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DC's Misfortune: Warner's Bats Stolen

DC's Misfortune: Warner's Bats Stolen

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

>The stolen items included bats belonging to David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Phil Salt, Yash Dhull as well as shoes and gloves.

Cyclone Michaung paralyses Chennai, revives fears of 2015 flood

Cyclone Michaung paralyses Chennai, revives fears of 2015 flood

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Heavy rains continued to pound Chennai and nearby districts on Monday under the impact of a cyclonic storm, which is likely to cross the coast in Andhra Pradesh on December 5.

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.

Saras trainer aircraft crashes near Bengaluru

Saras trainer aircraft crashes near Bengaluru

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

A Saras trainer aircraft crashed near Bidadi in Bengaluru on Friday afternoon. 3 people were reported killed in the crash.

Same-sex wedding: After SC snub, call for legislative action

Same-sex wedding: After SC snub, call for legislative action

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

With the Supreme Court declining to accord legal recognition to same-sex marriage on Tuesday, a section of the LGBTQ+ community, petitioners and activists highlighted the positives in the ruling and called for legislative action while others expressed dismay and concern.

Unclaimed bag triggers scare at Bengaluru airport

Unclaimed bag triggers scare at Bengaluru airport

Rediff.com31 May 2012

Security personnel deployed at the airport went into a tizzy after the bag was noticed lying unclaimed and informed the airport police.

Blast triggers panic in Bengaluru

Blast triggers panic in Bengaluru

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

A blast occurred on Bannerghatta road in Bengaluru on Wednesday evening triggering panic among people. Sources said poachers were behind the blast. A police team had rushed to the spot to ascertain the reason behind the blast.

Alert Rajdhani driver averts major accident in Bokaro

Alert Rajdhani driver averts major accident in Bokaro

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The incident occurred at the Santhaldih railway crossing, near the Bhojudih railway station, and the tractor got stuck between the railway track and the gate.

23 held after violence during voting in Karnataka village

23 held after violence during voting in Karnataka village

Rediff.com10 May 2023

The villagers stopped a section officer's vehicle which was carrying reserved EVMs for the assembly elections and damaged two control and ballot units each and three VVPATs (Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail), the EC said in a statement.

Former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy dead; thousands gather to pay homage

Former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy dead; thousands gather to pay homage

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The 79-year old leader, who served as the chief minister of Kerala twice, breathed his last in a private hospital in Bengaluru at 4.25 am. His end came while undergoing treatment for cancer, party sources said.

'Bengaluru blasts case will be cracked soon'

'Bengaluru blasts case will be cracked soon'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

State Home Minister Dr V S Acharya said that the government was committed in its fight against terror and it is only a matter of time before the Bengaluru serial blasts case is cracked.

Cauvery row cripples Karnataka, Tamil Nadu; 1 killed in firing in Bengaluru

Cauvery row cripples Karnataka, Tamil Nadu; 1 killed in firing in Bengaluru

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Suspected pro-Tamil protesters attacked and damaged a hotel run by a native of Karnataka in Chennai.

Bengaluru: Terror techie undergoes narco test

Bengaluru: Terror techie undergoes narco test

Rediff.com29 Feb 2008

Yahya Khan, president of the Karnataka unit of the banned outfit Student's Islamic Movement of India, was subjected to a narco-analysis test at Bangalore on Friday. During the test, he was asked several questions about the terror networks operating in Karnataka.

Jolt to YC chief as HC rejects pre-arrest bail plea in harassment case

Jolt to YC chief as HC rejects pre-arrest bail plea in harassment case

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Justice Ajit Borthakur in his judgement said that the court is of the opinion that the case is not a fit one to grant the privilege of pre-arrest bail to the petitioner and as such it stood rejected.

One more terror suspect nabbed in Bengaluru

One more terror suspect nabbed in Bengaluru

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

One more person with alleged links to banned terror outfits Lashkar-e-Taiyba and Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami has been nabbed taking the total number of such suspects arrested since August to 15, a top police official said.

Minister calls Udupi washroom video small incident blown out of proportion

Minister calls Udupi washroom video small incident blown out of proportion

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

A first information report (FIR) has been registered against three girl students of a paramedical college in Udupi over the alleged recording of a video of their fellow student in the college washroom recently, police sources said.

Lashkar terrorists could skip Mumbai for Bengaluru

Lashkar terrorists could skip Mumbai for Bengaluru

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa held a high level meeting on Monday morning amid reports of a specific threat that the four Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists on the loose in Mumbai are likely to target Bengaluru ahead of the New Year

Odisha train crash: Locals turn first responders, rush injured to hospitals

Odisha train crash: Locals turn first responders, rush injured to hospitals

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Ranajit Giri, Biprada Bag, Asha Behera and Ashok Bera, all residents of Bahanaga Bazaar station area in Balasore district where the crash took place, were among the first to rescue the injured.

SC grants protection from arrest to Youth Cong chief Srinivas in harassment case

SC grants protection from arrest to Youth Cong chief Srinivas in harassment case

Rediff.com17 May 2023

On May 5, the Gauhati high court had rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Srinivas in a case lodged by expelled chief of Assam Youth Congress Angkita Dutta, accusing him of causing mental agony to her.

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.

Subdued New Year's eve celebrations amid COVID-19

Subdued New Year's eve celebrations amid COVID-19

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The ministry of home affairs in its advisory on December 28 had advised states and Union Territories that they can impose local restrictions, including night curfew, based on their assessment of the situation to contain the spread of COVID-19.

K'taka church vandalised, Baby Jesus statue damaged

K'taka church vandalised, Baby Jesus statue damaged

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

The incident happened two days after Christmas, for which all the necessary arrangements for the convenience of pilgrims were made.

'In our time, the word was - lose even to Kenya but not to Pakistan'

'In our time, the word was - lose even to Kenya but not to Pakistan'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

India are set to play Pakistan in the Asia Cup and the World Cup in the coming two months, and legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble said that the key will be to take it as just another game.

Another Kota student dies by suicide, 4th this month

Another Kota student dies by suicide, 4th this month

Rediff.com25 May 2023

In a fourth case of suspected suicide by a NEET aspirant this month, a 16-year-old student was found hanging in his hostel room in the Kunhari area of Kota, the police said on Thursday.

Tanzanian woman assault case: MEA team to visit Bengaluru

Tanzanian woman assault case: MEA team to visit Bengaluru

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Following the assault of a Tanzanian female student in Bengaluru, a team of external affairs ministry and high commissioner of Tanzania will visit the city on Friday to take stock of the situation.

Bengaluru: Former Congress MP's daughter kidnapped

Bengaluru: Former Congress MP's daughter kidnapped

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

A daughter of former Congress Member of Parliament H G Ramulu was allegedly kidnapped by two unidentified persons for ransom from a crowded shopping complex here tonight, police said.

Spotted: Leopard strays into Bengaluru school on Sunday

Spotted: Leopard strays into Bengaluru school on Sunday

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Police and the forest officials soon reached, but struggled to capture the leopard, which prowled the campus for hours.

K'taka BJP MLA gets woman detained for asking questions

K'taka BJP MLA gets woman detained for asking questions

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The opposition Congress hit out at the BJP government in the state over the video clip.

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.

The Curious Case Of The Conspirative Mic

The Curious Case Of The Conspirative Mic

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

If a 15 seconds-long mic problem merits a case being registered, then the police risk an avalanche of complaints of similar and greater gravity, seeking their intervention, notes Shyam G Menon.

Sleuths focus on Bengaluru blasts mastermind

Sleuths focus on Bengaluru blasts mastermind

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

In an attempt to garner more leads in the Mumbai serial blasts probe, investigating agencies have approached officials of the Border Security Force. Operatives of terror outfits, who are detained along the border and later handed over to the police, are initially interrogated by officials of the BSF. Investigating agencies are looking for more details about the interrogation of alleged mastermind of Bengaluru blasts T Nasir.

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.

'This is definitely not an act done by a sane person'

'This is definitely not an act done by a sane person'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

'I feel she has some mental disorder. Or, it was an act of pure revenge.'

Experts foresee Covid peak on Jan 25 in Karnataka: Minister

Experts foresee Covid peak on Jan 25 in Karnataka: Minister

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The COVID-19 experts in Karnataka expect that the state may witness coronavirus infections touching the peak on January 25 before coming down gradually, Karnataka revenue minister R Ashoka said on Monday.

Bengaluru braces for V-Day amid Sene threats

Bengaluru braces for V-Day amid Sene threats

Rediff.com13 Feb 2009

In the backdrop of threats by the Sri Ram Sene to disrupt Valentine's day celebrations and marry off couples dating on the day, police have beefed up security in Bangalore and kept leaders of the outfit under the scanner. Leaders of outfits like Sri Ram Sene and Rashtriya Hindu Sene are under the scanner. "We are keeping a close watch on their activities,' the additional director general of police-law and order, R Infant told PTI in Bangalore.

3 terror suspects held in Bengaluru

3 terror suspects held in Bengaluru

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

The detention comes in the wake of the arrest of four suspected terrorists in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts last week in a joint effort by Mumbai and local police following the blasts in Bangalore and Ahmedabad.

Inspiring! Former Peon Runs Software Companies

Inspiring! Former Peon Runs Software Companies

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Meet Chhotu Sharma -- the perfect example of what happens when determination meets hard work.

Bengaluru blasts suspects to undergo narco tests

Bengaluru blasts suspects to undergo narco tests

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

An official at the Forensic Sciences Laboratory said that the medical fitness test has been conducted on all the seven persons. They will be subject to three rounds of tests each which include, polygraph, brain mapping and narco analysis.

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.

Train crash: Injured drivers give their statements

Train crash: Injured drivers give their statements

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Both were rescued from the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express that derailed near Bahanaga Bazar Station on June 2 that had claimed 275 lives and left around 1,200 injured.