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Punjab: Pak intruder shot dead, Rs 50-cr heroin recovered

Punjab: Pak intruder shot dead, Rs 50-cr heroin recovered

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

A Pakistani intruder was shot dead by Border Security Force personnel at Khemkaran sector in Tarn Taran district near Amritsar and heroin worth Rs 50 crore was recovered from his possession.

Top 5 photo-sharing apps for Android lovers

Top 5 photo-sharing apps for Android lovers

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Tweak images with different effects, overlays and borders. These images can then be shared over a social network or dedicated community.

Samsung launches Galaxy Grand Quattro @ Rs 17,290

Samsung launches Galaxy Grand Quattro @ Rs 17,290

Rediff.com20 May 2013

With a 4.7-inch display, the dual-SIM handset is powered by 1.2GHz quad-core processor, has Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system and a 5 megapixel camera. It comes with an internal memory of 8GB.

How good is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5?

How good is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 will impress multimedia enthusiasts.

Tech gifting ideas for this end of season

Tech gifting ideas for this end of season

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

The latest smartphone is a cop out. Here's some tech for thought.

Why JioPhone is no more popular in Bharat

Why JioPhone is no more popular in Bharat

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Used smartphones are gaining popularity in the hinterland, the main market for JioPhone. Share of JioPhone in the feature phone market had shrunk from 47% in Q2 of 2018 to 28% a year after.

Cap on SMS: SC stays TDSAT's order

Cap on SMS: SC stays TDSAT's order

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

TDSAT had squashed the limit after Uddhav Thackeray's son Aditya had questioned TRAI's decision.

Assam: 3 ULFA men nabbed with arms

Assam: 3 ULFA men nabbed with arms

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

The Assam police on Friday night arrested three hardcore militants belonging to the proscribed United Liberation Front of Assam along with arms and ammunition from Laru area along Assam-Meghalaya border under Hamren police station in Karbi Anglong hill district of Assam.

Nokia expands budget phone Asha line-up

Nokia expands budget phone Asha line-up

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

New Asha 310 to come with a full-touch 3-inch display, 2 MP camera and Wi-Fi.

Eight Chinese arrested in Himachal for visa violation

Eight Chinese arrested in Himachal for visa violation

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Eight Chinese nationals have been arrested on charges of visa violation after police raided a fortified house-cum-monastery in Chauntra village of Mandi district.

Auto driver held for fake call about bombs at Raj's rally

Auto driver held for fake call about bombs at Raj's rally

Rediff.com25 Aug 2012

An auto rickshaw driver was arrested on Saturday for allegedly making a fake call claiming that three explosives had been planted to eliminate Maharashra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Tuesday during his rally, sending the security agencies into a tizzy, the police said.

Pesky messages: Only 100 SMSes a day at low rates

Pesky messages: Only 100 SMSes a day at low rates

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

To stop the menace of pesky messages, telecom regulator Trai on Monday said only 100 SMSes in a day per SIM card will be allowed at concessional rates. For every SMS beyond the cap of 100 SMSes, a charge of minimum 50 paise will be applicable.

HTC U12: Should competitors worry?

HTC U12: Should competitors worry?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

HTC gets back into the innovation game with the HTC U12 Plus, says Ashish Narsale.

Dey murder: Court rejects Rajan aide's bail plea

Dey murder: Court rejects Rajan aide's bail plea

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

The special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act court on Thursday rejected the bail application of Paulson Joseph, an alleged Chota Rajan aide, arrested in connection with the murder of senior journalist Jyotirmoy Dey.

Beware of 'love jihad', Christian council warns flock

Beware of 'love jihad', Christian council warns flock

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

The latest case of 'love jihad' concerns a Christian woman from Kochi, who left her husband and married the driver of a school bus. She was later arrested for allegedly supplying SIM cards to Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative Thadiyantavide Nazir, who is currently in prison.

2 Pakistani intruders shot dead along border

2 Pakistani intruders shot dead along border

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

An AK-47 assault rifle, a pistol and over two dozen bullet rounds were recovered from them.

If Voda Idea shuts shop, Airtel to gain the most

If Voda Idea shuts shop, Airtel to gain the most

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

If Vodafone Idea shuts, a bulk of the high-paying ARPU customers will move to Airtel as Reliance Jio does not have a comprehensive postpaid offering like it, and have aggressively preferred to play in the prepaid market. The bulk of Vodafone Idea customers use 2G phones and only a few of them use data. It will be easier for Airtel to woo these customers as they can shift seamlessly to its 2G network without changing handsets or even SIM cards,

Telecom retailers make hay while the industry whines

Telecom retailers make hay while the industry whines

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Subscriber churn costs operators heavily, retailers make Rs 7.7k cr a year.

Hands on: Samsung Ativ Pro tablet-PC at Rs 75k

Hands on: Samsung Ativ Pro tablet-PC at Rs 75k

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

During the launch event we had a chance to check this high profile tablet and here is out first impression of the device.

Nokia Lumia 820 vs. Sony Xperia ZL

Nokia Lumia 820 vs. Sony Xperia ZL

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Find out if the cheaper siblings of Nokia Lumia 920 and Sony Xperia Z are worth the moolah.

Shahabuddin's 'selfie' inside Siwan jail triggers controversy

Shahabuddin's 'selfie' inside Siwan jail triggers controversy

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

Siwan jail officials denied that a selfie was clicked by Shahabuddin and said some "well-wisher" who might have come to meet him could have taken the photo and posted it on the social media.

Coronavirus locks down hopes of thousands in Noida SEZ

Coronavirus locks down hopes of thousands in Noida SEZ

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Noida SEZ has 400 units and around 100,000 workers, and was shut down on March 23.

Would you buy the OPPO Reno 3 Pro for Rs 29,990?

Would you buy the OPPO Reno 3 Pro for Rs 29,990?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com lists the pros and the cons.

Moto G4: The best budget smartphone

Moto G4: The best budget smartphone

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The phone has a big 5.5-inch screen, a great move for those who like watching movies and streaming videos.

How good is BlackBerry Q5?

How good is BlackBerry Q5?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Longtime BlackBerry owners might balk at the fact that the Q5's battery can't be removed, considering the fact that they could reset their older handsets if the software hung.

Smartphone shipments cross 10-mn mark in 2011

Smartphone shipments cross 10-mn mark in 2011

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

A report titled 'India Monthly Mobile Handsets Market Review', CMR claims that November last year was the third consecutive month when smartphone shipments in India crossed one million units and saw the launch of 23 smartphone models.

Videocon Mobile moves to gain subscribers

Videocon Mobile moves to gain subscribers

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

The operator is planning to turn aggressive in adding subscribers.

Prabha Kumar murder: Cops investigating if someone from India organised killing

Prabha Kumar murder: Cops investigating if someone from India organised killing

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Investigators have uncovered a fresh lead in the murder of 41-year-old Indian woman in Australia last year that indicates someone in India may have played a role in the killing.

NIA busts ISIS-inspired terror module planning to attack VIPs, 10 arrested

NIA busts ISIS-inspired terror module planning to attack VIPs, 10 arrested

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

The module was in touch with foreign handlers, whose identity is yet to be established, NIA Inspector General Alok Mittal told reporters.

IN PICS: Nokia's Lumia 920 and 820 to take on the iPhone

IN PICS: Nokia's Lumia 920 and 820 to take on the iPhone

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Nokia has officially revealed its first Windows Phone 8 handsets, the Lumia 920 and 820. Pricing and release dates were not shared at the event, but more details can be expected in the fourth quarter.

RJio extends free voice and data offer till March-end

RJio extends free voice and data offer till March-end

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

"Starting December 4, 2016, every new Jio user will get Jio's data, voice, video and the full bouquet of Jio applications absolutely free till March 31, 2017," Mukesh Ambani said, adding that the 'Jio Happy New Year Offer' will also be extended to existing customers on current SIMs.

Samsung Galaxy Grand in India for Rs 21.5k

Samsung Galaxy Grand in India for Rs 21.5k

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

It comes with Android Jelly Bean, 1.2 GHz dual core processor, 1 GB RAM and host of other innovative features

First look: The Oppo Reno 2

First look: The Oppo Reno 2

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com tells you what the Oppo Reno 2, Oppo Reno 2Z and Oppo Reno 2F have to offer.

Armed GNLA ultra arrested in Guwahati

Armed GNLA ultra arrested in Guwahati

Rediff.com8 Mar 2012

Assam Police on Thursday arrested one cadre of the outlawed Garo National Liberation Army from Nine Mile area in Guwahati along Assam-Meghalaya border.

Cops seize more than 50 cell phones from Bihar's Beur jail

Cops seize more than 50 cell phones from Bihar's Beur jail

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

More than 50 mobile phones were seized from inmates of Beur jail in Patna during a raid on Friday, police said. Over two dozen mobile chargers, SIM cards and other objectionable items, were also recovered from the inmates, they said.

Want to save money? e-shopping is the answer

Want to save money? e-shopping is the answer

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Some other sites that allow repayment over longer tenures also waive off interest cost but that might be built into the product price.

Ferrari's Vettel to try virtual racing?

Ferrari's Vettel to try virtual racing?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Sebastian Vettel has never been one for social media or had much time for esports but even the four-times world champion has shifted his stance, however slightly, under Formula One's coronavirus lockdown. Although the 32-year-old Ferrari driver is still not remotely tempted by Twitter or Instagram, he has acquired a gaming rig. Just how much the German uses it remains to be seen.

A Chinese phone that will be soon 'Made in India'

A Chinese phone that will be soon 'Made in India'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

The much awaited OnePlus X is finally official and near-about ready for the Indian release. Here's what works and what doesn't for OnePLus X

RCom told to pay Rs 6,000 for deficiency in services

RCom told to pay Rs 6,000 for deficiency in services

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

The district consumer court in its recent order directed the service provider to pay Rs 5,000 towards the mental trauma, and physical and financial losses incurred by Subhash Kharat and Rs 1,000 as litigation expenses.