News for 'abuse'

Delhi Youth Nabbed for Rs 90 Lakh Jewellery Theft to Support Drug Habit

Delhi Youth Nabbed for Rs 90 Lakh Jewellery Theft to Support Drug Habit

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 22-year-old man was arrested in Delhi for allegedly stealing gold and diamond jewellery worth approximately Rs 90 lakh to fund his drug addiction. Police recovered the stolen jewellery and revealed the accused had previously engaged in petty thefts.

Beed Man Faces Charges for Illegal Triple Talaq Divorce

Beed Man Faces Charges for Illegal Triple Talaq Divorce

Rediff.com7 days ago

A man in Beed district, along with four relatives, has been booked for allegedly divorcing his wife using the banned 'triple talaq' method. The victim reported years of abuse and dowry demands.

Bangladesh Cricket Board Election Probe: Sports Minister To Consult ICC

Bangladesh Cricket Board Election Probe: Sports Minister To Consult ICC

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Bangladesh's Sports Minister Aminul Haque plans to consult with the ICC regarding alleged irregularities in the Bangladesh Cricket Board elections and will appoint a committee to investigate the country's failure to participate in the T20 World Cup.

Nihang Sikhs assault toll booth employee in MP over payment dispute

Nihang Sikhs assault toll booth employee in MP over payment dispute

Rediff.com5 days ago

A group of Nihang Sikhs are accused of assaulting a toll booth employee in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, after a disagreement over toll payment. Police have registered a case against five individuals following the incident.

Why Virat Kohli's Wordless Video Is Going Viral Today

Why Virat Kohli's Wordless Video Is Going Viral Today

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli uses a silent video campaign to urge people to speak out against domestic violence on International Women's Day.

Lucknow Teenager Murders Father Due to Addiction Spending

Lucknow Teenager Murders Father Due to Addiction Spending

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

A 17-year-old boy in Lucknow killed his father after becoming resentful of his father's spending on substance abuse, which was burdening the family financially. This incident follows a similar case in February where a man killed and dismembered his father.

T20 World Cup: Cricket Fans Threaten Pakistan Captain Salman Agha's Family

T20 World Cup: Cricket Fans Threaten Pakistan Captain Salman Agha's Family

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Pakistani cricket fans posted threatening messages directed at the family of captain Salman Agha after Pakistan's defeat against England in the T20 World Cup Super 8s match.

Chiraiya Review: Thought-Provoking Yet Inconsistent

Chiraiya Review: Thought-Provoking Yet Inconsistent

Rediff.com6 days ago

Chiraiya could have been a powerful, hard-hitting series but it ends up feeling scattered and emotionally uneven, observes Divya Nair.

Delhi Court Convicts Two in Culpable Homicide and Woman Harassment Case

Delhi Court Convicts Two in Culpable Homicide and Woman Harassment Case

Rediff.com1 hour ago

A Delhi court has convicted two men for attempting culpable homicide and harassing a woman, citing manipulated defence witness testimonies and corroborating medical evidence.

Man Gets Life Imprisonment for Sexually Assaulting 4-Year-Old

Man Gets Life Imprisonment for Sexually Assaulting 4-Year-Old

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A court in Kollam, Kerala, has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the aggravated sexual assault and torture of a four-year-old girl, highlighting the severity of child abuse cases and the legal consequences.

Murder Accused Arrested in Jharkhand While Planning Tamil Nadu Escape

Murder Accused Arrested in Jharkhand While Planning Tamil Nadu Escape

Rediff.com6 days ago

Jharkhand Police arrested a murder suspect, Laxman Hessa, in West Singhbhum district as he allegedly planned to flee to Tamil Nadu. The arrest follows an investigation into the death of Sridhar Bari, who was killed after an altercation at Hessa's home.

Maharashtra Assembly Hears Claims of Political Protection for Teak Smuggling Operations

Maharashtra Assembly Hears Claims of Political Protection for Teak Smuggling Operations

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The opposition in the Maharashtra assembly has alleged that teak wood smugglers in the Chandrapur district are receiving political protection, hindering efforts to combat illegal logging.

Punjab CM Refuses CBI Inquiry, Backs State Police in Suicide Case

Punjab CM Refuses CBI Inquiry, Backs State Police in Suicide Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has rejected calls for a CBI investigation into the alleged suicide of an official in Amritsar, asserting the Punjab Police's capability to conduct a fair probe and promising no protection for anyone involved.

Arunachal Pradesh Lawmakers Unite Against Racial Discrimination, Demand Stricter Laws

Arunachal Pradesh Lawmakers Unite Against Racial Discrimination, Demand Stricter Laws

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly has strongly condemned racial discrimination against people from the Northeast and urged the central government to enact a stringent anti-racism law.

Scheduled Caste status only for Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs, not converts, rules SC

Scheduled Caste status only for Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs, not converts, rules SC

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that individuals converting from Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism cannot retain Scheduled Caste status, reinforcing existing constitutional provisions.

Patnaik Condemns Attack on BJD Leader's Home, Calls for Action

Patnaik Condemns Attack on BJD Leader's Home, Calls for Action

Rediff.com5 days ago

BJD chief Naveen Patnaik has called for Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi's intervention to restore law and order after an attack on the residence of senior BJD leader Pratap Jena. The incident has sparked a political row, with allegations of internal conflict within the BJD.

Mephedrone Drug Ring Uncovered: Gujarat ATS Exposes UP Manufacturing Unit

Mephedrone Drug Ring Uncovered: Gujarat ATS Exposes UP Manufacturing Unit

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) dismantled a mephedrone manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkar Nagar district, arresting two individuals and seizing significant quantities of the banned substance and its precursors.

Amritpal Singh's Absence Nears Limit: Court Reserves Order

Amritpal Singh's Absence Nears Limit: Court Reserves Order

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Punjab and Haryana High Court is considering a plea regarding incarcerated MP Amritpal Singh's absence from Parliament, which has reached 59 sittings. The court has been informed that Singh can apply for condoning his absence, as continuous absence for 60 sittings could lead to his seat being declared vacant.

UP Woman Claims Assault by Husband, In-Laws Over Empty Gas Cylinder

UP Woman Claims Assault by Husband, In-Laws Over Empty Gas Cylinder

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

A woman in Uttar Pradesh, India, has accused her husband and in-laws of assault following a dispute over a shortage of cooking gas cylinders.

Man held after jail guard assault and firecracker display in Thane

Man held after jail guard assault and firecracker display in Thane

Rediff.com7 days ago

A man has been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, for allegedly bursting firecrackers outside a district jail and assaulting a constable who tried to intervene. Police are searching for two other suspects involved in the incident, which occurred during a celebration of the release of one of the men on bail.

Mephedrone Drug Manufacturing Unit Exposed in UP, Two Arrested

Mephedrone Drug Manufacturing Unit Exposed in UP, Two Arrested

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has dismantled a mephedrone manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkar Nagar district, arresting two individuals and seizing significant quantities of drugs and precursor chemicals.

Indian Court Annuls Marriage of Woman Married at Age 12

Indian Court Annuls Marriage of Woman Married at Age 12

Rediff.com4 days ago

A woman in Jodhpur, India, successfully annulled her marriage, which was solemnised when she was 12 years old, after a court battle, highlighting the ongoing issue of child marriage and the importance of legal intervention.

Jodhpur Woman Annuls Child Marriage, Resumes Education After Court Victory

Jodhpur Woman Annuls Child Marriage, Resumes Education After Court Victory

Rediff.com4 days ago

A woman in Jodhpur, India, successfully annulled her child marriage through a court battle, highlighting the ongoing issue of child marriage and the importance of legal intervention and social support.

Delhi police seal UNI office; action sparks media freedom debate

Delhi police seal UNI office; action sparks media freedom debate

Rediff.com5 days ago

Delhi Police sealed the office of news agency UNI following a high court order, leading to allegations of media suppression and manhandling of staff.

Swami Avimukteshwaranand files counter-case against accuser under POCSO Act

Swami Avimukteshwaranand files counter-case against accuser under POCSO Act

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, accused of sexual abuse, has filed a case against his accuser under the POCSO Act, claiming the law allows action against false accusations. He has also sought anticipatory bail from the Allahabad High Court.

Bengaluru Dog Walking Row: Pet Owner and Senior Citizens Accuse Each Other of Assault

Bengaluru Dog Walking Row: Pet Owner and Senior Citizens Accuse Each Other of Assault

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A dispute over dog walking in a Bengaluru apartment complex escalated into a physical altercation, with both a pet owner and a group of senior citizens filing assault complaints.

Karnataka Boy Allegedly Beaten by Mother Over School Attendance

Karnataka Boy Allegedly Beaten by Mother Over School Attendance

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

A 10-year-old boy in Dharwad, Karnataka, was allegedly assaulted by his mother for irregular school attendance and lack of seriousness in studies, prompting a police investigation and intervention by child protection services.

Dhurandhar The Revenge Is Angrier, Bloodier, Messier

Dhurandhar The Revenge Is Angrier, Bloodier, Messier

Rediff.com1 days ago

Despite all the bumps along the way, the finale of Dhurandhar The Revenge lands perfectly, giving the protagonist and the story a sense of closure. In the current landscape of stretching the narrative for blockbuster appeal, Aditya Dhar wisely opts for a proper ending. And that deserves respect, applauds Mayur Sanap.

Palghar Man Gets Life for 'Heinous' Sexual Assault on 6-Year-Old

Palghar Man Gets Life for 'Heinous' Sexual Assault on 6-Year-Old

Rediff.com7 days ago

A special POCSO court in Thane sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the sexual assault of a six-year-old girl in Palghar district, Maharashtra, in 2018, deeming the crime 'heinous'.

Bengaluru Teacher Faces Charges for Allegedly Hitting Student

Bengaluru Teacher Faces Charges for Allegedly Hitting Student

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A school teacher in Bengaluru has been booked for allegedly assaulting a class two student for failing to answer a maths question. The incident occurred at a private school, and the parent filed a complaint with the police. The teacher has been called in for questioning and has apologised to the parents.

Haryana Man Sentenced to Life for Strangling Wife Over Tea Dispute

Haryana Man Sentenced to Life for Strangling Wife Over Tea Dispute

Rediff.com6 days ago

A man in Faridabad, Haryana, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife, whom he strangled after she refused to make him tea.

SIT Formed to Investigate Drug Bust Involving TDP MP and Ex-BRS MLA

SIT Formed to Investigate Drug Bust Involving TDP MP and Ex-BRS MLA

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Telangana Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate a drug bust at a farmhouse in Moinabad involving a TDP MP and a former BRS MLA.

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans' Big Stars Eye Redemption

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans' Big Stars Eye Redemption

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Gujarat Titans' star players Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada will be looking to revive their international careers with strong performances in IPL 2026.

Ashok Kharat: Maharashtra 'Godman' In The Midst Of A Sex Scandal

Ashok Kharat: Maharashtra 'Godman' In The Midst Of A Sex Scandal

Rediff.com1 days ago

Self-styled 'godman' and numerologist Ashok Kharat has been arrested in Nashik on charges of sexual assault and black magic, setting off a political storm. How did he manage to operate undetected for so long?

Why Former CPI(M) Leader Predicts LDF's Defeat in Kerala Elections

Why Former CPI(M) Leader Predicts LDF's Defeat in Kerala Elections

Rediff.com7 days ago

Former CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran predicts the LDF will not secure a third term in Kerala, citing political failures within the Left party's leadership. He also highlights the Congress and UDF's potential for victory.

HC orders man to hand over child custody to mother

HC orders man to hand over child custody to mother

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The Bombay High Court has ordered a man to hand over custody of his one-year-old daughter to his estranged wife, observing that the child's best interests lie with the mother as she is still being breastfed.

Court Refuses to Discharge Mumbai Mayor in School Teacher Assault Case

Court Refuses to Discharge Mumbai Mayor in School Teacher Assault Case

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

A Mumbai court has rejected the discharge plea of Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde in a 2016 case involving the alleged assault of two school teachers. The court cited victim statements and witness testimonies as sufficient grounds to proceed with framing charges against her.

Model Accuses IPL Cricketer Amit Mishra of Dowry Harassment and Assault

Model Accuses IPL Cricketer Amit Mishra of Dowry Harassment and Assault

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

A model has filed a complaint in a Kanpur court against her husband, IPL cricketer Amit Mishra, accusing him and his family of dowry harassment, assault, and abetment to suicide.

Boys never...: Swami Avimukteshwaranand on POCSO charges

Boys never...: Swami Avimukteshwaranand on POCSO charges

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati addresses sexual abuse allegations, asserting his innocence and claiming the charges are fabricated. An FIR was lodged against him and his disciple following a court order.

White House Unveils AI Framework to Protect Children and Promote Innovation

White House Unveils AI Framework to Protect Children and Promote Innovation

Rediff.com6 days ago

The White House has released a framework for artificial intelligence, focusing on empowering parents to manage their children's digital environment and advocating for federal leadership to promote innovation and address policy challenges.