News for 'detention'

Henry Kissinger, 100, Passes Away

Henry Kissinger, 100, Passes Away

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Dr Kissinger died on Wednesday at his home in Connecticut.

Qatar: 150 Indians held in detention

Qatar: 150 Indians held in detention

Rediff.com5 Oct 2006

The repatriation of the 150 detainees, some of whom have been held for more than three months, has been delayed as they do not have passports.

HC seeks TN government's response on 'detention' of MLAs

HC seeks TN government's response on 'detention' of MLAs

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

The counsel told the HC that one of the MLAs had written to the governor and the DGP stating that he had escaped from confinement.

Detained inside our flats ahead of Modi's DU visit,' claim AISA activists

Detained inside our flats ahead of Modi's DU visit,' claim AISA activists

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

A senior Delhi Police officer, however, said no student was detained.

26/11: Mumbai police files 400-page chargesheet against Tahawwur Rana

26/11: Mumbai police files 400-page chargesheet against Tahawwur Rana

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The Mumbai police on Monday submitted a chargesheet before a special court in Mumbai against Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana for his involvement in the November 2008 terror attacks in the metropolis.

SC slams Gujarat cops for public flogging of Muslims in Kheda

SC slams Gujarat cops for public flogging of Muslims in Kheda

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday admonished the Gujarat Police over its officials publicly flogging five people belonging to the Muslim community at a village in Kheda district in 2022, asking angrily from where did they draw the authority to tie people to poles and beat them up.

Indian student charged with shooting 3 of family in US

Indian student charged with shooting 3 of family in US

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

A 23-year-old Indian student has been arrested and charged with allegedly murdering his grandparents and uncle inside a New Jersey condominium, the police and US media reports said.

India takes up SRK detention with US

India takes up SRK detention with US

Rediff.com15 Aug 2009

With Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan being detained and questioned at Newark airport, India today took up the issue with the US Embassy in New Delhi which said it was ascertaining details about the incident involving the "global icon" who was welcome to America.

'Israelis are committing genocide'

'Israelis are committing genocide'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

'What's happening in Gaza is another ethnic cleansing, a repeat of what happened in 1948.' 'That is why people do not want to evacuate. Either you evacuate or you die.'

Centre to look into detention cases

Centre to look into detention cases

Rediff.com25 Feb 2006

'Crushing voices of public...' Rahul slams PM on wrestlers' manhandling

'Crushing voices of public...' Rahul slams PM on wrestlers' manhandling

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Politicians and sportspersons condemn police action and detention of protesting wrestlers

Geelani released as HC quashes detention order

Geelani released as HC quashes detention order

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Hardline separatist leader, Syed Ali Shah Geelani who had been arrested under the draconian public safety act was released by the authorities on Wednesday evening, following quashing of the detention order by the state high court.

'I was scared to death for Baba's life'

'I was scared to death for Baba's life'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

'I don't know if he put up a front but he never let me feel his morale was down. He told me how he was tackling the problems he was facing, or if there was some way the lawyers could help, but he would always tell me not to worry with a big broad smile.'

Egypt court orders detention of ousted president Morsi

Egypt court orders detention of ousted president Morsi

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi's detention was ordered by a court on Friday for questioning over charges of colluding with Palestinian militant group Hamas, even as the Muslim Brotherhood slammed the decision as engineered by a "fascist military regime".

The seven-hour airport drama which led to Djokovic's detention

The seven-hour airport drama which led to Djokovic's detention

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Novak Djokovic was confused about who had issued him with a medical exemption to enter Australia when interviewed by the Australian Border Force last week, according to transcripts of the interview.

Parliament breach accused challenges police remand

Parliament breach accused challenges police remand

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

In her petition seeking a writ of habeas corpus directing her production before the high court as well as an order to 'set her at liberty', Azad said not allowing her to consult a lawyer of her choice amounted to violation of her fundamental right guaranteed under the Constitution, making the remand order unlawful.

Aus rights body terms Indian student detention arbitrary

Aus rights body terms Indian student detention arbitrary

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

An Indian student, who was detained in 2004 by Australia's Department of Immigration and Citizenship for violating visa rules, is likely to get a compensation of $ 6,00,000 (Rs 3.1 crore) after the country's human rights body termed his detention as 'arbitrary'.

Plane detained by France departs for India after 3 days

Plane detained by France departs for India after 3 days

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

A Romanian aircraft carrying 275 passengers, mostly Indians, on Monday left for India four days after they were detained by the French authorities at an airport near Paris over suspected 'human trafficking'.

'PM Modi wants BJP leaders with no spine'

'PM Modi wants BJP leaders with no spine'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

'He only promotes those leaders who will never show any resistance to him in future.'

CBI to verify Anees Ibrahim's detention reports

CBI to verify Anees Ibrahim's detention reports

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

The Central Bureau of Investigation approached the Saudi Arabian authorities on Tuesday to verify reports about the detention in that country of Anees Ibrahim, brother of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.

Priyanka Gandhi on 'hunger strike' after detention in Sitapur

Priyanka Gandhi on 'hunger strike' after detention in Sitapur

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra sat on a hunger strike on Monday after being detained in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur district while she was en route to Lakhimpur Kheri, her party said.

Malaysia to probe detention of Indians

Malaysia to probe detention of Indians

Rediff.com11 Mar 2003

'We will investigate the matter in a transparent manner and let the Indian government know the outcome,' Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar said.

'Haunted by the horrifying images of my fellow Indian wrestlers'

'Haunted by the horrifying images of my fellow Indian wrestlers'

Rediff.com30 May 2023

'I'm so sad to see the visuals of our Athletes.... Please solve this ASAP'

My Days With The Mahatma

My Days With The Mahatma

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'The sudden arrests and detentions of all Working Committee members led to mass satyagraha.' 'I found myself helpless as the source of my income, from which I sent a portion to my parents in the village, had suddenly stopped.'

Moosewala murder mastermind 'detained' in California

Moosewala murder mastermind 'detained' in California

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

However, there is no official confirmation on Brar's detention yet, Punjab Police officials said on Friday.

'These laws are equipped to suppress democracy'

'These laws are equipped to suppress democracy'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

'...by directing these draconian provisions against political and ideological opponents of the ruling group, minorities, and those who dare to dissent through and selective prosecution and prolonged incarceration as undertrials.'

Lakhvi challenges detention under abduction case in Pak

Lakhvi challenges detention under abduction case in Pak

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Mumbai attack mastermind Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, who has been remanded to police custody in an abduction case, on Wednesday challenged his detention on charges of kidnapping in a Pakistani court.

Hyderabad tense over detention of women, children

Hyderabad tense over detention of women, children

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

The women allege that the police had falsely detained Motasim, adding he was being targeted unnecessarily. They have also accused the police of ill treatment and using foul language. The protestors have demanded the withdrawal of cases against the women and children and action against police officers who are anti-Muslim.

Assam shifts 68 'foreigners' to new transit camp

Assam shifts 68 'foreigners' to new transit camp

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

The government has constructed the first dedicated centre at Matia in Goalpara district to put the suspected and declared foreigners found in Assam.

The Bizarre Case Of Umar Khalid

The Bizarre Case Of Umar Khalid

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Arrested in September 2019 by the Delhi police for making 'provocative statements' when Donald J Trump was on his visit to India, Dr Umar Khalid has now spent three years in jail without being convicted of an offence, points out Aakar Patel.

BJP's controversial Raja Singh eyes hat-trick from Hyderabad seat

BJP's controversial Raja Singh eyes hat-trick from Hyderabad seat

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Bharat Rashtra Samithi's Goshamahal in-charge Nanda Kishore Vyas is pitted against Raja Singh from Goshamahal segment.

Delhi HC rejects Parliament breach accused's plea against remand

Delhi HC rejects Parliament breach accused's plea against remand

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

The Delhi high court on Wednesday dismissed a petition by Neelam Azad, an accused arrested in the December 13 Parliament security breach case, seeking her release on the grounds that her police remand was illegal.

AP: Cell to be set up for detention-related info

AP: Cell to be set up for detention-related info

Rediff.com28 Oct 2007

The Andhra Pradesh government will set up a special cell in Hyderabad to provide information to the public on detentions in connection with the recent bomb blast cases.

US may close Gaunatanamo Bay detention facility

US may close Gaunatanamo Bay detention facility

Rediff.com30 Jun 2007

The US Defence Department has said it would like to close down the Guantanamo Bay detention facility on the Cuban island but, it cannot be done until a statutory status for the detainees are found.

'Case against him genuine': Court rejects Sanjay Singh's bail

'Case against him genuine': Court rejects Sanjay Singh's bail

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

A Delhi court on Friday dismissed the bail application of Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh in a money laundering case related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.

'My 7 years in Anda cell were the most inhuman form of solitary confinement'

'My 7 years in Anda cell were the most inhuman form of solitary confinement'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

'When there was no crime committed, everything had to be fabricated. They see it as a war, and everything is fair in love and war.'

83 Indians in detention camps in Oman

83 Indians in detention camps in Oman

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

All of those arrested did not have proper documents.

Pak SC adjourns JuD chief's detention hearing

Pak SC adjourns JuD chief's detention hearing

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

Pakistan's Supreme Court has indefinitely adjourned the petitions challenging the release from detention of Jamaat ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, accused by India of being the mastermind of the terror attack on Mumbai. The apex court's direction comes two days after India said there was 'enough evidence' to continue investigations against the JuD chief in connection with the terror attacks.

SRK's detention unfortunate; all well in the end: Yale

SRK's detention unfortunate; all well in the end: Yale

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

America's prestigious Yale University, which had invited Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan, on Saturday, said that his detention was "unfortunate" but things were sorted out in the end.

'New Laws Will Make India A Police State'

'New Laws Will Make India A Police State'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

'These new laws give complete (impunity) to the police.' 'Whatever little accountability the police had, all that is gone now.' 'There is no accountability mechanism against the police for abusing or misusing in the new laws.'