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Yeh Hai India: Ready For Nag Panchami

Yeh Hai India: Ready For Nag Panchami

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Nag Panchami will be celebrated on August 2.

Bengaluru: ATM victim paralysed on right side, attacker still on the loose

Bengaluru: ATM victim paralysed on right side, attacker still on the loose

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

The police are yet nab the man who brutally attacked a lady 12 hours ago in an unguarded ATM kiosk in Bengaluru. The assault was captured on CCTV camera.

Zubair's tweet threatened communal harmony: Delhi Police

Zubair's tweet threatened communal harmony: Delhi Police

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

A day after fact-checking website Alt News co-founder Mohammad Zubair was arrested by the Delhi Police, officials said on Tuesday that his 'objectionable tweet of 2018 led to a Twitter storm with hate speeches, detrimental to communal harmony'.

1 killed, 3 injured in explosion in IISc lab in Bengaluru

1 killed, 3 injured in explosion in IISc lab in Bengaluru

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Technician Manoj from Mysuru died on the spot while three others suffered injuries.

Mandya: Row over removal of Hanuman flag intensifies

Mandya: Row over removal of Hanuman flag intensifies

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Security was beefed up on Monday a day after a row broke out over the removal of a saffron Hanuman flag from Keragodu village in Mandya, with protests demanding its restoration and the incident sparking a political confrontation between the Congress government and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party-Janata Dal (Secular).

Karnataka DGP Praveen Sood is next CBI director

Karnataka DGP Praveen Sood is next CBI director

Rediff.com15 May 2023

He has been appointed to the CBI director's post for a period of two years from the date of taking charge after Subodh Kumar Jaiswal completes his tenure on May 25, a government order said on Sunday.

Mangaluru airport bomb scare suspect surrenders

Mangaluru airport bomb scare suspect surrenders

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

The suspect confessed to having planted the bomb at the airport, sources said.

Bengaluru cops claims clues gathered in blasts

Bengaluru cops claims clues gathered in blasts

Rediff.com17 Sep 2008

The Karnataka police claimed on Wednesday to have gathered clues after questioning over 200 persons, including Students Islamic Movement of India members, in connection with the serial blasts that rocked Bangalore in July, a top police official said in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Single judge refers 'hijab' row to Karnataka chief justice to decide on larger bench

Single judge refers 'hijab' row to Karnataka chief justice to decide on larger bench

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The single judge of the Karnataka high court hearing the case related to the 'hijab' ban in school-college campuses referred the matter to Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi on Wednesday with a view that the CJ may decide on constituting a larger bench to look into the case.

Thousands join 'peace rally' against CAA in B'luru

Thousands join 'peace rally' against CAA in B'luru

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Waving the national flag and holding placards, the protestors raised slogans demanding withdrawal of the NRC and CAA as they marched through city roads.

FIR lodged against Rajnikanth's wife for alleged defrauding

FIR lodged against Rajnikanth's wife for alleged defrauding

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

An FIR has been lodged against Tamil superstar Rajnikanth's wife Latha for allegedly forging documents to obtain a court order.

Bengaluru sinks in rain; rescue boats hit streets

Bengaluru sinks in rain; rescue boats hit streets

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

A couple of days of rainfall and the Bengaluru residents are struggling to stay afloat.

Disha asked Greta to delete tweet on 'toolkit' fearing action: Police

Disha asked Greta to delete tweet on 'toolkit' fearing action: Police

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

After Greta Thunberg shared the 'toolkit' on Twitter, climate activist Disha Ravi asked the Swedish environmental activist to delete her post fearing action under the stringent law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act as her name was mentioned in the document, police alleged on Monday.

Cocaine among drugs worth Rs 250 cr seized in Maharashtra, 2 held

Cocaine among drugs worth Rs 250 cr seized in Maharashtra, 2 held

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

The drug network was busted based on an intelligence input received by the Crime Branch, he said, adding that three persons were arrested and a case has been registered by the DRI.

Now, drunk passenger urinates at IGI Airport departure gate

Now, drunk passenger urinates at IGI Airport departure gate

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

According to police, Khan seemed to be in a drunken condition he created a nuisance at a public place by screaming and abusing other people.

BJP names ex-IPS officer Annamalai as TN chief

BJP names ex-IPS officer Annamalai as TN chief

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

At 37, Annamalai Kuppusamy, is the youngest president Tamil Nadu BJP ever had and he is the first to rise to the position in the state unit within a year of joining the party.

Woman brutally attacked in Bengaluru ATM

Woman brutally attacked in Bengaluru ATM

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

In a gruesome incident, a 38-year-old woman bank official was attacked with a lethal weapon by a man in an ATM kiosk in the heart of the city, leaving her in a pool of blood with severe head injuries on Tuesday.

TN train fire: FIR doesn't mention tour operator; bodies of pilgrims reach UP

TN train fire: FIR doesn't mention tour operator; bodies of pilgrims reach UP

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

While the TN Government Railway Police sleuths are questioning five passengers, the commissioner of railway safety commenced inquiry over the mishap in Madurai.

BJP drops 8 Karnataka MLAs in first list of 189, puts up 52 new faces

BJP drops 8 Karnataka MLAs in first list of 189, puts up 52 new faces

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday released its first list of 189 candidates for the May 10 Karnataka assembly polls, fielding Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai from his traditional Shiggaon constituency.

Govt setting up high-tech platform under IB to track new age criminals

Govt setting up high-tech platform under IB to track new age criminals

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Security and intelligence agencies will soon be provided with a new platform which is technologically advanced, secure and helpful in dealing with new age criminals and anti-social elements, officials said on Wednesday.

Disha, 2 others created toolkit; sent it to Greta on Telegram: Police

Disha, 2 others created toolkit; sent it to Greta on Telegram: Police

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Climate activist Disha Ravi along with Mumbai lawyer Nikita Jacob and Pune-based engineer Shantanu created the 'toolkit' related to the farmers' agitation and shared it with others to tarnish India's image, the Delhi Police said on Monday.

Gujarat man held for posing as 'designer' of Chandrayaan-3 lander

Gujarat man held for posing as 'designer' of Chandrayaan-3 lander

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

A complaint was lodged against the accused Mitul Trivedi, after he was seen giving interviews to the local media since the Vikram lander successfully made soft landing on August 24, claiming to have designed the lander module of Chandrayaan-3, the official said.

Women take back Bengaluru

Women take back Bengaluru

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

They are shaken by the mass molestation in the city on New Year's Eve. But they are not waiting to be rescued. Nikita Puri reports.

Drug Charges: Siddhanth Kapoor released on bail

Drug Charges: Siddhanth Kapoor released on bail

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The actor and the four others who were arrested were released on station bail with a direction that they have to depose before the police as and when required.

Bengaluru: Uber cab driver booked for misbehaving with female passenger

Bengaluru: Uber cab driver booked for misbehaving with female passenger

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

In yet another blow for cab service provider Uber, a case has been registered against one of its drivers for misbehaving with a female passenger.

After Bengaluru attack, Nigerian student attacked in Hyderabad

After Bengaluru attack, Nigerian student attacked in Hyderabad

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

The DCP said it was a road-side brawl between the Nigerian student Orolabe Ibidola and local youths on Thursday night after the Nigerian student "put" his face inside the window of a woman's car when she was in conversation with the locals for an address.

18,000 cops will guard B'luru tonight

18,000 cops will guard B'luru tonight

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

Ahead of a very specific threat that terrorists may attack Bengaluru City on New Year's eve, the administration has deployed 18,000 policemen to guard the city. City Police Commissioner Shankar Bidri asked all citizens to remain alert and inform the police about anything suspicious.

89 arrested for Sunday's violence in Hubbali over social media post

89 arrested for Sunday's violence in Hubbali over social media post

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Peace prevailed in Karnataka's Hubbali town on Monday, a day after a mob went on the rampage over a social media post that saw a police station and a Hanuman temple coming under attack, even as the police arrested 89 persons in connection with the incident.

Nijjar killing probe 'already tainted': Indian envoy

Nijjar killing probe 'already tainted': Indian envoy

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

India's High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma reiterated New Delhi's stand on the diplomatic standoff with Canada, and urged Ottawa to release evidence backing up its allegation regarding the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

B'luru fire: Cops probing even sabotage angle

B'luru fire: Cops probing even sabotage angle

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

An inquiry by the Bengaluru police has been ordered into the fire at a commercial complex that left nine persons dead and all angles, including sabotage, would be probed, a top Karnataka police official said on Wednesday.

Aircraft bomb episode: police yet to find leads

Aircraft bomb episode: police yet to find leads

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

"We have not chanced upon any leads so far," Bengaluru City Deputy Commissioner of Police (North-East Division) Basavaraj Malagatti told PTI, even as a police official said in Thiruvananthapuram "we are collecting all the details from both the airports for analysis". The investigation would look into all aspects including on how the explosive material made its way into the cargo hold, the source from where it was procured, the official said in Thiruvananthapuram.

IAF trainer jet crashes in K'taka, both pilots eject safely

IAF trainer jet crashes in K'taka, both pilots eject safely

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

According to IAF, the pilots were on a routine training sortie when the incident occurred.

Installation of freedom fighter's statue in K'taka village sparks row

Installation of freedom fighter's statue in K'taka village sparks row

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

A section of others raised objections as the news spread, leading to tension in the area. Those objecting, largely Marathi speaking, are opposed to the location where they want to install a statue of Maratha ruler Shivaji, after whom the circle is named.

1 pilot killed, 2 eject as two Surya Kiran jets crash in Bengaluru

1 pilot killed, 2 eject as two Surya Kiran jets crash in Bengaluru

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The mishap occurred during a sortie as part of the rehearsal for AeroIndia.

Alt News co-founder Zubair sent to 4-day police custody over 2018 tweet

Alt News co-founder Zubair sent to 4-day police custody over 2018 tweet

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Police had sought an extension of Zubair's custody by five days.

B'lore blast: Rs 10 lakh reward for info on bomb planter

B'lore blast: Rs 10 lakh reward for info on bomb planter

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

The police on Monday announced Rs 10 lakh reward for information about the person who planted the bomb that killed a woman and injured three others outside a restaurant in Bengaluru on Sunday night.

Protests continue over IAS officer's death

Protests continue over IAS officer's death

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Opposition parties continued their dharna for the third day on Thursday in the state assembly, demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the mysterious death of an upright IAS officer, forcing its adjournment till March 23, as protests over the death persisted across the state.

4 threat calls at Delhi, Bengaluru airports; 3 flights grounded

4 threat calls at Delhi, Bengaluru airports; 3 flights grounded

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

While Air India and Jet Airways flights to Kathmandu were grounded at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, no-frills airline AirAsia's Goa flight from Bengaluru also failed to take off on scheduled time due to similar reasons.

Kerala police assists K'taka in probing LeT men

Kerala police assists K'taka in probing LeT men

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

Two police teams from Kerala are assisting Karnataka Police in questioning the two suspected Lashkar-e-Tayiba militants allegedly involved in the serial bomb blasts in Bengaluru last year.

Woman allegedly forced to strip, pose for photos by Ola driver

Woman allegedly forced to strip, pose for photos by Ola driver

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Based on her complaint via email to Bengaluru police, the driver has been arrested and a case registered.