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Faridabad cow vigilantes charged with mob lynching

Faridabad cow vigilantes charged with mob lynching

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Five cow vigilantes in Faridabad have been charged with mob lynching in the death of a student who they mistook for a cattle smuggler. The Faridabad police filed a 600-page chargesheet against the accused, including statements from 30 witnesses. The chargesheet includes sections for murder, criminal conspiracy, and intentionally concealing evidence.

Biden Fumbles in Presidential Debate

Biden Fumbles in Presidential Debate

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'We are f#^*@d' Democrats told CNN after Biden's poor performance.

Maharashtra speaker asks police to protect cow vigilantes

Maharashtra speaker asks police to protect cow vigilantes

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar on Tuesday said he has asked the state police to maintain strict vigil and seal borders to ensure there is no transportation of cattle from neighbouring states and also no attack on gau rakshaks (cow vigilantes).

Boy killed by cow vigilantes' vehicle in Rajasthan

Boy killed by cow vigilantes' vehicle in Rajasthan

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

The incident occurred on Sunday in the Chupanki police station area in Bhiwadi near the Rajasthan-Haryana border where Sabir Khan (17) was hit by the speeding vehicle in which the cow vigilantes were chasing the truck, police said.

Haryana family refutes police version, allege cow vigilantes killed son

Haryana family refutes police version, allege cow vigilantes killed son

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The family of a 22-year-old youth has accused cow vigilantes of thrashing him to death after branding him a cow smuggler in Nuh district, but the police said he died in a road accident.

Nikki Haley launches US president bid, says China will end up like Russia

Nikki Haley launches US president bid, says China will end up like Russia

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Indian-origin Republican leader Nikki Haley on Wednesday asserted that like the erstwhile Soviet Union, Communist China will also end up on the "ash heap of history."

Kim's sparkling Versace dress will make you blush

Kim's sparkling Versace dress will make you blush

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

TV personality Kim Kardashian stole the limelight at Versace's pre-fall collection for its first show in New York.

From 'severe' to 'very poor': Delhi air improves

From 'severe' to 'very poor': Delhi air improves

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

At 9 am on Tuesday, the overall AQI of Delhi docked at 381, which falls in the 'very poor' category.

In the name of the cow: What motivates gau rakshaks?

In the name of the cow: What motivates gau rakshaks?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

'It's not only holy reverence that drives them to such vigilantism -- there is adventure too.' 'Some of the younger gau rakshaks enjoy the thrill of the chase: Stopping vehicles, wielding weapons, badgering passengers and then gloating.'

Curfew lifted in Lanka's Negombo after Easter blasts

Curfew lifted in Lanka's Negombo after Easter blasts

Rediff.com6 May 2019

The curfew was imposed on Sunday after a group of miscreants carrying swords attacked some people travelling on a three-wheeler in Porathota area of the town. The vehicle was set on fire.

PHOTOS: A day in the life of a 'gau rakshak'

PHOTOS: A day in the life of a 'gau rakshak'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Getty's Allison Joyce went out with a cow vigilante group in Rajasthan to get a sense of their working style.

No food, no medicine and little hope: The many challenges Rohingyas face

No food, no medicine and little hope: The many challenges Rohingyas face

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Lives "will once again be at risk" if funding is not urgently secured, United Nations officials have said on the eve of the first anniversary of a military crackdown that forced them to flee their country.

Kanye West: Rapper who could be US president?

Kanye West: Rapper who could be US president?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Hip hop artist-producer Kanye West took to Twitter on Saturday to announce he would be running for president of the United States, in the elections slated to take place in November.

Cow vigilantism: SC notice to 3 states on contempt plea

Cow vigilantism: SC notice to 3 states on contempt plea

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

SC seeks responses from Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

Cow protection groups among NGOs on MHA radar

Cow protection groups among NGOs on MHA radar

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

At least nine such NGOs that had 'gau' or 'cow' in their names are on the list.

SMOG: Delhi, Lahore's common enemy

SMOG: Delhi, Lahore's common enemy

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The countries' biggest cities -- Delhi and Lahore -- are fighting a common enemy: Smog.

Delhi chokes as air quality worsens

Delhi chokes as air quality worsens

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

The spurt in pollutants was caused by a combination of meteorological factors including a drop in temperature, wind speed and mixing height, a layer where air and particulates float, the Central Pollution Control Board said.

'The most oppressed people in the world'

'The most oppressed people in the world'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

When will the world deal with the Rohingya crisis?

Gujarat: Dalits refuse to dispose of dead cattle

Gujarat: Dalits refuse to dispose of dead cattle

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

The decision to stay away from the work by the community members has left the administration harried

'If I smuggle cows, should I be killed?'

'If I smuggle cows, should I be killed?'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

'You cannot give authority to citizens to start policing the State.'

Mob thrashes 2 women in Madhya Pradesh over beef rumour

Mob thrashes 2 women in Madhya Pradesh over beef rumour

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Two Muslim women were slapped, kicked and abused by a mob in Madhya Pradesh allegedly over the possession of beef.

'Hindus will vote against Modi for his statement against gau rakshaks'

'Hindus will vote against Modi for his statement against gau rakshaks'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

'If PM has some concrete information against gau rakshaks then he must disclose it, otherwise we will take legal action against him.'

'Angry' Modi hits out against cow brigade, says most are 'anti-social'

'Angry' Modi hits out against cow brigade, says most are 'anti-social'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

"It makes me angry that people are running shops in the name of cow protection. Most of them are anti-social elements hiding behind the mask of cow protection," the PM said.

'Gau Rakshaks run a mafia business in Gujarat'

'Gau Rakshaks run a mafia business in Gujarat'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

'Atrocity on Dalits get political support.'

'A true cow lover will not lynch a man'

'A true cow lover will not lynch a man'

Rediff.com11 May 2017

'These cow vigilantes would not even have touched a cow in their lives.' 'They are rowdy elements who are paid mercenaries...'

'This govt is in denial that India is a beef-eating country'

'This govt is in denial that India is a beef-eating country'

Rediff.com31 May 2017

'By equating slaughter with cruelty, you are paving the way for all other animal slaughter to be stopped in the future.'

'Not my Hinduism' should be our slogan

'Not my Hinduism' should be our slogan

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

'The cow is sacred to many of us, but these killings are definitely not part of the Hinduism we know and practise,' says Jyoti Punwani.