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Man who sent poisonous letter to Obama faces 25-year term

Man who sent poisonous letter to Obama faces 25-year term

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

A 41-year-old Mississippi man has pleaded guilty to sending poison-laced threatening letters to United States President Barack Obama and other officials.

Four Keralites die of gas poisoning in Bahrain

Four Keralites die of gas poisoning in Bahrain

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Police said the men never woke up after lighting a wood fire in an empty paint drum before going to bed in the room they shared on Sunday. A fifth worker survived.

UP cop suspended, another faces action over pro-Mukhtar Ansari posts

UP cop suspended, another faces action over pro-Mukhtar Ansari posts

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

A day after Ansari's burial, police constable Faiyaz Khan, posted at a police station in Lucknow, allegedly made certain comments in favour of the gangster-politician on his WhatsApp status and also raised doubts over his death.

Letter to Obama tested positive for deadly poison ricin

Letter to Obama tested positive for deadly poison ricin

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

A letter sent to US President Barack Obama has been tested positive for the deadly poison ricin, federal investigating agencies said on Wednesday.

Kerala Supports Mammootty Against Online Harassment

Kerala Supports Mammootty Against Online Harassment

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Politicians from the Left and the Congress party in Kerala have rallied behind Malayalam superstar Mammootty, who is facing online harassment from certain right wing sympathisers in connection with his 2022 film, Puzhu.

Why You Must Cook In Earthen Pots

Why You Must Cook In Earthen Pots

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Earthen ware are environment-friendly and keep the food's nutritional content intact Heat can circulate through the food in earthen pots, preserving the nutrition.

'I love you', Putin critic Navalny's wife's 1st post after his death

'I love you', Putin critic Navalny's wife's 1st post after his death

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Navalnaya posted a picture of herself enjoying a moment with Navalny, two days after his death.

Mississippi man charged for sending poisoned letters to Obama

Mississippi man charged for sending poisoned letters to Obama

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

A Mississippi man was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of sending poison-laced letters to United States President Barack Obama and two other officials.

Dalai Lama fears 'Chinese poison plot' to kill him

Dalai Lama fears 'Chinese poison plot' to kill him

Rediff.com13 May 2012

The Dalai Lama has revealed he fears that Chinese agents have trained Tibetan women for a mission to kill him.

5 die in Gujarat after consuming ayurvedic syrup

5 die in Gujarat after consuming ayurvedic syrup

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Preliminary probe revealed that the ayurvedic syrup, branded as 'Kalmeghasav - Asava Arishta', was sold over the counter to nearly 50 people by a shopkeeper in Bilodara village near Nadiad town of Kheda district.

'AIADMK is vomiting all the poison out'

'AIADMK is vomiting all the poison out'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

'When someone gives you one kilo of gold you have some obligations to them'

Cholera outbreak leaves 6 children dead in 5 days in MP shelter home

Cholera outbreak leaves 6 children dead in 5 days in MP shelter home

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

A high-level committee report from the district administration alleged that six children tragically passed away in the last five days, raising concerns over over-admission, mismanagement, and a possible cholera outbreak at the privately-run shelter for special children.

Does BJP Have Anyone To Match Kejriwal?

Does BJP Have Anyone To Match Kejriwal?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

'BJP insiders acknowledge that the party needs to be helmed by someone who can match Arvind Kejriwal's stature.' 'A Sudhanshu Trivedi or Bansuri Swaraj could bring the freshness the party needs in Delhi,' points out Aditi Phadnis.

NRI woman convicted for poisoning lover in UK

NRI woman convicted for poisoning lover in UK

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Lakhvir Singh, 45, was said to have killed Lakhvinder 'Lucky' Cheema, 39, because she could not bear the thought of his marriage to another woman.

Don't test our patience, plot will be exposed soon, Shinde tells Jarange

Don't test our patience, plot will be exposed soon, Shinde tells Jarange

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Shinde also took a swipe at the Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar chief Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray of the Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray while responding to Jarange.

'We are in search of a Shiva to consume the poison from banking system'

'We are in search of a Shiva to consume the poison from banking system'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

'Should the government be in the business of running banks?' 'Particularly when it does not have the fiscal strength to continuously infuse capital into such banks?'

US holds Russia responsible for spy poisoning in UK

US holds Russia responsible for spy poisoning in UK

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

It also said that the UK's decision to expel 23 Russian diplomats in retaliation for the alleged attack was a 'just response'.

SIT points to 'big conspiracy' behind Hathras satsang stampede

SIT points to 'big conspiracy' behind Hathras satsang stampede

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday suspended the local SDM, a circle officer and four others based on the SIT report on the Hathras stampede that did not rule out a "big conspiracy" behind the incident.

Mumbai colour poisoning: 5 workers of dye factory held

Mumbai colour poisoning: 5 workers of dye factory held

Rediff.com10 Mar 2012

Two days after over 200 people were affected by colour poisoning while celebrating Holi in Mumbai, the police on Saturday arrested five former workers of an abandoned dye factory in suburban Dharavi, in connection with the incident. Among those who took ill on Thursday were many children in the age group of 9-10 years, who complained of giddiness and vomiting soon after they used toxic colours in Shastrinagar area of Dharavi.

Mulayam govt wanted to save him: Ex-DSP, who slapped POTA on Mukhtar Ansari

Mulayam govt wanted to save him: Ex-DSP, who slapped POTA on Mukhtar Ansari

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

'The Mulayam government pressurised officials, IG-Range, DIG, and SP-STF were transferred, even I was made to resign within 15 days'

Govt creating tension between Marathas, OBCs: Jarange

Govt creating tension between Marathas, OBCs: Jarange

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The government is thrusting new leaders to the fore and moving others aside to create a rift between the Maratha and OBC communities, he said, stressing that those protesting over their demand for non-dilution of the OBC quota are not at fault.

47 affected by food poisoning in Mumbai

47 affected by food poisoning in Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Sep 2003

The affected include 13 children.

Gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari dead, Sec 144 imposed across UP

Gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari dead, Sec 144 imposed across UP

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Ansari was taken to the Rani Durgavati Medical College in Banda from the district jail after his health deteriorated.

NHRC issues notice to Bihar govt over midday meal poisoning

NHRC issues notice to Bihar govt over midday meal poisoning

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

National Human Rights Commission has issued notice to Bihar government over reports that at least 72 children fell ill after having their midday meal in two government schools in the state.

Jaisalmer: 200 NCC cadets taken ill due to food poisoning

Jaisalmer: 200 NCC cadets taken ill due to food poisoning

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

Over 200 students of the Delhi University, who are on an educational tour, have taken ill due to suspected food poisoning at their camp in Jaisalmer.

Napolean wasn't poisoned, poor diet killed him

Napolean wasn't poisoned, poor diet killed him

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

The work provides indirect support for the suggestion that Napoleon died of stomach cancer linked to a poor diet, according to the institute.

'I am the most venomous speaker around. I can spew poison'

'I am the most venomous speaker around. I can spew poison'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

'I do spew poison against Modi and his communalism. I am deeply depressed that India is on the edge of reaching where Germany was in January 1937 when Hitler came to power through a democratic election,' Mani Shankar Aiyar tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar.

'Bo Xilai suspected a plot to poison his second wife'

'Bo Xilai suspected a plot to poison his second wife'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2012

Months before his ouster, disgraced Chinese leader Bo Xilai suspected a plot to poison his second wife by his son by his first marriage, according to a media report.

'Calling it Islamic State gives undue credibility to poisonous death cult'

'Calling it Islamic State gives undue credibility to poisonous death cult'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

"I wish the BBC would stop calling it 'Islamic State' because it is not an Islamic state," he told the BBC's 'Today' programme.

May be we need to poison Watson's food now: Whatmore

May be we need to poison Watson's food now: Whatmore

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Intimidated by the marauding Shane Watson, Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore joked that his team will either have to poison the Australian all-rounder's food or hope that he has a bad day in office in their crucial World Twenty20 Super Eight clash in Colombo on Tuesday.

Govt, celebrities join forces to rebuild Kerala teen's dairy farm

Govt, celebrities join forces to rebuild Kerala teen's dairy farm

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Actor Jayaram, known for his love of animals, also visited the boy's house and handed over a cheque of Rs 5 lakh to buy new cows and rebuild his farm.

Hockey India lambasts IHF, says it's slowly poisoning the game

Hockey India lambasts IHF, says it's slowly poisoning the game

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

Hockey India lambasted the Indian Hockey Federation for trying to lure players for its unsanctioned World Series Hockey league, saying such efforts by IHF are a 'blatant anti-national campaign' which will lead to 'slow poisoning' of the national game.

Umpire's call of 'no ball' results in poisoning of sister

Umpire's call of 'no ball' results in poisoning of sister

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Angry at the umpire's decision, Sandeep Pal, one of the players, started beating him and said he would have to pay dearly for the mistake.

Power-hungry politicians are sowing the poison of hatred: Modi

Power-hungry politicians are sowing the poison of hatred: Modi

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday accused the Congress-led government at the Centre of supporting politicians sowing seeds of hatred to divide the nation.

Man who sent poisonous letter to Obama faces 15-year term

Man who sent poisonous letter to Obama faces 15-year term

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Paul Kevin Curtis, 45, if convicted on these charges faces maximum possible penalties of 15 years imprisonment, $500,000 fine and three years of supervised release, federal authorities said.

Vyapam PIL lawyer falls sick; family suspects food poisoning attempt

Vyapam PIL lawyer falls sick; family suspects food poisoning attempt

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Trivedi on Wednesday was going to appear in another PIL about rigged admissions to private medical colleges.

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.

Chandu Champion Review: Crowd Pleasing Melodrama

Chandu Champion Review: Crowd Pleasing Melodrama

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Chandu Champion is Kartik Aaryan's most ambitious work so far and the actor's muscular gusto is undeniable. There's visible fire in the man's belly but not enough soul, observes Sukanya Verma.