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Gujjars back on train tracks as they revive reservation stir

Gujjars back on train tracks as they revive reservation stir

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Nearly 2,000 people have gathered on the tracks blocking trains, causing inconvenience to passengers.

Govt delays decision on iron ore licence for POSCO plant

Govt delays decision on iron ore licence for POSCO plant

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

POSCO officials have said it was unlikely to build the plant without assured supply of iron ore.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

A recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Was she poisoned or did she overdose? Latest in the Indrani case

Was she poisoned or did she overdose? Latest in the Indrani case

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Here are the latest updates in the Indrani case after she was rushed to hospital after an alleged over dose in prison

BSF rubbishes Pakistan's wall along border claim, calls it a 'story'

BSF rubbishes Pakistan's wall along border claim, calls it a 'story'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

BSF Inspector General Rakesh Sharma said it was not possible to build a wall along the border keeping in view the topography of the area.

Prime accused in Kerala 'honour killing' held, hartal hits life

Prime accused in Kerala 'honour killing' held, hartal hits life

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Joseph, a Dalit Christian, was abducted on Sunday and killed by a gang of criminals allegedly engaged by his fiancee's family.

Bhopal encounter video, contradictory statements raise doubts

Bhopal encounter video, contradictory statements raise doubts

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Contradictions have emerged over the death of eight SIMI men, who were gunned down in an alleged encounter with the police on the outskirts of the Bhopal hours after they escaped from the high-security Bhopal Central Jail killing a security guard.

Major Naxal attack in Delhi-NCR averted, 10 ultras held

Major Naxal attack in Delhi-NCR averted, 10 ultras held

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

550 live cartridges, an INSAS assault rifle, two other rifles and three self-loading rifle magazines were seized along with a huge quantity of explosives and detonators.

Lucknow: 3 gunned down outside ATM, Rs 50 lakh looted

Lucknow: 3 gunned down outside ATM, Rs 50 lakh looted

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

2 masked assailants shot dead 3 persons carrying bank money in a busy commercial area.

2 more suspected ISI agents arrested; kin cry foul

2 more suspected ISI agents arrested; kin cry foul

Rediff.com4 May 2017

ATS officials seized a cellphone and Rs 71.57 lakh in cash from the house of Qureshi,

Slain CRPF officer gets Shaurya Chakra on his birthday

Slain CRPF officer gets Shaurya Chakra on his birthday

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Jha, a fearless officer of the country's largest paramilitary force, led a lethal anti-Naxal operation on July 3 last year in Jamui district of Bihar.

On day 4, guns fall silent at Pathankot base; search ops still on

On day 4, guns fall silent at Pathankot base; search ops still on

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Defence sources said that the firing at the air force base in Punjab ceased on Tuesday morning after the attack that began in the wee hours on Saturday.

Two arrested in firing incident inside Mathura jail

Two arrested in firing incident inside Mathura jail

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Two persons, including a guard of the Mathura jail, have been arrested in a firing incident, believed to be a fallout of gang war, that took place inside the jail premises two days ago.

9 killed, 14 injured in blast at Bhilai Steel Plant

9 killed, 14 injured in blast at Bhilai Steel Plant

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had in June dedicated the modernised and expanded Bhilai Steel Plant to the nation.

100 bodies recovered from Ganga, Centre seeks info from UP govt

100 bodies recovered from Ganga, Centre seeks info from UP govt

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Curiosity is brewing with recovery of 50 more bodies from river Ganga in Unnao on Wednesday, taking the number of such recoveries over the last few days to 100 and prompting the Centre to ask Uttar Pradesh government what was happening.

Bikaner: 8 teachers accused of raping minor for a year

Bikaner: 8 teachers accused of raping minor for a year

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

The victim has been diagnosed with cancer. She was also forced to consume abortion pills by the perpetrators.

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.

IPTL: Moya masterclass as Slammers thrash Mavericks

IPTL: Moya masterclass as Slammers thrash Mavericks

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Temperamental Australian star Nick Kyrgios provided the perfect finish after veteran Carlos Moya's masterclass performance as Singapore Slammers hammered the Philippine Mavericks 30-22 in their opening match of the

Phagwara clash: 4 injured; mobile internet services shut in 4 districts

Phagwara clash: 4 injured; mobile internet services shut in 4 districts

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

The groups clashed over the installation of a board and renaming of a chowk (intersection) in Phagwara, police said.

Karachi: 12 killed in fire at four-star hotel, 110 injured

Karachi: 12 killed in fire at four-star hotel, 110 injured

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

The blaze broke out in the kitchen located at the ground floor of the Regent Plaza hotel at the city's Shahrah-i-Faisal and spread across the six-floor building, trapping nearly 100 hotel guests in their rooms.

13 SSB troops released after being detained by Nepal police

13 SSB troops released after being detained by Nepal police

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Nepal on Sunday briefly detained 13 personnel of India's SSB, who allegedly entered the country with arms while chasing suspected smugglers near Jhapa district, bordering Bihar.

MP: 'Poison mixed in food for school students'

MP: 'Poison mixed in food for school students'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Alert students and a cook saved their hostel inmates from consuming poisonous food by facilitating its disposal after they saw a suspended panchayat official allegedly mixing some harmful substance in it.

Kerala police summons bishop accused of raping nun to appear on Sept 19

Kerala police summons bishop accused of raping nun to appear on Sept 19

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

The nun had recently sought urgent intervention of the Vatican for justice and demanded the bishop's removal as the head of the Jalandhar diocese.

Lions killed cow skinned by Dalits in Una: CID

Lions killed cow skinned by Dalits in Una: CID

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Cops said it was still a matter of investigation as to who called the 'cow vigilantes' when the Dalits were skinning the cow and what was the motive behind giving such false information, which led to the brutal thrashing.

Shaktiman row: BJP MLA Ganesh Joshi sent to 14 days of judicial remand

Shaktiman row: BJP MLA Ganesh Joshi sent to 14 days of judicial remand

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Reacting sharply to the development, BJP lodged a protest with Governor K K Paul and alleged it was "abduction" of its MLA.

Brexit would be permanent: British PM David Cameron

Brexit would be permanent: British PM David Cameron

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Prime Minister David Cameron on Tuesday made a last-ditch direct and personal appeal to British voters to vote in favour of remaining within the European Union, pleading them to think of the consequences of their "momentous decision" on the "hopes and dreams" of their children and grandchildren.

India defers decision on foreign secretary-level talks till Thursday

India defers decision on foreign secretary-level talks till Thursday

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

India on Wednesday night deferred a decision on whether to go ahead with the FS-level talks with Pakistan on Friday after the detention of "several individuals" of the dreaded JeM by Islamabad.

I want to continue for another 3-4 years: Mary Kom

I want to continue for another 3-4 years: Mary Kom

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

MC Mary Kom pulled no punches as the celebrated Indian boxer announced her intention to stretch her career by another "three-four" years and while the 2018 Asian and Commonwealth Games remain her "main focus", Tokyo Olympics, she said, is also not out of the radar yet. The London Olympics medallist and five-time world champion recently decided to go back to the light flyweight (48kg division) amid speculation that it is among the two categories that the International Boxing Association (AIBA) is pushing for inclusion in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The 33-year, a mother of three, is back in the ring with renewed hopes.

Alwar lynching: Cop suspended after he 'admits' to delay

Alwar lynching: Cop suspended after he 'admits' to delay

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

A four-member committee, constituted by the Rajasthan Police to look into the delay in taking 28-year-old Khan to the hospital, suspended the ASI and shifted three other constables to police lines, Special Director General of Police (law and order) NRK Reddy said at a press conference in Alwar.

JeM attacks BSF camp in Srinagar, ASI and 3 terrorists killed

JeM attacks BSF camp in Srinagar, ASI and 3 terrorists killed

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Jaish-e-Mohammad, the Pakistan-based terror outfit, has claimed responsibility for the attack.

HC orders CBI probe in Noida Chief engineer Yadav Singh graft case

HC orders CBI probe in Noida Chief engineer Yadav Singh graft case

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Thursday ordered a CBI probe against tainted Noida official Yadav Singh, whose disproportionate assets were exposed in a raid by the Income Tax department several months ago.

New SIT to supervise probe in 186 anti-Sikh riot cases set up

New SIT to supervise probe in 186 anti-Sikh riot cases set up

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The court had on Wednesday held that the previous SIT had not carried out further probe into these 186 cases in which closure reports were filed

Bihar police denies intelligence alert about serial blasts

Bihar police denies intelligence alert about serial blasts

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Bihar police on Monday denied that there was a specific intelligence alert by central agencies about terror threat to Bharatiya Janata Party's 'Hunkar Rally' in Patna and its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi who addressed it.

Amarnath yatra attack mastermind Abu Ismail gunned down in Kashmir

Amarnath yatra attack mastermind Abu Ismail gunned down in Kashmir

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The encounter took place at Aribagh in Nowgam area on the outskirts of Srinagar, the official said.

Akhilesh govt transfers another 36 IAS officers

Akhilesh govt transfers another 36 IAS officers

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

In another major shakeup of the state's bureaucracy in four days, the Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday transferred 36 Indian Administrative Services officers including district magistrates after a review of the law and order situation by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.

New UP police chief promises crackdown on 'gau rakshaks'

New UP police chief promises crackdown on 'gau rakshaks'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Singh said his priority would be ensuring unbiased policing.

Shujaat Bukhari killing: 1 arrested; thousands gather for last rites

Shujaat Bukhari killing: 1 arrested; thousands gather for last rites

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

An SIT has been formed to probe the killing.

5 rapes in 36 hours, but UP cops are in denial mode

5 rapes in 36 hours, but UP cops are in denial mode

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

With five rapes being reported over the past 36 hours from different corners of Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state seemed to be turning into the country's 'rape province'. Sharat Pradhan reports

On day 6, Gujjars stay firm, rail tracks remain blocked

On day 6, Gujjars stay firm, rail tracks remain blocked

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Gujjars remained adamant for calling the committee of ministers at Bayana in Bharatpur for holding talks to resolve the issue

Man who gave arms to Sanjay Dutt challenges cancellation of remission

Man who gave arms to Sanjay Dutt challenges cancellation of remission

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Chauhan, in his petition filed through lawyer Farhana Shah, claimed that the IG (prisons) had cancelled the remission granted to him 'without applying his mind and with a malafide intention'.