News for 'hit-and-run'

'Physical torture remains the main form of interrogation'

'Physical torture remains the main form of interrogation'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

'One police officer told me that trials take forever, conviction rates are low.' 'So one way to judge states' performance on handling crime is through the 'recovery rate' of their police.' 'The fastest way to get recovery is by torturing the accused.'

'Sex CD' row: K'taka ministers say moved court to prevent smear campaign

'Sex CD' row: K'taka ministers say moved court to prevent smear campaign

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Karnataka Ministers, who moved a court in Bengaluru seeking injunction against the media from publishing or airing anything 'defamatory or unauthenticated' against them, on Saturday said it was a precautionary measure against a 'big political conspiracy' targetting them.

Salman Khan and the cases against him

Salman Khan and the cases against him

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Here's a recap of the cases against the 'Being Human' star.

Supreme Court to hear Maha govt's plea against Salman

Supreme Court to hear Maha govt's plea against Salman

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court will hear Maharashtra government's special leave petition against Salman Khan in the hit-and-run-case on Friday.

Salman case: Mumbai court to pronounce date of verdict on Tuesday

Salman case: Mumbai court to pronounce date of verdict on Tuesday

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

A Mumbai trial court on Monday said the date of pronouncement of the verdict in the 2002 hit-and-run-case of Bollywood actor Salman Khan will be announced on Tuesday.

Judge Muralidhar transferred to save BJP leaders: Cong

Judge Muralidhar transferred to save BJP leaders: Cong

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

'Judge Muralidhar was under transfer to Chandigarh for entirely opaque reasons but to abruptly ask him to leave day after a midnight hearing at his residence in Delhi that must have saved many lives manifests the arrogance of a Govt punch drunk on Power'

Beaten, handcuffed: 2 Indian staffers tortured in Pak

Beaten, handcuffed: 2 Indian staffers tortured in Pak

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

During the interrogation, they were repeatedly threatened that this is how the other members of the High Commission would be treated as well in future.

Motor Vehicles Bill to be re-introduced without major changes

Motor Vehicles Bill to be re-introduced without major changes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Changes in the draft essentially mean that the year of the Motor Vehicles Bill 2016 will change to 2019 besides other such technical amendments. But the contents of the bill remain the same.

Salman's mum not told of the verdict yet

Salman's mum not told of the verdict yet

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

'We were not prepared for this at all.'

India downgrades diplomatic ties with Pak; reduces embassy staff

India downgrades diplomatic ties with Pak; reduces embassy staff

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The Ministry of External Affairs said the Charge d' Affaires of Pakistan High Commission was summoned and informed about the decision which was based on instances of involvement of Pakistani officials in 'acts of espionage' and 'dealings with terrorist organisations'. The activities of the two Pakistani mission officials caught red-handed and expelled on 31 May 2020 was one example in that regard, MEA said in a statement.

For his 'bhagwan', Salman fan attempts suicide outside HC

For his 'bhagwan', Salman fan attempts suicide outside HC

Rediff.com8 May 2015

A fan of Salman Khan on Friday allegedly tried to commit suicide by consuming poison outside the Bombay high court.

Bihar BJP leader, accused of mowing down 9 kids, surrenders

Bihar BJP leader, accused of mowing down 9 kids, surrenders

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Manoj Baitha had sustained injuries on his hand after his vehicle rammed into a wall after ploughing through a group of school children, killing nine of them

Former MotoGP champion Hayden hit by car in Italy

Former MotoGP champion Hayden hit by car in Italy

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Media reports said the "Kentucky Kid", who won the MotoGP championship on a Honda in 2006, is in a serious condition.

Salman Khan Verdict: Too harsh or too little? TELL US!

Salman Khan Verdict: Too harsh or too little? TELL US!

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Take this poll and let your opinion be heard!

Pleas to cancel Salman's bail and enhance jail term rejected

Pleas to cancel Salman's bail and enhance jail term rejected

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

The Bombay high court on Tuesday dismissed two applications seeking cancellation of Bollywood actor Salman Khan's bail and enhancement of five-year jail term awarded to him in the 2002 hit-and-run case.

How Tibet was brutally 'liberated'

How Tibet was brutally 'liberated'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

India was fooled into believing that Communist China wanted a 'negotiated' settlement with the Tibetans; it was never the case, says Claude Arpi.

Victims: No hard feelings for Salman but...

Victims: No hard feelings for Salman but...

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Victims in the 2002 Salman hit-and-run case say they are more concerned with compensation than the actor's punishment.

What judge said while sentencing Salman

What judge said while sentencing Salman

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

'The accused is a popular actor whose deeds are followed by people.'

Why some states are opposing the Road Safety Bill

Why some states are opposing the Road Safety Bill

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

Opposition-ruled states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu opposing the Bill as they fear losing some of their powers

139 migrants returning home have died in road mishaps

139 migrants returning home have died in road mishaps

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Many of the tragedies occurred in the dark, which is when it is cooler to walk, and many people were caught in their sleep. The combination of no traffic and speeding vehicles has led to havoc, endangering the lives of those who found themselves without work or money in the coronavirus-induced lockdown and were frantic to get home, any which way.

Salman gets permission to go to Dubai

Salman gets permission to go to Dubai

Rediff.com26 May 2015

The Bombay High Court has granted permission to Salman Khan, who is out on bail after being convicted in the 2002 hit-and-run case, to travel abroad for a show.

Salman withdraws petition from SC to examine Kamaal Khan

Salman withdraws petition from SC to examine Kamaal Khan

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

A day after the Bombay high court acquitted Salman Khan in the 2002 hit-and-run case, the Bollywood superstar today withdrew his plea from the Supreme Court seeking examination of his friend and singer Kamaal Khan as court witness in the case.

8 things you must know about motor insurance

8 things you must know about motor insurance

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Neeraj Prakash, MD, Shriram General Insurance, explains how new measures proposed in the Motor Vehicles Act can smoothen the lives of the insured and insurer and how the government plans to make more vehicles owners buy insurance.

Cabinet gives nod to new Motor Bill, steep penalties proposed for violations

Cabinet gives nod to new Motor Bill, steep penalties proposed for violations

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

The bill also has provision of up to Rs 10 lakh compensation in case of road fatality.

Review: Manithan is a poor imitation of Jolly LLB

Review: Manithan is a poor imitation of Jolly LLB

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The Tamil version does not boast of strong characters, feels S Saraswathi.

Salman will NOT have to appear in court for bail hearing on Friday

Salman will NOT have to appear in court for bail hearing on Friday

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Salman's appeal is listed for admission on the board of Justice Abhay Thipsay, who had on Wednesday granted him an interim bail for two days.

PIX: Singer Abhijeet parties with Alka Yagnik, Anu Malik

PIX: Singer Abhijeet parties with Alka Yagnik, Anu Malik

Rediff.com25 May 2015

B-town shows its support to Abhijeet.

PIX: 7 jawans injured in militant attack in Srinagar

PIX: 7 jawans injured in militant attack in Srinagar

Rediff.com30 May 2012

A well planned hit and run strike by the militants has injured seven paramilitary troopers, two of them critically, in summer capital Srinagar.

HC refuses to extend Sanjeev Nanda's interim bail

HC refuses to extend Sanjeev Nanda's interim bail

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

Nanda, undergoing five years jail term in the BMW hit-and-run case, was earlier on December 19, granted three-week interim bail to meet his ailing grandfather and former Naval Chief S M Nanda.

Court orders fresh trial against Salman Khan in hit-&-run case

Court orders fresh trial against Salman Khan in hit-&-run case

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

In a relief to Bollywood actor Salman Khan, a Mumbai sessions court on Thursday ordered a fresh trial in the 2002 hit-and-run case against him.

Sinister agenda behind anti-CAA-NRC protests?

Sinister agenda behind anti-CAA-NRC protests?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Opponents of the CAA and NRC have gone to town accusing the BJP of an ulterior motive (read, disenfranchisement of Muslims) in implementing the NRC. By the same token it can be alleged that anti-CAA opponents have a nefarious agenda in mind that would be scuttled by the implementation of the NRC: Namely the accrual of dedicated vote banks and the restoration of Muslim hegemony over at least parts of India, especially Bengal and Assam, argues Vivek Gumaste.

Salman case: Witness gets threat call to quit, court orders probe

Salman case: Witness gets threat call to quit, court orders probe

Rediff.com6 May 2014

One of the key witnesses in the 2002 hit-and-run case involving Bollywood actor Salman Khan has allegedly received "threat" calls asking him to accept Rs 5 lakh for "staying away" from the case, police said on Tuesday.

Salman to be tried for culpable homicide; faces 10-yr jail term

Salman to be tried for culpable homicide; faces 10-yr jail term

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

A Mumbai court on Wednesday framed charges against actor Salman Khan for culpable homicide not amounting to murder in connection to an 11-year-old hit-and-run case.

'This is not an accident, it's a conspiracy'

'This is not an accident, it's a conspiracy'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Rediff.com's Swarupa Dutt speaks to the mother of the Unnao rape survivor who met with a near-fatal road accident on Sunday.

Salman Khan resumes shooting of Bajrani Bhaijaan

Salman Khan resumes shooting of Bajrani Bhaijaan

Rediff.com12 May 2015

'Last 5 days of shooting left for #BajrangiBhaijaan,' director Kabir Khan tweeted.

Complaint filed against singer Abhijeet for controversial remarks

Complaint filed against singer Abhijeet for controversial remarks

Rediff.com6 May 2015

A written complaint was on Wednesday filed against Bollywood singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya for his controversial comments regarding the court's verdict which held Salman Khan guilty in the 2002 hit-and-run case.

Salman Khan's growing list of TROUBLES

Salman Khan's growing list of TROUBLES

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Salman Khan has always been controversy's child.

Australian charged with attempted murder of Indian man

Australian charged with attempted murder of Indian man

Rediff.com23 May 2013

A 21-year-old Australian has been charged with the attempted murder of an Indian-origin man after he allegedly hit the victim thrice while driving a car, dragging him up to 50 metres.

Salman Khan's victim leads his life with a new identity. As Salman

Salman Khan's victim leads his life with a new identity. As Salman

Rediff.com7 May 2015

'He ruined my life but he did not help me with a single paisa. I wonder what kind of charity he does when he does not pay the very people who are the victims of his bad deeds. All he did was to pay the compensation the court ordered him to pay me,' Abdullah Rauf Sheikh tells Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com.

Teen bleeds to death as onlookers take video

Teen bleeds to death as onlookers take video

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

In the incident caught on camera, the boy lay bleeding in agonising pain for about 25 minutes before he was rushed to a hospital nearby.