

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.

EV penetration in luxury car segment dips in GST 2.0 era

EV penetration in luxury car segment dips in GST 2.0 era

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Electric vehicle (EV) penetration in the luxury car segment has seen a drop by nearly 3 percentage points in the GST 2.0 era with the internal combustion engine versions offering better total cost of ownership, according to industry players. While the trend is also visible in the mass market segment, it is the entry luxury segment that is witnessing a more marked shift towards internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles as price difference between EV and ICE widened under the new GST rates.

What Oracle Layoffs Signal For Techies

What Oracle Layoffs Signal For Techies

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

For engineers across the country, the Oracle job cuts served as a rude reminder of what the AI era has in store for the tech world.

How diplomacy works in the digital era

How diplomacy works in the digital era

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

'The digital age has forced diplomats to be less formal and more accessible, reaching out to ordinary people both within and outside their countries, combining statecraft with streetcraft,' says former foreign secretary Ambassador Shyam Saran.

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.

New digital era: Will you be a winner or an also-ran?

New digital era: Will you be a winner or an also-ran?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

It may not be an exaggeration to say that in the next three years, in India itself a million jobs or more might be at risk due to automation. How we leverage its benefits will determine our fate in the digital era.

R Praggnanandhaa Headlines Youth Surge in Candidates Tournament

R Praggnanandhaa Headlines Youth Surge in Candidates Tournament

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

R Praggnanandhaa leads a fearless new generation at the Candidates 2026 as veterans face a shifting chess landscape ahead of a world title clash.