News for 'journalist killing'

'Never seen a woman journalist braver than her'

'Never seen a woman journalist braver than her'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Despite being in the crosshairs of the police, politicians and vigilantes, Malini Subramaniam continues to report from a hotbed of Maoist insurgency.

Russia: 10 held for journalist's murder

Russia: 10 held for journalist's murder

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Russian authorities claimed to have solved the sensational killing of known Kremlin critic journalist Anna Politkovskaya, who was assassinated in the elevator of her apartment in October 2006.

Rape convict Ram Rahim walks out of jail on furlough again

Rape convict Ram Rahim walks out of jail on furlough again

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Singh is serving a 20-year jail term for raping two of his disciples.

Chhattisgarh journalist arrested for WhatsApp dig at cop

Chhattisgarh journalist arrested for WhatsApp dig at cop

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Prabhat Singh, who is said to be working for a Hindi national daily, was picked up by the Bastar police on March 21 from Dantewada district and arrested on Tuesday.

Journalist behind MP's sand mafia sting mowed down by truck

Journalist behind MP's sand mafia sting mowed down by truck

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Sandeep Sharma, who worked for a local news channel, had told the district administration he feared he could be killed by the sand mafia, his nephew, Vikas Purohit, said in a complaint to the police.

Atiq's killers wanted fame, sure of 'getting benefits in future'

Atiq's killers wanted fame, sure of 'getting benefits in future'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

The three assailants, who were arrested after shooting dead gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf in Prayagraj, confessed to their crime on Sunday, adding that they did it to 'become popular'.

Lakhimpur case: SC extends Ashish Mishra's interim bail

Lakhimpur case: SC extends Ashish Mishra's interim bail

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

The apex court had relaxed the interim bail conditions imposed on Mishra by the trial court on January 25. Mishra was asked not to stay either in Uttar Pradesh or in Delhi during the period.

The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth Review: Very Watchable!

The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth Review: Very Watchable!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

If Indrani Mukerjea wanted to whitewash her image, this docu series was not the right platform, asserts Deepa Gahlot.

British journalists kidnapped, beaten up in Syria

British journalists kidnapped, beaten up in Syria

Rediff.com15 May 2014

A reporter and a photographer working for a leading British newspaper have been badly beaten up in captivity by a rebel gang in war-torn Syria. Anthony Loyd and Jack Hill of The Times, were returning to Turkey from Aleppo when they were seized on Wednesday.

Army Angry With Former Puppet Imran Khan

Army Angry With Former Puppet Imran Khan

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The press briefing seemed a deliberate decision to let the army convey its angst to Imran directly, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RAW, India's external intelligence agency.

Not ruling out probe, but...: Jaishankar to Canada

Not ruling out probe, but...: Jaishankar to Canada

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

"If you have a reason to make such an allegation please share the evidence because we are not ruling out an investigation," Jaishankar, who is on a five-day official visit to the United Kingdom, said while responding to a question.

8 killed, 44 injured as bus falls into gorge in Andhra Pradesh

8 killed, 44 injured as bus falls into gorge in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

The victims, all relatives, belonged to Anantapuramu district and were on their way to Tirupati from Dharmavaram to attend a wedding engagement ceremony scheduled for Sunday morning.

Dera chief's month-long parole ends, returns to Sunaria jail

Dera chief's month-long parole ends, returns to Sunaria jail

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

According to a police official from Rohtak, Singh returned to Sunaria jail late afternoon.

China offers to ease tension between Pakistan, Iran

China offers to ease tension between Pakistan, Iran

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

China Thursday offered to play a 'constructive role' to ease tension between Pakistan and Iran following their missile strikes against each other over the last two days and asked the two countries to 'exercise restraint and calmness and avoid escalation'.

India summons Canadian envoy over Khalistani threat to officials

India summons Canadian envoy over Khalistani threat to officials

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

India has summoned Canadian high commissioner in New Delhi over propaganda material, including posters, containing threats to Indian diplomats being circulated in Canada and has served a demarche to the Justin Trudeau government.

Journalist J Dey was killed for calling Chhota Rajan 'chindi', says CBI

Journalist J Dey was killed for calling Chhota Rajan 'chindi', says CBI

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Dey, a veteran crime reporter, had planned a book, titled 'Chindi -- Rags to Riches', wherein he was going to write the stories of 20 gangsters with humble origins.

Lakhimpur Kheri again: 2 bikers killed in collision with SUV of BJP MLA's wife

Lakhimpur Kheri again: 2 bikers killed in collision with SUV of BJP MLA's wife

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Two men were killed when a "speeding" car linked to a Bharatiya Janata Party legislator hit their motorcycle in a head-on collision in Lakhimpur Kheri, the police said on Monday.

Mumbai: 3 detained for journalist's murder

Mumbai: 3 detained for journalist's murder

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

Four days after the murder of Mid Day journalist J Dey, police have detained three men, believed to be members of Chhota Shakeel gang, in connection with the killing. "Three people have been detained. We are probing their role (in the case). We want to be sure (of their involvement in the crime) before jumping to a conclusion," a senior crime branch official said.The three men were believed to be working for fugitive gangster Shakeel, the right hand man of Dawood Ibrahim.

Saif in trouble after tiff with photo journalists

Saif in trouble after tiff with photo journalists

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

Saif Ali Khan on Sunday night found himself in trouble after a tiff with photo journalists here during the shoot of a film, leading to the registration of a case against him by the police on charges of threatening to kill and assault. Some photo journalists were trying to click photographs of Saif at the railway station where the shooting of an unnamed picture was on.

Soumya Vishwanathan murder: 4 convicts get life term

Soumya Vishwanathan murder: 4 convicts get life term

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

The court also ordered that of the total fine amount imposed on the convicts, Rs 12 lakh will be paid to the victim's family.

UN chief 'shocked' by 'misinterpretations' Hamas remark

UN chief 'shocked' by 'misinterpretations' Hamas remark

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

In remarks that angered Israel, Guterres had told the Security Council ministerial meeting on Tuesday on the Israel-Hamas conflict that it is "important to also recognize the attacks by Hamas did not happen in a vacuum."

Birbhum killings: 'What will happen when police leaves village'

Birbhum killings: 'What will happen when police leaves village'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

'I can only say that it was a revenge killing. We have seen everything from inside our houses. We ran into our dwellings on hearing a mob approaching Sonu's house and hurling bombs. After that, I don't know anything'

'Trudeau painted Modi in a corner'

'Trudeau painted Modi in a corner'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'By making it so public in the House of Commons, you know the reaction in India... Mr Modi is not very happy about it; you're kicking out Canadian diplomats; you suspended visa services for Canadians...'

Tendulkar, Kohli, Big B, Ambani, Adani among 7K invited for Ram temple opening

Tendulkar, Kohli, Big B, Ambani, Adani among 7K invited for Ram temple opening

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has sent invitations to 7,000 people, including 3,000 VVIPs, for the consecration.

Israelis can decide: Biden on ground invasion of Gaza

Israelis can decide: Biden on ground invasion of Gaza

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Amidst reports of an imminent ground invasion of Gaza by Israel, President Joe Biden has said that Israel can make its own decisions, as the United States firmly backs its ally while urging caution.

Atiq's sister moves SC seeking probe into his murder

Atiq's sister moves SC seeking probe into his murder

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Atiq Ahmad, 60, and his brother Ashraf were shot dead at point-blank range by three men posing as journalists in the middle of a media interaction while police personnel were escorting them to a medical college in Prayagraj in April.

'You've To Choose Your Battles Carefully'

'You've To Choose Your Battles Carefully'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

'If you are a strong-minded, opinionated woman, scars are inevitable.'

Farmer killed in Lakhimpur violence cremated after 2nd autopsy

Farmer killed in Lakhimpur violence cremated after 2nd autopsy

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

'When in both post-mortems, doctors say that he was not shot, we had not option left but to cremated him'

Myanmar: 2 journalists who reported on Rohingya massacre jailed for 7 yrs

Myanmar: 2 journalists who reported on Rohingya massacre jailed for 7 yrs

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The judge said the journalists 'collected and obtained confidential documents'.

Will Odisha Show Faith In Naveen Patnaik Again?

Will Odisha Show Faith In Naveen Patnaik Again?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

The 78-year-old Naveen is on the cusp of creating history. He must win the forthcoming Assembly polls to become India's longest-serving chief minister, a record held by Sikkim's Pawan Kumar Chamling.

Vadakara: The Most Important Contest In Kerala

Vadakara: The Most Important Contest In Kerala

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Shailaja Teacher, arguably the most famous Covid warrior in India, versus former student leader Shafi Parambil who defeated 'Metro Man' E Sreedharan in the last assembly election. Shyam G Menon reports from the Vadakara Lok Sabha constituency, which some feel is the most politically important contest in Kerala this election.

The Railway Men Review: Compelling Watch

The Railway Men Review: Compelling Watch

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The Railway Men is a compelling watch; the subject is handled with seriousness and respect without going overboard with the dramatic impact, observes Mayur Sanap.

25 killed in IS-claimed twin blasts in Kabul

25 killed in IS-claimed twin blasts in Kabul

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Six journalists were among the killed. At least 49 people were injured.

Two journalists shot dead in Bihar and Jharkhand in 24 hours

Two journalists shot dead in Bihar and Jharkhand in 24 hours

Rediff.com13 May 2016

A senior journalist of Hindi daily Hindustan was shot dead in Bihar's Siwan district on Friday nigth by unidentified gunmen, police said.

Hindi journalist shot dead by bike-borne assailants in Bihar

Hindi journalist shot dead by bike-borne assailants in Bihar

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

Dharmendra Singh, a journalist with the Hindi newspaper Dainik Bhaskar, was was standing at a tea stall near his house early in morning when three bike-borne assailants opened fire on him, peppering his chest with bullets.

Foetus found during slain journalist's autopsy

Foetus found during slain journalist's autopsy

Rediff.com5 May 2010

A 10 to 12 week-old foetus was found during autopsy of the Delhi-based journalist Nirupama Pathak, whose death at her home at Tilaya in Jharkhand is being suspected as a case of honour killing, Koderma civil surgeon B Mohan said on Wednesday.

What To Watch On OTT This Week!

What To Watch On OTT This Week!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

From a conqueror's epic journey to a school kid's nocturnal adventures, fasten your seatbelts as OTT takes you to multiple destinations this week.

Journalist arrested for 'having links with insurgents'

Journalist arrested for 'having links with insurgents'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Assam police have arrested a local TV channel reporter for allegedly having links with the banned National Democratic Front of Bodoland (Sangbijit faction) group. Jaikhnong Brahma, a Kokrajhar-based reporter for Guwahati-based satellite TV channel, News Live was arrested on Tuesday evening from his residence.

Gaza-Israel: The Carnage Continues

Gaza-Israel: The Carnage Continues

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The war between Israel and the militant Palestinian group Hamas raged for a fifth day on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, as Israeli warplanes hammered neighbourhood after neighbourhood in the Gaza Strip, reducing buildings to rubble and sending people scrambling to find safety.

Your OTT Entertainment This February

Your OTT Entertainment This February

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

February is a slow month when it comes to original Hindi content on OTT.