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Delhi remains under heavy security as farmers determined to march

Delhi remains under heavy security as farmers determined to march

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

With protesting farmers seeking to march to the national capital, security remained tight on Wednesday with personnel deployed in huge numbers and barricades regulating movement in central Delhi and at border points with Haryana, which can cause hardships to commuters.

Intel launches PC platform for rural India

Intel launches PC platform for rural India

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

World's largest chip maker Intel on Wednesday launched a personal computer platform that was conceived and largely designed in India to suit the rural environment.

Deve Gowda's son HD Revanna gets bail in kidnap case

Deve Gowda's son HD Revanna gets bail in kidnap case

Rediff.com13 May 2024

The case was registered following a complaint by the woman's son, who alleged that his mother was sexually abused by Revanna's son Prajwal.

NSE case: Court denies bail to ex-Mumbai PC

NSE case: Court denies bail to ex-Mumbai PC

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

A Delhi court on Thursday dismissed the bail application of former Mumbai Police Commissioner Sanjay Pandey in a money laundering case related to alleged illegal phone tapping and snooping of national stock exchange (NSE) employees. Special Judge Sunena Sharma said the material available prima face showed Pandey was actively involved in the execution of recording and monitoring of calls at the NSE, and was directly communicating with the bourse staff as well as those of the iSec, the company he founded and which was responsible for the cyber security audit of the NSE. The judge noted the material collected by the investigating officer "prima face" showed the retired IPS officer was in de facto control of the affairs of iSec even after 2006, when he resigned as a director, and kept attending the meetings with NSE officials.

PC sales up 20% in FY05

PC sales up 20% in FY05

Rediff.com5 Jul 2005

Personal computer sales crossed 36.3 lakh units during 2004-05, registering a growth of 20 per cent over 2003-04 on the back of strong household sales.

Indian Q1 PC sales top 1.05 million

Indian Q1 PC sales top 1.05 million

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

The Indian PC market crossed yet another milestone, with sales touching 10.5 lakh units in the April-June quarter.

'I was repeatedly told we would lose the battle'

'I was repeatedly told we would lose the battle'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'The state of Gujarat was to my mind 'partisan and over enthusiastic' in the way it dealt with remission applications.'

Curfew relaxed in violence-hit Haldwani, night curbs to continue

Curfew relaxed in violence-hit Haldwani, night curbs to continue

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

The curfew was imposed and the administration issued shoot-at-sight orders after stone-pelting incidents, torching of vehicles and a mob surrounded the local police station following the anti-encroachment drive.

Hyderabad boys develop Ave, an Android tablet PC at 12,999

Hyderabad boys develop Ave, an Android tablet PC at 12,999

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

A new tablet PC enters into the fray, iPhone 4S becomes the costliest smartphone in India and Motorola RAZR makes its debut in India. All this and more news from the world of gadgets and gaming.

Acer Power PC at Rs 20,999

Acer Power PC at Rs 20,999

Rediff.com16 Nov 2005

Acer, one of the world's top five branded PC vendors, on Wednesday announced the launch of its Acer Power 290 series PC for the SMB market, based on Intel's latest Pentium 4 processor technology.

Indian PC mart grows by 25% in Q3

Indian PC mart grows by 25% in Q3

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

During the third quarter of 2007, the overall Indian personal computer (notebooks and desktop combined) market grew 25.1 per cent year-on-year, in terms of unit shipments, to 1.8 million. For the same period last year, desktop PC shipments showed growth of 10.9 per cent.

HCL, AMD unveil Rs 9,990 PC

HCL, AMD unveil Rs 9,990 PC

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Heralding a new era of low-cost computing with full functionality, IT company HCL Infosystem in partnership with Microsoft and microprocessor company AMD on Thursday launched a sub-Rs 10,000 computer.

PC market achieves over 6% growth in Q1

PC market achieves over 6% growth in Q1

Rediff.com17 May 2011

All the major multinational PC vendors experienced double-digit growth in mobile PC shipments in the first quarter of 2011.

Salman home firing: Shooters unaware of target until ....., say police

Salman home firing: Shooters unaware of target until ....., say police

Rediff.com9 May 2024

The Mumbai police's crime branch, during the interrogation of the duo, found Pal and Gupta were given the shooting task by Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, but they had no idea they had to fire at Khan's residence till the delivery of arms, said the official.

The Best of Priyanka Chopra, RANKED!

The Best of Priyanka Chopra, RANKED!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

One of the most famous Indian faces on the planet, everything Priyanka Chopra Jonas learned, she learned it on the job.

Jolt to another TN minister as, HC orders trial in graft case

Jolt to another TN minister as, HC orders trial in graft case

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The trial court shall, as far as practicable, conduct trial from day to day, and complete the same on or before July 31, 2024, the judge added.

Intel's tool for PC security

Intel's tool for PC security

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

Intel Technology India on Tuesday launched its new Intel vPro Technology, a tool to enhance PC security and manageability and achieve remarkable energy-saving computing performance.

FIH abandons new penalty corner rule trial

FIH abandons new penalty corner rule trial

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Friday said it has decided to "abandon" the trial of the new penalty corner rule as it doesn't want to tinker much with the existing set piece regulation, a glamour aspect of the sport.

India's incredible comeback! Dramatic win over Malaysia seals 4th Asian Champions Trophy title

India's incredible comeback! Dramatic win over Malaysia seals 4th Asian Champions Trophy title

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

India beat Malaysia 4-3 to win the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament

Probe an eyewash: HC acquits ex-BJP MP in RTI activist's murder case

Probe an eyewash: HC acquits ex-BJP MP in RTI activist's murder case

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Observing that the trial court conducted proceedings with a "predetermined notion of conviction", a division bench of Justices AS Supehia and Vimal K Vyas quashed the CBI court's order sentencing Solanki and the six others to life imprisonment.

Firing outside Salman's home: Cops claim 'international link'

Firing outside Salman's home: Cops claim 'international link'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The Mumbai police on Thursday told a court in Mumbai that there is a possibility of an 'international connection' in the recent firing outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's residence.

Ghastly, shattering: Bengal guv after meeting abused women in Sandeshkhali

Ghastly, shattering: Bengal guv after meeting abused women in Sandeshkhali

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

The governor assured the "tortured" women, who tied rakhis on his wrist, all help to get justice.

One in every 50 Indians owns a PC: IDC

One in every 50 Indians owns a PC: IDC

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

Desktops, on the other hand, grew by 11 per cent year-on-year and, surprisingly, registered a 3.6 per cent increase in their average selling value.

UCC Can Wait, Personal Law Reforms Can't

UCC Can Wait, Personal Law Reforms Can't

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Crucial reforms in Muslim personal law, especially laws related to inheritance and adoption, need to be initiated forthwith; historically speaking, without the State's backing, hardly has any reform taken place or allowed to prevail, asserts Mohammad Sajjad.

Rediff wins at PC World Web Awards 2008

Rediff wins at PC World Web Awards 2008

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

Rediff.com has been judged the overall winner in the mobile content category and rated as having the best design in the news category, at the PC World Web Awards 2008

FIH Pro League: India beat Germany, jump to top spot

FIH Pro League: India beat Germany, jump to top spot

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

In the ongoing FIH Pro Hockey League, India climbed to the top of the table with a win over world champions Germany in Rourkela on Monday.

Blackberry vs PC: How emails work

Blackberry vs PC: How emails work

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

A look at push mail versus pull mail services, their pros and cons and other mail deliery technologies.

Indian PC market up by 20% in 2007

Indian PC market up by 20% in 2007

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

Indian PC market has grown by 20% in 2007. The consumer PC category is transitioning from a desktop-centric to a notebook-centric phase of growth.

7 attempt to murder cases filed against Maratha quota protestors in Beed

7 attempt to murder cases filed against Maratha quota protestors in Beed

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The Maharashtra police has so far registered 141 cases in connection with the violence during the Maratha quota agitations and arrested 168 persons, state Director General of Police Rajnish Seth said on Wednesday.

Global PC sales to grow 10%: IDC

Global PC sales to grow 10%: IDC

Rediff.com13 Dec 2004

A PC-phone-camera for Rs 36000

A PC-phone-camera for Rs 36000

Rediff.com24 Mar 2004

Capitel Wireless on Wednesday launched a pocket PC with built-in mobile phone, which has been brought to the country in technical collaboration with E-Ten Information Systems of the United States.

Now, a PC with Internet for Rs 5000!

Now, a PC with Internet for Rs 5000!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

Unlike the normal PC, Nova netPC does away with many hardware requirements like a central processing unit or CPU. It, instead, uses a central network server to run software applications and store data.

Another Bilkis convict seeks SC review of remission verdict

Another Bilkis convict seeks SC review of remission verdict

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The review plea filed by Ramesh Rupabhai Chandana said the top court erred while passing the impugned order and overruling judgment dated May 13, 2022, passed by another bench of the apex court.

SC refuses to club FIRs against Udhayanidhi Stalin

SC refuses to club FIRs against Udhayanidhi Stalin

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday told Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin that he cannot compare himself to media personnel to seek the relief of clubbing of multiple first information reports (FIRs) lodged against him for his 'eradicate Sanatan dharma' remarks.

16-year-old JEE aspirant dies by suicide, another goes missing in Kota

16-year-old JEE aspirant dies by suicide, another goes missing in Kota

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

The body a 16-year-old JEE aspirant, who left his hostel for a routine test on February 11 and went missing, was found on Monday night stuck between two trees on a rock in a forest area in Rajasthan's Kota, the police said.

PC market grows 24% in Q2

PC market grows 24% in Q2

Rediff.com19 Nov 2003

India's personal computer market grew 24 per cent in the July-September quarter touching 700,000 units over the same quarter a year ago with HP replacing HCL in the overall desktop market to achieve a 10 per cent market share.

CBI summons Akhilesh as witness in illegal mining case

CBI summons Akhilesh as witness in illegal mining case

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The case pertains to the issuance of mining leases in alleged violation of e-tendering process. The Allahabad High Court had ordered the probe.

Brands fail to make inroads into PC market

Brands fail to make inroads into PC market

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

The PC assembling segment has held firm despite stiff competition from branded players.

Campaigning not a fundamental right: ED opposes Kejri's bail in SC

Campaigning not a fundamental right: ED opposes Kejri's bail in SC

Rediff.com9 May 2024

In a fresh affidavit filed in the top court, the ED said no political leader has ever been granted interim bail for campaigning even if he is not contesting polls.