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No CBI probe into Prajawal case, we have faith in SIT: Siddaramaiah

No CBI probe into Prajawal case, we have faith in SIT: Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Questioning Bharatiya Janata Party's locus standi to make such a demand, he asked the opposition party as to why it doesn't trust the police.

UP doctor duped of Rs 60 lakh after 'digital arrest'

UP doctor duped of Rs 60 lakh after 'digital arrest'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Digital house arrest is a tactic where cybercriminals confine victims to their homes in order to scam them. The offenders generate fear by making audio or video calls, frequently posing as law enforcement officers using AI-generated voices or video technology.

SC unhappy over false tweet, says media should verify facts

SC unhappy over false tweet, says media should verify facts

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Expressing displeasure over a tweet posted by a media organisation which falsely claimed that Chief Justice of India N V Ramana had met the kin of victims of Lakhmipur Kheri violence, the Supreme Court on Friday said it respects the media and their independence but this is 'not at all fair.'

Haldwani violence 'mastermind' arrested from Delhi

Haldwani violence 'mastermind' arrested from Delhi

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

Malik allegedly built an "illegal" madrasa in the Banbhoolpura area of Haldwani. Its demolition led to the violence in Banbhoolpura area of Haldwani on February 8.

Rhea urges CBI to act against her neighbour for 'false' statement

Rhea urges CBI to act against her neighbour for 'false' statement

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

In a letter addressed to Nupur Sharma, heading the CBI's special team, Chakraborty said her neighbour Dimple Thawani had falsely claimed that Rajput had dropped her (Chakraborty) to her house in suburban Mumbai in his car on June 13, a day before he was found hanging at his residence in Bandra.

Brij Bhushan moves to Delhi HC, seeks quashing of FIR

Brij Bhushan moves to Delhi HC, seeks quashing of FIR

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Singh contended that the investigation was done in a biased manner as only the version of the victims, who were interested in taking revenge against him, was considered and the charge sheet was filed before the trial court without taking care of the falsehood of allegation.

Balasore still under curfew, entry points sealed

Balasore still under curfew, entry points sealed

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Curfew remained in force in the northern Odisha town of Balasore for the second day on Wednesday following a clash between two groups over animal slaughter in which 10 people were injured, an official said.

Poll official rejects EVM 'unlocking' news; notices issued to 2 newspapers

Poll official rejects EVM 'unlocking' news; notices issued to 2 newspapers

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Suryavanshi said the personal mobile phone of one Dinesh Gurav, the data entry operator of Jogeshwari assembly constituency, was found in the hands of an unauthorised person and action is being taken in this regard.

Indian student facing US admission fraud charge to return under plea deal

Indian student facing US admission fraud charge to return under plea deal

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Aryan Anand had submitted fake and falsified documents to secure admission into Lehigh University, a private research university in Pennsylvania for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Ensure genuine marriage witnesses, HC tells Arya Samaj Mandir

Ensure genuine marriage witnesses, HC tells Arya Samaj Mandir

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

A bench headed by Justice Prathiba M Singh said the temple shall endeavour to have at least one witness from both sides, who is either a relative or an acquaintance who has known them for a reasonable period of time.

Ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt convicted in 1996 case

Ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt convicted in 1996 case

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

A sessions court in Palanpur town of Gujarat's Banaskantha district on Wednesday convicted former Indian Police Service officer Sanjiv Bhatt in a drug seizure case dating back to 1996.

Sandeshkhali woman alleges abduction, lodges complaint

Sandeshkhali woman alleges abduction, lodges complaint

Rediff.com16 May 2024

A woman on Thursday lodged a police complaint, alleging that she was abducted by three persons from outside her residence in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali where allegations of sexual abuse against Trinamool Congress leaders have been levelled.

Fadnavis asked me to implicate Uddhav, Sharad Pawar: Anil Deshmukh

Fadnavis asked me to implicate Uddhav, Sharad Pawar: Anil Deshmukh

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

If false accusations are levelled against me, I will have no choice but to make audio-visual evidence public, Fadnavis said.

SC orders release of YouTuber at once after TN revokes his detention

SC orders release of YouTuber at once after TN revokes his detention

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The top court's order came after the Tamil Nadu government apprised it of the state having revoked his detention order following the opinion of an advisory board on the issue.

Indian-American couple jailed for forcing relative to work at gas station

Indian-American couple jailed for forcing relative to work at gas station

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

A United States court has sentenced an Indian-American couple to prison for coercing their relative to work at their gas station and convenience store for over three years by bringing him to the United States on the pretext of helping enrol him in a school.

Events linked to Ram temple banned, says Sitharaman; TN govt denies charge

Events linked to Ram temple banned, says Sitharaman; TN govt denies charge

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Citing a Tamil daily's reportage, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday alleged that the Tamil Nadu government administered temples have barred puja for Lord Ram on the day of the consecration of the grand temple in Ayodhya, which was dismissed by the state as a false news with ulterior motives.

RSS-linked magazine contradicts Bhagwat on Sambhal dispute

RSS-linked magazine contradicts Bhagwat on Sambhal dispute

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

The latest issue of "Organiser", an RSS-linked magazine, has argued that the ongoing dispute over the Shri Harihar Mandir in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, is not about religious supremacy but about seeking "civilisational justice" by uncovering historical truth. The editorial, penned by Prafulla Ketkar, editor of "Organiser", contends that the debate should not be limited to a Hindu-Muslim perspective but should encompass a wider discussion on historical truths and social justice. The magazine further criticizes the Congress's handling of caste and religious issues, accusing it of whitewashing historical injustices and promoting a false narrative about Mughal rulers.

'Love jihad' poses major threat to nation's unity: Court

'Love jihad' poses major threat to nation's unity: Court

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

The judge made the remarks while sentencing 25-year-old Mohammad Alim to life imprisonment, convicting him for raping and threatening a student after falsifying his identity.

Kerala soldier faked PFI attack to become famous, says police

Kerala soldier faked PFI attack to become famous, says police

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

A senior police officer of the district said the arrest of the two was formally recorded based on the statements given by the soldier -- Shine Kumar -- and his friend. The provisions in the FIR lodged earlier on the soldier's complaint have been altered, the officer also said, but did not give details.

Kejriwal's aide files complaint against Swati Maliwal in 'assault' case

Kejriwal's aide files complaint against Swati Maliwal in 'assault' case

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Kumar has also said in the complaint that Maliwal is now trying to falsely implicate him so as to create undue pressure on him.

Kejriwal's temporary CM remark on Atishi an insult to Prez Murmu: LG

Kejriwal's temporary CM remark on Atishi an insult to Prez Murmu: LG

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena expressed concern over AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal labelling Atishi a "temporary chief minister" and called it a "flagrant disregard for the democratic spirit and values enshrined in the Constitution". In his letter to Atishi, Saxena said Kejriwal's remark was an insult to President Droupadi Murmu, who appointed her, as well as himself as her representative. Hitting back, Atishi alleged the lieutenant governor's office was working as a BJP "proxy" and asserted that Kejriwal was Delhi's "tallest leader".

AAP seeks forgery case against Cong's Surat candidate

AAP seeks forgery case against Cong's Surat candidate

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

AAP leader and party's Surat Lok Sabha president Rajnikant Vaghani demanded that either Kumbhani be booked on the charges of forgery or his proposers be booked for giving false declaration on oath.

Did TN police torture 14 Nari Koravas to give false confessions?

Did TN police torture 14 Nari Koravas to give false confessions?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Police in southern Tamil Nadu are facing grave charges of falsely implicating members of a nomadic tribe and torturing them into admitting to crimes they did not commit. A Ganesh Nadar reports from Kanyakumari.

Hy'bad journalist booked for tweeting about power cut

Hy'bad journalist booked for tweeting about power cut

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

The complainant claimed that the journalist had made a false allegation and was intentionally defaming the state government and his organisation TGSPDCL.

Bhiwani accused's wife suffered miscarriage during police raid, say kin

Bhiwani accused's wife suffered miscarriage during police raid, say kin

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

Rajasthan Police has denied the allegation of a woman who said her full-term pregnant daughter-in-law lost her child after she was assaulted by it during a raid at her house.

Kharge Jr drags Nadda, Malviya to police over Rahul Gandhi video

Kharge Jr drags Nadda, Malviya to police over Rahul Gandhi video

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Karnataka Minister for Information Technology and Biotechnology Priyank Kharge on Monday lodged a complaint against Bharatiya Janata Party national president J P Nadda, BJP's IT cell chief Amit Malviya and BJP Chandigarh president Arun Sood for malicious posts against Rahul Gandhi, particularly an animated video that allegedly features altered versions of the Congress leader's speeches.

Mosque, cops attacked as vigil for UK stabbing victims turns violent

Mosque, cops attacked as vigil for UK stabbing victims turns violent

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

A far-right mob targeted a mosque in north-west England that saw three young girls fatally stabbed during a peaceful vigil in their memory and around 40 police officers suffered injuries in the disorder.

How Delhi's coaching institutions risking students' lives

How Delhi's coaching institutions risking students' lives

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Coaching institutions across the national capital, some lined up in cramped lanes while others housed in lofty buildings in busy commercial areas, are risking the lives of students, with lack of fire safety measures, single entry and exit points, faulty wiring and overloaded electrical circuits among the most common problems.

Be a good neighbour, don't stoke fire of hatred: Manipur slams Mizoram CM

Be a good neighbour, don't stoke fire of hatred: Manipur slams Mizoram CM

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

The Manipur government has accused Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma of stoking hatred and division through "unwarranted comments" and called on him to display "better statesmanship" by being a "good neighbour". In a statement, the Manipur government alleged that Lalduhoma's comments were part of a "greater agenda" to carve out a Kuki-Chin Christian nation from contiguous areas of Myanmar, India, and Bangladesh. It also warned against any attempt to "push" illegal Kuki-Chin immigrants from Mizoram into Manipur for land grabbing and the creation of a "Greater Mizoram." The Mizoram government could not be reached immediately for comment.

Court directs police to probe ex-minister Malik's remarks against Wankhede

Court directs police to probe ex-minister Malik's remarks against Wankhede

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The sessions court in Washim district passed the order on Tuesday on a complaint filed by Sanjay Wankhede, the cousin of Indian Revenue Service officer Sameer Wankhede.

Complaint against Sheikh Hasina for genocide during students' stir

Complaint against Sheikh Hasina for genocide during students' stir

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Stating that an investigation team will work under the full supervision of the United Nations to ensure complete transparency and impartiality, he said, "None of the outgoing government involved in the murder will be exempted."

Atishi sworn in as Delhi CM, retains 13 portfolios

Atishi sworn in as Delhi CM, retains 13 portfolios

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Atishi will have a brief tenure in office as assembly elections in the national capital are due in February.

Emergency at Delhi airport after U'khand boy's 'just for fun' bomb threat email

Emergency at Delhi airport after U'khand boy's 'just for fun' bomb threat email

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

The boy had sent the mail "just for fun" after being influenced by the news of another teenager who made a hoax bomb threat call a few days ago, deputy commissioner of police (IGI Airport) Usha Rangnani said.

UPSC to act against 2 for falsely claiming selection in IAS

UPSC to act against 2 for falsely claiming selection in IAS

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The case relates to Aysha Makrani (from Madhya Pradesh) and Tushar (from Haryana) who fraudulently claimed that they have been finally recommended by the Commission in the civil services examination 2022 against two roll numbers of genuinely recommended candidates, it said.

Attack by Kuki Militants? 'Govt Created Panic In Manipur'

Attack by Kuki Militants? 'Govt Created Panic In Manipur'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'These are just to deflect from the leaked audio tapes of the chief minister which prove his culpability in the ethnic violence against the Kukis that has gripped the state for more than 17 months.'

'There Has to Be Exemplary Punishments'

'There Has to Be Exemplary Punishments'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'These allegations need to be treated with utmost seriousness.'

Govt dismisses CRPF DIG on sexual misconduct charges

Govt dismisses CRPF DIG on sexual misconduct charges

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Singh has served as the chief sports officer of the CRPF and won a silver medal at the 1986 Seoul Asian Games in the 200-metre butterfly event, which was India's first medal in swimming at the tournament since its 1951 edition.

Mumbai top cop says 'false TRP' racket busted, names Republic TV

Mumbai top cop says 'false TRP' racket busted, names Republic TV

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh told reporters that a national TV news channel, facing flak over its attack on Mumbai police and Maharashtra government in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case, was also involved in the TRP racket.

SC relief for TN YouTuber over interview cases

SC relief for TN YouTuber over interview cases

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The bench not only issued notices to the state government and its police authorities, but also stayed the coercive proceedings against Shankar.

Is Kargil 2.0 In the Offing?

Is Kargil 2.0 In the Offing?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Pakistan may want to undertake a 'false flag' operation in J&K to divert attention from the situation in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but infiltrating one SSG battalion into J&K and having two SSG battalions waiting to follow suit means war, which Pakistan cannot afford in its current economic crisis, notes Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).