News for 'Right to Privacy'

Gujarat HC quashes order to give Modi's degree details to Kejriwal, AAP to appeal

Gujarat HC quashes order to give Modi's degree details to Kejriwal, AAP to appeal

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

In April 2016, the then CIC M Sridhar Acharyulu had directed the Delhi University and the Gujarat University to provide information to Kejriwal on the degrees that Modi received.

China's Olympic Games app has security flaws?

China's Olympic Games app has security flaws?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Winter Games in Beijing has glaring security problems that could expose sensitive data to interception, according to a report

Dahaad Review: Sonakshi Packs A Punch

Dahaad Review: Sonakshi Packs A Punch

Rediff.com12 May 2023

For those who believed in her talent since Lootera, Dahaad is a truly rewarding experience, observes Sukanya Verma.

NCW slams IAF for two-finger test on woman officer

NCW slams IAF for two-finger test on woman officer

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

The NCW has raised strong objections to a woman Air Force officer allegedly being subjected to the "banned and intrusive two-finger test" by Indian Air Force doctors, and asked the air chief marshal to take necessary steps.

WhatsApp: Israeli spyware used to snoop on Indian journalists

WhatsApp: Israeli spyware used to snoop on Indian journalists

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

These users span across four continents and included diplomats, political dissidents, journalists and senior government officials.

Could have done more: WhatsApp on snooping row

Could have done more: WhatsApp on snooping row

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

In a communication to the ministry of electronics and information technology, the messaging service said it was committed to protecting the privacy of its over 400 million users in India.

ASK ANU: 'How do I deal with my rebellious teen?'

ASK ANU: 'How do I deal with my rebellious teen?'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna explains why parents and teens struggle to have a healthy conversation.

Tax Query: 'How is Form 16 different from 16A?'

Tax Query: 'How is Form 16 different from 16A?'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Marital rape can be valid ground for divorce: Kerala HC

Marital rape can be valid ground for divorce: Kerala HC

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

The court observed this while dismissing an appeal of a man who had challenged a Family Court order that allowed a plea of his wife for divorce on the ground of cruelty.

SC to hear pleas seeking probe into Pegasus on Aug 5

SC to hear pleas seeking probe into Pegasus on Aug 5

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

According to the cause list uploaded on the apex court website, a bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justice Surya Kant would hear on August 5 three separate petitions seeking probe into the reports of alleged snooping by government agencies on eminent citizens, politicians and scribes by using Israeli spyware Pegasus.

Bigg Boss: 'I am glad I came out'

Bigg Boss: 'I am glad I came out'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

'I am lucky I didn't spoil anybody's dream.'

Pegasus: Supreme Court to hear N Ram plea next week

Pegasus: Supreme Court to hear N Ram plea next week

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

'The attack prima facie constitutes an act of cyber-terrorism,' the petition stated, 'that has several grave political and security ramifications, especially considering that the devices of government ministers, senior political figures and Constitutional functionaries which may contain sensitive information have been targeted.'

Pegasus: 500 people write to CJI seeking SC intervention

Pegasus: 500 people write to CJI seeking SC intervention

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

"For women, the Pegasus scandal is deeply concerning, for speaking out against the state and men in positions of state power has meant that their lives are wrecked by such surveillance permanently.

Will future cops dress like this?

Will future cops dress like this?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Shantanu and Nikhil's collection Declaration 2034, heavily inspired from military uniforms, highlights gender neutral fashion.

Parl panel adopts report on Data Protection Bill amid dissent from Oppn

Parl panel adopts report on Data Protection Bill amid dissent from Oppn

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The joint committee of Parliament examining the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 has adopted its report on the bill with several opposition MPs, including those from the Congress, Ttrinamool Congress and Biju Janata Dal, submitting their dissent notes.

Your WhatsApp messages are encrypted but are they safe?

Your WhatsApp messages are encrypted but are they safe?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Apart from physical access to handsets, metadata and backups are two common ways in which private communications can be broken.

CBI not liable to furnish any information under RTI Act: Kerala HC

CBI not liable to furnish any information under RTI Act: Kerala HC

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The case lodged against him by one of the Customs officials is pending before the special judge, Thiruvananthapuram.

ASK KHEVNA SHAH: 'I've been laid off, what do I do now?'

ASK KHEVNA SHAH: 'I've been laid off, what do I do now?'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'Don't take being laid off personally or as a reflection of your performance if you have always been a good performer,' says HR Expert Khevna Shah.

Meghan Markle loses first round in court media battle

Meghan Markle loses first round in court media battle

Rediff.com1 May 2020

The 38-year-old former American actress and wife of Prince Harry had filed the claim for alleged breach of privacy and copyright infringement against Associated Newspapers, the publishers of the 'Mail on Sunday', in the Royal Courts of Justice in London.

If BJP or govt engaged Israeli agencies to snoop...: Priyanka

If BJP or govt engaged Israeli agencies to snoop...: Priyanka

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

The Congress on Thursday attacked the Modi government over the issue, alleging that it had been "caught snooping". The Opposition demanded a Supreme Court-monitored probe into the "illegal hacking" of cellphones.

'You may get IT department notice if...'

'You may get IT department notice if...'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Tax Refund: 'No Response From IT Dept'

Tax Refund: 'No Response From IT Dept'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

Under some sort of surveillance, alleges Mahua Moitra

Under some sort of surveillance, alleges Mahua Moitra

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

In the letter to Delhi Police Commissioner S N Shrivastava, she said the station house officer of Barakhamba Road police station had come to meet her at her residence on February 12 and shortly "thereafter, around three Border Security Force personnel armed with assault rifles had been deputed outside her house."

Why I want to give this man a hug

Why I want to give this man a hug

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

The Right to Privacy judgment reinstates the individual as VIP, says Mitali Saran.

Malik claims Wankhede forged docs, latter says slander

Malik claims Wankhede forged docs, latter says slander

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Maharashtra NCP minister Nawab Malik on Monday claimed that Narcotics Control Bureau's zonal director Sameer Wankhede used forged documents including his birth certificate. Wankhede, an IRS officer of the 2008 batch, slammed the minister, saying his action was defamatory in nature and an invasion of his family's privacy.

Lok Sabha passes bill seeking to link Aadhaar with Voter ID amid din

Lok Sabha passes bill seeking to link Aadhaar with Voter ID amid din

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

A bill to link electoral rolls with the Aadhaar ecosystem to weed out duplication was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday.

Meet the 3 experts appointed by SC in Pegasus probe

Meet the 3 experts appointed by SC in Pegasus probe

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Three experts on cyber security, digital forensics, networks and hardware were roped in by the Supreme Court on Wednesday to "enquire, investigate and determine" whether Pegasus spyware was used for snooping on citizens and their probe would be monitored by former apex court judge R V Raveendran.

India protests as Canada denies entry to ex-CRPF IG citing 'rights violation'

India protests as Canada denies entry to ex-CRPF IG citing 'rights violation'

Rediff.com24 May 2017

High Commissioner of Canada Nadir Patel said the language in the document 'does not reflect the government of Canada's policy toward India'.

Caution: You are still being watched!

Caution: You are still being watched!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

The government claims the existing safeguards under the law are adequate, lawful, towards a legitimate purpose and provide for a "proportionate interference" in citizens' right to privacy, reports Nitin Sethi.

Court blocks online game based on Salman Khan's hit-and-run incident

Court blocks online game based on Salman Khan's hit-and-run incident

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

A Mumbai civil court has ordered for temporary restraint on access to an online mobile game titled 'Selmon Bhoi', allegedly based on a hit-and-run incident involving Bollywood actor Salman Khan.

SC to hear batch of pleas on Pegasus spying charges on Feb 23

SC to hear batch of pleas on Pegasus spying charges on Feb 23

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli has listed as many as 12 PILs, including the ones filed by Editors Guild of India and veteran journalists N Ram and Sashi Kumar, for hearing on February 23.

HC grants police time to respond to Zubair's plea in tweet case

HC grants police time to respond to Zubair's plea in tweet case

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Lawyer Vrinda Grover, appearing for the petitioner, informed the high court that the trial court had granted bail to him earlier this month but urged the bench to grant him relief as sought in the petition.

SC rejects Centre's plea to let it appoint Pegasus expert panel

SC rejects Centre's plea to let it appoint Pegasus expert panel

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

"Justice must not only be done, but also be seen to be done," the Supreme Court observed on Wednesday while declining the Centre's plea to allow it to appoint an expert committee to probe the allegations of use of spyware Pegasus for surveillance of certain people in India.

Connectivity a human right: Zuckerberg

Connectivity a human right: Zuckerberg

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

In fact, a $1-million initial fund has been announced to help developers build apps and new services, including for more local-language content, and a contest has been launched, too.

On day of Musk's Twitter takeover, govt amends social media grievance rules

On day of Musk's Twitter takeover, govt amends social media grievance rules

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The government on Friday tweaked IT rules to pave the way for setting up of grievance appellate panels, which will settle issues that users may have against the way social media platforms initially addressed their complaints regarding content and other matters.

Data protection bill referred to Parliament panel

Data protection bill referred to Parliament panel

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

The proposed law seeks bars on storing and processing of personal data by entities without the explicit consent of an individual. It, however, provides for exemptions for "reasonable purposes" such as "prevention and detection of any unlawful activity including fraud, whistle-blowing, merger and acquisitions, network and information security, credit scoring, recovery of debt, processing of publicly available personal data and the operation of search engines".

ASK ANU: My Ex Is Blackmailing Me

ASK ANU: My Ex Is Blackmailing Me

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

rediffGURU Anu Krishna , who is a mind/life coach and NLP trainer, wants you to talk about your problems. She will address your concerns and offer expert advice on how you can take control of your life.

I-T searches at multiple premises of Chinese telecom major Huawei

I-T searches at multiple premises of Chinese telecom major Huawei

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

The Income-tax department has conducted searches at multiple premises of Chinese telecom company Huawei in the country as part of a tax evasion investigation, official sources said on Wednesday. The raids were launched at the company's premises in Delhi, Gurugram (Haryana) and Bengaluru in Karnataka on Tuesday. Sources said the officials looked at financial documents, account books and company records as part of a tax evasion investigation against the company, its Indian businesses and overseas transactions.

Finally, Microsoft gets it right!

Finally, Microsoft gets it right!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

10 features of Microsoft's Windows 8.1 OS that will cheer users of the latest OS.

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint session of the United States Congress, delivered on Thursday.