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Aaditya Thackeray booked for 'inaugurating' bridge sans permission

Aaditya Thackeray booked for 'inaugurating' bridge sans permission

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Thackeray claimed that the construction of the bridge was completed two weeks ago but it was not opened to the public as Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had no time to inaugurate it.

Bangladeshi flyer tries to kiss, flash Vistara crew; held

Bangladeshi flyer tries to kiss, flash Vistara crew; held

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

A 30-year-old Bangladeshi national was arrested in Mumbai for allegedly sexually harassing a female flight attendant on board a Muscat-Dhaka flight travelling via Mumbai, a police official said on Friday.

Cop, others thrash Kanpur student, urinate in his mouth

Cop, others thrash Kanpur student, urinate in his mouth

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

In a bid to settle scores, a head constable and about a dozen other men allegedly thrashed a student, fired a bullet to scare him and urinated into his mouth one by one, the police said on Tuesday.

Delhi court summons BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain in rape case

Delhi court summons BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain in rape case

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

A Delhi court on Wednesday summoned BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain on a woman's complaint alleging rape and criminal intimidation.

Squeezing of testicles is not 'attempt to murder': HC

Squeezing of testicles is not 'attempt to murder': HC

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The HC reasoned that the accused had no intention of murdering the victim and the injury was caused during a fight.

7 held in UP for raising pro-Pak slogans at 'jagran'

7 held in UP for raising pro-Pak slogans at 'jagran'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

A girl climbed the stage, threw a black cloth towards the idols, and started chanting slogans 'Islam zindabad', 'Pakistan zindabad' and 'Hindustan murdabad'

10 BJP men held for attack on scribe Wagle; Editors Guild condmens incident

10 BJP men held for attack on scribe Wagle; Editors Guild condmens incident

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Television visuals showed BJP workers mobbing the car at Khandoji Baba Chowk and vandalising it, resulting in the vehicle's windscreen and side panes getting damaged.

2005 IISC terror attack: SC upholds conviction, life sentence of 4 accused

2005 IISC terror attack: SC upholds conviction, life sentence of 4 accused

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

A bench of justices UU Lalit, Hemant Gupta and S Ravindra Bhat dismissed the appeals of the four convicts, observing that strict action should be taken against conspiracies aimed at causing danger to public property and the general public.

Nuh violence: FIR registered against hate speeches at Palwal 'mahapanchayat'

Nuh violence: FIR registered against hate speeches at Palwal 'mahapanchayat'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

The police have registered an FIR against unidentified people for allegedly making provocative speeches at the August 13 'Sarv Hindu Samaj mahapanchayat' in Haryana's Palwal, officials said on Wednesday.

In MP, 90 of 230 new MLAs face criminal cases, murder among charges against 34

In MP, 90 of 230 new MLAs face criminal cases, murder among charges against 34

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

In 2023, this number has dropped to 90, nearly 39 per cent of the 230-member House, an ADR report said.

Creator of Rashmika Mandanna deepfake video arrested

Creator of Rashmika Mandanna deepfake video arrested

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

On November 10, an FIR was registered under Indian Penal Code sections 465 (punishment for forgery) and 469 (forgery for purpose of harming reputation) and sections 66C and 66E of the Information Technology Act at the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) Unit of the Delhi Police's Special Cell.

NIA arrests last accused in PFI hand-chopping case after 13 years

NIA arrests last accused in PFI hand-chopping case after 13 years

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested the key and last absconding accused, who had been in hiding for over 13 years, in connection with the mutilation of a college professor's hand in Kerala, for alleged blasphemy.

'The police will be significantly more militarised'

'The police will be significantly more militarised'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'The idea of subversive activities is so vague that it could include making fun of the government, being critical of the government.'

Maoists threaten to blow up 'Hamas rally' in Kerala

Maoists threaten to blow up 'Hamas rally' in Kerala

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The Maoists have warned that if the government does not stop unfairly targeting them and charging false cases against them, what happened in Kochi at the Jehovah's Witnesses convention can be expected during the 'Hamas rally of fake comrades' in the district, an official said.

Can't call lustful affair without divorce live-in relationship: HC

Can't call lustful affair without divorce live-in relationship: HC

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

The man in the "live-in-relationship" has two children with his wife and they live with their mother.

Ex-Mumbai mayor booked in Covid body bags purchase 'scam'

Ex-Mumbai mayor booked in Covid body bags purchase 'scam'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The complaint in this regard was filed by Kirit Somaiya in July, the police official added.

Mukhtar Ansari gets 10-year jail in 2009 teacher's murder case

Mukhtar Ansari gets 10-year jail in 2009 teacher's murder case

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

The case under the Gangsters Act was registered against Ansari at the Karanda police station in 2010 following the murder of Kapildev Singh, a teacher, and an attempt on the life of Meer Hasan, a trader, both in 2009.

Shivraj meets Muslim woman beaten up for voting for BJP

Shivraj meets Muslim woman beaten up for voting for BJP

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

According to police, Javeed allegedly thrashed Samina on Monday when she was celebrating the victory of the BJP in the recently-held assembly elections, counting for which was done on December 3.

MP: Revenue official mowed down by illegal sand vehicle

MP: Revenue official mowed down by illegal sand vehicle

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

A patwari, a local revenue department official, was crushed to death by a tractor-trolley used for transporting sand illegally in Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh, police said on Sunday.

Multiple attacks on TN Guv but police indifferent: Raj Bhavan

Multiple attacks on TN Guv but police indifferent: Raj Bhavan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

There have been incidents of public threats to the life of Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi but a 'studied indifference' by the state police to the matter has vitiated his security, the Raj Bhavan alleged.

Tushar Gandhi sues Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide over Bapu slur

Tushar Gandhi sues Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide over Bapu slur

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Gandhi maintained when he submitted the complaint application against Bhide, the police said they would seek legal opinion before moving forward in the matter.

'The State must be more tolerant of dissent than it is now'

'The State must be more tolerant of dissent than it is now'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

'Nearly 13,000 individuals have been charged for sedition since 2010.' 'If the Supreme Court stay ever gets vacated, arrests will follow immediately.'

Train firing: Sacked RPF cop's bail rejected

Train firing: Sacked RPF cop's bail rejected

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Chaudhary not only killed his senior but also three others of a 'particular community' by making them specific targets, the court said.

Rahul Gandhi booked in Assam hours after CM's direction to DGP

Rahul Gandhi booked in Assam hours after CM's direction to DGP

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Rahul Gandhi was booked on Tuesday for 'wanton acts of violence' by the Assam Police as the political confrontation between the Congress leader and state Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma escalated on the tenth day of the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra', with Gandhi asserting that he does not get 'intimidated' by such tactics.

SC calls govt complaint against Editors Guild as counter-narrative

SC calls govt complaint against Editors Guild as counter-narrative

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday extended by two weeks the protection from coercive action it has granted to four members of the Editors Guild of India (EGI) in connection with two first information reports (FIRs) lodged against them in Manipur for allegedly promoting enmity between different groups.

Cousin stabs woman to death for marrying lover in Gujarat

Cousin stabs woman to death for marrying lover in Gujarat

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The victim Kalyani married Jitendra Sonawane in court against the wishes of her family members a month ago, and her husband's family had decided to hold a traditional wedding ceremony for the couple on Tuesday, inspector H B Zala of Limbayat police station said.

1 killed, 10 injured in clash over social media post in Maharashtra

1 killed, 10 injured in clash over social media post in Maharashtra

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

One person was killed and 10 others suffered injuries when members of two communities clashed at a village in Maharashtra's Satara district following an 'objectionable' post on social media, police said.

HC admits CBI plea against acquittal of A Raja, 16 others in 2G scam case

HC admits CBI plea against acquittal of A Raja, 16 others in 2G scam case

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Admitting the Central Bureau of Investigation appeal, the high court said there are "some contradictions" in the trial court's judgment which require "deeper examination".

Wait for justice continues: Alwar lynching victim's wife

Wait for justice continues: Alwar lynching victim's wife

Rediff.com26 May 2023

'The main accused was acquitted by the court while the sentence awarded to the others is less. They should have been given strict punishment'

Four IM operatives get 10 years in jail for terror plot but will walk out

Four IM operatives get 10 years in jail for terror plot but will walk out

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The judgement, however, paved the way for their release as all of them have already served as much time in jail.

Tough penal law on hold till talks with truckers: Govt

Tough penal law on hold till talks with truckers: Govt

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla Tuesday said the decision to invoke a new penal provision related to hit-and-run cases, which has sparked protests by truckers, will be taken only after consultation with the All India Motor Transport Congress.

Atishi gets notice over allegations of MLA poaching

Atishi gets notice over allegations of MLA poaching

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

A team of Delhi Police Crime Branch on Sunday visited Finance Minister Atishi's residence and served her a notice in connection with allegations that the Bharatiya Janata Party was attempting to 'poach' Aam Aadmi Party MLAs.

Himachal's Independent MLA, Cong rebel's father booked for poll offences

Himachal's Independent MLA, Cong rebel's father booked for poll offences

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

A case of criminal conspiracy, corruption practices and undue influence on election has been registered on the complaint of two Congress MLAs, police said on Sunday.

SC seeks Centre's reply on criminalisation of marital rape

SC seeks Centre's reply on criminalisation of marital rape

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

A bench of Justices Ajay Rastogi and B V Nagarathna issued notice to the Union government and said it will hear the petitions in February 2023.

Hate speech case: Guj court reserves order on Kajal Hindustani's bail plea

Hate speech case: Guj court reserves order on Kajal Hindustani's bail plea

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The court of additional sessions judge R M Asodiya reserved its order on Hindustani's bail plea for April 13, additional public prosecutor Moham Gohel said.

Abuse of PM derogatory but not seditious, says HC, quashes case against school

Abuse of PM derogatory but not seditious, says HC, quashes case against school

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The Karnataka high court has said abusive words used against the prime minister was derogatory and irresponsible but it does not constitute sedition, while quashing a case of sedition against a school management.

Indigo passenger hits pilot after over 10 hour delay

Indigo passenger hits pilot after over 10 hour delay

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

In the short video clip, other crew members could be seen shouting at the passenger after he hit the pilot.

Andaman gang-rape: Chargesheet filed against ex-chief secretary, 2 others

Andaman gang-rape: Chargesheet filed against ex-chief secretary, 2 others

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

The SIT headed by Monika Bhardwaj submitted the charge sheet on Friday.

Ex-student opens fire from air pistol in Kerala school, arrested

Ex-student opens fire from air pistol in Kerala school, arrested

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

A former student, Jagan, went to the Vivekodayam school at Thrissur and took out a gun from his bag after entering the staff room and later went to various classrooms, terrorising students and staff.

Aftab denies Shraddha Walkar murder charges, to face trial

Aftab denies Shraddha Walkar murder charges, to face trial

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Poonawala, however, denied the charges and demanded a trial. The matter has been posted for further proceedings on June 1.