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Modi provoked sentiments of gau rakshaks: Sibal

Modi provoked sentiments of gau rakshaks: Sibal

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

It is PM who is creating such environment, he said.

Lynch victim's body flown to Assam, trucks stop plying to Nagaland

Lynch victim's body flown to Assam, trucks stop plying to Nagaland

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Protests raging in Assam against lynching of rape accused Farid Khan in Dimapur in Nagaland on March 5

Pehlu Khan case: Court picks serious shortcomings in probe

Pehlu Khan case: Court picks serious shortcomings in probe

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The additional district judge (ADJ) said one such loophole was that their names were not in the statements given by Pehlu Khan and other complainants.

2 tribal men lynched in MP on suspicion of cow slaughter

2 tribal men lynched in MP on suspicion of cow slaughter

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Two tribal men died after they were allegedly assaulted by a group of 15-20 people over suspicion of cow slaughter in Madhya Pradesh's Seoni district, police said on Tuesday.

SC extends protection from coercive action given to Arnab Goswami

SC extends protection from coercive action given to Arnab Goswami

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Goswami claimed in the top court that he was interrogated by Mumbai Police for over 12 hours with regard to FIR on alleged defamatory statements and one of the two investigating officers probing the case against him has tested Covid-19 positive.

'You don't need a face to match Modi'

'You don't need a face to match Modi'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'What you need is a credible Opposition, a credible platform to persuade people to believe that it can replace this government.'

Govt drafts new IT rules to curb social media misuse; experts flag privacy concerns

Govt drafts new IT rules to curb social media misuse; experts flag privacy concerns

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Experts warned that amendments, which would allow traceability of "unlawful content", invade personal privacy and free speech.

Bahubali Wives Charge Up Bihar Contest

Bahubali Wives Charge Up Bihar Contest

Rediff.com8 May 2024

The RJD has fielded six women candidates, some of them are wives of bahubalis.

India belongs to me as much as Modi, Bhagwat: Jamiat chief

India belongs to me as much as Modi, Bhagwat: Jamiat chief

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

'Islam is the oldest religion among all religions. India is the best country for Hindi Muslims'

Nana Patekar laughs at Tanushree's charges!

Nana Patekar laughs at Tanushree's charges!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

'This attitude to laugh it off I think he will face a severe backlash.' 'I can see through everything he is trying to do.'

REWIND: Top photos of the week from India

REWIND: Top photos of the week from India

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

All that happened in India in the past week, in photos.

Pak arrests Chinese national on blasphemy charges, airlifted to Abbottabad

Pak arrests Chinese national on blasphemy charges, airlifted to Abbottabad

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The SHO said that Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act had been included in the FIR, adding that the Chinese national would be presented before a court in Abbottabad.

'Muslims from Nuh have escaped to Rajasthan'

'Muslims from Nuh have escaped to Rajasthan'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

'Not only are Muslim homes and shops being bulldozed, but the cops are filing random FIRs even against people who died two-three years ago, against those who have moved to neighbouring states since almost two years to work there.'

Dadri on edge after another man found dead week after lynching

Dadri on edge after another man found dead week after lynching

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

The victim's mother Omvati alleged police harassment and said that her son was under immense pressure despite his name not being in the list of absconders.

Arnab Goswami to appear before Mumbai police on Monday

Arnab Goswami to appear before Mumbai police on Monday

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

'The Mumbai Police has sent me 2 notices in the last 12 hours saying they want to immediately interrogate me regarding my comments on Sonia Gandhi. 'As a law abiding citizen I will cooperate with the investigation, subject myself to interrogation tomorrow (Monday) morning,' Goswami said in a statement.

Notice to Arnab over 'communal remarks'; Republic TV officials summoned

Notice to Arnab over 'communal remarks'; Republic TV officials summoned

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The notice has been sent under section 108 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, asking Goswami to show reasons as to why a bond of good behaviour should not be taken from him, a police official said.

Assam lynching: 23 arrested; citizens' outrage continues

Assam lynching: 23 arrested; citizens' outrage continues

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

A day after violent protests in the state capital, a silent sit-in demonstration was organised on Monday against the brutal killing of the two men in Karbi Anglong.

Over 100 arrested for attacks on churches, Christian homes in Pakistan

Over 100 arrested for attacks on churches, Christian homes in Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Scores of churches and homes belonging to Christians in Jaranwala tehsil of Faisalabad district, some 130 km from the provincial capital, were burnt down on Wednesday by a mob enraged over reports that two Christians had desecrated the Quran.

JNU student leader Umar Khalid shot at near Parliament, escapes unhurt

JNU student leader Umar Khalid shot at near Parliament, escapes unhurt

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

The JNU student leader said, "There is an atmosphere of fear in the country and anybody who speaks against the government is threatened."

Dadri lynching: Bishada off-limits for visitors; riot fear in nearby villages

Dadri lynching: Bishada off-limits for visitors; riot fear in nearby villages

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Tension spread to nearby areas of Bishada village in Dadri on Monday after meat pieces were found in an adjoining village even as the district magistrate decided to further restrict entry of visitors to the troubled spot and examine statements made by controversial BJP MLA Sangeet Som during his visit to the area.

Alleged cow smuggler lynched, four others injured in Himachal Pradesh

Alleged cow smuggler lynched, four others injured in Himachal Pradesh

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

An alleged cow smuggler was lynched by a mob while his four accomplices were apprehended by police with the help of local people after nearly four hours of chase in the forests in Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh on Friday.

2 lynched in Bihar

2 lynched in Bihar

Rediff.com21 Oct 2007

Two young men were beaten to death by a mob in Patna, police sources said on Sunday.

Planes carrying political messages fly over Headingley

Planes carrying political messages fly over Headingley

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The Sri Lankan innings was into its first hour when the plane moved over the stadium with the message.

Dadri Lynching: Time for a Mann Ki Baat, Mr Prime Minister!

Dadri Lynching: Time for a Mann Ki Baat, Mr Prime Minister!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

'Mohammad Akhlaq's death isn't only about a Muslim being killed out of sheer communal bigotry, but also the denial of the Constitutional guarantees of "due process" under Article 21 and the freedom of choice,' says Shehzad Poonawalla, who has moved the National Commission for Minorities over the murder.

JNUSU to march to Parliament demanding Kanhaiya's release

JNUSU to march to Parliament demanding Kanhaiya's release

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Stepping up their agitation against arrest of Jawaharlal Nehru University students union president Kanhaiya Kumar and two others in a sedition case, the students will march to Parliament on Wednesday demanding the release of those jailed in the case.

'My religion, my country is here. Where will we go?'

'My religion, my country is here. Where will we go?'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'I really wish I knew how to arouse love in the hearts of people, how to make them understand that religion comes later, first we are all humans.'

Gurugram namaz row: SC to hear contempt plea against officials

Gurugram namaz row: SC to hear contempt plea against officials

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices A S Bopanna and Hima Kohli took note of the submissions of senior advocate Indira Jaising, appearing for former MP Mohammad Adeeb, and said state government officials have not been following the 2018 apex court judgment issuing a slew of directions to stop hate crimes.

Killing people in the name of gau bhakti not acceptable, says PM Modi

Killing people in the name of gau bhakti not acceptable, says PM Modi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Modi said that Gandhi wouldn't have approved of this.

Two men lynched on suspicion of being child lifters in Assam

Two men lynched on suspicion of being child lifters in Assam

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

In a video of the incident circulated on social media, the two men can be heard begging for their lives and trying to explain to the livid crowd that they were innocent but to no avail.

2 farmers crushed by car; 3 BJP workers lynched: Union minister

2 farmers crushed by car; 3 BJP workers lynched: Union minister

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

He also told PTI that the protesters first pelted stones on the vehicles of BJP workers due to which his driver lost control of the vehicle leading to the accident.

14-day custody for Chinese national facing blasphemy charge in Pakistan

14-day custody for Chinese national facing blasphemy charge in Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court has sent a Chinese national to jail on 14-day judicial remand on blasphemy charges in the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province after he was arrested on Monday, according to media reports on Tuesday.

2nd lynching in Punjab: Autopsy finds 8 deep cuts on victim's body

2nd lynching in Punjab: Autopsy finds 8 deep cuts on victim's body

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Police said no murder case has been registered in this case as yet and their priority is to establish the identity of the man for which they have shared his pictures in media and with the police in other states.

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.

Poacher Review: Hard Truths, Hard-Hitting Storytelling

Poacher Review: Hard Truths, Hard-Hitting Storytelling

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Poacher neither minces words in condemning these self-seeking slaughterers nor leaves any stone unturned in highlighting the hard work put in by friends of the forest, notes Sukanya Verma.

'PM's speech should be matched by action'

'PM's speech should be matched by action'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

'The PM should have spoken out much earlier and I would urge him to act, since speaking is not enough.' 'What we are demanding is action.' 'Immediate orders have to be issued by state governments to officials that such incidents should not happen.'

10 thieves lynched in Bihar

10 thieves lynched in Bihar

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

The incident comes days after a mob gouged out the eyes of three young men who had snatched away a motorcycle in Nawada district of the state.

BJP's Satyapal Singh terms Dadri lynching a 'small incident', kicks up row

BJP's Satyapal Singh terms Dadri lynching a 'small incident', kicks up row

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament Satyapal Singh on Tuesday kicked up a row with his remarks calling Dadri lynching a "small incident", evoking strong reactions from Opposition parties, which said it was a reflection of the party's "polarisation" strategy.

Pulwama attack fallout: Kashmiri students fear for their security

Pulwama attack fallout: Kashmiri students fear for their security

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Several Kashmiris claimed they were harassed and attacked after the terrorist attack in Pulwama district in which 40 Central Reserve Police Force men were killed.

Article 370 abrogation will help Kashmir's integration: RSS chief

Article 370 abrogation will help Kashmir's integration: RSS chief

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

"There is no place for Hindus in the world except India," sources said quoting Bhagawat.

Politicos spar over Dadri lynching, question PM's silence

Politicos spar over Dadri lynching, question PM's silence

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

"This wasn't an attack over meat. He has been killed in the name of religion. This is a pre-planned, cold-blooded killing. It cannot be an accident," said Owaisi.