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Kerala ADM's suicide amid graft charges sparks political turmoil

Kerala ADM's suicide amid graft charges sparks political turmoil

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

The Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party have united in their demands, calling for the immediate resignation and arrest of P P Divya, a Communist Party of India-Marxist leader and district panchayat president, who leveled graft accusations against ADM Naveen Babu at his send-off function organised by colleagues at the Kannur district collectorate.

Mumbai ferry toll rises to 14 as one more body recovered; Navy orders probe

Mumbai ferry toll rises to 14 as one more body recovered; Navy orders probe

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

The two missing persons have been identified as 43-year-old Hansraj Bhati and seven-year-old Johan Mohammad Nisar Ahmed Pathan, the police said.

Atul Subhash suicide: Cops confirm harassment by wife

Atul Subhash suicide: Cops confirm harassment by wife

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Whitefield, Shivakumar on Tuesday confirmed that Bengaluru-based techie Atul Subhash died by suicide in the early hours of December 9 following harassment from his wife and her family.

NCP leader Baba Siddique shot dead in Mumbai

NCP leader Baba Siddique shot dead in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

The firing took place outside his MLA son Zeeshan Siddiqui's office.

Alwar lynching victim died in police custody, says Rajasthan home minister

Alwar lynching victim died in police custody, says Rajasthan home minister

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

On the lines of the Pehlu Khan's lynching case, the state government has ordered a compensation of Rs 1.25 lakh to Rakbar Khan's family. Further compensation will be provided based on the recommendations of the district legal committee, he added.

Actress Pavithra was present at murder spot, beat victim with slippers: Police

Actress Pavithra was present at murder spot, beat victim with slippers: Police

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The actress has been named as accused number one in the case, allegedly for being the instigator, while Darshan is accused number two, who allegedly executed the murder.

Resolution seeking probe into Stan Swamy's death introduced in US Congress

Resolution seeking probe into Stan Swamy's death introduced in US Congress

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

A resolution commemorating the life of Indian human rights defender Father Stan Swamy and seeking an independent investigation into the death of the Jesuit priest has been introduced in the US Congress, Congressman Juan Vargas has said.

Darshan, aides tortured son beyond limit, say parents

Darshan, aides tortured son beyond limit, say parents

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Renukaswamy's father Kashinath S Shivanagoudru claimed that the developments have had adverse effect on their pregnant daughter-in-law these days.

No ban on posthumous reproduction if consent is proven: HC

No ban on posthumous reproduction if consent is proven: HC

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

The court said the decision shall be communicated by the Union ministry of health and family welfare for considering whether any law, enactment, or guidelines are required to address issues related to posthumous reproduction or post-mortal reproduction.

4 more murder cases filed against Hasina, aides in Bangladesh

4 more murder cases filed against Hasina, aides in Bangladesh

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

A murder case was filed on Sunday against 76-year-old Hasina, former director general of Border Guard of Bangladesh Gen Aziz Ahmed and 11 others over the death of Abdur Rahim, an official of the then Bangladesh Rifles in 2010, state-run BSS news agency reported.

ATS DIG-led SIT to probe case against Setalvad, ex-IPS officers

ATS DIG-led SIT to probe case against Setalvad, ex-IPS officers

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

A Special Investigation Team (SIT), to be headed by a deputy inspector general (DIG) of Gujarat Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS), will probe the case against activist Teesta Setalvad and former Indian Police Service officers R B Sreekumar and Sanjiv Bhatt who have been accused of abusing the process of law by fabricating evidence to frame innocent people in connection with the 2002 Gujarat communal riots, a senior official said on Sunday.

We discovered America, Vasco da Gama didn't find India: MP minister

We discovered America, Vasco da Gama didn't find India: MP minister

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Madhya Pradesh's Higher Education Minister Inder Singh Parmar has claimed that America was discovered by "our Indian ancestors", and not by Christopher Columbus as taught to students.

I Want To Talk Review: Abhishek Bachchan At His Best!

I Want To Talk Review: Abhishek Bachchan At His Best!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Abhishek Bachchan conveys the numerous chapters and challenges his mind, body and soul go through with a never-before candour, observes Sukanya Verma.

Amid death of 2 Russians, 'missing' Putin critic found

Amid death of 2 Russians, 'missing' Putin critic found

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

The Odisha police are searching for another man from the same country, a self-proclaimed anti-Ukraine war activist, who has gone missing.

Badlapur accused's encounter: 'Wrong to say he fired'

Badlapur accused's encounter: 'Wrong to say he fired'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

The family members of Badlapur sexual assault case accused Akshay Shinde have challenged the police claim that he fired at a policeman first following which cops fired in self-defence which led to his death.

Last rites of Baba Siddique performed with state honours in Mumbai

Last rites of Baba Siddique performed with state honours in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

NCP leaders including, Praful Patel, Chhagan Bhujbal and Ajit Pawar were present at the Bada Qabrastan during the last rites of Baba Siddique.

Man claims vital info on Yunus' death, moves HC

Man claims vital info on Yunus' death, moves HC

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

Moving the court of Justices Ranjana Desai and Dilip Bhosale, Harish Bhalchandra Vichare's lawyer C U Singh said, "He (Vichare) has vital information about the incident in question and wants to give the information to state CID."

Man who wiped out UP family held; accused pumped 10 bullets on victims

Man who wiped out UP family held; accused pumped 10 bullets on victims

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

According to the officer, the accused has confessed to the killings and said that he had an affair with the teacher's wife for 18 months which went sour later, leading to him shooting the family.

Actor Darshan's aides threatened witnesses: Police

Actor Darshan's aides threatened witnesses: Police

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

After producing Darshan and three others before the court, the police stated that they were not making the names of the eyewitnesses public citing their safety.

RG Kar rape-murder case: Trial to begin on November 11

RG Kar rape-murder case: Trial to begin on November 11

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Eighty-seven days after the body of a woman medic was found at state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, a Kolkata court on Monday framed charges against the prime accused, Sanjay Roy.

CBI takes over probe in 4 cases involving Assam cop Rabha's death

CBI takes over probe in 4 cases involving Assam cop Rabha's death

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation has taken over the investigation of four distinct cases from the Assam police, all connected with the death of the state police sub-inspector Junmoni Rabha last month in a suspected road accident, according to officials.

Indian student facing US admission fraud charge to return under plea deal

Indian student facing US admission fraud charge to return under plea deal

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Aryan Anand had submitted fake and falsified documents to secure admission into Lehigh University, a private research university in Pennsylvania for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Why Badlapur accused was shot in head, asks HC

Why Badlapur accused was shot in head, asks HC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The Bombay high court on Wednesday said the probe into the killing of Badlapur sexual assault case accused Akshay Shinde in a shoot-out should be carried out in a fair and impartial manner.

Stan Swamy death: Oppn leaders and activists call for fixing accountability

Stan Swamy death: Oppn leaders and activists call for fixing accountability

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Opposition leaders and activists hit out at the Centre after the death of Jesuit priest and activist Stan Swamy on Monday, saying it should be held accountable for the "ruthless" and "inhuman treatment" meted out to the 84-year-old who was suffering from multiple ailments and awaiting bail on medical grounds.

Police file revision plea for Arnab Goswami's custody

Police file revision plea for Arnab Goswami's custody

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The police sought the sessions court to quash the CJM order and grant them custody of the three accused.

Atul Subhash suicide: 'She kept framing charges against him'

Atul Subhash suicide: 'She kept framing charges against him'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

A first information report (FIR) has been filed against four people in connection with the suicide of a 34-year-old deputy general manager of a private firm, Atul Subhash, who died by suicide, accusing his wife, her family members, and a judge of harassment, extortion, and corruption.

Amravati murder: 'Mastermind' in custody till July 7

Amravati murder: 'Mastermind' in custody till July 7

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Irfan Khan is accused of plotting Kolhe's murder, allotting special tasks to the other accused and supplying vehicles and money to them.

Unnao rape case: BJP MLA's brother arrested over death of victim's father

Unnao rape case: BJP MLA's brother arrested over death of victim's father

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Atul Sengar, the brother of BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar was arrested after the Lucknow Director General of Police issued the arrest warrant against him.

Boy killed by cow vigilantes: Dad points finger at landlord

Boy killed by cow vigilantes: Dad points finger at landlord

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

The father of teenager Aryan Mishra, who was shot dead allegedly by cow vigilantes in a car chase in Faridabad, is restless with many questions about the death, such as why none of the other passengers in the vehicle were hurt in the attack.

Tunisha spoke to man on dating app before death: Sheezan's lawyers

Tunisha spoke to man on dating app before death: Sheezan's lawyers

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Even before her alleged suicide, she was on a video call for 15 minutes with Ali, the counsels claimed in the court.

Kerala woman doctor stabbed to death by man she was treating

Kerala woman doctor stabbed to death by man she was treating

Rediff.com10 May 2023

A 23-year-old doctor was stabbed to death on Wednesday at a taluk hospital in Kottarakkara area of Kollam district in Kerala allegedly by a man, a school teacher under suspension, who was brought there by police after being involved in a fight with his family members.

Gangster Suresh Pujari deported, in Maharashtra ATS custody till Dec 25

Gangster Suresh Pujari deported, in Maharashtra ATS custody till Dec 25

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Gangster Suresh Pujari, wanted in several extortion cases in Mumbai region and Karnataka, has been deported to India, a senior police official said on Wednesday.

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case: 4 convicts get bail

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case: 4 convicts get bail

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

The Delhi high court on Monday granted bail to four convicts serving life imprisonment in the murder case of TV journalist Soumya Vishwanathan.

UP police 'beat' 69-year-old to death in custody

UP police 'beat' 69-year-old to death in custody

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

A 69-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death in police custody at Sonwa police station in Uttar Pradesh's Shravasti district, a well-known Buddhist centre along the UP-Nepal border, on Monday night.

Teenage boy shoots, kills Indian-origin man in US

Teenage boy shoots, kills Indian-origin man in US

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

A 36-year-old Indian-origin man has been shot and killed after a teenage boy robbed a convenience store in the United States state of North Carolina, authorities said.

The Perils Of Political Abuse

The Perils Of Political Abuse

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'Leave aside the negative fallouts of phraseology like 'urban Naxals' and 'terrorists', both the BJP and the Congress have to re-discover themselves in the context of the 2024 election results, including those of the upcoming ones for Maharashtra and Jharkhand,' observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

B'luru CEO's note written with eyeliner shows rift with husband

B'luru CEO's note written with eyeliner shows rift with husband

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

The note was not found in the bag where she had stuffed her son's body after killing him, he said.

Now, Sanjiv Bhatt arrested in 2002 Gujarat riots case

Now, Sanjiv Bhatt arrested in 2002 Gujarat riots case

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Bhatt is the third accused arrested in the case after social activist Teesta Setalvad and former Director General of Police of Gujarat R B Sreekumar.

Narayan Rane's arrest justified, not custodial interrogation: Court

Narayan Rane's arrest justified, not custodial interrogation: Court

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

A court at Mahad in Maharashtra, while granting bail to Union Minister Narayan Rane, said his arrest over his controversial remarks against Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray was "justified", but his custodial interrogation was not necessary.

Porsche crash: Two doctors suspended, dean sent on leave

Porsche crash: Two doctors suspended, dean sent on leave

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday suspended two doctors of the state government-run Sassoon General Hospital and a staffer, two days after they were arrested in connection with the alleged manipulation of blood samples of the minor driver involved in the Porsche car crash in Pune.