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Even dead have dignity: SC on disclosing rape victims' identity

Even dead have dignity: SC on disclosing rape victims' identity

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

It asked that even in cases where the victim had died, 'why should there be disclosure of name'.

Kolkata triple murder: Husband of one of deceased women arrested

Kolkata triple murder: Husband of one of deceased women arrested

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The case came to light on February 19, when the brothers crashed their car into a pillar along the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass in what appeared to be an attempt to end their lives.

Manipur victim's mom wants to see bodies of son, husband

Manipur victim's mom wants to see bodies of son, husband

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

The mother of one of the girls who was stripped naked and paraded by a mob in Manipur wants capital punishment for the culprits and to see the remains of her son and husband who too died on that day.

Instead of stopping atrocities...: RSS slams B'desh

Instead of stopping atrocities...: RSS slams B'desh

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

'It is unjust for the Bangladesh government to send ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, who is leading the Hindus in such peaceful demonstrations, to jail'

Spanish court slaps ex-soccer coach with fine over kiss

Spanish court slaps ex-soccer coach with fine over kiss

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Spain's High Court has found former soccer federation boss Luis Rubiales guilty of sexual assault for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent

Unnao rape: HC seeks CBI reply as victim wants cancellation of Sengar's bail

Unnao rape: HC seeks CBI reply as victim wants cancellation of Sengar's bail

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

His sentence has been suspended from January 27 to February 10 in the rape case and in another for which he is serving 10 years' imprisonment for the death of the rape victim's father in custody.

'BJP Won't Be Able To Form Government In Bengal in 2026'

'BJP Won't Be Able To Form Government In Bengal in 2026'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

'The BJP lacks a credible mass leader who matches Mamata Banerjee's popularity.' 'Given the division of votes among Opposition parties, the West Bengal government's dole-giving strategy, and the consolidation of the poor, significant sections of scheduled caste groups and Muslim minorities behind the ruling party, it will be difficult to dislodge the Trinamool from power.'

4 cops suspended for dragging minor girl's body on road in Bengal

4 cops suspended for dragging minor girl's body on road in Bengal

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Of the four assistant sub-inspectors, three are from Kaliaganj Police Station and one is from Raiganj Police Station.

7 of 13 passengers killed in Jalgaon train tragedy hailed from Nepal

7 of 13 passengers killed in Jalgaon train tragedy hailed from Nepal

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Seven of the 13 people who died in a train accident in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district were from Nepal. The accident occurred when passengers on the Mumbai-bound Pushpak Express got off the train after an alarm chain-pulling incident and were run over by the Karnataka Express on the adjacent tracks. A fire rumour spread in the train, prompting passengers to jump off. The incident highlighted the dangers of chain-pulling and the need for better safety measures on Indian Railways.

HDFC Bank to pursue legal remedies against Mehta family of Lilavati Trust

HDFC Bank to pursue legal remedies against Mehta family of Lilavati Trust

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

HDFC Bank on Sunday said that it will "pursue all lawful remedies" to recover public funds and address the retaliatory actions taken by the Mehta family of the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical (LKMM) Trust, which has filed a complaint against the bank's managing director (MD) & chief executive officer (CEO) Sashidhar Jagdishan alleging financial fraud.

Hundreds evacuated from LoC, border in J-K

Hundreds evacuated from LoC, border in J-K

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Hundreds of residents along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir were evacuated to safer zones after Pakistani shelling following Indian airstrikes on terror targets in Pakistan. The shelling killed 12 people, including four children and two women, and injured over 50. The evacuations come amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that left 26 civilians dead. The government has provided temporary shelter for those evacuated.

Heavy Pak shelling leaves trail destruction in Poonch

Heavy Pak shelling leaves trail destruction in Poonch

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Heavy Pakistani shelling in the border district of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir left nine people dead and 28 injured. The shelling, described by residents and officials as "barbaric and cowardly", started around 2 am, damaging dozens of residential houses, shops, vehicles, and heritage sites. The incident comes after India launched "Operation Sindoor" in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. India condemned the act, calling it a cowardly attack on civilians, and reaffirmed that civilian safety remains its top priority.

Non-reporting sexual assault on minors a serious crime: SC

Non-reporting sexual assault on minors a serious crime: SC

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

The non-reporting of sexual assault against a minor despite knowledge is a "serious crime" and an attempt to shield the offenders, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday.

Woman paraded naked by husband in Raj, 7 held; CM Gehlot to meet victim

Woman paraded naked by husband in Raj, 7 held; CM Gehlot to meet victim

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Initial investigation revealed that the woman was in a relationship with another man, Dhariyawad SHO Peshawar Khan said, adding that the incident took place on Thursday.

He can do anything: Rape survivor's kin on fresh bail for Asaram

He can do anything: Rape survivor's kin on fresh bail for Asaram

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

The survivor's father claimed the family had been cheated by their lawyer who did not file an objection to Asaram's bail plea despite getting all the papers ready.

SC stays Allahabad HC's 'grabbing breast not rape' ruling

SC stays Allahabad HC's 'grabbing breast not rape' ruling

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih observed it was pained to say that some of the observations made in the high court order depicted total insensitiveness and an inhuman approach.

Bulldozer will roll if needed: Fadnavis on Nagpur violence

Bulldozer will roll if needed: Fadnavis on Nagpur violence

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Fadnavis further said it was too early to comment on a foreign or Bangladeshi link to the riots as the probe is underway.

Gang-rape victim's father kills self over UP police's inaction, 2 suspended

Gang-rape victim's father kills self over UP police's inaction, 2 suspended

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

A man hanged himself allegedly over the delay by the police in probing the gang-rape of his 15-year-old daughter. A station house officer and another policeman were suspended on Tuesday, the police said.

Bombay HC finds no sexual intent in man holding minor's hand, grants bail

Bombay HC finds no sexual intent in man holding minor's hand, grants bail

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The Nagpur bench of Bombay high court has granted anticipatory bail to a man accused of molesting a minor girl by holding her hand, saying the victim's statement indicated no "sexual intent".

Staines murder: SC asks Odisha to decide on remission plea of Dara Singh

Staines murder: SC asks Odisha to decide on remission plea of Dara Singh

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

The Supreme Court of India has directed the Odisha government to decide within six weeks on a plea for remission filed by Ravindra Pal alias Dara Singh, who is serving a life sentence for the murders of Australian missionary Graham Stuart Staines and his two sons in 1999. Singh, who has spent over 24 years in prison, claims to have "repented" his actions and seeks an opportunity to reform his character. The court issued the notice after Singh argued that he has already served more than the required period of sentence and that his right to liberty is being jeopardized by the delay in processing his plea.

Kerala HC commutes jail term of defrocked priest in minor girl's rape case

Kerala HC commutes jail term of defrocked priest in minor girl's rape case

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

The Kerala high court on Wednesday reduced to 10 years, the 20 year jail term awarded by a lower court to a defrocked priest convicted in the Kottiyoor rape case.

Haryana couple accused of harassing minor domestic help sacked from jobs

Haryana couple accused of harassing minor domestic help sacked from jobs

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The public relations agency for which the woman worked and the insurance company where her husband was employed announced their termination on Twitter.

Crash: 'Preliminary Report Will Have Answers'

Crash: 'Preliminary Report Will Have Answers'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

'A few answers for the reason of the crash will be known -- whether it was a technical fault, design issue, human error etc.'

2 killed, 68 hurt as car rams into German Christmas market, driver held

2 killed, 68 hurt as car rams into German Christmas market, driver held

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

The attack occurred when a car deliberately rammed into a crowd of people at the market, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries.

Row erupts as UP teacher asks students to slap boy from minority community

Row erupts as UP teacher asks students to slap boy from minority community

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

The teacher, identified as Trapti Tyagi, can be seen asking the students of class 2 of a private school in Khubbapur village under Mansurpur police station area in Muzaffarnagar to hit the hapless child.

SC exempts doctors from reporting minors seeking abortion to police

SC exempts doctors from reporting minors seeking abortion to police

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court has extended the benefits of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act to minors who engage in consensual sexual activity by exempting doctors from disclosing their identity to the local police.

How Scammers Steal Your Money: 5 Red Flags To Watch Out For

How Scammers Steal Your Money: 5 Red Flags To Watch Out For

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Fraudsters read your mind, weave convincing stories, earn your trust and then vanish with people's savings. Ramalingam Kalirajan reveals five simple tricks that cons use to steal money from you.

Saudi Doctor Behind German Car Attack

Saudi Doctor Behind German Car Attack

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

The suspect is a 50-year-old Saudi doctor who moved to Germany in 2006, Tamara Zieschang, the interior minister for the state of Saxony-Anhalt, said at a news conference. He has been practicing medicine in Bernburg, about 40 km south of Magdeburg.

6 more killed in Assam flood; Manipur, Mizoram battle rain fury, lakhs hit

6 more killed in Assam flood; Manipur, Mizoram battle rain fury, lakhs hit

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The rain and flood situation in northeastern states remained grim on Tuesday, with lakhs people affected in Assam, Mizoram and Manipur, even as the meteorological department predicted more rain in several parts of the region.

Language row: Maha, K'taka suspend bus services after attacks

Language row: Maha, K'taka suspend bus services after attacks

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Bus services between Karnataka and Maharashtra have been suspended following attacks on buses and their crew. The decision was taken given the tension prevailing in the border district of Belagavi over a sensitive issue. The language row began after a group of people allegedly intercepted a KSRTC bus and assaulted its conductor and driver for not speaking to a passenger in Marathi. The passenger, a minor girl, also filed a complaint stating that the conductor misbehaved with her. However, the family of the minor girl has decided to withdraw the case and urged people to stop escalating the matter into a language dispute between Karnataka and Maharashtra.

Violent protests against Waqf law shift to other areas of Bengal

Violent protests against Waqf law shift to other areas of Bengal

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Supporters of the Indian Secular Front (ISF) clashed with police in West Bengal on Monday during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, leading to several injuries and the torching of multiple police vehicles. The clash occurred after police stopped ISF supporters from attending an anti-Waqf Act rally in Kolkata. The protests escalated when the crowd attempted to break through police barricades. The situation was brought under control after a large police force was deployed. ISF leader Naushad Siddique condemned the Waqf Act and accused the BJP of trying to incite communal tension. Meanwhile, the ruling Trinamool Congress dismissed the ISF as a "party of no consequence." Communal violence related to the Waqf Act has also occurred in other parts of West Bengal.

Pahalgam Attack: Unfinished Battle Against Terrorism

Pahalgam Attack: Unfinished Battle Against Terrorism

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

The Pahalgam massacre highlights the evolution of terrorism into a multi-domain challenge. India's response must similarly evolve -- from tactical retaliation to comprehensive strategic deterrence. To establish a credible and sustained deterrent, India must also carry out continuous kinetic operations, both overt and covert, suggest Sakshit Raina and Rahul Mishra. To establish a credible and sustained deterrent, India must also carry out continuous kinetic operations, both overt and covert, suggest Sakshit Raina & Rahul Mishra.

Assam's Padma awardee accused of sexually abusing minor

Assam's Padma awardee accused of sexually abusing minor

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

A Padma awardee of Assam, accused of sexually abusing a minor girl he was fostering, has obtained an interim anticipatory bail from Gauhati High Court to evade arrest after a case was registered against him.

'No Woman Feels Safe In Maharashtra And India Today'

'No Woman Feels Safe In Maharashtra And India Today'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

'Cases of molestation and rape are reaching the doorstep of households irrespective of their socio-economic status. That's the extent to which criminals are feeling emboldened today.'

Trusted CBI to deliver justice but...: RG Kar doc's parents on bail to suspects

Trusted CBI to deliver justice but...: RG Kar doc's parents on bail to suspects

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

The CBI's failure to file a chargesheet within the mandated 90 days has resulted in bail being granted to two key suspects in the rape-murder case of an on-duty medic at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata. This comes just days after the West Bengal Police secured capital punishment for a convict in a similar crime against a minor. The delay in justice has sparked outrage, particularly among the victim's family and junior doctors who are demanding accountability.

'It's a win-win for the accused'

'It's a win-win for the accused'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'If he has been able to overcome this major obstacle (withdrawal of POCSO after the complainant and victim withdrew the charge) I don't think he has anything to worry about now.' 'Cancellation of POCSO is akin to giving him a lifeline.'

Elderly man killed, mob attacks family over bursting firecrackers

Elderly man killed, mob attacks family over bursting firecrackers

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Two incidents of violence over firecracker bursting on Diwali were reported from Haryana's Faridabad on Friday.

Badlapur accused death: HC orders FIR against 5 cops

Badlapur accused death: HC orders FIR against 5 cops

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

The Bombay high court on Monday ordered a first information report (FIR) against five policemen for the custodial death of Badlapur sexual assault case accused Akshay Shinde, allegedly shot dead in a police van in September 2024, and setting up of an Special Investigation Team, noting that a prima facie offence is disclosed.

Minor girl raped by 4 men in Chhattisgarh; panchayat tries to hush up case

Minor girl raped by 4 men in Chhattisgarh; panchayat tries to hush up case

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

When the incident came to light, the villagers called up the panchayat the next day allegedly to settle the issue, she said.

Illegal immigration racket: Gujarat victims recall ordeal

Illegal immigration racket: Gujarat victims recall ordeal

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

A gang of illegal immigration agents, which had kidnapped 15 Gujarat residents, allegedly held some of them at gun-point and even took away a minor girl from her mother in a bid to extort money, the victims have revealed.