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India reacts as US cop who killed Jaahnavi Kandula goes scot-free

India reacts as US cop who killed Jaahnavi Kandula goes scot-free

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

In bodycam footage released by the Seattle Police Department, Officer Daniel Auderer laughed about the deadly crash and dismissed any implication Dave might be at fault or that a criminal investigation was necessary.

BHU students end stir over reinstatement of prof accused of harassment

BHU students end stir over reinstatement of prof accused of harassment

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

The students were protesting since Saturday evening, demanding that the professor be punished.

US cop who struck and killed Jaahnavi Kandula faces no charge

US cop who struck and killed Jaahnavi Kandula faces no charge

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The Seattle police officer who struck and killed Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula while responding to an overdose call, will not face any criminal charges due to lack of 'sufficient' evidence, authorities said.

Dalit student suicide: Varsity says it was 'lenient' on suspended scholars

Dalit student suicide: Varsity says it was 'lenient' on suspended scholars

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Hyderabad Central University says it had taken a 'lenient view' by not imposing 'complete suspension' of the five research scholars, including the Dalit PhD student who committed suicide.

No black dress, attendance must-- Delhi varsity sets rules for Modi event

No black dress, attendance must-- Delhi varsity sets rules for Modi event

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

No black dresses, compulsory attendance, suspension of classes between 10 am to 12 noon are among the guidelines issued by Delhi University colleges for the live telecast of the varsity's centenary celebrations to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Lucknow varsity expels 38 students

Lucknow varsity expels 38 students

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

The university had suspended 229 students and asked them to file their replies against the decision. Of them only 80 students had sent their responses, and 38 were expelled today.

Suspended St Stephen's student moves court

Suspended St Stephen's student moves court

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

The student moved court seeking a stay on the action even as a section of students requested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal not to be the chief guest at the college's graduation day function.

It's Going To Get Hotter In India

It's Going To Get Hotter In India

Rediff.com22 May 2024

More than 80 per cent of Indians live in districts vulnerable to climate risks. Among these, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Bihar are the most vulnerable states to extreme climate events.

Kalakshetra sets up panel headed by retired HC judge to probe sexual abuse charges

Kalakshetra sets up panel headed by retired HC judge to probe sexual abuse charges

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

The Kalakshetra Foundation on Tuesday said it had constituted a committee of inquiry led by a retired judge to investigate the sexual harassment allegations made by students against an assistant professor of dance and three repertory artists. The teacher has been suspended and the services of the repertory artists have been "dispensed with" pending inquiry.

Amid suspension row, Kejriwal attends St Stephen's graduation ceremony

Amid suspension row, Kejriwal attends St Stephen's graduation ceremony

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Amidst a raging controversy over a ban on a student e-zine by St Stephen's college, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday attended a graduation ceremony at the institute, even as a section of students had urged him to turn down the invite "in support for freedom of speech".

Five accidents in six months: DGCA grounds flight training at Redbird

Five accidents in six months: DGCA grounds flight training at Redbird

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday suspended operations at Redbird Flight Training Academy, one of India's largest flight schools, across all five of its training bases in the country. This action was taken after five accidents involving the institute's planes in the past six months. The DGCA announced it would conduct an audit of the academy's maintenance practices and also proficiency checks of the institute's flight instructors before allowing it to resume operations.

Kota institute booked over IIT-JEE aspirant's suicide

Kota institute booked over IIT-JEE aspirant's suicide

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Bhadur Singh (17), a resident of Rampur district in Uttar Pradesh, was found dead in his room in Mahaveer Nagar-II on Friday night and his body was recovered from the room on Saturday morning, they said.

14 AMU students booked for 'sedition' after reported clashes

14 AMU students booked for 'sedition' after reported clashes

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

The students were booked under sedition charges after a complaint was filed by BJYM member Mukesh Lodhi.

Dalit student suicide: VC claims there was 'no pressure' to act

Dalit student suicide: VC claims there was 'no pressure' to act

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Hyderabad Central University VS Appa Rao on Wednesday asserted there had been "no pressure" from Union ministers or the HRD ministry to act against the youth.

Mobile internet restored in Nuh 2 weeks after violence

Mobile internet restored in Nuh 2 weeks after violence

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Markets are now open in the violence-affected areas and people are visiting them.

'Shramik Special' trains to ferry migrants, students

'Shramik Special' trains to ferry migrants, students

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Each train is likely to carry around 1,000-1,200 passengers, keeping in mind the social-distancing protocol.

Rahul Gandhi on day-long fast along with agitating students

Rahul Gandhi on day-long fast along with agitating students

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday joined the mass hunger strike at the Hyderabad University campus to express solidarity with the students protesting against the suicide of Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula who would have turned 27 on Saturday.

E-zine row: St Stephen's suspends student editor

E-zine row: St Stephen's suspends student editor

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Amidst a controversy over the banning of a student e-zine by St Stephen's Principal Valson Thampu, its editor has now been suspended from the college till April 23 on disciplinary grounds.

Amarinder hosts Kashmiri students on Eid, says situation will improve in Valley soon

Amarinder hosts Kashmiri students on Eid, says situation will improve in Valley soon

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The invitation from the chief minister for lunch at Punjab Bhavan made it an occasion to cherish and feel at home, said many students.

Afzal Guru row: JNU issues show-cause notice to 21 students

Afzal Guru row: JNU issues show-cause notice to 21 students

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

The JNU issued show-cause notice to 21 students after an inquiry panel found them "guilty of violating" norms in connection with the event against Afzal Guru's hanging.

89 students, 6 teachers held for agitation in Manipur University

89 students, 6 teachers held for agitation in Manipur University

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Mobile internet services have been suspended in the state for the next five days.

Scholar suicide: JNU students begin indefinite hunger strike

Scholar suicide: JNU students begin indefinite hunger strike

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Other students from JNU will join the trio for a relay hunger strike over the issue, said Lenin Kumar, former president of JNU's students union.

Student suicide: Dalit faculty members threaten to step down from administrative posts

Student suicide: Dalit faculty members threaten to step down from administrative posts

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Dalit faculty members on Thursday threatened to step down from administrative positions if their key demand of revocation of suspension of four other students is not met.

UP: Dalit boy hit with rod for touching teacher's bike

UP: Dalit boy hit with rod for touching teacher's bike

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The enraged family members of the student staged a protest outside the school on Saturday.

News Events That Shook The World In 2023

News Events That Shook The World In 2023

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

From the landing of Chandrayaan 3 to the bombardment of Palestine by Israel, a look at some events that shaped the world in the second half of 2023.

Action against JNU students 'vindictive, vengeful': Left

Action against JNU students 'vindictive, vengeful': Left

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

D Raja (CPI) said Parliament cannot remain a mute spectator to the university rusticating students in a 'vindictive manner' on the basis of 'doctored and false' videos.

No internet in Manipur for 19 days now, normal life takes a hit

No internet in Manipur for 19 days now, normal life takes a hit

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Bimola Thounaojam, the mother of an 18-year-old youth, has been trying frantically trying to work out how to get her son admitted to a college outside Manipur without having to go through the usual net-based admission procedure.

Lift mobile internet ban in peaceful areas: Manipur HC to govt

Lift mobile internet ban in peaceful areas: Manipur HC to govt

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

The Manipur high court has directed the state government to operationalise mobile towers, on a trial basis, in all those district headquarters which have not been affected by ethnic strife.

Parl security breach 'kingpin' Lalit Jha a quiet man: Kolkata neighbours

Parl security breach 'kingpin' Lalit Jha a quiet man: Kolkata neighbours

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The Kolkata connection of Lalit Jha sparked a political debate in the state, with West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar accusing TMC MLA Tapas Roy of being in "convenience" with Jha.

US students walk out of class to protest gun violence

US students walk out of class to protest gun violence

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Students walked out of classrooms across the United States on Wednesday, waving signs and chanting their demands for tighter gun safety laws, joining a movement spearheaded by survivors of the deadly shooting spree at a Florida high school last month. Here's glimpses from the event.

'We are apprehensive of your safety outside campus,' JNU tells students

'We are apprehensive of your safety outside campus,' JNU tells students

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Several hours before a protest march, the Jawaharlal Nehru University authorities appealed to its student fraternity to 'reconsider' on account of their safety.

SP shifted, cop suspended for lax probe into girls' molestation in MP school

SP shifted, cop suspended for lax probe into girls' molestation in MP school

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Sources said Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has expressed displeasure at the way the alleged molestation case was handled.

2 cops injured as students take to stone-pelting again in Kashmir

2 cops injured as students take to stone-pelting again in Kashmir

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The students of the Sri Pratap College were protesting against the alleged "high handedness" of security forces.

Delhi's air quality likely to dip, anti-pollution plan kicks in

Delhi's air quality likely to dip, anti-pollution plan kicks in

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at 248 on Saturday.

Farmers reject govt's MSP offer, to march to Delhi on Feb 21

Farmers reject govt's MSP offer, to march to Delhi on Feb 21

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Farmers leaders taking part in the 'Delhi Chalo' agitation on Monday rejected the Centre's proposal of procuring pulses, maize and cotton at MSP by government agencies for five years, saying it was not in farmers' interest and announced that they will march towards the national capital on Wednesday.

Maharashtra: 73 girl students ill after dinner

Maharashtra: 73 girl students ill after dinner

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The girls started complaining of stomach pain and vomiting after eating their meals last night, police said. Two of them were said to be in a serious condition.

Dalit scholar issue: Students on fast moved to health centre

Dalit scholar issue: Students on fast moved to health centre

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Six of the seven students of the Hyderabad Central University, on hunger strike to protest the suicide of Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula, have been shifted to a health centre even as the agitators today took out a march to the residence of the interim head of the institution.

Shivraj's rule ends, Mohan Yadav is picked as MP CM

Shivraj's rule ends, Mohan Yadav is picked as MP CM

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Springing a surprise, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday picked Mohan Yadav, a leader of Other Backward Classes (OBC) and a three-time MLA, as the next chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, state party president VD Sharma said.

No end to Baroda art students' woes

No end to Baroda art students' woes

Rediff.com17 May 2007

The final year evaluation of the students is yet to be completed. Most of the theory papers are yet to reach the hands of the invigilators as they are kept in the archives room that has been sealed shut at the behest of the university itself.

What YOU Can Watch On OTT This Week?

What YOU Can Watch On OTT This Week?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

It's an action-packed menu on OTT this week.