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CBI chief is 'potential accused' in Anil Deshmukh case: Maha govt tells HC

CBI chief is 'potential accused' in Anil Deshmukh case: Maha govt tells HC

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

"A CBI probe is ongoing into transfers and postings of state police officers made during former home minister Anil Deshmukh's tenure. Then the next in line (to be probed) is the Director General of Police, who is the fulcrum, who is at the heart of the issue of transfers and postings. So having the former DGP head the investigation is like having Anil Deshmukh investigate it himself," the state's lawyer told the Bombay High Court.

Man Jumps From Mantralaya, Saved!

Man Jumps From Mantralaya, Saved!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

A man jumps from the 6th floor of Mantralaya, the Maharashtra government's administrative headquarters in Mumbai, but lands in the safety net installed in the building.

U'khand resort murder: Ankita cremated, NH blockade ends after CM assurance

U'khand resort murder: Ankita cremated, NH blockade ends after CM assurance

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

She was cremated on the banks of the Alaknanda at Shrinagar around 6.30 pm in the presence of commissioner, Garhwal, Sushil Kumar and Pauri district magistrate Vijay Kumar Jogdande.

CBI seeks details of murder, rape cases reported during post-poll violence from WB DGP

CBI seeks details of murder, rape cases reported during post-poll violence from WB DGP

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has set up four teams, each headed by joint directors Ramnish, Anurag, Vineet Vinayak and Sampat Meena, to probe the political violence which ensued after the victory of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on May 2 in a bitterly fought eight-phase assembly poll in West Bengal.

Republic Day: CRPF officer gets 8th gallantry medal; highest among CAPFs

Republic Day: CRPF officer gets 8th gallantry medal; highest among CAPFs

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

The PMG was announced by the Union home ministry on the occasion of the 74th Republic Day, being celebrated on January 26 (Thursday).

Azaan row: Karnataka police issues notices to mosques

Azaan row: Karnataka police issues notices to mosques

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The move comes after some right-wing outfits launched a campaign demanding shutting down of such loudspeakers, saying they caused disturbance for people living in surrounding areas.

No shadow or implicit ban on 'Kerala Story', TN govt tells SC

No shadow or implicit ban on 'Kerala Story', TN govt tells SC

Rediff.com16 May 2023

The Tamil Nadu government has told the Supreme Court it has not issued any order imposing a "shadow or implicit ban" on The Kerala Story, a multilingual film that has triggered a massive controversy over religious conversions.

Attack on migrants: Police book Tamil Nadu BJP chief for inciting violence

Attack on migrants: Police book Tamil Nadu BJP chief for inciting violence

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

The cyber crime division have booked the BJP state unit chief under sections of inciting violence and promoting enmity between groups among others.

9000 people evacuated in Punjab due to rain, 8 die; Haryana reports 7 deaths

9000 people evacuated in Punjab due to rain, 8 die; Haryana reports 7 deaths

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

In Punjab, more than 9,000 people were evacuated in Patiala, Rupnagar, Moga, Ludhiana, Mohali, SBS Nagar and Fatehgarh Sahib districts, officials said on Tuesday.

SC asks Kerala HC to reconsider pre-arrest bail pleas in ISRO case

SC asks Kerala HC to reconsider pre-arrest bail pleas in ISRO case

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court said on Monday it will ask the Kerala high court to consider afresh the anticipatory bail pleas of four people, including a former director general of police (DGP), in a case of alleged frame-up of scientist Nambi Narayanan in the 1994 ISRO espionage matter.

Shiv Sena leader shot dead during protest in Amritsar, accused arrested

Shiv Sena leader shot dead during protest in Amritsar, accused arrested

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

The incident took place outside a temple in the city where Suri and some other leaders of the party were holding a protest, they said.

Nagaland killings: Criminal proceedings against Army men stayed

Nagaland killings: Criminal proceedings against Army men stayed

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

The top court also issued notices to the Centre, Nagaland government and others on two pleas filed by the wives of Army officers named in the case.

'Compromised CM': Channi faces criticism over Punjab AG removal

'Compromised CM': Channi faces criticism over Punjab AG removal

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

The remarks came after the Channi government on Tuesday accepted the resignation of advocate general APS Deol, yielding to the pressure mounted by Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu for replacing the state's AG.

NIA set to formally take over Mangaluru auto blast case

NIA set to formally take over Mangaluru auto blast case

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

He said the objective of the prime accused Mohammed Shariq was to create a divide between communities.

4 heavily-armed terrorists travelling to Kashmir in truck killed

4 heavily-armed terrorists travelling to Kashmir in truck killed

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

The terrorists were intercepted near Tawi Bridge when they were travelling in a truck to Kashmir.

UP DGP, SSB DG and MHA Special Sec short-listed for CBI chief post

UP DGP, SSB DG and MHA Special Sec short-listed for CBI chief post

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Uttar Pradesh director general of police HC Awasthy, Sashastra Seema Bal DG Kumar Rajesh Chandra and Special Secretary Home Ministry VSK Kaumudi were short-listed for the post of Central Bureau of Investigation director.

Blast on railway track in Udaipur; NIA, other agencies probe

Blast on railway track in Udaipur; NIA, other agencies probe

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

An explosion occurred on a railway track in Udaipur on Sunday, hours before the recently inaugurated Asarwa-Udaipur Express train from Ahmedabad was to pass.

Goddess Parvati idol worth Rs 1.6 cr found in US after 50 years

Goddess Parvati idol worth Rs 1.6 cr found in US after 50 years

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Parvati or Uma as the Goddess is commonly known in South India is portrayed in standing position.

SIT to probe Haridwar Dharma Sansad hate speech case

SIT to probe Haridwar Dharma Sansad hate speech case

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

The Haridwar Police have added the names of Hindu leaders Yeti Narasimhanand and Sagar Sindhuraj in an FIR in connection with the case of alleged hate speech.

Punjab police busts terror module handled from Canada, Pakistan

Punjab police busts terror module handled from Canada, Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The Punjab police on Friday claimed to have busted an ISI-backed terror module jointly handled by Canada-based gangster Lakhbir Singh alias Landa and Pakistan-based gangster Harvinder Singh Rinda with the arrest of two of its operatives.

Telangana former top cop Krishna Prasad likely to join BJP next month

Telangana former top cop Krishna Prasad likely to join BJP next month

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The 1987-batch IPS officer, who retired in DGP rank in 2020, is currently running an NGO, which aims to bring cheers to the marginal sections of the society.

Patna SP quarantined in Mumbai: Bihar DGP warns of legal action

Patna SP quarantined in Mumbai: Bihar DGP warns of legal action

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Pandey expressed bewilderment over no positive response from the municipal authorities in Mumbai, whom he accused of keeping IPS officer Vinay Tiwari in virtual house arrest, despite being informed about the adverse remarks made by Supreme Court against their action.

Punjab CM Mann sacks senior cop over nexus with drug traffickers

Punjab CM Mann sacks senior cop over nexus with drug traffickers

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Mann also asked the vigilance bureau to investigate the wealth amassed by the police officer through alleged "drug money".

PM security breach: Justice Malhotra to head SC-appointed probe panel

PM security breach: Justice Malhotra to head SC-appointed probe panel

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana also appointed the Inspector General of the National Investigation Agency, Director General of Police of Chandigarh, the Registrar General of the Punjab and Haryana high court and the Additional DGP (Security) of Punjab as members to the Justice Malhotra panel.

ED chief's extension for FATF review, govt tells SC, won't be in office after November

ED chief's extension for FATF review, govt tells SC, won't be in office after November

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The Centre on Monday defended in the Supreme Court the third extension of service granted to Enforcement Directorate chief Sanjay Kumar Mishra, asserting it was due to a peer review being conducted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) this year and said he will retire this November.

Manipur unrest: BJP MLA moves SC against HC order on ST status to Meiteis

Manipur unrest: BJP MLA moves SC against HC order on ST status to Meiteis

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Gangmei in his appeal said the HAC "was a necessary and proper party and the proceedings before the high court were vitiated on account of not making the HAC a party".

Bihar govt provides 'Z-plus' security to Tejashwi

Bihar govt provides 'Z-plus' security to Tejashwi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Governor Phagu Chauhan and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar have also been provided with 'Z-plus' security.

Alert issued in Uttarakhand as hunt for Amritpal continues

Alert issued in Uttarakhand as hunt for Amritpal continues

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

IGP Gill revealed that the Waris Punjab De chief's last location was in Haryana.

Pathankot grenade blast: Cops arrest 6 IYSF-backed operatives

Pathankot grenade blast: Cops arrest 6 IYSF-backed operatives

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The ISYF is supported by Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI.

Kerala doctor killing: HC warns police as medicos intensify stir

Kerala doctor killing: HC warns police as medicos intensify stir

Rediff.com11 May 2023

A special bench of Justices Devan Ramachandran and Kauser Edappagath directed the State Police Chief to come out with a new set of protocols for ensuring security of the doctors and other healthcare professionals in all government hospitals in the state.

19 Congress, AAP MLAs suspended for a day in Gujarat

19 Congress, AAP MLAs suspended for a day in Gujarat

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

A total of 19 legislators from the opposition Congress and Aam Aadmi Party were suspended from the Gujarat assembly for a day on Wednesday after they shouted slogans against the Bharatiya Janata Party government before walking out of the House over the issue of a fake trainee PSI found undergoing training at a state-run police training academy.

Haryana DSP probing illegal mining mowed down, 1 held after gunfight

Haryana DSP probing illegal mining mowed down, 1 held after gunfight

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

A deputy superintendent of police investigating illegal stone-mining was killed on Tuesday when a truck he signalled to stop in Haryana's Nuh district drove into him, officials said.

'It's a win-win for the accused'

'It's a win-win for the accused'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'If he has been able to overcome this major obstacle (withdrawal of POCSO after the complainant and victim withdrew the charge) I don't think he has anything to worry about now.' 'Cancellation of POCSO is akin to giving him a lifeline.'

Sidhu has his way: Punjab govt accepts AG's resignation

Sidhu has his way: Punjab govt accepts AG's resignation

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Sidhu has been pushing for the replacement of Deol, who had represented former Punjab Director General of Police Sumedh Singh Saini in cases related to the 2015 desecration incidents and police firing on protesters.

Punjab police, BSF conduct joint search in border districts against drone movement

Punjab police, BSF conduct joint search in border districts against drone movement

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

The operation took place at a time when Punjab, which shares 553 km of international border with Pakistan has been seeing a huge influx of consignments of heroin, arms and ammunition through drones and other means.

Sidhu withdraws resignation as Punjab Cong chief

Sidhu withdraws resignation as Punjab Cong chief

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Making the announcement at a press conference in Chandigarh, Sidhu, however, said he will assume charge the day Punjab will get a new advocate general.

Relief, rescue operations intensified in Joshimath; Modi calls Dhami

Relief, rescue operations intensified in Joshimath; Modi calls Dhami

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Officials said 13 more families living in houses with huge cracks were moved by the administration to safe locations on Sunday.

Mann orders probe into Moosewala murder by sitting HC judge

Mann orders probe into Moosewala murder by sitting HC judge

Rediff.com30 May 2022

The government will leave no stone unturned to bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice, said Mann.

Kiran Kumar Reddy wanted me to help stall Telangana: Ex-DGP

Kiran Kumar Reddy wanted me to help stall Telangana: Ex-DGP

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Once the blue eyed boy of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy, the ex Director General of Police Dinesh Reddy is up in arms against the CM today.

4 terrorists killed in 2 J-K encounters, 3 others arrested

4 terrorists killed in 2 J-K encounters, 3 others arrested

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

An unidentified terrorist was killed on Tuesday in an encounter with security forces in Anantnag while three alleged "hybrid" militants of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba were arrested during an anti-militancy operation in Srinagar and Budgam districts of Jammu and Kashmir.