News for '-sim'

Islamic State's Hyderabad chief, fund-raiser arrested by NIA

Islamic State's Hyderabad chief, fund-raiser arrested by NIA

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

"Yasir Niamatullah, chief of Hyderabad module, and Athaullah Rehman, a motivator who raised funds, have been arrested by the NIA.

Soon, mobile connections may be harder to get

Soon, mobile connections may be harder to get

Rediff.com10 Aug 2008

In its efforts to check the use of mobile phones in terror activities, the Ministry of Home Affairs is likely to advice the Department of Telecommunication to direct all mobile phone operators to get two existing cellular customers as guarantors before issuing SIM card to new customers.

Only for die-hard Samsung fans

Only for die-hard Samsung fans

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

At Rs 32,500, the 4G-enabled Samsung Galaxy A8 is only for dyed-in-the-wool fans, says Himanshu Juneja

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Duos: An absolute beast

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Duos: An absolute beast

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Despite a couple of flaws Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Duos remains a superior package and still stands out, contends Himanshu Juneja

Xperia Z5 Premium is the world's first 4K smartphone

Xperia Z5 Premium is the world's first 4K smartphone

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Along with the Xperia Z5 Premium, Sony also unveiled the Xperia Z5 Compact and Xperia Z5 on the sidelines of IFA 2015 in Berlin and it would be an under statement to say that the technology giant swept the viewers off their feet, says Himanshu Juneja

#GadgetWatch: Why the Redmi 6 series is exciting

#GadgetWatch: Why the Redmi 6 series is exciting

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Xiaomi keeps its promise of budget-priced, feature-rich products with its three new Redmi 6 phones, says Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com

No bail for man impersonating as prime minister, Lalu

No bail for man impersonating as prime minister, Lalu

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

One of the two men accused of making hoax calls and demanding money by impersonating Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Lalu Prasad was on Friday refused bail by a Delhi court which said there is a likelihood of destroying the evidence if released from jail.

My bid to embrace Islam was pretence: Rushdie

My bid to embrace Islam was pretence: Rushdie

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

'It was deranged thinking. I was more off-balance than I ever had been, but you can't imagine the pressure I was under. I simply thought I was making a statement of fellowship. As soon as I said it, I felt as if I had ripped my own tongue out,' he was quoted having told to the programme by The Sunday Times.

36 injured as police, militants clash in J&K jail

36 injured as police, militants clash in J&K jail

Rediff.com17 Dec 2006

The clash occurred after Pakistani militants held in the jail pelted stones and hot water bottles on security personnel.

Microsoft launches Nokia 130 for Rs 1,649

Microsoft launches Nokia 130 for Rs 1,649

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

The phone has the ability to store up to 6,000 songs on a 32 GB memory card.

Post offices in Madhya Pradesh will now sell mobile phones

Post offices in Madhya Pradesh will now sell mobile phones

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

The department has joined hands with BSNL and Pantel Technologies.

LG Q6 review: A mid-range phone that fulfills all expectations

LG Q6 review: A mid-range phone that fulfills all expectations

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

LG Q6 is an all-rounder and way better designed than the competition -- Moto G5 Plus, Honor 6X, and Samsung Galaxy on Max -- says Uttaran Das Gupta.

Chhota Rajan, 8 others get life in jail for 'cold-blooded' killing of J Dey

Chhota Rajan, 8 others get life in jail for 'cold-blooded' killing of J Dey

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Vora and Paulson Joseph were acquitted due to lack of evidence.

LeT not JeM behind Uri and Handwara attacks, says NIA

LeT not JeM behind Uri and Handwara attacks, says NIA

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

A senior NIA official claimed that one of the four terrorists involved in the attack on the army camp in Handwara managed to flee.

J&K: Militants use mobiles to trigger blasts

J&K: Militants use mobiles to trigger blasts

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

During the past few months police have recovered a huge haul of mobile phones and SIM cards used by militant groups to carry out blasts.

Like 911 in US, 112 to become single number for all emergency services in India

Like 911 in US, 112 to become single number for all emergency services in India

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

All existing emergency numbers will be phased out within a year of rolling out 112, depending upon the awareness about this new facility.

13 Indians test positive for Zika virus in Singapore

13 Indians test positive for Zika virus in Singapore

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

"According to our mission in Singapore 13 Indian nationals have tested positive for Zika in Singapore," Vikas Swarup, spokesman for the Ministry of External Affairs, said in response to a Reuters inquiry.

The mobile phone bomb is here

The mobile phone bomb is here

Rediff.com29 Jul 2006

Startling revelations from an arrested Lashkar operative.

Ajmer, Ludhiana blasts differ in nature

Ajmer, Ludhiana blasts differ in nature

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

Senior police officers preferred to remain silent on Wednesday saying investigations were still on.

Maruti's XL6 is the Ertiga in much nicer clothes

Maruti's XL6 is the Ertiga in much nicer clothes

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

If you think the XL6 is a brand new, from-the-ground-up car, you have another think coming, says Pablo Chatterji.

Micromax Canvas Selfie: A phone that can 'enhance' your beauty

Micromax Canvas Selfie: A phone that can 'enhance' your beauty

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Micromax's Canvas Selfie wants to make women 'more presentable'.

Now, a mobile phone for Rs 777

Now, a mobile phone for Rs 777

Rediff.com3 May 2007

These phones are SIM-enabled, allowing consumers to move from one CDMA service to another, a flexibility hitherto available only on GSM handsets.

US woman dumps 8-year-old son for being 'rude, ungovernable'

US woman dumps 8-year-old son for being 'rude, ungovernable'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

"I don't think I'm necessarily a bad mother. I got more like overwhelmed," the mother was quoted as saying by FOX 13 News.

Govt bans mobile handsets with fake, duplicate identity nos

Govt bans mobile handsets with fake, duplicate identity nos

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

The government has prohibited imports of all kind of mobile handsets with fake or duplicate unique identity numbers, a move that will help security agencies in tracking callers using different SIM cards.

Samsung launches four new smartphones in India

Samsung launches four new smartphones in India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Samsung India on Tuesday announced the launch of four new mid-segment smartphones - Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5, Galaxy E5 and Galaxy E7.

Hoax bomb threats were not the first con Bengaluru techie pulled

Hoax bomb threats were not the first con Bengaluru techie pulled

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Gokul wrote letters to the couple under the name of archbishop suggesting that they opt for a divorce, police said.

How safe are your mobile wallets?

How safe are your mobile wallets?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

It is suggested that you get your SIM locked with which the wallet account is mapped.

Airtel offers 4G smartphone at Rs 1,399!

Airtel offers 4G smartphone at Rs 1,399!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

In a dig at Jio's Rs 1,500 4G-enabled feature phone, the Sunil Bharti Mittal-led company said its smartphone would be made available for the price of a feature phone

J&K: Hizbul module busted

J&K: Hizbul module busted

Rediff.com17 Jun 2007

This is the third module of Hizbul Mujahideen outfit to be busted by the police in the valley within a fortnight.

Good news for e-wallet fraud victims

Good news for e-wallet fraud victims

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Customers using mobile wallets, prepaid payments cards, and paper vouchers such as Sodexo have been absolved of liability for fraud if it is reported within three days.

IS module made failed bid to target PM's Lucknow Dussehra rally: NIA

IS module made failed bid to target PM's Lucknow Dussehra rally: NIA

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

According to the reports of interrogation of Mohammed Danish and Atif Muzzafar accessed on Thursday, the duo, along with other friends owing allegiance to the banned Islamic State, had planned to plant a bomb at Ramleela ground in Lucknow where the prime minister was scheduled to address a rally on October 17 last.

Tatas may pull out of apex tele body

Tatas may pull out of apex tele body

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

Pathankot attack: Govt flip-flop of number of terrorists continues

Pathankot attack: Govt flip-flop of number of terrorists continues

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

The government on Tuesday announced that only four terrorists had entered the Pathankot Air Force station to carry out the strike that left eight people dead. This is contrary to a statement made by Home Minister Rajnath Singh on March 4 when he had said that charred remains, apart from four bodies of terrorists, were found at the debris after security forces searched the Pathankot airforce station when the operation ended.

Morris Garages brings its Hector to India

Morris Garages brings its Hector to India

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Big, Bold and Smart. That's what the MG Hector radiates when you first see it.

Xiaomi Redmi 3S is an awesome phone for Rs 9k

Xiaomi Redmi 3S is an awesome phone for Rs 9k

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

The Redmi 3S boasts of a fantastic built quality, brilliant battery back up, and a pretty good display

5 arrested for attack on Mahesh Bhatt's office

5 arrested for attack on Mahesh Bhatt's office

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

They were allegedly involved in at least five cases of firing in this city and its suburbs, including the incident at Bhatt's office in June.

Aadhaar gets a second life from Modi

Aadhaar gets a second life from Modi

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Aadhaar, an ambitious initiative of the previous government, has been used to initiate mandatory attendance for government officials, prisoner identification and by linking it to passports, mobile SIM cards and provident fund accounts.

Murdoch bids $5 billion for Dow Jones

Murdoch bids $5 billion for Dow Jones

Rediff.com2 May 2007

Analysts said News Crop bid could result in similar offers from other media giants.

Assam: Senior KLO 'commander' killed in encounter with police

Assam: Senior KLO 'commander' killed in encounter with police

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

A self-styled commander of the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation, who was allegedly involved in the killing of an agriculture department engineer, was shot dead in an encounter with security forces at Nayakgaon village in lower Assam's Kokrajhar district.

Enron's Skilling gets 24 years in jail for fraud

Enron's Skilling gets 24 years in jail for fraud

Rediff.com24 Oct 2006

Former Enron chief executive Jeffrey Skilling was on Monday sentenced to more than 24 years in jail for massive fraud and conspiracy in one of the biggest scandals in US corporate history.