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Subramanian Swamy: China, India must cease hostilities

Subramanian Swamy: China, India must cease hostilities

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The onus today is on China, but it also requires a little diplomatic finesse from India, backed by a modernised armed force, argues BJP MP Subramanian Swamy in this excerpt from his new book, Himalayan Challenge: India, China And The Quest For Peace.

Pakistani social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch killed

Pakistani social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch killed

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

Pakistan's social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch was killed allegedly by her brother in Multan in Punjab province, becoming the latest victim of "honour killings" that plague the country.

Cops say Somnath Bharti hiding in Agra; acting like pro criminal

Cops say Somnath Bharti hiding in Agra; acting like pro criminal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

According to police sources, Bharti is believed to be hiding somewhere near Agra.

Labelling dissent as anti-national hurts democracy: Chandrachud

Labelling dissent as anti-national hurts democracy: Chandrachud

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Justice Chandrachud also said that use of state machinery to curb dissent instills fear, which violates the rule of law.

ATM transactions led to arrest of accused in Monica Ghurde murder case

ATM transactions led to arrest of accused in Monica Ghurde murder case

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Rajkumar Singh, a native of Punjab, was nabbed late Saturday night with help from the police of Karnataka capital and was being brought to Goa, a top official said.

Sedition charge against Kanhaiya is wrong, says Nitish

Sedition charge against Kanhaiya is wrong, says Nitish

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar he will oppose a case of sedition against JNUSU oresident Kanhaiya Kumar, reports M I Khan.

Sheena Bora Trial: Was Sheena strangled or not?

Sheena Bora Trial: Was Sheena strangled or not?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Pasbola had a number of queries about the nails of the corpse found at Gagode Khurd. Did it have nails? Nails, in a case of strangulation, are key because they often have particles and skin beneath them to show the victim had been grasping something as s/he was strangled.

Aligarh toddler murdered over Rs 10,000; 5 cops suspended

Aligarh toddler murdered over Rs 10,000; 5 cops suspended

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Two suspects have been arrested and police say the case is a fallout of a monetary dispute.

Pak girl burnt alive by mother over 'dishonourable' love marriage

Pak girl burnt alive by mother over 'dishonourable' love marriage

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Zeenat, 18, died on the spot, police said.

No objection in making Indrani's driver approver in Sheena case: CBI

No objection in making Indrani's driver approver in Sheena case: CBI

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

On May 11, Shyamvar Rai had sought to turn approver, saying he wants to "disclose all truths" as he had taken part in Sheena's killing by strangulation and was present at the time of the murder in 2012.

'Was part of Sheena's murder': Indrani's driver wants to turn approver

'Was part of Sheena's murder': Indrani's driver wants to turn approver

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Shyamvar Rai had written a two-page letter to the court stating that he wants to reveal the truth and had sought pardon in the case.

Convicts can't challenge death penalty endlessly: SC

Convicts can't challenge death penalty endlessly: SC

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

"The finality of death sentence is extremely important and a condemned prisoner should not be under the impression, that the death sentence remains open ended and can be questioned by them all the time," the SC said.

Chandy meets kin of 'Kerala's Nirbhaya', offers job to sister

Chandy meets kin of 'Kerala's Nirbhaya', offers job to sister

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The chief minister, who reached the hospital amid protest by Democratic Youth Federation of India activists alleging lapses in the probe, consoled the mother of the victim and said steps would be taken to provide a government job to the victim's sister to support her family.

Very sad with whatever is happening: Bharti's wife after FIR

Very sad with whatever is happening: Bharti's wife after FIR

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

"What am I achieving ultimately; I will lose my husband, my children will lose their father. I am not happy with the development, but had to do all this to come out of the abuse," Lipika said.

Akmal, spinners win it for Pakistan

Akmal, spinners win it for Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Pakistan has the tag of unpredictably that follows them at the start of every tournament. So when Pakistan faced Australia, many expected the latter to steamroll them considering two facts.

Sheena murder: Cops find remains at crime scene, thanks to Police Patil

Sheena murder: Cops find remains at crime scene, thanks to Police Patil

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Early on Friday morning, the team of police officials and forensic experts from Mumbai had reached Gagode Budruk village in Pen teshil and the digging had started around 6 am.

1st Test: Umesh shines but defiant Starc keeps Australia afloat

1st Test: Umesh shines but defiant Starc keeps Australia afloat

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Umesh Yadav gave a brilliant exhibition of reverse swing bowling before Mitchell Starc's rearguard half-century helped Australia reach a competitive 256 for nine.

The Saaho Review

The Saaho Review

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

There's no head or tails to anything that happens in Saaho, says Sukanya Verma.

'Shopping for clothes won't be a priority'

'Shopping for clothes won't be a priority'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

'Fear psychosis has gripped the entire world.' 'Nobody is going to enter shops freely in the next 5, 6 months.' 'Secondly, the priority has changed.' 'Now that they have seen the bottom of the economy, people will prefer to save for tomorrow.'

Rajnath rejects mercy petitions of Nithari killer Koli, 4 others

Rajnath rejects mercy petitions of Nithari killer Koli, 4 others

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

The government on Thursday recommended the rejection of five mercy petitions including that of Surendra Koli sent to the gallows for the infamous serial killing of children in Nithari in Noida and of two sisters sentenced to death for murdering several children.

Nitish 'back-stabbed' Bihar; Lalu poisoning it: Modi

Nitish 'back-stabbed' Bihar; Lalu poisoning it: Modi

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Kickstarting the National Democratic Alliance's poll campaign in Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday focussed his attack on former Bharatiya Janata Party ally and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, accusing him of "back-stabbing" the people of the state and alleging that there is some problem with his "DNA".

Wanted! A real feminist man in the #MeToo era

Wanted! A real feminist man in the #MeToo era

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

When he thinks no one is looking, the misogyny of a sham feminist man can be as red in tooth and claw as that of the neanderthal neighbour who beats up his wife. Only, it seems doubly unsettling because it comes from someone we trusted, says Shuma Raha.

Kapil Mishra 'heckled' by AAP MLAs in Delhi assembly

Kapil Mishra 'heckled' by AAP MLAs in Delhi assembly

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Party MLAs, including Madan Lal, Jarnail Singh, were seen lunging at Mishra and dragging him as he raised a poster.

2 minors raped at family weddings in UP, Chhattisgarh

2 minors raped at family weddings in UP, Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

While a nine-year-old girl was raped and murdered in Uttar Pradesh's Etah, an 11-year-old girl was allegedly raped and killed by a guest at a wedding in Chhattisgarh.

Maha CM Fadnavis wins contentious trust vote amid high drama

Maha CM Fadnavis wins contentious trust vote amid high drama

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

The 13-day Devendra Fadnavis Maharashtra government won the Trust vote in the Maharashtra assembly.

Honour killing in Haryana; young couples' naked corpses found

Honour killing in Haryana; young couples' naked corpses found

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Naked bodies of an unidentified man and a woman were on Monday found inside two steel trunks dumped near a park in the district, following which Haryana police has sent five teams to neighbouring states to crack the case, which it suspects to be of honour killing.

Indian-origin woman faces life term in US for killing 9-yr-old stepdaughter

Indian-origin woman faces life term in US for killing 9-yr-old stepdaughter

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

An Indian-origin woman faces 25 years to life in prison in the United States for strangling her 9-year-old stepdaughter to death as federal prosecutors charged her with the murder and her ex-husband for obstructing the investigation.

Pune bomb had chemicals and shrapnels, no RDX: ATS

Pune bomb had chemicals and shrapnels, no RDX: ATS

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

The bomb that exploded in Pune last week was made by mixing ammonium nitrate with potassium chlorate and small ball bearings were used as shrapnels to inflict injuries, but there was no gelatin or RDX in it, Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Sqaud said on Thursday.

Woman brutalised, murdered in south Delhi

Woman brutalised, murdered in south Delhi

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

A 30-year-old woman employed with an export company was allegedly gang-raped and murdered and her body dumped in a Delhi Development Authority nursery in south Delhi's Vasant Kunj area.

Burari deaths: Handwritten notes reveal chilling details

Burari deaths: Handwritten notes reveal chilling details

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

They detailed how by following the rituals, one would not actually die "but would be saved by God and attain something great".

What have I done to earn 'Dr Terror' tag, asks Zakir Naik

What have I done to earn 'Dr Terror' tag, asks Zakir Naik

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

In a four-page 'open letter' released in Mumbai, Naik posed five questions to the government.

New York attorney general resigns amid abuse allegations

New York attorney general resigns amid abuse allegations

Rediff.com8 May 2018

An article published by The New Yorker said four women, who had been romantically involved with Schneiderman at some point, accused him of physically assaulting them.

Hey, this is what India needs to know about

Hey, this is what India needs to know about

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

'Here's a list of the things we should be reading more about in the media,' says Mitali Saran.

Minor's rape: Court calls report on complaint for action against cops

Minor's rape: Court calls report on complaint for action against cops

Rediff.com14 May 2013

A month after a five-year-old was allegedly gang-raped in east Delhi, a city court on Tuesday asked the Delhi police what action it has taken on a complaint seeking registration of a first information report against police personnel for their purported irregularities and sought a status report by May 29.

'Under Raje, BJP will taste its worst defeat'

'Under Raje, BJP will taste its worst defeat'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

'If Narendra Modi and Amit Shah will campaign here, the BJP's defeat will be bigger.'

Sheena Bora Trial: Where did Sheena's brain vanish?

Sheena Bora Trial: Where did Sheena's brain vanish?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Shivade: "You didn't find any brain inside the brain cavity?" Dr Thakur nodded. The judge shocked: "Huh?!"

Swamy fires fresh salvo; asks PM to sack Rajan immediately

Swamy fires fresh salvo; asks PM to sack Rajan immediately

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Rajan, Swamy alleged, is a member of US dominated Group of 30.

Three held for rape, murder of 'Kerala's Nirbhaya'

Three held for rape, murder of 'Kerala's Nirbhaya'

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Women's rights activists and political leaders -- cutting across party lines -- have voiced concern against the murder, which they believe was a first of its kind in the state for the sheer brutality of the crime.

Dealing with North Korea: What are the world's options?

Dealing with North Korea: What are the world's options?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

After Pyongyang tests a missile potentially capable of reaching the US, Dr Rajaram Panda explores the realistic -- and peaceful -- options before Donald Trump and the international community at large.

UPA's housing schemes to merge; Govt for more pvt sector role

UPA's housing schemes to merge; Govt for more pvt sector role

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

It will be National Housing Mission which will be launched soon