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West Bengal BJP Promises Investors A Fearless Environment

West Bengal BJP Promises Investors A Fearless Environment

Rediff.com2 days ago

West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya advocated a new land policy to facilitate large-scale industrialisation and assured investors of a 'fearless' environment in the state.

Fake Stock Investment Scam: Student Arrested in Delhi

Fake Stock Investment Scam: Student Arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have busted a cyber fraud syndicate involved in duping people through fake stock investments, leading to the arrest of a 24-year-old student.

The Rediff Podcast: Stay Invested When Markets Fall: Swati Khemani

The Rediff Podcast: Stay Invested When Markets Fall: Swati Khemani

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

'Portfolios built in these phases often deliver the strongest outcomes over time.'

CoinDCX Founders Held Over Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud Allegations

CoinDCX Founders Held Over Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud Allegations

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Two co-founders of the cryptocurrency exchange platform CoinDCX have been arrested by Thane police in connection with an alleged fraud of Rs 71.6 lakh. The arrests follow an FIR filed against the founders for cheating, criminal breach of trust, and fraud.

Haryana Government Invests in AI Skills for Public Sector Employees

Haryana Government Invests in AI Skills for Public Sector Employees

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

The Haryana government is launching an initiative to equip its employees with artificial intelligence (AI) skills through the iGOT Karmayogi platform, aiming to enhance governance and public service delivery.

App Trap: Hidden Cost Of 'Free' Investing

App Trap: Hidden Cost Of 'Free' Investing

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

In modern investing, transparency is more valuable than zero fees and not all investing app score big on this front, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.

Uber Partners With Adani Group For First India Data Centre

Uber Partners With Adani Group For First India Data Centre

Rediff.com1 days ago

Uber is set to establish its first data centre in India in partnership with the Adani Group, the company's CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said.

India's AI Job Market Sees 20% Growth: Minister

India's AI Job Market Sees 20% Growth: Minister

Rediff.com3 days ago

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlights the growing demand for AI-related jobs in India and the transformation needed in the IT industry. He also mentions significant investments in data centres and subsea cable networks to boost digital infrastructure.

Govt Not Complacent, More Reforms In The Pipeline: Shaktikanta Das

Govt Not Complacent, More Reforms In The Pipeline: Shaktikanta Das

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Policy consistency combined with timely and calibrated reforms are expected to ensure that India not only maintains macroeconomic stability, but also emerges as a globally competitive and inclusive economy.'

Mumbra Insurance Consultant Duped in Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud

Mumbra Insurance Consultant Duped in Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A 42-year-old insurance consultant from Mumbra, Thane, was allegedly defrauded of over 71 lakh by cyber criminals through a cryptocurrency investment scheme.

US Calls For Openness, Security In AI Partnership With India

US Calls For Openness, Security In AI Partnership With India

Rediff.com6 days ago

A senior US official has emphasised the importance of openness and security in the development of artificial intelligence between India and the US, urging both nations to avoid dependencies on adversarial countries.

CII urges govt to phase out fuel excise cut

CII urges govt to phase out fuel excise cut

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has urged the Indian government to gradually restore the Rs 10-per-litre cut in special additional excise duty on petrol and diesel over six to nine months. This move aims to relieve pressure on government finances as crude oil prices stabilise, without significantly impacting consumer sentiment.

Gulf War: Big Lessons For Investors

Gulf War: Big Lessons For Investors

Rediff.com3 days ago

History is rarely decided by who has the biggest weapons, but by who has the better process. The same rule applies to investing, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.

Global Jitters Keep FPIs on Edge, Rs 14,231 Crore Pulled Out in May

Global Jitters Keep FPIs on Edge, Rs 14,231 Crore Pulled Out in May

Rediff.com4 days ago

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn Rs 14,231 crore from Indian equities so far in May, extending the total outflow for 2026 to over Rs 2 lakh crore, driven by persistent global macroeconomic uncertainties including inflation, interest rates, and geopolitical risks.

The Rediff Podcast: Andrew Holland: 'I'd Bet 80% Of My Money On India'

The Rediff Podcast: Andrew Holland: 'I'd Bet 80% Of My Money On India'

Rediff.com1 days ago

Market maven Andrew Holland on why India missed the AI wave, why FIIs are leaving, why he personally invests in cryptocurrencies and why he's still betting big on the country.

How Deepfake Video Duped Belagavi Man Of Rs 7.9 Lakh

How Deepfake Video Duped Belagavi Man Of Rs 7.9 Lakh

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A 76-year-old man in Belagavi was allegedly cheated of Rs 7.9 lakh in an online investment scam that used an AI-generated deepfake video misusing the name of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to lure investors.

Modi to embark on six-day visit to UAE, Europe

Modi to embark on six-day visit to UAE, Europe

Rediff.com3 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the UAE, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy to deepen India's bilateral ties amid geopolitical changes.

Odisha Police Nab Suspect in Rs 12.33 Crore Online Investment Scam

Odisha Police Nab Suspect in Rs 12.33 Crore Online Investment Scam

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Odisha Police have arrested a man from West Bengal for his alleged involvement in an online investment fraud case involving Rs 12.33 crore.

Why Young Indians Skip Health Cover

Why Young Indians Skip Health Cover

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Young buyers often underestimate future health risks.

Iran War May Push Markets Into Bear Cycle

Iran War May Push Markets Into Bear Cycle

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Markets face risk of a prolonged bear phase as oil shocks and geopolitical tensions test inflation, growth and investor confidence globally, points out Debashis Basu.

How A Software Engineer Ran A Rs 100 Crore Online Trading Scam

How A Software Engineer Ran A Rs 100 Crore Online Trading Scam

Rediff.com3 days ago

A software engineer earning a high salary allegedly abandoned his career to run a fake online trading racket, duping investors of nearly Rs 100 crore.

Should You Fall In Developers' Flexible Payments Trap?

Should You Fall In Developers' Flexible Payments Trap?

Rediff.com2 days ago

Deferred payment plans may come with a cost, which may not be immediately visible.

How AI Can Boost India's Economy By $500 Billion

How AI Can Boost India's Economy By $500 Billion

Rediff.com1 days ago

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.

Drake enters football with 100M Euros power move

Drake enters football with 100M Euros power move

Rediff.com7 days ago

Italian second-tier soccer club Venezia has secured a significant minority investment from sports industry heavyweight Tim Leiweke, thanks in part to Canadian rapper Drake.

Gulf War: How To Manage Investments, Household Budget

Gulf War: How To Manage Investments, Household Budget

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Households should moderate large discretionary expenses for the time being.
'They should prioritise essential spending. They should maintain an emergency fund covering 6 to 12 months of expenses.'

India's FDI Inflows Set to Cross $90 Billion in FY26, Says DPIIT Secretary

India's FDI Inflows Set to Cross $90 Billion in FY26, Says DPIIT Secretary

Rediff.com3 May 2026

India's foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows are projected to surpass $90 billion in 2025-26 (FY26), driven by robust policy reforms, free trade agreements, and strong economic growth, according to DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia.

Equity Mutual Fund Inflows See 5% Drop in April, SIP Contributions Also Decline

Equity Mutual Fund Inflows See 5% Drop in April, SIP Contributions Also Decline

Rediff.com3 days ago

Equity-oriented mutual fund schemes in India experienced a 5 per cent decline in net inflows in April, reaching Rs 38,440 crore, while monthly Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) contributions also saw a decrease.

Cybercriminals Use Fake Cricket Ticket Sites To Defraud Public

Cybercriminals Use Fake Cricket Ticket Sites To Defraud Public

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Police in Shimla warn the public about fraudulent websites designed to dupe people under the guise of cricket match ticket bookings. The Cyber Helpline Data Centre has received numerous complaints, highlighting the difficulty in distinguishing these fake sites from genuine ones.

Sebi mulls allowing gift cards, prepaid instruments to invest in mutual funds

Sebi mulls allowing gift cards, prepaid instruments to invest in mutual funds

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday proposed introducing gift cards or gift prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) for investments in mutual funds to improve financial inclusion through onboarding of new investors in the space.

Delhi Police Nab Two in Online Investment Fraud Case Involving 21 Lakh

Delhi Police Nab Two in Online Investment Fraud Case Involving 21 Lakh

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two individuals from Rajasthan for allegedly defrauding a Delhi resident of over 21 lakh through a high-return online investment scam. The accused lured the victim with promises of lucrative returns and prepaid tasks.

CoinDCX Founders' Arrest: Complainant Withdraws Grievance After Recovering Investment

CoinDCX Founders' Arrest: Complainant Withdraws Grievance After Recovering Investment

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

The complainant in a Rs 71.6 lakh cheating case involving CoinDCX co-founders Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal has withdrawn his grievance after recovering his invested amount. The arrests were made following an FIR registered on March 16 at Mumbra police station against Gupta, Khandelwal and four others on charges of cheating, criminal breach of trust and fraud.

US planning to drop charges against Gautam Adani: NYT report

US planning to drop charges against Gautam Adani: NYT report

Rediff.com4 hours ago

A New York Times report on Thursday (local time) has claimed that the US Justice Department is contemplating dropping charges against industrialist and Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani.

SC urges Kapur family to settle RK Family Trust dispute through mediation

SC urges Kapur family to settle RK Family Trust dispute through mediation

Rediff.com12 hours ago

The Supreme Court has urged the Kapur family, including Rani Kapur and Priya Kapur, to resolve their dispute over the family trust through mediation, appointing a former Chief Justice to oversee the process.

Punjab Government Reallocates Portfolios After Minister's Arrest

Punjab Government Reallocates Portfolios After Minister's Arrest

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Punjab government has redistributed portfolios held by arrested minister Sanjeev Arora among other cabinet members, including Aman Arora, Harjot Singh Bains, and Tarunpreet Singh Sond.

Why Maharashtra Needs To Strengthen Semiconductor Ecosystem

Why Maharashtra Needs To Strengthen Semiconductor Ecosystem

Rediff.com1 days ago

Dr Dinesh Amalnerkar, president of the Maharashtra Academy of Sciences, has emphasised the need for Maharashtra to strengthen its semiconductor research and manufacturing ecosystem to compete with states like Gujarat and Telangana.

Adobe Expands India Presence With New Noida Office

Adobe Expands India Presence With New Noida Office

Rediff.com6 days ago

Adobe has announced the opening of a new office in Noida, its seventh in India. The new campus will house over 700 employees and signifies Adobe's continued focus on driving innovation from India.

Interstate Cyber Fraud Racket Busted; Five Arrested

Interstate Cyber Fraud Racket Busted; Five Arrested

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested five individuals from Uttarakhand's Udham Singh Nagar for their involvement in an interstate cyber fraud racket. The syndicate supplied mule bank accounts to cyber criminals, routing cheated money from online investment and task-based scams.

Two held for providing bank accounts to investment scam cyber fraudsters in Gurugram

Two held for providing bank accounts to investment scam cyber fraudsters in Gurugram

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Two individuals have been arrested in Gurugram for allegedly providing bank accounts to cyber fraudsters involved in an investment scam that defrauded victims of approximately Rs 1.09 crore.

Cyber Fraud Racket Busted; Three Arrested In Delhi

Cyber Fraud Racket Busted; Three Arrested In Delhi

Rediff.com5 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals from Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh for allegedly providing mule bank accounts used to route over Rs 1.22 crore in proceeds from various cyber fraud schemes.

How Mamata Banerjee Fared In Her 15 Year Rule

How Mamata Banerjee Fared In Her 15 Year Rule

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Under the TMC, Bengal has seen expansion of welfare, but not big-ticket private investment.