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PM, RSS cartoons: SC says right to free speech being 'abused'

PM, RSS cartoons: SC says right to free speech being 'abused'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday said the right of freedom of speech and expression was being 'abused' while hearing the plea of a cartoonist accused of sharing alleged objectionable cartoons of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh workers on social media.

MP minister Vijay Shah booked for remarks on Col Qureshi

MP minister Vijay Shah booked for remarks on Col Qureshi

Rediff.com15 May 2025

The Madhya Pradesh high court on Wednesday ordered registration of an FIR against state minister Vijay Shah for his controversial remarks targeted at Colonel Sofia Qureshi.

Sonam's Mobile Phones Are Missing

Sonam's Mobile Phones Are Missing

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

'Sonam's phones must have been destroyed somewhere on the way, but we cannot confirm it until we start questioning her.'

'We didn't pay attention to Sonam's past, Raja was very happy'

'We didn't pay attention to Sonam's past, Raja was very happy'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'I believe Sonam's mother kept things from us. She didn't tell us the whole story, and she would have known that Raj had an affair with Sonam. Had Sonam's father and brother known about Raj, they would have fired him from their factory. I think there are more than five people in the case'

MP police trainees asked to recite Ramcharitmanas every night

MP police trainees asked to recite Ramcharitmanas every night

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

A nine-month basic training course for newly recruited constables has commenced at eight police training schools in the state, starting on Wednesday, July 23.

Are You Being Forced Into Marriage?

Are You Being Forced Into Marriage?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Anu Krishna, mind coach and relationship expert, co-founder of Unfear Changemakers, reaches out to young women and parents, urging them to seek help at the appropriate time and start a healthy conversation.

Indore T20I: Perform or perish for Shubman Gill

Indore T20I: Perform or perish for Shubman Gill

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

India gears up for the second match of the three-game T20 series against Afghanistan in Indore on Sunday.

Indore Temple: Frantic Efforts To Rescue Survivors

Indore Temple: Frantic Efforts To Rescue Survivors

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Rescue operations being conducted for those trapped in the stepwell at a temple following a roof collapse in Indore on Thursday.

Man assaulted while watching reel on Pahalgam attack in MP

Man assaulted while watching reel on Pahalgam attack in MP

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Two unidentified men have been booked by the Government Railway Police (GRP) in Indore for allegedly abusing and assaulting a 23-year-old man on a Bhopal-Indore passenger train. The victim claimed he was attacked for watching a reel regarding the Pahalgam terror attack, which upset the accused. The GRP has registered a case against the accused under sections related to intentionally causing hurt, abuse, and criminal intimidation.

Why Academic Freedom Isn't Absolute

Why Academic Freedom Isn't Absolute

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Confusing academic freedom with the right to free speech of an individual and expecting unconditional institutional support is not realistic. Academic freedom provides an opportunity for an academic to pursue their passion and contribute to the society through the outcome of their research and/or thought process, points out N Ravichandran.

PM, RSS sketches: SC protects cartoonist with a warning

PM, RSS sketches: SC protects cartoonist with a warning

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted protection from coercive action to a cartoonist accused of sharing alleged objectionable cartoons of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh workers on social media.

Demolition drive at Indore temple after 36 deaths

Demolition drive at Indore temple after 36 deaths

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Action was being taken to remove encroachments from about 10,000 square feet of land around the temple premises.

Congress councillor, trader held in MP over pro-Pak slogans

Congress councillor, trader held in MP over pro-Pak slogans

Rediff.com3 May 2025

A Congress councillor and a trader were arrested in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, after a video surfaced showing people raising "Pakistan Zindabad" slogans during a protest against the Pahalgam terror attack. The councillor claims the video is fake and that BJP leaders also participated in the protest.

Major stampede at religious events, other gatherings in India

Major stampede at religious events, other gatherings in India

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

This is not the first time that a large number of people have died in stampedes at temples and other religious gatherings over the years in India.

Celebration cut short: Woman's birthday journey ends in tragedy

Celebration cut short: Woman's birthday journey ends in tragedy

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

For Harpreet, a 28-year-old IT professional working in Bengaluru, the journey to London was meant to be a joyous reunion as her husband, Robbie Hora, also an IT professional, awaited her arrival there.

Indore Test: Should Gill Replace Rahul?

Indore Test: Should Gill Replace Rahul?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI in the third Test against Australia?

Women's World Cup: Pakistan not playing in India

Women's World Cup: Pakistan not playing in India

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Pakistan will play all their women's 50-over World Cup matches in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo when India hosts this year's tournament, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday.

Sonam booked tickets for trip and extended it to Shillong: Raja's mother

Sonam booked tickets for trip and extended it to Shillong: Raja's mother

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Raja's mother said that Sonam behaved well towards her and used to hug her when they met. She added that if Sonam has no involvement in the case, then she should not be accused.

'Poor pitch made Indore Test bit of a lottery'

'Poor pitch made Indore Test bit of a lottery'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Former Australia captain Mark Taylor has come down hard on the pitches for the first three Test matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

I do not like women wearing 'skimpy clothes': BJP leader

I do not like women wearing 'skimpy clothes': BJP leader

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Citing Indian culture, the minister said that he considered women as a "form of goddess".

How Shreyas Iyer overcame injuries to shine in Indore...

How Shreyas Iyer overcame injuries to shine in Indore...

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Iyer showcased his finest form, putting all doubts about his place in the Indian team to rest.

358 tonnes of toxic Union Carbide waste incinerated

358 tonnes of toxic Union Carbide waste incinerated

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Incineration of entire 358 tonnes of toxic waste from the defunct Union Carbide factory finally concluded as contaminated soil and packaging material were burnt at a disposal plant in Madhya Pradesh's Pithampur on Thursday, over six months after the consignment was brought to the unit.

MP hospital shocker: Dog carries newborn's body in its jaws

MP hospital shocker: Dog carries newborn's body in its jaws

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

"As per CCTV footage, the incident happened between 1:30 and 2am. A young girl was seen going into the toilet during this period. When we checked with staff, we found the 17-year-old girl had come here complaining of colic and had been admitted at 9pm on Friday. We suspect the girl gave birth to a child in the toilet," Mhow civil hospital in charge Dr HR Verma told PTI.

'Mangalsutra', ring in suitcase key to cracking honeymoon murder case

'Mangalsutra', ring in suitcase key to cracking honeymoon murder case

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

While their suitcase remained at the Sohra homestay, they spent the night at a homestay in Nongriat before checking out early on May 23.

BCCI revamps Ranji Trophy format

BCCI revamps Ranji Trophy format

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

A tweaked format which will see the promotion and relegation of one team from the plate group instead of the current two sides from next season's Ranji Trophy.

How tourist guide helped crack Meghalaya honeymoon murder

How tourist guide helped crack Meghalaya honeymoon murder

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

"We stand vindicated. Those who tried to tarnish the image of Sohra and its people as violent have now been exposed," said a visibly relieved Pde.

8 Indore families donate organs of temple mishap victims

8 Indore families donate organs of temple mishap victims

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The large-hearted families agreed to donate the skin and eyes of their loved ones whom they lost after the roof of the stepwell collapsed during a havan held on the occasion of Ram Navami at the Beleshwar Mahadev Jhulelal temple, said voluntary organisation Muskan Group.

List of 26 people who were killed in Pahalgam terror attack

List of 26 people who were killed in Pahalgam terror attack

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

All 26 victims were men.

Sonam, Raj Kushwaha would constantly talk on phone: Victim's brother

Sonam, Raj Kushwaha would constantly talk on phone: Victim's brother

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Victim's brother said he never thought Sonam Raghuvanshi was capable of murdering Raja.

HC dissatisfied with FIR against MP minister for remarks on Col Qureshi

HC dissatisfied with FIR against MP minister for remarks on Col Qureshi

Rediff.com15 May 2025

The Madhya Pradesh high court on Thursday expressed dissatisfaction with the first information report (FIR) registered by police on its orders against minister Vijay Shah regarding his objectionable remarks about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, and said it must be comprehensive.

FIR filed against 2 Indore temple trust members for culpable homicide

FIR filed against 2 Indore temple trust members for culpable homicide

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

A case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder was registered on Friday against two members of the trust of the Indore temple where a floor cave-in a day earlier hurtled devotees into a stepwell, killing 36 persons, a police official said.

How Australia wrapped up the Indore Test

How Australia wrapped up the Indore Test

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Travis Head smashed a breezy 49 not out as Australia reached their small target to beat India by nine wickets well inside three days

Mysterious animal kills 6 people in Madhya Pradesh's Barwani

Mysterious animal kills 6 people in Madhya Pradesh's Barwani

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The recent death of six people from bites by an unidentified animal in Madhya Pradesh's Barwani district prompted a massive search operation by the forest department after villagers reported sightings of a hyena in the area, officials said on Wednesday.

Indore Test: Will the Aussies focus on pitch again?

Indore Test: Will the Aussies focus on pitch again?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Australia aim to unsettle the rampaging Indian spinners by slowing the tempo of the game.

MP: Manager sacked over wedding at 200-yr-old temple

MP: Manager sacked over wedding at 200-yr-old temple

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

A wedding held at a 200-year-old temple in Madhya Pradesh's Indore has kicked up a row, prompting the authorities to order a probe into the matter, officials said on Monday.

PHOTOS: India trounce Afghanistan in Indore, claim T20I series

PHOTOS: India trounce Afghanistan in Indore, claim T20I series

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

India's chase got off to a rocky start with captain Rohit Sharma being bowled out by Fazalhaq Farooqi (1-28) for a golden duck. But the 22-year-old Jaiswal built a 57-run partnership with Virat Kohli (29) that put India in the driving seat.

Col Sofiya slur: SC rejects MP min's apology, orders SIT

Col Sofiya slur: SC rejects MP min's apology, orders SIT

Rediff.com19 May 2025

"The entire nation was in shame due to the comments... We saw your videos , you were on the verge of using very filthy language but somehow better sense prevailed or you did not find suitable words. You should be shameful. Entire country is proud of our Army and you made this statement," Justice Surya Kant said.

Bhopal to prosecute beggars, those who giver alms

Bhopal to prosecute beggars, those who giver alms

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Authorities in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, have banned begging and warned of penal action against both beggars and those who give alms. The decision comes after similar measures were taken in the state's Indore district, citing concerns about criminal activity and drug addiction among beggars. The order prohibits begging in the entire Bhopal district and states that legal action will be taken against anyone who gives alms to beggars.

Indore temple mishap: 36 dead, angry locals protest against govt

Indore temple mishap: 36 dead, angry locals protest against govt

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Near the temple, a group of locals shouted 'Murdabad' slogans in protest when Chouhan was on way to console the victims' families.

10 women among 11 killed in Indore temple during Ram Navami puja

10 women among 11 killed in Indore temple during Ram Navami puja

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Twelve persons died after the roof of a bawdi (well) collapsed during a havan, fire ritual, on the occasion of Ram Navami at a temple in Indore city, Madhya Pradesh, on Thursday, a senior official said.