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From data security to AI in agriculture, Modi, Pichai hold wide-ranging talks

From data security to AI in agriculture, Modi, Pichai hold wide-ranging talks

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

We spoke on a wide range of subjects, particularly leveraging the power of technology to transform the lives of India's farmers, youngsters and entrepreneurs, the PM said.

Complaint against Rana Ayyub for 'Delhi violence' clip

Complaint against Rana Ayyub for 'Delhi violence' clip

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

A 45-second video clip posted on the Twitter handle @RanaAyyub on February 25 shows some men attempting to place a saffron flag and the National tricolour on what looks like a minaret, against the backdrop of billowing black smoke.

PM calls for constitution of high-power police tech mission under MHA

PM calls for constitution of high-power police tech mission under MHA

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for the setting up of a high-power police technology mission under the leadership of the Union home minister to adopt future technologies for grassroot policing requirements.

China trying to take over Bagram base in Afghanistan: Haley

China trying to take over Bagram base in Afghanistan: Haley

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Haley said there is a need to closely watch China as it is making a move to take over the Bagram air force base that was controlled by the United States for nearly two decades.

Chakravyuh review

Chakravyuh review

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

A start has been made to the Chakravyuh franchise and it is quite satisfying, notes Joginder Tuteja.

Bengaluru rape case: Police did not follow SOP

Bengaluru rape case: Police did not follow SOP

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

While the police failed to follow the standard operating procedure in the alleged rape case, the school delayed reporting the matter to the police. Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com reports from Bengaluru.

Rs 20 cr Delhi heist solved, police arrest 2, recover 18.5 kg of jewels

Rs 20 cr Delhi heist solved, police arrest 2, recover 18.5 kg of jewels

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The Chhattisgarh police have arrested two persons and recovered around 18.5 kg of gold and diamond ornaments in connection with a burglary of jewellery worth over Rs 20 crore from a store in New Delhi earlier this week, a senior official said on Friday.

Chandigarh incident: Top cop details what happened

Chandigarh incident: Top cop details what happened

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Police said it has been found during preliminary investigation that a woman student, a hosteller, had shared her own video with a youth from Himachal Pradesh whose role is also under the scanner.

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.

Email security policy soon: Minister

Email security policy soon: Minister

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

The policy will be announced shortly, Minister of State for Communications and IT Milind Deora said on Monday.

Rakesh Roshan speaks out on Hrithik-Kangana controversy

Rakesh Roshan speaks out on Hrithik-Kangana controversy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

'The truth will be out soon.'

Centre may hire US, Israel firms for terror intel

Centre may hire US, Israel firms for terror intel

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

The government also wants to ensure that content meant for radicalising youths, from outfits like Islamic State, doesn't find circulation in India.

US charges N Korean programmer with WannaCry, other cyberattacks

US charges N Korean programmer with WannaCry, other cyberattacks

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Park is charged with one count of conspiracy to commit computer fraud and abuse and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

Probe into secret govt docs found in builder's mobile

Probe into secret govt docs found in builder's mobile

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

builder Sanjay Punamia and his son Sunny were arrested in July in connection with a Rs 15-crore extortion case, in which former police commissioner Param Bir Singh and several others are also named as accused.

Have no personal relationship with trump, says Putin

Have no personal relationship with trump, says Putin

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

"I believe that a personality like Trump, with his character, will never be hostage to anyone," Putin said.

Postcard News co-founder held for posting 'fake news': Police

Postcard News co-founder held for posting 'fake news': Police

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

Hegde, who was arrested on Thursday, had allegedly posted that a Jain monk was attacked by a Muslim youth, they said.

Wipro employee, 6 others held for duping job seekers

Wipro employee, 6 others held for duping job seekers

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Offer of backdoor employment in various MNCs were made.

Soldiers' rights more important than those of terrorists: MoS

Soldiers' rights more important than those of terrorists: MoS

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Singh said the nation and the society as a whole are gradually getting conditioned to look at things in the eye instead of getting confused by duplicities.

NSE case: Court denies bail to ex-Mumbai PC

NSE case: Court denies bail to ex-Mumbai PC

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

A Delhi court on Thursday dismissed the bail application of former Mumbai Police Commissioner Sanjay Pandey in a money laundering case related to alleged illegal phone tapping and snooping of national stock exchange (NSE) employees. Special Judge Sunena Sharma said the material available prima face showed Pandey was actively involved in the execution of recording and monitoring of calls at the NSE, and was directly communicating with the bourse staff as well as those of the iSec, the company he founded and which was responsible for the cyber security audit of the NSE. The judge noted the material collected by the investigating officer "prima face" showed the retired IPS officer was in de facto control of the affairs of iSec even after 2006, when he resigned as a director, and kept attending the meetings with NSE officials.

Cops summon Kangana as witness, lawyer calls it illegal

Cops summon Kangana as witness, lawyer calls it illegal

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

The Kanagna Ranaut-Hrithik Roshan fight rages on.

After trading halt at NYSE, Sebi reviews risk management systems

After trading halt at NYSE, Sebi reviews risk management systems

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Identifying cyber crime as a major threat, Sebi Chairman U K Sinha recently said such attacks are occurring these days in a more sophisticated manner.

TCS chairman promises to boost investment, R&D

TCS chairman promises to boost investment, R&D

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

Mistry said he hoped the company would soon take a decision on appointing a woman as director on the board.

'Rape Festival' triggers protests in Assam

'Rape Festival' triggers protests in Assam

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

A website article on an alleged 'Assam Rape Festival' has sparked widespread protests for denigrating the image of the state.

CA student hacks Anil Ambani's IT account

CA student hacks Anil Ambani's IT account

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

The 21-year-old woman, who has been doing her chartered accountancy articleship at Manoj Daga & Company in Hyderabad, was booked under relevant sections of Information Technology Act on September 7, after a preliminary investigation and faces arrest in the case.

Kerala to set up drone research lab

Kerala to set up drone research lab

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

The Kerala police chief said the state police would also consider collaborating with the Union government in the research sector to address the security threats posed by drones.

10 Smart Tips to Protect Your Social Media Accounts

10 Smart Tips to Protect Your Social Media Accounts

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Avoid clicking on any unknown links from strangers. Use a different, secure password for each social media account you have.

Stricter social media rules after political consensus: IT minister

Stricter social media rules after political consensus: IT minister

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Social media needs to be made more accountable and stricter rules in this regard could be brought in if there is political consensus on the matter, Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in Rajya Sabha on Friday.

'Cybercrime has surpassed drug trafficking'

'Cybercrime has surpassed drug trafficking'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Financial institutions are 300 times more vulnerable to cyberattacks than any other industry.

How police from 2 states cracked Rs 20 crore jewel heist

How police from 2 states cracked Rs 20 crore jewel heist

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The Chhattisgarh police has arrested two people in connection with a Rs 20-crore burglary from a jewellery store in Delhi earlier this week and recovered around 18.5 kg of gold and diamond ornaments from them, a senior official said on Friday, even as the probe suggested involvement of only one person in the incident.

Woman 'mastermind' behind 'Bulli Bai' app held in Uttarakhand

Woman 'mastermind' behind 'Bulli Bai' app held in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

A court in Uttarakhand granted Mumbai police four-day transit remand of Shweta Singh so that she could be brought to the city.

How Mumbai cops cracked the Bulli Bai app case

How Mumbai cops cracked the Bulli Bai app case

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

A team led by Mumbai cyber unit's Deputy Commissioner of Police Rashmi Karandikar started a probe into the case and formed teams comprising personnel from the east, central and west region cyber police stations here to nab the culprits, the official said.

Have an app for people's safety? Share it with the govt

Have an app for people's safety? Share it with the govt

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to launch a web portal 'MySecurity.in' that will be a platform for innovation in the field of security related web applications.

Fake birth certificate in Kejriwal's name surfaces in TN

Fake birth certificate in Kejriwal's name surfaces in TN

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Two months after the "issuance" of fake death certificates in the names of a Tamil Nadu Minister and a member of Legislative Assembly by the city corporation, a birth certificate in the name of AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has come to fore, sparking demands for a probe into the functioning of e-governance services of the civic body.

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.

Delhi govt to challenge Chhawla gang-rape acquittals in SC

Delhi govt to challenge Chhawla gang-rape acquittals in SC

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Saxena has also approved engaging Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to represent the Delhi government in the case, a senior official said.

NSE phone tapping: Chitra Ramkrishna gets bail

NSE phone tapping: Chitra Ramkrishna gets bail

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The Delhi high court on Thursday granted bail to Chitra Ramkrishna in the money laundering case related to alleged illegal phone tapping and snooping of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) employees, saying prima facie there are reasonable grounds to believe she is not guilty. Justice Jasmeet Singh granted bail to the former NSE managing director on a personal bond of Rs one lakh and two sureties of the like amount. "Prima facie there are reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant is not guilty of the offence and she is not likely to commit any offence while on bail...the application is allowed and the applicant is granted bail," the court said.

Mumbai police arrest MBA from Odisha in Bulli Bai app case

Mumbai police arrest MBA from Odisha in Bulli Bai app case

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

The cyber police of the Mumbai crime branch on Thursday arrested a 28-year-old man from Odisha in connection with the case of Bulli Bai app, which targeted Muslim women by putting up their images online for "auction", an official said.

It's not over yet! Kangana wants an apology from Hrithik

It's not over yet! Kangana wants an apology from Hrithik

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'I had really loved that human very much. I had written nazms and shayaris for that man and he used those things to defame me. It's like a second death when somebody does that to you.'

Tampering with evidence not ruled out in Chhawla gangrape-murder case, says SC

Tampering with evidence not ruled out in Chhawla gangrape-murder case, says SC

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

The three men were accused of abducting, gangraping and brutally killing the woman in February 2012. Her mutilated body was found three days after she was abducted.

Beware! Mobile wallet frauds on the rise

Beware! Mobile wallet frauds on the rise

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Don't reveal any information to strangers.