News for 'firearms'

Protests flare up in US against COVID-19 lockdown

Protests flare up in US against COVID-19 lockdown

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

In these times, the sight of a public gathering of hundreds of people mostly without face masks is alarming. But that is exactly what is happening across the United States, as groups of Americans are taking to the streets in protest of lockdown orders aimed at limiting the spread of Covid-19. Those taking to the streets say that the stringent measures restricting movement and businesses are unnecessarily hurting citizens.

Verdict in Unnao rape case against Sengar on Monday

Verdict in Unnao rape case against Sengar on Monday

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

The woman was allegedly kidnapped and raped by Sengar in 2017 when she was a minor.

Police says Shaheen Bagh shooter is AAP member; family rejects claim

Police says Shaheen Bagh shooter is AAP member; family rejects claim

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Kapil Baisala and his father joined the AAP in early 2019, police said. DCP (Crime Branch) Rajesh Deo said his mobile phone has been seized and they have retrieved his WhatsApp data and photos of him and his father joining the party. Baisala's police custody has been extended by two days.

Kalaskar was 2nd person to shoot at Dabholkar: CBI

Kalaskar was 2nd person to shoot at Dabholkar: CBI

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The conspiracy was hatched by Virendra Sinh Tawde (already arrested), Kalaskar and others, CBI lawyer said.

Second suspect charged over British soldier's murder

Second suspect charged over British soldier's murder

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

A second man has been charged with the murder of British soldier Lee Rigby in south-east London.

Pakistani troops violate ceasefire again

Pakistani troops violate ceasefire again

Rediff.com31 May 2013

In yet another ceasefire violation, Pakistani troops fired at Indian positions along the Line of Control in Nawgam sector of Kashmir valley but there was no causality.

IN PIX: Americans simply love their GUNS!

IN PIX: Americans simply love their GUNS!

Rediff.com7 May 2013

What explains the America's attachment to guns?

First look: What's new in PUBG Mobile Lite?

First look: What's new in PUBG Mobile Lite?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Ashish Narsale finds out what's so exciting about Player Unknown's Battlegrounds latest version.

DCP accidentally pulled trigger, not suicide: Wife

DCP accidentally pulled trigger, not suicide: Wife

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

In a twist, the widow of the senior police official with Maharashtra Anti- Terrorism Squad husband did not commit suicide, but he accidentally triggered the firearm that led to his death, police said on Thursday.

Bizarre! When football ref pulled a GUN on the pitch!

Bizarre! When football ref pulled a GUN on the pitch!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

A lower-league match in Brazil turned bizarre when a referee pulled out a gun and pointed it towards players after tempers boiled over.

US school shooting: At least 10 children killed

US school shooting: At least 10 children killed

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Several people, including children, were killed after an unidentified person opened fire in an elementary school in Connecticut today with the shooter now believed to be dead.

Obama fumes as US Senate shoots down his gun control bill

Obama fumes as US Senate shoots down his gun control bill

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

The US Senate has rejected a White House-backed strong gun control bill, with President Barack Obama slamming the decision as "shameful" and accusing the lawmakers of surrendering to the powerful firearms lobby.

SC to hear Sanjay Dutt's plea tomorrow

SC to hear Sanjay Dutt's plea tomorrow

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

The Supreme Court will on Wednesday hear Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt's plea seeking six months more time to surrender to undergo three-and-a-half- year jail term for illegally possessing firearms in connection with the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case.

Nadda attacked in Kolkata, says Bengal has slipped into lawlessness

Nadda attacked in Kolkata, says Bengal has slipped into lawlessness

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

An angry Nadda called the attack 'unprecedented' and alleged the state has slipped into 'complete lawlessness and goonda raj'. He also said the violence reflected the 'frustration' of the Mamata Banerjee government. West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee insinuated the attack was staged.

Human Rights Watch seeks probe into Assam ethnic violence

Human Rights Watch seeks probe into Assam ethnic violence

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

Seeking compliance of international standards in responding to ethnic violence in Assam, an eminent human rights body has demanded prompt investigation into the ongoing violence in the northeastern state of India and prosecution of those responsible for it.

US: 4-year-old accidently guns down father

US: 4-year-old accidently guns down father

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

A four-year-old boy in the United States accidentally shot and killed his father in yet another shooting incident in the country involving a toddler.

Domestic firms eye defence sector; plan to cut imports

Domestic firms eye defence sector; plan to cut imports

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

The ministry of defence has set a goal of $26 billion, including export of $7 billion for the industry by 2025-26 through its Defence Production Policy 2018.

'Gunmen stormed in shouting Allahu Akbar': Witness recounts Dhaka horror

'Gunmen stormed in shouting Allahu Akbar': Witness recounts Dhaka horror

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Reza told reporters that the attackers were armed with firearms and bombs as they entered the restaurant and took customers and staffers hostage at gunpoint.

I'm feeling great: Trump in 1st public event after COVID

I'm feeling great: Trump in 1st public event after COVID

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

Hundreds of Republican supporters sporting light blue T-shirts and the familiar red MAGA (Make America Great Again) caps gathered at the South Lawns of the White House as the US president addressed them from his balcony in a campaign-style event.

'Luckiest kid' survives after shooting himself in the head

'Luckiest kid' survives after shooting himself in the head

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

A three-year-old American toddler miraculously escaped death after accidentally shooting himself in the head with a gun. The toddler shot himself after his aunt left a loaded firearm on a bathroom counter, said the police. They added that the shooting was accidental but charges may be filed against her.

'Voice' singer Christina Grimmie, shot at Florida concert, dead

'Voice' singer Christina Grimmie, shot at Florida concert, dead

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

A man opened fire on her when she was signing autographs after a concert in Orlando. The 22-year-old singer died in a local hospital.

Ahead of inauguration, Washington DC turns into fortress

Ahead of inauguration, Washington DC turns into fortress

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

More than 25,000 National Guards have been deployed along with thousands of local police personnel and those from other security agencies. The area in and around Capitol Hill, a large part of Pennsylvania Avenue and the White House has been made out of bounds for the general public with eight-feet high iron barricades being erected.

Dabholkar murder: 2 accused sent in cop custody till Jan 28

Dabholkar murder: 2 accused sent in cop custody till Jan 28

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Two alleged firearm dealers, arrested in connection with the rationalist Narendra Dabholkar murder case, were on Tuesday remanded in police custody till January 28 by a local court in Pune.

Junglemahal: Maoists surrender with arms for first time

Junglemahal: Maoists surrender with arms for first time

Rediff.com23 May 2012

For the first time, seven hardcore Maoists from junglemahal, including slain Kishenji's bodyguard, on Wednesday surrendered with firearms before West Bengal police chief in West Midnapore district.

Americans want right to bear arms despite shootings: Poll

Americans want right to bear arms despite shootings: Poll

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Despite the recent shooting sprees in the United States, including the killing of six Sikhs in a Gurdwara, an overwhelming majority of Americans are opposed to any gun control law and support the constitutional right to own a firearm.

Wade's ex-girlfriend arrested, faces weapon charge

Wade's ex-girlfriend arrested, faces weapon charge

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

31-year-old Misty a Cook, waitress and nursing student with reported ties to white supremacist organisations, was arrested as part of a joint investigation between the FBI and South Milwaukee Police Department "on the crime of felon in possession of a firearm."

'Closely monitoring' India-China border row, says US

'Closely monitoring' India-China border row, says US

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The US hopes that the differences will be resolved peacefully, officials said in Washington.

Chinese brutally attacked Indian troops

Chinese brutally attacked Indian troops

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Senior officers recounted extreme Chinese brutality to the Indian prisoners, with some of them being pushed over cliffs and soldiers' bodies being recovered from the Galwan River.

Varsha used Asha Bhosle's pistol to kill self: Police

Varsha used Asha Bhosle's pistol to kill self: Police

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

The pistol allegedly used by Varsha Bhosale for ending her life belonged to her mother and legendary singer Asha Bhosale, who had lost it nearly three decades ago, police said on Wednesday.

After 16 years, 'fundraiser' for Akshardham terror attack held

After 16 years, 'fundraiser' for Akshardham terror attack held

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

On September 24, 2002, two armed terrorists entered the Akshardham temple complex in Gandhinagar and opened fire on devotees, leaving 34 dead and injuring 84 others.

Soon, new snipers, MP-5s for UP policemen

Soon, new snipers, MP-5s for UP policemen

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

"We are in the process of purchasing sniper rifles, glock pistols, 12 bore pump action guns, MP-5 submachine guns. This will be made available to the force soon", Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mohammad Azam Khan said while replying to a question raised by BJP member Shyamdeo Roy Chowdhury in the Vidhan Sabha.

Gangster Abu Salem shot inside Taloja prison

Gangster Abu Salem shot inside Taloja prison

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Gangster Abu Salem, an accused in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, was on Thursday attacked inside Taloja Central Jail in neighbouring Navi Mumbai, the police said.

Man threatens Karunanidhi's wife with a toy gun, nabbed

Man threatens Karunanidhi's wife with a toy gun, nabbed

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

The man walked up the first floor of the CIT colony residence of Ammal, living with her daughter and DMK Rajya Sabha MP Kanimozhi, pointed the toy gun and demanded money and jewellery, DMK party sources said.

Fishermen killings: Weapons seized from Italian vessel

Fishermen killings: Weapons seized from Italian vessel

Rediff.com25 Feb 2012

A Special Investigation Team of the Kerala Police on Saturday began the search and ballistic examination of weapons on board oil tanker Enrica Lexie in the presence of Italian experts who arrived in Kochi on Saturday morning from Rome. Police will seize and seal the fire arms, suspected to have been used by the two arrested Italian naval guards Latore Massimiliano and Salvatore Girone, in the killing of two Indian fishermen off Kollam coast on February 15.

US: 16-year-old arrested on charges of killing Sikh

US: 16-year-old arrested on charges of killing Sikh

Rediff.com18 Aug 2012

A 16-year-old high school student has been arrested on charges of killing an elderly Sikh in Milwaukee, where only days back a shootout at a Gurdwara had left six worshippers dead.

After gurudwara attack, US mosque gutted; arson suspected

After gurudwara attack, US mosque gutted; arson suspected

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

A day after the tragic shooting incident at a gurudwara, a mosque in the United States was burned to the ground for the second time in little more than a month in a suspected arson attack.

India accounts for most selfie deaths in the world

India accounts for most selfie deaths in the world

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

A study reveals that 259 people have died trying to take an extreme selfie since 2011.

Trump on Florida shooting: 'I'd run in, even without a gun'

Trump on Florida shooting: 'I'd run in, even without a gun'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

The US president was criticising an armed sheriff's deputy who did not confront the shooter at the school early this month who killed 17 people, mostly students.

Lifer for ex-Lt Col who shot boy for plucking fruit

Lifer for ex-Lt Col who shot boy for plucking fruit

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

The court found Lt Col (Retd) Kandasamy Ramarajan guilty of murdering Dilshan, a local slum boy who strayed into the army officers quarters to pluck mangoes and awarded life term. It also found him guilty of destruction of evidence, especially concealing the service pistol and possession of illegal firearm and awarded another three years rigorous imprisonment. Both terms will run concurrently.

Delhi court convicts all 3 accused in Jigisha murder case

Delhi court convicts all 3 accused in Jigisha murder case

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Jigisha, 28, was abducted and killed on March 18, 2009 after she was dropped by her office cab.