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BJP polling agent held for influencing voters; EC orders re-poll

BJP polling agent held for influencing voters; EC orders re-poll

Rediff.com14 May 2019

The incident took place at Asawati village in the Faridabad parliamentary constituency where polling was held on May 12.

Cop who escorted escaped Pak terrorists suspended

Cop who escorted escaped Pak terrorists suspended

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

A sub inspector of the Meghalaya police was suspended on Tuesday on the charge of dereliction of duty in connection with the escape of three Pakistani terrorists from New Delhi.

Kannur: 6-yr-old migrant boy brutally kicked for leaning on car, 1 held

Kannur: 6-yr-old migrant boy brutally kicked for leaning on car, 1 held

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

As the shocking CCTV visuals of the cruel incident went viral on social media platforms and news channels started telecasting it, police took the 20-year old accused into custody in the early hours of Friday and recorded his arrest later in the day.

Democracy is fragile: Biden after Trump's acquittal

Democracy is fragile: Biden after Trump's acquittal

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

United States President Joe Biden has said that the Senate's acquittal of his predecessor Donald Trump for inciting a mob to storm the Capitol on January 6 was a reminder that democracy was 'fragile' and every American had a duty to defend the truth.

Assam: 171 votes cast in booth of 90 voters; officials suspended

Assam: 171 votes cast in booth of 90 voters; officials suspended

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Total 171 votes were cast in a booth in Assam's Dima Hasao district, even though 90 people were eligible to exercise their franchise, officials said on Monday, revealing a massive irregularity.

Police officer arrested in Dalit killings case

Police officer arrested in Dalit killings case

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

Sub Inspector Siddheshwar Bharne attached to the Aandhalgaon Police Station was already under suspension on charges of dereliction of duty.

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'My adrenalin kicked in and the happiness returned! It was time to go in for the kill again.' IAF Veterans Group Captain Dilip Kumar Dass tells Air Commodore Nitin Sathe about how the IAF decimated tanks in the famous Battle of Longewala.

UP spurious liquor tragedy main accused held; death toll 21

UP spurious liquor tragedy main accused held; death toll 21

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

"Twenty one persons have died so far in the liquor tragedy," District Magistrate Ajay Yadav said. The incident happened late on Friday, when several people from Luhari Darwaja and adjacent Laukhera village consumed spurious liquor and were taken ill.

Suicides Highlight HR Ailment At Public Sector Banks

Suicides Highlight HR Ailment At Public Sector Banks

Rediff.com5 May 2023

It may sound bizarre, but incidents of public sector bankers dying by suicide could probably equal the number of such bankers quitting their jobs, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

OOPS! West Bengal cops find colleagues at brothel during raid

OOPS! West Bengal cops find colleagues at brothel during raid

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

West Bengal police found three policemen of Jharkhand in a red light area of Asansol during a raid and took them into custody.

Zee News anchor wasn't named in FIR before UP cops picked him up

Zee News anchor wasn't named in FIR before UP cops picked him up

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

The TV news anchor arrested and released on bail over a misleading video of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was not named as an accused in the first information report (FIR) lodged by the Uttar Pradesh, just minutes before they reached his home in Ghaziabad.

Dhankhar takes on chief secretary for ignoring summons, gives 'last chance'

Dhankhar takes on chief secretary for ignoring summons, gives 'last chance'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Dhankhar in his strongly worded two-page letter dated January 18 said that this was the 'last opportunity' given to him to provide his response in the matter.

Trump's pick Amy Barrett sworn in as Supreme Court justice

Trump's pick Amy Barrett sworn in as Supreme Court justice

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Barrett as the Supreme Court Judge by 52-48 votes, overcoming the unified opposition of Democrats.

Raj cops' sex scandal: Woman constable held

Raj cops' sex scandal: Woman constable held

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

A suspended woman constable, purportedly figuring in two video clips while indulging in sexual activities with a Rajasthan Police Service officer before her six-year-old son, was on Sunday arrested by the Special Operation Group of the police.

SC delivers split verdict in Karnataka hijab ban, case goes to CJI

SC delivers split verdict in Karnataka hijab ban, case goes to CJI

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

While Justice Hemant Gupta dismissed the appeals against the high court verdict, Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia allowed them.

Tribunal sets aside Sebi ban on PricewaterhouseCoopers

Tribunal sets aside Sebi ban on PricewaterhouseCoopers

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Setting aside the ban on PwC, which is one of the Big Four global accounting firms, SAT said only the national auditors watchdog ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India) can take any action against its members and fraud cannot be proved on the basis of negligence in auditing.

Railways in soup over tea cups with 'chowkidaar' slogan

Railways in soup over tea cups with 'chowkidaar' slogan

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

This issue comes days after the railways was found in violation of the poll code for issuing tickets with PM Modi's pictures on them.

6 Punjab cops get MHA notice for 'major security lapse' during PM visit

6 Punjab cops get MHA notice for 'major security lapse' during PM visit

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The Union Home Ministry has issued showcause notices to six senior officers, including the Bathinda police chief, over the "major lapses in security" during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Punjab, officials said here on Friday.

Terrorists snatch 5 rifles from policemen in J-K's Shopian

Terrorists snatch 5 rifles from policemen in J-K's Shopian

Rediff.com3 May 2017

The terrorists attacked the guard room of the court complex around 9 pm and snatched five self-loading rifles from the policemen posted there.

Award capital punishment to erring Madras varsity officials: HC

Award capital punishment to erring Madras varsity officials: HC

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Deploring the fast falling trend of the reputation of the University of Madras, the Madras high court has suggested the authorities concerned to award capital punishment to the erring officials.

8-yr-old raped, killed in Bhopal; 6 cops suspended

8-yr-old raped, killed in Bhopal; 6 cops suspended

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

Six police officials have been suspended for dereliction of duty and a reward of Rs 20,000 has been declared for providing information to nab the accused, officials said.

Rajnath appeals for peace in wake of Dera chief's conviction

Rajnath appeals for peace in wake of Dera chief's conviction

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Singh said he took stock of the situation in Haryana, Punjab and Chandigarh in the wake of violence following conviction of the Dera chief.

Bengal Governor sticks to stand on assembly session at 2 am

Bengal Governor sticks to stand on assembly session at 2 am

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar Saturday stuck to his stand that a cabinet recommendation is required for him to consider the change in the timing of the assembly session from 2 am to 2 pm on March 7.

AP revokes Vijayawada top cop's suspension

AP revokes Vijayawada top cop's suspension

Rediff.com2 Jan 2010

The Andhra Pradesh government on Sunday revoked the suspension of Vijayawada Police Commissioner K V Rajendranath Reddy nearly two weeks after he was taken off duty following the "escape" of Lagadapati Rajagopal MP from a hospital.

Gopalganj hooch tragedy: 25 cops suspended, 7 arrested

Gopalganj hooch tragedy: 25 cops suspended, 7 arrested

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar who has expressed grave concern over the Gopalganj tragedy has said that culprits would be dealt under the stringent new liquor law.

Navy SEALs leak classified info to video game maker

Navy SEALs leak classified info to video game maker

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

Seven members of United States Navy SEAL Team 6, including one involved in carrying out a raid that killed Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, have been reprimanded for allegedly divulging classified information for a video game, senior Navy officials said on Friday.

Jailed JD-U leader distributes leaflets for Nitish rally

Jailed JD-U leader distributes leaflets for Nitish rally

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

With his one hand in handcuffs, jailed JD-U leader Munna Shukla, who allegedly demanded Rs 2 crore from a private engineering college for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's rally, on Friday distributed leaflets in court premises appealing to people to participate in the event.

Param Bir Singh asked to approach CAT against probe by Maha govt

Param Bir Singh asked to approach CAT against probe by Maha govt

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

The Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by IPS officer Param Bir Singh seeking to quash inquiries initiated against him by the Maharashtra government, and said he can approach the CAT.

Family seeks clarity on Varavara Rao's health condition

Family seeks clarity on Varavara Rao's health condition

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Alleging that there was no communication about his health, the family in a statement in Hyderabad said the government should share information on his health condition as some media reports suggest that he suffered head injury.

3 more arrested in girl molestation case, SI suspended

3 more arrested in girl molestation case, SI suspended

Rediff.com15 Jul 2012

Two more persons allegedly involved in the molestation of a girl have been arrested and a police official suspended for dereliction of duty amid ongoing raids in Assam and neighbouring states to nab the remaining culprits.

Mehran airbase attack: 3 Pak naval officers punished

Mehran airbase attack: 3 Pak naval officers punished

Rediff.com22 May 2012

Three senior officers of the Pakistan navy have been penalised after a court martial found them guilty of negligence and dereliction of duty during a deadly Taliban attack on a key naval airbase in Karachi last year, which also destroyed two US-made surveillance aircraft.

Molestation case: Guwahati top cop transferred

Molestation case: Guwahati top cop transferred

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

The Assam government on Monday shunted out Guwahati city Senior Superintendent of Police Apurba Jibon Baruah in the wake of severe criticism faced by the police for not acting promptly to prevent a girl being molested on G S Road on July 9.

Co-location case: Sebi clears three former NSE executives

Co-location case: Sebi clears three former NSE executives

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

The capital markets regulator exonerated former employees Subramanian Anand, Ravi Apte, and Umesh Jain, with respect to charges levelled against them.

WB polls: 77 per cent turnout in third phase

WB polls: 77 per cent turnout in third phase

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Around seventy seven per cent voting was recorded in the third phase of West Bengal assembly polls in 75 seats covering Kolkata, North and South 24 Parganas districts on Wednesday.

Two policemen suspended in Akole gang-rape case

Two policemen suspended in Akole gang-rape case

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Three days after dacoits gang raped two women in Veergaon village of Akole district in Maharashtra, Home Minister R R Patil, who visited the place on Tuesday, announced the suspension of two policemen for dereliction of duty.

Come clean on Alok Verma sacking: Kharge to PM Modi

Come clean on Alok Verma sacking: Kharge to PM Modi

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

"Actions of the government indicate that it's scared of a CBI headed by an independent director," the Congress leader wrote in his letter to PM Modi.

UP girl stabbed in eye for resisting rape

UP girl stabbed in eye for resisting rape

Rediff.com19 Jun 2011

A minor girl was blinded for resisting rape in Gursahaiganj town in Kannauj district, about 180 km from Lucknow.

Dy CMO found dead in jail, 5 staffers suspended

Dy CMO found dead in jail, 5 staffers suspended

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

The jailor and four other staffers of Lucknow jail were on Thursday suspended in connection with the mysterious death of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Y S Sachan, the main accused in CMO B P Singh murder case.

How Regulators Can Stop Being Puppets

How Regulators Can Stop Being Puppets

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

'All regulatory agencies must be made Constitutional bodies like the Election Commission, the Supreme Court, and the CAG.' 'That way they will become independent of the minister,' recommends T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.