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BCCI Fines Tamil Nadu Batter Rs 1 Lakh For Mobile Phone Use

BCCI Fines Tamil Nadu Batter Rs 1 Lakh For Mobile Phone Use

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

A young Tamil Nadu batter has been fined Rs 1 lakh by the BCCI's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) for violating the Players and Match Officials Area (PMOA) protocol during a Tamil Nadu Premier League game by using his mobile phone. The player, a left-hander who scored two fifties in last year's Ranji Trophy, was texting his girlfriend during the match.

Porn videos found on rape convict Prajwal Revanna's phone seized in jail

Porn videos found on rape convict Prajwal Revanna's phone seized in jail

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

A forensic examination of a mobile phone seized from former MP Prajwal Revanna's prison cell revealed numerous explicit videos, while a pen drive contained movies and web series. Revanna, who was found using a smartphone in prison, denied ownership of the device and downloading explicit content, despite call logs showing unauthorised communication. Five individuals have been arrested for allegedly smuggling the phone and SIM card into the Parappana Agrahara Central Prison.

Is your cell phone safe?

Is your cell phone safe?

Rediff.com21 May 2007

A look at the increasing problem of cell phone security. Between hackers and lost phones, you have a lot to worry about! Read how to protect yourself.

Cell phone, most hated gadget

Cell phone, most hated gadget

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

Johnny Lever's 10 Funniest Phone Calls

Johnny Lever's 10 Funniest Phone Calls

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Celebrate the comedic genius of Johnny Lever on his 69th birthday on August 14 by revisiting his most iconic and side-splitting on-screen phone call scenes that highlight his unparalleled talent for mimicry, slapstick, and animated expressions.

New in town: Cell phone rage

New in town: Cell phone rage

Rediff.com30 Dec 2005

Now, 'cell phone map' of cities!

Now, 'cell phone map' of cities!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2005

Enforcement authorities for long have been able to track movements of people with the help of the cell phone used by them, but now researchers at the Massachussets Institute of Technology have electronically mapped a whole city.

Can cell phones lead women to temptation?

Can cell phones lead women to temptation?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

'It was clear that the cell phone gave her access to a temptation that destroyed her family... she'd never have strayed without it.'

PhonePe Charts Ambitious Decade-Long Digital Progress Roadmap

PhonePe Charts Ambitious Decade-Long Digital Progress Roadmap

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

PhonePe, at the Global Fintech Fest 2026, unveiled its strategic vision for the next decade, focusing on inclusive digital progress for individuals, households, and businesses across India. The roadmap details innovations in financial inclusion, wealth creation, credit access, and merchant solutions.

Cell phone found in Nalini's prison cell

Cell phone found in Nalini's prison cell

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Jail authorities at the high security Vellore prison on Tuesday said they have recovered a cell phone from Nalini, a life convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, during a 'routine check.'

Key Suspects In Shiv Sena Leader Murder Case Remanded

Key Suspects In Shiv Sena Leader Murder Case Remanded

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar has secured transit remand for two key suspects, Santosh Kanojia and Amit Singh, from Prayagraj and brought them to Thane. They have been formally arrested and will be produced in a local court on Monday. Police have arrested five individuals in total, but the exact motive behind the crime remains unknown.

Want to lose weight? Use cell phones

Want to lose weight? Use cell phones

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

Your secret wish of shedding the flabs may still be fulfilled. All you need is a cell phone.

Rape convict ex-MP Prajwal Revanna found with phone in prison

Rape convict ex-MP Prajwal Revanna found with phone in prison

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

An Android mobile phone was seized from former MP Prajwal Revanna's barrack during a CCB raid at Bengaluru's Parappana Agrahara Central Prison. An Assistant Superintendent has been suspended, and an inquiry is underway.

Orissa: Use cell phone, face Maoists' wrath

Orissa: Use cell phone, face Maoists' wrath

Rediff.com9 Nov 2006

Leaflets had also been distributed in several villages containing the threat: "Those ignoring this directive will not be forgiven."

Your cell phone is now your wallet!

Your cell phone is now your wallet!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

BJP Accuses Rahul Gandhi Of Spreading False Narrative With AI Video

BJP Accuses Rahul Gandhi Of Spreading False Narrative With AI Video

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

The BJP has strongly criticised Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders for allegedly promoting a false narrative against Delhi Police using a fabricated AI-generated video. This comes after an arrest was made in connection with circulating the video, which purportedly showed an ACP harassing a woman journalist. The BJP questions Gandhi's silence and the potential involvement of the Congress IT cell in creating and amplifying the fake content.

Major Drug Haul In Saharanpur: Two Traffickers Apprehended

Major Drug Haul In Saharanpur: Two Traffickers Apprehended

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Police in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested two alleged drug traffickers, including a woman, and seized over a kilogram of 'smack' (adulterated heroin) worth approximately Rs 2.05 crore. The arrests were part of "Operation Savera," with one of the accused, Shahzad alias Kallu, identified as a habitual offender with multiple prior cases.

Vivo V80 Brings Zeiss Imaging And 90W Charging

Vivo V80 Brings Zeiss Imaging And 90W Charging

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Vivo V80 brings together a high-resolution AMOLED display, Zeiss-powered cameras and a large 7,200 mAh battery, making it a feature-packed option in the premium smartphone segment.

Cell phones don't cause cancer

Cell phones don't cause cancer

Rediff.com13 Apr 2005

Researchers at the Danish Cancer Society in Copenhagen, Denmark, say that they have found no evidence that would link use of mobile phones to brain tumours or to the risk of developing brain cancer.

One out of 3 Chinese owns a cell phone

One out of 3 Chinese owns a cell phone

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

China has 467 million cell phone users by the end of January, indicating that one out of three Chinese owned a mobile, latest official statistics showed.

Cell phone jammers in all jails

Cell phone jammers in all jails

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

The court asked Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd and Reliance to inform it by next Tuesday as to how this facility could be installed in central jails.

This cell phone also kills germs

This cell phone also kills germs

Rediff.com29 Mar 2008

Scientists are experimenting with viruses, salmon sperm DNA, potatoes, and more in making biomaterials for consumer electronics

Who is the world's largest cell phone manufacturer

Who is the world's largest cell phone manufacturer

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

Motorola DynaTAC 8000X was the first portable cellular phone to receive FCC type approval. Take the Rediff Business Quiz and find out how much you know about mobile phones.

Cell phone forum to be launched next month

Cell phone forum to be launched next month

Rediff.com27 Jan 2003

A body of cellular operators, cell phone makers and user groups will be formed in February for close liaison among the three major stake holders in the mobile phone sector.\n\n\n\n

Listening to cell phone while driving is risky

Listening to cell phone while driving is risky

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

The findings revealed that brain activity in parietal lobe, the brain area that assimilates sensory information and plays a crucial role in navigation, decreased by 37 percent. The activity in occipital lobe, the area that processes visual information, was also reduced.

Power Bank Fires On Flights: Dos And Don'ts

Power Bank Fires On Flights: Dos And Don'ts

Rediff.com4 days ago

Follow these guidelines to reduce the potential of a power bank fire on a flight.

Ex-Security Guard Accused In Hyderabad Girl's Kidnapping, Murder

Ex-Security Guard Accused In Hyderabad Girl's Kidnapping, Murder

Rediff.com6 days ago

A five-year-old girl was kidnapped and found murdered in a Hyderabad gated community. Police suspect a recently dismissed security guard, Vikram, who allegedly demanded a Rs 20 lakh ransom from the girl's family. The girl's body was discovered in a clubhouse cellar with her hands and legs tied. Police are actively searching for the absconding suspect.

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Rs 73 Crore Digital-Arrest Scam

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Rs 73 Crore Digital-Arrest Scam

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested 11 individuals involved in multiple "digital-arrest" scams, recovering over Rs 12 crore. The scams, linked to handlers in Southeast Asia, have affected 78 complainants nationwide, totaling Rs 73 crore. A retired scientist was defrauded of Rs 1.25 crore, with the entire amount frozen. The investigation uncovered a network arranging mule bank accounts and using cryptocurrency for commissions.

Thane Police Extend Custody In Shiv Sena Leader Murder Case

Thane Police Extend Custody In Shiv Sena Leader Murder Case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Police in Thane are investigating the source of a costly firearm used in the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary Pradeep Purnekar. Two key accused, Nikhil Yadav and Nitesh Pawar, have had their police custody extended until October 13 as authorities seek to identify the mastermind and procurement chain behind the September 29 killing.

Now, a cell phone for Rs 800

Now, a cell phone for Rs 800

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

The company will start selling the Rs 800-phone to Asian, African and South Amercian consumers from next month.

Police Arrest Three Drug Peddlers With Rs 4.76 Crore Smack In Saharanpur

Police Arrest Three Drug Peddlers With Rs 4.76 Crore Smack In Saharanpur

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Police in Saharanpur have arrested three alleged drug peddlers and seized 2.38 kg of smack valued at approximately Rs 4.76 crore. The arrests were made during a joint operation, leading to the recovery of cash, an electronic weighing machine, mobile phones, and a motorcycle. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act, and further investigation is underway to dismantle the drug network.

5 cell phone features that simplify life

5 cell phone features that simplify life

Rediff.com21 Feb 2007

Do you use these basic cell phone features? If not, here's why you should.

Cell phones 'don't increase cancer risk'

Cell phones 'don't increase cancer risk'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

Cell phones don't trigger cancer -- this new study comes from Tokyo, Japan, the technological capital of the world. Researchers at the Tokyo Women's Medical University have carried out the study and found that mobile phone users have no greater risk of developing brain tumours than people who have never used them,

India launches new cell broadcast system for disaster warnings

India launches new cell broadcast system for disaster warnings

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched the cell broadcast alert system, developed indigenously, to warn citizens about emergencies and natural disasters in their area. The system is now operational across all states and union territories.

How Punjab Police Recovered Over 12,000 Lost Mobile Phones

How Punjab Police Recovered Over 12,000 Lost Mobile Phones

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Punjab Police have successfully traced and returned over 12,000 lost mobile phones to their owners in the past year, utilising technical and data analysis. The recoveries, estimated to be worth between Rs 15 to Rs 20 crore, were made possible through initiatives like the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR).

The Daily Wager Who May Go To The Oscars

The Daily Wager Who May Go To The Oscars

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

'The FFI jury said Gondhal is the best film in terms of overall quality -- the sound, background music and cinematography.' 'In every aspect, I don't think this film can be compared to other Indian films. This may sound like overconfidence, but we know what we have done.'

Cell phone towers are bad for you. Here's why?

Cell phone towers are bad for you. Here's why?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Available materials show that radiation emitted from cell phone towers could cause health hazards. Being exposed to the thermal effect could cause fatigue, cataracts and reduced mental concentration. This largely occurs to the amount of heat that is generated due to radiation.