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'Nobody is a terrorist until you prove it'

'Nobody is a terrorist until you prove it'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

'My only interest is that the law is upheld for each and every citizen.' 'Whenever this case is decided, it will be protection for you and every Indian.' 'I just want the rule of law of to be followed.'

Playing cupid to the differently-abled

Playing cupid to the differently-abled

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Kalyani Khona is helping the disabled find love.

PM Modi to para athletes: You are role models

PM Modi to para athletes: You are role models

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually interacted with 10 athletes, including 2016 Rio edition gold winners Devendra Jhajharia and Mariyappan Thangavelu, and urged them to compete without pressure at the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics.

Now, accident cover for train travel

Now, accident cover for train travel

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Similar to a travel insurance that is purchased during booking flight tickets online, those booking tickets on IRCTC's website would get an option to purchase insurance for their train journey

Paralympics: Praveen Kumar wins high jump silver

Paralympics: Praveen Kumar wins high jump silver

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Breaks Asian record.

2.7 cr Facebook content pieces actioned in India in Sep: Meta

2.7 cr Facebook content pieces actioned in India in Sep: Meta

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

As per the report released on Monday, the over 26.9 million content pieces actioned by Facebook during September included content related to spam (20.3 million), violent and graphic content (3.4 million), adult nudity and sexual activity (2.4 million), and hate speech (182,200).

Wipro CEO Kurien honoured by AIF for leadership, philanthropy

Wipro CEO Kurien honoured by AIF for leadership, philanthropy

Rediff.com8 May 2014

AIF partners with NGOs to develop and test solutions and with governments to create and scale sustainable impact.

The Heroes Who Saved Ladakh For India

The Heroes Who Saved Ladakh For India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Visiting the Rezang La Memorial, one has a feeling of super-humans defending the Indian territory against the Chinese onslaught, says Claude Arpi on the 60th anniversary of the heroic battle of the 1962 War.

Socially Distant Love In Time of Dating Apps

Socially Distant Love In Time of Dating Apps

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The pandemic and social distancing have forced umpteen changes in our lives. The way people date is yet another one of them.

Two accidents, a wheelchair and a National award

Two accidents, a wheelchair and a National award

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

How Shivani Gupta bounced back from a major accident is sure to inspire you.

Facebook actions 31.7mn content pieces for violating rules

Facebook actions 31.7mn content pieces for violating rules

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

"Actioned" content refers to the number of pieces of content (such as posts, photos, videos or comments) where action has been taken for violation of standards. Taking action could include removing a piece of content from Facebook or Instagram or covering photos or videos that may be disturbing to some audiences with a warning.

Gig workers set to come under labour laws

Gig workers set to come under labour laws

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

According to draft Code on Social Security, 2019, gig and platform workers will be entitled to life and disability cover, health and maternity benefits, among others.

At 3ft 5in, she is fashion's new muse

At 3ft 5in, she is fashion's new muse

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

A lover of all things fashion, Sinead Burke is urging designers to create clothes for people of all sizes.

Government gets moving on insurance cover for job loss

Government gets moving on insurance cover for job loss

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Following suggestion from Minister for Roads Nitin Gadkari, Centre seeks ideas from IRDAI and General Insurance Council on feasibility of providing insurance cover for retrenchment.

Meet Ashish Goyal, world's first blind trader

Meet Ashish Goyal, world's first blind trader

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Ashish Goyal breaks new ground by becoming the first blind student in foremost finance school and first blind trader in the world.

What the new OTT/social/digital media policy says

What the new OTT/social/digital media policy says

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The salient features of the new OTT/social media policy announced by the Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on February 25, 2021.

HRD minister visits Hindu College to sort out fee waiver issue

HRD minister visits Hindu College to sort out fee waiver issue

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The Union HRD minister Smriti Irani visited Hindu college recently to sort the issue of non-extension of fee waiver for persons with disabilities.

FB sues Indian techie for deceptive ads, fake news on COVID-19

FB sues Indian techie for deceptive ads, fake news on COVID-19

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

The suit, filed in federal court in California, alleges that Basant Gajjar's company LeadCloak provided ad-cloaking software designed to sneak fake news and scams related to COVID-19, cryptocurrency, diet pills and more past Facebook and Instagram's automated advertising review process.

Assam Phase-1: 16% candidates face criminal cases

Assam Phase-1: 16% candidates face criminal cases

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Sixteen per cent of the candidates contesting in the first phase of Assam assembly elections have declared criminal cases against themselves, according to a report by poll rights group Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).

Elderly, differently-abled can now get jabbed near home

Elderly, differently-abled can now get jabbed near home

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The Centre Thursday issued guidelines for vaccination near home, making it easier for the elderly and the differently-abled to get inoculated against coronavirus close to the places of their residence.

The women who took over Modi's social media accounts

The women who took over Modi's social media accounts

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

From conserving water to fighting for the rights of the disabled, the seven women who were given access to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's social media accounts have made significant contribution in various fields.

Why You Need To Invest

Why You Need To Invest

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Saving for your future, older self is one of the main reasons why you should invest. Since one day you will either be unwilling or unable to work, investing allows you to have a pool of resources you can draw upon in old age.

Govt launches 24X7 toll free mental rehabilitation helpline

Govt launches 24X7 toll free mental rehabilitation helpline

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The helpline 'KIRAN' (1800-599-0019) was launched by Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot. The helpline will offer mental health rehabilitation services with the objective of early screening, first aid, psychological support, distress management, mental well being, promoting positive behaviour and psychological crisis management, the minister said.

'People of this country are not hardcore communal at all'

'People of this country are not hardcore communal at all'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'We are losing the battle of secularism, but we have not lost.'

PM warns of 'surgical strikes' against black money

PM warns of 'surgical strikes' against black money

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

"If we do surgical strikes (in this area), you can imagine what all will come out," the prime minister said.

Do you know what Small-ticket insurance is?

Do you know what Small-ticket insurance is?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The benefit offered under small-ticket insurance may not be huge, but it is better to have cover, suggests Sarbajeet K Sen.

Received 120 grievances, actioned 167 URLs in one month: Twitter

Received 120 grievances, actioned 167 URLs in one month: Twitter

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

The highest number of URLs actioned pertained to Abuse/Harassment and IP-related Infringement (46 each), followed by Privacy Infringement (35), Impersonation (16) and Defamation (15). URLs actioned under Misinformation/Synthetic and Manipulated Media category stood at 7, and Sensitive Adult Content and Hateful Conduct (one each).

AFSPA: Repeal Won't Change Anything

AFSPA: Repeal Won't Change Anything

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The army has been left to do justice to itself for crimes it is accused of committing against civilians. As a force inside the government, obviously it will want that there be no intrusion into what they do, points out Aakar Patel.

How to retire RICH: Tips for beginners

How to retire RICH: Tips for beginners

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

G Murlidhar, MD and CEO, Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company explains how to make smart financial decisions for better gains.

Abhijit Banerjee gets rousing welcome in Kolkata

Abhijit Banerjee gets rousing welcome in Kolkata

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

People from all walks of life carrying posters, pictures and placards gathered at the airport to welcome Banerjee. Slogans of 'Bharater Gorbo (pride of India) Abhijit Banerjee' echoed in the airport.

The poison that's 'KILLING' Delhi's citizens

The poison that's 'KILLING' Delhi's citizens

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

In terms of disability adjusted life years, an average person in Delhi lost a healthy week of their life in 2017, and almost all of it due to outdoor air pollution.

Don't hoard cash; come to banks when you need money: RBI

Don't hoard cash; come to banks when you need money: RBI

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

The RBI 'assured people' that enough cash in small denominations is also available at banks.

MobiKwik continues to deny any data breach, but will do forensic audit

MobiKwik continues to deny any data breach, but will do forensic audit

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

If the data breach is found to be genuine, and if the company is found guilty on the grounds of dereliction of duty, or misleading the general public and the RBI about the data breach, actions taken against it will be severe, the person quoted above said.

Ponty could not have fired the gun, says relative

Ponty could not have fired the gun, says relative

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

A person claiming to be a close relative of Ponty Chadha on Saturday night ruled out the possibility of the liquor baron also being involved in the firing at his brother during the shootout in which both the men were killed, claiming his two hands had a disability problem.

SC acquits 4 in 2001 Kanpur riots case

SC acquits 4 in 2001 Kanpur riots case

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

The top court said that the case suffers from multiple investigative lapses and flaws which fortified the presumption of innocence in favour of the accused.

Sports Shorts: 3 Indians to officiate hockey events at 2018 CWG

Sports Shorts: 3 Indians to officiate hockey events at 2018 CWG

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

Govt proposes phase-wise pre-packed insolvency process

Govt proposes phase-wise pre-packed insolvency process

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

A draft proposal by the sub-committee of the insolvency law committee has recommended that the corporate debtor (CD) may initiate the prepack since it may prove difficult to implement if creditors are allowed to do so without the willingness of the promoter.

NPR beneficial for welfare schemes, strengthening security: MHA

NPR beneficial for welfare schemes, strengthening security: MHA

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The NPR data can be used for transparent and efficient delivery of social benefits by linking it with various beneficiary oriented government schemes, they said.

'UP vote was only for Modi's charisma'

'UP vote was only for Modi's charisma'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

'The Hindu electorate is more or less in the BJP defined space now.'

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."