News for 'SETU'

Ooh La La Jennifer!

Ooh La La Jennifer!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Known for her impeccable style, Jennifer Piccinato is a fashion trendsetter who doesn't shy away from dabbling with bold outfits.

Aarogya Setu app is 'sophisticated surveillance system': Rahul

Aarogya Setu app is 'sophisticated surveillance system': Rahul

Rediff.com2 May 2020

Technology can help keep us safe, but fear must not be used to track citizens without their consent, he said. The mobile application helps users identify whether they are at risk of the COVID-19 infection.

Like Akshay's look in Ram Setu? VOTE!

Like Akshay's look in Ram Setu? VOTE!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Yami shoots her next... Hrithik dances...

Govt makes Aarogya Setu a must for all office workers

Govt makes Aarogya Setu a must for all office workers

Rediff.com2 May 2020

The ministry of home affairs has made the use of Aarogya Setu app mandatory for all employees, both private and public, and pinned the responsibility for compliance on the head of respective organisations.

Aarogya Setu tops charts with 75 million downloads

Aarogya Setu tops charts with 75 million downloads

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The exponential number of downloads can be attributed to a call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking people to have the app on their mobiles, combined with the government's push for downloading of the app through other channels, reports Neha Alawadhi.

Aarogya Setu app becomes open source to address privacy concerns

Aarogya Setu app becomes open source to address privacy concerns

Rediff.com27 May 2020

'Transparency, privacy and security have been the core design principle of Aarogya Setu. Opening the source code to developer community signifies Government of India continuing principal to these commitments'

Pak using Aarogya Setu app to target Indian military: Army

Pak using Aarogya Setu app to target Indian military: Army

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The army in its warning has asked personnel about the need to be sensitised about the Pakistani spy agencies' designs while downloading the application.

Aarogya Setu has alerted 1.4 lakh users: Official

Aarogya Setu has alerted 1.4 lakh users: Official

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The official also said the government's official app helped generate information about 697 potential hotspots in the country.

Healthy growth outlook, market share gains positive for Marico

Healthy growth outlook, market share gains positive for Marico

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Marico may buck the industry trend with the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) major reporting strong growth and favourable commentary in a weak quarter for the industry. The company reported consolidated revenue growth of 8 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in Q2FY25. Domestic revenue growth was 8 per cent Y-o-Y with 5 per cent volume growth (4 per cent in Q1FY25).

No security breach in Aarogya Setu app, govt responds to hacker

No security breach in Aarogya Setu app, govt responds to hacker

Rediff.com6 May 2020

On Tuesday, a French hacker and cyber security expert Elliot Alderson had claimed that 'a security issue has been found' in the app and that 'privacy of 90 million Indians is at stake'. Dismissing the claims, the government said 'no personal information of any user has been proven to be at risk by this ethical hacker'.

No information on creation of Aarogya Setu app: Govt

No information on creation of Aarogya Setu app: Govt

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Information Commissioner, in a terse order, pointed out that the website of the application mentions that the content on it is "owned, updated and maintained" by MyGov and MeitY

40-metre-long crack appears on Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway

40-metre-long crack appears on Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The 40-metre-long crack was detected near Fatiyabad village on chainage 443/650, a release from the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation said.

'Facebook, WhatsApp seek more data than Aarogya Setu app'

'Facebook, WhatsApp seek more data than Aarogya Setu app'

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'When a person is capable of infecting 50 others, will you think about the privacy of the person or about protecting the lives of people?'

Centre makes it compulsory for staff to use Aarogya Setu app

Centre makes it compulsory for staff to use Aarogya Setu app

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

All central government employees were on Wednesday asked to immediately download the 'Aarogya Setu' mobile application and to come to office when the application shows "safe" status for commuting, an order issued by the personnel ministry said.

Woman doctor jumps off Mumbai's new sea bridge, in 1st suicide

Woman doctor jumps off Mumbai's new sea bridge, in 1st suicide

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

A woman doctor from Thane district in Maharashtra is feared to have died after allegedly jumping into the Arabian sea from Atal Setu, the longest sea bridge that connects south Mumbai with Navi Mumbai, police said on Wednesday.

Indians evacuated from abroad will need Aarogya Setu: MHA

Indians evacuated from abroad will need Aarogya Setu: MHA

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Non-scheduled commercial flights are being arranged and this operation will begin from May 7 in a phased manner.

PM inaugurates India's longest cable-stayed bridge

PM inaugurates India's longest cable-stayed bridge

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated 'Sudarshan Setu', the country's longest cable-stayed bridge of 2.32 km, on the Arabian sea connecting Beyt Dwarka island to mainland Okha in Gujarat's Devbhumi Dwarka district.

SEE: Tendulkar plays roadside cricket in Uri!

SEE: Tendulkar plays roadside cricket in Uri!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday visited the Aman Setu bridge -- the last point on the Line of Control in Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

My 10 Least Liked Movies Of 2024

My 10 Least Liked Movies Of 2024

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Every year has its share of duds and turkeys. 2024 was no different except that even the rotten ones are too drab to have any real offence value.

World's 12th Longest Sea Bridge In India

World's 12th Longest Sea Bridge In India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The 6-lane bridge spanning approximately 22 km can accommodate 70,000 commuters daily at a speed of 100 kmph.

Podium finish for Shinde, settles for silver

Podium finish for Shinde, settles for silver

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Eknath Shinde, a former auto-rickshaw driver, has emerged as a key leader in Maharashtra, culminating in his appointment as Deputy Chief Minister. His journey from a Shiv Sena rebel to a dominant figure in the state's politics is a testament to his resilience and political acumen. He gained popularity for his pro-people stance and his contributions to infrastructure projects and social welfare schemes, solidifying his position as a powerful player in the Mahayuti alliance.

Laxmii bombs, Akshay moves to Ram Setu

Laxmii bombs, Akshay moves to Ram Setu

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Plans for a Laxmii sequel have been scrapped.

'Aarogya Setu is ahead of anyone else in privacy'

'Aarogya Setu is ahead of anyone else in privacy'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'The information is used only to fight the COVID-19 virus and the privacy terms explicitly state that information will be used only for this purpose.'

What you could do with Aarogya Setu app

What you could do with Aarogya Setu app

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'Install the app for yourself and your family.' 'Make sure that everybody you come in contact with on a daily basis -- your drivers, your maids, your colleagues at work -- make sure they too are using the app.' 'Also encourage people who carry some influence, like office managers, to convince their employees to do the same.' 'This only helps in improving your safety levels.'

IAF tests inaugural flight at Navi Mumbai airport

IAF tests inaugural flight at Navi Mumbai airport

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

The airport, being developed by the Adani Group, is expected to start commercial operations early next year.

Tendulkars' Shikara Ride

Tendulkars' Shikara Ride

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Glimpses of Sachin Tendulkar's shikara ride with his wife and daughter on the Dal Lake in Srinagar.

8 cr jobs created in last 3-4 years has silenced...: Modi

8 cr jobs created in last 3-4 years has silenced...: Modi

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

"My aim is to make Maharashtra the world's big financial powerhouse and to make Mumbai a global fintech capital," he said.

Won't damage Ram Setu in 'interest of nation', Centre tells SC

Won't damage Ram Setu in 'interest of nation', Centre tells SC

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

"That the Government of India intends to explore an alternative to the earlier alignment of Sethusamudram Ship Channel project without affecting/damaging the Adam's Bridge/Ram Sethu in the interest of the nation," the affidavit filed by the shipping ministry said.

Is Ram Setu man-made? BJP attacks Congress after US channel's claim

Is Ram Setu man-made? BJP attacks Congress after US channel's claim

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

'It is unfortunate that the Congress has always been apologetic when it came to respecting Hindu religion'

Ram Setu issue rocks Rajya Sabha

Ram Setu issue rocks Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

The issue of Ram Setu rocked Rajya Sabha on Tuesday with the Bharatiya Janata Party asking the government to withdraw its affidavit given in court on plans to dismantle it, leading to acrimonious exchanges and consequent adjournment of the house.

US heritage body wants Ram Setu preserved

US heritage body wants Ram Setu preserved

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

'The Indian government should realise that it is more valuable to preserve it than to demolish it for the Sethusamudram canal project for bringing ships inland.'

Delhi basement deaths: 13 'illegal' coaching centres sealed

Delhi basement deaths: 13 'illegal' coaching centres sealed

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

A team of the civic body reached the Old Rajinder Nagar area to seal several illegally-run basements of coaching centres, a statement by the Delhi government said.

Won't tolerate any tampering with Ram Setu: BJP

Won't tolerate any tampering with Ram Setu: BJP

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday warned the government against going ahead with the Sethusamudram project, saying the sentiments of crores of Hindus are attached to the issue and it will not tolerate any tampering with the Ram Setu.

The real Ram Setu fight

The real Ram Setu fight

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

The attack on Ambika Soni is aimed at stopping her return to the party during election time.

Aman Setu is open again

Aman Setu is open again

Rediff.com21 Feb 2006

The Aman Sethu that connects divided Kashmir has been re-built

Ram Setu a man-made structure or natural? ICHR to explore

Ram Setu a man-made structure or natural? ICHR to explore

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

The Indian Council of Historical Research will undertake a two-month pilot project on 'Ram Setu' later this year to archaeologically "ascertain" if the structures were built naturally or were "man-made".

Ram's Footprint Over South East Asia

Ram's Footprint Over South East Asia

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Even those who are the supporters of India's 'cultural nationalism' seems to be unaware of the footprint of Shri Ram in South East Asia, observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Ram Setu should not be affected at any cost: BJP

Ram Setu should not be affected at any cost: BJP

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party's Tamil Nadu unit on Thursday said Ram Setu should not be "affected at any cost" and demanded that the multi-million crore rupees Sethusamudram project be implemented without demolishing the structure.

The Peeli-Peelis of Kolkata

The Peeli-Peelis of Kolkata

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

As Kolkata marches towards modernity, it is hard to imagine its streets without these cabs, notes Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

No Aarogya Setu? Fliers can give self-declaration

No Aarogya Setu? Fliers can give self-declaration

Rediff.com21 May 2020

The ministry of civil aviation said on Thursday that about a third of operations will be allowed under strict norms when domestic flight services restart on Monday after a two-month hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, and all the airlines will have to adhere to the upper and lower limits of fares prescribed by the government.