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'Murder cases are extremely time sensitive'

'Murder cases are extremely time sensitive'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

'The greater the delay, the more the likelihood of crucial evidence being destroyed.'

Top Hizbul Mujahideen commander killed in encounter

Top Hizbul Mujahideen commander killed in encounter

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Burhan Wani, the top Hizbul Mujaheedin commander was the poster boy of the outfit and was active in south Kashmir.

NCP, Sena, Cong shift MLAs to hotels amid poaching threat

NCP, Sena, Cong shift MLAs to hotels amid poaching threat

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

Security has been tightened outside three luxury hotels, police said on Sunday.

Deve Gowda's son HD Revanna gets bail in kidnap case

Deve Gowda's son HD Revanna gets bail in kidnap case

Rediff.com13 May 2024

The case was registered following a complaint by the woman's son, who alleged that his mother was sexually abused by Revanna's son Prajwal.

Naxals kill 2 BSF men in Chhattisgarh encounter

Naxals kill 2 BSF men in Chhattisgarh encounter

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

The encounter broke out early on Saturday between a BSF patrol and armed Naxal cadres near the Chhotebethiya-Pakhanjore jungle axis of the Maoist violence-hit district, officials said.

Kerala guv-CM tiff escalates, Khan alleges oligarchy exists in CPM-ruled state

Kerala guv-CM tiff escalates, Khan alleges oligarchy exists in CPM-ruled state

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

He also claimed that the people were asking are all the jobs under Kerala government reserved for cadres and the university jobs for powerful people in Thiruvananthapuram.

Grenade attack at Lal Chowk, 11, including 7 soldiers, injured

Grenade attack at Lal Chowk, 11, including 7 soldiers, injured

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

"Four policemen, three Central Reserve Police Force personnel and four civilians were injured in the terror attack."

All-party meet on Maratha quota today; Jarange hardens stand

All-party meet on Maratha quota today; Jarange hardens stand

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

The Maratha quota matter snowballed into a major challenge for the state government after the police earlier this month baton-charged a violent mob at Antarwali Sarati when protesters allegedly refused to let authorities shift Jarange to hospital.

CRPF DG quarantines self after doctor tests positive

CRPF DG quarantines self after doctor tests positive

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Maheshwari, 59, the chief of the country's largest paramilitary force with a strength of about 3.25 lakh personnel, his predecessor and senior security advisor in the Union Home Ministry K Vijay Kumar, 67, and about two dozen officials in this chain have gone into self-quarantine after the doctor was found infected on April 2.

PM Modi to celebrate Diwali with flood victims in Kashmir

PM Modi to celebrate Diwali with flood victims in Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday afternoon arrived in summer capital Srinagar after visiting troops at the Siachen glacier, the world's highest battlefield in Ladakh region.

Elusive Maoist leader Hidma in spotlight after latest attack

Elusive Maoist leader Hidma in spotlight after latest attack

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

An elusive figure, Hidma is a top leader of the outlawed Naxal outfit CPI (Maoist) and has been on the radar of security agencies for many years.

Will stop taking water, drugs from Sunday: Maratha quota leader

Will stop taking water, drugs from Sunday: Maratha quota leader

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Jarange, whose hunger strike at Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district for reservation for the community in government jobs and education entered 12th day, also rejected the fresh outcome of talks held with a delegation of Maratha community leaders and the government late on Friday night in Mumbai.

9 CRPF men killed in Naxal triggered blast in Sukma

9 CRPF men killed in Naxal triggered blast in Sukma

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The Naxals used over 50 kilogram of explosives in Chhattisgarh's Sukma, about a year after a dozen jawans were killed in a similar ambush in the district.

A Neat Tragedy Called NEET

A Neat Tragedy Called NEET

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

NEET is a court-ordered examination, supposedly aimed at meritocracy. However, over the past years when the incumbent Narendra Modi government at the Centre began implementing it, it took on political and casteist colours, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Hizbul terrorist gunned down in encounter in J-K's Anantnag

Hizbul terrorist gunned down in encounter in J-K's Anantnag

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

The encounter broke out on Thursday night at Kanibal in Bijbehara of Anantnag district, when the police along with the army and Central Reserve Police Force cordoned off a village following an intelligence input about the presence of terrorists, they said.

CRPF jawan feeds boy in J-K, wins hearts on Twitter

CRPF jawan feeds boy in J-K, wins hearts on Twitter

Rediff.com14 May 2019

A video of Head Constable Iqbal Singh feeding the boy has gone viral on social media and has won plaudits for the security forces operating in Kashmir.

Digvijay accuses Chhattisgarh govt of 'sheltering' Naxals

Digvijay accuses Chhattisgarh govt of 'sheltering' Naxals

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh on Thursday alleged that lack of coordination between the security forces and the state police was leading to rise in Naxal violence in Chhattisgarh, and accused the Bharatiya Janata Party government of having a nexus with ultras for political gains.

Member of terror group among 5 arrested for extortion in Manipur

Member of terror group among 5 arrested for extortion in Manipur

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

In the wake of arrest of five persons for extortion in Manipur including a suspected member of a banned terror group, the Manipur police has again warned of stern action against all those who were misusing the uniform for their ulterior motives.

Centre undertakes mega review of VIP security; Lalu, Akhilesh lose cover

Centre undertakes mega review of VIP security; Lalu, Akhilesh lose cover

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

This is the first full-scale review of VIP protectees by the Union home ministry after the Modi 2.0 government took charge.

MHA nixes list of non-Swadeshi items for CAPF canteens

MHA nixes list of non-Swadeshi items for CAPF canteens

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Earlier in the day, the Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandar circulated an order stating that 1,026 products manufactured by firms such as Bajaj, Dabur, VIP industries, Eureka Forbes, Jaquar, HUL (foods) and Nestle India will not be sold at CAPF canteens anymore as they are not 'swadeshi' or are prepared from 'purely imported products'.

Can INDIA Reverse Article 370 Verdict?

Can INDIA Reverse Article 370 Verdict?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Such a course would require a Constitutional Amendment, requiring a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament. Even assuming that the INDIA combine comes to power at the Centre next year, a two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha could way off the mark for them, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

J-K stint gets CRPF bulk of central gallantry awards

J-K stint gets CRPF bulk of central gallantry awards

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

A total of 946 medals have been announced by the Union home ministry for personnel and officers of Central Armed Police Forces and state police forces, out of which three have been decorated with the President's Police Medal for Gallantry (PPMG) while 177 have been awarded the PMG.

'Prolonged ethnic conflict in Manipur can lead to a dangerous situation'

'Prolonged ethnic conflict in Manipur can lead to a dangerous situation'

Rediff.com31 May 2023

'The unfolding events indicate a dangerous internal security situation in Manipur and the region. It can have external ramifications also.'

Satya Pal Malik appointed Meghalaya Governor

Satya Pal Malik appointed Meghalaya Governor

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Malik takes over from Roy, who completed his five-year tenure by serving as governor of Tripura for three years and the remaining in Meghalaya.

After over 7 months of ethnic strife, Manipur returning to normalcy

After over 7 months of ethnic strife, Manipur returning to normalcy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Over seven months of violence severely hit businesses, schools, colleges and other institutions, besides disrupting transportation and communication networks. It also affected the agrarian sector, considered the mainstay of the state economy.

Protests in Assam against delimitation report, BJP ally AGP's MLA quits party

Protests in Assam against delimitation report, BJP ally AGP's MLA quits party

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Hazarika, a former minister, said that he resigned from all posts in the AGP, including that of the general secretary.

No one willing to take up JeM leadership in the Valley: Army

No one willing to take up JeM leadership in the Valley: Army

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Army said after the Pulwama terror attack the security forces launched an offensive against the JeM.

Pak calls back envoy 'for consultations' amid tension over Pulwama attack

Pak calls back envoy 'for consultations' amid tension over Pulwama attack

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

It was not immediately clear as to how many days he will stay in Pakistan.

Centre sanctions additional 10,000 SPOs for J&K Police

Centre sanctions additional 10,000 SPOs for J&K Police

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

The youths will be provided short-term training for at least three months, in a range of skills for which there is good market demand.

Uneasy calm prevails in Manipur day after spurt in clashes

Uneasy calm prevails in Manipur day after spurt in clashes

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The death toll from clashes a day before rose to five on Monday as three more people, who were undergoing treatment in hospitals, succumbed to their injuries, they said.

Report to duty to help those in trouble: Kashmir issues new diktat to employees

Report to duty to help those in trouble: Kashmir issues new diktat to employees

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

In an attempt to display solidarity with its residents and help them in these dire times, the Jammu and Kashmir government has directed all its employees to report back to their duties immediately.

Abducted CoBRA commando released by Naxals

Abducted CoBRA commando released by Naxals

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Manhas went missing after the April 3 gunfight between Naxals and security personnel near Sukma-Bijapur border.

Meghalaya: Cops battle it out with militants who killed woman for resisting rape

Meghalaya: Cops battle it out with militants who killed woman for resisting rape

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

An encounter was underway on Thursday between security forces and Garo militants responsible for the gruesome killing of a tribal woman after molestation and attempted rape, in South Garo Hills district in Meghalaya.

40 militants killed in Manipur; fresh clashes kill 2

40 militants killed in Manipur; fresh clashes kill 2

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The latest clashes began after the army and para-military forces commenced combing operations to de-arm communities in order to bring peace, officials said.

Manipur unrest: Security tightened in Mizoram ahead of Mizo groups' protests

Manipur unrest: Security tightened in Mizoram ahead of Mizo groups' protests

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Mizoram's director general of police Anil Shukla held a high-level meeting on Sunday to assess the security arrangements, a statement said.

Bharat Jodo Yatra at J-K's Samba under tight security after Jammu twin blasts

Bharat Jodo Yatra at J-K's Samba under tight security after Jammu twin blasts

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

The Congress said the foot march, being led by party leader Rahul Gandhi, will proceed according to its schedule and reach Jammu on Monday afternoon.

CRPF man is our captive, appoint interlocutors: Maoists

CRPF man is our captive, appoint interlocutors: Maoists

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

CoBRA commando Rakeshwar Singh Manhas went missing after the April 3 ambush in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region.

Paramilitary forces waiting on govt to decide on OROP-like demand

Paramilitary forces waiting on govt to decide on OROP-like demand

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

With the One Rank One Pension scheme for military veterans set to be notified soon, officials of central paramilitary forces, too, may be in for good news soon as the government is to take a final decision on granting of "organised services" status to them.

Terrorist, woman killed in attack on CRPF camp in Udhampur

Terrorist, woman killed in attack on CRPF camp in Udhampur

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

One of the women later succumbed to injuries in the hospital.

PHOTOS: Ganpati Bappa morya, see you next year, chant devotees

PHOTOS: Ganpati Bappa morya, see you next year, chant devotees

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

The ten-day-long Ganesh Chaturthi culminated on Sunday as thousands of devotees immersed idols of the elephant-headed deity.