News for 'Security Studies'

3 of 5 top rank holders are IPS trainees, 1,016 qualify for civil services

3 of 5 top rank holders are IPS trainees, 1,016 qualify for civil services

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

A total of 1,016 candidates -- 664 men and 352 women -- have qualified in the examination and have been recommended by the Union Public Service Commission for appointment to various services.

'India Must Not Give Sheikh Hasina Asylum'

'India Must Not Give Sheikh Hasina Asylum'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

'At this moment you cannot give her asylum because if you do, then you are directing public anger against India.'

NEET aspirant hangs self in Kota, 8th death since Jan; parents allege murder

NEET aspirant hangs self in Kota, 8th death since Jan; parents allege murder

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

This is the eighth case of suspected suicide by a coaching student in Kota so far this year, according to the police.

Indian student shot dead inside his car in Canada

Indian student shot dead inside his car in Canada

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

A 24-year-old Indian man who went to Canada in 2022 to pursue higher education was shot dead in his car in Vancouver city, police said on Sunday.

Cyberattacks surge amid rising Covid-driven digitalisation: WEF study

Cyberattacks surge amid rising Covid-driven digitalisation: WEF study

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The accelerating pace of digitalisation, fuelled by the COVID-19 pandemic, has led to a record-breaking year for cybercrime with ransomware attacks rising 151 per cent in 2021, and an average of 270 cyberattacks per organisation being faced, a new study showed on Tuesday. The World Economic Forum's 'Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2022', released during its online Davos Agenda summit, further said that each successful cyber breach cost a company $3.6 million (nearly Rs 27 crore) last year, while the average share price of the hacked company underperformed NASDAQ by nearly 3 per cent even six months after the event in case of the breach becoming public. The WEF said the global digital economy surged on the back of the COVID-19 pandemic, but so has cybercrime and nearly 80 per cent of cyber leaders now consider ransomware a 'danger' and 'threat' to public safety.

Indian security forces to train in Taliban module

Indian security forces to train in Taliban module

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

A full-fledged training, intelligence and combat module on Taliban, its leadership and their modus operandi is being prepared apart from specific case studies that have taken place in that country and the region, he said.

Day after rout, Adhir says Kharge never campaigned in Baharampur

Day after rout, Adhir says Kharge never campaigned in Baharampur

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The party's prime mover in West Bengal and the state Pradesh Congress president was stunned by Trinamool Congress's star candidate and cricketer-turned-politician Yusuf Pathan who comprehensively defeated Chowdhury by a margin of over 85,000 votes.

As BJP rakes up Katchatheevu, DMK says opposed giving it away

As BJP rakes up Katchatheevu, DMK says opposed giving it away

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

If Modi was really keen on Katchatheevu, he could have reclaimed that island during his 10 years in office, he said.

Guess which was India's most polluted city in 2023? Hint: It's not Delhi

Guess which was India's most polluted city in 2023? Hint: It's not Delhi

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Byrnihat in Meghalaya topped the list of most polluted cities in India in 2023, closely followed by Begusarai in Bihar and Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh, according to a report released on Wednesday.

Israeli military decries expected US sanctions

Israeli military decries expected US sanctions

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

The United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to impose sanctions on the 'Netzah Yehudah' (Judah Forever) Battalion of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) over allegations that its members committed human rights violations.

Needed ASAP: A National Security Policy

Needed ASAP: A National Security Policy

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

In 2020 India was compelled by China to change its national security strategy. From counter-insurgency, which the army has been focussed on for years, we shifted to conventional war, observes Aakar Patel.

No excuse for violence: US on attacks on Indian students

No excuse for violence: US on attacks on Indian students

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'The president and this administration have been working very, very hard to make sure we're doing everything we can to work with state and local authorities to try to thwart and disrupt those kinds of attacks and make it clear to anybody who might consider them that they'll be held properly accountable'

UCC needs study, will examine after law panel report: Centre to HC

UCC needs study, will examine after law panel report: Centre to HC

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

The central government has told the Delhi high court that it would examine in consultation with stakeholders the issue of formulating the Uniform Civil Code after it receives the report of the law commission.

Rift among INDIA partners triggers 3-way contests across Bengal

Rift among INDIA partners triggers 3-way contests across Bengal

Rediff.com5 May 2024

As the final five phases of polls draw closer, rift among Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) partners, Congress-Left combine and the Trinamool Congress, which are fighting separately has intensified, triggering a fierce contest across half of the remaining 36 constituencies in West Bengal driven by local issues such as Sandeshkhali and the SSC scam.

'I can't do JEE, I'm a loser': Girl ends life in Kota

'I can't do JEE, I'm a loser': Girl ends life in Kota

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

An 18-year-old student preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) allegedly hanged herself at her home in Kota on Monday, leaving behind a suicide note saying sorry to her parents and calling herself a 'loser'.

Why Is Maldives Army Chief In India?

Why Is Maldives Army Chief In India?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Major General Abdulla Shamaal, chief of the Maldives National Defence Force, called on General Manoj Chandrashekar Pande, chief of the army staff, in New Delhi on Thursday, July 28, 2022.

Applying For Home Loan? Read This!

Applying For Home Loan? Read This!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Enhancing your credit score is the key to improving loan eligibility and securing a favourable interest rate.

Dying for nation: Parl breach accused Sagar Sharma's 2015 diary note

Dying for nation: Parl breach accused Sagar Sharma's 2015 diary note

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The diary entries are not regular. It included his thoughts on society, poems and couplets by revolutionaries and freedom fighters.

JNU guard cracks varsity entrance, to study Russian

JNU guard cracks varsity entrance, to study Russian

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

The 33-year-old Meena always dreamt of visiting Russia, which prompted him to opt for the Russian language.

For lone voter in Arunachal Pradesh, polling staff to trek 39 km

For lone voter in Arunachal Pradesh, polling staff to trek 39 km

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

"The journey from Hayuliang to Malogam takes a full day on foot," Joint Chief Electoral Officer Liken Koyu told PTI.

Booster dose better at protecting Omicron patients above 65: Study

Booster dose better at protecting Omicron patients above 65: Study

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) analysis showed that around three months after the third jab, protection against hospitalisation among those aged 65 and over remains at about 90 per cent.

Kashmir: Vote For Hope After A Long Decade

Kashmir: Vote For Hope After A Long Decade

Rediff.com13 May 2024

It's just not a date. It's just not about selecting a candidate. It's not about helping some candidate win. It's about expressing emotion, after ten years, that could reach out in India and beyond it, notes Sheela Bhatt.

After 'not Malala' speech, Yana Mir vs Delhi customs at airport

After 'not Malala' speech, Yana Mir vs Delhi customs at airport

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Bag scanning of international passengers is done routinely and the "privileges are not above law", the Delhi customs said on Monday after a video by a Kashmiri journalist over her bag checking at the airport in New Delhi went viral.

5 held so far for attack on foreign students of Guj University over namaaz

5 held so far for attack on foreign students of Guj University over namaaz

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

The university has also directed security agencies to deploy ex-Army personnel to strengthen the security of its hostel blocks, the official said.

Jolt to TN as HC nod for Modi's Coimbatore roadshow on Mar 18

Jolt to TN as HC nod for Modi's Coimbatore roadshow on Mar 18

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Setting aside the order of the assistant commissioner of police, the judge directed the officer to grant the permission and provide necessary police protection, besides imposing reasonable conditions.

How The Heat Wave Will Affect Your Kitchen

How The Heat Wave Will Affect Your Kitchen

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Apart from the human body, human food will bear direct repercussions. From staples such as wheat, to coffee, dairy, and even the great Hilsa face the threat of reduced supply due to the extreme heat.

It's raining job promises in Odisha

It's raining job promises in Odisha

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Despite declining by three percentage points in 2022-23 (FY23) compared to FY19, Odisha's unemployment rate remains higher than the average in India.

Multiple attacks on TN Guv but police indifferent: Raj Bhavan

Multiple attacks on TN Guv but police indifferent: Raj Bhavan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

There have been incidents of public threats to the life of Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi but a 'studied indifference' by the state police to the matter has vitiated his security, the Raj Bhavan alleged.

'Elections May Sway Markets Temporarily'

'Elections May Sway Markets Temporarily'

Rediff.com17 May 2024

'The long-term impact of elections is minimal.'

Mehbooba's Appeal Seems Intact

Mehbooba's Appeal Seems Intact

Rediff.com10 May 2024

'Whether she is in power or not, she always makes it a point to visit us. This is her best quality as a leader.'

'Muslims of UP will go with Congress'

'Muslims of UP will go with Congress'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'Nobody is speaking up for Muslims today.' 'Secular parties too have calmed down because they feel this will hurt the Hindu vote (bank).' 'In this scenario, where does a Muslim go?'

India's Nuclear Churning: From Idealism To Realism

India's Nuclear Churning: From Idealism To Realism

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Although the credit for acquiring the technological skill must be given to India's outstanding nuclear scientists, the decision to go nuclear was a political one that entailed clarity of vision, courage and resolve, points out Rup Narayan Das.

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com31 May 2021

India's national security strategy needs to be revised periodically since the global and regional geopolitical situation is dynamic, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

'Like Everything, There's A Limit To Hindutva'

'Like Everything, There's A Limit To Hindutva'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'The inauguration of the Ram temple was the pinnacle of the BJP's religious politics.' 'Politics is dynamic. What goes up has to come down.'

Markets crash: Pollster Pradeep Gupta 'open to probe'

Markets crash: Pollster Pradeep Gupta 'open to probe'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Facing opposition fire for exit polls allegedly being used for stock market manipulation, Axis My India's chief Pradeep Gupta has said he is open to facing all kinds of investigations and it would help do business in a much better way if the government frames specific regulations for pollsters.

LS intruder wished to join army, wanted Rs 4000 per month

LS intruder wished to join army, wanted Rs 4000 per month

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Amol Shinde (25), a resident of Zari village in Chakur tehsil of Latur, was arrested on Wednesday along with Neelam, 42, of Haryana's Hisar, after they opened gas canisters that emitted smoke outside the Parliament building and shouted Tanashahi Nahi Chalegi (dictatorship will not be allowed), "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" and "Jai Bhim, Jai Bharat".

Govt to hold meet as Indians studying in Ukraine worried about future

Govt to hold meet as Indians studying in Ukraine worried about future

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

"As of now, there are no norms and regulations under the National Medical Commission to accommodate medical students, who were studying abroad and had to return to India midway, in Indian medical colleges in between an academic session," a health ministry official told PTI, on the condition of anonymity.

Most Covid-tracking apps don't ensure privacy protection: Study

Most Covid-tracking apps don't ensure privacy protection: Study

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Professor Masooda Bashir and doctoral student Tanusree Sharma from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign analysed 50 COVID-19-related apps available in the Google Play store for their access to users' personal data and their privacy protections. The researchers noted that it is disconcerting that these apps are continuously collecting and processing highly sensitive and personally identifiable information, about health, location and direct identifiers like name, age, email address and voter or national identification of a user.

'Father Taught Me To Fight For My Rights'

'Father Taught Me To Fight For My Rights'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

To tell us about your father, just mail us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: My father) along with your name, the place where you live, your father's name and picture and your message about him.

Study Abroad: 10 Tips to get an Education Loan

Study Abroad: 10 Tips to get an Education Loan

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Ankit Mehra, founder and CEO, GyanDhan, an education financing marketplace, tells you how to apply for an education loan in the pandemic.