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SC takes cognisance of doctor's rape-murder case, hearing on Aug 20

SC takes cognisance of doctor's rape-murder case, hearing on Aug 20

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

According to the cause list of August 20 uploaded on the apex court website, a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra is scheduled to hear on Tuesday.

'There was intelligence Pakistan would kill Kasab'

'There was intelligence Pakistan would kill Kasab'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

'There was some intelligence that he'll be killed before the whole process -- after sessions court, high court, Supreme Court, mercy petition before the governor, the President -- was completed; they (Pakistani intelligence agencies) will somehow manage to kill him.'

SC releases youth awarded death for rape-murder of infant

SC releases youth awarded death for rape-murder of infant

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

It said since the appellant at present would be more than 20 years old, there was no requirement of sending him to the Juvenile Justice Board or any other child care facility or institution.

Salman Rushdie on ventilator, likely to lose an eye; suspect in custody

Salman Rushdie on ventilator, likely to lose an eye; suspect in custody

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

The New York Times reported that according to Rushdie's agent, Andrew Wylie, the Mumbai-born controversial author was on a ventilator and could not speak.

UK knife attack leaves 3 children dead, 5 critical

UK knife attack leaves 3 children dead, 5 critical

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The police force on Tuesday reiterated the incident is "not currently being treated as terror-related and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with it".

Lawyer who took on Fadnavis in ED custody, says implicated in false case

Lawyer who took on Fadnavis in ED custody, says implicated in false case

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

The court remanded advocate Uke and his brother Pradeep Uke in the ED's custody till April 6.

US to impose costs on Iran for crackdown against protesters: Biden

US to impose costs on Iran for crackdown against protesters: Biden

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

The US is alarmed and appalled by reports of security authorities responding to university students' peaceful protests with violence and mass arrests.

US women's soccer team calls for repeal of kneeling ban

US women's soccer team calls for repeal of kneeling ban

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The US women's national team has called on the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) to repeal a policy forbidding players from kneeling during the national anthem and issue an apology to black players and fans. The USSF will hold a special meeting on Tuesday to consider scrapping the rule, which requires players to "stand respectfully during the playing of national anthems at any event in which the Federation is represented".

NIA invokes Unlawful Activities Act against Sachin Waze

NIA invokes Unlawful Activities Act against Sachin Waze

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The National Investigation Agency has invoked the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act against suspended Mumbai police officer Sachin Waze in connection with the Antilia bomb scare case.

World sport unites, adds voice to protests over Floyd's death

World sport unites, adds voice to protests over Floyd's death

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Charlotte Hornets and owner and former NBA great Michael Jordan and golfer Tiger Woods, who rarely speak out on social issues, have also called for change.

A well-planned surrender: Kin of slain cop on Dubey's arrest

A well-planned surrender: Kin of slain cop on Dubey's arrest

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The arrest happened in a very well-planned way as first Dubey was in Faridabad and in just 12 hours he reached the door of Mahakal (in Ujjain), Kamalkant Mishra said.

HC corrects Ashish Mishra's bail order, paves way for release

HC corrects Ashish Mishra's bail order, paves way for release

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Ashish Mishra had moved the Lucknow bench of the high court on Friday seeking insertion of Sections 302 (murder) and 120 B (criminal conspiracy) of Indian Penal Code that were 'inadvertently' not mentioned in the high court order as the jail authorities would not release him due to the omission.

Security escort fans wearing pro-Iran protest shirt

Security escort fans wearing pro-Iran protest shirt

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Same-sex relationships are illegal in Qatar.

Atiq's 'in case I am killed' letter being sent to CJI, Yogi

Atiq's 'in case I am killed' letter being sent to CJI, Yogi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

A letter by Atiq Ahmed with instructions to send it to the Uttar Pradesh chief minister and the Chief Justice of India in case of his death is being dispatched to them, the slain gangster-turned-politician's lawyer said on Tuesday.

BJP claims Coimbatore car blast a suicide attack, seeks NIA probe

BJP claims Coimbatore car blast a suicide attack, seeks NIA probe

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

He said the Tamil Nadu BJP has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking a transfer of the case to the National Investigation Agency.

Tiger Woods calls Floyd killing 'shocking tragedy'

Tiger Woods calls Floyd killing 'shocking tragedy'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Numerous prominent athletes, including Tiger Woods, NBA great Michael Jordan, have spoken out as anti-police brutality marches and rallies boiled over across the country.

Doctor's stir continues, govt hikes security in hospitals

Doctor's stir continues, govt hikes security in hospitals

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Healthcare services remained affected at state-run hospitals in West Bengal as junior doctors continued their cease-work protest.

Gaanth Chapter 1: Jamnaa Paar Review: Boring

Gaanth Chapter 1: Jamnaa Paar Review: Boring

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

It introduces random characters, goes on several wild goose chases and is incapable of holding onto any thread of the plot, sighs Deepa Gahlot.

No bail for Sheezan Khan in Tunisha Sharma death case

No bail for Sheezan Khan in Tunisha Sharma death case

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Additional sessions judge RD Deshpande refused to grant relief to the 28-year-old, who was arrested on December 25 and is now in judicial custody.

'Devastating': UN, EU human rights officials on Stan Swamy's death

'Devastating': UN, EU human rights officials on Stan Swamy's death

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Swamy died at the Holy Family Hospital, where he was admitted on May 29, in Mumbai on Monday, a day after he suffered a cardiac arrest and was put on ventilator support.

'Pakistan Intelligence Have Killed Hundreds Of Baloch'

'Pakistan Intelligence Have Killed Hundreds Of Baloch'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'If the government sincerely addressed the issue of missing persons, it would alleviate 80% of the grievances in Balochistan.' 'No matter how many development projects Islamabad announces for the region, the people will remain upset as long as their loved ones are missing.'

Kolkata IAF corporal death: Sambia booked for murder, bail plea rejected

Kolkata IAF corporal death: Sambia booked for murder, bail plea rejected

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

Sambia denied that he was behind the wheel of the brand new Audi and also failed to answer questions about the other people with him during the mishap.

Activist Stan Swamy dies in custody awaiting medical bail

Activist Stan Swamy dies in custody awaiting medical bail

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Swamy's counsel said there was negligence on part of the Taloja prison authorities, who failed to provide immediate medical attention to the Jesuit priest.

Deep Sidhu, accused in Red Fort violence case, dies in accident

Deep Sidhu, accused in Red Fort violence case, dies in accident

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Actor and activist Deep Sidhu, accused of being the key conspirator of the Red Fort violence on Republic Day last year, died in a road accident on Kundli-Manesar-Palwal highway near Kharkhoda in Haryana's Sonipat, police said.

SC panel says Hyd encounter staged, cops should be tried for murder

SC panel says Hyd encounter staged, cops should be tried for murder

Rediff.com20 May 2022

A three-member inquiry commission on the encounter killings of four suspects in a case of gang-rape and murder of a veterinarian (named changed as Disha) in Hyderabad in December 2019 revealed that the firing by the police personnel was deliberate.

Former Bihar minister's father found murdered at home

Former Bihar minister's father found murdered at home

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

In a ghastly incident that has sent shock waves across Bihar, former state minister Mukesh Sahni's 70-year-old father was found stabbed to death at his native home in Darbhanga district, a top police officer said.

Tearful adieu to Tunisha; Sheezan's mother, sister attend last rites

Tearful adieu to Tunisha; Sheezan's mother, sister attend last rites

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

The last rites of actor Tunisha Sharma were held on Tuesday in Mumbai in the presence of her family members and industry colleagues.

Bihar: Mob thrashes murder accused

Bihar: Mob thrashes murder accused

Rediff.com23 Feb 2008

In yet another case of street justice, a youth accused of murder was brutally thrashed by an angry mob after snatching him from police custody in Bihar's Hajipur, about 25 km from Patna on Saturday.

HC spares 4 Lashkar terrorists death, sentences them to 10-year jail

HC spares 4 Lashkar terrorists death, sentences them to 10-year jail

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

All the four were found guilty of "conspiracy" to wage war against the government of India and sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment.

UP man steals girlfriend's father's phone, threatens to kill Yogi

UP man steals girlfriend's father's phone, threatens to kill Yogi

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Ameen hatched the conspiracy after being frustrated by the father of his girlfriend who was not happy with their relationship, she said.

Autopsy didn't find alcohol in Kanjhawala victim's stomach, says family doc

Autopsy didn't find alcohol in Kanjhawala victim's stomach, says family doc

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The victim's friend, who was riding pillion on her scooty, had told the media that Anjali was drunk and had insisted on driving the two-wheeler on the fateful night.

Tunisha suicide case: Sheezan Khan breaks down before cops, says...

Tunisha suicide case: Sheezan Khan breaks down before cops, says...

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Actor Sheezan Khan who has been arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide of his co-actor Tunisha Sharma has denied allegations that he had been dating several girls while he was in a relationship with the deceased actor.

Arnab Goswami's arrest appears to be prima facie 'illegal': Court

Arnab Goswami's arrest appears to be prima facie 'illegal': Court

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The magistrate noted that the chain of circumstances, the reason behind the deaths of Anvay Naik and his mother Kumodini Naik and its connection with the accused persons are not established by the prosecution.

Ahmedabad blast: 3 death-row convicts accuse approver of jealousy

Ahmedabad blast: 3 death-row convicts accuse approver of jealousy

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

One the accused in the case, Ayaz Saiyed, had turned approver and his statement was crucial in proving the crime against the other accused.

Delhi riots: HC bail to 3 accused in IB official's murder case

Delhi riots: HC bail to 3 accused in IB official's murder case

Rediff.com2 May 2024

The high court gave relief to accused Shoaib Alam, Gulfam and Javed, noting that they have been in custody for four years and the trial in the case is not likely to conclude any time soon.

Case against Setalvad, Sreekumar, Bhatt sent to sessions court for trial

Case against Setalvad, Sreekumar, Bhatt sent to sessions court for trial

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Additional metropolitan magistrate MV Chauhan committed the case to the sessions court in Ahmedabad for trial against Setalvad, former state director general of police RB Sreekumar and ex-Indian Police Service officer Sanjiv Bhatt.

'BJP Wants India To Become Like Iran'

'BJP Wants India To Become Like Iran'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

'Their role model is Iran: high control of the citizens by the State.' In Iran it is Islamic control; in India, it will be Hindutva control.'

Bengaluru woman goes to cops with mother's body in suitcase

Bengaluru woman goes to cops with mother's body in suitcase

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

After killing her mother, Sen packed the body in a suitcase with her photograph and came to the Mico Layout police station. Subsequently, a murder case was registered by a police sub-inspector, Baba added.

Who is the Batla House encounter convict Ariz Khan?

Who is the Batla House encounter convict Ariz Khan?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Ariz Khan, who has been awarded death penalty for the murder of Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma in connection with the sensational 2008 Batla House encounter case was allegedly associated with the Indian Mujahideen.

Thane court asks Maha ATS to stop Mansukh Hiran death probe

Thane court asks Maha ATS to stop Mansukh Hiran death probe

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

A Thane court on Wednesday directed the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) to stop its investigation into the death of businessman Mansukh Hiran and hand over case records to the National Investigation Agency immediately.