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Slower iPhones: Apple apologises, cuts battery replacement price

Slower iPhones: Apple apologises, cuts battery replacement price

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Apple has been facing consumer uproar and a slew of lawsuits after it admitted to reducing performance of older iPhones to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

Rajya Sabha paralysed on day one of winter session

Rajya Sabha paralysed on day one of winter session

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Rajya Sabha could not function on the first day of the winter session of Parliament, with issues like Foreign Direct Investment and reservation to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes in promotions triggering an uproar that led to its adjournment for the day.

RS sees washout as Opposition insists on PM's apology

RS sees washout as Opposition insists on PM's apology

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Oppn also objected to the 'illegal disqualification" of rebel JD-U leaders Sharad Yadav and Ali Anwar Ansari.

Taliban terrorist who shot Malala escapes Pak prison

Taliban terrorist who shot Malala escapes Pak prison

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Ehsanullah Ehsan said that he will release a detailed statement later in which he will mention the agreement he made with the Pakistani security authorities.

Japan denies considering vaccine priority for Olympic athletes

Japan denies considering vaccine priority for Olympic athletes

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

New infections have spiked ahead of the Olympics, which are set to start in July

Should BCCI retire Dhoni's jersey No 7?

Should BCCI retire Dhoni's jersey No 7?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

The only instance of a jersey being retired in Indian cricket was when Sachin Tendulkar bid adieu to the game.

WATCH LIVE: All the action from Parliament

WATCH LIVE: All the action from Parliament

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Will Parliament function or will it be stalled owing to heated debates?

Kashmir uncertainty drags Sensex down over 418 points

Kashmir uncertainty drags Sensex down over 418 points

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

The 50-share Nifty plunged by 134.75 points or 1.23 per cent to close at 10,862.60 points as 38 of its constituents declined.

'I stand 200 per cent with Padmavati and Mr Bhansali'

'I stand 200 per cent with Padmavati and Mr Bhansali'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

That's all Ranveer Singh is saying for now.

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Shashiji was a terrific co-star.'

PM couldn't introduce new ministers to Parliament amid Oppn ruckus

PM couldn't introduce new ministers to Parliament amid Oppn ruckus

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The prime minister said he was expecting members of the House to show enthusiasm by thumping their desks as a large number of those from the Dalits, Scheduled Tribes and OBC communities as well as sons of farmers and those from economically backward and rural backgrounds have become ministers in the recent rejig.

Funeral service for Stan Swamy held at Mumbai church

Funeral service for Stan Swamy held at Mumbai church

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The church authorities said Swamy's body will be cremated in Mumbai after completing certain formalities and his ashes will be taken to Ranchi and Jamshedpur in Jharkhand, the state where he was based.

Modi govt faces Opposition heat in Parliament over black money

Modi govt faces Opposition heat in Parliament over black money

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

The issue of black money created uproar in Lok Sabha on the first working day of Winter session with Opposition asking the government to fulfil its promise of bringing it back from abroad.

Opposition protests on snooping, other issues rock Rajya Sabha

Opposition protests on snooping, other issues rock Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Proceedings in Rajya Sabha were repeatedly disrupted on Monday before being called off for the day as opposition members protested on the alleged phone-tapping and other issues and demanded discussions on them in the House.

Lok Sabha adjourned amid ruckus over suspension of MPs

Lok Sabha adjourned amid ruckus over suspension of MPs

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Congress members created an uproar over a range of issues, including remarks made by certain Bharatiya Janata Party MPs against its leader Jyotiraditya Scindia and the revocation of suspension of six of its members.

WATCH LIVE! All the action from Parliament

WATCH LIVE! All the action from Parliament

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Catch all the debates from the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

Will the REAL Shashi Tharoor stand up please?

Will the REAL Shashi Tharoor stand up please?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Will Indian democracy benefit from the potential that Shashi Tharoor stores in his mind, spirit and intellect? Or will it be the saga of another leader who promised much but delivered too little, asks Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Your WhatsApp messages are encrypted but are they safe?

Your WhatsApp messages are encrypted but are they safe?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Apart from physical access to handsets, metadata and backups are two common ways in which private communications can be broken.

Was Nirav Modi tipped off?

Was Nirav Modi tipped off?

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'One cannot avoid speculating whether there was something else at play that led to the uncovering of this saga.'

WATCH LIVE: All the action from Parliament

WATCH LIVE: All the action from Parliament

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Despite disruptions over central rule in Uttarakhand and fresh revelations on the AugustaWestland chopper deal, the Rajya Sabha passed four bills and Lok Sabha cleared three.

Parliament approves President's Rule in Jharkhand

Parliament approves President's Rule in Jharkhand

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

Amid opposition uproar over price rise, Parliament approved imposition of President's Rule in Jharkhand without any debate on Thursday.

Telangana, Tamil fishermen's issues disrupt RS

Telangana, Tamil fishermen's issues disrupt RS

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

As the extended Winter Session of Parliament entered its third and last week on Monday, the Telangana issue continued to disrupt Rajya Sabha leading to its adjournment for the day.

In politics, ups & downs keep happening: PM

In politics, ups & downs keep happening: PM

Rediff.com17 Apr 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh returned home on Saturday after a week-long trip to the United States and Brazil. Asked on the controversy regarding Shashi Tharoor, the PM said, "In politics, ups and downs keep happening."

Sukhbir Badal urges President not to sign farm bills

Sukhbir Badal urges President not to sign farm bills

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

The Shiromani Akali Dal chief said the passage of the Bills marks a 'sad day' for the 'country's millions and for democracy'.

Teen found hanging at Noida school, parents allege rape, murder

Teen found hanging at Noida school, parents allege rape, murder

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The incident allegedly took place on July 3 at the school in Sector 115 and came to light on Sunday after an uproar on social media, demanding justice for the girl's family, police said.

Hemant Soren takes oath as 11th CM of Jharkhand

Hemant Soren takes oath as 11th CM of Jharkhand

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha working president Hemant Soren was on Sunday sworn in as the 11th chief minister of Jharkhand at Morhabadi Ground in Ranchi. Governor Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office and secrecy to Soren, in the presence of senior political leaders and chief ministers from across states.

Farmer issue rocks Parliament, govt says ready for discussion

Farmer issue rocks Parliament, govt says ready for discussion

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

The government on Tuesday asserted in Lok Sabha that it was ready to discuss issues related to farmers both inside and outside Parliament amid vociferous protests by the Opposition which forced repeated adjournments of both the Houses.

Tendulkar welcomes Super Over rule change for World Cups

Tendulkar welcomes Super Over rule change for World Cups

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar welcomed the ICC's decision to stop boundary count as a way of deciding knockout games in global tournaments like the World Cup.

Parliament adjourned for the day over price rise

Parliament adjourned for the day over price rise

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

Both the houses of the Parliament, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, were adjourned for the entire day amid opposition parties' uproar over the price rise issue.

Bulandshahr violence a 'political conspiracy': Adityanath

Bulandshahr violence a 'political conspiracy': Adityanath

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

"It was a political conspiracy which has been exposed... peace and order will be maintained at all cost... the administration and government have repulsed the designs (of conspirators) sternly," Adityanath said.

'Nirav Modi won't be back on the first flight to India'

'Nirav Modi won't be back on the first flight to India'

Rediff.com5 May 2021

'It could take at least a couple of years for his case to go through the entire run of the British judiciary.'

Harivansh goes on 1-day fast over Oppn's 'humiliation'

Harivansh goes on 1-day fast over Oppn's 'humiliation'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

He announced his 24-hour fast in a letter to President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, speaking at length about his anguish over the ruckus in the House during the passage of two farm bills on Sunday.

Guj college forces girls to strip in menstruation test

Guj college forces girls to strip in menstruation test

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The incident prompted National Commission for Women to set up an inquiry committee which will meet the students who were forced to strip. A girl alleged that the principal of the institute blackmailed and forced them to withdraw the complaint.

In wake of World Cup final drama, ICC tweaks super over rule

In wake of World Cup final drama, ICC tweaks super over rule

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Following that nerve-wracking final, the ICC faced the wrath of fans and former players over the controversial rule.

Congress appoints scam-tainted MLA as Punjab in-charge

Congress appoints scam-tainted MLA as Punjab in-charge

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Kumari, who is an MLA from Dalhousie in Himachal Pradesh, was given one-year imprisonment by a Chamba court in February this year but is currently on bail.

World's 'loneliest elephant' is finally free

World's 'loneliest elephant' is finally free

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Kaavan, the world's loneliest elephant, will finally get a chance to live in a place he can call home.

The selfie at Miss Universe pageant that sparked diplomatic row

The selfie at Miss Universe pageant that sparked diplomatic row

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Lebanon's Miss Universe contestant Saly Greige has come under fire for posing with Miss Israel Doron Matalon in a selfie.

Rajasthan govt tables controversial bill amid Oppn protest

Rajasthan govt tables controversial bill amid Oppn protest

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

A writ petition, challenging the ordinance was filed in the Rajasthan high court.

Rahul dons new avatar, leads Congress charge in Parliament

Rahul dons new avatar, leads Congress charge in Parliament

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi was in the lead as his party along with other opposition members on Wednesday created uproar in Lok Sabha demanding an urgent discussion on communal situation in the country.

'Don't want these ugly scenes to be seen': Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day

'Don't want these ugly scenes to be seen': Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

The only business that the House could transact was laying of official papers on the table of the House.