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Delhi cops save man live-streaming suicide attempt on Facebook

Delhi cops save man live-streaming suicide attempt on Facebook

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Deputy Commissioner of Police (CyPAD) KPS Malhotra said that an urgent message was received from Facebook that a person posted a live video of a suicide attempt at 1.30 pm.

Dhoni's Cryptic Post Fuels Speculation

Dhoni's Cryptic Post Fuels Speculation

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Could this be a hint at retirement, or is Dhoni planning a surprise venture in the cricketing world?

Trump's 'America First' agenda may lead to higher tariffs

Trump's 'America First' agenda may lead to higher tariffs

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

With Donald Trump all set to become US president, Indian exporters may face high customs duties for goods like automobiles, textiles and pharmaceuticals if the new US administration decides to pursue the 'America First' agenda, opined trade experts. Experts also said that Trump could also tighten H-1B visa rules, impacting costs and growth for Indian IT firms. Over 80 per cent of India's IT export earnings come from the US, making it vulnerable to changes in visa policies.

'Bomb' message in AI flight's toilet causes 'emergency' at Kerala airport

'Bomb' message in AI flight's toilet causes 'emergency' at Kerala airport

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The pilot of the aircraft informed the ATC about the threat after a 'Bomb in flight' message, written on a tissue paper, was found in the washroom of the plane, they said.

Legal battles, new squads: Bihar's Ranji Trophy drama unfolds

Legal battles, new squads: Bihar's Ranji Trophy drama unfolds

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The Bihar squad for the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season was finally picked on Tuesday after extensive deliberations and legal wranglings.

Sukhbir Badal resigns as Shiromani Akali Dal president

Sukhbir Badal resigns as Shiromani Akali Dal president

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Badal's resignation came days after he urged the Akal Takht Jathedar to pronounce his punishment for religious misconduct charges, saying more than two months have passed since he was declared 'tankhaiya' (guilty of religious misconduct).

'There Were Dead Bodies Everywhere'

'There Were Dead Bodies Everywhere'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

'We waded through the wet mud into the school, and what we saw were dead bodies strewn all over.' 'We could also see parts of human bodies buried under the wet mud.' 'It was a sight I will never forget in my life. Total devastation everywhere.'

As long as Trudeau remains PM...: Ex-Indian diplomat

As long as Trudeau remains PM...: Ex-Indian diplomat

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Fabian cautioned that things may get worse if the current trajectory continues.

Trouble for Siddaramaiah? His minister meets Karnataka BJP chief

Trouble for Siddaramaiah? His minister meets Karnataka BJP chief

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Karnataka state Bharatiya Janata Party president B Y Vijayendra and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's brother D K Suresh called on state minister Satish Jarkiholi separately on Monday, triggering political speculation.

No ground for banning Bajrang Dal: Facebook India

No ground for banning Bajrang Dal: Facebook India

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

The panel had called him on the issue of the citizens' data safety.

Shivaji statue collapse: Maha govt sets up 2 panels

Shivaji statue collapse: Maha govt sets up 2 panels

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Meanwhile, a structural engineer named in the case registered in connection with the collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue claimed that he was not the structural consultant for the project.

Delhi drug bust: Police says kingpin has Cong links

Delhi drug bust: Police says kingpin has Cong links

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Delhi Police on Thursday arrested another person in connection with the city's biggest-ever drug haul with investigators finding that the main accused had alleged links with leaders of a national political party, officials said.

Cong sacks rebel Kerala digital media head during presser

Cong sacks rebel Kerala digital media head during presser

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The KPCC made this decision simultaneously as Sarin announced a press conference in Palakkad, declaring his intention to work with the Left Democratic Front moving forward.

Air India suspends Tel Aviv flights amid rising tensions

Air India suspends Tel Aviv flights amid rising tensions

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Air India on Friday announced suspending flights to Tel Aviv till August 8, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Why Maha politicians are courting Jarange ahead of polls

Why Maha politicians are courting Jarange ahead of polls

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

The poll aspirants who feel threatened are seeking to garner sympathy from their voters by meeting influential leaders like Jarange in the Marathwada region

REVEALED: Why Facebook pulled down farmers' protest page

REVEALED: Why Facebook pulled down farmers' protest page

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

The spokesperson added that the review showed that only the Facebook page was affected by the automated systems while the Instagram account remained unaffected.

BJP controls Facebook, says Rahul; Prasad hits back

BJP controls Facebook, says Rahul; Prasad hits back

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

'Losers who cannot influence people even in their own party keep cribbing that the entire world is controlled by the BJP and RSS'

Facebook, Instagram to allow users to hide 'likes'

Facebook, Instagram to allow users to hide 'likes'

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Social networking giant Facebook on Wednesday said it will now allow users on its platform as well as those on Instagram to hide their public 'like' counts. This is part of the company's efforts to give people control over their experience, a statement said.

Security alert as US-bound AI flight among 7 get bomb threat on X

Security alert as US-bound AI flight among 7 get bomb threat on X

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

The threats via microblogging platform X came a day after three international flights originating from Mumbai received bomb threats, causing trouble to hundreds of passengers and airline crew.

Facebook employees abusing PM: IT minister To Zuckerberg

Facebook employees abusing PM: IT minister To Zuckerberg

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

In a three-page letter to Facebook Chief Executive Zuckerberg, Prasad alleged "bias and inaction" by individuals in Facebook India team on complaints by people supportive of right-of-centre ideology.

Delhi riots: Facebook asked to submit records of user reports for 3 months

Delhi riots: Facebook asked to submit records of user reports for 3 months

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

A Delhi assembly committee asked Facebook India on Thursday to furnish records of users' reports (complaints) on the content posted on the platform one month prior and two months after the northeast Delhi riots in February 2020.

PIX: Federer adds touch of style to Oscars

PIX: Federer adds touch of style to Oscars

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Federer was joined by his wife Mirka, who herself made a pretty picture in a black collared gown.

How Pune duo hatched the plan to kill Baba Siddique

How Pune duo hatched the plan to kill Baba Siddique

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The conspiracy to kill Nationalist Congress Party leader and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique was hatched in Pune and shooters were provided with a photo and a flex banner for the target identification, police said on Monday.

Follow new IT rules: Parl panel tells Facebook, Google

Follow new IT rules: Parl panel tells Facebook, Google

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Facebook and Google officials in New Delhi on Tuesday deposed before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology on the issue of misuse of social media platforms.

'Not hard proof, just...': Trudeau's big admission on Nijjar killing

'Not hard proof, just...': Trudeau's big admission on Nijjar killing

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Trudeau claimed the Indian diplomats were collecting information on Canadians who are in disagreement with the Narendra Modi government and passing it to the highest levels within the Indian government and criminal organisations like the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

Festival season, discounts boost Ola Electric sales

Festival season, discounts boost Ola Electric sales

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Under regulatory scanner, Bengaluru-based Ola Electric has witnessed an uptick in its sales after facing a decline during the last few months. The company's daily average sales rose to 1,154 units in October, according to Vahan data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). With sales reaching 17,315 units between October 1 and October 15, the company has also boosted its market share to 34 per cent, up from 27 per cent in September, in the electric two-wheeler (e2W) segment.

Bangladeshi student sent back for liking anti-India post

Bangladeshi student sent back for liking anti-India post

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Cachar Superintendent of Police Numal Mahatta claimed that it was "not deportation" but was just sent back in consultation with Bangladesh authorities.

Another data theft; personal details of 533 mn Facebook users leaked

Another data theft; personal details of 533 mn Facebook users leaked

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Personal details of about 533 million Facebook users globally, including 6.1 million from India, were allegedly leaked online and posted for free on hacking forums, according to a cybersecurity executive. The leaked details allegedly include names, phone numbers and other details of users of Facebook, a social media giant that had 2.80 billion monthly active users (MUAs) as of December 31, 2020.

PIX: Taiwan celebrates badminton victory against China

PIX: Taiwan celebrates badminton victory against China

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Taiwan supporters celebrated their country's first gold medal at the Paris Games on Sunday during a badminton doubles final that took place without their national flag.

Did Modi resign after Godhra?: Siddaramaiah on MUDA scam

Did Modi resign after Godhra?: Siddaramaiah on MUDA scam

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Terming the charges against him a "BJP conspiracy", Siddaramaiah said he would wage a legal fight.

Prove you are a Hindu, Madurai temple tells actress Namitha

Prove you are a Hindu, Madurai temple tells actress Namitha

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The actress, who is a Bharatiya Janta Party state executive member, alleged that a temple official prevented her from having darshan and demanded proof of being a Hindu.

'There Has to Be Exemplary Punishments'

'There Has to Be Exemplary Punishments'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'These allegations need to be treated with utmost seriousness.'

Is Engineer Rashid Kashmir's Most Popular Leader?

Is Engineer Rashid Kashmir's Most Popular Leader?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

If Rashid cannot be the king, he could be the kingmaker after October 8 when the results to the J&K assembly are declared.

'Exhausted In This Long Fight For Justice'

'Exhausted In This Long Fight For Justice'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Two months after a junior doctor was brutally raped and killed, the doctors' protest in Kolkata rages on.

Assault case filed against director Ranjith, 4 actors under cloud

Assault case filed against director Ranjith, 4 actors under cloud

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The fallout from the Justice K Hema Committee report on harassment and abuse in the Malayalam film industry intensified on Monday as a case was filed against well-known filmmaker Ranjith, and several female actors stepped forward with disturbing accounts of the mistreatment they faced at the hands of their various male counterparts.

ED grills Azharuddin for hours in money laundering case

ED grills Azharuddin for hours in money laundering case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday questioned former Indian cricket team captain and Congress leader Mohammed Azharuddin for over nine hours in a money laundering case linked to alleged financial irregularities in the Hyderabad Cricket Association, official sources said.

2.7 cr Facebook content pieces actioned in India in Sep: Meta

2.7 cr Facebook content pieces actioned in India in Sep: Meta

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

As per the report released on Monday, the over 26.9 million content pieces actioned by Facebook during September included content related to spam (20.3 million), violent and graphic content (3.4 million), adult nudity and sexual activity (2.4 million), and hate speech (182,200).

Muslim woman's handshake violates Sharia? HC says...

Muslim woman's handshake violates Sharia? HC says...

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

The Kerala high court has observed that no religious belief stands above the Constitution.

What Makes Andaz Apna Apna Such Fun Even Today

What Makes Andaz Apna Apna Such Fun Even Today

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Andaz Apna Apna is practically the most quoted film since Sholay, observes Sukanya Verma, as she celebrates 30 years of this cult classic movie.

Why Facebook honoured this Indian engineer

Why Facebook honoured this Indian engineer

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Zonel Sougaijam, a 22-year-old civil engineer discovered a WhatsApp bug that violated the privacy of a user.