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Telangana Governor Tamilisai accuses KCR govt of tapping her phones

Telangana Governor Tamilisai accuses KCR govt of tapping her phones

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Soundararajan, who addressed a press conference in Hyderbad, alleged that there were some social media posts by the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samiti linking Raj Bhavan with the recent "TRS MLAs poaching case".

Meta launches Twitter's rival app, Threads

Meta launches Twitter's rival app, Threads

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Instagram, owned by the tech giant Meta, on Wednesday, unveiled its new app called 'Threads' a new app designed to directly compete with Elon Musk's Twitter. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a US-based media house, Meta Platforms Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the launch, framing Threads as "a new, separate space for real-time updates and public conversations." Threads will be linked to users' Instagram profiles, making it simple to connect with followers, prominent personalities, or brands.

Govt in talks with SII for Nipah antibody, may put imports on hold

Govt in talks with SII for Nipah antibody, may put imports on hold

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Given the recurring outbreaks in the last five years, the government is considering domestic manufacturing of monoclonal antibodies for treating Nipah virus infections and is in talks with Serum Institute of India, report Shine Jacob and Sohini Das.

Bidens receive Modi at White House, enjoys intimate dinner

Bidens receive Modi at White House, enjoys intimate dinner

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr Jill Biden on Wednesday received Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House.

Indians in Israel, Gaza safe; stranded citizens seek quick exit

Indians in Israel, Gaza safe; stranded citizens seek quick exit

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

The Indian embassy has received requests from Indian tourists stranded in the country to facilitate their exit. Most of the tourists are travelling in groups.

Delhi University to send notice to Rahul for 'unauthorised' visit

Delhi University to send notice to Rahul for 'unauthorised' visit

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Gandhi visited a Post-Graduate Men's Hostel of the university on Friday, interacted with some students and had lunch with them.

'The basic lesson is not to trust China'

'The basic lesson is not to trust China'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'Three decades of intensive discussions, protocols and Confidence Building Measures were jettisoned one fine morning in 2020.' 'The primary lesson that has been learnt is that that there is no reliability about the Chinese.'

Mamata seeks Centre's nod to go to Manipur, says she wants to be with the people

Mamata seeks Centre's nod to go to Manipur, says she wants to be with the people

Rediff.com30 May 2023

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said she has written to the Centre, seeking permission to visit the strife-torn state of Manipur.

Rahman's 'Jai Ho' played twice at Macron's banquet for Modi

Rahman's 'Jai Ho' played twice at Macron's banquet for Modi

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Set to tune by celebrated music composer A R Rahman, Jai Ho received an Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 81st Academy Awards in 2009, and also won in the category of 'Best Song Written for a Motion Picture' at the 52nd Grammy Awards in 2010.

G20 Meet: Delhi's Biggest Event This Century

G20 Meet: Delhi's Biggest Event This Century

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

AFor a mega event like the G20 Summit -- being attended by so many heads of States and international bodies, top diplomats and bureaucrats -- nothing can be more important than security.

NIA gets mail threatening 'Taliban attack' in Mumbai

NIA gets mail threatening 'Taliban attack' in Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

The IP (internet protocol) address of the sender has been traced to Pakistan, said the official.

Transgressions remain trigger for escalations along LAC with China: Army chief

Transgressions remain trigger for escalations along LAC with China: Army chief

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

He said China has accrued significant capacities for force mobilisation, application, and sustenance of military operations and maintained the long-pending boundary issue can not be divorced from bilateral relations between the two Asian giants.

Never demanded exemption; govt is trying to break unity: Sakshi Malik

Never demanded exemption; govt is trying to break unity: Sakshi Malik

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik on Thursday said she never demanded any exemption from Asian Games trials despite the IOA ad-hoc panel offering to consider her case.

Zoramthanga, Guerrilla Fighter in the Political Jungle

Zoramthanga, Guerrilla Fighter in the Political Jungle

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

At 79, Zoramthanga is working to rebuild his image as the people's CM.

SEE: Asian Games opens with futuristic ceremony

SEE: Asian Games opens with futuristic ceremony

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

In keeping with the main theme of 'Tides Surging in Asia', the ceremony was about the intermingling of China, Asia and the world in the new era

Gehlot says his speech axed at Modi event; PMO responds

Gehlot says his speech axed at Modi event; PMO responds

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Gehlot said he was welcoming Modi to Rajasthan through his tweet as he would not be able to do so through his speech.

Ex-MLA, son booked for recording, uploading video of BJP legislator in UP

Ex-MLA, son booked for recording, uploading video of BJP legislator in UP

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

He even used foul language against the MLA and told her to leave the office, Singh alleged.

Pak handler of DRDO scientist contacted IAF corporal also, says Maha ATS

Pak handler of DRDO scientist contacted IAF corporal also, says Maha ATS

Rediff.com16 May 2023

A Pakistan intelligence officer, allegedly in touch with DRDO scientist Pradeep Kurulkar arrested on charges of leaking confidential information after he was apparently honey-trapped, had also contacted an Indian Air Force employee of corporal rank, a Maharashtra ATS official said on Tuesday.

Buzz: UAE-Ireland 3rd ODI called off due to quarantine protocols

Buzz: UAE-Ireland 3rd ODI called off due to quarantine protocols

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The second match of the four-game series was postponed on Tuesday when four more UAE players tested positive for the novel coronavirus, taking the total to seven COVID-19 cases.

Safety Isn't A High Priority In India

Safety Isn't A High Priority In India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Despite the hope that lessons will be learnt, the next accident invariably shows that nothing has been learnt -- or if learnt, they have been ignored, observes Prosenjit Datta.

Shine & glitz to welcome all as China opens Asian Games in post-Covid era

Shine & glitz to welcome all as China opens Asian Games in post-Covid era

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

After a year's delay due to COVID-19, the 19th Asian Games officially opens in Hangzhou on Saturday with hosts China eager to lift a country mired in economic gloom.

Women's T20 World Cup hit by spot-fixing allegation

Women's T20 World Cup hit by spot-fixing allegation

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Bangladesh cricketer reports fixing approach at Women's T20 World Cup

Biden all set for India visit after testing Covid negative twice

Biden all set for India visit after testing Covid negative twice

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

United States President Joe Biden is all set to visit India and is 'very excited' about the important initiatives he will be championing at the G20 Summit in New Delhi, according to senior White House officials.

'Nobody's scared in Israel, they're the bravest race'

'Nobody's scared in Israel, they're the bravest race'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'IDF (the Israeli Defence Forces) soldiers, be it a girl or a boy, they may look very cute, but you cannot mess with them.' 'People are serving their country at 95 years of age. That's the greatest example of patriotism.'

18 NDRF teams on standby in Gujarat for Biparjoy rescue and relief ops

18 NDRF teams on standby in Gujarat for Biparjoy rescue and relief ops

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

A total of 33 teams have been earmarked by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to undertake relief and rescue operations in Gujarat and Maharashtra ahead of the expected landfall of cyclone 'Biparjoy' near the Jakhau port in Kutch district, officials said on Wednesday.

VSSC cancels ISRO test after Kerala police nab 2 from Haryana for cheating

VSSC cancels ISRO test after Kerala police nab 2 from Haryana for cheating

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

As more than 400 candidates from a single state -- Haryana -- had taken the test, there are suspicions over whether coaching centres may be involved.

Govt can't escape responsibility: HC on Maha deaths

Govt can't escape responsibility: HC on Maha deaths

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Maharashtra government on Friday told the Bombay high court that the state-run hospitals in Nanded and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar which recently saw a spurt in patient deaths faced a heavy inflow of extremely critical patients from private hospitals.

Asiad on mind, Mirabai won't lift at World C'ships

Asiad on mind, Mirabai won't lift at World C'ships

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

"There is very less time between the Asian Games and the World Championships. Since there is compulsory participation at the World Championships, we have decided that Mirabai only travel to Riyadh and give the body weight.

Deboard flyers who refuse to wear face mask in plane: DGCA to airlines

Deboard flyers who refuse to wear face mask in plane: DGCA to airlines

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Besides, airport operators must take help of the local police and security agencies and levy fines on people not wearing face masks, the DGCA said in a circular.

At 13 days, 3 hours, Biparjoy longest duration cyclone since 1977: IMD

At 13 days, 3 hours, Biparjoy longest duration cyclone since 1977: IMD

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

vThe longest duration cyclone over the north Indian Ocean had developed over the Bay of Bengal and weakened over the Arabian Sea between November 8-23, 1977 with a life period of 14 days and six hours.

DGPs meet warns of 5G network's security vulnerabilities

DGPs meet warns of 5G network's security vulnerabilities

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The papers noted that the 5G network is built on easily accessible and open Internet protocols and it inherits all the vulnerabilities of previous generations which make it vulnerable to cyber-attacks and compromising the security of the entire system.

Consumer forum rejects ex-CJI's kin plea for Rs 10 cr damages for death

Consumer forum rejects ex-CJI's kin plea for Rs 10 cr damages for death

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has dismissed a complaint filed by the family of former Chief Justice Of India J S Verma alleging he died because of medical negligence during his treatment.

Centre remains on high-alert for new Covid variants

Centre remains on high-alert for new Covid variants

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

COVID-19 is on the verge of becoming endemic but Indian scientists are keeping a close watch on each new variant and the government would continue to maintain a high alert, Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya has said, underlining that the virus has managed to survive and is going to stay.

SC asks Delhi police to not issue licence for sale, storage of firecrackers

SC asks Delhi police to not issue licence for sale, storage of firecrackers

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Delhi police not to issue temporary licences for sale and storage of any kind of firecrackers, saying when the city government has banned all firecrackers no distinction can be made on the basis of whether it is green or not.

'Trapped workers played cricket'

'Trapped workers played cricket'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'I decided to send a bat and a ball which was smaller in size so that it shouldn't get stuck in the pipe. And with that, they had a little good time.'

Random Covid testing for arriving foreign flyers from Dec 24

Random Covid testing for arriving foreign flyers from Dec 24

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Following random testing, if anybody is found Covid-positive, the sample should be sent for genomic testing at the designated INSACOG laboratory network, Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan wrote in a letter to his civil aviation ministry counterpart Rajiv Bansal.

Titanic Director Reacts To Titan Tragedy

Titanic Director Reacts To Titan Tragedy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Titanic Director James Cameron has reacted to the demise of five individuals, who were aboard the submersible Titan that was destroyed in a 'catastrophic implosion' during an exploration dive to the wreckage of the Titanic.

Kerala orders judicial probe into Tanur boat tragedy, boat owner held

Kerala orders judicial probe into Tanur boat tragedy, boat owner held

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The Tanur police said a case was registered on Sunday itself against the owner of the boat, which reportedly did not have a licence to function.

UP cops search for Atiq aide Guddu Muslim in Odisha

UP cops search for Atiq aide Guddu Muslim in Odisha

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

The DGP clarified that the UP Police has however, not arrested any person from Odisha.

Abu Dhabi-Calicut AI Express plane's engine catches fire mid-air

Abu Dhabi-Calicut AI Express plane's engine catches fire mid-air

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

The Boeing 737-800 aircraft had 184 passengers onboard and all are safe, an airline spokesperson said.