News for 'Charge of Communications'

'Positive signs' over Australia entry, says Djokovic

'Positive signs' over Australia entry, says Djokovic

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Nine-times champion Novak Djokovic says there are "positive signs" that his three-year ban on entering Australia will be waived so he can play at the next Australian Open in January.

Day after questioning surgical strikes, Digvijaya says...

Day after questioning surgical strikes, Digvijaya says...

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

A day after Singh stirred up the hornet's nest and the Congress distanced itself from the leader, party MP in charge of communication, Ramesh told the media while walking for the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir that all queries related to the surgical strike uproar have been answered by his party and the media needs to aim its questions at Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

MTNL appointment: Shourie dismisses charges

MTNL appointment: Shourie dismisses charges

Rediff.com28 Oct 2003

Even as the ITSA has opposed appointment of MTNL's director finance as the corporation's new CMD alleging that serious complaints against him were pending investigation, Communications Minister Arun Shourie has dismissed the charges.

Sri Lanka cricketer Gunathilaka arrested for sexual assault

Sri Lanka cricketer Gunathilaka arrested for sexual assault

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

Sri Lanka cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka, who was with the national squad for T20 World Cup in Australia, has been arrested on charges of sexual assault, team sources said on Sunday.

WFI's emergency general council meeting in Ayodhya called off

WFI's emergency general council meeting in Ayodhya called off

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

The Wrestling Federation of India's emergency general council meeting, scheduled in Ayodhya for Sunday, was called off after the Sports Ministry directed it to suspend all ongoing activities owing to the various allegations against the sports body and its president.

US charges N Korean programmer with WannaCry, other cyberattacks

US charges N Korean programmer with WannaCry, other cyberattacks

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Park is charged with one count of conspiracy to commit computer fraud and abuse and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

Tamil Nadu top cop rejects claims of security lapse at Modi's event

Tamil Nadu top cop rejects claims of security lapse at Modi's event

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Just a day after Tamil Nadu Bhartiya Janta Party chief K Annamalai met Governor R N Ravi in connection with the alleged security lapse during Prime Minister Narednra Modi's visit, Director General of Police Sylendra Babu said that there was no security lapse during the visit and everything went fine.

Is Biden Using Trudeau To Get Back At Modi?

Is Biden Using Trudeau To Get Back At Modi?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Once the Canadian investigation runs its course, Ottawa may put on the public domain further accusations passing for "evidence" -- and that could happen at some point closer to our general election. All in all, the big question is, what is it that the US is really up to, asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Congress to launch month-long stir against Rahul's disqualification

Congress to launch month-long stir against Rahul's disqualification

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The agitational programmes include the 'Loktantra Bachao Mashal Shanti March' starting from Red Fort on Tuesday and a series of press conferences in 35 major cities across the country on March 28 and 29.

Cough syrup deaths: DCGI bans use of propylene glycol supplied by Delhi firm

Cough syrup deaths: DCGI bans use of propylene glycol supplied by Delhi firm

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Maya Chemtech India Pvt Ltd supplied propylene glycol used in Marion Biotech's cough syrups that were found to be "not of standard quality", according to the regulator.

'United' Gehlot, Pilot fly together to Shimla for Sukhu's swearing-in ceremony

'United' Gehlot, Pilot fly together to Shimla for Sukhu's swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Asked whether it was an effort at unity, he said this is not an attempt but a reality. "We are one."

Kharge vs Tharoor: Congress set for presidential polls after 24 yrs

Kharge vs Tharoor: Congress set for presidential polls after 24 yrs

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

Senior Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor will face-off in an electoral contest on Monday for the post of All India Congress Committee chief, as the party gets set to have a non-Gandhi president in over 24 years.

Cong targets Tejasvi Surya for 'opening emergency exit', IndiGo keeps mum

Cong targets Tejasvi Surya for 'opening emergency exit', IndiGo keeps mum

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Opposition Congress targeted Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya, amid reports that the passenger, who accidentally opened the emergency exit of the plane was the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha chief.

Kota Factory Calls For More Than Mechanical Repair

Kota Factory Calls For More Than Mechanical Repair

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The suicides have involved more NEET aspirants than JEE. 'It's a make-or-mar situation.' 'Either you get into a government medical college, where the fee is much lower than in private institutes, or you don't make it.'

Gita Press says it accepts Gandhi Peace Prize, not Rs 1 cr cash award

Gita Press says it accepts Gandhi Peace Prize, not Rs 1 cr cash award

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

The Gorakhpur-based Gita Press, which is the world's largest publisher of Hindu religious texts, has declined the Rs 1 crore cash award for the Gandhi Peace Prize amid a political row over its selection for the prestigious honour.

UAPA, sedition charges invoked in FIR on R-Day violence

UAPA, sedition charges invoked in FIR on R-Day violence

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The Delhi police's Special Cell has lodged an FIR under sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and sections of the IPC dealing with sedition to investigate the violence at Red Fort in Delhi on January 26.

Delhi fire: NDMC orders survey in all zones, seeks building plan approval

Delhi fire: NDMC orders survey in all zones, seeks building plan approval

Rediff.com15 May 2022

People were still frantically searching for their loved ones as police said 19 people were still unaccounted for.

Delhi excise policy: ED to quiz BRS leader Kavitha's ex-auditor on Mar 15

Delhi excise policy: ED to quiz BRS leader Kavitha's ex-auditor on Mar 15

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The agency made this disclosure on Monday before a local court in Delhi while seeking an extension of custody of Hyderabad-based businessman Arun Ramachandran Pillai, whom it had arrested on March 6.

Why's Stalin Backing Arrested Minister?

Why's Stalin Backing Arrested Minister?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

At the end of the day, Stalin expressing solidarity with an arrested colleague is one thing, especially if he too felt that the minister had been wronged, but for him to retain the person in office sets a bad precedent, which would not go unnoticed by voters, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Cong seeks 'serious' probe into Hindenburg report against Adani

Cong seeks 'serious' probe into Hindenburg report against Adani

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Hindenburg Research has alleged that Adani Group was "engaged in a brazen stock manipulation and accounting fraud", a charge the conglomerate described as malicious, unsubstantiated, one-sided, and having done with malafide intention to ruin its share-sale.

OK To Carry Your Phone To The Toilet?

OK To Carry Your Phone To The Toilet?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

One should use the mobile with needed discipline, advises Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan.

Sonia being treated fungal infection in lower respiratory tract, other post-Covid ailments

Sonia being treated fungal infection in lower respiratory tract, other post-Covid ailments

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi was detected with a lower respiratory tract infection after her admission to the Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi, and continues to be under close observation and treatment, the party said Friday.

Delhi police at Rahul's home over Bharat Jodo speech; Cong alleges vendetta

Delhi police at Rahul's home over Bharat Jodo speech; Cong alleges vendetta

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

The police team headed by special commissioner of police (law and order) Sagar Preet Hooda arrived at Gandhi's 12, Tughlaq Lane residence, officials said.

Congress presidential poll: Sixth in party's 137-year history

Congress presidential poll: Sixth in party's 137-year history

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

Also, with Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra not in the running for the party president's post, a non-Gandhi would be at the helm after over 24 years following the polling on Monday and counting on Wednesday.

Excise policy: HC relief for Sisodia, permits to meet ailing wife at home

Excise policy: HC relief for Sisodia, permits to meet ailing wife at home

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The high court made it clear that Sisodia shall not interact with media or any other person except his family members, and also not access phone or internet.

SA woman withdraws charges against judge

SA woman withdraws charges against judge

Rediff.com22 Jan 2004

The 27-year-old woman and the accused Sirajuddin Desai were in Mumbai to attend WSF in Mumbai.

Vodafone Idea in talks with vendors for 5G rollout

Vodafone Idea in talks with vendors for 5G rollout

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Vodafone Idea (Vi) is in continuous talks with network vendors to finalise its 5G rollout plans, Vodafone Idea CEO Akshaya Moondra said. "We are in early stages of 5G deployment. "5G is an important development and we are keeping our eyes on it," Moondra said on Wednesday in a post-result analyst call. Already five months behind rivals Jio and Airtel in the 5G race, Vi's efforts will be on the deployment of 5G in target geographies.

BCCI media manager cleared of Conflict of Interest charge

BCCI media manager cleared of Conflict of Interest charge

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's ombudsman, Justice (Retd) A P Shah, has dismissed allegations of 'Conflict of Interest' against the its media manager, Nishant Arora, saying the charges levelled by independent activist Neeraj Gunde "cannot be an issue of consideration".

Elgar case: Gautam Navlakha denied bail after 6-month hearing

Elgar case: Gautam Navlakha denied bail after 6-month hearing

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Mumbai on Monday rejected the bail plea of human rights activist Gautam Navlakha, an accused in the Elghar Parishad-Maoist links case.

Newark rescinds sister-city agreement with 'United States of Kailasa'

Newark rescinds sister-city agreement with 'United States of Kailasa'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

The city of Newark in the United States state of New Jersey has rescinded a sister-city agreement with the so-called 'United States of Kailasa', founded by Indian fugitive Nithyananda, citing deceptive circumstances surrounding the fictional country and terming the incident as regrettable.

Meet the Congress women yatris of Bharat Jodo Yatra

Meet the Congress women yatris of Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The toast of the Congress for their tenacity and the difficult choices they made to fulfil a five-month political commitment, their stories are many.

'No choice': Elon Musk justifies mass layoffs at Twitter

'No choice': Elon Musk justifies mass layoffs at Twitter

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Musk has blamed activists for a significant drop in the company's revenues.

CBI asks Interpol to restore Red Notice against Mehul Choksi

CBI asks Interpol to restore Red Notice against Mehul Choksi

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Based on repeated appeals from Choksi, who is wanted in the Rs 13,000 crore bank fraud in Punjab National Bank and is holed in Antigua and Barbuda after fleeing from India in 2018, the CCF removed his name from the Red Notice list in November 2022, the CBI said in a statement.

Protesting wrestlers to have one-bout trials for Asiad, Worlds

Protesting wrestlers to have one-bout trials for Asiad, Worlds

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

By conducting the initial trials, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will be able to send wrestlers' names to Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) within the July 15 deadline but it can later replace the entries if protesting wrestlers end up beating the winners of the initial trials.

NEET, Vishwakarma Scheme, And Tamil Angst

NEET, Vishwakarma Scheme, And Tamil Angst

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Medical seats for under-graduates and post-graduates remaining vacant in the NEET era, together with the Centre 'freezing' the number of medical colleges and seats in (Dravidian) Tamil Nadu and the launch of the PM's 'Vishwakarma Scheme' for the nation's craftsmen, are all seen as a bid to further reverse the state's progressive socio-economic agenda of and its achievements of the past hundred-plus years, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

Missing Texas boy feared dead, US seeks extradition of parents from India

Missing Texas boy feared dead, US seeks extradition of parents from India

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez, who has special needs, was last seen in November shortly after his twin sisters were born in October last year.

SC to hear pleas against validity of colonial era sedition law on Monday

SC to hear pleas against validity of colonial era sedition law on Monday

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The Centre is expected to apprise the court of the steps taken so far with regard to reviewing the contentious penal provision.

Former telecom minister and veteran Congress leader Sukh Ram is dead

Former telecom minister and veteran Congress leader Sukh Ram is dead

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Veteran Congress leader and former Union minister Sukh Ram has died, his grandson said on Wednesday. He was 94.

Postcard News co-founder held for posting 'fake news': Police

Postcard News co-founder held for posting 'fake news': Police

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

Hegde, who was arrested on Thursday, had allegedly posted that a Jain monk was attacked by a Muslim youth, they said.