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New SIT to supervise probe in 186 anti-Sikh riot cases set up

New SIT to supervise probe in 186 anti-Sikh riot cases set up

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The court had on Wednesday held that the previous SIT had not carried out further probe into these 186 cases in which closure reports were filed

India defers decision on foreign secretary-level talks till Thursday

India defers decision on foreign secretary-level talks till Thursday

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

India on Wednesday night deferred a decision on whether to go ahead with the FS-level talks with Pakistan on Friday after the detention of "several individuals" of the dreaded JeM by Islamabad.

Amarnath yatra attack mastermind Abu Ismail gunned down in Kashmir

Amarnath yatra attack mastermind Abu Ismail gunned down in Kashmir

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The encounter took place at Aribagh in Nowgam area on the outskirts of Srinagar, the official said.

Shujaat Bukhari killing: 1 arrested; thousands gather for last rites

Shujaat Bukhari killing: 1 arrested; thousands gather for last rites

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

An SIT has been formed to probe the killing.

New UP police chief promises crackdown on 'gau rakshaks'

New UP police chief promises crackdown on 'gau rakshaks'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Singh said his priority would be ensuring unbiased policing.

HC orders CBI probe in Noida Chief engineer Yadav Singh graft case

HC orders CBI probe in Noida Chief engineer Yadav Singh graft case

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Thursday ordered a CBI probe against tainted Noida official Yadav Singh, whose disproportionate assets were exposed in a raid by the Income Tax department several months ago.

Bihar police denies intelligence alert about serial blasts

Bihar police denies intelligence alert about serial blasts

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Bihar police on Monday denied that there was a specific intelligence alert by central agencies about terror threat to Bharatiya Janata Party's 'Hunkar Rally' in Patna and its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi who addressed it.

Akhilesh govt transfers another 36 IAS officers

Akhilesh govt transfers another 36 IAS officers

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

In another major shakeup of the state's bureaucracy in four days, the Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday transferred 36 Indian Administrative Services officers including district magistrates after a review of the law and order situation by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.

On day 6, Gujjars stay firm, rail tracks remain blocked

On day 6, Gujjars stay firm, rail tracks remain blocked

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Gujjars remained adamant for calling the committee of ministers at Bayana in Bharatpur for holding talks to resolve the issue

5 rapes in 36 hours, but UP cops are in denial mode

5 rapes in 36 hours, but UP cops are in denial mode

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

With five rapes being reported over the past 36 hours from different corners of Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state seemed to be turning into the country's 'rape province'. Sharat Pradhan reports

Man who gave arms to Sanjay Dutt challenges cancellation of remission

Man who gave arms to Sanjay Dutt challenges cancellation of remission

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Chauhan, in his petition filed through lawyer Farhana Shah, claimed that the IG (prisons) had cancelled the remission granted to him 'without applying his mind and with a malafide intention'.

Bihar asks Centre to check smuggling of liquor at airports

Bihar asks Centre to check smuggling of liquor at airports

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The Nitish Kumar government is leaving no stones unturned to plug the loopholes in the implementation liquor ban.

Saharanpur violence: Bhim Army founder Chandrashekhar aka Ravan arrested

Saharanpur violence: Bhim Army founder Chandrashekhar aka Ravan arrested

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Chandrasekhar was carrying a reward of Rs 12,000 on his head.

BSF refutes allegations, says crashed plane was airworthy

BSF refutes allegations, says crashed plane was airworthy

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

The Border Security Force on said its crashed Superking aircraft that killed 10 of its highly experienced personnel was completely "airworthy" and was flying "very well" as it refuted allegations about any possible defect in the ill-fated plane.

J&K: 5 Jaish terrorists killed in 2 separate encounters

J&K: 5 Jaish terrorists killed in 2 separate encounters

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

12 security personnel, including three officers, were also injured in the operation at Reasi.

Posco faces another setback in India

Posco faces another setback in India

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Posco will have to bid for an iron ore licence to feed its plant.

Environment nod to lift cost of Posco's India plant to $12.6 bn

Environment nod to lift cost of Posco's India plant to $12.6 bn

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Environment ministry has given its go-ahead to POSCO's planned steel plant in the country, but has asked it to spend on "social commitments", a company spokesman said, raising the project's cost by $600 million to $12.6 billion.

Maharashtra CM says no probe; PK film shows to continue

Maharashtra CM says no probe; PK film shows to continue

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

'Shows of PK will continue all over Maharashtra and we will provide necessary protection to ensure smooth screening of the film,' Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said.

DU prof rubbishes murder charge, says being framed by police

DU prof rubbishes murder charge, says being framed by police

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

She also alleged that police has been forcing some people to name them in someway since May.

Kotkhai rape and murder: Accused killed in custody; HC orders CBI probe

Kotkhai rape and murder: Accused killed in custody; HC orders CBI probe

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

Angered by the killing in the lock-up, a mob attacked the Kotkhai police station.

Three held for rape, murder of 'Kerala's Nirbhaya'

Three held for rape, murder of 'Kerala's Nirbhaya'

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Women's rights activists and political leaders -- cutting across party lines -- have voiced concern against the murder, which they believe was a first of its kind in the state for the sheer brutality of the crime.

Doctor behind Chhattisgarh sterilisation horror arrested

Doctor behind Chhattisgarh sterilisation horror arrested

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The surgeon, who conducted sterilisation surgeries on 83 women at a state-run camp which claimed the lives of 12 women in Pendari village in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district, has been arrested.

68 more bodies found in Kedar valley

68 more bodies found in Kedar valley

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

The official toll has now crossed the 1000 mark

Supreme Court questions UP cops on arrest of teen over Azam Khan post

Supreme Court questions UP cops on arrest of teen over Azam Khan post

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

The Supreme Court on Friday sought explanation from the Uttar Pradesh police on the circumstances leading to the arrest of a boy for allegedly posting on Facebook objectionable comments against senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan.

India finish 2nd with 8 medals on final day of Track Asia Cup

India finish 2nd with 8 medals on final day of Track Asia Cup

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

India ended their campaign in the Track Asia Cup at second position by bagging eight medals, including two gold, on the final day of the competition at the Cycling Velodrome in IG Stadium in New Delhi on Friday.

Sharp shooter who killed 3 witnesses in Asaram cases nabbed

Sharp shooter who killed 3 witnesses in Asaram cases nabbed

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

He was allegedly involved in the killings of Asaram's personal doctor Amrut Prajapati in June 2014, his assistant-cum-cook Akhil Gupta in January 2015 and another key witness, Kripal Singh, in July 2015 in different parts of the country, said the release.

'No one can stop suicide bombers'

'No one can stop suicide bombers'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

'Local support is very important, without it the terror attack couldn't have taken place.' 'Explosives were secured, the IED was manufactured, the boy was brainwashed and converted into a suicide bomber... it takes a lot of planning and hard work.'

Parineeti's postcards from Australia!

Parineeti's postcards from Australia!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

1 killed, 6 injured in attack at Faizabad court complex

1 killed, 6 injured in attack at Faizabad court complex

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

In a daring attack inside the court complex in Faizabad, two persons allegedly threw crude bombs and opened fire at a local politician, prompting his gunners to retaliate, killing one of the attackers.

VHP rally: BJP MP Adityanath among 1,600 arrested; borders sealed

VHP rally: BJP MP Adityanath among 1,600 arrested; borders sealed

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Undeterred by the ban imposed by the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party government in Uttar Pradesh, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Friday said that it will go ahead with its proposed 'Sankalp Diwas' to take a resolve to launch an agitation for rebuilding the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

UP govt bans VHP's 'Sankalp Diwas' on Ram temple issue

UP govt bans VHP's 'Sankalp Diwas' on Ram temple issue

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

After clamping down on its yatra on the Ayodhya issue, the Uttar Pradesh government on Monday banned Vishwa Hindu Parishad's proposed 'Sankalp Diwas' stir on October 18 to press for a parliamentary legislation on building Ram temple, fearing a communal flare-up.

'More people must speak up against toxic polarisation'

'More people must speak up against toxic polarisation'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

'The problem here is not that one community's deity has suddenly become another community's meal.' 'Hindus and Muslims have been peacefully coexisting with their cows for centuries now.' 'The problem here is that a section of Indians has been suddenly made to realise that it makes great political sense to degrade each one of the 170 million Muslims to a potential cow-killer, lynch a few of them to keep the heat on, polarise and win elections.'

'Bribes were paid in Louis Berger graft case,' says Goa police

'Bribes were paid in Louis Berger graft case,' says Goa police

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Goa police on Wednesday said it has come to light that "bribe was paid" by a US firm for a water developmental project in the state.

Crackdown on Imran Khan's supporters; Islamabad braces for Friday protests

Crackdown on Imran Khan's supporters; Islamabad braces for Friday protests

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Police on Thursday night stormed a youth convention of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in Islamabad and arrested scores of party workers, prompting party chief Imran Khan to announce nationwide protests on Friday, ahead of his rally next week seeking Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif ouster from power.

Lucknow: Cong claims IPS officer's suspension an act of revenge

Lucknow: Cong claims IPS officer's suspension an act of revenge

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Supension of senior IPS officer Amitabh Thakur, who was locked in a tussle with Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, on Tuesday set off a political storm with the Opposition terming it an "act of revenge" by the ruling party.

Pakistani troops violate ceasefire 9 times in 4 days

Pakistani troops violate ceasefire 9 times in 4 days

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Pakistani troops continued breaching the ceasefire along the LoC for the fourth successive day on Saturday by resorting to unprovoked firing and shelling, while two persons have been injured and several houses damaged in Jammu region overnight due to the violation.

C'garh: Day before polls, Naxals ambush CoBRA patrol, kill 3 commandos

C'garh: Day before polls, Naxals ambush CoBRA patrol, kill 3 commandos

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Over 100 Naxals on Wednesday ambushed a team of security forces in Chhattisgarh's tribal belt of Bastar on the eve of Lok Sabha polls, killing three commandos of CRPF's CoBRA battalion and injuring five others including two officers in twin attacks.

Shame: 8 arrested for gang rape, murder of mentally-challenged woman in Rohtak

Shame: 8 arrested for gang rape, murder of mentally-challenged woman in Rohtak

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Eight have been arrested in the gang rape and murder of a 28-year-old mentally challenged woman.

Olympics-bound Dipa wants to continue creating history

Olympics-bound Dipa wants to continue creating history

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Ecstatic and exhausted in equal measure after becoming the first Indian woman gymnast to qualify for the Olympics, Dipa Karmakar, on Thursday, said she would look to continue scripting history wherever she competes.

Hours after court order Hardik resurfaces, claims he was abducted

Hours after court order Hardik resurfaces, claims he was abducted

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

"Some persons chased my car near Bayad (in Aravalli district)... then I was picked up by some persons.. after that I was made to sit in a car for the entire night," Hardik told reporters.