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UP teacher who asked students to slap Muslim classmate booked

UP teacher who asked students to slap Muslim classmate booked

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

In her defence, the teacher, Tripti Tyagi, has said that the video has been tampered with in order to stoke tensions.

Video game has hidden sex scenes, parents warned

Video game has hidden sex scenes, parents warned

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

After downloading a modification to the game -- one of many 'mods' available on Web sites -- a new world opens up in which the girlfriends engage in explicit sex acts.

MP Congress leader arrested for 'kill Modi' remark

MP Congress leader arrested for 'kill Modi' remark

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

He was arrested by the police from his residence in Hata town of the state's Damoh district, an official said.

Patiala clashes mastermind among 6 more arrested

Patiala clashes mastermind among 6 more arrested

Rediff.com1 May 2022

The main accused Barjinder Singh Parwana was among the six more people arrested in connection with the clashes in Patiala that had left four people injured, the Punjab Police said on Sunday.

Centre, 5 state govts gun for ban on TikTok, Helo

Centre, 5 state govts gun for ban on TikTok, Helo

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Gujarat are alarmed by the rising use of the app in smaller towns and hinterland, where it is increasingly being used for spreading hate messages and child pornography.

Renuka threatens privilege motion against Rijiju for video

Renuka threatens privilege motion against Rijiju for video

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Both the Congress and its women's wing 'Mahila Congress' were livid and demanded apology from the prime minister.

Pak unblocks Wikipedia after site stands firm on blasphemous content

Pak unblocks Wikipedia after site stands firm on blasphemous content

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered authorities to unblock Wikipedia "with immediate effect", days after the country's telecommunications watchdog banned the online encyclopedia for its failure to remove offensive and blasphemous content.

India to Germany for remarks on Zubair: Uninformed comments are unhelpful

India to Germany for remarks on Zubair: Uninformed comments are unhelpful

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

India on Thursday trashed Germany's criticism over fact-checker Mohammed Zubair's arrest, saying the independence of the country's judiciary is well recognised and that "uninformed" comments are "unhelpful" and should be avoided.

British citizen held for sexually assaulting visually-impaired kids

British citizen held for sexually assaulting visually-impaired kids

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Murray Denis Ward, 54, allegedly inappropriately touched the three NAB inmates on September 2, the police said.

Girl in hijab offers namaz in MP college, probe ordered

Girl in hijab offers namaz in MP college, probe ordered

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

A memorandum demanding action was submitted to the varsity by the Hindu Jagran Manch after a video clip surfaced.

Dalits protest Saharanpur violence at Jantar Mantar

Dalits protest Saharanpur violence at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com21 May 2017

The protesters demanded that cases be registered against those who had perpetrated violence against Dalits on May 9. They also demanded that the affected families be awarded a compensation of Rs 10 lakh.

MP man held for FB remarks on death of Gen Rawat, others in chopper crash

MP man held for FB remarks on death of Gen Rawat, others in chopper crash

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

The police arrested a man in Madhya Pradesh for allegedly making objectionable remarks on Facebook over the death of chief of defence staff General Bipin Rawat and others in a helicopter crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu, an official said.

No bail to Kundra; SEBI imposes Rs 3 lakh fine on him, Shilpa

No bail to Kundra; SEBI imposes Rs 3 lakh fine on him, Shilpa

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

A Mumbai court on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of businessman Raj Kundra, arrested in a case of alleged creation of pornographic films and publishing them through apps, after the prosecution contended the police investigation was still on and his release at this juncture will derail the probe.

Kejriwal takes dig at BJP over govt formation in 4 states

Kejriwal takes dig at BJP over govt formation in 4 states

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Kejriwal urged all AAP MLAs in Punjab to work with dedication and honesty, saying people have reposed their faith and now it is our responsibility to deliver goods.

Now, summons to Nupur Sharma from Bhiwandi police

Now, summons to Nupur Sharma from Bhiwandi police

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The Bhiwandi police had registered a case against Sharma following a complaint lodged by a representative of the Raza Academy on May 30, he said.

Maha political crisis: Sec 144 in Mumbai, police on high alert

Maha political crisis: Sec 144 in Mumbai, police on high alert

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Apart from the assembly of five or more persons, it prohibits processions, use of loud speakers, musical band and bursting of crackers in any procession.

Remarks on bureaucrats: Uma Bharti says she will 'improve language'

Remarks on bureaucrats: Uma Bharti says she will 'improve language'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

After her controversial remarks that government officials are there only to 'pick up our (leaders') slippers', senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Uma Bharti has written a letter to Congress veteran Digvijaya Singh, saying she will improve her language and also urged him to do so.

Admins, beware of WhatsApp's new feature!

Admins, beware of WhatsApp's new feature!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Group admins may now face legal consequences for failing to delete any "objectionable" content posted on the group.

Parliament video row: Bhagwant Mann suspended for rest of Parliament session

Parliament video row: Bhagwant Mann suspended for rest of Parliament session

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Aam Aadmi Party member Bhagwant Mann, who was held guilty by a parliamentary panel of putting the security of Parliament House at risk, was on Friday suspended from the Lok Sabha for the remainder of the winter session.

Row over MP Congress leader's 'kill Modi' tirade

Row over MP Congress leader's 'kill Modi' tirade

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

A senior Congress leader in Madhya Pradesh has made a controversial remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking people to be prepared to "kill" Modi to save the Constitution and the future of minorities and Dalits.

MP govt orders probe into kissing scene in 'A Suitable Boy'

MP govt orders probe into kissing scene in 'A Suitable Boy'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

An office-bearer of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, the youth wing of the ruling BJP, has claimed the kissing scenes were filmed in a temple in MP's Maheshwar town and submitted a complaint to the Rewa superintendent of police.

ICC apologises for tweet on Asaram-PM Modi video

ICC apologises for tweet on Asaram-PM Modi video

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

The International Cricket Council, on Wednesday, apologised and launched an investigation into a social media post relating to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that went out from its official handle.

Mumbai police arrest 3 from Haryana for abusive Clubhouse chat

Mumbai police arrest 3 from Haryana for abusive Clubhouse chat

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The Mumbai police have arrested three persons from Haryana in connection with the chat on Clubhouse app in which obscene comments were allegedly made against Muslim women, an official said on Friday.

Mamata apologises for minister's jibe at Murmu, says will sack him if he repeats it

Mamata apologises for minister's jibe at Murmu, says will sack him if he repeats it

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

"We respect the President of India. She is a highly respected lady. We condemn the statement made by minister of state Akhil Giri; what he said is wrong. The party has already condemned the statement and has also cautioned Akhil Giri," the CM said at a press conference at the state secretariat.

Arrests in MP, Guj over derogatory online posts about Gen Rawat

Arrests in MP, Guj over derogatory online posts about Gen Rawat

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

In Karnataka, home minister Araga Jnanendra directed police to track down the 'anti-national' persons who posted objectionable comments about the late chief of defence staff, and 'punish them befitting their distorted minds.'

Delhi HC seeks Smriti Irani's response to Twitter plea in Goa bar row

Delhi HC seeks Smriti Irani's response to Twitter plea in Goa bar row

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

The Delhi high court on Tuesday sought the response of Union Minister Smriti Irani on a plea by microblogging site Twitter seeking certain clarifications in the court's earlier order by which it had directed social media giants to remove web links allegedly containing objectionable material against the BJP leader and her daughter.

SC relief for Cong leader Pawan Khera, bail extended till March 17

SC relief for Cong leader Pawan Khera, bail extended till March 17

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

A three-judge bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and justices PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala adjourned the hearing to March 17 as it had run out of time.

Anti-Modi remarks: SC to hear Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea on Monday

Anti-Modi remarks: SC to hear Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea on Monday

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Friday deferred the hearing on Khera's plea to March 20 after taking note of submissions that senior advocate A M Singhvi, appearing for the Congress leader, was unavailable.

Cops raid Sharjeel Imam's home; Arunachal, Manipur lodge cases against him

Cops raid Sharjeel Imam's home; Arunachal, Manipur lodge cases against him

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The anti-CAA activist was slapped with a sedition case after his alleged speeches went viral on social media where he was heard speaking about "cutting off" Assam and the northeast from India. Earlier, he had been booked on similar charges by Aligarh police in Uttar Pradesh for a speech he delivered on the AMU campus.

Suspended BJP MLA Raja Singh arrested, sent to jail for anti-Prophet remarks

Suspended BJP MLA Raja Singh arrested, sent to jail for anti-Prophet remarks

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The suspended Bharatiya Janata Party MLA was picked up under Act No.1 of 1986 (Preventive Detention Act), police said.

Bangle seller who was thrashed by mob in Indore booked for molestation

Bangle seller who was thrashed by mob in Indore booked for molestation

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The man was beaten up by a mob for allegedly harassing women on the pretext of selling bangles.

Bengal minister under fire over remarks on Prez Murmu

Bengal minister under fire over remarks on Prez Murmu

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

After the video clip of his comments went viral, Giri apologised for making such a remark.

Man protesting bangle seller's arrest has Pak links: Govt

Man protesting bangle seller's arrest has Pak links: Govt

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

The Madhya Pradesh government has found "evidence" that shows one of the men arrested in connection with a protest and for spreading inflammatory messages after the bangle seller incident in Indore has links with Pakistan through social media, state home minister Narottam Mishra said on Monday.

Requests to EC: Ban on Amit Shah, Yogi; FIR against Kharge

Requests to EC: Ban on Amit Shah, Yogi; FIR against Kharge

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

With the election campaign in Karnataka witnessing a bitter war of words between the BJP and the Congress, both the parties rushed to the Election Commission, seeking ban on electioneering by top leaders of the other side.

Holding Dharma Sansad at various places is spoiling the atmosphere: SC

Holding Dharma Sansad at various places is spoiling the atmosphere: SC

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern over the holding of events like Dharam Sansad at various places, which allegedly is disturbing communal harmony.

Now, MP home minister says he won't allow Vir Das to perform

Now, MP home minister says he won't allow Vir Das to perform

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

If he tenders an apology, we are going to think over it, said Madhya Pradesh HM Narottam Mishra.

'Rahul Gandhi is creating a bad image in the eyes of the public for Savarkar'

'Rahul Gandhi is creating a bad image in the eyes of the public for Savarkar'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

'The Opposition thinks since the ruling party is following Savarkar's Hindutva philosophy, they want to regain their lost political mileage (by attacking Savarkar).' 'By doing so, they think they will get their power back.'

'The film shows the honour of Rajputs'

'The film shows the honour of Rajputs'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

'There is nothing objectionable about the film.'

Parliament video: Panel asks for Mann's suspension for current session

Parliament video: Panel asks for Mann's suspension for current session

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

It rejected Mann's apology saying his statements to the panel were contradictory with the MP from Sangrur denying the charge that he had breached Parliament's security arrangements.

WhatsApp group admins not liable for posts by members: Kerala HC

WhatsApp group admins not liable for posts by members: Kerala HC

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The administrators or creators of a WhatsApp group cannot be held vicariously liable for any objectionable content posted on it by any of its members, the Kerala high court has held.