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Hindu outfit members raze 2 mazars in U'khand's Rishikesh, case registered

Hindu outfit members raze 2 mazars in U'khand's Rishikesh, case registered

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Two young men can be seen in the video breaking the mazars with hammers amid cries of Jai Shri Ram.

Fresh FIR in Delhi minor rape case as girl names more persons

Fresh FIR in Delhi minor rape case as girl names more persons

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Khakha, who has since been suspended by the Delhi government, allegedly raped the minor several times between November 2020 and January 2021 and impregnated her.

Techie in burqa records women in washroom, arrested

Techie in burqa records women in washroom, arrested

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

A 23-year-old IT professional has been arrested for allegedly entering a women's washroom wearing a burqa in a popular mall in Kerala and recording their videos on his mobile phone.

'The State must be more tolerant of dissent than it is now'

'The State must be more tolerant of dissent than it is now'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

'Nearly 13,000 individuals have been charged for sedition since 2010.' 'If the Supreme Court stay ever gets vacated, arrests will follow immediately.'

Commercial pilot licenses to be valid for 10 years now

Commercial pilot licenses to be valid for 10 years now

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Commercial pilot licenses will now be valid for ten years, with the government amending rules as part of efforts to further improve ease of doing business in the aviation sector. Till now, the validity of Commercial Pilot License (CPL) was for five years and after completion of that period, it had to be renewed. The civil aviation ministry amended the Aircraft Rules, 1937.

Artist Chintan Upadhayay convicted for killing wife, her lawyer

Artist Chintan Upadhayay convicted for killing wife, her lawyer

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

A sessions court in Mumbai on Thursday convicted artist Chintan Upadhyay for abetting and conspiring to kill his wife wife Hema Upadhyay and her lawyer Haresh Bhambhani.

Kerala cops say Kalamassery blast accused has a 'brilliant mind'

Kerala cops say Kalamassery blast accused has a 'brilliant mind'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Dominic Martin, who had surrendered to police claiming responsibility for the blasts at a Christian prayer meet three days ago, was described as a 'brilliant mind' by investigating officers.

BRS MP stabbed during Telangana election campaign

BRS MP stabbed during Telangana election campaign

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

TV footage showed Prabhakar Reddy pressing the stab wound on his stomach (to stop the bleeding) while sitting in a vehicle.

HC stays forgery case against Hero MotoCorp chairman

HC stays forgery case against Hero MotoCorp chairman

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said the stay on the operation of the FIR as well as the trial court order will remain in force till December 6, the next date of hearing. The trial court had directed registration of an FIR against them on a complaint alleging that Hero MotoCorp manufactured fake bills worth Rs 5.9 crore and obtained tax credit of over Rs 55 lakh. The company, its chairman and officials approached the high court challenging the trial court's order.

Police complaint against Assam CM Himanta for Sonia 'hate speech'

Police complaint against Assam CM Himanta for Sonia 'hate speech'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Senior Assam Congress leader Debabrata Saikia has filed a police complaint against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his alleged "hateful statement" such as Lok Sabha MP and former party president Sonia Gandhi's "residence should be burnt".

Wait for justice continues: Alwar lynching victim's wife

Wait for justice continues: Alwar lynching victim's wife

Rediff.com26 May 2023

'The main accused was acquitted by the court while the sentence awarded to the others is less. They should have been given strict punishment'

MP man confesses to abducting, killing Nagpur's woman BJP functionary

MP man confesses to abducting, killing Nagpur's woman BJP functionary

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

The accused, Amit Sahu alias Pappu, was arrested along with two others by the Nagpur police from the Ghora Bazar area of Jabalpur in the adjoining state.

Wrestler Bajrang summoned by Delhi court

Wrestler Bajrang summoned by Delhi court

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Metropolitan Magistrate Yashdeep Chahal directed Punia to appear before the court on September 6, holding he is of the "prima facie" view that all the ingredients of defamation were made out.

Court stays summons to BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain in rape case

Court stays summons to BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain in rape case

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

A special court has stayed the summons issued against BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain by a magisterial court in New Delhi on a woman's complaint alleging rape and criminal intimidation.

'Be professional': Army chief amid row over civilian deaths

'Be professional': Army chief amid row over civilian deaths

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Three civilians picked up by the Army for questioning after the terrorist ambushed two Army vehicles on Thursday at Dhatyar Morh between Dhera Ki Gali and Buffliaz in Poonch were found dead on December 23.

UP: Bike runs over girl after 2 men pull her dupatta, 3 held

UP: Bike runs over girl after 2 men pull her dupatta, 3 held

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

The arrested accused were identified as Sehbaz and his brother Arbaz, who pulled the dupatta. The third accused, Faisal, ran over the girl. It is yet to be ascertained if there is any connection between the accused brothers and Faisal, the officials said.

SC asks Teesta, husband to cooperate with Gujarat police

SC asks Teesta, husband to cooperate with Gujarat police

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband Javed Anand to cooperate with the Gujarat Police in connection with a case filed against them over alleged misappropriation of funds.

SC lens on freebies ahead of polls in MP, Rajasthan

SC lens on freebies ahead of polls in MP, Rajasthan

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Freebies being doled out by the Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan governments ahead of the assembly polls Friday came under scrutiny by the Supreme Court which sought responses from the two states, the Centre and the Election Commission on a PIL alleging misuse of public money.

Role of 2 outfits being probed in Parliament security breach

Role of 2 outfits being probed in Parliament security breach

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Four persons arrested in connection with the security breach in Parliament have been charged under the anti-terror law UAPA besides sections of the Indian Penal Code, police sources said on Thursday as security agencies were on the hunt to nab the alleged mastermind.

DMK MP booked for assaulting pastor, party issues show cause notice

DMK MP booked for assaulting pastor, party issues show cause notice

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

An FIR was filed on Tuesday against ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP S Gnanathiraviam and several others in connection with an assault on a pastor in Thirunelveli, the police said.

Editors Guild team went to Manipur on Army's request, SC told

Editors Guild team went to Manipur on Army's request, SC told

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday extended till September 15 its order asking the Manipur police not to take any coercive steps against four members of the Editors Guild of India (EGI) in connection with two FIRs lodged against them for alleged offences, including promoting enmity between two communities.

Home guard killed, 4 policemen hurt as Nihangs open fire

Home guard killed, 4 policemen hurt as Nihangs open fire

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

The incident took place when the policemen went to arrest some Nihangs (Sikhs armed with traditional weapons) in Sultanpur Lodhi in a case registered against them, said a senior police official over the phone.

Lessons To Be Learnt From Nitin Desai's Death

Lessons To Be Learnt From Nitin Desai's Death

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

We must stop stigmatising business failures. Particularly when startups are mushrooming all around, the financial system, backed by the RBI and the government, can explore ways of extending support to restart the journey of a failed entrepreneur by finance as well as counselling, recommends Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Aftab denies Shraddha Walkar murder charges, to face trial

Aftab denies Shraddha Walkar murder charges, to face trial

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Poonawala, however, denied the charges and demanded a trial. The matter has been posted for further proceedings on June 1.

Police probe FB threat to Aazad, seize vehicle used by attackers

Police probe FB threat to Aazad, seize vehicle used by attackers

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The vehicle used by the attackers of Dalit leader and Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad was recovered from a village in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur district, the police said on Thursday.

Girl thrown before train in UP for resisting harassment; loses hand, legs

Girl thrown before train in UP for resisting harassment; loses hand, legs

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The father of the intermediate student alleged that a youth and his companion used to harass his daughter when she went for tuitions in the evenings.

Hate speech case: Guj court reserves order on Kajal Hindustani's bail plea

Hate speech case: Guj court reserves order on Kajal Hindustani's bail plea

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The court of additional sessions judge R M Asodiya reserved its order on Hindustani's bail plea for April 13, additional public prosecutor Moham Gohel said.

'Kerala CM, ministers shameless': Guv steps up attack

'Kerala CM, ministers shameless': Guv steps up attack

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The Governor and the ruling LDF in the state have been at loggerheads since the Supreme Court verdict quashing the reappointment of Gopinath Ravindran as VC of Kannur University and berating the Left government for its "unwarranted intervention" in the matter.

Man tries to enter Mamata's home with arms in car, arrested

Man tries to enter Mamata's home with arms in car, arrested

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

'The man was carrying arms, one khukri, ganja and several identity cards of different agencies like BSF and others. He wanted to meet the CM. This is a serious issue. We are trying to find out what was his actual purpose'

Gujarat man held for posing as 'designer' of Chandrayaan-3 lander

Gujarat man held for posing as 'designer' of Chandrayaan-3 lander

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

A complaint was lodged against the accused Mitul Trivedi, after he was seen giving interviews to the local media since the Vikram lander successfully made soft landing on August 24, claiming to have designed the lander module of Chandrayaan-3, the official said.

'IPC to be amended to punish racism against northeasterners,' says HC

'IPC to be amended to punish racism against northeasterners,' says HC

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Calling people of the northeastern region by "derogatory" names will soon become a non-bailable offence and land you in jail for up to five years.

SC sets aside HC order on FIR against BJP's Suvendu

SC sets aside HC order on FIR against BJP's Suvendu

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

It said the chief justice-led bench of the high court shall be at liberty to pass appropriate order in the petition after hearing all the objections, if any, of Adhikari both on the merits and maintainability of the plea.

'Bogus, untenable': NewsClick trashes Delhi police FIR

'Bogus, untenable': NewsClick trashes Delhi police FIR

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

NewsClick said that none of these investigations led to any chargesheets or complaints over the last three years."

Kerala police slap murder charge against owner of capsized boat

Kerala police slap murder charge against owner of capsized boat

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Two days after a fatal boat mishap had claimed 22 lives in the north Kerala district of Malappuram, murder charge has been slapped against the owner of the vessel who was caught from nearby Kozhikode, the police said on Tuesday.

Army jawan arrested for murdering wife, daughter in Rajasthan

Army jawan arrested for murdering wife, daughter in Rajasthan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Ram Prasad, the accused, allegedly carried out the act early on Sunday morning, they said, adding the arrest was made after the post-mortem report found death by strangulation and burns.

SC grants bail to Teesta Setalvad, calls Gujarat HC order perverse

SC grants bail to Teesta Setalvad, calls Gujarat HC order perverse

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

In a big relief to activist Teesta Setalvad, the Supreme Court on Wednesday granted her regular bail in a case of alleged fabrication of documents to frame innocent people in the 2002 post-Godhra riot cases while terming as "perverse" and "contradictory" the Gujarat high court order denying her bail.

Mumbai police find knife used to kill airhostess, suspect's clothes

Mumbai police find knife used to kill airhostess, suspect's clothes

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The knife allegedly used by a housekeeping staffer to kill a 24-year-old flight attendant has been recovered along with the clothes he was wearing at the time of the crime in suburban Andheri four days ago, the police said on Wednesday.

Andaman gang-rape: Chargesheet filed against ex-chief secretary, 2 others

Andaman gang-rape: Chargesheet filed against ex-chief secretary, 2 others

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

The SIT headed by Monika Bhardwaj submitted the charge sheet on Friday.

20-year-old raped on Mumbai local train, accused arrested after 8 hours

20-year-old raped on Mumbai local train, accused arrested after 8 hours

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

A 20-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by a 40-year-old man in the ladies' compartment of a moving Mumbai local train when she was travelling alone on Wednesday morning. The accused was arrested after nearly eight hours of the incident, a GRP official said.

Court not an institution to sermonise society on morality, ethics: SC

Court not an institution to sermonise society on morality, ethics: SC

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The top court made this observation while ordering premature release of a woman convicted for murder of two children.