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Will Kerala govt sack CPM MLA-actor Mukesh?

Will Kerala govt sack CPM MLA-actor Mukesh?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

On a day a sexual abuse case was registered against actor Siddique based on a complaint by a woman actor, the Left government appears to have adopted a cautious approach in the case of MLA Mukesh, with two ministers indicating that further action hinges on the findings of the probe by the special police team.

Delhi bomb scare: Senders 'wanted to create panic'

Delhi bomb scare: Senders 'wanted to create panic'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

The intention of the bomb hoax emails received by nearly 200 Delhi schools was to 'create mass panic and disturb public order', the Delhi Police says in a first information report (FIR) registered by its Special Cell.

Death toll in Nagpur factory blast rises to 7; owner gets bail

Death toll in Nagpur factory blast rises to 7; owner gets bail

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The death toll of the blast at an explosives factory near Nagpur city rose to seven on Friday evening with another worker succumbing during treatment even as the owner and manager of the factory got bail soon after arrest.

New laws most modern, justice in 3 years of registering FIR: Amit Shah

New laws most modern, justice in 3 years of registering FIR: Amit Shah

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Shah said the new laws would give priority to providing justice, unlike the colonial-era laws that gave primacy to penal action, and made reporting of crimes even easier by recognising e-FIR, Zero FIR and electronic or digital evidence.

Aamir Khan deepfake video: Mumbai Police registers FIR

Aamir Khan deepfake video: Mumbai Police registers FIR

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

In the purported 27-second clip, which seems to have been edited using artificial intelligence (AI), Khan could be seen talking about staying away from rhetoric (jumla).

Probe report blows lid off sexual harassment in Mollywood

Probe report blows lid off sexual harassment in Mollywood

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

The much-awaited report of the Justice Hema Committee, the government-appointed panel in 2019 that studied issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry, comprises explosive accounts of harassment, exploitation, and ill-treatment being faced by women.

Relief for Raj Thackeray as HC quashes FIR on 2010 civic poll code breach

Relief for Raj Thackeray as HC quashes FIR on 2010 civic poll code breach

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

An FIR was registered against Thackeray under Section 188 (disobedience to order by a public servant) of the Indian Penal Code at the time for violation of a police notice asking him not to stay within the limits of Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Corporation in Thane district.

FIR against woman who claims Ravi Kishan is her daughter's father

FIR against woman who claims Ravi Kishan is her daughter's father

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

The FIR was registered late Tuesday night at the Hazratganj police station on a complaint by Ravi Kishan's wife Preeti Shukla.

Retain gay sex, adultery sections in new criminal laws: BJP member to govt

Retain gay sex, adultery sections in new criminal laws: BJP member to govt

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

The two sections were not retained in the new bills as the government thought they will go against the judgments of the Supreme Court.

CBI files FIR over NEET-UG irregularities, to take over Bihar, Gujarat cases

CBI files FIR over NEET-UG irregularities, to take over Bihar, Gujarat cases

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

They said the agency is also taking steps to bring under its ambit cases registered in various states by the police.

BJP's Madhavi Latha booked for checking ids of Muslim women voters

BJP's Madhavi Latha booked for checking ids of Muslim women voters

Rediff.com13 May 2024

In the video, Latha was seen asking the women voters at a polling booth to lift the burqa and show their face so that she could verify the identity.

Comic Munawar Faruqui detained during raid at hookah bar

Comic Munawar Faruqui detained during raid at hookah bar

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Notices were served to Faruqui and others by the police and they were allowed to go.

Will fight Modi's Naya Kashmir narrative, says 'Engineer' Rashid

Will fight Modi's Naya Kashmir narrative, says 'Engineer' Rashid

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Lashing out at Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, Rashid on Wednesday alleged that they have "destroyed" Kashmir.

Big victory for women wrestlers: Bajrang, Sakshi hail court's decision

Big victory for women wrestlers: Bajrang, Sakshi hail court's decision

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Star grapplers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia on Friday welcomed Delhi court's decision to frame sexual harassment charges against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, calling it a big victory for country's women wrestlers.

After RWA notice, complaint against Aiyar's daughter for social media posts

After RWA notice, complaint against Aiyar's daughter for social media posts

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

The complainant, Ajay Agrawal, a Supreme Court advocate and a Bharatiya Janata Party leader, alleged that Suranya Aiyar made objectionable remarks on different social media platforms on January 20, 2024, and other dates.

Delhi man rapes, kills 3-year-old girl, dumps body in drain: Police

Delhi man rapes, kills 3-year-old girl, dumps body in drain: Police

Rediff.com24 May 2024

According to the police, the incident occurred on Wednesday evening when the victim's family reported the kidnapping of their daughter from the Kapashera area.

Rescue ops continue 21 hrs after Mumbai billboard collapse

Rescue ops continue 21 hrs after Mumbai billboard collapse

Rediff.com14 May 2024

More than 21 hours after a huge billboard collapsed in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area due to gusty winds and unseasonal rains, killing at least 14 persons and injuring 75 others, the search and rescue operation is still on, civic officials said on Tuesday.

CBI busts online child trafficking gang with arrest of 7; 2 infants rescued

CBI busts online child trafficking gang with arrest of 7; 2 infants rescued

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

The gang allegedly contacted childless couples desirous of adopting babies through advertisement, on social media platforms like Facebook page and WhatsApp groups.

Pune Porsche crash: Drunken teen driver's father, 4 hotel staffers held

Pune Porsche crash: Drunken teen driver's father, 4 hotel staffers held

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Police have detained the father of a 17-year-old boy allegedly involved in a car accident that killed two persons in Maharashtra's Pune city, an official said on Tuesday.

SP's Azam Khan, wife and son get 7-year jail in fake birth certificate case

SP's Azam Khan, wife and son get 7-year jail in fake birth certificate case

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

MP-MLA court magistrate Shobit Bansal awarded the three the maximum seven-year sentence.

Parliament breach: Police recover burnt phone parts

Parliament breach: Police recover burnt phone parts

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

Several burnt parts of phones allegedly belonging to the accused involved in the Parliament security breach incident have been recovered from Rajasthan, police sources said on Sunday.

Delhi bookies give 340 seats to NDA, 200 to INDIA

Delhi bookies give 340 seats to NDA, 200 to INDIA

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

In line with most of the exit poll predictions, bookies in Delhi feel the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will get more than 340 seats in the Lok Sabha polls while the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) may secure around 200 seats.

Owner of Mumbai hoarding, that collapsed killing 16, arrested

Owner of Mumbai hoarding, that collapsed killing 16, arrested

Rediff.com17 May 2024

At least 16 people were killed, and 75 injured after the billboard collapsed in an unexpected dust storm in Mumbai on Monday.

Chidambaram on parliamentary panel reviewing new criminal laws

Chidambaram on parliamentary panel reviewing new criminal laws

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday nominated former home minister and Congress member P Chidambaram to the department-related parliamentary standing committee on home affairs.

5 more held in Bihar over NEET-UG irregularities; total arrests rise to 18

5 more held in Bihar over NEET-UG irregularities; total arrests rise to 18

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

The statement implicated members of the Mukhiya gang, accused of orchestrating multiple interstate paper leaks, as the source of the leaked answer sheet.

Ex-CM Jagan booked for 'attempt to murder' on TDP MLA's complaint

Ex-CM Jagan booked for 'attempt to murder' on TDP MLA's complaint

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The Andhra Pradesh police registered an "attempt to murder" case against former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, two senior IPS officers and two retired officials, following a complaint lodged by a TDP MLA, an official said on Friday.

YouTuber Elvish Yadav thrashes Delhi man, booked

YouTuber Elvish Yadav thrashes Delhi man, booked

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

The complainant Sagar Thakur, a Delhi resident, also claimed that Yadav "tried to break his spine" and "threatened to kill him".

Pune teen's parents manipulated blood samples at hospital, cops tell court

Pune teen's parents manipulated blood samples at hospital, cops tell court

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The duo is being probed for their alleged role in tampering with the blood sample of the minor following the car accident on May 19 in Maharashtra's Pune city, which claimed the lives of two IT professionals.

3 assaulted for chanting 'Jai Shree Ram' in Bengaluru

3 assaulted for chanting 'Jai Shree Ram' in Bengaluru

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Two men were arrested and two minors were apprehended in connection with Wednesday's incident at Chikkabettahalli

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case: 4 convicts get bail

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case: 4 convicts get bail

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

The Delhi high court on Monday granted bail to four convicts serving life imprisonment in the murder case of TV journalist Soumya Vishwanathan.

Case against journalist Nikhil Wagle for 'offensive' remarks on Modi, Advani

Case against journalist Nikhil Wagle for 'offensive' remarks on Modi, Advani

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The senior scribe made the alleged defamatory remarks on social media platform X against Modi and Advani after the Centre announced that the latter would be conferred with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour.

Govt begins process to amend IPC, CrPC; seeks suggestions from stake holders

Govt begins process to amend IPC, CrPC; seeks suggestions from stake holders

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Mishra said the department-related parliamentary standing committee on home affairs in its 146th report had recommended that there is a need for a comprehensive review of the criminal justice system of the country.

NIT Srinagar student booked for sharing abusive video on social media

NIT Srinagar student booked for sharing abusive video on social media

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Students had protested at the NIT in the Nigeen locality of Srinagar alleging the social media post hurt their religious sentiments.

Unnatural sex, adultery no longer crimes in new law

Unnatural sex, adultery no longer crimes in new law

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Bill which is proposed to replace the British-era Indian Penal Code (IPC) does away with two contentious provisions on unnatural sex and adultery that were diluted and struck down respectively by the Supreme Court in 2018.

Kerala police book Union minister Chandrasekhar in 2nd case over blasts remarks

Kerala police book Union minister Chandrasekhar in 2nd case over blasts remarks

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

The Kerala police have registered another case against Union Minister of State Rajeev Chandrasekhar for allegedly making statements that promote enmity between different groups through social media posts in connection with recent blasts at a convention centre in Kochi.

Missing Taarak Mehta actor feared being spied on, had 27 email acs

Missing Taarak Mehta actor feared being spied on, had 27 email acs

Rediff.com10 May 2024

The mystery over missing actor Gurucharan Singh, who played Roshan Singh Sodhi's character in TV serial Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, has deepened as the Delhi police has found that the actor was using 27 separate email accounts in the fear of being "surveillanced" by someone.

HC prevents Yediyurappa's arrest, asks him to appear on June 17

HC prevents Yediyurappa's arrest, asks him to appear on June 17

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

A Bengaluru court on Thursday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Yediyurappa in the case registered against him under the POCSO Act on March 14 this year.

Why is Modi nervous even in BJP bastions: Cong

Why is Modi nervous even in BJP bastions: Cong

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

The Congress on Tuesday alleged that its candidates in both Surat and Indore were threatened, intimidated and bulldozed into withdrawing their nominations, and asked why is Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'so nervous' and 'afraid' even in traditional Bharatiya Janata Party bastions.

200 Delhi police personnel attended 2 am meeting before NewsClick raids

200 Delhi police personnel attended 2 am meeting before NewsClick raids

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Apart from senior officials, the mobile handset of junior officials were kept at the station, to hide any leaked information.

Police reach Yechury's home to quiz staffer's son in NewsClick case

Police reach Yechury's home to quiz staffer's son in NewsClick case

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

As the Delhi police continue to raid different premises linked to NewsClick, a team reached at Communist Party of India-Marxist General Secretary Sitaram Yechury's residence on Tuesday morning to question his staffer Sri Narayan's son Sunmit Kumar.