News for 'SIM'

SIMI has changed its name: Basher

SIMI has changed its name: Basher

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

The Students Islamic Movement of India has changed its name. The new name for the outfit is SIM -- Students Islamic Movement -- according to Abu Basher, the alleged mastermind of the Ahmedabad and Bengaluru blasts. Basher told the Hyderabad police who interrogated him at Gujarat that it was a conscious decision to refer to the organisation as SIM. "We do not want to have any boundaries and hence by adding India, the organisation would seem restricted," he said.

BSF jawan arrested for helping cross border smuggling in Punjab

BSF jawan arrested for helping cross border smuggling in Punjab

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

The Punjab police has arrested a Border Security Force jawan for allegedly helping in cross border smuggling of weapons and narcotics.

After Aakash, DataWind launches low cost phablets at Rs 3,999

After Aakash, DataWind launches low cost phablets at Rs 3,999

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

DataWind has launched affordable phablets or tablets with voice call facility at prices starting from Rs 3,999.

Osim upbeat about India operations

Osim upbeat about India operations

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

Osim revealed its plans of opening 10 showrooms in Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities in India. They have a positive approach to operations in India.

Nation's foundations can't be shaken by students' protests: HC

Nation's foundations can't be shaken by students' protests: HC

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

"Having given our anxious consideration to this aspect of 'likelihood' of threat and terror, we are of the view that the foundations of our nation stand on surer footing than to be likely to be shaken by a protest, however vicious, organised by a tribe of college students or other persons, operating as a coordination committee from the confines of a University situate in the heart of Delhi," a bench of Justices Siddharth Mridul and Anup Jairam Bhambhani said in a 133-page judgement.

Goodbye Nokia, hello Microsoft Lumia 535

Goodbye Nokia, hello Microsoft Lumia 535

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Eyeing emerging markets for its affordable smartphones, Microsoft launched its first Lumia device without the iconic brand name of Nokia.

Why Voda-Idea won't lead to a drop in call, data charges

Why Voda-Idea won't lead to a drop in call, data charges

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

With their net debt estimated at Rs 1.15 trillion, the merged entity will not be in much of a position to dole out freebies, says Romita Majumdar.

Haneef case: Aus police admits mistake

Haneef case: Aus police admits mistake

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

The revelation has cast fresh doubts over handling of the Haneef case by the Australian Federal Police.

'Putin is a goonda'

'Putin is a goonda'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'Sholay wallah kahani hai: 'Gabbar Singh aayega, Gabbar Singh aayega.' 'But what is inside Gabbar Singh nobody knows.'

Farmers reject govt proposals, nationwide protests on Dec 14

Farmers reject govt proposals, nationwide protests on Dec 14

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The sixth round of talks between the government and farm union leaders, which was scheduled for Wednesday morning, has been cancelled. According to the union leaders, a new 'Delhi chalo' (march to Delhi)' call is being given to all farmers in the north India for December 14, while those in the South will be asked to protest at district headquarters.

Do you have Aadhaar helpline number in your phone contact list?

Do you have Aadhaar helpline number in your phone contact list?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

French hacker Elliot Alderson had earlier pointed out UIDAI helpline (1800-300-1947) could just be "the tip of the iceberg", hinting there could be additional data or trackers on Indian phone manufacturers' devices.

China has built 3 air bases, 5 heliports at LAC after Doklam: Report

China has built 3 air bases, 5 heliports at LAC after Doklam: Report

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

China has started the construction of at least 13 entirely new military positions including three air bases, five permanent air defence positions and five heliports near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the aftermath of the Doklam standoff in 2017, according to a report by global security consultancy Stratfor.

'Same forces behind Mecca Masjid, Ajmer blasts'

'Same forces behind Mecca Masjid, Ajmer blasts'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2007

Police teams from both Rajasthan and Hyderabad confirmed on Saturday that the same operatives carried out both the Mecca Masjid and the Hyderabad blasts. The link has been established in the form of a sim card, found in one of the bags outside the blast site, which is reportedly in the name of one Babu Lal Yadav. A sim card found at the blast site in Mecca Masjid was also in the name of Babu Lal Yadav.

BSNL starts India's first internet phone service

BSNL starts India's first internet phone service

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Now BSNL customers will be able to make calls using the company's mobile app 'Wings' to any phone number in the country.

Good news for smartphone users, 4G rolled out in 296 Indian cities

Good news for smartphone users, 4G rolled out in 296 Indian cities

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Bharti Airtel on Thursday announced the commercial launch of 4G services in 296 towns across India after testing the market in select cities.

Is this Sonakshi's favourite phone?

Is this Sonakshi's favourite phone?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Will the Redmi Note 6 be a bestseller? Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com finds out.

Samsung launches new Galaxy Grand at Rs 21,500

Samsung launches new Galaxy Grand at Rs 21,500

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

South Korean mobile handset maker Samsung on Tuesday launched its latest offering from its popular Galaxy stable, under the Galaxy Grand label, with dual-SIM, priced at Rs 21,500.

UIDAI introduces 'Virtual ID' to address privacy concerns

UIDAI introduces 'Virtual ID' to address privacy concerns

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The Virtual ID, which would be a random 16-digit number, together with biometrics of the user would give any authorised agency limited details like name, address and photograph, which are enough for any verification.

Coming soon: Nokia's Android phone in India at Rs 8,500

Coming soon: Nokia's Android phone in India at Rs 8,500

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Nokia's much-awaited Android-based 'Nokia X' will be available in India from March 15, as the Finnish firm takes head-on the likes of Samsung and Micromax to grab a share of the burgeoning affordable smartphone market.

Sports Shorts: Bhullar is first Indian-origin player to join NBA

Sports Shorts: Bhullar is first Indian-origin player to join NBA

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Sim Bhullar has become the first player of Indian origin to be a part of the National Basketball Association (NBA) after he signed a summer contract with the Sacramento Kings, a professional basketball team in the US.

Local calls @ 75 paise/min from BSNL prepaid

Local calls @ 75 paise/min from BSNL prepaid

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited will introduce SIM-based prepaid CDMA WLL service from August 1 that will further bring down the local call rate to 75 paise a minute.

Police raid Purnea jail, recover cell phones

Police raid Purnea jail, recover cell phones

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

The recovery of the SIM cards would help establish links of the prisoners with gangsters in Purnea, police said.

Z3: The cheapest BlackBerry phone now runs Android apps!

Z3: The cheapest BlackBerry phone now runs Android apps!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The phone is touted to be for the masses and is surely built to last.

Syed Modi badminton: Srikanth, Praneeth, Prannoy enter 2nd round

Syed Modi badminton: Srikanth, Praneeth, Prannoy enter 2nd round

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Sourabh Verma and Ajay Jayram also entered the second round

Huawei Honor 6 Plus is stunning, elegant but slightly expensive

Huawei Honor 6 Plus is stunning, elegant but slightly expensive

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Honor 6 Plus is stunning, elegant but slightly expensive.

Doormats, rugs with Golden Temple image on Amazon causes outrage

Doormats, rugs with Golden Temple image on Amazon causes outrage

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

The Sikh Coalition said in a statement Tuesday that it was alerted to products such as door mats, rugs and toilet seat covers with the image of one the most historically significant Sikh sites, the Golden Temple, were being sold by some sellers on Amazon.

How Jio is denting the profits of incumbent operators

How Jio is denting the profits of incumbent operators

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

According to JP Morgan, it seems that Jio is willing to go for the jugular in chasing market share if this hurts some of its standing rivals like Vodafone and Idea to a point from where they find it difficult to fight back.

Lumia 630: For those who don't want an Android smartphone

Lumia 630: For those who don't want an Android smartphone

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Lumia 630 is no exception although this time the shape is more flat and blocky than usual.

Journalist J Dey was killed for calling Chhota Rajan 'chindi', says CBI

Journalist J Dey was killed for calling Chhota Rajan 'chindi', says CBI

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Dey, a veteran crime reporter, had planned a book, titled 'Chindi -- Rags to Riches', wherein he was going to write the stories of 20 gangsters with humble origins.

NIA raids in TN over IS links with SL bombers; detains 6

NIA raids in TN over IS links with SL bombers; detains 6

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

The searches were a continuation of those conducted here and in Kerala in connection with an Islamic State terror module.

Laura debuts on Indian telly

Laura debuts on Indian telly

Rediff.com2 Mar 2006

Man held for sending lewd messages, videos to 1,500 females

Man held for sending lewd messages, videos to 1,500 females

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

A police team investigating a case registered on May 30 by a woman at Ashok Vihar police station in north westDelhi, arrested accused Mohammad Khalid from his father's bag shop in Sadar Bazar area, said Vijay Singh, DCP (north west).

Your cell phone is a credit card now

Your cell phone is a credit card now

Rediff.com20 Sep 2005

HTC One E8 @ Rs 35,000: Is it worth the price tag?

HTC One E8 @ Rs 35,000: Is it worth the price tag?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

If you don't crib about the camera, the HTC One E8 comes closest to the much pricier HTC M8, says Himanshu Juneja.

Will Nokia's love affair with Android succeed?

Will Nokia's love affair with Android succeed?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Nokia, after scripting a comeback of sorts with its Windows based phones, has launched an Android phone through its new offering, Nokia X dual-SIM. Will this gamble succeed?

Ayodhya probe: Call made to J&K could hold key

Ayodhya probe: Call made to J&K could hold key

Rediff.com8 Jul 2005

Security agencies probing the terrorist attack on the temple in Ayodhya on Tuesday are trying to trace a call made by militants to Jammu and Kashmir.

2008 Mumbai terror attacks: Pak court records witness' statement

2008 Mumbai terror attacks: Pak court records witness' statement

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

A Pakistani prosecution witness on Wednesday recorded his statement against one of the seven accused, who used an international SIM card to give instructions to the 10 terrorists who carried out the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

He fought a bank and got back Rs 14 lakh

He fought a bank and got back Rs 14 lakh

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Thomas Ninad's bank account was defrauded of Rs 14 lakh under mysterious circumstances.

PHOTOS: Mourinho sent off on bad day for United; Arsenal win again

PHOTOS: Mourinho sent off on bad day for United; Arsenal win again

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho was sent off for the second time in a month on Sunday as the controversial coach watched his side draw 1-1 at home to West Ham United and lose more ground in the English Premier League title race.

Cellphones with more features are hot

Cellphones with more features are hot

Rediff.com24 Aug 2004

Mobile subscribers in India have been migrating to cellular phones with higher capacities and more features, according to Axalto, the microprocessor cards provider.