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Casillas comes out as gay, then deletes tweet

Casillas comes out as gay, then deletes tweet

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

Casillas was married to sports journalist Sara Carbonero for five years before their separation in March 2021. The couple has two sons.

Elon Musk terminates $44bn deal to buy Twitter, faces legal threat

Elon Musk terminates $44bn deal to buy Twitter, faces legal threat

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Reacting to Musk's letter, Twitter's board chair Bret Taylor said on Saturday that they will file a lawsuit against the Tesla chief to 'force him to buy the social media company on the agreed terms'.

Police can't seize scribe's phone without following rules: HC

Police can't seize scribe's phone without following rules: HC

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Vishakan has urged the court to issue an interim direction for return of his mobile as it was the sole source of his livelihood.

Donald Trump indicted for 4th time in election fraud case

Donald Trump indicted for 4th time in election fraud case

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

The indictment says the alleged co-conspirators "knowingly and willfully joined a conspiracy to unlawfully change the outcome of the election in favour of Trump".

Mumbai police files FIR over harassment of, online death threats to journalist

Mumbai police files FIR over harassment of, online death threats to journalist

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The Mumbai police has registered an FIR against unidentified persons for posting obscene comments and issuing death threats to journalist Rana Ayyub on her social media accounts, a police official said on Monday.

This will have repurcussions, warns Chinese media after India expels 2 journos

This will have repurcussions, warns Chinese media after India expels 2 journos

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Three Chinese journalists based in India representing the state-run Xinhua news agency were denied permission for extended stay in the country.

Will resign if proven I called Shah to...: Mamata

Will resign if proven I called Shah to...: Mamata

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Banerjee, who was speaking to reporters at West Bengal's state secretariat, said that her party's name will remain the All India Trinamool Congress.

'Unfortunately I am an MP': BJP mocks Rahul over gaffe

'Unfortunately I am an MP': BJP mocks Rahul over gaffe

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

We speak freely to the media without teleprompters, Jairam Ramesh counters.

Tallest cricketer in the world is not dead!

Tallest cricketer in the world is not dead!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Mohammad Irfan quashed rumours of his death in a car accident, stating that the reports were fake and baseless.

Trump Vs Media gets nastier; President won't attend WHCA dinner

Trump Vs Media gets nastier; President won't attend WHCA dinner

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

Donald Trump has announced that he would skip the glitzy White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner, to become the first US President to miss the gala in decades amidst his raging tiff with the media.

Why's Lalu Silent On Bihar Communal Violence?

Why's Lalu Silent On Bihar Communal Violence?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'Lalu understands that his words can be used by rivals to consolidate Hindu votes which may damage the prospects of his party's social support base.'

Deadlock over Karnataka CM remains; Sidda, DKS meet party brass through the day

Deadlock over Karnataka CM remains; Sidda, DKS meet party brass through the day

Rediff.com18 May 2023

A new cabinet in the state will be in place in the next 48-72 hours.

Main accused in Kanhaiya Lal's murder is a BJP member, alleges Cong

Main accused in Kanhaiya Lal's murder is a BJP member, alleges Cong

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

"The killer of Kanhaiya Lal, Riyaz Attari is a member of the BJP," Khera said in a tweet after the press conference.

AAP's Satyendar Jain gets interim bail on medical grounds

AAP's Satyendar Jain gets interim bail on medical grounds

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail till July 11 to former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain on medical grounds in a money laundering case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate.

A dangerous new world: Governance by social media

A dangerous new world: Governance by social media

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

'You worry when serious people, with control of our and our children's future, begin to start obsessing over social media, seeing it as an easy, lazy, fun, low-cost substitute for boring, old-fashioned practices of politics, governance and serious, fact-based debate,' says Shekhar Gupta.

In a first, life term for 6 accused in fake currency case

In a first, life term for 6 accused in fake currency case

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

In a first, a special National Investigation Agency court in Mumbai sentenced six accused in a 2009 fake currency case to life imprisonment, terming the possession and circulation of Indian counterfeit notes as an "act of terrorism".

Govt drafts new IT rules to curb social media misuse; experts flag privacy concerns

Govt drafts new IT rules to curb social media misuse; experts flag privacy concerns

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Experts warned that amendments, which would allow traceability of "unlawful content", invade personal privacy and free speech.

Family refutes rumours about Pranab's death

Family refutes rumours about Pranab's death

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Dismissing 'speculation' and 'fake news' regarding the health of Pranab Mukherjee, his son Abhijit Mukherjee said that the former President is still alive and 'haemodynamically' stable.

Twitter to form content moderation council for major decisions: Musk

Twitter to form content moderation council for major decisions: Musk

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

Musk has not yet offered details about how his content moderation council will work.

Plea in SC seeks mechanism to check content on Twitter

Plea in SC seeks mechanism to check content on Twitter

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Political parties use fake social media accounts for self-promotion and image building and to tarnish the image of opponents and contesting candidates, especially during the elections, the plea said.

Aussie 'Love Triangle' creates ripples at C'wealth Games

Aussie 'Love Triangle' creates ripples at C'wealth Games

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Australian swimmers have swept the podium, broken world records, set milestones and won a mountain of medals at the Commonwealth Games pool but all anyone wants to talk about is a supposed 'love triangle' with golden girl Emma McKeon at the centre.

Delhi HC refuses to stay Ishrat Jahan probe officer's dismissal

Delhi HC refuses to stay Ishrat Jahan probe officer's dismissal

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The Delhi high court on Monday refused to stay the Centre's order dismissing Satish Chandra Verma, a senior IPS officer who had assisted the CBI in its probe in the Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case, a month before his scheduled retirement.

Govt on Musk's Twitter takeover: How does it matter who owns what?

Govt on Musk's Twitter takeover: How does it matter who owns what?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

India's expectation of Twitter complying with the country's rules for social media platforms will not change with its takeover by Elon Musk, according to a senior minister.

Cong says Facebook influenced polls in India, seeks JPC probe

Cong says Facebook influenced polls in India, seeks JPC probe

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

The Congress also alleged that Facebook was acting as an ally of the ruling BJP and pushing its agenda.

Who Stoked Migrant Labour 'Exodus' From Tamil Nadu?

Who Stoked Migrant Labour 'Exodus' From Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Unless controlled and contained, given the untested belief that the north Indian labour support and follow the Hindutva kind of political ideology, there is a potential in terms of ideological clashes with their Dravidian brethren in the local neighbourhoods, and it all escalating into violence, especially during election time, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Owner of car used in murder of minority community youth in Mangaluru held

Owner of car used in murder of minority community youth in Mangaluru held

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

The person arrested is the owner of the car that is said to have been used by the accused for the crime.

Udhayanidhi doubles down, says he'll 'face all cases'

Udhayanidhi doubles down, says he'll 'face all cases'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

He also launched a strident attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he was 'globe-trotting', afraid of facing questions over the Manipur violence.

Journalist-turned-terrorist among 2 killed in JK encounter

Journalist-turned-terrorist among 2 killed in JK encounter

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Kumar said one of the slain men, who have been identified from the press ID card as Rayees Bhat, was a journalist before joining the militant ranks in 2021.

Internet firms to lose safe harbour over non-removal of misleading info

Internet firms to lose safe harbour over non-removal of misleading info

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

He said that fact-checkers are a reference point to fight against misinformation and rejected arguments that it will adversely impact "free speech".

WhatsApp bans over 23.28 lakh Indian accounts in August

WhatsApp bans over 23.28 lakh Indian accounts in August

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Over 23.87 lakh Indian accounts were banned by WhatsApp in July.

Eyewitness reveals details of Gambhir-Kohli verbal spat

Eyewitness reveals details of Gambhir-Kohli verbal spat

Rediff.com2 May 2023

'Toh ab tu mujhe sikhayega...,' Gambhir said in a verbal spat with Kohli

#ResignModi blocked by mistake, weren't asked to: Facebook

#ResignModi "blocked by mistake", weren't asked to: Facebook

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

The development comes amid reports that social media companies are being asked to remove posts that are critical of the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Bishops want Malayalam play on nun banned for defaming Christianity

Bishops want Malayalam play on nun banned for defaming Christianity

Rediff.com2 May 2023

A day after the Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) sought a ban on staging of the Malayalam play Kakkukali, its director Job Madathil on Tuesday accused the critics of having an agenda behind their charges and urged them to watch the drama first.

Kite-Flying To Spymaster

Kite-Flying To Spymaster

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Ravi Sinha is described as "highly tech-savvy", and credited with infusing modern technology in the field of intelligence collection.

Herald case: BJP says 'selfish' Congress creating 'fake fights'

Herald case: BJP says 'selfish' Congress creating 'fake fights'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

With Parliament virtually paralysed due to disruption by the Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday attacked it saying it was using the National Herald case to "harm" national interest and holding the country's development "hostage" to its "selfish" political goal.

3 suspected members of Sikh extremist group arrested in Philippines

3 suspected members of Sikh extremist group arrested in Philippines

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Three suspected members of a Sikh extremist group on Interpol's red notice watchlist were arrested during a joint operation by the Philippine government agencies this month, according to an official.

Twitter sues Elon Musk for backing out of $44 bn buyout

Twitter sues Elon Musk for backing out of $44 bn buyout

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

As per The Verge, the lawsuit was filed in Delaware's court of chancery on Tuesday, accusing Musk of hypocrisy.

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Unlike Israeli company NSO, whose sale of Pegasus cyber tech grabbed worldwide attention, and other manufacturers of offensive-cyber products, Cellebrite operates in a grey area between security exports and civilian ones.

Why Wankhede Met Sampla

Why Wankhede Met Sampla

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Narcotics Control Bureau Mumbai Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede, who has been accused by Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik of securing his government job on the basis of a fake caste certificate, met National Commission for Scheduled Castes Chairman Vijay Sampla with his original caste papers.

Trump indicted for efforts to overturn 2020 US elections

Trump indicted for efforts to overturn 2020 US elections

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Trump will make his first court appearance in the case on Thursday in federal court in Washington, DC, as per the court filings.