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Public Cloud Service Drives Oracle India's Double-Digit Run

Public Cloud Service Drives Oracle India's Double-Digit Run

Rediff.com21 minutes ago

'India is often skipping legacy cycles and moving directly to advanced AI-driven operations.'

Naravane book row: Penguin says pre-order is not publication

Naravane book row: Penguin says pre-order is not publication

Rediff.com7 days ago

Penguin Random House India (PRHI) has issued a clarification regarding its book publication process amid a controversy surrounding former army chief MM Naravane's memoir, 'Four Stars of Destiny'. The publisher emphasized that announcing a book, making it available for pre-order, and publishing it are distinct stages, responding to claims made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Public sector banks' profit grows 18% to record Rs 52,603 cr in Q3

Public sector banks' profit grows 18% to record Rs 52,603 cr in Q3

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Led by the country's biggest lender State Bank of India (SBI), public sector banks logged a record cumulative profit of Rs 52,603 crore in the third quarter of the current fiscal, reflecting an 18 per cent year-on-year growth.

8 Countries With The Most Public Holidays

8 Countries With The Most Public Holidays

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

These nations officially top the list when it comes to maximum number of official days off.

Electric buses to drive UP's public transport revolution

Electric buses to drive UP's public transport revolution

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

From EV bus expansion to airport-like terminals and rural connectivity, Uttar Pradesh is overhauling public transport to cut pollution and ensure every village has modern, affordable travel, reports Siddharth Kalhans.

'People reject you, you want publicity': SC raps Prashant Kishor's party

'People reject you, you want publicity': SC raps Prashant Kishor's party

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court declined to entertain a petition by Jan Suraaj Party seeking annulment of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, citing violation of the Model Code of Conduct. The court directed the party to approach the Patna High Court.

Maha civic polls: Jan 15 declared as public holiday

Maha civic polls: Jan 15 declared as public holiday

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

The Maharashtra State Election Commission on Friday announced that Thursday, January 15, will be a public holiday in areas falling under the 29 municipal corporations where polling for civic elections will be held, an official said.

SC directs public display of voter discrepancies in Bengal

SC directs public display of voter discrepancies in Bengal

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to display the names of those on the 'logical discrepancies' list at various public offices in West Bengal, addressing concerns about irregularities in the voter rolls.

Slot welcomes Salah back after public spat

Slot welcomes Salah back after public spat

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Liverpool coach Arne Slot said he was delighted to have Mohamed Salah returning from Africa Cup of Nations duty soon, despite an apparent falling-out just weeks ago.

27-year-old biker dies after falling into open pit in Kerala

27-year-old biker dies after falling into open pit in Kerala

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 27-year-old man died after falling into an open roadside pit near Thodupuzha in Kerala's Idukki district. The incident has sparked protests and an investigation into potential negligence by the Public Works Department.

Kerala church, health body oppose bar hours extension

Kerala church, health body oppose bar hours extension

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The Malankara Orthodox Church opposes the Kerala government's decision to extend bar timings, fearing it will negatively impact the youth. The government defends the decision as a tourism-boosting measure already in place in tourist areas.

UP khap panchayat bans kids from wearing half pants in public

UP khap panchayat bans kids from wearing half pants in public

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

The panchayat said that boys and girls seen in public places wearing half pants was against social norms, which has a negative impact on society.

SC to hear pleas against Digital Personal Data Protection Act

SC to hear pleas against Digital Personal Data Protection Act

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Supreme Court of India has agreed to examine petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, focusing on concerns about its impact on the Right to Information Act.

Satire should be protected in personality rights cases, X tells HC

Satire should be protected in personality rights cases, X tells HC

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Social media platform X argues that satire, fair comment, and public speech should be protected from takedown orders in personality rights cases during a Delhi High Court hearing involving Baba Ramdev's lawsuit.

'Distasteful': Actor Trisha slams TN BJP chief's Vijay remark

'Distasteful': Actor Trisha slams TN BJP chief's Vijay remark

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tamil actress Trisha Krishnan issues a strong response to 'inappropriate' comments made by a BJP leader, asserting her neutral political stance amidst controversy linking her to actor Vijay.

'Distasteful': Actor Trisha slams TN BJP chief's Vijay remark

'Distasteful': Actor Trisha slams TN BJP chief's Vijay remark

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tamil actress Trisha Krishnan issues a strong response to 'inappropriate' comments made by a BJP leader, asserting her neutral political stance amidst controversy linking her to actor Vijay.

T20 World Cup: Rain Threat For India Vs Pakistan Match In Colombo

T20 World Cup: Rain Threat For India Vs Pakistan Match In Colombo

Rediff.com4 days ago

Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology issued a special bulletin on Friday morning, warning the public about possibility of rain in Colombo on Sunday.

Delhi cops probe 'conspiracy' behind Naravane memoir leak

Delhi cops probe 'conspiracy' behind Naravane memoir leak

Rediff.com6 days ago

Delhi Police's Special Cell has issued a notice to Penguin Random House India regarding the alleged unauthorized circulation of former Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane's unpublished book, 'Four Stars of Destiny'. The investigation follows reports of the manuscript being illegally disseminated before publication, leading to an FIR.

Pan masala cess to boost public health, security

Pan masala cess to boost public health, security

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Experts said that earmarking of funds for public health at par with national security indicates a key policy shift.

Why Kareena-Shahid Broke Up...

Why Kareena-Shahid Broke Up...

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor juggled their personal lives with the pressures of fame and stardom... till they couldn't anymore, and decided it was just not meant to be.

Three men to hang for Israeli woman, homestay owner's gang-rape

Three men to hang for Israeli woman, homestay owner's gang-rape

Rediff.com1 days ago

A court in Karnataka on Monday sentenced three people to death for sexually assaulting an Israeli tourist and murdering a youth in Koppal district last year.

Phase out universal subsidies: ADB-PwC study to 16th FC

Phase out universal subsidies: ADB-PwC study to 16th FC

Rediff.com2 days ago

Governments should move away from universal subsidies towards tightly targeted transfers, backed by stricter eligibility norms, sunset clauses and periodic audits to curb leakages and improve spending efficiency, a joint study by Asian Development Bank and PwC has recommended.

'AI Is Being Misused At An Alarming Pace': Soha Ali Khan

'AI Is Being Misused At An Alarming Pace': Soha Ali Khan

Rediff.com1 hour ago

"It's easier, easier than ever now to impersonate someone, to create deep fakes, to manipulate images, to misuse personal data. And most women, unfortunately, we don't know how to fight back," says Soha Ali Khan.

Tejasvi Surya detained during Bengaluru Metro fare hike protest

Tejasvi Surya detained during Bengaluru Metro fare hike protest

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya was detained for protesting against a metro fare hike in Bengaluru, demanding affordable public transport. The protest followed a statement by the Deputy Chief Minister and highlighted the issue of public transport costs.

Ex Pak Cricketer's Second Marriage Sparks Cheating Allegations

Ex Pak Cricketer's Second Marriage Sparks Cheating Allegations

Rediff.com1 days ago

Former Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim faces serious allegations from ex-wife Sannia Ashfaq after announcing his marriage to influencer Nyla Raja, triggering a public war of words on social media.

Choose Your Carbs! 7 Best Slow-Release Carbohydrates

Choose Your Carbs! 7 Best Slow-Release Carbohydrates

Rediff.com1 days ago

Slow-release carbohydrates deliver energy at a steady, measured pace rather than all at once.

Rajkummar Rao's Weight Journey From Nikam To Sourav Ganguly

Rajkummar Rao's Weight Journey From Nikam To Sourav Ganguly

Rediff.com2 days ago

'For Nikam I had to gain around 9-10 kgs and I was eating 2 pizzas and lot of sweets and my fav Aloo Parathas, Biryani...'

Kim Ju Ae, The Teenager Who Will Rule North Korea One Day

Kim Ju Ae, The Teenager Who Will Rule North Korea One Day

Rediff.com4 days ago

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un frequently appears in public with his daughter Kim Ju Ae, signaling her potential role as his successor.

Mumbaikars will be forced to ride horses in future: HC

Mumbaikars will be forced to ride horses in future: HC

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Bombay High Court has voiced strong concerns over the increasing encroachments on public roads in Mumbai, criticizing the BMC for its apparent inaction and warning of future transportation challenges.

Penguin denies publishing Gen Naravane's book; FIR lodged

Penguin denies publishing Gen Naravane's book; FIR lodged

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Penguin Random House India (PRHI) has clarified that it holds the exclusive publishing rights to General Manoj Mukund Naravane's memoir, 'Four Stars of Destiny,' amid reports of unauthorized copies circulating. The publisher emphasized that the book has not been officially released and warned against copyright infringement.

Can Congress Recover From Borah Exit?

Can Congress Recover From Borah Exit?

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Bhupen Borah's resignation and swift switch to the BJP has dealt the Congress a major setback in Assam just weeks before the Assembly elections.

SC raps filmmaker Neeraj Pandey over Ghooskhor Pandat title

SC raps filmmaker Neeraj Pandey over Ghooskhor Pandat title

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the title of the film 'Ghooskhor Pandat', questioning its potential to denigrate a section of society. Notices have been issued to relevant authorities.

SC asks political leaders to foster fraternity, refuses PIL on political speeches

SC asks political leaders to foster fraternity, refuses PIL on political speeches

Rediff.com22 hours ago

The Supreme Court has urged political leaders to promote fraternity while declining to entertain a PIL seeking guidelines on political speeches, emphasizing the need for objectivity and even-handedness in addressing concerns about hate speech and constitutional values.

The Newscaster Who Became Family

The Newscaster Who Became Family

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Sarla Maheshwari brought families together for that half hour -- delivering the news with remarkable poise, a firm command over language, without drama or noise. She was a classic.

'Delhi will become Khalistan': Hoax bomb threat targets Parliament, schools

'Delhi will become Khalistan': Hoax bomb threat targets Parliament, schools

Rediff.com4 days ago

Several schools in Delhi received bomb threat emails on Friday morning, causing widespread concern before authorities declared the threats a hoax. The emails contained disturbing content and prompted thorough search operations and heightened security measures.

9-judge SC bench to hear Sabarimala women entry plea in April

9-judge SC bench to hear Sabarimala women entry plea in April

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Supreme Court has announced that a nine-judge bench will begin final hearings on petitions related to discrimination against women in religions, including the Sabarimala Temple case, starting April 7.

My Airport Ordeal: 'He Was Drunk...'

My Airport Ordeal: 'He Was Drunk...'

Rediff.com1 days ago

All the while, this guy kept staring at us. Non-stop. After nearly half an hour, we seemed to be at a stalemate. Everything could be done pursuant to an official complaint. I didn't want to file one.

Police quiz Penguin India officials over Naravane memoir leak

Police quiz Penguin India officials over Naravane memoir leak

Rediff.com5 days ago

Delhi Police are investigating the alleged leak of General M M Naravane's unpublished memoir, questioning Penguin India representatives and probing potential coordinated efforts to bypass defense ministry clearances.

RBI Proposes Strict Curbs On Bank Recovery Agents

RBI Proposes Strict Curbs On Bank Recovery Agents

Rediff.com5 days ago

Abusive language, threats, harassment, excessive or anonymous calls, public humiliation, and misleading representations are explicitly prohibited.

Was rare frog toxin behind Putin critic Alexey Navalny's jail death?

Was rare frog toxin behind Putin critic Alexey Navalny's jail death?

Rediff.com2 days ago

European nations say their findings show that his death was not a natural result of ill health but the consequence of deliberate poisoning.