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Israel, Syria agree to US-brokered ceasefire amid Suwayda turmoil

Israel, Syria agree to US-brokered ceasefire amid Suwayda turmoil

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

The ceasefire follows Israeli airstrikes on Syria on Wednesday, which Israel said were carried out to protect the Druze, a minority Arab religious group.

Russia returns bodies of 1200 Ukrainian soldiers

Russia returns bodies of 1200 Ukrainian soldiers

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Russia has returned the remains of 1,212 Ukrainian soldiers in the latest exchange with Kiev, RT reported, citing Kremlin official Vladimir Medinsky.

Iranian missiles strike Haifa as Israel targets Tehran

Iranian missiles strike Haifa as Israel targets Tehran

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

A large fire was reported on Saturday night at a strategic complex near Haifa in northern Israel after Iran launched a barrage of missiles and drones, MEHR News Agency reported, citing local media.

SEBI Cracks Whip On 'Pump And Dump' Scam

SEBI Cracks Whip On 'Pump And Dump' Scam

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

In a pump and dump operation, fraudsters artificially inflate the price of a stock by spreading misleading or false information, creating a frenzy among unsuspecting retail investors.

Trump admin halts new student visa interviews over social media vetting plans

Trump admin halts new student visa interviews over social media vetting plans

Rediff.com28 May 2025

The Trump administration is considering requiring all foreign students applying to study in the United States to undergo social media vetting, according to a report in Politico. In preparation for such required vetting, the administration is ordering US embassies and consular sections to pause scheduling new interviews for such student visa applicants. The report noted that if the administration goes ahead with the plan, it could severely slow down the processing of student visas and hurt many universities who rely heavily on foreign students to boost their financial coffers. This move comes days after the Trump administration ordered the Department of Homeland Security to terminate Harvard University's Student and Exchange Visitor Programme (SEVP) certification, a move that meant Harvard could no longer enroll foreign students.

Airtel keen to tie up with Jio, VIL to fight fraud

Airtel keen to tie up with Jio, VIL to fight fraud

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Airtel has informed the government and regulator Trai that it has approached Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea with a proposal for a joint initiative to unite the industry against rising telecom fraud and scams.

Securities market fraud: How to avoid being misled

Securities market fraud: How to avoid being misled

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), in a circular dated April 11, 2025, warned investors about rising fraud and manipulation linked to the securities market on social media platforms.

Haryana YouTuber held on charge of spying for Pak; in 5-day police custody

Haryana YouTuber held on charge of spying for Pak; in 5-day police custody

Rediff.com17 May 2025

She has been booked under the relevant sections of the Official Secrets Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, said the police.

IT dept can check WhatsApp, email only during...: Sources

IT dept can check WhatsApp, email only during...: Sources

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

The tax department conducts about 100-150 "full blown" searches and surveys in a financial year, and this enforcement action is not aimed towards the common taxpaying individual or entity.

Can Iran Expect Help From Putin Now?

Can Iran Expect Help From Putin Now?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Will Russia's entry deter Trump on his warpath?, asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Bulli Bai like Telegram channel targeting Hindu women blocked: Govt

Bulli Bai like Telegram channel targeting Hindu women blocked: Govt

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

The particular channel on messaging platform Telegram was flagged on social media by users who pointed out that it was targeting Hindu women, sharing their photos and abusing them.

Ambani bomb scare: 'Jaish-ul-Hind's Telegram channel created in Tihar'

Ambani bomb scare: 'Jaish-ul-Hind's Telegram channel created in Tihar'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

A Mahindra Scorpio car with gelatin sticks was found parked near "Antilia", the multi-storey residence of Ambani, in south Mumbai on February 25.

Miracle how Trump didn't hit Zelenskyy: Russia on White House spat

Miracle how Trump didn't hit Zelenskyy: Russia on White House spat

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Russian officials and state media on Saturday celebrated United States President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodomyr Zelensky's unprecedented clash at the White House.

Pakistan Helped US Nab This Terrorist

Pakistan Helped US Nab This Terrorist

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Sharifullah, also known as Jafar, is an ISIS-K member and was directly responsible for the killing of 13 US soldiers and roughly 170 Afghans at the Hamid Karzai international airport's 'Abbey Gate' on August 26, 2021.

PHOTOS: R I P, dear telegram

PHOTOS: R I P, dear telegram

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

The 163-year old telegram service in the country -- the harbinger of good and bad news for generations of Indians -- is dead.

Will Telegram spell doom for WhatsApp?

Will Telegram spell doom for WhatsApp?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Telegram, the new messaging app, is fast catching up on the popularity charts of many Indians. Himanshu Juneja lists top features of the Russian-made Telegram that beats WhatsApp hands down.

Khalistani link in CRPF school blast? Delhi Police to probe

Khalistani link in CRPF school blast? Delhi Police to probe

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

A purported Telegram post circulated on social media, which claimed that the blast was carried out in retaliation to the "targeting" of pro-Khalistan separatists allegedly by Indian agents.

'Telegrams gave us our bread and identity'

'Telegrams gave us our bread and identity'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

Memories of an era gone by are all that remains for telegraphists, considered the backbone of the historic 163-year-old telegram service, which bids its final adieu.

PHOTOS: A day after the Telegram died

PHOTOS: A day after the Telegram died

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

A day after telegram service was shut down, employees are left wondering what to do next.

Last telegrams go out for loved ones

Last telegrams go out for loved ones

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

Thousands of people, many of them first timers, turned up at telegraph centres which had almost been forgotten in recent years to send a message to their loved ones during the last week of the 160-year-old telegram service.

Is FOMO Investing Making You Lose Money?

Is FOMO Investing Making You Lose Money?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

FOMO-driven investing is reshaping India's stock market. Swati Saxena explains how social media hype fuels risky bets and how to protect your wealth.

Putin Has To Tread Carefully With Trump

Putin Has To Tread Carefully With Trump

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

'There is no question that Putin's preference will be to avoid unpleasantness with Trump, leave alone a collision course,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

FAQ: IT Dept Can Check E-mail, WhatsApp

FAQ: IT Dept Can Check E-mail, WhatsApp

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Here's what you must know about the new rule, its implications, and whether it affects taxpayers' rights and privacy.

ISI, terror groups turn to social media platforms for J-K recruitments

ISI, terror groups turn to social media platforms for J-K recruitments

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Once identified, these individuals are drawn into private groups where they are exposed to manipulative content, including fabricated videos depicting atrocities allegedly committed by security forces, the officials said.

Curtains down for 160-year old telegram service

Curtains down for 160-year old telegram service

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Smart phones, emails and SMS seem to have pushed the humble telegram service to a quiet corner.

'I Want To Forget The Horror Of This War'

'I Want To Forget The Horror Of This War'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

'While I would never wish for anyone to go through what we are, it has brought out the best in us by making each one of us a better version of ourselves.' 'Being courageous, fighting for freedom, taking the burden of responsibility to help each other...' 'I know hundreds and hundreds of examples where Ukrainians are risking their lives for complete strangers and it is only in moments like this that we truly understand what it means to be human.'

Govt warns against new scam targeting potential investors

Govt warns against new scam targeting potential investors

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

A new cyber fraud known as 'pig butchering scam' or 'investment scam' has emerged, targeting unemployed youths, housewives, students, and needy people who are made to lose large sums of money daily, according to the latest annual report of the Union home ministry.

The tragicomedy of Mumbai's LAST telegram

The tragicomedy of Mumbai's LAST telegram

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

The last telegraphic message to be sent from Mumbai's Central Telegraph Office was not a personal message, neither was it a patriotic one.

Indian embassy in Syria operational, all citizens safe: Sources

Indian embassy in Syria operational, all citizens safe: Sources

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

The sources further stated that all the Indian nationals there are safe and the embassy remains available to assist them in the crisis-hit nation.

Disha, 2 others created toolkit; sent it to Greta on Telegram: Police

Disha, 2 others created toolkit; sent it to Greta on Telegram: Police

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Climate activist Disha Ravi along with Mumbai lawyer Nikita Jacob and Pune-based engineer Shantanu created the 'toolkit' related to the farmers' agitation and shared it with others to tarnish India's image, the Delhi Police said on Monday.

Last telegram sent to Rahul, DD director general SM Khan

Last telegram sent to Rahul, DD director general SM Khan

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

As the iconic 163-year-old telegram passed into history, the last message was sent to Rahul Gandhi and director general of DD news SM Khan. The telegram counter closed at 11:45 pm on Sunday night and the last message was booked at the counter of Central Telegraph Office, Janpath by one Ashwani Mishra.

Syrian Prez Assad flees as rebels enter Damascus

Syrian Prez Assad flees as rebels enter Damascus

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

The head of Syria's main opposition group abroad Hadi al-Bahra Syrian said that Damascus is now "without Bashar al-Assad" according to Reuters.

In a first, Russia launches ICBM strike on Ukrainian city

In a first, Russia launches ICBM strike on Ukrainian city

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The Ukrainian Air Force on Thursday said that Russia launched a massive missile attack on the city of Dnipro, involving intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).

Bidding adieu to telegram: Some were there to be part of history

Bidding adieu to telegram: Some were there to be part of history

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

A first before the last for many telegram senders

US probes leak of classified Israeli retaliatory strike plans on Iran

US probes leak of classified Israeli retaliatory strike plans on Iran

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

The leak occurs at a particularly delicate time in US-Israel relations and is likely to infuriate Israel, which has been preparing to retaliate against Iran following a missile barrage on October 1.

Intelligence gaps, infiltration raise concerns post J-K tunnel site attack

Intelligence gaps, infiltration raise concerns post J-K tunnel site attack

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

The attack, which claimed the lives of seven individuals, including a local doctor and two labourers from Bihar, has raised concerns about the unreported trend of local youths joining terrorist groups in Kashmir during this period.

Coldplay, Diljit tickets: ED lodges money laundering case

Coldplay, Diljit tickets: ED lodges money laundering case

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday said it has detected alleged irregularities after it conducted raids in a money laundering case to probe 'black marketing' of tickets for two 'highly anticipated' music concerts by British rock band Coldplay and actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh.

Personal data of about 3 cr Star Health customers up for sale

Personal data of about 3 cr Star Health customers up for sale

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Personal data like mobile numbers, PAN, addresses and pre-existing medical conditions of about 3.1 crore customers of Star Health Insurance is allegedly available on a website created by a hacker identified as xenZen. The hacker claimed that Star Health's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) sold all the data and later tried to change the terms of their deal.

Have you been scammed by fake Kerala lottery online?

Have you been scammed by fake Kerala lottery online?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

The police took action after cyber patrolling revealed that 60 fake lottery apps, 25 fake Facebook profiles and 20 websites are connected to the scam, the SPMC release said.

He lost his only job... because the telegram died

He lost his only job... because the telegram died

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

The heart-wrenching story of a man who sent telegrams for a living for over half a century

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