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DGPs meet warns of 5G network's security vulnerabilities

DGPs meet warns of 5G network's security vulnerabilities

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The papers noted that the 5G network is built on easily accessible and open Internet protocols and it inherits all the vulnerabilities of previous generations which make it vulnerable to cyber-attacks and compromising the security of the entire system.

A 'dead' cat-helicopter that is worth Rs 70 lakh

A 'dead' cat-helicopter that is worth Rs 70 lakh

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

The value of Orvillecopter, a Dutch work of art transforming a dead cat into a remote controlled helicopter, has surged by almost tenfold after generating both headlines and criticism worldwide.

Virus hits US Predator drones on hunt missions in Pak, Afghan

Virus hits US Predator drones on hunt missions in Pak, Afghan

Rediff.com8 Oct 2011

America's remote controlled kill machines, the Predator and Reaper drones which fly hunt missions over Pakistan, Afghanistan and Yemen, have been hit by a computer virus and network specialist can't seem to get rid of it. The virus has infected Creech Air Force base in Nevada from where the robotic machines fly globally, Los Angeles Times reported.

How India enhanced its military might in 2023

How India enhanced its military might in 2023

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

India also went on an overdrive in expanding its military engagement with like-minded countries in its neighbourhood and beyond in the face of China's relentless attempts to become a regional hegemon and establish its primacy in South Asia.

Two policemen killed, 5 hurt in Pakistan blast

Two policemen killed, 5 hurt in Pakistan blast

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

Terrorists targetted a police van with a roadside bomb in northwest Pakistan's restive Bannu region on Thursday, killing at least two security personnel and injuring five others, a day after a suicide attack on a police station in the same area claimed 20 lives.

Major security breach in Parliament

Major security breach in Parliament

Rediff.com29 Apr 2009

Security agencies launched investigations to ascertain whether it was just an accident or a deliberate experiment by some unscrupulous elements to test the security alertness of the highly protected complex.

2 Pakistani soldiers killed in militant attack

2 Pakistani soldiers killed in militant attack

Rediff.com31 Jan 2010

Two soldiers were killed and as many injured when their vehicle was targeted with a remote-controlled bomb by suspected Taliban militants in Pakistan's restive northwestern tribal region on Sunday. The soldiers were attacked in a mountainous area when they were heading to a check post after fetching drinking water. Initial reports had said the vehicle had hit a landmine. No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks.

Pak: 25 killed, 50 hurt in two separate blasts

Pak: 25 killed, 50 hurt in two separate blasts

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

Militants targeted a bus stop and an army-run bakery in bomb attacks in northwest Pakistan on Sunday, killing 25 people and injuring about 50, officials said.

Blast in Pakistan's Khyber region kills two children

Blast in Pakistan's Khyber region kills two children

Rediff.com31 Dec 2011

Two children were killed and 13 others were injured when a bomb went off near the home of a tribal elder in the restive Khyber tribal region in northwest Pakistan on Saturday, officials said. The bomb was detonated by remote control as a group of people were leaving the home of tribal elder Malik Rasool Jan Shinwari at Landi Kotal in Khyber Agency. The people had gathered at his residence for a jirga or tribal council, officials said.

5 things you didn't know you could do with an iPhone

5 things you didn't know you could do with an iPhone

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

Did you know that your iPhone could scan bar codes and documents, act like a remote control and help students make scientific calculations?

Pak: Taliban militants attack army convoy, 4 dead

Pak: Taliban militants attack army convoy, 4 dead

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Three soldiers and a civilian were killed and 16 others were injured when a convoy of security forces was ambushed by Taliban militants in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday, police said. Taliban fighters attacked the convoy with a remote-controlled bomb near Took Kach area, located between the Kurram tribal region and Hangu district, said Deputy Superintendent of Police Mir Chaman Khan. The convoy was on its way to Alizai area of Kurram Agency from Thall in Hangu district.

China Will Never Get Ladakh!

China Will Never Get Ladakh!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

'It is flabbergasting to think that this heavenly region has, for decades, been coveted by India's aggressive neighbours,' says Claude Arpi after a recent visit to Ladakh. 'Wanting to use the newly created infrastructure to defend the borders after the clash of 2020 with China and the resulting standoffs, the home ministry is keen to boost border tourism to show that these areas are controlled by India.'

IAF to monitor Delhi sky for drone threats during G20 summit

IAF to monitor Delhi sky for drone threats during G20 summit

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Indian Air Force fighter planes will be on standby to keep a close watch on any suspicious activity in the Delhi sky, including UAVs or drones, as the national capital gets ready to host the G20 summit, a senior official from a department engaged in airport operations said.

New Ambassador @ Rs 460,000

New Ambassador @ Rs 460,000

Rediff.com19 Feb 2005

Hindustan Motors on Saturday launched an all-new 1.8-litre CNG Ambassador Grand.

BSF develops 'spy fidayeen bomb vehicle'

BSF develops 'spy fidayeen bomb vehicle'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

The Border Security Force has developed a 'spy fidayeen bomb' vehicle, which can stealthily enter into enemy territory for surveillance and explode itself to eliminate a militant.

Crack between India and Congress: Manish Tewari

Crack between India and Congress: Manish Tewari

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

'Strange when people who don't have the capacity to fight a ward poll, were "chaprasis" of Congress leaders give "gyaan" about the party it's laughable'

Doordarshan all set for impactful Republic Day coverage

Doordarshan all set for impactful Republic Day coverage

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

With 59 cameras, including one fixed on the dome of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, public broadcaster Doordarshan is all set to beam live every bit of action of the Republic Day parade which features a fly-past by 75 aircraft of the Indian Air Force over the iconic Rajpath.

Blast kills five policemen in Pakistan

Blast kills five policemen in Pakistan

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Five policemen, including a senior officer, were killed when their vehicle was targeted with a roadside bomb in Pakistan's restive northwest today. The vehicle was targeted with a remote-controlled bomb in Shangla area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province on Monday evening.

Cong set to win in Bengal because of TC: Mamata

Cong set to win in Bengal because of TC: Mamata

Rediff.com16 Apr 2011

In an exclusive interview to CNN IBN, Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee says that the Congress was winning because of her leadership.

Two killed in attack on police party in Peshawar

Two killed in attack on police party in Peshawar

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Two policemen were killed and seven others injured when unidentified assailants targeted a police vehicle with a bomb in Peshawar on Friday, hours after a suicide attack on a court complex killed 19 people. Police officials said a police van on routine patrol in the area, under the jurisdiction of Yaqatoot police station, was attacked with a remote controlled bomb shortly after midnight. Two policeman died on the spot while seven others were injured.

Football fans in Vuvuzela cacophony

Football fans in Vuvuzela cacophony

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

The squeaky horn that sounds like a swarm bees has raised quite a furore among football fanatics.

NSG team scouts through Pune blast site

NSG team scouts through Pune blast site

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

A National Security Guard team has collected samples from the site of the blast in Pune that took 11 lives.

Gujarat: Pak man who got Indian citizenship in 2005 held for spying

Gujarat: Pak man who got Indian citizenship in 2005 held for spying

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

ATS has found that Labhshankar Maheshwari, a native of Pakistan who was granted Indian citizenship in 2005, had agreed to be part of the conspiracy to expedite the visa process for him, his wife and two other family members wanting to visit the neighbouring country to meet relatives.

Click: Funny, but too cliched

Click: Funny, but too cliched

Rediff.com18 Aug 2006

Culprits beware: Drones to watch over Bengaluru's New Year revelry

Culprits beware: Drones to watch over Bengaluru's New Year revelry

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Drone aerial cameras are being used by city police for the first time to monitor New Year celebrations in the central business district where a bomb blast killed a woman and injured three others on Sunday.

Many hurt in car bomb blast near Peshawar school

Many hurt in car bomb blast near Peshawar school

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

Several persons were injured in a car bomb blast which occurred near a private school in Charsadda area of Peshawar early on Thursday morning.Security officials cordoned off the region and the injured were admitted to various hospitals across the city.Eye-witnesses said the bomb was planted in a car which was parked near the school.The blast, which is believed to have been triggered off by a remote control device, was so powerful that it destroyed several vehicles.

Afternoon rain multiplies Delhi's woes amid flood, main roads still inundated

Afternoon rain multiplies Delhi's woes amid flood, main roads still inundated

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Floodwaters of the overflowing Yamuna reached the entrance of the Supreme Court in Central Delhi on Friday as the regulator of the Delhi irrigation and flood control department at Indraprastha suffered damage on Thursday evening.

Want a job in Astrophysics?

Want a job in Astrophysics?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics invites applications for research and software trainees to work with the Himalayan Chandra Telescope Remote Control Station.

What about Bihar's special status, asks Nitish at dharna

What about Bihar's special status, asks Nitish at dharna

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Senior Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar on Monday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for its false promises.

When being mean is in

When being mean is in

Rediff.com13 Oct 2008

It's logical, practical and perfectly sane to not desire a rotten tomato in your carefully picked purchase. Unfortunately, Indian television isn't even as smart as doing grocery. It's, in fact, rapidly turning into an evil medium that openly thrives on bitching, provocation and unkindness. The idea is to grab attention of the remote control-bearing viewers at any cost. And with so many channels on the fray, the scenario keeps getting dirtier by the day.

The king becomes a regent

The king becomes a regent

Rediff.com14 Sep 2004

Will you pay Rs 3 lakh for this Sony OLED TV?

Will you pay Rs 3 lakh for this Sony OLED TV?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

With image quality that is top-notch coupled with outstanding audio, the smoothness of the Sony Bravia OLED A8F gives quite a satisfying experience, says Aparna Banerjea

Five BSF men killed in Tripura

Five BSF men killed in Tripura

Rediff.com3 Jan 2004

The attack took place near the Chaplingcherra border outpost in South Tripura district.

India's growth trajectory secure: FinMin's monthly economic review

India's growth trajectory secure: FinMin's monthly economic review

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Improved monsoon, solid fiscal performance, and capex push by the public and private sectors augurs well for India's macroeconomic stability and growth, the finance ministry's monthly economic review for June 2023 said. But the report said that while India's domestic fundamentals remain strong, negative cross-border spillovers and adverse global developments could act as a deterrent in achieving the high growth path this financial year. "An improved matching of aggregate supply and aggregate demand in the Indian economy underpins the progress made in the control of domestic inflation and the consequent strengthening of macroeconomic stability," the review said.

Behind the scenes: How hackers take control of your life

Behind the scenes: How hackers take control of your life

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

They can spy on you through the webcam, and use it to annoy, bully and blackmail you.

Behind the scenes: How hackers take control of your life

Behind the scenes: How hackers take control of your life

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

They can spy on you through the webcam, and use it to annoy, bully and blackmail you.

Behind the scenes: How hackers take control of your life

Behind the scenes: How hackers take control of your life

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

They can spy on you through the webcam, and use it to annoy, bully and blackmail you.

Why you must buy the new XUV300 AMT Petrol

Why you must buy the new XUV300 AMT Petrol

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

A new user-friendly app to control the beast. Automatic transmission with petrol engine. Electronic sunroof. Plus, of course, the safety elements. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com on what makes the new XUV300 special.

India tests pilot-less target aircraft

India tests pilot-less target aircraft

Rediff.com5 Mar 2007

The PTA, developed by the Aeronautical Development Establishment, Bangalore, is designed to perform discreet aerial reconnaissance of battlefield and target acquisition.

V C Shukla: 'Ajit Jogi's corrupting public life'

V C Shukla: 'Ajit Jogi's corrupting public life'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2003

'Sonia Gandhi has closed her mind as far as Ajit Jogi is concerned,' says rebel Congress leader Vidya Charan Shukla.