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Doctor Nandi beaten up at NIS Patiala

Doctor Nandi beaten up at NIS Patiala

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Former medical officer of NIS Patiala, Dr Sanjib Nandi was on Wednesday physically assaulted by guards as he tried to enter the institution premises to meet Justice Mukul Mudgal, who is probing the doping scandal in athletics. Nandi, who blew the whistle on doping practices at NIS Patiala, wanted to meet Justice Mudgal but was stopped by the guards at the gates this morning and refused entry.

Naik Rathore, hero of 1971 Indo-Pak battle of Longewala, passes away

Naik Rathore, hero of 1971 Indo-Pak battle of Longewala, passes away

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Bhairon Singh Rathore, a BSF veteran of the 1971 India-Pakistan war whose bravery at Rajasthan's Longewala post was portrayed by actor Suniel Shetty in the Bollywood movie Border, died in Jodhpur on Monday.

Juvenile to adult: How Kathua gang rape-murder accused's story fell apart

Juvenile to adult: How Kathua gang rape-murder accused's story fell apart

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

A shoddily drafted application for birth certificate was the loose string that led to the unravelling of the conspiracy to proclaim one of those accused in the 2018 gang rape and murder of an eight-year-old in Kathua as a juvenile.

Immobilised Mamata calls for peace as TMC-BJP clash

"Immobilised" Mamata calls for peace as TMC-BJP clash

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

"I appeal to everyone to maintain peace. I hope to be back on the field in the next few days," Banerjee said.

Ghaziabad gang-rape claim 'fabricated', conspiracy for property: Police

Ghaziabad gang-rape claim 'fabricated', conspiracy for property: Police

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Police claimed that the entire "conspiracy" was hatched to grab property over which the woman had a dispute with the accused.

Kejriwal announces Operation SHIELD to curb coronavirus

Kejriwal announces Operation SHIELD to curb coronavirus

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced 'Operation SHIELD' in 21 containment zones to curb the spread of Covid-19 and warned of strict action against those misbehaving with healthcare personnel in the city. The chief minister appealed to people living in the containment areas to cooperate in implementing 'Operation SHIELD' and said these are strict measures but are necessary to protect them and others from Covid-19.

Maradona hospitalised; Giggs arrested

Maradona hospitalised; Giggs arrested

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Maradona, 60, was taken to the Ipensa clinic in La Plata, about an hour from Buenos Aires. Maradona coaches the local club Gimnasia y Esgrima.

UP cop suspended for beating up man holding kid in his arms

UP cop suspended for beating up man holding kid in his arms

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The incident took place outside the district hospital in Akbarpur where the hospital's fourth class employees staged a dharna by putting locks on the OPD on Thursday, Kanpur Dehat SP Keshav Kumar Choudhary said.

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

As 2022 readies to bid adieu, Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the 10 high points of the year.

Woman in Ghaziabad 'gang-rape' case booked for fabricating charges

Woman in Ghaziabad 'gang-rape' case booked for fabricating charges

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

The police have registered a case against a woman and three others after she allegedly levelled a "fabricated" gang-rape charge in an attempt to grab property.

'Mamata is clearly talking of appeasement'

'Mamata is clearly talking of appeasement'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'I don't think the state administration has shown the resolve to enter Muslim neighbourhoods and arrest offenders in the last decade.'

Lady teachers held for sexual assault on 6-yr-old child

Lady teachers held for sexual assault on 6-yr-old child

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

According to the FIR filed by the victim's grandfather, the child complained to her mother about pain in her private parts and informed her that two teachers, whom she called 'Badi Mam' and 'Chhoti Mam,' had touched her despite her protest.

She should've called cops, not sister: Minister on Hyd doc's rape and murder

She should've called cops, not sister: Minister on Hyd doc's rape and murder

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

"Had she called up the police, she could have been saved," Home Minister Ali told ANI.

Docs' protest: IMA to go ahead with nationwide strike

Docs' protest: IMA to go ahead with nationwide strike

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

The apex medical body, IMA demanded a comprehensive central law in dealing with violence on doctors and healthcare staff, and in hospitals.

Warne's death due to natural causes: Thai police

Warne's death due to natural causes: Thai police

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Australian cricket great Shane Warne's death on an island in Thailand last week was due to natural causes, Thai police said on Monday, citing the results of an autopsy.

AI peeing incident: Co-flier blames pilot for inaction in handling situation

AI peeing incident: Co-flier blames pilot for inaction in handling situation

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Bhattacharjee in a handwritten complaint to the airlines had stated that the distressed passenger was made to go back to her soiled seat despite four seats in the First Class being vacant.

Cops deny rape in Alwar case, cite medical report

Cops deny rape in Alwar case, cite medical report

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Fresh findings have also revealed that the 14-year-old girl had travelled from her village to the city on her own, they said. She was found bleeding and lying on a bridge near Tijara Fatak on Tuesday night.

In acquitting Tarun Tejpal, judge questions rape victim's conduct

In acquitting Tarun Tejpal, judge questions rape victim's conduct

Rediff.com26 May 2021

essions judge Kshama Joshi, in the 500-page judgment on May 21, that was made available late Tuesday night, said the evidence submitted by the prosecution and defence creates doubt on the truthfulness of the prosecutrix (victim) and noted that the benefit of doubt has to be given to the accused in the absence of corroborative evidence. T

Encounter specialist among team to arrest Arnab

Encounter specialist among team to arrest Arnab

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Footage aired on Republic TV and social media platforms showed Goswami arguing with police official, alleging assault and pleading for medical aid.

IAF officer says seniors forced her to withdraw rape complaint

IAF officer says seniors forced her to withdraw rape complaint

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

A 28-year old female Air Force officer at the Air Force Administrative College here who was sexually assaulted, has levelled serious charges against the IAF authorities, including subjecting her to a banned finger test and also forcing her to withdraw the complaint against the accused Flight Lieutenant.

Horse thrashing row: BJP worker arrested for assaulting 'Shaktiman'

Horse thrashing row: BJP worker arrested for assaulting 'Shaktiman'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

A man was arrested from Haldwani in Nainital district for pulling up the reins of a police horse and precipitating its fall during a protest march by BJP in the city recently.

Naudeep Kaur case: Co-accused's medical report reveals 2 fractures, broken toenail beds

Naudeep Kaur case: Co-accused's medical report reveals 2 fractures, broken toenail beds

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Shiv Kumar, president of Mazdoor Adhikar Sanghathan, was held a few days after the arrest of labour rights activist Kaur. Kaur was arrested for allegedly gheraoing an industrial unit and demanding money from the company in Haryana's Sonipat on January 12.

'Punjab cop stable after surgery, recovery to take time'

'Punjab cop stable after surgery, recovery to take time'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Singh's hand was chopped off and a few others were injured when a group of men dressed as Nihangs attacked them at a vegetable market in Punjab's Patiala district, police said.

Accused borrowed friend's car hours before Kanjhawala accident: FIR

Accused borrowed friend's car hours before Kanjhawala accident: FIR

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

The FIR states that the Kanjhawala police station received three PCR calls that the naked body of a woman was found near Hanuman Mandir, Jonti village.

RSS leader's son ends life after cops beat up mother, ransack house

RSS leader's son ends life after cops beat up mother, ransack house

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Superintendent of Police, Baghpat, Abhishek Singh said 10 policemen of Binauli police station have been relieved of their duties and attached to police lines.

Salman Rushdie still in critical condition, but feisty and defiant: Son

Salman Rushdie still in critical condition, but feisty and defiant: Son

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

The family expressed gratitude to the audience members who bravely leapt to Rushdie's defence and administered first-aid after he was stabbed multiple times at the Chautauqua Institution in western New York.

Swiss couple attacked in UP, 5 arrested; Yogi, Swaraj condemn assault

Swiss couple attacked in UP, 5 arrested; Yogi, Swaraj condemn assault

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

The couple said that that they were strolling near the railway station at the Fatehpur Sikri after a day in Agra when the group started following them and later attacked.

Air India 'peeing' incident: Experts call for stricter punishment

Air India 'peeing' incident: Experts call for stricter punishment

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Air India's handling of an incident in which an inebriated male flier allegedly urinated on a woman co-passenger suggests an urgent need for stricter rules to deal with unruly passengers, according to legal and aviation experts.

Protesting docs get invite for talks with Mamata, no media allowed

Protesting docs get invite for talks with Mamata, no media allowed

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

The formal invitation was sent after the protesting doctors on Monday morning said they did not receive any communication regarding the meeting.

Kejriwal announces magisterial probe into death of Dalit girl

Kejriwal announces magisterial probe into death of Dalit girl

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

In a tweet, the chief minister said that the government will appoint top lawyers to ensure the guilty is punished.

15 CBI officers get home ministry's excellence award

15 CBI officers get home ministry's excellence award

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

CBI officer V K Shukla, who is probing the death of Jharkhand Judge Uttam Anand, is among 15 officers of the agency awarded the 'Union Home Minister's Medal for Excellence in Investigation' for the year 2021, officials said Thursday.

The Risks Of Declaring Victory Too Soon

The Risks Of Declaring Victory Too Soon

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

India has much to be proud of and celebrate. But there is also much that is wrong, much that looks dangerous. Employment, current account deficit, rural distress, agricultural productivity are all in deep crisis, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Govt notifies abortion rules till 24 weeks of pregnancy in some cases

Govt notifies abortion rules till 24 weeks of pregnancy in some cases

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

The government has notified new rules under which the upper limit for termination of a pregnancy has been increased from 20 to 24 weeks for certain categories of women.

AP passes Disha Bill to ensure rape verdicts in 21 days

AP passes Disha Bill to ensure rape verdicts in 21 days

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

The proposed new law has been named the 'Andhra Pradesh Disha Act Criminal Law (AP Amendment) Act, 2019 as a tribute to the veterinary doctor who was raped and murdered recently in neighbouring Telangana.

Nirbhaya convict Vinay Sharma tries to hurt self

Nirbhaya convict Vinay Sharma tries to hurt self

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Vinay attempted to hurt himself by banging his head against a wall in his cell, on February 16. He had received minor injuries.

Australia urges gymnasts to come forward amid abuse claims

Australia urges gymnasts to come forward amid abuse claims

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Gymnastics Australia CEO Kitty Chiller applauded those who had come forward and said the federation had "zero tolerance" for abuse.

Sulking UP minister meets Yogi, to continue in his post

Sulking UP minister meets Yogi, to continue in his post

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

The meeting came after a letter of Khatik to Union Home Minister Amit Shah offering to quit surfaced on social media.

Making comeback after long time is not easy: Azharuddin on Dhoni

Making comeback after long time is not easy: Azharuddin on Dhoni

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

The 2020 edition of the IPL has been postponed until further notice by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) due to the coronavirus crisis in the country. Azharuddin said the selectors will definitely look at the previous performances while picking up the squad for the premier tournament.

'Not same skin': Black man attacks Sikh with hammer in US

'Not same skin': Black man attacks Sikh with hammer in US

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Ahluwalia said the man, a Black, assaulted him on April 26 at his workplace, the Quality Inn in Brownsville. He said the man came into the lobby of the hotel at around 8 am and started shouting while the front desk lady asked him if he needed help.

'I didn't want to quit Ukraine like a coward'

'I didn't want to quit Ukraine like a coward'

Rediff.com11 May 2022

'I want to be with the Ukrainian people and serve those I know here.'