News for 'miscreants'

6 NATO oil tankers razed in Pakistan

6 NATO oil tankers razed in Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

According to police, unidentified armed men opened fire at 12 NATO oil tankers parked outside a restaurant at Mianwali-Multan road in Muzaffargarh.

Elderly Buddhist monk hacked to death in B'desh

Elderly Buddhist monk hacked to death in B'desh

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Assailants slit his throat sometime on Friday night, they said.

Karnataka: 6 Sri Ram Sene members held for hoisting Pak flag

Karnataka: 6 Sri Ram Sene members held for hoisting Pak flag

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

The Karnataka police have arrested six members of the youth wing of the Sri Ram Sene in connection with the hoisting of a Pakistani flag at the Sindgi town in Bijapur.

Rahul meets Alwar gang-rape victim, promises justice

Rahul meets Alwar gang-rape victim, promises justice

Rediff.com16 May 2019

He said, a message should go across the country, not just in Rajasthan that 'this will not be tolerated'.

After violent clashes, Mamata and BJP in war of words

After violent clashes, Mamata and BJP in war of words

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Bharatiya Janata Party president's Amit Shah's road show in Kolkata culminated with violence, arson and a police lathicharge. Parts of the city plunged into a welter of violence as his convoy was attacked with stones by alleged TMC supporters from inside the hostel of Vidyasagar College, triggering a clash between supporters of the two parties, officials said.

Spyware row: WhatsApp downloads in India drop by a staggering 80%

Spyware row: WhatsApp downloads in India drop by a staggering 80%

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

On October 29, WhatsApp announced it was suing NSO Group for selling its software, Pegasus, which has the ability to compromise a device and get access to all of a target's data. Spooked by revelations that activists and journalists were spied upon by using NSO Group's spyware, many have moved to alternative messaging platforms such as Signal and Telegram.

Complete shutdown over Article 35-A brings Kashmir to a standstill

Complete shutdown over Article 35-A brings Kashmir to a standstill

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Shops and business establishments were closed across the Valley while all kinds of transport remained off the roads due to the strike called.

Insurgents burn down 19 houses in Assam's Dima Hasao hills

Insurgents burn down 19 houses in Assam's Dima Hasao hills

Rediff.com16 Oct 2011

The almost two-year long lull in the insurgency-hit ethnic cauldron of Dima Hasao (erstwhile North Cachar) hill district of Assam has been vitiated once again even as the government is trying to restore peace in the area through dialogue with faction of militant Dima Halam Daogah.

J&K: LeT commander among 3 terrorists killed in encounter

J&K: LeT commander among 3 terrorists killed in encounter

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The operation turned into an encounter after terrorists opened fire on security forces.

Oppn corners govt in RS on handling farm protests, BJP defends

Oppn corners govt in RS on handling farm protests, BJP defends

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Opposition parties on Thursday launched a vociferous attack on the Centre over its handling of the farmers' agitation, callings its dialogues with the protestors 'monologues', even as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party defended the new laws asserting that its government is committed to the welfare of peasants and increase their incomes.

Terrorists kill trader, migrant labourer in Kashmir

Terrorists kill trader, migrant labourer in Kashmir

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Three terrorists were gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Anantnag.

Eggs, stone pelted at Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi

Eggs, stone pelted at Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

An unidentified miscreant on Tuesday threw eggs and a stone at Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal at a rally in Sultanpur Majra Assembly constituency in North West Delhi. Kejriwal was unhurt in the incident.

Team India was out shopping before riots broke out

Team India was out shopping before riots broke out

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

Minutes before miscreants got into action at the Birmingham City Centre, breaking into shops and looking property, the Indian cricket team was in the area.

After violence, situation along Assam-Nagaland improves

After violence, situation along Assam-Nagaland improves

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

The situation was on Saturday peaceful along the Assam-Nagaland border in Golaghat district, where 11 people have died so far, but nearly 10,000 people have fled their homes to take shelter in relief camps.

Gurudwara in Canada vandalised with 'racist' graffiti

Gurudwara in Canada vandalised with 'racist' graffiti

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

The graffiti was visible around six locations in and around the building of the gurudwara situated in 81st Street in Calgary city of Alberta province.

Ethnic strife: Assam issues shoot-at-sight order

Ethnic strife: Assam issues shoot-at-sight order

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Ten companies of additional central forces arrived in Assam to contain violence along the inter-state boundary, Gogoi informed, adding that so far 110 miscreants involved in the strife had been arrested by Assam Police.

Hindus worried over temple attacks in Australia

Hindus worried over temple attacks in Australia

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Hindu community in New South Wales has expressed deep concern over the growing attacks on the oldest and first temple in Australia by some unknown miscreants, according to a media report on Wednesday.

SPECIAL: Tips to prevent credit card frauds

SPECIAL: Tips to prevent credit card frauds

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

It is therefore important that precautions are taken so that you do not have to pay financially for the misdeeds of others.

ANP man's murder: Violence kills 11 in Karachi

ANP man's murder: Violence kills 11 in Karachi

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Violence and arson once again returned to Karachi with 11 persons being killed and 16 others injured following the murder of Awami National Party office bearer Ubaidullah Yousufzai.

Beaten, forced to chant 'Jai Shri Ram', J'khand man dies; 11 arrested

Beaten, forced to chant 'Jai Shri Ram', J'khand man dies; 11 arrested

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

A Special Investigation Team has been set up to look into the death of Tabrez Ansari, who was declared brought dead to the Tata Main Hospital in Jamshedpur on June 22, Saturday, police said.

Cops' deaths: Amid violent protests, UP announces Rs 2 lakh as compensation

Cops' deaths: Amid violent protests, UP announces Rs 2 lakh as compensation

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Uttar Pradesh government on Monday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 20 lakh each to the next of kin of two police constables, who died on Sunday night in Firozabad.

Tension at Assam-Mizoram border as many hurt in clash

Tension at Assam-Mizoram border as many hurt in clash

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

The situation is now under control in the area, which is on the border between the Kolasib district of Mizoram and Cachar district of Assam.

Crisis in the Valley: Omar speaks to PM

Crisis in the Valley: Omar speaks to PM

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday spoke to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over phone and briefed him on the law and order situation in the Valley.

After 3 days, curfew relaxed in parts of Jammu

After 3 days, curfew relaxed in parts of Jammu

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The authorities urged the people to maintain peace and tranquility and do not allow the miscreants to create any trouble in their respective areas.

Sack Omar, don't dilute AFSPA, says BJP

Sack Omar, don't dilute AFSPA, says BJP

Rediff.com12 Sep 2010

On the eve of the crucial meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security on Kashmir, The Bharatiya Janata Party demanded the removal of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, saying his government has "completely collapsed" and warned that any dilution of AFSPA would only allow the separatists and miscreants to call the shots.

How Railways is ferrying 10 mn workers

How Railways is ferrying 10 mn workers

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Ferrying migrant workers back to their states would be the largest special service by any railway network in the world in one go. Here's how the transporter manages it.

Bengaluru's shame! Women molested on New Year eve, minister blames 'western ways'

Bengaluru's shame! Women molested on New Year eve, minister blames 'western ways'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Thousands of men mobbed the revellers, and groped and trash talked the women in the streets on Saturday night even as a large number of policemen were deployed in the area.

18-yr-old raped at gunpoint in Muzaffarnagar

18-yr-old raped at gunpoint in Muzaffarnagar

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

An eighteen-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a youth at gunpoint in Bhensaheri village here, following which a case has been registered against two persons, police said.

Hyderabad violence claims one more life

Hyderabad violence claims one more life

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

With communal violence spreading to many more areas of Hyderabad city and miscreants killing another man on Tuesday, the authorities have clamped curfew in the limits of eight more police stations.

Uneasy peace prevails in curfew-hit Hyderabad

Uneasy peace prevails in curfew-hit Hyderabad

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

An uneasy peace prevailed in the curfew bound old city area of Hyderabad with stray incidents of violence overnight in Aliabad and Sultanshahi localities of the city.

One killed, curfew clamped in Hyderabad

One killed, curfew clamped in Hyderabad

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

With situation in the old city area of Hyderabad remaining tense after communal clashes, the Andhra Pradesh government said on Monday that additional forces, including nearly 1000 paramilitary personnel despatched by the Centre, were being deployed to restore peace in the trouble-hit areas.

Sri Sri Ravishankar dismisses land-grab charges

Sri Sri Ravishankar dismisses land-grab charges

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Sri Sri Ravishankar, the founder of the Art of Living, has broken his silence on allegations of land grabbing against his Bengaluru-based foundation. He said, "We are compassionate but firm in dealing with anti-social elements. We will not budge or fall into the trap of miscreants. These tactics of threat and hiding behind fictitious stories will not work."

Peace again gets stoned to death in Kashmir; toll rises to 65

Peace again gets stoned to death in Kashmir; toll rises to 65

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

One person was killed in a clash between a mob and security forces in downtown Srinagar on Sunday evening, shattering the peace that was by and large witnessed in Kashmir through the day with curfew in force in the capital and two other towns.

Return of awards just a 'show': Ex-ISRO chief Madhavan Nair

Return of awards just a 'show': Ex-ISRO chief Madhavan Nair

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Eminent space scientist G Madhavan Nair on Thursday disapproved move by scientists and writers to return their awards alleging "growing intolerance" in the country, and dubbed their action as a mere "show".

Kashmir gripped in panic as rumours about death from polio spreads

Kashmir gripped in panic as rumours about death from polio spreads

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

The doctors in the Valley said there was no need to panic and dismissed the rumours.

Will ensure safe V-Day celebrations: K'taka govt

Will ensure safe V-Day celebrations: K'taka govt

Rediff.com13 Feb 2010

In the wake of threats from various organisations about disrupting Valentine's Day celebrations, the state government has decided to deploy teams of police personnel to monitor the situation.At Bengaluru, 90 platoons have been pressed into service on Saturday to ensure that miscreants do not go on a rampage, said chief of state police force Ajai Kumar Singh.Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa also assured the people that they would be safe.

The Hindu priest attacked in New York

The Hindu priest attacked in New York

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

New York City Councilman Donovan Philips, who visited Swami Harish Chander Puri to express support, put it down to the surcharged environment created by President Trump.

Flash 'taxi strike' hits Mumbai's commuters

Flash 'taxi strike' hits Mumbai's commuters

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

A flash 'taxi strike', called by a handful of miscreants who damaged taxis across Mumbai, added to the Monday blues of the harried commuters in the metropolis.Nearly 80 taxis were reportedly damaged, allegedly by fellow cab drivers who were protesting against Home Minister R R Patil's 'decision' to increase the fine for not wearing an uniform from Rs 100 to Rs 300. It was later revealed that Patil had not taken any such decision.

Another Hindu temple vandalised in United States

Another Hindu temple vandalised in United States

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

A Hindu temple in the United States has been vandalised with nasty images spray-painted on its walls, the latest such incident in the country.

Cash van attacked in Guwahati, 1 killed

Cash van attacked in Guwahati, 1 killed

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

The vehicle was carrying cash in new currency notes for wage payment to employees of a tea garden.