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Terrorists gun down 55-year-old civilian in JK's Kulgam

Terrorists gun down 55-year-old civilian in JK's Kulgam

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Satish Kumar Singh, a Rajput, was shot by terrorists in Kakran area of the south Kashmir district at around 7.30 pm.

Ink attack on woman who accused Rajasthan minister's son of rape

Ink attack on woman who accused Rajasthan minister's son of rape

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The attack took place on Saturday when the woman and her mother came to Delhi from Jaipur for some work, they said, adding that a first information report (FIR) has been registered.

Akbar Allahabadi becomes Prayagraji, UP dept says website hacked

Akbar Allahabadi becomes Prayagraji, UP dept says website hacked

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

"It was evidently a handiwork of some miscreants expressing their apparent resentment over the change of name of Allahabad," Dr Vishvakarma said, taking pains to explain that the Commission had no role in corrupting the website.

Owaisi's provocative remarks angered shooters, says UP police

Owaisi's provocative remarks angered shooters, says UP police

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Police said that that the accused were hurt by Owaisi's 'anti-Hindu' statements.

Hindu temple vandalised in Pakistan's Karachi

Hindu temple vandalised in Pakistan's Karachi

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The idols of deities at Shri Mari Maata Mandir in Karachi's Korangi area were attacked on Wednesday.

2 of 3 abducted ONGC employees rescued from Nagaland

2 of 3 abducted ONGC employees rescued from Nagaland

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

Two of the three ONGC employees who were abducted allegedly by suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leaders on April 21, have been rescued.

Fresh firing escalates tension again on disputed Assam-Mizoram border

Fresh firing escalates tension again on disputed Assam-Mizoram border

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

While Mizoram alleged that personnel of the Assam police fired on its civilians injuring one, the neighbouring state claimed that the men in uniform only returned the fire after miscreants from the other side of the border sprayed bullets on them.

22 arrested for Birbhum killings, forensic probe on

22 arrested for Birbhum killings, forensic probe on

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Family members of Bhadu Sheikh, the TMC panchayat leader whose killing on Monday is suspected to have sparked off the attack with petrol bombs on some 10 houses in Bogtui village on the outskirts of Rampurhat town, claimed that Sheikh's sons were among those arrested.

We're still threatened, police 'supported' attackers: Dhaka Iskcon temple

We're still threatened, police 'supported' attackers: Dhaka Iskcon temple

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Noting that goons were still threatening them and they were still scared though 'a little security has been provided', Rasmani Keshavdas, an eyewitness to the attack on ISKCON Radhakanta temple in Dhaka, has sought help from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

SC asks Delhi, UP, Uttarakhand to crack down on hate speech, warns of contempt

SC asks Delhi, UP, Uttarakhand to crack down on hate speech, warns of contempt

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Holding that the Constitution of India envisages a secular nation, the Supreme Court Friday directed the Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments to come down hard on hate speeches, promptly registering criminal cases against the culprits without waiting for a complaint to be filed.

Bihar man wills half of his property to 2 elephants

Bihar man wills half of his property to 2 elephants

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Akhtar Imam, chief manager of the Asian Elephant Rehabilitation and Wildlife Animal Trust, said he has been looking after elephants since the age of 12.

Security of Kannadigas settled in Maha MVA govt's responsibility: K'taka CM

Security of Kannadigas settled in Maha MVA govt's responsibility: K'taka CM

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday said that the security of Kannadigas who are settled in Maharashtra is the responsibility of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government.

3 ONGC employees kidnapped in Assam

3 ONGC employees kidnapped in Assam

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

The PSU, in a statement, said that the three employees have been abducted by unknown armed miscreants in the early hours of Wednesday from a rig site of ONGC in Lakwa field of Sivasagar.

Threats to stop probe into PM's security lapse, say SC lawyers

Threats to stop probe into PM's security lapse, say SC lawyers

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Several Supreme Court lawyers on Monday wrote to the apex court alleging that they have received calls threatening judges over the case involving the security breach that left Prime Minister Narendra Modi stuck for 20 minutes on a flyover in Punjab last week.

Birbhum killings carried out in planned and organised manner: CBI

Birbhum killings carried out in planned and organised manner: CBI

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

In the over 20-page report, the central probe agency has also stated that the seven persons whose charred bodies were recovered from inside one of the burnt houses in Bogtui village, were "assaulted before being burnt alive".

76.04% voter turnout reported in Manipur amid violence

76.04% voter turnout reported in Manipur amid violence

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Violence was reported from some places of the north east state hours before the second phase of polling commenced as a BJP supporter was gunned down allegedly by a Congress worker and a crude bomb exploded outside the residence of an expelled saffron party leader, police said.

Hindu temple's statues destroyed in Pakistan's Karachi

Hindu temple's statues destroyed in Pakistan's Karachi

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

The man entered a Hindu temple in Ranchore Line area of Karachi in the evening and damaged the statue of Hindu deity Jog Maya using a hammer, Pakistani Urdu language news television network Samaa TV reported.

JNUSU, ABVP in blame game over JNU violence

JNUSU, ABVP in blame game over JNU violence

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

According to the sources, the clash took place during a public meeting organised by the JNU Teachers' Association.

Effective action contained violence quickly during Delhi riots: Police to HC

Effective action contained violence quickly during Delhi riots: Police to HC

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

It said as and when the protestors tried to infringe the law and failed to obey directions of enforcement agencies, appropriate legal action was taken against the miscreants.

Tripura Police invokes UAPA against 102 Twitter accounts

Tripura Police invokes UAPA against 102 Twitter accounts

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

"Tripura Police have taken up a case against a total of 102 Twitter accounts under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for spreading fake and distorted information related to the recent violence that took place at Panisagar North Tripura," said Jyotishman Das Choudhary, Public Relation Officer of Tripura Police.

Shops shut, riot-hit residents survive on bread, Maggi

Shops shut, riot-hit residents survive on bread, Maggi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

With medical shops, grocery stores and other establishments selling essential items downing shutters, people in the region are waging a grim battle for survival.

BJP brace yourselves: Mamata's nephew tweets CM's picture with injuries

BJP brace yourselves: Mamata's nephew tweets CM's picture with injuries

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Trinamool Congress leader Partha Chatterjee has said that the party will raise the incident of the attack over Mamata Banerjee with the Election Commission on Thursday.

1971 war: The lashes of the whip

1971 war: The lashes of the whip

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Akhtaruzzaman Elias's The Raincoat describes the effect of the 1971 war on a college and on one of its teachers in particular.

Delhi police officers meet Muslim clergy, assure safety

Delhi police officers meet Muslim clergy, assure safety

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

The Delhi police initiated an "outreach programme" on Friday as part of which its officials met imams and maulvis of various mosques in riot-hit northeast Delhi, officials said. The exercise was carried out by senior officials outside mosques in Kardampuri and Kabir Nagar. These areas witnessed pitched battle between the two communities on Tuesday and Wednesday. During the meeting, senior police officers were briefed about the recent riots.

Gujarat witnesses communal clashes on Ram Navami; 1 dead

Gujarat witnesses communal clashes on Ram Navami; 1 dead

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

One person was killed and another one injured in a communal clash in Khambhat city of Gujarat during a procession taken out on the occasion of Ram Navami on Sunday, while Himmatnagar city in the state also witnessed violence between members of two communities during a similar event, police said.

Ahead of R-Day, bomb hoaxes keep cops on their toes in UP

Ahead of R-Day, bomb hoaxes keep cops on their toes in UP

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

The miscreants behind these hoax threats, which even prompted evacuations in hospitals and shopping malls, are yet to be identified. FIRs have been lodged in connection with some of the incidents, according to officials.

Why Amul is angry with Google India

Why Amul is angry with Google India

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The dairy company has alleged that Google India and also goDaddy.com were misusing their platforms for earning revenues through advertisements on fake B2B campaigns that duped innocent individuals seeking Amul franchise across India.

Kolkata, Howrah turn warzone as BJP march to secretariat turns violent

Kolkata, Howrah turn warzone as BJP march to secretariat turns violent

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Roads around the 19th century iconic Howrah Station resembled a battleground on Tuesday, with brickbats aimed at police personnel flying thick and fast, and drenched protesters hit by water cannons limping to the safety of nearby alleyways and shops.

Hindu temples attacked in Bangladesh during Durga Puja, 3 dead

Hindu temples attacked in Bangladesh during Durga Puja, 3 dead

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Hindu temples in Bangladesh have been vandalised by some unidentified miscreants during Durga Puja celebrations, prompting the government to deploy paramilitary force in 22 districts after three people were killed and many others injured in riots, media reports said.

False news, says Union minister, trolled for 'selfie' at CRPF jawan's funeral

False news, says Union minister, trolled for 'selfie' at CRPF jawan's funeral

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Some person had taken my photographs standing near the coffin. My media secretary had put the same on Facebook, Alphons said.

Ahead of make-or-break AIADMK meet, OPS says 'dharma will win again'

Ahead of make-or-break AIADMK meet, OPS says 'dharma will win again'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam coordinator O Panneerselvam on Wednesday appeared to have resigned himself to the fact that the odds are stacked against him and his followers, ahead of the June 23 party meeting which is expected to take up the sole leadership question.

MHA seeks report from Bengal govt on killing of 8 people

MHA seeks report from Bengal govt on killing of 8 people

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

The move came after a nine-member delegation of Bharatiya Janata Party MPs from West Bengal met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and sought his intervention and action against the perpetrators of the crime.

Maoists blow up railway tracks, mobile tower in Jharkhand

Maoists blow up railway tracks, mobile tower in Jharkhand

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

In two separate attacks, suspected Maoists triggered a blast on the railway tracks in Jharkhand's Giridih district, damaging its fish plates, and also blew up a mobile tower in Hazaribag, the police said.

Heavy security across country for 76th Independence Day

Heavy security across country for 76th Independence Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

India has not only been decked in tricolour hues in the lead up to the 76th Independence Day celebrations, but also put under a heavy security blanket, right from Delhi, the epicentre of the mega celebrations, to Jammu and Kashmir.

Periyar statue found smeared with saffron colour

Periyar statue found smeared with saffron colour

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

The workers, who cleaned the statue, demanded the arrest of the culprits and warned that they would intensify their agitation if such incidents recurred, police said.

Violent protests break out across country over remarks on Prophet

Violent protests break out across country over remarks on Prophet

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Protests broke out in some states on Friday, including Delhi's Jama Masjid and stone-petling at policemen in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj and Saharanpur, over the controversial remarks on Prophet Muhammad by two now-suspended Bharatiya Janata Party functionaries with demonstrators in Jharkhand injuring a few policemen while authorities in Jammu imposed a curfew in few areas and parts of Kashmir observed a shutdown.

Indian Movies I Loved in 2022

Indian Movies I Loved in 2022

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

In a year of overwrought spectacles that slavishly sucked up to the audience, I found refuge in a bunch of 'mainstream' Indian films that espoused such old-fashioned values as dedication to craft, close observation and casual bravery, explains Sreehari Nair.

Juvenile among three charged in Srinagar acid attack case

Juvenile among three charged in Srinagar acid attack case

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

The Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday filed two separate charge sheets against three accused including a juvenile in the recent acid attack on a woman in downtown city, officials said.

3 arrested for Bajrang Dal member's murder, violence breaks out in Shivamogga

3 arrested for Bajrang Dal member's murder, violence breaks out in Shivamogga

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

According to official sources, there was stone pelting when the body of the deceased Harsha was being taken from District McGann Hospital in Shivamogga.

Desecration of Gandhi's statue appalling: White House press secy

Desecration of Gandhi's statue appalling: White House press secy

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

A violent group of Khalistani separatists on Saturday desecrated Mahatma Gandhi's statue outside the Indian embassy in Washington during a demonstration by Sikh-American youths in support of farmers protesting against the recently enacted agriculture laws in India.