Why Do So Many People Die In Custody?

Custodial deaths are a serious and long-lasting problem in India, with over 28,000 people dying in custody since 2009. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff On November 6, three Railway Police Force......

CR seeks report on employees' flash strike after death of 2 commuters

Central Railway authorities on Friday sought a detailed report on the agitation by a section of employees at the sprawling CSMT a day earlier, which resulted in stopping of train services for......

Woman raped, robbed at knife point on train in AP

A 35-year-old woman was allegedly raped at knife point and robbed aboard a passenger train running between Guntur and Peddakurapadu Railway Stations of Andhra Pradesh, the railway police said in......

SC orders Railways to compensate widow after 20-year legal battle

For a tragedy-struck widow, who lost her husband in a train accident in 2002, the Supreme Court went the extra mile to ensure that she is duly compensated by the Railways after years of struggle.......

Delhi blast: Security tightened for India vs SA Test in Kolkata

'The number of police personnel deployed at all ticket sale points has been increased. Patrolling around the stadium has also been intensified.' IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah bowls during a team training......

Boxing Nationals: Jaismine, Pooja Rani win gold, Railways triumph

Commonwealth Games medallist Jaismine Lamboria and two-time Asian Champion Pooja Rani registered contrasting wins to clinch gold while Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) lifted the team trophy......