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You added spice to retweet on farmers' protest, SC tells Kangana

You added spice to retweet on farmers' protest, SC tells Kangana

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court told actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut that she had "added spice" to a retweet during the 2020-21 farmers' protest, leading her to withdraw her plea for quashing a defamation complaint.

Centre, HC slam X Corp for remarks on govt officers in takedown case

Centre, HC slam X Corp for remarks on govt officers in takedown case

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

A lawyer for Elon Musk's X told the Karnataka high court on Tuesday that if every "Tom, Dick and Harry" government official is authorised to send content takedown notices then it would amount to misuse of official powers, remarks that drew strong condemnation from the Centre as well as the judge.

Kanimozhi's Mission Possible In Russia

Kanimozhi's Mission Possible In Russia

Rediff.com27 May 2025

The Kanimozhi Karunanidhi-led delegation is visiting five European nations to garner support for India's campaign against cross-border terrorism.

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.

India's Yuki Bhambri wins ATP Swiss Open doubles title

India's Yuki Bhambri wins ATP Swiss Open doubles title

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

India's Yuki Bhambri and his French partner Albano Olivett clinched the men's doubles title at the Swiss Open ATP Tour tennis tournament with a hard-fought win over Ugo Humbert and Fabrice Martin in the final in Gstaad

Twitter Blue to cost up to Rs 900/month in India

Twitter Blue to cost up to Rs 900/month in India

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Twitter users in India looking to avail the blue tick mark for their accounts will have to shell out Rs 900 under the monthly plan for mobile phones, an update from the microblogging platform said on Thursday. The social media platform has priced Twitter Blue at Rs 650 for web and Rs 900 per month for mobile app users. "Blue subscribers with a verified phone number will get a blue checkmark once approved," Twitter said.

New LAC Road Revives Memories Of China's 1962 Push

New LAC Road Revives Memories Of China's 1962 Push

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

At the end of the discussion, the older Monpa said that if today the Chinese were to come inside India, "I will fight and kill them", prudently adding, "if they are of my age, if they are younger soldiers, I will not be able to fight". The entire village had a good laugh.

New threat for security agencies: 'Bedroom jihadis' stoking unrest in J-K

New threat for security agencies: 'Bedroom jihadis' stoking unrest in J-K

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir are facing a new threat from 'bedroom jihadis' who use social media to spread misinformation and incite communal discord. These individuals, operating from their homes, are part of a sophisticated cross-border effort to destabilize the region by disseminating inflammatory content and propaganda.

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.

Journalist Rana Ayyub booked for 'spreading anti-India sentiment'

Journalist Rana Ayyub booked for 'spreading anti-India sentiment'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Delhi Police on Tuesday informed a court that a first information report (FIR) was registered against journalist Rana Ayyub for allegedly making derogatory posts in 2016-17, including 'insults to Hindu deities, spreading of anti-India sentiment and incitement of religious disharmony'.

Women We Admire: India's Legal Eagles

Women We Admire: India's Legal Eagles

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

This Women's Day Week, we celebrate the groundbreaking achievements of Justice Anna Chandy, Justice M Fathima Beevi and Justice Leila Seth.

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.'

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.

Want A US Visa? Unlock Your Social Media First

Want A US Visa? Unlock Your Social Media First

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

To 'protect national interest', US now require all F, M, and Jvisa applicants (students/exchange visitors) to make socialmedia profiles public for nationalsecurity vetting.

Kangana Visits Rain-Ravaged Mandi

Kangana Visits Rain-Ravaged Mandi

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides have caused massive destruction in the area. More than 150 houses, 106 cattle sheds, 31 vehicles, 14 bridges, and several roads have suffered damage in the disaster.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.'

India's Kush Maini wins maiden F2 Sprint race

India's Kush Maini wins maiden F2 Sprint race

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

India's Kush Maini won his maiden Formula 2 Sprint Race at the Hungarian Grand Prix after initial winner Richard Verschoor's was disqualified due to a technical infringement.

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.

I'm Going Back Someday To Sark

I'm Going Back Someday To Sark

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The wee island in the English Channel, where the only motorised vehicles are tractors, is a place one can return to again and again, says Dilip D'Souza.

Sachin, Yuvraj, Kumble mourn lives lost at Chinnaswamy

Sachin, Yuvraj, Kumble mourn lives lost at Chinnaswamy

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru said they were 'deeply anguished' by the incident and promptly adjusted their programme once they were made aware of the situation.

Sehwag slams Pak for escalation, Neeraj backs Armed Forces

Sehwag slams Pak for escalation, Neeraj backs Armed Forces

Rediff.com9 May 2025

Sehwag condemned Pakistan's intent and motives in a strongly worded post

SEE: 'Go Away', harassed Starc tells vlogger

SEE: 'Go Away', harassed Starc tells vlogger

Rediff.com16 May 2025

In the video, Starc appeared visibly displeased as a vlogger tried to engage him. When approached, he bluntly told the fan to "go away."

Would you buy Starlink plans at 3K-4.2K/month?

Would you buy Starlink plans at 3K-4.2K/month?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

The company had announced similar pricing for Sri Lanka, where its application was in advanced stages of regulatory clearance.

Kho Kho WC: India crush Malaysia, storm into quarters

Kho Kho WC: India crush Malaysia, storm into quarters

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

The Indian women's kho kho team secured a commanding 80-point victory over Malaysia, ensuring their place in the World Cup quarterfinals.

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.

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.

India Ready To Unleash Mayank Yadav!

India Ready To Unleash Mayank Yadav!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Bring out the speed guns, the pace battery has arrived,' BCCI captioned a video posted on its X handle.

Tendulkar, Gavaskar immortalised at cricket HQ

Tendulkar, Gavaskar immortalised at cricket HQ

Rediff.com8 May 2025

In a heartfelt tribute to two of Indian cricket's greatest legends, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially dedicated two rooms at its headquarters to Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar.

'Kannada was born out of Tamil': Kamal Haasan remark sparks row

'Kannada was born out of Tamil': Kamal Haasan remark sparks row

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Kamal Haasan's comments invited sharp criticism in Karnataka.

Twitter patient on revenue from India

Twitter patient on revenue from India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

The California-headquartered company has not only seen more Indians coming to its platform, it has also seen engagement and conversation on various subjects going up manifold.

Can Tharoor & Co Win The Americans Over?

Can Tharoor & Co Win The Americans Over?

Rediff.com26 May 2025

A cross-party delegation led by Congress MP Dr Shashi Tharoor is visiting key American nations to rally global support for India's counter-terror stance under Operation Sindoor, spotlighting regional stability and Pakistan-backed cross-border threats.

'A master and a gem': Gambhir, Pant salute Rohit

'A master and a gem': Gambhir, Pant salute Rohit

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Hours after Rohit made his understated retirement announcement on Instagram, Gambhir put the speculation to rest with a glowing tribute

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.

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.

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.

Survey outlines how India will benefit from AI

Survey outlines how India will benefit from AI

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

India's demographic advantage and diverse economic landscape position it uniquely to benefit from AI, the Economic Survey for 2024-25 tabled in the Parliament on Friday afternoon asserted. However, achieving these benefits requires significant investments in education and workforce skilling, supported by enabling, insuring, and stewarding institutions, the state of the economy report tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.