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Dhaka carnage: Have 2 terrorists fled to India?

Dhaka carnage: Have 2 terrorists fled to India?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Sources told Rediff.com that the terrorist captured alive provided information about the absconding terrorists.

Meru plans to have presence in 40 cities by 2015 end

Meru plans to have presence in 40 cities by 2015 end

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The company has tied up with Delhi police under ICE.

'Coronavirus crisis is a wake-up call'

'Coronavirus crisis is a wake-up call'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'You cannot fight a disease as complex as COVID-19 without a carefully calibrated, localised response.'

'Terrified' woman sends tweet to Suresh Prabhu, gets instant response

'Terrified' woman sends tweet to Suresh Prabhu, gets instant response

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

A woman passenger travelling alone on an outstation train in Maharashtra was immediately attended to by authorities after she sought help through a tweet directed to the twitter handle of Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu, a senior Central Railway officer said.

With coronavirus fight, can India set an example?

With coronavirus fight, can India set an example?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

India lacks China's culture of collective discipline, so what will provide the glue for people to cooperate rather than follow their raw survival instincts? asks Ravi Bhoothalingam.

Dust storms kill 15 in UP; Delhi, NCR remain covered in haze

Dust storms kill 15 in UP; Delhi, NCR remain covered in haze

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Authorities alerted people to avoid staying outdoors and L-G ordered to halt all civil construction activities across the city till Sunday.

British Parliament crash: Man held on suspicion of terror offences

British Parliament crash: Man held on suspicion of terror offences

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Two people at the scene were treated for injuries after the vehicle crashed into the large steel barriers erected around the Houses of Parliament complex.

'Dropping shooting wrong but let's not boycott 2022 CWG'

'Dropping shooting wrong but let's not boycott 2022 CWG'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Olympic medal-winning wrestler Sakshi Malik does not endorse the Indian Olympic Association's call for a boycott of the 2022 Commonwealth Games but at the same time feels that dropping shooting from the event's roster is "wrong on the athletes."

'Aarogya Setu is ahead of anyone else in privacy'

'Aarogya Setu is ahead of anyone else in privacy'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'The information is used only to fight the COVID-19 virus and the privacy terms explicitly state that information will be used only for this purpose.'

Non-explosive gelatin sticks found on railway tracks in Mumbai

Non-explosive gelatin sticks found on railway tracks in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

At least four gelatin sticks were on Thursday found on the railway tracks near Taloja in Navi Mumbai, a day after a discarded overhead equipment was spotted lying on the rail lines in Raigad

Didi to launch 'Quit India' campaign against BJP

Didi to launch 'Quit India' campaign against BJP

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Banerjee said the TMC would file a defamation case against the CBI and other central agencies for 'harassing and defaming' its leaders.

'Smoke detected' inside cabin before EgyptAir crash: reports

'Smoke detected' inside cabin before EgyptAir crash: reports

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Smoke alerts were triggered inside the cabin of the ill-fated EgyptAir jet minutes before it plunged into the Mediterranean Sea with 66 people on board.

Super Typhoon Soudelor kills 9 in China

Super Typhoon Soudelor kills 9 in China

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Nine persons were killed and three others missing as Super Typhoon Soudelor left behind a trail of destruction in eastern China, uprooting trees, hitting power supply and causing the heaviest rains in a century, state media reported on Sunday.

A tale of crumbling infrastructure in India's IT cities

A tale of crumbling infrastructure in India's IT cities

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Can the country afford to have problems of such magnitude in the cities of Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Pune and Hyderabad, which not only are the major growth drivers but are also the biggest revenue contributors in their respective states?

5 charred to death in Bengaluru bar fire

5 charred to death in Bengaluru bar fire

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Resto-bar owner V R Dayashankar who went absconding after the incident was later arrested.

Beware! New info stealing virus in online banking space

Beware! New info stealing virus in online banking space

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

The 'severely' spreading virus of the Trojan family has been detected conducting its clandestine operations at the point of sale counters placed at retail terminals after the RBI made it mandatory in December last year for debit cards holders to punch in their PIN every time they make a purchase.

COVID-19 in India: Nobody is really in control

COVID-19 in India: Nobody is really in control

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

When BJP leaders, including Mr Modi's number two, Amit Shah, use the pandemic to launch an assault on state governments run by opposition parties, or to topple them, they are exploiting a grave crisis in cynical political self-interest, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Islamic State claims Easter Sunday blasts in Sri Lanka

Islamic State claims Easter Sunday blasts in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Forty suspects, including the driver of a van allegedly used by the suicide bombers, have been arrested in connection with the attacks which shook Sri Lanka.

Bug in Apple's iOS can let hackers steal data

Bug in Apple's iOS can let hackers steal data

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Hackers can exploit this to steal sensitive data.

The fault lines behind Cosmos Bank attack

The fault lines behind Cosmos Bank attack

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The unidentified hackers had executed money transfers on two separate occasions - August 11 and August 13 - which raises the question of why pro-active measures were not taken on the first night itself

How an IT firm is helping worried parents

How an IT firm is helping worried parents

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Bengaluru-based NorthStar uses Internet of Things platform to monitor school buses, facilitate disaster prevention & better emergency management.

PHOTOS: Security beefed up across India after Pathankot attack

PHOTOS: Security beefed up across India after Pathankot attack

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

In the wake of the terrorist attack on the Pathankot Air Force Base, security was on Saturday stepped up in the national capital and several states. Security has been beefed up at the airport, railway stations, bus stands and other vital installations.

Why Chinese politics should concern India

Why Chinese politics should concern India

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

India needs to be alert on how the Doklam standoff plays into the factional infighting in China's Communist Party, says Ambassador Shyam Saran, the former foreign secretary.

Sword-wielding man attacks cops outside Buckingham Palace; 3 injured

Sword-wielding man attacks cops outside Buckingham Palace; 3 injured

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Scotland Yard has launched an investigation after a 26-year-old man stopped his car and then wielded a large knife.

Flood situation worsens in Bihar; death toll climbs to 36

Flood situation worsens in Bihar; death toll climbs to 36

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

The flood situation on Sunday worsened in Bihar where two more people lost their lives taking the death toll to 36, while flood waters entered fresh areas, pushing up the number of affected districts to 17.

Dr Reddy's gets warning from US health regulator

Dr Reddy's gets warning from US health regulator

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Dr Reddy's gets warning from US health regulator

PIX: Ronaldo nets 700th career goal; France held by Turkey

PIX: Ronaldo nets 700th career goal; France held by Turkey

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Ukraine advanced to the Euro 2020 finals after an impressive first half helped them to a 2-1 home win over Portugal, whose talismanic captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 700th career goal.

Pakistan at it again! 5 ceasefire violations in 5 days

Pakistan at it again! 5 ceasefire violations in 5 days

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire twice on Wednesday by opening heavy fire on several Indian posts along the Line of Control and the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir, leaving an Army jawan injured.

France: 2 terrorists, 1 hostage killed in IS-claimed church attack

France: 2 terrorists, 1 hostage killed in IS-claimed church attack

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Five people, including the priest, two nuns and two parishioners were held by the assailants who raided the church in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray near Rouen in Normandy on Tuesday.

Yet another AI Dreamliner in trouble, DGCA orders probe

Yet another AI Dreamliner in trouble, DGCA orders probe

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is probing the incident of an Air India flight, AI 123, from New Delhi to Rome losing radio contact over Italy on October 16.

Indian Mujhaideen's new Ranchi module conspired Patna blasts

Indian Mujhaideen's new Ranchi module conspired Patna blasts

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Investigations in the Patna serial blasts showed an Indian Mujahideen link with the Jharkand police claiming on Monday that one of the two arrested terrorists who was believed to be the mastermind belonged to the nascent "Ranchi module" of the banned terror outfit.

Have money to invest? Check out Robo advisory

Have money to invest? Check out Robo advisory

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

A robo advisor may seem like the perfect solution for those with only a small investment capital who are just starting their investment journey, says Mrin Agarwal, founder, Finsafe India.

FULL TEXT of President's address on the eve of 71st Republic Day

FULL TEXT of President's address on the eve of 71st Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 71st Republic Day.

IndiGo-SilkAir planes 'almost collided' midair, probe launched

IndiGo-SilkAir planes 'almost collided' midair, probe launched

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

French aviation watchdog BEA said vertical separation between the two aircraft 'was zero feet' while the least horizontal separation between the two planes was reduced to just 0.6 NM.

In our history of communal riots, where does Delhi stand?

In our history of communal riots, where does Delhi stand?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'The humanity displayed by ordinary, lower middle class residents of north east Delhi -- Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs -- will be remembered perhaps even more than the evil wrought in the riots,' notes Jyoti Punwani.

How to stop your smartphone controlling your life

How to stop your smartphone controlling your life

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Nir Eyal lists 4 urgent steps to save yourself countless hours of mindless phone time.

Manhunt launched as Paris attack suspect goes on the run

Manhunt launched as Paris attack suspect goes on the run

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

A huge search operation is under way for surviving members of the Islamist group that killed 129 people in Paris on Friday night, and their accomplices.

As floodwaters recede, Bihar braces for more nature's fury

As floodwaters recede, Bihar braces for more nature's fury

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning about havoc rainfall or a cloud burst hitting Bihar's flood-affected districts in the next 24 to 48 hours, officials said on Sunday.

Are you using your credit card wisely?

Are you using your credit card wisely?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Used prudently, plastic money is among the most useful, powerful and non-polluting kind of plastic invented. Be smart with it!

'The epidemic is receding in India'

'The epidemic is receding in India'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

'But we still have to be very careful.'