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Parliament breach accused charged under anti-terror law

Parliament breach accused charged under anti-terror law

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Police said the four were part of a group of six people who planned the incident.

Judge who discharged Sharjeel Imam recuses himself from Jamia violence case

Judge who discharged Sharjeel Imam recuses himself from Jamia violence case

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

"Due to personal reasons, the undersigned hereby recuses from hearing the matter. Accordingly, let the present matter be put up before the principal district and sessions judge, southeast district, Saket court, for February 13 at 12 pm with a request to transfer the matter," the judge said in an order passed on Friday.

Farmers of various unions join protest against distillery in Punjab village

Farmers of various unions join protest against distillery in Punjab village

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The members of the farmers' unions while on their way to the protest site removed barricades put up by police and forcibly entered the road leading to the 'dharna'.

Amritpal Singh's wife stopped at Amritsar airport, trying to flee to UK

Amritpal Singh's wife stopped at Amritsar airport, trying to flee to UK

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

She was trying to board a flight to London, sources said on Thursday.

HC green signal to UP's Banke Bihari temple corridor

HC green signal to UP's Banke Bihari temple corridor

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

A bench comprising Chief Justice Pritinker Diwaker and Justice Ashutosh Srivastava passed the order while hearing a PIL filed by Anand Sharma and another person from Mathura.

Bikers spark security scare during Amit Shah's Bengaluru visit

Bikers spark security scare during Amit Shah's Bengaluru visit

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Two bike-borne students sparked security scare as they tried to enter a Bengaluru road when the Union Home Minister Amit Shah's convoy was passing through it on Sunday night following which they were detained.

Punjab farmers defy farm fire prevention team, force officer to burn stubble

Punjab farmers defy farm fire prevention team, force officer to burn stubble

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

A purported video of the entire incident also surfaced on social media. Police have lodged an FIR in the matter after an order by Mann on Saturday. The chief minister termed the incident as an "inhuman crime" against the people of the state.

Drama outside Gwalior palace after Scindia loyalist denied ticket

Drama outside Gwalior palace after Scindia loyalist denied ticket

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

To mollify the protesters, Jyotiraditya Scindia drove to the palace gate and asserted that he stood by them and Goyal.

13 Bajrang Dal, VHP activists booked for attack on church building in UP

13 Bajrang Dal, VHP activists booked for attack on church building in UP

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

A Bajrang Dal leader said that a church was being built without obtaining prior permission and the local administration did nothing to stop its construction.

Amritpal Singh hiding at a religious place? Punjab DGP says...

Amritpal Singh hiding at a religious place? Punjab DGP says...

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

'Whosoever mischievous elements, who have the support of ISI, and are trying to disturb peace in Punjab, their designs will not be allowed to succeed'

It may take less than 3 days to rescue trapped tunnel workers if ...: Official

It may take less than 3 days to rescue trapped tunnel workers if ...: Official

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

He further said that the "focus is on horizontal drilling" as rock formation has created challenges for vertical drilling.

Karnataka Guv denied boarding over 'delay', AirAsia expresses regret

Karnataka Guv denied boarding over 'delay', AirAsia expresses regret

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot was on Thursday denied boarding on an Air India subsidiary AIX Connect flight over alleged 'delay' in reporting.

Police intensify search for Amritpal, deploy drone in Punjab village

Police intensify search for Amritpal, deploy drone in Punjab village

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Cops deployed in and around Marnaian village were also checking vehicles in the search of the radical preacher.

Batla House encounter: HC reduces Ariz Khan's death sentence to life

Batla House encounter: HC reduces Ariz Khan's death sentence to life

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The Delhi high court on Thursday commuted to life term the death penalty awarded to Ariz Khan following his conviction in the sensational 2008 Batla House encounter in which decorated Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma lost his life.

After TN and Punjab, Kerala moves SC against governor delaying bills

After TN and Punjab, Kerala moves SC against governor delaying bills

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

The Kerala government has moved the Supreme Court claiming that Governor Arif Mohammed Khan was delaying giving his assent to bills passed by the state assembly, which was "defeating the rights of the people".

Role of 2 outfits being probed in Parliament security breach

Role of 2 outfits being probed in Parliament security breach

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Four persons arrested in connection with the security breach in Parliament have been charged under the anti-terror law UAPA besides sections of the Indian Penal Code, police sources said on Thursday as security agencies were on the hunt to nab the alleged mastermind.

Court orders framing of charges against AAP's Amanatullah Khan

Court orders framing of charges against AAP's Amanatullah Khan

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

A Delhi court on Friday ordered framing of charges against Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan and 24 others in case of riot and stone pelting on police personnel in May 2022.

Don't Expect Modi To Change!

Don't Expect Modi To Change!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

'Commentators have said that dealing with allies as equals will make Modi more sensitive.' 'Remember that the people Modi is dealing with are equally autocratic in their own lairs.' 'Further, Modi always has handy the threat of dissolving Parliament and calling for fresh polls.' 'Most of his own party, and certainly his allies and opponents having blown their budgets of efforts and resources in the just concluded elections, have no stomach for this.' 'They are all greatly looking forward to the loaves and fishes of office on offer.' 'That gives Modi an unbeatable advantage in any push-comes-to-shove situation,' explains Shreekant Sambrani.

13 days on, wait continues for trapped tunnel workers

13 days on, wait continues for trapped tunnel workers

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Here is the timeline of the disaster and the rescue efforts that followed.

SP shifted, cop suspended for lax probe into girls' molestation in MP school

SP shifted, cop suspended for lax probe into girls' molestation in MP school

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Sources said Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has expressed displeasure at the way the alleged molestation case was handled.

Amritpal lodged in Dibrugarh jail's special cell under tight security

Amritpal lodged in Dibrugarh jail's special cell under tight security

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

According to officials, security has been tightened in Assam.

Scandals, Suspensions: Twists and Turns of the WFI elections

Scandals, Suspensions: Twists and Turns of the WFI elections

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

From wrestlers' protest to WFI elections: Timeline

Delhi police challenges order discharging Sharjeel, others

Delhi police challenges order discharging Sharjeel, others

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

The 11 people were discharged on February 4 by the trial court, which said they were made 'scapegoats' by police and that dissent has to be encouraged, not stifled.

Amritpal's mentor Papalpreet arrested in Hoshiarpur

Amritpal's mentor Papalpreet arrested in Hoshiarpur

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Amritpal and Papalpreet had been on the run since March 18 when the Punjab Police launched a crackdown against the Khalistan sympathiser and his aides.

Calcutta HC orders breaking of locks in Viswa Bharati hostel rooms

Calcutta HC orders breaking of locks in Viswa Bharati hostel rooms

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The Calcutta high court has ordered breaking of locks of some hostel rooms of Visva Bharati University to facilitate students whose semester examinations are scheduled to commence from March 11.

Amritpal escapes again? Massive search in Hoshiarpur

Amritpal escapes again? Massive search in Hoshiarpur

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The Punjab Police has been on high alert after the pro-Khalistan radical preacher escaped its dragnet.

Turban-less Amritpal spotted with aide in fresh CCTV footage

Turban-less Amritpal spotted with aide in fresh CCTV footage

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

There is no official word from the Punjab police on the fresh footage.

87 Rahul supporters detained on way to Surat: Police

87 Rahul supporters detained on way to Surat: Police

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Senior Congress leaders from Maharashtra on Monday claimed vehicles of the party workers headed towards Surat to extend support to Rahul Gandhi were stopped by the Gujarat Police.

Punjab police expands search for Amritpal to deras in Hoshiarpur

Punjab police expands search for Amritpal to deras in Hoshiarpur

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Punjab Police expanded their search for Amritpal Singh on Friday to 'deras' and other possible hideouts of the fugitive preacher in Hoshiarpur district, where some suspects had abandoned their car following a chase three days ago.

Not afraid of death, will soon appear before world, says Amritpal in new video

Not afraid of death, will soon appear before world, says Amritpal in new video

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

A day after daring the Punjab police to arrest him, radical preacher Amritpal Singh surfaced in a fresh video on Thursday, asserting he was not a fugitive and would soon appear before the world.

Wrestlers were warned for creating ruckus: Police FIR

Wrestlers were warned for creating ruckus: Police FIR

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Madhav was injured during the scuffle with the protesting wrestlers when they were detained, the FIR sated.

8 held for vandalism at Kejriwal's residence

8 held for vandalism at Kejriwal's residence

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

According to sources, the eight people were arrested from Delhi and the numbers could go up as teams have been sent to make more arrests.

Jagan-Chandrababu war heats up as police curbs on TDP chief continues

Jagan-Chandrababu war heats up as police curbs on TDP chief continues

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

After the protest, Naidu climbed onto his vehicle and addressed the public, slamming Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy for bringing in a government order prohibiting roadshows.

Wrestlers' protest disrupted: Forced to relocate from Jantar Mantar

Wrestlers' protest disrupted: Forced to relocate from Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Police said they will be allowed to demonstrate at a suitable place in the city other than Jantar Mantar.

Amritpal Singh still on run, manhunt on to nab him: Police

Amritpal Singh still on run, manhunt on to nab him: Police

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

During their state-wide operation, police seized one .315 bore rifle, seven 12 bore rifles, one revolver, and 373 live cartridges of different caliber, they said.

Another Amritpal aide held under NSA, fresh photos emerge

Another Amritpal aide held under NSA, fresh photos emerge

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

A new picture of Amritpal Singh with his key aide Papalpreet Singh surfaced Monday on social media as another close associate of the radical preacher was detained under the stringent NSA.

Amritpal aide Joga Singh who helped him hide in Pilibhit arrested

Amritpal aide Joga Singh who helped him hide in Pilibhit arrested

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The Khalistan sympathiser, who is yet to be nabbed, escaped the police's net in Jalandhar district on March 18, switching vehicles and changing his appearance.

Amritpal writes to lawyer, says in high spirits in jail

Amritpal writes to lawyer, says in high spirits in jail

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Siyalka accompanied family members of arrested 'Waris Punjab De' activists, including Amritpal Singh, who arrived in Dibrugarh earlier in the day and met them at the jail.

Video showing Amritpal Singh's aide in Punjab 'dera' surfaces

Video showing Amritpal Singh's aide in Punjab 'dera' surfaces

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

The radical preacher has been on the run since a police crackdown on his outfit Waris Punjab De on March 18. He has, however, appeared in two purported videos and an audio clip released on social media in the past few days.

Two more FIRs against Amritpal, aides as radical preacher still at large

Two more FIRs against Amritpal, aides as radical preacher still at large

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Amritsar Rural senior superintendent of police Satinder Singh said seven of Amritpal's associates have been arrested under the provisions of the Arms Act.