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SIT uncovers conspiracy in NDTV journalist's murder

SIT uncovers conspiracy in NDTV journalist's murder

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Road construction contractor Suresh Chandrakar, the prime accused in journalist Mukesh Chandrakar murder case in Chhattisgarh, had allegedly hatched a conspiracy to kill him four to five days before the incident, the special investigation team (SIT) said on Thursday.

2 cheetah cubs found dead at Kuno, cause unknown

2 cheetah cubs found dead at Kuno, cause unknown

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Two cheetah cubs born to African cheetah Neerva were found dead and their mutilated carcasses were recovered at the Kuno National Park (KNP) in Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh. The carcasses of the two newborns will be cremated on Thursday as per norms. Samples from the dead cubs were collected and sent for examination and the exact cause of their death will be known only after getting the lab report. All adult cheetahs, including Neerva, and the rest of the 12 cubs at the Kuno park are healthy, the official said. With 12 of those cubs surviving, the count of cheetahs at KNP was last reported to be 24.

Vistara faces backlash for posting and deleting tweet

Vistara faces backlash for posting and deleting tweet

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The airline had tweeted a picture of retired major general G D Bakshi along with two Vistara crew members standing behind him inside an aircraft, saying that it was honoured to have him onboard.

Why Fire Insurance Is A Must!

Why Fire Insurance Is A Must!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

While basic policies focus on structural damage, comprehensive ones extend to household contents like furniture, electronics, clothing, and other personal belongings.

Star Health data leak: Telegram takes action against bots

Star Health data leak: Telegram takes action against bots

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Messaging app Telegram has taken decisive action against bots that were reported for sharing sensitive data related to Star Health and Allied Insurance Company, and is actively keeping an eye on their re-emergence, a company statement said. "The bots reported to Telegram for sharing Star Health data were immediately removed and moderators are monitoring to prevent them from being recreated. "The sharing of private information on Telegram is expressly forbidden and such content is deleted whenever it is found," the statement said.

HC says govt has power to delete articles on RAW ops, rejects plea

HC says govt has power to delete articles on RAW ops, rejects plea

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The bench added it was the petitioner who was putting the identity of intelligence officials at risk of getting exposed by discussing the issue in the court.

What Modi Can Learn From Trump's DOGE

What Modi Can Learn From Trump's DOGE

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'Our politicians solely depend on bureaucrats who are unaccountable and follow their own agenda.' 'Our politicians would dare not dream of establishing a DOGE,' argues Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

SC amends verdict, deletes reference to Sikkimese-Nepalese as foreigners

SC amends verdict, deletes reference to Sikkimese-Nepalese as foreigners

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the removal of reference to the Sikkimese-Nepalese as "people of foreign origin" from its January 13 verdict on tax exemption in Sikkim, following a plea by the Centre and others for modification.

F1: Norris on pole in Singapore

F1: Norris on pole in Singapore

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

The final phase of qualifying was halted, with only Piastri and Haas' Nico Hulkenberg having set times, when Sainz slammed backwards into the barriers at the final corner as he prepared to start his flying lap.

Para-shuttler Manasi rips into cricketers for 'appalling' video

Para-shuttler Manasi rips into cricketers for 'appalling' video

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

World Championship gold-medallist para shuttler Manasi Joshi has strongly criticised former Indian cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Suresh Raina for allegedly mocking people with disabilities.

Actor Jayam Ravi Announces Separation

Actor Jayam Ravi Announces Separation

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Taking to his X account, Ravi shared a statement, where he explained the decision to part ways was made after careful thought and discussion.

Mahua Moitra booked for 'derogatory' post on NCW chief

Mahua Moitra booked for 'derogatory' post on NCW chief

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Delhi Police has registered a first information report (FIR) against Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra for her 'derogatory' social media post on National Commission for Women chief Rekha Sharma.

Meta says it plans to appeal against CCI's Rs 213-cr penalty

Meta says it plans to appeal against CCI's Rs 213-cr penalty

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

After the Competition Commission imposed a Rs 213-crore penalty on Meta in relation to WhatsApp privacy policy, the company said it disagrees with the watchdog's decision and plans to appeal. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday asked WhatsApp to refrain from sharing user data with other applications, owned by Meta, for advertising purposes for a period of five years.

Disha asked Greta to delete tweet on 'toolkit' fearing action: Police

Disha asked Greta to delete tweet on 'toolkit' fearing action: Police

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

After Greta Thunberg shared the 'toolkit' on Twitter, climate activist Disha Ravi asked the Swedish environmental activist to delete her post fearing action under the stringent law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act as her name was mentioned in the document, police alleged on Monday.

Abu Dhabi GP: McLaren on course for title after front row sweep

Abu Dhabi GP: McLaren on course for title after front row sweep

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Lando Norris led a McLaren front row sweep in qualifying for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday

Vote: Will you delete your Facebook account?

Vote: Will you delete your Facebook account?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton is asking everyone to delete Facebook.

Emergency at Delhi airport after U'khand boy's 'just for fun' bomb threat email

Emergency at Delhi airport after U'khand boy's 'just for fun' bomb threat email

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

The boy had sent the mail "just for fun" after being influenced by the news of another teenager who made a hoax bomb threat call a few days ago, deputy commissioner of police (IGI Airport) Usha Rangnani said.

Satwik-Chirag in men's doubles quarter-finals

Satwik-Chirag in men's doubles quarter-finals

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The world No. 3 Indian pair was scheduled to meet the German duo of Mark Lamsfuss and Marvin Seidel on Monday in what was supposed to be their second Group C match, but it was cancelled following the withdrawal of Lamsfuss due to injury.

What The Mohan Babu-Manoj Feud Is About

What The Mohan Babu-Manoj Feud Is About

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

All is not well between veteran Telugu actor Mohan Babu and his son Manchu Manoj.

Vivek Oberoi deletes Aishwarya meme, apologises

Vivek Oberoi deletes Aishwarya meme, apologises

Rediff.com21 May 2019

The meme, a take on the 2019 Lok Sabha election, the results of which will be declared on Thursday, was called "crass" and "distasteful".

Trent may replace Bajaj Finserv in Sensex rejig in December

Trent may replace Bajaj Finserv in Sensex rejig in December

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Bajaj Housing Finance Ltd's impressive stock market debut has brought cheer to the 100-year-old Bajaj Group, but the conglomerate faces the prospect of Bajaj Finserv being removed from the benchmark Sensex index. According to market expectations, Trent, a Tata group-owned fashion retailer, is likely to replace Bajaj Finserv during the upcoming index rebalancing in December.

The Biggest Flops of 2024

The Biggest Flops of 2024

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Just when it seemed that Bollywood had recovered with multiple big hits in 2023, it all came down in 2024 with a flurry of flops, disasters and mega disasters.

Parl panel meet over Waqf bill sees heated arguments, Oppn walkout

Parl panel meet over Waqf bill sees heated arguments, Oppn walkout

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

A meeting of the joint committee of Parliament on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Friday witnessed fireworks with members vociferously opposing certain provisions of the draft legislation, leading to a brief walkout by opposition members.

Varsity student assault: TN Oppn hits streets; accused a history-sheeter

Varsity student assault: TN Oppn hits streets; accused a history-sheeter

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

The Saffron party alleged that the accused was a DMK office-bearer, which was denied by the ruling party.

Statue of Unity can 'fall anytime', says X post; cops book case

Statue of Unity can 'fall anytime', says X post; cops book case

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

A post written in Hindi on the handle "RaGa4India" at 9.52 am on September 8 stated that the statue "can fall anytime as cracks have started appearing on it".

'Attack On Saif Is A Wake-Up Call'

'Attack On Saif Is A Wake-Up Call'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

'The incident has underlined that you can't leave anything to chance or take anything for granted.' 'You have to ensure that your family is taken care of 24x7.'

Russell on pole in Las Vegas; Verstappen 5th on grid

Russell on pole in Las Vegas; Verstappen 5th on grid

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Max Verstappen, who could seal his fourth successive championship on Saturday, will line up fifth on the starting grid

Scribe's video on remark against Cong leader unedited, X tells HC

Scribe's video on remark against Cong leader unedited, X tells HC

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

X claimed that the video in the social media posts which Sharma seeks to remove from its platform matches with his channel India TV's own livestream and is prima facie "authentic".

SC junks plea for probe against ex-CJI Gogoi; removes litigant from court

SC junks plea for probe against ex-CJI Gogoi; removes litigant from court

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

The litigant levelled allegations against the former CJI following which a bench comprising Justices Bela M Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma asked the security personnel to escort him out of the courtroom

Twitter deletes Urjit Patel's fake account

Twitter deletes Urjit Patel's fake account

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

The fake handle was opened in June this year but was not used to tweet anything before August 20.

Don't divide history, Rani Lakshmi Bai a national hero: HC raps Shahi Idgah

Don't divide history, Rani Lakshmi Bai a national hero: HC raps Shahi Idgah

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Maharani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi is a "national hero" and history should not be divided on "communal politics", the Delhi high court said on Wednesday while pulling up the Shahi Idgah managing committee for making "scandalous pleadings" in its plea against installation of her statue inside the Shahi Idgah Park at Sadar Bazar in New Delhi.

Jayam's Wife: Split Announced 'Without My Consent'

Jayam's Wife: Split Announced 'Without My Consent'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'After 18 years of shared history, I believe that such a significant matter should be handled with the grace, respect, and privacy that it deserves.'

Tinder, PUBG among 89 apps army asks troops to delete

Tinder, PUBG among 89 apps army asks troops to delete

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Some of the 89 apps are among those which the Centre has already banned stating "they are engaged in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, the security of the state and public order".

Badminton: Satwik-Chirag's 2nd round match cancelled

Badminton: Satwik-Chirag's 2nd round match cancelled

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Satwik and Chairag had opened their campaign with a 21-17, 21-14 win over the French combination of Lucas Corvee and Ronan Labar on Saturday.

EC wants govt to delete voter data after vaccination

EC wants govt to delete voter data after vaccination

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

The EC said that the data should be deleted by health authorities once the vaccination exercise concludes.

Massive security upgrade planned at Israeli embassy after alert

Massive security upgrade planned at Israeli embassy after alert

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

On July 31, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and his bodyguard were killed in an airstrike that hit a residence Haniyeh uses in Tehran.

2024 Belongs To Payal Kapadia!

2024 Belongs To Payal Kapadia!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

All We Imagine as Light has been on several critics' best of the year lists, including Sight and Sound (Payal Kapadia appeared on the magazine's cover, perhaps a first for an Indian filmmaker), to The New York Times, Time and it is the number one film recommended by Barack Obama. The future certainly belongs to Payal Kapadia, asserts Aseem Chhabra.

Can't pretend all is fine: TMC's Sukhendu Sekhar on protests

Can't pretend all is fine: TMC's Sukhendu Sekhar on protests

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

He indicated his conviction will remain firm even if that "uprising" ultimately puts the party he faithfully served for 13 years in the dock.

Pannun plot: Former official wanted by US was held in Delhi

Pannun plot: Former official wanted by US was held in Delhi

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Vikas Yadav, a former Indian government official charged by the United States authorities for his alleged role in a foiled plot to assassinate Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil, was arrested by Delhi Police in December last year in an unrelated extortion and kidnapping case, police sources said.

Dead Ball Drama: Harmanpreet Loses Cool

Dead Ball Drama: Harmanpreet Loses Cool

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

India suffered a disappointing start to their Women's T20 World Cup campaign in Dubai, facing both on-field struggles and a contentious decision against New Zealand.