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Alleged ISI agent held in Hyderabad

Alleged ISI agent held in Hyderabad

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

Task Force personnel picked up Maqsood Ahmed alias Maqsood, 26, at a bus stand on the high-security Raj Bhavan Road.

Demand For AI Powered PCs Is On Rise

Demand For AI Powered PCs Is On Rise

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

A computer with NPU can handle a wide range of tasks directly on personal devices without relying on a Cloud service.

ULFA trying to set up base in Bhutan

ULFA trying to set up base in Bhutan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

Police on Tuesday recovered 30 grenades along with equal number of explosives laden in an auto rickshaw that was coming from Daranga Mela on the India-Bhutan border in Baksa district of Assam to Ghograpar in Nalbari district where some ULFA militants were awaiting the consignment. Police, which intercepted the auto rickshaw midway near Bhutan bus stop at Rangiya in Kamrup district, arrested two suspected ULFA militants.

Three militants gunned down in Sopore

Three militants gunned down in Sopore

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Three militants were killed in a fierce gunbattle with security forces in a village at Sopore in north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Monday.

4 Pak-linked terrorists on the way to Telangana for arms drop arrested in Haryana

4 Pak-linked terrorists on the way to Telangana for arms drop arrested in Haryana

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Foiling a major terror plot, four suspected Pakistan-linked terrorists on their way to Telangana to deliver explosives were nabbed in Haryana's Karnal on Thursday and arms, ammunition and IEDs were recovered from their vehicle, senior police officials said.

Assam: Terror threat at Kamakhya temple

Assam: Terror threat at Kamakhya temple

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

An alert has been sounded by the Assam police after receiving intelligence inputs about the sinister design being hatched by a fundamentalist outfit to strike terror in the famous Shakti Shrine Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, a must visit site for any religious Hindu.

Nijjar killing row: US in touch with Indian, Canadian govts, says White House

Nijjar killing row: US in touch with Indian, Canadian govts, says White House

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

The US also remains in regular contact with the Canadian government, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Friday.

Manufacturing activities hit 31-month high in May

Manufacturing activities hit 31-month high in May

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Manufacturing activities in India advanced further and touched a 31-month high in May supported by stronger increase in new orders and favourable market conditions, which in turn generated more employment opportunities, a monthly survey said on Thursday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose from 57.2 in April to 58.7 in May, indicating the strongest improvement in the health of the sector since October 2020. The May PMI data pointed to an improvement in overall operating conditions for the 23rd straight month.

Darjeeling row: Central forces can't substitute state police, says MHA

Darjeeling row: Central forces can't substitute state police, says MHA

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

The MHA asked all state governments to set up a committee for examining requirements of central armed police forces by keeping in view the internal security, intelligence inputs and availability of central forces in nearby locations.

'Bomb' boat crew didn't look like fishermen: Coast Guard

'Bomb' boat crew didn't look like fishermen: Coast Guard

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Indian Coast Guard on Saturday said suspicions were raised about the identity of crew of the explosives-laden boat intercepted by them, as they did not resemble fishermen from their dressing style and carried no nets.

Sniper militants may target R-Day parade

Sniper militants may target R-Day parade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

The Delhi Police has increased its 'depth' of security to up to three km from the parade route. All high-rise buildings in the radius are under the control of security personnel.

Army man, ULFA ultra killed in gun battle

Army man, ULFA ultra killed in gun battle

Rediff.com2 May 2008

A jawan of the Indian Army and a militant of the banned ULFA were killed in a fierce gun-battle that took place at Dalangghat village in north Assam late on Thursday night. A fierce encounter took place once the team of Army men came face-to-face with a three-member group of ULFA militants. One of the militants was killed and another injured while the third militant managed to flee.

Rajasthan bandh called over Karni Sena chief's murder; guv dials Shah

Rajasthan bandh called over Karni Sena chief's murder; guv dials Shah

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Gogamedi, the chief of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena, was shot dead in Jaipur on Tuesday by unidentified bike-borne criminals.

Terrorists were pushed into JK after quake: Army

Terrorists were pushed into JK after quake: Army

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

Elaborating on the 'Iron Fist in Velvet Glove' policy adopted by the army in Jammu and Kashmir, he said it had led the security forces to reap rich dividends.

Bush may attack Iran before leaving White House

Bush may attack Iran before leaving White House

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

"He will not want to leave it unresolved for his successor," the sources were quoted as saying to The Times.

3 terrorists, girl killed in Kupwara encounter

3 terrorists, girl killed in Kupwara encounter

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Kalaroos village of the district following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area, a police official said.

Indian airports on alert

Indian airports on alert

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

Airports on alert across India

'Navy prepared for any threat to Bombay High'

'Navy prepared for any threat to Bombay High'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

Maintaining that oil rigs at Bombay High were high on the terror strike list, the new naval chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta said his force had drawn extensive plans to deal with such a threat.

Campus Placements At IITs Getting Tough

Campus Placements At IITs Getting Tough

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Nearly 40 per cent of IITians sitting for placements in 2024 are yet to receive job offers, showing a doubling of the 'unplaced' in the last three years from 19 per cent in 2021-2022 to 38 per cent in 2023-2024.

1,300 ultras ready to infiltrate J&K

1,300 ultras ready to infiltrate J&K

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

Some 300 militants sneaked into Jammu and Kashmir in the first six months this year - considerably higher than the figure of 100 recorded in the same period in 2005 and 225 in 2004.

Army kills 3 militants in J&K

Army kills 3 militants in J&K

Rediff.com5 Apr 2005

Two AK rifles and a carbine were recovered from them.

India's manufacturing sector activity eases in June

India's manufacturing sector activity eases in June

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Manufacturing sector activities in India moderated in June from a 31-month high in May, but output remained in the growth territory, as new work orders expanded sharply amid favourable demand conditions, a monthly survey said on Monday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell from 58.7 in May to 57.8 in June. Despite the fall, the headline figure pointed to a considerable improvement in operating conditions, the survey said, adding that the demand strength positively impacted several other measures such as sales, production, stock building and employment.

HC gives nod to BJP yatras in West Bengal, govt challenges order

HC gives nod to BJP yatras in West Bengal, govt challenges order

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Justice Chakraborty said that the petitioner BJP will be vicariously responsible for any damage or loss of public property.

Infiltration bid foiled; 2 terrorists killed near LoC in J-K's Uri

Infiltration bid foiled; 2 terrorists killed near LoC in J-K's Uri

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Taking advantage of bad weather marked by incessant rainfall and poor visibility, a group of armed terrorists attempted to infiltrate across the LoC, he said.

With facial recognition CCTVs and anti-drone systems, R-Day security goes hi-tech

With facial recognition CCTVs and anti-drone systems, R-Day security goes hi-tech

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Delhi has been wrapped in a security blanket for Tuesday's 77th Independence Day celebrations, with more than 10,000 personnel manning the area in and around the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation, the police said.

Manufacturing activities gain momentum in August

Manufacturing activities gain momentum in August

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Manufacturing activities in India gained momentum in August as new orders and output increased at the quickest rates in nearly three years, according to a survey released on Friday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 58.6 in August from 57.7 in July. Pollyanna De Lima, Economics Associate Director at S&P Global Market Intelligence, said the PMI results for India painted a vibrant picture of the nation's manufacturing landscape in August.

Funding militancy: 2 Hurriyat members held

Funding militancy: 2 Hurriyat members held

Rediff.com7 Feb 2003

A total of Rs 550,000 was recovered from the two Hurriyat leaders.

24 Indian ultras killed in Dhaka

24 Indian ultras killed in Dhaka

Rediff.com18 Jul 2004

They belonged to different outfits of the Northeast and were killed in simultaneous attacks by unidentified gunmen on four hideouts.

US investigates Ahmad Chalabi

US investigates Ahmad Chalabi

Rediff.com31 May 2004

The Iraq National Congress chief is suspected of revealing to Iran sensitive information about the intelligence inputs obtained by Americans in Iraq.

Lashkar commander among 5 militants shot dead in P

Lashkar commander among 5 militants shot dead in P

Rediff.com28 Feb 2004

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Nagaland killings: Criminal proceedings against Army men stayed

Nagaland killings: Criminal proceedings against Army men stayed

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

The top court also issued notices to the Centre, Nagaland government and others on two pleas filed by the wives of Army officers named in the case.

Security beefed up for R-day

Security beefed up for R-day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2004

The national capital has already been placed under a multi-layered security blanket.

Extra security for PM, President

Extra security for PM, President

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

The Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday decided to enhance security for President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, who are protected by the Special Protection Group.

Insurance companies likely to soon face GST audits

Insurance companies likely to soon face GST audits

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Insurance companies may soon face goods and services tax (GST) audits as tax authorities plan a "deep dive" into their business practices to check for the possibility of a raft of tax-linked irregularities. Several insurance companies are being probed for wrongly availing of the input tax credit without the underlying supply of goods and services based on fake invoices generated by their channel partners and intermediaries. "We want to deep dive into the overall business and see if there are further taxation issues besides commissions, which are already being investigated," a senior official of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs said.

US indicts Indian national in plot to kill Pannun

US indicts Indian national in plot to kill Pannun

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Nikhil Gupta, 52, has been charged with murder-for-hire, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, and conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Matthew G Olsen said.

India's manufacturing activities fall to 5-month low in Sep

India's manufacturing activities fall to 5-month low in Sep

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Manufacturing activities in India fell to a five-month low in September as new orders rose at a softer pace, which tempered production growth, a monthly survey said on Tuesday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 57.5 in September, down from 58.6 in August -- the lowest in five months. The September PMI data pointed to an improvement in overall operating conditions for the 27th straight month.

Regulate Big Tech's AI Now!

Regulate Big Tech's AI Now!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Regulators must learn from past mistakes and act swiftly to prevent Big Tech from monopolising the AI ecosystem, argue Payal Malik and Nikita Jain.

Taliban's gains pose fears of JMB's resurgence in East

Taliban's gains pose fears of JMB's resurgence in East

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

The Border Security Force has been put on high alert along the India-Bangladesh border in Assam and Tripura following intelligence inputs of Islamic terrorists planning to infiltrate the country.

US embassy in Delhi put on high alert

US embassy in Delhi put on high alert

Rediff.com5 Aug 2004

The authorities at the American Mission have been warned of the attack by the US Homeland Security Department.