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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.

AAP MLA Somnath Bharti sentenced to 2 years in jail by Delhi court

AAP MLA Somnath Bharti sentenced to 2 years in jail by Delhi court

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

The ruling Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi backed its MLA from Malviya Nagar, claiming that "injustice" has been meted out to him and expressed the hope that he will get justice at the appellate level.

SC asks Manipur about steps taken to secure places of worship

SC asks Manipur about steps taken to secure places of worship

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Manipur government to apprise the apex court-appointed committee of the steps taken to secure places of public worship in the state where ethnic clashes have claimed more than 170 lives since May.

13 Bajrang Dal, VHP activists booked for attack on church building in UP

13 Bajrang Dal, VHP activists booked for attack on church building in UP

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

A Bajrang Dal leader said that a church was being built without obtaining prior permission and the local administration did nothing to stop its construction.

Damages worth Rs10 lakh found in Akhilesh's CM bungalow

Damages worth Rs10 lakh found in Akhilesh's CM bungalow

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The 266-page report, submitted by the PWD to Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday, extrapolates that most of the disfigurement in the state property was caused to tiles, sanitary and electrical equipment fitted in the house.

Agnipath: Nationwide protests affect 340 trains, 234 cancelled

Agnipath: Nationwide protests affect 340 trains, 234 cancelled

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

The Railways cancelled 234 trains while 340 trains have been affected so far due to protests against the Agnipath scheme for recruitment in the defence services, the Railways said on Friday.

Bengaluru blast: NIA announces Rs 10 lakh bounty each on 2 accused

Bengaluru blast: NIA announces Rs 10 lakh bounty each on 2 accused

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

In a major breakthrough, the NIA had on Wednesday arrested Muzammil Shareef, the key conspirator in the blast case.

Himachal: IAF rescues over 780 people in 48 hrs

Himachal: IAF rescues over 780 people in 48 hrs

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Choppers belonging to the Western Air Command carried out over 50 sorties over the last 48 hours, rescuing over 780 citizens in the flood-affected areas of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, Indian Air Force officials said.

Desist from violence, or else...: Sri Lankan army warns protestors

Desist from violence, or else...: Sri Lankan army warns protestors

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

The Sri Lankan Army on Thursday urged the anti-government protesters to desist from violence immediately or be prepared to face the "consequences", warning that the security forces are "legitimately empowered" to exercise force.

India's fastest train pelted with stones during trial run

India's fastest train pelted with stones during trial run

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The window of one of the coaches of the Rs 100-crore train was damaged.

1,000 AMU students booked for violence during protest

1,000 AMU students booked for violence during protest

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

The students have been charged with rioting and causing damage to pubic property. Earlier, 1,200 unidentified people, including students, teachers and non-teaching staff of AMU, were booked for alleged violation of prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC.

'Where are the men?' UP CM on Shaheen Bagh protesters

'Where are the men?' UP CM on Shaheen Bagh protesters

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Addressing a rally in support of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act in Kanpur, Adityanath said, "These people do not have courage to participate in the protests themselves. They know if they indulge in vandalism, their property will be seized. Now what have they done? "They started making the women sit at roads. The children have been made to sit. It's such a big crime that the men are sleeping under the quilt and the women are made to sit at roads. It is shameful," he said.

10 BJP men held for attack on scribe Wagle; Editors Guild condmens incident

10 BJP men held for attack on scribe Wagle; Editors Guild condmens incident

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Television visuals showed BJP workers mobbing the car at Khandoji Baba Chowk and vandalising it, resulting in the vehicle's windscreen and side panes getting damaged.

'Was it right': PM to anti-CAA protesters over violence

'Was it right': PM to anti-CAA protesters over violence

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

He said he wanted to tell those who damaged public property "not to forget that rights and duties go hand in hand".

NIA takes over probe into Indian mission attack in London

NIA takes over probe into Indian mission attack in London

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Pro-Khalistani protestors tried to vandalise the Indian High Commission in London and pulled down the national flag while holding protests outside the high commission complex on March 19.

'We Are Voting For The Next Chief Minister'

'We Are Voting For The Next Chief Minister'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

A land-owning class, the Jats are a powerful community and account for 28 per cent of Haryana's population. The time, they believe, has now come for them to take revenge.

153 booked for offering namaz on road in Agra, accused of promoting enmity

153 booked for offering namaz on road in Agra, accused of promoting enmity

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

SSP Agra Sudheer Kumar Singh told reporters that the FIR has been registered against these people for violating the terms and conditions set for organising the namaz.

Bulldozers against Hubballi rioters' properties? Bommai says action as per law

Bulldozers against Hubballi rioters' properties? Bommai says action as per law

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Amid demands from a section of right-wing organisations for 'bulldozer'-kind of action to those involved in the Hubballi violence, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday said those involved in the incident will be tried as per the existing laws.

Why should people suffer for BJP's 'sin'?: Mamata on Prophet remarks clashes

Why should people suffer for BJP's 'sin'?: Mamata on Prophet remarks clashes

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Mamata claimed that some political parties were behind the violent incidents that rocked Howrah district

Modi gears up for NDA 3.0, holds meet for 100-day agenda

Modi gears up for NDA 3.0, holds meet for 100-day agenda

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Government sources said Modi will also chair meetings to review the aftermath of the Cyclone Remal, especially in the north east region hit by natural disasters.

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.

Pakistan's Punjab calls in army as violent protests continue over Imran arrest

Pakistan's Punjab calls in army as violent protests continue over Imran arrest

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Pakistan Army troops were deployed in Punjab on Wednesday to maintain law and order in the most populous province after violent protests in several cities and attacks on military installations following the dramatic arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan in a corruption case.

Imran Khan, 1,500 PTI workers booked for attack on army officer's house

Imran Khan, 1,500 PTI workers booked for attack on army officer's house

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Pakistan's Punjab police have booked former prime minister Imran Khan and 1,500 of his party workers for attacking and setting on fire a top army officer's house in Lahore.

Jolt to Kerala IAS officer as court refuses to discharge him in scribe's death

Jolt to Kerala IAS officer as court refuses to discharge him in scribe's death

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

The sessions court instead included the offence of causing death by negligence against the IAS officer and a similar order was passed with regard to co-accused Wafa Feroze in the case, the public prosecutor dealing with the matter said.

Why do governments bow to mob violence?

Why do governments bow to mob violence?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

The Haryana 'incident is a manifestation of a far greater malady -- mobocracy -- that continues to afflict our society,' says Vivek Gumaste.

Plea filed in SC against Agnipath calls it unconstitutional

Plea filed in SC against Agnipath calls it unconstitutional

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

A plea was filed in the Supreme Court on Monday against the Centre's Agnipath scheme alleging that the government has quashed the century-old selection process for the Armed forces which is contrary to the constitutional provisions and without having parliamentary approval.

Sonia Gandhi vows to work for withdrawal of Agnipath scheme

Sonia Gandhi vows to work for withdrawal of Agnipath scheme

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

She also appealed to the youths protesting against the scheme to adopt peaceful and non-violent means to fight for their demands.

Red Fort violence: Actor Deep Sidhu named in FIR

Red Fort violence: Actor Deep Sidhu named in FIR

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Thousands of protesting farmers who reached ITO from the Ghazipur border clashed with police. Many of them driving tractors reached the Red Fort and entered the monument.

When You Buy Home Insurance, Check This

When You Buy Home Insurance, Check This

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Keep revising the sum insured at the time of renewal to keep it in line with inflation.

Why not let him go: SC to UP govt in Azam Khan case

Why not let him go: SC to UP govt in Azam Khan case

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Uttar Pradesh government to file a reply on the plea filed by Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan over the delay in hearing of his bail application in a land grabbing case.

Maratha quota activist Jarange ends fast as Maha govt accepts demands

Maratha quota activist Jarange ends fast as Maha govt accepts demands

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Referring to the demand of giving a Kunbi certificate to all 54 lakh people whose proof of being Kunabi has been found till now, Patil said that they will be given the certificates soon.

Gujjar activists get 4 years for arson

Gujjar activists get 4 years for arson

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

A local court in Sawai Madhopur has convicted five Gujjar activists and awarded them four years imprisonment for indulging in arson and damaging public property during the Gujjar agitation for ST status last year. Additional District and Sessions Judge (Fast Track) Seema Jain convicted and awarded sentences to Hukum Chand Nath (Malarna), Shankar Lal, Surma Gurjar (both Masudanpura) and Ghamandi Gurjar and Ram Sahai Gurjar for damaging property.

Demolition at Kangana's bungalow illegal, says HC; forms panel to assess damages

Demolition at Kangana's bungalow illegal, says HC; forms panel to assess damages

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

The court appointed an assessor to evaluate the damage caused so as to decide Ranaut's claim for compensation. The high court also came down heavily on Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut over his tirade against Ranaut.

Curbs put in Srinagar to prevent Muharram processions

Curbs put in Srinagar to prevent Muharram processions

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Authorities on Sunday imposed curfew-like restrictions in parts of Srinagar to prevent members of the Shia community from taking out Muharram processions on the eighth day of the 10-day mourning period, officials said.

10 Things Yogi told The Hindu

10 Things Yogi told The Hindu

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

'You cannot hide data of deaths'

Maratha quota stir: Over 4,000 booked for Pune violence

Maratha quota stir: Over 4,000 booked for Pune violence

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

A financial loss of Rs 8 to Rs 10 crore has been estimated due to the violence.

MoS Railways wants vandals 'shot at sight'

MoS Railways wants vandals 'shot at sight'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The minister was asked about the steps taken to prevent damage to Railway property due to CAA related protests.

Jats' demands 'accepted', says Khattar; appeals to end stir

Jats' demands 'accepted', says Khattar; appeals to end stir

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

With the Jat agitation showing no signs of let up, the BJP government in Haryana on Saturday said it has "accepted" the demands of the community.

Mobile internet to remain suspended in Nuh, other areas till Aug 5

Mobile internet to remain suspended in Nuh, other areas till Aug 5

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Besides Nuh, the services will remain snapped in Faridabad, Palwal and the territorial jurisdiction of sub-division Sohna, Pataudi and Manesar of Gurugram district.

Court upholds 2-yr jail to Somnath Bharti for assaulting AIIMS guard

Court upholds 2-yr jail to Somnath Bharti for assaulting AIIMS guard

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

A Delhi court on Tuesday upheld an order sentencing Aam Aadmi Party MLA Somnath Bharti to two years in jail for assaulting the AIIMS security staff after which he was taken into custody and sent to the prison, his lawyer said.