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Should Sebi be given such 'draconian' powers?

Should Sebi be given such 'draconian' powers?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Interception of electronic communication should also be covered in the powers being sought, the report said.

Pak court bars A Q Khan from giving interviews

Pak court bars A Q Khan from giving interviews

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

In its judgment in response to a petition filed by 74-year-old Khan seeking the removal of restrictions on his movement, the Lahore High Court ruled that Khan was not allowed to talk about nuclear weapons technology.

Manipur: Security tightened in the wake of viral video

Manipur: Security tightened in the wake of viral video

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Manipur Police have so far arrested five persons in connection with the May 4 parading of two tribal women in Kangpokpi district of the state, officials said on Saturday.

Excise, CM house files could be destroyed, alleges officer removed by Kejriwal

Excise, CM house files could be destroyed, alleges officer removed by Kejriwal

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Rajshekhar detailed his complaints in a report to the lieutenant governor's office, joint secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs and the additional commissioner of police of Delhi's anti-corruption branch.

How did ISI spend Rs 5.55 billion?

How did ISI spend Rs 5.55 billion?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

Top Pakistani officials are refusing to disclose how and on what the country's powerful spy agency Inter Services Intelligence spent a whopping Rs 5.55 billion allocated to it during 2007-08. "This is highly sensitive information and hence I can't talk about it at an open forum," Finance Secretary Salman Siddiqui told the Public Accounts Committee of the National Assembly or the lower house of parliament.

'Palestinians live in an open prison'

'Palestinians live in an open prison'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'Israelis arrested us before this war and continue to do so -- even more so -- now.'

WhatsApp leaks force Sebi to scale up war on insider trading

WhatsApp leaks force Sebi to scale up war on insider trading

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Strengthening of rules governing insider trading is among the key proposals in the agenda set by Sebi for 2018-19, along with making improvement to the Prohibition of Insider Trading Regulations (PIT) and Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices regulations.

Govt, Oppn clash over security breach, 14 MPs suspended

Govt, Oppn clash over security breach, 14 MPs suspended

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

As many as 14 opposition MPs were suspended from Parliament for the remainder of the winter session for disrupting proceedings, as the Lok Sabha security breach incident snowballed into a major row on Thursday with the government asking the opposition not to "politicise" the "grave national issue" and the Congress, Trinamool Congress and others demanding a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah.

Bommai rejects Kerala CM's rail infra proposals citing environmental concerns

Bommai rejects Kerala CM's rail infra proposals citing environmental concerns

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Bommai rejected all the key infrastructure related proposals of Kerala, saying it will damage the eco-sensitive zones and wildlife sanctuaries.

New bill moots up to Rs 250 cr fine for violating data protection norms

New bill moots up to Rs 250 cr fine for violating data protection norms

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The government on Thursday tabled the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 in the Lok Sabha with an aim to protect the privacy of Indian citizens, while proposing a penalty of up to Rs 250 crore on entities for misusing or failing to protect digital data of individuals.

Simple Tips To Lower Blood Sugar

Simple Tips To Lower Blood Sugar

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani suggests starting off with small and frequent meals.

Sahastra Seema Bal frowns on WhatsApp, Truecaller use by troops

Sahastra Seema Bal frowns on WhatsApp, Truecaller use by troops

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Officials said on Thursday that the force recently issued a circular also asking its troops and other staff to avoid sharing official orders on WhatsApp and desist from discussing and sharing operational matters over social media.

Manik Saha who led BJP to victory in Tripura to remain CM

Manik Saha who led BJP to victory in Tripura to remain CM

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Manik Saha was named as the next chief minister of the northeastern state of Tripura at a meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party legislative party held in Agartala on Monday.

India's long history of spies in the establishment

India's long history of spies in the establishment

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Diplomat Madhuri Gupta, arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan, joins a list of several top Indian officials accused of leaking sensitive information or falling into honey trap in the past few decades.

Foxconn plans to apply separately for chip manufacturing incentives

Foxconn plans to apply separately for chip manufacturing incentives

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

A day after announcing withdrawal from its chip-making JV with Indian conglomerate Vedanta, Foxconn on Tuesday said it is working on plans to apply for incentives under semiconductor and display fab programme, as the contract manufacturer pledged its commitment to India. The Taiwanese electronics manufacturing giant said it has been actively reviewing landscape for optimal partners. The comment assumes significance as Foxconn has pulled out from the $19.5 billion semiconductor JV with Vedanta.

Leaking military secrets is treason: Cong on 'ArnabGate'

Leaking military secrets is treason: Cong on 'ArnabGate'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Leaking of official secrets of military operations is treason and those involved in it must be punished, the Congress said on Wednesday on the purported WhatsApp chats of Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami and demanded that the prime minister must come clean.

RBS fined for breaching competition law

RBS fined for breaching competition law

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc has been fined 28.59 million pound by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) for breaching competition laws by some of its employees, who handed over price sensitive information to a rival.

46 lakh responses in, law panel may call groups for UCC hearing

46 lakh responses in, law panel may call groups for UCC hearing

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The commission is also likely to call certain organisations and people for a personal hearing in the coming days.

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.

NDTV may challenge blackout order in court

NDTV may challenge blackout order in court

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Talk of a blackout by other news channels in solidarity remained inconclusive because of the heavy news agenda on that day.

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

Markets May Tank 40% If...

Markets May Tank 40% If...

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The outcome of the general elections, the Morgan Stanley note says, has enough firepower to sway the markets on either side.

'Are You On The Side Of Hatred?'

'Are You On The Side Of Hatred?'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'The time has come for all those believe in a democratic India to stand up and be counted and to make a choice.'

Fasting During Navratri? 10 Healthy Tips

Fasting During Navratri? 10 Healthy Tips

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

If you are fasting, you must steer clear of processed and packaged foods as they often contain additives, preservatives and excessive salt or sugar which can disrupt the purity and purpose of your diet, says dietician Ruchi Rai.

Sebi keen to curb insider trading

Sebi keen to curb insider trading

Rediff.com3 Apr 2003

Chinese hackers break into MEA network

Chinese hackers break into MEA network

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

No sensitive information is believed to have been accessed during the hacking which was detected during regular checks by the intelligence agencies, official sources said in New Delhi on Friday. Though the government does not have any specific idea about who the hackers were, the IP addresses left behind suggested the hand of Chinese.

Israel embassy releases chilling footage of Hamas attack

Israel embassy releases chilling footage of Hamas attack

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

In a televised screening for Indian journalists on Wednesday, the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi held a screening that revealed horrific and chilling videos of October 7, the day when over 2,000 terrorists entered Israel from the Gaza Strip and carried out what is being considered the biggest terror attack against the Jewish nation.

Realty stocks soar on back of robust sales

Realty stocks soar on back of robust sales

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The BSE Realty index-a gauge of real estate stocks-rose 4.2 per cent on Monday, extending its two-day advance to 7.8 per cent. The latest gains came on the back of robust sales posted by realty developers in the March quarter of financial year 2022-23 (Q4FY23). On Thursday, the rate-sensitive index had gained 2.9 per cent following the Reserve Bank of India's decision to pause interest rate hikes in its latest monetary policy review.

'US officials helped Pak steal N-weapons secret'

'US officials helped Pak steal N-weapons secret'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2008

Senior US officials helped Pakistan steal atomic weapons secrets through Turkish agents in exchange for money and other benefits, with ISI passing on the sensitive information to the now disgraced nuclear scientist A Q Khan, a media report claimed in London said.

'Ram Mandir has rattled Opposition'

'Ram Mandir has rattled Opposition'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'The consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya has demoralised them.' 'And, now it is reflecting in their individual reactions as they are losing hope to take on the BJP in 2024.'

Pak unblocks Wikipedia after site stands firm on blasphemous content

Pak unblocks Wikipedia after site stands firm on blasphemous content

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered authorities to unblock Wikipedia "with immediate effect", days after the country's telecommunications watchdog banned the online encyclopedia for its failure to remove offensive and blasphemous content.

SC stays laying of paver blocks on roads in Matheran hill station

SC stays laying of paver blocks on roads in Matheran hill station

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The top court observed that even in reserve forests, there are no concrete roads and the safari vehicles ply on forest roads.

'Central govt needs to give a danda to Manipur'

'Central govt needs to give a danda to Manipur'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'Hatred increases with every killing.' 'It sets one family against another.' 'The sooner it is stopped, the better.'

MEA rejects RTI query on Obama's India visit expenses

MEA rejects RTI query on Obama's India visit expenses

Rediff.com4 May 2015

An RTI query seeking details of expenses incurred by the Centre on hosting US President Barack Obama earlier this year has been rejected by the Ministry of External Affairs on the ground that such information is sensitive and may affect bilateral relations with the foreign country.

'Wife gets panic attacks. I am shattered'

'Wife gets panic attacks. I am shattered'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

rediffGURU Anu Krishna, a mental health coach and NLP practitioner, offers expert advice on how you can take charge of your life.

UP ATS grills Pak citizen Seema Haider, her Indian partner

UP ATS grills Pak citizen Seema Haider, her Indian partner

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Seema's questioning also comes at a time when a little-known right-wing fringe group in Greater Noida has threatened a protest if Haider, who illegally entered India with her four children, is not evicted from the country 'within 72 hours'.

Journalists move SC seeking inquiry into Pegasus issue

Journalists move SC seeking inquiry into Pegasus issue

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

The petition, likely to come up for hearing within next few days, sought to investigate if the illegal hacking into the phones using the Pegasus spyware represented an attempt by agencies and organisations to muzzle and chill the exercise of free speech and expression of dissent in India.

Are all fund managers insiders?

Are all fund managers insiders?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2004

'US-India initiatives will face new scrutiny'

'US-India initiatives will face new scrutiny'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'This incident offers ammunition to those inside the US government and elsewhere who question the wisdom of trusting India, so it will have a lasting consequence no matter how it is managed.'

'Most US intelligence on Iran inaccurate'

'Most US intelligence on Iran inaccurate'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2007

The reliability of US information and assessments on Iran is increasingly at issue as the Bush administration confronts the emerging regional power on multiple fronts.