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Jailed Lashkar terrorist Afsar Pasha masterminded Mangaluru blast: Police

Jailed Lashkar terrorist Afsar Pasha masterminded Mangaluru blast: Police

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Pasha, who had earlier received training in making bombs in Bangladesh, provided training to the Mangaluru blast case accused during their stay in a jail in Karnataka.

5 Odisha cops suspended for attacking Army officer, molesting friend

5 Odisha cops suspended for attacking Army officer, molesting friend

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

According to an order issued by the director general of police YB Khurania on Wednesday the five police personnel have been suspended on charge of gross misconduct.

Pro-Palestine Aussie pitch invader sent to 1-day police custody

Pro-Palestine Aussie pitch invader sent to 1-day police custody

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Wen Johnson (24) had intruded into the pitch at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium just before the drinks break in the final at around 3pm, but was immediately apprehended by security personnel as he approached batter Virat Kohli.

Doc's murder: Polygraph test of main accused underway in jail

Doc's murder: Polygraph test of main accused underway in jail

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

A team of polygraph specialists flown to Kolkata from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory in Delhi is conducting the tests, they said.

CBI arrests RG Kar ex-principal, 3 others over fin irregularities

CBI arrests RG Kar ex-principal, 3 others over fin irregularities

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Officials said the three others who have been arrested are Ghosh's security guard Afsar Ali (44), and hospital vendors Biplav Singha (52) and Suman Hazara (46) who used to supply material to the hospital.

'What was police doing?' SC may form SIT to probe Manipur video

'What was police doing?' SC may form SIT to probe Manipur video

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court Monday termed as 'horrendous' the video of two women being paraded naked in Manipur and sought information about steps taken so far in the first information reports (FIRs) lodged, saying now it will not want the state police to probe the matter as they virtually handed over the women to the rioting mob.

New Kolkata CP appointed, 2 health officials removed

New Kolkata CP appointed, 2 health officials removed

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Senior Indian Police Service officer Manoj Kumar Verma was appointed the new Kolkata Police commissioner, replacing Vineet Goyal, on Tuesday, a day after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a meeting with agitating junior doctors and agreed to their demands in a bid to resolve the more than a month-long impasse over the RG Kar hospital incident.

Kolkata rape: CBI to conduct polygraph test on ex-principal

Kolkata rape: CBI to conduct polygraph test on ex-principal

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

A special court in Kolkata on Thursday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a polygraph test on former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh and four other doctors in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee at the hospital, officials said.

RG Kar rape-murder case: Can of worms opened, but CBI still clueless

RG Kar rape-murder case: Can of worms opened, but CBI still clueless

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The investigators are unable to join several dots due to lack of evidence from the crime scene.

Phone tapping: Mumbai police grill Rashmi Shukla for 2nd time this month

Phone tapping: Mumbai police grill Rashmi Shukla for 2nd time this month

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

The Mumbai police on Wednesday recorded the statement of IPS officer and former state intelligence chief Rashmi Shukla for over two hours in connection with a case of alleged illegal tapping of phones, an official said.

SC repeats order: No publishing RG Kar victim's details on social media

SC repeats order: No publishing RG Kar victim's details on social media

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The top court said it had already passed an order on this issue and it was for the law enforcement agencies to implement the order.

2 SPs transferred, six cops suspended for Gujarat hooch tragedy

2 SPs transferred, six cops suspended for Gujarat hooch tragedy

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The Gujarat home department on Thursday transferred the superintendents of police of Botad and Ahmedabad and suspended six other cops following the death of 42 people after consumption of spurious liquor, an official said.

'Next DGP Must Only Be According To Seniority'

'Next DGP Must Only Be According To Seniority'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

'If you want to have fair elections you should have an officer, who is appointed as per the rules laid down for such appointments, which is based on seniority.'

CBI to probe financial irregularities at RG Kar hospital

CBI to probe financial irregularities at RG Kar hospital

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

The decision followed a petition by former deputy superintendent of the medical establishment, Akhtar Ali, who sought an investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) into alleged financial misconduct during the tenure of the college's former principal, Sandip Ghosh.

28 get life term for murdering youth during Kasganj communal clashes

28 get life term for murdering youth during Kasganj communal clashes

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

A special NIA court in Lucknow has sentenced 28 people to life imprisonment for the 2018 killing of a 22-year-old youth in clashes during a 'Tiranga rally' on Republic Day in Kasganj district of Uttar Pradesh. The case drew significant attention as the killing of Chandan Gupta sparked widespread riots in Kasganj for three days. The prosecution demanded the severest punishment while the defence counsel pleaded for leniency. The court awarded life sentences and imposed a fine of Rs 80,000 on each of the convicts. Gupta's family expressed satisfaction at the verdict but vowed to continue its fight for harsher penalties for the main accused and those acquitted.

SC to hear Kolkata rape-murder case first on Tuesday

SC to hear Kolkata rape-murder case first on Tuesday

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

A bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, which had taken cognisance of the incident, has kept the matter on top of the cause list for hearing at 10:30 am on Tuesday.

Dying man forced to sing national anthem: HC orders CBI probe

Dying man forced to sing national anthem: HC orders CBI probe

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

In a video clip that had gone viral on social media, Faizan, along with four other Muslim men, was seen being beaten up by policemen while being forced to sing the national anthem and 'Vande Mataram'.

Kolkata rape: SC expresses concern over missing autopsy document

Kolkata rape: SC expresses concern over missing autopsy document

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The top court also directed the protesting resident doctors in West Bengal to resume work by 5 pm on Tuesday and said no adverse action shall be taken against them on resumption of work.

ED probe against Sidda's wife: Irregularities found

ED probe against Sidda's wife: Irregularities found

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Evidence of several irregularities have been detected in the transfer of 14 sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) to B M Parvathi, the wife of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, according to the Enforcement Directorate.

Badlapur assault accused's death: Cops acted in self defence, says CM; Oppn seeks probe

Badlapur assault accused's death: Cops acted in self defence, says CM; Oppn seeks probe

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

There is no action against the "BJP-linked" school management but an arrested accused is shot dead in suspicious circumstances, he said, adding "we have no trust in Badlapur police".

Disclosing CBI report on RG Kar might 'jeopardise' probe: SC

Disclosing CBI report on RG Kar might 'jeopardise' probe: SC

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Refusing to stop streaming live proceedings in the suo motu case related to the incident, the apex court said it was a matter of public interest and the public must know what is transpiring in the courtroom.

How Puja Khedkar obtained disability certificate

How Puja Khedkar obtained disability certificate

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Probationary Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Dr Puja Khedkar had obtained a partial 'locomotor disability' certificate from a hospital at Pimpri in Pune district in August 2022, a senior official said on Tuesday.

SIMI could be behind Malegaon blast, Pragya's lawyer tells court

SIMI could be behind Malegaon blast, Pragya's lawyer tells court

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Local people prevented the police from reaching the site immediately after the blast and it could have been done to shield the accused, said Thakur's lawyer, advocate JP Mishra.

2 K'taka women officers transferred after public spat

2 K'taka women officers transferred after public spat

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The quarrel between Roopa and Rohini Sindhuri Dasari on Monday reached the office of the Chief Secretary Vandita Sharma, with both of them submitting a petition seeking action against each other, and explaining their stance.

Doctor's murder: CBI files FIR, takes key accused into custody

Doctor's murder: CBI files FIR, takes key accused into custody

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

A team of senior Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers, who reached Kolkata on Wednesday morning, began its investigation into the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor at a state-run hospital in West Bengal, officials said.

Transfer requests unheeded: Slain Kashmiri teacher's husband blames govt

Transfer requests unheeded: Slain Kashmiri teacher's husband blames govt

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Bala and Kumar were transferred to another school in a safer area only on Monday night. Tuesday was supposed to be the last day for Bala at her old school.

7 officials suspended over VIP treatment for actor Darshan in jail

7 officials suspended over VIP treatment for actor Darshan in jail

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The actor is currently in judicial custody in the Renukaswamy murder case.

Women centric schemes proved to be game-changer in 2 states?

Women centric schemes proved to be game-changer in 2 states?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Women-centric schemes could have proved a game-changer in both Maharashtra and Jharkhand, as both states witnessed a surge in women voters in the recently held assembly polls as well as return of the ruling alliances with a thumping majority.

Puja Khedkar lodges harassment complaint against Pune collector

Puja Khedkar lodges harassment complaint against Pune collector

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Probationary Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Puja Khedkar has lodged a complaint of harassment against Pune district collector Suhas Diwase with Washim police, an official said on Tuesday.

Man lynched on Humsafar Exp in UP over sexual abuse of minor girl

Man lynched on Humsafar Exp in UP over sexual abuse of minor girl

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Enraged by the sexual assault, the victim's family and passengers thrashed Kumar.

UK's richest 10% took half of wealth from India during colonialism

UK's richest 10% took half of wealth from India during colonialism

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The United Kingdom extracted USD 64.82 trillion from India over a century of colonialism between 1765 and 1900 and USD 33.8 trillion of this went to the richest 10 per cent -- enough money to carpet London in notes of 50 British pound almost four times over.

SC closes habeas corpus plea against Jaggi's foundation

SC closes habeas corpus plea against Jaggi's foundation

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday closed the proceedings in a habeas corpus petition filed by a man who had alleged that his two daughters were held captive inside the premises of spiritual leader Jaggi Vasudev's Isha Foundation at Coimbatore.

SC asks protesting Bengal docs to return to duty

SC asks protesting Bengal docs to return to duty

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

A bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud directed the protesting doctors to get back to work by 5 pm on Tuesday and assured them that there will be no adverse action if they resume duty.

Vandalism at Kolkata hospital as midnight protest turns violent

Vandalism at Kolkata hospital as midnight protest turns violent

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

The incident took place amid midnight protests by women against the horrific rape-murder of the doctor at the hospital.

Gehlot should be quizzed: Ex-OSD on 2020 phone tapping case

Gehlot should be quizzed: Ex-OSD on 2020 phone tapping case

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

He said Gehlot could tell how he got the call recordings and whether the call interceptions were done legally or not.

Puja Khedkar summoned back to academy, training put on hold

Puja Khedkar summoned back to academy, training put on hold

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The government on Tuesday put on hold the district training programme of controversial Indian Administrative Service officer Puja Khedkar, who is under the scanner for allegedly forging disability certificates to clear the Civil Services examination.

Maximum punishment will send strong message: Malegaon blast victims

Maximum punishment will send strong message: Malegaon blast victims

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

The prosecution has proved the entire chain that connected the accused with each other for achieving the goal of executing the bomb blast and perform terrorist acts, the written statement, filed by the intervenor for the victims, said.

Arrested in Bangladesh 37 yrs ago, Tripura man returns

Arrested in Bangladesh 37 yrs ago, Tripura man returns

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

A man from Tripura's Sepahijala district returned home after spending 37 years in Bangladesh jails.

Mamata removes CP, top health officials, but docs to continue stir

Mamata removes CP, top health officials, but docs to continue stir

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Following a meeting with the medics, she claimed that talks were "fruitful" and nearly "99 percent of their demands have been accepted", Banerjee said.

Break fingers of those blaming Mamata: TMC minister

Break fingers of those blaming Mamata: TMC minister

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

His threat was heard in a video clip that has gone viral. However, the authenticity of the video could not independently verify.