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10 Must Watch Ram Gopal Varma Movies on OTT

10 Must Watch Ram Gopal Varma Movies on OTT

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks a list of 10 essential RGV movies though there are 84 to wade through.

Goa-origin sailor's killing: Suspects in court

Goa-origin sailor's killing: Suspects in court

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

Gregory Fernandes, 32, and his friend were attacked by a gang as they were returning to their ship, in Hampshire, England. Three teenagers appeared in court in Hampshire charged in connection with the death, while another youth appeared at the Southampton Youth Court. The death had plunged the village into shame and mourning that later found expression in an emotional candlelight vigil in the village square.

Delhi police get Bishnoi custody, will question him on Moosewala murder

Delhi police get Bishnoi custody, will question him on Moosewala murder

Rediff.com31 May 2022

During interrogation, the arrested criminals had disclosed that the weapons recovered from them were supplied by Bishnoi, a senior police official said.

Four suspected Indian criminals killed in Nepal

Four suspected Indian criminals killed in Nepal

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

The armed dacoits were killed in retaliation, after they opened fire at a police patrol.

Bilkis case: SC says govt reply bulky, lacks factual statements

Bilkis case: SC says govt reply bulky, lacks factual statements

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday remarked the Gujarat government's reply to pleas challenging the remission granted to 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang-rape case is very bulky wherein a series of judgments have been quoted but factual statements are missing.

Cops fired at Dubey in self-defence: UP govt to SC

Cops fired at Dubey in self-defence: UP govt to SC

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

The top police officer denied that Dubey had surrendered at Ujjain and said that the accused who was on the run was identified at the Mahakaal Temple by the Samiti authorities as well as the policemen at the temple premises.

Manipur: Political Will, Legal Process Need Of Hour

Manipur: Political Will, Legal Process Need Of Hour

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

No process can offer a panacea for ethnic conflict, but there are times at which a legal process could work to defuse violence, asserts Supreme Court lawyer Devvrat.

Nun gang rape case: Anger spills out on the streets; CM's convoy blocked

Nun gang rape case: Anger spills out on the streets; CM's convoy blocked

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's convoy was on Monday blocked by angry protesters for nearly an hour.

3 prisoners shot dead in UP jail, 2 cops suspended

3 prisoners shot dead in UP jail, 2 cops suspended

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Three prisoners, including a member of Bahujan Samaj Party MLA Mukhtar Ansari's gang, were shot dead inside the Chitrakoot district jail on Friday after which the Uttar Pradesh government suspended two jail officials, police said.

Six killed in blast near Sufi shrine in Pakistan

Six killed in blast near Sufi shrine in Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

At least four people were killed and 12 others injured on Monday in a bomb blast outside a Sufi shrine in the central Pakistani city of Pakpattan, said the police. Two unidentified men parked a motorcycle outside the gate of the shrine and the blast occurred at 6.20 am, police quoted witnesses as saying.They said the explosive device was believed to have been planted in the motorcycle and was triggered by a remote control.

J-K: Delay in revoking arms licences issued to Amritpal aides

J-K: Delay in revoking arms licences issued to Amritpal aides

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

The ongoing crackdown on Khalistan supporters has brought to light a questionable delay in revoking arms licences granted to the armed guards of radical preacher Amritpal Singh in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

Why Did Supreme Court Strengthen UAPA?

Why Did Supreme Court Strengthen UAPA?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Reversing the burden of evidence means that the principle of innocent until proven guilty does not apply. It is exactly the opposite: Guilty as charged, until you can convince the judges of the contrary, points out Shekhar Gupta.

K'taka: 3 Naxals, commando killed in encounter

K'taka: 3 Naxals, commando killed in encounter

Rediff.com19 Nov 2008

The encounter took place under Kalasa police station when an ANF team began combing operations following a tip off late Tuesday night. During the operation a gang of four Naxalites, including a woman, started firing at the ANF team, A M Prasad, IGP (Western Range) told PTI from Kalasa over phone.

Jaishankar to hold talks with Chinese FM, meet with Bilawal unlikely

Jaishankar to hold talks with Chinese FM, meet with Bilawal unlikely

Rediff.com4 May 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to hold separate bilateral talks with his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang and Russia's Sergey Lavrov at a beach resort in Goa on Thursday on the sidelines of a conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) amid rapidly evolving regional security situation.

Political parties, not farmers, behind Lakhimpur violence: BKS

Political parties, not farmers, behind Lakhimpur violence: BKS

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Eight people were killed -- four farmers allegedly run over and four people in a convoy of BJP workers who were lynched -- on Sunday as violence erupted during a farmers' protest in Lakhimpur Kheri district in Uttar Pradesh.

Chhota Shakeel ordered to kill Abu Salem, Jagtap confesses

Chhota Shakeel ordered to kill Abu Salem, Jagtap confesses

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

The city police probing the assassination attempt on Abu Salem claimed on Thursday that arrested gunman Devendra Jagtap was ordered to kill the extradited gangster in the last week of April by Chhota Shakeel, a close aide of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.

They ask why Modi is killing terrorists during polls: PM

They ask why Modi is killing terrorists during polls: PM

Rediff.com12 May 2019

"To all casteist leaders I would like to say my only caste is poor, my only identity is poor."

Garmi Review: Yet Another Violent Show Set In UP

Garmi Review: Yet Another Violent Show Set In UP

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Of late, crime, politics, corruption and hate have been leaking out of every streaming platform. By the time Garmi drops, fatigue has already set in, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Dubey encounter: SC asks UP to act on probe panel's recommendations

Dubey encounter: SC asks UP to act on probe panel's recommendations

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice NV Ramana also directed that the report of the three-member inquiry panel headed by Justice (retd) BS Chauhan of the apex court be put in the public domain and uploaded on its website.

'Dawood was a visionary for the underworld'

'Dawood was a visionary for the underworld'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

'D Company is obviously not a registered company, but the way he organised it, with his kind of vision, which finished the Pathan gang and the older members.'

Kangana files FIR over threats about her farmers' protests posts

Kangana files FIR over threats about her farmers' protests posts

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Actor Kangana Ranaut on Tuesday said that she has filed an FIR after allegedly receiving threats over her posts on farmers' protests.

Stain on Modi govt's legacy will never wash off: Cong on Bilkis case convicts

Stain on Modi govt's legacy will never wash off: Cong on Bilkis case convicts

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Singhvi said when the release was ordered on August 15, the Modi government maintained a studied and deliberate silence on freeing the criminals, an action which has drawn legitimate criticism the world over and "exposed our system to widespread shame and ridicule".

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

Rediff.com2 May 2023

With some variations, all regional political formations, whether in power presently or out of it, share some common features: Tight family control of the political apparatus, key members in elected or appointed positions, obvious wealth but not quite known sources of income, and family factionalism, sometimes open and bitter, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Two Indians among 39 killed in Kenya mall terror attack

Two Indians among 39 killed in Kenya mall terror attack

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Two Indians, including an 8-year-old boy, were among 39 killed and four other community members injured in the attack by armed terrorists on an upscale mall in Nairobi in Kenya.

More killings in Meerut region than J&K: Police

More killings in Meerut region than J&K: Police

Rediff.com27 Sep 2003

A total of 1,758 murders were reported in seven districts of the zone between January 2002 and September 21 this year.

Missing Haryanvi singer Sangeeta's body found buried in Haryana, two held

Missing Haryanvi singer Sangeeta's body found buried in Haryana, two held

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Sangeeta alias Divya had gone missing on May 11, and her family living in Delhi's Jaffarpur Kalan area reported it on May 14, they said.

Tamil Nadu honour killing: Court rejects bail pleas of three accused

Tamil Nadu honour killing: Court rejects bail pleas of three accused

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The Madras high court has dismissed the bail petitions of the parents of a girl and another accused in a case relating to the alleged honour killing of a Dalit youth at Udumalpet in March.

In 7 encounters, two wanted criminals killed in UP within 24 hours

In 7 encounters, two wanted criminals killed in UP within 24 hours

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Seven other criminals were arrested in separate seven encounters in four districts

France: 2 terrorists, 1 hostage killed in IS-claimed church attack

France: 2 terrorists, 1 hostage killed in IS-claimed church attack

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Five people, including the priest, two nuns and two parishioners were held by the assailants who raided the church in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray near Rouen in Normandy on Tuesday.

Security beefed up at Rohini court after dramatic shootout

Security beefed up at Rohini court after dramatic shootout

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

A senior police official said adequate personnel have been deployed inside and outside the court to ensure no untoward incident takes place in the future.

1 year of Yogi rule: 50 criminals killed in 1,478 police encounters

1 year of Yogi rule: 50 criminals killed in 1,478 police encounters

Rediff.com7 May 2018

The highest number was reported from Meerut zone where 569 encounters took place.

BJP youth worker's murder sparks tension in Karnataka

BJP youth worker's murder sparks tension in Karnataka

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Police are probing various angles, including the assailants coming from neighbouring Kerala.

2 killed in Bihar court bomb blast

2 killed in Bihar court bomb blast

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Two persons, including a woman suspected to be a human bomb were killed and about 16 others, including lawyers, injured in a bomb blast at Ara civil court premises in Bihar on Friday which appeared to be aimed at helping undertrials flee.

Bilkis case: SC quizzes Gujarat govt on standards for remission

Bilkis case: SC quizzes Gujarat govt on standards for remission

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

While posting the matter for hearing on April 18, a bench of Justices K M Joseph and B V Nagarathna said there is a gamut of issues involved and it needs to hear the matter in detail.

Bilkis Bano rapists were out of jail for over 1000 days before release

Bilkis Bano rapists were out of jail for over 1000 days before release

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

A state government affidavit said all convicts were granted parole, furlough and even temporary bail at different points during their incarceration, with the highest being for 1,576 days and the lowest 998 days.

'Court shooters seemed like 21 year olds'

'Court shooters seemed like 21 year olds'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

'As the firing started everything went haywire.'

Conspirator in Gauri Lankesh murder arrested

Conspirator in Gauri Lankesh murder arrested

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Rushikesh Devdikar alias Murali, 44, who was absconding was arrested on Thursday from his hideout at Katras in Dhanbad district of Jharkhand, the SIT said in a statement. According to the probe team, Devdikar was part of the conspiracy to kill Lankesh. He is accused number 18 in the case.

CAT Review: Authentic, Praiseworthy

CAT Review: Authentic, Praiseworthy

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

CAT is worth a watch, recommends Deepa Gahlot.

3 held for raping, killing 4-year-old in Thane

3 held for raping, killing 4-year-old in Thane

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

"On January 12 evening, the body of the missing girl was found buried in a nullah near Azad Nagar slum area in Bhayander township of Thane district. The police got to know that one of the persons acquainted with the family had committed the crime," the police said.

Bilkis case convict challenges plea in SC against remission by Guj govt

Bilkis case convict challenges plea in SC against remission by Guj govt

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

In his counter-affidavit, Radhey Shyam, who was recently released by the Gujarat government on remission, said that none of the petitioners are related to the case and are either political activists or "third party stranger".