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Hyderabad man held for threatening social media post on Modi, Shah, Yogi

Hyderabad man held for threatening social media post on Modi, Shah, Yogi

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

A man, who allegedly put up a social media post threatening to behead Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, was arrested in Hyderabad, the police said on Thursday.

PC software piracy in India drops to 65%

PC software piracy in India drops to 65%

Rediff.com11 May 2010

More people are opting for licensed software, bringing down piracy levels to 65 per cent in 2009 from 68 per cent a year ago, a BSA-IDC report on Tuesday said.

Communal Violence: IT Hub Gurugram Bunkers Down

Communal Violence: IT Hub Gurugram Bunkers Down

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

As its backyard remains embroiled in tension, Gurugram is exercising caution.

Delhi bureaucrat arrested for rape of minor, suspended by Kejriwal govt

Delhi bureaucrat arrested for rape of minor, suspended by Kejriwal govt

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

A 51-year-old deputy director in the woman and child development department of the Delhi government and his wife were arrested on Monday in connection with the rape of minor girl, the police said.

Global PC shipments up 27% in Q1

Global PC shipments up 27% in Q1

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

The shipment of personal computer globally increased by 27.4 per cent to 84.3 million units in the first three months of 2010, according to preliminary results by IT research and advisory firm Gartner Inc.

Haryana violence: VHP protests in Noida, seeks compensation for victims' kin

Haryana violence: VHP protests in Noida, seeks compensation for victims' kin

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The Hindu-right group carried out its demonstration despite the imposition of CrPC Section 144 in the city.

Uneasy calm in Bengal's Rishra after fresh clashes

Uneasy calm in Bengal's Rishra after fresh clashes

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Internet services remained suspended as police urged people to maintain calm and not fall for rumours.

Law Commission wants Sec 124A (sedition) retained with safeguards against misuse

Law Commission wants Sec 124A (sedition) retained with safeguards against misuse

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The Law Commission has said it is of the considered view that Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code dealing with sedition needs to be retained, though certain amendments could be introduced to bring about greater clarity regarding usage of the provision.

Non-reporting sexual assault on minors a serious crime: SC

Non-reporting sexual assault on minors a serious crime: SC

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

The non-reporting of sexual assault against a minor despite knowledge is a "serious crime" and an attempt to shield the offenders, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday.

Hollowing out a PC to cut computing costs

Hollowing out a PC to cut computing costs

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

The hardware functions of the computer are managed by a central server.

Intel plans online TV service as PC chip sales wane

Intel plans online TV service as PC chip sales wane

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

The move puts it in competition with Apple, Amazon and Google.

SC to examine if its 2022 PMLA verdict needs revision

SC to examine if its 2022 PMLA verdict needs revision

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The Supreme Court said on Wednesday it will examine whether its 2022 verdict upholding the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) powers to arrest and attach property involved in money laundering under PMLA required any reconsideration.

Why one more plea on Manipur, mention it to CJI, SC tells petitioner

Why one more plea on Manipur, mention it to CJI, SC tells petitioner

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked a petitioner, who has sought the constitution of an independent committee under a retired apex court judge to inquire into the incidents of sexual assault and violence in Manipur, to mention his plea for listing before a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud.

Did Priyanka Quit Bollywood Because Of Karan Johar?

Did Priyanka Quit Bollywood Because Of Karan Johar?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Trust Kangana Ranaut to seize any opportunity to call out Karan Johar!

Tejas: Don't Get IAF Wrong!

Tejas: Don't Get IAF Wrong!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

'For god's sake, portray the armed forces in the correct manner,' asserts IAF veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe after watching Tejas.

Approach High Court for further relief: SC tells wrestlers

Approach High Court for further relief: SC tells wrestlers

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Mehta said statements of four complainants, including the minor, has been recorded under section 161 of the CrPC in the case.

Man who peed on Air India co-passenger held, sent to 14-day custody

Man who peed on Air India co-passenger held, sent to 14-day custody

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

A Delhi court on Saturday sent Shankar Mishra, accused of urinating on a woman co-passenger on an Air India flight, to judicial remand for 14 days while rejecting a plea by police for his custody.

Hockey WC PIX: India, England in exciting goalless draw

Hockey WC PIX: India, England in exciting goalless draw

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

A round-up of Sunday's action in the men's hockey World Cup, in Rourkela.

Andhra cops give details of case against Chandrababu

Andhra cops give details of case against Chandrababu

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

This case revolves around the establishment of clusters of Centers of Excellence (CoEs) in the state of Andhra Pradesh, with a total estimated project value of Rs 3,300 crores.

Acer launches desktop PC @ Rs 17,999

Acer launches desktop PC @ Rs 17,999

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

Acer India has announced the launch of its Acer Power 330 series PC, based on Intel's latest Pentium 4 Processor with hyper-threading technology.

SC flays Jharkhand police for arresting journalist from bedroom at midnight

SC flays Jharkhand police for arresting journalist from bedroom at midnight

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

"Journalists are not terrorists," the Supreme Court said on Monday, as it deprecated the Jharkhand police knocking on the door of a scribe of a local Hindi news channel at midnight and dragging him out of his bedroom before placing him under arrest in an extortion case.

Karbonn to launch 'Smart Tab 1' tablet PC in August

Karbonn to launch 'Smart Tab 1' tablet PC in August

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Karbonn Mobiles on Friday said it will launch world's first 'Smart Tab 1' tablet PC loaded with the latest version of Google's Android operating system in the country in August.

Manipur district returns to peace as additional forces withdraw

Manipur district returns to peace as additional forces withdraw

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Shops and markets have been opened in the morning while vehicles run on the roads in Churachandpur town where the maximum protests and violence took place on Friday and Saturday, officials said.

Folk singer Neha Singh Rathore gets notice for song criticising Yogi

Folk singer Neha Singh Rathore gets notice for song criticising Yogi

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

The Uttar Pradesh Police has sent a notice to Bhojpuri folk singer Neha Singh Rathore, known for her video 'UP Me Ka Ba', over her latest song which created 'disharmony and tension'.

Govt begins process to amend IPC, CrPC; seeks suggestions from stake holders

Govt begins process to amend IPC, CrPC; seeks suggestions from stake holders

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Mishra said the department-related parliamentary standing committee on home affairs in its 146th report had recommended that there is a need for a comprehensive review of the criminal justice system of the country.

Elephant tramples 16 people to death in 12 days in Jharkhand, 4 on Tuesday alone

Elephant tramples 16 people to death in 12 days in Jharkhand, 4 on Tuesday alone

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Sixteen people in five Jharkhand districts have been killed by a tusker in the past 12 days, with four in a single block of Ranchi district on Tuesday, forest officials said.

With PC sales in a free fall, where can Microsoft go?

With PC sales in a free fall, where can Microsoft go?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

If Microsoft can't clearly define its destination, a confused organisational structure isn't going to help it get there.

Reliance bounces back by 6 pc, Sensex up by 454 pts

Reliance bounces back by 6 pc, Sensex up by 454 pts

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Equity benchmark Sensex rebounded 454 points on Thursday, boosted by gains in index heavyweight Reliance Industries amid a positive trend in global markets.

Two NEET aspirants die by suicide in Kota hostel rooms in 24 hours

Two NEET aspirants die by suicide in Kota hostel rooms in 24 hours

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

The teenager, preparing for National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test, allegedly hanged himself sometime in the intervening nights of Monday and Tuesday, they said.

Suvendu prevented from visiting violence-hit Howrah, to move court

Suvendu prevented from visiting violence-hit Howrah, to move court

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

High drama was witnessed at Tamluk in Purba Medinipur district on Sunday afternoon as West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari was prevented by police from visiting violence-hit areas in Howrah.

Focus shifts from exports to import substitution

Focus shifts from exports to import substitution

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

It started out as a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to make India an export hub. But after many a twist and turns, the latest 2.0 PLI for IT hardware, for which the 40 eligible candidates have applied till its deadline, is now focused on 'import substitution'. The scheme will help in reducing India's over-dependence on imports (80 per cent of laptops are imported), especially from China which include laptops, tablets and servers.

Hockey WC: India expect tougher outing against England

Hockey WC: India expect tougher outing against England

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

'Winning penalty corners is very important and we can be better in PC conversion. We are hoping we will do better in that regard," said the drag-flicker who was not at his best in the match against Spain.'

Police slaps Section 144 in Mangaluru after man's murder, bans liquor sales

Police slaps Section 144 in Mangaluru after man's murder, bans liquor sales

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

The deceased in the Saturday night incident has been identified as Jaleel, the police said.

Normalcy returns to Bengal's Kaliaganj after violence, police on high alert

Normalcy returns to Bengal's Kaliaganj after violence, police on high alert

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

A violent stir took place in Kaliaganj after the body of a girl was found in a canal, following which the local police station was razed by angry locals and a man was shot dead allegedly in police firing.

PIX: India march into semis with epic win over Pakistan

PIX: India march into semis with epic win over Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Images from India's match against Pakistan in the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai on Wednesday.

Manipur: Night curfew imposed after govt building torched

Manipur: Night curfew imposed after govt building torched

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

A group of people torched the office building of the Range Forest Officer in Tuibong area around midnight, and several fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the flames, they said.

PC sales rise 14.7% in '04

PC sales rise 14.7% in '04

Rediff.com21 Jan 2005

Worldwide personal computer shipments in 2004 rose 14.7 per cent year-on-year to touch 177.5 million units but in 2005, the growth is expected to slow down to 10 per cent, according to analyst firm IDC.

PC sales touch 12.58 lakh units in H1

PC sales touch 12.58 lakh units in H1

Rediff.com6 Jan 2004

Sales of personal computers, in the first half of the current fiscal, touched 12.58 lakh (1.3 million) units, registering a growth of 32 per cent over the same period a year ago.

Cong MLA Mamman Khan held for Nuh violence; Sec 144 clamped, Internet shut

Cong MLA Mamman Khan held for Nuh violence; Sec 144 clamped, Internet shut

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Congress MLA Mamman Khan has been arrested in connection with the July 31 Nuh violence case, police said on Friday.

No curfew in Mumbai, Section 144 imposed to ensure peace: Police

No curfew in Mumbai, Section 144 imposed to ensure peace: Police

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The police have imposed Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) from December 3 to 17 to prevent unlawful gatherings and rallies.