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China's Olympic Games app has security flaws?

China's Olympic Games app has security flaws?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Winter Games in Beijing has glaring security problems that could expose sensitive data to interception, according to a report

Rupee slips 3 paise to fresh low of 79.06

Rupee slips 3 paise to fresh low of 79.06

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Sliding for the fifth straight session, the rupee fell 3 paise to close at a fresh lifetime low of 79.06 against the US dollar on Thursday amid a strong greenback overseas and unrelenting foreign fund outflows. At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened at 78.92 against the greenback and witnessed an intra-day high of 78.90 and a low of 79.07. It finally settled at 79.06, down 3 paise over its previous close of 79.03.

WhatsApp to go ahead with privacy update despite backlash

WhatsApp to go ahead with privacy update despite backlash

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

The company said the new policy will be rolled out but the platform will allow users to read it at "their own pace".

As El Nino returns with hotter summer, India braces for impact on monsoon

As El Nino returns with hotter summer, India braces for impact on monsoon

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Several global models are predicting El Nio to appear around the second half of the year, which are the crucial rain-bearing months.

Rs 4315 cr provided for creating more seats, SC hearing on EWS quota told

Rs 4315 cr provided for creating more seats, SC hearing on EWS quota told

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The decision to grant 10 per cent EWS quota in admissions will not impact the availability of seats for the general and reserved categories as 2,13,766 additional seats will be added to those already existing in higher educational institutions, the Centre Tuesday told the Supreme Court while defending the 103rd constitution amendment.

6 tech courses that will get you a JOB in 2020

6 tech courses that will get you a JOB in 2020

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Cybersecurity is a great opportunity for you to start your career.

Should I step down as head of Twitter, asks Elon Musk

Should I step down as head of Twitter, asks Elon Musk

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Musk also said that there will be a vote for major policy changes on Twitter.

Markets scale new highs; RIL breaches Rs 8 lakh cr m-cap mark

Markets scale new highs; RIL breaches Rs 8 lakh cr m-cap mark

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Construction major L&T was the biggest gainer among the Sensex components, spurting 2.30 per cent, after the company said its board has approved a Rs 9,000-crore share buyback plan.

'Build portfolio in mid-, small caps via SIPs'

'Build portfolio in mid-, small caps via SIPs'

Rediff.com11 May 2023

'As the Indian economy continues to expand over the next three years, mid- and small-caps should do well as they have higher exposure to the domestic economy than large-caps.'

Star India responsible for Game of Thrones leak?

Star India responsible for Game of Thrones leak?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

The channel has begun forensic investigations into the leak of the next episode, which was put up on Reddit three days before the official release.

Fourth Covid wave 'very dangerous,' says Kejriwal as Delhi records 10,732 cases

Fourth Covid wave 'very dangerous,' says Kejriwal as Delhi records 10,732 cases

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

The previous highest-ever single-day spike in Delhi of 8,593 cases was reported on November 11, 2020, while on November 19, the city had recorded 131 COVID-19 deaths, the highest single-day fatality count till date.

Rupee @ 80: Forex deficit to hurt India Inc's margins

Rupee @ 80: Forex deficit to hurt India Inc's margins

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The rupee breached the 80-mark against the dollar on Tuesday. The steady depreciation in the value of the rupee against the US dollar is likely to prove expensive for corporate India. The listed companies' revenue expenses in foreign currency or imports exceed their export revenues or revenue earnings in forex. In their latest financial year, BSE500 companies, excluding banks and non-banking finance companies and insurance (BFSI), reported combined forex expenses of Rs 12.31 trillion against forex earnings of around Rs 10 trillion.

Cambridge Analytica whistleblower says Congress was client in India

Cambridge Analytica whistleblower says Congress was client in India

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Christopher Wylie deposed before the House of Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee amid an escalating row around alleged Facebook data breaches linked with the controversial UK-based company, which has also been linked with alleged attempts to influence elections in India.

SC's Aadhaar verdict opens up UIDAI to legal suits

SC's Aadhaar verdict opens up UIDAI to legal suits

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

'People, whose sensitive information has been leaked by State agencies or companies having license from UIDAI to access the Aadhaar database, can file suits, collectively or individually.'

Rupee slips 13 paise vs USD, breaches 64-mark

Rupee slips 13 paise vs USD, breaches 64-mark

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

The US dollar index, which measures the greenback's strength against a trade-weighted basket of six major currencies, was up by 0.31 per cent at 97.52.

Elon Musk's own poll votes him out as Twitter boss

Elon Musk's own poll votes him out as Twitter boss

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Twitter users voted on Monday for Elon Musk to quit as head of the social media giant in a poll the technology tycoon ran on his future and promised to abide by its results.

Delhi, Mumbai record massive Covid surge despite curbs

Delhi, Mumbai record massive Covid surge despite curbs

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Mumbai's Saturday Covid count is the highest since the 5,888 cases witnessed on April 24 this year during the second wave, the official said. The death toll increased by one to reach 16,377. Delhi's tally of coronavirus cases was 51 per cent higher than the figures registered a day before.

Why security forces fail to foil Naxal's IED attacks

Why security forces fail to foil Naxal's IED attacks

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Many IEDs explode even when the troops are on foot and their trigger mechanism gets activated just due to the pressure of the feet. These incidents have injured more than 100 personnel over the last two years, the officer said.

Will ED Raids Derail BYJU's Funding Plans?

Will ED Raids Derail BYJU's Funding Plans?

Rediff.com11 May 2023

'Which fund manager in the world will put money into a company that hasn't filed its annual account?'

How safe is your money at banks and stock exchanges?

How safe is your money at banks and stock exchanges?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Recent incidents suggest these safeguards perform well in simulated conditions and mock drills, but often fall short when actual threats emerge.

Why Dr Reddy's had to shut all its units

Why Dr Reddy's had to shut all its units

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Security breach came days after the firm got approval to conduct trials for Covid-19 vaccine candidate Sputnik V.

Drone equipped with radars to help BSF detect tunnels along India-Pak border

Drone equipped with radars to help BSF detect tunnels along India-Pak border

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

The BSF has unearthed at least five under-ground tunnels in the about 192 km of the Jammu front (of the India-Pakistan IB) in the last three years.

India reports over 1.15 lakh new Covid cases in 24 hrs

India reports over 1.15 lakh new Covid cases in 24 hrs

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

The number of new coronavirus cases in India hit a record daily high since the outbreak of the pandemic with over 1.15 lakh new infections being reported in a span of 24 hours, pushing the nationwide COVID-19 tally to 1,28,01,785, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday.

SC warns Maha of contempt if local polls are renotified with OBC quota

SC warns Maha of contempt if local polls are renotified with OBC quota

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday warned the Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) of contempt action if it renotifies the election process to 367 local bodies, where it has already commenced, in order to provide reservation to OBCs.

Journalist named in Pegasus list moves SC

Journalist named in Pegasus list moves SC

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

He has also sought a direction to the Centre to take suitable steps to protect Indian citizens from the use of cyber-weapons or malware such as Pegasus.

Can't allow unvaccinated people on public transport: Maha govt to HC

Can't allow unvaccinated people on public transport: Maha govt to HC

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

The decision to prohibit people, who were yet to receive both doses of COVID-19 vaccine, from using public transport in the state had been taken to ensure those unvaccinated do not endanger the lives of others, it said.

'It's advantage bulls for the near-term'

'It's advantage bulls for the near-term'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

'New record for the Nifty50 is only a question of when.'

Months after Scorpene leak, DCNS bags $50bn deal Down Under

Months after Scorpene leak, DCNS bags $50bn deal Down Under

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Australia on Tuesday signed a $50 billion (Rs 3.3 lakh crore) deal with France for 12 sophisticated submarines to be built by French defence major DCNS that was at the centre of a controversy this year surrounding the leak of documents relating to India's Scorpene submarines.

FPIs withdraw Rs 50,203 cr from equity market in June

FPIs withdraw Rs 50,203 cr from equity market in June

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Continuing their massive selling spree for the ninth consecutive month, foreign investors dumped Indian shares worth Rs 50,203 crore in June -- the highest net outflow in over two years -- amid aggressive rate hike by the US Federal Reserve, elevated inflation and relatively higher valuation of domestic equities. Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have now pulled out around Rs 2.2 lakh crore from domestic equities in the first six months of 2022 -- the highest-ever net withdrawal by them. Before that, FPIs withdrew Rs 52,987 crore in the entire 2008, data with depositories showed.

'Build products rapidly to be competitive'

'Build products rapidly to be competitive'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

To be competitive, you need to focus on building products very rapidly, says Werner Vogels.

Stock Market Boom: Is Your Money SAFE?

Stock Market Boom: Is Your Money SAFE?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Ravi Singhal, vice chairman, GCL Securities Private Limited, explains why there is no need to worry as stock market indices gain higher levels.

EWS quota doesn't violate basic structure of Constitution, Centre tells SC

EWS quota doesn't violate basic structure of Constitution, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) have been given 10 per cent quota in admissions and jobs out of 50 per cent general category seats for the first time without eroding the "totally independent" reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs, the Centre told the Supreme Court on Tuesday.

India's Chinese app ban may hit their valuations

India's Chinese app ban may hit their valuations

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The banned Chinese apps, which include TikTok, Shareit and UC Browser, earn revenue mainly from online advertisements, subscriptions, and commissions for selling products. India is the biggest driver of these Chinese apps due to the population. The ban on the 59 Chinese apps will negatively affect the valuations of the companies, especially those going for IPO.

2022: 5 Skills To CHANGE Your Career

2022: 5 Skills To CHANGE Your Career

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Industry leaders are predicting hybrid cloud to be the next biggest trend in cloud computing.

RBI imposes Rs 6 cr penalty on BoI, PNB

RBI imposes Rs 6 cr penalty on BoI, PNB

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

The RBI on Monday imposed penalty aggregating to Rs 6 crore on Bank of India and Punjab National Bank for contravention of norms, including one related to "Frauds - Classification and Reporting". A penalty of Rs 4 crore has been imposed on Bank of India and Rs 2 crore on Punjab National Bank. In a statement, the RBI said the statutory Inspection for Supervisory Evaluation (lSE) of Bank of India was conducted with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2019.

Mastermind of Chinese shell firms arrested

Mastermind of Chinese shell firms arrested

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has arrested a person who the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) said has emerged as the mastermind of the racket of incorporating a large number of shell companies with Chinese links in India.

UK police probing alleged Google privacy breach

UK police probing alleged Google privacy breach

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

The Metropolitan Police has said it was probing into complaints that the search engine picked up people's online activities through unprotected home and business networks while photographing neighbourhoods for its 'street view' mapping feature.

Internet, SMS services suspended in Nagaland's Mon district

Internet, SMS services suspended in Nagaland's Mon district

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

A notification issued by the Home Department, Government of Nagaland, read, 'Whereas, there is apprehension of grave law and order problems in Mon District, Nagaland owing to the prevailing situation created by firing incidents today, leading to the death of several persons in Tiru Oting village area under Tizit and Naginimora sub-divisions.'

Our order used as tool for mandatory Aadhaar-mobile seeding: SC

Our order used as tool for mandatory Aadhaar-mobile seeding: SC

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

SC raised questions over the government's decision ordering mandatory seeding of mobile numbers with Aadhaar.

FPIs regain risk appetite, pump in nearly Rs 8,430 crore in October

FPIs regain risk appetite, pump in nearly Rs 8,430 crore in October

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned net buyers in October after being net sellers in the previous month. In October, FPIs bought shares worth nearly Rs 8,430 crore ($1 billion) against net selling of Rs 13,405 crore ($1.6 billion) in September. Positive flows during three of the previous four months have pushed the domestic markets towards fresh all-time highs. At present, the Sensex and Nifty are less than 2 per cent shy of breaching record highs logged in October 2021. A rally in equity markets in the US and Europe is in hopes that the Federal Reserve may go soft on rate hikes after its November meeting.