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Top cops to get yoga lessons from PM Modi in Gujarat

Top cops to get yoga lessons from PM Modi in Gujarat

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Modi is likely to lead a yoga session for top cops at the All-India Conference of Directors General/Inspectors General of Police at Dhordo village in Kutch district from December 18-20.

Won't tolerate challenge to India's sovereignty: Modi after meeting Trudeau

Won't tolerate challenge to India's sovereignty: Modi after meeting Trudeau

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Modi and Trudeau held extensive talks, exploring ways to boost ties in several key areas, including trade and energy.

'Pinarayi Vijayan has been the target of the most vicious personal attacks'

'Pinarayi Vijayan has been the target of the most vicious personal attacks'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

'During Amit Shah's recent visit to Kerala, the strategy of concentrating the attacks on the CM on false charges was clear enough.'

250 days after 5/8, tense summer ahead for Kashmir

250 days after 5/8, tense summer ahead for Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

'Terrorists are killing ordinary citizens, huge crowds brave a pandemic to attend militant funerals, and artillery is booming on the LoC.' 'This April seems like a run-of-the-terror-mill Kashmiri spring: Violence is emerging like a prickly new bud,' warns David Devadas.

BJP pits Sadhvi Pragya against Cong's Digvijay Singh

BJP pits Sadhvi Pragya against Cong's Digvijay Singh

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Arrested in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, she was given a clean chit by the National Investigation Agency, but the trial court refused to discharge her from the case.

Why PM Modi lost 1 lakh followers on Twitter

Why PM Modi lost 1 lakh followers on Twitter

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Apart from Modi and Gandhi, some other accounts that lost a significant number of followers in the November crackdown were those of Kiren Rijiju, minister of state for home affairs; Bhupender Yadav, national general secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party, and Anurag Thakur, chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on IT. Neha Alawadhi reports.

Maha govt orders probe into phone tapping case

Maha govt orders probe into phone tapping case

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

'The BJP government, before the polls, tried to gather information about what and with whom these (NCP-Congress) leaders were talking to'

Sohrab remarks: Modi responds to EC notice

Sohrab remarks: Modi responds to EC notice

Rediff.com8 Dec 2007

Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, BJP leader Arun Jaitley said Modi had been quoted out of context from his speech allegedly justifying the fake encounter killing of Sohrabuddin.

BJP gets ready to make govt sweat in Winter session

BJP gets ready to make govt sweat in Winter session

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party would vocally raise coal scam, the alleged misuse of the Central Bureau of Investigation and Intelligence Bureau, among other issues during the winter session of Parliament beginning Thursday, senior party leader M Venkaiah Naidu said on Tuesday.

4 youths held in Bihar for molesting girl after video goes viral

4 youths held in Bihar for molesting girl after video goes viral

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

An FIR was lodged at Town Police Station of Jehanabad on Sunday under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the POCSO Act by Additional Sub Inspector S S Singh. The motorcycle, whose owner was absconding, was seized, he said.

Kupwara encounter: Injured jawan dies, internet services suspended

Kupwara encounter: Injured jawan dies, internet services suspended

Rediff.com22 May 2016

A day after encounter, internet services were suspended in Kupwara district of Kashmir on Sunday.

Trial against CJ will be free from political press

Trial against CJ will be free from political press

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

"We will take the decision in favour of the country and I believe Allah will help us in this regard," he told the BBC.

British woman killed, 2 injured in knife attack in Australia

British woman killed, 2 injured in knife attack in Australia

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

A French man stabbed a 21-year-old British woman to death and wounded two others in a backpackers' hostel in northeast Australia, police said on Wednesday.

'Probe Kochi IPL franchise case again'

'Probe Kochi IPL franchise case again'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi's lawyer Mehmood Abdi said that his client stands vindicated on the controversy surrounding the erstwhile Kochi franchise following outbursts by Shahshi Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar who died recently.

Fire breaks out at KCR's Rs 7 crore puja

Fire breaks out at KCR's Rs 7 crore puja

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Several fire fighting teams present on the spot brought the fire under control immediately but they were not swift enough to prevent the blaze from destroying the thatched roof of the main pandal completely.

Two major risks that make Aadhaar vulnerable

Two major risks that make Aadhaar vulnerable

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

The persistence with Aadhaar, to the exclusion of all other identity systems, is a dangerous path and should be avoided if the risks of digital vulnerability are to be eliminated. Till such time that the ownership of the Aadhaar system is transferred to an independent body, concerns over Aadhaar's digital vulnerability will persist, says A K Bhattacharya.

'People know why I was sidelined by Fadnavis'

'People know why I was sidelined by Fadnavis'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Veteran BJP leader Eknath Khadse says he will expose Devendra Fadnavis in a forthcoming book.

How the CBI can be saved

How the CBI can be saved

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

'The CBI should be bifurcated and the CBI's charter should be restricted to anti-corruption cases.'
'The investigation of major criminal cases having national and international implications, and national crimes spread over more than one state may be entrusted to a new national crime bureau,' recommends Dr Madhav Godbole, the former home secretary.

Kejriwal govt okays prosecution of Kanhaiya Kumar in sedition case

Kejriwal govt okays prosecution of Kanhaiya Kumar in sedition case

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

The police had filed a chargesheet against Kumar and others, including former Jawaharlal Nehru University students Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya.

'The government's priorities are all wrong'

'The government's priorities are all wrong'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'The prime minister did not think that COVID-19 was a serious challenge as late as March 20.'

Here's how Kashmiris dodge internet ban

Here's how Kashmiris dodge internet ban

Rediff.com17 May 2017

The ruling People's Democratic Party has also used Twitter to put out press releases and at times counter the criticism levelled by opposition parties.

Cong challenges Modi government for debate on its 2-yr performance

Cong challenges Modi government for debate on its 2-yr performance

Rediff.com28 May 2016

"We would like to challenge this government for a debate at any time and any place of their choosing on the 2 years of NDA-BJP Government", party spokesman Manish Tewari told media persons targetting the government over its record in governance.

In show of warmth, Modi sits next to Karunanidhi, holds his hands

In show of warmth, Modi sits next to Karunanidhi, holds his hands

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

The meeting between the two leaders lasted about 20 minutes.

Mobile firm CMD ordered to appear in Dhoni's contempt plea

Mobile firm CMD ordered to appear in Dhoni's contempt plea

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The Delhi high court, on Thursday, directed a top mobile company official to be present before it in a contempt case filed by ace cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni alleging that the firm was using his name by projecting him as its brand ambassador despite the termination of the agreement between them way back in December 2012.

How To PROTECT Yourself Against Online Scams

How To PROTECT Yourself Against Online Scams

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'The major worry for everyone using Internet-linked devices today is whether the latest download on his smartphone or laptop is a bait from a digital hacker who is out to secure access to his hard-earned money,' notes T A Ramalingam, chief technical officer, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance.

Why govt got TikTok removed

Why govt got TikTok removed

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

'Children as young as 10 are posting videos and there is no one to moderate them.'

Yeddy accused of Rs 1,800cr pay-offs to BJP leaders; Cong seeks probe

Yeddy accused of Rs 1,800cr pay-offs to BJP leaders; Cong seeks probe

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Yeddyurappa told reporters that an inquiry had found the documents, cited by Surjewala, as 'fake' and threatened to file a defamation case.

Time for Pakistan to accept reality on Kashmir

Time for Pakistan to accept reality on Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

'The sooner Pakistan and India face these geopolitical realities, the better it will be for their own security and prosperity,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

100 days no development, Congrats: Rahul jabs PM

100 days no development, Congrats: Rahul jabs PM

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

He attacked the dispensation over issues such as the state of the economy, the situation in Kashmir, the National Register of Citizens in Assam and action by probe agencies against opposition leaders.

Govt takes ordinance route to ban instant triple talaq

Govt takes ordinance route to ban instant triple talaq

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Addressing the media soon after the Union Cabinet cleared the ordinance, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad cited compelling necessity for the move as the practice annulled by the Supreme Court continues unabated.

Hardik Patel charged with sedition over alleged remarks on killing cops

Hardik Patel charged with sedition over alleged remarks on killing cops

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

On October 3, Patel had reportedly advised a youth from the community to rather kill policemen than commit suicide.

Veterans urge Prez to stop politicisation of forces

Veterans urge Prez to stop politicisation of forces

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

The veterans said they chose to write to the President as he is the custodian of the Constitution as well as the supreme commander of the armed forces.

ED again seeks Vadra's custodial interrogation

ED again seeks Vadra's custodial interrogation

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Vadra's interim protection from arrest was extended till April 1.

How best to protect your identity from thieves

How best to protect your identity from thieves

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Documents such as PAN card, Aadhaar card, I-T return papers, which are used for KYC, can get leaked from a number of sources. Other prominent sources are the direct sales agents and photocopy shops, say Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Cambridge Analytica, firm linked to FB data breach, shuts down

Cambridge Analytica, firm linked to FB data breach, shuts down

Rediff.com3 May 2018

The company denies any wrongdoing, but says that the negative media coverage has left it with no clients and mounting legal fees which has forced it to resort to closure.

Constitution Bench to decide if ministers can air personal views on official matters

Constitution Bench to decide if ministers can air personal views on official matters

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

The apex court had earlier said it would consider whether the fundamental right of speech and expression would be governed under reasonable restriction of decency or morality or whether other preferred fundamental rights would also have an impact on it.

Cambridge Analytica suspends CEO; Zukerberg asked to testify

Cambridge Analytica suspends CEO; Zukerberg asked to testify

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Alexandr Kogan, the Cambridge University researcher who developed the app used by Cambridge Analytica, claimed he has been made a scapegoat.

EC okays DD's 24-hour news channel

EC okays DD's 24-hour news channel

Rediff.com29 Oct 2003

The EC noted that the chief executive officer of Prasar Bharati has assured it that the model code of conduct will be\n\nfollowed in letter and spirit by Doordarshan.

Why did Kerala governor fast against dowry?

Why did Kerala governor fast against dowry?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

'What we see today is bargaining.' 'The man's family sets a price for him and then they start bargaining.' 'He is sold to the family that offers the highest price.' 'In this market, a woman is just a commodity to be sold because if she remained at home, it is a humiliation for the family.'

Paper ballots, pre-poll alliances: Congress's resolutions at 84th plenary

Paper ballots, pre-poll alliances: Congress's resolutions at 84th plenary

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

This, the Congress said in its political resolution, was necessary as there were misgivings on the 'misuse' of EVMs to 'manipulate the outcome contrary to popular verdict.' The resolution called for reverting to the old practice of paper ballot as adopted by other major democracies to help restore the credibility of the electoral process.