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BEWARE! Govt Can Intercept Messages

BEWARE! Govt Can Intercept Messages

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Messages sent through Internet-based messaging service providers such as Whatsapp, Signal, and Telegram, as well as those which are encrypted, are understood to be within the Act's ambit.

10 injured, 1 critical in stampede at Mumbai's Bandra station

10 injured, 1 critical in stampede at Mumbai's Bandra station

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Nine persons were injured in a stampede after rush for boarding a train at Bandra railway station in Mumbai on Sunday morning, a civic official said.

Hizbul module busted in Kashmir's Handwara, 2 terrorists arrested

Hizbul module busted in Kashmir's Handwara, 2 terrorists arrested

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Terrorists revealed that they had come to Handwara for receiving ammunition and other war-like stores for their militant outfit in South Kashmir.

10 Winning Tips To Help You Land That Dream Job

10 Winning Tips To Help You Land That Dream Job

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Try to maintain a healthy relationship with people you have worked for and within the past, suggests Sachin Alug.

5 important people you must have in your network

5 important people you must have in your network

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Make it a point to build key relationships with seniors who matter.

How's The Josh At Amazon, Flipkart?

How's The Josh At Amazon, Flipkart?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

While war rooms are set up closer to the sales, warlike preparations go into it almost 12 months in advance to ensure that on D-day the firm gives its best to its customers.

UP polls: Battle field shifts to digital war rooms

UP polls: Battle field shifts to digital war rooms

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Given the vital role played by cyberspace in new-age electioneering, the UP police have constituted a digital monitoring cell to curb objectionable and defamatory social media posts on the eve of the elections.

Delhi HC to hear on May 10 Big Tech's plea on deleting Ramdev videos globally

Delhi HC to hear on May 10 Big Tech's plea on deleting Ramdev videos globally

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

The Delhi high court on Monday said it would hear on May 10, pleas by internet and social media giants, Facebook, Twitter and Google, challenging an order directing them to remove, block or disable on a global basis links to a video containing defamatory allegations against yoga guru Ramdev.

France allows plane with about 300 Indians to fly after 3-day delay

France allows plane with about 300 Indians to fly after 3-day delay

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Four French judges earlier in the day began questioning the passengers detained by the French authorities at Vatry airport, 150 km east of Paris, since Thursday over suspected "human trafficking".

Prithviraj: I am going to be a father

Prithviraj: I am going to be a father

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

The actor shared the good news with his fans through his offical Facebook page.

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

A Molotov cocktail of lies, abuse and bigotry is blowing up social media.

Why Everyone Knows Urofi, Ankur Warikoo, Physics Wallah...

Why Everyone Knows Urofi, Ankur Warikoo, Physics Wallah...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Meet the youngsters who rule India's social media.

'Jobs, Jobs, Jobs': What Kashmiris Want

'Jobs, Jobs, Jobs': What Kashmiris Want

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

At Srinagar's famed Lal Chowk, Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf meets a computer engineer who drives an auto for a living and discovers that Kashmiris are more interested in finding jobs than discussing the assembly election.

Respect laws of land or close your shop down: Andhra HC to Twitter

Respect laws of land or close your shop down: Andhra HC to Twitter

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Stating that Twitter's (in)action is tantamount to contempt of court, a division bench, comprising Chief Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice M Satyanarayana Murthy, on Monday asked why criminal proceedings could not be initiated against it.

Assembly Polls: What Google, Meta Are Up To

Assembly Polls: What Google, Meta Are Up To

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

'There is a huge risk of misinformation and disinformation, and targeted campaigns that could potentially happen against candidates or to push certain narratives.'

'All together' chant echoes through Brussels stadium post-shooting

'All together' chant echoes through Brussels stadium post-shooting

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Van Overstraeten said the crowd chanted 'all together' and 'Sweden' as it waited.

How TikTok is expanding its footprint in India

How TikTok is expanding its footprint in India

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Both its short video-sharing apps have ranked as the top two breakout social apps of 2019 in India.

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey apologises amid mass layoffs under Elon Musk

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey apologises amid mass layoffs under Elon Musk

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

While expressing his gratitude and love for every individual who has ever worked for Twitter, he added that he did not anticipate that sentiment to ever be reciprocated.

Mobile internet suspended in Nuh amid call for 'Shobha Yatra'

Mobile internet suspended in Nuh amid call for 'Shobha Yatra'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

The government announced the decision apprehending spread of rumours through social media by anti-social elements ahead or during the rally called to be held on Monday.

Mobile internet to remain suspended in Nuh, other areas till Aug 5

Mobile internet to remain suspended in Nuh, other areas till Aug 5

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Besides Nuh, the services will remain snapped in Faridabad, Palwal and the territorial jurisdiction of sub-division Sohna, Pataudi and Manesar of Gurugram district.

HR GURU: 'I have to sack my friend'

HR GURU: 'I have to sack my friend'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

No choice but...: Musk on Dorsey's charge against Indian govt

No choice but...: Musk on Dorsey's charge against Indian govt

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Twitter chief Elon Musk on Wednesday said the social media platform has no choice but to follow the local laws in any given country or risk being shut down.

Fresh headache for India as ISIS seeks foothold in Pakistan

Fresh headache for India as ISIS seeks foothold in Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Pakistan, which is witnessing an influx of Tehreek-i-Taliban terrorists in significant numbers in the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's tribal districts, is also facing a threat from the Islamic State (ISIS) which is trying to establish a foothold in the country, the ministry of interior has said.

'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'The people of Tamil Nadu in particular Chennai know about the double standards of the BJP. Nothing will work for them here.'

In Grief, They Mourn Their Dead

In Grief, They Mourn Their Dead

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Mourners pray next to bodies of Palestinians killed in Israeli air strikes during their funeral.

Cops reveal: What Parliament breach accused wanted to do

Cops reveal: What Parliament breach accused wanted to do

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The Delhi Police probing the Parliament security beach case for more than 40 days on Tuesday said the six accused were 'self-funded and self-motivated' to do 'something big' for fame.

Tribunal confirms extension of ban on Zakir Naik's foundation

Tribunal confirms extension of ban on Zakir Naik's foundation

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

A tribunal of the Delhi high court has confirmed the extension of a five-year ban imposed on Islamic Research Foundation, set up by fugitive Zakir Naik who is accused of inspiring Muslim youths in India and abroad to commit terror acts.

Indian mobile Internet users to touch 164.8 mn by 2015: KPMG

Indian mobile Internet users to touch 164.8 mn by 2015: KPMG

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

The social media usage is primarily driven by the rising number of active Internet users

Who can kill the fake news monster?

Who can kill the fake news monster?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

'There are sound commercial reasons to hope for the development of 'anti-fake news networks',' says Devangshu Datta.

NIA books designated terrorist Pannun, SFJ for threats to Air India flyers

NIA books designated terrorist Pannun, SFJ for threats to Air India flyers

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Pannun, the self-proclaimed general counsel of "unlawful association" SFJ, released the video messages on social media platforms on November 4.

Modi, Macron fly together to Marseille, open new Indian consulate

Modi, Macron fly together to Marseille, open new Indian consulate

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron have called for enhancing trade and investment ties between their countries and committed to further deepening their engagement in the Indo-Pacific. They discussed a full spectrum of bilateral relations, including key global and regional issues, and stressed the urgent need for reform in the United Nations Security Council. The leaders also underscored their commitment to ensuring the global AI sector can drive positive social, economic, and environmental outcomes.

'Banned anti-India YouTube channels spread nuclear fear, monetise fake news'

'Banned anti-India YouTube channels spread nuclear fear, monetise fake news'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The government started the crackdown against such YouTube channels for the first time in December last year using its emergency powers under the Information Technology Rules, 2021.

Indians Are Saying NO To SUGAR!

Indians Are Saying NO To SUGAR!

Rediff.com9 May 2024

With rising incomes, education, and health awareness in India, especially in the big cities, droves of people are saying no to sugar.

'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.

SC 'not satisfied' with govt's reply on media coverage of Tablighis

SC 'not satisfied' with govt's reply on media coverage of Tablighis

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The apex court, which asked the Centre to consider creating a regulatory mechanism and apprise it, said the government should also inform as to what steps have been taken on the issue under the Cable Television Network Act (CTNA).

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.

2 groups linked to LeT, Jaish banned; IS recruiter among 4 declared terrorists

2 groups linked to LeT, Jaish banned; IS recruiter among 4 declared terrorists

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Aijaz Ahmad, presently based in Afghanistan, is one of the chief recruiters of Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir.

Why are youngsters deleting their Facebook accounts?

Why are youngsters deleting their Facebook accounts?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

According to a study 34 per cent of people surveyed had deleted their social media accounts.

'Congress' Biggest Mistake Was...'

'Congress' Biggest Mistake Was...'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

'...to think apna time aa gaya after the 2024 election.'

Hate speech: Parl panel on IT to call FB whistleblowers to depose before it

Hate speech: Parl panel on IT to call FB whistleblowers to depose before it

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Some members of a parliamentary panel looking into the issue of hate speech on Facebook on Monday expressed the view that whistle-blowers Sophie Zhang and Frances Haugen, who have flagged bias and lack of proper regulation on the social media platform, be called to depose before it, sources said.