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Is BJP Getting It Wrong In Tamil Nadu?

Is BJP Getting It Wrong In Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The AIADMK is convinced that the BJP will remain an electoral burden for a long time to come, beginning the Lok Sabha polls next year, reveals N Sathiya Moorthy.

Internet cut in 3 blocks in Jhalawar following communal violence

Internet cut in 3 blocks in Jhalawar following communal violence

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Internet services have been suspended for 24 hours in three blocks of Rajasthan's Jhalawar district following arson and incidents of loot which took place hours after a scuffle between youths from two different communities, the police said.

A Neat Tragedy Called NEET

A Neat Tragedy Called NEET

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

NEET is a court-ordered examination, supposedly aimed at meritocracy. However, over the past years when the incumbent Narendra Modi government at the Centre began implementing it, it took on political and casteist colours, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Hardik Pandya clarifies over 5 cr watch seizure by customs

Hardik Pandya clarifies over 5 cr watch seizure by customs

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

According to reports on Monday, customs officials had seized two watches worth 5 crore from Hardik on his arrival from Dubai as he did not possess invoices for the items purchased and did not declare them at the Customs.

China makes first ChatGPT arrest over fake train crash news

China makes first ChatGPT arrest over fake train crash news

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The police in northwestern Gansu province said in a statement on Sunday that a suspect surnamed Hong had been detained for "using artificial intelligence technology to concoct false and untrue information".

Haryana CM seeks more central forces to curb violence

Haryana CM seeks more central forces to curb violence

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday sought four additional companies of central forces following communal clashes in the state and said a battalion of the India Reserve Battalion will also be deployed in Nuh.

Investing In Stocks? Dump Finfluencers!

Investing In Stocks? Dump Finfluencers!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Seek advice from Sebi-registered investment advisors whose names are available on Sebi's Web site.

Imphal: Mob clashes with security forces, sets houses on fire

Imphal: Mob clashes with security forces, sets houses on fire

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Security forces which tried to quell the mob were forced to use force and fired tear gas shells at the mob at New Checkon in Imphal, they added.

Internet services suspended across Assam till Monday

Internet services suspended across Assam till Monday

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Internet services across Assam will remain suspended till December 16 to prevent alleged misuse of social media in disturbing peace and to maintain law and order in the state, officials said on Saturday.

Ganguly announces launch of app after cryptic tweet

Ganguly announces launch of app after cryptic tweet

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Ganguly in his tweet said he is embarking on a new journey, which was all about launching an educational app.

CBI to probe alleged misuse of data of India's Facebook users

CBI to probe alleged misuse of data of India's Facebook users

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Prasad said the probe by the CBI will determine whether Cambridge Analytica violated the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Indian Penal Code.

Numbers Don't Add Up For BJP In Tamil Nadu

Numbers Don't Add Up For BJP In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Indications are that the DMK combine will win more seats than the AIADMK and BJP, but is facing a tough fight in about half a dozen from the rest, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy of the electoral contest in Tamil Nadu.

Maha police make 25th arrest in Dhule lynching case

Maha police make 25th arrest in Dhule lynching case

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Another person has also been rounded up and his questioning is currently underway, the official added.

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.

PIX: Hardik Pandya gets engaged!!!

PIX: Hardik Pandya gets engaged!!!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Hardik Pandya spent the New Year eve with his rumoured girlfriend Natasa Stankovic

Barcelona play down Messi exit rumours

Barcelona play down Messi exit rumours

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Lionel Messi is not interested in leaving Barcelona in the wake of his sentencing for tax fraud, according to club spokesman Josep Vives.

'No naaraazgi between Lalu, Nitish'

'No naaraazgi between Lalu, Nitish'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

'We will be happy if Nitishji becomes convenor of INDIA.'

Who is Melvin Louis, the man in Sana Khan's life?

Who is Melvin Louis, the man in Sana Khan's life?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Melvin Louis, 31, is a successful dancer-choreographer and social media influencer.

Internet snapped in Haryana town over fear of 'communal tension'

Internet snapped in Haryana town over fear of 'communal tension'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

The restrictions "shall remain in force with effect from February 26 to February 28, 2023 (23:59 hrs)," according to an official order.

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.

TN floods: Jaya's party rubbishes 'Amma stickers' on aid material

TN floods: Jaya's party rubbishes 'Amma stickers' on aid material

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

The ongoing relief work in Chennai has been shadowed by charges in social media that All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam workers were nudging NGOs to paste stickers of Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on relief material, a claim dismissed by the ruling party as "false".

Violence during Hanuman Jayanti procession in Delhi's Jahangirpuri

Violence during Hanuman Jayanti procession in Delhi's Jahangirpuri

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Police personnel who were present on the spot were injured as they tried to stop the violence.

7 UP cops punished for backing accused in Vivek Tiwari killing

7 UP cops punished for backing accused in Vivek Tiwari killing

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Pictures on social media show police personnel wearing black armbands in support of their colleagues who were arrested after the tech company executive was shot dead when he refused to stop his car for checking.

Cow vigilantes held after video of attack on shepherd goes viral

Cow vigilantes held after video of attack on shepherd goes viral

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The video showed a police team rushing towards the crowd to save the victim who was lying on the ground. The police took cognisance of the video shared on Twitter showing a group of youth roughing up Ahmed in a forest area where he had reportedly gone for grazing his cattle.

Protests rock Punjab varsity over leaked videos of female students; 3 held

Protests rock Punjab varsity over leaked videos of female students; 3 held

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The protest was held on the university campus located at Ludhiana-Chandigarh road past midnight.

Is This Parineeti's Boyfriend?

Is This Parineeti's Boyfriend?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

After Parineeti Chopra and Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha were spotted together on several occasions, rumours linking them have been doing the rounds.

Ayodhya verdict: All schools, colleges shut in Delhi, UP, MP, K'taka

Ayodhya verdict: All schools, colleges shut in Delhi, UP, MP, K'taka

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The Delhi government also advised all private schools to remain closed on November 9 as a precautionary measure in view of the verdict.

Marathi actress, pharmacy student arrested for posts on Sharad Pawar

Marathi actress, pharmacy student arrested for posts on Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Comments like "hell is waiting" and "you hate Brahmins" are part of the post that allegedly criticises the veteran leader.

Amid China and Covid-19 let's not forget the migrants

Amid China and Covid-19 let's not forget the migrants

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

If solutions are not found, adequately and in good time, things could simply slip out of everyone's hands, warns N Sathiya Moorthy.

Coronavirus: Kerala student 'stable'; 3 held for spreading rumours

Coronavirus: Kerala student 'stable'; 3 held for spreading rumours

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The woman, who tested positive, is a student of Wuhan university and is undergoing treatment at the Thrissur Medical College Hospital. 3 people have been arrested for spreading false information about those who had arrived in the state from coronavirus affected countries.

Can Stalin Repeat 2019 Lok Sabha Result In 2024?

Can Stalin Repeat 2019 Lok Sabha Result In 2024?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Stalin still enjoys a lot of sympathy and empathy as someone wishing well for the state, but not full-throated support as in 2019 and 2021, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

How to protect yourself from Fake News & Cyber Crimes

How to protect yourself from Fake News & Cyber Crimes

Rediff.com6 May 2020

'More than 114 cases have been registered for spreading fake messages, rumours and fake news on WhatsApp.' 'People on various groups are reporting such crimes.' 'The most heartening development is people are now not tolerating such things.'

Kohli clarifies about misinterpreted tweet on Dhoni

Kohli clarifies about misinterpreted tweet on Dhoni

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

'Mere zehen mein kuch naahi thaa yaar (I had nothing in my mind). I was sitting at home and I normally put out a photograph and it became a news item'

Tripura Police says no mosque was burnt, photos fake

Tripura Police says no mosque was burnt, photos fake

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

The Tripura police said on Twitter that fake social media IDs are being used to spread rumours and fake news and clarified that the law and order situation in the state is 'absolutely normal'.

China's take on India's internet horror

China's take on India's internet horror

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

Citing China's travails with mushrooming social media, a state-run newspaper in Beijing has said the panic among people from India's northeast caused by rumours emanating from foreign networking sites showed how unchecked websites could foment social instability.

'Be professional': Army chief amid row over civilian deaths

'Be professional': Army chief amid row over civilian deaths

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Three civilians picked up by the Army for questioning after the terrorist ambushed two Army vehicles on Thursday at Dhatyar Morh between Dhera Ki Gali and Buffliaz in Poonch were found dead on December 23.

Will engage with govt on takedown requests: Twitter

Will engage with govt on takedown requests: Twitter

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Days after it blocked dozens of posts allegedly critical of Covid-19 crisis handling, Twitter has said it will consider more requests from the government to withhold content and will continue to engage "openly and constructively" with it.

Amid rumours of joining BJP, Gambhir says cut all ties with Pakistan

Amid rumours of joining BJP, Gambhir says cut all ties with Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

'Two points are not that important. Country is important, those 40 soldiers who lost their lives are far more important than a cricket match. If we let go of a World Cup final, the country should be ready for it. Certain section of society says that don't mix sports with politics but Jawans are far more important than a game of cricket.

Govt warns Twitter of strict action if it fails to curb hate messages

Govt warns Twitter of strict action if it fails to curb hate messages

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

During the meeting, it was impressed upon Twitter representatives that they should improve their system of response to investigation-related legal requests.

Kerala elephant may have eaten cracker-filled fruit by accident: MoEF

Kerala elephant may have eaten cracker-filled fruit by accident: MoEF

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Primary investigation into the death of the pregnant elephant in Kerala has found that it may have accidentally consumed a cracker-stuffed fruit, the environment ministry said on Monday. The ministry also noted that many a time, locals resort to the illegal act of planting explosive-filled fruits to repel wild boars from entering plantation farms.