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'WhatsApp's new policy is a threat to national security'

'WhatsApp's new policy is a threat to national security'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

'WhatsApp is storing our data on servers which are physically located in another country.' 'We might be having good relations with a particular country at this very moment, where WhatsApp's data servers are located, and in which our data is stored, but tomorrow we might be having bad relations with them, then what is going to happen to that data.'

Vietnam likely to host F1 race in Hanoi in 2020

Vietnam likely to host F1 race in Hanoi in 2020

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Vietnam is a growing market for sponsors such as brewer Heineken and would be a fifth Asian race on the calendar, making up for the departure of Malaysia.

Govt clears 30 oil and gas discoveries for production: Minister

Govt clears 30 oil and gas discoveries for production: Minister

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Pradhan said a National Data Repository which will store information on all sedimentary basins of the country is being pursued on top priority.

Govt denies being spooked by the Army in 2012

Govt denies being spooked by the Army in 2012

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

A fresh controversy has erupted over the movement of two Army units near Delhi in 2012 with the then DGMO Lt Gen A K Choudhary saying there may have been "distrust" between the Army and government on the issue, a view rejected on Friday by the National Security Advisor.

TN back to square one on Cauvery: Jaya

TN back to square one on Cauvery: Jaya

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

The Tribunal had on Tuesday last refused to hear clarificatory applications filed by Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Puducherry.

Cong-JD-S govt fate likely to be decided on Monday

Cong-JD-S govt fate likely to be decided on Monday

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Kumaraswamy and the Congress had moved the Supreme Court on Friday, accusing the Governor of interfering with the assembly proceedings when the debate on the trust vote was underway and sought clarification on its July 17 order, which they said, caused hindrance in issuing whip to the legislators.

Can't invite VP when PM is chief guest, says BJP in yoga day row

Can't invite VP when PM is chief guest, says BJP in yoga day row

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Shripad Naik said Madhav has withdrawn his statement and added it may have happened by mistake.

ICICI seeks clarity on bank nationality norm

ICICI seeks clarity on bank nationality norm

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

ICICI Bank has asked the government not to take into account overseas securities like ADR and GDR when deciding on whether a bank is Indian or foreign.

Cauvery issue: Kerala mulling to approach SC

Cauvery issue: Kerala mulling to approach SC

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

Meanwhile, Kerala and Tamil Nadu have so far not been able to reach a consensus on issues concerning the Parambikkulam Aliyar Project.

Mallya extradition case: Boost for CBI; next hearing on July 11

Mallya extradition case: Boost for CBI; next hearing on July 11

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The judge confirmed that the bulk of the evidence submitted by the Indian authorities will be admissible

What happens when Modi addresses the nation at 8 pm?

What happens when Modi addresses the nation at 8 pm?

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Another 8 pm prime ministerial speech. Will this one too lead to a scramble and chaos like his previous 8 pm telecasts?

Why is Prajapati still in cabinet, UP governor asks CM Akhilesh

Why is Prajapati still in cabinet, UP governor asks CM Akhilesh

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

"A non-bailable warrant has been issued against Prajapati after an FIR was registered against him in rape case. Serious question of constitutional morality and dignity arise on his remaining in the cabinet", governor said in a letter to CM seeking his "justification on retaining the minister".

Share feed with IPTV, HITS: Govt tells channels

Share feed with IPTV, HITS: Govt tells channels

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

IPTV and Mobile TV, the new cable distribution platforms that have emerged recently. A clarification issued by the ministry of information and broadcasting recently makes it compulsory for all broadcasters to immediately share their channels with Wire & Wireless India Ltd, the HITS licence holding company of Essel Group.

$5 mn FDI must come in six months: Govt to construction firms

$5 mn FDI must come in six months: Govt to construction firms

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

$5 mn FDI must come in six months: Govt to construction firms.

ICICI Bank not foreign-owned: Kochhar

ICICI Bank not foreign-owned: Kochhar

Rediff.com28 Apr 2009

ICICI Bank on Tuesday said it cannot be termed foreign bank and is awaiting further clarification on the circular regarding new FDI norms.

Check out the new Rs 500, 2,000 notes!

Check out the new Rs 500, 2,000 notes!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Both the new designs, Rs 500 and Rs 2,000, will be very friendly towards the visually-impaired by having features which make it accessible for all sections

Why Budget fails to excite the common man

Why Budget fails to excite the common man

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

In its effort to be something of everything, the budget has become a bag of contradictions

Judge: Knew Tolstoy's 'War and Peace' was classic

Judge: Knew Tolstoy's 'War and Peace' was classic

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Yug Chaudhary, counsel for co-accused Sudha Bahrdwaj, then told the court that the War and Peace that the court had referred to on Wednesday was a collection of essays edited by one Biswajit Roy, and was titled War and Peace in Junglemahal: People, State and Maoists.

Row kicked up after author Nayantara Sahgal dropped from literary meet

Row kicked up after author Nayantara Sahgal dropped from literary meet

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Raj Thackeray issued a statement on Monday, admitting that one of his local party workers had opposed Sahgal's presence at the literary meet.

Malls, hotels, religious places open as Unlock 1 begins

Malls, hotels, religious places open as Unlock 1 begins

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

As the number of cases crossed 2,56,000 with more than 7,100 fatalities, according to Union health ministry figures, and the country made a calibrated exit from the lockdown in non-containment zones, shop shutters in many malls went up for the first time since March 25 but the sprawling retail places were eerily empty.

Singur: Tatas write to Bengal govt, seek clarifica

Singur: Tatas write to Bengal govt, seek clarifica

Rediff.com8 Sep 2008

The company wrote to the Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee-led Left front government seeking clarification on the agreement in the wake of conflicting reports about the return of project land to farmers. A Tata group spokesperson confirmed that the company had written a letter to the government.

Sensex, Nifty erase losses to end in green

Sensex, Nifty erase losses to end in green

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

The S&P BSE Midcap and the S&P BSE Smallcap indices gained 0.3% and 0.5%, respectively

China asserts 1959 perception of LAC; India rejects

China asserts 1959 perception of LAC; India rejects

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

The stand by China spelt out by its foreign ministry insisting that it takes the 1959 line on perception of the LAC amid a nearly five-month-long border standoff in eastern Ladakh triggered a strong reaction from India.

With coronavirus going strong, aviation cos feel the heat

With coronavirus going strong, aviation cos feel the heat

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Reduction in fuel price was supposed to bring back good luck for Indian airlines. But with the global spread of coronavirus, airlines are being forced to rejig their network, cut flights, and delay launches.

Yet to take a decision on premature release of Rajiv Gandhi killer: TN Govt

Yet to take a decision on premature release of Rajiv Gandhi killer: TN Govt

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

The Tamil Nadu government on Friday told the Madras high court that it was yet to take a decision on the premature release of Nalini Sriharan, the life convict in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case since her case with other co-convicts are pending before the Supreme Court.

AFI slammed for mocking Hima Das' 'not so fluent' English

AFI slammed for mocking Hima Das' 'not so fluent' English

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

"#HimaDas speaking to media after her SF win at #iaaftampere2018 @iaaforg Not so fluent in English but she gave her best there too. So proud of u #HimaDas Keep rocking & yeah,try ur best in final!" the AFI wrote on its Twitter handle.

Ministry clarifies on marketing margin on gas

Ministry clarifies on marketing margin on gas

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

On July 27, power ministry had written to the oil ministry saying 'the marketing margin being charged by RIL is not in line with the decisions of an empowered group of ministers on pricing formula (for KG-D6 gas)'. While Anil Ambani Group firm RNRL on Sunday alleged that RIL was charging 'unauthorised' marketing margin, 35 firms buying KG-D6 gas are paying the $0.135 per mmBtu to RIL without protest.

DLF to surrender 4 IT SEZs

DLF to surrender 4 IT SEZs

Rediff.com17 Apr 2009

The country's largest real estate player, DLF, on Friday said it has approached the government for surrendering four of its IT-ITeS notified special economic zones (SEZ).

Black money: Tax payment deadline likely to be extended

Black money: Tax payment deadline likely to be extended

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

The window under the Income Declaration Scheme 2016 opened on June 1 and will close on September 30

India's fight against COVID-19 has gone awry

India's fight against COVID-19 has gone awry

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'The handling of the pandemic, under this totally constitutional and legal three-level dictatorship, has begun to show its downside,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

Michelin threaten to pull out of Formula One

Michelin threaten to pull out of Formula One

Rediff.com11 Sep 2005

The tyre company could pull out at the end of next year if the governing body presses ahead with plans for a sole supplier.

Deadlock over RBI's 80:20 gold import norm ends

Deadlock over RBI's 80:20 gold import norm ends

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

The Reserve Bank of India in July introduced 80:20 scheme under which 20 per cent of the total gold imports was to be exported back.

Saudis include Pakistan in 34-nation military bloc, but Islamabad has no idea

Saudis include Pakistan in 34-nation military bloc, but Islamabad has no idea

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Pakistan found itself in the cross hairs of Middle East politics after Saudi Arabia included it in a 34-nation military coalition of Muslim countries to combat terrorism without getting Islamabad's consent, media reports said on Wednesday.

Sports Shorts: India squash player working in Finland amid lockdown

Sports Shorts: India squash player working in Finland amid lockdown

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Nothing wrong in people waving Pak flags: Masarat Alam

Nothing wrong in people waving Pak flags: Masarat Alam

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Separatist leader Masarat Alam Bhat on Thursday denied waving Pakistani flag at a rally organised to welcome his senior Syed Ali Shah Geelani in Srinagar, but said it was a representation of the feelings, aspirations and sentiments of the people across Kashmir.

Sops likely for salaried professionals in Budget

Sops likely for salaried professionals in Budget

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

Exemption limits, standard deduction on radar.

How Parrikar Broke the Rafale Logjam

How Parrikar Broke the Rafale Logjam

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'It was Parrikar's sharp insights into finance and international systems that stood out when India --at his suggestion -- decided to procure the Rafale combat jets from France.'

I-T dept asks officers to place info request to tax havens

I-T dept asks officers to place info request to tax havens

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The note guides taxman to avoid seeking voluminous details.