News for 'security lapses'

'How many more people should die?': Oppn demands Shah's resignation

'How many more people should die?': Oppn demands Shah's resignation

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge criticizes Home Minister Amit Shah, calling him 'incompetent' and demanding his resignation following a deadly blast in Delhi, citing intelligence failure and lack of accountability.

Hyderabad shows how it's done as Messi delivers

Hyderabad shows how it's done as Messi delivers

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Lionel Messi's programme in Hyderabad was in stark contrast to the mayhem in Kolkata as the second leg of the GOAT India Tour ended on a positive note thanks to thorough preparations, sound planning, and discipline.

Laddu row: CBI recommends action against TTD officials

Laddu row: CBI recommends action against TTD officials

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

The CBI has requested the Andhra Pradesh government to take action against senior TTD officers for alleged deliberate omissions and failures in tender conditions, leading to the supply of adulterated ghee used in Tirupati laddu production.

Mumbai: Parapet segment of Metro bridge crashes; 1 dead, 3 injured

Mumbai: Parapet segment of Metro bridge crashes; 1 dead, 3 injured

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

The incident took place around 12:20pm on the arterial LBS Road in front of Johnson and Johnson factory in Mulund area.

Four Men Get Life for 2017 Delhi Murder: Justice Served

Four Men Get Life for 2017 Delhi Murder: Justice Served

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

A Delhi court sentenced four men to life imprisonment for the 2017 murder of a 17-year-old boy in Kirti Nagar, West Delhi, finding they acted with common intention.

NHRC issues notice to TN over attack on migrant worker

NHRC issues notice to TN over attack on migrant worker

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The NHRC has issued a show cause notice to the Tamil Nadu government regarding an attack on a migrant worker, identified as Suraj, demanding his tracing, medical treatment, and compensation.

U19 WC: India, Bangladesh players shake hands after nail-biter

U19 WC: India, Bangladesh players shake hands after nail-biter

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

The strained bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh filtered onto the cricket field as captains of the two teams abstained from making customary handshake ahead of their U-19 World Cup Group A match in Bulawayo on Saturday, though the players from both sides were seen exchanging handshakes and pleasantries on the field at the end of the match.

Shirtless protest: Cops 'detain' cops in post-arrest drama

Shirtless protest: Cops 'detain' cops in post-arrest drama

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

A tense standoff erupted between Himachal Pradesh Police and Delhi Police following the arrest of Youth Congress activists involved in the protest at the AI Summit, escalating into allegations of kidnapping and obstruction of justice.

Security lapses responsible for Lahore attack

Security lapses responsible for Lahore attack

Rediff.com25 Apr 2009

A judicial tribunal that probed the terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore has concluded that it was caused by 'laxity' among police officers guarding the visiting players.Eight persons were killed and over 20 others, including several Sri Lankan players, injured when over a dozen terrorists ambushed the team's motorcade at the busy Liberty traffic roundabout near a Lahore stadium on the third day of the second Test on March 3.

Lamborghini crash: Shivam Mishra gets bail within hrs

Lamborghini crash: Shivam Mishra gets bail within hrs

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

The case took a fresh turn on Wednesday when a man, identified as Mohan, claiming to be the designated driver of the car asserted that he, and not Shivam Mishra, was behind the wheel at the time of the accident.

Pahalgam massacre: 3 months on, attackers still at large

Pahalgam massacre: 3 months on, attackers still at large

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

The officials said that intelligence agencies had been alerted about the possibility of a terror attack, but the inputs were utilised at another place, some 90 kilometres away from the site where the attack took place, resulting in a key security lapse.

EC suspends 4 Bengal officials for lapses in voter list

EC suspends 4 Bengal officials for lapses in voter list

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

The Election Commission suspended four officers and a casual worker in West Bengal for alleged dereliction of duty and lapses in preparing electoral rolls. The action follows allegations of electoral roll compromise at the behest of the ruling Trinamool Congress.

This War May End US Military Presence In Middle East

This War May End US Military Presence In Middle East

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

'The entire US ecosystem built over decades at the bases in the Gulf region, especially the UAE, costing trillions of dollars have been decimated, dealing a mortal blow to the US Central Command's war capability,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

NSE one step closer to IPO filing as Sebi grants NOC

NSE one step closer to IPO filing as Sebi grants NOC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has granted a no-objection certificate (NOC) to the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), paving the way for the country's biggest exchange - currently valued at 5 trillion in the unlisted market - to file draft documents for its long-awaited initial public offering (IPO).

Forced to Buy Home Loan Insurance? Know Your Rights

Forced to Buy Home Loan Insurance? Know Your Rights

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Ask rediffGURU Naveenn Kummar your insurance mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Shivraj Patil cremated with state honours

Shivraj Patil cremated with state honours

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

The last rites of veteran Congress leader and former Union minister Shivraj Patil were performed with full state honours in his home district, Latur, in Maharashtra on Saturday, with many top leaders in attendance.

Pathankot attack: IAF probe reveals security lapses, airbase ex-commander resigns

Pathankot attack: IAF probe reveals security lapses, airbase ex-commander resigns

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Air Commodore J S Dhamoon, who was commanding the Pathankot air force base when it was attacked by heavily armed terrorists last year, has taken pre-mature retirement from service.

Sebi agrees in principle to NSE colo-dark fibre settlement

Sebi agrees in principle to NSE colo-dark fibre settlement

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has, in principle, agreed to the proposed settlement of the long-pending colocation and dark fibre cases filed by the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Wednesday.

T20 World Cup: Munsey, Leask power Scotland to big win over Italy

T20 World Cup: Munsey, Leask power Scotland to big win over Italy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

All-rounder Michael Leask starred with a late cameo and a four-wicket haul after opener George Munsey's attacking fifty as Scotland thrashed debutants Italy by 73 runs.

Tension in Manipur after twin blasts hurt two in Bishnupur

Tension in Manipur after twin blasts hurt two in Bishnupur

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Two people were injured in two consecutive explosions in Manipur's Bishnupur district. The blasts sparked protests and calls for investigation.

Champions League: Bodo/Glimt stun Inter Milan; Newcastle rout Qarabag

Champions League: Bodo/Glimt stun Inter Milan; Newcastle rout Qarabag

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Bodo/Glimt secured an upset 3-1 victory over Serie A leaders Inter Milan in the first leg of their Champions League playoff on Wednesday.

Under EC pressure, Bengal acts on voter list fraud; books 5 employees

Under EC pressure, Bengal acts on voter list fraud; books 5 employees

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

The West Bengal government has filed FIRs against five state government employees for alleged lapses in electoral roll revisions, following an Election Commission ultimatum. The action comes after the EC directed the state to initiate criminal cases against the accused for adding fictitious names to voter lists.

Noida techie death: Accident site draws curious crowds

Noida techie death: Accident site draws curious crowds

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

The site where a 27-year-old techie drowned in Noida has become a focal point of public concern, with residents questioning the role of civic authorities and demanding accountability for the tragedy.

'Security lapses led to Chhattisgarh Naxal attack'

'Security lapses led to Chhattisgarh Naxal attack'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2007

Since the number of well-trained policemen were only 24 and put before about 700 armed Naxals, it was nothing but a 'kind of butchering'.

Theatre stampede: Allu Arjun named as accused in charge sheet

Theatre stampede: Allu Arjun named as accused in charge sheet

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Hyderabad police file charge sheet against 23 individuals, including actor Allu Arjun, in connection with a stampede at the 'Pushpa-2' premiere that resulted in a woman's death.

Can Om Birla Be Removed As Speaker?

Can Om Birla Be Removed As Speaker?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

'Even if it is defeated and the Speaker remains, the Opposition parties that have lost faith in his impartiality will continue to have that feeling.' 'If the Speaker reflects on this and tries to be more neutral, more impartial, more objective in his conduct -- then one can say the resolution had a salutary effect. That would be the best outcome.'

Fans breach security at Kotla to meet King Kohli

Fans breach security at Kotla to meet King Kohli

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

There was a major security lapse at the Ferozshah Kotla ground in New Delhi on Saturday as fans barged into the field of play on Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railways to get near batting star Virat Kohli.

Kashmir killing: CRPF chief admits security lapse

Kashmir killing: CRPF chief admits security lapse

Rediff.com20 Oct 2005

Central Reserve Police Force Director General J K Sinha has said that there needs to be much tighter security.

Central team to probe 'security lapses' that led to Pampore attack

Central team to probe 'security lapses' that led to Pampore attack

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

The home minister said Indian youth should stand up to face forces which want to destabilise the country.

Yamal dazzles as Barcelona sink Oviedo to reclaim LaLiga lead

Yamal dazzles as Barcelona sink Oviedo to reclaim LaLiga lead

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Goals from Dani Olmo, Raphinha, and an acrobatic Lamine Yamal strike powered the Catalans to 52 points, one ahead of Real Madrid.

Sabarimala gold row: Oppn seeks audit of temple assets, probe into thefts

Sabarimala gold row: Oppn seeks audit of temple assets, probe into thefts

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

A controversy surrounding the gold-clad plates of the Dwarapalaka idols at Sabarimala temple has ignited a political row in Kerala, with opposition parties alleging theft and demanding a comprehensive investigation into temple inventories and the role of a sponsor in the replating process.

AFC bans Mohun Bagan amid Indian football chaos

AFC bans Mohun Bagan amid Indian football chaos

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

At a time when Indian football is staring at unprecedented uncertainty with its domestic season in limbo, the Asian Football Confederation on Wednesday delivered a triple blow to the country's top club

Bombay HC Flags Misuse Of Petitions To Sabotage IPOs

Bombay HC Flags Misuse Of Petitions To Sabotage IPOs

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

While not all complaints are frivolous, experts say petitions timed close to an IPO or listing often raise concerns about mala fide intent.

No security lapses at the Taj:  SC

No security lapses at the Taj: SC

Rediff.com20 Jan 2005

The court said the Taj Mahal would remain open to public during moonlit nights as per schedule.

Kanishka: Testimonies stress on security lapses

Kanishka: Testimonies stress on security lapses

Rediff.com16 May 2007

It is now clear that the bags were not properly screened either in Toronto or in Montreal, leading to the death of 329 people.

A long-game Budget

A long-game Budget

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The Union Budget for 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, which was a first, had an excellent domestic macro backdrop. According to the first advance estimates, gross domestic product (GDP) in constant prices is projected to grow 7.4 per cent in the current financial year, against 6.5 per cent in 2024-25.

Sports Ministry asks SAI to formulate SOP for future events

Sports Ministry asks SAI to formulate SOP for future events

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

To prevent India Open-like mess, Sports Ministry asks SAI to draw up SOP

Nagal advances at Australian Open wild card play-off

Nagal advances at Australian Open wild card play-off

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Winning start for Nagal at Australian Open wild card play-off

Air India Delhi-New York flight suffers engine damage at Delhi airport

Air India Delhi-New York flight suffers engine damage at Delhi airport

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

An Air India Airbus A350 sustained engine damage after ingesting a baggage container while taxiing at Delhi airport. The incident occurred after the flight returned to Delhi due to the unexpected closure of Iranian airspace. The DGCA is investigating.

'Vijay's late arrival swelled crowd': What caused Karur stampede?

'Vijay's late arrival swelled crowd': What caused Karur stampede?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

'The TVK Twitter account said Vijay will come at 12 and crowd started coming in from 11 AM. He came at 7.40 PM. The people lacked sufficient food water under the hot sun'