News for 'intelligence operation'

Security alert as US-bound AI flight among 7 get bomb threat on X

Security alert as US-bound AI flight among 7 get bomb threat on X

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

The threats via microblogging platform X came a day after three international flights originating from Mumbai received bomb threats, causing trouble to hundreds of passengers and airline crew.

Bangladesh court refuses to ban ISKCON amid violence

Bangladesh court refuses to ban ISKCON amid violence

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

The lawyer had sought a ban from the high court on the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) after placing some newspaper reports related to the organisation on Wednesday.

Wipro bets on Capco, Cloud, artificial intelligence to power BFSI revenue

Wipro bets on Capco, Cloud, artificial intelligence to power BFSI revenue

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Wipro is betting on artificial intelligence (AI) and Cloud computing to earn more from its biggest contributor - the banking, financial services & insurance (BFSI) sector - which brought in 35 per cent of the revenue in FY23. The Bengaluru-headquartered firm also expects its consultancy arm Capco to aid in its vision. "Over the past few years, we have made significant investments in the BFSI sector and have improved our talent, capabilities, and processes in this space - both through organic investments and with the addition of Capco," Suzanne Dann, Wipro's chief executive officer for Americas 2 said.

'India Not tougher Than Other Markets'

'India Not tougher Than Other Markets'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

'Regulatory challenges exist everywhere. What we look for is regulatory stability over time.'

Rocket-propelled grenade hits Punjab police's intelligence wing HQ

Rocket-propelled grenade hits Punjab police's intelligence wing HQ

Rediff.com10 May 2022

An explosion took place at the headquarters of the intelligence wing of the Punjab police in Mohali Monday night, sources said in Chandigarh.

Paytm to reapply for RBI's payments aggregator licence

Paytm to reapply for RBI's payments aggregator licence

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Paytm will focus on its core business of payments and cross-selling financial services as it works to achieve "profitability soon", said Vijay Shekhar Sharma, founder and chief executive officer of the fintech, on Thursday. "The past six months have taught us many lessons, giving us the opportunity to thoroughly examine our business processes, compliance, and the way we operate from the inside out.

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Israel is counting on the United States to enter the fray on their behalf and perform destructive strikes against these targets that are beyond Israel's conventional capabilities.' 'They may well get their way if they start a war, because the United States is still committed to Israel's security, and it won't matter whether it is Trump or Harris in the White House.'

Police summon actor Rhea Chakraborty, Bharti Singh in app fraud case

Police summon actor Rhea Chakraborty, Bharti Singh in app fraud case

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Rhea Chakraborty was also among those who promoted the app, said the officer privy to the investigation in the matter.

Reliance Has Filed 3,000 Plus Patents

Reliance Has Filed 3,000 Plus Patents

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Reliance has filed patents not only in India but also in the US, Canada, Europe, Estonia, South Korea, and South America. The patents include narrowband Internet of Things, AI large language models, AI DeepLearning, Big Data, devices, and quantum AI in 6G.

US sends CIA operatives to help Libyan rebels

US sends CIA operatives to help Libyan rebels

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

The Central Intelligence Agency has infiltrated 'clandestine operatives' into Libya as part of a shadow force to bleed Muammar Gaddafi's forces and to gather intelligence for military air-strikes. The American intelligence operatives have been in Libya for several weeks and part of their mandate is to contact and help the beleaguered rebels, according to US officials. The CIA operatives are closely working in tandem with dozens of British Special Forces and MI6 Intelligence.

Ambani's AI offer: Up to 100 GB free cloud storage for Jio users

Ambani's AI offer: Up to 100 GB free cloud storage for Jio users

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Stepping up the company's AI and cloud play, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani on Thursday announced that Jio users will get up to 100 GB of free cloud storage to securely store and access their photos, videos, documents, digital content and data. Addressing the 47th AGM of RIL, Ambani said the Jio AI-Cloud Welcome offer will be launched during the upcoming Diwali, which would bring a "powerful and affordable solution where cloud data storage and data-powered AI services are available to everyone, everywhere". "Jio users will get up to 100 GB of free cloud storage to securely store and access all their photos, videos, documents, all other digital content, and data.

Manipur govt retracts '900 Kuki militants planning attack' claim

Manipur govt retracts '900 Kuki militants planning attack' claim

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The statement assured that "security forces are on high alert to protect the lives and property of citizens. All communities are assured of their safety," and advised the public to "not believe in any rumors or unverified news."

Trudeau just admitted Canada has no proof: India

Trudeau just admitted Canada has no proof: India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

As Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau testified before a Commission of Inquiry, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said what it has heard only 'confirms' New Delhi's consistent stand that Canada has 'presented us no evidence' in support of the serious allegations Ottawa chose to level against India and Indian diplomats.

Day after Nasrallah, Israel kills another top Hezbollah leader Qaouk

Day after Nasrallah, Israel kills another top Hezbollah leader Qaouk

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Qaouk was a commander of Hezbollah's preventative security unit and a member of their executive council.

Will AI, Like Y2K, Be Gamechanger For Indian IT Cos?

Will AI, Like Y2K, Be Gamechanger For Indian IT Cos?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

'The race is now on for Indian IT firms to develop their AI prowess and focus on a software-first approach to services as the people element becomes more complicated with Trump's expected new regulations.'

Naxals will be eliminated by 2026: Amit Shah

Naxals will be eliminated by 2026: Amit Shah

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Terming Naxals the biggest human rights violators, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said security forces have been carrying out 'offensive operations' instead of defensive against the insurgents and have achieved big successes in recent times.

Dabur stock fall may provide entry to long-term investors

Dabur stock fall may provide entry to long-term investors

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Dabur's performance in the July-September quarter of the current financial year (Q2FY25) was weak but in line with consensus. Consolidated revenue declined 5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) due to a temporary adjustment in General Trade (GT) inventory. Indian revenue declined 7.6 per cent, while international business grew 13 per cent Y-o-Y in constant currency (CC) terms.

West Asia conflict escalates, Iran fires 100 missiles towards Israel

West Asia conflict escalates, Iran fires 100 missiles towards Israel

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Hezbollah is upset that the IDF exposed their plans to massacre Israelis, so they decided to target innocent civilians by firing a barrage of rockets, the IDF further said.

Kamal@70: The Motto He Believes In

Kamal@70: The Motto He Believes In

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Kamal has surfed and navigated a lot of tidal waves, manoeuvring the peaks and troughs, combining rare intelligence and commonly available intuitions to overcome unimaginable crises all his life.' 'There is no looking back at the past, for his only motto has been 'Tomorrow belongs to us'!'

India maintained assertive approach along LAC in 2024

India maintained assertive approach along LAC in 2024

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

In a year bookended by intractable conflicts and geopolitical fragmentation, India focused on ramping up military prowess by broadly firming up defence procurement worth Rs 4.22 lakh crore even as Indian and Chinese militaries completed pulling back their troops from border face-off points in eastern Ladakh.

North Korea executes govt officials over floods

North Korea executes govt officials over floods

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Kim during an emergency party politburo meeting held in late July, said he will punish officials for the damage from heavy rains that flooded areas and displaced thousands.

YouTuber Elvish, comedian Bharti Singh summoned in Rs 500-cr fraud case

YouTuber Elvish, comedian Bharti Singh summoned in Rs 500-cr fraud case

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

The police received over 500 complaints alleging that many social media influencers and YouTubers promoted the HIBOX mobile application on their pages and lured people into investing through the app, the officer said.

Pak Army Chief Will Now Stay Till Nov 2027

Pak Army Chief Will Now Stay Till Nov 2027

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Whenever tenures of army chiefs were extended in the recent past, prime ministers were subsequently eased out of office by the same army chief, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Protocol tweaked amid spate of bomb threats to flights

Protocol tweaked amid spate of bomb threats to flights

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Protocols for the Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC), convened in the event of a bomb threat call to an aircraft or airport, have been tweaked to better tackle the spate of the ongoing 'random' Internet-based threats being made to various Indian airlines, official sources said Tuesday.

AI to light the path at India Mobile Congress

AI to light the path at India Mobile Congress

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

The government is expected to outline a policy framework for artificial intelligence (AI) at the annual India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024, beginning Tuesday, officials said. Apart from industry participation, the four-day event will feature booths from over 15 ministries showcasing how AI is being integrated into their departments.

Osama's close aide, Al-Qaeda leader arrested in Pak

Osama's close aide, Al-Qaeda leader arrested in Pak

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Amin ul Haq had allegedly planned sabotage activities across the province and wanted to target important installations and personalities.

'We have secured a place for large deals'

'We have secured a place for large deals'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

'Our growth in banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) is a prime example.'

5 held for providing firearms, logistic support to Siddique shooters

5 held for providing firearms, logistic support to Siddique shooters

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The total number of arrests in the sensational case now stands at nine, while three key persons are on the run.

Major terror attack on Army post, VDG's house foiled in J-K's Rajouri

Major terror attack on Army post, VDG's house foiled in J-K's Rajouri

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Army troops thwarted a terrorist attack on a security post and house of a village defence guard (VDG) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district early Monday morning, officials said.

Jihadists Are A Major Threat To Israel'

Jihadists Are A Major Threat To Israel'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

'Israel would make Iran and its proxies pay. They, along with Qatar, fund terror all over the world.'

Al Qaeda terror module aspiring to declare 'khilafat' busted

Al Qaeda terror module aspiring to declare 'khilafat' busted

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

The Delhi Police on Thursday claimed to have busted an Al Qaeda terror module after arresting of 11 people and detaining three others from Jharkhand, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

US sanctions 2 Indians for alleged links to Houthis

US sanctions 2 Indians for alleged links to Houthis

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The 18 companies sanctioned include Marshall Islands-registered Changtai Shipping and Motionavigations Limited and UAE-based Indo Gulf Ship Management.

I still don't know what he does: NSA Ajit Doval's son

I still don't know what he does: NSA Ajit Doval's son

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

'As a child, I didn't even know that he was an IPS officer... It was much later when I came back to India'

Rural demand lifts FMCG sector to 5.7% growth in July-Sept: NielsenIQ

Rural demand lifts FMCG sector to 5.7% growth in July-Sept: NielsenIQ

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

India's fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector grew 5.7 per cent by value and 4.1 per cent by volume in the July-September quarter driven by rural demand, consumer intelligence firm NielsenIQ said in its quarterly update on Thursday. Price-led growth stood at 1.5 per cent. According to NielsenIQ data, rural volume growth outpaced urban markets for the third straight quarter despite consumption softening in both regions.

6 terrorists, 2 soldiers dead in Kulgam encounters

6 terrorists, 2 soldiers dead in Kulgam encounters

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Six terrorists were killed and two soldiers laid down their lives in twin encounters in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, officials said on Sunday.

Pakistan Gets A New ISI Boss

Pakistan Gets A New ISI Boss

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Asim Malik's shift to the important DG, ISI post comes as something of a surprise now, but it indicates the army chief's confidence in him, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

TCS Q2 net profit up 4.99% to Rs 11,909 cr

TCS Q2 net profit up 4.99% to Rs 11,909 cr

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

India's largest IT services firm TCS on Thursday reported a 4.99 per cent increase in its September quarter net profit at Rs 11,909 crore. The Tata Group company had reported a net profit of Rs 11,342 crore in the year-ago period, while in the preceding quarter, it had a post tax net of Rs 12,040 crore, a company filing said.

''Baloch Are Humiliated As Indian Agents'

''Baloch Are Humiliated As Indian Agents'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

'It has been 14 years since I began living in exile and it's shocking that the situation in Balochistan has only worsened rather than improved.'

Why 38% of IIT Graduates Are Unemployed

Why 38% of IIT Graduates Are Unemployed

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Out of 24,230 IIT and NIT grads, about 8,000 students didn't find any takers during campus placement drives this year.

Iranian missiles target Mossad headquarters, US sends F-16s

Iranian missiles target Mossad headquarters, US sends F-16s

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Mohammad Bagheri, told Press TV that the Nevatim air base, the Netzarim military facility and the Tel Nof intelligence unit, were hit in the Tuesday night attack dubbed 'Operation True Promise II'.