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'Kashmiri Politicians Have Been Killed For Upholding The Indian Flag'

'Kashmiri Politicians Have Been Killed For Upholding The Indian Flag'

Rediff.com13 May 2024

'No Indian politician has been killed in India for upholding the Constitution except for Kashmiri mainstream politicians.' 'Yet they call us terrorist or militant.'

Hate speech case: Guj court reserves order on Kajal Hindustani's bail plea

Hate speech case: Guj court reserves order on Kajal Hindustani's bail plea

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The court of additional sessions judge R M Asodiya reserved its order on Hindustani's bail plea for April 13, additional public prosecutor Moham Gohel said.

Is RRR A Gay Love Story?

Is RRR A Gay Love Story?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Are we living in those primitive times when same-sex relationships qualified as stone-pelting offences, asks Subhash K Jha?

Curfew in Amravati to continue until next week with relaxations

Curfew in Amravati to continue until next week with relaxations

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

The Amravati Police had clamped the curfew on Saturday for four days after stones were hurled at shops during the bandh called by Bharatiya Janata Party, a day after incidents of stone-pelting took place during a rally called by a Muslim organisation in protest against the purported communal violence in Tripura.

Fresh tension in Jahangirpuri, stones thrown at cops

Fresh tension in Jahangirpuri, stones thrown at cops

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

In a purported video of the Saturday violence, the man, wearing a blue shirt, was seen opening fire during the clashes that had erupted when a Hanuman Jayanti procession was passing through localities in Jahangirpuri.

National Security Act slapped on 5 accused in Jahangirpuri violence case

National Security Act slapped on 5 accused in Jahangirpuri violence case

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The Delhi police has slapped the stringent National Security Act on five accused persons arrested in connection with the violence in Jahangirpuri, official sources said.

Plan to withdraw Army from J-K put off indefinitely following terror attacks

Plan to withdraw Army from J-K put off indefinitely following terror attacks

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The planned phased withdrawal of the Army from certain areas of the Jammu region has been shelved "indefinitely" in view of terror attacks being orchestrated from across the border, officials said in Srinagar.

Communal clash in Chhattisgarh village leaves 1 dead, 3 cops injured

Communal clash in Chhattisgarh village leaves 1 dead, 3 cops injured

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Police have so far arrested 11 people on charges of rioting and murder in connection with the clash.

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.

Fuel crisis looms as truckers stop work across states

Fuel crisis looms as truckers stop work across states

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Drivers of commercial vehicles, including trucks and tankers, stopped work in several states on Monday and blocked roads at some places to protest against the provision in the new penal law regarding hit-and-run accident cases involving motorists.

52% turnout in J-K in first round of DDC polls

52% turnout in J-K in first round of DDC polls

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

The DDC election is being seen as a triangular contest among the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration, the BJP and the Apni Party floated by former finance minister Altaf Bukhari.

Jammu sees rise in terror activities post Article 370 abrogation

Jammu sees rise in terror activities post Article 370 abrogation

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

However, there has been an appreciable decline in the casualties of civilians and security forces in the terror attacks in the past nearly four years. Against 11 civilian killings from October 27, 2015 to August 4, 2019, there was a 63 per cent decrease with seven civilian killings reported post the abrogation of Article 370.

Prayagraj authorities have hit-list of 37 accused for bulldozer action

Prayagraj authorities have hit-list of 37 accused for bulldozer action

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

An official said the Prayagraj Development Authority is trying to identify the homes of the 37 people and action 'according to the law' will be taken if their building plans have not been approved.

Prophet row: Property linked to Kanpur violence accused bulldozed

Prophet row: Property linked to Kanpur violence accused bulldozed

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Violence broke out in Kanpur on June 3 after some people gathered demanding strict action against former Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma over her comments on Prophet Mohammad.

Hanuman Jayanti violence: Curfew relaxed, internet restored in Odisha town

Hanuman Jayanti violence: Curfew relaxed, internet restored in Odisha town

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Internet services were fully restored after 10 days, while the administration relaxed the curfew from 5 am to 8 pm, he said.

Curfew remains in 2 J-K districts amid communal tension, Internet suspended

Curfew remains in 2 J-K districts amid communal tension, Internet suspended

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

According to officials, inflammatory speeches were made during a protest against derogatory remarks made against Prophet Mohammad by now-suspended Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma.

How exactly did Rahul Gandhi's car get damaged?

How exactly did Rahul Gandhi's car get damaged?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

The rear windscreen of a car carrying Rahul Gandhi was damaged during the ongoing 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra', with West Bengal unit president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleging that the vehicle was "pelted with stones" in Malda district, while Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed the incident took place in adjoining Bihar.

MP: Bullet hits senior cop, 24 hurt, 77 booked for violence on Ram Navami

MP: Bullet hits senior cop, 24 hurt, 77 booked for violence on Ram Navami

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Curfew was clamped in the entire Khargone city of Madhya Pradesh and 77 people were arrested after stones hurled at a Ram Navami procession triggered arson, officials said on Monday.

Who's using condoms the most? We are: Owaisi's reply to RSS chief

Who's using condoms the most? We are: Owaisi's reply to RSS chief

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

The Muslim community uses family planning tool, condom the most in order to maintain a gap between two children, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen Chief Asaduddin Owaisi has claimed.

Tension along Assam-Mizoram border after violence; CMs fight on Twitter

Tension along Assam-Mizoram border after violence; CMs fight on Twitter

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

The situation along the Mizoram-Assam border has been on the boil since June-end when Assam Police allegedly took control over an area known as 'Aitlang hnar' about 5 km from Vairengte, accusing the neighbouring state of encroaching on its territory.

'I Can Never Give Up On Hope In The Judiciary'

'I Can Never Give Up On Hope In The Judiciary'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'We were activists when we were students. It was as students that we were propelled to fight for justice. Neither of us regret that.' 'Where the country is now, more and more people should become vocal.'

Ram Navami clashes: Situation in Howrah's Kazipara peaceful, Sec 144 still in force

Ram Navami clashes: Situation in Howrah's Kazipara peaceful, Sec 144 still in force

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Internet connections remained suspended even as prohibitory order under CrPC Section 144 was still in place in and around the area where several shops and residences were vandalised during the clashes, he said.

Curfew in Jodhpur after communal tension on Eid, internet shut

Curfew in Jodhpur after communal tension on Eid, internet shut

Rediff.com3 May 2022

The Jodhpur district administration temporarily suspended internet services in the district as a precautionary measure after the clashes on Monday night.

6 arrested for Bajrang Dal activist's murder as violence, arson continue

6 arrested for Bajrang Dal activist's murder as violence, arson continue

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

According to police sources, the arrested included Khasif (aged 30) and Syed Nadim (20), who are residents of Shivamogga, about 250 kms from Bengaluru.

MP sets up claims tribunal to recover damages from Ram Navami rioters

MP sets up claims tribunal to recover damages from Ram Navami rioters

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The Madhya Pradesh government has constituted a two-member claims tribunal to recover damages from those involved in communal violence during the Ram Navami celebrations in Khargone city, an official said on Wednesday.

Jodhpur violence: CM orders stern action against those responsible

Jodhpur violence: CM orders stern action against those responsible

Rediff.com3 May 2022

A criminal, irrespective of his religion, caste or class, must not be spared, the CM told officials addressing a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister's Office in Jaipur.

4-day curfew in Amravati after fresh violence, internet shut

4-day curfew in Amravati after fresh violence, internet shut

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

A mob hurled stones at shops during the bandh (shutdown) allegedly organised by local Bharatiya Janata Party workers in protest against the rallies organised by Muslim organisations the day before to condemn the recent violence in Tripura, police said.

4 Lashkar terrorists killed in encounter in Shopian

4 Lashkar terrorists killed in encounter in Shopian

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Four Lashkar-e-Tayiba (LeT) terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces on Monday in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

Demolition drive in violence-hit Jahangirpuri begins

Demolition drive in violence-hit Jahangirpuri begins

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The drive is undertaken a day after Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party chief Adesh Gupta wrote to the party-ruled North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) to identify illegal constructions of 'rioters' in Jahangirpuri and demolish them using bulldozers.

Kashmir: Vote For Hope After A Long Decade

Kashmir: Vote For Hope After A Long Decade

Rediff.com13 May 2024

It's just not a date. It's just not about selecting a candidate. It's not about helping some candidate win. It's about expressing emotion, after ten years, that could reach out in India and beyond it, notes Sheela Bhatt.

'His position equivalent to...': Supriya Sule on Ajit Pawar

'His position equivalent to...': Supriya Sule on Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

When asked about Ajit Pawar being upset, Sule said, "This is all gossip. Dada (Ajit Pawar) is Leader of Opposition in the state (Assembly). His position is equivalent to that of the chief minister. BJP is trying to target Ajit Pawar...sometimes they target me."

Art 370 verdict upheld sovereignty and integrity of India: Modi

Art 370 verdict upheld sovereignty and integrity of India: Modi

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

With its verdict, the Supreme Court has strengthened the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' and has reminded us that what define us are bonds of unity and a shared commitment to good governance.

Mumbai Ram Navami violence: Accused booked for criminal conspiracy; 20 held

Mumbai Ram Navami violence: Accused booked for criminal conspiracy; 20 held

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

More than 20 persons have so far been arrested in connection with the incident which took place in Malvani area of Malad on March 30.

Jahangirpuri violence: Delhi police arrest key accused in Bengal

Jahangirpuri violence: Delhi police arrest key accused in Bengal

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

The accused has been identified as Farid alias Neetu, and is being brought to New Delhi.

Jahangirpuri violence: Police book Hanuman Jayanti procession organisers

Jahangirpuri violence: Police book Hanuman Jayanti procession organisers

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

The revised statement issued by the police also did not name the VHP and the Bajrang Dal.

Communal clash in Vadodara during Ganesh procession

Communal clash in Vadodara during Ganesh procession

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The members of the two communities pelted each other with stones after an argument broke out between them over some issue when the Ganesh procession was passing through Panigate Darwaza in the communally sensitive Mandvi locality at around 11.15 pm, a city police official said.

Security forces conduct flag marches in riot-hit areas of Delhi

Security forces conduct flag marches in riot-hit areas of Delhi

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Shops and schools remained closed and streets wore a deserted look as sporadic violence continued since Monday with mobs running amok, looting shops and setting properties on fire.

Why should people suffer for BJP's 'sin'?: Mamata on Prophet remarks clashes

Why should people suffer for BJP's 'sin'?: Mamata on Prophet remarks clashes

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Mamata claimed that some political parties were behind the violent incidents that rocked Howrah district

Days after inauguration, Vande Bharat pelted with stones in Bengal

Days after inauguration, Vande Bharat pelted with stones in Bengal

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

The glass door of coach number C13 of 22303 Vande Bharat Express was damaged in the incident.

Youth dies after being hit by tear gas shell in Srinagar

Youth dies after being hit by tear gas shell in Srinagar

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

An 18-year-old youth was killed on Saturday after being hit by a tear gas shell fired by security forces to disperse a mob which indulged in stone-pelting in Zainakote area of the city.