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Farmer Killed Over Land Dispute In Uttar Pradesh

Farmer Killed Over Land Dispute In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A 60-year-old farmer was shot dead in Uttar Pradesh's Mau district due to a land dispute. Police are investigating the case and have formed teams to arrest the accused.

Farmer shot dead by Bangladesh forces in Tripura

Farmer shot dead by Bangladesh forces in Tripura

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

A farmer was on Friday shot dead in Sipahijala district of Tripura along the Indo-Bangla border by Border Guards of Bangaldesh, police said.

Two Punjab men shot dead in Canada; mistaken identity suspected

Two Punjab men shot dead in Canada; mistaken identity suspected

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Two men from Punjab, India, were shot and killed in Edmonton, Canada. The victims have been identified as Gurdeep Singh and Ranvir Singh. Family suspects mistaken identity.

Farmer Murdered In UP; Old Enmity Suspected

Farmer Murdered In UP; Old Enmity Suspected

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A 45-year-old farmer was allegedly shot dead in a village under the Faridpur police station limits in Bareilly on Friday morning. Police suspect old enmity behind the crime.

Farmer, Accountant Killed In Separate Haryana Attacks

Farmer, Accountant Killed In Separate Haryana Attacks

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Two men, a farmer and an accountant, were murdered in separate incidents in Haryana. The farmer was ambushed and shot in Yamunanagar, while the accountant was killed in Ambala following a dispute.

INLD Haryana president Nafe Singh Rathee, party worker shot dead

INLD Haryana president Nafe Singh Rathee, party worker shot dead

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Three private gunmen hired by Rathee for security also suffered injuries in the attack.

What Suvendu Adhikari Must Understand

What Suvendu Adhikari Must Understand

Rediff.com9 May 2026

The electorate did not vote for the BJP as much as they voted against the TMC. This is an important distinction that the new government will ignore at its own peril, points out Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Lawyer shot dead at court complex in UP's Shahjahanpur

Lawyer shot dead at court complex in UP's Shahjahanpur

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Taking strong exception to a serious crime like murder on the court premises, four police personnel, including an inspector, have been placed under suspension, Assistant Superintendent of Police (City) Sanjay Kumar said.

UP: Father of molestation victim shot dead by accused

UP: Father of molestation victim shot dead by accused

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

A 50-year-old man was allegedly shot dead in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district by an accused out on bail in a case of molestation lodged in 2018 against the victim's daughter, police said.

Kuki woman killed in cross firing between forces, armed men in Manipur

Kuki woman killed in cross firing between forces, armed men in Manipur

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

The incident happened when security forces launched a search operation after a Meitei farmer received gunshot wounds while working in the fields in the valley district of Bishnupur after shots were fired from the surrounding hills, they said.

Dharmendra's Top 10 Action Movies

Dharmendra's Top 10 Action Movies

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Dharmendra got his He Man image with Phool Aur Patthar, which was so strong that he never managed to fully shrug it off.

Kunbi Tag For Marathas Triggers Quota Chaos In Maharashtra

Kunbi Tag For Marathas Triggers Quota Chaos In Maharashtra

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The BJP-led government's decision to grant Kunbi status to individuals from the Maratha community has opened a Pandora's box.

Why Modi Dropped 'Jungle Raj' Jibe In Bihar

Why Modi Dropped 'Jungle Raj' Jibe In Bihar

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

'People are fed up with rising crimes and poor law and order.' 'Modi must have got feedback and decided not to touch the 'jungle raj' issue as it will backfire.'

Jobs, Agnipath Scheme, Farmer, Wrestler Protests

Jobs, Agnipath Scheme, Farmer, Wrestler Protests

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Till a few years ago, girls wouldn't take an autorickshaw alone. Now, things have improved.'

India Unlikely To Retaliate Against US

India Unlikely To Retaliate Against US

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

India would neither succumb to the Americans on issues of national security, such as its defence ties with Russia, nor cede ground on its domestic interests in the agriculture and dairy sectors.

11 militants killed in attack on police station, CRPF camp in Manipur

11 militants killed in attack on police station, CRPF camp in Manipur

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Two Central Reserve Police Force personnel also sustained injuries during the heavy exchange of fire that happened at Jakurador Karong in the Borobekra sub-division, they said.

Farmer killed in Lakhimpur violence cremated after 2nd autopsy

Farmer killed in Lakhimpur violence cremated after 2nd autopsy

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

'When in both post-mortems, doctors say that he was not shot, we had not option left but to cremated him'

Avian flu? 4 lakh chicken die in Andhra district

Avian flu? 4 lakh chicken die in Andhra district

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Nearly four lakh chickens have died in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh and vicinity over the past 45 days, prompting the Animal Husbandry Department to send samples for testing to ascertain the cause. Avian influenza is suspected, but the cause is yet to be confirmed.

Bihar: Naxalites shoot 3 farmers to death

Bihar: Naxalites shoot 3 farmers to death

Rediff.com22 Feb 2008

Three persons were shot dead by suspected Maoist activists at a village in Bihar's east Champaran district, the police said on Friday.

'India-Canada ties reminiscent of India-Pak relations'

'India-Canada ties reminiscent of India-Pak relations'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

While Canada denies harbouring extremists or terrorists, Kugelman pointed out that India remains firm in its disagreement.

Farmer's murder worsens Assam-Nagaland border row

Farmer's murder worsens Assam-Nagaland border row

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Armed miscreants from Nagaland crossed over a disputed section of the state's border with Assam on Monday and shot dead a farmer, worsening the unresolved boundary row between the two states. The incident took place in the Naginija area under Mariani police station in Jorhat district of Assam.

Lakhimpur: Family's demand for second autopsy of farmer accepted

Lakhimpur: Family's demand for second autopsy of farmer accepted

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The Uttar Pradesh authorities on Tuesday agreed to the demand for a second post-mortem of a farmer killed in the Lakhimpur Kheri incident after his family refused to cremate him, while mortal remains of the three others were consigned to flames at their native places during the day.

Odisha: Farmer killed by Maoists for being an 'informer'

Odisha: Farmer killed by Maoists for being an 'informer'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

A tribal farmer was shot dead by Maoists, who suspected him of being a police informer, in Odisha's Malkangiri district on Monday night, said the police. Nearly 15 Maoists reached the house of farmer and small time contractor Bhima Sisha, 35, of Sishaput under Mudulipada police station in the Maoist-prone district on Monday night.

Time We Understood America's Game

Time We Understood America's Game

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Sections of our media and elites take Western reports/judgements at face value and are ready to condemn the targets without understanding the deeper power linkages behind such actions, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (Retd).

Aamir@60: 25 Stunning Sides To The Star

Aamir@60: 25 Stunning Sides To The Star

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Sukanya Verma celebrates the icon and his imagery in 23 super special Aamir Khan frames etched in her head.

'I Want To Forget The Horror Of This War'

'I Want To Forget The Horror Of This War'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

'While I would never wish for anyone to go through what we are, it has brought out the best in us by making each one of us a better version of ourselves.' 'Being courageous, fighting for freedom, taking the burden of responsibility to help each other...' 'I know hundreds and hundreds of examples where Ukrainians are risking their lives for complete strangers and it is only in moments like this that we truly understand what it means to be human.'

Vinesh, Bajrang join Congress; say won't back off

Vinesh, Bajrang join Congress; say won't back off

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Phogat and Punia joined the party in the presence of Congress general secretary KC Venugopal, spokesperson Pawan Khera and Haryana Congress chief Uday Bhan.

Unable to bear 'farmers' plight', Sikh cleric shoots self

Unable to bear 'farmers' plight', Sikh cleric shoots self

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

A handwritten note in Punjabi, purportedly left behind by the deceased, says he was unable to bear the "pain of farmers".

On 2nd day, Shivraj breaks 'indefinite' fast

On 2nd day, Shivraj breaks 'indefinite' fast

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Chouhan met some farmer leaders on Saturday, but failed to reach a compromise.

'Digital India Defeated Terrorism In Kashmir'

'Digital India Defeated Terrorism In Kashmir'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

'PM Modi would have swept the elections in Kashmir after notebandi but then he scrapped Article 370 so all his good work went down the drain.'

Maoists strike again; kill 2 villagers in Bihar

Maoists strike again; kill 2 villagers in Bihar

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

A group of 50-60 armed Maoists killed two villagers in Chenari Block of Sasaram district in Bihar on Thursday night, according to some media reports.The attack comes barely three days after a group of over 1,000 Maoists slaughtered 76 Central Reserve Police Force personnel in an ambush in the thick forests of Mukrana in Dantewada, Chhatisgarh.

The reasons for Karnataka fertilizer crisis

The reasons for Karnataka fertilizer crisis

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

Many factors led to the police firing in Karnataka, where a farmer has been shot deaf.

BSF jawans gun down father, son

BSF jawans gun down father, son

Rediff.com19 May 2007

As the news spread, angry locals took to the streets and blocked the main Gurdaspur-Pathankot road for nearly three hours demanding the arrest of the BSF personnel.

Shia procession bombed in Bangladesh, 1 dead, 90 hurt

Shia procession bombed in Bangladesh, 1 dead, 90 hurt

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

At least one person was killed and nearly 90 wounded in a rare pre-dawn bomb attack on a Shia procession in Bangladesh's capital on Saturday as thousands from the minority community gathered for the annual Ashura.

UP police books Priyanka, 10 others for breach of peace

UP police books Priyanka, 10 others for breach of peace

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Senior party leader P Chidambaram, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut expressed support to Priyanka, who has alleged that no notice or first information report (FIR) has been given to her even after her 38-hour detention and was not allowed to meet her legal counsel.

R Day violence: SC stays arrest of Tharoor, Rajdeep, others

R Day violence: SC stays arrest of Tharoor, Rajdeep, others

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the arrest of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and six journalists including Rajdeep Sardesai in connection with first information reports lodged against them for their alleged 'misleading' tweets on the violence during the farmers' tractor rally on the Republic Day.

BSF jawan kills colleague, himself at camp near Bangladesh border

BSF jawan kills colleague, himself at camp near Bangladesh border

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

A BSF jawan allegedly shot himself dead after killing his colleague at a camp in West Bengal's border town of Murshidabad on Monday, officials said.

The Legend Of Squadron Leader Tubby Devayya

The Legend Of Squadron Leader Tubby Devayya

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Today, he lies in an unknown grave in a corner of a farmer's field in Pakistan, having given his all for his country. A riveting excerpt from Ian Cardozo's Beyond Fear: True Stories on Life in the Indian Armed Forces.

Oppn parties seek judicial probe into Lakhimpur incident

Oppn parties seek judicial probe into Lakhimpur incident

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Some parties, including the Congress, also demanded immediate sacking of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra, following Samyukt Kisan Morcha's allegation that his son was travelling in one of the vehicles involved in the incident.

After driver's killing, threat letter puts Kashmiri Pandits in panic

After driver's killing, threat letter puts Kashmiri Pandits in panic

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The killing of a Rajput driver by a terrorist has generated a sense of fear and uncertainty among members of the tiny community in Kakran village in Kulgam district who have stayed on in Kashmir Valley despite decades of militancy but are now considering leaving for a safer place.