News for 'honour killing'

Nitish Katara murder case: Yadavs sentenced to 25 years

Nitish Katara murder case: Yadavs sentenced to 25 years

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

The SC also sentenced Sukhdev Pehalwan to 20 years.

Air India pilot Deepak Sathe cremated with state honours

Air India pilot Deepak Sathe cremated with state honours

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

The flight from Dubai with 190 people, including a six-member crew, overshot the tabletop runway during landing at the Kozhikode airport in heavy rain on Friday, killing 18 people, including both the pilots.

Spain's soccer federation stands by its chief Rubiales

Spain's soccer federation stands by its chief Rubiales

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Spain's soccer federation said it would take legal action to defend its president Luis Rubiales.

Thousands join Maj Dhonchak's last rites in Panipat

Thousands join Maj Dhonchak's last rites in Panipat

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The mortal remains of Major Ashish Dhonchak, who died fighting terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, were consigned to the flames on Friday with full military honours at his native village in Panipat as thousands of mourners joined the grieving family and officers for his final journey.

Kashmiri rifleman Rana leaves behind broken heart, shattered dreams

Kashmiri rifleman Rana leaves behind broken heart, shattered dreams

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

A soldier's family in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar was preparing for his marriage in December but fate had something else in store as the braveheart laid down his life fighting terrorists in Rajouri district.

Weathering Foreign Policy Storms In 2023

Weathering Foreign Policy Storms In 2023

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Foreign policy is always a work in progress and ups and downs are built into foreign policy process. What is permanent is national interest. Hopefully, this year, which will also witness general elections in the country, will also clear clouds in the foreign policy horizon, observes Rup Narayan Das.

Marines case: India to honour assurance given to Italy

Marines case: India to honour assurance given to Italy

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Notwithstanding National Investigation Agency slapping murder charge against two Italian marines, India will honour the assurance given to Italy that the duo will not face death penalty for allegedly killing two fishermen off Kerala coast.

Pakistan should honour Davis's immunity: US

Pakistan should honour Davis's immunity: US

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

The United States has asked Pakistan to honour the diplomatic immunity to American citizen Raymond Davis, who was arrested for killing two people in Lahore, and release him under the Vienna Convention.

Milkha Singh honoured at House of Lords

Milkha Singh honoured at House of Lords

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh was honoured for his services to sports at a special event at the House of Lords on Friday.

14 security personnel honoured with Shaurya Chakra

14 security personnel honoured with Shaurya Chakra

Rediff.com23 Mar 2013

Two Central Reserve Police Force officers, who killed top Maoist leader Kishenji in West Bengal, were on Saturday honoured with the Shaurya Chakra by President Pranab Mukherjee along with 12 personnel from the Army and the Indian Air Force.

Kejriwal announces Rs 1-cr ex-gratia for family of cop killed by snatcher

Kejriwal announces Rs 1-cr ex-gratia for family of cop killed by snatcher

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The chief minister said the policeman took the complainant to the locality to identify the accused person.

'No naaraazgi between Lalu, Nitish'

'No naaraazgi between Lalu, Nitish'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

'We will be happy if Nitishji becomes convenor of INDIA.'

We will defend our honour, Talwars after SC snub

We will defend our honour, Talwars after SC snub

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

Dentist couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar, accused of killing their teenaged daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj, on Thursday expressed disappointment over dismissal of their review petition by the Supreme Court but said they accept the decision with humility.

India invited as 'Guest of Honour' to OIC meet, Sushma Swaraj to attend

India invited as 'Guest of Honour' to OIC meet, Sushma Swaraj to attend

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

The ministry of external affairs called the invitation a "welcome recognition" of the presence of 185 million Muslims in India and of their contribution to its pluralistic ethos, and of India's contribution to the Islamic world.

Likely done by 'other team': Biden on Gaza hospital blast

Likely done by 'other team': Biden on Gaza hospital blast

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday said that based on what he saw, it appears that the deadly explosion at the Gaza hospital was done by 'the other team' and not the Israeli military, accepting the Israeli version of the story pinning the blame for the blast on the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad.

HC asks police to shift LGBTQ couple to safe house, provide security

HC asks police to shift LGBTQ couple to safe house, provide security

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

It also issued notices to the family members of the couple and listed the matter for further hearing on August 2.

Kansas shooting hero Ian Grillot honoured by Time magazine

Kansas shooting hero Ian Grillot honoured by Time magazine

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Grillot has been honoured by Time Magazine in the feature '5 Heroes Who Gave Us Hope in 2017'.

'Pakistani tanks were burning in front of us'

'Pakistani tanks were burning in front of us'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

'The tank battle was fought at ranges of 300-700 metres.' 'It was a rare example of the complete destruction of a squadron by another squadron.'

SGPC honours kin of ex-army chief Gen Vaidya's killers

SGPC honours kin of ex-army chief Gen Vaidya's killers

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

As debate raged over raising of a memorial for those killed during Operation Blue Star in 1984, the the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandhak Committee, in a controversial move, honoured family members of the two assassins of General A S Vaidya in the Golden Temple complex.

'We will not play bilateral matches with Pakistan until they end terrorism'

'We will not play bilateral matches with Pakistan until they end terrorism'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

India and Pakistan haven't played a bilateral series since 2012/13, after that series the bilateral cricket ties between India and Pakistan have been suspended due to the heightened diplomatic tensions between the two neighbours.

Karnataka student killed in Kharkiv was out to get food, money

Karnataka student killed in Kharkiv was out to get food, money

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Allegations also cropped up against the local BJP MP that he did not respond to the SOS calls from the stranded students, a charge denied by the elected representative.

Nitish Katara murder: SC dismisses Vikas Yadav's review plea

Nitish Katara murder: SC dismisses Vikas Yadav's review plea

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

A bench rejected the review plea saying there was no reason to interfere with the court's verdict of October 3 last year.

'Are You On The Side Of Hatred?'

'Are You On The Side Of Hatred?'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'The time has come for all those believe in a democratic India to stand up and be counted and to make a choice.'

Ch'garh: Guard of honour given to slain jawans

Ch'garh: Guard of honour given to slain jawans

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

A guard of honour was on Wednesday given to the 26 Central Reserve Police Force jawans who were killed in a Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh's Naryanpur district.

Shivaji's Historic Escape From Agra

Shivaji's Historic Escape From Agra

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

In 1666, Shivaji Maharaj and his son Sambhaji escaped from the Agra Fort, one of the most miraculous escapes in India's history.

Major Varadarajan cremated with full state honours

Major Varadarajan cremated with full state honours

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

The cremation is expected to take place at Besant Nagar area of Chennai on Monday with full military honours.

Indian mission evacuates 4 citizens stranded in flood-hit Libya

Indian mission evacuates 4 citizens stranded in flood-hit Libya

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The four Indians from Punjab, Haryana, were on Thursday seen off at the Benina Airport by the embassy's local representative Tabassum Mansoor.

Pakistani woman paraded with blackened face, shaved head for eloping

Pakistani woman paraded with blackened face, shaved head for eloping

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Reports said the woman who had allegedly eloped with a man of another village returned home a week later.

Agastya Signs His Next Film

Agastya Signs His Next Film

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Sriram Raghavan has signed Amitabh Bachchan's grandson for his war drama, Ikkis.

2 jawans, JCO killed amid massive search ops to hunt ultras in J-K forests

2 jawans, JCO killed amid massive search ops to hunt ultras in J-K forests

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Officials said gunshots were heard as the joint search parties of the Army and the police resumed the operation in Poonch's Mendhar area. However, it was not immediately clear whether it was speculative firing by the search parties or fresh contact was established with the terrorists, they said.

Meet the Love Commandos

Meet the Love Commandos

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Despite dire threats to life and property, they have brought together over 50,000 lovers under one roof across India.

India's heroes honoured for surgical strikes across LoC

India's heroes honoured for surgical strikes across LoC

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

The awards were presented by Northern Army commander Lt Gen D Anbu at an investiture ceremony.

Army jawan killed in firing by Pak along LoC

Army jawan killed in firing by Pak along LoC

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

'Indian troops responded strongly to the enemy fire'

Pak girl burnt alive by mother over 'dishonourable' love marriage

Pak girl burnt alive by mother over 'dishonourable' love marriage

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Zeenat, 18, died on the spot, police said.

Indian-Americans honour man who tried to stop Kansas shooter

Indian-Americans honour man who tried to stop Kansas shooter

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

India House raised $1,00,000 as part of an initiative supported by the Consul General of India in Houston Dr Anupam Ray to help Grillot buy a house in his hometown.

Mortal remains of cop killed in Delhi violence consigned to flames

Mortal remains of cop killed in Delhi violence consigned to flames

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The funeral was conducted with state honour at Tiyawali village in the presence of his family members, relatives and senior officials from the district administration and police.

Parl passes 3 criminal law bills, Shah says end of 'tareekh-pe-tareekh' era

Parl passes 3 criminal law bills, Shah says end of 'tareekh-pe-tareekh' era

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The bills that repeal and replace the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act will usher in a new era in the criminal justice system, Home Minister Amit Shah said

Coimbatore car bomb accused inspired by ISIS, says NIA in chargesheet

Coimbatore car bomb accused inspired by ISIS, says NIA in chargesheet

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The NIA on Thursday filed a chargesheet against six people in connection with the October 2022 Coimbatore car bomb blast, saying the prime accused of the terrorist attack was "inspired by ISIS ideology".

UK helpline for victims of forced marriages

UK helpline for victims of forced marriages

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

The helpline, called the 'Honour Network' is a dedicated forced marriage and honour-based violence helpline, staffed by survivors offering emotional and practical support and set up by the British government. The British foreign office has a dedicated Forced Marriage Unit to deal with such incidents in the Indian sub-continent. Set up in 2005, it handles 5,000 enquiries and up to 400 cases per year.

Katara murder: HC upholds life sentence for Yadav brothers

Katara murder: HC upholds life sentence for Yadav brothers

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

The Delhi high court on Wednesday upheld the conviction of three convicts, including Vikas Yadav, son of Uttar Pradesh politician D P Yadav, for the abduction and murder of Nitish Katara in 2002, saying it was a case of "honour killing".