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Wearable Devices: Tracking Environmental Exposure And Health Impact

Wearable Devices: Tracking Environmental Exposure And Health Impact

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A new pilot study demonstrates how wearable devices, combined with smartphone location data and real-time surveys, can effectively capture environmental exposures and their immediate physical and emotional effects on individuals.

Chinese GPS tracker found on seagull near Karwar naval base

Chinese GPS tracker found on seagull near Karwar naval base

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Security agencies are investigating after a Chinese-made GPS tracking device was found attached to a seagull near a sensitive naval zone in Karwar, India. Preliminary findings suggest scientific research, but concerns remain due to the proximity of a strategic naval base.

Right to trauma care integral part of right to life: SC

Right to trauma care integral part of right to life: SC

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The Supreme Court of India has directed all states and Union territories to operationalise a single helpline number '112' for emergency responses and establish a functional good samaritan grievance redressal system within three months, emphasising that the right to trauma care is an integral part of the right to life.

Himachal Pradesh Faces Scrutiny Over Illegal Mining Activities: CAG Report

Himachal Pradesh Faces Scrutiny Over Illegal Mining Activities: CAG Report

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report has revealed over 40,000 cases of illicit mining activities in Himachal Pradesh between 2018-19 and 2022-23, highlighting systemic failures in planning, monitoring, and revenue collection.

Gujarat ATS Seizes Huge Cocaine Haul Off Mundra Port

Gujarat ATS Seizes Huge Cocaine Haul Off Mundra Port

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Gujarat ATS and the Indian Coast Guard seized 115 kg of cocaine valued at nearly Rs 1,150 crore from a vessel off Mundra port and apprehended three foreign nationals.

NEET-UG 2026 Scrapped: What Students Must Do Now

NEET-UG 2026 Scrapped: What Students Must Do Now

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Based on the official NTA statement and government directives issued on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, here is a guide for students and parents about what they can do now.

IRCTC Deploys AI To Improve Railway Food Hygiene

IRCTC Deploys AI To Improve Railway Food Hygiene

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The AI-enabled system detects nine types of errors in the kitchens that are primarily responsible for unhygienic food on trains.

NEET-UG 2026 exam cancelled over paper leak; CBI to probe

NEET-UG 2026 exam cancelled over paper leak; CBI to probe

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has cancelled the NEET (UG) 2026 exam, which was conducted on May 3, following allegations of irregularities. A CBI inquiry has been ordered, and a re-examination will be scheduled.

Gujarat ATS Seizes Rs 1,150 Crore Cocaine Consignment

Gujarat ATS Seizes Rs 1,150 Crore Cocaine Consignment

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Gujarat ATS and Indian Coast Guard seized 115 kg of cocaine worth nearly Rs 1,150 crore from a vessel off Mundra port, arresting three foreign nationals and disrupting an international drug trafficking network.

'Sad that they have not learnt their lessons': SC raps NTA over NEET leak

'Sad that they have not learnt their lessons': SC raps NTA over NEET leak

Rediff.com25 May 2026

The Supreme Court on Monday said it was sad that National Testing Agency has not learn lessons from the earlier NEET paper leak as it sought response from the Centre, NTA and Central Bureau of Investigation on pleas for replacement of the testing agency with a robust and autonomous body to conduct the medical entrance exam.

Mumbai Nurse Duped Of 1 Lakh In Online Dress Scam

Mumbai Nurse Duped Of 1 Lakh In Online Dress Scam

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A nurse in Mumbai was allegedly cheated of 1 lakh after attempting to purchase a dress online for 299, highlighting the risks of online shopping scams.

EC suspends 3 CAPF jawans for playing carrom in TMC office in Bengal

EC suspends 3 CAPF jawans for playing carrom in TMC office in Bengal

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

The Election Commission suspended three central armed police force personnel after a video surfaced showing them playing carrom inside a Trinamool Congress office in West Bengal. A departmental inquiry has been ordered into the matter.

Mumbai Nurse Duped Of 1 Lakh In Online Shopping Fraud

Mumbai Nurse Duped Of 1 Lakh In Online Shopping Fraud

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A nurse in Mumbai was allegedly cheated of 1 lakh after attempting to purchase a dress online for 299, police said.

IAF to procure high-altitude compact UAV for Garud Special Forces

IAF to procure high-altitude compact UAV for Garud Special Forces

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The Indian Air Force is set to procure a compact, indigenous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system for its elite Special Forces unit, designed to operate in extreme conditions and high altitudes.

Even If US, Iran Signed Deal Today, Hormuz Strait Won't...

Even If US, Iran Signed Deal Today, Hormuz Strait Won't...

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

...reopen for up to six months. Until then, the Strait stays nearly closed. The world pays. And no one, including the man who started this, can say when it ends, notes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the Iran War.

Delhi woman hides overnight in U'khand forest to escape rape bid

Delhi woman hides overnight in U'khand forest to escape rape bid

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A Delhi woman's solo trip turned into a nightmare as she escaped an alleged rape attempt by a taxi driver in Uttarakhand, leading to his arrest and a renewed focus on tourist safety.

Huawei Launches GT6 Pro In India

Huawei Launches GT6 Pro In India

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Huawei has launched its latest smartwatch series in India with the Watch GT6 Pro. The new models are designed for outdoor sports enthusiasts, offering features like cycling power monitoring, enhanced sleep tracking, and longer battery life.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Debuts In India

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Debuts In India

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

The smartphone is expected to be priced from 22,999, positioning it as a competitive offering in its segment.

From Pench to Nashik: A vulture's 750 km Maha journey

From Pench to Nashik: A vulture's 750 km Maha journey

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

A long-billed vulture, J132, released in Maharashtra's Pench Tiger Reserve, has travelled nearly 750 km in 17 days, reaching close to Anjaneri hills near Trimbakeshwar in Nashik district. The vulture's journey is part of a conservation program by the state forest department and the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS).

RG Kar anniversary: Bengal drafts 22-point plan for working women's safety

RG Kar anniversary: Bengal drafts 22-point plan for working women's safety

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

The West Bengal government has drafted new rules to enhance the security of working women, especially those on night shifts. The rules include setting up a mandatory complaint committee and installing CCTV cameras at workplaces.

From record bid to Russian jail: Cyclist's 50-day ordeal

From record bid to Russian jail: Cyclist's 50-day ordeal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Sehili was placed in a pre-trial detention centre in Ussuriysk, about 100 km (60 miles) north of Vladivostok. He could have faced up to two years in a Russian jail.

Oben Electric's Rorr EZ Sigma e-bike gets an upgrade

Oben Electric's Rorr EZ Sigma e-bike gets an upgrade

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

The model is powered by Oben's in-house LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery technology, which the company claims offers greater temperature tolerance and lifespan.

Nisar satellite launched, puts India-US space ties in orbit

Nisar satellite launched, puts India-US space ties in orbit

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

India and the US on Wednesday marked their maiden space collaboration with the successful flight of a GSLV rocket that placed an earth observation satellite, jointly developed by the two space agencies, in a precise orbit.

8 Bishnoi gang shooters held in police crackdown

8 Bishnoi gang shooters held in police crackdown

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Though the police have not found their links in Siddique's murder case as of now, the accused were being further interrogated, she said.

Ashok Leyland Turns Trucks Smart with AI

Ashok Leyland Turns Trucks Smart with AI

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The company has embedded intelligence in every layer of its value chain, marked by predictive maintenance, AI-powered image recognition and robotic automation.

How Will Trump Change The World On April 2?

How Will Trump Change The World On April 2?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

We have entered a new era in human history, asserts Aakar Patel.

Man gets life term for raping Covid patient in ambulance in Kerala

Man gets life term for raping Covid patient in ambulance in Kerala

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

A court in Kerala has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for brutally raping and physically assaulting a 19-year-old COVID-19 patient belonging to the Dalit community. The incident occurred in 2020 while the woman was being transported to a treatment center. The accused, Noufal, was also ordered to pay a fine of Rs 2,12,000. The court found him guilty after a trial that involved examining 55 witnesses, reviewing 83 documents, and inspecting 12 material exhibits. The investigation was led by R Binu, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) in Adoor at the time.

New Toll Data Collection Tool A Privacy Risk?

New Toll Data Collection Tool A Privacy Risk?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The implementation of this toll collection system, which will eventually eradicate toll booths, necessitates the fitting of an on-board unit (OBU) in every vehicle that can track a vehicle's location in real time.

Indo-US NISAR Satellite Set for July Launch

Indo-US NISAR Satellite Set for July Launch

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

NISAR will not be used for surveillance and will be used to observe the earth.

'Pilots Must Have Tried Everything In 50 Seconds'

'Pilots Must Have Tried Everything In 50 Seconds'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

'In 50 seconds, the pilots were fighting drag, trying relight, throttling up and avoiding obstacles.' 'They had neither height nor speed. There was no margin.'

ISRO Ready To Launch NISAR In June

ISRO Ready To Launch NISAR In June

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Twice every 12 days, the NISAR satellite will scan nearly all of earth's land and ice surfaces to measure changes in the planet's ecosystems, growth and retreat of its land and sea ice, and deformation of its crust.

GPS to track endangered bird species

GPS to track endangered bird species

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

Global Positioning System would be used by Forest Department officials in Gujarat to keep track of the movement of endangered bird species.

Satellites, GPS to track Naxal-hit areas

Satellites, GPS to track Naxal-hit areas

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

A state-of-the-art control room with giant TV screens that will help track the offensive of security forces in Naxal strongholds with satellite imaging and Global Positioning System has been activated at the Central Reserve Police Force headquarters in New Delhi.

How oil cos plan to cut adulteration and diversion of fuel

How oil cos plan to cut adulteration and diversion of fuel

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

The tankers carrying fuel from terminals to dealer outlets would not just have global positioning system (GPS) tracking but also an electronic key (e-key).

Woman stabbed to death by 3 including minor in full public view in Kolkata

Woman stabbed to death by 3 including minor in full public view in Kolkata

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

A woman was stabbed to death in Kolkata after being chased and allegedly stabbed multiple times outside a popular eatery by three people, including a minor. Police suspect the attack was an honor killing, as the victim was reportedly having an extramarital affair with one of the suspects. The three suspects have been arrested.

Pune bus rape: Search for accused intensified; encounter squad revival urged

Pune bus rape: Search for accused intensified; encounter squad revival urged

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Pune Police have announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for information leading to the arrest of a history-sheeter who allegedly raped a 26-year-old woman inside a state transport bus at the Swargate bus station. The accused, Dattatray Ramdas Gade (37), is on the run since the incident which took place on early Tuesday morning. He has half a dozen cases of theft, robbery and chain-snatching registered against him in Pune and adjoining Ahilyanagar district, and was out on bail since 2019 in one of the offences.

Postmen to carry GPS devices from next week

Postmen to carry GPS devices from next week

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

GPS devices will enable real-time money transactions

Why ISRO is betting big on GPS

Why ISRO is betting big on GPS

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

India has made a good beginning in the area of satellite navigation but still there is a long way to go.

The India Story: 90% Work In Progress

The India Story: 90% Work In Progress

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

From highways connecting once-remote regions to aviation networks carrying millions, India's infrastructure story is one of transformation.

How to bring down your auto insurance cost

How to bring down your auto insurance cost

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Installing good anti-theft devices can reduce your premium by 2-3%.