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Sulli Deals app creator was upset with 'downfall of Hinduism'

Sulli Deals app creator was upset with 'downfall of Hinduism'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

The Delhi police stated Thakur had deleted the contents of his laptop, and his laptop and phones along with those of Niraj Bishnoi, the creator of the 'Bulli Bai' app and arrested earlier by the Delhi police from Assam, have been sent to the National Forensic Science Lab to ascertain their contents and access details.

Justice Chandrachud appointed Chief Justice of India, will serve 2-year term

Justice Chandrachud appointed Chief Justice of India, will serve 2-year term

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

He will take oath on November 9, a day after incumbent CJI Justice Uday Umesh Lalit demits office on attaining the age of 65.

Common documents, no parents' papers needed for NRC

Common documents, no parents' papers needed for NRC

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Seeking to allay citizenship concerns of a large number of people, government sources said on Thursday that one can prove Indian nationality by submitting any document related to his date of birth and its place, and there will be "absolutely no compulsion" to submit any document by his parents during any such exercise. An explainer shared by official sources said no document will be required for anybody's pre-1971 genealogy as such a condition was specific to the NRC exercise in Assam and asserted that it will be sufficient to provide one's details of birth like date and place in any future nationwide NRC.

Won't allow any unilateral attempt by China to alter LAC: Jaishankar

Won't allow any unilateral attempt by China to alter LAC: Jaishankar

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Jaishankar said China, in violation of the 1993 and 1996 agreements not to mass troops on the Line of Actual Control, chose to do so, and added that its attempt was obviously to unilaterally change the LAC.

Senior IAF officer detained on espionage charges

Senior IAF officer detained on espionage charges

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

It is also being probed whether he was part of a larger espionage ring being run from Pakistan.

EC wants govt to delete voter data after vaccination

EC wants govt to delete voter data after vaccination

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

The EC said that the data should be deleted by health authorities once the vaccination exercise concludes.

WazirX controversy bares crypto's trade secrets in India

WazirX controversy bares crypto's trade secrets in India

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

A few days back, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged the start-up community and public to deal in cryptocurrency with caution because everything that was floating around was not currency. In the first week of August, the country's top nine crypto exchange platforms were summoned by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in Hyderabad. The exchanges were questioned for money laundering, especially over a number of Indian non-banking financial companies and their fintech partners for predatory lending practices in violation of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines and by using tele-callers who misuse personal data and use abusive language to extort high interest rates from the loan takers.

The Kashmir Files Review

The Kashmir Files Review

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

The Kashmir Files is not an easy film to watch. It makes you realise that if we are alive today, it's a privilege and not something that should be taken for granted, observes Joginder Tuteja.

Bharat Biotech plans to supply 90 million Covaxin doses a month by Dec

Bharat Biotech plans to supply 90 million Covaxin doses a month by Dec

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

In September, Bharat Biotech aimed to supply 35 million doses, and take this up to 55 million by October. This is still less than what the Indian government expects from the company.

New AIFF president will not 'sell dreams'

New AIFF president will not 'sell dreams'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Chaubey, a former goalkeeper for big clubs like Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, welcomed Bhutia in the executive committee as a co-opted member.

UK regulator probes Air India's data leak impacting 4.5 mn passengers

UK regulator probes Air India's data leak impacting 4.5 mn passengers

Rediff.com26 May 2021

EU and UK laws require airlines to incorporate data protection measures and report data breach to regulators within 72 hours. Non-compliance can invite steep fines.

Dia, Kajal, Mini Celebrate Handlooms

Dia, Kajal, Mini Celebrate Handlooms

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

These pics will make you fall in love with handloom.

BCCI medical team member tests positive for COVID-19

BCCI medical team member tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Sources confirmed that a senior member of the BCCI medical team has tested positive.

Telecom equipment from China to face fresh curbs

Telecom equipment from China to face fresh curbs

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Telecom equipment from China may face fresh curbs after the Cabinet on Wednesday cleared a proposal to secure telecom infrastructure by designating a "trusted source" for the purchase of equipment by service providers. Briefing reporters after the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Law, Telecom and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said a National Security Directive on Telecommunication Sector has been framed keeping in mind the national security.

Sony World Photography Awards 2022 Winners

Sony World Photography Awards 2022 Winners

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The World Photography Organisation has announced the overall winners of the prestigious Sony World Photography Awards 2022.

6 Punjab cops get MHA notice for 'major security lapse' during PM visit

6 Punjab cops get MHA notice for 'major security lapse' during PM visit

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The Union Home Ministry has issued showcause notices to six senior officers, including the Bathinda police chief, over the "major lapses in security" during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Punjab, officials said here on Friday.

'So many Indians are still stuck in Kabul'

'So many Indians are still stuck in Kabul'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The man said he and his family was in a panic after the Taliban entered Kabul and his daughter was running a high fever.

5 security personnel go missing during anti-militancy op in Kupwara

5 security personnel go missing during anti-militancy op in Kupwara

Rediff.com2 May 2020

The Army sources said the five personnel include two officers. According to the sources, a hunt has been launched to trace the missing personnel, while the operation to neutralise the militants was also on.

Major General to head army inquiry into Nagaland civilian killings

Major General to head army inquiry into Nagaland civilian killings

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

The inquiry will focus on the "intelligence" and the "circumstances" on which Saturday's operation was based on.

Battered by three decades of controversy, TMB looks back to the future

Battered by three decades of controversy, TMB looks back to the future

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

June was a memorable month for the 101-year-old Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB). Last month, the Thoothukudi-based bank witnessed two new landmarks in a history in which the last three decades could easily qualify for a Kollywood blockbuster.

Nagaland killings: 30 soldiers chargesheeted, SIT says SOPs not followed

Nagaland killings: 30 soldiers chargesheeted, SIT says SOPs not followed

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Investigation has revealed that the Special Force Operation team had not followed the Standard Operating Procedure and the Rules of Engagement

Nitish to be sworn in as CM on Wednesday, Tejashwi deputy; Cong to join govt

Nitish to be sworn in as CM on Wednesday, Tejashwi deputy; Cong to join govt

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Nitish Kumar, once seen as a potential rival to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, broke ranks with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance coalition on Tuesday to stake claim as head of the rival 'Mahagathbandhan' (Grand Alliance) to be the chief minister of Bihar for the eighth time.

Body of missing MiG-29 pilot found 11 days after crash

Body of missing MiG-29 pilot found 11 days after crash

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

The Indian Navy deployed nine warships, 14 aircraft and a number of fast interceptor craft as part of the search and rescue mission to locate Commander Singh.

Judges Must Stand Up For Citizens Against A Malign State

Judges Must Stand Up For Citizens Against A Malign State

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

If the government and the political party controlling it want to destroy the homes of people without trial or conviction, where do those people go?, asks Aakar Patel.

HC pulls up Christian priest for anti-Hindu remarks

HC pulls up Christian priest for anti-Hindu remarks

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

"There was absolutely no need or necessity to mount a visceral attack on the religious beliefs of the Hindus. It was unwarranted and utterly unrelated to the occasion. That is what makes it deliberate and malicious," Justice G R Swaminathan of Madras High Court said.

Pak embassy officials were trying to get info on Army movement: Police

Pak embassy officials were trying to get info on Army movement: Police

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

The two officials, Abid Hussain and Muhammad Tahir, were caught by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police from central Delhi's Karol Bagh while they were obtaining sensitive documents relating to India's security installations from an Indian national in exchange of money, official sources had said on Sunday.

Ask ANU: 'My mother-in-law taunts me for no reason'

Ask ANU: 'My mother-in-law taunts me for no reason'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

NPR may include driving licence, voter ID details

NPR may include driving licence, voter ID details

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

The Centre on Tuesday said it was discussing with state governments the preparations for updating the National Population Register from April 1 to September 30. Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said in the Lok Sabha that no document will be collected during the exercise, which will be carried out along with the house-listing phase of Census 2021.

On-site vaccine registration for medics, FLWs only at govt centres

On-site vaccine registration for medics, FLWs only at govt centres

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

The Centre has said that on-site registration for COVID-19 inoculation for healthcare and frontline workers aged 18 to 44 years will now only be available at government COVID vaccination centres.

BJP or JD-U: Who's behind the breakup of Paswan's LJP?

BJP or JD-U: Who's behind the breakup of Paswan's LJP?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Both the BJP and the JD-U abetted the LJP split but interestingly, independently. And there hangs a tale of conflicting interests, gamesmanship, subterfuge, and retribution, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Indian army refutes reports of 'pinpoint strikes' in PoK

Indian army refutes reports of 'pinpoint strikes' in PoK

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The sources said intelligence-based targeted strikes are being conducted by the Indian Army to neutralise mostly Pakistani and foreign terrorists, and the collateral damage has been very negligible in these operations.

Trials galore in boxing for CWG, Asiad

Trials galore in boxing for CWG, Asiad

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

World championship trials would be held from March 7 to 9, followed by the Asiad trials from March 10 to 13.

Facebook removes Rahul Gandhi's post over policy violation

Facebook removes Rahul Gandhi's post over policy violation

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

After Twitter, Facebook has removed a content posted by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi that identified the family of a nine-year-old victim of alleged rape and murder in Northwest Delhi, saying it violated the social media platform's policies.

Cyber criminals leak personal data of 2.9 cr Indians on dark web

Cyber criminals leak personal data of 2.9 cr Indians on dark web

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The cyber intelligence firm said that the breach includes sensitive information such as email, phone, home address, qualification, work experience etc.

1 cr frontline healthcare workers identified to get Covid vaccine

1 cr frontline healthcare workers identified to get Covid vaccine

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Five vaccine candidates are in advanced stages of development in India, out of which four are in Phase II/III and one is in Phase-I/II trials.

Woman 'mastermind' behind 'Bulli Bai' app held in Uttarakhand

Woman 'mastermind' behind 'Bulli Bai' app held in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

A court in Uttarakhand granted Mumbai police four-day transit remand of Shweta Singh so that she could be brought to the city.

Two major risks that make Aadhaar vulnerable

Two major risks that make Aadhaar vulnerable

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

The persistence with Aadhaar, to the exclusion of all other identity systems, is a dangerous path and should be avoided if the risks of digital vulnerability are to be eliminated. Till such time that the ownership of the Aadhaar system is transferred to an independent body, concerns over Aadhaar's digital vulnerability will persist, says A K Bhattacharya.

DBS retains Lakshmi Vilas Bank's name, logo

DBS retains Lakshmi Vilas Bank's name, logo

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

According to experts, 'Lakshmi' and the logo 'Godesses Lakshmi' have a lot of value in India and are the biggest driver for the Bank. Retaining the Lakshmi name and logo will help DBS.

MS Dhoni: Gets his timing right one last time

MS Dhoni: Gets his timing right one last time

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Dhoni is leaving 'captaincy' but not for once relinquishing 'leadership' role.