Microsoft blames 3rd party software problem for outage

Amid a massive global outage that hit operations of airlines, banks and businesses across the globe, Microsoft on Friday said that it is aware of the issue affecting Windows devices due to an......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

India's polls under Chinese threat? Microsoft warns of AI misuse by Beijing

China is likely to deploy Artificial Intelligence-generated content via social media to sway public opinion to boost its geopolitical interests during elections in countries like India, South Korea......

Your Phone Will Be Even Smarter In 2024

This year will be the one when GenAI becomes a part of the daily lives of people around the world. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind......

Foxconn Betting Big on South India

Foxconn's business in India has grown to over $10 billion till 2024. IMAGE: Karnataka Large and Medium Industries Minister M B Patil along with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief......

Since 3 AM, Airline systems across airports working normally: Minister

Airline systems across airports, which were impacted due to a global IT outage on Friday, have started working normally, and all issues are likely to be resolved by noon on Saturday, Civil Aviation......

Going manual to keep flying, says aviation minister

Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu on Friday said measures are being taken to ensure smooth flight movements in India after a Microsoft software outage worldwide caused disruptions in......

Only 10 banks had minor disruptions: RBI on outage

The Indian financial and payments systems remained largely unaffected by the Microsoft services outage, though about 10 banks and NBFCs faced minor disruptions which have either been resolved or......

Global cyber outage crashes IT systems of Paris Olympics

Paris 2024 says impact of global cyber outage limited, ticketing unaffected IMAGE: The Paris Games are a week away with the Opening Ceremony to be held on July 26. Photograph: Marko......

What does Delhi Capitals have in common with Microsoft boss?

IMAGE: The Seattle Orcas' lead investor group includes Satya Nadella with others. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters Indian Premier League side Delhi Capitals has joined hands with......

CSK eyeing stake in Major League Cricket's Texas team

IMAGE: CSK's Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Deepak Chahar. Photograph: CSK/Twitter Chennai Super Kings (CSK) could be eyeing a stake in the Texas team, one of Major League Cricket's......