News for 'public assault'

Hamas attack: Horrific details of sexual violence emerge

Hamas attack: Horrific details of sexual violence emerge

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

The investigation identified at least seven locations where Israeli women and girls appear to have been sexually assaulted or mutilated.

Police probe Rooney assault allegation

Police probe Rooney assault allegation

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

British police are to investigate an allegation that Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney assaulted a man in a nightclub, a spokesman said on Tuesday.

AIIMS assault case: AAP's Somnath Bharti gets bail

AIIMS assault case: AAP's Somnath Bharti gets bail

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The court ruled that chances of the legislator fleeing from justice was remote and he deserved the relief.

Is Election Commission Scared Of Modi?

Is Election Commission Scared Of Modi?

Rediff.com25 May 2024

This election will be remembered for being the first election where the Election Commission failed to take action on gross violations involving the ruling party that repeatedly used religion, communal slurs, lies and undocumented allegations, observes Ramesh Menon.

Sarabjit Singh's killer shot dead in Pakistan

Sarabjit Singh's killer shot dead in Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Tamba was attacked by motorcycle-borne assailants at his residence in Sanant Nagar, a thickly populated area of old Lahore in the afternoon.

'Police has done what the public wanted'

'Police has done what the public wanted'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'We cannot believe the police encounter story at all.' 'They were in the hands of the police and they were de-weaponised.' 'They didn't have weapons. How can you kill them?'

Weinstein accused of sexually assaulting 16-year-old girl in 2002

Weinstein accused of sexually assaulting 16-year-old girl in 2002

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

The woman claimed she met Weinstein at an event, and then three days later, went to his apartment in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan for what she believed was a business lunch.

Kerala family of 4 found dead in US home, police suspect murder-suicide

Kerala family of 4 found dead in US home, police suspect murder-suicide

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

The incident took place in San Mateo on Monday, the police were quoted as saying by the the report.

Kathua rape victim was sexually assaulted, died of asphyxia: Doctors

Kathua rape victim was sexually assaulted, died of asphyxia: Doctors

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

The girl was allegedly repeatedly assaulted before being killed at a village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district in January.

Erstwhile royal arrested for creating ruckus at MP temple

Erstwhile royal arrested for creating ruckus at MP temple

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The incident occurred at the famous Jugal Kishore temple of Panna on Thursday, an official said.

Gaza/Israel: Beware, The Price Of War!

Gaza/Israel: Beware, The Price Of War!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The dogs of war have been unleashed, bringing in their wake, death and devastation.

3 held for raping IIT-BHU student; Oppn claims accused linked to BJP

3 held for raping IIT-BHU student; Oppn claims accused linked to BJP

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

The incident took place on the night of November 1. Following the incident, hundreds of BHU students had held a protest on the campus and demanded that the entry of outsiders be banned.

Wrestlers were warned for creating ruckus: Police FIR

Wrestlers were warned for creating ruckus: Police FIR

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Madhav was injured during the scuffle with the protesting wrestlers when they were detained, the FIR sated.

'Completely unprovoked': NIA on Bengal mob attack

'Completely unprovoked': NIA on Bengal mob attack

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

"The NIA categorically refuted allegations of mala fide in its Bhupatinagar blast case," an agency spokesperson said.

Why Congress Rose To Kejriwal's Defence

Why Congress Rose To Kejriwal's Defence

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

The Congress now knows that it is the only force -- however weakened it might be -- that stands between the BJP and India's evolution into a single-party Republic. Because, once it is out of the way, the BJP could sort out the other regional powers: Co-opting some, demolishing others, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Bajrangi, aides threatened to kill cops, seized weapons from police vehicle

Bajrangi, aides threatened to kill cops, seized weapons from police vehicle

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi was remanded in police custody for a day by a Nuh court on Wednesday in connection with communal clashes that erupted in the district on July 31, and the police said his associates will also be arrested soon.

4 cops hurt during pro-Palestinian protests in UK; 29 arrested

4 cops hurt during pro-Palestinian protests in UK; 29 arrested

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

The Metropolitan police said more than 1,300 officers were on duty on Saturday as tens of thousands of people demonstrated against the Israel-Gaza conflict.

'Prajwal Revanna is completely trapped'

'Prajwal Revanna is completely trapped'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'Pura phas gaya woh... barbad, satyanash ho gaya woh.' 'Usko ticket bhi diya, election bhi ladha woh; ganda video bhi bahar aa gaya; hamara izzat bhi nikal diya woh; abhi letter ke baare main pooch ke kya hota hai?'

Fast-track sexual assault cases of children: SC to high courts

Fast-track sexual assault cases of children: SC to high courts

Rediff.com1 May 2018

The apex court also asked the the high courts to instruct the trial courts not to grant unnecessary adjournments during trial of cases.

Even CBI, ED can arrest Shajahan Sheikh, not just police, says HC

Even CBI, ED can arrest Shajahan Sheikh, not just police, says HC

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The Calcutta high court on Wednesday directed that Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh, the main accused in alleged sexual atrocities on women and land grabbing at Sandeshkhali, can be arrested by the CBI, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) or the West Bengal police.

Bengaluru: School director, principal arrested in sexual assault case

Bengaluru: School director, principal arrested in sexual assault case

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

The principal and director of a city school, where a six-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted, were arrested as government warned of tough action against managements flouting safety norms for children.

24 arrested for branding woman a witch, assaulting her

24 arrested for branding woman a witch, assaulting her

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Outrage in Himachal Pradesh over widow of ex-Army man being dragged out and assaulted in public after being accused of practising witchcraft.

After over 7 months of ethnic strife, Manipur returning to normalcy

After over 7 months of ethnic strife, Manipur returning to normalcy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Over seven months of violence severely hit businesses, schools, colleges and other institutions, besides disrupting transportation and communication networks. It also affected the agrarian sector, considered the mainstay of the state economy.

Govt asks Twitter to pull down Manipur women's video

Govt asks Twitter to pull down Manipur women's video

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

The government has asked Twitter and other social media platforms to take down a video of two Manipur women paraded naked, since the matter is being probed.

Role of 2 outfits being probed in Parliament security breach

Role of 2 outfits being probed in Parliament security breach

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Four persons arrested in connection with the security breach in Parliament have been charged under the anti-terror law UAPA besides sections of the Indian Penal Code, police sources said on Thursday as security agencies were on the hunt to nab the alleged mastermind.

US: Gunman kills 22 in Maine, still at large

US: Gunman kills 22 in Maine, still at large

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

The Lewiston, Maine Police Department have released a picture of the 'suspect' involved in the shooting.

Rahul Gandhi Can No Longer Act Like An Insolent Schoolboy

Rahul Gandhi Can No Longer Act Like An Insolent Schoolboy

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Anger cannot be an end in itself to Rahul Gandhi's politics -- it must instead catalyse a new political strategy, argues Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

40-yr-old teacher sexually assaults student in Bangalore

40-yr-old teacher sexually assaults student in Bangalore

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

In yet another shocking incident, a six-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in a private school in Bangalore such case in as many months. The girl, studying in the first standard, was allegedly sexually assaulted twice on October 28 and 29, Additional Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Alok Kumar told media persons.

SC refuses to admit Asaram's plea to suspend sentence

SC refuses to admit Asaram's plea to suspend sentence

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea of self-styled godman Asaram, serving life term in a rape case, for suspension of the sentence because of his deteriorating health condition.

Verma committee begins work; seeks public comments

Verma committee begins work; seeks public comments

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

The three-member committee of jurists, constituted to give recommendations on amending laws to provide speedier justice and enhanced punishment in sexual assault cases, began its work on Monday by issuing notice seeking public comments on the issue by January 5.

Bengaluru: 3-year-old sexually assaulted by school guard

Bengaluru: 3-year-old sexually assaulted by school guard

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

The victim's mother had seen the watchman making the minor sit on his lap, hugging her and offering chocolates.

Oppenheimer's Controversial Sex Scene To Be Removed

Oppenheimer's Controversial Sex Scene To Be Removed

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

One of its lovemaking sequences, featuring the film's leading man Cillian Murphy and Florence Pugh, has triggered off an uproar.

Cruelty: HC on withholding mutual divorce consent in failed marriage

Cruelty: HC on withholding mutual divorce consent in failed marriage

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

A bench headed by Justice Suresh Kumar Kait, while dealing with an appeal of the wife who withdrew her consent for mutual divorce after a settlement, observed that the idea of a no-fault-divorce is to make the parties realise that there was a sensible way of parting on the agreed terms.

'Never assaulted anyone': US SC nominee denies sexual misconduct

'Never assaulted anyone': US SC nominee denies sexual misconduct

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

"I am looking for a fair process, a process where I can defend my integrity and clear my name. And all I am asking for is fairness and that I'd be heard in this process," Kavanaugh, 53, said.

NZ police issues public safety warning against Indian team!

NZ police issues public safety warning against Indian team!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

India thrashed New Zealand by eight wickets and 90 runs in the first two ODIs to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

Paris 2024 Olympics unfazed by Israel-Hamas conflict

Paris 2024 Olympics unfazed by Israel-Hamas conflict

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

France has said it will deploy some 35,000 security agents and the military to secure the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony

In a first, HC turns to ChatGPT to access view on bail

In a first, HC turns to ChatGPT to access view on bail

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The judge, in his order, stated that "to further assess the worldwide view on bail when the assault was laced with cruelty, the use of artificial intelligence platform which has been trained with multitudinous data was made".

Punjab farmers defy farm fire prevention team, force officer to burn stubble

Punjab farmers defy farm fire prevention team, force officer to burn stubble

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

A purported video of the entire incident also surfaced on social media. Police have lodged an FIR in the matter after an order by Mann on Saturday. The chief minister termed the incident as an "inhuman crime" against the people of the state.

Will respond to attacks on troops in Iraq, Syria: US

Will respond to attacks on troops in Iraq, Syria: US

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

After the October 7 attack by Iranian-backed Hamas forces on Israel, the United States military has blamed other Iranian-backed proxy groups for near-daily attacks against its forces in Iraq and Syria.

TMC's Sandeshkhali strongman Shahjahan Sheikh arrested after 55 days

TMC's Sandeshkhali strongman Shahjahan Sheikh arrested after 55 days

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party dubbed the arrest as scripted and claimed he was in the safe custody of West Bengal Police.