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Bengaluru Stampede: Activist files police complaint against Virat Kohli

Bengaluru Stampede: Activist files police complaint against Virat Kohli

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

A formal complaint has been lodged against Royal Challengers Bengaluru's star batter Virat Kohli Cubbon Park Police Station in Bengaluru on Friday by social activist H M Venkatesh.

Trivial issue blown out of proportion: CJI on protocol lapse

Trivial issue blown out of proportion: CJI on protocol lapse

Rediff.com20 May 2025

Chief Justice of India B R Gavai has said the 'trivial issue' of the protocol lapse during his visit to Mumbai on May 18 should not be blown out of proportion and the matter should be given 'quietus'.

Kerala shocker: Police tell Dalit woman to drink water from toilet

Kerala shocker: Police tell Dalit woman to drink water from toilet

Rediff.com20 May 2025

Her claims of being detained overnight at the police station without food or sleep and being asked to drink toilet water by police personnel have sparked widespread outrage.

Twist in B'luru road rage case, now IAF officer booked

Twist in B'luru road rage case, now IAF officer booked

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Indian Air Force Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose made an allegation in a video he shared that he was attacked and verbally abused by a group of Kannada-speaking individuals who chased him on a bike in Bengaluru early Monday morning. Terming it a case of road rage, police arrested Vikas Kumar, who works as a team head at a software company's call centre.

Husband key suspect in B'luru murder, hospitalised after suicide bid

Husband key suspect in B'luru murder, hospitalised after suicide bid

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

The husband of a 32-year-old woman, found dead in a suitcase in Bengaluru, is the main suspect in her murder. He fled to Pune after the crime and attempted suicide by consuming poison. The police have detained him and are awaiting his discharge from the hospital to interrogate him. Marital dispute is suspected to be the motive behind the murder.

Attack on Allu Arjun's house: All 6 granted bail; security stepped up

Attack on Allu Arjun's house: All 6 granted bail; security stepped up

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

A Hyderabad court granted bail to six people who were arrested for vandalizing the residence of Telugu actor Allu Arjun. The incident sparked a political slugfest with the BJP and the BRS criticizing the Congress government. Meanwhile, Allu Arjun has been issued a notice to appear before police on Tuesday as part of the ongoing probe into a stampede during the screening of 'Pushpa-2'. The incident occurred on Sunday evening, when the six people, claiming to be members of the Osmania University - Joint Action Committee (OU-JAC), damaged flower pots and threw tomatoes at Arjun's residence. They were arrested by police and produced before a local court, which granted them bail on Monday. The incident has been condemned by politicians from various parties, with some alleging a Congress conspiracy.

Day after tiff, MoS Suresh Gopi lodges complaint against Kerala scribes

Day after tiff, MoS Suresh Gopi lodges complaint against Kerala scribes

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

The complaint states that journalists blocked his way at the guest house, the source said without elaborating.

Tension in Maha city over remark against Prophet

Tension in Maha city over remark against Prophet

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

A large group of Muslim community members gathered outside the City Chowk police station to demand action against Ramgiri Maharaj, alleging that he made objectionable comments against Prophet Mohammad and Islam, they said.

SC relief for TN YouTuber over interview cases

SC relief for TN YouTuber over interview cases

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The bench not only issued notices to the state government and its police authorities, but also stayed the coercive proceedings against Shankar.

Agitating docs continue 'cease work', seek fresh meet with Mamata

Agitating docs continue 'cease work', seek fresh meet with Mamata

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The protestors called the state's administrative measures "only partial victory" of their movement.

Accused who chopped woman into 50 pieces identified

Accused who chopped woman into 50 pieces identified

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

In the case that has brought back memories of the infamous Shraddha Walkar killing, Mahalakshmi's body was found on Saturday in the refrigerator in her flat at Vyalikaval in Bengaluru.

Mumbai blasts: Court orders police to provide security to approver

Mumbai blasts: Court orders police to provide security to approver

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The court directed the police to provide sufficient security to the applicant and his family members as contemplated under the Witness Protection and Security Act as early as possible.

SC orders release of YouTuber at once after TN revokes his detention

SC orders release of YouTuber at once after TN revokes his detention

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The top court's order came after the Tamil Nadu government apprised it of the state having revoked his detention order following the opinion of an advisory board on the issue.

Kerala shocker: Woman delivers in bathroom, throws newborn on to street

Kerala shocker: Woman delivers in bathroom, throws newborn on to street

Rediff.com3 May 2024

The police said the woman has been taken into custody after being traced using the address on the Amazon delivery packet in which the child was wrapped and thrown.

'There Has to Be Exemplary Punishments'

'There Has to Be Exemplary Punishments'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'These allegations need to be treated with utmost seriousness.'

Assault case filed against director Ranjith, 4 actors under cloud

Assault case filed against director Ranjith, 4 actors under cloud

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The fallout from the Justice K Hema Committee report on harassment and abuse in the Malayalam film industry intensified on Monday as a case was filed against well-known filmmaker Ranjith, and several female actors stepped forward with disturbing accounts of the mistreatment they faced at the hands of their various male counterparts.

Bengaluru cafe explosion is a bomb blast, says Karnataka DGP

Bengaluru cafe explosion is a bomb blast, says Karnataka DGP

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, he said no one has suffered serious injuries and the injured -- both staff and customers -- are being treated in hospital.

Court nod for actor Darshan's Ballari jail shift

Court nod for actor Darshan's Ballari jail shift

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

A photograph of Darshan hanging out with three others, including a rowdy-sheeter, on the lawns of the jail had gone viral on Sunday, sparking a row.

After killing Kolkata doctor, accused washed his clothes: Police

After killing Kolkata doctor, accused washed his clothes: Police

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

The body of a woman post-graduate trainee who was allegedly raped and murdered inside a seminar hall of the hospital, was found on Friday morning. The civic volunteer was arrested on Saturday.

Nationwide strike over Kolkata doctor's murder; surgeries hit

Nationwide strike over Kolkata doctor's murder; surgeries hit

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

According to the Federation of Resident Doctors Association, during the indefinite strike, all outpatient departments, operation theatres, and ward duties will be shut, but emergency services will continue to operate as usual, ensuring that urgent patient care remains unaffected.

'Gandhiji Gave Me Contentment'

'Gandhiji Gave Me Contentment'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Gandhiji asked me if I had sufficient warm clothes in view of the coming cold season. I said yes. But he verified my statement by asking Miraben to search my bag to make sure. Such was Gandhiji.

TN BSP chief's murder not political, 8 arrested: Police

TN BSP chief's murder not political, 8 arrested: Police

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

A BSP functionary said it was a "planned murder" and claimed there was an "intelligence failure." Therefore, the central agency should probe the case.

10 injured in low-intensity IED blast in Bengaluru, UAPA invoked

10 injured in low-intensity IED blast in Bengaluru, UAPA invoked

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

A low intensity bomb blast at a popular eatery in Bengaluru on Friday left 10 people injured, leading the police to invoke the stringent UAPA provisions in the case. Subsequently, the police were looking into all angles related to the incident.

CBI calls former Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria 'unrelied witness'

CBI calls former Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria 'unrelied witness'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has submitted a list of 23 witnesses it would not be examining against former media executive Indrani Mukerjea and other accused in connection with the killing of her daughter Sheena Bora.

TN DIG who killed self was under treatment for depression

TN DIG who killed self was under treatment for depression

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

ADGP (law and order), A Arun, told reporters in Coimbatore citing preliminary investigation, Vijayakumar was undergoing treatment for "depression" for the past few years.

Right-wing outfits crack down on Valentine's Day in Mangaluru

Right-wing outfits crack down on Valentine's Day in Mangaluru

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Ahead of Valentine's Day, some right-wing organisations in Mangaluru have come out against the celebrations which they say are not in tune with India's culture and traditions.

Expert panel to look into Kerala varsity stampede that claimed 4 lives: Govt

Expert panel to look into Kerala varsity stampede that claimed 4 lives: Govt

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

State higher education minister R Bindhu has directed a three-member team, comprising the principal secretary of higher education, and Cochin University's vice-chancellor and registrar, to inquire into the stampede incident, an official release said.

Pro-Palestine Aussie pitch invader sent to 1-day police custody

Pro-Palestine Aussie pitch invader sent to 1-day police custody

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Wen Johnson (24) had intruded into the pitch at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium just before the drinks break in the final at around 3pm, but was immediately apprehended by security personnel as he approached batter Virat Kohli.

Dutch vlogger allegedly manhandled in Bengaluru

Dutch vlogger allegedly manhandled in Bengaluru

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Bengaluru police said, action has been taken and the person concerned rounded up. Strict action will be taken against him. No such misbehaviour with foreign tourists will be tolerated.

Police to monitor Malayalam film sets amid drug use allegations in industry

Police to monitor Malayalam film sets amid drug use allegations in industry

Rediff.com7 May 2023

The top officer said that shadow police would be present at all shooting locations and raids would be carried out if information is received about use or sale of drugs.

Police slaps Section 144 in Mangaluru after man's murder, bans liquor sales

Police slaps Section 144 in Mangaluru after man's murder, bans liquor sales

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

The deceased in the Saturday night incident has been identified as Jaleel, the police said.

Kerala police arrest man over letter threatening suicide attack on Modi

Kerala police arrest man over letter threatening suicide attack on Modi

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Kochi resident Xavier, who runs a business in the city, was arrested by the police for allegedly writing the threatening letter in the name of another person.

Bomb threat to 68 Bengaluru schools triggers panic

Bomb threat to 68 Bengaluru schools triggers panic

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

The school authorities immediately alerted police, who reached the institutions concerned with the bomb disposal squads and anti-sabotage check teams, they said, while indicating the bomb threat could be a hoax.

11 cases registered, 3 arrested by TN police in fake videos of migrant attacks

11 cases registered, 3 arrested by TN police in fake videos of migrant attacks

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Tamil Nadu Director General of Police C Sylendra Babu on Thursday said a thorough investigation into the circulation of fake videos of alleged attacks on migrant workers in the state would reveal the real reason behind rumour-mongers spreading it.

Will shut down Facebook ops if you don't cooperate in probe, warns HC

Will shut down Facebook ops if you don't cooperate in probe, warns HC

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The high court of Karnataka has orally warned Facebook (Meta) that it may order its operations in India to be shut down if it does not cooperate with police investigation over a fake profile.

Mastermind of human sacrifice is a pervert: Kerala police

Mastermind of human sacrifice is a pervert: Kerala police

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

In the human sacrifice case, a pervert is the prime accused, who exploited the fears of a man and his wife over their financial woes and two women were killed following torture, police said.

Mumbai police to summon Nupur Sharma over remarks on Prophet

Mumbai police to summon Nupur Sharma over remarks on Prophet

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

The Mumbai police will summon Nupur Sharma, a former national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party, to record her statement in connection with the FIR registered against her for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammed, city police commissioner Sanjay Pandey said on Monday.

Vijay Babu arrives in Kochi, appears for questioning

Vijay Babu arrives in Kochi, appears for questioning

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

While granting him interim protection from arrest till June 2, the high court had directed him to immediately appear before the Investigating Officer (IO) of the case and had permitted the police to interrogate or question him.

Warned off woman, man threatens to bomb Ahmedabad, held

Warned off woman, man threatens to bomb Ahmedabad, held

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The investigation revealed the motive of the accused, identified as Ashish Kumar Dusadh, was to frame a man who had warned Dusadh to stay away from his sister-in-law, the Ahmedabad crime branch said in a release.

Anti-Adani port protestors attack Kerala police station, 29 cops injured

Anti-Adani port protestors attack Kerala police station, 29 cops injured

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

A mob of agitators led by the Latin Catholic church Sunday night attacked Vizhinjam police station in Thiruvananthapuram in protest against the construction of Adani port, injuring at least 29 policemen and damaging police vehicles.