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TN suspends 4 cops behind Thoothukudi Sterlite firing incident

TN suspends 4 cops behind Thoothukudi Sterlite firing incident

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

The enquiry commission's report tabled in the assembly on Tuesday said the police shooting on the protesters was unprovoked.

Major crackdown on Rohingyas, their supporters in Jammu; over 50 detained

Major crackdown on Rohingyas, their supporters in Jammu; over 50 detained

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

He said over 30 people were detained for questioning during searches in 30 Rohingya settlements in Jammu city.

Draining weir to retrieve phone: 3 officials booked, 1 suspended

Draining weir to retrieve phone: 3 officials booked, 1 suspended

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The FIR was lodged against food inspector Rajesh Vishwas, Sub-Divisional Officer of Pakhanjore RL Dhivar and Sub-Engineer Chhotelal Dhruv, both from the water resources department, at the Pakhanjore police station based on a complaint of nayab tehsildar (revenue official) of the area, a police official said.

Nashik CP among top cops transferred in Maharashtra

Nashik CP among top cops transferred in Maharashtra

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Jayant Naiknavare, deputy inspector general of police (VIP security), will replace Pandey as the Nashik police commissioner.

ED presents Hemant Soren's WhatsApp chats in court

ED presents Hemant Soren's WhatsApp chats in court

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday produced WhatsApp chat records between former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren and a close associate where information related to transfer and posting of state government officials involving 'huge amount of money' is alleged to have been discussed.

Can and able: How Chennai meets its water needs

Can and able: How Chennai meets its water needs

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

A Ganesh Nadar finds out how private water distributors help Chennai's water-starved citizens.

Soren refused to receive arrest order; has 'illegal land possession': ED

Soren refused to receive arrest order; has 'illegal land possession': ED

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

A dozen land parcels in Ranchi measuring about 8.5 acres in total are in 'illegal possession, occupation and use' of arrested former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren and are proceeds of crime under the anti-money laundering law, the Enforcement Directorate has claimed.

Anti-encroachment drive against J-K ex-minister, hotelier close to Abdullahs

Anti-encroachment drive against J-K ex-minister, hotelier close to Abdullahs

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The revenue department retrieved about 40 kanals of land allegedly occupied by the owners of Hotel Nedou's at MA Road in Srinagar, officials said.

New black money law recreates inspector raj of yore

New black money law recreates inspector raj of yore

Rediff.com19 May 2015

A major criticism of the new law is that it can become an instrument of abuse as it confers the tax enforcement authorities with strong discretionary powers, says Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.

Kalakshetra student files police complaint over sexual harassment

Kalakshetra student files police complaint over sexual harassment

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday assured the state assembly of appropriate legal action on the allegation of sexual harassment of women students at Kalakshetra Foundation, an institution under the Centre's ministry of culture.

5 of a family among 6 killed in violence over land in UP's Deoria

5 of a family among 6 killed in violence over land in UP's Deoria

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Former district panchayat member Prem Yadav, 50, was attacked with sharp edged weapons and killed by his rival Satyaprakash Dubey and his family when he went to the latter's house. In retaliation, Yadav's supporters from Abhaipur attacked Dubey's house and killed Dubey and four of his family.

Khargone collector, SP shifted 1 month after Ram Navami violence

Khargone collector, SP shifted 1 month after Ram Navami violence

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Khargone Collector Anugraha P has been transferred as officer on special duty at the Madhya Pradesh Bhawan in New Delhi.

'Murder cases are extremely time sensitive'

'Murder cases are extremely time sensitive'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

'The greater the delay, the more the likelihood of crucial evidence being destroyed.'

BJP leader, 5 others arrested for raping minor girl

BJP leader, 5 others arrested for raping minor girl

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Six persons including a local Bharatiya Janata Party leader were arrested in connection with alleged trafficking and rape of a minor girl from Assam, police said on Friday.

Assam flood situation remains critical; 45L people hit, toll rises to 108

Assam flood situation remains critical; 45L people hit, toll rises to 108

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

The Brahmaputra and Barak rivers along with their tributaries are in spate, even as floodwaters started receding from a few areas, they said.

Tuticorin SP shunted out, put on 'compulsory wait'

Tuticorin SP shunted out, put on 'compulsory wait'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The Superintendent of Police of Tuticorin, where a father-son duo died after being allegedly thrashed by the police last week, was on Tuesday shunted out of the district and placed under "compulsory wait" by the Tamil Nadu government.

Uttarakhand receptionist's murder sparks protests, BJP expels leaders

Uttarakhand receptionist's murder sparks protests, BJP expels leaders

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

The BJP expelled Vinod Arya and his son from the party, a day after the leader's another son was arrested in the murder case of a woman receptionist at a resort in Uttarakhand's Pauri.

Officer who headed 2G, CWG probes gets BJP ticket from Sarojini Nagar

Officer who headed 2G, CWG probes gets BJP ticket from Sarojini Nagar

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

He was permanently absorbed into the ED cadre in 2014 and has headed some high-profile investigations into the 2G spectrum allocation case, the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the money laundering cases against former Union finance minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram, Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda, the Aircel Maxis and VVIP choppers case.

Gujarat ATS seizes Rs 376 cr worth heroin from UAE near Mundra port

Gujarat ATS seizes Rs 376 cr worth heroin from UAE near Mundra port

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad has seized 75.3 kg of heroin estimated to be worth Rs 376.5 crore from a container near the Mundra port in Kutch district, an official said on Tuesday.

ED's Rajeshwar Singh to retire; may contest UP polls on BJP ticket

ED's Rajeshwar Singh to retire; may contest UP polls on BJP ticket

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

A BTech and PhD in police, human rights and social justice, Singh joined the federal anti-money laundering investigations agency in 2009 on deputation from Uttar Pradesh where he was serving as a state police service officer.

Man arrested over online racist abuse of England footballers

Man arrested over online racist abuse of England footballers

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Detective Inspector Matt Gregory of GMP's Trafford division said: "The actions of a small number of people overshadowed what was a hugely unifying event for our country on Sunday evening.

Why This Military Hero Entered Politics

Why This Military Hero Entered Politics

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Colonel Ajay Kothiyal, Kirti Chakra, Shaurya Chakra, is one of the most decorated soldiers to join politics. He still has two bullets lodged inside his body sustained in a gun battle with terrorists in J&K.

Drugs worth Rs 1900 cr seized in Gujarat since 2016; Rs 900 cr this year

Drugs worth Rs 1900 cr seized in Gujarat since 2016; Rs 900 cr this year

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad has seized drugs valued at over Rs 1,900 crore since 2016, and out of these, narcotics worth Rs 900 crore were recovered this year alone, officials said on Monday.

'Most countries won't forgive deaths of children'

'Most countries won't forgive deaths of children'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

'The deaths of the children in the Gambia would batter India's reputation as the developing world's pharmacy.'

Is Gurugram going the Kolkata way?

Is Gurugram going the Kolkata way?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Militant labour policies compounded a poor security environment for capital in West Bengal and encouraged the business community to relocate. constraining the private sector's right to hire freely could well be the coup de grace. As with Calcutta/Kolkata, it will probably take a decade for Gurgaon/Gurugram to feel the difference, says Kanika Datta.

2 Lashkar terrorists gun down Kashmiri Pandit in crowded govt office

2 Lashkar terrorists gun down Kashmiri Pandit in crowded govt office

Rediff.com12 May 2022

A government employee belonging to the Kashmir Pandit community was shot dead by suspected militants at his office in the Chadoora area of Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said in Srinagar.

A Last Christmas for Santha Bakery

A Last Christmas for Santha Bakery

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

December 2022 could be the last Christmas for Santha Bakery, a business drawing its lineage from the first Christmas cake baked in Kerala.

How Amazon Prime Video is pushing the envelope

How Amazon Prime Video is pushing the envelope

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

From convincing film-makers to do shows for online, to having a slate with some of the best films and shows, Amazon Prime Video has come a long way since it came to India four years ago.

Covid-19: Curfew dos and don'ts for Maharashtra

Covid-19: Curfew dos and don'ts for Maharashtra

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

What dos and don'ts should people in Maharashtra follow with the state government notifying The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 lockdown orders?

Indian-origin techie charged with $10m COVID-19 relief fraud

Indian-origin techie charged with $10m COVID-19 relief fraud

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Shashank Rai, 30, allegedly sought millions of dollars in forgivable loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act from two different banks by claiming to have 250 employees earning wages when, in fact, no employee worked for his alleged business.

'Indian call centres stole $300 million from Americans'

'Indian call centres stole $300 million from Americans'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

The five Ahmedabad-based call centres that made calls to people living in the US are Hglobal, Call Mantra, Worldwide Solution, Zoriion Communications and Sharma BPO Services.

25 killed, 17 missing as flash floods ravage Andhra Pradesh

25 killed, 17 missing as flash floods ravage Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Tracing the remaining persons was proving a daunting task as the river remained in spate with over two lakh cusecs of floodwater gushing, sources said.

How states can avail extra borrowing from the markets

How states can avail extra borrowing from the markets

Rediff.com20 May 2020

These conditions are implementation of the 'One Nation, One Ration Card' scheme, ease of doing business, power sector reforms, and urban local body reforms.

Mumbai to remain open 24x7 from Jan 27: Aaditya

Mumbai to remain open 24x7 from Jan 27: Aaditya

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Thackeray also said that while taking the decision, excise rules have not been touched and pubs and bars will close as usual at 1.30am.

'Shameful', says Amarinder as Cong divided over jobs to MLAs' kin

'Shameful', says Amarinder as Cong divided over jobs to MLAs' kin

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

After the Opposition, now Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar and two MLAs of the party have questioned their government's decision of giving jobs to sons of two legislators and urged Chief Minister Amarinder Sigh to roll back the 'ill-advised' move.

Punjab ACP dies of COVID-19, state announces Rs 50 lakh ex gratia

Punjab ACP dies of COVID-19, state announces Rs 50 lakh ex gratia

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

ACP (North) Anil Kohli breathed his last at the SPS Hospital, Ludhiana, Civil Surgeon Rajesh Bagga said. On Friday, the Punjab government had given its go-ahead to the hospital to conduct plasma therapy on the police officer.

Kandhamal riot was pre-planned, say top officials

Kandhamal riot was pre-planned, say top officials

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Appearing before Justice Basudev Panigrahi Commission of Enquiry, two top officials of the state government on Wednesday said that 2007 communal riot in Odisha's Kandhamal district was 'pre-planned.'

J&K retires 20 officials

J&K retires 20 officials

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

2 arrested in connection with blast outside Hafiz Saeed's house

2 arrested in connection with blast outside Hafiz Saeed's house

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Pakistani security agencies on Thursday arrested two suspects involved in the car bomb blast outside the house of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind and chief of the banned Jamat-ud-Dawah (JuD) Hafiz Saeed, an official said.

Jewellers' strike enters 20th day; meeting with FM tomorrow

Jewellers' strike enters 20th day; meeting with FM tomorrow

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Jewellers remained firm over complete rollback of excise duty.