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Meet India's Top Spooks!

Meet India's Top Spooks!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Senior army and police officials were present at the meeting, but what caught our eye was the presence of Ravi Sinha, who heads the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency, and Tapan Deka, who head the Intelligence Bureau, India's internal intelligence agency, at the meeting.

Hathras stampede: On grilling Baba, probe panel says...

Hathras stampede: On grilling Baba, probe panel says...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

The judicial commission set up by the Uttar Pradesh government will speak to anyone required for its inquiry into the July 2 Hathras stampede, a probe panel member said on Sunday when asked if self-styled godman Bhole Baba will also be questioned.

False affidavit case: Ex-IPS officer Bhatt chargesheeted

False affidavit case: Ex-IPS officer Bhatt chargesheeted

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

The chargesheet against Bhatt and his lawyer V H Kanara in the case where a police constable has accused the IPS officer of signing a false affidavit was filed on Wednesday in the sessions court in Ahmedabad by the Ghatlodia police.

The Spy Who Became A Farmer

The Spy Who Became A Farmer

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Everything about farming is enjoyable and relaxing.'

50 IPS officers transferred in Gujarat

50 IPS officers transferred in Gujarat

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

The Gujarat government has transferred 50 Indian Police Service officers, including Satish Verma, a member of special investigation team which probed Ishrat Jahan encounter case.

Mulayam threatens IPS officer crusading against 'corrupt' minister

Mulayam threatens IPS officer crusading against 'corrupt' minister

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The IPS officer is currently posted as inspector general (civil defence).

UPSC cancels Puja Khedkar's selection, bars her from all future exams

UPSC cancels Puja Khedkar's selection, bars her from all future exams

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday said it has cancelled the provisional candidature of probationary Indian Administrative Service officer Puja Khedkar and debarred her from all future examinations or selections.

Bilkis Bano case: Guj IPS officer sacked a day before retirement

Bilkis Bano case: Guj IPS officer sacked a day before retirement

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The dismissal means the officer will not get benefits entitled to retired government employees.

Suspended Gujarat IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt sacked

Suspended Gujarat IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt sacked

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Gujarat Chief Secretary G R Aloria confirmed the development. "Services of Sanjiv Bhatt have been terminated," he said.

Home ministry office in Delhi gets hoax bomb threat

Home ministry office in Delhi gets hoax bomb threat

Rediff.com22 May 2024

It was written in the email that the "building will explode as bomb is planted", a police officer said and added that the IP address and other details of the mail are being checked.

Maha kids' abuse: Protestors storm school, bring trains to halt

Maha kids' abuse: Protestors storm school, bring trains to halt

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

The protest against the alleged sexual abuse of two girls at a school in Badlapur town of Maharashtra's Thane district turned violent on Tuesday as the angry agitators vandalised the school and also indulged in stone-pelting at the local railway station during the 'rail blockade', police said.

Educate boys on gender equality: HC on Badlapur abuse

Educate boys on gender equality: HC on Badlapur abuse

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

The court suggested setting up a committee to study the issue and recommend rules and guidelines to be followed in schools to avoid such incidents.

Mercedes calls police over Hamilton 'sabotage' email

Mercedes calls police over Hamilton 'sabotage' email

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Mercedes have called in the police after an anonymous email purporting to be from an insider accused the Formula One team of sabotaging their departing seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton

'I Walked Out Of The Movie'

'I Walked Out Of The Movie'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'The media is portraying the Malayalam film industry as the worst place, but that's not true.'

IPS officer's killing: CBI registers case

IPS officer's killing: CBI registers case

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case against unknown persons in the alleged murder of IPS officer Narendra Kumar Singh who was mowed down by a tractor trolley purportedly owned by illegal sand mafia in Morena district of Madhya Pradesh on March 8.

SC sets up panel to clear farmers' Shambhu blockade

SC sets up panel to clear farmers' Shambhu blockade

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan directed the five-member committee to convene its first meeting within a week and reach out to the agitating farmers to persuade them to immediately remove their tractors, trolleys etc from the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana to provide relief to commuters.

Ishrat case: Accused Guj IPS officer seeks default bail

Ishrat case: Accused Guj IPS officer seeks default bail

Rediff.com23 May 2013

A suspended IPS officer accused in the 2004 Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case sought default bail on Thursday from the special court here, after the CBI which is investigating the case, failed to file a chargesheet within 90 days of his arrest.

Rashmi Shukla becomes Maharashtra's first woman DGP

Rashmi Shukla becomes Maharashtra's first woman DGP

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Rashmi Shukla on Thursday became Maharashtra's first woman Director General of Police (DGP).

Modi encouraged Gujarat riots, IPS officer tells SC

Modi encouraged Gujarat riots, IPS officer tells SC

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

Senior Indian Police Service officer Sanjay Bhatt, who was posted in the Gujarat intelligence department, has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court accusing Chief Minister Narendra Modi of complicity in the 2002 Godhra case.

'As long as one is friendly with the BJP...'

'As long as one is friendly with the BJP...'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'One is happy. The moment one starts criticising the BJP, ED, IT and CBI comes to one's house.'

Badlapur protests: Internet suspended, 72 held; schools remain shut

Badlapur protests: Internet suspended, 72 held; schools remain shut

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

In the wake of a massive protest at Badlapur in Maharashtra's Thane district over the alleged sexual abuse of two kindergarten girls, internet services in the town were suspended while most schools remained shut on Wednesday, officials said.

Salman home shooting: Lookout circular against gangster Bishnoi's brother

Salman home shooting: Lookout circular against gangster Bishnoi's brother

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

The police are also likely to take custody of Lawrence Bishnoi, who is currently lodged in a jail in Gujarat's Sabarmati, and was also contemplating invoking the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act in the case, he said.

Everyone has to die one day: Bhole Baba on stampede

Everyone has to die one day: Bhole Baba on stampede

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Self-styled godman Bhole Baba said Wednesday that he is very disturbed by the Hathras stampede but nobody can avoid what is destined and everyone has to die one day.

IBC: Timely support from the judiciary is MUST

IBC: Timely support from the judiciary is MUST

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

IBC has been revolutionary in many ways and is a formidable instrument for stress resolution. And despite the room for improvement, the overall effectiveness of IBC in the distress space is unmatched, notes Saloni Kothari.

Improved law and order attracts IPS probationers to Bihar

Improved law and order attracts IPS probationers to Bihar

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Around twenty-one Indian Police Service probationers are taking tips from police officers in Bihar on how the rule of law was enforced in the state, which was seven years ago infamous for its lawlessness.

Director Ranjith, actor Siddique quit over sexual abuse charges

Director Ranjith, actor Siddique quit over sexual abuse charges

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Even as political pressure was building against Ranjith, actor Siddique quit as the general secretary of Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) amid voices from within his fraternity seeking his resignation.

Guj killings: Remand of IPS officers extended

Guj killings: Remand of IPS officers extended

Rediff.com5 May 2007

Controversial IPS official D G Vanzara, however, claimed that the charges against him were interpolation and concocted.

IPS officer claims Mulayam threatened him, cops refuse to file FIR

IPS officer claims Mulayam threatened him, cops refuse to file FIR

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Lucknow's Hazratganj police station on Saturday refused to register an FIR by IPS officer Amitabh Thakur, who was allegedly threatened by Samajwadi Party supremo and former chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav.

Hathras stampede main accused surrenders in Delhi

Hathras stampede main accused surrenders in Delhi

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

In a video message, Madhukar's lawyer AP Singh claimed that his client had surrendered in Delhi, where he was undergoing treatment.

BJP MLA Fights BJP Government On Corruption

BJP MLA Fights BJP Government On Corruption

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'I gave enough evidence and proof to punish corrupt officials.' 'But my own government has not filed any FIR against such officials.'

'Insulting 26/11 Martyrs Will Backfire On Congress'

'Insulting 26/11 Martyrs Will Backfire On Congress'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

'Why is the Congress not tendering an unconditional apology to the citizens of India?'

Ishrat case: Senior Gujarat IPS officer declared absconder

Ishrat case: Senior Gujarat IPS officer declared absconder

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

A Special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ahmedabad on Friday declared Gujarat IPS officer P P Pandey an absconder in the 2004 fake encounter case of Ishrat Jahan and three others.

Lucknow: Cong claims IPS officer's suspension an act of revenge

Lucknow: Cong claims IPS officer's suspension an act of revenge

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Supension of senior IPS officer Amitabh Thakur, who was locked in a tussle with Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, on Tuesday set off a political storm with the Opposition terming it an "act of revenge" by the ruling party.

'Kashmiri Youth Don't Want To Die'

'Kashmiri Youth Don't Want To Die'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

'...or go to jail.' 'The government is getting them silenced.'

45 specialists to join Modi govt in major lateral entry push

45 specialists to join Modi govt in major lateral entry push

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Forty-five specialists will soon be joining key posts of joint secretaries, directors and deputy secretaries in different central ministries as part of the Modi government's ambitious plan to infuse fresh talent to further improve ease of governance.

Cong names new Puri candidate after ex-MP's daughter pulls out over funds

Cong names new Puri candidate after ex-MP's daughter pulls out over funds

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Sucharita Mohanty, the daughter of former Congress MP Brajamohan Mohanty, in a mail to Venugopal on Friday claimed that her campaign was hit hard because the party denied her funding.

'Why Is Modi Not Sacking Biren Singh?'

'Why Is Modi Not Sacking Biren Singh?'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

'We are in a dilemma if the central government supports this ethnic violence and Biren Singh.'

Kohli's work ethic matchless: Former BCCI anti-corruption chief Kumar

Kohli's work ethic matchless: Former BCCI anti-corruption chief Kumar

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Former BCCI anti-corruption unit chief Neeraj Kumar found superstar Virat Kohli's work ethic "matchless" during his tenure with the powerful cricket board.

After killing Kolkata doctor, accused washed his clothes: Police

After killing Kolkata doctor, accused washed his clothes: Police

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

The body of a woman post-graduate trainee who was allegedly raped and murdered inside a seminar hall of the hospital, was found on Friday morning. The civic volunteer was arrested on Saturday.

Missing Arunachal IPS officer traced in Delhi

Missing Arunachal IPS officer traced in Delhi

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

IPS officer M S Chauhan, who probed the high-profile PDS scam and mysteriously went missing in Arunchal Pradesh's West Kameng district on October 16, has been traced in New Delhi on Sunday.