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'Mayawati Is Afraid Of The BJP'

'Mayawati Is Afraid Of The BJP'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'She feels it will send her to jail.'

Meta apologises for Zuckerberg's remarks on Indian elections

Meta apologises for Zuckerberg's remarks on Indian elections

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had earlier called out the remarks made by Zuckerberg on the Joe Rogan podcast. "Mr. Zuckerberg's claim that most incumbent governments, including India in 2024 elections, lost post-COVID is factually incorrect," Vaishnaw had said in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on January 13.

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.

Can Threads Be The 'Twitter Killer'?

Can Threads Be The 'Twitter Killer'?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

'If Threads doesn't become a distinct identity, and just a text version in the shadows of Instagram, then it may fizzle out.'

'Elon Musk was fascinated about Kumbh Mela'

'Elon Musk was fascinated about Kumbh Mela'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Musk said on Friday that he believes India-US ties are "trending positive" and that he favours an enhanced trade partnership between the two nations.

SC asks govt for records on BBC Gujarat riots documentary ban

SC asks govt for records on BBC Gujarat riots documentary ban

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

The bench allowed the rejoinder affidavit to be filed by petitioners in two weeks thereafter and posted the matter for final hearing in January, 2025.

Twitter turned rogue during 2020-22: BJP amid row

Twitter turned rogue during 2020-22: BJP amid row

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Amit Malviya said Twitter was in violation of India laws for an extended period (between 2020-2022).

'Why Would Govt Be Scared Of Cartoonists?'

'Why Would Govt Be Scared Of Cartoonists?'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

'Journalists must ask the Mumbai police why are they sending notices via X to cartoonists.' 'The Mumbai police must come clean. Who is giving them such orders?'

Twitter, FB, Google name grievance officer for India

Twitter, FB, Google name grievance officer for India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Apple and Signal silent on names required under the new IT rules.

Dorsey, govt in tweetstorm over Twitter ex-CEO's armtwisting charge

Dorsey, govt in tweetstorm over Twitter ex-CEO's armtwisting charge

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Union minister Rajeev Chandrashekar on Tuesday rejected Dorsey's claim, calling it an "outright lie" and "an attempt to brush out that very dubious period" of firm's history.

'Nikhil Gupta Will Be Quietly Sent Back To India'

'Nikhil Gupta Will Be Quietly Sent Back To India'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

'As the trial gets closer for Nikhil Gupta, they're going to want to make sure that he doesn't talk.' 'And they're going to put pressure on Mr Gupta to make some deal where the evidence doesn't come out.'

Why Sebi warned Ola Electric

Why Sebi warned Ola Electric

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Market regulator Sebi has warned Ola Electric Mobility for violating listing norms by sharing store expansion plans on social media before informing stock exchanges, according to a regulatory filing by the company. In a letter to the company by Sebi, shared on BSE by Ola Electric Mobility, the market regulator took exception to the dissemination of information regarding plans for a four-fold expansion of the company-owned store network by December 20, 2024.

Indian Techies Doubtful About Joining Twitter

Indian Techies Doubtful About Joining Twitter

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

'It's a big technology company and may offer good remuneration, but stability in my career is equally important to me.'

HC junks Twitter's plea against govt's account blocking orders

HC junks Twitter's plea against govt's account blocking orders

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

The single-judge bench of Justice Krishna S Dixit which dictated the operative portion of the judgement also imposed a cost of Rs 50 lakh on Twitter and ordered it to be paid to the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority within 45 days.

Coldplay Is Back In Mumbai! Here's Your Ultimate Concert Guide

Coldplay Is Back In Mumbai! Here's Your Ultimate Concert Guide

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Everything you need to know about Coldplay's concert at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium on January 18, 19 and 21.

Ready to work with Parl panel on protecting citizens' rights: Twitter

Ready to work with Parl panel on protecting citizens' rights: Twitter

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Twitter on Friday said it 'stands prepared' to work with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on IT on safeguarding citizens' rights online, even as the panel categorically told the microblogging platform that rule of the land is supreme and not the company's policies.

Child rights body pulls up Twitter over Kunal Kamra's doctored video

Child rights body pulls up Twitter over Kunal Kamra's doctored video

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Kamra had shared the purported video of Modi's interaction in Germany with the child but he replaced the song that the boy sang -- 'Janmabhoomi Bharat' -- with "Mehengayi daayan khaaye jaat hain", a Bollywood song about price rise.

Look, Who's Interviewing Bumrah!

Look, Who's Interviewing Bumrah!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Sanjana thanked Jasprit for the interview, who replied saying: 'Seeing you in 30 minutes,' to which she quipped, 'What's for dinner?'

Fitness is key, not social media: Dhoni

Fitness is key, not social media: Dhoni

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'I am not worried about who has how many followers, who is doing what because I know if I take care of cricket then everything will else will take care of itself'

India aim to gain upper hand over struggling Kiwis in overcast Bengaluru

India aim to gain upper hand over struggling Kiwis in overcast Bengaluru

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

India has only minor concerns, but New Zealand's troubles across batting and bowling departments are more pronounced.

TMC Twitter account hacked, name changed to 'Yuga labs'

TMC Twitter account hacked, name changed to 'Yuga labs'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The official Twitter handle of All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) appears to be hacked as its name has been changed to 'Yuga labs'.

India's big guns ready to fire vs Pakistan

India's big guns ready to fire vs Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Ahead of the mega IND v PAK encounter, let's delve into the records of some of India's most consistent performers against their arch-rivals.

Parliamentary panel to Twitter: 'Law of land supreme, not your policy'

Parliamentary panel to Twitter: 'Law of land supreme, not your policy'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Amid a tussle between the Union government and Twitter over the new IT rules, officials of the microblogging site on Friday deposed before a parliamentary panel chaired by Congress's Shashi Tharoor over preventing misuse of social media.

Say Cheese! Lucky Day For India Fans

Say Cheese! Lucky Day For India Fans

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Following their training session, some lucky fans got the chance to get up close and personal with members of the Indian team.

'No Champions Trophy matches outside Pakistan'

'No Champions Trophy matches outside Pakistan'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

The Pakistan cricket board (PCB) will not stage matches of the 2025 Champions Trophy outside the country if India do not travel for the tournament, chairman Mohsin Naqvi said.

Why Shah wanted Twitter takedown

Why Shah wanted Twitter takedown

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Home ministry asks IT ministry to order social media platforms to remove around 100 posts or URLs.

'NIA yet to receive Nijjar death certificate from Canada'

'NIA yet to receive Nijjar death certificate from Canada'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

According to NIA sources, the Canadian government asked for the reason for NIA behind its request to seek the death certificate of Nijjar.

Delhi women's panel summons Twitter, Delhi police over child porn videos

Delhi women's panel summons Twitter, Delhi police over child porn videos

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has issued summonses to Twitter and the city police over the alleged availability of child pornography videos on the microblogging website.

Twitter showing Ladakh in China a criminal offence: Lekhi

Twitter showing Ladakh in China a criminal offence: Lekhi

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Microblogging site Twitter's explanations to a parliamentary panel on showing Ladakh as part of China are inadequate and the act amounts to criminal offence attracting imprisonment of seven years, committee chairman Meenakshi Lekhi said on Wednesday.

Why Team India wore black armbands vs Afghanistan

Why Team India wore black armbands vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Johnson, a two-Test veteran for India, passed away tragically on Thursday.

Twitter appoints interim chief compliance officer for India

Twitter appoints interim chief compliance officer for India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

A Twitter spokesperson on Tuesday said the company continues to make every effort to comply with the new guidelines, and is keeping the IT Ministry apprised of progress at every step of the process.

How India talked about the budget on Twitter

How India talked about the budget on Twitter

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

#Budget2018 resulted in over 14 lakh conversations on Twitter.

Ashwin's Badass Reply To Twitter Troll

Ashwin's Badass Reply To Twitter Troll

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

A Sri Lankan troll took to Twitter after the game to tell Ashwin that he should hand over his Man of the Match trophy to Bangladesh's Mominul Haque, who dropped him at a crucial stage of the game.

NZ bring out big guns for India, Sri Lanka tour

NZ bring out big guns for India, Sri Lanka tour

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

New Zealand on Monday named a strong squad, which includes five spin bowling options

Moments From Ashwin's Exceptional Journey

Moments From Ashwin's Exceptional Journey

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Ashwin's legacy, marked by his intellect and dominance on the field, will resonate for years to come.

Twitter biased, interfering in India's political process: Rahul

Twitter biased, interfering in India's political process: Rahul

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'This is not an attack on Rahul Gandhi. This is not you know simply shutting Rahul Gandhi down. I have 19-20 million followers. You are denying them the right to an opinion. That's what you are doing'

SEE: Here's how India gears up for Paris Olympics

SEE: Here's how India gears up for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com24 May 2024

'Let's Move India' encourages people of all ages and abilities to embrace the joy of movement and celebrate the Indian athletes heading to the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Twitter removes map showing J-K, Ladakh outside India

Twitter removes map showing J-K, Ladakh outside India

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

#TwitterBan was trending on Twitter with almost 17,000 tweets.

The Man in the Middle of the Twitter Storm

The Man in the Middle of the Twitter Storm

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

When the Delhi police served him a notice in May for a case involving tagging some political leaders' tweets as carrying manipulated media, a spirited Maheshwari said he was employed by Twitter Communications Private Limited, and not Twitter Inc, and, therefore, could not help them. The authorities were understandably not pleased.

Most requests for account info came from India: Twitter

Most requests for account info came from India: Twitter

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

India also ranked second in terms of volume of legal demands for content removal, after Japan, Twitter said in a blog that provided an update to its transparency report.