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Tamil movie industry divided over temporary ban on Dhanush

Tamil movie industry divided over temporary ban on Dhanush

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Following the allegations by TFPC on July 29, the representatives of the actors' body, The South Indian Artistes' Association aka Nadigar Sangam claimed that they got to know about the decision only when it was reported in the media.

Indian food services sector to grow by 8.1% from 2024 to 2028: Report

Indian food services sector to grow by 8.1% from 2024 to 2028: Report

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Indian food services sector is expected to grow at a CAGR (compounded annual growth rate) of 8.1 per cent between 2024 and 2028 on the back of rapid urbanisation, robust GDP growth, a rising younger population, and greater exposure among consumers, said a new report. The India Food Services Report-2024, brought out by the National Restaurants Association of India (NRAI), states that the sector contributes 1.9 per cent to India's GDP and is projected to grow to Rs 7.76 trillion by 2028 from Rs 5.69 trillion currently.

'Modi running around saying he has been offered 2036 Games'

'Modi running around saying he has been offered 2036 Games'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

French organisers turned Paris into an open-air Olympic playground where everyone was invited, with or without a ticket.

PIX: Khelif wins women's welterweight gold amid gender dispute

PIX: Khelif wins women's welterweight gold amid gender dispute

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Algeria's Imane Khelif, a silver medallist at the 2022 World Championships, and Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting have been in the spotlight at the Paris Games amid a gender dispute that has dominated headlines.

Digital Competition Bill Wants Interoperability

Digital Competition Bill Wants Interoperability

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

It is being suggested that apps, such as WhatsApp and Telegram, should share their APIs with each other to ensure there is interoperability, just as it exists across email services.

Centre notifies rules under anti-paper leak law

Centre notifies rules under anti-paper leak law

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The Centre on Monday made public the rules under the recently-notified anti-paper leak law, mandating the National Recruitment Agency (NRA) to prepare norms, standards and guidelines for the computer-based tests among others.

New Bill May Throttle OTT

New Bill May Throttle OTT

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

'Subjecting each such creative content to scrutiny will impose burdens on the OTT platforms and impact user experience.'

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Captain Sharan and Flight Engineer Anil Jaggia both confirm that the hijackers seemed to know a lot about flying an aircraft. Without help from the ISI or the Pakistan army, it was impossible, points out Utkarsh Mishra.

'Idea behind SROs is not to make them more regulatory'

'Idea behind SROs is not to make them more regulatory'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

'One of the aspects for transparency and fair governance is to give the industry being represented the chance of lobbying with the regulator.'

Govt to aid citizens in filing deepfake FIR against social media cos

Govt to aid citizens in filing deepfake FIR against social media cos

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The government will assist citizens in filing FIR against social media platforms for violation of IT rules in case they are aggrieved from objectionable content like deep fakes.

91 killed during stir against PM Hasina in Bangladesh; curfew imposed

91 killed during stir against PM Hasina in Bangladesh; curfew imposed

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

The clashes broke out this morning when protesters attending a non-cooperation programme to demand the government's resignation faced opposition from the supporters of the Awami League, Chhatra League, and Jubo League activists.

Platform deals see a big push from investors

Platform deals see a big push from investors

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Decision to build or buy a platform is a function of price but buyouts are helping large investors create a medium and influence outcomes.

What's hot at the Olympics: Daley knitting is all the rage as food wars stir up

What's hot at the Olympics: Daley knitting is all the rage as food wars stir up

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

US women dazzle in crystal-studded leos

The major decisions taken by the GST Council

The major decisions taken by the GST Council

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

In order to reduce government litigations, the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the GST Council has fixed a monetary limit for filing appeals by the tax department before the various appellate authorities. It has recommended a monetary limit of Rs 20 lakh for GST Appellate Tribunal, Rs 1 crore for the High Court and Rs 2 crore for the Supreme Court for filing of appeals by the department before these legal forums, she said after the 53rd GST Council meeting held in New Delhi.

Cong files plaint with EC against Karnataka BJP ad

Cong files plaint with EC against Karnataka BJP ad

Rediff.com5 May 2024

In a complaint to the Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer, the Congress mentioned about a video uploaded on social media platform 'X' by the official account of Karnataka State Bharatiya Janata Party @bjp4karnataka which is operated by Amit Malviya, the head of IT cell on instructions of J P Nadda, BJP national president, B Y Vijayendra, BJP state president and social media in charge- Karnataka BJP on May 4 at 5.34 pm.

South East Asia-based gangs behind surge in cybercrimes in India: Govt

South East Asia-based gangs behind surge in cybercrimes in India: Govt

Rediff.com23 May 2024

The senior IPS officer said that 45 percent of cyber financial frauds taking place in the country are originating from the South East Asia.

'Rahul Gandhi Has No Idea How To Resurrect Congress'

'Rahul Gandhi Has No Idea How To Resurrect Congress'

Rediff.com3 May 2024

'Rahul Gandhi never gets firsthand information. He does not know what is good or bad going on in the party.'

Karnataka rolls back quota bill for Kannadigas in jobs

Karnataka rolls back quota bill for Kannadigas in jobs

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The Karnataka government on Wednesday put the reservation bill for Kannadigas in private firms on hold amid fierce criticism from business leaders and tech tycoons.

Mahua case: LS ethics panel summons Dubey, Dehadrai

Mahua case: LS ethics panel summons Dubey, Dehadrai

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'Oral evidence of Dr Nishikant Dubey, MP, in respect of complaint dated 15 October, 2023 given by him against Smt Mahua Moitra, MP...,' the subject of the Lok Sabha secretariat communication to him read.

How Aditya Birla Health Insurance plans to achieve full year profitability by FY26

How Aditya Birla Health Insurance plans to achieve full year profitability by FY26

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

'We want to play the value game for our consumers, which is health and retail will grow faster for us than the group.'

Doctor's murder: Protest enters Day 3, hospital services remain affected

Doctor's murder: Protest enters Day 3, hospital services remain affected

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Long queues were seen at outpatient department ticket counters in government hospitals, where senior doctors joined their junior colleagues in the protest.

Pak EC forms high-level panel to probe 'poll rigging'

Pak EC forms high-level panel to probe 'poll rigging'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Pakistan's election commission has formed a high-level committee to probe the explosive allegations levelled by a senior bureaucrat that widespread rigging aided by the judiciary and the top election body happened against jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party in the garrison city of Rawalpindi.

Narang targets record haul at Paris Olympics

Narang targets record haul at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

'Mood is upbeat as first teams arrive in the Olympic Village,' says India's Chef-de-Mission Gagan Narang

SEE: Javed Akhtar asks people to chant 'Jai Siya Ram'

SEE: Javed Akhtar asks people to chant 'Jai Siya Ram'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Lyricist Javed Akhtar said that Hindus have always been tolerant, adding that democracy in India existed because of Hindus at an event in Mumbai on Friday.

HC junks Mahua Moitra's plea for relief against defamatory content

HC junks Mahua Moitra's plea for relief against defamatory content

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The expelled Lok Sabha member from Krishnanagar in West Bengal, in her plea filed in October last year, sought permanent injunction against Dubey, Dehadrai, social media platforms X, search engine Google, YouTube and 15 media houses from making, publishing, circulating per se defamatory, ex facie false and malicious statements against her. She has also sought damages.

'Fed up with lies': Ousted coach Stimac slams AIFF

'Fed up with lies': Ousted coach Stimac slams AIFF

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

'The sooner Kalyan Chaubey leaves, the better it is for Indian football'

Four-member govt panel to review grace marks for 1500 NEET students

Four-member govt panel to review grace marks for 1500 NEET students

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

The NTA denied any irregularities and said the changes made in the NCERT textbooks and grace marks for losing time at the examination centres were some of the reasons behind the students scoring higher marks.

Fintechs boost hiring, strengthen leadership

Fintechs boost hiring, strengthen leadership

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

In the backdrop of the crisis brewing at Paytm Payments Bank, major fintech companies are ramping up their workforce and inducting new faces in their leadership teams, industry sources said on Wednesday. Users will not be able to add funds to their Paytm Payments Bank Wallet after February 29, though they will still be able to use the services and the existing balance in the wallets, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) diktat. Industry sources said that competitors to Paytm are investing heavily in offline payments while doubling their salesforce.

Assembly Polls: What Google, Meta Are Up To

Assembly Polls: What Google, Meta Are Up To

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

'There is a huge risk of misinformation and disinformation, and targeted campaigns that could potentially happen against candidates or to push certain narratives.'

SC notice to Centre over plea seeking cancellation of NEET-UG 2024

SC notice to Centre over plea seeking cancellation of NEET-UG 2024

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought responses from the Centre, the National Testing Agency (NTA) and others on petitions seeking the cancellation of National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate)-2024 (NEET-UG 2024), and a court-monitored probe into the alleged irregularities in the medical entrance exam.

Cong social media team coordinator held for Amit Shah fake video

Cong social media team coordinator held for Amit Shah fake video

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Arun Beereddy (37), a native of Telangana's Hyderabad, was arrested from Delhi. He handles the 'Spirit of Congress' account on X, the official said.

Renault looks to Nissan platform for compact car

Renault looks to Nissan platform for compact car

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

The Chennai plant has been co-developed by Renault and Nissan at an investment of Rs 4,500 crore (Rs 45 billion) with an annual capacity of 400,000 units.

Govt has set up grievance appellate cell for social media users, lawyer tells HC

Govt has set up grievance appellate cell for social media users, lawyer tells HC

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The Centre Thursday told the Delhi high court it has set up an appellate mechanism to deal with grievances of the users arising from the decisions of social media platforms.

Mahua Moitra moves HC to restrict 'defamatory' content

Mahua Moitra moves HC to restrict 'defamatory' content

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Trinamool Congress (TMC) member Mahua Moitra on Tuesday approached the Delhi high court seeking to restrain Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey, an advocate and several social media platforms and media houses from posting, circulating or publishing any alleged fake and defamatory content against her.

India to buy 200 BrahMos missiles for Rs 19K cr to boost Navy

India to buy 200 BrahMos missiles for Rs 19K cr to boost Navy

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

In a significant move, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has accorded approval for the procurement of more than 200 BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and associated equipment for the Indian Navy at a cost of around Rs 19,000 crore, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

PMK breaks ranks with ally BJP to back TN resolution against NEET

PMK breaks ranks with ally BJP to back TN resolution against NEET

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

The Tamil Nadu assembly on Friday once again passed a unanimous resolution urging the Centre to exempt the state from National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test and allow it to admit students to medical courses based on Plus Two exam marks.

India to buy 200 BrahMos, MiG 29 engines in Rs 39K cr deal

India to buy 200 BrahMos, MiG 29 engines in Rs 39K cr deal

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The contracts for the procurement of the platforms and weapons systems were signed in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and defence secretary Giridhar Aramane, under whose guidance these deals fructified, an official readout said.

Rs 1 lakh, 50% quota: Cong's 5 guarantees to women

Rs 1 lakh, 50% quota: Cong's 5 guarantees to women

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the Congress on Wednesday announced five guarantees for women, including annual direct cash transfers of Rs 1 lakh to one woman from each of the country's poorest families and 50 per cent quota in all new recruitments in central government jobs.

Democratic Party pledges to boost US-India ties

Democratic Party pledges to boost US-India ties

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Unlike the GOP manifesto where the presence of one of the most influential and powerful Republican Indian Americans who served on the Platform Committee and actively participated in the foreign policy deliberations, transforming the original anemic language on India into substantial declarations, the lack of any Indian American Democrats with even a semblance of gravitas on the Democratic Platform Committee has resulted in the original bland language vis-a-vis India being ret

LS passes exam malpractices bill, students exempted, says govt

LS passes exam malpractices bill, students exempted, says govt

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

AAP leader and Delhi minister Atishi made the allegations against the agency at a press conference and called the entire probe a "scam" in itself.