News for 'celebratory firing'

Teenager Shot During Engagement Party Celebratory Firing in Uttar Pradesh

Teenager Shot During Engagement Party Celebratory Firing in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

A 13-year-old boy was injured by a bullet during celebratory firing at an engagement ceremony in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

Boy killed in celebratory firing in UP

Boy killed in celebratory firing in UP

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

A young boy was killed today during celebratory firing allegedly by Samajwadi supporters after the party candidate's victory in Sambhal area while workers from the same party clashed with some TV cameramen in Jhansi during which their equipment was broken.

'I Would Like To Do My Gareeb Films'

'I Would Like To Do My Gareeb Films'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'Filmmaking is such a weird line of work, artistic expression and collaboration.' 'It is letting go, then holding on to something, being democratic and then being tyrannical.'

Days after boy was killed during celebratory firing, cops arrest 2 accused

Days after boy was killed during celebratory firing, cops arrest 2 accused

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The accused, Gayyur Ali and Inam, were nabbed in Kairana area after the court had issued non-bailable warrants against them.

8-year-old killed in celebratory firing by SP workers

8-year-old killed in celebratory firing by SP workers

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

The victim, Sami, who was passing by Kairana area in a rickshaw, was hit during the firing by SP workers on Sunday.

Harmanpreet Stole Our Hearts; 'Haute Horror' Didn't

Harmanpreet Stole Our Hearts; 'Haute Horror' Didn't

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Harmanpreet Kaur was the shining star in an otherwise bizarre show.

Huma's HAWT Dance Moves

Huma's HAWT Dance Moves

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Huma Qureshi's powerhouse prowess isn't limited to author backed roles. The lady can sure burn the dance floor. Sukanya Verma gives you proof.

RCB Birthday Bash Turns Into Smash Fest

RCB Birthday Bash Turns Into Smash Fest

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

The celebration offered the squad chance to unwind and laugh together ahead of the big IPL 2025 final on June 3.

Mob pelts stones at Bhopal tragedy waste incineration unit

Mob pelts stones at Bhopal tragedy waste incineration unit

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

The incident comes a day after the town was rocked by protests against the disposal plan amid a bandh call given by the Pithampur Bachao Samiti.

Baba Siddique's killers watched YouTube to learn shooting

Baba Siddique's killers watched YouTube to learn shooting

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Shooters involved in the killing of Nationalist Congress Party leader and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique learnt to handle firearms by watching videos on YouTube at a rented house in Kurla area in Mumbai, officials said on Wednesday.

PIX: Manchester Utd, Tottenham in Europa League final

PIX: Manchester Utd, Tottenham in Europa League final

Rediff.com9 May 2025

Images from the Europa League semi-finals second leg between Manchester United and Athletic Bilbao, Tottenham Hotspur and Bodo/Glimt, on Thursday.

Firing death: FIR against Nagar Panchayat chairman

Firing death: FIR against Nagar Panchayat chairman

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

An FIR has been lodged against the newly-elected civic body chairman of Bisharatganj, Uttar Pradesh, after it was found that the bullet, which fatally hit a nine-year-old during celebratory firing, was fired from his gun, said the police.

'Indian Idol Has Changed My Life'

'Indian Idol Has Changed My Life'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

'Shreya (Ghoshal) ma'am said she hasn't heard a voice like mine before, and added that even in the future, there won't be another voice like mine.'

Violence in MP, Gujarat during celebrations after India's CT win

Violence in MP, Gujarat during celebrations after India's CT win

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Tensions flared in Madhya Pradesh's Mhow town and Gandhinagar district of Gujarat amid celebrations of the Indian cricket team's victory in the ICC Champions Trophy, resulting in unrest and multiple arrests across the two states.

We didn't build nukes to fire on celebratory occasions: Musharraf

We didn't build nukes to fire on celebratory occasions: Musharraf

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

"Don't attack us, don't challenge our territorial integrity because we are not a small power, we're a major and nuclear power. Don't push us," Musharraf, 71, said.

Pak boy, 15, killed in celebratory gunfire after team's CT win

Pak boy, 15, killed in celebratory gunfire after team's CT win

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

"Papa, I've been shot," were the last words of a 15-year-old boy who died after being struck by a stray bullet from aerial firing as frenzied celebrations rang across Pakistan over its cricket team's Champions Trophy triumph.

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.

Rafale: From political dogfight to celebratory touchdown

Rafale: From political dogfight to celebratory touchdown

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

The political row had erupted after the National Democratic Alliance government inked the Rs 59,000-crore deal on September 23, 2016 to procure 36 Rafale jets from French aerospace major Dassault Aviation after a nearly seven-year exercise to procure 126 Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft for the Indian Air Force did not fructify during the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance regime.

Jadeja faces probe over pictures with Gir lions

Jadeja faces probe over pictures with Gir lions

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Ravindra Jadeja has been accused of violating wildlife rules after the Indian all-rounder clicked pictures in front of a lion pride at the Sasan Gir forest in Gujarat. The Gujarat Forest Department on Thursday ordered an inquiry after pictures were posted on social. Jadeja and his wife Riva can be seen posing in front of lions.

Israel: 'The situation has never been so bad'

Israel: 'The situation has never been so bad'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

An Indian caregiver in Ashkelon, Israel, recounts what he saw the day Israel saw its worst attack by land, air and sea.

Amit Shah has gone mad: Lalu slams BJP prez for crackers in Pakistan remark

Amit Shah has gone mad: Lalu slams BJP prez for crackers in Pakistan remark

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad on Friday reacted strongly against Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah's 'crackers in Pakistan' remark, saying it was an insult to the people of Bihar.

Police launch probe after shots fired in air at Jadeja's wedding

Police launch probe after shots fired in air at Jadeja's wedding

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

India cricketer Ravindra Jadeja's marriage ceremony was packed with drama, something expected from any Indian wedding day.

'Pakistan will celebrate if BJP loses Bihar polls': Amit Shah

'Pakistan will celebrate if BJP loses Bihar polls': Amit Shah

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

BJP president Amit Shah on Thursday said that fire-crackers will burst in Pakistan if the NDA did not form the next government in Bihar.

How Nushrratt Bharuccha made it back from violence-hit Israel

How Nushrratt Bharuccha made it back from violence-hit Israel

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'Caught in the middle of a war in a foreign country was hardly something any of us had envisaged.'

Australia make short work of India on Day 5 to claim ICC Test mace

Australia make short work of India on Day 5 to claim ICC Test mace

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

The Indians lost their last seven wickets for the addition of just 70 runs on the final day of the contest.

A Salute To The Tiranga

A Salute To The Tiranga

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

As India's 75th Independence Day draws near, the government is going all out to raise awareness about the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.

Sons Of Fruit-Seller, Tailor, Farmer Top Agniveers

Sons Of Fruit-Seller, Tailor, Farmer Top Agniveers

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

On the parade ground are sons of jawans, farmers, LIC agents, daily wage farm labourers, shopkeepers... all living their moment of triumph; their faces bright with the possibilities that lie ahead.

Taliban celebrate as US troops leave Kabul

Taliban celebrate as US troops leave Kabul

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

US President Joe Biden will address the American people on US troops withdrawal from Afghanistan on Tuesday.

Praying with Fire in Kerala

Praying with Fire in Kerala

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

'Reluctance to go against temple rituals is understandable and the Hindu vote bank is extremely important at the ensuing elections.' 'But even the devout Hindus will not hold it against the government if the opportunity presented by the tragedy is utilised at least for a temporary ban.' 'Later, it may be too late as it might dawn on people that a hundred lives are not too much of a sacrifice to save a tradition,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Unadkat fires Saurashtra to maiden Ranji Trophy title

Unadkat fires Saurashtra to maiden Ranji Trophy title

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

For Saurashtra, the star performers were Sheldon Jackson, Arpit Vasavada, and of course, their captain Jaydev Unadkat.

Stars celebrate Makar Sankranti, Lohri and Pongal

Stars celebrate Makar Sankranti, Lohri and Pongal

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Bollywood got together on social media to celebrate the year's first festivals, Lohri, Pongal and Makar Sankranti. They wished their fans and posted celebratory pictures.

Afghan fans celebrate big win in T20 World Cup opener

Afghan fans celebrate big win in T20 World Cup opener

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The team's remarkable rise has been cricket's biggest fairytale story in recent times but Afghanistan risk isolation following the country's takeover by the Taliban in August.

Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire to end days of deadly fighting

Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire to end days of deadly fighting

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The ceasefire, which followed mounting pressure from the United States, Egypt and other international brokers to halt the violence, came into effect on Friday.

PICS: Liverpool down Ajax with late goal; Bayern sink Barca

PICS: Liverpool down Ajax with late goal; Bayern sink Barca

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony scandals and more...

Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony scandals and more...

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

A series of recent scandals engulfing officials working on the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Games

EPL PIX: Arsenal stay top as Tottenham self-implode; Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Arsenal stay top as Tottenham self-implode; Chelsea win

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Trigger-happy 'godwoman' and her guards kill 1 at wedding function

Trigger-happy 'godwoman' and her guards kill 1 at wedding function

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

One person lost his life while three were injured during celebratory gunfire at a wedding in Karnal, Haryana allegedly by controversial Hindu Mahasabha leader Sadhvi Deva Thakur and her security guards.

PICS: Jacobs, Tamberi make it a night to remember

PICS: Jacobs, Tamberi make it a night to remember

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Lamont Marcell Jacobs became the first men's Olympic 100 metres champion of the post-Usain Bolt era on Sunday as high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi made it a double gold night for Italy with an emotional - and unusual - high jump victory.

Iraqis pin hopes on Olympic Truce

Iraqis pin hopes on Olympic Truce

Rediff.com10 Aug 2004