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Jail Officials Suspended Over Prisoner Video Scandal

Jail Officials Suspended Over Prisoner Video Scandal

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Three prison officials have been suspended following the release of videos allegedly recorded by inmates at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, exposing security lapses and raising concerns about mobile phone access within the facility.

Jail Officials Suspended Over Prisoner Video Leak

Jail Officials Suspended Over Prisoner Video Leak

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Three prison officials in Bengaluru have been suspended after under-trial prisoners allegedly recorded and released videos from inside Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, exposing security lapses and making allegations against senior officials.

Karnataka Intensifies Efforts to Stop Ganja and Mobile Phones in Prisons

Karnataka Intensifies Efforts to Stop Ganja and Mobile Phones in Prisons

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Karnataka's Home Minister announces stringent measures to curb the supply of contraband, including ganja and mobile phones, in prisons across the state, including the implementation of AI-powered surveillance systems.

Nitish retains trusted aide Sanjay Jha in JD-U revamp, keeps son out

Nitish retains trusted aide Sanjay Jha in JD-U revamp, keeps son out

Rediff.com12 hours ago

JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar has announced a new list of national office bearers for the party, including a vice president and 11 general secretaries. The list does not include Kumar's son Nishant. Sanjay Kumar Jha remains the national working president.

Cross-Border Mobile Phone Theft Ring Uncovered in Delhi-NCR

Cross-Border Mobile Phone Theft Ring Uncovered in Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com7 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested six suspects linked to a cross-border gang involved in mobile phone thefts across Delhi-NCR, with stolen devices allegedly smuggled into Bangladesh. The gang reportedly used minors to carry out the thefts in crowded areas.

Goa Police Hunt For Activist After Remarks On Saint

Goa Police Hunt For Activist After Remarks On Saint

Rediff.com1 days ago

Goa police have formed teams to trace right-wing activist Gautam Khattar after his remarks against St Francis Xavier created a stir. Complaints have been filed against Khattar in multiple locations across Goa.

Kadian Crushes Razmi with Century Breaks in CCI Snooker Classic Semifinal

Kadian Crushes Razmi with Century Breaks in CCI Snooker Classic Semifinal

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Punjab's Digvijay Kadian showcased his snooker prowess with two century breaks, securing a dominant 6-1 victory over Shahyan Razmi in the CCI Snooker Classic semifinal.

Goa Faces Uproar Over Remarks Against St Francis Xavier

Goa Faces Uproar Over Remarks Against St Francis Xavier

Rediff.com2 days ago

Controversy escalates in Goa over alleged objectionable remarks against St Francis Xavier, with protests and police complaints filed. The Congress demands the sacking of a minister, while the CM calls for maintaining communal harmony.

Woman's Semi-Nude Body and Youth's Partially Burnt Body Discovered in Jharkhand

Woman's Semi-Nude Body and Youth's Partially Burnt Body Discovered in Jharkhand

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Police in Jharkhand, India are investigating the discovery of a semi-nude woman's body in Koderma and a partially burnt youth's body in Palamu district. Both bodies are yet to be identified, and investigations are underway to determine the circumstances surrounding their deaths.

Kadian and Damani set up CCI Snooker Classic Final Showdown

Kadian and Damani set up CCI Snooker Classic Final Showdown

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Digvijay Kadian of Punjab will face Brijesh Damani of Petroleum Sports Promotion Board in the final of the CCI Snooker Classic after both recorded semifinal victories.

Kreishh Gurbaxani Stuns Pankaj Advani in CCI Snooker Classic

Kreishh Gurbaxani Stuns Pankaj Advani in CCI Snooker Classic

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Kreishh Gurbaxani defeated Pankaj Advani in the CCI Snooker Classic final, while Aditya Mehta advanced to the quarter-finals.

Professor murdered on Mumbai local on wife's birthday; accused held

Professor murdered on Mumbai local on wife's birthday; accused held

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Based on preliminary information, the Borivali GRP have registered a murder case against an unidentified person. Efforts are being made to trace the attacker, the official added.

Goa nightclub fire: BJP MLA Lobo calls for safety audit of all clubs

Goa nightclub fire: BJP MLA Lobo calls for safety audit of all clubs

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Michael Lobo on Sunday called for a safety audit of all clubs in Goa following a fire in Arpora that killed 25 people, including three women and 20 men.

Electric firecrackers likely caused blaze at Goa nightclub: CM

Electric firecrackers likely caused blaze at Goa nightclub: CM

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

A preliminary inquiry suggests electric firecrackers caused a devastating nightclub fire in Goa, resulting in 25 deaths. The incident has exposed illegalities and lax enforcement of safety rules.

25 killed as Goa club blaze turns weekend bash into horror

25 killed as Goa club blaze turns weekend bash into horror

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

A jampacked nightclub in North Goa turned into a death trap around midnight as a massive fire tore through it, claiming 25 lives and bringing to the fore illegalities along with the laxity of government officials in enforcing rules.

Bihar: Deputy CMs, Maithili Thakur among prominent winners

Bihar: Deputy CMs, Maithili Thakur among prominent winners

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Following is the list of the major winners and losers of the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Janata Dal-United and the Rashtriya Janata Dal in the Bihar assembly polls.

Power network sharing plan will face 3 key challenges

Power network sharing plan will face 3 key challenges

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

The ambitious proposal by the power ministry to allow network sharing between distribution licensees operating in the same geographical area will face three key challenges, said a former bureaucrat.

V K Malhotra: Professor, Politician, Gentleman

V K Malhotra: Professor, Politician, Gentleman

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

In seniority in the BJP leadership team, V K Malhotra, who passed into the ages this week, was next only to Atal Bihari Vajpayee, L K Advani and Nanaji Deshmukh, notes Sudhir Bisht.

Alok Kumar shocks Pankaj Advani

Alok Kumar shocks Pankaj Advani

Rediff.com4 Feb 2006

Alok stormed into the semi-finals of the PCL-Manisha Invitational Snooker Championship on Saturday.

Advani, Alok Kumar in semis

Advani, Alok Kumar in semis

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004

But former champion Yasin Merchant failed to make it, losing in the quarter-finals, in the Asian Snooker Championship.

Alok Kumar crashes out

Alok Kumar crashes out

Rediff.com1 Dec 2004

The Indian national champion was beaten by Pakistan's Saleh Mohammad in the knock-out stage of the World Snooker Championships.

Alok Kumar wins Asian billiards

Alok Kumar wins Asian billiards

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

National champion Alok Kumar blanked Praput Chaithanasukan of Thailand 6-0 to win the Asian Billiards Championship at the Olympic Stadium of Kish Island, Iran, on Thursday.

Mitti: Ek Nayi Pehchaan Review: Engaging

Mitti: Ek Nayi Pehchaan Review: Engaging

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Ishwak Singh's earnestness and the rustic energy of his mates keeps Mitti engaging, even when it starts to get preachy, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Alok Kumar out in semis

Alok Kumar out in semis

Rediff.com29 Feb 2004

The Indian cueist went down to Warren Kiamco of Philippines in the semi-finals of the San Miguel Asian 9-ball Pool tour.

Alok Kumar in final of IBSF World Billiards

Alok Kumar in final of IBSF World Billiards

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Alok Kumar stormed into the final of the IBSF World Billiards Championship in Leeds on Friday and set up a title clash with Englishman David Causier.

Alok Kumar wins Nat snooker crown

Alok Kumar wins Nat snooker crown

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

The Petroleum Sports Promotion Board cueist beat Rupesh Shah of Gujarat by six frames to five in a nail-biting final.

Joshi shocks defending champion Alok Kumar

Joshi shocks defending champion Alok Kumar

Rediff.com20 Jan 2005

Joshi claimed a thrilling nine-point win in a pulsating billiards pre-quarter-final encounter to steal the day's honours in the National Billiards and Snooker championship.

Alok Kumar in final of Asian Billiards

Alok Kumar in final of Asian Billiards

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Reigning National billiards champion Alok Kumar stormed into the final of the Asian Billiards Championship, defeating Singapore's Peter Gilchrist, a former Asian and World champion, 5-2, at Kish Island, Iran.

Alok Kumar Verma will be new Delhi Police chief

Alok Kumar Verma will be new Delhi Police chief

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Senior IPS officer Alok Kumar Verma will be the new Police Commissioner of Delhi, succeeding B S Bassi who retires on February 29.

Alok Kumar Verma to replace Bassi as Delhi police chief

Alok Kumar Verma to replace Bassi as Delhi police chief

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

A 1979-batch Union Territory cadre officer, 58-year-old Verma is currently serving as DG of Tihar prison and will serve as the top police officer of the national capital for 17 months.

Alok Kumar puts Advani out of Nat Snooker

Alok Kumar puts Advani out of Nat Snooker

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Defending champion Pankaj Advani crashed out of the 78th National Snooker Championship after losing to club-mate Alok Kumar in the quarter-finals, in Chennai, on Monday. He lost 59-27, 47-58, 63-31, 76-63, 44-73, 67-66, 66-58.

Alok Kumar, Advani for Asian C'ship

Alok Kumar, Advani for Asian C'ship

Rediff.com17 May 2005

Defending champion Alok Kumar would be defending his title in the Asian Snooker championship.

World Snooker: Alok Kumar in knock-out stage

World Snooker: Alok Kumar in knock-out stage

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Indian cueist Alok Kumar registered his fourth victory in as many group matches to reach the knock-out stage in the men's event of the ONGC-IBSF World Snooker Championship in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The 41-year-old, who is yet to loose a frame in four matches played so far, thrashed Ryan Somaratna of Sri Lanka 4-0 to reach the round of 64 at the International Convention Centre.

6 killed, over 70 injured in stampede at Goa temple festival

6 killed, over 70 injured in stampede at Goa temple festival

Rediff.com3 May 2025

At least six people were killed and 30 injured in a stampede during a temple festival in North Goa, India. The incident occurred at the Sree Lairai Devi temple in Shirgao village, around 40 km from Panaji, as thousands of devotees thronged the narrow lanes to the temple for the annual festival.

14-year-old stuns Alok Kumar in semis

14-year-old stuns Alok Kumar in semis

Rediff.com2 Mar 2006

Michael White became the youngest ever finalist when he beat the Indian in the semi-final of the World Snooker Grand Prix.

Delhi Police Commissioner Alok Kumar Verma new CBI chief

Delhi Police Commissioner Alok Kumar Verma new CBI chief

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

His name was cleared by a three-member selection panel headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and comprising Chief Justice of India Jagdish Singh Khehar and Congress leader in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge as members.

SC takes note of Allahabad HC judge's remark at VHP event

SC takes note of Allahabad HC judge's remark at VHP event

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court has sought details from the Allahabad High Court regarding controversial statements made by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav at a VHP function. The development comes amid calls for action against the judge for his remarks, which have been labeled as hate speech by some. The judge's statements were made at a VHP function on December 8, where he spoke about the Uniform Civil Code and the law working according to the majority. Several individuals and organizations, including lawyer Prashant Bhushan and CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat, have called for an inquiry into the judge's conduct and for his removal from judicial duties.

Govt to set up private textile parks to curb China imports

Govt to set up private textile parks to curb China imports

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

To curb raw material imports from China and promote textiles, the Uttar Pradesh government is looking to set up nearly a dozen private textile parks in the state. The textile parks would be established under the UP Textile and Garmenting Policy 2022.

President Murmu invited to Ayodhya ceremony: VHP

President Murmu invited to Ayodhya ceremony: VHP

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

A delegation representing the Ram Temple Trust on Friday called on President Droupadi Murmu and formally invited her to attend the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22.

36 killed as overcrowded bus falls into gorge in Almora

36 killed as overcrowded bus falls into gorge in Almora

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

A packed beyond capacity bus carrying passengers returning to work after Diwali fell into a deep gorge in Uttarakhand's Almora district on Monday, killing at least 36 of the over 60 people on board.