News for 'Internet'

Meitei group locks govt offices in protest over Jiribam killings

Meitei group locks govt offices in protest over Jiribam killings

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Protests erupted in Imphal, Manipur, on Monday, as a group led by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) locked government offices in protest of the recent killing of three women and three children in Jiribam. The Manipur government also extended the suspension of internet services for two more days, till Wednesday, in seven districts of the state. The protests come amidst a fresh wave of unrest following the disappearance of six people from a displaced persons camp in Jiribam and the subsequent discovery of multiple bodies.

How to get more bang for the buck out of field agents

How to get more bang for the buck out of field agents

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Will allowing business correspondents to hawk insurance products help in reviving 5-lakh strong field agents as a viable channel?

2,148 Edtech Start-Ups Have Shut Down

2,148 Edtech Start-Ups Have Shut Down

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'Many were caught in a burnout race, chasing unsustainable growth without innovating.'

Slowing credit growth, margin pressure await banks in 2025

Slowing credit growth, margin pressure await banks in 2025

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

In 2025 banks are in for challenges such as pressure on margins and slowing credit growth. With the likelihood of a repo rate cut in February or April, external benchmark-linked loans of banks will be repriced immediately. However, deposit rates are expected to adjust more gradually, which could impact the net interest margin (NIM) - a key measure of profitability for banks.

Manipur: Houses of 4 more MLAs torched, indefinite curfew in Imphal Valley

Manipur: Houses of 4 more MLAs torched, indefinite curfew in Imphal Valley

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

The situation remained calm but tense in Manipur's Imphal Valley, where an indefinite curfew has been imposed and internet services suspended following violent protests after the discovery of the bodies of six persons, three women and children each, allegedly abducted and killed by militants in Jiribam.

The Sabarmati Report: 'This Is Our 9/11'

The Sabarmati Report: 'This Is Our 9/11'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'There are films, documentaries and reportage on the Internet regarding the Godhra riots. But whether the Sabarmati Express burned in an accident or a planned attack, what was the truth?'

Punjab extends mobile internet/sms ban till Tuesday noon

Punjab extends mobile internet/sms ban till Tuesday noon

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The Punjab government has extended the suspension of mobile internet and SMS services till Tuesday noon, even as the hunt for the Khalistan sympathizer Amritpal Singh continued for the third day.

6 rioters killed, 64 injured in Haldwani violence, internet suspended

6 rioters killed, 64 injured in Haldwani violence, internet suspended

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Six rioters were killed in the violence that broke out over the demolition of an illegally built madrasa, officials said Friday as curfew remained enforced in Uttarakhand's Haldwani town.

Hanuman Jayanti violence: Curfew relaxed, internet restored in Odisha town

Hanuman Jayanti violence: Curfew relaxed, internet restored in Odisha town

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Internet services were fully restored after 10 days, while the administration relaxed the curfew from 5 am to 8 pm, he said.

'Want To Take Everybody's Ideas To Space'

'Want To Take Everybody's Ideas To Space'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'To access our satellite, you don't need any IQ test, you don't need to write an examination.' 'You can be a Class 1 student, an engineering student, a 60-year-old person, anybody can access our satellite.'

'Film Industry Doesn't Like New Things'

'Film Industry Doesn't Like New Things'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'When you try to do something that's not been tried before, nobody likes that.'

Hanuman Jayanti violence in Sambalpur: 43 held, Internet suspended

Hanuman Jayanti violence in Sambalpur: 43 held, Internet suspended

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Some 43 people have been detained so far for the violence which broke out on Wednesday which also resulted in injuries to at least 10 police personnel including a policewoman.

Will CBI Train Bankers To Detect Fraud?

Will CBI Train Bankers To Detect Fraud?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

The number of frauds in the banking sector increased over four times in the past five years to 36,075.

Indian-American OpenAI whistleblower found dead in US

Indian-American OpenAI whistleblower found dead in US

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old Indian-origin former employee of OpenAI, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on November 26. The medical examiner's office ruled the death a suicide, and police say there is no evidence of foul play. Balaji was known for publicly accusing OpenAI of violating US copyright law while developing ChatGPT, a generative AI program that has become a global sensation. His death comes amid a wave of lawsuits against OpenAI from creators who claim their copyrighted material was used without permission to train ChatGPT.

Kohli replays his six off Rauf that broke the Internet

Kohli replays his six off Rauf that broke the Internet

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Virat Kohli relives the Haris Rauf over and his match-winning 82 not out off 53 balls in the 2022 T20 World Cup match against Pakistan at the MCG.

Is This The Future Of Television?

Is This The Future Of Television?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

'If you are watching cricket and don't want to leave the screen, you could check the menu and order through Zomato (or any other app) from a small part of your screen. That is what we are working towards.'

Is Elon Musk dating Italian PM Meloni? He says...

Is Elon Musk dating Italian PM Meloni? He says...

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

However, Musk silenced all the comments on Wednesday by replying to an X post that questioned if he and Meloni "would date".

Noida man held for giving death threats to Salman, Zeeshan Siddique

Noida man held for giving death threats to Salman, Zeeshan Siddique

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

The Mumbai police have arrested a 20-year-old man from Noida in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly issuing a death threat to Bollywood actor Salman Khan and Nationalist Congress Party leader Zeeshan Siddique, an official said on Tuesday.

Protester killed in firing during clashes in Manipur

Protester killed in firing during clashes in Manipur

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

A protester was killed in firing during a clash between security forces and a mob vandalising properties in Manipur's Jiribam district. The incident occurred late on Sunday night when agitators were protesting the killing of women and children abducted by militants. The deceased has been identified as K Athouba, who was in his twenties. The offices of the Congress and BJP, and a house belonging to Jiribam's Independent MLA were ransacked by a group of agitators. Meanwhile, an uneasy calm prevailed in Imphal Valley, where curfew remained enforced and internet services suspended after agitators vandalised and set ablaze properties belonging to several ministers and legislators.

Internet ban lifted in Punjab, except in sensitive pockets

Internet ban lifted in Punjab, except in sensitive pockets

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

The curbs to be remained in Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Moga, Sangrur and Amritsar's Ajnala sub-division and a few areas in Mohali till Thursday noon.

Bangladesh govt warns media over 'misleading reports'

Bangladesh govt warns media over 'misleading reports'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Bangladesh's interim government on Sunday issued a stern warning to media organisations, stating that they will be shut down if they publish or broadcast false or misleading news, in a move aimed at curbing the spread of misinformation.

How To Make Christmas Cake In A Cooker

How To Make Christmas Cake In A Cooker

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Mini Mohan shares a Christmas recipe for cake lovers.

Delhi man who killed parents, sister had searched 'murder methods'

Delhi man who killed parents, sister had searched 'murder methods'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Twenty-year-old Arjun Tanwar, arrested for killing his parents and sister at their south Delhi residence, had searched online about methods of murder before committing the crime, police sources said on Thursday.

Internet suspended in UP town after Gurjar community march

Internet suspended in UP town after Gurjar community march

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Officials said the Gurjar community's decision to take out a gaurav yatra in honour of King Mihir Bhoj Pratihar had been opposed by the Rajput community.

Just 3,000 nods: Trai's whitelisting deadline may be pushed by 30 days

Just 3,000 nods: Trai's whitelisting deadline may be pushed by 30 days

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) may extend the deadline to whitelist URLs (Uniform Resource Locators), APKs (Android Package Kit), or OTT (Over The Top) links - through which it intends to curb their misuse -is likely to be extended by 30 days as only over 3,000 registered senders (businesses) have complied, officials indicated. According to Trai officials, over 3,000 registered senders have whitelisted more than 70,000 links, but many more (thousands of others) are yet to comply with the directive as the mandatory norms are set to come into effect from October 1.

Secret behind India's improved fielding...

Secret behind India's improved fielding...

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Dilip, who replaced R Sridhar as India fielding coach during Rahul Dravid's stint as head coach, continued in his role when Gautam Gambhir took over as well.

101 farmers to continue march towards Delhi

101 farmers to continue march towards Delhi

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Punjab farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said on Saturday that they have not received any message from the Centre for talks to address their issues and said a group of 101 farmers will again begin their march to Delhi on December 8.

Violence erupts during mosque survey in UP; 3 killed

Violence erupts during mosque survey in UP; 3 killed

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Three people were killed and scores of others, including around 20 security personnel and four personnel of the administration, were injured as protesters opposing a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh clashed with police on Sunday.

And The Most Popular Movie Is...

And The Most Popular Movie Is...

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD! Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi is number one on OTT.

Warning! Trump 2.0 Will Be Very Different

Warning! Trump 2.0 Will Be Very Different

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'Trump has no more elections to fight and his soaring ambition, which is no secret, will be to carve out a presidential legacy that outshines by far all his mediocre predecessors.' 'Trump's turnaround on the H-1B visa debate shows that he can take tough decisions and there are no holy cows in his domain,' asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Bill Gates Under Fire for 'Lab' Remark

Bill Gates Under Fire for 'Lab' Remark

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Bill Gates' remark, intended to underscore India's role in global development efforts, faced swift backlash on social media, where many criticised the choice of words as inappropriate and patronising.

Budding K'taka songwriter tries to extort Rs 5 cr from Salman; held

Budding K'taka songwriter tries to extort Rs 5 cr from Salman; held

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Mumbai Police arrested a budding songwriter for allegedly sending threat messages to Bollywood actor Salman Khan and demanding Rs 5 crore from him in the name of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Sohail Pasha, held from Raichur in Karnataka, wanted a song written by him to become famous and used this ploy for the purpose, police claimed.

Two reasons why rural FMCG basket is expanding

Two reasons why rural FMCG basket is expanding

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

A growing preference for convenience products and hybrid media consumption, and a surge in digital engagement have led to a rise in the average basket size for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) among rural consumers. The average of the rural FMCG basket saw a 60 per cent rise from 5.8 in 2022 to 9.3 in 2024 as it expanded to include convenience products like ready-to-eat packages and beverages, stated the fifth edition of the Rural Barometer Report, brought out jointly by GroupM and Kantar, which surveyed 4,376 rural adults across 20 states.

ISI employs drug addicts as terror couriers in Indian jails: Officials

ISI employs drug addicts as terror couriers in Indian jails: Officials

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Pakistan's intelligence agency, the ISI, is reportedly using individuals under the influence of drugs or posing as mentally disturbed to infiltrate India and deliver messages to terrorists in prisons. Officials have reported over 10 such cases since July, with individuals entering from Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and being sent to prisons in Jammu, Punjab, and Rajasthan. Security agencies suspect these individuals are couriers tasked with relaying communication to jailed terrorists. The ISI's tactic is believed to be a response to the increased use of technology in communication, which leaves behind electronic footprints. This method of infiltration has also been linked to drug smuggling operations. The ISI's current tactic is reminiscent of its past use of "sawari operators" on the Samjhauta Express for covert operations, which were effectively curtailed by authorities.

Army Gets Internet On Siachen Glacier!

Army Gets Internet On Siachen Glacier!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The Indian Army, in collaboration with Bharat Broadband Network Limited, activated a satellite-based Internet service on the Siachen Glacier at 19,061 feet, the world's highest battlefield on Sunday, September 19, 2022.

Bitcoin Rallies: Time To Book Profits?

Bitcoin Rallies: Time To Book Profits?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Only investors with knowledge of cryptocurrencies, long-term conviction, and a long horizon should invest in this asset class.

Is Urmila Getting A Divorce?

Is Urmila Getting A Divorce?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Urmila and Mohsin have not confirmed the news yet.

Small Town India Falls In Love With MFs

Small Town India Falls In Love With MFs

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

More than 50 per cent of SIP accounts come from semi-urban and rural areas.

Reliance Has Filed 3,000 Plus Patents

Reliance Has Filed 3,000 Plus Patents

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Reliance has filed patents not only in India but also in the US, Canada, Europe, Estonia, South Korea, and South America. The patents include narrowband Internet of Things, AI large language models, AI DeepLearning, Big Data, devices, and quantum AI in 6G.

Parliamentary panel sees red as India has no record of internet shutdown

Parliamentary panel sees red as India has no record of internet shutdown

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Expressing concern over frequent internet shutdown without any empirical study, a parliamentary panel has pulled up the department of telecommunications for not maintaining the record of incidents and inaction on several of its recommendations.