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Miscreants vandalised property, threatened inmates: RKM

Miscreants vandalised property, threatened inmates: RKM

Rediff.com20 May 2024

They then vandalised the premises, breaking CCTV cameras and locking the main gate before leaving, he said.

Bangladesh MP murder: Police recover flesh, hair from septic tank

Bangladesh MP murder: Police recover flesh, hair from septic tank

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The DNA tests would be conducted as the last option in case the body parts of the Awami League MP could not be found, an officer of the Dhaka police visiting Kolkata as part of the investigation said.

India summons Canadian envoy over Khalistan slogans at Trudeau event

India summons Canadian envoy over Khalistan slogans at Trudeau event

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

It said the actions not only impact India-Canada relations but also encourage a climate of violence and criminality in Canada to the detriment of its own citizens.

Facebook data concern at Commonwealth Games

Facebook data concern at Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

According to AFP, the local Gold Coast council is offering a service up to 10 times normal speed after laying new fibre cables to coincide with the multi-sport event next month, which is contested between nations that are members of the Commonwealth.

Will Godi Media Change In Modi 3.0?

Will Godi Media Change In Modi 3.0?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'The election results mean that the Opposition can no longer either be ignored or attacked in the way that it has been.' 'For this reason it will be interesting to see how it behaves from here on and whether there is any change in its behaviour,' notes Aakar Patel.

Sikkim's ruling SKM sweeps assembly polls, wins 31 of 32 seats

Sikkim's ruling SKM sweeps assembly polls, wins 31 of 32 seats

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The elections to 32 assembly constituencies in Sikkim were held simultaneously with the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 19.

Will India CHANGE In Modi 3.0?

Will India CHANGE In Modi 3.0?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

The climate for 'doing business' remains forbidding, taxtortion is still rife, corruption at state and district levels has increased, oil prices remain extortive with high taxation, and the continued red tape has kept the enterprise system as stifled as before, points out Debashis Basu.

Mahua Moitra skips 3rd ED summons, campaigns in Bengal

Mahua Moitra skips 3rd ED summons, campaigns in Bengal

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

The 49-year-old Trinamool Congress leader was called for questioning twice earlier by the central agency, but she did not depose citing official work and sought deferment of the notice.

Meta And Google Get Ready For Lok Sabha Polls

Meta And Google Get Ready For Lok Sabha Polls

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Meta is working closely with the Election Commission. This enables the Commission to flag unlawful content.

Parliamentary panel on IT summons Facebook on September 2

Parliamentary panel on IT summons Facebook on September 2

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

The political slugfest has been going on between the two, which started after Tharoor's announcement that the panel would like to hear from Facebook about the report published in Wall Street Journal claiming that the social media platform ignored applying its hate-speech rules to politicians of the ruling party in India.

Improving hiring expectations, investment gains positive for Info Edge

Improving hiring expectations, investment gains positive for Info Edge

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Although the third quarter of financial year (2023-2024) FY24 (Q3FY24) was marginally below expectations, Info Edge (India) is witnessing strong investment trends and hitting new highs. The big driver is optimism about a pickup in the jobs market, which benefits Naukri.com and could mean upgrades in Q4FY24 expectations. The JobSpeak Index, which Naukri.com releases on a monthly basis, is showing a "transformative shift".

Sania's 'Kitty Doll' Turns 1!

Sania's 'Kitty Doll' Turns 1!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

'We celebrated our little Dua's birthday yesterday... the sweetest and the smiliest baby who lights up our home with laughter and pure love.'

Getting over Facebook!

Getting over Facebook!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Are Indian teenagers deserting Facebook? If not the whole hog then gradually? Where are they going instead? Why?

Hate speech accounts for 10-11 out of 10,000 views, reveals Facebook

Hate speech accounts for 10-11 out of 10,000 views, reveals Facebook

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Social media giant Facebook has for the first time disclosed the prevalence of hate speech on its platform, saying that out of every 10,000 content views in the third quarter, 10-11 were hate speech.

Scribe named in Facebook executive's complaint files FIR against her

Scribe named in Facebook executive's complaint files FIR against her

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Three persons, identified as Ankhi Das from New Delhi, Ram Sahu from Mungeli (Chhattisgarh) and Vivek Sinha from Indore (Madhya Pradesh), were booked.

BJP tops political ad spend on Facebook, Google

BJP tops political ad spend on Facebook, Google

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Political parties have spent over Rs 53 crore on digital platforms like Google and Facebook between February and May.

Himanta deletes post on 'duty of Shudras', apologises

Himanta deletes post on 'duty of Shudras', apologises

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has apologised for uploading a post with casteist remarks on his social media platforms saying that his team made an 'incorrect translation' of a verse from the Bhagavad Gita.

How I Nearly Got Scammed!

How I Nearly Got Scammed!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

In the new year be careful online as there are many scamsters lurking in the cloud, warns A Ganesh Nadar after twice escaping being scammed.

If one person...: Supriya Sule says no split in Pawar family

If one person...: Supriya Sule says no split in Pawar family

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

"Our family has around 120 to 125 members, including small kids, and in such a big family, if one person puts forth a different opinion, it does not signify a split," Sule told reporters in Pune on Wednesday.

Freedom of speech can't go beyond limits of...: HC

Freedom of speech can't go beyond limits of...: HC

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

If freedom of speech is allowed beyond limits, it could lead to disastrous consequences, the Bombay HC has said.

Why DGCA Suspended Vistara Executive

Why DGCA Suspended Vistara Executive

Rediff.com1 May 2024

This isn't the first instance of Vistara facing scrutiny from the regulator over improper pilot training.

After RWA notice, complaint against Aiyar's daughter for social media posts

After RWA notice, complaint against Aiyar's daughter for social media posts

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

The complainant, Ajay Agrawal, a Supreme Court advocate and a Bharatiya Janata Party leader, alleged that Suranya Aiyar made objectionable remarks on different social media platforms on January 20, 2024, and other dates.

No funding from Cong, Puri LS candidate returns ticket

No funding from Cong, Puri LS candidate returns ticket

Rediff.com4 May 2024

'I tried a public donation drive to support my campaign for progressive politics without much success so far. I also tried to cut down the projected campaign spending to the minimum'

Should Facebook be broken up to ensure data safety?

Should Facebook be broken up to ensure data safety?

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The fears arise from Facebook's handling of user data and potential privacy violations, more specifically the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

Bangladesh MP cut into pieces, flesh segregated from bones

Bangladesh MP cut into pieces, flesh segregated from bones

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Bangladesh MP Anwarul Azim Anar, who went missing in Kolkata on May 13, was found murdered and three people have been arrested, Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said on Wednesday.

Cong leader clarifies as remark on Kangana sparks row

Cong leader clarifies as remark on Kangana sparks row

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

'As soon as I came to know, I deleted that post. Everyone who knows me, also knows very well that I can never make personal and indecent comments towards any woman. I wanted to know how this happened,' she said.

Bengal CID confirms Bangladeshi MP's murder but yet to recover body

Bengal CID confirms Bangladeshi MP's murder but yet to recover body

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Stating that the police had "reliable inputs" that Anwar "may have been murdered", Akhilesh Chaturvedi, IG, CID, said that the police were yet to recover the victim's body.

Can your Facebook friends make you sick?

Can your Facebook friends make you sick?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

Excessive social comparison can affect your self esteem and cause depression and anxiety.

'We Know The Power Of Cricket'

'We Know The Power Of Cricket'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

'Cricket as a pathway in the US was not something people thought about 10 years ago, even like five years ago.' 'But now that there is a pathway you can see.'

More Facebook friends = longer life?

More Facebook friends = longer life?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

A new study suggests that people who have strong social media networks and receive multiple friend requests are less likely to die.

Right to silence is virtue in present noisy times: Facebook VP tells SC

Right to silence is virtue in present noisy times: Facebook VP tells SC

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

A bench of justices S K Kaul, Dinesh Maheshwari and Hrishikesh Roy reserved its verdict after lawyers representing Facebook official, Delhi assembly and the Centre wrapped up submissions on the plea of Mohan challenging summons issued by the Peace and Harmony committee for failing to appear before it as witness in connection with the north-east Delhi riots matter.

Parliament breach probe: Cops seek details of 'Bhagat Singh Fan Page'

Parliament breach probe: Cops seek details of 'Bhagat Singh Fan Page'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Police have also collected bank account details of all the accused to see if they received money from someone for executing the December 13 incident, police sources said on Monday.

Facebook, Twitter block Trump's account after US Capitol violence

Facebook, Twitter block Trump's account after US Capitol violence

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Earlier, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube removed a video of Trump in which he repeated unfounded claims that the election was stolen from him.

Jio Phone finally gets official Facebook app

Jio Phone finally gets official Facebook app

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

The world's most affordable smartphone just became more attractive.

Air India deboards woman after argument with crew

Air India deboards woman after argument with crew

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

In a statement, an Air India spokesperson said a passenger travelling in business class was off boarded on the advice of the captain following some argument with members of the crew before the scheduled pushback.

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