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Google begins reinstating Indian apps after govt intervention

Google begins reinstating Indian apps after govt intervention

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Google on Tuesday began reinstating about 250 Indian apps it had delisted from its Play Store over a billing dispute as it caved in to government criticism, but the squabble may not yet be over.

SC rejects plea against exchange of 2000 notes sans proof

SC rejects plea against exchange of 2000 notes sans proof

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

"This is the matter of executive policy decision," the bench said while dismissing the appeal.

New Vande Bharat Express will be saffron in colour

New Vande Bharat Express will be saffron in colour

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

ome of the features including seat declining angle, better cushion for seats, better accessibility to mobile charging points than before, extended foot-rest in the Executive Chair cars among others, an official release said.

US Open GP Gold badminton: Praneeth in quarters; Jwala-Ashwini advance

US Open GP Gold badminton: Praneeth in quarters; Jwala-Ashwini advance

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

It was a day of mixed fortunes for India's badminton players at the $120,000 US Open Grand Prix Gold tournament as Sai Praneeth sneaked into the quarter-finals after a hard-earned victory while compatriots Ajay Jayaram and R M V Gurusaidutt lost their respective men's singles matches.

On Opposition seeking rail minister's resignation, BJP says...

On Opposition seeking rail minister's resignation, BJP says...

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

BJP IT department head Amit Malviya shared on Twitter what he said were the details of accidents under these ministers and added such 'worthies' are the ones demanding the resignation of the 'most qualified' railway minister the country has had in seven and half decades.

Dhanteras gold demand likely to stay robust

Dhanteras gold demand likely to stay robust

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

A strong appetite for gold on Friday's Dhanteras is expected this year due to auspicious reasons and geopolitical concerns, continuing the 2022 trend driven by pent-up COVID demand. Compared to last year's Dhanteras, gold prices have jumped 22 per cent and silver prices by 21 per cent, respectively. "Gold and silver are good for portfolio diversification, especially in times of geopolitical turbulence.

No coaching future! What's Saina Nehwal's next move?

No coaching future! What's Saina Nehwal's next move?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Coaching is the toughest job: Saina Nehwal on her future

Mobile Download Speeds May Surpass...

Mobile Download Speeds May Surpass...

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Most telcos say the speed will surpass fixed broadband as the 5G roll out, which is currently on 360,000 towers, crosses 400,000.

Will Odisha Show Faith In Naveen Patnaik Again?

Will Odisha Show Faith In Naveen Patnaik Again?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

The 78-year-old Naveen is on the cusp of creating history. He must win the forthcoming Assembly polls to become India's longest-serving chief minister, a record held by Sikkim's Pawan Kumar Chamling.

Odisha Masters: Sathish seals singles; Tanisha-Dhruv shine

Odisha Masters: Sathish seals singles; Tanisha-Dhruv shine

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

Sathish Kumar wins men's singles title, Tanisha-Dhruv claim mixed doubles crown at Odisha Masters

Dharma vs religion PIL: Delhi HC issues notice to Centre, Delhi govt

Dharma vs religion PIL: Delhi HC issues notice to Centre, Delhi govt

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

The Delhi high court on Wednesday sought the stand of the Centre and city government on a public interest litigation seeking a direction to the authorities to use the "proper meaning" of the term "religion' and not use it as a synonym of "dharma" in official documents.

Vande Bharat Express Looks Good

Vande Bharat Express Looks Good

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

75 Vande Bharat express trains will be manufactured and deployed throughout the country before August 15 next year.

Targeted for who you are, what you do, Apple warns Oppn leaders

Targeted for who you are, what you do, Apple warns Oppn leaders

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Unlike traditional cybercriminals, Apple warned that State-sponsored attackers apply exceptional resources to target a very small number of specific individuals and their devices, which makes these attacks much harder to detect and prevent.

Balasore accident: 123 trains cancelled, 56 diverted

Balasore accident: 123 trains cancelled, 56 diverted

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The cancelled trains include Sealdah-Puri Duronto, Howrah-Chennai Mail, Kanyakumari-Howrah Express, Shalimar Express, Tirupati Weekly Superfast Express, SMVT-Bengaluru Superfast Express, Santraganchi AC Superfast, Purulia-Villupuram.

PM's advice to students during Delhi Metro ride

PM's advice to students during Delhi Metro ride

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

During his Delhi Metro ride on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi advised students to make cashless payments and share their experiences through blogs.

Indonesia Masters: Christie knocks out Sen in quarter-finals

Indonesia Masters: Christie knocks out Sen in quarter-finals

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Later in the day, the new women's doubles pair of Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa lost 13-21, 18-21 to Japan's Yuki Fukushima and Sayaka Hirota in the quarter-finals, bringing down the curtain on India's campaign.

Cabinet okays 32,500 cr for Railways' multi-tracking projects

Cabinet okays 32,500 cr for Railways' multi-tracking projects

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved seven multi-tracking projects of Indian Railways at an estimated cost of around Rs 32,500 crore, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. The proposed projects, which will be fully funded by the Centre, will help increase the existing line capacity, smoothen train operations, reduce congestion and facilitate ease of travelling and transportation. The projects covering 35 districts in nine states -- Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal -- will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by 2,339 km and provide employment of an estimated 7.06 crore man-days to the people of the states.

Will Assembly Polls Give BJP Simple Majority In Rajya Sabha?

Will Assembly Polls Give BJP Simple Majority In Rajya Sabha?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

The BJP holds 28 of the 59 Rajya Sabha seats that will soon face election.

Modi's Edifice Complex

Modi's Edifice Complex

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

To understand Modi, listen to what he does not say -- vide NRC, suggests Prem Panicker.

Ram temple event marks 'muhurat' births, UP Muslim family names son Ram Rahim

Ram temple event marks 'muhurat' births, UP Muslim family names son Ram Rahim

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

While 'Ram' and 'Sita' were the preferred names for many, a baby boy born to a Muslim family in the district hospital in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, was named Ram Rahim by his grandmother.

8 killed, 20 hurt as two trains collide in Andhra Pradesh

8 killed, 20 hurt as two trains collide in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

It is suspected that some deaths have occurred in the accident as well, an official said but could not immediately confirm the information.

SC lens on freebies ahead of polls in MP, Rajasthan

SC lens on freebies ahead of polls in MP, Rajasthan

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Freebies being doled out by the Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan governments ahead of the assembly polls Friday came under scrutiny by the Supreme Court which sought responses from the two states, the Centre and the Election Commission on a PIL alleging misuse of public money.

Akshata Gets Rishi Ready For India

Akshata Gets Rishi Ready For India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Rishi Sunak arrived in India for the first time after he took charge as the United Kingdom's prime minister on Friday, September 8, 2023.

World's Highest Railway Bridge To Open

World's Highest Railway Bridge To Open

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge, over the Chenab river will open soon.

Light diyas at home, don't come to Ayodhya on Jan 22: Modi

Light diyas at home, don't come to Ayodhya on Jan 22: Modi

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The PM urged all citizens to light diyas in their houses on January 22 so that the whole country basks in glory.

This govt revived yoga: Tharoor replies to Cong's tweet

This govt revived yoga: Tharoor replies to Cong's tweet

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Tagging the Congress' tweet, Tharoor said, 'Indeed! We should also acknowledge all those who revived and popularised yoga, including our government, @PMOIndia & @MEAIndia, for internationalising International Yoga Day through the @UN.'

Govt warns social media platforms over deepfake issue

Govt warns social media platforms over deepfake issue

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Vaishnaw told reporters that the government had recently issued a notice to companies on the deepfake issue, and the platforms responded, but added that the firms will have to be more aggressive in taking action on such content.

Behind BJP's stunning win in MP, Modi's 14 rallies

Behind BJP's stunning win in MP, Modi's 14 rallies

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed 14 rallies in Madhya Pradesh during campaigning for polls and reached out to young voters by reminding them of the failures of previous Congress governments on various fronts as he doubled down on development of all sections.

Bihar train accident: Faulty tracks suspected; top-level probe ordered

Bihar train accident: Faulty tracks suspected; top-level probe ordered

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The probe report has estimated the cost of damage due to the accident at more than Rs 52 crore.

NEVER Say These 10 Things In A Job Interview

NEVER Say These 10 Things In A Job Interview

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

rediffGURU Ashwini Dasgupta offers tips on how to navigate job interviews.

Ministry clears Vinesh, Bajrang's proposals

Ministry clears Vinesh, Bajrang's proposals

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, who had sought time till August 10 to prepare for Asian Games and World Championship trials, are set to leave for Kyrgystan and Hungary respectively.

It's Parliament's domain: HC on plea to bar parties with religious names

It's Parliament's domain: HC on plea to bar parties with religious names

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

During the hearing, petitioner Upadhyay submitted that while individuals cannot seek vote in the name of religion or caste, political parties can be formed using religious connotations which cannot be permitted.

Digital Act Unlikely In Winter Session

Digital Act Unlikely In Winter Session

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

'Unless the government comes up with the rulebook, the technical requirements will not be clear to us.' 'Going by the Act, non-technical provisions can be complied with within six months.' 'But we need up to 24 months for provisions like parental consent.'

Why V K Pandian Is So Valuable To Naveen Patnaik

Why V K Pandian Is So Valuable To Naveen Patnaik

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Naveen Patnaik is known as an "absentee landlord" who needs bureaucrats like Pandian to run his government.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on October 4

Asian Games: India's Schedule on October 4

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Wednesday, October 4.

Govt to aid citizens in filing deepfake FIR against social media cos

Govt to aid citizens in filing deepfake FIR against social media cos

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The government will assist citizens in filing FIR against social media platforms for violation of IT rules in case they are aggrieved from objectionable content like deep fakes.

Badminton: India's challenge ends at Hong Kong Open

Badminton: India's challenge ends at Hong Kong Open

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Vietnam Open: Simran-Ritika in quarters.

CERT-In sends notice to Apple, begins probe into threat alert

CERT-In sends notice to Apple, begins probe into threat alert

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

CERT-In has started its probe in the Apple threat notification issue raised by opposition MPs, and a notice has been sent to the company, IT Secretary S Krishnan said on Thursday.

Mahua Moitra writes to Speaker over Apple alerts

Mahua Moitra writes to Speaker over Apple alerts

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Wednesday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla flagging alerts received by several opposition leaders about 'state-sponsored' attacks on their iPhones, and urged him to provide them protection to continue doing their duties.

Satwiksairaj-Chirag's sensational rise to World No 3

Satwiksairaj-Chirag's sensational rise to World No 3

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty achieved a career-best world number three