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Kolkata cops identify youth who bought terror SIM

Kolkata cops identify youth who bought terror SIM

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

The Kolkata police made a major breakthrough on Thursday when they identified two youths who bought the SIMs which were used by the terrorists during the Mumbai terror attacks. The two SIMs were bought from two mobile outlets in Beniapukur and Tiljala. The youths have been absconding from November 26.

US retaliates, bombs 85 sites of Iran-backed groups in Iraq, Syria

US retaliates, bombs 85 sites of Iran-backed groups in Iraq, Syria

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

President Joe Biden and other top US leaders had been warning for days that America would strike back at the militias, and they made it clear it wouldn't be just one hit but a "tiered response" over time.

Now, use two SIM cards in the same phone!

Now, use two SIM cards in the same phone!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2007

Tata Teleservices along with Samsung recently launched a dual phone called Samsung Duo that supports a CDMA and a GSM SIM connection. Spice, too, has introduced its own rendition with the Spice D88 model that supports both GSM & CDMA connections.

Maulvi arrested in Guj over plot to kill Hindu leader

Maulvi arrested in Guj over plot to kill Hindu leader

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Surat police commissioner Anupam Singh Gehlot identified the arrested accused as Maulvi Sohel Abubakr Timol (27), who worked at a thread factory as a manager and offered private tuition on Islam to Muslim children.

Maha ATS nabs Nashik engineer for funding, backing ISIS

Maha ATS nabs Nashik engineer for funding, backing ISIS

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

According to the official, investigations so far have revealed he had transferred funds to the dreaded global terrorist group, also called Islamic State, three times.

Mumbai police detain 3 youths from Gujarat over bomb threat email to RBI

Mumbai police detain 3 youths from Gujarat over bomb threat email to RBI

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The police said that the threat email was sent from the accused, Mohammed Arshil's ID.

5 dual-SIM Android smartphones, all priced under 20K

5 dual-SIM Android smartphones, all priced under 20K

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

Looking for smartphones that will save you the effort of managing two SIMs? Here are some cool options you can consider.

Celkon to launch SIM-based android tablet

Celkon to launch SIM-based android tablet

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Celkon Mobiles is all set to launch the 7-inch sim-based tablet Celtab (CT2), priced at Rs 7499, based on Android Ice Cream Sandwich Operating System, a month after it forayed into the segment with e-tab CT1.

2 arrested for giving SIMs to Lal Chowk terrorists

2 arrested for giving SIMs to Lal Chowk terrorists

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

In a breakthrough in the Lal Chowk terror strike, the police have arrested two people who had allegedly provided SIM cards to two Lashkar-e-Tayiba militants who killed two persons during the 22-hour siege.

JK: BSNL employee held for providing fake SIMs to terrorists

JK: BSNL employee held for providing fake SIMs to terrorists

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

The Jammu and Kashmir police have arrested a BSNL employee for providing SIM cards on fake names to the militants in north Kashmir Sopore town.

Hubli blast: Police find SIM card

Hubli blast: Police find SIM card

Rediff.com11 May 2008

The investigating team told rediff.com that they are probing into the similarties between these blasts. However, they have not zeroed down on any organisation as yet. Preliminary reports suggest that nitrate-based chemicals had been stuffed into two metal pipes and placed in the witness box of the JMFC court in Hubli.

Pakistani spy arrested in Jammu-Kashmir, maps and SIM cards seized

Pakistani spy arrested in Jammu-Kashmir, maps and SIM cards seized

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

The spy Bodh Raj has been accused of passing on vital information regarding deployment and movement of security forces to Pakistan.

How Pak SIMs have bitterly divided the IB and Home Ministry

How Pak SIMs have bitterly divided the IB and Home Ministry

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

The Intelligence Bureau and the Research and Analysis Wing are at loggerheads with the Home Ministry for its proposal to allow international roaming for Pakistanis on Indian soil as they believe it will be misused. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Microsoft launches dual-SIM Nokia Lumia 630 at Rs 11,500

Microsoft launches dual-SIM Nokia Lumia 630 at Rs 11,500

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Nokia Lumia 630 will soon be launched in India.

Samsung launches dual-SIM Galaxy Grand 2 @ Rs 22,900

Samsung launches dual-SIM Galaxy Grand 2 @ Rs 22,900

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

The dual-SIM smartphone will be available in the market from first week of January.

India add to medal haul at World University Games

India add to medal haul at World University Games

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Apart from archery, the Indians also bagged two medals in shooting.

Ex-Army man turned Lashkar terrorist arrested in Delhi

Ex-Army man turned Lashkar terrorist arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The Delhi police has arrested an alleged member of Lashkar-e-Tayiba module operating in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara, officials said on Tuesday.

Top 5 dual SIM smartphones under Rs 20k

Top 5 dual SIM smartphones under Rs 20k

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Each one of them offers great value for money because of their hardware, display and performance

Top 5 dual SIM smartphones under Rs 10k

Top 5 dual SIM smartphones under Rs 10k

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

These are listed on the basis of their current price and has nothing to do with their ranking.

Ban on pre-paid SIM: Omar to talk to Centre

Ban on pre-paid SIM: Omar to talk to Centre

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Sharing the concern of 38 lakh pre-paid mobile phone subscribers hit by the ban on their SIM cards in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said genuine users should not be affected as a small service group did not do proper verification while issuing such cards. Abdullah said he would hold talks with the Centre, including Home Minister P Chidambaram, to resolve the issue as the blanket ban on the use of pre-paid SIM cards is not the answer.

Nokia to launch 1st dual-SIM Lumia phone in India

Nokia to launch 1st dual-SIM Lumia phone in India

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Nokia will launch four Lumia smartphones in India starting with its first dual SIM handset Lumia 630 in May for around Rs 10,000 excluding taxes.

Motorola's dual-SIM Android phone @ Rs 31,999

Motorola's dual-SIM Android phone @ Rs 31,999

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

Handset-maker Motorola Mobility India on Monday launched the country's first Android-powered dual SIM touch screen smartphone, priced at Rs 31,999.

Lok Sabha approves Telecom Bill; allows govt control of communication

Lok Sabha approves Telecom Bill; allows govt control of communication

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The Telecommunications Bill, 2023, which was passed by a voice vote after a short debate, also allows the Centre to take possession of a telecom network in case of any public emergency or in the interest of public safety.

Blast accused gave 5 SIMs to Bangaldeshis

Blast accused gave 5 SIMs to Bangaldeshis

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

The revelation may put the police in a spot of bother considering the fact that the information available with them states that Kaleem had allegedly secured 50 SIM cards.

Asia C'ships: Sindhu advances; Lakshya, Srikanth exit

Asia C'ships: Sindhu advances; Lakshya, Srikanth exit

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu survived some tense moments before progressing to the women's singles second round, but it was curtains for Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth in the men's singles at the Badminton Asia Championships, in Ningbo, China, on Wednesday.

Grilled for 5 hrs, here's what Delhi minister told ED

Grilled for 5 hrs, here's what Delhi minister told ED

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Gahlot says he has no knowledge of Nair living in his official accommodation, AAP's Goa activities

Excise policy: ED questions another Delhi minister

Excise policy: ED questions another Delhi minister

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

The Enforcement Directorate questioned Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot for about five hours on Saturday and recorded his statement in connection with a money-laundering investigation linked to the Aam Aadmi Party government's now-scrapped excise policy, officials said.

Govt may make seeding of mobile SIMs with Aadhaar a must

Govt may make seeding of mobile SIMs with Aadhaar a must

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Earlier, the Home Ministry had raised concerns over the use of Aadhaar number as a single source of identity verification.

Indian-descent cager Sim Bhullar makes NBA debut for Sacramento

Indian-descent cager Sim Bhullar makes NBA debut for Sacramento

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Sim Bhullar has become the first player of Indian descent to play in the high-profile National Basketball Association (NBA) league after making his debut for Sacramento Kings.

1 year after violence, Manipur is still a divided state

1 year after violence, Manipur is still a divided state

Rediff.com3 May 2024

'The kind of situation we are seeing...we don't believe that this can happen in a settled democracy like India'

Reliance Jio kicks off with free SIM cards, data to employees

Reliance Jio kicks off with free SIM cards, data to employees

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The company is offering its own devices under the brand name Lyf along with other brands to employees at a 25 per cent discount.

Parl passes bill allowing govt to take control of telecom services

Parl passes bill allowing govt to take control of telecom services

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The Bill allows stopping of transmission and intercepting messages in case of public emergency, in the interest of the public, to prevent incitement for committing offence.

BEWARE! Don't use forged documents to get SIM cards

BEWARE! Don't use forged documents to get SIM cards

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

The new rules will be applicable from the second week of November.

K'taka auto blast: TN police quizzes man for links with accused

K'taka auto blast: TN police quizzes man for links with accused

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The police had claimed that the SIM card used by the accused was bought by submitting a fake Aadhar card which led police to Surendran.

Is this the best dual-SIM smartphone under Rs 10k?

Is this the best dual-SIM smartphone under Rs 10k?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

Launched just a few days ago, the HTC Desire 210 has received good response from critics and customers thanks to its affordable price and some cool features.

NRIs from 10 countries will soon be able to use UPI for fund transfer

NRIs from 10 countries will soon be able to use UPI for fund transfer

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The NPCI has permitted non-residents from 10 countries, including the US, Canada and UAE, to digitally transfer funds using the UPI platform from NRE/NRO accounts. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in a circular said it has been receiving requests for allowing non-residents to use international mobile numbers for transacting in Unified Payments Interface (UPI). Accordingly, the NPCI in a circular dated January 10 has asked the UPI participants to put in place a mechanism by April 30 under which non-residents having NRE/NRO accounts will be allowed to transfer funds using their international mobile numbers.

LIC is world's fourth-largest insurer: S&P Global

LIC is world's fourth-largest insurer: S&P Global

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Insurance behemoth Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is the fourth largest insurer in the world, according to a ranking based on life and accident & health reserves of companies in 2022 by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The state-owned insurer is ranked after Allianz SE, China Life Insurance Company, and Nippon Life Insurance Company. According to the report, LIC's reserves stood at $503.7 billion. Germany's Allianz SE ($750.20 billion), China Life Insurance Company ($616.90 billion) and Nippon Life Insurance Company ($536.80 billion) are the top three insurance companies in the world.

Getting HUGE phone bills? Your SIM may have been cloned!

Getting HUGE phone bills? Your SIM may have been cloned!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Vicky Nanjappa takes a look at the looming menace of SIM card cloning

Spice offers dual-SIM handset at Rs 18,499

Spice offers dual-SIM handset at Rs 18,499

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

BK Modi group firm Spice Mobiles on Monday launched a Windows-enabled dual-SIM handset 'Spice D-1111' priced at Rs 18,499.