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Hyd vet case: Cop led similar encounter in Warangal in '08

Hyd vet case: Cop led similar encounter in Warangal in '08

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

In a coincidence of sorts, Cyberababd police chief V C Sajjanar is at the helm when four accused in the rape and murder of a woman vet were killed on Friday in an alleged encounter, much like he was in Warangal when three men charged with throwing acid on two girls were shot dead by the police.

5 terror suspects who fled from Odisha detained in Vizag

5 terror suspects who fled from Odisha detained in Vizag

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

After being alerted by Odisha, its Andhra Pradesh counterpart intercepted a vehicle with Delhi registration number and nabbed the five persons, including two women.

MP cops made to push plane to make way for Kamal Nath's aircraft

MP cops made to push plane to make way for Kamal Nath's aircraft

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Around eight policemen and some officials had to push the parked plane of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for about 15-20 feet at an airstrip in Chhindwara on Monday to give way to an incoming aircraft of Congress leader Kamal Nath.

BJP leader, four others held in Ballia murder case

BJP leader, four others held in Ballia murder case

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The Uttar Pradesh Police had said on Saturday that it would invoke the stringent National Security Act and Gangster Act against those accused in the killing of the 46-year-old man.

Pakistani forces deliberately targeting civilians: BSF

Pakistani forces deliberately targeting civilians: BSF

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The Border Security Force on Wednesday said Pakistan's border guarding force was deliberately targeting civilian areas and its Army directly supporting the troops in the shelling on these areas and Indian posts along the International Border.

IS terror suspect killed after 12-hour UP ATS operation

IS terror suspect killed after 12-hour UP ATS operation

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

IG ATS Aseem Arun confirmed that the slain terror suspect was an active member of the ISIS.

Whoa! Kendall posts racy pic, causes flutter

Whoa! Kendall posts racy pic, causes flutter

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

The image was liked by 1.1 million users on Kendall Jennar's account.

Prime suspect in Mumbai double murder case detained

Prime suspect in Mumbai double murder case detained

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

The prime suspect in the Mumbai double murder case of well-known painter Hema Upadhaya and her lawyer was today detained by Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force in Varanasi.

3 days after Bulandshahr cop's killing, Yogi meets his family

3 days after Bulandshahr cop's killing, Yogi meets his family

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Following the gruesome incident, Adityanath had announced a compensation of Rs 40 lakh for Singh's wife, Rs 10 lakh for his parents and a government job for a member of his family.

Vikas Dubey's close aide killed in encounter, 6 held

Vikas Dubey's close aide killed in encounter, 6 held

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

Amar Dubey, who carried a reward of Rs 25,000, was killed in an encounter in Maudaha village in Hamirpur district.

'We don't burn Raavan!'

'We don't burn Raavan!'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Mumbai's oldest Ram Leela plays out for 20 days at the historic Azad Maidan. Hitesh Harisinghani and Savera R Someshwar bring you some glimpses.

Tight security arrangement for Kochi ODI

Tight security arrangement for Kochi ODI

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

A foolproof security arrangements have been made around the recently refurbished Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi, which will host the second ODI between India and England, a top police official said.

Death of father-son duo beaten by cops sparks outrage in TN

Death of father-son duo beaten by cops sparks outrage in TN

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami said four police personnel, including two sub-inspectors, have been suspended in connection with the incident while an inspector has been put on wait.

Didn't forgive, won't forget: CRPF pays tribute to Pulwama martyrs

Didn't forgive, won't forget: CRPF pays tribute to Pulwama martyrs

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) that lost 40 troopers in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack said on Sunday that the country 'did not forgive' and 'will not forget' the supreme sacrifice made by the personnel.

Over 30 girls of Bihar school thrashed for resisting sexual advances

Over 30 girls of Bihar school thrashed for resisting sexual advances

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

The local boys used to harass girls at a government residential school.

Prisoner dies of food poisoning in Goa jail, several take ill

Prisoner dies of food poisoning in Goa jail, several take ill

Rediff.com31 May 2013

A murder convict died of suspected food poisoning on Friday and over 130 inmates of Goa Central Jail at Aguada and Sub-Jail at Mapusa took ill after apparently consuming the dinner prepared by prisoners last night, jail authorities said.

India sees nearly 16,000 cases in a day; Delhi surpasses Mumbai

India sees nearly 16,000 cases in a day; Delhi surpasses Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

As daily testing of samples of blood and throat and nose swabs crossed two lakh for the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic, over 14,000 new coronavirus cases were registered in the country for the fifth day in a row to take the total count to 4,56,183, according to the Union Health Ministry data.

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.

Apple executive shot dead by cops in UP, cremated

Apple executive shot dead by cops in UP, cremated

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

The two constables were arrested and dismissed from the job and a first information report was registered in the matter on the basis of a complaint by Sana Khan.

Jail-break bid: Sabarmati prison official suspended

Jail-break bid: Sabarmati prison official suspended

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

A junior jail superintendent of the Sabarmati Central Jail in Ahmedabad has been suspended in connection with the conspiracy of 14 accused of 2008 serial bomb blast case to escape through a tunnel.

Indrani Mukerjea discharged from hospital

Indrani Mukerjea discharged from hospital

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Mukerjea, who was admitted in the state-run J J Hospital for the treatment of suspected drug overdose has been brought back to the jail, Inspector General (prisons) Rajvardhan Sinha said.

Masood Azhar's nephew, top Jaish terrorist killed in Pulwama encounter

Masood Azhar's nephew, top Jaish terrorist killed in Pulwama encounter

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

2 other terrorists who were killed in the encounter include Divisional Commander Muhammad Bhai, a non-local Waseem, a resident of Drubgam, Pulwama.

Jammu-bound Muri Express derails in UP; 3 dead, 9 injured

Jammu-bound Muri Express derails in UP; 3 dead, 9 injured

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Ten bogies of a Jammu-bound train derailed in Kaushambi on Monday, killing three persons including a woman on the spot and injuring nine and affecting train traffic on Allahabad-Kanpur route.

Days after he gets prosthetic leg, police horse Shaktiman dies

Days after he gets prosthetic leg, police horse Shaktiman dies

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Police horse 'Shaktiman', who suffered multiple fractures on its hind leg during a Bharatiya Janata Party protest in Dehradun last month triggering widespread outrage, died on Wednesday.

Punjab cop, who hushed up rape case, arrested

Punjab cop, who hushed up rape case, arrested

Rediff.com29 Dec 2012

Two days after his dismissal for allegedly showing apathy in handling case of a gangrape victim, the assistant sub inspector of police was arrested on Saturday near urban estate area.

Slain DSP's wife joins as officer in UP police

Slain DSP's wife joins as officer in UP police

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

Wife of slain Depuuty Superintendent of police Zia-Ul-Haq, who was shot dead in Pratapgarh on March 2, has joined as an officer on special duty, a post offered to her on compassionate grounds.

20 BSF men airlifted from flash floods along IB in Samba

20 BSF men airlifted from flash floods along IB in Samba

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

As many as 20 Jawans of BSF were trapped in a border outpost due to flash floods in Basantar river triggered by heavy rains in forward areas of the International Border in Ramgarh sector of Samba district on Friday, a defence spokesman said.

DSP murder case: CBI team visits Pratapgarh in UP

DSP murder case: CBI team visits Pratapgarh in UP

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

A ten-member CBI team, headed by a DIG-level officer, visited a village in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district in connection with the probe into the killings of a police officer and two others there last week.

1 killed in firing during violent protests in Rajasthan's Dungarpur

1 killed in firing during violent protests in Rajasthan's Dungarpur

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Candidates of a teacher recruitment exam confronted police and indulged in arson while a delegation of theirs met Tribal Area Development Minister Arjun Singh Bamniya in Udaipur. While the meeting was going on, the protesters confronted the police again in the evening following which police opened fire to control the situation.

No Azamgarh link of Hyd blast suspects: UP police

No Azamgarh link of Hyd blast suspects: UP police

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

The Uttar Pradesh Police on Friday said they have no information about Azamgarh link of any of the suspects in the Hyderabad twin blasts.

RIL-BP to supply gas to Andhra power projects

RIL-BP to supply gas to Andhra power projects

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

India Gas Solutions the equal joint venture between the two companies, is looking to sell LNG to five power producers in Andhra Pradesh - GMR, GVK, Lanco Infratech, Sravanthi Energy and Konaseema Gas.

UP traffic police's uniform goes khaki from 'BSP blue'

UP traffic police's uniform goes khaki from 'BSP blue'

Rediff.com21 May 2012

In yet another reversal of previous Mayawati government's decision, the Uttar Pradesh government has changed the colour of state traffic police's uniform from blue to khaki.

Chikungunya spurt could be due to 'evolution' of viral strain, say experts

Chikungunya spurt could be due to 'evolution' of viral strain, say experts

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Experts also feel that north Indians could be succumbing to the vector-borne disease because of their "low immunity" to it.

Main accused in Kasganj violence held; UP submits report to MHA

Main accused in Kasganj violence held; UP submits report to MHA

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

At least 118 people have been arrested in connection with the violence.

HC seeks details of Dalit woman's molestation in UP

HC seeks details of Dalit woman's molestation in UP

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

The Allahabad high court on Friday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to apprise it of the details of a case involving alleged molestation of a Dalit woman by a police sub-inspector inside premises of a police station in the state capital.

Anti-CAA stir: Clashes erupt in UP's Rampur; 1 dead

Anti-CAA stir: Clashes erupt in UP's Rampur; 1 dead

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Around 400 to 500 people gathered near the city Eidgah to protest against the amended Citizenship Act amid a bandh call, he said.

Agartala: BSF jawan among 2 killed by suspected militants

Agartala: BSF jawan among 2 killed by suspected militants

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

A Border Security Force jawan and a civilian driver were killed and another person was injured on Monday when suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura militants fired at them at Khantlang, a village bordering Chittagong Hill Tract in Bangladesh, the police said.

U'khand tragedy: 64 bodies found in Kedar valley

U'khand tragedy: 64 bodies found in Kedar valley

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

With the weather clear at most places across Uttarakhand over the past few days, 64 more bodies were found lying over the ridges in Kedar valley and cremated with necessary rituals, a senior police officer said on Thursday.

SC orders Hajela transferred to MP following threats

SC orders Hajela transferred to MP following threats

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

A special bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and justices S A Bobde and R F Nariman on Friday ordered the inter-cadre transfer of Hajela on deputation.

Bhanwari case: 'A saga of sex, lies and videotapes'

Bhanwari case: 'A saga of sex, lies and videotapes'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Bhanwari Devi murder case has all the elements of Hollywood thriller "Sex, Lies and Videotapes", Central Bureau of Investigation Director A P Singh said on Friday as he felicitated teams of Rajasthan and Maharashtra Police for their help in cracking the case.