News for 'student assault'

MP principal, teacher, priest, nun booked for assaulting, molesting girls

MP principal, teacher, priest, nun booked for assaulting, molesting girls

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

The school, situated in Junwani, some 60 kilometres from the district headquarters, is run by Jabalpur Diocesan Education Society of the Roman Catholic community, he said.

Doctors' body calls off strike over Kolkata rape-murder

Doctors' body calls off strike over Kolkata rape-murder

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

FORDA said the decision to end the strike, effective from Wednesday morning, was made in the interest of patient welfare.

UP man gives wife instant triple talaq in front of students

UP man gives wife instant triple talaq in front of students

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

A man landed at a private school in Barabanki in Uttar Pradesh and pronounced "triple talaq" to his wife in front of her students while she was taking a class, the police said on Thursday.

RG Kar: 'My Daughter Was Killed Elsewhere'

RG Kar: 'My Daughter Was Killed Elsewhere'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'A murder has occurred in the room, but there were no signs of struggle.' 'RG Kar says the body was discovered at 9:30 am. But the media was informed at 8:30 am.' 'We realised that crucial evidence was being destroyed.' 'She had several bite marks on her neck, but no swab was collected.' 'My daughter had 28 injuries on her body. But there was no DNA of the assailant under her nails.' 'Are you saying she did not try to defend herself?'

Doctors to rickshaw pullers, Kolkata rocked by protest rallies

Doctors to rickshaw pullers, Kolkata rocked by protest rallies

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

People from all walks of life -- former students of several educational institutions, clay modellers, rickshaw pullers and junior doctors -- separately hit the streets of Kolkata on Sunday in continued protest over the rape and murder of a medic in a state-run hospital a month ago.

St Stephen's student accuses professor of sexual assault

St Stephen's student accuses professor of sexual assault

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

The victim alleged that the principal tried to protect him when the matter was reported to the college authorities.

Kolkata rape: Break fingers of those blaming Mamata, says TMC minister

Kolkata rape: Break fingers of those blaming Mamata, says TMC minister

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Senior Trinamool Congress minister Udayan Guha has sparked controversy by claiming that fingers of those blaming West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and demanding her resignation over the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor would be broken.

The Wonder World Of Indian English

The Wonder World Of Indian English

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Indian English is the only language that uses the expression 'non-veg' for meat, fish, and those who consume them. A fascinating extract from Shashi Tharoor's A Wonderland of Words: Around the Word in 101 Essays.

Man enters Delhi civic school, sexually assaults 2 girls in classroom

Man enters Delhi civic school, sexually assaults 2 girls in classroom

Rediff.com4 May 2022

A man allegedly entered the classroom of a civic body-run school in east Delhi and sexually assaulted two girls before undressing himself and urinating in front of the students, Delhi Commission for Women said on Wednesday.

Bengal junior docs threaten hunger strike, give govt 24-hr deadline

Bengal junior docs threaten hunger strike, give govt 24-hr deadline

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

The junior doctors called off their 'total cease work' at state-run medical colleges and hospitals around 8.30 pm on Friday but threatened to launch a hunger strike till death if their demands were not met by the West Bengal government within 24 hours.

Drunk men attempt to kidnap students from JNU campus, 1 held

Drunk men attempt to kidnap students from JNU campus, 1 held

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The incident took place on Tuesday night and police have registered two cases based on complaints from students of the university.

New principal of RG Kar hospital removed amid protests

New principal of RG Kar hospital removed amid protests

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The three senior officials of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital (RGKMCH) were transferred to various state-run health facilities.

Badlapur kids' abuse: Son falsely implicated, claim parents

Badlapur kids' abuse: Son falsely implicated, claim parents

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The parents said there is no truth in the allegations against their son.

Bengali film personalities join protest against doctor's murder

Bengali film personalities join protest against doctor's murder

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

While one was organised by the alumni of Ramakrishna Mission-run educational institutions, another involved students and past pupils from a well-known convent school, both echoing the demand for justice for the medic.

3 police stations turned away Cuttack gang rape survivor, allege BJD, Cong

3 police stations turned away Cuttack gang rape survivor, allege BJD, Cong

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

In separate petitions submitted to the Odisha police, both parties alleged that the victim approached multiple police stations -- Puri Ghat, Sadar, and Barang --before her FIR was accepted by the Badambadi police station.

3 held for assaulting Manipuri students in Delhi

3 held for assaulting Manipuri students in Delhi

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Two students from Manipur were allegedly assaulted by care taker of their rented accommodation, and two others after an altercation at a south Delhi locality, police said on Tuesday.

'Maharashtra Verdict May Open New Chapter'

'Maharashtra Verdict May Open New Chapter'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

'The political situation in the country will depend on the electoral outcome in Maharashtra.'

B'desh Prez dissolves parliament, ex-PM Khaleda freed

B'desh Prez dissolves parliament, ex-PM Khaleda freed

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Moreover, the process to release those arrested between July 1 to August has started, and many have already been released, it added.

Nearly 650 people killed in Bangladesh violence: UN report

Nearly 650 people killed in Bangladesh violence: UN report

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Nearly 650 people have been killed in the recent unrest in Bangladesh between July 16 and August 11, the United Nations Human Rights Office has said in a preliminary report, suggesting a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation into reports of extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests and detentions.

Kolkata rape: IMA shuts medical services across India for 24 hrs

Kolkata rape: IMA shuts medical services across India for 24 hrs

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

The Indian Medical Association has announced a 24-hour nationwide withdrawal of non-emergency services from 6 am on August 17 to protest against the alleged rape and murder of a trainee woman doctor at the state-run R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata and the subsequent vandalism at the facility.

Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus to head Bangladesh's interim govt

Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus to head Bangladesh's interim govt

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

The other members of the interim government will be finalised after consultations with various political parties, the press secretary added.

Uttarakhand nurse raped, killed while returning from work

Uttarakhand nurse raped, killed while returning from work

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

A nurse of a private hospital in Rudrapur has been allegedly raped and killed with her face crushed with a stone by the accused who dumped her body in a vacant plot in a Uttar Pradesh village near the Uttarakhand border, police said on Friday.

'Protest will continue till...': Healthcare services crippled in Bengal

'Protest will continue till...': Healthcare services crippled in Bengal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday reiterated its appeal to the doctors protesting over the rape and killing of the medic to resume work and directed that no coercive action would be taken against them.

Assaulted Indian student in Australia remains critical

Assaulted Indian student in Australia remains critical

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

The condition of the 20-year-old Indian student, who was brutally attacked on December 29, remains critical but he was responding to medicine well, according to his brother.

Non-reporting sexual assault on minors a serious crime: SC

Non-reporting sexual assault on minors a serious crime: SC

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

The non-reporting of sexual assault against a minor despite knowledge is a "serious crime" and an attempt to shield the offenders, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday.

JNU enquiry finds ABVP member guilty of assaulting missing student Najeeb

JNU enquiry finds ABVP member guilty of assaulting missing student Najeeb

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

Najeeb, 27, a student of School of Biotechnology and a native of Badaun in Uttar Pradesh, went missing on October 15 following an on-campus scuffle allegedly with the members of ABVP.

CBI searches RG Kar ex-principal's premises over financial irregularities

CBI searches RG Kar ex-principal's premises over financial irregularities

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

The anti-corruption unit of the Central Bureau of Investigation also searched the residences and offices of those engaged in supplying materials for the management and care of patients.

CBI names RG Kar ex-principal Sandip Ghosh in corruption FIR

CBI names RG Kar ex-principal Sandip Ghosh in corruption FIR

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The agency has slapped Section 120B of IPC (criminal conspiracy) read with Section 420 IPC (cheating and dishonesty) and Section 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (amended in 2018) which covers unlawful acceptance of gratification by a public servant.

Bengal junior doctors resume 'total cease work'

Bengal junior doctors resume 'total cease work'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Agitating junior doctors in West Bengal resumed their indefinite 'total cease work' on Tuesday to press for various demands, including ensuring their safety and security at all medical establishments.

Bangladesh Hindus likely to form political party, seek reservation

Bangladesh Hindus likely to form political party, seek reservation

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Hindu community leaders in Bangladesh are advocating the formation of a dedicated political party, reflecting a call for political representation to protect their rights and ensure their safety. Hindu leaders from the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council (BHBCOP) and other groups are now discussing the possibility of establishing a separate political party or demanding reserved parliamentary seats.

Scuffle between Kashmiri, UP students after India-Pak match

Scuffle between Kashmiri, UP students after India-Pak match

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The incident took place after some slogans were raised after the match on Sunday night.

Nightmare as woman assaulted, molested in Mumbai local train

Nightmare as woman assaulted, molested in Mumbai local train

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

A man allegedly assaulted and molested a woman in a moving local train in Mumbai and then snatched her bag and mobile phone, but was nabbed while running away at Churchgate railway station, the police said on Thursday.

Students' killing: Suspended cop assaulted in jail

Students' killing: Suspended cop assaulted in jail

Rediff.com3 Jan 2003

Suspended sub-inspector Samshe Alam had been arrested by the CID in connection with a 'fake encounter' in which three students were killed, in Patna.

Politicians' promise of death penalty fuels mob rule: SC judge

Politicians' promise of death penalty fuels mob rule: SC judge

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

He further commented on the current state of public discourse, saying a "mob rule" is being created wherein politicians capitalise on certain incidents and assure people of the death penalty for culprits even though only the judiciary has the power to pass legal verdicts.

Women fill streets across Bengal in midnight stir against doctor's murder

Women fill streets across Bengal in midnight stir against doctor's murder

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Responding to the 'Women, Reclaim the Night' call given on social media by commoners, college students, home-makers and employees of offices will congregate in key thoroughfares in small towns and big cities, including in various parts of Kolkata.

Class 5 Delhi student gang-raped by 4; school peon held, 3 on the run

Class 5 Delhi student gang-raped by 4; school peon held, 3 on the run

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The police said Ajay, a native of Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh who lived in Ghaziabad, was working as a peon at the Municipal Corporation of Delhi-run school for the last 10 years.

Yunus reaches out to Bangladeshi Hindus, assures action

Yunus reaches out to Bangladeshi Hindus, assures action

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Muhammad Yunus urged the people to "exercise patience" before judging his government's role.

'Mamata Should Have Done Something Else'

'Mamata Should Have Done Something Else'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

'She could have sat down with the students and taken a list of their grievances including their allegations and suspicions.' 'Not all suspicions are true, but you have to listen, you have to let the steam come out.'

HC ruling forces MVA to call off Maha bandh, Uddhav 'doesn't agree'

HC ruling forces MVA to call off Maha bandh, Uddhav 'doesn't agree'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

The Bombay high court on Friday restrained political parties and individuals from proceeding with the Maharashtra bandh scheduled for August 24 or on any future date.

Dr Dhruv Chauhan: 'There's No NEET Gadbad But A Scam'

Dr Dhruv Chauhan: 'There's No NEET Gadbad But A Scam'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'Aspiring doctors have put in years of their lives to study in preparation for NEET exams as they start studies from Class 9 to get good marks.' 'And today, after the NEET paper leak, these students even after getting good marks are unable to get admission in any good medical college (because of inflated merit marks due to the paper leak).' 'They are thinking, was it worthwhile to study so hard for the examinations to become a doctor?'