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NCP-SP leaders behind minister Gore's extortion case: Fadnavis

NCP-SP leaders behind minister Gore's extortion case: Fadnavis

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has alleged that leaders of the opposition Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) were involved in a "conspiracy" against his cabinet colleague Jaykumar Gore in a case involving a woman. Fadnavis said there was proof of communication between NCP leaders Supriya Sule and Rohit Pawar, and one of the accused in the case where three persons, including the woman, have been arrested for trying to extort money from Gore. He also pointed to Gore's acquittal more than five years ago in a case involving the woman's allegations of harassment. Fadnavis emphasized that opposition and ruling parties are political opponents and not enemies. The CM also criticized the behavior of some opposition members in the state assembly, accusing them of insulting the House and pressuring ministers.

Why Govt Is In No Hurry On Digital Competition Bill

Why Govt Is In No Hurry On Digital Competition Bill

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'Indian players in the digital market should not be dominated by global players, and they should not dominate the smaller players -- these discussions are on.'

'India one of the attractive markets for AI-led solutions'

'India one of the attractive markets for AI-led solutions'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

'The country is a good test bed for enterprise adoption, but to scale rapidly, companies will need to look outside the country for customers.'

Sikandar Review: Zzzzikander!

Sikandar Review: Zzzzikander!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

There's not any effort -- not even a smidgen -- to resurrect a superstar on the wane in Sikandar, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Kerala Muslim cleric's remark on widow's Manali trip sparks outrage

Kerala Muslim cleric's remark on widow's Manali trip sparks outrage

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

The controversy also prompted a wave of support for Nafeesumma from various sections of society on social media on Thursday.

Delhi man cons 700 women on dating apps using Brazilian model's pic

Delhi man cons 700 women on dating apps using Brazilian model's pic

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Bisht used the fake profiles to connect with women aged between 18 and 30 years on various onlione dating platforms.

2 knives, drugs: How Meerut woman, lover planned husband's murder

2 knives, drugs: How Meerut woman, lover planned husband's murder

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

"The initial plan was to dispose of the body parts in a secluded location, but the duo eventually decided to keep it inside a large blue drum, filling it with cement and sand," said SP Singh.

'Too Much Work Pressure. Should I Quit?'

'Too Much Work Pressure. Should I Quit?'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

rediffGURU Major Inderpaul Singh (retd) offers career guidance and helps students and individuals handle challenges in their professional lives.

Sarpanch murder: Assailants recorded 15 videos, took 8 photos of brutality

Sarpanch murder: Assailants recorded 15 videos, took 8 photos of brutality

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The chargesheet in the murder case of Santosh Deshmukh, sarpanch of Massajog village in Beed district, reveals horrific details of the torture he endured at the hands of his abductors. The accused recorded 15 videos, clicked eight photos, and even made two video calls, documenting the brutality. Deshmukh was abducted and killed in December for attempting to foil an extortion bid on an energy company. Seven men, including a close aide of state minister Dhananjay Munde, have been arrested so far.

When Hindus Greeted Muslims On Eid

When Hindus Greeted Muslims On Eid

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

'I am determined now to celebrate all festivals together.' 'People don't respond much when you try to convince them by talking about principles of secularism etc. But if we revive our shared cultural practices, specially food, we may get a better response.'

Goyal's Comment Sparks Startup Uproar

Goyal's Comment Sparks Startup Uproar

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

'The startup ecosystem, the government, and the owners of large pools of Indian capital need to actively support the creation of these local champions, not pull down the teams that are trying hard to get there.'

WhatsApp resumes after nearly 2-hour global disruption

WhatsApp resumes after nearly 2-hour global disruption

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Meta, which owns the popular messaging app, said it has fixed the glitch, and the service was back.

Did WhatsApp access mic when smartphone was not in use? Govt to probe

Did WhatsApp access mic when smartphone was not in use? Govt to probe

Rediff.com10 May 2023

The government will investigate a claim that WhatsApp accessed the microphone of smartphone users while the phone was not in use, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Wednesday.

Hassled 28 YO: 'Parents Check My Phone'

Hassled 28 YO: 'Parents Check My Phone'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Stay firm yet respectful, and over time, they will have to adjust, advises rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, founder of the Let Us Talk Foundation.

Surge in e2W Launches Sparks Fierce Price Battle

Surge in e2W Launches Sparks Fierce Price Battle

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

From premium electric motorcycles to mass-market scooters, manufacturers are rapidly expanding their portfolios to capture a larger share of the booming market.

Budding K'taka songwriter tries to extort Rs 5 cr from Salman; held

Budding K'taka songwriter tries to extort Rs 5 cr from Salman; held

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Mumbai Police arrested a budding songwriter for allegedly sending threat messages to Bollywood actor Salman Khan and demanding Rs 5 crore from him in the name of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Sohail Pasha, held from Raichur in Karnataka, wanted a song written by him to become famous and used this ploy for the purpose, police claimed.

Make women pregnant, earn lakhs: Bihar police busts scam

Make women pregnant, earn lakhs: Bihar police busts scam

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

In a recent operation, Bihar Police busted a fraudulent scheme operating under the guise of 'All India Pregnant Job Service', which deceived men with promises of substantial payments for impregnating childless women.

Politicians, builders named in Baba Siddique murder case

Politicians, builders named in Baba Siddique murder case

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Former MLA Zeeshan Siddique has named several builders and politicians in his statement to police, alleging their involvement in the murder of his father and NCP leader Baba Siddique. Zeeshan claims that developers were in frequent contact with his father regarding redevelopment projects and that one builder used abusive language towards his father during a meeting. He also alleges a false case was registered against him for opposing a redevelopment project. This information is part of a 4,500-page chargesheet filed by police in connection with Baba Siddique's murder.

Admins, beware of WhatsApp's new feature!

Admins, beware of WhatsApp's new feature!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Group admins may now face legal consequences for failing to delete any "objectionable" content posted on the group.

Delhi court discharges man accused of rape over contradictory chats

Delhi court discharges man accused of rape over contradictory chats

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

The judge said the complainant was "well-educated and mature", and it was highly improbable that instead of lodging a complaint against the accused, she would decide to marry him.

Govt warns against new scam targeting potential investors

Govt warns against new scam targeting potential investors

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

A new cyber fraud known as 'pig butchering scam' or 'investment scam' has emerged, targeting unemployed youths, housewives, students, and needy people who are made to lose large sums of money daily, according to the latest annual report of the Union home ministry.

SIT files chargesheet against Kerala actor-MLA in sexual assault case

SIT files chargesheet against Kerala actor-MLA in sexual assault case

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

The chargesheet filed at the Ernakulam judicial magistrate court claims that there is digital evidence against Mukesh in the case.

WhatsApp bans 36.77 lakh accounts in India in December

WhatsApp bans 36.77 lakh accounts in India in December

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The banned WhatsApp accounts in India include 13.89 lakh accounts which were barred proactively before being flagged by users.

Deported Haryana man recounts 6-month 'dunki' journey via 11 nations to US

Deported Haryana man recounts 6-month 'dunki' journey via 11 nations to US

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

A Haryana man who paid Rs 35 lakh to agents to facilitate his journey to the USA via the 'dunki' route was deported back to India after being apprehended in the US. The man, Pankaj Rawat, has filed a complaint with the Gujarat police accusing the agents of human trafficking and cheating.

'India Must Not Support Nepal's Ex-King'

'India Must Not Support Nepal's Ex-King'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

'Gyanendra back on the throne would be bad news for the Nepali people. He may not have learnt from his experience, but we have.'

How To Stay Safe From UPI Frauds

How To Stay Safe From UPI Frauds

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Link your UPI app to a separate bank account or wallet that has only a limited sum.

WhatsApp bans over 4.5mn accounts in India in Feb

WhatsApp bans over 4.5mn accounts in India in Feb

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

WhatsApp had banned 2.9 million accounts in January, 3.6 million accounts in December and 3.7 million accounts in November.

Threat message to Mumbai police says ISI plotting to kill Modi

Threat message to Mumbai police says ISI plotting to kill Modi

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Mumbai Police on Saturday received a message threatening to kill Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an official said.

AI pilot suicide: Boyfriend's custody extended; cops to retrieve phone chats

AI pilot suicide: Boyfriend's custody extended; cops to retrieve phone chats

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

A Mumbai court has extended the police remand of the boyfriend of an Air India pilot, who allegedly committed suicide, until December 2. The police are seeking to retrieve deleted WhatsApp chats between the two from the boyfriend's mobile phone, believing the chats could contain crucial information about the pilot's death. The boyfriend, Aditya Pandit, was arrested and charged with abetment of suicide after the pilot, Srishti Tuli, was found dead in her apartment on Monday.

NPCI Lists Digital Scam Warning Signs

NPCI Lists Digital Scam Warning Signs

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

UPI-related frauds have accounted for a cumulative loss of Rs 2,145 crore across 2.7 million reported incidents.

Days after Rs 5cr threat to Salman, sender apologises

Days after Rs 5cr threat to Salman, sender apologises

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

The city's traffic control room on Thursday received the Rs 5 crore threat message on its WhatsApp helpline, police earlier said.

Protests after Delhi principal's casteist slur, assault on Dalit student

Protests after Delhi principal's casteist slur, assault on Dalit student

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

A Dalit student at Delhi University's Shaheed Bhagat Singh College has filed a police complaint alleging that its principal hurled casteist slurs and assaulted him after he was falsely accused of sending obscene messages on the official WhatsApp group of his department. The student, a third-year BA Hindi Honours student, claimed the incident caused him mental trauma and defamation. He has also written to the University Vice-Chancellor and the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, seeking action against those involved. The principal has denied the allegations, claiming the student was being manipulated by a faculty member against whom an inquiry is underway.

Is FOMO Investing Making You Lose Money?

Is FOMO Investing Making You Lose Money?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

FOMO-driven investing is reshaping India's stock market. Swati Saxena explains how social media hype fuels risky bets and how to protect your wealth.

Delhi polls: BJP's Parvesh Verma faces probe for distributing shoes

Delhi polls: BJP's Parvesh Verma faces probe for distributing shoes

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

The returning officer for the New Delhi assembly segment has directed the police to investigate an incident of Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Parvesh Verma allegedly distributing shoes to electors at a Valmiki temple in violation of the poll code.

Spam calls: Govt notice to WhatsApp, says onus of user safety with platforms

Spam calls: Govt notice to WhatsApp, says onus of user safety with platforms

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The digital platforms are responsible and accountable for ensuring the safety of 'digital nagriks', the minister said, adding that the government will respond to every instance of alleged misuse or alleged breach of users' privacy.

England's Vince alleges ECB favouring IPL over PSL

England's Vince alleges ECB favouring IPL over PSL

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

The England Cricket Board has refrained from issuing NOCs to all-format players to play in the Pakistan Super League

ChatGPT Downtime: Wake-up Call For AI

ChatGPT Downtime: Wake-up Call For AI

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

The outage raised broader concerns about the dependency on a few large tech companies controlling critical platforms.

Cops blocked screening of documentary on AAP leaders' arrest: Kejriwal

Cops blocked screening of documentary on AAP leaders' arrest: Kejriwal

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday alleged the Delhi Police prevented the screening of a documentary exposing the 'secrets' and 'conspiracies' behind the arrest of his party leaders.

Consent for sex doesn't mean filming, sharing private moments: HC

Consent for sex doesn't mean filming, sharing private moments: HC

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

The accused, in the present case, alleged it was a case of a "long friendly relationship" turning sour owing to the woman failing to repay a loan he gave her.

AI Takes Over Delhi Election Campaign

AI Takes Over Delhi Election Campaign

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

From dubbing voices to putting faces with the help of AI, political campaigns are undergoing a Bollywood makeover. Among the favourites is a scene from the Anil Kapoor-starrer Nayak, posted by the BJP, where Kapoor asks about the Chunaavi Vaade (poll promise), with Arvind Kejriwal at the receiving end instead of Amrish Puri.