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Delhi clashes: Gambhir calls for strict action against Kapil Mishra

Delhi clashes: Gambhir calls for strict action against Kapil Mishra

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

On Sunday, Mishra had issued an ultimatum to the Delhi Police to clear the streets of the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protesters.

Sunak sacks Indian origin home secy; Ex-PM Cameron brought in

Sunak sacks Indian origin home secy; Ex-PM Cameron brought in

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday sacked his Indian-origin Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, and replaced her with James Cleverly, while former premier David Cameron, in an unusual move, is back in the frontline government as the new foreign secretary.

Dr Kafeel Khan's maternal uncle shot dead in UP

Dr Kafeel Khan's maternal uncle shot dead in UP

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

According to police, it appears to be a case of murder due to monetary and property dispute and they are searching for both the accused.

Punjab police should have been better prepared, says ex-DGP

Punjab police should have been better prepared, says ex-DGP

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Virk on Saturday said the state police should have been more prepared to deal with such a situation.

No material to suggest Navlakha conspired to commit terrorist act: HC

No material to suggest Navlakha conspired to commit terrorist act: HC

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The Bombay high court in its judgment granting bail to activist Gautam Navlakha, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, has noted that there was no material on record to infer prima facie that he conspired to or committed any terrorist act.

AMU VC in letter war with BJP MP, asks him to maintain peace

AMU VC in letter war with BJP MP, asks him to maintain peace

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Gautam had written a letter to Shah on July 13 accusing him of trying to instigate students by issuing a statement in which he said that he forsees "trouble" if AMU is denied its minority tag.

Assam killings: 2 held for 'provocative remarks', ULFA-I denies role

Assam killings: 2 held for 'provocative remarks', ULFA-I denies role

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The Assam government announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh and a job for the next of the kin of the deceased.

Arnab Goswami to appear before Mumbai police on Monday

Arnab Goswami to appear before Mumbai police on Monday

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

'The Mumbai Police has sent me 2 notices in the last 12 hours saying they want to immediately interrogate me regarding my comments on Sonia Gandhi. 'As a law abiding citizen I will cooperate with the investigation, subject myself to interrogation tomorrow (Monday) morning,' Goswami said in a statement.

India to seek clarification from UN on 'sahib' reference to Hafiz Saeed

India to seek clarification from UN on 'sahib' reference to Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Perturbed over calling 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind and Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed as as 'sahib' by a United States Security Council panel, India will seek a clarification on it from the world body.

Bheek remark: Congress urges Kovind to take back Kangana's Padma Shri

Bheek remark: Congress urges Kovind to take back Kangana's Padma Shri

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Hitting out at actor Kangana Ranaut for describing India's Independence in 1947 as bheek or alms, the Congress on Thursday said her remarks amounted to 'treason' and demanded the government take back the Padma Shri bestowed on her recently as she has 'insulted' the country's Independence movement.

Kangana: 'Which war took place in 1947?'

Kangana: 'Which war took place in 1947?'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

The actor, known for her provocative and often inflammatory statements, posted a series of questions on Instagram, also bringing in Partition as well as Mahatma Gandhi and alleging that he let Bhagat Singh die and did not support Subhas Chandra Bose.

Social media fuelled Nuh violence, panel to scan posts: Haryana HM

Social media fuelled Nuh violence, panel to scan posts: Haryana HM

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The minister appealed to the people to use social media responsibly and refrain from sharing inflammatory content.

Nuh: Cow vigilante Monu Manesar held, handed over to Raj police

Nuh: Cow vigilante Monu Manesar held, handed over to Raj police

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Cow vigilante Monu Manesar, who was booked by Rajasthan Police for the murder of two Muslim men in February and is also accused of inciting communal hatred in home state Haryana, was arrested Tuesday, officials said.

Court rejects cash bail plea, release of 2 Elgar accused likely to be delayed

Court rejects cash bail plea, release of 2 Elgar accused likely to be delayed

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The release of activists Vernon Gonsalves and Arun Ferreira, accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, could get delayed as a special NIA court in Mumbai on Monday rejected their pleas for temporary cash bail.

Ehsan Mani wants Pakistan to boycott India in ICC meet

Ehsan Mani wants Pakistan to boycott India in ICC meet

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Former International Cricket Council president Ehsan Mani has criticised BCCI chief Anurag Thakur for his "inflammatory" comments on Pakistan and asked the PCB to push for India to be stripped off hosting ICC events. Mani said on Tuesday night that Pakistani cricket officials should come strong at the ICC executive board meeting in Cape Town next week.

FIR against Channi over 'UP-Bihar ke bhaiya' remark

FIR against Channi over 'UP-Bihar ke bhaiya' remark

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Channi has courted controversy during a poll rally by asking people not to let the 'bhaiyas' of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar enter the state, a remark apparently aimed at Aam Aadmi Party leaders.

Pune hate speech case: Kalicharan gets judicial custody

Pune hate speech case: Kalicharan gets judicial custody

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

A court in Pune on Thursday remanded religious leader Kalicharan Maharaj, arrested for allegedly making inflammatory speeches during an event in December 2021 in the city, in judicial custody.

Nadal sidelined for 6-8 weeks with hip flexor injury

Nadal sidelined for 6-8 weeks with hip flexor injury

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

World number two Rafael Nadal will be sidelined for six to eight weeks by the hip flexor injury he suffered during his second-round loss at the Australian Open, the Spaniard's team said on Thursday.

Shinde govt withdraws appeal against court order in Arnab Goswami case

Shinde govt withdraws appeal against court order in Arnab Goswami case

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday permitted the Maharashtra government to withdraw an appeal filed by the state during the previous Uddhav Thackeray dispensation against a Bombay high court's 2020 order suspending the probe in two FIRs filed against Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami for allegedly making inflammatory comments.

I never made such statements: MoS Katheria on hate speech

I never made such statements: MoS Katheria on hate speech

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Facing ire over his alleged inflammatory speech warning Muslims of a 'final battle', Union Minister of State for Human Resource and Development Ram Shankar Katheria claims he did not make any such comments.

Bhima Koregaon inquiry panel to summon Sharad Pawar

Bhima Koregaon inquiry panel to summon Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The case pertains to alleged inflammatory speeches made at the 'Elgar Parishad' conclave held in Pune on December 31, 2017, which, the police claimed, triggered violence the next day near the Koregaon-Bhima war memorial located on the outskirts of the western Maharashtra city.

SC to hear Karat's hate speech plea against Anurag Thakur on Aug 14

SC to hear Karat's hate speech plea against Anurag Thakur on Aug 14

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday deferred to August 14 its hearing on CPI-M leader Brinda Karat's plea related to non-registration of FIRs against BJP MPs Anurag Thakur and Pravesh Verma for their alleged hate speeches in connection with the anti-CAA protests.

'Saeed's Twitter account closed to oblige India'

'Saeed's Twitter account closed to oblige India'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Protesting the closure of its chief Hafiz Saeed's official Twitter account, the Jamaat-ud-Dawah has alleged that the micro-blogging website took the step to oblige India.

SC seeks Delhi police's reply on plea to book BJP MPs for hate speech

SC seeks Delhi police's reply on plea to book BJP MPs for hate speech

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

During the hearing, the bench observed prima facie the magistrate's stand that sanction was required for lodging FIRs against the two BJP leaders was not correct.

SC grants 3-month bail to Tyagi, accused in Haridwar hate speech case

SC grants 3-month bail to Tyagi, accused in Haridwar hate speech case

Rediff.com17 May 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted three months interim bail to Jitendra Narayan Singh Tyagi in connection with the Haridwar Dharma Sansad case involving alleged inflammatory speeches made against Muslims.

Hindu seer, 5 right wing leaders booked for hate speeches in Pune

Hindu seer, 5 right wing leaders booked for hate speeches in Pune

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

The Pune police registered a case against Hindu seer Kalicharan Maharaj, right-wing leader Milind Ekbote and four others for allegedly making inflammatory speeches during an event in Pune and hurting religious sentiments, officials said on Wednesday.

UK's PIO home secretary Braverman under fire for migrant 'invasion' claim

UK's PIO home secretary Braverman under fire for migrant 'invasion' claim

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman is under fire from the Opposition and refugee activists for classifying an increase in the number of refugees landing on the country's shores seeking asylum as an "invasion" by migrants on the border.

Right wing spreads hatred among various sections: Pawar to Koregaon panel

Right wing spreads hatred among various sections: Pawar to Koregaon panel

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Pawar recorded his testimony before the commission in Mumbai in connection with the January 2018 violence at the Koregaon Bhima war memorial in Pune district of Maharashtra.

UN panel removes 'sahib' from Saeed's name, regrets mistake

UN panel removes 'sahib' from Saeed's name, regrets mistake

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

A United Nations Security Council panel has issued a 'revised' letter removing the term 'sahib' from the name of Mumbai terror attack mastermind and JuD chief Hafiz Saeed, saying it regrets the mistake after India objected to the use of the salutation.

Sedition case: Hardik remanded in police custody till Oct 23

Sedition case: Hardik remanded in police custody till Oct 23

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

A local court on Tuesday night remanded the Patel quota agitation leader Hardik Patel in police custody till October 23 in connection with the sedition case against him for allegedly instigating a Patel youth to kill policemen.

Azam Khan gets 3-year jail in hate speech case, faces disqualification as MLA

Azam Khan gets 3-year jail in hate speech case, faces disqualification as MLA

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

A Rampur court on Thursday sentenced Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan to three years in jail in a 2019 hate speech case, a government lawyer said.

Mobile internet suspended in Nuh amid call for 'Shobha Yatra'

Mobile internet suspended in Nuh amid call for 'Shobha Yatra'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

The government announced the decision apprehending spread of rumours through social media by anti-social elements ahead or during the rally called to be held on Monday.

Hindu seer Kalicharan to be produced in Pune court by Jan 6

Hindu seer Kalicharan to be produced in Pune court by Jan 6

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

A court in the Chhattisgarh capital Raipur granted transit remand of controversial Hindu religious leader Kalicharan Maharaj, who was arrested by the state police for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Mahatma Gandhi at a conclave, to the Maharashtra police on Tuesday.

4-day curfew in Amravati after fresh violence, internet shut

4-day curfew in Amravati after fresh violence, internet shut

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

A mob hurled stones at shops during the bandh (shutdown) allegedly organised by local Bharatiya Janata Party workers in protest against the rallies organised by Muslim organisations the day before to condemn the recent violence in Tripura, police said.

Delhi riots: HC rejects Imam's plea seeking stay on trial court proceedings

Delhi riots: HC rejects Imam's plea seeking stay on trial court proceedings

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

A Delhi high court bench headed by Justice Mukta Gupta disposed of Imam's appeal for stay and requested the lower court to conclude on a "short date" the examination of the witnesses on which there is no dispute between the parties.

Uddhav dares PM to speak on border row during Maha visit

Uddhav dares PM to speak on border row during Maha visit

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Leaders of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in Maharashtra slammed Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai's statement that a meeting between a delegation of Maharashtra MPs and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the issue would not make any difference to the border dispute.

Will move court if ordinance is brought for Ram temple: AIMPLB

Will move court if ordinance is brought for Ram temple: AIMPLB

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

'The Centre has brought an ordinance on triple talaq. Its duration is of six months. If it is made into a law, then we will challenge this in the Supreme Court.'

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.

From Parliament to SC, outrage over Manipur women's video

From Parliament to SC, outrage over Manipur women's video

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The assault and humiliation of two women paraded naked in a Manipur village in May sparked nationwide outrage on Thursday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying the incident had shamed 140 crore Indians and the Supreme Court terming it 'simply unacceptable'.

Azad gets bail, can't hold dharnas till Delhi polls are over

Azad gets bail, can't hold dharnas till Delhi polls are over

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Azad has been restrained from visiting Delhi for four weeks. The court also directed him not to hold any dharna in the national capital till the elections are over.