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Opposition to raise NEET issue in Parliament today

Opposition to raise NEET issue in Parliament today

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) have decided to raise the NEET issue in both houses of Parliament on Friday and members will give notices in this regard, sources have said.

2.7 cr Facebook content pieces actioned in India in Sep: Meta

2.7 cr Facebook content pieces actioned in India in Sep: Meta

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

As per the report released on Monday, the over 26.9 million content pieces actioned by Facebook during September included content related to spam (20.3 million), violent and graphic content (3.4 million), adult nudity and sexual activity (2.4 million), and hate speech (182,200).

Another data theft; personal details of 533 mn Facebook users leaked

Another data theft; personal details of 533 mn Facebook users leaked

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Personal details of about 533 million Facebook users globally, including 6.1 million from India, were allegedly leaked online and posted for free on hacking forums, according to a cybersecurity executive. The leaked details allegedly include names, phone numbers and other details of users of Facebook, a social media giant that had 2.80 billion monthly active users (MUAs) as of December 31, 2020.

'We are trying and creating solutions for SME segment'

'We are trying and creating solutions for SME segment'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

'The pricing model will be different. The product will be different.'

Salman home shooting FB post's IP address traced to Portugal, claim police

Salman home shooting FB post's IP address traced to Portugal, claim police

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The police suspect a virtual private network was used for uploading the Facebook post, allegedly by Anmol Bishnoi, the brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi on Sunday, he said.

Anasuya Sengupta Makes History At Cannes

Anasuya Sengupta Makes History At Cannes

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Anasuya Sengupta became the first Indian to win the Best Actress award in the Un Certain Regard segment of the Cannes Film Festival.

MVA govt planned to arrest Fadnavis, when I objected...: Shinde

MVA govt planned to arrest Fadnavis, when I objected...: Shinde

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

The MVA government had planned to arrest Devendra Fadnavis and when he objected, they planned to arrest him as well, said Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde

Facebook removes over 30mn posts, most for violent content

Facebook removes over 30mn posts, most for violent content

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Facebook removed 25 million pieces of content identified as 'spam,' 1.8 million pieces of content containing 'adult nudity and sexual activity', reports Neha Alawadhi.

Nadal beats Borg Jr to advance in Bastad

Nadal beats Borg Jr to advance in Bastad

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Nadal on the US Open entry list

Sailor Kumanan secures Paris Olympics quota

Sailor Kumanan secures Paris Olympics quota

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The Last Chance Regatta is the final qualifying event in sailing for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Wayanad landslides: Toll at 221, mass grave for unidentified remains

Wayanad landslides: Toll at 221, mass grave for unidentified remains

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Several people are still feared trapped in the debris after a series of landslides that occurred in Chooralmala and Mundakkai of Wayanad.

2 held for firing outside Salman's house, were hired by Bishnoi gang

2 held for firing outside Salman's house, were hired by Bishnoi gang

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Two persons including a man who allegedly opened fire outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's residence in Mumbai have been arrested from Gujarat, police said on Tuesday.

Kohli 'proud of brother' Chhetri

Kohli 'proud of brother' Chhetri

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Chhetri has been the face of Indian soccer for nearly a decade-and-half and his 94 international goals make him the third-highest active international scorer after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Will carefully study India's new rules: Facebook

Will carefully study India's new rules: Facebook

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Homegrown microblogging platform Koo said the new guidelines will help clarify the responsibilities of intermediaries.

Sebi Tightens Grip Against Fraudulent Messages, Apps

Sebi Tightens Grip Against Fraudulent Messages, Apps

Rediff.com30 May 2024

The directions follow a report by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, which has seen a new pattern of transnational cyber-enabled financial fraud and investment scam, impersonating as stockbrokers and company executives.

Wayanad rescuers use GPS, drone pictures to find survivors

Wayanad rescuers use GPS, drone pictures to find survivors

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Rescue teams on Friday used GPS coordinates from aerial drone pictures and cell phones, including the last location of people who lived in the landslides-hit areas of Wayanad to help locate survivors, amidst accelerated search operations after the completion of the 190-foot-long Bailey bridge by the Army.

TISS withdraws sacking notice for 105 staffers amid backlash

TISS withdraws sacking notice for 105 staffers amid backlash

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

In the circular, the TISS said all 55 faculty and 60 non-teaching staff were appointed under programmes funded by Tata Education Trust and were on a contractual basis with exact programme period.

Briton dead, many hurt as turbulence hits SIA flight; 3 Indians among flyers

Briton dead, many hurt as turbulence hits SIA flight; 3 Indians among flyers

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The airline confirmed that there were injuries onboard, and stated that all "possible assistance" will be provided to the passengers on the aircraft.

Hateful content: Delhi Assembly panel summons Facebook official

Hateful content: Delhi Assembly panel summons Facebook official

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

According to an official statement, the Facebook official has been summoned based on 'scathing depositions of key witnesses as well as incriminating material' submitted by them on record.

Facebook parent Meta to slash 11,000 jobs to cut expenses, transform its business model

Facebook parent Meta to slash 11,000 jobs to cut expenses, transform its business model

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Facebook parent Meta announced on Wednesday to slash around 11,000 jobs as a part of mass layoffs to cut expenses and transform its business model. As the tech industry is slashing jobs, Meta too announced layoffs. "We are also taking a number of additional steps to become a leaner and more efficient company by cutting discretionary spending and extending our hiring freeze through Q1," said Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a statement on Wednesday.

'Facebook-BJP' link ahead of Bengal poll: TMC

'Facebook-BJP' link ahead of Bengal poll: TMC

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

TMC MP writes to Mark Zuckerberg, raises issue of Facebook's alleged bias towards the BJP.

Harsha Bhogle Remembers Ameen Sayani

Harsha Bhogle Remembers Ameen Sayani

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'With the passing of Ameen Sayani, a peace of my childhood has gone.'

Goswami alleges match-fixing in Kolkata league cricket

Goswami alleges match-fixing in Kolkata league cricket

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Shreevats Goswami alleged that a match in the Cricket Association of Bengal's first division league seemed fixed from the manner in which some dismissals took place during the game.

'Delighted that my constituency will be represented at T20 WC'

'Delighted that my constituency will be represented at T20 WC'

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The 68-year-old former diplomat has been a vocal advocate of Samson's inclusion in the national set-up and had criticised his omission from the ODI World Cup squad last year.

Why Facebook honoured this Indian engineer

Why Facebook honoured this Indian engineer

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Zonel Sougaijam, a 22-year-old civil engineer discovered a WhatsApp bug that violated the privacy of a user.

'NDA Will Win 30-32 Seats In Bihar'

'NDA Will Win 30-32 Seats In Bihar'

Rediff.com9 May 2024

'Desh mein Modi ka parbhav ghat gaya hai.'

Facebook responds to Cong's charge of political bias

Facebook responds to Cong's charge of political bias

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The Congress accused Facebook of interfering in India's democratic process and social harmony and being soft on members of the ruling BJP on applying its hate-speech rules.

HC orders takedown of post on centipede in Amul ice cream

HC orders takedown of post on centipede in Amul ice cream

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

The Delhi high court has directed a Noida resident to remove her social media posts that alleged she found a centipede in a tub of Amul ice cream bought by her.

Cong sacks Himachal secretary in bid to end rebellion

Cong sacks Himachal secretary in bid to end rebellion

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The party on Wednesday removed former minister Sudhir Sharma, who was among the six rebel MLAs who were later disqualified for defying party whip on the state budget, from the post of All India Congress Committee secretary with immediate effect.

Dhoni Ends Suspense Over New Role

Dhoni Ends Suspense Over New Role

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

On Monday, Dhoni teased fans with a cryptic Facebook post, stating, 'Can't wait for the new season and the new 'role'. Stay tuned!'

'Modi ka sabse bada dar...': AAP launches 'DP campaign'

'Modi ka sabse bada dar...': AAP launches 'DP campaign'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Atishi said that all AAP leaders and volunteers will change their profile picture on X, Facebook, WhatsApp and other social media accounts with the new one showing Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal behind the bars captioned "Modi Ka Sabse Bada Dar Kejriwal".

Top Kannada hero Darshan, actress Pavithra held in murder case

Top Kannada hero Darshan, actress Pavithra held in murder case

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Leading Kannada film actor Darshan Thoogudeepa was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the murder of a man who allegedly made "derogatory" comments against his close friend, police sources said.

Did Facebook commit 'digital fraud'? HC seeks report

Did Facebook commit 'digital fraud'? HC seeks report

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

The Delhi high court has asked Delhi police to file a status report on a plea seeking a direction to authorities to take action against Facebook and its senior officials for their alleged criminal acts and 'digital conspiracy'. The court was informed by the counsel for the Delhi Police Commissioner and its Cyber Crime Cell that the complaint made by the company Vas Data Services, which was running its operations through its website www.yepme.com, has already been closed. Justice Anu Malhotra, in its March 24 order, asked the state to submit its status report in this regard before the next date of hearing and listed the matter for further hearing on April 15.

Prajwal Revanna speaks for 1st time over sex videos row

Prajwal Revanna speaks for 1st time over sex videos row

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The MP who is seeking re-election from Hassan on a JD-S ticket, shared a letter by his lawyer Arun G to the Deputy Superintendent of Police of the SIT, in which he has sought seven days' time to appear before the official because he is abroad.

#ResignModi blocked by mistake, weren't asked to: Facebook

#ResignModi "blocked by mistake", weren't asked to: Facebook

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

The development comes amid reports that social media companies are being asked to remove posts that are critical of the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Stories are legion about the Karatmeter's use at that time. Hundreds of people standing in queue for testing, customers breaking down after discovering the actual purity of their jewellery and then becoming irate about the jeweller who had gypped them, the local jewellery industry leaning heavily on the Tanishq franchisees to desist from using it, some jewellers even threatening violent action.

Facebook faces heat of Oppn parties over hate content

Facebook faces heat of Oppn parties over hate content

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The Congress claimed that Facebook has different rules for different countries and "that is not acceptable".

'I No Longer Need To Work For Money'

'I No Longer Need To Work For Money'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'I used to think I'll become a big heroine by 21-22, then I'll make a big, successful movie and then I would buy a house.' 'But when this was not happening for me, it was heartbreaking.'

Facebook India chief Ajit Mohan appears before Parliamentary panel

Facebook India chief Ajit Mohan appears before Parliamentary panel

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology, headed by senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, had called representatives of Facebook to hear their views "on the subject of safeguarding citizens' rights and prevention of misuse of social/online news media platforms including special emphasis on women security in the digital space," according to agenda of the meeting.

Facebook follows Twitter, set for huge layoffs: WSJ

Facebook follows Twitter, set for huge layoffs: WSJ

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

After job cuts at Twitter, Facebook's parent company Meta is planning to begin "large-scale layoffs" this week in what could be the largest reduction to date at a "major technology corporation in a year that has seen a tech-industry retrenchment," a media report said.