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Poonch ambush: Row over civilian deaths as search ops on

Poonch ambush: Row over civilian deaths as search ops on

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday announced compensation and jobs to the kin of the three civilians who were found dead in Poonch district as a massive search operation was underway to track down terrorists behind the recent ambush on two Army vehicles that left five soldiers dead.

'Prolonged ethnic conflict in Manipur can lead to a dangerous situation'

'Prolonged ethnic conflict in Manipur can lead to a dangerous situation'

Rediff.com31 May 2023

'The unfolding events indicate a dangerous internal security situation in Manipur and the region. It can have external ramifications also.'

Citizenship law doesn't affect any Indian of any religion: PM

Citizenship law doesn't affect any Indian of any religion: PM

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

'No Indian has anything to worry regarding this Act. This Act is only for those who have faced years of persecution outside and have no other place to go except India'

Why are we being rejected, ask G23 leaders at CWC meet

Why are we being rejected, ask G23 leaders at CWC meet

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

One of the G-23 leaders also pointed out that "we are not political tourists" and said the party leadership has to be conscious of "rumour-mongers and naradmunis".

Covid vaccination: Govt seeks help of religious leaders to bust myths

Covid vaccination: Govt seeks help of religious leaders to bust myths

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

According to the health ministry, the block task force would be tasked with resolving bottlenecks, thus de-centralising planning and preparedness for vaccine introduction.

Aus bowling trio deny knowing 2018 ball-tampering plot

Aus bowling trio deny knowing 2018 ball-tampering plot

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc clarified that they had no knowledge that a foreign substance was being applied on the ball.

Jharkhand: 1 dead, 12 injured in clashes during Ram Navami processions

Jharkhand: 1 dead, 12 injured in clashes during Ram Navami processions

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Internet services have been suspended in Lohardaga town and prohibitory orders under Section 144 Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) clamped on the entire district, Sub-divisional Officer (SDO) Arbind Kumar Lal stated.

'Peace can return to Manipur'

'Peace can return to Manipur'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

'...through the will of the people and commitment of leaders.' 'It may not happen today or tomorrow, but it will happen.'

Political uncertainty over prez polls is a Cong trait

Political uncertainty over prez polls is a Cong trait

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

It has always been in the nature of the Congress to ensure that the entire process of electing the President be mired in uncertainty, one-upmanship, official confusion and rumour-mongering. Anirban Ganguly recalls an instance from the early days of the republic.

Maharashtra man booked for making false COVID-19 claim

Maharashtra man booked for making false COVID-19 claim

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The man allegedly posted a message on a WhatsApp group stating that he had contracted coronavirus infection and that he did not wish to be admitted to a hospital till his condition deteriorates.

Anil Ambani on why there's sharp fall in his group firm shares

Anil Ambani on why there's sharp fall in his group firm shares

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

He said unwarranted rumour-mongering, speculation, and bear hammering of all Reliance Group companies shares over the last few weeks had caused grave damage to all our stakeholders.

Stampede toll rises to 18

Stampede toll rises to 18

Rediff.com29 Jul 2005

Stampede toll rises to 18

Not suffering from any disease: Shah on rumours about his health

Not suffering from any disease: Shah on rumours about his health

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Shah said rumours about his health conditions have been spread through social media.

SC flays hate speech on TV debates, blames anchors, asks govt why no law against it

SC flays hate speech on TV debates, blames anchors, asks govt why no law against it

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Voicing displeasure over hate speech on TV news channels, the Supreme Court on Wednesday wanted to know why the government was a "mute spectator" and whether it intends to enact a law to curb hate speech, as recommended by the Law Commission.

Rajnath refuses to play blame game on 'rumours' about son

Rajnath refuses to play blame game on 'rumours' about son

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday refused to point fingers as to who could be behind "rumours" of his son being ticked off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an alleged "misconduct", which have been denied by the Prime Minister's Office.

J'khand police remove posters of Ranchi violence accused after JMM objection

J'khand police remove posters of Ranchi violence accused after JMM objection

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Even as the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha opposed the police's move, the law enforcers said the errors would be rectified and the posters put up again.

Curbs continue in Kashmir after Geelani's death; mobile, net services shut

Curbs continue in Kashmir after Geelani's death; mobile, net services shut

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

The officials said the curbs were intensified in downtown (old city) and some uptown parts of Srinagar in view of the Friday congregational prayers.

Kohli on engagement rumours with Anushka

Kohli on engagement rumours with Anushka

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

With the media going all out with 'news' about Virat Kohli and actress Anushka Sharma's impending engagement, the India Test captain decided to himself put a stop to the rumours.

Who is Kingfisher's latest 'white knight'?

Who is Kingfisher's latest 'white knight'?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

Malvinder Singh's name is thrown up by rumour mills, after Tata, Reliance & Sahara.

JD-U chief for temporary ban on social networking sites

JD-U chief for temporary ban on social networking sites

Rediff.com18 Aug 2012

Janata Dal-United chief Sharad Yadav on Saturday advocated temporary ban on social networking sites to check rumour mongering in view of exodus of people hailing from the northeast from various parts of the country.

Fear factor drives mass N-E exodus from south India

Fear factor drives mass N-E exodus from south India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2012

Even as the concerning state governments and the central government claim that the exodus of students and other people from north-east from southern states were due to rumour mongering by some vested interests, panic-stricken people continue to rush back home in special trains from Chennai and Bengaluru.

Bowlers have 'cleared air' with Bancroft, says Paine

Bowlers have 'cleared air' with Bancroft, says Paine

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The Australian captain also said that Bancroft's comments won't be held against him during future team selections.

Chinese doctor who 1st warned about coronavirus outbreak dies

Chinese doctor who 1st warned about coronavirus outbreak dies

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

He was the first to report about the virus way back in December last year when it first emerged in Wuhan, the provincial capital of China's central Hubei province.

Net censorship: Is India too soft on Facebook, Twitter?

Net censorship: Is India too soft on Facebook, Twitter?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

As far as cyber laws go India should take a page from China's book, especially if national security is at stake, say experts.

PM appeals to maintain communal harmony, peace at all cost

PM appeals to maintain communal harmony, peace at all cost

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Decrying rumours about attacks on people from North-East living in other states, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh made an appeal to remain vigilant and maintain peace at any cost.

Tripura violence: 71 booked for provocative posts on social media

Tripura violence: 71 booked for provocative posts on social media

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

The Tripura Police on Wednesday said it has registered five cases against 71 people for alleged provocative and fake posts on social media aiming at disturbing peace and communal harmony in the state.

Maharashtra blogger triggered NE panic?

Maharashtra blogger triggered NE panic?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Investigating agencies have stumbled upon a blog which they claim is related to the exodus of northeast residents from various parts of the country. After investigations it has been found that a blogger from Maharashtra hit the panic button which led to rumour- mongering across many metros.

Sandpaper Gate: Vaughan slams CA for piecemeal investigation

Sandpaper Gate: Vaughan slams CA for "piecemeal investigation"

Rediff.com20 May 2021

'Ultimately, this shows what happens if you do a piecemeal investigation and leave questions unanswered. It will keep biting you on the backside and does not do anyone any good.'

Anti-quota bandh: Virtually no impact on ground

Anti-quota bandh: Virtually no impact on ground

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Shops remained closed in some parts of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan for a few hours and internet services were restricted in sensitive areas to check 'rumour-mongering', but normal life remained largely unaffected

Disquiet in Congress ranks as Rahul insists on resigning

Disquiet in Congress ranks as Rahul insists on resigning

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Sources said that despite senior leaders making serious attempts to convince him to rethink on his decision, Gandhi is said to be unfazed.

Ladakh clash: China arrests man for rumours on death of troops

Ladakh clash: China arrests man for rumours on death of troops

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

A netizen surnamed Zhou was arrested by police for "spreading rumours online stating that the poor quality of military vehicles supplied by the Dongfeng Off-road Vehicle Co, Ltd has caused the death of Chinese soldiers during the China-India border clash," a report in Chinamil.com, which is attached to the Chinese ministry of defence, said.

Nitish orders CBI probe in Muzaffarpur shelter home rape cases

Nitish orders CBI probe in Muzaffarpur shelter home rape cases

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Terming the incident "deplorable", the decision to handover the case to the CBI was taken to prevent rumour-mongering in the state.

Is Modi copying Indira's Emergency textbook?

Is Modi copying Indira's Emergency textbook?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

'Consider Mrs Gandhi's view of her opponents: Traitors, anti-nationals, rumour-mongers.' Does the spirit of the Emergency-era Indira Gandhi still rule India? asks Vir Sanghvi.

Modi govt 'aiding and abetting' country-wide lynchings: Congress

Modi govt 'aiding and abetting' country-wide lynchings: Congress

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

'Just last month alone, 28 Indians have been killed in lynchings'

How Cong plans to take on Pratibha's critics

How Cong plans to take on Pratibha's critics

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

Party sources said Pratibha would herself reply to the allegations.

Internet suspended in 21 of 75 UP districts, security beefed up

Internet suspended in 21 of 75 UP districts, security beefed up

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Over 1,110 people have been arrested and 5,558 were taken into preventive custody in connection with violence during the anti-CAA protests across the state in which 19 people have lost their lives. Over 327 FIRs have been registered in connection with the violent protests. At least 288 policemen were injured and 61 of them had received bullet injuries during the protests, the police have said.

'SEC to probe 24 hedge funds movement'

'SEC to probe 24 hedge funds movement'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Hedge funds maximise absolute returns using a broad range of strategies including unconventional and liquid investments. Quoting people familiar with the matter the Wall Street Journal said: "The Securities and Exchange Commission ordered more than two dozen hedge funds to turn over trading information as it ramps up its investigation into whether traders were spreading rumours to manipulate shares."

Shivraj Patil appeals for calm

Shivraj Patil appeals for calm

Rediff.com13 Sep 2008

Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil warned of "stringent punishment" to those behind the serial blasts in New Delhi and appealed to people to be united to thwart their nefarious designs. Patil, who reviewed the situation soon after the blasts, which claimed several lives, said the need of the hour was to ensure that their aims did not succeed and the situation was not allowed to deteriorate.

How ICICI came a long way in a short time

How ICICI came a long way in a short time

Rediff.com25 May 2009

ICICI Bank launched its 'Power of Belief' campaign in December.

Curfew remains in 2 J-K districts amid communal tension, Internet suspended

Curfew remains in 2 J-K districts amid communal tension, Internet suspended

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

According to officials, inflammatory speeches were made during a protest against derogatory remarks made against Prophet Mohammad by now-suspended Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma.