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Guardians of 'no man's land' along Indo-Bangla border

Guardians of 'no man's land' along Indo-Bangla border

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Smuggling and crime are everyday instances. The 70,000 people in villages along the border make the going tough for the BSF. Neelabh Srivastava reports

G20 leaders pledge to eliminate all terror safe havens

G20 leaders pledge to eliminate all terror safe havens

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

The G20 leaders resolved to facilitate swift and targeted exchanges of information between intelligence, law enforcement and judicial authorities on operational information-sharing, preventive measures and criminal justice response.

Saluting the Vishaka judgment, 20 years on

Saluting the Vishaka judgment, 20 years on

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

This historic Vishaka judgement brought the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace into the mainstream discourse says Kanika Dutta.

Centre says SC verdict reflects its stand on right to privacy

Centre says SC verdict reflects its stand on right to privacy

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Congress engaging in a 'false show of jubilation', said Amit Shah.

Pack your bags! These are the top countries to live in 2018

Pack your bags! These are the top countries to live in 2018

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

According to a UN report, people live long, healthy lives in these 12 countries.

Sheena Bora Trial: Where will Indrani wear her new shoes?

Sheena Bora Trial: Where will Indrani wear her new shoes?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

A mere pair of shoes sets off the kind of harsh condemnation Indrani draws in these corridors of justice. That she being a woman who killed her daughter -- never mind that she is an undertrial and the crime has not yet been proven -- apart from making her an object of curiosity, also makes her, by perception, more evil than the men that flood these corridors, facing trial for similar or worse crimes.

Is India prepared to tackle a Sony like cyber attack?

Is India prepared to tackle a Sony like cyber attack?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

A national cyber crime and coordination centre meant to fend off such attacks is still awaiting approval

India's COVID-19 toll rises to 169; total cases 5,865

India's COVID-19 toll rises to 169; total cases 5,865

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Of the 20 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, eight were from Maharashtra, three each from Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, two from Jammu and Kashmir and one each from Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Bengaluru police busts gang trafficking children to US

Bengaluru police busts gang trafficking children to US

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

They said the kingpin -- through his agents in Gujarat, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and other places -- brought children under the age of 10 years and paired them with the couples in Bengaluru who acted as family.

Alliance with BSP, RLD final; no problem in seat-sharing: Akhilesh

Alliance with BSP, RLD final; no problem in seat-sharing: Akhilesh

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

'They (BJP) can claim of winning even 82 seats, despite the fact that Uttar Pradesh has only 80 seats'

VVIP chopper scam: ED seeks assets details from MoD, income tax department

VVIP chopper scam: ED seeks assets details from MoD, income tax department

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Officials said the agency has sought property details on ten serving and retired officials of the ministry of defence and the IAF.

How does Modi Sarkar rate with UPA1/2?

How does Modi Sarkar rate with UPA1/2?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

The Modi government's record on governance is better than that of UPA-2, but not better than UPA-1, observes T N Ninan.

Apple says govt sought info on 65 devices till June this year

Apple says govt sought info on 65 devices till June this year

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

The total number of such requests from global law enforcement agencies is over 12,400, Apple said in a report.

I-T dept goes after black money stashed overseas

I-T dept goes after black money stashed overseas

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

The move follows poor results in detecting undisclosed foreign assets and delay in concluding pending matters under the Black Money Act, which came into effect in 2015. According to the official data, only 52 cases have been identified so far. Of these, nine are from Mumbai alone.

Draw up list of people facing sedition cases: CIC tells MHA

Draw up list of people facing sedition cases: CIC tells MHA

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

With tags of 'patriots' and 'anti-nationals' being at the centre of debate, the Central Information Commission has asked the home ministry to make public the list of people who are facing sedition charges for indulging in alleged anti-national activities.

'Romeos' on bikes keep Kolkata on its toes

'Romeos' on bikes keep Kolkata on its toes

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

With a spike in nocturnal incidents of molestation and eve-teasing by biker gangs in certain areas of Kolkata, the police have launched regular raids in the night to put a brake on the 'Romeos' on two wheels.

E-mail snooping: Why India has to act NOW

E-mail snooping: Why India has to act NOW

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Three months on, investigations reveal that 80 per cent of the politicians in power and various government departments continue to use e-mail services such as Gmail, Yahoo and Hotmail which are hosted on US-based servers.

A 20-year-old entrepreneur's success story

A 20-year-old entrepreneur's success story

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Besides being a successful entrepreneur, he is the world's second youngest writer of books on ethical hacking.

SC seeks Rajasthan's reply on contempt plea in lynching case

SC seeks Rajasthan's reply on contempt plea in lynching case

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

A contempt plea alleged that incidents of mob lynching and vigilantism were taking place despite the apex court verdict in this regard.

Himachal's valleys becoming dens of drug abuse

Himachal's valleys becoming dens of drug abuse

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

What has really alarmed the police, and also the families of young drug abusers, is the entry of "chitta" -- a highly refined white powdery semi-synthetic substance (mainly heroine) -- into the drug scene and has spread like wildfire among the state's youth. Ashwani Sharma reports.

Doing mobile transactions? Here are a few important tips!

Doing mobile transactions? Here are a few important tips!

Rediff.com14 May 2015

In April, RBI had to issue a warning about a mobile application.

Sheena Bora Trial: The man with the pistol

Sheena Bora Trial: The man with the pistol

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

'He had a carry bag made of plastic. One pistol came out of it. There was also a magazine which had three rounds. And a mobile and a Rs 100 currency note.' No prizes for guessing who that was...

God help our economy

God help our economy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Given Indian corporates's high indebtedness, new credit will be used for servicing loans rather than building factories. This is setting us up for more companies on life support and more zombie banks, warns Rahul Jacob.

The Ruler Who Changed India

The Ruler Who Changed India

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Sher Shah Suri ruled for only a few years, but his huge influence on India continues six centuries later, reveals Farhat Nasreen.

'Dalits have realised BJP is not for them'

'Dalits have realised BJP is not for them'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

'If you look at the entire protest on April 2, you will find it was not only about the Atrocities Act dilution, but the accumulated anger of the Dalit community against the BJP over the last four years.'

Porn ban in Kamasutra land: Will it work?

Porn ban in Kamasutra land: Will it work?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

If the government thinks that they will be able to control it, then they're either fooling themselves or have no clue about the power of viral media.

Indian tycoon seals hotel deal at London's Old Scotland Yard

Indian tycoon seals hotel deal at London's Old Scotland Yard

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

The Kerala-born businessman is the latest in a slew of foreign buyers who have shaken off mounting fears of a 'Brexit' from the European Union

The Politics of Fake News and WhatsApp Forwards

The Politics of Fake News and WhatsApp Forwards

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

'This is a Frankenstein's monster that will engulf us all in its rage and greed.' 'This fake news/WhatsApp forwards industry -- and especially, the use of it in politics -- is one of the biggest threats to our world today,' warns Amit Mehra.

Was Sheena Bora alive months after her death?

Was Sheena Bora alive months after her death?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'There is a communication between Rahul Mukerjea and Sheena Bora.' 'First on the 26th. And then on the 27th and then on the 28th.' 'See the messages wherein Rahul Mukerjea tells Sheena Bora "Baba I am in the car park. Come".' 'And Sheena Bora replies to Rahul Mukerjea: "Five min bas".' 'This explains why none of the bodies matched Sheena Bora...'

Sheena Bora Murder trial: And Indrani played dandiya...

Sheena Bora Murder trial: And Indrani played dandiya...

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Seeing Indrani in court with her perpetually sunny demeanour and beaming face is sometimes as unreal an experience as making sense of court delays.

Govt drafts new IT rules to curb social media misuse; experts flag privacy concerns

Govt drafts new IT rules to curb social media misuse; experts flag privacy concerns

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Experts warned that amendments, which would allow traceability of "unlawful content", invade personal privacy and free speech.

Khadse likely to get clean chit by cops in Dawood call case

Khadse likely to get clean chit by cops in Dawood call case

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

On Friday, Khadse made a futile bid to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval as well as senior party leaders in New Delhi.

What's Facebook got to do with your loan or credit card?

What's Facebook got to do with your loan or credit card?

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Your social media profile may soon be your ticket to a loan or a credit card, says Abhishek Agarwal

The selective memory of those returning awards

The selective memory of those returning awards

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

'In essence, while I appreciate your earnest care for the nation's welfare, your eagerness in returning the awards seems not be driven by data. The data is at worst favouring the present disposition or it provides an inconclusive result. It seems to be directed at Narendra Damordas Modi and nothing else,' says Sriram Balasubramanian in an open letter.

Petro Gate: Court takes cognisance of charge sheet against 13

Petro Gate: Court takes cognisance of charge sheet against 13

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

A court has taken cognisance of the charge sheet filed by Delhi Police against 13 accused arrested in connection with the petroleum ministry document leak case.

What no party in UP wants to talk about

What no party in UP wants to talk about

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

None of the political parties in UP has any effective plans to create jobs.

Customs dept needs major technological overhaul: Tax panel

Customs dept needs major technological overhaul: Tax panel

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

The Parthasarathy Shome committee gives its second reform report to finance ministry.

Why it's time to challenge the math on inflation targeting

Why it's time to challenge the math on inflation targeting

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Inflation targeting framework is now enshrined as a formal agreement by the government and the RBI; thus, it may seem that we are flogging a dead horse, says Soumya Kanti Ghosh.

Security OR Privacy: What would YOU choose?

Security OR Privacy: What would YOU choose?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

While the government's new Central Monitoring System looks extremely impressive on the technological front and could be a vital tool to fight terrorism, there are several questions regarding the privacy aspect that are being raised. Vicky Nanjappa reports

They are Legion!

They are Legion!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Are hacker collectives like Anonymous and Legion black hats or white hats, or do they lurk in the space between the two? Dhruv Munjal reports.