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Mayawati suspends 2 cops for attacking journalist

Mayawati suspends 2 cops for attacking journalist

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

In a post-midnight action, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister ordered the suspension of two police officers who not only assaulted the local bureau chief of IBN - 7, but also tried to frame him in a false criminal case late Sunday night.

US firm fined for underpaying Indian workers

US firm fined for underpaying Indian workers

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

A Silicon Valley IT company in the US has been ordered to pay $40,000 in back wages to eight Indian workers who worked up to 122 hours a week and received as little as $1.21 an hour.

Safety of Aadhaar data: Budget may focus on cybersecurity

Safety of Aadhaar data: Budget may focus on cybersecurity

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

With a rise in the number of cyber crimes and hacking, and many putting a question mark on safety of Aadhaar data, the FM might bring proposals in this regard and allocate funds separately.

PM Modi to address nation on Tuesday, last day of 3-week lockdown

PM Modi to address nation on Tuesday, last day of 3-week lockdown

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The prime minister is likely to talk about its possible extension.

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed challenges Pakistan ban on media coverage

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed challenges Pakistan ban on media coverage

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Pakistan electronic media regulatory authority which comes the federal information ministry on November 2 had asked all broadcasters to refrain from covering 72 banned groups including LeT, JuD and FIF under UN restriction.

26/11 plotter Rana rearrested in US on India's request

26/11 plotter Rana rearrested in US on India's request

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Rana, 59, a childhood friend of David Coleman Headley, was recently released from jail on compassionate ground after he told a US court that he has tested positive for the COVID-19.

Aarogya Setu tops charts with 75 million downloads

Aarogya Setu tops charts with 75 million downloads

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The exponential number of downloads can be attributed to a call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking people to have the app on their mobiles, combined with the government's push for downloading of the app through other channels, reports Neha Alawadhi.

Now Jio plans to cover 99% of India's population by Diwali

Now Jio plans to cover 99% of India's population by Diwali

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

As part of its expansion plans, Jio has announced the roll-out of Internet of Things (IoT) services in association with Samsung, which will help consumers and enterprises.

Technology can help India, UK forge new opportunities: Modi

Technology can help India, UK forge new opportunities: Modi

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Modi, however, admitted that both countries face numerous economic challenges in the current global environment which directly affect trade and commerce

Asked to bark, Chinese workers demand compensation

Asked to bark, Chinese workers demand compensation

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Twenty six former employees of the Shenzhen-based Chloride Phoenixtec Electronics Company in southern Guangdong Province had appealed to the city's labour arbitration authority, demanding that the company compensate them for insults and for the unfair dismissal of seven of them, state run Global Times reported on Tuesday.

Amid spike in Covid cases, India boosts health infrastructure

Amid spike in Covid cases, India boosts health infrastructure

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

Even though the Health Ministry and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) have been insisting that there is 'no solid evidence' of community transmission so far, the government has started scaling up health infrastructure to deal with any situation.

AAP takes EVM protest to Election Commission

AAP takes EVM protest to Election Commission

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The protesters, including AAP MLAs and newly appointed Delhi convener Gopal Rai, alleged that the manipulation of electronic voting machines was killing democracy.

Highlights of Union Budget 2021-22

Highlights of Union Budget 2021-22

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday presented the Budget for 2021-22 in the Lok Sabha that is expected to provide relief to the pandemic-hit common man as well as focus more on driving economic recovery through higher spending on healthcare, infrastructure and defence amid rising tensions with neighbours, As India emerges from the COVID-19 crisis, the ninth Budget under the Modi government, including an interim one, is widely expected to focus on boosting spending on job creation and rural development, generous allocations for development schemes, putting more money in the hands of the average taxpayer and easing rules to attract foreign investments.

Pak ministers keep away from Ahmedis' funeral

Pak ministers keep away from Ahmedis' funeral

Rediff.com30 May 2010

Pakistani ministers, politicians and other prominent figures were conspicuous by their absence at the funeral prayers for 95 members of the minority Ahmedi sect killed in terror attacks on two mosques in Lahore. Most sections of the electronic media too did not cover the burial ceremony at Rabwah in Chenab Nagaron Saturday and Sunday.

Xiaomi's India plan may create 50,000 jobs

Xiaomi's India plan may create 50,000 jobs

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Xiaomi plans to bring global component suppliers to India and this could potentially bring investment of at least Rs 15000 crore

Land Rover Discovery packs in superlative driveability

Land Rover Discovery packs in superlative driveability

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

The all-new Land Rover is not just a capable car on different terrains, but also makes for an exceptionally comfortable ride experience, says P Tharyan

Maha 'Dahi handi' celebrations remain low-key

Maha 'Dahi handi' celebrations remain low-key

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

As many as 51 'Govindas' were injured in Mumbai.

Wipro ranked leader among global R&D service providers

Wipro ranked leader among global R&D service providers

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

IT major Wipro on Monday said it has been ranked as a leader in the global R&D service provider survey by Zinnov Management Consulting for the fourth successive year.

Review: Is the Honda CRF 1000L Africa Twin worth it?

Review: Is the Honda CRF 1000L Africa Twin worth it?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

To ride the Honda CRF 1000L Africa Twin you need to master the electronic functions first, says P Tharyan.

JLR launches new variant of Jaguar XF at Rs 45.12 lakh

JLR launches new variant of Jaguar XF at Rs 45.12 lakh

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

JLR on Monday launched a new variant of Jaguar XF sedan for Rs 45.12 lakh

Sasikala visits husband Natarajan at hospital

Sasikala visits husband Natarajan at hospital

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

The AIADMK leader's car briefly halted in front of a Ganesha temple in Kotturpuram and she prayed from inside the vehicle as used to be done by Jaya.

Mumbai choking on e-waste; 19,000 tons/year

Mumbai choking on e-waste; 19,000 tons/year

Rediff.com24 Feb 2007

The report hints that even this shocking figure is at best modest, Satish Sinha, chief programme coordinator of NGO Toxic Link, said on Friday, releasing the report "Mumbai: Choking on e-waste".

E-commerce in India: To be or not to be

E-commerce in India: To be or not to be

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a thinking man's guide to e-commerce controversies.

Sydney schools evacuated after bomb threats

Sydney schools evacuated after bomb threats

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Nine schools in Australia's largest city Sydney in New South Wales were evacuated on Monday after receiving bomb threats, days after several educational institutions were locked down in the same province following similar threats.

Why Kerala's start-up ecosystem is unique!

Why Kerala's start-up ecosystem is unique!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

'We have integrated start-up space created in almost all the 14 district headquarters of the state.'
'They have incubation facilities providing entrepreneurs common facilities like shared software, legal support, fab labs, hardware, manufacturing facilities and services like chartered accounting facilities, etc, enabling the start-ups to concentrate on technology R&D and product development.'

Bose Corp aims to make India 3rd largest market

Bose Corp aims to make India 3rd largest market

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

The company's second largest retail presence is in Japan with 23 stores. China currently has only 2 stores, both in Hong Kong.

Pune engineer held in EVM theft case

Pune engineer held in EVM theft case

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

A Pune-based engineer and activist has been arrested by the city police in connection with a Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) theft case. Mukund Lagoo, a civil engineer and a human rights activist was arrested on Tuesday after two days of questioning.

Blue Whale Challenge suicide danger HIGHEST in India!

Blue Whale Challenge suicide danger HIGHEST in India!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Alarm bells ring as Google trends for the last year show India saw the highest number of searches in the world for the Blue Whale Challenge.

Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Baleno: And the winner is?

Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Baleno: And the winner is?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The Glanza is clearly a rebadged Maruti Suzuki Baleno, however, Toyota has given it a longer warranty and a lower starting price to make it more attractive. Are there other compelling reasons to consider it over Baleno?

TN moves SC against Kovan, who slammed Jaya govt in viral video

TN moves SC against Kovan, who slammed Jaya govt in viral video

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Tamil Nadu government on Friday moved the Supreme Court seeking two-day police custody of ultra-Left folk singer Kovan, who was granted relief by the Madras High Court in a sedition case.

Singapore hungry for more Indian investments

Singapore hungry for more Indian investments

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Singapore wants more Indians to put their money in the city state and for starters, has picked out areas like chemicals, aerospace, electronics, energy and education.

Amazon to offer exclusive FMCG deals

Amazon to offer exclusive FMCG deals

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Amazon's pantry division across 29 cities in India helps sellers sell FMCG products on its platform.

GATE: All-India free scholarship test

GATE: All-India free scholarship test

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

Gateforum is organising an All-India free scholarship test (mock test) for the aspirants of Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering on July 19, 2009 in 35 cities.

Where's the Covid-19 data, ask scientists

Where's the Covid-19 data, ask scientists

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Epidemiologists worry there's little or no data being shared on mortality by age group and contacts traced, which makes it difficult to understand how the effects of Covid-19 might be different in the Indian population, reports Ruchika Chitravanshi

Singapore economy booms 19.3% in Q2

Singapore economy booms 19.3% in Q2

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

Bolstered by encouraging quarterly performance, the island nation has raised its 2010 growth forecast to 13-15 per cent from the earlier projection of 7-9 per cent.

Coming soon, the Lamborghini home in next six months

Coming soon, the Lamborghini home in next six months

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

The family that used to make the legendary sports car wants to bring the same design panache to luxury flats.

Pak SC orders Army, ISI to stay off politics, act within law

Pak SC orders Army, ISI to stay off politics, act within law

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

The apex court ordered the government to act against those propagating 'hatred, extremism and terrorism'.

4-phase voting for J&K local body to begin from Oct 8

4-phase voting for J&K local body to begin from Oct 8

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

With the announcement, the Model Code of Conduct has come into force in the state.

'Don't get worried if you have tested positive'

'Don't get worried if you have tested positive'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'It is not the test, but the symptomatic phase in this disease that really matters.'

New Ciaz: For those obsessed with fuel efficiency

New Ciaz: For those obsessed with fuel efficiency

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Here's a car that is going to give its competitors a run for their money, says P Tharyan.