News for 'Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force'

Centre asks MP governor R N Yadav, accused in exam scam, to quit

Centre asks MP governor R N Yadav, accused in exam scam, to quit

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Yadav was named in an FIR registered on Tuesday by Special Task Force probing the multi-crore Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board or Vyapam scam under various sections of IPC, including 420 for cheating.

CRPF women commandos to guard Amit Shah, Sonia, Priyanka

CRPF women commandos to guard Amit Shah, Sonia, Priyanka

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

The CRPF has raised its first-ever contingent of 32 women commandos in its VIP security wing and they will now be tasked to guard its protectees, based in Delhi, who receive the top Z+ cover.

Vikas Dubey encounter: What SC guidelines say on handcuffing criminals

Vikas Dubey encounter: What SC guidelines say on handcuffing criminals

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

The apex court has from time to time issued a slew of directives on the procedure to be followed while handcuffing an undertrial, maintaining that the insurance against escape does not compulsorily require handcuffing.

'Yogi baba won't allow criminals to survive'

'Yogi baba won't allow criminals to survive'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The murder of Atiq and his brother and the police encounter with his son have raised many questions about the propriety of how crime is tackled by the Yogi government. But Yogi knows he has the support of the people who are fed up with crime holding the state to ransom for decades, asserts Ramesh Menon.

BJP leader's killing: 4 detained, family demands CBI probe

BJP leader's killing: 4 detained, family demands CBI probe

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Alleging political vendetta, the family of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vijay Pandit on Sunday demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry into his killing as police detained four persons in the case and prohibitory orders were clamped in Gautam Budh Nagar, where the murder had sparked violence on Saturday night.

Govt decides to withdraw NSG from VIP security duties

Govt decides to withdraw NSG from VIP security duties

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

This will be after over two decades that the 'black cat' commandos of the elite counter-terror force will be taken out from VIP protection duties, a task not originally charted for it when the force was conceptualised and raised in 1984.

Badaun gang rape: Key accused temple priest held, grilled

Badaun gang rape: Key accused temple priest held, grilled

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Mahant Satya Narayan was hiding in the house of his follower in a village under Ughaiti police station from where he was picked up.

'Demand for sex trafficking is everywhere'

'Demand for sex trafficking is everywhere'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

'Children should be told that if they receive porn on their phones they should inform their parents or teachers who should in turn contact cyber crime.'

Ranji Trophy: Rana powers Delhi to victory in big run chase

Ranji Trophy: Rana powers Delhi to victory in big run chase

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

A round-up of results from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

Sonia urges govt to help migrants walking to villages

Sonia urges govt to help migrants walking to villages

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The Congress chief said citizens are making tremendous efforts for a better tomorrow, "therefore we must make all efforts to ensure that the purpose of the lockdown is not defeated by making the most vulnerable bear its cost."

Coronavirus: Govt prepares to evacuate Indians from Wuhan

Coronavirus: Govt prepares to evacuate Indians from Wuhan

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

A meeting chaired by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba reviewed India's preparedness to deal with the virus amid mounting global concern over increasing number of cases in China and several other countries.

Indian Drones Keep Watch On China

Indian Drones Keep Watch On China

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

From Eastern Ladakh to Sikkim, new drone units that can carry out missions for up to 48 hours are begin deployed.

With 2 more Covid deaths, nationwide toll reaches 9; total cases 468

With 2 more Covid deaths, nationwide toll reaches 9; total cases 468

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The Union health ministry said West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh reported a casualty each on Monday, taking the total number of deaths to nine in the country due to COVID-19.

NIA officer shot dead in UP; authorities say it was a 'planned attack'

NIA officer shot dead in UP; authorities say it was a 'planned attack'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Tanzil Ahmad was shot dead by two motorcycle borne persons when he was returning after attending a marriage ceremony with his wife Farzana.

Devi Shetty to be health minister?

Devi Shetty to be health minister?

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Among the other names tipped to make it to the Cabinet are Jyotiraditya Scindia, Sarbananda Sonowal, Baijayant Panda.

IPS officer, who probed 2002 Gujarat riot cases, named NIA chief

IPS officer, who probed 2002 Gujarat riot cases, named NIA chief

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Modi will hold the post till his superannuation on May 31, 2021.

Why Dalits are Angry with Yogi Adityanath

Why Dalits are Angry with Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

'Is baar vote jati par nahi, kaam par milega.'

Expelled BJP leader Dayashankar out of jail, dares Mayawati

Expelled BJP leader Dayashankar out of jail, dares Mayawati

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

After walking free from jail, expelled Bharatiya Janata Party leader Dayashankar Singh on Sunday fired a fresh salvo at Mayawati claiming she "auctioned" tickets and dared her to fight against his wife on any unreserved seat in the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections next year.

'PLEASE GO HOME!!' Says Office Computer

'PLEASE GO HOME!!' Says Office Computer

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Yes, it really does happen.

Naxals are our people, response has to be humane: CRPF chief

Naxals are our people, response has to be humane: CRPF chief

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

The CRPF chief on Tuesday said the Maoists are "our own people" so the response against them has to be calibrated and "more humane" keeping this in mind.

Rajnath reviews preparedness of 'Black Cat' commandos

Rajnath reviews preparedness of 'Black Cat' commandos

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

During the hour-long meeting, the HM was given a detailed briefing on the working of the NSG

10 injured in Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train blast, terror angle suspected

10 injured in Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train blast, terror angle suspected

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

The blast occurred in a general coach of the train between 9.30am and 10am when it was on its way to Ujjain from Bhopal, Railway PRO, Indore, Jitendra Kumar Jayant said.

Khalistani terrorist, who escaped from Punjab jail, arrested

Khalistani terrorist, who escaped from Punjab jail, arrested

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

The police said that they needed the custody of the dreaded terrorist to know about the role of "insiders and outsiders" who assisted him and five others in fleeing from Nabha jail in Patiala.

President appoints new Governors, Banwarilal Purohit made TN Governor

President appoints new Governors, Banwarilal Purohit made TN Governor

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

The appointments of five governors, including for Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya, and Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands by President Ram Nath Kovind were announced on Saturday.

Close aide of Pulwama attack mastermind arrested in Delhi

Close aide of Pulwama attack mastermind arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Sajjad Ahmed Khan, 27, a resident of Pulwama is also suspected to be involved in the conspiracy of Pulwama attacks.

SC stays results of SSC 2017 examination

SC stays results of SSC 2017 examination

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

The SC said it appeared that the entire test and the system was tainted.

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

On the 25th anniversary of the battle that made his war cry 'Dil Maange More' part of national lore, we republish that feature to salute Captain Batra's ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

70,000 cops turn Ayodhya into fortress

70,000 cops turn Ayodhya into fortress

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Drone cameras will monitor the crowds in real time.

'Who will feed us for three months?'

'Who will feed us for three months?'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Sheela Bhatt drives from New Delhi to Agra and Firozabad to capture the stories of an India under lockdown.

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

Rediff.com12 May 2020

While some CMs suggested reopening economic activity in phases, others pitched for the extension of the coronavirus lockdown, but with a carefully crafted exit strategy

Govt announces police medals, J-K tops gallantry list

Govt announces police medals, J-K tops gallantry list

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The J&K police's 81 medals are the maximum awarded to any police force this year, followed by the CRPF's 55.

The Prison Which Is A National Pilgrimage

The Prison Which Is A National Pilgrimage

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The long queue outside Cellular Jail is a testimony to its place in India's national consciousness. The Andamans is also where the only British viceroy was assassinated and where Bose unfurled the Tricolour for the first time in 1943.

India's fight against COVID-19 has gone awry

India's fight against COVID-19 has gone awry

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'The handling of the pandemic, under this totally constitutional and legal three-level dictatorship, has begun to show its downside,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

We believe in action, not mere tokenism: Sitharaman

We believe in action, not mere tokenism: Sitharaman

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

The Defence Minister said it has been decided to give women permanent commission in the Army, Navy and the Air Force like their male counterparts.

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

A round-up of results from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday.

India has highest share in global Covid recoveries: Govt

India has highest share in global Covid recoveries: Govt

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

While the United States' share in global COVID-19 cases is 22.4 per cent, those who have recuperated there comprise 18.6 per cent of total worldwide recoveries, according to data presented by Bhushan.

'A new law against lynching would have limited impact'

'A new law against lynching would have limited impact'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

'What will work is not fear of the law, but of real and swift prosecution under the law.' 'That can now be a possibility thanks to the Supreme Court judgment.'

Govt approves border snoop plan; 2000 SSB personnel to be shifted to IB

Govt approves border snoop plan; 2000 SSB personnel to be shifted to IB

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

A total of 2,765 posts of the civilian cadre of the Sashastra Seema Bal will be shifted to the IB command over the next year. Of these posts, 2,039 are operational.

When A Param Vir Chakra Hero Retires

When A Param Vir Chakra Hero Retires

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

A salute to the youngest Param Vir Chakra Awardee, Subedar Major (Honorary Captain) Yogendra Singh Yadav who has retired from the Indian Army.

It's faith over fear for Amarnath pilgrims

It's faith over fear for Amarnath pilgrims

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

In wake of the last year's attack, special gadgets and new and better technology have been used to further strengthen the security.