News for 'pepper spray'

Kerala Rights Body Orders Payout In Police Pepper Spray Case

Kerala Rights Body Orders Payout In Police Pepper Spray Case

Rediff.com20 May 2026

The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has directed the state government to pay Rs 50,000 in compensation to a man who alleged that a sub-inspector sprayed a liquid, suspected to be pepper spray, into his eyes at a police station in Thiruvananthapuram.

Hidma death: 'Protesters used pepper spray on Delhi cops'

Hidma death: 'Protesters used pepper spray on Delhi cops'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Delhi's Patiala House Court on Monday remanded 17 (11 girls, six boys) accused to three days' judicial custody.

Pepper-spray agitators seen at banned RSU's Hyderabad meet: Police

Pepper-spray agitators seen at banned RSU's Hyderabad meet: Police

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Delhi Police told a court that some protesters arrested for allegedly using pepper spray on police personnel during a demonstration at India Gate attended a conference of the banned Radical Students' Union in Hyderabad earlier this year.

Pepper-spray protestors linked to radical group: Delhi police

Pepper-spray protestors linked to radical group: Delhi police

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Delhi Police claim protesters arrested at India Gate for using pepper spray on officers are linked to the banned Radical Student Union and displayed banners of a slain Maoist leader.

Bail to 6 pepper-spray protesters who raised pro-Hidma slogans

Bail to 6 pepper-spray protesters who raised pro-Hidma slogans

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

A Delhi court granted bail to six protesters arrested in connection with a protest at India Gate, where slogans were allegedly raised in support of a slain Maoist commander. Bail was denied to four others, and decisions on other pleas are pending.

Regret pepper spray incident, says Seemandhra MP Rajagopal

Regret pepper spray incident, says Seemandhra MP Rajagopal

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Facing flak over his pepper spray attack in Lok Sabha during introduction of the Telangana Bill, Seemandhra MP L Rajagopal on Friday regretted the act, but maintained that he had done it in self defence.

MP who used pepper spray in Parliament 'quits' politics

MP who used pepper spray in Parliament 'quits' politics

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Seemandhra Member of Parliament L Rajagopal, who had created a ruckus by splashing pepper spray in Lok Sabha, on Tuesday resigned from Parliament.

I only used it in self-defence: 'Pepper-spray MP'

I only used it in self-defence: 'Pepper-spray MP'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Under fire for his pepper spray attack in Lok Sabha during introduction of Telangana bill, Seemandhra MP L Rajagopal on Thursday defended his actions, saying he did it in self defence.

The Gulaab Gang contest: Win pepper sprays!

The Gulaab Gang contest: Win pepper sprays!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Here's your chance to win some cool prizes!

T-Bill ruckus: Fisticuffs and pepper spraying in Parliament

T-Bill ruckus: Fisticuffs and pepper spraying in Parliament

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

In a new low in India's parliamentary history, pepper spray was used in the Lok Sabha resulting in hospitalisation of three MPs following a ruckus over introduction of the Telangana bill after which 18 Seemandhra MPs were suspended

Speaker accepts resignation of MP who used pepper spray

Speaker accepts resignation of MP who used pepper spray

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Speaker Meira Kumar on Wednesday accepted the resignation of expelled Congress Member of Parliament L Rajagopal, who had created a storm by using pepper spray in Lok Sabha to protest against the Telangana Bill.

Protect yourself with pepper spray

Protect yourself with pepper spray

Rediff.com30 Jun 2005

Pepper spray Wild For Wild comes in a compact aerosol canister containing a mix of red chilli pepper extracts.

Pepper spraying incident in Lok Sabha designed by Cong: BJP

Pepper spraying incident in Lok Sabha designed by Cong: BJP

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday blamed the Congress for the "disgraceful" pepper spraying incident in Lok Sabha, saying it was a "drama" enacted by the ruling party and vowed not to engage with the government on any issue again.

4 injured in violent clashes inside Germany gurdwara

4 injured in violent clashes inside Germany gurdwara

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A clash between two groups at a gurdwara in Moers, Germany, resulted in injuries to four people and prompted a large-scale police response.

Woman activist on way to Sabarimala attacked with pepper spray

Woman activist on way to Sabarimala attacked with pepper spray

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Bindu Ammini was attacked by the member of a Hindu outfit using pepper or chilli spray outside the police commissionerate.

Delhi pollution stir: 22 sent to jail; cops claim pro-Hidma slogans raised

Delhi pollution stir: 22 sent to jail; cops claim pro-Hidma slogans raised

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

A protest concerning air pollution in Delhi-NCR turned violent when demonstrators allegedly attacked police officers with pepper spray while being removed from India Gate. Several officers sustained injuries and are receiving medical treatment.

Newcastle allege travelling fans 'attacked' by French police

Newcastle allege travelling fans 'attacked' by French police

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

The Premier League side said on Thursday they would formally raise their concerns with UEFA, the host club and French police over the "unnecessary and disproportionate" force their fans were subjected to.

Man killed in Kota stabbing linked to old grudge

Man killed in Kota stabbing linked to old grudge

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A 30-year-old man was stabbed to death in Kota, India, due to a long-standing feud. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the suspect.

Mumbai: How a 'creative shoot' turned into a hostage crisis

Mumbai: How a 'creative shoot' turned into a hostage crisis

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

A man posing as a filmmaker took 17 children and two adults hostage in a Mumbai studio before being shot dead by police. A videographer who worked with the man recounted the events leading up to the tragedy.

Pepper attack: Parliament security panel to discuss MPs' frisking

Pepper attack: Parliament security panel to discuss MPs' frisking

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

With the pepper spray attack in Lok Sabha evoking widespread outrage, an emergency meeting of the Committee on Security in Parliament complex on Monday is expected to face a ticklish task as the issue of frisking of MPs could come up.

PIX: Paris erupts in celebration as PSG make history

PIX: Paris erupts in celebration as PSG make history

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Wild celebrations erupted across Paris on Saturday, with thousands of soccer fans descending on the boutique-lined Champs Elysees boulevard, after Paris St Germain crushed Italian rivals Inter Milan 5-0 to win the Champions League for the first time.

Sikh student attacked in Canada in suspected hate crime

Sikh student attacked in Canada in suspected hate crime

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

In an apparent case of hate crime, a 17-year-old Sikh high school student was assaulted at a bus stop after an altercation with another teenager in Canada's British Columbia province, according to a media report on Thursday.

Anger And Loathing Against Netanyahu

Anger And Loathing Against Netanyahu

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Angry protests on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC greeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who was to address a joint session of the United States Congress on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

Agniveer among 3 held in vehicle snatching case in Mohali

Agniveer among 3 held in vehicle snatching case in Mohali

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Mohali Police on Wednesday said it has arrested three youths, including an Agniveer, in a vehicle snatching case.

Suspect dead after shooting in Nashville movie theatre

Suspect dead after shooting in Nashville movie theatre

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

A man armed with a gun, a hatchet and pepper spray was shot dead inside a Tennessee movie theater on Wednesday after police traded gunfire with the suspect.

Shristi's Air-Fried Chicken Schnitzel

Shristi's Air-Fried Chicken Schnitzel

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Crispy, light chicken cutlets make for a great dinner course.

Mr Hira Was One Of A Kind

Mr Hira Was One Of A Kind

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

They do not make leaders like him anymore, says former Savvy editor Usha Radhakrishnan, paying tribute to publishing pioneer Nari Hira who passed into the ages on Friday. August 23, 2024..

Vijaywada's 'hero' Rajagopal says he isn't bothered about his future

Vijaywada's 'hero' Rajagopal says he isn't bothered about his future

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Vicky Nanjappa speaks to suspended Congree MP from Seema-Andhra, Lagadapati Rajagopal, who created a major stir earlier on Thursday by using pepper spray inside the Parliament, continues to be cheered for in his constituency. The leader, however, says that the media is twisting the real facts regarding the incident, and hopes that Congress will stall the Telangana bill.

Must-know rules of casual sex in modern India

Must-know rules of casual sex in modern India

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Your guide to the Jab Harry Met Sejal way of life.

Manmohan Singh led 'most corrupt' govt in free India: Advani

Manmohan Singh led 'most corrupt' govt in free India: Advani

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, saying as his decade-long tenure draws to a close, he would have presided over the "most corrupt" government in independent India.

Maldives assumes control of Indian chopper, civilian crew post military exit

Maldives assumes control of Indian chopper, civilian crew post military exit

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

The principal director of plans, policy, and resources management for the Maldives National Defence Force, Colonel Ahmed Mujuthaba Mohamed said that discussions are underway for withdrawing Indian troops from the Maldives.

Get yourself a lifesaver

Get yourself a lifesaver

Rediff.com20 Sep 2004

Jagan brings thousands of anti-Telangana protestors to Delhi

Jagan brings thousands of anti-Telangana protestors to Delhi

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

In order to stall the Telangana bill and urge the government to withdraw its decision, the YSR Congress of Jagan Mohan Reddy and Seemandhra government employees will protest in different parts of the city

Should these MPs be banned from Parliament? Your Say!

Should these MPs be banned from Parliament? Your Say!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

A pepper spray was used, a mic yanked. MPs put on the worst show ever in the Parliament.

Parliament at its worst: Blame these MPs!

Parliament at its worst: Blame these MPs!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

A pepper spray was used, a mic yanked. MPs put on the worst show ever in the Parliament.

Demands for frisking of Members of Parliament fizzle out

Demands for frisking of Members of Parliament fizzle out

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

The demands for frisking of MPs while entering Parliament, triggered after the 'pepper spray' attack by one of them last week, fizzled out on Monday with a Parliamentary Committee deciding against making such a recommendation.

Metal detector in front of RS chairman's Parliament office

Metal detector in front of RS chairman's Parliament office

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

A metal detector was on Monday installed in front of Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari's office in Parliament after he wondered why he is exempt from usual checks that all others are subjected to.

Delhi cops nab Moosewala murder accused who had escaped

Delhi cops nab Moosewala murder accused who had escaped

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

"Five grenades and two automatic pistols have been recovered from his possession. He is being brought to the national capital and his police custody remand will be sought," police said.

Protestors burn US flag, raise Palestine's as Netanyahu addresses US Congress

Protestors burn US flag, raise Palestine's as Netanyahu addresses US Congress

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Pro-Palestinian protestors on Wednesday lowered an American flag and burned it down a few blocks away from the US Congress and hoisted a Palestine flag in its place.

Hong Kong descends into chaos

Hong Kong descends into chaos

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Tens of thousands of protesters marched through the streets of Hong Kong on Monday on the 22nd anniversary of the territory's return to China from Britain.