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Govt issues alert against new ransomware

Govt issues alert against new ransomware

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The Indian cyber security agency has issued a warning against 'Royal ransomware' virus that attacks critical sectors like communications, healthcare, education and even individuals and seeks pay-off in Bitcoins for not leaking personal data in the public domain.

'Adarsh on state land; is no security threat'

'Adarsh on state land; is no security threat'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2011

Mumbai collector Chandrashekar Oak on Saturdyu stated before the judicial panel probing the Adarsh Society scam that the land on which the building stands belonged to the Maharashtra government, and it is not a security threat to the nearby defence installations.

Man vs wild: Night curfew in 25 U'khand villages as tiger kills 2 in 3 days

Man vs wild: Night curfew in 25 U'khand villages as tiger kills 2 in 3 days

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

District nagistrate Ashish Chauhan said the curfew in the 25 villages will be in force from 7 pm to 6 am.

Pak Taliban threatens to continue attacks on security forces

Pak Taliban threatens to continue attacks on security forces

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Taliban militants based in Afghanistan have threatened to continue attacks on Pakistani security forces and government installations from sanctuaries in Kunar and Nuristan provinces. "We don't care if the (Hamid) Karzai government or North Atlantic Treaty Organisation forces decide to launch an operation against us in Kunar and Nuristan as this region has never been in control of the Afghan government and foreign forces," said Pak Taliban spokesperson.

AIIMS-Delhi server down for 7th day, e-hospital data restored; 2 suspended

AIIMS-Delhi server down for 7th day, e-hospital data restored; 2 suspended

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

A case of extortion and cyber terrorism was registered by the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations unit of the Delhi police on November 25.

Favourable winds blowing for Cement sector, demand remains strong

Favourable winds blowing for Cement sector, demand remains strong

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Cement companies witnessed speculative support from investors through FY23 amid hopes of a rebound. After capex announcements in the FY24 Budget, there was further interest due to expectations that government expenditure would boost earnings, besides a generic macro-recovery. Cement earnings were under pressure in FY22 and FY23 due to high raw material and fuel costs; muted demand prevented them passing on the higher cost.

'Fact finding' team in Bengal to disturb peace, says Mamata; BJP hits back

'Fact finding' team in Bengal to disturb peace, says Mamata; BJP hits back

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Questioning the team's authority headed by a former Patna high court judge, Banerjee pointed out that Ram Navami processions organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party had carried arms and driven tractors and deliberately taken routes where 'Namaz' was being offered.

Major infra revamp taken up at border areas in J-K

Major infra revamp taken up at border areas in J-K

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

The first phase of the infrastructure renovation and creation of some new ones has been recently completed on a stretch of 26 kilometres along the front in Jammu while another 33 kilometres in the same region is being carried out, official sources told PTI.

HC directs Bengal govt to deploy central forces for Hanuman Jayanti celebrations

HC directs Bengal govt to deploy central forces for Hanuman Jayanti celebrations

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

The Calcutta high court Wednesday directed the West Bengal government to requisition central forces for assisting the state police in maintaining peace during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations.

TN to hand over Coimbatore blast case probe to NIA

TN to hand over Coimbatore blast case probe to NIA

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

A probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the Coimbatore explosion case would be recommended to the Centre, the Tamil Nadu government said in Chennai on Wednesday.

Assam: Tight security ahead of ULFA's Raising Day

Assam: Tight security ahead of ULFA's Raising Day

Rediff.com6 Apr 2008

Armed forces have heightened security all over Assam on the eve of the 'Raising Day' of the banned ULFA on Monday. All public vehicles moving on State Highways have been placed under the scanner by security forces while check posts have been set up on the way to all vital installations and VVIP residential areas to prevent possible a strike by the ULFA.

Won't shy away from speaking against terrorism, India tells UNSC

Won't shy away from speaking against terrorism, India tells UNSC

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, T S Tirumurti, made the remarks while speaking at a special flag installation ceremony organised at the Security Council stakeout here on Monday. Flags of the five new incoming non-permanent members of the Security Council - India, Norway, Kenya, Ireland and Mexico - were installed at the stakeout during the special ceremony.

Modi to inaugurate Kartavya Path Thursday, unveil Netaji statue

Modi to inaugurate Kartavya Path Thursday, unveil Netaji statue

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

According to the government, it symbolises a shift from erstwhile Rajpath being an icon of power to Kartavya Path being an example of public ownership and empowerment.

China slams US' Indo-Pacific strategy as 'Asian NATO'

China slams US' Indo-Pacific strategy as 'Asian NATO'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

'No Cold War should be reignited and no Ukraine-style crisis should be repeated in Asia'

After Patna blasts, Centre upgrades Modi's security, but no SPG

After Patna blasts, Centre upgrades Modi's security, but no SPG

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

The Centre has upgraded Narendra Modi's security by ensuring an advance foolproof drill for the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate wherever he visits ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

Sultanpuri accident accused a BJP member, alleges AAP

Sultanpuri accident accused a BJP member, alleges AAP

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

"Police are trying to cover up the matter because one of the culprits is a BJP member. The DCP is covering up the case saying the music in the car was so loud that the perpetrators didn't notice a girl was stuck in their car.

Security beefed up in national capital ahead of I-Day

Security beefed up in national capital ahead of I-Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

A multi-tier security cover has been put in place in the national capital with thousands of security personnel guarding vital installations and specialised units like NSG deployed ahead of Independence Day to pre-empt any terror strike.

NIA charges JeM chief for terror attack ahead of Modi's J-K visit

NIA charges JeM chief for terror attack ahead of Modi's J-K visit

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed's chief Masood Azhar Alvi along with five other Pakistani terrorists, two slain terrorists are among 12 people charge-sheeted in a case related to a terror attack in April ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden visit to Jammu and Kashmir's after the abrogation of Article 370.

In phone call to Ukraine president, Modi emphasises on N-safety

In phone call to Ukraine president, Modi emphasises on N-safety

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday and asserted that there can be no military solution to the Ukraine conflict, while also underlining that endangerment of nuclear facilities could have catastrophic consequences.

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

If only you had thought ahead, you would have stocked snacks and biscuits, bread and cake, and vegetables suited for Amma or pondatti to make your favourite bajji and pakoda, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

CISF to take over security of Delhi Metro

CISF to take over security of Delhi Metro

Rediff.com27 Jul 2006

In the first phase, 1,600 CISF personnel will be deployed to cover the 59 stations of mass transit system, stretching over 62 kms, as against the present system of 700-odd men guarding the network round the clock.

Security breach by IAF; CAG favours probe

Security breach by IAF; CAG favours probe

Rediff.com16 Mar 2008

According to the recent report, IAF's Air Officer Commander at one of the stations was approached by the Reliance Infocomm for installation of a booster antenna within the station complex in May 2004 and the permission was granted by the concerned authorities. The company was asked to pay Rs 5,000 as rent and allied charges to the government, which was subsequently reduced to Rs 1,000 in September 2005.

NSG to provide counter-drone protection to Srinagar, Jammu IAF bases: DG

NSG to provide counter-drone protection to Srinagar, Jammu IAF bases: DG

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Counter-terrorism commando force National Security Guard has been deployed at the IAF Srinagar and Jammu stations to provide anti-drone cover to these vital installations, the force's director general M A Ganapathy said on Saturday.

AWS upbeat on India market, sees massive headroom for growth in cloud adoption

AWS upbeat on India market, sees massive headroom for growth in cloud adoption

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Within days of announcing mega investments for building in Hyderabad its second data centre cluster in India, Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Monday said it is excited about the India market, where cloud adoption offers massive headroom for growth. Pledging its long-term commitment to the India market, AWS, Amazon's cloud computing unit, said it expects global uncertainties to accelerate the decisions by companies to opt for flexible, on-demand cloud infrastructure to pare costs, gain efficiencies and drive business innovation. "Cloud reacts well to uncertainty," Puneet Chandok, president - commercial business, AWS India and South Asia, Amazon Internet Services Pvt Ltd (AISPL) told PTI.

PM to inaugurate Kartavya Path, Netaji statue today

PM to inaugurate Kartavya Path, Netaji statue today

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Thursday inaugurate the newly-christened Kartavya Path -- a stretch from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate that will have red granite walkways with greenery all around, refurbished canals, state-wise food stalls, new amenity blocks and vending kiosks.

India Celebrates Diwali

India Celebrates Diwali

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Indian Army soldiers posted along the Line of Control in Akhnoor light candles on Dhanteras.

Palamu clash: No Shivratri procession; namaaz restricted

Palamu clash: No Shivratri procession; namaaz restricted

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The police personnel have been deployed around the mosque area where a massive clash had erupted between two groups on February 15 over the installation of 'toran dwar' (entry gate) on the occasion of Mahashivratri.

Rs16.77 cr for Taj's & temples' security

Rs16.77 cr for Taj's & temples' security

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

The decision is based on the recommendations of an expert committee set up by the Centre and Uttar Pradesh government to review security arrangements at Ayodhya and the other three places following the terrorist strike.

New Saudi security force to protect oil

New Saudi security force to protect oil

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, is reported to be investing $4-5 billion in the force

Special CP inspects 12-km stretch where Delhi woman was dragged by car

Special CP inspects 12-km stretch where Delhi woman was dragged by car

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

The woman, who was the sole breadwinner of her family, was dragged for 12 kilometres under the car on the December 31 night and was found naked by a road in Kanjhawala, according to police.

India-US 2+2 agree to further strengthen ties for free, safe Indo-Pacific

India-US 2+2 agree to further strengthen ties for free, safe Indo-Pacific

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Indo-Pacific region. Senior officials from the ministries of External Affairs and Defence, and the US departments of Defence and State met here for the India-US 2+2 Inter-Sessional meeting.

Personnel, CCTV, barricades: Delhi police bunker up for wrestlers' stir

Personnel, CCTV, barricades: Delhi police bunker up for wrestlers' stir

Rediff.com4 May 2023

A day after a scuffle between agitating wrestlers and police personnel, the police Thursday beefed up security and surveillance at Jantar Mantar and at Delhi borders, deploying additional manpower, bolstering CCTV coverage and raising barricades to prevent the entry of farmers who were coming to support the grapplers.

Iran abolishes 'morality police' in face of anti-hijab protests

Iran abolishes 'morality police' in face of anti-hijab protests

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Iran's Attorney General Mohammad Javad Montazeri said that the morality police 'was abolished by the same authorities who installed it', The New York Times reported.

National capital gets elaborate security for Republic Day

National capital gets elaborate security for Republic Day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

An elaborate ground to air security apparatus has been put in place in the national capital ahead of the 65th Republic Day celebrations to be held on Sunday.

US offers all support to make India's G20 presidency a success

US offers all support to make India's G20 presidency a success

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Blinken will also attend a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Quad grouping and will hold bilateral talks with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar in Delhi.

China carries out veiled attack on India in spy ship row

China carries out veiled attack on India in spy ship row

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Chinese ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong said that China was happy that the matter was dealt with and Beijing and Colombo jointly safeguard each other's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.

Modi's concerns on nuclear arms impacted Russia amid Ukraine war: CIA chief

Modi's concerns on nuclear arms impacted Russia amid Ukraine war: CIA chief

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Notably, India has been calling for dialogue and diplomacy since the war began between Russia and Ukraine.

CBI meant to investigate crimes, not railway accidents: Kharge to PM

CBI meant to investigate crimes, not railway accidents: Kharge to PM

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

In his letter to Modi, Kharge hit out at the railway minister for seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation probe, saying the law enforcement agency is meant to investigate crimes, not railway accidents.

87 Rahul supporters detained on way to Surat: Police

87 Rahul supporters detained on way to Surat: Police

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Senior Congress leaders from Maharashtra on Monday claimed vehicles of the party workers headed towards Surat to extend support to Rahul Gandhi were stopped by the Gujarat Police.

From Handball to Race Walk: Incredible Story of Manju Rani

From Handball to Race Walk: Incredible Story of Manju Rani

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Manju fights off initial family resistance, financial constraints to be country's top race walker