News for 'culpable homicide'

Salman hit-and-run case verdict on Wednesday

Salman hit-and-run case verdict on Wednesday

Rediff.com5 May 2015

A sessions court in Mumbai is all set to deliver its verdict on Wednesday in the hit-and-run case involving Bollywood actor Salman Khan, who is charged with killing one person and injuring four by ramming his Sports Utility Vehicle into a bakery shop in suburban Bandra 13 years ago.

Reeva Steenkamp's parents want to speak face to face with Pistorius

Reeva Steenkamp's parents want to speak face to face with Pistorius

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Paralympic runner Oscar Pistorius' late girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp's parents said in an interview after the verdict of their daughter's murder case that they would only come to terms with their tragic loss after talking to Pistorius face to face.

Pistorius faces prison hospital wing if sentenced to jail

Pistorius faces prison hospital wing if sentenced to jail

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Oscar Pistorius will be committed to the hospital wing of one of South Africa's toughest prisons if the double-amputee Olympic track star is sentenced to jail time for killing his girlfriend, the head of the prison service said.

Noida lift crash: 4 more workers die

Noida lift crash: 4 more workers die

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Four more workers, who were hospitalised after a service lift crashed at an under-construction society in Noida Extension, succumbed to their injuries on Saturday, pushing the death toll in the incident to eight, officials said.

HC seeks police stand on wrestler Sushil's bail plea

HC seeks police stand on wrestler Sushil's bail plea

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Last year, a trial court in New Delhi had refused to grant bail to Kumar while noting his previous criminal involvement and the apprehension of threat to his life due to enmity.

HC seeks police stand on wrestler Sushil's bail plea

HC seeks police stand on wrestler Sushil's bail plea

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Last year, a trial court in New Delhi had refused to grant bail to Kumar while noting his previous criminal involvement and the apprehension of threat to his life due to enmity.

Pistorius's murder conviction appeal challenged

Pistorius's murder conviction appeal challenged

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

South African authorities are challenging Olympian Oscar Pistorius appeal against his conviction for the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, the national prosecuting authority said on Monday.

Maha building collapse toll rises to 8, rescue operation underway

Maha building collapse toll rises to 8, rescue operation underway

Rediff.com1 May 2023

The building, which housed godowns on the ground and first floors and four families on the top floor, collapsed at 1.45 pm on Saturday at Wardhaman Compound in Valpada of Mankoli area.

2002 hit-and-run case: Salman to step into box on Friday

2002 hit-and-run case: Salman to step into box on Friday

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

It would be a crucial test for the 49-year-old actor as he gets an opportunity to give his version about the mishap.

'Blade Runner' Pistorius guilty of Steenkamp murder

'Blade Runner' Pistorius guilty of Steenkamp murder

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

South Africa's Oscar Pistorius has been convicted of murder by South Africa's Supreme Court, overturning the manslaughter conviction against the multiple Paralympic champion.

Finally, Salman Khan gets UK visa on second try

Finally, Salman Khan gets UK visa on second try

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

After being denied the first time, actor Salman Khan has finally got the United Kingdom visa and he will be flying to London to shoot for upcoming film "Kick".

UP: Dalit boy dies after being thrashed by teacher

UP: Dalit boy dies after being thrashed by teacher

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Nikhil Kumar, a class 10 student at a local inter-college on Phaphond Road in Achalda police station area, was allegedly thrashed by his social sciences teacher Ashwini Singh on September 7 for making mistakes in a test.

Demolition drive at Indore temple after 36 deaths

Demolition drive at Indore temple after 36 deaths

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Action was being taken to remove encroachments from about 10,000 square feet of land around the temple premises.

Steenkamp's parents slam decision to release Pistorius on parole

Steenkamp's parents slam decision to release Pistorius on parole

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The parents of deceased South African model Reeva Steenkamp have slammed the decision to grant convicted Oscar Pistorius parole in August, saying '10-month imprisonment is simply not enough for taking a life'.

Delhi woman was dragged for 12 km: Here's what the cops say

Delhi woman was dragged for 12 km: Here's what the cops say

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Sagar Preet Hooda said fresh charges could be added against the five accused arrested in connection with the case on the basis of the post-mortem report.

Bangladesh factory owner charged with murder over 2013 building collapse

Bangladesh factory owner charged with murder over 2013 building collapse

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Bangladeshi police charged 41 people, including the owner of the Rana Plaza factory complex with murder over the building's collapse in 2013.

Delhi: 3 women crushed to death by vehicle driven by cop

Delhi: 3 women crushed to death by vehicle driven by cop

Rediff.com12 May 2015

The incident took place a day after a policeman was sacked and arrested for hitting a woman with a brick.

Witness turns hostile in Salman Khan's hit-and-run case

Witness turns hostile in Salman Khan's hit-and-run case

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

A witness in the 2002 hit-and-run case involving Salman Khan on Tuesday retracted his police statement in a court, saying he had not said that the actor had got down from the driver's seat of his vehicle and ran away after the accident occurred in suburban Bandra.

Mundka fire: 29 still missing; death toll likely to rise

Mundka fire: 29 still missing; death toll likely to rise

Rediff.com14 May 2022

The fire department said the four-storey building, which did not have a fire safety certificate, had a single entry and exit point.

IAF steps up probe in copter downed by 'friendly fire'

IAF steps up probe in copter downed by 'friendly fire'

Rediff.com22 May 2019

They said officials responsible for the crash will face severe punishment as per provisions of the military law.

Youth found murdered in Punjab gurdwara, Nihang held

Youth found murdered in Punjab gurdwara, Nihang held

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Dhillon told reporters that IPS Section 304 slapped against the Nihang could be converted into Section 302 (murder) following further investigation.

Kuldeep Sengar convicted in death of Unnao rape victim's father

Kuldeep Sengar convicted in death of Unnao rape victim's father

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

District judge Dharmesh Sharma also said the facts and circumstances brought on the record prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused hatched another crucial part of the conspiracy to foist a false case upon the victim by planting a country made gun and four cartridges.

HC to pronounce verdict in Salman case tomorrow

HC to pronounce verdict in Salman case tomorrow

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The HC would also give a ruling on the 'drunken' state of Salman Khan on the ill-fated day.

Pistorius released 11 years after murdering girlfriend

Pistorius released 11 years after murdering girlfriend

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

South African former Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius is set to be released on parole on Friday, nearly 11 years after murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in a crime that shocked a nation long inured to violence against women.

Pistorius faces sentencing over girlfriend's death after divisive trial

Pistorius faces sentencing over girlfriend's death after divisive trial

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Disgraced South African track star Oscar Pistorius returns to court on Monday to find out whether he will serve a long stretch behind bars for the negligent killing of his model girlfriend, or walk out a free man.

Pub blaze: Kamala Mills owner Gowani held

Pub blaze: Kamala Mills owner Gowani held

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Gowani was booked for the offence under relevant sections of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act and his statement was recorded by the police after the blaze swept through resto-pubs 1 Above and Mojo's Bistro located in the Kamala Mills compound in Central Mumbai, another official said.

Hema Malini discharged from hospital

Hema Malini discharged from hospital

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Actor and Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Hema Malini, who was injured and admitted to hospital after her Mercedes collided with another car in Dausa district, was discharged from hospital on Saturday.

Pune teen's mother held for aiding blood swap

Pune teen's mother held for aiding blood swap

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The mother of the minor in the Porsche car accident case was arrested after confirmation that his blood samples were replaced with hers, Pune police chief Amitesh Kumar said on Saturday.

Mumbai vaccine camp fraud: Cops find jabs had saline water

Mumbai vaccine camp fraud: Cops find jabs had saline water

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

The Mumbai police has formed a special investigation team to probe a fake COVID-19 vaccination camp racket that took place in several places in the metropolis, leading to the arrest of 10 persons, a senior official said.

Victim's family thanks God after SC jails Sidhu in 1988 case

Victim's family thanks God after SC jails Sidhu in 1988 case

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Asked about her reaction on the verdict, Gurnam Singh's daughter-in-law Parveen Kaur said, "We thank Baba Ji (Almighty). We had left it to Baba ji. Whatever Baba Ji has done is right."

Bhopal tragedy: 'Decision to summon Dow a big step'

Bhopal tragedy: 'Decision to summon Dow a big step'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Terming court's decision to summon Dow Chemicals in the Bhopal gas tragedy case as an "important step", Amnesty International today demanded that the company must acknowledge its responsibility towards the survivors of the 1984 industrial disaster.

Pune teen's blood sample changed; 2 doctors among 3 held

Pune teen's blood sample changed; 2 doctors among 3 held

Rediff.com28 May 2024

The juvenile's father had called the doctor and offered him allurements to replace the blood samples, Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar claimed at a press conference.

Hyderabad: 10-year-old, victim of drunk driving, dies

Hyderabad: 10-year-old, victim of drunk driving, dies

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

P Ramya, who met with the accident while she was returning from school, had slipped into a coma.

Hit & run case: Rajasthan MLA's son sent to police remand

Hit & run case: Rajasthan MLA's son sent to police remand

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

An MLA's son, who hit an autorickshaw and a police PCR van with his speeding BMW killing three persons and injuring five others, had consumed alcohol five times the permissible limit.

Juvenile court cancels Porsche driver's bail, sends him to observation home

Juvenile court cancels Porsche driver's bail, sends him to observation home

Rediff.com22 May 2024

A 17-year-old boy, who allegedly crashed his high-end car into a motorbike killing two persons in Pune, was granted bail on a surety of Rs 7,500 and an assurance from his grandfather to keep him away from bad company, as per the order.

4 killed, 20 injured in fire at Mumbai high-rise

4 killed, 20 injured in fire at Mumbai high-rise

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

The building did not have the mandatory Occupation Certificate granted by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, but it was already occupied by around 58 flat owners, according to the civic body.

13 killed in Maha building collapse; 3 more missing

13 killed in Maha building collapse; 3 more missing

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Death toll in the collapse reached 10 with recovery of nine bodies from the rubble on Tuesday, police said. A man died of cardiac arrest on Monday night after he was hit by a stone from the falling building, police said.

Worker's death casts grim shadow over Alang recycling industry

Worker's death casts grim shadow over Alang recycling industry

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

The industry has protested the police case and notice over the death, and requested Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to ensure a fair investigation to avoid hurting the industry's image.

Pune wall collapse: Residents say builder was warned 5 months ago

Pune wall collapse: Residents say builder was warned 5 months ago

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

However, director of Alcon Landmarks Jagdish Agarwal subsequently told them that the wall was safe.

Kamala mills fire: Mojo's Bistro owner Yug Tulli surrenders

Kamala mills fire: Mojo's Bistro owner Yug Tulli surrenders

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

After the arrest of Tulli -- who had been evading arrest since last two weeks -- all the owners of the Mojo's Bistro and '1 Above' have been arrested, another official said.