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Leaked CoWIN data is from past breach, no direct theft, claims govt

Leaked CoWIN data is from past breach, no direct theft, claims govt

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

While asserting that the CoWIN portal is completely safe with adequate safeguards for data privacy, it said an internal exercise has been initiated to review the existing security measures of CoWIN.

Saholic.com offers theft insurance for mobiles

Saholic.com offers theft insurance for mobiles

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

New India Assurance is the insurance provider.

Review: Grand Theft Auto V will blow your mind!

Review: Grand Theft Auto V will blow your mind!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

The latest game in the Grand Theft Auto series is here and it will blow your mind says Murali Venukumar.

Delhi rickshaw-puller demands CBI probe into death of son held for theft

Delhi rickshaw-puller demands CBI probe into death of son held for theft

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The jail authorities have, however, said 'the death seems to be due to natural causes.'

Shoplifting? India No 1 in retail theft

Shoplifting? India No 1 in retail theft

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

The country topped the retail 'shrinkage' rate -- a term that bunches shoplifting, employee theft and process failures -- in 41 countries surveyed across the world, for the second year in a row.

Rebel SAD leaders apologise to Akal Takht jathedar for Akali regime mistakes

Rebel SAD leaders apologise to Akal Takht jathedar for Akali regime mistakes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

They handed the apology letter to Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh at the Akal Takht Secretariat at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The Akal Takht is the supreme temporal seat of the Sikhs.

Now, a fatwa against power theft

Now, a fatwa against power theft

Rediff.com30 Mar 2008

Terming the practice of power theft as an act prohibited by their religion, Islamic body Darul Uloom Deoband has issued a fatwa directing Muslims to refrain from any illegal use of electricity. The fatwa came following a request by a person, who sought formal direction on the issue of illegal use of electricity.

Modi can meditate but ..: Mamata threatens to move EC

Modi can meditate but ..: Mamata threatens to move EC

Rediff.com29 May 2024

"We will complain. He can meditate, but televisions cannot show it," she said, alleging that this will amount to "violation of the MCC."

Gaming: Grand Theft Auto IV rocks!

Gaming: Grand Theft Auto IV rocks!

Rediff.com28 May 2008

The year's most eagerly awaited video game, the Grand Theft Auto IV will top most 'game of the year' lists and rightfully so, says Sameer Desai.

Canada: Man held for multiple break-ins at Hindu temples

Canada: Man held for multiple break-ins at Hindu temples

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

However, the offences do not appear to be hate crimes or motivated by hate, Durham Regional Police said in a press release on Thursday.

Assam: 2 lynched over suspicion of cattle theft

Assam: 2 lynched over suspicion of cattle theft

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

Asked if it is a case of 'cow vigilantism', the senior official said a lot of cattle theft incidents have happened in Nagaon.

Ayodhya: CBI probe sought into idol thefts

Ayodhya: CBI probe sought into idol thefts

Rediff.com30 May 2007

The Culture Department has written to the Home Department, expressing its concern over the thefts and demanded a CBI probe into the issue.

States tighten rules to curb power theft

States tighten rules to curb power theft

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Gujarat, Haryana and Orissa, on the other hand, are tightening the monitoring mechanism to firmly tackle the problem. Similarly, Delhi, where the losses have come down to around 16 per cent from 60 per cent before privatisation, has increased policing to avoid tampering of meters and thefts.

Railways lose Rs 40 lakh to thefts

Railways lose Rs 40 lakh to thefts

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

Despite its attempts to check theft, the Indian Railways lost properties worth around Rs 40 lakh owing to lax security measures at its godowns and yards last year.

SC orders Yamuna board to meet over Delhi water crisis

SC orders Yamuna board to meet over Delhi water crisis

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

As Delhi grapples with water crisis amid the unrelenting summer heat, the Supreme Court on Monday ordered an emergent meeting of the Upper Yamuna River Board on June 5 to address the issue.

Grand Auto Theft now 'adults only'

Grand Auto Theft now 'adults only'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

'Rape is theft. I was stolen'

'Rape is theft. I was stolen'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

When Rose McGowan, who triggered Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's downfall, came to India...

Daniel Radcliffe to star in Grand Theft Auto

Daniel Radcliffe to star in Grand Theft Auto

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Radcliffe, 25, is being considered for the role of Sam Houser.

DC's Misfortune: Warner's Bats Stolen

DC's Misfortune: Warner's Bats Stolen

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

>The stolen items included bats belonging to David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Phil Salt, Yash Dhull as well as shoes and gloves.

India to invest $4 billion to tackle power theft

India to invest $4 billion to tackle power theft

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Cheap or free power is viewed as a right rather than a privilege by many Indians

Delhi FIR not first in country under new law; case dismissed, says Shah

Delhi FIR not first in country under new law; case dismissed, says Shah

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Delhi case was not the first FIR registered in the country. He said the first case under the new laws was about a motorcycle theft registered in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior at 10 minutes past midnight.

Theft-wary ATM service providers seek cover

Theft-wary ATM service providers seek cover

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

The insurance brokerage had experience of settling claims in Jammu and Kashmir and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh during natural catastrophes earlier this year.

Prime suspect in Nobel theft case murdered

Prime suspect in Nobel theft case murdered

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

The Central Bureau of Investigation is likely to reopen the case of the theft of Rabindranath Tagore's Nobel medallion from the Vishwa Bharati museum on March 25, 2004, following the murder of prime suspect in the case Jiban Bagdi at Kirnahar on Thursday morning.He had been arrested in connection with the case and interrogated. However, he was released later as the CBI failed to make any headway in the case.

Karnataka: Terror suspect gets bail in theft case

Karnataka: Terror suspect gets bail in theft case

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

The court at Hoannalli in north Karnataka observed that the Corps of Detectives had failed to file a chargesheet in 90 days, which is mandatory as per Section 162 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. Nasir was first arrested on charges of theft. However, during the course of the investigation it was revealed that Nasir along with others had planned to blow up several places in Karnataka, Goa and Andhra Pradesh.

Identity theft: How not to become a victim

Identity theft: How not to become a victim

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Identity theft occurs when someone uses your information to commit fraud or other crimes.

Power thefts: BJP MLA in UP accuses officials of going 'soft' on Muslims

Power thefts: BJP MLA in UP accuses officials of going 'soft' on Muslims

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

In a video, which has gone viral on social media, Sanjay Kumar is purportedly heard telling a power official on phone, "Please provide me the data pertaining to the raids conducted by you in Muslim houses from April 1 till date, and also, tell me against how many people you have got FIR registered."

Another Hindu temple 'attacked' with anti-India graffiti in US

Another Hindu temple 'attacked' with anti-India graffiti in US

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The Hindu American Foundation has reported that Sherawali Temple in Hayward, California was defaced with pro-Khalistani graffiti.

3 lynched in Bihar over attempted buffalo theft

3 lynched in Bihar over attempted buffalo theft

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

The deceased have been identified as Raju Nat, Bides Nat and Naushad Qureshi, Superintendent of Police Har Kishore Rai said.

3 held for theft at Satyarthi's house; Nobel citation found

3 held for theft at Satyarthi's house; Nobel citation found

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

The three accused brothers, Rajan alias Natta, 25, Vinod, 35, and Sunil, 28, have had previous involvements in burglary and robbery cases.

Idol theft case: Police won't arrest TVS Motor chairman for 6 weeks

Idol theft case: Police won't arrest TVS Motor chairman for 6 weeks

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Srinivasan had moved the court yesterday seeking anticipatory bail in connection with an idol theft case.

New criminal laws reflect current social realities: Officials

New criminal laws reflect current social realities: Officials

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The current social realities and challenges have been addressed in the new Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 that will provide a mechanism for effectively dealing with such crimes and criminals and also having a deterrent effect, officials said on Saturday.

Teenager arrested for virtual theft

Teenager arrested for virtual theft

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

A Dutch teenager has been arrested for stealing virtual furniture from Habbo Hotel, a social networking website.

Maruti cars to have anti-theft device

Maruti cars to have anti-theft device

Rediff.com17 May 2007

Maruti Udyog Ltd, on Thursday said all its models ranging from M800 to the latest sedan SX4 will cost more by up to Rs 4,300 on account of equipping the cars with a new anti-theft device.

US charges China's army officers with cyber theft

US charges China's army officers with cyber theft

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Reflecting concern about Internet security, the United States has said it won't tolerate government-sponsored cyber theft of trade secrets even as it brought cyber-espionage charges against China's five military officers for allegedly stealing classified corporate information.

Delhi Capitals reclaim stolen cricket gear

Delhi Capitals reclaim stolen cricket gear

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The Capitals broke their string of five consecutive defeats on Thursday, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by four wickets at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in New Delhi and on Friday, Warner revealed that most of the gear had been recovered and the culprits "found".

Rs 20 cr Delhi heist solved, police arrest 2, recover 18.5 kg of jewels

Rs 20 cr Delhi heist solved, police arrest 2, recover 18.5 kg of jewels

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The Chhattisgarh police have arrested two persons and recovered around 18.5 kg of gold and diamond ornaments in connection with a burglary of jewellery worth over Rs 20 crore from a store in New Delhi earlier this week, a senior official said on Friday.

CBI summons Akhilesh as witness in illegal mining case

CBI summons Akhilesh as witness in illegal mining case

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The case pertains to the issuance of mining leases in alleged violation of e-tendering process. The Allahabad High Court had ordered the probe.

EPFO dumps CSC Aadhaar services after data theft

EPFO dumps CSC Aadhaar services after data theft

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Unique Identification Authority of India said the alleged data breach took place on a website that does not belong to it.