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'Mamata is mentally and physically finished'

'Mamata is mentally and physically finished'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'Our honourable CM is so shameless that she will say the state is among the safest for women.'

Pak says Rajnath's remarks violate diplomatic norms

Pak says Rajnath's remarks violate diplomatic norms

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Zakaria, while talking about the unrest in Kashmir, claimed that 'genocide and crimes against humanity committed by India in Kashmir' were going on unabated.

Rs 435 million spent to propagate Hindi worldwide

Rs 435 million spent to propagate Hindi worldwide

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Complaints to NCM fall down sharply...4,000 Indian women deserted by NRI husbands since 2016...79 districts in India still don't have blood banks...

US Congress passes Uyghur bill; China threatens retaliation

US Congress passes Uyghur bill; China threatens retaliation

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

By passing this bill, Congress is showing that the US will not turn a blind eye to the suffering of the oppressed, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy said.

Surat rape and murder: Suspect nabbed from Rajasthan

Surat rape and murder: Suspect nabbed from Rajasthan

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The accused has been identified as Harsh Sahay Gurjar and was held from Ganganagar in Sawai Madhopur district

Why the Hindutva Project Will FAIL

Why the Hindutva Project Will FAIL

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The modern world will not accommodate bigotry of the sort India is showing the world today, argues Aakar Patel.

Why Modi Won't Do Away With Sedition Law

Why Modi Won't Do Away With Sedition Law

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

In the last ten years, 96 per cent of the sedition cases against 405 individuals pertained to making critical remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, points out Ramesh Menon, author, Modi Demystified: The Making Of A Prime Minister.

2 Lashkar terrorists gun down Kashmiri Pandit in crowded govt office

2 Lashkar terrorists gun down Kashmiri Pandit in crowded govt office

Rediff.com12 May 2022

A government employee belonging to the Kashmir Pandit community was shot dead by suspected militants at his office in the Chadoora area of Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said in Srinagar.

How do we rescue the Republic?

How do we rescue the Republic?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

'The prime minister has merely paid lip service condemning these crimes instead of launching a massive crackdown against such brutalities,' argues Professor Mohammad Sajjad.

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.

Trump-Biden tear desi families apart

Trump-Biden tear desi families apart

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

What startles a visitor like me from India is how the 2020 US presidential election has divided families, husband and wife, parents and children, observes Payal Mohanka.

HC rejects Indian priest's plea against extradition to US in rape case

HC rejects Indian priest's plea against extradition to US in rape case

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

The Delhi high court on Tuesday dismissed as "premature" the plea challenging a trial court order recommending extradition to the USA of Indian Catholic priest Rev Joseph Palanivel Jeyapaul accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in that country during his stay in 2004.

Misgovernance, polarisation marked 8 yrs of Modi govt, says Cong; BJP hits back

Misgovernance, polarisation marked 8 yrs of Modi govt, says Cong; BJP hits back

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The BJP calling the Congress a "torn old party" moving towards a stage where its relevance and necessity will be completely lost.

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.

'Ukraine situation will very likely worsen'

'Ukraine situation will very likely worsen'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'The Russian attack might be a wakeup call for Europe.'

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.

'Kathua perpetrators acted as if law of jungle prevalent'

'Kathua perpetrators acted as if law of jungle prevalent'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The judge started his order with the couplet from Ghalib's ghazal -- Pinha tha daam-e-sakht qareeb ashiyaan ke, udhne hi nahi paye the ki girftar hum hue.

17-yr-old rape victim dies after sleeping pills overdose

17-yr-old rape victim dies after sleeping pills overdose

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Kamla Nagar police station in-charge Vijay Sisodia on Wednesday said an inquiry is underway to find out how the girl got sleeping pills in the shelter home.

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.

Kathua rape victim was sexually assaulted, died of asphyxia: Doctors

Kathua rape victim was sexually assaulted, died of asphyxia: Doctors

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

The girl was allegedly repeatedly assaulted before being killed at a village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district in January.

Trials in Kathua rape-murder case to begin on Monday

Trials in Kathua rape-murder case to begin on Monday

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

According to the chargesheets filed by the crime branch, the abduction, rape and killing of the Bakerwal girl was part of a carefully planned strategy to remove the minority nomadic community from the area.

Efficacy of law depends on integrity of lawyers: President

Efficacy of law depends on integrity of lawyers: President

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said that justice should not only be delivered in time but must also be accessible to the most marginalised of the society.

US report calls out India over its 'several' human rights issues

US report calls out India over its 'several' human rights issues

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

The State Department in its report listed more than a dozen significant human rights issues for India. Prominent among them are unlawful and arbitrary killings, including extrajudicial killings perpetrated by police; torture and cases of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment by some police and prison officials; arbitrary arrest and detention by government authorities; harsh and life-threatening prison conditions; political and prisoners or detainees in certain states.

Man shouts 'go back to Lebanon' to Sikh-American girl on NY subway

Man shouts 'go back to Lebanon' to Sikh-American girl on NY subway

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Rajpreet Heir was taking the subway train when the white man shouted at her saying, "Do you even know what a Marine looks like? Do you know what they have to see? What they do for this country? Because of people like you."

Postcard News co-founder held for posting 'fake news': Police

Postcard News co-founder held for posting 'fake news': Police

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

Hegde, who was arrested on Thursday, had allegedly posted that a Jain monk was attacked by a Muslim youth, they said.

Lynching and Some Harsh Truths

Lynching and Some Harsh Truths

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Would a Muslim or Christian or Dalit mob who lynched someone because their religious feelings were hurt be given State protection? asks Jyoti Punwani.

Holding hand, opening pant zip not sexual assault under POCSO: HC

Holding hand, opening pant zip not sexual assault under POCSO: HC

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Justice Ganediwala this month acquitting a 39-year-old man for groping a minor girl, noting that there was no "skin-to-skin contact with sexual intent" has faced severe flak.

Ponty case: U'khand cops irked over Delhi police raids

Ponty case: U'khand cops irked over Delhi police raids

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

The Uttarakhand police has taken exception to the Delhi police crime branch conducting raids in different parts of the state in search of people associated with sacked state minorities commission chief Sukhdev Singh Namdhari and evidence against him, allegedly without giving prior information to it.

May start own business: Nitish's dig at Tejashwi over jobs promise

May start own business: Nitish's dig at Tejashwi over jobs promise

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Addressing poll rallies at Gayas Sherghati and Aurangabads Rafiganj, Kumar said, "There are some people who know nothing but are promising these many jobs. Where will the money come from?

Good Omens to Leila, series to watch

Good Omens to Leila, series to watch

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

From a dystopian world set in 2047 to one of the most publicised crime trials in America, Nikita Puri brings you top 5 binge-worthy series.

2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts: 38 IM members awarded death sentence

2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts: 38 IM members awarded death sentence

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

A special court in Ahmedabad on Friday awarded death sentence to 38 convicts in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case, which had claimed 56 lives and left over 200 injured.

How can Hindutva be compared to ISIS?

How can Hindutva be compared to ISIS?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Irrespective of their voting preferences, most voters would find this comparison with ISIS revolting. More specifically, would it persuade anybody who voted for Narendra Modi to change her or his mind? asks Shekhar Gupta.

Uthra murder: Husband given double life term for killing wife using cobra

Uthra murder: Husband given double life term for killing wife using cobra

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

A sessions court in Kerala on Wednesday awarded double life sentence in the Uthra murder case to the victim's husband for killing his wife using a cobra, saying the crime was 'definitely diabolic, cruel, heinous and dastardly' and committed with 'unparalleled wickedness.'

Gurgaon gang rape: NHRC sends notice to Haryana top cops

Gurgaon gang rape: NHRC sends notice to Haryana top cops

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

The DGP has been directed to inform NHRC about steps being taken to ensure safety of citizens, especially women.

Rewari schoolgirls end hunger strike after govt concedes demands

Rewari schoolgirls end hunger strike after govt concedes demands

Rediff.com17 May 2017

The girls had said they would be molested if they travel to a senior secondary school located in a different village.

Kathua rape case: Alleged conspirator's family wants CBI probe

Kathua rape case: Alleged conspirator's family wants CBI probe

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

Conspirator's family expressed doubt about the credibility of the probe by the crime branch of Jammu and Kashmir.

'I have grown some steel in my psyche'

'I have grown some steel in my psyche'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

'I'm 79 + now, and I've been doing all this since my late 20s.' 'Sometimes the ideological war extends to the home as well.' 'Many nights I couldn't sleep when someone close to me uttered the smallest insult.' 'It would cause me a lot of pain. But one has to be honest to oneself.'

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in US; India demands action

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in US; India demands action

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

The statue of Gandhi, which was donated by the Indian government to the city of Davis, was installed by the city council four years ago amidst protests from anti-Gandhi and anti-India organisations.

Nagori, key conspirator in Ahmedabad blasts, remorseless after death penalty

Nagori, key conspirator in Ahmedabad blasts, remorseless after death penalty

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Safdar Nagori, one of the 38 convicts sentenced to death in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts case by a Gujarat court on Friday, appeared remorseless after the sentencing for a terror act that killed 56 people, and was heard saying the Constitution does not mean anything to him.

First own up wrongs in Babri, Gujarat: Digvijay to BJP

First own up wrongs in Babri, Gujarat: Digvijay to BJP

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Saturday targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party over its attempt to reach out to the minorities, questioning whether it will take action against Narendra Modi for the Gujarat riots or L K Advani will accept his "crime" in the Babari Mosque demolition.