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Security forces kill mastermind of Dhaka cafe attack

Security forces kill mastermind of Dhaka cafe attack

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Canadian-Bangladeshi Tamim Ahmed Chowdhury and his two associates were killed during an encounter at the militants' hideout.

BJP's Rath Yatra blocked again; HC quashes go-ahead given earlier

BJP's Rath Yatra blocked again; HC quashes go-ahead given earlier

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

The division bench said the order needs to consider afresh the 36 intelligence inputs submitted by the state government before the single bench.

Exclusive: 'Maharashtra police has no understanding of Naxalism'

Exclusive: 'Maharashtra police has no understanding of Naxalism'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Vernon Gonsalves, who spent nearly six years in jail after being labelled a Naxalite by the security agencies, recounts in detail his arrest, the case against him and his future plans in an exclusive interview.

Tension near Haryana godman's ashram, prohibitory orders imposed

Tension near Haryana godman's ashram, prohibitory orders imposed

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Tension mounted in Barwala town of Hisar district in Haryana ahead of on Monday's deadline set by the Punjab and Haryana high court to ensure appearance of self-styled godman Rampal in a contempt case, prompting authorities to impose prohibitory orders at several vulnerable places.

CBI to probe Deoria case; one missing girl found in Gorakhpur

CBI to probe Deoria case; one missing girl found in Gorakhpur

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Earlier, the UP Women and Child Welfare Minister Rita Bahuguna Joshi admitted there had been laxity at the district level in not shutting down the Deoria shelter even after a closure order last year.

Cyclone to hit Odisha: Thousands fleeing port towns; pujo festivities dampened

Cyclone to hit Odisha: Thousands fleeing port towns; pujo festivities dampened

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Carrying their baggage, thousands of people are leaving the port town of Paradip to escape the wrath of the severe cyclonic storm 'Phailin' which is expected to make landfall in Odisha in less than 24 hours.

Bihar stampede: BJP for slapping murder case against officials

Bihar stampede: BJP for slapping murder case against officials

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday demanded slapping of murder case against the transferred civil and police officers following the October 3 stampede that claimed 33 lives, while the Bihar government said the main opposition party was trying to politicising the incident.

Sedition charge against Kashmiri students, who cheered for Pak, dropped

Sedition charge against Kashmiri students, who cheered for Pak, dropped

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

A group of Kashmiri students at a private university in Meerut were on Thursday booked for sedition after they allegedly cheered for the Pakistan team during a cricket match against India.

Officials begin survey of land in Singur

Officials begin survey of land in Singur

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

After land survey, field survey would start and on completion of that process, the land owners would receive their respective lands

Satyapal Singh -- tough cop becomes minister

Satyapal Singh -- tough cop becomes minister

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

The 61-year-old former top cop from Mumbai changed professions after listening to his 'inner voice'.

After Durga, Rajasthan cop transferred under political pressure

After Durga, Rajasthan cop transferred under political pressure

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

Days after the suspension of Indian Administrative Service officer Durga Shakti Nagal, an Indian Police Service officer was transferred two days after he reopened the history-sheet of the father of a Congress member of Legislative Assembly in Rajasthan, who had allegedly been involved in smuggling and other anti-social activities.

Engineers flee after two colleagues' murder in protection racket in Bihar

Engineers flee after two colleagues' murder in protection racket in Bihar

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Engineers quit their jobs in Bihar's Darbhanga district after their colleagues were shot dead for refusing to pay protection money to local goons.

SIT formed to probe Rohtak gang rape

SIT formed to probe Rohtak gang rape

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

As part of the investigations, the DNA samples of the complainant and the accused will also be matched.

Nigerians attacked in UP: 5 arrested

Nigerians attacked in UP: 5 arrested

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Swaraj said the Centre was taking immediate action and that UP CM Yogi Adityanath had assured her of a fair and impartial investigation.

100 passengers injured after Kaifiyat Express derails in UP

100 passengers injured after Kaifiyat Express derails in UP

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

This is the second rail accident in the state in four days.

Varanasi stampede toll rises to 25; top officials suspended

Varanasi stampede toll rises to 25; top officials suspended

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee expressed condolences over the loss of lives in the stampede and called upon the authorities to provide all assistance and help to the victims.

Verdict on Dera chief: Haryana on alert, stadium made 'temporary jail'

Verdict on Dera chief: Haryana on alert, stadium made 'temporary jail'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

State govt said it is not averse to seeking Army's help to maintain law and order.

Suffocation reason behind Patna stampede, say officials

Suffocation reason behind Patna stampede, say officials

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Facing flak for the stampede at Gandhi maidan that left 33 dead and 29 injured, Patna district administration on Saturday denied lapses and said the tragedy "seems to be result of suffocation" due to the huge gathering of people for Dusshera celebrations.

The recent rape cases that shook India

The recent rape cases that shook India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The Friday morning encounter of all the four accused in the brutal rape-and-murder case of a 25-year-old woman veterinarian last month in Hyderabad triggered a nationwide debate on justice delivery, with one side supporting it as speedy justice and the other raising concerns over 'extra-judicial' measures. Here is a look at the legal status of some rape cases which shook the country.

Rocky's mother surrenders, blames BJP for 'implicating' her

Rocky's mother surrenders, blames BJP for 'implicating' her

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Earlier on Tuesday, she surrendered before the Gaya court. An arrest warrant was issued by the Bihar government against her over liquor prohibition.

Controversial Odisha 'godman' Sarathi Baba arrested

Controversial Odisha 'godman' Sarathi Baba arrested

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Controversial self-styled 'godman' Sarathi Baba was on Saturday arrested by Odisha police on cheating and other charges following violent protests demanding action against him for his alleged escapades.

5 killed as New Farakka Express derails near Rae Bareli

5 killed as New Farakka Express derails near Rae Bareli

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

10 women and six minors are among the injured, the officials said.

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Prohibitory orders were imposed in Delhi and parts of Karnataka. Police kept tight vigil in Kerala. In Gujarat, 50 people were arrested for Thursday's violence.

Normalcy returning to protest-hit Jammu, army withdrawn

Normalcy returning to protest-hit Jammu, army withdrawn

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

The army was on Saturday deployed in various parts of the tense Jammu as the sikh youth killed in clashes with police was cremated after the state government accepted most of the demands of the agitating community.

Army deployed in Assam; stones pelted at CM's home

Army deployed in Assam; stones pelted at CM's home

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

A day after total shutdown in Assam to protest against the CAB, fresh protests erupted in the state and neighbouring Tripura and other parts of the nation.

Patna blast: 2 suspects detained; BJP disrupts assembly

Patna blast: 2 suspects detained; BJP disrupts assembly

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Two suspects were detained for interrogation in Patna on Wednesday in connection with a bomb blast that took place in a residential building in the Bihar capital on Monday night, police said.

4 yrs after 3 Dalits were killed, Gujarat forms SIT to probe murders

4 yrs after 3 Dalits were killed, Gujarat forms SIT to probe murders

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

On the intervening night of September 22-23, 2012, three Dalit youths were killed when police opened fire to disperse a violent mob to control a clash between Dalits and OBC Bharwad community members at Thangadh town in Surendranagar district.

27 dead in 2 days, 106 arrested; Delhi remains tense

27 dead in 2 days, 106 arrested; Delhi remains tense

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Hospital authorities said of the deceased at the GTB, at least nine received gun shots. One of the deceased is also a woman, they said.

Bihar govt issues shoot-at-sight orders anticipating poll violence

Bihar govt issues shoot-at-sight orders anticipating poll violence

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

The Bihar government on Wednesday issued shoot-at-sight orders against troublemakers and made tight security arrangements to ensure violence free polling in 6 of the 40 Lok Sabha seats to be held on Thursday.

Haryana govt orders probe into Murthal rapes during Jat stir

Haryana govt orders probe into Murthal rapes during Jat stir

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The Haryana government on Friday set up a committee consisting of three women officers, including a deputy inspector general, for receiving any complaint of rape of women in Murthal near Sonepat during the Jat stir.

Top cop who has become an anti-trafficking hero

Top cop who has become an anti-trafficking hero

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Fighting sex trafficking and forced labour became Police Commissioner Mahesh Bhagwat's life mission. The winner of the US State Department's 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report Heroes Award speaks to Rediff.com

NIA officer shot dead in UP; authorities say it was a 'planned attack'

NIA officer shot dead in UP; authorities say it was a 'planned attack'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Tanzil Ahmad was shot dead by two motorcycle borne persons when he was returning after attending a marriage ceremony with his wife Farzana.

BJP, BSP MLAs arrested for inciting Muzaffarnagar riots

BJP, BSP MLAs arrested for inciting Muzaffarnagar riots

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Legislative Assembly Sangeet Som, accused of uploading a fake video that played a role in provoking communal tension in Muzaffarnagar and making inflammatory speeches, was arrested on Saturday.

HC seeks TN government's response on 'detention' of MLAs

HC seeks TN government's response on 'detention' of MLAs

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

The counsel told the HC that one of the MLAs had written to the governor and the DGP stating that he had escaped from confinement.

'Udhampur attack terrorists backed by ISI'

'Udhampur attack terrorists backed by ISI'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday claimed that terrorists involved in Wednesday's Udhampur attack on a BSF convoy were trained 'fidayeens' and backed by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence.

Patna stampede: Bihar govt vows to punish people responsible for 'lapses'

Patna stampede: Bihar govt vows to punish people responsible for 'lapses'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

The Bihar government on Sunday vowed to punish those responsible for "lapses" that led to the stampede at the historic Gandhi Maidan in Patna on October 3, leaving 33 people dead and 29 injured.

VHP yatra: Uttar Pradesh on edge, over 350 arrested

VHP yatra: Uttar Pradesh on edge, over 350 arrested

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

The twin towns of Ayodhya and Faizabad were on the edge on Saturday as tension mounted on the eve of VHP's yatra with the UP government cracking down on the saffron outfit arresting some of its leaders and over 350 activists.

Shelter home abuse: Rajnath assures action; UP minister admits laxity

Shelter home abuse: Rajnath assures action; UP minister admits laxity

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Twenty-four girls were rescued from a shelter home in Deoria in Uttar Pradesh after allegation of sexual exploitation of the inmates came to light a few days ago.

Ishrat case: Cop cites 'incomplete' charge sheet to seek bail

Ishrat case: Cop cites 'incomplete' charge sheet to seek bail

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

A jailed Gujarat police officer who is one of the accused in the "fake" encounter killings of Ishrat Jahan and three others, today sought bail on the ground that the Cent6ral Bureau of Investigation had filed "incomplete" chargesheet in the 2004 case.

WB govt writes to EC urging it to reconsider transfer order

WB govt writes to EC urging it to reconsider transfer order

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The Election Commission may cancel or postpone Lok Sabha polls in certain West Bengal constituencies if Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee refuses to abide by its order to transfer eight state government officials.