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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.

Ask Mayank: How To Manage Money While Abroad

Ask Mayank: How To Manage Money While Abroad

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Mayank Goyal, founder and CEO, moneyHOP, will answer queries related to how to best manage your money while travelling internationally.

Dalit family attacked for visiting temple in Gujarat; 20 booked

Dalit family attacked for visiting temple in Gujarat; 20 booked

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The case has been registered against a mob of 20 persons, including Kana Ahir, Rajesh Maharaj, Kesra Rabai, Paba Rabari and Kana Koli, on the charges of attempt to murder, dacoity, robbery, assault, and under relevant sections of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, police said.

Pegasus: Supreme Court to hear N Ram plea next week

Pegasus: Supreme Court to hear N Ram plea next week

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

'The attack prima facie constitutes an act of cyber-terrorism,' the petition stated, 'that has several grave political and security ramifications, especially considering that the devices of government ministers, senior political figures and Constitutional functionaries which may contain sensitive information have been targeted.'

Ambani bomb scare: 'Car owner suspected to have died of drowning'

Ambani bomb scare: 'Car owner suspected to have died of drowning'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Opinion on likely cause of the death of Mansukh Hiren, who is said to be the owner of the vehicle with explosives found near industrialist Mukesh Ambani's residence in Mumbai last month, is reserved in his post-mortem report on Saturday, a Thane police official said.

How RBI plans to ensure security of card data

How RBI plans to ensure security of card data

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

In a bid to ensure security of card data, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has enhanced the scope of tokenisation and permitted card issuers to act as token service providers (TSP). Under tokenisation services, a unique alternate code is generated to facilitate transactions through cards. The RBI on Tuesday extended the device-based tokenisation to card-on-file tokenisation (CoFT) services, a move that will bar the merchants from storing actual card data. Card-on-file refers to card information stored by payment gateway and merchants to process future transactions.

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.

Finding Aaron: A Lost-And-Found Miracle

Finding Aaron: A Lost-And-Found Miracle

Rediff.com31 May 2023

John and Tamilarasi had their newborn stolen eight years ago, and lost all hope of ever finding him. Now they have got him back, though not fully. Not yet.

SC to hear pleas seeking probe into Pegasus today

SC to hear pleas seeking probe into Pegasus today

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

As per the cause list uploaded on the apex court website, a bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justice Surya Kant will hear nine separate pleas on the issue related to reports of alleged snooping by government agencies on eminent citizens, politicians and scribes by using Israeli firm NSO's spyware Pegasus.

Wistron: 'We made mistakes as we expanded'

Wistron: 'We made mistakes as we expanded'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

iPhone SE 2020 is one of the popular phones like Apple 11, which is the biggest seller in the domestic market.

SC to hear pleas seeking probe into Pegasus on Aug 5

SC to hear pleas seeking probe into Pegasus on Aug 5

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

According to the cause list uploaded on the apex court website, a bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justice Surya Kant would hear on August 5 three separate petitions seeking probe into the reports of alleged snooping by government agencies on eminent citizens, politicians and scribes by using Israeli spyware Pegasus.

Workers' violence caused loss of Rs 437 cr: Wistron

Workers' violence caused loss of Rs 437 cr: Wistron

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Taiwan-headquartered Wistron Corporation has said that it had suffered a loss worth Rs 437.40 crore in the violence in its facility unleashed by a section of workers over salary issues at its plant in Kolar district in Karnataka.

Delhi court rejects Zubair's bail plea, sends him to 14-day jail

Delhi court rejects Zubair's bail plea, sends him to 14-day jail

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

Chief metropolitan magistrate Snigdha Sarvaria allowed the police plea, which said further investigation was on.

9 Signs You're Dating A Cheater

9 Signs You're Dating A Cheater

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Feeling forced or creeped out is not only a red flag, but a strong sign of possible deception. Trust your gut!

How to get your high-end smartphone insured

How to get your high-end smartphone insured

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Increasing instances of theft and break downs means you could easily lose expensive items.

Telecom equipment from China to face fresh curbs

Telecom equipment from China to face fresh curbs

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Telecom equipment from China may face fresh curbs after the Cabinet on Wednesday cleared a proposal to secure telecom infrastructure by designating a "trusted source" for the purchase of equipment by service providers. Briefing reporters after the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Law, Telecom and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said a National Security Directive on Telecommunication Sector has been framed keeping in mind the national security.

How to keep your mobile wallet secure

How to keep your mobile wallet secure

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

'Even if your phone goes missing for 15 minutes, be warned.' With e-wallets playing a larger role in transactions, these precautions are a must.

Plot thickens over who stole Paytm data

Plot thickens over who stole Paytm data

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Allegations are flying thick and fast, from harassment, pressure on employees to sell their stocks in the firm, to not one but two extortion calls.

Setback for Imran Khan as Pak PM's son takes oath as Punjab CM

Setback for Imran Khan as Pak PM's son takes oath as Punjab CM

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

Hamza was re-elected to the post by just three votes amidst high drama.

11 Elgar Parishad-Maoist accused continue to languish in jail

11 Elgar Parishad-Maoist accused continue to languish in jail

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Poet-activist Varavara Rao, 81, is the only accused in the case to have secured an interim bail. The Bombay high court had in February this year granted Rao conditional bail for six months considering his medical condition. Rao had been in jail since his arrest in August 2018.

Make your mobile theft-proof in 4 easy steps

Make your mobile theft-proof in 4 easy steps

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Losing a phone has become even more costly after the government's push for a cashless society

Why you must insure your smartphone

Why you must insure your smartphone

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

The smartphone has become our buddy and we owe it a good insurance policy to ensure it's protected at all times, says Naval Goel

'Everything gone in seconds: Despair from Delhi's relief camps

'Everything gone in seconds: Despair from Delhi's relief camps

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

The inmates at the relief camp said the rioters were all locals and not outsiders. They also said they will only return when authorities assure them of safety.

One arrested for robbing PM's niece in Delhi

One arrested for robbing PM's niece in Delhi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

The accused has been identified as Nonu, police said, adding the stolen items have been recovered.

Quiz: Which of these is grammatically correct?

Quiz: Which of these is grammatically correct?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Take our English quiz and tell us how good your English skills are.

Insured your mobile or laptop? Your claim may get rejected if...

Insured your mobile or laptop? Your claim may get rejected if...

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

The biggest surprise for customers, at the time of claiming, is the fact that they will get only depreciated value of the product.

LOVE GURU: 'My wife likes looking at fair men'

LOVE GURU: 'My wife likes looking at fair men'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

Review: Bombairiya has its moments...

Review: Bombairiya has its moments...

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Director Pia Sukanya's effort is sincere, but it's not enough to create the madness required in such films, feels Ramesh S.

How to backup your cellphone

How to backup your cellphone

Rediff.com13 Jun 2006

RSS leader's mobile used to trigger bomb in Bangalore blast

RSS leader's mobile used to trigger bomb in Bangalore blast

Rediff.com14 May 2013

The cellphone of a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader was used by operatives of banned Tamil Nadu terror outfit Al-Ummah to allegedly trigger the blast near the Bharatiya Janata Party office in Bangalore.

Fire destroys 'assets' at arrested energy consultant's office

Fire destroys 'assets' at arrested energy consultant's office

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Prayas Jain has been arrested for allegedly buying secret documents.

Aadhaar helpline number can't steal data, says UIDAI

Aadhaar helpline number can't steal data, says UIDAI

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

The UIDAI said rumour mongers attempted to tarnish the image of Aadhaar for a Google's inadvertent act that led to appearance of its old helpline number 1800 300 1947 in the contact list of several mobile phone users.

Terrorists using virtual SIMs pose new security threat in Kashmir

Terrorists using virtual SIMs pose new security threat in Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

A detailed investigation done by the NIA and other security agencies indicated that over 40 virtual SIM cards were used in the Pulwama attack alone, and there are probably more of them floating in the cyberspace of the valley.

How Uniphore Became A Unicorn

How Uniphore Became A Unicorn

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

'I told myself, I will be 23 next year. Why can't I be a billionaire too?'

Katrina makes way for Radhika Apte

Katrina makes way for Radhika Apte

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

An American film A Call To Spy has beaten Ketan Mehta to the finishing line.

Sachin Waze moves HC against arrest, says he was made 'scapegoat'

Sachin Waze moves HC against arrest, says he was made 'scapegoat'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Suspended police officer Sachin Waze on Monday filed a 'habeas corpus' petition in the Bombay high court, challenging his arrest by the National Investigation Agency in connection with the recovery of an explosives-laden SUV near Mukesh Ambani's house.

Indian-origin man and wife murdered for 2 mobiles, watches

Indian-origin man and wife murdered for 2 mobiles, watches

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Indian-origin Avtar Singh Kolar and his wife Carole Kolar were bludgeoned to death in a lump hammer attack in their Birmingham home earlier this month for just two mobile phones and two watches, a media report on Thursday said.

Lessons learnt after losing an iPad at an airport

Lessons learnt after losing an iPad at an airport

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

7 valuable lessons Vaihayasi Pande Daniel learnt after she forgot her iPad at Raipur airport.

Yahoo finally admits data breach hit all its 3bn accounts

Yahoo finally admits data breach hit all its 3bn accounts

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Oath, the rebranded Yahoo, did not specify what information was at risk for the users, but said that hackers did not steal passwords, credit card numbers or bank account information.

SIM-swap fraud: A new way of stealing money

SIM-swap fraud: A new way of stealing money

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Fraudsters duplicate SIM cards to hack into bank accounts.