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12 most infamous 'criminals' in tech history

12 most infamous 'criminals' in tech history

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Ironically, while the technology revolution was triggered by some geniuses, it also led to the birth of some hackers.

Pak court forms 2-member bench to hear Jadhav's case

Pak court forms 2-member bench to hear Jadhav's case

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The bench comprising Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Athar Minallah and his fellow judge Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb would take up the government plea on Monday, the Pakistani media, including the Geo News, reported.

Senior Indian diplomat meets Jadhav in Pakistan

Senior Indian diplomat meets Jadhav in Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

Jadhav, a retired Indian Navy officer, was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of espionage and terrorism in April 2017. Weeks later, India approached the ICJ against Pakistan for denial of consular access to Jadhav and to challenge the death sentence.

Bollywood's 10 Best Known Spy Movies

Bollywood's 10 Best Known Spy Movies

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Shoojit Sircar's Madras Cafe, starring John Abraham as a RAW agent, is a political espionage thriller.

'Pakistani players not welcome for Pro Kabaddi League'

'Pakistani players not welcome for Pro Kabaddi League'

Rediff.com22 May 2017

The government made it clear that it will not allow Pakistani players to compete in the Pro Kabaddi League, slated for next month, unless the neighbouring country stops 'sponsoring terrorism'.

China calls US the real hacking empire

China calls US the "real hacking empire"

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Claims to be a victim of cyber attacks that were originated in the US.

Pakistan to take Kashmir issue to ICJ

Pakistan to take Kashmir issue to ICJ

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

'An in-principle decision has been taken to take the issue of Kashmir to the International Court of Justice'

HSBC whistleblower Falciani sentenced to 5 years in prison

HSBC whistleblower Falciani sentenced to 5 years in prison

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Herve Falciani, who refused to appear for trial in Switzerland, has been charged of industrial espionage.

Mapping of sensitive areas: China probe against Coke

Mapping of sensitive areas: China probe against Coke

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

The case is being handled jointly by China's National Administration of Surveying, Mapping and Geo-information and the Ministry of State Security.

Cyber attacks leading threat against US: Spy agencies

Cyber attacks leading threat against US: Spy agencies

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Say technology is evolving so quickly it is hard for security experts to keep up.

Pak lawyers warned from taking Kulbhushan Jadhav's case

Pak lawyers warned from taking Kulbhushan Jadhav's case

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

The Lahore High Court Bar Association said on Friday that it will take action against any lawyer who extends his services to Jadhav.

We are cyber attack victim not perpetrators: China

We are cyber attack victim not perpetrators: China

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

China's defence ministry on Wednesday denounced as "groundless" the accusation by a US security firm that a secretive PLA unit is engaged in sophisticated cyber espionage around the world, saying the allegation lacked technical proof and legal basis.

India Inc ill-prepared for fraud

India Inc ill-prepared for fraud

Rediff.com19 Mar 2003

SC admits plea on making IB, RAW accountable to Parliament

SC admits plea on making IB, RAW accountable to Parliament

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

A bench headed by Chief Justice Altamas Kabir sought response from the Centre and the three intelligence wings for bringing the agencies under the oversight of Parliament and the Comptroller and Auditor General.

Madi, Gauss, Flame: Year's most sophisticated malware

Madi, Gauss, Flame: Year's most sophisticated malware

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

In 2012, the most significant of the cyber espionage incidents were related to the activity of Madi, Gauss and Flame malware.

Are you motivated? Love challenges? Mossad wants YOU!

Are you motivated? Love challenges? Mossad wants YOU!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

The new campaign, under the slogan "with enemies like this -- friends are needed," directs people to the Mossad's website and to the long list of professions the agency desires to enlist.

Two Indians arrested in Pakistan for spying: Report

Two Indians arrested in Pakistan for spying: Report

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

Five persons, including two alleged India nationals, were arrested in this eastern Pakistani city on Monday on charges of espionage, according to media reports. The five people, including the alleged Indian nationals, were arrested from two different locations in Lahore, Geo News channel quoted its sources as saying.

China's corporate spying: A three-cornered problem

China's corporate spying: A three-cornered problem

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

As the economy slows, Chinese companies are under lots of pressure.

Cops at Rahul's home: Congress cries foul, police say it was routine check

Cops at Rahul's home: Congress cries foul, police say it was routine check

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

The Delhi Police has rejected the allegation of snooping on Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi and said that the visit by policemen to his office was a routine practise of being in touch with the dignitaries.

China aggressively trying to hack Indian cyberspace

China aggressively trying to hack Indian cyberspace

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Experts said attempts from China have increased in the last year, which further amplified after the Indian government banned Chinese applications post the Galwan clash.

India has neutralised 32 ISI-backed modules in 3 years

India has neutralised 32 ISI-backed modules in 3 years

Rediff.com6 May 2013

A total of 32 espionage modules backed by the Inter Services Intelligence have been neutralised in the country in the last three years and 50 people, including 40 Indians, were arrested in this regard, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday.

Don't give propaganda platform to Snowden: US to Russia

Don't give propaganda platform to Snowden: US to Russia

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

Insisting that Edward Snowden is facing charges on espionage, the Obama administration on Friday asked Russia to return the fugitive leaker to the US and not to give him a "propaganda platform".

Imran welcomes truce, says onus to make further progress rests with India

Imran welcomes truce, says onus to make further progress rests with India

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

In his first comments since the militaries of India and Pakistan jointly announced on Thursday that they have agreed to strictly observe all agreements on the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and other sectors, Khan said Pakistan remains ready to move forward to resolve 'all outstanding issues' with India through dialogue.

'D Day is not based on Dawood Ibrahim'

'D Day is not based on Dawood Ibrahim'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Director Nikhil Advani reveals that his new film is a fiction, and not based on true incidents.

Perils of keeping phone tap requests on hold

Perils of keeping phone tap requests on hold

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Vicky Nanjappa reports on the recent showdown between telecom operator Airtel and the Research and Analysis Wing over tapping of certain phones

Coming in April: Kalank, RAW, Modi

Coming in April: Kalank, RAW, Modi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Hardcore action, romance and politics, April has a lot to offer!

Pak may not accept ICJ's jurisdiction in Jadhav's case: Report

Pak may not accept ICJ's jurisdiction in Jadhav's case: Report

Rediff.com13 May 2017

In the briefing, it was stated that Pakistan does not accept the international court's jurisdiction to order the state of Pakistan on issues that involve its national stability.

The Man behind Mumbai Diaries 26/11

The Man behind Mumbai Diaries 26/11

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'It was only after D-Day that people believed that I had actually directed Kal Ho Naa Ho.'

PIX: Ben Affleck, Jessica Chastain Shine At BAFTA

PIX: Ben Affleck, Jessica Chastain Shine At BAFTA

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Here's looking at the big winners and fashion hits at the recently concluded BAFTA awards!

Indian beaten to death in Pak jail: Lawyer seeks probe

Indian beaten to death in Pak jail: Lawyer seeks probe

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

A Pakistani lawyer has filed a petition in the Lahore high court seeking a thorough investigation into the death of an Indian prisoner who was allegedly assaulted by prison staffers at Kot Lakhpat Jail.

Israel admits 1988 killing of Arafat's deputy

Israel admits 1988 killing of Arafat's deputy

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Israel for the first time on Thursday admitted responsibility for the assassination of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's deputy, Abu Jihad, in a cross border raid on PLO's headquarters in Tunis in 1988, lifting the lid on a closely kept secret for two and a half decades.

Swaraj trashes report of Tharoor drafting statement on Jadhav

Swaraj trashes report of Tharoor drafting statement on Jadhav

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

"There is no dearth of talent in my ministry. I have the assistance of very able secretaries," she said in a curt tweet.

'Sushma was like an angel for Indians in jails abroad'

'Sushma was like an angel for Indians in jails abroad'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Hamid Nihal Ansari, a software engineer from Mumbai, returned to India in December 2018 after spending six years in a Pakistani jail for illegally entering the neighbouring country from Afghanistan, reportedly to meet a girl he had befriended online. He was arrested in 2012 and lodged at Peshawar jail after Pakistan had slapped espionage charges against him. The decision to release him was on account of relentless pressure from New Delhi and Sushma Swaraj, who was the external affairs minister and was personally monitoring the case. Speaking to Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com, Ansari recalls the time he spent with her and says that if it wasn't for her efforts, he would still be rotting away in a Pakistani cell.

Two held on charges of spying for ISI in Gujarat

Two held on charges of spying for ISI in Gujarat

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Two people were arrested in Ahmedabad on Monday for allegedly passing on confidential information related to the Indian Army's base in Bhuj to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, said the police. Sirajuddin Ali, 22, and Mohammad Ayub, 23, both residents of Jamalpur, have been charged with espionage. While Ali used to supply eggs to the army canteen, Ayub is a student, said the police.

Ex-CIA officer indicted for leaking classified information

Ex-CIA officer indicted for leaking classified information

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

A United States district court in Virginia has indicted a former Central Investigation Agency officer for allegedly leaking classified information to journalists.

'Very courageous of Priyanka to try her luck in Hollywood'

'Very courageous of Priyanka to try her luck in Hollywood'

Rediff.com15 May 2015

The actress stars in ABC's new show Quantico as the lead.

Watch out! Rival companies are spying on you

Watch out! Rival companies are spying on you

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

In order to gain advantage over their competitors, companies across various sectors engage in "espionage" like "bugging offices of their rivals by planting a mole", says a survey by industry body Assocham.

Deconstructing Oscar 2013: Chat with Raja Sen!

Deconstructing Oscar 2013: Chat with Raja Sen!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Join in the coversation!

New data stealing virus hits West Asia

New data stealing virus hits West Asia

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Security experts discovered the new data-stealing virus dubbed Flame, which they say has lurked inside thousands of computers across West Asia for as long as five years as part of a sophisticated cyber warfare campaign.

Ecuador grants asylum to Wikileaks' Julian Assange

Ecuador grants asylum to Wikileaks' Julian Assange

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has been granted asylum by the Ecuadorian embassy in London.