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Tighter norms, rising compliance failures driving scrutiny for startups

Tighter norms, rising compliance failures driving scrutiny for startups

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Anmol Singh Jaggi and Puneet Singh Jaggi, once hailed as rising stars in India's clean energy sector, are now facing serious regulatory action.

'Daughter's JEE 99.2. Which NIT For CSE?'

'Daughter's JEE 99.2. Which NIT For CSE?'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Professor Suvasish Mukhopadhyay has counselled thousands of students in his three-decade-long professional journey.

Djokovic says he was 'poisoned' during 2022 Melbourne detention

Djokovic says he was 'poisoned' during 2022 Melbourne detention

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Novak Djokovic was "poisoned" by the food he ingested while detained during his 2022 Australian Open visa saga.

Divorced Mom of Two: 'Can I Date Again?'

Divorced Mom of Two: 'Can I Date Again?'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

"It is absolutely possible to be in a relationship again," says rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, founder of the Let Us Talk Foundation.

WhatsApp's new privacy policy challenged in Delhi HC

WhatsApp's new privacy policy challenged in Delhi HC

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The plea was filed by advocate Chaitanya Rohilla who stated that WhatsApp changed its privacy policy in "most arbitrary manner" and had made it compulsory for its users to accept its terms and conditions, failing which the accounts and services would be terminated after February 8, 2021 for the respective user.

AI To Design: Career Choices After Class 12

AI To Design: Career Choices After Class 12

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar offers guidance on the various courses students can pursue after completing Class 10 and 12.

Competition regulator slaps Rs 213 cr penalty on Meta

Competition regulator slaps Rs 213 cr penalty on Meta

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday imposed a penalty of Rs 213.14 crore on social media major Meta for unfair business ways with respect to WhatsApp privacy policy update done in 2021. Besides, the competition watchdog has directed Meta to cease and desist from anti-competitive practices.

Should My Son Divorce His Overweight Wife?

Should My Son Divorce His Overweight Wife?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

As concerned as you are for your son, the decision to stay with his wife should be his, not yours, advises rediffGURU Anu Krishna, while counselling a mother who disapproves of her new daughter-in-law

NCLAT admits Meta, Whatsapp pleas against CCI's Rs 213.14-cr penalty

NCLAT admits Meta, Whatsapp pleas against CCI's Rs 213.14-cr penalty

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Appellate tribunal NCLAT on Thursday admitted the petitions filed by Meta Platforms and Whatsapp against an order passed by fair trade regulator CCI which imposed a penalty of Rs 213.14 crore for abuse of market dominance.

'Yeshu Yeshu prophet' Bajinder Singh gets life term in 2018 rape case

'Yeshu Yeshu prophet' Bajinder Singh gets life term in 2018 rape case

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

A court in Punjab's Mohali has sentenced self-styled pastor Bajinder Singh to life imprisonment in a 2018 rape case. The court of Additional District and Sessions Judge (ADSJ) Vikrant Kumar pronounced the verdict on Tuesday. Bajinder was found guilty under sections 376 (rape), 323 (punishment for voluntary causing hurt) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code. The case was registered on a complaint filed by a woman at the Zirakpur police station in Mohali in 2018.

Justice Chandrachud ruled on Ayodhya dispute, right to privacy, adultery

Justice Chandrachud ruled on Ayodhya dispute, right to privacy, adultery

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, however, had no qualms about overturning the judgements of father Y V Chandrachud on hot- button issues like adultery and the right to privacy.

Which Is Better: IIT, IIIT or NIT?

Which Is Better: IIT, IIIT or NIT?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

While IITs have a reputation of their own, companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon and Adobe prefer IIITs over most NITs for software roles due to their specialised training, says rediffGURU Mayank Chandel.

India views its privacy seriously: IT minister

India views its privacy seriously: IT minister

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

The comments assume significance in the backdrop of recent disclosures by messaging giant WhatsApp that said Indian journalists and human rights activists were among those globally spied upon by unnamed entities using an Israeli spyware Pegasus.

'Torn Between Ex and New Lover'

'Torn Between Ex and New Lover'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

You must heal from a relationship fully before jumping into another one, advises rediffGURU Anu Krishna.

Chahal Breaks Silence On Marriage Rumour

Chahal Breaks Silence On Marriage Rumour

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

'As a Son, a Brother and a Friend, I humbly request everyone not to indulge in these speculations, as they have caused immense pain to me and my family.'

Jolt to Sunny Leone as Lucknow restaurant-bar construction stayed

Jolt to Sunny Leone as Lucknow restaurant-bar construction stayed

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

A consumer forum in Lucknow, India, has halted the construction of actress Sunny Leone's restaurant-cum-bar, citing concerns about "unauthorised activity" and potential security threats to the neighboring high court premises and the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan. The commission deemed the allotment of the society's community center to a commercial establishment as inappropriate and raised concerns about the Lucknow Development Authority's approval of the project. The matter has been listed for further hearing on February 19.

Google new features promise better privacy tools

Google new features promise better privacy tools

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The company said this new approach allows developers to train artificial intelligence models without the user data leaving the device, while allowing it to do more with less data.

Camera in girls' washroom? College principal, chairman booked

Camera in girls' washroom? College principal, chairman booked

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Two persons were arrested for alleged voyeurism after some female students at a private engineering college in Medchal, near Hyderabad, accused the cooking staff of recording them in the hostel washrooms, police said on Sunday.

'My Crush Deleted My Request. What Should I Do?'

'My Crush Deleted My Request. What Should I Do?'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Some people are quite private about their social media. Respect her boundaries, says rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of online dating website Quack Quack.

USTR Report Intensifies Trade Tensions With India

USTR Report Intensifies Trade Tensions With India

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The US Trade Representative noted that India's average applied tariff rate stood at 17% per cent, the highest of any major world economy.

Meghan Markle wins privacy claim against UK newspaper

Meghan Markle wins privacy claim against UK newspaper

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Meghan had sued a newspaper publisher Associated Newspapers Limited after the group's tabloid The Mail had printed portions of a handwritten letter that she had sent to her father in 2018, reported CNN.

Timeline: The fight for right to privacy

Timeline: The fight for right to privacy

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Here is the chronology of Supreme Court hearings in the right to privacy case.

Open to govt questions on privacy update, says WhatsApp head

Open to govt questions on privacy update, says WhatsApp head

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

In an interview to PTI, WhatsApp head Will Cathcart said the Facebook-owned company remains committed to privacy and security of users across India and will continue to explain to users that their messages are end-to-end encrypted.

IT dept can check WhatsApp, email only during...: Sources

IT dept can check WhatsApp, email only during...: Sources

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

The tax department conducts about 100-150 "full blown" searches and surveys in a financial year, and this enforcement action is not aimed towards the common taxpaying individual or entity.

WhatsApp further clarifies on new privacy policy

WhatsApp further clarifies on new privacy policy

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

WhatsApp on Tuesday said its latest policy update does not affect the privacy of messages as the Facebook-owned company sought to address concerns around security of user data on the platform.

Starlink deal: What it actually means for Airtel, RIL

Starlink deal: What it actually means for Airtel, RIL

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

India's biggest telecom players, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries-backed Jio Platforms, will soon bring billionaire Elon Musk-led SpaceX's Starlink satellite services to India. According to analysts, the move could boost India's tele density, especially in the rural areas, and may be an opportunity for investors to add the two stocks on dips for long-term gains

'Too Much Work Pressure. Should I Quit?'

'Too Much Work Pressure. Should I Quit?'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

rediffGURU Major Inderpaul Singh (retd) offers career guidance and helps students and individuals handle challenges in their professional lives.

AC Milan star's dream home ruined by Mayor's big mouth

AC Milan star's dream home ruined by Mayor's big mouth

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

AC Milan striker Alvaro Morata's plan to live in a quaint village on the outskirts of the city has been ditched after the mayor revealed the Spain captain was moving into the locality in a social media blooper.

Hassled 28 YO: 'Parents Check My Phone'

Hassled 28 YO: 'Parents Check My Phone'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Stay firm yet respectful, and over time, they will have to adjust, advises rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, founder of the Let Us Talk Foundation.

How Will Trump Change The World On April 2?

How Will Trump Change The World On April 2?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

We have entered a new era in human history, asserts Aakar Patel.

SC asks CBI to embrace change in privacy plea over e-devices' seizure

SC asks CBI to embrace change in privacy plea over e-devices' seizure

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The world has changed and the CBI should also, the Supreme Court observed on Monday while hearing a plea seeking guidelines for probe agencies on seizure, examination and preservation of personal digital and electronic devices and their contents.

CCI orders probe into WhatsApp's new privacy policy

CCI orders probe into WhatsApp's new privacy policy

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Fair trade regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Wednesday ordered a detailed probe into popular messaging platform WhatsApp's updated privacy policy and terms of service after finding that the 'exploitative and exclusionary conduct' in the garb of the policy update prima facie violated competition norms.

WhatsApp to go ahead with privacy update despite backlash

WhatsApp to go ahead with privacy update despite backlash

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

The company said the new policy will be rolled out but the platform will allow users to read it at "their own pace".

HC dismisses FB, WhatsApp pleas against CCI order to probe privacy policy

HC dismisses FB, WhatsApp pleas against CCI order to probe privacy policy

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

The court said it saw no merit in the petitions of Facebook and WhatsApp to interdict the investigation directed by the Competition Commission of India.

Aishwarya-Dhanush In Court For Divorce

Aishwarya-Dhanush In Court For Divorce

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

The judge who heard the divorce case adjourned the hearing to November 27, when the final verdict is most likely to be pronounced.

Fans Climb Trees To See Kohli Practice

Fans Climb Trees To See Kohli Practice

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Despite tight security measures, dedicated supporters climbed trees and brought ladders to catch a glimpse of Virat Kohli during his practice session.

Why Ashoka University students oppose new security measures

Why Ashoka University students oppose new security measures

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Students at Ashoka University in Haryana are protesting against new security measures, including vehicle checks and prohibition on carrying cigarettes and alcohol on campus. The new protocols, reportedly outlined in a January 13 email by the varsity's Vice President of Operations, also include shifting student movement to another gate and submitting students to pocket checks. Students have criticised the measures as invasive and an overreach of authorities, demanding a roll-back.

Cheating Wife: 'Want To Continue Affair'

Cheating Wife: 'Want To Continue Affair'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

You living your life to the fullest should not harm or hurt others, counsels rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, a dating Website.

'End of war on women's sports'

'End of war on women's sports'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Trump signs order banning participation of transgender athletes

'I Came To Films To Earn Rs 3 Lakh'

'I Came To Films To Earn Rs 3 Lakh'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'Dharmendra, Shashi Kapoor and I were inseparable while we struggled together.' 'When a disillusioned Dharmendra was packing his bags to return home, I prevailed upon him to give himself two months.' 'Five days later, he was signed for Shola Aur Shabnam and I signed Picnic.'