News for 'prison assault'

Teen accused of live-streaming rape on Twitter's app

Teen accused of live-streaming rape on Twitter's app

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Lonina used the Periscope app to livestream the assault, said to have occurred on February 27 in the city of Colombus.

End of road for Nirbhaya convict after SC dismisses mercy plea

End of road for Nirbhaya convict after SC dismisses mercy plea

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The bench said all relevant material including judgments pronounced by trial court, high court and Supreme Court were placed before the President when he was considering the mercy plea of convict Mukesh Kumar Singh.

$500 million settlement reached in Nassar sex abuse scandal

$500 million settlement reached in Nassar sex abuse scandal

Rediff.com16 May 2018

The deal calls for the school to pay $425 million to the 332 victims represented in current litigation, with another $75 million set aside in a trust fund which could go to future plaintiffs who allege they were abused by Nassar, the attorneys said in a joint statement.

Sarabjit death probe: Pak judge calls for leads online

Sarabjit death probe: Pak judge calls for leads online

Rediff.com18 May 2013

A Pakistani judge investigating the murder of Indian death row convict Sarabjit Singh has appealed to Indian nationals having information about the matter to file written submissions with relevant documents within seven days.

Sarabjit slips into non-reversible coma

Sarabjit slips into non-reversible coma

Rediff.com1 May 2013

Indian national Sarabjit Singh, who was severely injured in a brutal assault last week, has slipped into a "non-reversible" coma. Doctors treating the India prisoner in a Lahore hospital are struggling to save his life.

Pak slams 'malicious Indian propaganda' on Chamel Singh

Pak slams 'malicious Indian propaganda' on Chamel Singh

Rediff.com31 Mar 2013

Pakistani authorities today rejected as "malicious Indian propaganda" reports that Indian prisoner Chamel Singh had died after allegedly being assaulted by jail staff in Lahore, saying his death was caused by a sudden stroke and heart attack. Mohsin Rafiq Chaudhry, senior superintendent of Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore, claimed a few Indian newspapers had published "concocted news with ulterior motives" about Singh being tortured to death.

Sarabjit probe: Tribunal records statements of witnesses

Sarabjit probe: Tribunal records statements of witnesses

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

A Pakistani inquiry tribunal probing the murder of Indian national Sarabjit Singh has recorded the statements of 10 witnesses. The one-man inquiry tribunal of Justice Syed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi of the Lahore high court is holding proceedings every day and has recorded the statements of 10 witnesses, said an official statement issued on Tuesday.

Lankan navy personnel attack Indian fishermen in Rameswaram

Lankan navy personnel attack Indian fishermen in Rameswaram

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

Sri Lankan navy personnel on Sunday allegedly assaulted four Indian fishermen for not helping one of their colleagues, who fell in their boat while trying to jump in the vessel and suffered a fracture.

Pak hands over Sarabjit's body to Indian officials

Pak hands over Sarabjit's body to Indian officials

Rediff.com2 May 2013

The body of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, who died early on Thursday following a brutal assault by other inmates of a jail in Lahore, was handed over to officials of the Indian High Commission by Pakistani authorities.

Sarabjit should be declared a martyr: Family

Sarabjit should be declared a martyr: Family

Rediff.com2 May 2013

The family has set forth demand to the Union Home Ministry, including that Sarabjit's body be cremated with full state honours, Raj Kumar Verka, Vice Chairman of National Commission for Scheduled Castes, told PTI.

Police forms six teams to trace Asaram's son Narayan Sai

Police forms six teams to trace Asaram's son Narayan Sai

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The Surat police has formed six teams to trace self-styled godman Asaram Bapu's son Narayan Sai, whose whereabouts are not known after complaints of sexual assault were filed against the father-son duo by two sisters.

India seeks regular consular access to Sarabjit Singh

India seeks regular consular access to Sarabjit Singh

Rediff.com28 Apr 2013

India on Sunday sought "regular consular access" to death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, who is in a coma in a Lahore hospital following a brutal assault, after Pakistani authorities imposed restrictions on meeting him.

Indian officials not present for Chamel Singh's autopsy

Indian officials not present for Chamel Singh's autopsy

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

The case of an Indian prisoner who died in mysterious circumstances in Lahore took another curious turn on Thursday with Pakistan claiming that Indian officials were present during his autopsy and the Indian high commission in Islamabad rejecting it.

Pak demands investigation into Sanaullah's death

Pak demands investigation into Sanaullah's death

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Pakistan on Thursday demanded an investigation into the assault on Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay, who died of multi-organ failure in an Indian hospital almost a week after he was injured in a jail in Jammu.

Sarabjit's body flown to Amritsar

Sarabjit's body flown to Amritsar

Rediff.com2 May 2013

The body of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh was on Thursday night brought to Amritsar onboard a special Air India aircraft from Lahore, where he died following a murderous assault in a jail.

Pakistan promises to hand over Sarabjit's body to India

Pakistan promises to hand over Sarabjit's body to India

Rediff.com2 May 2013

The Pakistan government will continue to facilitate the "early completion of all formalities and hand over the mortal remains of the prisoner to the Indian High Commission at the earliest possible", said a statement from the Foreign Office.

Sarabjit Singh's family to travel to Pakistan on Sunday

Sarabjit Singh's family to travel to Pakistan on Sunday

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

The Pakistan High Commission in Delhi has issued 15 days 'gratis visa' to Sarabjit's wife Sukhpreet Kaur, daughters Poonam, Swapandeep Kaur and his sister Dalbir Kaur to meet the Indian prisoner who is in "deep coma" and put on ventilator support

In jail designer Anand Jon sentenced in another case

In jail designer Anand Jon sentenced in another case

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Indian-American fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander, facing a 59-year jail term in California for sexually abusing aspiring models, was sentenced to five years in prison by a federal court in New York for molesting a woman whom he allegedly lured on promise of modelling work.

What Pakistanis feel about Sanjay Dutt's sentence

What Pakistanis feel about Sanjay Dutt's sentence

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

Since the news of Bollywood's beloved Sanjay Dutt's conviction and sentence became public, fans and fellow actors have expressed anger and shock.

Sarabjit Singh dies; Pakistan to hand over body to India

Sarabjit Singh dies; Pakistan to hand over body to India

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh died in a Lahore hospital in the wee hours on Thursday after being comatose for nearly a week following a brutal assault by other inmates of a high-security jail, officials said.

You failed to protect your citizen: Sarabjit's kin to PM

You failed to protect your citizen: Sarabjit's kin to PM

Rediff.com1 May 2013

Sarabjit Singh's family on Wednesday accused the Indian government of doing little for the death row prisoner, who is battling for his life in a hospital in Lahore after a brutal assault inside the jail where he had been incarcerated. The family crossed over to India after visiting 49-year-old Sarabjit, who is comatose in a Lahore hospital after last week's attack.

Sikh attacked in hate crime in New York

Sikh attacked in hate crime in New York

Rediff.com27 Jan 2008

Wood allegedly told Chadha, "Arab, go back to your country" when the latter was about to enter the gurudwara in New Hyde Park, Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said. Wood then allegedly told Chadha "you don't listen" and punched him in the face.Chadha's nose and jaw were broken in the attack and he is on a liquid diet due to his injuries. He will need surgery on his nose and will have a medical consultation on what to do about his jaw after the swelling goes down.

Investigation ordered into Chamel Singh's death: Bashir

Investigation ordered into Chamel Singh's death: Bashir

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

An investigation has been ordered into the death of Indian prisoner Chamel Singh, after he was allegedly assaulted by staff at a Pakistani jail, Pakistan High Commissioner Salman Bashir said on Thursday, maintaining that there should be 'no anxiety' over the issue.

Sports Shorts: CAS overturns doping bans on 28 Russian athletes

Sports Shorts: CAS overturns doping bans on 28 Russian athletes

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

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

US seeks immediate restoration of democratically elected govt in Myanmar

US seeks immediate restoration of democratically elected govt in Myanmar

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The United States has demanded the immediate and full restoration of the democratically elected government in Myanmar and said that America stands with the elected representatives of the Asian nation.

Nirbhaya convict files mercy plea before President

Nirbhaya convict files mercy plea before President

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

A curative petition is the last and final judicial remedy available to a person convicted by courts of law.

Kannada actor Darshan's bail plea adjourned

Kannada actor Darshan's bail plea adjourned

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

The actor was arrested for allegedly assaulting his wife.

Attack on Kanhaiya inside court was pre-planned: NHRC

Attack on Kanhaiya inside court was pre-planned: NHRC

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Coming down heavily on Delhi Police, an NHRC probe team on Friday said that the physical assault on JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar in the court premises appeared to have been "organised and pre-planned".

Can Biden do business with Raisi?

Can Biden do business with Raisi?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The Biden administration should expect continuity in Iran's policies under Raisi. This may not necessarily mean that strengthening of ties with the West will be Raisi's top priority, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Ex-USA Gymnastics doctor sentenced to 175 years for sexual abuse

Ex-USA Gymnastics doctor sentenced to 175 years for sexual abuse

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Disgraced long-time USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced on Wednesday to 40 to 175 years in prison for molesting young female gymnasts, following days of wrenching testimony from about 160 of his victims, including Olympic medallists.

Pentagon releases video of Baghdadi raid

Pentagon releases video of Baghdadi raid

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Releasing a few short videos of the strike, US Central Command Commander Gen Kenneth Mckenzie told reporters at a Pentagon news conference that after the raid, Baghdadi's compound looks 'pretty much like a parking lot with large potholes'.

Why the law never caught up with Kuldeep Sengar

Why the law never caught up with Kuldeep Sengar

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

According to an insider, "Winning is all that matters to the BJP. The leaders were warned that he was an undesirable character but they said look at his victory margin."

Sarabjit Singh's Pakistani lawyer gets asylum in Sweden

Sarabjit Singh's Pakistani lawyer gets asylum in Sweden

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Awais Sheikh, the Pakistani lawyer who defended slain Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh, and his family have taken asylum in Sweden after receiving threats, his colleagues and friends said.

PHOTOS: What rocked the world of business

PHOTOS: What rocked the world of business

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Check out the current week's best photos from the world of global business, economics and trade.

Assange out of jail, vows to 'continue his work'

Assange out of jail, vows to 'continue his work'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

Emerging a free man, Julian told a crowd of journalists: "It's great to feel the fresh air of London again. I thank all the people around the world who had faith in me".

TN custodial deaths: CBI charges 9 cops with murder

TN custodial deaths: CBI charges 9 cops with murder

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

The Central Bureau of Investigation has charge-sheeted nine Tamil Nadu policemen for murder, conspiracy and other offences in the custodial death case of the father-son duo who were arrested on a 'fake' charge of violating the lockdown and tortured in Sathankulam police station in June this year, officials said on Saturday.

American sisters sue USA Gymnastics over sex abuse scandal

American sisters sue USA Gymnastics over sex abuse scandal

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Tasha Schwikert, 33, who won a bronze medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, and her sister Jordan, 32, described themselves as Nassar victims during a news conference at a Los Angeles law firm.

Unnao case: CBI drops murder charge against ex-BJP MLA Sengar

Unnao case: CBI drops murder charge against ex-BJP MLA Sengar

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

The FIR filed by the CBI had booked Sengar and nine other associates for alleged criminal conspiracy, murder, attempt to murder and criminal intimidation.

Aus: Indian victim upset that attackers are free

Aus: Indian victim upset that attackers are free

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

An Indian student, who lost vision in one eye after being brutally bashed up by a teenage gang, is disappointed to see his assailants walk free following a court verdict, but has not lost hope in the Australian judicial system.

Nirbhaya convict seeks urgent hearing against rejection of mercy plea

Nirbhaya convict seeks urgent hearing against rejection of mercy plea

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Singh had moved the mercy plea after the Supreme Court dismissed his curative petition against his conviction and death sentence. The apex court had also rejected the curative petition of another death row convict Akshay Kumar, 31.