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The Twins Who Scored Identical Marks In MBBS Exam

The Twins Who Scored Identical Marks In MBBS Exam

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Twins Rahin and Riba Hafezji chose books over social media and scored identical marks in their MBBS final exam.

HC orders Google, FB to remove video of woman river rafting

HC orders Google, FB to remove video of woman river rafting

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

The Delhi High Court has directed Google, Facebook and X to remove links to a video clip of a woman river rafting after she claimed it was uploaded without her consent, leading to trolling and harassment. The court issued notices to the social media platforms, the rafting instructor and the travel agency for their responses on the woman's plea. The court also directed the Centre to take requisite action and posted the hearing on July 22. The woman alleged that the video, which showed her in a "completely panic-stricken" condition, was released without her knowledge or consent, leading to cyber abuse, cyber bullying, threats, hatred, and harassment.

Liking obscene post not an offence under IT Act: Court

Liking obscene post not an offence under IT Act: Court

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that simply liking a social media post does not constitute publishing obscene material under Section 67 of the Information Technology Act. The court quashed criminal proceedings against a man who was accused of liking a post that led to a gathering of people. The court found that the man had merely liked a message and no offensive content was found on his social media accounts.

Liverpool Univ to Open Bengaluru Campus

Liverpool Univ to Open Bengaluru Campus

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Initially, we will look to take a small batch of a few hundred students, with a plan to increase this to 5,000 students in the next five years, and eventually 10,000 by 2036.'

Haryana police forms SIT to probe Prof Mahmudabad case

Haryana police forms SIT to probe Prof Mahmudabad case

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Acting on the Supreme Court's direction, Haryana's Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate two FIRs against Ashoka University associate professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad. The SIT, headed by Additional Director General of Police (Crime) Mamta Singh, will include Superintendent of Police (Karnal) Ganga Ram Punia and Superintendent of Police (STF, Gurugram) Vikrant Bhushan. The SIT will expeditiously complete the investigation and submit a report at the earliest. Mahmudabad was arrested on May 18 for his social media posts on Operation Sindoor, which were alleged to have endangered the sovereignty and integrity of the country. The Supreme Court granted him interim bail on Thursday, but refused to stay the investigation.

Applying For US Visa? Clean Your Social Media First

Applying For US Visa? Clean Your Social Media First

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Delete posts that are offensive, political, divisive, or just plain immature, counsels Dr Karan Gupta.

My life has been ruined, Tej Pratap's expulsion a drama: Aishwarya

My life has been ruined, Tej Pratap's expulsion a drama: Aishwarya

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Aishwarya, the estranged daughter-in-law of RJD president Lalu Prasad, claims that the expulsion of her husband Tej Pratap Yadav from the party was a "drama" enacted with an eye on upcoming Bihar assembly polls. She also accuses her in-laws of ruining her life by getting her married to Tej Pratap.

Vlogger, Security Guard, Student...

Vlogger, Security Guard, Student...

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Security agencies have identified 11 Indians who spied for Pakistan. Look at what they did for a living.

Pak cyber group claims breach of Indian defence institutions

Pak cyber group claims breach of Indian defence institutions

Rediff.com5 May 2025

According to the sources, the claim suggests that the attackers may have compromised personal information related to defence personnel, including the login credentials.

Assam to use 1950 Act for direct eviction of illegal foreigners: Sarma

Assam to use 1950 Act for direct eviction of illegal foreigners: Sarma

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The final NRC, a list of Indian citizens residing in Assam, was released in 2019 by excluding 19,06,657 people. However, it has not been notified by the Registrar General of India, leaving the controversial document without any official validity.

Kanimozhi's Mission Possible In Russia

Kanimozhi's Mission Possible In Russia

Rediff.com27 May 2025

The Kanimozhi Karunanidhi-led delegation is visiting five European nations to garner support for India's campaign against cross-border terrorism.

1 killed as heavy rain lashes Tripura; over 10K people evacuated

1 killed as heavy rain lashes Tripura; over 10K people evacuated

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

As many as 10,600 members of 2,800 families were evacuated after their houses had been submerged by the floodwater and shifted to 60 relief camps across the state, he said, adding that 14 teams have been engaged in rescue operations.

'Championships are won on pitch, not in court'

'Championships are won on pitch, not in court'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Both Churchill Brothers and Inter Kashi celebrated after their respective matches on Sunday.

Marriage doesn't grant husband ownership over his wife: HC

Marriage doesn't grant husband ownership over his wife: HC

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

'By uploading an intimate video on Facebook, the applicant (husband) has gravely breached the sanctity of the marital relationship. A husband is expected to honour the trust, faith, and confidence reposed in him by his wife, particularly in the context of their intimate relationship'

The Tough Holi Quiz

The Tough Holi Quiz

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Find out how much you know about the Festival of Colours with our special quiz.

Can Tharoor & Co Win The Americans Over?

Can Tharoor & Co Win The Americans Over?

Rediff.com26 May 2025

A cross-party delegation led by Congress MP Dr Shashi Tharoor is visiting key American nations to rally global support for India's counter-terror stance under Operation Sindoor, spotlighting regional stability and Pakistan-backed cross-border threats.

Bangladesh claim on Modi-Yunus meet over Hasina issue kicks up a row

Bangladesh claim on Modi-Yunus meet over Hasina issue kicks up a row

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Bangladesh's interim government chief, Muhammad Yunus, has raised the issue of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina's extradition from India during a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bangkok. However, Indian officials have denied that the extradition request was discussed. The meeting has sparked controversy with differing accounts of the discussions.

Pawan Kalyan's son injured in fire at Singapore school

Pawan Kalyan's son injured in fire at Singapore school

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

The incident caused burns to Mark Shankar's hands and legs, while smoke inhalation also affected his lungs and he is currently receiving treatment in a hospital there, Janasena Party said in a press release.

PIX: Siraj, Nikhat, Khawaja post Eid greetings

PIX: Siraj, Nikhat, Khawaja post Eid greetings

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja was among the first to post Eid greetings on his social media handles.

SC to hear Prof Mahmudabad's plea against arrest on May 21

SC to hear Prof Mahmudabad's plea against arrest on May 21

Rediff.com20 May 2025

The Supreme Court would likely hear on Wednesday a plea of Ashoka University's faculty Ali Khan Mahmudabad against his arrest for his social media posts over Operation Sindoor.

'India's Good Relations Will Continue With Pope Leo XIV'

'India's Good Relations Will Continue With Pope Leo XIV'

Rediff.com9 May 2025

'The way our President was greeted, that itself shows how far India has come.' 'People were aware of who she is, people know who our prime minister is.' 'Everybody knows India now and everybody respects India.'

'Spy' Jyoti Malhotra was in touch with Pak officer since 2023: Police

'Spy' Jyoti Malhotra was in touch with Pak officer since 2023: Police

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Malhotra, behind bars on suspicion of espionage, had been in touch with Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, the Pakistani staffer at the Pakistani High Commission, since November 2023, a source said.

NIA, IB grill 'spy' Jyoti Malhotra; probe Pak, China visits

NIA, IB grill 'spy' Jyoti Malhotra; probe Pak, China visits

Rediff.com20 May 2025

Jyoti was among 12 people who have been arrested from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh over the past two weeks on charges of espionage, with investigators pointing at an alleged Pakistan-linked spy network operating in north India.

'Anxious' Indian students at Harvard stare at uncertainties

'Anxious' Indian students at Harvard stare at uncertainties

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Indian students at Harvard, on condition of anonymity, shared their concerns and experiences of the last few months during which the prestigious university has seen relentless attacks by the Trump administration.

Missing Indian student found dead in Canada

Missing Indian student found dead in Canada

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

A 21-year-old Indian student who went missing in Canada's Ontario province three days ago has been found dead. Vanshika was last seen leaving her residence at 7 Majestic Drive in Ottawa at around 8-9 pm on Friday to view a rental room. Her phone was switched off at approximately 11.40 pm that night and she missed an important exam the next day, which was "completely out of character" for the student. The Indian High Commission in Ottawa confirmed the student's death and said it was in "close contact with the bereaved kin and local community associations to provide all possible assistance".

PIX: Liverpool fans FINALLY celebrate EPL title win

PIX: Liverpool fans FINALLY celebrate EPL title win

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

'I was desperate for them (the fan to be here) of course, for all the fans around the world, for the fans here, but for us as well.'

Google apps, Facebook, Instagram face network outage

Google apps, Facebook, Instagram face network outage

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Many users of Gmail, YouTube and social networks Facebook and Instagram faced problems in logging into their accounts in several parts of the world, including India on Tuesday evening.

Hindu temple defaced with pro-Khalistan graffiti in Canada

Hindu temple defaced with pro-Khalistan graffiti in Canada

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

A temple in Surrey, Canada, was vandalized with pro-Khalistan graffiti at its entrance and pillars. The incident took place on April 19 at the Shree Lakshmi Narayana Mandir, according to a statement released by the temple. The temple has condemned the act as a "hateful act of vandalism and theft" and has registered an FIR with the Surrey Police.

Op Sindoor: Wary of India's diplomatic outreach, Pak to send own team

Op Sindoor: Wary of India's diplomatic outreach, Pak to send own team

Rediff.com18 May 2025

This came after Pakistan People's Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday stated that Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had tasked him to lead a delegation to present Pakistan's case on the recent escalations of tensions between the two nations.

Maha minister Vikhe Patil, 53 others booked in loan fraud case

Maha minister Vikhe Patil, 53 others booked in loan fraud case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

A case has been registered against Maharashtra BJP minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil and 53 others, including directors of a sugar mill, for allegedly obtaining loans of nearly Rs 9 crore in the names of farmers using forged documents. The complaint was filed by a sugarcane cultivator and member of the cooperative sugar mill, alleging that the loan amounts were never credited to the farmers' accounts and were instead siphoned off by sugar mill officials and bank staff. The case was registered based on a court directive following a complaint alleging irregularities that occurred in 2004.

Day after ED arrest, Gujarat Samachar owner gets temporary bail

Day after ED arrest, Gujarat Samachar owner gets temporary bail

Rediff.com17 May 2025

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday detained Bahubali Shah, one of the owners of the leading Gujarati newspaper Gujarat Samachar, following a raid on their premises in Ahmedabad, sources said.

Pahalgam attack: 'Nazakat bhai' saves BJP leader's family

Pahalgam attack: 'Nazakat bhai' saves BJP leader's family

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Risking his own life, a Kashmiri tourist guide saved the lives of children from a group of tourists from Chhattisgarh when terrorists struck in Pahalgam on Tuesday.

Why Was This Bangladesh Model Arrested?

Why Was This Bangladesh Model Arrested?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Meghna Alam's arrest came soon after she claimed that she had an affair with a married Saudi diplomat posted to Bangladesh, who she blamed for 'trying to silence her with the help of law enforcement agencies'.

Heavy rains, strong winds in Kerala as monsoon arrives early

Heavy rains, strong winds in Kerala as monsoon arrives early

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Normally, the southwest monsoon makes its onset over Kerala by June 1 and covers the entire country by July 8. It starts retreating from northwest India around September 17 and withdraws completely by October 15.

'Mischievous': India slams B'desh's version of Modi-Yunus meet

'Mischievous': India slams B'desh's version of Modi-Yunus meet

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

In his post, an official claimed that Modi had said: "We saw her (Hasina's) disrespectful behaviour towards you (Yunus).

'Caste Census Will Split Hindus'

'Caste Census Will Split Hindus'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

'It will split people and create caste clashes. Unity of people will be affected for the time being.'

Tamim Iqbal discharged after heart attack, thanks fans for prayers

Tamim Iqbal discharged after heart attack, thanks fans for prayers

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Tamim was discharged on Friday, four days after the incident, and thanked everyone who stood by him during the difficult time.

'There Are Days When I Feel Defeated'

'There Are Days When I Feel Defeated'

Rediff.com29 May 2025

'I talk to college friends who are not in the creative industry. They are running start-ups and companies.' 'They're going through similar things. There is a lot of competition and stress for people.'

Who Says India Is Friendless?

Who Says India Is Friendless?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

The reality is that far from being friendless, India is better positioned in the world than at any point post-Cold War, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Ukraine's biggest air attack destroys 40 Russian warplanes

Ukraine's biggest air attack destroys 40 Russian warplanes

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Ukrainian forces conducted large-scale drone strikes on several air bases deep inside Russia, destroying multiple combat planes, Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) said on Sunday.