News for 'self-defence'

Britons rally behind 'murderer' Indian shopkeeper

Britons rally behind 'murderer' Indian shopkeeper

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

An Indian-origin shopkeeper in the United Kingdom who could face murder charge for killing his assailant in self-defence should be rewarded for bravery and not prosecuted, many Britons feel.

India, Japan joint naval exercises soon

India, Japan joint naval exercises soon

Rediff.com23 Mar 2007

Though Mukherjee did not specify a date for the naval exercise, sources told PTI that it will be held in April.

Of guns, crime and a booming Bengalooru

Of guns, crime and a booming Bengalooru

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Bengalooru has gone into self-defence mode. Booming real estate prices, rise in the crime rate and now a looming terror threat has prompted the city's residents to think of various means of protection.

AP: Red sandalwood worth Rs 2 cr seized, 63 from Tamil Nadu held

AP: Red sandalwood worth Rs 2 cr seized, 63 from Tamil Nadu held

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

As many as 63 woodcutters from neighbouring Tamil Nadu were on Sunday arrested in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh and 40 logs of red sanders wood worth Rs 2 crore were seized from their possession, police said.

Abhi's return our diplomatic victory: Amit Shah

Abhi's return our diplomatic victory: Amit Shah

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Shah also said that the return of pilot Abhinandan was a diplomatic victory.

Fadnavis, Maha minister defend killing of Avni

Fadnavis, Maha minister defend killing of Avni

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Fadnavis said preliminary reports made available to him stated that the tigress was shot after she attacked the forest staff trying to tranquilise her.

Why US kept cool during India-Pak crisis

Why US kept cool during India-Pak crisis

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

'Traditionally, the US tried to tamp down tensions whenever a crisis situation arose and deputed officials from Washington to travel to Delhi to counsel restraint.' 'This time around, no US envoy flew down to Delhi -- not even when tensions spiked and a flashpoint was reached last week,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Assailants storm ashram, face gun-wielding swamiji

Assailants storm ashram, face gun-wielding swamiji

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

According to sources at the temple, there were about 15 armed assailants.

With China in mind, Abe departs with military pact with India

With China in mind, Abe departs with military pact with India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

With the signing of the pact, the Quad grouping of India, Japan, Australia and the US is set to gain more heft now, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Pervez Musharraf sentenced to death in high treason case

Pervez Musharraf sentenced to death in high treason case

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The ex-army chief left for Dubai for medical treatment in March 2016 and has not returned since, citing security and health reasons.

'Retired SC or HC judge must probe Vikas Dubey's death'

'Retired SC or HC judge must probe Vikas Dubey's death'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

'If you accept that situation you don't require the judiciary, the criminal procedure law, the Indian Penal Code or even the Constitution because there is somebody who decides who gets to live and who gets to die.'

Bihar: 12 Maoists killed in encounter

Bihar: 12 Maoists killed in encounter

Rediff.com5 Mar 2006

Twelve proscribed Communist Party of India (Maoist) activists were killed in an encounter with police when they attacked Dumri police station in Gaya in the wee hours Sunday.

Kick the boss to manage stress!

Kick the boss to manage stress!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

Kickboxing is the latest fitness trend that's raging across india

Vijaywada's 'hero' Rajagopal says he isn't bothered about his future

Vijaywada's 'hero' Rajagopal says he isn't bothered about his future

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Vicky Nanjappa speaks to suspended Congree MP from Seema-Andhra, Lagadapati Rajagopal, who created a major stir earlier on Thursday by using pepper spray inside the Parliament, continues to be cheered for in his constituency. The leader, however, says that the media is twisting the real facts regarding the incident, and hopes that Congress will stall the Telangana bill.

Exclusive! How China released Indian troops after the 1962 War

Exclusive! How China released Indian troops after the 1962 War

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'All PoWs recounted that one of the worst aspects of their captivity in Tibet was the constant attempt at brainwashing by Chinese Communist propaganda,' reveals Claude Arpi.

Israeli PM vows to press on with Gaza airstrikes

Israeli PM vows to press on with Gaza airstrikes

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Vowing not to bow under international pressures, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel "will act with all power" in its offensive to stop rocket attacks on its land from the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip.

Kashmiris are our people, we cannot forsake them: Sonia

Kashmiris are our people, we cannot forsake them: Sonia

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Sonia called on the Centre to not obliterate the distinction between the civilian population and the terrorists and separatists.

IAF bids farewell to 'Bahadur' MiG-27 ML

IAF bids farewell to 'Bahadur' MiG-27 ML

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

MiG-27 ML had proved its worth in various operations, including in Kargil and earned rich accolades in numerous international exercises held in India.

When women took to arms in J&K

When women took to arms in J&K

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

They handle the archaic 303 rifle easily even though it is heavier than the automatic ones.

West takes to Sikh martial art

West takes to Sikh martial art

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

Kin of slain woodcutters place bodies on road, protest

Kin of slain woodcutters place bodies on road, protest

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Tension prevailed as the next of kin of two of the slain in Andhra Pradesh staged protests in Tiruvannamalai district

Inquiry raises doubts over tiger killing

Inquiry raises doubts over tiger killing

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

The committee said there was no operational coordination among veterinary professionals and the team which killed the tigress on November 2 in Yavatmal and that the dart for tranquillising the feline was fired unauthorisedly.

Sikh protesters indulge in violence, clash with police: 15 injured

Sikh protesters indulge in violence, clash with police: 15 injured

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Fifteen people were injured on Wednesday as Sikh activists protesting against the alleged desecration of their holy book clashed with cops.

Navy says Pak's claims on Indian submarine false propaganda

Navy says Pak's claims on Indian submarine false propaganda

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

The Pakistan Navy claimed in Islamabad that it used specialised skills to ward off the Indian submarine from entering Pakistani waters.

Amend laws; make India progressive

Amend laws; make India progressive

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

There were suggestions that included amending laws, training women in self-defence tactics and revamping the police force. However, there was near unanimity on this -- hang the offender!

Police encounters are common in India

Police encounters are common in India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Some police encounters that stunned India.

North Korea claims nuclear weapons

North Korea claims nuclear weapons

Rediff.com10 Feb 2005

North Korea on Thursday said it is dropping out of six-party nuclear talks and will "bolster its nuclear weapons arsenal."

Could the Pune techie's murder have been prevented?

Could the Pune techie's murder have been prevented?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

What could Rasila Raju have done to protect herself?

Sobhraj brought electric shock machine inside jail

Sobhraj brought electric shock machine inside jail

Rediff.com11 Nov 2004

'The Serpent' had brought the machine, a mobile phone and a cordless phone without permission, a probe said.

Japan wants India's support on island disputes with China

Japan wants India's support on island disputes with China

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Engaged in a territorial dispute with China, Japan on Thursday sought to rope in India's support over "the recent Chinese provocative actions" saying a message needs to be sent to it collectively that status quo cannot be changed by force.

Now, Mary Kom as animated superhero!

Now, Mary Kom as animated superhero!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

"While we have a Manipuri tinge by capturing the fiction life of a young Mary Kom while in school, we will have other characters with a more neutral tone in order to appeal to the global audience," producer Ashish S Kulkarni said.

Adriano sorry for red card

Adriano sorry for red card

Rediff.com3 Nov 2004

The Brazilian was dismissed in injury time after he lashed out at Valencia's Marco Caneira.

When Aligarh remained mute to a crime in its midst

When Aligarh remained mute to a crime in its midst

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

What does one deduce from this silence? That the minorities in the BJP era have been muted, perhaps even coercively, asks Sajad Ahmad Dar.

Evidence suggests Pak gave approval to drone strikes: UN report

Evidence suggests Pak gave approval to drone strikes: UN report

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

There is "strong evidence" that top members of Pakistan's military, government and intelligence service gave their "active consent and approval" to CIA drone strikes in the country's lawless tribal areas between June 2004 and June 2008, according to a UN report.

Trump 'very disappointed' with China for 'doing nothing' about N Korea

Trump 'very disappointed' with China for 'doing nothing' about N Korea

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

Trump also said he will no longer allow North Korea to continue with its belligerent behaviour.

Normalcy returning to protest-hit Jammu, army withdrawn

Normalcy returning to protest-hit Jammu, army withdrawn

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

The army was on Saturday deployed in various parts of the tense Jammu as the sikh youth killed in clashes with police was cremated after the state government accepted most of the demands of the agitating community.

Shopian: Army files counter-FIR; says fired after 'ultimate provocation'

Shopian: Army files counter-FIR; says fired after 'ultimate provocation'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Calling the FIR against the army as 'unfortunate', Lt Gen Anbu said that there should have been generic FIR in the matter.

Bollywood's SISTER LOVE

Bollywood's SISTER LOVE

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Warm or warring, back home too Bollywood has depicted many, MANY faces of sisterly love.

Silence is no longer an option, says Tata-funded IiAS

Silence is no longer an option, says Tata-funded IiAS

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

In absence of hard facts, the group risks losing public trust, says the firm, which has investment from the Tatas

Modi's friend Abe may easily win Japan's election

Modi's friend Abe may easily win Japan's election

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

'What lies at the core of Abe's stance is Japan's crisis management ability amid the increasingly tense North Korean situation,' says Rajaram Panda.