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Has Paytm Woken Up Too Late?

Has Paytm Woken Up Too Late?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Has Vijay Shekhar Sharma given up on the bank? For now, he seems to be on a save-OCL mission. The bank will face its logical end, observes Tamal Bandopadhyay.

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

At this year's TIME ball in New York City on Thursday, April 25, you would have run into a Coimbatore-born American scientist, looking lovely in Sabyasachi Mukherjee designer finery, who would most likely have been hanging out with Dua Lipa.

Hackers target YouTube channels of journalist, comedian

Hackers target YouTube channels of journalist, comedian

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Possible phishing attack targets high-profile channels run by Barkha Dutt and Tanmay Bhatt.

Remains of Delhi rape victim cremated: Police

Remains of Delhi rape victim cremated: Police

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

The cremation of the remaining human tissue and feet of the Dalit girl, who was allegedly raped and killed in southwest Delhi's Old Nangal area, was conducted on Wednesday by her parents, police said.

DGPs meet warns of 5G network's security vulnerabilities

DGPs meet warns of 5G network's security vulnerabilities

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The papers noted that the 5G network is built on easily accessible and open Internet protocols and it inherits all the vulnerabilities of previous generations which make it vulnerable to cyber-attacks and compromising the security of the entire system.

Over 300 drones sighted along Pak border in 2 yrs: Agencies

Over 300 drones sighted along Pak border in 2 yrs: Agencies

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Over 300 drones and unidentified flying objects have been sighted along the sensitive border with Pakistan post the 2019 abrogation of Article 370, central security agencies have said, even as they grapple to find a suitable technology to check these lethal sky-floaters.

Deshmukh case probe: Warrant against Param Bir cancelled

Deshmukh case probe: Warrant against Param Bir cancelled

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Singh also filed an affidavit before the single-member commission, saying he has nothing to depose and doesn't want to be crossed-examined by the probe panel.

NSG, CISF chiefs inspect Jammu drone strike scene

NSG, CISF chiefs inspect Jammu drone strike scene

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Specialists from the counter-terror drone wing of the NSG also demonstrated the functioning of its counter-UAS mechanism at the technical area of the IAF station, sources said.

TN guv wants to know about govt schemes, DMK says fine

TN guv wants to know about govt schemes, DMK says fine

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

This development assumes significance as the DMK, when it was in the opposition (2016-21) had staunchly opposed former Governor Banwarilal Purohit's review of state schemes and tour of districts.

Congress meets EC; demands more caution around rooms where EVMs are stored

Congress meets EC; demands more caution around rooms where EVMs are stored

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

The party raised concern over the security of Electronic Voting Machines inside strong rooms and their handling during the counting process in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, and the alleged deletion of voters in Uttar Pradesh.

Attack on Nirankari Bhawan a terrorist act, says CM; hints at Pak hand

Attack on Nirankari Bhawan a terrorist act, says CM; hints at Pak hand

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

The chief minister said certain "leads" have been found which are being pursued aggressively and assured that culprits would soon be arrested. The chief minister has also announced a reward of Rs 50 lakh for anyone providing information on those involved in the blast.

Security tightened in Delhi ahead of I-Day

Security tightened in Delhi ahead of I-Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Anti-sabotage checks are being carried out and patrolling has been intensified across the city, including on the Yamuna river where patrolling is being conducted on motor boats by the Delhi Police. Anti-terrorist measures are being carried out in view of threat perception and intelligence inputs, they said.

A Thursday Review

A Thursday Review

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

A Thursday is the sort of in-the-moment drama that holds your attention and emotions while it lasts but doesn't dig enough to linger on, observes Sukanya Verma.

False alarms keep Mumbai cops on their toes

False alarms keep Mumbai cops on their toes

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

The taxi was found parked near the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai headquarters and the Times of India building following which the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad was called in, cops said.

How ICC plans to tackle corruption and doping in cricket

How ICC plans to tackle corruption and doping in cricket

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

It ensures participants are equipped with the information required to ensure the game remains clean and their careers do not suffer due to lack of knowledge.

New Delhi under threat of 'aerial strikes' from Islamic State

New Delhi under threat of 'aerial strikes' from Islamic State

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

The areas under threat, include the prime minister's house, the residences of home minister and vice-president, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Rajpath, India Gate and the CGO Complex that houses the headquarters of key agencies such as the Central Bureau of Investigation, the Central Industrial Security Force and the Border Security Force.

IAF, NSG train Delhi commandos for Games

IAF, NSG train Delhi commandos for Games

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

To thwart any aerial threat during the Commonwealth Games, about 150 personnel of the Delhi Police's Special Weapons and Tactics Team have been trained by the Indian Air Force and the National Security Guard to shoot down suspicious manned and unmanned "flying objects".

Hunt on for missing AirAsia jet likely to be 'at bottom of sea'

Hunt on for missing AirAsia jet likely to be 'at bottom of sea'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

The AirAsia aircraft that went missing after taking off from Indonesia with 162 people on board may be at the bottom of the sea, a top Indonesian official said on Monday, as the multinational search for the Airbus continued amid fading hopes of finding any survivors.

Live bomb defused near Bengaluru mall

Live bomb defused near Bengaluru mall

Rediff.com26 Jul 2008

Bengaluru Police Commissioner Shankar Bidri confirmed that the bomb was similar to the one used in the serial blasts on Friday. Bidri added that a man wearing a red T-shirt had planted the bomb near the mall on Saturday morning.

DeMo: Jaitley's Report Card

DeMo: Jaitley's Report Card

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

'It is common knowledge that cash is anonymous.' 'When demonetisation was implemented, one of the intended objectives was to put identity on the cash holdings in the economy.' 'With the return of Rs 15.28 lakh crore in the formal banking system, the almost entire cash holding of the economy now has an address.' 'It is no more anonymous,' says Arun Jaitley.

Search on around Kakrapar atomic plant

Search on around Kakrapar atomic plant

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

The Central Industrial Security Force had on Tuesday night called off the search operation within the plant premises.

'China's goal is to limit any defiance from India'

'China's goal is to limit any defiance from India'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'In South Asia, unlike Southeast, East, or Central Asia, there is a natural hegemon: India. China cannot cast it aside easily'

Delhi to remain on high alert till Republic Day

Delhi to remain on high alert till Republic Day

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Security has been beefed up at Indira Gandhi International Airport and both domestic and international flights have been asked to upgrade the scale of security, with some passengers being made to undergo secondary ladder checking in some flights.

Drone shot down over Beijing after security scare

Drone shot down over Beijing after security scare

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

A suspicious low-altitude drone flying in the restricted airspace of the Chinese capital that sparked a major security alert and delayed a number of commercial flights, was shot down by the People's Liberation Army military helicopter, state-media reported one year after the incident.

Post note ban saw 1100 searches, 513 cr recovered

Post note ban saw 1100 searches, 513 cr recovered

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

"Post demonetisation, during November 9, 2016, to January 10, 2017, more than 1,100 searches and surveys were conducted and more than 5,100 notices were issued by the income tax department for verification of suspicious high-value cash deposits," Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Friday.

Air France flight makes emergency landing after bomb alert

Air France flight makes emergency landing after bomb alert

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

An Air France flight from Mauritius to Paris was forced to make an emergency landing in Kenya early on Sunday after a suspicious package was found on board, Kenyan police said.

'Live' bomb found at Mangaluru airport, defused

'Live' bomb found at Mangaluru airport, defused

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

A top CISF official said the device resembled a low-intensity IED. It was taken away from the airport in a bomb disposal unit vehicle and defused at Kenjaru ground in a controlled-explosion by keeping the unclaimed laptop bag in sand-packs.

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'I want to show that we are also part of this society and want to participate just as much, whether it is for security or whatever community work there.'

Naval officers on mock-drill mistaken as terrorists, held

Naval officers on mock-drill mistaken as terrorists, held

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Some residents of Nani Daman area alerted the police about suspicious movements of six persons in military uniform on Wednesday, thinking they could be terrorists.

Raat Akeli Hai review

Raat Akeli Hai review

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

It's like Agatha Christie walked into Roman Polanski's Chinatown conversing in Vishal Bhardwaj with a smattering of Brian De Palma for razzle-dazzle -- the upshot is mesmeric, raves Sukanya Verma.

RSS has no need for secular advice

RSS has no need for secular advice

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

'Mohan Bhagwat's reaffirmation of the RSS's Hindu rashtra ideal has shown that nothing has changed, that it remains firmly rooted in its fundamental beliefs, that the willingness to listen to voices from outside its fold was a pretence about being openminded,' argues Amulya Ganguli.

Sharing Salman Khan!

Sharing Salman Khan!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

PINK, Penaz Masani and a precious picture of Nirupa Roy in and as Superman, a low-down of Sukanya Verma's fully filmi week!

Soon taxman will have full insight into your finances

Soon taxman will have full insight into your finances

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

The income-tax department has created various functionalities under its Project Insight, which will provide the 360-degree profile of taxpayers, including new and non-filers to gauge their accountability and tax liability. The tax department had on March 15 put out instructions for tax officials for accessing the insight.

Delhi on high alert for possible JeM terror strike: Sources

Delhi on high alert for possible JeM terror strike: Sources

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

According to sources, the agencies have warned that two JeM terrorists have sneaked into the national capital with the intention to carry out high-profile strikes and a hostage crisis could also be possible.

RBI doubles pre-paid card limit to Rs 1 lakh

RBI doubles pre-paid card limit to Rs 1 lakh

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

The cards should be issued strictly for use in India and transactions settled in Indian rupee.

Bancroft might have got away had he not panicked

Bancroft might have got away had he not panicked

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Cameron Bancroft may have got away with his now infamous attempt to alter the condition of the ball in the third test against South Africa at Newlands had he not panicked and stuffed the evidence down his trousers.

Pleas on Loya's death serious but don't cast aspersions: SC

Pleas on Loya's death serious but don't cast aspersions: SC

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The apex court also asked to see "all documents" in the Loya death case.

Call cops, don't panic: New guidelines to schools after Peshawar massacre

Call cops, don't panic: New guidelines to schools after Peshawar massacre

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

A set of comprehensive guidelines on how to deal with any situation arising out of a terrorist attack has been sent to schools across the country in the wake of the Taliban massacre of 148 people, mostly children, in Peshawar.

No stamping of flyers' handbags at 7 airports from April 1

No stamping of flyers' handbags at 7 airports from April 1

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The airports which will see the new system are Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Cochin and Ahmedabad.

Why Sharjeel Imam's politics worries me

Why Sharjeel Imam's politics worries me

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

'One does not understand why you should launch your attack against the Constitution, against Gandhiji, against the Left and Congress regimes at a moment when the Hindutva regime needs such attacks against them.' 'By doing so, don't you think you are playing into the hands of Hindutva forces?', Mohammad Sajjad, who teaches history at Aligarh Muslim University, asks Sharjeel Imam who was arrested on charges of sedition on Tuesday, January 28.