News for 'suicide attempt'

'Large number' of JeM terrorists eliminated in IAF airstrike: Govt

'Large number' of JeM terrorists eliminated in IAF airstrike: Govt

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

India, the FS said, expects Pakistan to dismantle all terror camps, including those of the JeM

PNB scam: Nirav Modi to know his fate on Thu

PNB scam: Nirav Modi to know his fate on Thu

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Wanted diamond merchant Nirav Modi, who remains behind bars in a London prison as he contests his extradition to India on charges of fraud and money laundering in the estimated $2-billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case, will find out the UK court's ruling in the nearly two-year-long legal battle on Thursday. The 49-year-old is expected to appear via videolink from Wandsworth Prison in south-west London at Westminster Magistrates' Court, where District Judge Samuel Goozee is set to hand down his judgment on whether the jeweller has a case to answer before the Indian courts. The magistrates' court ruling will then be sent back to UK Home Secretary Priti Patel for a sign off, with the possibility of appeals in the High Court on either side depending on the outcome.

Bollywood's Railway Reunions

Bollywood's Railway Reunions

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Trains don't just transport from one place to another. Sometimes they can be a setting for a happily-ever-after. It sure happens a lot in the movies.

'My nation, its dignity and welfare, is being defaced'

'My nation, its dignity and welfare, is being defaced'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'Religion is being deprived of its spirituality and is being used for strife and war.' 'The task right now is to keep raising a voice in favour of the 'Real Hindustan', its democracy, its composite culture, its people and their welfare.'

Top ISI official survives bid on life

Top ISI official survives bid on life

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

A top Inter-Services Intelligence official had a narrow escape in an attempted suicide attack outside the Pakistani spy agency's headquarters when the bomber's explosive vest failed to detonate, sources said on Thursday.

Easter attacks: US charges 3 Sri Lankans

Easter attacks: US charges 3 Sri Lankans

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Mohamed Naufar, Mohamed Anwar Mohamed Riskan and Ahamed Milhan Hayathu Moahmed are currently in custody in Sri Lanka, according to a federal criminal complaint unsealed Friday.

Jewellers' stir ends but struggle continues

Jewellers' stir ends but struggle continues

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

A worker earns Rs 10,000-20,000 but in the past month earnings had dwindled to Rs 5,000-7,000.

Sushant verdict: Raut says no one above law

Sushant verdict: Raut says no one above law

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

"Nobody is above law. With the Supreme Court giving its judgment, it is not right to make a political comment," the Rajya Sabha member said. Asked if the verdict was a setback to the Shiv Sena-led Maharashtra government, Raut said, "Such things do happen in legal battles."

ASK ANU: I've been sleeping with my best friend'

ASK ANU: I've been sleeping with my best friend'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Gwalior schoolboy, who tried to end life, was ragged: CBSE

Gwalior schoolboy, who tried to end life, was ragged: CBSE

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

The student of a Gwalior school who allegedly attempted suicide was ragged, the Central Board of Secondary Education has established and will issue a showcause notice to the institute.

'My GF's pregnant and I don't have a job'

'My GF's pregnant and I don't have a job'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

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

'Drones extremely dangerous addition to Pak terror'

'Drones extremely dangerous addition to Pak terror'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

'The fact that this happened and the fact that we were not able to bring it down, we were not even able to trace from where it came from and where it went, certainly raises questions on our level of preparedness.'

NIA team in Lanka to help in Easter bombings case

NIA team in Lanka to help in Easter bombings case

Rediff.com29 May 2019

The NIA had alerted the island nation that ISIS terrorists were planning to carry out strikes there.

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.

Aug 31 evacuation deadline depends on Taliban cooperation: Biden

Aug 31 evacuation deadline depends on Taliban cooperation: Biden

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

"But the completion by August 31 depends on the Taliban continuing to cooperate and allow access to the airport for those who were transporting out and no disruptions to our operations," US President Joe Biden said.

Taliban terrorist who shot Malala escapes Pak prison

Taliban terrorist who shot Malala escapes Pak prison

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Ehsanullah Ehsan said that he will release a detailed statement later in which he will mention the agreement he made with the Pakistani security authorities.

Nirav Modi renews UK extradition appeal, to be heard on July 21

Nirav Modi renews UK extradition appeal, to be heard on July 21

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The 50-year-old jeweller, who remains behind bars at Wandsworth Prison in south-west London, had lost the first stage of the high court appeals process last week as a judge declined permission to appeal "on the papers". Modi's lawyers had five days to file a renewal application seeking an oral hearing to plead the case for permission to appeal against the extradition ordered by UK Home Secretary Priti Patel on April 16.

Torbaaz review

Torbaaz review

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Torbaaz is a well-intended movie, but suffers from step-fatherly treatment that doesn't quite let you feel the emotions, notes Moumita Bhattacharjee.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Denied leave, J&K cop shoots himself

Denied leave, J&K cop shoots himself

Rediff.com18 Jun 2003

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

AG approves contempt proceedings against Kunal Kamra

AG approves contempt proceedings against Kunal Kamra

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Venugopal said today people believe that they can 'boldly and brazenly condemn' the Supreme Court of India and its judges by exercising their freedom of speech, but under the Constitution, the freedom of speech is subject to the law of contempt.

'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.

'With Pak even a spark can set off something'

'With Pak even a spark can set off something'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

'After Uri, the current government took public ownership of surgical strikes.' 'The question they need to ask themselves is did this bring about a change in Pakistan's behaviour towards us? The answer is no.' 'If there had been a change, then Pulwama would not have happened.'

Reach out to Taliban, don't allow polarisation: Eminent citizens to govt

Reach out to Taliban, don't allow polarisation: Eminent citizens to govt

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Expressing concern over the situation in Afghanistan, a group of eminent persons, including former ministers K Natwar Singh, Yashwant Sinha and Mani Shankar Aiyar, on Wednesday urged the government to continue engaging with the Taliban and not allow any political party to use the developments in that country to communally polarise Indian society for electoral gains.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.