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Boy killed, 2 cops among 4 hurt in London sword attack; accused held

Boy killed, 2 cops among 4 hurt in London sword attack; accused held

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

The police said the incident did not appear to be linked with 'any act of terrorism' and that of the five people injured, a boy has died from his injuries and the others, including two police officers, remain in hospital after the attack in Hainault area of the city.

Tripura violence: SC to hear plea challenging UAPA against lawyers, scribe

Tripura violence: SC to hear plea challenging UAPA against lawyers, scribe

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court Thursday agreed to hear a plea of two advocates and a journalist seeking quashing of a criminal case lodged under the harsh Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act provisions against them for allegedly bringing facts through social media posts about the 'targeted violence' against the minority community in Tripura.

Cops should have acted swiftly on Shraddha Walkar's complaint: Ex-police officers

Cops should have acted swiftly on Shraddha Walkar's complaint: Ex-police officers

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Some others, however, said that since Walkar had withdrawn her complaint later, the police cannot be blamed as they could not do much after that.

Union ministers hold 4th round of talks with farmers

Union ministers hold 4th round of talks with farmers

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

The Union ministers and farmer leaders had met earlier on February 8, 12 and 15 but the talks remained inconclusive.

Hostel of Kanpur violence accused's stepmother faces demolition

Hostel of Kanpur violence accused's stepmother faces demolition

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

The Kanpur Development Authority (KDA) has served a notice to the stepmother of June 3 violence key accused Zafar Hayat Hashmi, seeking explanations why a hostel allegedly owned by her should not be demolished.

Woman held for thrashing 87-year-old father-in-law in Mangaluru

Woman held for thrashing 87-year-old father-in-law in Mangaluru

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

The footage, which has swiftly gone viral, showcases an act of abuse that has sparked widespread condemnation and calls for justice among the civil society in Mangaluru.

Juveniles among 22 held for Hanuman Jayanti violence in Jahangirpuri

Juveniles among 22 held for Hanuman Jayanti violence in Jahangirpuri

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Police said there was stone-pelting and some vehicles were also torched during the clashes between two communities Saturday evening.

'Discrimination Is Present Among Scheduled Castes Too'

'Discrimination Is Present Among Scheduled Castes Too'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

'All of these guys who are opposing the Supreme Court judgment are from dominant scheduled caste communities and none of them come from the scavenging community.' 'Not a single scavenging leader will oppose this Supreme Court judgment.'

Trump plans to attend Republican convention on Monday

Trump plans to attend Republican convention on Monday

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

The convention is set to begin on Monday and Trump is scheduled to formally accept his party's nomination and deliver remarks on Thursday night, The Hill reported.

'Farmer supporter' CISF constable slaps Kangana at Chandigarh airport

'Farmer supporter' CISF constable slaps Kangana at Chandigarh airport

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The CISF, tasked with providing security at airports, has also ordered a court of inquiry into the incident.

Does India Like Violent Films?

Does India Like Violent Films?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

If the trailer is any indication, Ranbir Kapoor's Animal will be one of the most violent films of 2023.

4 more cases against Digvijaya for tweet over Khargone violence

4 more cases against Digvijaya for tweet over Khargone violence

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

In a tweet on Wednesday morning, Singh said, 'Instead of answering my question they have filed FIR against me. Is that Democracy BJP Model or Modi Model? What about the Hate speeches made by BJP and RW fraud Babas?'

Sharjeel Imam's AMU speech did not incite violence: Allahabad HC

Sharjeel Imam's AMU speech did not incite violence: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Sharjeel Imam's speech at the Aligarh Muslim University neither gave the call for anyone to bear arms nor incited any violence as a result of it, the Allahabad High Court has said granting him bail in a sedition case.

Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned

Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

In a pivotal turn of events, the New York Court of Appeals has overturned renowned Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, marking a significant development in the legal saga that unfolded in the wake of the #MeToo movement.

Elgar: SC notes long detention, delay in charges, grants bail to activist

Elgar: SC notes long detention, delay in charges, grants bail to activist

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

In a relief to academic-activist Shoma Kanti Sen, arrested in June 2018 in connection with the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, the Supreme Court on Friday granted her bail while taking cognisance of the "composite effect" of the delay in framing charges coupled with her prolonged detention.

Captain among 4 Army soldiers killed in Doda encounter

Captain among 4 Army soldiers killed in Doda encounter

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The encounter took place when the troops of Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group of J&K Police launched a joint cordon and search operation at Dhari Gote Urarbagi in Desa forest belt, some 55 km from Doda town, late Monday evening, the officials said.

6 killed as violence breaks out in Assam-Meghalaya border

6 killed as violence breaks out in Assam-Meghalaya border

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Four persons, including a forest guard, were killed in violence at the Assam-Meghalaya border in West Karbi Anglong district in the early hours of Tuesday after a truck transporting illegal timber was intercepted, officials said.

Now, Indian-origin elderly motel owner shot dead in US

Now, Indian-origin elderly motel owner shot dead in US

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) in a statement said America's hotel owners are deeply saddened, shocked, and outraged by this senseless act of violence against a small business owner that cost him his life.

Delhi police nab man for opening fire during Jahangirpuri violence

Delhi police nab man for opening fire during Jahangirpuri violence

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The accused has been identified as Sonu alias Imam alias Yunus, a resident of C-Block in Jahangirpuri, they added.

Violent stir near Prez house an act of terrorism, says Lankan govt

Violent stir near Prez house an act of terrorism, says Lankan govt

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

A statement issued by the presidential media division on Friday said an extremist group was behind the unrest near President Rajapaksa's residence in Mirihana.

Farmer outfits back CISF constable who slapped Kangana, seek probe

Farmer outfits back CISF constable who slapped Kangana, seek probe

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Some farmer outfits on Friday threw their weight behind the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) woman constable who allegedly slapped actor and Bharatiya Janata Party MP-elect Kangana Ranaut, saying the entire sequence leading to the incident needs to be properly investigated.

India to fence entire 1,643-km Myanmar border, free movement to end

India to fence entire 1,643-km Myanmar border, free movement to end

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The move could virtually put an end to the Free Movement Regime prevalent along the porous border.

Why Nagaland Is Baying For Army's Blood

Why Nagaland Is Baying For Army's Blood

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

'It is in the interest of China and Pakistan to give a bad name to the Indian Army and remove AFSPA 'completely' from the north east.' 'Hopefully, better sense will prevail and the ground realities of the army countering insurgency in the north east acknowledged,' asserts Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

Bengal Governor asks staff to ignore police summons

Bengal Governor asks staff to ignore police summons

Rediff.com5 May 2024

The direction comes after Kolkata Police constituted an inquiry team to probe into the woman's allegation against the governor.

Current epidemic law can't handle future crisis, needs overhaul, says panel

Current epidemic law can't handle future crisis, needs overhaul, says panel

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The panel headed by Justice (retired) Ritu Raj Awasthi has submitted its report to the government, calling for an exhaustive overhaul of the law.

'Rahul Gandhi Is Hero Of Election Battle 2024'

'Rahul Gandhi Is Hero Of Election Battle 2024'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

'He has emerged as a formidable leader who cannot be ignored anymore, who cannot be mocked.'

'Why indulge in acts that could harm India's unity and integrity?'

'Why indulge in acts that could harm India's unity and integrity?'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

'It is Maharashtra that started this fire.' 'Suddenly, out of nowhere, they started talking about the border dispute being sub judice and they started talking about meeting the people in Belagavi who want to break up our state.'

Govt raps news channels over Delhi violence, Ukraine war coverage

Govt raps news channels over Delhi violence, Ukraine war coverage

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

It also said that certain debates on television channels on the incidents in northwest Delhi had unparliamentary, provocative and socially unacceptable language.

Tripura Violence SM posts: SC lawyers slapped with UAPA

Tripura Violence SM posts: SC lawyers slapped with UAPA

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

The Tripura police have registered a case against four Supreme Court lawyers under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and various sections of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly promoting communal disharmony with their social media posts about the recent violence targeting Muslims

Jwala urges sports fraternity to condemn violence over CAA

Jwala urges sports fraternity to condemn violence over CAA

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

"Come out and condemn violence," Jwala Gutta said.

Even Manoj Bajpayee Can't Help Bhaiyya Ji

Even Manoj Bajpayee Can't Help Bhaiyya Ji

Rediff.com24 May 2024

A film with a one-line plot, needed a lot more pizzazz, whistle-worthy dialogue, and a large-than-life, invincible protagonist. Karki makes a Rajinikanth kind of actioner (Bhaiyya Ji fights with a bidi in his mouth) but with a realistic soul, and falls between two boats.

NIA arrests Jharkhand resident as 8th accused in Pune ISIS module case

NIA arrests Jharkhand resident as 8th accused in Pune ISIS module case

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

The arrested person was identified as Mohammad Shahnawaz Alam, a resident of Hazaribagh area of Jharkhand.

'Did no wrong': Banned Manipuri actor stands her ground

'Did no wrong': Banned Manipuri actor stands her ground

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The ban was imposed on her by civil society group Kangleipak Kanba Lup for taking part in the event held in Delhi, amid the ongoing violence in Manipur.

Nuh violence: How a judge, her 3-year-old daughter escaped narrowly

Nuh violence: How a judge, her 3-year-old daughter escaped narrowly

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

When they were returning from the medical college, about 100-150 rioters attacked them near the old bus stand on Delhi-Alwar road

India scraps Free Movement Regime with Myanmar

India scraps Free Movement Regime with Myanmar

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The FMR allows people residing close to the India-Myanmar border to venture 16 km into each other's territory without any documents.

Trump unequivocally condemns Capitol Hill violence

Trump unequivocally condemns Capitol Hill violence

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

No true supporter of mine could ever endorse political violence. No true supporter of mine could ever disrespect law enforcement or our great American flag. No supporter of mine could ever threaten or harass their fellow Americans, he said.

CJI-led bench to hear Lakhimpur violence case on Oct 7

CJI-led bench to hear Lakhimpur violence case on Oct 7

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

The Supreme Court has taken cognisance of the Lakhimpur Kheri incident in which eight people were killed in violence during a farmers' protest, with a bench headed by Chief Justice of India N V Ramana scheduled to hear the matter on Thursday.

Is Rahul Dividing India To Rule?

Is Rahul Dividing India To Rule?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Is it is necessary to play divisive politics to succeed in the next general elections? asks Dr Sudhir Bisht.

JCO, 4 soldiers killed in ambush, 5th terror attack in Jammu in a month

JCO, 4 soldiers killed in ambush, 5th terror attack in Jammu in a month

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Five army personnel were killed and six injured on Monday when terrorists ambushed their vehicle in the remote Machedi area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, officials said.

Prof Shoma Sen walks out of prison after 6 years

Prof Shoma Sen walks out of prison after 6 years

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case accused and former Nagpur University professor Shoma Sen was released from a prison in Mumbai on Wednesday afternoon, an official said.