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Twitter suspends 70K QAnon accounts in wake of Capitol riots

Twitter suspends 70K QAnon accounts in wake of Capitol riots

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

The social media giant confirmed in a blog post that it has removed the accounts as part of an effort following the riot last week "to protect the conversation on our service from attempts to incite violence, organise attacks, and share deliberately misleading information about the election outcome."

10 Important Tips For Graduates

10 Important Tips For Graduates

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

If you are looking for a new opportunity in the job market, you need to answer a simple question: 'What do you want to do? And why you want to do that?'

Pak govt takes control of Jaish headquarters amid global pressure

Pak govt takes control of Jaish headquarters amid global pressure

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

A statement issued by the Interior Ministry also said the crackdown on Jaish 'has been taken in line with the decision of the NSC meeting'.

Take decisive action against terror groups: US tells Pakistan

Take decisive action against terror groups: US tells Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

"Our expectations are straight forward: Taliban and Haqqani leadership and attack planners should no longer be able to find safe haven or conduct operations from Pakistani soil," Pentagon Press Secretary Army Col Rob Manning told reporters during an off-camera news conference.

India and the Quad: Murky waters ahead

India and the Quad: Murky waters ahead

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

'Any future course of action towards active participation in the alliance when formed would need a lot of deliberation, long term vision and should be in our best national interests,' notes Commodore Vengalil Venugopal (retd).

Pak will benefit by ending terror safe havens: Mattis

Pak will benefit by ending terror safe havens: Mattis

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Mattis said the Trump administration is being very clear and firm in what it expects from Pakistan.

2 Air-France flights bound for Paris diverted due to bomb threat

2 Air-France flights bound for Paris diverted due to bomb threat

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Two Air France flights from Los Angeles to Paris were on Wednesday diverted after a bomb threat was called in, a United States official has said.

'Absolute chaotic disaster': Obama on Trump's COVID-19 response

'Absolute chaotic disaster': Obama on Trump's COVID-19 response

Rediff.com10 May 2020

The United States is the worst affected country in the world from the coronavirus infection. There are 1.3 million coronavirus cases in the country and the death toll stands at 78,000.

6 IT Jobs For A BRIGHT FUTURE

6 IT Jobs For A BRIGHT FUTURE

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Emerging technologies like cybersecurity and the Internet of Things have the potential to add 1.4 million new IT jobs in India by 2027.

China omnipresent threat to stability of South Asia: CDS

China omnipresent threat to stability of South Asia: CDS

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on Saturday said that China's ambitions and aspirations to global power presented an 'omnipresent danger' to stability in South Asia.

Pakistan is a nuke proliferator, says Nicholas Burns

Pakistan is a nuke proliferator, says Nicholas Burns

Rediff.com21 Oct 2010

Former Under Secretary of State Nicholas Burns, who was the star diplomat in the Bush Administration who negotiated the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal, has rubbished Pakistan's request for a similar accord saying the A Q Khan network was the mother of all nuclear technology proliferators and said Pakistan's concerns over India's involvement in Afghanistan are over-rated.

Indian protests won't change America's Pakistan policy

Indian protests won't change America's Pakistan policy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

'India's real concern is that cash-strapped Pakistan is keeping its military hardware well oiled on American money,' says Rajeev Sharma.

Support Art 370 move, but concerned about Kashmir: US

Support Art 370 move, but concerned about Kashmir: US

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

"We have urged Indian authorities to respect human rights and restore full access to services, including internet and mobile networks," she said.

US Wants To Be Friends With Taliban?

US Wants To Be Friends With Taliban?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Regional States will be worried that the US's nascent engagement with the Taliban behind the fig leaf of humanitarian aid enables the return of US intelligence personnel to Afghanistan, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Bhadrak violence: Curfew relaxed for 6 hours, social media blocked

Bhadrak violence: Curfew relaxed for 6 hours, social media blocked

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Curfew was relaxed for six hours in Odisha's Bhadrak on Monday even as social media platforms remained blocked in the area and probe stepped up against rumormongers and into alleged abusive remarks on Hindu deities that triggered violence in the town.

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Illustrious international thinkers met at the Milken Institute Global Conference 2021 and many discussions addressed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world at large.

Saran tense after circulation of controversial video

Saran tense after circulation of controversial video

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Failure to take timely action against those accused of posting the video resulted in communal tension.

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'The hardliners in Delhi are in for a big disappointment,' predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

14 members of Taliban govt in UNSC's terrorism blacklist

14 members of Taliban govt in UNSC's terrorism blacklist

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Specially designated global terrorist Sirajuddin Haqqani, who carries a reward of $10 million US bounty on his head, is the acting interior minister while his uncle -- Khalil Haqqani -- has been named as acting minister for refugees.

Don't open that e-mail attachment!

Don't open that e-mail attachment!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2004

Social media ban in J-K lifted; mobile internet speed limited to 2G

Social media ban in J-K lifted; mobile internet speed limited to 2G

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Earlier, only access to white-listed sites was allowed as the service was restored for a week on January 25 and subsequently extended from time to time, after being snapped on August 5 last year when the Centre abrogated the special status to the erstwhile state and bifurcated it into two union territories.

'All options' open to deal with Pak: White House

'All options' open to deal with Pak: White House

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

The US wants action against the existing safe havens of the Taliban and the Haqqani network and demolish its ability to carry out strikes across the border in Afghanistan.

President's train ride moment of pride for rail employees

President's train ride moment of pride for rail employees

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

This was the first time in 15 years that a President took a train ride. Kovind has also become the first President not to travel on a presidential saloon car.

Do you want a job in the telecom sector?

Do you want a job in the telecom sector?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Nearly 20 lakh jobs will be up for grabs for those having skill such as IoT, mobility solutions, telecom infrastructure, network architectures, sales among others.

J-K cites terror threat to continue internet shutdown in Kashmir

J-K cites terror threat to continue internet shutdown in Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Even after SC directions, the administration has not restored mobile internet services for Kashmir division. It said misuse of data services by anti-national elements has the potential to cause large-scale violence and disturb public order.

'Trump will be tougher on Pakistan'

'Trump will be tougher on Pakistan'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

'If there's one administration that would be likely to put the squeeze on Pakistan, it's the Trump administration.' 'This is an administration that views terrorists as a black and white issue (kill them all, no questions asked), and will have little patience for Pakistan's selective policy toward terrorism.'

Defence budget raised to Rs 5.25 lakh crore

Defence budget raised to Rs 5.25 lakh crore

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

In the Union Budget presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, a total of Rs 1,52,369 crore has been set aside for capital expenditure that includes purchasing new weapons, aircraft, warships and other military hardware.

Taxpayers won't be able to access GST portal on Sunday

Taxpayers won't be able to access GST portal on Sunday

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

GSTN is planning a disaster recovery drill and hence services will not be available for 12 hours, between 9am and 9pm, on July 1, and has requested the taxpayers to plan GST-related activities on the portal accordingly.

Pakistan orders probe into sectarian clashes

Pakistan orders probe into sectarian clashes

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Pakistan on Sunday ordered a judicial probe into sectarian clashes in Rawalpindi that killed at least 10 people as authorities imposed curfew for the second day, turning the garrison city into a ghost town.

US: Not enough to ban LeT, Pak must bring 26/11 killers to book

US: Not enough to ban LeT, Pak must bring 26/11 killers to book

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

'We think Pakistan has moved decisively against terrorists that threaten Pakistan internally, but still needs to devote attention to those that represent a threat to their neighbours.'

'Since Kashmir is not burning, the Pakistanis are very uncomfortable'

'Since Kashmir is not burning, the Pakistanis are very uncomfortable'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'What has changed is the desperation of Pakistan proxies and the separatists in their failure to foment violence and civilian casualties in Kashmir.'

48,000 ransomware attacks detected in India

48,000 ransomware attacks detected in India

Rediff.com17 May 2017

The attack is not focused towards any particular industry but it is widely spread across industries

How Covid took devastating turn in 2021

How Covid took devastating turn in 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

A second wave of Covid driven by the Delta variant engulfed the country in May-June bringing the health system to its knees and leaving people gasping for help.

Central Vista: PM's residence to be ready by Dec 2022

Central Vista: PM's residence to be ready by Dec 2022

Rediff.com3 May 2021

The redevelopment project of the Central Vista -- the power corridor of the country -- envisages a new triangular Parliament building, a Common Central Secretariat and the revamping of the three-km-long Rajpath from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate and new residences for the prime minister and the vice president.

2+2 2020 could be a game changer

2+2 2020 could be a game changer

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

With the situation in Ladakh tense and no resolution in sight the trigger to take the India-US relationship to a transformational one is already there, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

America's Taliban deal: What does it mean for India?

America's Taliban deal: What does it mean for India?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

'Washington is well aware that the Haqqani group was responsible for terrorist attacks on the Indian diplomatic establishments in Afghanistan.' 'But today US self-interest dictates that Sirajuddin Haqqani's mainstreaming in Afghan political life and a potential elevation eventually to a leadership role at the national level is useful and necessary, since he can deliver peace,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Trump's threat falls flat on Pakistani generals

Trump's threat falls flat on Pakistani generals

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

'If push comes to shove, Pakistan does have the capability to make it difficult for the US and NATO forces to make even a withdrawal of troops out of Afghanistan in orderly fashion,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Will BECA scare the Chinese?

Will BECA scare the Chinese?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

'Analysts see BECA as a 'force multiplier' for India.' 'But China too is known to have such capabilities.' 'The military gap with China will continue to remain a fact of life, BECA notwithstanding,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar

China bans BBC from broadcasting for violating reporting guidelines

China bans BBC from broadcasting for violating reporting guidelines

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Global Times, the Chinese Communist Party government's mouthpiece, said that the broadcaster is responsible "for falsified reporting" on China's handling of the coronavirus in the country.

US monitoring Ladakh situation 'very closely': Defence secy

US monitoring Ladakh situation 'very closely': Defence secy

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Esper also highlighted the 'increased' military cooperation with India and called it as 'one of the most important defence relationships of the 21th century'.