News for 'indian content ban'

Ban on combination drugs: Knee-jerk reaction won't help

Ban on combination drugs: Knee-jerk reaction won't help

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Fixed-dose combinations are medicines that come mixed in a certain proportion.

Govt bans 240 websites offering escort services

Govt bans 240 websites offering escort services

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

"The order to block 240 escorts websites was issued to internet service providers on Monday on recommendations made by an expert committee under the Ministry of Home Affairs," an Information Technology ministry official said.

No Phantom in Pakistan: Court bans Saif's latest film

No Phantom in Pakistan: Court bans Saif's latest film

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

The movie was banned on a plea filed by Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief and Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed alleging that the film contains "filthy propaganda" against him and his outfit.

Don't ban Gayle, say Mandira, Archana

Don't ban Gayle, say Mandira, Archana

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

'A little bit of banter is okay, because at the end of the day, especially with the T20 format, it is also entertainment.'

Now Abul Kalam Azad references dropped from NCERT's class 11 textbook

Now Abul Kalam Azad references dropped from NCERT's class 11 textbook

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

References to freedom fighter and India's first education minister Maulana Abul Kalam Azad have been removed from the new class 11 political science textbook by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).

PM is afraid because crores...: Cong on Dorsey's claim

PM is afraid because crores...: Cong on Dorsey's claim

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The Centre has rubbished the charges, saying Dorsey's Twitter regime had a problem accepting the sovereignty of Indian law.

Delhi street play row: 'Banning things has become popular'

Delhi street play row: 'Banning things has become popular'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

A Delhi University college play on religious intolerance is caught up in controversy as the ABVP-run students' union runs pillar-to-post to get it banned for reported 'anti-Hindu' content. Watch it once at least before forming an opinion -- that's all that play director Guneet Singh has to say.

Saina to miss Tokyo qualifier; Indian archers denied Swiss visa

Saina to miss Tokyo qualifier; Indian archers denied Swiss visa

Rediff.com6 May 2021

India has been battling a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic that has forced many countries to ban travellers from India.

Why Is It An Attack On India?

Why Is It An Attack On India?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

India's Right-wing has sought to own our democracy by making itself appear the stuff of majority, and sometimes, a national ethos older than the Constitution on which our democracy is based, argues Shyam G Menon.

'Onion price rise scares this government'

'Onion price rise scares this government'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

'Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal once told me that if onion prices rise we will face the flak for it across India.' 'What can farmers expect from a government which talks like a trader and only believes in (electoral) profit and loss?'

BCCI moves ICC on Ganguly's ban

BCCI moves ICC on Ganguly's ban

Rediff.com3 Jul 2005

The BCCI moved the ICC with a formal appeal seeking that the dispute concerning the six-ODI ban slapped on the Indian captain be referred to arbitration.

NGO sues BBC for Rs 10,000 cr over Modi documentary, Delhi HC issues notice

NGO sues BBC for Rs 10,000 cr over Modi documentary, Delhi HC issues notice

Rediff.com22 May 2023

An NGO claimed that its documentary cast a slur on the reputation of India, its judiciary and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed wants ban on Saif's 'Phantom' in Pakistan

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed wants ban on Saif's 'Phantom' in Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Saeed pleaded that the Indian film has "venom against Pakistan and JuD".

The Tandav Ruckus and its OTT FALLOUT

The Tandav Ruckus and its OTT FALLOUT

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The price for pushing the envelope beyond the comfort zone that the land of storytelling is used to is a hefty one, observes Meghna Chadha.

Canada's allies were reluctant over its accusations against India: Report

Canada's allies were reluctant over its accusations against India: Report

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Weeks before Canada made an explosive allegation implicating Indian officials in the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canadian officials sought public condemnation of the murder from their allies, including the United States, but were met with reluctance, The Washington Post reported.

Pak court reserves verdict on Saeed's plea to ban Phantom

Pak court reserves verdict on Saeed's plea to ban Phantom

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Hafiz Saeed's counsel said the "controversial" movie contains "malicious and filthy" propaganda against the Jamaat-ud-Dawa in general and Hafiz Saeed in particular.

 World No 1 Labuschagne eyes continued domination in WTC, Ashes

World No 1 Labuschagne eyes continued domination in WTC, Ashes

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

'It is about finding ways to score runs and contribute to the side in as many games as I can.'

Sunfeast Yippee ban: ITC says not consulted, Gujarat FDCA contests view

Sunfeast Yippee ban: ITC says not consulted, Gujarat FDCA contests view

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

This is second time in a month when a packaged food co has complained

Trump calls federal judge's travel ban block an 'unprecedented judicial overreach'

Trump calls federal judge's travel ban block an 'unprecedented judicial overreach'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Hours before President Donald Trump's new travel ban was set to go into effect, a federal judge in Hawaii blocked the ruling.

Should adult films be banned on TV?

Should adult films be banned on TV?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

Are we entitled to make our own choices? Or should the government decide what we can and cannot watch?

Online Gaming To Have Rules Soon

Online Gaming To Have Rules Soon

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The industry came under scrutiny after the proliferation of games like cards, casinos, and fantasy sports among young people led to addiction and financial losses, with some reported cases of suicide.

New PIL in SC challenges Centre's blocking of BBC's Modi docu

New PIL in SC challenges Centre's blocking of BBC's Modi docu

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

A fresh PIL was filed on Thursday in the Supreme Court challenging the Centre's decision to block a BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots.

No CAA/NRC protest banners! IPL ticket advisory in four cities

No CAA/NRC protest banners! IPL ticket advisory in four cities

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Four cities, including, Delhi, Mohali, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad have been issued ticket advisories with fans being banned from carrying protest banners.

ShareChat raises $502 mn from Snap, Twitter, others

ShareChat raises $502 mn from Snap, Twitter, others

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

ShareChat on Thursday said it has raised $502 million (about Rs 3,725 crore) in funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Tiger Global, valuing the homegrown social media platform at over $2.1 billion. Snap Inc (which owns photo-messaging app Snapchat) and existing investors Twitter and India Quotient, among others, also participated in the funding round in Mohalla Tech, the parent company of ShareChat and short video app, Moj. Founded in 2015, Mohalla Tech has raised over $766 million across six fundraising rounds.

'We are not going back to licence raj'

'We are not going back to licence raj'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'I'm pitching India for the strengths we offer, including the English language, engineers, doctors, nurses, professionals, innovative talent of startups.'

'Age of bans on media is over,' says Arun Jaitley

'Age of bans on media is over,' says Arun Jaitley

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said the "age of bans" on the media is over, observing that it is "literally impossible" to implement them.

Everything you wanted to know about Google Street View

Everything you wanted to know about Google Street View

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

In other countries, Street View's content comes from two sources -- Google and individual contributors. However, in India, these will be collected by the tech giant's new local partners.

'Posting videos on TikTok was my bread and butter'

'Posting videos on TikTok was my bread and butter'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

'But I understand the need for this government move.' 'I completely support Mr Modi.'

All that bull about the beef ban

All that bull about the beef ban

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Me: Cow slaughter? Do you know cows have not been slaughtered in Maharashtra? Vegetarian: What are you saying?!! Me: Yes, only bulls, bullocks and oxen were slaughtered, the cow has not been slaughtered in Maharashtra since 1976.

Lift on life ban was like playing 100th Test: Azharuddin

Lift on life ban was like playing 100th Test: Azharuddin

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

In a departure from its earlier stand, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has extended an invitation to Mohammed Azharuddin for the Indian cricket team's historic 500th Test match and the former captain has accepted it. Azhar, who will be reuniting with his former teammates Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Kapil Dev and Dilip Vengsarkar in Kanpur, said that the 500th Test was a special occasion to celebrate Indian cricket.

Donald, We Indians need ventilators too!

Donald, We Indians need ventilators too!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'Modi forgot to ask Trump for anything that India may need -- and there is so much shortfall all around!', states Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

DU prof Hany Babu part of Maoist outfit that wants to end Modi raj: Court

DU prof Hany Babu part of Maoist outfit that wants to end Modi raj: Court

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Special Judge D E Kothalikar, assigned to hear cases of the NIA, had, on February 14, rejected the bail plea of Hany Babu, and the detailed order was made available on Monday.

BBC, Modi And The Sunak Factor

BBC, Modi And The Sunak Factor

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Keeping the contents of the BBC documentary aside, Rishi Sunak's response needs to be viewed in the backdrop of Britain's historically close relations with Pakistan, argues Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

PUBG to return to India with new game, $100 mn investment, better security

PUBG to return to India with new game, $100 mn investment, better security

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The company is also planning to create an Indian subsidiary to enhance communications and services with players for which it will hire over 100 employees specialising in business, e-sports, and game development.

Bombay HC stays Govt ban on surrogacy for foreign couples

Bombay HC stays Govt ban on surrogacy for foreign couples

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

In an interim order, the Bombay High Court has stayed a government decision to ban surrogacy for foreign couples who have already reached the end of the process or are in the crucial stage of treatment.

Kyrgios thinks ban will help him push for top 10 in 2017

Kyrgios thinks ban will help him push for top 10 in 2017

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

It was a fun year. I did a lot of fun things. I got Australia back in the world group of the Davis Cup, won a couple of titles, so it's been a good year so hopefully I can back it up in 2017

PIO doctor facing terror charges challenges extradition to India from UK

PIO doctor facing terror charges challenges extradition to India from UK

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Dr Mukul Hazarika, who is a general practitioner at County Durham, is sought by the Indian authorities to stand trial for conspiracy related to a banned terrorist organisation in India.

Why are the TikTokers struggling?

Why are the TikTokers struggling?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Two months after TikTok ban: Influencers busy rebuilding their fan base as homegrown apps enjoy 'gold rush'.

Bhim Army chief, 5 Indian-origin persons on TIME's emerging leaders list

Bhim Army chief, 5 Indian-origin persons on TIME's emerging leaders list

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Other Indian-origin personalities on the list are Instacart founder and CEO Apoorva Mehta, doctor and Executive Director of nonprofit Get Us PPE Shikha Gupta and founder of nonprofit Upsolve Rohan Pavuluri.

India's rising medical devices imports hurt small and medium units

India's rising medical devices imports hurt small and medium units

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

India's medical devices imports surged 41 per cent to touch Rs 63,200 crore in 2021-22, led by a 48 per cent year-on-year (YoY) jump in imports from China to Rs 13,538 crore, the commerce ministry data analysed by the Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD) has showed. Local industry players say this has led to several small and medium units to shut shop. Rakesh Vaid of Usha Fabs, a garments exporter, had started making N95 masks in his Gurgaon factory during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic.