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Centralised KYC system in works, says Sebi

Centralised KYC system in works, says Sebi

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Markets regulator Sebi is actively working with the Ministry of Finance and other financial regulators on setting up a centralised KYC (Know Your Customer) system, chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey has said. The Central KYC is an online database that maintains KYC records of customers in a centralised manner, aiming to streamline compliance across financial institutions.

When India Nearly Eliminated Dawood...

When India Nearly Eliminated Dawood...

Rediff.com23 May 2025

'6 shooters went to kill Dawood in Pakistan.'

Mid-tier IT firms outpaced larger peers' growth in FY25

Mid-tier IT firms outpaced larger peers' growth in FY25

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Mid-tier information-technology (IT) companies last financial year reported better growth numbers than their larger counterparts, highlighting their ability to navigate the uncertain macroeconomic environment. Most of these companies - such as Persistent Systems, Coforge, KPIT, and Mphasis - focus on niche businesses and industries that allow them to go deeper in terms of client mining and expanding wallet share from existing customers.

Flipkart CEO Krishnamurthy signals strong growth amid India IPO plans

Flipkart CEO Krishnamurthy signals strong growth amid India IPO plans

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Flipkart Group Chief Executive Kalyan Krishnamurthy on Monday said the firm was advancing preparations for a potential initial public offering (IPO) in India, which included shifting its holding company to India from Singapore. Speaking at an internal town hall, Krishnamurthy said the company's leadership structure is strengthening and that the steps toward relocating Flipkart's legal base to India are progressing as planned, according to people familiar with the matter.

Pak a phenomenal partner in counter-terrorism: US general

Pak a phenomenal partner in counter-terrorism: US general

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Pakistan is "in an active counterterrorism fight right now and they have been a phenomenal partner in the counterterrorism world", the general said.

'India one of the attractive markets for AI-led solutions'

'India one of the attractive markets for AI-led solutions'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

'The country is a good test bed for enterprise adoption, but to scale rapidly, companies will need to look outside the country for customers.'

ISI chief Malik appointed as Pak NSA amid escalating tension with India

ISI chief Malik appointed as Pak NSA amid escalating tension with India

Rediff.com1 May 2025

He is the country's tenth NSA, but it is for the first time that a serving ISI chief has been given the task to serve concurrently in the two key positions.

US Prez Trump hosts rare lunch for Gen Munir weeks after India-Pak clash

US Prez Trump hosts rare lunch for Gen Munir weeks after India-Pak clash

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

The closed-door luncheon meeting came amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran with Trump exploring Washington's possible involvement.

India-Canada relations 'extremely important': Modi

India-Canada relations 'extremely important': Modi

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said relations between India and Canada are 'extremely important' and the two nations should work together to achieve win-win cooperation in various sectors.

Those 88 hours...: Top military officer on Op Sindoor damage in Pak

Those 88 hours...: Top military officer on Op Sindoor damage in Pak

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

'This operation was a culmination of such long (period) of efforts, and gives us satisfaction that whatever we have been doing, we have been doing correctly'

The world's best intelligence agencies

The world's best intelligence agencies

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

A look at the best spy agencies in the world and their antecedents.

Be mindful of social media: Dos and don'ts for new civil servants

Be mindful of social media: Dos and don'ts for new civil servants

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) has issued guidelines to newly selected civil service candidates, advising them to be mindful of their social media posts, reject all forms of inducement, and maintain a high standard of conduct both inside and outside the academy.

AI will bring in 'humongous changes': IT Minister Vaishnaw

AI will bring in 'humongous changes': IT Minister Vaishnaw

Rediff.com30 May 2025

'I think that kind of change is coming. We should stay prepared for that change, whichever industry or sector we are in, we must be prepared.'

Amritsar temple blast suspect killed in encounter

Amritsar temple blast suspect killed in encounter

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

A suspect in the blast incident outside a temple in Amritsar was killed in an exchange of fire with police, a top officer said on Monday.

Pak increases range of mobile towers, alert in Rajasthan

Pak increases range of mobile towers, alert in Rajasthan

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Amid concerns of espionage, the Rajasthan administration has intensified security measures along the India-Pakistan border, with authorities in Jaisalmer and Sri Ganganagar banning the use of Pakistani SIM cards.

How Ordinary Indians Defeated Pakistan's Evil Plan

How Ordinary Indians Defeated Pakistan's Evil Plan

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The real heroes of Operation Sindoor were not the armed forces or political leadership, but the ordinary citizens of India who refused to fall into the trap of communal provocation, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'India must do to ISI what Israel did to Hamas'

'India must do to ISI what Israel did to Hamas'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Following the deadly Pahalgam attack, Michael Rubin, a former Pentagon official and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, issued a strong statement and said that 'it is now the duty of India to do to Pakistan and to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) what Israel did to Hamas', calling for decisive action against Pakistan's intelligence agency for its alleged role in supporting terrorism.

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.

Bold Moves Must For Silver Screen To Sparkle Again

Bold Moves Must For Silver Screen To Sparkle Again

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

More screens, more films, and longer windows will convert to more people watching, assuming they know a film is releasing, points out Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

271 people admitted to hospital following Iran strikes: Israel

271 people admitted to hospital following Iran strikes: Israel

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

So far, most of the injured have been released. Currently, 106 people are being treated in hospitals, and another 149 are being treated in the emergency room.

Gen Munir turned against my wife after...: Imran Khan

Gen Munir turned against my wife after...: Imran Khan

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Khan said the events of May 9, 2023, in which military installations were targeted, were in fact a part of the "London Plan"- the sole purpose of which was to "eliminate Pakistan's largest political force, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf".

Op Sindoor: India targeted 9 Jaish, LeT, Hizbul terror sites

Op Sindoor: India targeted 9 Jaish, LeT, Hizbul terror sites

Rediff.com7 May 2025

The nine targets struck under 'Operation Sindoor', four in Pakistan and five in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir, were chosen by the IAF after receiving intelligence inputs about terror camps operating under the guise of health centres to evade detection at these sites, officials said on Wednesday.

Has US Averted India-Pakistan War?

Has US Averted India-Pakistan War?

Rediff.com2 May 2025

The 'mediation' by the United States from behind the scene on the diplomatic track appears to be once again working, which calls on both Delhi and Islamabad to show restraint and pull back from a military confrontation, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Modi's AI Mission Set To Take Off

Modi's AI Mission Set To Take Off

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Under the India AI mission, supercomputing, comprising over 10,000 GPUs, will be made available to various stakeholders for creating an AI ecosystem.

Pak army spokesman has Osama bin Laden connection

Pak army spokesman has Osama bin Laden connection

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the spokesperson for the Pakistan Army, is the son of a nuclear scientist who was sanctioned by the United Nations and the US for providing information and expertise to al-Qaeda, according to Indian officials. Chaudhry's father, Sultan Bashiruddin Mahmood, allegedly provided insights into nuclear weapons infrastructure and raised funds for a fundamentalist organization linked to the Taliban. Mahmood was arrested in 2001 after admitting to meeting Osama bin Laden but was later released.

UP man arrested for spying, travelled to Pak several times

UP man arrested for spying, travelled to Pak several times

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Shahzad was apprehended on Sunday by the STF Moradabad unit following inputs about his alleged involvement in cross-border smuggling and espionage activities for the ISI.

Op Sindoor exposed Pakistan's terror sponsorship: Amit Shah

Op Sindoor exposed Pakistan's terror sponsorship: Amit Shah

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that the Operation Sindoor undertaken by the Indian armed forces in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack has "completely exposed" the fact that terrorism in India is sponsored by Pakistan. Shah also said that the operation showed the "firm" political will of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the "precise" intelligence inputs from agencies, and the "lethal" capabilities of the armed forces. He added that the operation was successful as it used the correct firepower and achieved its aims besides "showing the reality" to Pakistan.

Wipro's health care deals get an artificial intelligence booster shot

Wipro's health care deals get an artificial intelligence booster shot

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Information technology (IT) giant Wipro has a strong pipeline of large artificial intelligence (AI)-led deals in the health care vertical, according to a senior company executive. Health care stands as the third-largest vertical for Wipro, contributing roughly 14 per cent to the company's overall revenue. Moreover, while most other verticals reported negative growth, health care demonstrated robust growth of 9.9 per cent year-on-year and 7.5 per cent quarter-on-quarter in constant currency during the October-December quarter.

LTIMindtree and L&T Technology Services plug into high-growth nodes

LTIMindtree and L&T Technology Services plug into high-growth nodes

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The listed information technology (IT) subsidiaries of engineering giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T), LTIMindtree (LTIM) and L&T Technology Services, have seen sharp upmoves over the past fortnight, with returns ranging from 14 to 18 per cent. Both have outperformed the peer index, the National Stock Exchange Nifty IT, which has gained about 8 per cent, while the benchmark Nifty 50 is up 4 per cent during this period.

AI Challenges Loom Over 20Bn IT Contracts

AI Challenges Loom Over 20Bn IT Contracts

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Some major contracts coming up for renewal include TCS' deals with Star Alliance, a consortium of airlines based in Germany, and Nielsen; Infosys' deals with GE Appliances and Daimler; HCLTech's with UK-based life insurer Chesnara; Wipro's with German electric utility company E.ON and Petrobras of Brazil; and Tech Mahindra's with Circle Health.

Majority of iPhones sold in US will be made in India: Tim Cook

Majority of iPhones sold in US will be made in India: Tim Cook

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Apple will source the majority of the iPhone sold in the US from India in the June quarter while China will produce the vast majority of the devices for other markets amid uncertainty over tax tariffs, a top official said on Friday.

Govt unveils Rs 2 trillion dose for jobs, R&D, innovation, growth push

Govt unveils Rs 2 trillion dose for jobs, R&D, innovation, growth push

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

In a double-dose bid to boost growth and employment prospects, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a Rs 2.07 trillion outlay for a research development and innovation (RDI) Scheme to fund private sector innovations, and an employment-linked incentive (ELI) to create over 35 million new jobs over the next two years.

'Nagrik Devo Bhava': Modi's message to bureaucrats

'Nagrik Devo Bhava': Modi's message to bureaucrats

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Citing evolving needs and aspirations of the citizens, he said that the civil service must adapt to contemporary challenges to remain relevant.

Top 10 Courses For Commerce Students After Class 12

Top 10 Courses For Commerce Students After Class 12

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

In today's dynamic economic landscape, commerce and management education is crucial for a global career, says Nayagam PP.

Flexible office space growth set to trigger IPO wave

Flexible office space growth set to trigger IPO wave

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

India's flexible (flex) office segment, having breached pre-pandemic levels, is thriving as corporates, startups, multinational corporations, and global capability centres (GCCs) expand in India, seeking low-capital yet Grade A plug-and-play facilities. In the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, the flex office segment continued to grow, with flex space leasing rising by 22 per cent to 2.2 million square feet (msf), according to Colliers.

Ceasefire, But Pakistan's Cyber War Continues

Ceasefire, But Pakistan's Cyber War Continues

Rediff.com26 May 2025

More than one million cybersecurity incidents were flagged within 10 days.

'Pakistan Wants To Cover Up Its Defeat'

'Pakistan Wants To Cover Up Its Defeat'

Rediff.com26 May 2025

'Munir is clearly insecure and hence he needs the prop of a field marshal.'

It's Time to Update Army Regiment Names

It's Time to Update Army Regiment Names

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

>The Indian Army still uses old British-era names and recruits soldiers based on caste or region, which hurts national unity, argues Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

Reliance to invest Rs 75,000 cr in North-Eastern states: Mukesh Ambani

Reliance to invest Rs 75,000 cr in North-Eastern states: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Oil-to-telecom conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd will invest Rs 75,000 crore in North Eastern states in setting up 350 biogas plants, expanding its telecom services, retail footprint, and clean energy projects, chairman Mukesh Ambani said on Friday. Speaking at the Rising NorthEast Investors Summit here, Reliance Industries Ltd chairman and managing director said his group will invest in factories for high-quality FMCG products in the region and setting up a 150-bed cancer hospital in Manipur.

82% Indians Eye Job Change In 12 Months

82% Indians Eye Job Change In 12 Months

Rediff.com12 May 2025

As many as 76 per cent of respondents said they will be willing to sacrifice existing benefits for better ones.