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'Cyber attackers are 10 steps ahead'

'Cyber attackers are 10 steps ahead'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'Hacking of an ID or an account will have the same impact on a user in a city and one in a small town.' 'Security is like a railroad, you create it to last for every customer.'

Anti-doping bill introduced in Lok Sabha

Anti-doping bill introduced in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Many federations and former athletes alike have been calling for an anti-doping legislation to implement the existing rules.

PM Singh for more cooperation to counter terror in South and East Asia

PM Singh for more cooperation to counter terror in South and East Asia

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Leaders from the seven-nation Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation on Tuesday vowed to jointly combat the growing threat of terrorism, transnational crimes and drug trafficking and agreed to intensify efforts to enhance connectivity and cooperation in areas like trade, energy and environment.

Channi meets Amit Shah, seeks sealing of Punjab border

Channi meets Amit Shah, seeks sealing of Punjab border

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

This was Channi's first meeting with Shah after becoming the chief minister of the state.

India gives $500 million assistance to Mauritius

India gives $500 million assistance to Mauritius

Rediff.com27 May 2017

The two sides signed a maritime security agreement after extensive talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart Pravind Jugnauth.

Former Punjab CM's assassin arrested in Thailand

Former Punjab CM's assassin arrested in Thailand

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Thai police have arrested a fugitive Sikh terrorist who was involved in the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh and several others in 1995.

Chhota Rajan's deportation: All decks cleared, but volcanic ash delays don's flight

Chhota Rajan's deportation: All decks cleared, but volcanic ash delays don's flight

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

According to Bali police sources, decks have been cleared for his return, but volcanic eruption at Mount Rinjani led to cancellation of all flights.

Hiring gets AI power, but scope is limited for some

Hiring gets AI power, but scope is limited for some

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Last year, it was not just the economy that slowed hiring. Employers were also unable to complete the verification process because of the lockdowns, resulting in delays in hiring and an increase in discrepancies between an employee's professed abilities and the reality. The experience is driving many companies to automation. In a recent EY survey, 56 per cent of the companies said they'd automated their processes, while 72 per cent felt technology could be leveraged to digitise employee records.

Love. Crime. Disaster: Your OTT Menu

Love. Crime. Disaster: Your OTT Menu

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Acclaimed movies, hit movies, social movies, star-studded movies, scary movies and shows galore, you certainly won't be starved for entertainment on OTT this week.

Who Really Killed Hardeep Singh Nijjar?

Who Really Killed Hardeep Singh Nijjar?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

'This whole story is going to become extremely murky and that discovering who is an agent of the Indian government is not necessarily a simple matter.' 'And that if Trudeau was to name (the person) who he thinks is the connection with the Indian government, that the Indian government will be sure to have some deniability and will be able to say he had nothing to do with us.'

Six of Spanish cyclist's 12 guards killed in Pakistan's danger zone Quetta

Six of Spanish cyclist's 12 guards killed in Pakistan's danger zone Quetta

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Gunmen on Wednesday shot dead six guards protecting a Spanish round-the-world cyclist in a violent and remote area of western Pakistan where a bus bomb killed 24 Shi'ite pilgrims a day earlier, police said.

Delhi police highly compromised: Kejriwal

Delhi police "highly compromised": Kejriwal

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

A day after the gang-rape of a Danish woman in New Delhi, the Delhi government on Thursday accused the Delhi police of being "highly compromised" and failing to ensure the safety of people of the national capital.

India roped in as full member in SCO

India roped in as full member in SCO

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

India, which has an Observer status for the past 10 years, will technically become the member by next year.

PHOTOS: Torch alights on Rio shore ahead of Olympic opening

PHOTOS: Torch alights on Rio shore ahead of Olympic opening

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

After a 20,000-km (12,400-mile) journey through the vast nation, the torch crossed Guanabara Bay in a sailboat piloted by former medalists, in a nod to one of the competitions where the host country has claimed Olympic glory.

Maharashtra hands over cases against Rajan to CBI

Maharashtra hands over cases against Rajan to CBI

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Additional Chief Secretary K P Bakshi told reporters at a hurriedly-called press conference that all the cases against 55-year old Rajan, who has been deported from Indonesia, are being transferred to CBI because of its expertise in "handling transnational crimes".

Setback for Imran; Pakistan fares badly in terror funding report

Setback for Imran; Pakistan fares badly in terror funding report

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The APG released its much-awaited 228-page 'Mutual Evaluation Report' on Saturday, 10 days ahead of the key Financial Action Task Force's plenary meeting which will give its decision on Pakistan's 'grey list' status.

Peaceful and secure neighbourhood will yield 'rich dividends' for SAARC, says India

Peaceful and secure neighbourhood will yield 'rich dividends' for SAARC, says India

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

India said it firmly believes that a peaceful and secure neighbourhood will yield "rich dividends" for SAARC nations.

Swaraj seeks resolute global action against terror

Swaraj seeks resolute global action against terror

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

India on Friday sought resolute and comprehensive global action against terror infrastructure, saying the challenge must be taken seriously as different "theatres" are getting interconnected through terror networks as well as globalisation of the "supply chain of ideology".

India, China talk terror; agree to deal with it together

India, China talk terror; agree to deal with it together

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

India and China on Tuesday agreed to "jointly deal with security threats" and take measures to strengthen cooperation in combating terrorism during their first dialogue on counter-terrorism and security in Beijing, amid Indo-Pak tensions following the Uri terror attack.

Handover wanted terrorists for better ties: EAM to Pak

Handover wanted terrorists for better ties: EAM to Pak

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

In a wide-ranging interview with French daily Le Monde, the minister said Pakistan does not deny sending terrorists to India.

India and Iran want peaceful, stable Afghanistan: Modi

India and Iran want peaceful, stable Afghanistan: Modi

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

PM Modi and Rouhani inked nine pacts including a lease contract for a part of Chabahar port's operation for 18 months.

Beginning of end of Sidhu's political career?

Beginning of end of Sidhu's political career?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Having twice betrayed the BJP -- and Arvind Kejriwal determined not to admit in AAP anyone who could question his authority -- Sidhu seems to have reached a dead-end in his political career, asserts Virendra Kapoor.

Dushyant Chautala's rise to kingmaker's role

Dushyant Chautala's rise to kingmaker's role

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Dushyant has now emerged as a leader of some reckoning in the Jat community, as well among Haryana's youth.

How Chidambaram plans to check tax evasion

How Chidambaram plans to check tax evasion

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

The intelligence wing of Central Board of Excise and Customs has 532 officers and staff, he said, adding, the staff strength of DRI will double when cadre review is completely rolled out.

Virtual currencies are like Ponzi schemes: Finmin warns investors

Virtual currencies are like Ponzi schemes: Finmin warns investors

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Virtual currencies don't have any intrinsic value and are not backed by any kind of assets.

'Trump has put Pakistan on notice for harbouring terrorists'

'Trump has put Pakistan on notice for harbouring terrorists'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

'For too long Pakistan has provided safe haven to the Taliban and many terrorist organisations, but those days are over'

Cruise 'party' plot to 'kidnap' Aryan; BJP leader, Wankhede involved: Malik

Cruise 'party' plot to 'kidnap' Aryan; BJP leader, Wankhede involved: Malik

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik on Sunday alleged that Narcotic Control Bureau's Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede was part of a plot to 'kidnap' Aryan Khan, the son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.

Govt won't touch Article 371: Shah assures Northeast

Govt won't touch Article 371: Shah assures Northeast

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Shah also said that no 'illegal migrant' will be allowed to stay in the country and that the National Register of Citizens exercise in Assam was completed in 'time-bound manner'.

India considering Pak suggestion for talks on water, Sir Creek

India considering Pak suggestion for talks on water, Sir Creek

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

India is actively considering the Pakistani proposal on the talk schedule for remaining secretary-level meetings in the third round of resumed dialogue with dates on the crucial issue of water and Sir Creek being suggested ahead of the meeting between their prime ministers in New York in September.

'Khalistanis are a microscopic minority in Punjab'

'Khalistanis are a microscopic minority in Punjab'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'The Khalistanis get bulk of the money from abroad.' 'Where did Amritpal's Mercedes come from, which costs well over Rs 60 lakhs?' 'Where does his fleet of vehicles come from?' 'Local Punjabis can certainly not contribute this kind of money.'

14 members of Taliban govt in UNSC's terrorism blacklist

14 members of Taliban govt in UNSC's terrorism blacklist

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Specially designated global terrorist Sirajuddin Haqqani, who carries a reward of $10 million US bounty on his head, is the acting interior minister while his uncle -- Khalil Haqqani -- has been named as acting minister for refugees.

Farms laws repeal, crypto among 26 bills listed for winter session

Farms laws repeal, crypto among 26 bills listed for winter session

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

According to the Centre's legislative business list for the upcoming session, three bills have also been listed to replace three ordinances.

Arrested gangster Chhota Rajan gets consular access

Arrested gangster Chhota Rajan gets consular access

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

Underworld don Chhota Rajan, who was arrested on arrival from Australia, on Sunday received consular access with an Indian diplomat.

'I want The Kerala Story to be the scariest horror story one had seen'

'I want The Kerala Story to be the scariest horror story one had seen'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

'Everyone is entitled to their opinion because we live in a country like India and not a place where Shalini is taken, where forget having an opinion, women can't even talk to their family on the phone.'

Afghan Meet: India's Time To Play A Role

Afghan Meet: India's Time To Play A Role

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

The alacrity with which regional States responded to Delhi's invite signals that expectations are high regarding an Indian role in the efforts to stabilise the situation in Afghanistan, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Can Dushyant Chautala claim Devi Lal's legacy?

Can Dushyant Chautala claim Devi Lal's legacy?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

In the years to come, Dushyant may need to compete for the leadership of the Jat community with Hooda's son Deepender, and other Jat leaders, reports Archis Mohan.

Dushyant Chautala: Possible heir to Devi Lal's legacy

Dushyant Chautala: Possible heir to Devi Lal's legacy

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

The 31-year-old will have to do the balancing act between his anti-BJP support base and work with the Khattar-led dispensation for smooth governance.

Why Indians are immigrating illegally

Why Indians are immigrating illegally

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Driven by hardship, adventurous souls mortgage their homesteads in Punjab or Haryana, pawn the family jewellery and borrow heavily to satisfy the greed of the criminal traffickers who organise their trips, points out Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Key planners of 26/11 remain unpunished: Jaishankar

Key planners of 26/11 remain unpunished: Jaishankar

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

He also said that when it comes to proscribing some terrorists, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has 'regrettably' been unable to act in some cases because of 'political considerations'.

India, US top cops meet to evolve plans against terror

India, US top cops meet to evolve plans against terror

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Top security experts of India and the US met in New Delhi on Wednesday to discuss various measures, including exchange of technologies, to help each other face challenges like terrorism, cyber crime and ensuring safety of major cities.