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Facebook launches Internet.org amid net neutrality debate in India

Facebook launches Internet.org amid net neutrality debate in India

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Facebook Inc is launching an open platform for online content and application developers to join its Internet.org service.

How to save yourself from financial frauds, online and offline

How to save yourself from financial frauds, online and offline

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

India recorded 50,035 cases of cyber crime in 2020, an 11.8 per cent surge in such offences over the previous year, according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last week once again cautioned bank customers of fraud, including those in Know-Your-Customer (KYC) cases. In fact, certain frauds have become more prevalent than others, and being aware of them is the first step towards protect yourself. Mayur Joshi, chief executive officer, Indiaforensic.com, a company engaged in the prevention, detection, and investigation of frauds says, "It is necessary to learn, to read about these scams."

SC stays WB's inquiry against Pegasus snoopgate

SC stays WB's inquiry against Pegasus snoopgate

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

"What is this? Last time you (West Bengal government) had given an undertaking, which we wanted to record, that the commission will not proceed. You had said that it was not necessary to record in the order. Again you started inquiring," said the bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana

Attempt to stifle independent journalism: Newslaundry, Newsclick on tax 'survey'

Attempt to stifle independent journalism: Newslaundry, Newsclick on tax 'survey'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

The tax department surveyed the office of the news portal located at Sarvodaya Enclave in south Delhi on Friday along with that of another digital news platform Newsclick in Saidulajab area (south Delhi) on charges of alleged tax evasion.

BSF jawan arrested for helping cross border smuggling in Punjab

BSF jawan arrested for helping cross border smuggling in Punjab

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

The Punjab police has arrested a Border Security Force jawan for allegedly helping in cross border smuggling of weapons and narcotics.

Police arrests suspect for allegedly blackmailing Premier League footballer

Police arrests suspect for allegedly blackmailing Premier League footballer

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Police has reportedly arrested a suspect for allegedly blackmailing an unnamed famous Premier League footballer and demanding 10,000 from him.

Showtime for Apple: Big phones, smart watches and high expectations

Showtime for Apple: Big phones, smart watches and high expectations

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Has Steve Jobs' handpicked successor inherited the magic touch or is Apple's winning streak coming to an end?

How to stop your smartphone controlling your life

How to stop your smartphone controlling your life

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Nir Eyal lists 4 urgent steps to save yourself countless hours of mindless phone time.

Kolhapur violence: 5 students detained for offensive social media status

Kolhapur violence: 5 students detained for offensive social media status

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The SP also said the youth had an inkling of trouble ahead as they had deleted their social media accounts around the time when some persons approached the police over the objectionable status.

Vyapam 2 as job aspirants protest against exam irregularities in MP

Vyapam 2 as job aspirants protest against exam irregularities in MP

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Home minister and state government spokesman Narottam Mishra claimed the screenshot of the TET paper which has gone viral was forged and called it a conspiracy to malign the image of a senior bureaucrat, who is an aide of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

A dual-band mobile from Hop-on

A dual-band mobile from Hop-on

Rediff.com8 Mar 2005

Hop-on.com, Inc. on Tuesday announced that it would launch 10,000 units of a dual band (900/1800 MHz) GSM cell phone targeted for the India market for $ 36.

Cyber Scams: How To Stay Protected

Cyber Scams: How To Stay Protected

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Don't recharge your phone at public outlets -- carry a power bank instead. Avoid clicking on links sent by 'friends'. If you get into an online sexual encounter with a stranger and get blackmailed, refuse to pay up.

Kashmiri youth 'rescued' from IS dragnet ends in jail

Kashmiri youth 'rescued' from IS dragnet ends in jail

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Parvez, a resident of the downtown area in Khanyar, was 21 when he was rescued from Ankara, after his parents claimed he had been misguided by some people to join the terror ranks.

Terrorists using 'calculator' to avoid surveillance by army

Terrorists using 'calculator' to avoid surveillance by army

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The technology is based on the concept of 'cognitive digital radio' that enables users to turn their smartphones into peer-to-peer, off-grid communication tools.

India asks WhatsApp to withdraw privacy policy changes

India asks WhatsApp to withdraw privacy policy changes

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

The government said that the unilateral changes are not fair and acceptable.

Of dubious products & cautionary warnings

Of dubious products & cautionary warnings

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Are "dubious" new categories and "shady" new brands, financed and funded by avaricious investors trying to change the contours of the Indian marketplace forever, asks Sandeep Goyal?

CBSE Class 12 results to be announced today

CBSE Class 12 results to be announced today

Rediff.com25 May 2015

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will declare the results of Class 12 examinations at 12 noon.

Afridi's shocking claims about 2010 spot-fixing scandal

Afridi's shocking claims about 2010 spot-fixing scandal

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Says he knew of SMS exchanges between bookmaker and players before the scam broke out

Afridi claims he knew of SMS exchanges between bookies and players

Afridi claims he knew of SMS exchanges between bookies and players

Rediff.com4 May 2019

The spot-fixing scandal happened in August 2010 during Pakistan's tour of England and then captain Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir were banned by the ICC for their involvement.

Ambani said to give top oil executive telco duties

Ambani said to give top oil executive telco duties

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Ambani is banking on new businesses to boost profit as earnings from producing oil and natural gas has slowed in the past three years.

Digital expansion helps rich more than poor

Digital expansion helps rich more than poor

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

The number of Internet users has more than tripled in a decade.

When Samsung gets going!

When Samsung gets going!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

They come up with Samsung Galaxy A3, a premium phone, to take on competition from the Chinese!

Sebi busts scam involving investment tips on SMS

Sebi busts scam involving investment tips on SMS

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Fraudsters were luring gullible investors of daily returns up to Rs 75,000.

Centre limits charges on electronic fund transfer

Centre limits charges on electronic fund transfer

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Banks shall not charge fees for transactions settled on IMPS and UPI in excess of rates charged for NEFT for transactions above Rs 1,000, the order said.

Battle for 2014: Tech-savvy BJP vs tardy Congress

Battle for 2014: Tech-savvy BJP vs tardy Congress

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

With hi-tech Narendra Modi at the helm of Bharatiya Janata Party's election campaign, its Mission 272 plus is all set to cash in on the popularity of the Internet and the social media. The Congress has a lot of catching up to do. Anita Katyal reports

Now, transfer your money via SMS

Now, transfer your money via SMS

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Unified Payments Interface launched to simplify mobile banking.

Cupid's new weapon: cell phone

Cupid's new weapon: cell phone

Rediff.com15 Sep 2005

Fadnavis to kick off BJP's 2-day meet on Bihar polls

Fadnavis to kick off BJP's 2-day meet on Bihar polls

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Presence of Fadnavis will be keenly watched in view of recent tug of war between his home state Maharashtra and Bihar over death of Sushant Singh Rajput, a Patna born Bollywood actor.

Cops on lookout for uncle of arrested Pak-trained terrorist

Cops on lookout for uncle of arrested Pak-trained terrorist

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

The Delhi Police's Special Cell on Tuesday busted a Pakistan-organised terror module with the arrest of six men, including two ISI trained terrorists.

Why Apple Wants Indian Workers To Work Longer Hours

Why Apple Wants Indian Workers To Work Longer Hours

Rediff.com15 May 2023

India's stiff labour laws were one key issue that Apple CEO Tim Cook discussed with Prime Minister Modi on his recent visit.

Boom or bust: Can India defy global digital advertising trends?

Boom or bust: Can India defy global digital advertising trends?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Will the warning shots from giants like Unilever and P&G break digital growth?

PM failed to address critical questions: Cong

PM failed to address critical questions: Cong

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

Asserting that the way in which the entire country has fought the battle against coronavirus unitedly under Modi's leadership is laudable, BJP president J P Nadda asked party workers to spread the prime minister's message to light lamps or mobile phone torches at 9pm on Sunday among the masses.

Despite anti-China sentiments will Vivo manage to keep ringing?

Despite anti-China sentiments will Vivo manage to keep ringing?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

As campaigns against Chinese brands intensify and the virus keeps people indoors, Vivo plays it slow with a digital-first launch plan.

Mumbai gang rape accused to be tried in fast track court

Mumbai gang rape accused to be tried in fast track court

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

All the five accused in the gang rape of a photojournalist in a secluded area of a defunct mill have been arrested by police with the remaining two suspects on the run being held today three days after the crime which will be tried in a fast track court.

Hyderabad drug racket: School students high on LSD

Hyderabad drug racket: School students high on LSD

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Shockingly, students of various schools and colleges were clients of Hyderabad drug peddlers.

Mark Zuckerberg brings free Internet to Colombia

Mark Zuckerberg brings free Internet to Colombia

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg launched a free Internet application in Colombia on Wednesday as part of a drive to bring developing markets online, but remained mute on when and if the company would look to move into China.

Convenience, safety or discount? The dilemma of how to pay your bills

Convenience, safety or discount? The dilemma of how to pay your bills

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

A mobile wallet may offer discounts but allows transactions of limited amounts. And, while a bank app or internet account allows larger transactions, it might be less convenient

The alchemist behind India's heptathlon gold

The alchemist behind India's heptathlon gold

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Minutes earlier, Sarkar had been in the media tribune, capturing the proudest moment of his coaching career on a modest mobile phone as Barman stood on the podium shrouded in India's tri-colour flag with the gold medal around her neck.

Chinese firms in India gear up for more boycott calls

Chinese firms in India gear up for more boycott calls

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

People in the know said that from social and digital media campaign teams to communications specialists -- all hands were on deck, and every possible post or campaign with the potential to intensify the crisis, was being tracked.

Only for die-hard Samsung fans

Only for die-hard Samsung fans

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

At Rs 32,500, the 4G-enabled Samsung Galaxy A8 is only for dyed-in-the-wool fans, says Himanshu Juneja