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Some content on Internet dangerous, tweets Omar

Some content on Internet dangerous, tweets Omar

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said he was against media censorship but the content on some social networking sites were "dangerous and inflammatory".

BJP should ask its CMs to RESIGN: Congress

BJP should ask its CMs to RESIGN: Congress

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

Stepping up its offensive against the Bharatiya Janata Party, the government on Saturday said the opposition party should ask its chief ministers to resign in connection to the coal-gate row since the state governments decide who gets the mining lease. "The basic question is that who executes the lease," Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said.

US wooing India to check China: minister

US wooing India to check China: minister

Rediff.com2 Sep 2005

'If the US faces challenge in the 21st century, it will not be from India; (but) somebody from neighbour (China),' believes Minister for Science and Technology Kapil Sibal.

India Inc to get more freedom about deals

India Inc to get more freedom about deals

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Law minister clears Sebi's regulation on put and call options.

Green light for conciliation in Vodafone tax dispute

Green light for conciliation in Vodafone tax dispute

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Sibal's predecessor Ashwani Kumar had rejected FinMin's plea for conciliation terming it illegal.

Dilli Gupshup: Gossip from the Capital

Dilli Gupshup: Gossip from the Capital

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

Mamata Banerjee's role in the vice-presidential race... Kapil Sibal's battle with MPs... Why Khurshid is a Khan and Gadkari is a worried man... All this, and more, this week's Dilli Gupshup.

SC seeks NIA's response on Gautam Navlakha's bail plea

SC seeks NIA's response on Gautam Navlakha's bail plea

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court Wedunesday sought a response from the NIA on the bail plea of activist Gautam Navlakha in the alleged Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case.

IIT council proposes common entrance test

IIT council proposes common entrance test

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Union Minister for Human Resource and Development Kapil Sibal said on Wednesday that the Indian Institute of Technology Council has proposed that students seeking admission into IITs all over the country will have to pass just one test instead of appearing in separate tests for various institutes.

Centre approves IIIT project in Tripura

Centre approves IIIT project in Tripura

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

MHRD Minister Kapil Sibal had assured the state government during his last visit to Agartala that one IIIT would come up at Agartala to give a major push to the IT sector in Tripura.

SC agrees to hear Team Uddhav's plea against EC order tomorrow

SC agrees to hear Team Uddhav's plea against EC order tomorrow

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The top court said it needs to go through the case files and posted the matter for hearing at 3:30 pm on Wednesday

No say on court order on Airtel Chief: Minister

No say on court order on Airtel Chief: Minister

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

The Minister was talking to media on sidelines of a function organised by Department of Telecommunication for new version of Internet addresses, IPv6.

IIMs to start awarding degrees instead of diplomas

IIMs to start awarding degrees instead of diplomas

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

A decision to that effect was taken at a meeting of directors of various IIMs here Tuesday. The meeting was presided over by Union HRD Minister Kapil Sibal.

Mumbai ROARS in support of Anna's battle-cry

Mumbai ROARS in support of Anna's battle-cry

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

What Delhi does, Mumbai can do better, a mammoth gathering of activist Anna Hazare's supporters proved. Sanchari Bhattacharya reports.

Mumbai ROARS in support of Anna's battle-cry

Mumbai ROARS in support of Anna's battle-cry

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

What Delhi does, Mumbai can do better, a mammoth gathering of activist Anna Hazare's supporters proved recently

Fresh plea in SC over hate speeches, calls to boycott Muslims

Fresh plea in SC over hate speeches, calls to boycott Muslims

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court over alleged "blatant hate speeches" calling for killing Muslims and their social and economic boycott delivered at rallies in different states, including Haryana where recent communal clashes claimed six lives.

'No record of alleged 2G meeting with Chidambaram'

'No record of alleged 2G meeting with Chidambaram'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal on Thursday contested the claims of former Telecom Secretary Siddhartha Behura over a December, 2007, meeting held regarding entry fees for 2G licences, in which he had said the then Finance Minister P Chidambaram and former Finance Secretary D Subbarao were present.

India, Japan plan to boost electronics biz

India, Japan plan to boost electronics biz

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

The proposal was put forward by Telecom and IT Minister Kapil Sibal who is on his four-day visit to Japan to attract investments in the Indian ICT sector.

The lone MP who stood by the cartoons in Parliament

The lone MP who stood by the cartoons in Parliament

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Educationalists and eminent cartoonists described the day as a sad day for the Indian democracy. It was the day when members of Lok Sabha flashed photocopies of a cartoon from Class XI textbooks, and argued that the cartoon hurt the sentiments of the Dalits and showed dalit leader B R Ambedkar in bad taste.

Congress insulted Gujjars, Jats, Sikhs, Jains: BJP

Congress insulted Gujjars, Jats, Sikhs, Jains: BJP

Rediff.com11 May 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday slammed the government on the issue of the cartoon of Dalit icon B R Ambedkar in school text books and accused the Congress of "insulting" Gujjar, Jat, Sikh and Jain communities.

India to start cellphone security testing facility

India to start cellphone security testing facility

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Taking security concerns into account, India has decided to set up facilities to test and certify mobile phone hardware and software supplied by foreign telecom companies. These tests, at present, are conducted abroad.

Poll: Did Dr Singh's govt have to bend before Ramdev?

Poll: Did Dr Singh's govt have to bend before Ramdev?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

While Baba Ramdev walks the red carpet laid out by the government, we ask you our readers for your views on the issue.

These 6 people are responsible for India's economic crisis

These 6 people are responsible for India's economic crisis

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

These six people have created a political climate more difficult for business, indeed more hostile to business, than at any time since the mid-1980s.

Can Kejriwal be tried under IT Act? BJP MP asks govt

Can Kejriwal be tried under IT Act? BJP MP asks govt

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Can Arvind Kejriwal be tried under the Information Technology Act for his allegations against Parliament, political parties and their leaders?

Govt mulling framing guidelines for media schools

Govt mulling framing guidelines for media schools

Rediff.com10 Mar 2012

Taking serious note of mushrooming media schools in the country, government is mulling framing guidelines to protect the interest of students who have to eke out exorbitant fees for these unrecognised courses.

I&B ministry to vacate spectrum in 700-Mhz band

I&B ministry to vacate spectrum in 700-Mhz band

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

The ministry wanted to use spectrum in the 700-MHz band for mobile TV services.

U'khand CM promises Uniform Civil Code if re-elected

U'khand CM promises Uniform Civil Code if re-elected

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

The panel will comprise legal experts, retired people, intellectuals and other stakeholders, the chief minister announced on the last day of campaigning for the 70 assembly seats in the state going to polls on February 14.

Centre ready for dialogue with CMs on NCTC

Centre ready for dialogue with CMs on NCTC

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

With the chorus against the formation of the National Counter Terrorism Council turning louder, the government on Tuesday said it is ready for a dialogue to dispel any misgivings or concerns expressed by states opposing it. Union Telecom and Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said each state is already represented in the central council of NCTC and if there was any misgiving, the Centre would remove it through dialogue.

Government talks tough on Hazare's demands

Government talks tough on Hazare's demands

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday told media persons that only govt officials will be members of the joint drafting committee on Lokpal Bill.

New telecom policy, a dampener for 3G operators

New telecom policy, a dampener for 3G operators

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

The government has approved mergers between telecom companies with a combined market share of 35 per cent and rejected spectrum-sharing among 3G operators while restricting it for 2G operators.

Government on no-confidence motion: Bring it on!

Government on no-confidence motion: Bring it on!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Gearing up for an Opposition attack over FDI during the upcoming Parliament session, the government on Friday asserted that it was ready to face any situation, including a no-confidence motion, even as it was reaching out to political parties to ensure passage of key bills

DoT response to demerger of land awaited: Tatas

DoT response to demerger of land awaited: Tatas

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

In a letter to Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal, Tata Communications chairman Subodh Bhargave gave a summary of the sequences of events since 2005, which also have concurrence of two directors nominated by the government.

Court decision vindicates our stand on Chidambaram: Govt

Court decision vindicates our stand on Chidambaram: Govt

Rediff.com4 Feb 2012

Government on Saturday hailed the verdict of Delhi court dismissing a plea to make Home Minister P Chidambaram an accused in the 2G case, saying it vindicates its stand and also of the Congress party.

'Foreign schools can't solve India's problems'

'Foreign schools can't solve India's problems'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Philip G Altbach, Monan University Professor and director of the Center for International Higher Education at Boston College in an interview with Suman Guha Mozumder says that foreign universities is not the solution to India's education problems.

Pesky messages: Only 100 SMSes a day at low rates

Pesky messages: Only 100 SMSes a day at low rates

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

To stop the menace of pesky messages, telecom regulator Trai on Monday said only 100 SMSes in a day per SIM card will be allowed at concessional rates. For every SMS beyond the cap of 100 SMSes, a charge of minimum 50 paise will be applicable.

Spectrum pricing: GSM operators slam Trai

Spectrum pricing: GSM operators slam Trai

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

The telecom regulator had suggested imposition of a price on operators for holding spectrum beyond the contracted limit of 6.2MHz.

Govt to invest $200 mn in 4 yrs on cyber security infra

Govt to invest $200 mn in 4 yrs on cyber security infra

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

Internet threats have increased dramatically in the recent time affecting 431 million adult globally or 14 adult victims every second.

CAG to look into BSNL franchise deals

CAG to look into BSNL franchise deals

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

The DoT and CAG developments come in the wake of reports of revenue loss and misuse of WiMax licences.

BSNL-MTNL merger back on track

BSNL-MTNL merger back on track

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

The proposal gains significance because the merger plan was given a quiet burial under former telecom minister A Raja.

Claims bogus, false, not a penny came from China, NewsClick editor tells HC

Claims bogus, false, not a penny came from China, NewsClick editor tells HC

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha, arrested in a case lodged under anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for allegedly receiving money to spread pro-China propaganda, told the Delhi high court on Monday that the allegations against him were "false" and "bogus", and "not a penny has come from China".