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Anti-Sikh riots convict Sajjan Kumar seeks time till Jan 31 to surrender

Anti-Sikh riots convict Sajjan Kumar seeks time till Jan 31 to surrender

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Kumar, who was directed by the high court on Monday to surrender before authorities by December 31, sought more time saying he has to settle family affairs.

The match was fixed: Imran again blames US for his ouster

The match was fixed: Imran again blames US for his ouster

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan reiterated his allegations of a foreign conspiracy behind his ouster and said he knew that the 'match was fixed' when a no-confidence motion was moved against him.

Govt recruits volunteers to monitor social media posts

Govt recruits volunteers to monitor social media posts

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The volunteers are asked to keep an eye on posts which are against the sovereignty and integrity of India, against the defence of India, against the security of the state, against friendly relations with foreign states, content aimed at disturbing public order, disturbing communal harmony and child sex abuse material.

Uphaar tragedy: HC quashes summons against Ansal brothers

Uphaar tragedy: HC quashes summons against Ansal brothers

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

The Delhi high court on Tuesday dropped proceedings and quashed the summons issued by a lower court against real estate tycoons Sushil Ansal and Gopal Ansal in the Uphaar cinema fire tragedy case for allegedly threatening complainant Neelam Krishnamoorthy.

Maha govt sends draft Shakti bill to joint legislature panel

Maha govt sends draft Shakti bill to joint legislature panel

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

The bill, named 'Shakti' and modelled on the Disha Act in Andhra Pradesh, also provides for completion of investigation and filing of chargesheet within 15 days, and completion of trial in 30 days.

Should child rapists be hanged?

Should child rapists be hanged?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

'You want to create a law to give the death penalty to those who kill cows.' 'But you don't want to give the death penalty to the man who rapes an 8-month-old baby.'

US launches missile strike against Syria

US launches missile strike against Syria

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Two US warships fired at least 50 cruise missiles at the Ash Shai'rat airfield in Homs province in western Syria, from where the US administration believes Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad fired the chemical weapons against his own people, media reports said.

Zelenskyy denounces 'unkept promises' by Western countries

Zelenskyy denounces 'unkept promises' by Western countries

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday denounced Western powers for not approving necessary decisions against Russian military operations in Ukraine and also not saving the country from the missiles and bomb attacks.

'My time in jail scarred me forever'

'My time in jail scarred me forever'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

'Your faith in the system, and in the fact that you are a citizen of this country and have rights, starts eroding.'

Kejriwal govt for trying boys above 15 as adults for rape

Kejriwal govt for trying boys above 15 as adults for rape

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Prosecuting juveniles aged above 15 years as adults for heinous crimes, setting up of 'special police stations' and ensuring death penalty or life term to those accused of raping minors were among a host of proposals mooted by the Aam Aadmi Party government on Monday to deal with cases of sexual violence.

India abstains on resolution calling for Russia to pay reparations

India abstains on resolution calling for Russia to pay reparations

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

India abstained in the United Nations General Assembly on a draft resolution calling for Russia to be held accountable for violations of international law by its invasion of Ukraine and requiring Moscow to pay reparations to Kyiv for damages, loss and injury resulting from the war.

Will hanging rapists stop rape?

Will hanging rapists stop rape?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

'The death penalty exists in India for murderers. Is it a deterrent and does it stop murders?'

How an IT firm is helping worried parents

How an IT firm is helping worried parents

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Bengaluru-based NorthStar uses Internet of Things platform to monitor school buses, facilitate disaster prevention & better emergency management.

Top cops to get yoga lessons from PM Modi in Gujarat

Top cops to get yoga lessons from PM Modi in Gujarat

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Modi is likely to lead a yoga session for top cops at the All-India Conference of Directors General/Inspectors General of Police at Dhordo village in Kutch district from December 18-20.

At A Theatre Near You This November...

At A Theatre Near You This November...

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Quite a few big movies are coming your way in theatres this November.

Separatists' strike shuts down Srinagar

Separatists' strike shuts down Srinagar

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Normal life was affected in Kashmir Valley on Sunday following a strike called by hardline Hurriyat Conference to protest the killing of a three-year-old boy by unidentified gunmen in Sopore.

2 Dalit sisters raped, found hanging from tree in UP's Lakhimpur

2 Dalit sisters raped, found hanging from tree in UP's Lakhimpur

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

The mother of the two girls alleged that they were murdered and accused three youths from the neighbouring village in Nighasan police station limits of abducting and killing them.

Maharashtra govt panel advocates 'complete ban' on dance bars

Maharashtra govt panel advocates 'complete ban' on dance bars

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The Justice C S Dharmadhikari Committee, set up to recommend measures to curb crimes against women, has asked Maharashtra government to enforce a "complete ban" on dance bars and frame a policy to check "vulgarity" on social networking sites such as Facebook.

Texas man convicted for killing first turbaned Sikh police officer

Texas man convicted for killing first turbaned Sikh police officer

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

A man, who was found guilty of capital murder for gunning down Deputy Sandeep Dahliwal, the first turbaned Indian-American Sikh police officer in the United States state of Texas in 2019, has been convicted by a court in Houston.

13-year-old girl raped, strangled to death in UP

13-year-old girl raped, strangled to death in UP

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Two men from her village have been arrested. National Security Act will be invoked against the accused.

Heart-broken, traumatised by attack on husband: Nancy Pelosi

Heart-broken, traumatised by attack on husband: Nancy Pelosi

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

The attacker was a male assailant who also tried to tie up Pelosi's husband as he was waiting for Nancy to arrive home.

A Thursday Review

A Thursday Review

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

A Thursday is the sort of in-the-moment drama that holds your attention and emotions while it lasts but doesn't dig enough to linger on, observes Sukanya Verma.

Surrender by Dec 31: HC dismisses Sajjan Kumar's plea for more time

Surrender by Dec 31: HC dismisses Sajjan Kumar's plea for more time

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The former Congress leader had sought more time, till January 30, to surrender saying he has to settle family affairs related to children and property and also needs time to file appeal in the Supreme Court against the high court verdict.

High drama as UP, Chhattisgarh cops tussle to arrest TV news anchor

High drama as UP, Chhattisgarh cops tussle to arrest TV news anchor

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

A police team from Chhattisgarh landed in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday morning to arrest a TV news anchor from his house over a case lodged against him for playing a clip of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi out of context. However, the Raipur police were obstructed by their Uttar Pradesh counterparts who took Ranjan along with them, they claimed.

Saani Kaayidham Review

Saani Kaayidham Review

Rediff.com6 May 2022

There have been several films in which we have seen the victim/s resorting to unlawful means to seek justice. What sets Saani Kaayidham apart is the way it feeds your imagination with disgust, followed by anger and revenge, observes Divya Nair.

Does Modi really need this plane?

Does Modi really need this plane?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

'What kind of insensitivity does it take to get taxpayers to cough up for an aircraft costing a few billion for your personal use, at a time when the country you head is in so much trouble?' asks Sherna Gandhy.

Blocking porn sites would cause greater harm: Centre to SC

Blocking porn sites would cause greater harm: Centre to SC

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Blocking all websites with pornographic content in the country is not possible and it would cause more harm as literary content containing such words would also not be available for public on internet, the Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court.

MHA seeks report from Bengal govt on killing of 8 people

MHA seeks report from Bengal govt on killing of 8 people

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

The move came after a nine-member delegation of Bharatiya Janata Party MPs from West Bengal met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and sought his intervention and action against the perpetrators of the crime.

15 killed, 2 critical in mass shooting at pub in Johannesburg

15 killed, 2 critical in mass shooting at pub in Johannesburg

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The police are investigating claims that a group of men arrived at the pub in a taxi and opened fire, killing 14 and injuring three patrons.

'Can anybody give Kappan those two years back?'

'Can anybody give Kappan those two years back?'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'Just think of this innocent man who had to suffer so much.' 'Who will compensate for the physical and mental torture Kappan had to go through in the last two years though he has not done any crime?'

Parliament panel rejects govt proposal to try juveniles as adults

Parliament panel rejects govt proposal to try juveniles as adults

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

A parliamentary committee on Wednesday rejected the government's proposal to try as adults juveniles between 16 and 18 years involved in heinous cases such as rape, saying the move is "in conflict with law" and should be "reviewed".

Kerala human sacrifice: Mystery shrouds background of victim

Kerala human sacrifice: Mystery shrouds background of victim

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

While initial news reports said Roslin was a lottery seller, her daughter Manju claims her mother sold health products door-to-door for a living even as the accused insisted she had arrived to act in an adult film.

A Beginner's Guide To K-Drama

A Beginner's Guide To K-Drama

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

It's addictive. It's entertaining. It's gorgeous. Once bitten by the K-drama bug, there's no going back.

Court allows Indrani to lodge plaint against prison officials

Court allows Indrani to lodge plaint against prison officials

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Indrani alleged she was beaten up and threatened of sexual assault by Byculla jail officials.

Aligarh murder accused is a serial sex offender: Police

Aligarh murder accused is a serial sex offender: Police

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

One of the men held earlier for the crime is an alleged sex offender who targeted children in recent years.

Can public outcry justify punishment? HC asks in Pune driver case

Can public outcry justify punishment? HC asks in Pune driver case

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Hearing the arguments on death penalty awarded by a lower court to Pune-based bus driver Santosh Mane, the Bombay high court on Tuesday asked the government to justify if "public outcry" should be a factor in deciding the quantum of punishment.

NCB witness Sail gets police protection in cruise drugs case

NCB witness Sail gets police protection in cruise drugs case

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Maharashtra home minister Dilip Walse Patil on Monday said police protection has been given to Prabhakar Sail, an independent witness in the drugs-on-cruise case who has claimed Rs 25 crore was demanded by an NCB official and other persons to let off Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan in the case.

Time To Take Putin's Nuclear Threats Seriously!

Time To Take Putin's Nuclear Threats Seriously!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The most likely scenario is that in order to stop Ukraine from retaking any Russian occupied territory, Russia may well use a small (1 to 2 kilo tonne) tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine, warns military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Rape-tainted coach banned by Swimming Federation of India

Rape-tainted coach banned by Swimming Federation of India

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Ganguly, a coach employed with the Goa Swimming Association (GSA), is accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl who was training under him, a purported video of which went viral on social media.

10 concerns raised against triple talaq bill

10 concerns raised against triple talaq bill

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Women activists urged the government to withdraw the Bill from consideration in the Rajya Sabha, and review the fundamental flaws pending broad-based community consultations.