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Hyderabad police book actor Siddharth for tweet against Saina Nehwal

Hyderabad police book actor Siddharth for tweet against Saina Nehwal

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

A case was registered against actor Siddharth by the Cybercrime wing of Hyderabad Police over his controversial tweet against ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal, police said on Wednesday.

Hyderabad police book actor Siddharth for tweet against Saina Nehwal

Hyderabad police book actor Siddharth for tweet against Saina Nehwal

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

A case was registered against actor Siddharth by the Cybercrime wing of Hyderabad Police over his controversial tweet against ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal, police said on Wednesday.

Uthappa says there is room for youngsters in T20 side

Uthappa says there is room for youngsters in T20 side

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Uthappa pointed out Sanju Samson and Rahul Tripathi as players he would like to see be given more opportunities, with the duo among the highest runs in the most recent session of the India Premier League (IPL).

Twitter withholds 35 tweets after Centre's request

Twitter withholds 35 tweets after Centre's request

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Twitter has 'withheld' about 35 tweets following a legal request from the Indian government, as per information on the Lumen database.

EC delists 86 more fictitious political parties, total number at 357

EC delists 86 more fictitious political parties, total number at 357

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

The Election Commission on Tuesday ordered the delisting of another 86 'non-existent' registered unrecognised political parties, raising the number of such organisations red flagged by the poll panel for failing to comply with electoral rules to 537.

Tryon smashes Indian bowlers as SA women clinch series

Tryon smashes Indian bowlers as SA women clinch series

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

A poor batting performance cost Indian team dear as it suffered defeat in yet another summit clash

Shoppers need not stop: Dynamics of in-store payments is being rewritten

Shoppers need not stop: Dynamics of in-store payments is being rewritten

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

In March this year, Worldline India launched Vabox (Voice Alert Box): merchants will now get instant audio alerts on the settlement of UPI (Unified Payments Interface) payments via QR codes in languages of their choice when customers check out. "They needn't worry whether the amount has been credited to their account," says Gulshan Pruthi, the firm's executive vice-president. The French payments giant will roll out 500,000 Vaboxes in the initial phase.

RIL to increase KG block output by March 2015

RIL to increase KG block output by March 2015

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

The company will invest $747 mn to increase production from D1, D3 and MA fields.

ATMs blocked as users cash in

ATMs blocked as users cash in

Rediff.com3 Apr 2009

Many customers have had to deal with printouts saying 'transaction declined.' Customers using their own banks' ATMs did not, however, face similar problems. Transactions on a bank's home ATM network are processed through a different switching system, while inter-bank transactions go to NFS, the country's largest domestic network for authentication and routing payment details of various e-commerce transactions and e-government activities.

India go down fighting to Australia in 5th hockey Test

India go down fighting to Australia in 5th hockey Test

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh's brace went in vain as India lost 4-5 to Australia in the final game and handed the five-Test hockey series 1-4 to the world No. 1 side, in Adelaide, on Sunday.

After 'Modi', 'Yogi' and 'Soren' too get jabbed in Bihar

After 'Modi', 'Yogi' and 'Soren' too get jabbed in Bihar

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The comedy of errors comes close on the heels of a similar goof up reported from the adjoining district of Arwal where the names of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Bollywood celebrities Priyanka Chopra and Akshay Kumar figured in the list of "beneficiaries".

'Amit Shah was told India has lost 26 of 65 patrolling points in Ladakh'

'Amit Shah was told India has lost 26 of 65 patrolling points in Ladakh'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

'Our villagers used to go up to Finger 4 and Finger 6, but today the Chinese are there.' 'Since April 2020, Chinese troops have blocked Indian troops from reaching at least ten patrolling points running from the Depsang plains in the north to Pangong Tso lake in the south.'

Twitter biased, interfering in India's political process: Rahul

Twitter biased, interfering in India's political process: Rahul

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'This is not an attack on Rahul Gandhi. This is not you know simply shutting Rahul Gandhi down. I have 19-20 million followers. You are denying them the right to an opinion. That's what you are doing'

Imran Khan's party calls for nationwide shutdown, to challenge arrest

Imran Khan's party calls for nationwide shutdown, to challenge arrest

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Pakistan is bracing for another day of violence that broke out in many cities after the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan for alleged corruption with the leaders of his party announcing a countrywide strike on Wednesday to protest against the fascist government.

China protests over Covid lockdowns; demand Xi's resignation

China protests over Covid lockdowns; demand Xi's resignation

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Crowds carrying lighted candles in memory of those killed in the fire at an apartment block reported under COVID-19 lockdown in Urumqi in Xinjiang shouted slogans against the arbitrary lockdowns by the government to curb the spread of the virus and in solidarity with the weekend protests in Shanghai.

SVB crisis: Start-ups seek govt's help to bring money to India

SVB crisis: Start-ups seek govt's help to bring money to India

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Indian start-ups raised issues, such as blockages in international wire transfers, disruptions due to threshold limits on withdrawals, lack of communication from US agencies, and the need for preferential access to credit, in a meeting with the government over the fallout of Silicon Valley Bank's collapse. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, minister of state for electronics and information technology, held a virtual meeting with over 450 members from start-ups, venture capitalists, and investors who have been directly affected by the closure of SVB. He assured them that the IT ministry would put together a list of suggestions and give it to the finance minister on behalf of start-ups.

IPL PHOTOS: RCB thrash Delhi by 23 runs in one-sided contest

IPL PHOTOS: RCB thrash Delhi by 23 runs in one-sided contest

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.

12 killed as violence rocks Bengal panchayat polls

12 killed as violence rocks Bengal panchayat polls

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Among those killed were eight from TMC, and one worker each of the BJP, the CPI-M, the Congress and the ISF.

PPF: Why Timing Is Important

PPF: Why Timing Is Important

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

While investing in PPF, investors must remember to put in the money at the right time to maximise the return they earn from it.

Friendlies: Morocco STUN soccer powerhouse Brazil

Friendlies: Morocco STUN soccer powerhouse Brazil

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Boufal and Sabiri score to give Morocco 2-1 win over Brazil

Russia will play a major role in India's energy sector

Russia will play a major role in India's energy sector

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Old timers in Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) still remember how in early 2000 its overseas subsidiary, ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL), was on the verge of closure. Though OVL was set up in 1965, the only discovery the company had made till then was in Vietnam offshore, with more investment needed to monetise it. In 2001, when OVL started looking for new blocks abroad, the company's previous acquisition was 13 years old.

Banks put Rs 21k-cr NPAs on block in 3 months

Banks put Rs 21k-cr NPAs on block in 3 months

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Rush to offload bad loans indicates a revival in asset-sale market

Switzerland not sharing info on bank accounts of Indians: FM

Switzerland not sharing info on bank accounts of Indians: FM

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

In 2011, the Indian government received the names of 782 Indians who had accounts with HSBC.

Woman 'mastermind' behind 'Bulli Bai' app held in Uttarakhand

Woman 'mastermind' behind 'Bulli Bai' app held in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

A court in Uttarakhand granted Mumbai police four-day transit remand of Shweta Singh so that she could be brought to the city.

6 Tough Lessons I Learned As A CEO

6 Tough Lessons I Learned As A CEO

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Challenge the status quo, question the why behind processes, and push yourself and your organisation. That's how you will win, even if you 'lose' is Neha Sampat's advice to wannabe entrepreneurs.

Can cyber criminals loot your money?

Can cyber criminals loot your money?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Citizens won't have faith in Digital India if their hard-earned money is looted by cyber criminals and cyber fraudsters from banks.

Social media grievance panels to be in place by Nov 30: IT minister

Social media grievance panels to be in place by Nov 30: IT minister

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

The government will come out with proposed modalities and terms of references for setting up grievance appellate committees to address social media users' complaints in the next 10-12 days, and expects the panel to be in place by November 30, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Tuesday.

Covid vaccination: Govt seeks help of religious leaders to bust myths

Covid vaccination: Govt seeks help of religious leaders to bust myths

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

According to the health ministry, the block task force would be tasked with resolving bottlenecks, thus de-centralising planning and preparedness for vaccine introduction.

'I was selected for Maine Pyar Kiya'

'I was selected for Maine Pyar Kiya'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'Till a cheque comes into my account, I don't feel like a professional actor.'

Is ED Bad Only When It Targets Gandhis?

Is ED Bad Only When It Targets Gandhis?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

If the fear of ED could drive the powerful people of today to be honest or at least be minimally corrupt, will it not be a great thing for our nation?, asks Sudhir Bisht.

Are Computers Destroying Chess?

Are Computers Destroying Chess?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Cheating poses an existential challenge to chess. It's hard to know how it will be mitigated, but it must be, if chess is to continue being a legitimate sport, asserts Devangshu Datta.

AMCs bat for investors with Yes Bank redemption a/cs

AMCs bat for investors with Yes Bank redemption a/cs

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Following the 30-day moratorium placed on Yes Bank, asset management companies have asked their clients, who have bank accounts with the troubled lender, to furnish details of alternate accounts for receiving redemption payouts. Redemption is the return of an investor's principal on a fixed income security such as a bond, mutual fund or preferred stock.

'Imran is the common enemy of US, China, Saudis'

'Imran is the common enemy of US, China, Saudis'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'Nobody wants him to gain power.' 'But saying that all these players together conspired against Imran Khan and had him arrested would be in the realm of conjecture but possibilities cannot be ruled out.'

'Khalistanis are a microscopic minority in Punjab'

'Khalistanis are a microscopic minority in Punjab'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'The Khalistanis get bulk of the money from abroad.' 'Where did Amritpal's Mercedes come from, which costs well over Rs 60 lakhs?' 'Where does his fleet of vehicles come from?' 'Local Punjabis can certainly not contribute this kind of money.'

The Perils Of Democracy In Pakistan

The Perils Of Democracy In Pakistan

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Pakistan still has to acquire the patience you need in a democracy. The patience to accept that even if I do not like the government I have, I must wait till the next election to change it, explains Shekhar Gupta.

BharatPe sacks employees, vendors; to claw back shares from Grover

BharatPe sacks employees, vendors; to claw back shares from Grover

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Payments startup BharatPe on Tuesday said it has terminated several employees and vendors as well as filed criminal cases against them for misconduct besides deciding to claw back former founder Ashneer Grover's restricted shares in the firm. The steps have been taken by the company's board following a detailed corporate governance review against the backdrop of alleged lapses and misdoings during the tenure of Grover as managing director. IPO-hopeful BharatPe, which allows shop owners to make digital payments through QR codes, has implemented a new code of conduct for senior management and employees and brought in a comprehensive vendor procurement policy to avoid a repeat of alleged lapses that happened when Grover was managing director.

Video shows PFI protesters in Pune shouting 'Pakistan Zindabad'

Video shows PFI protesters in Pune shouting 'Pakistan Zindabad'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

A video of protesters purportedly raising 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans during an agitation held in Pune by the Popular Front of India (PFI) has surfaced on social media, prompting some BJP leaders in Maharashtra to demand strong action against the slogan shouters.

1.5 Million Vacancies In Cybersecurity!

1.5 Million Vacancies In Cybersecurity!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'The skilling gap is a serious issue.' 'We partner with the government on skilling, but as a company we have several skilling programmes, and we work closely with the partner ecosystem.

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

The rumblings of discontent from Righteous Europe over Qatar's admittedly appalling human rights record can only be viewed as deeply disingenuous and phoney, argues Kanika Datta.

Bulli Bai app row: Delhi Police seeks info from Twitter, GitHub

Bulli Bai app row: Delhi Police seeks info from Twitter, GitHub

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

The Delhi Commission For Women on Monday asked the police officials to appear before it later this week in connection with a probe into objectionable content on 'Bulli Bai' and 'Sulli Deal' apps.