News for 'karnataka crime'

HSBC offenders may go scot free

HSBC offenders may go scot free

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

Bangalore's IT firms told to be on alert

Bangalore's IT firms told to be on alert

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

Infosys CEO Kris Gopalkrishnan says his company is in regular touch with the state government regarding the terror scenario in Bangalore. Infosys has beefed up security to protect employees and clients.

Dabholkar murder case: Main accused Andure remanded in CBI custody

Dabholkar murder case: Main accused Andure remanded in CBI custody

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The probe agency told the court that Andure is one of the two assailants who shot at Dabholkar at Omkareshwar Bridge here on August 20, 2013.

Buzz: Ashwin all set to join Delhi Capitals

Buzz: Ashwin all set to join Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Inexperience cost England, feels Morgan

Telgi to attend mother's funeral

Telgi to attend mother's funeral

Rediff.com11 Jan 2005

A Special MCOCA court said Telgi and three of his kin be taken to Belgaum under tight security, but they should not be allowed to stay overnight after the funeral.

Dangerous time for people speaking truth in India: Amnesty on Gauri Lankesh's death anniversary

Dangerous time for people speaking truth in India: Amnesty on Gauri Lankesh's death anniversary

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

An SIT officer probing the murder case said the investigation is in final stage and a chargesheet will be filed in two months.

'Centre's COVID misgovernance is a political liability'

'Centre's COVID misgovernance is a political liability'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'Modi is still immensely popular and, therefore, he can sustain any number of policy failures.' 'Modi himself has worn multiple faces so it would be naive to think that the Modi of 2021 will be the same Modi that will be campaigning for re-election in 2024.'

'Irresponsible statements changed Bihar narrative,' says Jaitley

'Irresponsible statements changed Bihar narrative,' says Jaitley

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

As the BJP does soul searching for its humiliating defeat in Bihar polls, senior party leader Arun Jaitley on Monday admitted "irresponsible statements" made during elections "changed the narrative".

Foreign jaunt row: MLAs insist they will go ahead

Foreign jaunt row: MLAs insist they will go ahead

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Brushing aside intense criticism over its planned foreign trip, a Karnataka Legislature committee on Thursday insisted it will go ahead with its tour of three South American countries, even as another group of mermbers of Legislative Assembly is currently touring Australia.

Kalburgi murder: Rama Sene chief held in Mangaluru

Kalburgi murder: Rama Sene chief held in Mangaluru

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Rama Sene chief detained in Mangaluru on Thursday in connection with the murder of progressive Kannada scholar and researcher Prof M M Kalburgi.

In Mangalore, man stripped, tied to pole for talking to Hindu woman

In Mangalore, man stripped, tied to pole for talking to Hindu woman

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

The alleged Hindu activists arrived and forced the man out of his car and dragged him out. They thrashed him and after stripping him, circulated the images on WhatsApp.

India celebrates its 71st R-Day with colourful parades

India celebrates its 71st R-Day with colourful parades

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

A magnificent display of India's cultural diversity through colourful parades across the length and breadth of the country marked the 71st Republic Day celebrations on Sunday which passed off peacefully, barring in Upper Assam, which was rocked by four explosions within a span of 10 minutes.

2 held for 'trying to topple' Raj govt as Gehlot attacks BJP

2 held for 'trying to topple' Raj govt as Gehlot attacks BJP

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

"BJP leaders are playing the game at the behest of central leaders. MLAs were offered money... Rs 10 crore in advance and Rs 15 crore after the government is toppled," the chief minister alleged and added that the BJP wants to convert the state's politics into a goat market, 'bakra mandi'.

'Anti-Modi post reaction to Muthalik's bid to join BJP'

'Anti-Modi post reaction to Muthalik's bid to join BJP'

Rediff.com31 May 2014

The Goa-based marine engineer booked for anti-Narendra Modi remarks on Facebook on Saturday said his post was a reaction to BJP inducting controversial right wing leader Pramod Muthalik into the party, and maintained the issue had been blown out of proportion.

Lessons from Gauri Lankesh's murder

Lessons from Gauri Lankesh's murder

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

'Once you set up a tweet-storm of vilification, labelling individuals anti-nationals, traitors, blasphemous, and foreign agents, you are creating enough justification for somebody with a gun to kill, or for a mob to lynch,' warns Shekhar Gupta.

'Look, the girl has been murdered'

'Look, the girl has been murdered'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'So why didn't the police make it very clear that this is the line of investigation, this is what we are doing.' 'Nobody knows what kind of report was done.' 'Was she checked for (sexual assault)?'

Why did Modi skip the Jallianwala centenary event?

Why did Modi skip the Jallianwala centenary event?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Modi's absence from an event to mark the centenary of a definitive moment in Indian history puzzles Utkarsh Mishra.

Digvijaya shocker: Telangana cops encouraging Muslim youths to join IS

Digvijaya shocker: Telangana cops encouraging Muslim youths to join IS

Rediff.com1 May 2017

Singh claimed that the state police set up the website to trap Muslims youths and it is "radicalising and encouraging them to become ISIS modules".

Who killed Prabha Arun Kumar? The mystery continues

Who killed Prabha Arun Kumar? The mystery continues

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

On March 8, Bengaluru techie Prabha Arun Kumar was stabbed to death while returning home in Sydney. A month later, the Sydney police are still struggling to solve the murder mystery.

Video of Yeddyurappa telling SP 'not to harass Hindu youth' goes viral

Video of Yeddyurappa telling SP 'not to harass Hindu youth' goes viral

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Congress spokesperson Brijesh Kalappa, who posted the video on Facebook, has accused Yeddyurappa of trying to 'influence' the course of investigation into the murder case.

Writers returning awards a 'manufactured revolt': Arun Jaitley

Writers returning awards a 'manufactured revolt': Arun Jaitley

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

'Is this protest real or a manufactured one? Is this not a case of ideological intolerance?" the finance minister writes in a Facebook post.

Love Jihad must be declared ultra vires in 2021

Love Jihad must be declared ultra vires in 2021

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The most strident criticism of UP's anti-conversion ordinance has come from the judiciary with several retired Supreme Court and high court judges having described it as being violative of Article 14 (Right to Equality), 15 (Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion), 21 (Right to Life) and 25 (Freedom of conscience) of the Constitution, points out Rashme Sehgal.

Tipu row: Karnad gets death threats; BJP wants CM to quit

Tipu row: Karnad gets death threats; BJP wants CM to quit

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Jnanpith awardee Girish Karnad and Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Prathap Simha have allegedly received death threats on social media as the controversy rages in Karnataka over the birth anniversary celebrations of 18th century Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan.

Goonda Act to be invoked against B'lore child rape accused

Goonda Act to be invoked against B'lore child rape accused

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said the Goonda Act would be invoked against the skating instructor, arrested in connection with the alleged rape of a six-year-old student at a public school, as he was involved in similar cases earlier.

TN police arrest 4 Al Ummah men for Hindu Munnani leader's murder

TN police arrest 4 Al Ummah men for Hindu Munnani leader's murder

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Tamil Nadu police have nabbed four men from the terror outfit for the murder of Hindu Munnani leader Suresh Kumar. Their confessions disclose their deadly agenda, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

100 days no development, Congrats: Rahul jabs PM

100 days no development, Congrats: Rahul jabs PM

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

He attacked the dispensation over issues such as the state of the economy, the situation in Kashmir, the National Register of Citizens in Assam and action by probe agencies against opposition leaders.

Police to announce cash reward for information on Usmani

Police to announce cash reward for information on Usmani

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Maharashtra Police plans to announce a cash reward for information on Indian Mujahideen operative Afzal Usmani, who recently fled from court premises.

Centre not in favour of freeing terrorists convicted in serious charges

Centre not in favour of freeing terrorists convicted in serious charges

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

As the Punjab government sought release of the state's prisoners, the union home ministry on Thursday indicated that legal opinion could be taken in select cases such as old people and those having completed 20 years in prison but not those convicted in serious charges.

2 arrested in connection with seizure of Rs 5.63 cr in new notes

2 arrested in connection with seizure of Rs 5.63 cr in new notes

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

The money was allegedly diverted by an ATM servicing company in criminal conspiracy with bank officials.

Inside the thriving world of India's private detectives

Inside the thriving world of India's private detectives

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

There's a certain amount of drama to the profession. Sample these taglines: 'We can see the unseen'; 'I can plant my detective in your guest bedroom.' One agency has even ensured that all its phone numbers end in '007'.

With 26 cases already of cow vigilantism, 2017 set to be worst year yet

With 26 cases already of cow vigilantism, 2017 set to be worst year yet

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

A report by IndiaSpend shows that 97 per cent (68 of 70) of such incidents were reported after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government came to power in May 2014.

Stay alert, beware of 'vishing' frauds!

Stay alert, beware of 'vishing' frauds!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Gullible bank customers are getting fooled by callers who scare or lure them.

At election time, cash is king

At election time, cash is king

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

'Votes-for-notes no longer only means cash and goodies for fence-sitting voters,' points out Sunil Sethi.

4 held in Indore under NSA for attacking health workers

4 held in Indore under NSA for attacking health workers

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

Under the NSA, people can be detained without a charge for up to 12 months if the authorities are satisfied that the person is a threat to the national security or law and order.

Goa CM hints youth nabbed for anti-Modi post will be let off

Goa CM hints youth nabbed for anti-Modi post will be let off

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday said that the police had no intention to arrest the engineer who was booked for posting comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Facebook, indicating that he may be let off after inquiry.

Ex-bureaucrats blame PM for India's 'darkest hour'

Ex-bureaucrats blame PM for India's 'darkest hour'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

A group of retired civil servants also called upon the PM to reach out to the families of the victims in Unnao and Kathua and "seek their forgiveness on behalf of all of us".

Man arrested for Pansare's murder linked to right-wing group

Man arrested for Pansare's murder linked to right-wing group

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Sameer Gaikwad, in his early 30s, was arrested from Sangli in a joint operation by the Kolhapur and the local police.

'Congress is not serious about its fight against BJP'

'Congress is not serious about its fight against BJP'

Rediff.com5 May 2019

'The Congress's arrogance and unrealistic claims have weakened the anti-BJP movement at the national level.'

'Tiger populations have boomed'

'Tiger populations have boomed'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

'Animal populations are increasing. Human populations are increasing. So there is no way the man-animal conflict going to go away.'

Bengaluru rape case: Police did not follow SOP

Bengaluru rape case: Police did not follow SOP

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

While the police failed to follow the standard operating procedure in the alleged rape case, the school delayed reporting the matter to the police. Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com reports from Bengaluru.