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Manipur cops meet victims of parading incident

Manipur cops meet victims of parading incident

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

They said keeping in mind the situation arising out of ethnic clashes that broke out in the state on May 4, a team of women officials and personnel from Manipur police was formed to probe the case.

Peeing incident: 6 unions urge DGCA to revoke action against AI pilot

Peeing incident: 6 unions urge DGCA to revoke action against AI pilot

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Citing various aspects, the forum has appealed to the DGCA to "withdraw the harsh punishment and suspension of the PIC". it said.

Kerala child rape-murder convict sentenced to death

Kerala child rape-murder convict sentenced to death

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

In a crowded courtroom, the judge declared that Alam should be hanged to death for the killing of the girl, also from Bihar.

Rajouri terror attack: Death toll climbs to 4

Rajouri terror attack: Death toll climbs to 4

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

This was the first such attack in the past many years in the otherwise peaceful Jammu region and coincided with the first day of the New Year.

'Had he been insane, he would have shot everyone'

'Had he been insane, he would have shot everyone'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

'How was it possible for Singh to have got a government job, and that too one involving the handling of guns, had he been insane?'

24 killed, over 40 injured as bus falls from bridge in MP

24 killed, over 40 injured as bus falls from bridge in MP

Rediff.com9 May 2023

The incident took place at 8.40 am. The bus fell from the bridge on a dry bed of the Borad river near Dongargaon village.

2 police teams to probe Lucknow gangster's murder, security tightened at court

2 police teams to probe Lucknow gangster's murder, security tightened at court

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Jeeva (48) was shot dead on the premises of a Lucknow court on Wednesday, police said. A policeman and a two-year-old girl were injured in the incident.

2 people shot at Gurudwara in US

2 people shot at Gurudwara in US

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Authorities said the shooting is not related to a hate crime.

Deceased BJP activist wasn't present during lathi-charge: Bihar Police

Deceased BJP activist wasn't present during lathi-charge: Bihar Police

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The police issued a statement after the BJP alleged that Singh, the Jehanabad district general secretary of the saffron party, was killed in police lathi-charge during the party's 'Vidhan Sabha march' on Thursday in protest against the state government's new teacher recruitment policy.

Man in lawyer's dress shoots gangster dead in Lucknow court

Man in lawyer's dress shoots gangster dead in Lucknow court

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari's alleged aide Sanjeev Maheshwari Jeeva was shot dead on Lucknow court premises on Wednesday, the police said.

Another low-intensity blast near Golden Temple in 30 hours, one injured

Another low-intensity blast near Golden Temple in 30 hours, one injured

Rediff.com8 May 2023

One person was injured in a low-intensity explosion that took place on a heritage street near the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Monday morning, close to the spot where a blast was reported on May 6, the police said.

SIT to probe civilian killings outside Army camp in Jammu

SIT to probe civilian killings outside Army camp in Jammu

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The killings of two civilians and injuries to another on Friday lead to massive protests with people demanding a fair probe into the incident.

Four men seen as part of mob on Manipur video arrested so far

Four men seen as part of mob on Manipur video arrested so far

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

A man who was part of the mob that paraded naked two tribal women in Kangpokpi district of Manipur and was seen dragging one of them was among four persons arrested on Thursday as the incident of May 4 drew widespread condemnation.

2 women killed, 52 hurt in triple blasts at Christian meet in Kerala

2 women killed, 52 hurt in triple blasts at Christian meet in Kerala

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

People who were present at the convention centre told media that the first blast occurred in the middle of a prayer.

IAF trainer jet crashes in K'taka, both pilots eject safely

IAF trainer jet crashes in K'taka, both pilots eject safely

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

According to IAF, the pilots were on a routine training sortie when the incident occurred.

Neighbour confirms eyewitness's US story

Neighbour confirms eyewitness's US story

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

K Madhusudhan Nair is a neighbour to Anita Rajendra Udiyar, who is in the news for her alleged trip to the US to give evidence as a 26/11 witness.

2 civilians killed in firing outside Rajouri army camp, locals go on protest

2 civilians killed in firing outside Rajouri army camp, locals go on protest

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Two civilians were killed and another was injured in firing outside an army camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Friday, leading to massive protests and demands for a fair probe.

Bajrang Dal activists stop Ranbir-Alia from offering prayers at MP temple

Bajrang Dal activists stop Ranbir-Alia from offering prayers at MP temple

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Confirming the incident, a Mahakal police station official said they resorted to cane-charge to disperse the protesters.

Car crashes into gates of British PM's residence, 1 arrested

Car crashes into gates of British PM's residence, 1 arrested

Rediff.com26 May 2023

'At around 16:20hrs [local time] a car collided with the gates of Downing Street on Whitehall,' the Met Police said in a statement.

Kerala:8-year-old abducted from house, raped; accused found drinking

Kerala:8-year-old abducted from house, raped; accused found drinking

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

The man was caught from near the Aluva bridge on Thursday evening where he was drinking alcohol. The suspect attempted to escape from the police by jumping into the nearby river and swimming away, but was caught with the help of local residents and pulled out of the water.

7 dead, 9 injured in major fire at Indore building

7 dead, 9 injured in major fire at Indore building

Rediff.com7 May 2022

As per the preliminary information, the deceased included a woman, a senior police official said.

Batla House encounter: HC reduces Ariz Khan's death sentence to life

Batla House encounter: HC reduces Ariz Khan's death sentence to life

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The Delhi high court on Thursday commuted to life term the death penalty awarded to Ariz Khan following his conviction in the sensational 2008 Batla House encounter in which decorated Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma lost his life.

My First Walk In Free India

My First Walk In Free India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

'At school, on August 15, the Indian flag was raised. There was no national anthem at that time and we sang Rise India Thy Millions Lead,' recalls military legend Major General Ian Cardozo (retd).

'What happens when a Marathi manoos takes a loan'

'What happens when a Marathi manoos takes a loan'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

'He said the N D Studios wasn't functioning, shootings were not happening.'

Eyewitness: My first experience with terror

Eyewitness: My first experience with terror

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

A reader recounts the horrifying moments after a blast rocked the area near his office in Opera House in Mumbai on Wednesday evening

VIDEOS: Eyewitness accounts and the destruction

VIDEOS: Eyewitness accounts and the destruction

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

Eyewitness detail the devastation caused during Wednesday's ghastly terror strikes in Mumbai.

August 15, 1947: How I Celebrated Freedom

August 15, 1947: How I Celebrated Freedom

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

'We were children and could not distinguish freedom from bondage, but we could understand that a momentous and happy event was imminent.'

9 killed as private party coach catches fire at Madurai station

9 killed as private party coach catches fire at Madurai station

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

At least 10 persons were 'reported dead' in a fire that broke out inside a stationary train compartment in Madurai railway station in the wee hours of Saturday, the Southern Railway said, adding a 'gas cylinder illegally' taken in led to the blaze.

Mumbai blasts: An eyewitness account

Mumbai blasts: An eyewitness account

Rediff.com11 Jul 2006

He believes that more than 25 injured were removed from the bombed out compartment.

Toll in MP accident involving truck, 3 buses rises to 14, 60 injured

Toll in MP accident involving truck, 3 buses rises to 14, 60 injured

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

The accident occurred around 9 pm on Friday outside a tunnel near Barkhada village and people in the buses were returning from the 'Kol Mahakumbh' in Satna city, they said.

IISc attack eyewitness gives account

IISc attack eyewitness gives account

Rediff.com31 Dec 2005

She said that there were more than one terrorists.

Deadly blast at building in Dhaka kills 16, over 100 injured

Deadly blast at building in Dhaka kills 16, over 100 injured

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The cause of the explosion could not be known immediately, but local residents suspected chemicals illegally stored inside the building, mostly used as an office and business complex, might have sparked the blast.

Keeping a close eye: India after attack on Imran Khan

Keeping a close eye: India after attack on Imran Khan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Khan was injured on Thursday when an unidentified gunman opened fire on the container-mounted-truck carrying him during his protest march in the eastern city of Wazirabad.

Policeman shoots dead 24-year-old Indian businessman in Uganda

Policeman shoots dead 24-year-old Indian businessman in Uganda

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

A 24-year-old Indian businessman has been shot dead allegedly by a police constable in Kisoro town of Uganda, according to a media report.

Morbi bridge collapse toll rises to 134; rescue operation on

Morbi bridge collapse toll rises to 134; rescue operation on

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

The over a century-old bridge, which had reopened five days ago after extensive repairs and renovation, was crammed with people when it collapsed around 6.30 pm on Sunday.

60 killed as overcrowded cable bridge collapses in Gujarat

60 killed as overcrowded cable bridge collapses in Gujarat

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

There was a rush of people on the bridge, which was reopened for the public just four days ago following the renovation work, when it snapped around 6.30 pm, officials said.

KP killing: J-K admin to attach house of terrorist, kin held

KP killing: J-K admin to attach house of terrorist, kin held

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Terrorist Adil Wani's father and three brothers were arrested for sheltering him.

120 passengers killed, 800 injured in Odisha triple train crash

120 passengers killed, 800 injured in Odisha triple train crash

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

At least 120 people were killed and more than 800 injured in a horrific triple train crash on Friday in Odisha's Balasore district involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and a goods train, officials said.

Autopsy didn't find alcohol in Kanjhawala victim's stomach, says family doc

Autopsy didn't find alcohol in Kanjhawala victim's stomach, says family doc

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The victim's friend, who was riding pillion on her scooty, had told the media that Anjali was drunk and had insisted on driving the two-wheeler on the fateful night.

Eyewitness: 'Why did they hit the women?'

Eyewitness: 'Why did they hit the women?'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

'Hum ne kya kiya hai yaar? Hume kyon mar rahe ho? (What have we done? Why are you hitting us)?' a young girl shrieked as we -- young students and professionals, boys and girls, old couples and a few children -- fled the Delhi police personnel who charged at us with lathis. Priyanka reports from the scene of Sunday's mayhem in Delhi.