News for 'police crackdown'

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.

FTII row: 'Will give space for classes in Delhi,' Kejriwal tells students

FTII row: 'Will give space for classes in Delhi,' Kejriwal tells students

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Expressing "shock" over police crackdown in Pune's Film and Television Institute of India, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday offered to provide space to agitating students for their classes in the capital.

Good friends can...: UK envoy on raids at BBC offices

Good friends can...: UK envoy on raids at BBC offices

Rediff.com10 May 2023

"The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is a globally respected institution and broadcaster whose news material I consume everyday. Secondly, all organisations have to obey the law of India. BBC is talking to Indian authorities about that," Ellis said.

North America's lone Shivaji statue that was stolen found in US scrapyard

North America's lone Shivaji statue that was stolen found in US scrapyard

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The statue, given to the city as a gift from Pune -- San Jose's sister city in India, in 1999, was reported stolen on January 31 from Guadalupe River Park, sawed off at the hooves, The Mercury News newspaper reported.

Enhance monitoring, take action against Khalistani elements: India to UK

Enhance monitoring, take action against Khalistani elements: India to UK

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

These issues were raised at the 5th India-UK home affairs dialogue held in New Delhi, the statement said.

Jamia clashes spark protests across campuses

Jamia clashes spark protests across campuses

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Jamia turned into a battlefield on Sunday as police entered the campus and also used force, following protest against the Act.

Delhi police bust prostitution racket

Delhi police bust prostitution racket

Rediff.com23 Jun 2003

Arrested ring leader, Kiran, had over 40 girls under her and agents all over the country who lure aspiring models and beauticians into this profession, police said.

Amritpal Singh's 4 aides taken to Assam; Punjab extends internet ban

Amritpal Singh's 4 aides taken to Assam; Punjab extends internet ban

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

The state authorities had on Saturday suspended the internet and SMS services till Sunday noon.

Khalistani protestors attack Indian embassy, tricolour grabbed

Khalistani protestors attack Indian embassy, tricolour grabbed

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Officials from the mission said the "attempted but failed" attack had been foiled and that the tricolour was now flying "grander".

'Manhandled', arrested by Delhi police, Yogendra Yadav released on bail

'Manhandled', arrested by Delhi police, Yogendra Yadav released on bail

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Activist Yogendra Yadav, who was detained on Monday night from a farmer protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, was dragged by police officers as he tried to interact with the media.

Gheraoed by students, Jamia V-C promises action

Gheraoed by students, Jamia V-C promises action

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The students barged into the V-C office after breaking the lock on the main gate and demanded an FIR against the Delhi Police. V-C said the varsity administration will explore the possibility of moving court for registration of an FIR against the 'police brutality'.

Ramdev ran away leaving supporters to face police: SC told

Ramdev ran away leaving supporters to face police: SC told

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

The midnight crackdown on Ramdev and his followers at the Ramlila ground during their protest against corruption was a result of "irresponsible" behaviour of the yoga guru's running away from the venue and leaving his supporters who resorted to unprovoked violence, Delhi Police told the Supreme Court on Monday.

'Article 370 wasn't just a sentiment'

'Article 370 wasn't just a sentiment'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'Article 370 offered very important protections that were related to people's day to day lives.'

Pak police arrest hundreds of Sharif supporters

Pak police arrest hundreds of Sharif supporters

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

A senior police officer said that the leaders were taken into custody as they may disrupt law and order by organising a reception for the deposed premier.

Top Pak police officials suspended on SC order

Top Pak police officials suspended on SC order

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

The Pakistan government on Monday suspended Islamabad's police chief and two other officials, acting on a Supreme Court order against the violent crackdown on protestors during anti-Musharraf demonstrations, in which 80 people were wounded.

Judicial probe ordered into killing of Haryana cop

Judicial probe ordered into killing of Haryana cop

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

State Home Minister Anil Vij said the probe will also go into all aspects of illegal mining in the area.

Violence erupts as Catalans vote on split from Spain

Violence erupts as Catalans vote on split from Spain

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

The Spanish government has pledged to stop the poll, which is declared illegal by the country's constitutional court.

Amritpal arrested in Moga, shifted to Assam's Dibrugarh jail

Amritpal arrested in Moga, shifted to Assam's Dibrugarh jail

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

The Punjab Police has already invoked the stringent National Security Act (NSA) against the Khalistan sympathiser.

Crackdown before Nepal protests

Crackdown before Nepal protests

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

Two student leaders were arrested and the offices of the Communist Party-UML ransacked by the police ahead of a May 1 anti-King rally.

15 police encounters in UP in 2 days; 24 criminals arrested

15 police encounters in UP in 2 days; 24 criminals arrested

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

The encounters took place in Bulandshahr, Shamli, Kanpur, Saharanpur, Lucknow, Baghpat, Muzaffarnagar, Gorkahpur, Hapur and Meerut.

How Catalan referendum affected La Liga and Barcelona FC

How Catalan referendum affected La Liga and Barcelona FC

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

Barcelona, Las Palmas match postponed over Catalan referendum

Amritpal's mentor Papalpreet gets I-T dept notice over 'unaccounted' income

Amritpal's mentor Papalpreet gets I-T dept notice over 'unaccounted' income

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The Income Tax notice was recovered from the house of Baljeet Kaur at Shahabad in Kurukshetra in Haryana where Papalpreet and Amritpal had taken shelter on March 19 and 20 before fleeing from there.

Amritpal was eyeing rogue ex-servicemen to build private militia: Officials

Amritpal was eyeing rogue ex-servicemen to build private militia: Officials

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The surprising part was that seven of his personal security officers were youngsters, who had joined his drug de-addiction centre for rehabilitation, the officials said, adding that during their stay there for treatment they had been imparted training.

Step down Xi Jinping, Communist Party, demand Chinese

Step down Xi Jinping, Communist Party, demand Chinese

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

People across the nation have been carrying out protests demanding the resignation of Xi Jinping over his strict COVID-19 measures.

2 Imams with suspected Al-Qaeda, ABT links held in Assam

2 Imams with suspected Al-Qaeda, ABT links held in Assam

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The top Assam cop further said that they (accused) have also given logistic support to the jihadi terrorists who came here from Bangladesh.

Shinde says PFI was planning 'something serious' in Maha, welcomes outfit ban

Shinde says PFI was planning 'something serious' in Maha, welcomes outfit ban

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The organisation members had also tried to disturb peace in Pune, but swift police action foiled their bid, Shinde said.

Liquor scam: 7 Andhra police officials booked for graft

Liquor scam: 7 Andhra police officials booked for graft

Rediff.com11 Mar 2012

The Andhra Pradesh Anti-Corruption Bureau on Sunday arrested seven police officials on charges of receiving illegal gratifications in lieu of official favour to liquor mafia, a senior agency official said.

Land grabbing case: Former DMK MLA in police net

Land grabbing case: Former DMK MLA in police net

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

In the continuing crackdown by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government on land grabbing, a former Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam member of Legislative Assembly was on Tuesday arrested for his alleged role in a case. Ranganathan was arrested in Chennai based on a complaint, the police said.

Friday prayers pass off peacefully amid tight security in UP

Friday prayers pass off peacefully amid tight security in UP

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

In Kanpur, that witnessed stone pelting and violence on June 3, people from the Muslim community participated in the prayers in all major mosques while the police personnel remained on alert.

Situation in Punjab is more dangerous than it seems

Situation in Punjab is more dangerous than it seems

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

This is a challenge India's political establishment will have to face unitedly, without looking for electoral benefit, warns Vir Sanghvi.

For 3rd day running, beef smugglers held at UP-Delhi border after gunfight

For 3rd day running, beef smugglers held at UP-Delhi border after gunfight

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Two suspected beef smugglers from western Uttar Pradesh were arrested near the Delhi border after a gunfight with the Noida police on Thursday morning, officials said.

Definition of hate speech complex, we have thought of something, says SC

Definition of hate speech complex, we have thought of something, says SC

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Defining hate speech is complex but the real problem in tackling them lies in the implementation and execution of law and judicial pronouncements, the Supreme Court said on Friday, days after parts of Haryana were rattled by communal violence.

Haryana cops nab key accused truck driver in DSP murder case from Rajasthan

Haryana cops nab key accused truck driver in DSP murder case from Rajasthan

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Sabbir, alias Mittar, the key accused in the case, was arrested from Rajasthan's Bharatpur district.

Hafiz Saeed to be arrested 'very soon': Pak police

Hafiz Saeed to be arrested 'very soon': Pak police

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

A source in the Imran Khan government told PTI that the Punjab police are waiting a go-ahead from the "top" to lay hand on Saeed.

China wades into Prophet row, says 'religions should co-exist'

China wades into Prophet row, says 'religions should co-exist'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

China on Monday waded into the furore over the controversial remarks by two now-suspended Bharatiya Janata Party functionaries against Prophet Mohammed, expressing the hope that the incident can be properly managed.

Punjab on high alert on anniversary of Operation Bluestar

Punjab on high alert on anniversary of Operation Bluestar

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal exhorted the people to exercise restraint and observe the 32nd anniversary of Operation Bluestar peacefully.

Religious intolerance: 'Obama spoke about reality'

Religious intolerance: 'Obama spoke about reality'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

The Christian community, which has been critical of the Bharatiya Janata Party government following "attacks" on churches, on Friday welcomed US President Barack Obama's comments on religious intolerance in India, saying he spoke about the reality and pro-active action was required to ensure social harmony.

Video shows PFI protesters in Pune shouting 'Pakistan Zindabad'

Video shows PFI protesters in Pune shouting 'Pakistan Zindabad'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

A video of protesters purportedly raising 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans during an agitation held in Pune by the Popular Front of India (PFI) has surfaced on social media, prompting some BJP leaders in Maharashtra to demand strong action against the slogan shouters.

MP: Man whose house razed for stone-pelting was in jail on Ram Navami

MP: Man whose house razed for stone-pelting was in jail on Ram Navami

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Police officials conceded that Shahbaz, the accused, was in fact in prison on April 10, but justified the demolition claiming he was a 'listed criminal of the area'.

Dorsey, govt in tweetstorm over Twitter ex-CEO's armtwisting charge

Dorsey, govt in tweetstorm over Twitter ex-CEO's armtwisting charge

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Union minister Rajeev Chandrashekar on Tuesday rejected Dorsey's claim, calling it an "outright lie" and "an attempt to brush out that very dubious period" of firm's history.