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PIL filed against Pokemon Go for 'hurting' religious sentiments

PIL filed against Pokemon Go for 'hurting' religious sentiments

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

As per the plea, the image of eggs shown in the augmented reality game appear in places of worship of different religious groups.

'Boarding a train to Bihar? Start praying'

'Boarding a train to Bihar? Start praying'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2009

Businessman Nandu Gupta, a resident of Noida, fears for his safety whenever he has to travel in trains that pass through Bihar. Gupta had witnessed a robbery by armed criminals nearly two years ago who had looted the passengers of a New Delhi-bound train while it was nearing Patna.Gupta's is not an isolated case. Thousands of passengers pray for their safety when their trains pass through Bihar, especially in the night.

Man pleads guilty to attack on Indian-origin doc

Man pleads guilty to attack on Indian-origin doc

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

A 20-year old man accused of involvement in an attack on an Indian-origin doctor in Melbourne last year pleaded guilty on Monday for the incident that sent the victim into coma.

Overhead TV camera falls in Olympic park, injures two

Overhead TV camera falls in Olympic park, injures two

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

An overhead television camera suspended by cables crashed to the ground in the Olympic Park on Monday, lightly injuring at least three people among the crowds below, the latest in a string of mishaps to hit South America's first Games. A TV news report showed two of the injured looking dazed, sitting on the ground near the heavy black camera housing. One woman, bleeding from her head as medics arrived, was taken away on a stretcher. The other walked from the scene wearing a neck brace.

25 DAZZLING scenes from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

25 DAZZLING scenes from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite frames from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.

J&K: 5 terrorists killed in encounter; civilian killed in protests

J&K: 5 terrorists killed in encounter; civilian killed in protests

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

5 terrorists to LeT and Hizbul were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of J&K.

George Floyd laid to rest amid call for racial justice in US

George Floyd laid to rest amid call for racial justice in US

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Floyd's death has sparked nationwide violent protests with some protesters resorting to looting and rioting across the country, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

Major heist at Mumbai airport, 1 injured

Major heist at Mumbai airport, 1 injured

Rediff.com25 May 2009

In a daring broad daylight robbery, three car-borne armed men stormed into the Air India cargo terminal at the airport here and decamped with 100 kg of gold and silver coins, police said.

Amputee who conquered Everest denied entry at Ujjain temple for not following dress code

Amputee who conquered Everest denied entry at Ujjain temple for not following dress code

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Sinha had alleged on Monday that her disability was mocked at when she visited the temple recently

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case cracked: Cops

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case cracked: Cops

Rediff.com24 Mar 2009

A senior police official said the recovery of weapons used in the murder of call centre employee Jigisha Ghosh (28) led to the cracking of the killing of Viswanathan (27), a producer with a news channel.

Carrying out Patna blasts cost just Rs 40,000?

Carrying out Patna blasts cost just Rs 40,000?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

The funds were allegedly raised by an operative from Ranchi named Uzair Ahmed.

Five killed in shootout at UP court

Five killed in shootout at UP court

Rediff.com21 Feb 2009

In a broad daylight shooting, two undertrials were killed by three unidentified armed men in the district court premises in Hathras in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, sparking a gun battle with the police, which shot dead the trio. The duo was brought to the district court for recording of evidence. "At around 12.15 pm, when the undertrials were being taken back to the jail from the court, they were attacked by three unidentified gunmen who opened indiscriminate fire."

1 killed as hostage standoff ends in French town

1 killed as hostage standoff ends in French town

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

The situation began on Tuesday evening, with local media reporting that a family had been held hostage in the town, which is near the Belgian border.

Thieves steal crores in daring 'Dhoom' style heist

Thieves steal crores in daring 'Dhoom' style heist

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

In a Bollywood-style heist, thieves dug up a 125-feet-long tunnel to a nationalised a bank in Sonepat district and broke into 77 lockers decamping with cash, jewellery and other valuables.

Ram naam japna, garibon ka maal apna: Rahul mocks PM on note ban

Ram naam japna, garibon ka maal apna: Rahul mocks PM on note ban

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

He said his party wants to eradicate corruption and if "Modiji takes any step against the menace, the Congress party will lend its hundred per cent support".

Buying a household insurance cover? Read this!

Buying a household insurance cover? Read this!

Rediff.com7 May 2015

The Nepal earthquake has driven home the importance of home insurance. What are the factors you need to keep in mind before insuring your property? Indrani Roy offers a checklist.

Candlelight vigil for slain Indian student in NY

Candlelight vigil for slain Indian student in NY

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

Several police officers, including investigators, joined in the candlelight vigil as Mahato's friends related stories about him. Friends remembered him as a talented engineer and cook, and a person who was always ready to help his fellow students. On the occasion, Tod Laursen, the professor who recruited Mahato, said that nothing could have been more out of context than the violence that took him away.

In West Bengal, miscreants vandalise church again

In West Bengal, miscreants vandalise church again

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The church's caretaker found that the main door was ajar and a few belongings and the ciborium were broken.

Barah Aana: Worth a watch

Barah Aana: Worth a watch

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

Barah Aana is not as comical as the makers make it out to be. But it's worth a watch.

Spotted: Michael Douglas In Mumbai

Spotted: Michael Douglas In Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

Michael Douglas in in India in connection with his latest film Racing The Monsoon. The actor who arrived on Monday was spotted in Mumbai on the same before he left for Jaipur.

Every attack on an Indian in US is not a hate crime: Sushma

Every attack on an Indian in US is not a hate crime: Sushma

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The external affairs minister said that the government was aware of each and every death of Indians abroad and had all the figures.

Imran Khan, Qadri booked under anti-terrorist act

Imran Khan, Qadri booked under anti-terrorist act

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and fiery cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri have been booked under the anti-terrorist act for attempting to attack Pakistan's parliament.

4 Al-Umma activists sentenced to 10-yr jail

4 Al-Umma activists sentenced to 10-yr jail

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

Kovilpatti Sub-Court Judge Manjula on Wednesday convicted the four of attempt to murder, robbery, possessing and smuggling explosives and cheating. A fine of Rs 25,000 each was also imposed on them. The sentences would, however, run concurrently.

Goa cops say Dutch girl wasn't raped, only robbed

Goa cops say Dutch girl wasn't raped, only robbed

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

"We have received a complaint of drugging and robbery. The girl did not say anything about sexual abuse and hence a rape case was not registered," superintendent of police (North), Bosco George, told PTI. The police are on the lookout for a group of Nigerians who allegedly committed the robbery, he added

Two get death penalty for murder of Australian

Two get death penalty for murder of Australian

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Two taxi drivers were on Monday awarded the death sentence by a Delhi court for killing Australian tourist Dawn Emilie Griggs, after gangraping and robbing her, in 2004.The court also imposed a fine of Rs 3,000 each on the two convicts who were held guilty of gangrape, robbery, destruction of evidence and common intention. The court had convicted the two accused on August 2.The court convicted Prasad, 28, and Kumar, in his early 30's, for the various offences.

No terror threat along west coast: Coast Guard

No terror threat along west coast: Coast Guard

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

Indian Coast Guard Commander of Western Region A Rajasekhar said, "Though infiltration through sea is possible, the Coast Guard is patrolling the coastline by air and water to thwart any potential threat."

Kin & friends remember slain Indian student

Kin & friends remember slain Indian student

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

Police have slapped more charges on a youth accused of killing Indian student Abhijit Mahato, as shocked family members and students held a prayer service for the 29-year-old Duke University alumni.

Manipuri student found murdered in south Delhi

Manipuri student found murdered in south Delhi

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

A 33-year-old PhD scholar from Manipur was found murdered with his neck slashed at his home in south Delhi's Kotla Mubarakpur area on Wednesday night.

India tops list of nations seeking Facebook content block

India tops list of nations seeking Facebook content block

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

According to statistics released by Facebook, the Indian government topped the list of nations seeking removal of specific content from the social networking site.

Wanted: A place for Michael Douglas

Wanted: A place for Michael Douglas

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

The actor is in India to hunt out locations for his next movie Racing the Monsoon, a thriller about a diamond robbery aboard an Indian train. The movie also stars the actor's wife Catherine Zeta Jones and Matt Damon.

One held for Indian student's murder in US

One held for Indian student's murder in US

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

In an apparent breakthrough in the killing of Indian student Abhijit Mahato, the police have arrested a young suspect and charged him with murder and robbery.

Pay 92 paise for Rs 10-lakh train travel insurance

Pay 92 paise for Rs 10-lakh train travel insurance

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Apart from rail mishaps, the coverage would take care of terrorist attacks and accidental fall of a passenger from a train and normal accidents, riots, robbery and dacoity

Mufti warns BJP against attempts to break her party; PDP rebels hit back

Mufti warns BJP against attempts to break her party; PDP rebels hit back

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The rebel legislators on Friday accused the former CM of putting them and their families at risk by claiming that the internal rumblings in the party done at the behest of Delhi.

Andhra to increase police strength by 30 per cent

Andhra to increase police strength by 30 per cent

Rediff.com22 Sep 2007

The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to strengthen the police force in the state in view of terror attacks and Maoist violence.

Review: Sadhu Miranda...

Review: Sadhu Miranda...

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

Alka Film Corporation's Saadhu Miranda directed by Siddique is a surprisingly good crime thriller flick -- if you can ignore the slapstick.

Hijab-clad Muslim woman assaulted in US

Hijab-clad Muslim woman assaulted in US

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

A Muslim woman's hijab was allegedly ripped off in the United States by a man who she claimed beat her "like an animal" and repeatedly stepped on her head, prompting calls for a hate crime probe.

8 SIMI men shot dead in encounter hours after daring jailbreak

8 SIMI men shot dead in encounter hours after daring jailbreak

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

The eight terrorists had escaped from the Central Jail in Bhopal in the wee hours, killing a security guard and scaling the prison wall with the help of bed sheets, following which some officials responsible for jail security have been suspended.

Australian woman found murdered near Delhi airport

Australian woman found murdered near Delhi airport

Rediff.com17 Mar 2004

Robbery is suspected to be the motive behind the murder and four persons have been detained for questioning.

Canada: NRI found dead in suspicious circumstances

Canada: NRI found dead in suspicious circumstances

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

A Sikh man was found dead at his parents' home, less than two months after his wife was killed in an alleged robbery attempt.

Review: Ocean's 13 is a blast

Review: Ocean's 13 is a blast

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

Steven Soderbergh's latest film is the ultimate guilty pleasure.