News for 'lakhimpur-kheri'

'Lady Don' wanted in Delhi Burger King murder case held in UP

'Lady Don' wanted in Delhi Burger King murder case held in UP

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Annu Dhankar, who police referred to as 'Lady Don', was nabbed near the Indo-Nepal border in Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh.

Youth killed on moving train in Telangana while resisting theft; 4 held

Youth killed on moving train in Telangana while resisting theft; 4 held

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

A 25-year-old man was killed on a moving train in Telangana after he confronted four men who had stolen his money. The victim, Shashank Ramsingh Raj, was traveling from Secunderabad to Jhansi when the incident occurred. The thieves, who were later detained by the Government Railway Police (GRP), allegedly stole Rs 1,700 from Raj's pocket and also stole another passenger's mobile phone. When Raj confronted them, a brawl ensued, during which Raj was kicked and punched mercilessly. He later vomited blood and fell unconscious. Raj was pronounced dead upon arrival at Nagpur station. The case has been transferred to the GRP at Mancherial in Telangana.

'Our Sardar': Cong asserts claim on Patel's legacy

'Our Sardar': Cong asserts claim on Patel's legacy

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP-RSS of carrying out a "well-planned conspiracy" against national heroes and said that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's ideology was contrary to the RSS' ideas. He defended the relationship between Sardar Patel and Jawaharlal Nehru, saying they were "two sides of the same coin". He also criticized the BJP-RSS for their alleged attempts to appropriate the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel.

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.

AI-Enabled Glasses Will Help Visually Impaired

AI-Enabled Glasses Will Help Visually Impaired

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

'Integrated with sensors, cameras, Nvidia Jetson processors, LiDAR technology and AI model computation, the glasses provide a real-time interpretation of the environment and the individual's surroundings.'

101 farmers to continue march towards Delhi

101 farmers to continue march towards Delhi

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Punjab farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said on Saturday that they have not received any message from the Centre for talks to address their issues and said a group of 101 farmers will again begin their march to Delhi on December 8.

Farmers to defy prohibitory orders, march to Delhi

Farmers to defy prohibitory orders, march to Delhi

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

A 'jatha' of 101 farmers will embark on a foot march to Delhi at 1 pm on Friday from the Shambhu border protest site, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said on Thursday.

Lakhimpur case: SC relief for Ashish Mishra, allows him to visit ailing mother

Lakhimpur case: SC relief for Ashish Mishra, allows him to visit ailing mother

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Dipankar Datta relaxed the interim bail conditions imposed on Mishra by the court on January 25.

Punjab DGP, MHA director meet fasting farmer leader Dallewal

Punjab DGP, MHA director meet fasting farmer leader Dallewal

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

The Punjab Police chief, Gaurav Yadav, and a senior officer from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Mayank Mishra, visited fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal at the Khanauri border point between Punjab and Haryana. They enquired about his health and heard his demands. Dallewal has been on a fast-unto-death since November 26 to press the Centre to accept the agitating farmers' demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP on crops. The visit came after the Supreme Court directed the Centre and Punjab government representatives to meet Dallewal and provide him medical help.

Farmers marching to Delhi tear-gassed; Haryana suspends internet

Farmers marching to Delhi tear-gassed; Haryana suspends internet

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

A 'jatha' of 101 farmers Friday began its foot march to Delhi from their protest site at Shambhu border, but was stopped a few metres away by a multilayered barricading.

5-year-old injured in yet another wolf attack in UP

5-year-old injured in yet another wolf attack in UP

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

According to the locals, Afsana was sleeping in her house in Pandohia village when a wolf attacked her and the marks of the animal's teeth were visible on her neck.

Large number of farmers gather at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan

Large number of farmers gather at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of farmer organisations that spearheaded a protest at Delhi's borders in 2020-21 against three agriculture laws that have since been repealed, has said a resolution will be passed at the 'Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat' to 'intensify the fight' against the Centre's policies.

Ashish Mishra can't walk out as release order yet to reach jail

Ashish Mishra can't walk out as release order yet to reach jail

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

It also clarified that any attempt by Ashish Mishra or his family to influence witnesses and try to delay the trial may lead to the cancellation of his bail.

Heavy security arrangements in place ahead of farmers' Delhi march

Heavy security arrangements in place ahead of farmers' Delhi march

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

A group of 101 farmers will march to Delhi on Friday from the Shambhu border protest site, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has said. The march will begin at 1 p.m. and the group will face heavy police and security presence. The farmers are demanding a legal guarantee for minimum support price of crops, a farm debt waiver, pension for farmers and farm labourers, no hike in electricity tariff, withdrawal of police cases and "justice" for the victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence. The farmers have been camping at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13 after their march to Delhi was stopped by security forces.

Farmer leader Dallewal's fast-unto-death enters Day 17, condition worsens

Farmer leader Dallewal's fast-unto-death enters Day 17, condition worsens

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Dallewal has been on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border since November 26 to press the Centre to accept demands including a legal guarantee to the MSP on crops.

Fasting farmer leader advised hospitalisation

Fasting farmer leader advised hospitalisation

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a 70-year-old Punjab farmer leader, is on his 21st day of a hunger strike demanding the Indian government address farmers' concerns, including a legal guarantee of MSP on crops. His health has deteriorated, and doctors have recommended immediate hospitalization. However, Dallewal, a cancer patient, has refused medical treatment.

Farmers won't resume march, to decide next course of action on Tuesday

Farmers won't resume march, to decide next course of action on Tuesday

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Punjab farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said no 'jatha' (group) of farmers will resume their foot march to Delhi on Tuesday. The farmers suspended their march after some were injured in teargas shelling by Haryana security personnel. Pandher accused the Centre of being confused on how the protesters should proceed to the national capital, citing contradictory statements from different ministers. He also criticized the government's lack of response to the hunger strike of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, which has entered its 14th day.

Kisan panchayat called on Jan 4 as Dallewal's hunger strike enters Day 34

Kisan panchayat called on Jan 4 as Dallewal's hunger strike enters Day 34

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a farmer leader, is on an indefinite hunger strike that has entered its 34th day. The Supreme Court has criticized the Punjab government for not shifting Dallewal to a hospital, while farmer leaders have said they are following Gandhian principles and it is up to the government to decide whether to use force to evict him. The farmers are protesting for several demands, including a legal guarantee for a minimum support price (MSP) for crops. The protests have reached a decisive stage, with the SKM (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha calling for a Punjab bandh on Monday.

PIX: Omar to Owaisi, famous faces at polling booths

PIX: Omar to Owaisi, famous faces at polling booths

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Here are glimpses of famous faces who got their fingers inked.

MoS Teni figures in BJP's list of candidates from UP

MoS Teni figures in BJP's list of candidates from UP

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

Aiming to retain power at the Centre for the third time in a row, the Bharatiya Janata Party while banking heavily on its sitting MPs on Saturday released the first list of 51 candidates from Uttar Pradesh for the Lok Sabha elections.

Dalit girls' killers to be tried in fast-track court, UP assures harshest punishment

Dalit girls' killers to be tried in fast-track court, UP assures harshest punishment

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Uttar Pradesh's deputy chief ministers on Thursday assured strict action against the culprits in the rape and murder of two Dalit girls in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri and urged the opposition to "console the family instead of politicising the matter".

Union ministers hold 4th round of talks with farmers

Union ministers hold 4th round of talks with farmers

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

The Union ministers and farmer leaders had met earlier on February 8, 12 and 15 but the talks remained inconclusive.

Rahul to visit Lakhimpur today, Cong writes to Yogi seeking nod

Rahul to visit Lakhimpur today, Cong writes to Yogi seeking nod

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Party sources in Delhi said Rahul Gandhi is keen to visit there on Wednesday, days after his sister and All India Congress Committee general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was detained by the Uttar Pradesh Police while on her way to Lakhimpur Kheri, where eight people died and several injured Sunday in the bloodiest clash since the farmers' protest over the Centre's agri laws began last year.

Lakhimpur: Ashish Mishra surrenders, sent back to jail

Lakhimpur: Ashish Mishra surrenders, sent back to jail

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Jail Superintendent P P Singh said Ashish will be kept in a separate barrack in the jail due to security reasons.

Farmers tear-gassed after offering tea, flower shower; several hurt

Farmers tear-gassed after offering tea, flower shower; several hurt

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

A group of 101 farmers resumed their foot march to Delhi on Sunday to press the Centre for various demands, including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP). However, they were stopped at the barricading by Haryana Police who cited a prohibitory order clamped by the Ambala administration. The farmers have been pressing for various demands, including a legal guarantee for MSP, a farm debt waiver, pension for farmers and farm labourers, no hike in electricity tariff, withdrawal of police cases (against farmers), and "justice" for the victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence. Reinstatement of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013 and compensation to the families of farmers who died during the previous agitation in 2020-21 are also part of their demands.

Is UP in Pak?: Raut slams BJP over Oppn leaders' detention

Is UP in Pak?: Raut slams BJP over Oppn leaders' detention

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Raut also said that all the opposition parties will discuss whether a delegation should be sent to Lakhimpur Kheri.

Another protesting farmer dies, toll rises to 4

Another protesting farmer dies, toll rises to 4

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

A 62-year-old farmer, who was part of the 'Delhi Chalo' agitation, died of heart attack in Khanauri on the Punjab-Haryana border, a farmer leader said on Friday.

Farmers to intensify anti-govt protest, to continue stir during LS polls

Farmers to intensify anti-govt protest, to continue stir during LS polls

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of farmer organisations that spearheaded the 2021 protest, adopted the resolution to "intensify the fight against the policies of the Union government to save farming, food security, land and livelihoods of the people".

SC says it's indirectly supervising Lakhimpuri Kheri trial

SC says it's indirectly supervising Lakhimpuri Kheri trial

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the trial in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, in which Union minister Ajay Kumar Mishra's son Ashish is among those facing prosecution, is not "slow paced" and directed the concerned sessions judge to keep apprising it about the future developments of the trial.

Union Minister Ajay Mishra Teni votes amid heavy security in Lakhimpur

Union Minister Ajay Mishra Teni votes amid heavy security in Lakhimpur

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs did not speak to the media, neither while going into the polling booth at a school in Banwaripur nor when he came out after casting his vote.

Intimidation flagged: SC limits people at Lakhimpur trial court hearing

Intimidation flagged: SC limits people at Lakhimpur trial court hearing

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday said nobody except the accused, victims' representatives and their lawyers shall be present in the court conducting the trial in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence cases in which Union minister Ajay Kumar Mishra's son Ashish is among those facing prosecution.

UP police detain Sidhu on his way to Lakhimpur

UP police detain Sidhu on his way to Lakhimpur

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Several Punjab Congress leaders, including Navjot Singh Sidhu, were on Thursday prevented from heading to Lakhimpur Kheri and were detained at a police station in Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh.

Amid Lakhimpur SIT report, MoS Ajay Mishra attends office

Amid Lakhimpur SIT report, MoS Ajay Mishra attends office

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Facing increasing pressure from Opposition parties to quit over his jailed son, accused of running over farmers in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri, Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra Teni on Thursday joined office and held department related meeting with officials.

Lakhimpur incident: Union minister's son summoned for questioning

Lakhimpur incident: Union minister's son summoned for questioning

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

IG Singh, however, said that there was no time limit in the summons sent to Ashish Mishra.

SC says day-to-day trial in Lakhimpur case will affect other court cases

SC says day-to-day trial in Lakhimpur case will affect other court cases

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday said it may not be possible to direct the trial court to conduct day-to-day hearing in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, in which Union minister Ajay Kumar Mishra's son Ashish is among those facing prosecution, as it may affect other cases pending there.

Cong seeks Prez appointment to submit memorandum on Lakhimpur violence

Cong seeks Prez appointment to submit memorandum on Lakhimpur violence

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

The Congress on Sunday wrote to the Rashtrapati Bhavan seeking an appointment with President Ram Nath Kovind for a 7-member party delegation led by Rahul Gandhi to meet him and present a detailed memorandum of facts in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri incident that claimed the lives of eight people earlier this month.

MoS Ajay Mishra compares Rakesh Tikait to 'dogs who chase cars'

MoS Ajay Mishra compares Rakesh Tikait to 'dogs who chase cars'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

In a video apparently of a speech made to his supporters, Mishra dismissed allegations levelled against him.

Shiv Sena's Raut meets Rahul Gandhi, pitches for joint Oppn action

Shiv Sena's Raut meets Rahul Gandhi, pitches for joint Oppn action

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

He is learnt to have discussed the formulation of a joint opposition strategy on the issue of Lakhimpur Kheri violence and the detention of prominent leaders including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Lynching of BJP workers in Lakhimpur was only a reaction: Tikait

Lynching of BJP workers in Lakhimpur was only a reaction: Tikait

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

"The killing of two BJP workers in Lakhimpur Kheri after a convoy of cars mowed down four farmers is a reaction to an action. I do not consider those involved in the killings as culprits," Tikait said in reply to a question asked during a press conference in New Delhi.

Facilitators of rapists can't secure women: Rahul on Lakhimpur horror

Facilitators of rapists can't secure women: Rahul on Lakhimpur horror

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Six people were arrested on Thursday in connection with the rape and murder of the two girls.