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How Covid Spiked Gold Smuggling

How Covid Spiked Gold Smuggling

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Officials were surprised at how quickly smugglers appraised the Covid situation to recruit jobless migrant workers to ship gold.

Some people spread wrong news on China issue for politics: Jaishankar

Some people spread wrong news on China issue for politics: Jaishankar

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

He, however, said sometimes such people spread wrong news or information about China on purpose.

The Pathaan Review: A Naatu Naatu Experience

The Pathaan Review: A Naatu Naatu Experience

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The underlying message is clear: Please do not question Shah Rukh Khan's loyalty to India. He is Indian, loves his motherland. And he will continue to entertain India for as long as he can, applauds Aseem Chhabra.

Social media platforms being used to raise terror funds: NIA chief

Social media platforms being used to raise terror funds: NIA chief

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

India has evidence that social media platforms are being used to raise terror funds, NIA director general Dinkar Gupta said on Thursday, underlining that the issue will be deliberated during a two-day international ministerial conference on countering terror financing.

Ved Review: Nothing New To Surprise

Ved Review: Nothing New To Surprise

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

The 'been there, seen that' feeling is so strong with Ved that it punctures any possibility of a compelling watch, Mayur Sanap tells us.

Manner of govt's decision-making can always be examined: SC on note ban

Manner of govt's decision-making can always be examined: SC on note ban

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said limited scope of a judicial review in economic policy matters does not mean that the court will fold its hands and sit back, observing that the manner in which a decision is taken by the government can always be examined.

Governor Das against pause in rate hikes: MPC minutes

Governor Das against pause in rate hikes: MPC minutes

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

In a tightening cycle, a premature pause in monetary policy action would be a costly policy error, Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das opined while voting along with five other members of the MPC for raising the key lending rate by 35 basis points earlier this month, according to the minutes of the meeting released on Wednesday. Prior to the December hike in repo rate, the RBI had raised the key short-term lending rate by 190 bps in four tranche.

Social media influencers can be penalised for Rs 10 lakh

Social media influencers can be penalised for Rs 10 lakh

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

The government on Friday made it mandatory for social media influencers to disclose their "material" interest in endorsing products and services and violations can attract strict legal action, including ban on endorsements. The regulations are part of continuing efforts to curb misleading advertisements as well protect the interests of consumers amid the expanding social influencer market which is projected to be worth around Rs 2,800 crore by 2025. The new guidelines named 'Endorsement Know Hows -- for celebrities, influencers and virtual media influencers (Avatar or computer generated character) on social media platforms' has been issued by the Department of Consumers Affairs.

'Alia is the dal-chawal with tadka in my life'

'Alia is the dal-chawal with tadka in my life'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

'One thing I really lack as an actor is angst. I'm not an angry person. I'm a very fun-loving, happy, detached guy.'

Ponzi menace: Indian sentenced to prison in US

Ponzi menace: Indian sentenced to prison in US

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Several of Sachin Uppal's victims were family friends

The Men We Loved In 2022

The Men We Loved In 2022

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Sukanya Verma gives us her picks for the Top 10 Actors of 2022, in no particular order.

Delhi HC sets aside discharge of Sharjeel Imam, 8 others

Delhi HC sets aside discharge of Sharjeel Imam, 8 others

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The high court said prima facie charges of rioting and unlawful assembly are made out against nine of the 11 accused, including Imam, Tanha and Zargar.

Editors guild deplores 'paid news menace'

Editors guild deplores 'paid news menace'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

The Editors Guild of India is 'deeply shocked' and 'seriously concerned' at the increasing number of reports detailing the pernicious practice of publishing 'paid news' by some newspapers and television channels, especially during recent elections.

South Movies To Watch Out For In 2023

South Movies To Watch Out For In 2023

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Will 2023 bring back the magic?

Nepotism affected Indian sport in the past: PM

Nepotism affected Indian sport in the past: PM

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India has come a long way on the front of transparency in national selection of athletes and that has been key to country's success at the multi-sporting events.

Ranji roundup: Mumbai fail to take lead vs Maharashtra

Ranji roundup: Mumbai fail to take lead vs Maharashtra

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.

Who is Maheesh Theekshana?

Who is Maheesh Theekshana?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The 21 year old, who made his IPL debut on Saturday, April 9, has the ability to spin the ball both ways and is already being compared to Ajantha Mendis, the mystery spinner from his native island.

PIL seeks probe into Bihar hooch tragedy; no urgent hearing, says SC

PIL seeks probe into Bihar hooch tragedy; no urgent hearing, says SC

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, seeking an independent probe by a special investigation team (SIT) into a recent hooch tragedy in Bihar, in which at least 30 people have lost their lives.

The growing menace of the 'educated' terrorist

The growing menace of the 'educated' terrorist

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

There have been a lot of incidents involving educated terrorists, but off late, the trend of rising self-motivated groups is becoming a cause of growing concern, says Vicky Nanjappa

Era of classifying terrorists as 'bad' or 'good' must end: India at UN

Era of classifying terrorists as 'bad' or 'good' must end: India at UN

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

India proposes to organise a briefing of the Security Council on December 15 on 'Global counter-terrorism approach - principles and the way forward" under the 'Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts'.

How Obama has curbed the carbon emission menace

How Obama has curbed the carbon emission menace

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

That does not change with the much-expected new US announcement, it only reiterates the imbalance.

Bihar hospitals defenceless before Kala azar menace

Bihar hospitals defenceless before Kala azar menace

Rediff.com9 May 2012

Thousands of kala azar patients in Bihar, most of whom are from impoverished backgrounds; are battling for their lives, since no drugs are not available in state hospitals for the last several months, officials on Wednesday said.

Freedom of religion doesn't include right to convert: Gujarat in SC

Freedom of religion doesn't include right to convert: Gujarat in SC

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

The Gujarat high court had through its orders dated August 19 and August 26, 2021 had stayed the operation of section 5 of the state government's Freedom of Religion Act of 2003.

Godfather Review: Chiranjeevi isn't abdicating the superstar's throne just yet

Godfather Review: Chiranjeevi isn't abdicating the superstar's throne just yet

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Take away Chiranjeevi from Godfather, and there's little left to keep the audience engaged, observes Deepa Gahlot. Godfather Review.

The menace that is Lashkar-e-Tayiba

The menace that is Lashkar-e-Tayiba

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

Though the international community first began taking notice of the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Tayiba after its spectacular coordinated bombing and shooting attacks in Mumbai, India, in November 2008, the group was established in 1987 at a time when Pakistan was in the throes of Islamic ferment.

The looming menace of Lashkar-e-Tayiba

The looming menace of Lashkar-e-Tayiba

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

The world saw what Lashkar-e-Tayiba was capable of during the horrific 26/11 attack in Mumbai. Post this incident, many had been speaking of the manner in which the Lashkar is positioning itself to become the next Al Qaeda. It was clear when Lashkar to boss Hafiz Saeed swore that they would have their flags flying at Washington DC, New Delhi and Tel Aviv. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

'Cyber attackers are 10 steps ahead'

'Cyber attackers are 10 steps ahead'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'Hacking of an ID or an account will have the same impact on a user in a city and one in a small town.' 'Security is like a railroad, you create it to last for every customer.'

Kejriwal unveils 10-point Punjab model, targets Badals, Congress

Kejriwal unveils 10-point Punjab model, targets Badals, Congress

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Unveiling his party's "Punjab model" ahead of assembly polls, Aam Aadmi Party's national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday promised justice in sacrilege cases, jobs to youth, corruption-free governance, and asserted that people want to bring his party to power to break the friendly "partnership" between the Badals and the Congress.

Serve-and-volley a lost art as grass loses its menace

Serve-and-volley a lost art as grass loses its menace

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Not since Croatian Goran Ivanisevic beat Australian Pat Rafter in 2001 has there been a final featuring two players adopting the serve-and-volley style once deemed mandatory.

Black Adam Review: Good Fun

Black Adam Review: Good Fun

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Black Adam's true superpower is Dwayne Johnson's likeability. He's good even when he's bad, observes Sukanya Verma. Black Adam Review

Eye on '23 WC: India start 50 over auditions

Eye on '23 WC: India start 50 over auditions

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Exactly 11 months are left for the marquee event in India and the series starting on Friday will give the team an initial idea about some of the middle-order slots

Planning For Digital Loan? Read This

Planning For Digital Loan? Read This

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Borrowers should be careful if the app promises too-quick disbursal, and doesn't provide adequate information on the terms of the loan, such as interest rate, repayment schedule, etc.

Maha govt may have helped Param Bir to escape: BJP

Maha govt may have helped Param Bir to escape: BJP

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Shelar also claimed that the MVA govt was obstructing the Centre's strong actions to tackle the drug menace in the country.

IPL: MI eye improved batting effort against rejuvenated KKR

IPL: MI eye improved batting effort against rejuvenated KKR

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Defending champions Mumbai Indians would look for inspiration from skipper Rohit Sharma, who is set to return to action, when they take on a rejuvenated Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League match here on Thursday.

Black money menace: Taxman targets 1 lakh high-value transactions

Black money menace: Taxman targets 1 lakh high-value transactions

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

In the first tranche, the department will send out letters in 100,000 cases where the money spent is at least Rs 1 crore (Rs 10 million) each a year.

Terrorism should not be linked to any religion, says Amit Shah

Terrorism should not be linked to any religion, says Amit Shah

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

He also said that terrorists are constantly finding new ways to carry out violence, radicalise youth and raise financial resources and the darknet is being used by terrorists to spread radical content and conceal their identities.

Conversion a silent invasion, shouldn't be allowed: Bommai

Conversion a silent invasion, shouldn't be allowed: Bommai

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Terming religious conversion a silent invasion, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said the menace of conversion should not be allowed to grow in society.

Amarnath Yatra: Security forces concerned over 'sticky bombs', reworking SOP

Amarnath Yatra: Security forces concerned over 'sticky bombs', reworking SOP

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Concerned over the development, the security agencies reworked their strategy, especially keeping in mind the Amarnath Yatra beginning June 30.

Pak out of FATF grey list after 4 years, big relief to cash-strapped country

Pak out of FATF grey list after 4 years, big relief to cash-strapped country

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Significantly, for the first time, the FATF put Myanmar in the "high risk jurisdictions subject to a call for action", often referred to as the watchdog's black list.

Rajan asked to explain 'real causes' of bad-loan menace

Rajan asked to explain 'real causes' of bad-loan menace

Rediff.com1 May 2016

The Governor had submitted his report to the Public Accounts Committee and put the blame on 'overall economic downturn'