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J'khand police remove posters of Ranchi violence accused after JMM objection

J'khand police remove posters of Ranchi violence accused after JMM objection

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Even as the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha opposed the police's move, the law enforcers said the errors would be rectified and the posters put up again.

Hardik Patel to join BJP on June 2

Hardik Patel to join BJP on June 2

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Gujarat Patidar leader Hardik Patel, who recently quit the Congress, on Tuesday confirmed that he will join the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Is Hardik Patel set to leave Congress ahead of Gujarat polls?

Is Hardik Patel set to leave Congress ahead of Gujarat polls?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Expressing displeasure over the Gujarat Congress's "style of functioning", party leader Hardik Patel on Wednesday claimed that he was sidelined in the state unit and the leadership is not willing to utilise his skills.

Agnipath: Nationwide protests affect 340 trains, 234 cancelled

Agnipath: Nationwide protests affect 340 trains, 234 cancelled

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

The Railways cancelled 234 trains while 340 trains have been affected so far due to protests against the Agnipath scheme for recruitment in the defence services, the Railways said on Friday.

'Military is no place for hooligans and arsonists'

'Military is no place for hooligans and arsonists'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

'Individuals who have participated in violence and arson should be identified and not be recruited.'

Indian mission asks nationals living in Sri Lanka to register details

Indian mission asks nationals living in Sri Lanka to register details

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Sri Lanka is going through the worst economic crisis since independence in 1948. A crippling shortage of foreign reserves has led to long queues for fuel, cooking gas and other essentials while power cuts and soaring food prices heaped misery on the people.

Lankan police under pressure to arrest Rajapaksa loyalist

Lankan police under pressure to arrest Rajapaksa loyalist

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Sri Lankan police on Monday came under pressure to arrest the Rajapaksa family loyalists involved in attacks on peaceful protesters last week, even as it arrested over 200 people on various charges following the violence that left nine people dead.

Maha Cyber gets 36 SM posts on Tripura violence deleted

Maha Cyber gets 36 SM posts on Tripura violence deleted

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Maharashtra Cyber, a nodal agency for cyber security and investigation for the state, has asked different social media platforms to delete at least 36 "offensive" posts found circulating in the wake of alleged communal incidents in Tripura, an official said on Wednesday.

Gujarat Congress leaders trying to throw me out of party: Hardik

Gujarat Congress leaders trying to throw me out of party: Hardik

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Patel also said that although he had taken up the issue of his harassment with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi many times, no action has been taken to address his grievances.

Guj: Families flee their homes in riot-hit Himmatnagar

Guj: Families flee their homes in riot-hit Himmatnagar

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Himmatnagar town witnessed communal clashes and arson during Ram Navami celebrations.

Irfan Pathan expresses concern for Jamia students

Irfan Pathan expresses concern for Jamia students

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Jamia Millia Islamia Chief Proctor Waseem Ahmed Khan claimed on Sunday that Delhi Police personnel entered the university by force without any permission and beat up staff members and students who were forced to leave the campus.

8 years after Muzaffarnagar riots, 1117 accused acquitted so far, no appeal filed

8 years after Muzaffarnagar riots, 1117 accused acquitted so far, no appeal filed

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Eight years since the Muzaffarnagar riots of 2013, some 1,117 people accused in 97 cases related to murder, rape, robbery and arson among others connected to the violence have been acquitted over lack of evidence.

1st death reported in Khargone communal violence

1st death reported in Khargone communal violence

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

The body of Ibresh Khan was kept at a government hospital in Indore for eight days after it was found in Khargone's Anand Nagar area as the freezer facility was not available in Khargone, police said on Monday.

Delhi clashes: Police hold meeting with Aman committees to restore normalcy

Delhi clashes: Police hold meeting with Aman committees to restore normalcy

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

The Delhi police arrested 14 people over the violence, including a 21-year-old man, who allegedly fired a bullet that hit a sub-inspector, officials said on Sunday.

Lankan Prez's whereabouts still not known, protesters camp at his house

Lankan Prez's whereabouts still not known, protesters camp at his house

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The anti-government protesters in Sri Lanka on Sunday continued to occupy the residences of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Wickremesinghe, a day after they stormed into the premises and set on fire one of the buildings protesting over the nation's severe economic crisis even as the island nation is still in the dark about the embattled President's whereabouts.

Sri Lanka on the boil as anti-Rajapaksa protests enter 50th day

Sri Lanka on the boil as anti-Rajapaksa protests enter 50th day

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Sri Lankan police on Saturday fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse anti-government protestors here as the ongoing agitation demanding the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa over the worst economic crisis intensified as it entered its 50th day.

Bulldozers against Hubballi rioters' properties? Bommai says action as per law

Bulldozers against Hubballi rioters' properties? Bommai says action as per law

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Amid demands from a section of right-wing organisations for 'bulldozer'-kind of action to those involved in the Hubballi violence, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday said those involved in the incident will be tried as per the existing laws.

Girl's death: Madras HC condemns rioting, orders SIT probe

Girl's death: Madras HC condemns rioting, orders SIT probe

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The Madras high court on Monday took strong objections to the violent incidents in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district on Sunday, and directed the state police chief to constitute a special investigation team (SIT) to identify the rioters and take stern action against them.

If you don't like Agnipath scheme, don't join forces: VK Singh to protesters

If you don't like Agnipath scheme, don't join forces: VK Singh to protesters

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Singh said the Indian Army doesn't conscript soldiers and that aspirants can join of their own volition.

Bajrang Dal member's murder 'not ordinary': K'taka min

Bajrang Dal member's murder 'not ordinary': K'taka min

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Two more persons were arrested in the Bajrang Dal activist murder case in Shivamogga, where district authorities have extended the prohibitory orders till Friday.

NIA charges 25 for conspiring to recruit 'hybrid terrorists' for JK attacks

NIA charges 25 for conspiring to recruit 'hybrid terrorists' for JK attacks

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The case pertains to hatching a conspiracy, both on physical as well as cyberspace, for undertaking violent terrorist acts in Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country, by cadres of Pakistan-based proscribed terrorist organisations.

Curfew in Karauli after 35 injured in communal clashes, SIT formed

Curfew in Karauli after 35 injured in communal clashes, SIT formed

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Incidents of arson and vandalism were reported on Saturday after stones were pelted at the rally when it was passing through a Muslim-dominated locality, according to police.

FIR against BJP leaders: HC gives Centre, police 4 weeks to respond

FIR against BJP leaders: HC gives Centre, police 4 weeks to respond

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the bench that as the Centre is responsible for maintaining law and order in Delhi, it be made a party in the matter, which was allowed by the court.

79 homes, 327 shops gutted during Delhi violence

79 homes, 327 shops gutted during Delhi violence

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Over 1,000 riot-affected people have moved into the Delhi government's relief camp at Mustafabad in the last 24 hours from areas like Shivpuri, Mustafabad and Karawal Nagar, the government said in a statement.

Rita Joshi briefs PM on arson at her house

Rita Joshi briefs PM on arson at her house

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday expressed concern over the safety of Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi whose house in Lucknow was burnt allegedly by the Bahujan Samaj Party supporters recently.

Lanka Parliament to directly elect Prez for first time in 4 decades

Lanka Parliament to directly elect Prez for first time in 4 decades

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Sajith Premadasa, the 55-year-old leader of Sri Lanka's principal opposition party Samagi Jana Balawegaya, said on Tuesday that he was withdrawing from the race of President to provide support to Alahapperuma.

Ex-militant's shooting: Meghalaya home minister quits

Ex-militant's shooting: Meghalaya home minister quits

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

'I have put forth my papers, after due consultation with my party leadership, to allow a free and fair probe into the killing of Chesterfield Thangkhiew', Meghalaya home minister Lahkmen Rymbui said

Maoists blow up railway tracks, mobile tower in Jharkhand

Maoists blow up railway tracks, mobile tower in Jharkhand

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

In two separate attacks, suspected Maoists triggered a blast on the railway tracks in Jharkhand's Giridih district, damaging its fish plates, and also blew up a mobile tower in Hazaribag, the police said.

Maoists blow up rail tracks in Jharkhand, services disrupted

Maoists blow up rail tracks in Jharkhand, services disrupted

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

A rail track between Sonua and Lotapahar stations in West Singhbhum, under Chakradharpur Division of South Eastern Railway (SER), was damaged past Friday night in a blast that was allegedly triggered by the Maoists.

Tripura violence: SC grants protection to 3 charged with UAPA

Tripura violence: SC grants protection to 3 charged with UAPA

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices D Y Chandrachud and Surya Kant also issued a notice to the Agartala police on the plea filed by advocates, Mukesh and Ansarul Haq, and journalist Shyam Meera Singh against lodging of the FIR.

Internet cut in 3 blocks in Jhalawar following communal violence

Internet cut in 3 blocks in Jhalawar following communal violence

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Internet services have been suspended for 24 hours in three blocks of Rajasthan's Jhalawar district following arson and incidents of loot which took place hours after a scuffle between youths from two different communities, the police said.

Delhi police registers case against banned Sikh outfit

Delhi police registers case against banned Sikh outfit

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The secessionist outfit SFJ, formed in 2007, is a US-based group seeking a separate homeland for Sikhs -- a "Khalistan" in Punjab.

After violence, Mangaluru cops release video of protesters

After violence, Mangaluru cops release video of protesters

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Days after the violent protests in Mangaluru against the Citizenship Amendment Act resulted in the deaths of two people, police released video clippings purportedly showing protesters bringing stones in an auto-trolley, hurling it at the personnel and trying to destroy the CCTV cameras. The video also shows protesters covering their face with clothes to conceal their identity and attempting to destroy CCTV cameras in a bid to wipe out evidences.

Sharjeel Imam charged with sedition for Jamia riots

Sharjeel Imam charged with sedition for Jamia riots

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

In its supplementary charge sheet, the police said 'serious riots had broken out in consequence to the protest march organised by Jamia students' against the amended citizenship law on December 15 last year.

Delhi police arrest 3 more for Jahangirpuri violence, total detentions 30

Delhi police arrest 3 more for Jahangirpuri violence, total detentions 30

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

The Delhi police has arrested three more people in connection with the communal clashes in Jahangirpuri, including a key "conspirator and executor" who was nabbed from West Bengal, officials said on Thursday.

How NIA got Jack, John, Alpha, Golf to bring down Yasin Malik

How NIA got Jack, John, Alpha, Golf to bring down Yasin Malik

Rediff.com26 May 2022

'Jack', 'John' and 'Alpha' were among the National Investigation Agency's protected witnesses who helped nail banned Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chief Yasin Malik.

Jahangirpuri demolition: Many lose means of livelihood

Jahangirpuri demolition: Many lose means of livelihood

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Bulldozers demolished several structures at Jahangirpuri on Wednesday amid a heavy paramilitary and police presence during the NDMC's anti-encroachment drive that was stopped within hours following a Supreme Court order.

'Switch off bulldozers of hate': Oppn slams demolition drive

'Switch off bulldozers of hate': Oppn slams demolition drive

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

'The fire burning on the streets because of BJP's hateful politics will not light up homes'

Post-poll violence continues in Bengal, Mamata orders action

Post-poll violence continues in Bengal, Mamata orders action

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Sporadic post-poll violence continued on Tuesday in West Bengal claiming several lives as chief minister Mamata Banerjee asked officials to act decisively and Prime Minister Narendra Modi rang up Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar to express anguish over the law-and-order situation.

Yasin Malik pleads guilty to all charges in terrorism case

Yasin Malik pleads guilty to all charges in terrorism case

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Separatist leader Mohammad Yasin Malik on Tuesday pleaded guilty to all the charges, including those under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), before a Delhi court in a case related to alleged terrorism and secessionist activities that disturbed the Kashmir valley in 2017, court sources said.