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Delhi Holi clash killing: House of accused razed; CBI probe sought

Delhi Holi clash killing: House of accused razed; CBI probe sought

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi demolished illegal portions of a house linked to an accused in the Uttam Nagar Holi clash case, where a 26-year-old man was killed. The demolition was carried out amid heavy police presence to maintain order.

Family of Uttam Nagar victim demands CBI probe after Holi clash

Family of Uttam Nagar victim demands CBI probe after Holi clash

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Following a fatal clash during Holi celebrations in Uttam Nagar, the victim's family is demanding a CBI probe and strict action against those involved, while authorities have demolished parts of a house linked to one of the accused.

Uttam Nagar Holi Clash: Victim's Family Seeks CBI Investigation After House Demolition

Uttam Nagar Holi Clash: Victim's Family Seeks CBI Investigation After House Demolition

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Following the demolition of a house linked to an accused in the Uttam Nagar Holi clash, the victim's family is demanding a CBI probe and strict action against all those involved in the incident.

From Junior World Cup hero to exile: Harjeet seeks answers

From Junior World Cup hero to exile: Harjeet seeks answers

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

'Many of the players I played alongside like Harmanpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh, Krishan Pathak are doing very well today. Somewhere, there is regret that I could not do that.'

Youth ODI: Suryavanshi Storm Blows Away England!

Youth ODI: Suryavanshi Storm Blows Away England!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

U19 ODI: Record-breaking Suryavanshi helps India colts beat England by 4 wkts

'Tainted Pakistan trio will be harshly punished'

'Tainted Pakistan trio will be harshly punished'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Former International Cricket Council (ICC) president Ehsan Mani is happy with the way the anti-corruption tribunal handled the case of spot-fixing allegations against Pakistan players and feels that the suspended trio will be handed harsh punishment when the final verdict is announced next month.

'Railways Has Been Hell Bent On Breaking The Law'

'Railways Has Been Hell Bent On Breaking The Law'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'The Railways is today running train services with 30% less number of loco pilots.'

Hamas chief killed by Israel's short range projectile: Iran

Hamas chief killed by Israel's short range projectile: Iran

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

The statement by IRGC which was televised on the country's state media, came, three days after Haniyeh was killed at his accommodation in northern Tehran following his attendance at the inaugural ceremony of Iran's new president Masoud Pezeshkian.

Dhoni Dhamaka in Lucknow!

Dhoni Dhamaka in Lucknow!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Dhoni smashed his way to a superb 28 from nine balls, helping CSK to 176/6 with 63 runs coming from the last four overs.

Dead snake found in mid-day meal packet in Sangli

Dead snake found in mid-day meal packet in Sangli

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

A tiny dead snake was allegedly found in a packet distributed under the mid-day meal scheme meant for children aged between six months and three years at an anganwadi or a government-run nursery school in western Maharashtra's Sangli district, prompting the authorities to launch a probe.

Indian worker with severed arm left to die in Italy

Indian worker with severed arm left to die in Italy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Medical help did not reach Singh until an hour and a half later. He was airlifted to a hospital in Rome but died on Wednesday.

Manipur Video: Akshay-Kiara 'Shaken'

Manipur Video: Akshay-Kiara 'Shaken'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Akshay Kumar and Urmila Matondkar expressed shock over a May 4 video of two women being paraded naked in strife-hit Manipur and demanded punishment for the perpetrators of the 'horrifying' incident.

Lok Sabha clears 3 criminal law bills in absence of Opposition

Lok Sabha clears 3 criminal law bills in absence of Opposition

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed three bills to replace the colonial-era criminal laws by voice vote.

Peeing incident: Revoke action against colleagues, says AI cabin crew body

Peeing incident: Revoke action against colleagues, says AI cabin crew body

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Earlier this month, Air India issued show cause notices to the Pilot-in-Command and four crew members of the flight and derostered them pending investigation.

Mutiny in Russia: Rebels march towards Moscow, 2 cities 'seized'

Mutiny in Russia: Rebels march towards Moscow, 2 cities 'seized'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

In an astonishing escalation of infighting, Russia accused Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin of calling for an armed mutiny, reported ABC News.

British athletes subjected to 'child abuse', says ex-gymnast Pavier

British athletes subjected to 'child abuse', says ex-gymnast Pavier

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Former gymnast Nicole Pavier said British athletes were subjected to "child abuse" and that the findings of an independent review showed physical and mental mistreatment at clubs was more widespread than first thought.

Peeing incident: 6 unions urge DGCA to revoke action against AI pilot

Peeing incident: 6 unions urge DGCA to revoke action against AI pilot

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Citing various aspects, the forum has appealed to the DGCA to "withdraw the harsh punishment and suspension of the PIC". it said.

Can Praveen Sood Get CBI The Public's Trust?

Can Praveen Sood Get CBI The Public's Trust?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

He takes over the CBI in challenging times. The perception is that the agency is reduced to being an instrument of blackmail and intimidation by successive governments.

UAPA slapped on J-K students for celebrating Pak win over India

UAPA slapped on J-K students for celebrating Pak win over India

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The Jammu and Kashmir Police has registered two cases against medical students in Srinagar under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for celebrating Pakistan's victory over India in a T20 international cricket match, officials said on Tuesday.

Boom Motors recalls Corbett ebikes, halts production after fatal accident

Boom Motors recalls Corbett ebikes, halts production after fatal accident

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

So far at least eight incidents of EV fires have been reported in just over a month's time.

NCW chief raises issue of 'Love Jihad' with Maha guv

NCW chief raises issue of 'Love Jihad' with Maha guv

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

She also spoke about the need to appoint a full-time head for the state commission for women.

PIX: Pacers, Pujara put India in control on Day 3

PIX: Pacers, Pujara put India in control on Day 3

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

At stumps on Day 3, India were 125/3 in their second innings to extend their lead to 257 runs with Cheteshwar Pujara (50 not out) hitting a gutsy half-century.

Engineer says 'would have sorted Jadeja-Anderson issue in minutes'

Engineer says 'would have sorted Jadeja-Anderson issue in minutes'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India may be pressing for harsh punishment against James Anderson, but former India wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer says the England pacer does not merit a four-match ban for his spat with Ravindra Jadeja, adding he could have sorted out the issue in minutes.

Minor blackmailed, raped in UP hostel; 8 arrested

Minor blackmailed, raped in UP hostel; 8 arrested

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

All the accused were arrested by Monday night and they have been booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.

'Cheering for any team is not illegal'

'Cheering for any team is not illegal'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

'Those who support the attacks should realise that beating Kashmiri students can't help anyone change the result of the game.'

I was wrong, but hard to accept suspension: Watson

I was wrong, but hard to accept suspension: Watson

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Sacked all-rounder Shane Watson said it was "wrong" on his part not to submit the presentation to the coach, but the "harsh" punishment for such a protocol breach is hard to accept.

Eyewitness: 'Why did they hit the women?'

Eyewitness: 'Why did they hit the women?'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

'Hum ne kya kiya hai yaar? Hume kyon mar rahe ho? (What have we done? Why are you hitting us)?' a young girl shrieked as we -- young students and professionals, boys and girls, old couples and a few children -- fled the Delhi police personnel who charged at us with lathis. Priyanka reports from the scene of Sunday's mayhem in Delhi.

Kamran wants Umar to learn from Tendulkar, Dhoni and Kohli

Kamran wants Umar to learn from Tendulkar, Dhoni and Kohli

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Umar was slapped with a three-year ban from all forms of cricket by the PCB. Kamran said he can also benefit from observing the conduct of Tendulkar and Dhoni who have always steered clear of controversy.

Akhtar says jail terms for Butt, Aamir, Asif harsh

Akhtar says jail terms for Butt, Aamir, Asif harsh

Rediff.com15 Jan 2012

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar feels that Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammed Aamir were given harsh punishments in the spot-fixing scandal.

Kasab challenges death penalty in high court

Kasab challenges death penalty in high court

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

In a fresh development in the 26/11 terror attack case, Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab on Tuesday filed an appeal in the Bombay high court challenging death penalty awarded to him for killing 166 persons on November 26, 2008.

Match-fixing won't happen in Indian cricket: Dhoni

Match-fixing won't happen in Indian cricket: Dhoni

Rediff.com5 Sep 2010

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday said that cricket has been brought to "disrepute" by the 'spot-fixing' scandal and the guilty should be handed harsh punishment as such incidents tend to also paint other players in bad light.

Do Kashmiri students deserve lifer for supporting Pak cricket team? Your say!

Do Kashmiri students deserve lifer for supporting Pak cricket team? Your say!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

A group of Kashmiri students of the Swami Vivekananda Subharti University in Meerut have been booked for sedition by the Uttar Pradesh government after they allegedly cheered for the Pakistan cricket team against India in the Asia Cup match between the two sides.

Shakib will be welcomed with open arms: Mahmudullah

Shakib will be welcomed with open arms: Mahmudullah

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Shakib was banned by the ICC for two years (one year suspended) for not reporting corrupt approaches

Ryan murder: Gurugram Police defends investigation

Ryan murder: Gurugram Police defends investigation

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

The CBI has given a clean chit to the arrested bus conductor in connection with the case.

11-yr-old ends life after being punished by teacher in school

11-yr-old ends life after being punished by teacher in school

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Police said the teacher has been arrested under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code.

Dhoni breaks his silence on 2013 IPL fixing scandal

Dhoni breaks his silence on 2013 IPL fixing scandal

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

'2013 was the most difficult phase in my life, I was never depressed as much as I was then'

SBI officers' strike tomorrow

SBI officers' strike tomorrow

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

Operations at all branches of State Bank of India across the country are likely to be hit on Friday as its officers' federation has called a day-long strike.

Indian Rowing Federation derecognised by Sports Ministry

Indian Rowing Federation derecognised by Sports Ministry

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

The ministry found violations of the Sports Code by RFI in four areas.

US athletes face life bans for doping

US athletes face life bans for doping

Rediff.com23 Oct 2003

The harsh punishment is part of a "Zero Tolerance" plan USA Track and Field hopes to implement next year.

Attack on couples by khap panchayat illegal: SC

Attack on couples by khap panchayat illegal: SC

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

The apex court said if an adult man and woman marry, no khap, panchayat, individual or society can question them.