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Allow Nuh Hindus to keep arms: Demand at mahapanchayat

Allow Nuh Hindus to keep arms: Demand at mahapanchayat

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

At the 'Sarva Jatiye Mahapanchayat', participants from Palwal, Gurugram and other nearby places took part, and it was decided that the yatra will resume from Nalhar in Nuh and then pass through Firozpur Jhirka's Jhir and Singar temples in the district.

Army called in to control protests in Kolkata

Army called in to control protests in Kolkata

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

The government is contemplating imposing curfew in some areas of Kolkata at night.

Lift mobile internet ban in peaceful areas: Manipur HC to govt

Lift mobile internet ban in peaceful areas: Manipur HC to govt

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

The Manipur high court has directed the state government to operationalise mobile towers, on a trial basis, in all those district headquarters which have not been affected by ethnic strife.

Let Goddess Durga punish culprits:Nun's father

Let Goddess Durga punish culprits:Nun's father

Rediff.com4 Oct 2008

The father of the nun, who was allegedly raped during the Kandhahmal riots, has left it to Goddess Durga to get her justice."I am busy with preparations for the Dussehra festival. Let the Goddess punish the culprits," said Ignace Barwa, whose second daughter was allegedly raped during a mob attack at K Nuagauon of Kandhamal on August 25."Ours is the only Christian family in the village," Rezina said, adding that they participate in all Hindu festivals.

Court acquits Hindu leader among 20 in Pune techie's murder in 2014

Court acquits Hindu leader among 20 in Pune techie's murder in 2014

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Additional sessions judge SB Salunke acquitted 20 persons, including Desai, for want of evidence, the HRS leader's lawyer Milind Pawar said.

Charges against Umar Khalid pertain to umbrella conspiracy: Court

Charges against Umar Khalid pertain to umbrella conspiracy: Court

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The court framed charges against Aam Aadmi Party leader Tahir Hussain and 10 others in the case.

'How Will Amit Shah's Visit Help Manipur?'

'How Will Amit Shah's Visit Help Manipur?'

Rediff.com29 May 2023

'Can they (the Union government) provide security to every tribal in the valley? This is impossible now.'

Pilot, husband held for ill-treating minor maid in Delhi; NCPCR seeks report

Pilot, husband held for ill-treating minor maid in Delhi; NCPCR seeks report

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The police said the woman works as a pilot with a private airline while her husband is deployed with the ground staff in another private airline.

'Indians have been divided into Hindus and others'

'Indians have been divided into Hindus and others'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'The message from those in power is clear. Either agree with us or suffer the consequences'

Army officer's shooting points to Manipur terror groups getting active again

Army officer's shooting points to Manipur terror groups getting active again

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Terrorists belonging to banned groups United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and People's Liberation Army (PLA) were allegedly part of the mob from which gunshots were fired at an army officer that left him severely injured in Manipur, officials said Monday.

'Unfortunate PM treats naked parading of tribal women as law and order problem'

'Unfortunate PM treats naked parading of tribal women as law and order problem'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

'And (the prime minister does so) without giving any hint of a recognition of the political violence resulting in the ethnic cleansing (of tribals and Kukis) which he simply equates it with atrocities against women in other parts of India.' 'This is not acceptable.'

Imran Khan's party may be banned, says Pakistan minister

Imran Khan's party may be banned, says Pakistan minister

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday said the government is mulling a possible ban on Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party following the attacks by his supporters on military installations after the former prime minister's arrest.

To stop lynchings, Maha police provide WhatsApp helplines

To stop lynchings, Maha police provide WhatsApp helplines

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Police are also roping in fact-checking websites to verify rumours on social media and debunk fake news.

Nagaland killings: 'We can forgive, but can't forget'

Nagaland killings: 'We can forgive, but can't forget'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

The people of Oting in Mon district in the northeastern state said they will erect a monolith in memory of the 14 people on the first anniversary of the killings.

RSS-affiliated professors planned attack: JNUSU prez

RSS-affiliated professors planned attack: JNUSU prez

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union president Aishe Ghosh, who was injured in the violence at the university, was discharged from the AIIMS in New Delhi on Monday. Ghosh suffered head injuries in the violence that took place on the campus on Sunday.

Manipur twin murder: Tribal bodies call for bandh against CBI arrest of 4

Manipur twin murder: Tribal bodies call for bandh against CBI arrest of 4

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

The four, including the wife of the main accused, were taken 'outside the state' by a special flight, Singh said.

Women's World Cup: Sweden beat Australia to finish third

Women's World Cup: Sweden beat Australia to finish third

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Sweden picked up their fourth Women's World Cup bronze medal on Saturday after beating co-hosts Australia 2-0.

'Anand Mohan Singh's place is in jail'

'Anand Mohan Singh's place is in jail'

Rediff.com19 May 2023

'He was directly involved in the rarest of rare crimes -- the killing of an IAS officer.'

Zaheera kin identifies bakery accused

Zaheera kin identifies bakery accused

Rediff.com16 Nov 2004

Yasmin Sheikh, an eyewitness in the Best Bakery case and sister-in-law of prime witness Zaheera Sheikh, on Tuesday identified eleven accused in the case.

Is Nitish Kumar Favouring A Convict To Win Rajput Votes?

Is Nitish Kumar Favouring A Convict To Win Rajput Votes?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

In January, Nitish Kumar assured the Rajputs that he has been making efforts to release Anand Mohan from jail.

2 killed in Bihar police firing after stir against power supply turns violent

2 killed in Bihar police firing after stir against power supply turns violent

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

According to the police headquarters in Patna, "more than a dozen police personnel and power department employees" sustained injuries in the incident that took place barely "100 meters away from Barsoi police station".

Let's speak in favour of religious freedom: Pompeo

Let's speak in favour of religious freedom: Pompeo

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

"Whenever we do compromise those rights, the world is worse off," Pompeo said.

Fuel crisis looms as truckers stop work across states

Fuel crisis looms as truckers stop work across states

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Drivers of commercial vehicles, including trucks and tankers, stopped work in several states on Monday and blocked roads at some places to protest against the provision in the new penal law regarding hit-and-run accident cases involving motorists.

Heavy security in Nuh amid call for 'Shobha yatra'

Heavy security in Nuh amid call for 'Shobha yatra'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

As a precautionary measure, the Nuh district administration has already ordered the closure of educational institutions and banks on Monday, suspended mobile Internet and bulk SMS services, and imposed prohibitory orders in the communally-sensitive district.

Bhima Koregaon Commission To Shift Base To Pune

Bhima Koregaon Commission To Shift Base To Pune

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

This is just another instance of the indifference with which the Commission has been treated by the government.

78 killed, 130 injured in suicide attack on Peshawar church

78 killed, 130 injured in suicide attack on Peshawar church

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Two Taliban suicide bombers struck a historic church in Peshawar Sunday, killing at least 78 people, including women and children, in the deadliest attack on the minority Christian community in Pakistan's history.

'Real culprits behind attack are ones breeding atmosphere of hatred, fear'

'Real culprits behind attack are ones breeding atmosphere of hatred, fear'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Khalid said the real culprit for the attack on him was not the unidentified gunman but those who, from their seats of power, have been breeding an atmosphere of hatred, bloodlust and fear.

Man lynched in Karnataka on suspicion of being child-lifter

Man lynched in Karnataka on suspicion of being child-lifter

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Locals mistook them for child-lifters and started attacking them.

13,000 shifted to shelters in Manipur amid sporadic violence

13,000 shifted to shelters in Manipur amid sporadic violence

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The Imphal Valley in Manipur, which remained peaceful for most of Friday, witnessed sporadic clashes later in the day as more security forces were rushed in from other states by road and air to calm down a state which had witnessed bloody ethnic rioting over the last 48 hours.

59 arrested for attacking health officials in Bengaluru

59 arrested for attacking health officials in Bengaluru

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Police said the incident happened when officials along with medical staff were trying to shift the secondary contacts to the place identified for quarantine purpose.

Violent clashes rock Kashmir on New Year's Day

Violent clashes rock Kashmir on New Year's Day

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

Violent clashes were witnessed at two places in Kashmir on Friday, with stone-pelting mobs attacking security personnel who retaliated by lobbing teargas shells, officials said.

Cong panel says JNU V-C was 'mastermind' of Jan 5 attack

Cong panel says JNU V-C was 'mastermind' of Jan 5 attack

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

The four-member fact-finding committee recommended Vice Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar be dismissed and criminal investigation initiated against him. It also demanded a complete rollback of the JNU fee hike.

Gujarat: Rs 300,000 damage, Rs 100 compensation

Gujarat: Rs 300,000 damage, Rs 100 compensation

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

Lack of adequate compensation was the key complaint of most riot victims of Shahpur and Madhavpura areas, who deposed before the Nanavati Commission.

Gujarat tensed after state-wide bandh over Dalit thrashing

Gujarat tensed after state-wide bandh over Dalit thrashing

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Enraged community members took out rallies in towns and cities, blocking roads, damaging buses.

Doc, cop among 4 J-K employees sacked for terror links

Doc, cop among 4 J-K employees sacked for terror links

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

In the last three years, the Union Territory administration has invoked 311 (2)(c) of the Constitution to sack more than 50 employees, who were allegedly operating in shadows within the government and drawing a salary from the public exchequer, however, they were helping Pakistani terror outfits, providing logistics to terrorists, propagating terrorists' ideology, raising terror finances and furthering secessionist agenda, officials said.

UP police admit to firing at anti-CAA protesters

UP police admit to firing at anti-CAA protesters

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

This is for the first time that the state police have accepted that they have opened fire during the violent protests in the state. At least 17 people have been reported killed.

11 killed, 200 hurt as Kashmir turns violent over Wani's killing

11 killed, 200 hurt as Kashmir turns violent over Wani's killing

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Two people have been killed as protesters on Saturday attacked police posts and security personnel in several areas and targeted BJP office in Kulgam as violence broke out in Kashmir Valley, a day after Burhan Wani, a poster boy of terror outfit Hizbul Mujhaideen, was killed in an encounter.

Asaram's ashram attacked in Rajasthan

Asaram's ashram attacked in Rajasthan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Protesting against Asaram, against whom a fresh sexual assault case has been registered in Gujarat by two sisters, irate local residents on Monday ransacked his ashram in Kardhani area at Jhotwara in Jaipur.

HC refuses to ban pellet guns 'until there's violence by unruly mobs'

HC refuses to ban pellet guns 'until there's violence by unruly mobs'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The HC also declined the plea to prosecute the officers who ordered use of pellet guns or fired them.