News for 'suicide attempt'

The Empire review

The Empire review

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Kunal Kapoor's bland portrayal cannot bring out Babur's fascinating persona or self-deprecating temperament, feels Sukanya Verma.

TSRTC driver succumbs to burns, strike enters 9th day

TSRTC driver succumbs to burns, strike enters 9th day

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

However police said they were investigating the reason behind his suicide.

'Politically motivated': Mumbai police on Bihar FIR in Sushant case

'Politically motivated': Mumbai police on Bihar FIR in Sushant case

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Rajput's father while opposing the plea of Chakraborty, said Mumbai Police has not filed any case after the death of his son and did not allow the Patna Police to investigate by quarantining their senior officers.

Rhea Chakraborty files bail plea, to be heard on Thursday

Rhea Chakraborty files bail plea, to be heard on Thursday

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

This is her second attempt to seek release after a magistrate court on Tuesday refused to grant her bail. In the fresh plea, filed by her lawyer Satish Maneshinde, the 28-year-old actress claimed to be 'innocent'.

NOTHING wrong about Mao portraits in Tibet temples: China

NOTHING wrong about Mao portraits in Tibet temples: China

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Accused of adopting "rough and oppressive" religious policies in Tibet, China on Friday refuted the criticism and underlined that there was nothing wrong in its attempts to put up the portraits of Mao Zedong and other Chinese leaders in Tibetan temples.

Pregnant woman contracts HIV after blood transfusion in Tamil Nadu

Pregnant woman contracts HIV after blood transfusion in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

The services of three lab technicians of the blood bank attached to a government hospital at Sattur, near Virudhunagar, have been terminated,Health Minister C Vijayabaskar said Wednesday.

Islamic State claims responsibility for Quetta attack in Pakistan

Islamic State claims responsibility for Quetta attack in Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

The IS claimed the attack on social media and Twitter.

Daniel Pearl murder: Qaeda leader's death commuted, 3 others set free

Daniel Pearl murder: Qaeda leader's death commuted, 3 others set free

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Pearl, the 38-year-old South Asia bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal, was abducted and beheaded while he was in Pakistan investigating a story on the alleged links between the country's powerful spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence and Al Qaeda.

Terror in the UK: A timeline of attacks

Terror in the UK: A timeline of attacks

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The two "terrorist incidents" at London Bridge and Borough Market on Saturday night are among several attacks that have taken place in the United Kingdom in recent years.

US apologises for Kabul drone strike that killed 7 kids

US apologises for Kabul drone strike that killed 7 kids

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

The strike by a Hellfire missile in Kabul on August 29, which was launched in an effort to kill ISIS-K planners, instead killed 10 civilians, he said.

Defence minister meets IAF pilot Abhinandan in hospital

Defence minister meets IAF pilot Abhinandan in hospital

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

During the meeting at a medical facility of the Indian Air Force, Varthaman is understood to have explained to Sitharaman details about his nearly 60 hour stay in Pakistan.

Plea in SC seeks criminal contempt proceedings against Kamra

Plea in SC seeks criminal contempt proceedings against Kamra

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The plea was filed a day after Attorney General K K Venugopal granted consent for initiation of criminal contempt proceedings against Kamra, saying the tweets are in bad taste and it is time that people understand that attacking the apex court brazenly will attract punishment under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1972.

Don't intend to retract or apologise: Kunal Kamra on contempt charge

Don't intend to retract or apologise: Kunal Kamra on contempt charge

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

'My view hasn't changed because the silence of the Supreme Court of India on matters of other's personal liberty cannot go uncriticised'

'Karachi attack was to target Pak's economy and China'

'Karachi attack was to target Pak's economy and China'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Chinese companies have large interests and investments in the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

'Iron Lady' Irom Sharmila ends 16-year-long routine with breaking of fast

'Iron Lady' Irom Sharmila ends 16-year-long routine with breaking of fast

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

After the bond was furnished it was accepted by the court and a release order was issued. She has now been asked to appear before the court on August 23.

SEE: When terrorists attacked Karachi stock exchange

SEE: When terrorists attacked Karachi stock exchange

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'We were scared about what would happen if these terrorists managed to enter the building.'

Indrani critical in hospital, doctors say next 48 hours crucial

Indrani critical in hospital, doctors say next 48 hours crucial

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

"The next 48 hours will be critical for her," J J Hospital Dean Dr T P Lahane told reporters on Saturday when asked if she is out of danger.

Sack VC if your tears are real, Rahul tells Modi

Sack VC if your tears are real, Rahul tells Modi

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Holding a 'padyatra' in drought-hit Bundelkhand, Rahul Gandhi on Saturday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying he should think about farmers and labourers too and not just industrialists and give more funds for the backward region.

PICS: India poised for thumping win over New Zealand

PICS: India poised for thumping win over New Zealand

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Images from Day 3 in the second Test between India and New Zealand, in Mumbai on Sunday.

Govt unveils mental health policy

Govt unveils mental health policy

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

The policy also aims to provide training to physicians and paramedical staff for treating psychiatric patients.

Masood Azhar a global terrorist, says US ahead of crucial meet

Masood Azhar a global terrorist, says US ahead of crucial meet

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

"The United States and China share a mutual interest in achieving regional stability and peace, and that a failure to designate Azhar would run counter to this goal," State Department Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino said in response to a question on previous successful attempts by China to block the UN designation of Azhar

Denied leave, J&K cop shoots himself

Denied leave, J&K cop shoots himself

Rediff.com18 Jun 2003

On sick leave, Abhinandan returns to squadron in J-K

On sick leave, Abhinandan returns to squadron in J-K

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Varthaman preferred to stay with his squadron in Srinagar than going to his family home in Chennai while on leave.

Geeta Phogat readies for comeback, eyes Tokyo Olympics

Geeta Phogat readies for comeback, eyes Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Geeta has not competed much since she attempted to qualify for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games unsuccessfully.

Gujarat Dalit protests: 1 cop killed in attack, buses targetted

Gujarat Dalit protests: 1 cop killed in attack, buses targetted

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The Dalits are protesting against the brutal assault on fellow community members on July 11 for allegedly skinning a cow in Una in Gir-Somnath district.

One Day: Justice Delivered Review: 0 Thrills

One Day: Justice Delivered Review: 0 Thrills

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Slipshod direction and listless story produce a superfluous drama about how a judge turns into a murderer, notes Prasanna D Zore.

Indian consulate in Afghanistan attacked, 9 killed

Indian consulate in Afghanistan attacked, 9 killed

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

All Indians in the mission are safe, said MEA.

Who's the Greatest General of the 20th Century?

Who's the Greatest General of the 20th Century?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

My candidate for the best general of the last century hailed from a little, poor colonised Asian nation whose impact on world affairs rarely amounted to much, notes Shankar Acharya.

SC panel members meet, say repealing farm laws won't be good

SC panel members meet, say repealing farm laws won't be good

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

A key committee member and president of Maharashtra-based Shetkari Sanghatana, Anil Ghanwat said the farm sector reforms are much needed and no political party in the next 50 years will ever attempt them again if these laws are repealed.

From flashy diamantaire to fugitive: Nirav Modi's long road to extradition

From flashy diamantaire to fugitive: Nirav Modi's long road to extradition

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The diamond merchant wanted in India on charges of fraud and money laundering in the estimated $2-billion Punjab National Bank scam case, lost his legal battle against extradition as a UK judge ruled that he does have a case to answer before the Indian courts.

Rahul 'padyatra': Modi govt trying to snatch farmers' land for corporates

Rahul 'padyatra': Modi govt trying to snatch farmers' land for corporates

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Gandhi kicked off his 15-km padyatra from Koritical village in Adilabad district to highlight the problems faced by farmers.

25 killed in IS-triggered blast targeting deputy chairman of Pak Senate

25 killed in IS-triggered blast targeting deputy chairman of Pak Senate

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The blast targeted Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri when he came out of a mosque after addressing a gathering.

Nirav Modi's fate in extradition case to be sealed soon

Nirav Modi's fate in extradition case to be sealed soon

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The 49-year-old jeweller, fighting extradition in the estimated $2-billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case, will appear via videolink from Wandsworth Prison in south-west London for the latest hearing in the case, during which District Judge Samuel Goozee will hear his defence team's arguments against the admissibility of certain evidence provided by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) in order to establish a prima facie case against the accused.

Of Borge's death and why fear is the key

Of Borge's death and why fear is the key

Rediff.com5 May 2009

Being beaten up in police custody is more common than being killed by police in what they call encounters which are almost invariably staged. And policing, we are told, is always like that. It ought not to be. That fear is what we, as claims to be a part of the civilised world, need to take note of. That is a common man's biggest crisis when dealing with the police and policemen.

'I Want To Save This Marriage'

'I Want To Save This Marriage'

Rediff.com25 May 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

China downplays naming of JeM in UNSC statement on Pulwama attack

China downplays naming of JeM in UNSC statement on Pulwama attack

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The powerful UN Security Council on Thursday strongly condemned the 'heinous and cowardly' terror attack.

I am just a simple woman who follows Gandhiji: Sharmila

I am just a simple woman who follows Gandhiji: Sharmila

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Activist Irom Sharmila Chanu, who was on Monday charged with attempting suicide for her fast unto death here in 2006 while demanding repeal of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act, said she is following Mahatma Gandhi's principle of non-violence and should not be "discriminated" against.

Shivraj visits Mandsaur, meets families of farmers killed in police firing

Shivraj visits Mandsaur, meets families of farmers killed in police firing

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

On June 6, five farmers were killed as the agitation by peasants turned violent in Mandsaur.

Rohith's death national shame; Irani spoke lies after lies: Kejriwal

Rohith's death national shame; Irani spoke lies after lies: Kejriwal

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Backing the agitating students of the Hyderabad university, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday called the suicide of a Dalit research scholar at the premier institute a "national shame" and accused the Centre of trying to indulge in "casteist politics".

Nirbhaya convicts' mothers sit quiet after hanging

Nirbhaya convicts' mothers sit quiet after hanging

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Just a few kilometres from Tihar Jail where their sons were executed at 5.30 am, the women sit outside their homes in south Delhi's slum colony Ravidas Camp, waiting for the bodies of the two young men who were among the six who so brutally raped a 23-year-old woman on December 16, 2012 that she died of her injuries a fortnight later.