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Why bomb threats through VPNs, dark web evade detection

Why bomb threats through VPNs, dark web evade detection

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Delhi Police are investigating a series of bomb threats targeting schools and colleges, sent via encrypted networks. The threats have caused panic and disruption, prompting increased security measures and a police investigation into the source and motives behind the emails.

iPhone Pro Max 17 in cosmic orange is already out of stock in India, US

iPhone Pro Max 17 in cosmic orange is already out of stock in India, US

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Apple's iPhone Pro Max 17 in cosmic orange has witnessed a considerable surge in demand, and it has gone out of stock within three days after pre-booking went live for pick up of the devices at the company's official stores in the US and India, as per information shared by company staff.

Bomb scare in Delhi schools for 3rd consecutive day

Bomb scare in Delhi schools for 3rd consecutive day

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Five private schools in Delhi received bomb threats via email, leading to evacuations and searches. This marks the third consecutive day of such threats targeting educational institutions in the city.

ITR filing deadline extended by a day to Sep 16

ITR filing deadline extended by a day to Sep 16

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The government on Monday extended the due date for filing income tax returns (ITRs) for Assessment Year 2025-26 by a day to September 16 as technical glitches disrupted filings on the last day. A record over 7.3 crore ITRs were filed till September 15, surpassing last year's 7.28 crore, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said in a post on X.

Sheena Bora murder: Indrani's daughter denies statement, cites forgery

Sheena Bora murder: Indrani's daughter denies statement, cites forgery

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Vidhie Mukerjea, a key witness in the Sheena Bora murder case, denied making a statement to probe agencies, claiming documents in the CBI chargesheet were forged. She also alleged that Rahul and Rabin Mukerjea stole her mother's assets and had a motive to falsely implicate her.

Several Delhi, B'luru schools get 'bombs in black plastic bags' mail

Several Delhi, B'luru schools get 'bombs in black plastic bags' mail

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

An official said that multiple schools in the national capital received these bomb threats. This is the fourth such day this week when schools in the capital received bomb threats.

Jane Street Officials To Meet Sebi Soon

Jane Street Officials To Meet Sebi Soon

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

'The hearing is not adversarial but inquisitorial in nature -- it allows Sebi to examine the context, the strategy, and the intent behind the trades, particularly when algorithmic and expiry-day trading are involved.'

Trump's $100K H-1B visa hike hits Indian workers hard

Trump's $100K H-1B visa hike hits Indian workers hard

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

The Trump administration has announced a massive increase in H-1B visa fees, imposing a $100,000 annual charge that will fundamentally alter how American companies hire skilled foreign workers, particularly impacting Indian IT professionals who comprise the largest group of beneficiaries.

Meet India's Corporate Fraudsters

Meet India's Corporate Fraudsters

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

The average Indian fraudster isn't an outsider exploiting security loopholes. He's usually a man between 26 and 45 years of age, working in operations or procurement, with more than six years at the organisation.

'Future policy actions tied to the growth-inflation dynamic'

'Future policy actions tied to the growth-inflation dynamic'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

'Given the lag in transmission, further softening of lending rates may happen in the coming months.'

AITA power struggle erupts ahead of India's Davis Cup tie

AITA power struggle erupts ahead of India's Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

As the results of last year's AITA elections stay unannounced, the rival factions in the national tennis federation have picked separate team managers for the upcoming Davis Cup tie against Switzerland, leading to an ego tussle between the members.

Jilted woman techie behind bomb threats in 12 states

Jilted woman techie behind bomb threats in 12 states

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

A probe into e-mails threatening blasts at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and different places in 12 states has unravelled a tale of unrequited love and vengeance allegedly unleashed by a woman executive of an MNC in Chennai to defame a man, leading to her arrest.

After 'Dog Babu', 'Cat Kumar' seeks Patna residence certificate

After 'Dog Babu', 'Cat Kumar' seeks Patna residence certificate

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

A prankster in Rohtas district's Nasriganj block had applied for a residence certificate in the name of 'Cat Kumar'.

Foxconn starts producing iPhone 17 at Bengaluru facility

Foxconn starts producing iPhone 17 at Bengaluru facility

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn's Bengaluru factory, its second-largest manufacturing unit, has commenced operation with production of iPhone 17 recently at a small scale, sources aware of the development said. Foxconn is the largest manufacturer of iPhones, and the second-biggest facility outside China in Devanahalli near Bengaluru, being set up at an investment of $2.8 billion (about Rs 25,000 crore).

'I love India...': Brett Lee on cancelled WCL clash

'I love India...': Brett Lee on cancelled WCL clash

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

When asked about his views on the cancelled match between the fierce rivals, Lee addressed the 'tough question' with a neutral stance.

BWF warns: Shuttlecock shortage could hit players hard

BWF warns: Shuttlecock shortage could hit players hard

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Manufacturers must resolve supply chain issues and accelerate the roll-out of advanced synthetic options for players worldwide.

The Lessons From Nepal's Social Media Ban Protests

The Lessons From Nepal's Social Media Ban Protests

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Monday's protests in Nepal may become the forerunner to many more agitations in future since social media interests and national efforts to regulate them will often be in conflict, alerts Biswajit Dasgupta.

Crystal Palace lose appeal against Europa League demotion in CAS

Crystal Palace lose appeal against Europa League demotion in CAS

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Nottingham Forest, who finished seventh in the Premier League last season, will replace Palace in the Europa League.

40K Taxpayers Withdraw Bogus Claims of 1,045 Crore

40K Taxpayers Withdraw Bogus Claims of 1,045 Crore

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Taxpayers have been advised to file accurate particulars of their income and contact details, and not to fall prey to agents or intermediaries promising undue refunds.

Politics behind why justice eluded Malegaon, 7/11 victims: Ex-IPS officer

Politics behind why justice eluded Malegaon, 7/11 victims: Ex-IPS officer

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Former IPS officer Meeran Borwankar claims political interference hindered justice in the Malegaon and 7/11 blasts, and the Narendra Dabholkar murder case. She cited instances of pressure on investigators and prosecutors.

Respond to taxman's notice, file revised or updated return

Respond to taxman's notice, file revised or updated return

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

The Income-Tax (I-T) Department has detected widespread tax evasion involving cryptocurrencies and, according to media reports, has issued emails to thousands of defaulting taxpayers seeking transaction details. Investors must understand the tax rules governing crypto assets and respond promptly to these emails.

German biathlete seriously injured in Pakistan mountaineering accident

German biathlete seriously injured in Pakistan mountaineering accident

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

German biathlete and double Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier has been at least seriously injured in a mountaineering accident in Pakistan, German media said.

'Be Grateful': How Rohit Convinced Jaiswal

'Be Grateful': How Rohit Convinced Jaiswal

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

'Rohit told Yashasvi it was because of Mumbai cricket that he went on to play for India.'

Several Raj hospitals get hoax bomb threat emails; probe launched

Several Raj hospitals get hoax bomb threat emails; probe launched

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Bomb disposal squad teams cordoned off the hospitals to check the hospital premises but found nothing suspicious.

'Bureaucrats Resist Meeting Public...'

'Bureaucrats Resist Meeting Public...'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'...as then it brings them closer to the complaints and grievances that the public faces.'

US govt restricts sports visas for transgender women

US govt restricts sports visas for transgender women

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Trump to sign order creating Olympics task force ahead of 2028 games

Pilots' body sends legal notice to WSJ, Reuters over AI-171 reports

Pilots' body sends legal notice to WSJ, Reuters over AI-171 reports

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

The Federation of Indian Pilots on Friday initiated legal action through a formal notice to The Wall Street Journal and Reuters over their recent reports on the AI-171 crash that occurred on June 12.

Signature row hits bid to oust HC judge over 'hate speech'

Signature row hits bid to oust HC judge over 'hate speech'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The Rajya Sabha secretariat has verified the signatures of 44 of the 55 MPs who had signed a notice to bring a motion for the removal of Allahabad high court Judge Shekhar Yadav over his 'hate speech' even as Kapil Sibal and nine others were yet to verify their signatures.

Sebi opens sandbox to fractional share pitch

Sebi opens sandbox to fractional share pitch

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has approved a proposal from a startup to test fractional shares in its innovation sandbox, marking a potential shift in the Indian equity landscape. This represents a change in stance from 2021, when Sebi rejected a similar proposal in the regulatory sandbox, primarily due to concerns over the custody of fractional shares.

How British Airways Treated Chess Star!

How British Airways Treated Chess Star!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Arjun Erigaisi had to face involuntary downgrade from business class, rude staff and above all baggage loss.

Mercedes calls police over Hamilton 'sabotage' email

Mercedes calls police over Hamilton 'sabotage' email

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Mercedes have called in the police after an anonymous email purporting to be from an insider accused the Formula One team of sabotaging their departing seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton

Rajasthan Royals' owner Badale sues Raj Kundra for 'blackmail'

Rajasthan Royals' owner Badale sues Raj Kundra for 'blackmail'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

IPL side Rajasthan Royals' majority owner on Wednesday accused his former co-owner of trying to blackmail him by alleging he was defrauded out of his minority stake in the club.

WUG Controversy: 6 Indian shuttlers 'demand justice'

WUG Controversy: 6 Indian shuttlers 'demand justice'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Six of the 12 Indian badminton players were barred from participating at the World University Games due to an alleged administrative lapse.

Missing DU girl found dead in Yamuna River after 6 days

Missing DU girl found dead in Yamuna River after 6 days

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

The body of 19-year-old Sneha Debnath, a Delhi University student missing for six days, was retrieved from the Yamuna River near Geeta Colony flyover on Sunday evening, police said.

World Cup winner Xavi applies for India job...but

World Cup winner Xavi applies for India job...but

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Xavi, it is learnt, "sent an email from his own account" to apply for the post.

CBI Arrests Lady Who Vanished Into Thin Air!

CBI Arrests Lady Who Vanished Into Thin Air!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The CBI has arrested Mani M. Sekhar in a Rs 8 crore bank fraud case from Indore after a nearly two-decade manhunt.

Microsoft Restores Services To Nayara

Microsoft Restores Services To Nayara

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Microsoft Corp has restored all services -- including email access -- to Russian oil giant Rosneft-backed Nayara Energy, just before a scheduled hearing in the Delhi high court over the service suspension.

US tariff to hit iPhone's mega manufacturing plans

US tariff to hit iPhone's mega manufacturing plans

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

US President Donald Trump's announcement of 25 per cent tariff on all goods coming from India starting August 1, plus an unspecified penalty, is expected to impact Apple's plans to expand iPhone manufacturing in India as well as export of other electronics to the US. The move comes at a time when Indian electronics production is reeling under pressure due to restrictions imposed by China on supply of several critical components, capital goods and even skilled technology professionals.

Manufacturing dominated new projects in Q1, share at 10-quarter high

Manufacturing dominated new projects in Q1, share at 10-quarter high

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

More than half of all new project announcements in the June 2025 quarter came from the manufacturing sector. Manufacturing projects worth around Rs 2.3 trillion were announced in the three-month period, accounting for 54 per cent of total new projects, according to data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE).

HELP! Multiple Form 16s And Filing ITR

HELP! Multiple Form 16s And Filing ITR

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Learn to track your ITR's progress and correct any errors.