News for 'police negligence'

Court grants bail to Indica driver involved in Munde's accident

Court grants bail to Indica driver involved in Munde's accident

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

A Delhi court on Tuesday granted bail to Gurvinder Singh who was arrested in connection with the accident which led to the death of Union Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde.

Gujarat riots: Modi gets clean chit from Nanavati panel

Gujarat riots: Modi gets clean chit from Nanavati panel

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

The Nanavati Commission, which was appointed in 2002, after five years observed that police at some places were ineffective in controlling the mob and said the post-Godhra riots that spread out in the state were "not a pre-planned conspiracy or orchestrated violence.

Woman biker hits a pothole, run over by truck

Woman biker hits a pothole, run over by truck

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

This is the fourth death this year caused by vehicles skidding on potholes on the Jawhar-Dahanu road.

Sengar gets 10-yr jail for murder of Unnao rape survivor's father

Sengar gets 10-yr jail for murder of Unnao rape survivor's father

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The woman's father died in judicial custody in April 2018.

Haasan gives Rs 1 cr aid to families of 3 dead in crane mishap at his film's set

Haasan gives Rs 1 cr aid to families of 3 dead in crane mishap at his film's set

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

The actor also revealed he and the film's director Shankar could have also been among the dead, if they had not moved away from the spot a few seconds earlier.

Mercedes hit-and-run: Teen driver gets bail

Mercedes hit-and-run: Teen driver gets bail

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

A teenager, who had allegedly run over a 32-year-old man with his father's Mercedes, on Tuesday succeeded in securing bail in his third attempt.

Assam boat tragedy: CM bans private ferries, orders high-level probe

Assam boat tragedy: CM bans private ferries, orders high-level probe

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The CM said that initial probe indicated "mismanagement" to be the prime reason for the accident, which occurred on Wednesday evening.

44% rural Indians willing to pay for COVID-19 vaccine: Survey

44% rural Indians willing to pay for COVID-19 vaccine: Survey

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Of those who were willing to pay, two-third said they can pay up to Rs 500 for two doses of the vaccine, whenever it is available.

Stan Swamy death: Oppn leaders and activists call for fixing accountability

Stan Swamy death: Oppn leaders and activists call for fixing accountability

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Opposition leaders and activists hit out at the Centre after the death of Jesuit priest and activist Stan Swamy on Monday, saying it should be held accountable for the "ruthless" and "inhuman treatment" meted out to the 84-year-old who was suffering from multiple ailments and awaiting bail on medical grounds.

Gangrape: We are trying to find lasting solution, says PC

Gangrape: We are trying to find lasting solution, says PC

Rediff.com26 Dec 2012

Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday said that a commission, headed by retired Justice Usha Mehra, will probe the Delhi gang-rape case and submit its report in three months. "The commission headed by former high court judge Usha Mehra will identify the lapses and may also come up with an interim report if necessary," Chidambaram told media personnel.

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.

Abhay 2 review

Abhay 2 review

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Abhay 2 is a definite watch if an investigative thriller is your scene, says Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Assam violence: 'Internal security can't be downgraded'

Assam violence: 'Internal security can't be downgraded'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

The principal responsibility for the initial inaction is that of the state government and its police but there has been contributory negligence by the internal security machinery of the government of India too, says B Raman

Rewari rape: Raids across states to nab accused; ASI suspended for 'delay'

Rewari rape: Raids across states to nab accused; ASI suspended for 'delay'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

The victim's family has alleged that police failed to take prompt action on their complaint and delayed action citing jurisdictional issues between Rewari and Mahendragarh district units.

MII show fire: Report says safety norms flouted by organisers

MII show fire: Report says safety norms flouted by organisers

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Safety instructions were neglected as LPG cylinders were brought by the organisers and kept under the stage of the Make in India event where a massive fire broke likely due to an electric spark coming into contact with combustible material, a probe into the incident in Mumbai has said.

'Gap between the people and government is widening'

'Gap between the people and government is widening'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

The bureaucracy in Haryana blamed the government for inexperience and criminal negligence.

Goa rape accused a relative of school head: Lawyer

Goa rape accused a relative of school head: Lawyer

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

The Vasco school girl rape case took a new turn on Wednesday with the lawyer of the victim alleging before a court that a relative of the headmistress was involved in the crime.

Chhattisgarh: 4 drown as boat capsizes

Chhattisgarh: 4 drown as boat capsizes

Rediff.com16 Jun 2007

Seven members of the family were boating in a river near Chhui Khadan village, about 110 km from Raipur, on Friday evening when the boat capsized, police said.

7-hr stand-off as Jamia protesters' march to Parliament stopped

7-hr stand-off as Jamia protesters' march to Parliament stopped

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Despite repeated appeals from the police and the varsity authorities, the protesters refused to end their agitation. Police said the protesters did not have permission to march towards Parliament.

Rahul meets Alwar gang-rape victim, promises justice

Rahul meets Alwar gang-rape victim, promises justice

Rediff.com16 May 2019

He said, a message should go across the country, not just in Rajasthan that 'this will not be tolerated'.

Jat agitation: Railways suffers Rs 55.92-crore loss

Jat agitation: Railways suffers Rs 55.92-crore loss

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

430 trains (229 Mail/ Express and 201 passenger) were partially cancelled.

Why cracking Kaiga leak case won't be easy

Why cracking Kaiga leak case won't be easy

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Nabbing the real culprit may be difficult since there was no CCTV in front of the water cooler where the alleged sabotage took place.

Hathras victim was 'killed by a ruthless govt': Sonia

Hathras victim was 'killed by a ruthless govt': Sonia

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

From the Congress party, I demand justice for the Hathras victim. India is a country for all and everyone has the right to live with dignity, Sonia said.

Credit card misused? You are liable to pay!

Credit card misused? You are liable to pay!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

If the credit card limit is exceeded, it is your problem. And, that is true even if the card is stolen.

Swine flu victim's kin file criminal complaint

Swine flu victim's kin file criminal complaint

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

A written complaint seeking criminal prosecution of directors of two private hospitals -- Jehangir and Ruby Hall -- was filed today with police by the family of Reeda Shaikh, the first fatality of swine flu in India.

Death toll in Uttarakhand-UP hooch tragedy rises to 70

Death toll in Uttarakhand-UP hooch tragedy rises to 70

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

An ex-gratia compensation of Rs 2 lakh has been announced for each for the families of those killed.

Cops say no proof against Nana Patekar; Tanushree 'not surprised'

Cops say no proof against Nana Patekar; Tanushree 'not surprised'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

A 'B-Summary' report is filed when the police do not find any evidence against the accused person to file a charge sheet and seek trial.

Aligarh toddler murdered over Rs 10,000; 5 cops suspended

Aligarh toddler murdered over Rs 10,000; 5 cops suspended

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Two suspects have been arrested and police say the case is a fallout of a monetary dispute.

Delhi hit-and-run: Minor accused to be tried as adult

Delhi hit-and-run: Minor accused to be tried as adult

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

The JJB said in its order that the accused is in no manner lacking in mental and physical capacity to commit the alleged offence.

Mid-day meal deaths: Principal declared proclaimed offender

Mid-day meal deaths: Principal declared proclaimed offender

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

A local court in Bihar's Saran district declared Meena Devi, the principal of the government primary school where 23 students died of food poisoning, a proclaimed offender in the mid-day meal case.

NADA clears Narsingh in dope scandal, says wrestler a victim of sabotage

NADA clears Narsingh in dope scandal, says wrestler a victim of sabotage

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Tainted wrestler Narsingh Yadav was exonerated of doping charges by the National Anti-Doping Agency panel, probing the positive tests on his urine samples on Monday. It ruled "there is no negligence on the athlete's part and he is a victim of sabotage".

Bihar tragedy: Warrant against absconding principal

Bihar tragedy: Warrant against absconding principal

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

A local court in Bihar's Saran district on Monday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Meena Devi, the absconding principal of the government primary school where 23 children died after eating contaminated food, an official said.

Moderate quake hits parts of West Bengal

Moderate quake hits parts of West Bengal

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale rocked parts of West Bengal in the early hours of Wednesday, the meteorological department said in Kolkata.

It's the end of the road for Uber in Delhi

It's the end of the road for Uber in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

International cab-booking service Uber was banned on Monday in the national capital, a day after one of its drivers was arrested for allegedly raping a 27-year-old woman executive amid growing outrage over the incident which renewed focus on safety measures for women.

8 kids die as train hits school van in UP; driver ignored warning

8 kids die as train hits school van in UP; driver ignored warning

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The children, who survived the mishap, also said that they tried to draw the driver's attention but he was in a hurry to clear the crossing, police said.

91 foreign Markaz attendees granted bail

91 foreign Markaz attendees granted bail

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The 91 foreigners from 21 countries were chargesheeted for attending Markaz at Nizamuddin in New Delhi allegedly in violation of visa conditions, indulging in missionary activities illegally and violating government guidelines issued after the COVID-19 outbreak.

Dalit fury: Kanpur cop suspended

Dalit fury: Kanpur cop suspended

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

UP DGP Bua Singh and Chief Secretary (Home) Satish Agarwal, visited Kanpur on Sunday and reviewed the law and order situation.

Salman's 'bad boy' image nailed him

Salman's 'bad boy' image nailed him

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Initially facing two years jail, the actor was hit with a stricter legal provision following a public outcry, reports Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Bail for 5 doctors in Mumbai's kidney transplant case

Bail for 5 doctors in Mumbai's kidney transplant case

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

All the accused had moved for bail on August 13 after the court remanded them to 14-day judicial custody till August 26.