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50% Indians hide online activity from parents

50% Indians hide online activity from parents

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Almost 50% of young Internet users did not have any parental oversight over their online behaviour.

Telangana court acquits AIMIM's Akbaruddin Owaisi in decade-old hate speech case

Telangana court acquits AIMIM's Akbaruddin Owaisi in decade-old hate speech case

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

A court in Hyderabad on Wednesday acquitted All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul-Muslimeen legislator Akbaruddin Owaisi in the "hate speech" cases filed against him a decade ago.

PFI wanted to establish 'Islamic rule' in India by 2047: ATS

PFI wanted to establish 'Islamic rule' in India by 2047: ATS

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The ATS stated this in its chargesheet filed in a local court last week against five PFI members who were arrested last year for allegedly indulging in unlawful activities and waging a war against the country.

Yati Narsinghanand booked again for hate speech at 'Hindu Mahapanchayat'

Yati Narsinghanand booked again for hate speech at 'Hindu Mahapanchayat'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Narsinghanand, notorious for making intemperate remarks against Muslims, stoked yet another controversy with his comment that "50 per cent of Hindus will convert" in 20 years if a Muslim becomes the prime minister of India.

Nikita Jacob attended Zoom call ahead of R-Day violence

Nikita Jacob attended Zoom call ahead of R-Day violence

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

In a document submitted by Jacob's lawyer to Mumbai police, she claimed that the "toolkit" was being prepared by Extinction Rebellion India volunteers for presenting the whole picture with a simple breakdown for an international audience.

'They want to sell Osho ashram'

'They want to sell Osho ashram'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

'They want to wind up Osho's Pune operation, take the money and move out of India.'

FIR against journalist, Article 14 over tweets on Hindu Mahapanchayat

FIR against journalist, Article 14 over tweets on Hindu Mahapanchayat

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

The Delhi police has registered an FIR against two Twitter handles of a journalist and a news portal for allegedly inciting hatred between communities after they claimed manhandling of scribes during the controversial 'Hindu Mahapanchayat' event, officials said.

Not democracy, but dynasty politics is in danger: Shah

Not democracy, but dynasty politics is in danger: Shah

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

The Union minister asked Gandhi to "follow the law "and secure acquittal from a higher court.

AMU's Governance Structure Is Democratic, Not Divine

AMU's Governance Structure Is Democratic, Not Divine

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

These self-appointed well-wishers of AMU are basically for the control or police model of university governance. They have no faith whatsoever in the democratic functioning of the universities, observes Faizan Mustafa, former dean, Faculty of Law, and Registrar, Aligarh Muslim University.

Modi flags off Kerala's 1st Vande Bharat train, launches Kochi Water Metro

Modi flags off Kerala's 1st Vande Bharat train, launches Kochi Water Metro

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor were also present with the PM as he interacted with the students inside the train.

22-yr-old activist arrested for sharing 'toolkit' with Greta Thunberg

22-yr-old activist arrested for sharing 'toolkit' with Greta Thunberg

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

The Delhi Police claimed that Disha Ravi, who was arrested by a Cyber Cell team of the force on Saturday, was an editor of the 'toolkit Google doc' and 'key conspirator' in the document's formulation and dissemination.

Amazon Unveils Slate Of Films, Series

Amazon Unveils Slate Of Films, Series

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Amazon Prime Video has doubled its content investments in India and announced as many as 41 new titles in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and English, thereby throwing an open challenge to their streaming competitor, Netflix.

Has Udhayanidhi Shot INDIA Alliance in the Foot?

Has Udhayanidhi Shot INDIA Alliance in the Foot?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Udayanidhi has handed over to the BJP one real issue to draw the line between it and the INDIA alliance, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ethnic Indian minister heckled in Malaysia

Ethnic Indian minister heckled in Malaysia

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

The incident happened after Vellu, who is chief of Malaysian Indian Congress, finished performing the ceremony on Wednesday.

SC seeks reply of Maha police on objections by dance bars

SC seeks reply of Maha police on objections by dance bars

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

The SC sought response of Maharashtra Police on objections raised against its various conditions put in place for granting licences to dance bars across the state.

Ayodhya comes alive, awaits PM's arrival for Ram Mandir event

Ayodhya comes alive, awaits PM's arrival for Ram Mandir event

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

With the Bhoomi Pujan scheduled to be on August 5 and the who's who of Indian politics likely to make a visit in Ayodhya, the district administration has deployed hundreds of people for a beautification drive in the temple town. Roads, walls, streets are being painted, cleaned to give them a new refreshing look. Thousands of municipal workers have been deployed to do a cleanup drive in the town which will see visits of dignitaries on August 5. Take a look.

Agnipath scheme only step to make country young, won't roll back: Lt Gen Puri

Agnipath scheme only step to make country young, won't roll back: Lt Gen Puri

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

The announcement of the officer came after the violent protests broke out in some parts of the country wherein incidents like stone-pelting and setting trains on fire were reported.

Scattered protests during Bharat Bandh over Agnipath scheme

Scattered protests during Bharat Bandh over Agnipath scheme

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Road and rail traffic was partially affected in some regions on Monday during a 'Bharat bandh' called against the Agnipath military recruitment scheme, while protests appeared to taper off in many states, with authorities stepping up security and imposing curbs after days of unrest.

India's Worst Mountaineering Tragedy

India's Worst Mountaineering Tragedy

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

27 mountaineers perished in an avalanche in the mountains of Uttarakhand last week. The mountaineers were returning from a trek to the Draupadi's Danda mountain peak when disaster struck at 8.45 am in the morning.

'Khalistan is a business'

'Khalistan is a business'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'Khalistanis can be divided into three categories: Firstly, hardcore ideological people. They are microscopic, not even 1%.' 'Secondly, those who consider Khalistan a business.' 'The third category that has built the narrative of Khalistan are those who gain from polarisation.'

Bhagat Singh not named in FIR on British cop's murder: Pak police

Bhagat Singh not named in FIR on British cop's murder: Pak police

Rediff.com4 May 2014

Bhagat Singh's name was not mentioned in the first information report for the murder of a British police officer in Lahore in 1928, the Lahore police have found, in a major boost to prove the legendary freedom fighter's innocence in the case 83 years after his execution.

PFI, 8 other outfits banned under UAPA for 5 years for terror links

PFI, 8 other outfits banned under UAPA for 5 years for terror links

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The Centre has imposed a ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI) and several of its associates for their alleged terror activities.

High time PM breaks 'silence' on Islamophobic incidents: Tharoor

High time PM breaks 'silence' on Islamophobic incidents: Tharoor

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Amid outrage over the controversial remarks on Prophet Muhammad by the Bharatiya Janata Party's now-sacked two functionaries, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday said it is high time Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke his silence on the 'proliferation of hate speech and Islamophobic incidents' in the country, asserting that his silence is interpreted by some as condoning what has been happening.

Why Short-Sellers Like Hindenburg Matter

Why Short-Sellers Like Hindenburg Matter

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Strange souls see a research report on an Indian conglomerate as part of a vast conspiracy to Keep India Down. There is only one possible response to this: Grow up. Nobody in the West cares enough about India or Adani to put all the effort into creating a giant conspiracy that links together BBC documentaries and short-sellers, points out Mihir S Sharma.

'Unwarranted harassment': Cong leaders on Disha Ravi's arrest

'Unwarranted harassment': Cong leaders on Disha Ravi's arrest

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Congress leaders expressed their solidarity with 21-year-old climate activist from Bengaluru Disha Ravi, who was arrested by Delhi Police for allegedly editing and disseminating the "toolkit" on social media and sent to five days police custody.

Agnipath applicants must prove their non-participation in stir, arson

Agnipath applicants must prove their non-participation in stir, arson

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

He said every individual who plans to join the three forces through the Agnipath scheme will have to give an undertaking that they were not part of any protest, arson or vandalism.

Delhi court grants bail to Zubair, extols Hindu tolerance

Delhi court grants bail to Zubair, extols Hindu tolerance

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

A magisterial court had on July 2 dismissed his bail plea and sent him to 14-day judicial custody (JC) in the case, citing the nature and gravity of the offences against the accused and observing that the matter was at an initial stage of investigation.

Full text: President's address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2023

Full text: President's address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2023

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Here's the full text of address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of the Republic Day 2023.

SC grants protection to 'The Wire' journos against FIRs in UP

SC grants protection to 'The Wire' journos against FIRs in UP

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it does not want freedom of press to be muzzled but it cannot create a separate avenue for journalists to approach it directly for quashing of FIRs lodged against them.

'This feeling of hatred is not going to stop'

'This feeling of hatred is not going to stop'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

'Unfortunately, our political class is not interested in making this society equal. They just want to exploit the situation for their own benefit.'

PM hails 'nari shakti' in I-Day speech, faces Opposition questions

PM hails 'nari shakti' in I-Day speech, faces Opposition questions

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged people to pledge not to do anything that lowers the dignity of women, saying a mentality to insult them in speech and conduct has crept in.

More security for Bachchans after Jaya's Parliament speech

More security for Bachchans after Jaya's Parliament speech

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

The MP said the government should stand by the entertainment industry when some people are trying to tarnish its image.

'We want Muslim Personal Law to be completely reformed'

'We want Muslim Personal Law to be completely reformed'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

'The BJP may no longer be in power after 2024, that doesn't mean we'll stop this campaign against polygamy.'

SEE: Akshay, Suniel rap!

SEE: Akshay, Suniel rap!

Rediff.com6 May 2020

'This song truly touched my heart, and I know the emotion will speak to many.'

Vivo told to give Rs 950 cr bank guarantee to ED to operate frozen A/Cs

Vivo told to give Rs 950 cr bank guarantee to ED to operate frozen A/Cs

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

The Delhi high court on Wednesday allowed Chinese smartphone maker Vivo to operate its various bank accounts frozen by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money-laundering probe subject to furnishing of a bank guarantee of Rs 950 crore within a week with the agency. Justice Yashwant Varma also directed the company to give details to ED about its remittances and issued notice to the investigating agency on Vivo's plea seeking quashing of the order freezing its various bank accounts. ED contended that presently the proceeds of crime have been quantified to Rs 1200 crore.

'They took everything they could find'

'They took everything they could find'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'Anything that couldn't be stolen they destroyed.' Saloni Dhumne and Atreya Raghavan speak to members of the Indian community in Durban -- the largest congregation of Indians outside India -- who were targeted in last month's horrific riots.

FIR over 'toolkit' shared by Greta Thunberg on Twitter, she isn't named

FIR over 'toolkit' shared by Greta Thunberg on Twitter, she isn't named

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The Delhi Police on Thursday filed a first information report against the 'pro-Khalistan' creators of a 'toolkit', which was shared by teen climate activist Greta Thunberg and others on Twitter in connection with the farmers' protest, alleging it aimed to wage a 'social, cultural and economic war against the Government of India'.

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in US; India demands action

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in US; India demands action

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

The statue of Gandhi, which was donated by the Indian government to the city of Davis, was installed by the city council four years ago amidst protests from anti-Gandhi and anti-India organisations.

PM performs 'bhoomi pujan' for Ram temple in Ayodhya

PM performs 'bhoomi pujan' for Ram temple in Ayodhya

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The event brings to fruition the Bharatiya Janata Party's 'mandir' movement that defined its politics for three decades and took it to the heights of power.

The Indian tycoon who sparked talk of UAE aid

The Indian tycoon who sparked talk of UAE aid

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

For many, he is the Dhirubhai Ambani of Kerala. For others, he is the most influential Indian in West Asia. M A Yusuff is back in the spotlight after the controversy surrounding the UAE's reported offer of a Rs 7 billion aid package for flood-hit Kerala.