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Creator of Rashmika Mandanna deepfake video arrested

Creator of Rashmika Mandanna deepfake video arrested

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

On November 10, an FIR was registered under Indian Penal Code sections 465 (punishment for forgery) and 469 (forgery for purpose of harming reputation) and sections 66C and 66E of the Information Technology Act at the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) Unit of the Delhi Police's Special Cell.

Territorial Army inducts Mandarin language experts, to be part of border talks

Territorial Army inducts Mandarin language experts, to be part of border talks

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

The batch of five experts will also play a role as interpreters between India and China sides during border personnel meetings, sources said.

PM Modi replaces Mahatma Gandhi in Khadi Commission calendar

PM Modi replaces Mahatma Gandhi in Khadi Commission calendar

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Khadi commission workers demanded reprinting of the calendars with Gandhi's picture being featured on them.

Mumbai rape horror: NCW team meets victim's kin, visits crime spot

Mumbai rape horror: NCW team meets victim's kin, visits crime spot

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

A team of the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Sunday met the family members of a woman who died after being brutally raped, and also visited the crime spot as well as the hospital where she was treated, a police official said.

Modiji Census Kab Hoga?

Modiji Census Kab Hoga?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Given the reality of the disparity and the enormous shift over the last 50 years, this can be done without an open and frank conversation with the people, something that has not begun and, knowing the style of our leader, is not expected to begin, asserts Aakar Patel.

Consumer forum rejects ex-CJI's kin plea for Rs 10 cr damages for death

Consumer forum rejects ex-CJI's kin plea for Rs 10 cr damages for death

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has dismissed a complaint filed by the family of former Chief Justice Of India J S Verma alleging he died because of medical negligence during his treatment.

Modi among first 195 BJP Lok Sabha candidates; See full list

Modi among first 195 BJP Lok Sabha candidates; See full list

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi will fight again from Varanasi in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as it named 34 Union ministers in the first list of 195 candidates.

Netaji forced to seek fascist countries' support for India's freedom: Daughter

Netaji forced to seek fascist countries' support for India's freedom: Daughter

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

In a statement, Pfaff also noted that the countries Netaji had approached were the only ones willing to support the fight against a common adversary.

'Israelis have no morals, no ethics'

'Israelis have no morals, no ethics'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'How can you shoot somebody raising a white flag, even if he's a fighter, when he's surrendered?'

Woman in Ghaziabad 'gang-rape' case booked for fabricating charges

Woman in Ghaziabad 'gang-rape' case booked for fabricating charges

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

The police have registered a case against a woman and three others after she allegedly levelled a "fabricated" gang-rape charge in an attempt to grab property.

Action in cases of crime against women must: Centre's new advisory

Action in cases of crime against women must: Centre's new advisory

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

The detailed three-page advisory of the Union Home Ministry came days after the alleged gangrape and murder of a woman at Hathras in Uttar Pradesh sparked nationwide outrage.

3 arrested for suspected 'human sacrifice' in Kerala

3 arrested for suspected 'human sacrifice' in Kerala

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The two women, who had earned their daily bread selling lottery tickets on the streets of Kochi, were allegedly sacrificed by the accused to settle their financial issues and bring prosperity in life, police said.

JNU edits 'misogynist' invitation after outrage

JNU edits 'misogynist' invitation after outrage

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Under the subhead 'why is this counselling session required', the contentious point has now been replaced with, 'Boys will be counselled to clearly distinguish between friendship and behaviour that may be considered sexual harassment. Girls will be counselled how to avoid sexual harassment.'

First woman judge of SC Justice Fathima Beevi dies at 96

First woman judge of SC Justice Fathima Beevi dies at 96

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Justice Beevi was admitted to the private hospital a few days ago due to age-related ailments and breathed her last on Thursday afternoon around 12.15 pm, an official source said.

Frenchman Cottalorda to coach Indian women boxers

Frenchman Cottalorda to coach Indian women boxers

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The 41-year-old, who is a member of the European Boxing Confederation's coaches commission, will be joining the boxers in the first week of June.

The Women Who Made A Difference

The Women Who Made A Difference

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Sandeep Pandey salutes women who have contributed to social transformation in India after 1980.

Child rights body notice on Rahul's photo of Dalit girl's family

Child rights body notice on Rahul's photo of Dalit girl's family

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Gandhi on Wednesday met the family of the nine-year-old girl and asserted that he is with them on the path to justice and "will not back down even an inch".

Truly disheartened, sad to hear about domestic violence still existing: Shikhar Dhawan

Truly disheartened, sad to hear about domestic violence still existing: Shikhar Dhawan

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

National Commission for Women said that there has been a rise in the number of domestic violence complaints received by the commission ever since lockdown was imposed. Dhawan said he is disheartened and sad to hear about the domestic violence cases still happening in today's world.

Taarak Mehta Actor Accuses Producer Of Sexual Harassment

Taarak Mehta Actor Accuses Producer Of Sexual Harassment

Rediff.com12 May 2023

A former member of the Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah cast has accused Producer Asit Kumarr Modi and two others of sexual harassment, a charge they denied, claiming she was let go from the show due to misbehaviour.

Fate of 8 Union ministers in balance as 102 seats go to polls

Fate of 8 Union ministers in balance as 102 seats go to polls

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Voters include 8.4 crore men, 8.23 crore women and 11,371 from third gender. There are as many as 35.67 lakh first time voters, besides 3.51 crore young voters in the age group of 20-29 years.

Rahul disapproves of Kamal Nath's 'item' remark against MP minister

Rahul disapproves of Kamal Nath's 'item' remark against MP minister

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

"One cannot treat women with disrespect. Kamalnath ji is from my party. But I don't like personally that type of language that Kamalnath ji has used. I do not appreciate it. It is unfortunate", Gandhi, on a three day visit to Kerala, told reporters.

Does Modi Understand Tamil Nadu?

Does Modi Understand Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

In focus are the assembly polls in 2026. From a BJP perspective, their attack on the ruling DMK, using the 'Hindutva' card, and Annamalai's targeting of both Dravidian majors on corruption has not worked, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Singh Deo with Rs 447 cr richest candidate in Chhattisgarh polls 2nd phase

Singh Deo with Rs 447 cr richest candidate in Chhattisgarh polls 2nd phase

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

The analysis of five candidates could not be completed as their affidavits are either badly scanned or complete affidavits are not uploaded on the Election Commission of India website, they said.

5 states to vote from Nov 7 to 30; results on Dec 3

5 states to vote from Nov 7 to 30; results on Dec 3

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

While the Congress is in power in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh is ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party, Telangana by the Bharat Rashtra Samithi and Mizoram by the Mizo National Front.

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of address to the nation by President Ram Nath Kovind on the eve of the Republic Day 2022.

NCW chief wants JNU to withdraw circular asking girls to 'draw a line'

NCW chief wants JNU to withdraw circular asking girls to 'draw a line'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

National Commission for Women chairperson Rekha Sharma has sought withdrawal of a 'misogynist' circular issued by the Jawaharlal Nehru University, which says girls are 'supposed to know how to draw a tangible line between them and their male friends.'

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Dr Shreekant Sambrani pays tribute to M S Swaminathan, renowned agricultural scientist and a lifelong crusader against hunger who passed away in Chennai recently.

Suspended Jharkhand BJP leader Seema Patra held for torturing domestic help

Suspended Jharkhand BJP leader Seema Patra held for torturing domestic help

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

The Ranchi police arrested the suspended BJP leader after a case was registered against her at the Argora police station.

Independents backed by Imran's party take lead in Pak poll

Independents backed by Imran's party take lead in Pak poll

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Jailed ex-Pakistan premier Imran Khan's party-backed independent candidates on Friday sprang a surprise by winning 86 seats out of the 201 results declared following unusual delays and allegations of rigging, as the country appeared heading towards a hung assembly.

Tapsee, Shaina speak up for gender equality

Tapsee, Shaina speak up for gender equality

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

The Pink actor was the showstopper for a diamond collection launch.

Delhi on alert as Nuh violence spreads to NCR

Delhi on alert as Nuh violence spreads to NCR

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Hindu outfits Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad are staging protests across the national capital against the Haryana violence.

'The only hope is Uniform Civil Code'

'The only hope is Uniform Civil Code'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

'UCC should be across India and legally applicable to every Indian citizen.'

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'She showed courage at every turn in her political career.'

Not taking Udupi incident lightly: Karnataka home minister

Not taking Udupi incident lightly: Karnataka home minister

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara on Friday said the government has not taken the incident of filming in a washroom in an Udupi college lightly.

NHRC finds 16 women raped by cops in Chhattisgarh

NHRC finds 16 women raped by cops in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

The commission is still awaiting recorded statement of 20 other victims of sexual violence by the security personnel.

Nawaz Sharif invites rival parties to form joint govt in Pakistan

Nawaz Sharif invites rival parties to form joint govt in Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Sharif, the three-time former premier, said that there is a need for all the political parties to sit together and form a government to pull Pakistan out of its difficulties.

Foreign Medical Graduates On Tenterhooks

Foreign Medical Graduates On Tenterhooks

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

There is confusion around the registration guidelines and the cut-off dates for acquiring the degrees.

Hardliners, no women: Full list of new Taliban Cabinet

Hardliners, no women: Full list of new Taliban Cabinet

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Mullah Muhammad Hassan Akhund is appointed as Prime Minister with two deputies Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar and Molavi Abdul Salam Hanafi.

Despite majority, Imran Khan's party to sit in opposition

Despite majority, Imran Khan's party to sit in opposition

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

The Election Commission of Pakistan has announced that independent candidates, a majority of them supported by the PTI secured 101 seats, followed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) with 75 seats, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) getting 54 seats, and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) bagging 17 seats.

Parties of Sharif, Bilawal Bhutto in talks to form next govt

Parties of Sharif, Bilawal Bhutto in talks to form next govt

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif is still in the race for the prime ministerial slot despite his party not securing a simple majority in the Feb 8 general elections in Pakistan, some PML-N leaders said on Monday.