News for 'Right to Privacy'

Nadella 'decodes future', calls to protect AI from bias

Nadella 'decodes future', calls to protect AI from bias

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The Hyderabad-born Nadella says it's not the AI engine, but the teams that build it as well as the algorithms to make it intelligent have to be diverse and inclusive, so that the solutions they build do not show up any sort of 'unconscious bias' that they may have.

Bachchans, SRK-Gauri: The Longest Marriages in Bollywood

Bachchans, SRK-Gauri: The Longest Marriages in Bollywood

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan celebrate their 41st wedding anniversary today.

Justice Jasti Chelameswar to demit office tomorrow

Justice Jasti Chelameswar to demit office tomorrow

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Justice Chelameswar led three senior judges to an unprecedented press conference, mounting a virtual revolt against CJI Dipak Misra.

Centre scraps social media hub after 'surveillance state' remark

Centre scraps social media hub after 'surveillance state' remark

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Trinamool Congress MLA Mahua Moitra alleged that the Centre's social media hub policy was to be used as a tool to monitor social media activities of the citizens and should be quashed.

India saved $9 bn through Aadhaar, says Nilekani in US

India saved $9 bn through Aadhaar, says Nilekani in US

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

'It has also saved the government about $ 9 billion in fraud and wastage because by having that unique number you eliminate fakes and duplicates from your beneficiary and employee list,' Nilekani said at an event on the sidelines of the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.

Aadhaar legislation might be a Money Bill

Aadhaar legislation might be a Money Bill

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The Bill could be introduced in Lok Sabha very soon.

Clarke confident Nevill will fill Haddin's gloves

Clarke confident Nevill will fill Haddin's gloves

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Australia have every faith wicketkeeper Peter Nevill will make a strong impression on his debut at Lord's on Thursday when he replaces Brad Haddin for the second Ashes Test, captain Michael Clarke said.

Why pesky calls and SMS won't stop soon

Why pesky calls and SMS won't stop soon

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Rules have been amended repeatedly but it's a lucrative business; severely penalising the ultimate beneficiaries may be needed.

US Congress panel passes bill to probe racial profiling

US Congress panel passes bill to probe racial profiling

Rediff.com24 May 2013

A key United States Congressional panel has passed a legislative amendment that calls for investigations into racial and religious profiling of Sikhs, Hindus, Muslims and those from South Asia at various United States airports.

Tata may move SC against publication of Radia tape

Tata may move SC against publication of Radia tape

Rediff.com28 Nov 2010

Critical of the "unauthorised" release of tapes of his conversation with PR consultant Niira Radia, the US $ 73 billion Tata group chief Ratan Tata may move the Supreme Court on Monday to seek action against those behind the leak.

Pirate Party and Freedom

Pirate Party and Freedom

Rediff.com25 May 2012

The Pirate Party is fighting to retain the right to privacy and the right to communicate freely via e-mail, telephone or letters.

How spyware Pegasus used WhatsApp servers to infect phones and steal data

How spyware Pegasus used WhatsApp servers to infect phones and steal data

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Pegasus, which is capable of attacking both Android and iOS, has been around for three years and is considered one of the most sophisticated spyware in the market.

Virtual sex? 5 tips to ensure safety

Virtual sex? 5 tips to ensure safety

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Though betrayals, cheating and lies happen in real life too, they can happen more easily online, warns Sybil Shiddell, country manager-India, Gleeden, an extra-marital dating Web site.

Will take legal shelter against being blackmailed: Dutee

Will take legal shelter against being blackmailed: Dutee

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Dutee told reporters, alleging that some media organisations were on 'overdrive' to harm her by intruding into her private life.

Billionaire Hinduja brothers land in court over assets

Billionaire Hinduja brothers land in court over assets

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The case has been brought by Srichand Parmanand Hinduja, 84, described as the "patriarch" of the family, against brothers G P Hinduja, 80, P P Hinduja, 75, and A P Hinduja, 69, and revolves around the "validity and effect" of a letter dated July 2, 2014. The letter includes statements to the effect that the brothers appoint each other as their executors, and that assets held in any single brother's name belong to all four. A related second letter, dated July 1, 2014, is also linked to the dispute.

'We are finally azaad in azaad Hind'

'We are finally azaad in azaad Hind'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

In a landmark judgment, after months of deliberations, the Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which criminalised homosexuality. A five-judge Constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra and comprising Justices D Y Chandrachud, Rohinton Fali Nariman, A M Khanwilkar and Indu Malhotra in its verdict said, "Criminalising gay sex is irrational and indefensible." Following this historic judgment, reactions poured in on Twitter, celebrating the verdict. Here are some of them.

PIL filed in SC on US surveillance of Internet data

PIL filed in SC on US surveillance of Internet data

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

It wants action against Internet companies for sharing information with foreign authority.

PIL filed in SC on US surveillance of internet data

PIL filed in SC on US surveillance of internet data

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

The issue of the United States National Security Agency monitoring internet data of India has reached the Supreme Court with a PIL filed seeking its direction to the Centre to initiate action against internet companies for sharing information with foreign authority in "breach" of contract and violation of right to privacy.

Every party has corruption in its DNA

Every party has corruption in its DNA

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

'You cannot win an election without putting together a massive war chest.' 'It is impossible to put a war chest together, without giving and taking favours from India Inc, with a large dose of extortion thrown in,' says Devangshu Datta.

Rahul, Prashant Kishor, 2 ministers among Pegasus 'targets'

Rahul, Prashant Kishor, 2 ministers among Pegasus 'targets'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, Bharatiya Janata Party ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Prahlad Singh Patel, as also former election commissioner Ashok Lavasa and poll strategist Prashant Kishor were among those whose phone numbers were listed as potential targets for hacking through an Israeli spyware sold only to the government agencies, an international media consortium reported on Monday.

Lockdown is only about control not health, says Anil Ambani's son Anmol

Lockdown is only about control not health, says Anil Ambani's son Anmol

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Anmol Ambani, the eldest son of industrialist Anil Ambani, has lashed out against a new round of lockdowns being imposed amid the surge in COVID-19 cases, saying such restrictions do not concern health but control and that they destroy the very backbone of the society and economy. The 29-year-old former executive director of Reliance Capital Ltd in a series of tweets lambasted the new semi-lockdown rules hurting small businesses and daily wage earners. "Professional 'actors' can continue shooting their films. Professional 'cricketers' can play their sport late into the night. Professional 'politicians' can continue their rallies with masses of people. But YOUR business or work is not ESSENTIAL. Still don't get it?" he said in a tweet.

The pandemic's other dangers

The pandemic's other dangers

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

'Every strongman leader is faced with the same opportunity: Harness the increased societal panic to amass more power,' warns Mihir S Sharma.

WhatsApp says alerted govt of spyware attack in Sept

WhatsApp says alerted govt of spyware attack in Sept

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The IT ministry sources said they have received a reply from WhatsApp and are studying it, and that a view on it will be taken soon.

PM degree row: CIC allows inspection of DU's 1978 records

PM degree row: CIC allows inspection of DU's 1978 records

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

The issue of 1978 DU degree records cropped up after Aam Aadmi Party raised questions about the degree of the PM.

Delhi police visit Rahul's house, Cong alleges political espionage

Delhi police visit Rahul's house, Cong alleges political espionage

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

A Delhi police team on Saturday visited the residence of Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi to enquire about an incident in which some policemen had sought details of his appearance in a case of alleged profiling.

'Government cannot, should not regulate the Internet'

'Government cannot, should not regulate the Internet'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

'What the Supreme Court decision does is encourage more and more young Indians to get involved in citizenship and democracy and do so more fearlessly.' 'Obviously, this is not a licence to be rude or go defaming people or be obnoxious online or do illegal activities online.' 'But this is a licence and green light for people to get more involved in the country, its politics and governance, its businesses, and be freely expressing your views on it.'

The 'viral' RCB girl is more than just a pretty face!

The 'viral' RCB girl is more than just a pretty face!

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Internet sensation Deepika Ghose tells the real story.

How the BCCI cleverly sidestepped RTI queries

How the BCCI cleverly sidestepped RTI queries

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Johri evaded questions on RTI, saying: "RTI is not on the agenda of today's meeting. It is out of context."

Radia tapes: Lawyer criticises govt, Ratan Tata watches in SC

Radia tapes: Lawyer criticises govt, Ratan Tata watches in SC

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

With Ratan Tata watching proceedings, his lawyer on Wednesday pleaded for a direction from the Supreme Court to ensure that conversations tapped by government agencies in the 'Radia tapes' affair are not leaked and misused.

New Data Bill may hit tech businesses hard

New Data Bill may hit tech businesses hard

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

'If Indians are to be truly protected, Parliament must review and address these dangerous provisions before they become law.'

Tata-Radia case: SC to hear plea from April 19

Tata-Radia case: SC to hear plea from April 19

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

The Supreme Court on Friday said it will hold final hearing on a day-to-day basis from April 19 on Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata's plea to bar online portals and electronic media from airing his phone conversation with corporate lobbyist Niira Radia tapped by the Income Tax Department.

Pak parliament passes controversial bill on snooping

Pak parliament passes controversial bill on snooping

Rediff.com3 Feb 2013

A controversial bill that will give Pakistan's intelligence agencies sweeping powers to conduct surveillance and collect electronic data has been passed by both houses of parliament, paving the way for it to be signed into law by the president.

India's Chinese app ban may hit their valuations

India's Chinese app ban may hit their valuations

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The banned Chinese apps, which include TikTok, Shareit and UC Browser, earn revenue mainly from online advertisements, subscriptions, and commissions for selling products. India is the biggest driver of these Chinese apps due to the population. The ban on the 59 Chinese apps will negatively affect the valuations of the companies, especially those going for IPO.

RTI, judicial independence need to be balanced: SC

RTI, judicial independence need to be balanced: SC

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

The bench said it was necessary that question of 'judicial independence is accounted for in the balancing exercise' with RTI.

No documents needed for NPR: Amit Shah in RS

No documents needed for NPR: Amit Shah in RS

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Shah said the Anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests in the national capital were turned into communal riots. "I call upon my Muslim brothers and sisters that false propaganda is being spread on the issue of CAA. This Act is not to take anyone's citizenship but to give citizenship," said Shah.

'NADA must ensure career of cricketer is not spoiled due to faults'

'NADA must ensure career of cricketer is not spoiled due to faults'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The National Anti-Doping Agency must exercise utmost caution while collecting samples from cricketers as big reputations will be at stake, sports lawyer Parth Goswami said after the BCCI came under the NADA's purview.

Facebook data breach: Govt issues notice to Cambridge Analytica

Facebook data breach: Govt issues notice to Cambridge Analytica

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

The notice came after reports that political parties had used the data analytics firm during elections.

'Concerned over how quickly COVID-19 cases are rising in India'

'Concerned over how quickly COVID-19 cases are rising in India'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Harvard Global Health Institute Director Dr Ashish Jha noted that the number of cases in India may be higher than what the data suggests because while testing has been improving, it has not been rolled out in a way that will capture all low-symptomatic patients.

SC verdict on Aadhaar puts private firms in a spot

SC verdict on Aadhaar puts private firms in a spot

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

There is some hope for these companies, with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley saying there was a need for legislative backing for private companies that were using Aadhaar. Adding that a careful reading of the judgment is required, Jaitley said this could be "temporary".

Inter-caste marriages will possibly reduce caste and community tensions: SC

Inter-caste marriages will possibly reduce caste and community tensions: SC

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

The remarks came by a bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Hrishikesh Roy which quashed an FIR lodged by the parents of the girl, who had married a boy of her choice against the wishes of elders, at Belgavai district of Karnataka.