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New method will help spot fake Facebook, Twitter posts

New method will help spot fake Facebook, Twitter posts

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Researchers found that it is challenging for authors to completely conceal their writing style in their text

SC dismisses CBI's appeal in Bofors case, says delay not justified

SC dismisses CBI's appeal in Bofors case, says delay not justified

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

It said it was not convinced with the grounds of the CBI to condone over 4,500 days' delay in filing the appeal. The CBI had filed the appeal on February 2 this year.

Bofors case: SC to hear CBI appeal against HC order on Friday

Bofors case: SC to hear CBI appeal against HC order on Friday

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

After lot of deliberation, the CBI this year got the nod from the NDA government to file an appeal in the apex court.

Flip-flop Nitish now blames rail staff for mishaps

Flip-flop Nitish now blames rail staff for mishaps

Rediff.com25 Jul 2003

The railway minister told Rajya Sabha that 423 persons were killed and 894 injured in 351 mishaps in 2002-03.

Fresh evidence on Bhopal gas disaster nails Union

Fresh evidence on Bhopal gas disaster nails Union

Rediff.com5 Dec 2002

New Scientist in a report, based on documents just released in the US, said "The owner of the chemical plant cut crucial corners in its design, and reduced investment to maintain control". \n\n

'7 Pulgaon victims were blown to pieces due to explosions'

'7 Pulgaon victims were blown to pieces due to explosions'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

The intensity of fire and explosions at central ammunition depot at Pulgaon in Wardha district was such that seven of the victims were blown to pieces, a top police official said.

Amit Shah backs Sabarimala devotees, slams Kerala govt on arrest of protesters

Amit Shah backs Sabarimala devotees, slams Kerala govt on arrest of protesters

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

The BJP chief condemned the arrest of over 2,000 devotees, including Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Sangh Parivar activists, across the state agitating against the entry of women of all ages into the temple.

CBI withdraws plea for further probe in Bofors case

CBI withdraws plea for further probe in Bofors case

Rediff.com16 May 2019

The CBI had moved the trial court seeking permission for further probe in the matter saying it had come across fresh material and evidence.

Afghan minister killed in Pakistan air crash

Afghan minister killed in Pakistan air crash

Rediff.com24 Feb 2003

Seven others were killed when their plane hurtled into the Arabian Sea shortly after takeoff from Karachi.

An alternative front will automatically emerge without PM face: Naidu

An alternative front will automatically emerge without PM face: Naidu

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

He said discussions are still going on with various parties over forging an opposition alliance.

Chinmayanand rushes to J&K

Chinmayanand rushes to J&K

Rediff.com22 Jul 2003

Fire ravages Bagree Market in Kolkata's commercial hub

Fire ravages Bagree Market in Kolkata's commercial hub

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

Thirty fire tenders have been pressed into service to douse the fire in the building that houses over 400 business establishments at the wholesale market.

Mumbai: Blaze continues at Deonar dump, Environment Ministry to probe

Mumbai: Blaze continues at Deonar dump, Environment Ministry to probe

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Fresh smoke was witnessed on Monday at the Deonar dumping ground, where the fire which has been raging for three days now intensified last evening even as people living in the vicinity complained of discomfort due to the fumes emanating from the site.

Sakshi saves Indian wrestling blushes in controversial 2016

Sakshi saves Indian wrestling blushes in controversial 2016

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

A bitter court battle, followed by an embarrassing dope scandal, before some redemption through an Olympic medal -- Indian wrestling in 2016 mirrored the script of a Bollywood potboiler in which Sakshi Malik emerged as the new star on the horizon. For most part of the year, wrestling hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons, making it a tumultuous Olympic build-up after two-time medallist Sushil Kumar found himself ousted from contention just a couple of months before the Games in Rio. The chain of events that set in ended up disgracing the sport before Sakshi emerged an unlikely saviour in the Brazillian city.

Parmanu review: Nothing explosive about this

Parmanu review: Nothing explosive about this

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'Parmanu can scream 'desh' all it wants and turn up the volume as loud as it likes to make a big deal.' 'But it's ultimately a cursory glance at a tough tactical choice and tame recreation of a controversial reality whose face is a stiff star,' notes Sukanya Verma.

No Modi-Sharif meeting in Kazhakstan: Sushma

No Modi-Sharif meeting in Kazhakstan: Sushma

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Swaraj also said that Pak cannot take Kashmir to the ICJ.

Islamic State territory shrinks 12 per cent since start of 2016

Islamic State territory shrinks 12 per cent since start of 2016

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

The Islamic State has also seen a decline in its primary revenue sources

Won't allow Pak to become terror sanctuary: Sharif

Won't allow Pak to become terror sanctuary: Sharif

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said he will not allow Pakistan to become a "sanctuary of terrorists" and asserted that the military operation against the Taliban in North Waziristan tribal region would continue until militants are eliminated.

Pak: Jadhav won't be executed until mercy pleas exhausted

Pak: Jadhav won't be executed until mercy pleas exhausted

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Pak accused the Indian government of misusing the media to create a 'false impression of winning' Jadhav's case in the ICJ.

CBI to probe Gopinath Munde's death

CBI to probe Gopinath Munde's death

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation will probe the death of senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Union minister Gopinath Munde in a car crash last week, Leader of the Opposition in Maharashtra assembly Eknath Khadse said following an assurance from Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

Pakistan names 'spies' among Indian mission staffers

Pakistan names 'spies' among Indian mission staffers

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

It claimed the officials were involved in 'espionage, subversion and supporting terrorist activities in Balochistan and Sindh'.

Government under fire over missing coal files

Government under fire over missing coal files

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

The government on Monday came under sharp attack on the issue of crucial files of Coal ministry going missing, with the Opposition alleging that it was a conspiracy to save Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the coal block allocation scam and demanding an impartial probe into it.

Ahead of Independence Day, Op Lal Quila launched

Ahead of Independence Day, Op Lal Quila launched

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Lal Quila' is being spearheaded by the elite dog squad of ITBP with 20 dogs, followed by those from the army and delhi police.

CISF enhances security at all airports after Chennai blasts

CISF enhances security at all airports after Chennai blasts

Rediff.com1 May 2014

The Central Industrial Security Force on Thursday issued alert across all domestic and international airports in the country to step up security at these facilities in the wake of the Chennai blasts.

Missing Airbus puts focus on training, tracking

Missing Airbus puts focus on training, tracking

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Initial reports say the pilots had asked for a change in route (it was flying to Singapore) because of adverse weather.

Pak to perform DNA test to confirm Taliban chief's death

Pak to perform DNA test to confirm Taliban chief's death

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Pakistan's Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Tuesday refused to confirm the death of Taliban chief Mullah Akhtar Mansour but said a DNA test will be done to establish the identity of a man killed in a American drone strike last week.

Did Mossad kill Zia?

Did Mossad kill Zia?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

29 years ago this August, Pakistan's dictator, the general who made jihad part of Pakistani State policy, died in a mysterious air crash. Did the KGB, the then USSR's dreaded espionage agency, assassinate Zia-ul Haq? Was India's RA&W responsible for blowing Zia's military aircraft out of the skies? Was it Zia's many enemies in Pakistan's military? Was it a box of mangoes as Mohammad Hanif speculated in his fascinating novel about Zia's death? Or was the assassin someone else?

Did Mossad kill Zia?

Did Mossad kill Zia?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

29 years ago this August, Pakistan's dictator, the general who made jihad part of Pakistani State policy, died in a mysterious air crash. Did the KGB, the then USSR's dreaded espionage agency, assassinate Zia-ul Haq? Was India's RA&W responsible for blowing Zia's military aircraft out of the skies? Was it Zia's many enemies in Pakistan's military? Was it a box of mangoes as Mohammad Hanif speculated in his fascinating novel about Zia's death? Or was the assassin someone else?

Was Tharoor's mishap an accident or foul play?

Was Tharoor's mishap an accident or foul play?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

'No one has ever heard of a thulabharam scale collapsing before.' 'I was very fortunate to have escaped with a head injury, which could have been a lot worse if my optic nerve was hit or say if the hook had landed on my neck.'

Did Mossad kill Zia?

Did Mossad kill Zia?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

29 years ago this August, Pakistan's dictator, the general who made jihad part of Pakistani State policy, died in a mysterious air crash. Did the KGB, the then USSR's dreaded espionage agency, assassinate Zia-ul Haq? Was India's RA&W responsible for blowing Zia's military aircraft out of the skies? Was it Zia's many enemies in Pakistan's military? Was it a box of mangoes as Mohammad Hanif speculated in his fascinating novel about Zia's death? Or was the assassin someone else?

2G: Supreme Court refuses to cancel Unitech chief's bail

2G: Supreme Court refuses to cancel Unitech chief's bail

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

A bench headed by Justice H L Dattu turned down the plea of CBI which had approached the apex court for cancellation of bail after Chandra was allegedly caught on tape trying to influence A K Singh, the then public prosecutor in the case.

Will Maradona throw his hat into FIFA presidency ring?

Will Maradona throw his hat into FIFA presidency ring?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday suggested that Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona become the next FIFA president.

Congress paves way for Rahul's elevation as party chief in Dec

Congress paves way for Rahul's elevation as party chief in Dec

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Party sources said Gandhi is likely to be the sole candidate for the post and is 'deemed to be the next party chief on Dec 5.

Over 2,500 cops to be deployed during Fadnavis swearing-in

Over 2,500 cops to be deployed during Fadnavis swearing-in

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

A strict vigil will be maintained during the swearing-in of Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra chief minister at Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Friday, with over 2,500 security personnel being deployed in and around the sprawling ground.

Telcos: Beware Chinese bearing gifts!

Telcos: Beware Chinese bearing gifts!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

'When an enemy country is looking for information to sabotage a system from a remote location, they can access your data, they can stop the functioning of our power plants, they can stop the functioning of critical systems in the network.' 'It is very important that we should have full control of everything in the network.' 'Most Indian companies buy from China only because of the kind of incentive they are getting.' 'By doing so, these Indian companies are exposing themselves to dangers in the coming years.'

Abhijeet accused of harassing woman at Durga Puja celebrations

Abhijeet accused of harassing woman at Durga Puja celebrations

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

The victim said she had to leave her seat and stand up to watch the show, which is when she felt Abhijeet touching her inappropriately.

Pakistan and India should live like good neighbours: Sharif

Pakistan and India should live like good neighbours: Sharif

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

The Pak PM said he told the UN that it was its resolution on Kashmir and not that of Pakistan therefore it was the body's duty to implement it.

What YOU can learn from CSK's win

What YOU can learn from CSK's win

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com explains how Dhoni's victory can help you at the workplace.

Cong hands over UP baton to Azad, Kamal Nath takes charge of Punjab, Haryana

Cong hands over UP baton to Azad, Kamal Nath takes charge of Punjab, Haryana

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

While Azad, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, has been made in charge of Uttar Pradesh, Nath will look after Punjab and Haryana, party General Secretary Janaradan Dwivedi said.