News for 'police misconduct'

Complainant in Pachauri sexual harassment case quits TERI

Complainant in Pachauri sexual harassment case quits TERI

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

In her resignation, which she submitted early this week, she slammed the organisation for creating what she describes as a "hostile environment".

'Where's the evidence? BCCI or IPL is no authority to ban me'

'Where's the evidence? BCCI or IPL is no authority to ban me'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Tainted Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf hit out at the Board of Control for Cricket in India after being handed a five-year ban for corruption, saying the Indian cricket authorities did not have any evidence to pronounce him guilty.

Sheila Dikshit moves HC to save herself

Sheila Dikshit moves HC to save herself

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Appearing before a bench of Chief Justice N Venkata Ramana and Justice Pradeep Nandrajog, Additional Solicitor General Siddharth Luthra mentioned the plea saying, "There is an urgency in the matter and let it be heard today itself".

EPL: Klopp charged by FA for wild celebrations

EPL: Klopp charged by FA for wild celebrations

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Arsenal's Aubameyang compared to Henry after his derby double

Sahitya Akademi awardee charged with sedition for remarks on citizenship bill

Sahitya Akademi awardee charged with sedition for remarks on citizenship bill

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

The police on Thursday booked litterateur Hiren Gohain, Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti chief Gogoi and senior journalist Manjit Mahanta under sedition charges for their comments on the Citizenship Amendment Bill.

Feud between CBI director, deputy turns murkier; 1 from Asthana's team nabbed

Feud between CBI director, deputy turns murkier; 1 from Asthana's team nabbed

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

The CBI action comes after the second in command in the CBI, wrote to Cabinet Secretary alleging that the businessman had paid CBI Director Alok Verma Rs 2 crore to get relief in the case.

US report says media critical of government in India harassed

US report says media critical of government in India harassed

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

The report mentioned the Central Bureau of Investigation raid on NDTV, exit of Bobby Ghosh as the editor of Hindustan Times and arrest of cartoonist G Bala.

Anti-Romeo squads asked to avoid 'inhumane measures'

Anti-Romeo squads asked to avoid 'inhumane measures'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

The guidelines have been issued after the intervention of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath amidst reports of harassment by anti-Romeo squads.

Somnath Bharti should surrender, an embarrassment to party: Kejriwal

Somnath Bharti should surrender, an embarrassment to party: Kejriwal

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Finally breaking his silence, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the former law minister and Aam Aadmi Party lawmaker Somnath Bharti, who has been booked in a domestic violence case, is becoming an embarrassment for the party and his family, and therefore should surrender.

Leave it to governors to decide to stay on or quit: Chidambaram

Leave it to governors to decide to stay on or quit: Chidambaram

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

With the National Democratic Alliance government nudging some governors appointed by the previous United Progressive Alliance government regime to demit office, the Congress on Friday said Centre should leave it to the governors to decide whether to continue in their posts or resign.

Toyota lockout lifted but workers refuse to sign undertaking

Toyota lockout lifted but workers refuse to sign undertaking

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

When the workers returned to work for the 6 am shift on Monday morning, the management insisted each employee sign an undertaking, but the workers refused to do so.

Mass bunking by CoBRA trainees stumps CRPF

Mass bunking by CoBRA trainees stumps CRPF

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

In an unusual case of 'mass bunking' being confronted by the Central Reserve Police Force, 59 trainee commandos of its elite jungle warfare and counter-Naxal squad Commando Battalion for Resolute Action have gone missing from a train just before they were to report for duty in the Left Wing Extremism-hit theatre of Bihar as part of their first deployment.

Sexual harassment: Should you report or quit?

Sexual harassment: Should you report or quit?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Neha Bagaria, founder and CEO, JobsForHer tells you how to handle the situation.

Bangalore rape: School chairman arrested for destroying evidence

Bangalore rape: School chairman arrested for destroying evidence

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Chairman of the Bangalore school where a six-year old girl was allegedly raped, evoking public outrage and triggering protests, has been arrested.

Powerful men accused of sexual harassment

Powerful men accused of sexual harassment

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Cases that have come to light since the Weinstein scandal broke on October 5.

'Mobocracy' cannot be allowed to overrun law: SC on vigilantism

'Mobocracy' cannot be allowed to overrun law: SC on vigilantism

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The SC said that it was the duty of the state governments to ensue law and order in society.

Lele says BCCI's spot-fixing probe was 'eyewash'

Lele says BCCI's spot-fixing probe was 'eyewash'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Former BCCI secretary Jaywant Lele says the Bombay high court has taken a very correct decision. 'The judges appointed in the two-member committee were the people of N Srinivasan.'

'Naming and shaming these culprits on social media is the only option'

'Naming and shaming these culprits on social media is the only option'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

'Taking the legal route is not easy -- it shames you, drains you emotionally and financially.' 'The culprits get the best legal aid and fight long, costly legal battles while the victims cannot afford it.'

Sports Shorts: Badminton star Chong Wei diagnosed with nose cancer

Sports Shorts: Badminton star Chong Wei diagnosed with nose cancer

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

21 IPS officers face CBI probe

21 IPS officers face CBI probe

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Twenty-one serving and retired Indian Police Service officers have been booked by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the last three years in 16 different cases ranging from disproportionate assets to destruction of evidence, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

'Under BJP CBI has become Controlled Bureau of Investigation'

'Under BJP CBI has become Controlled Bureau of Investigation'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

'The government made a mess.' 'When there is a director, how can you have an in-charge director?' 'Then, they shifted all the 14 officers who were working on the Asthana case which has never happened in the history of the CBI.'

World Cup updates: England boss Southgate amused after dislocating shoulder

World Cup updates: England boss Southgate amused after dislocating shoulder

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

FIFA slapped the Mexicans with a CHF 10,000 fine for what it called "discriminatory and insulting chants" during their surprise 1-0 win over Germany on Sunday.

30 moments from India in 2018

30 moments from India in 2018

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

From the Aadhaar verdict to #MeToo's arrival in the country to the entry into the Sabarimala temple -- India had a newsworthy 2018. As we step into 2019, these are the top moments from the year gone by.

Govt unsparing in punishing the corrupt: Modi

Govt unsparing in punishing the corrupt: Modi

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Modi said his government is committed to ensuring probity among public servants.

Impeachment notice a 'revenge petition': Jaitley

Impeachment notice a 'revenge petition': Jaitley

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

While Jaitley posted his hard-hitting response to the opposition's move in Facebook, BJP fielded its spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi, who is also a lawyer, to take on the Congress.

Lead investigator defends 2nd affidavit; says no evidence of Ishrat being terrorist

Lead investigator defends 2nd affidavit; says no evidence of Ishrat being terrorist

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Casting doubts over Mani's claims, the Indian Police Service officer said: "His motive is something else; he wants to weaken the case. He wants to divert attention from the charge sheets pending in courts. The purpose is to portray the evidence as 'wrong'."

Sports Shorts: Boston marathon winner to turn pro

Sports Shorts: Boston marathon winner to turn pro

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

An India like no other

An India like no other

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Every year, for thousands of years, the Sonepur Mela, transforms a small rural town in north Bihar into a giant fair.

SC stops monitoring probe against Kripashankar Singh, family

SC stops monitoring probe against Kripashankar Singh, family

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

The Supreme Court put an end to the investigation monitored by it against former Mumbai Congress chief Kripashankar Singh and his family members for allegedly amassing disproportionate assets and left it to the trial court to consider supplying final report to activists on whose public interest litigation the probe was ordered.

Ajit Chandila banned for life, Hiken Shah for 5 years

Ajit Chandila banned for life, Hiken Shah for 5 years

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Ajit Chandila has been handed a life ban, while Hiken Shah has been banned for five years for their role in match-fixing during the Indian Premier League, the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced on Monday. The BCCI's Disciplinary Committee, headed by president Shashank Manohar, also comprising Jyotiraditya Scindia and Niranjan Shah, made the decision after their meeting in Mumbai. Chandila and Shah appeared in person before the Committee on December 24 last and were given time till January 4 to file a written response to the charges against them.

HC stays till Sept 19 order of FIR against CM Sheila Dikshit

HC stays till Sept 19 order of FIR against CM Sheila Dikshit

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

The Delhi high court on Wednesday stayed till September 19 trial court's order for registration of FIR against Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit for alleged misuse of government funds in 2008 assembly polls.

'Predators need to be named and shamed'

'Predators need to be named and shamed'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

'Bullying is not going to scare me.' 'Nana Patekar has no powerful friends. It is just a perception created by his friends.' 'I have really powerful voices like Maneka Gandhi supporting me.'

'Chief Justice should have resigned'

'Chief Justice should have resigned'

Rediff.com9 May 2019

'These things are not forgotten, it will haunt the Supreme Court for a long time.'

Tendulkar to do his bit to improve Mumbai cricket

Tendulkar to do his bit to improve Mumbai cricket

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar said he spoke to the batting great and he's agreed to share his views on Mumbai cricket.

Suspended IAS officer, who took on Modi, arrested

Suspended IAS officer, who took on Modi, arrested

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Suspended Indian Administrative Service officer Pradeep Sharma, who took on Narendra Modi over the snoopgate scandal when he was the Gujarat chief minister, was arrested on Tuesday in a corruption case, a day after the Enforcement Directorate attached his properties for alleged money laundering.

Life-threatening behaviour in plane can get you barred for life

Life-threatening behaviour in plane can get you barred for life

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

The ministry of civil aviation has recommended three levels of unruly behaviour by passengers, each with a different duration of ban on flying.

Extras: Enrique quits as Spain coach for personal reasons

Extras: Enrique quits as Spain coach for personal reasons

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Full text of the Justice Lodha IPL verdict

Full text of the Justice Lodha IPL verdict

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals were suspended from the Indian Premier League for two years for betting activities of their key officials, Gurunath Meiyappan and Raj Kundra, during the 2013 season of cash-rich Twenty20 cricket tournament.

Indian priest arrested in US for possessing child pornography

Indian priest arrested in US for possessing child pornography

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

A 47-year-old Indian priest has been arrested in the United States state of Florida on charges of possessing child pornography, with authorities saying he asked a 14-year old boy to help him delete about 40 pornographic images of young boys from his phone.

Sports Shorts: Bhaker-Anmol win air pistol mixed gold

Sports Shorts: Bhaker-Anmol win air pistol mixed gold

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday