News for 'suicide note'

Unable to bear 'farmers' plight', Sikh cleric shoots self

Unable to bear 'farmers' plight', Sikh cleric shoots self

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

A handwritten note in Punjabi, purportedly left behind by the deceased, says he was unable to bear the "pain of farmers".

Dalit student suicide: ABVP leader demands fair probe, denies lying about assault

Dalit student suicide: ABVP leader demands fair probe, denies lying about assault

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

ABVP leader Nandanam Susheel Kumar, who has been accused of abetting suicide of Dalit research scholar Rohith Vemula, demanded a "fair" inquiry.

SC turns down PIL for probe in ex-CM Pul's death

SC turns down PIL for probe in ex-CM Pul's death

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to grant an urgent hearing on fresh PIL seeking independent probe into the alleged suicide of former Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Kalikho Pul.

'If Darshan Solanki had got some support at IIT...'

'If Darshan Solanki had got some support at IIT...'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

'In IIT, most faculty members have a bias against SC/ST students.' 'SC/ST and OBC students have no idea whom to approach for support.'

BJP MP Ram Swaroop Sharma found hanging at Delhi residence

BJP MP Ram Swaroop Sharma found hanging at Delhi residence

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh Ram Swaroop Sharma was found hanging from the ceiling in his official residence in New Delhi on Wednesday, police said.

Janardhan Reddy's aide arrested for abetting driver's suicide

Janardhan Reddy's aide arrested for abetting driver's suicide

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

Ramesh K C had allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison at a lodge at Maddur in Mandya district on December 6, leaving a note in which he has listed out alleged illegalities committed by Bheema Nayak, special land acquisition officer (Bengaluru) and held him and his personal driver Mohammad responsible for his death.

Will Guidelines Impact Coaching Classes?

Will Guidelines Impact Coaching Classes?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'Parents, students and coaching institutes will find alternatives to cater to the demand.'

HRD report on Rohith's suicide likely today

HRD report on Rohith's suicide likely today

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The report, sources said, would dwell on the role of the university authorities, who have been blamed for the suicide, and systemic aspects to ensure such incidents do not recur.

Airhostess suicide case: After 18 months in jail, Kanda gets bail

Airhostess suicide case: After 18 months in jail, Kanda gets bail

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

After spending over 18 months in jail in connection with the suicide of airhostess Geetika Sharma, former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda was today granted bail by a Delhi court, which said he has "social roots" and cannot flee from justice.

Karnataka BJP leader Eshwarappa 'retires' from politics

Karnataka BJP leader Eshwarappa 'retires' from politics

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Eshwarappa would turn 75 in June, the unofficial age bar in the BJP for leaders to contest polls and hold official positions.

'Depressed' IIT-Bombay student found dead on campus

'Depressed' IIT-Bombay student found dead on campus

Rediff.com3 May 2015

A suicide note purportedly written by the student was found near the student's body which indicates that he was depressed.

French club doctor commits suicide after contracting coronavirus

French club doctor commits suicide after contracting coronavirus

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

'I was told Doctor Gonzalez had left a note in which he mentioned that he had tested positive for COVID-19'

UP trader attempts suicide on FB Live, blames Modi for financial plight; wife dies

UP trader attempts suicide on FB Live, blames Modi for financial plight; wife dies

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Superintendent of Police Neeraj Kumar Jadaun confirmed the incident on Wednesday and said the condition of Rajiv Tomar (40), who ran a shoe-shop, is serious.

'This lie took away 10 years of my life'

'This lie took away 10 years of my life'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

'What happened to Jiah was really unfortunate, but it was beyond my control.'

Cruelty under Section 498A not applicable to live-in relationships: HC

Cruelty under Section 498A not applicable to live-in relationships: HC

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Section 498A of the IPC provides the punishment for the husband or the relative of the husband of a woman who subjects her to cruelty.

Why no military honours for Punjab Agniveer? Army explains

Why no military honours for Punjab Agniveer? Army explains

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

The Army has said that Agniveer Amritpal Singh committed suicide by shooting himself while on sentry duty and that military honours were not extended to his funeral as deaths arising out of self-inflicted injuries are not given such honours.

Court found insufficient material against Tharoor in Sunanda suicide case

Court found insufficient material against Tharoor in Sunanda suicide case

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

"In the present case, it cannot be said that the accused had ever intended or acted in such a manner which under normal circumstances would drive the deceased to commit suicide," special judge Geetanjali Goel said in the detailed order that discharged Tharoor.

BJP delegation meets Prez over 'political killings' in WB

BJP delegation meets Prez over 'political killings' in WB

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The post-mortem repor said that Roy died due to hanging and no other injury mark was found on his body.

Sushant Singh Rajput death: Aditya Chopra records statement

Sushant Singh Rajput death: Aditya Chopra records statement

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

The police are investigating allegations that professional rivalry, besides clinical depression, drove the actor to suicide. Police are also trying to understand the reason behind Rajput ending his contract with YRF.

Navneet Rana's candidature invites wrath of BJP allies

Navneet Rana's candidature invites wrath of BJP allies

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Rana, who currently represents the Amravati Lok Sabha seat, joined the ruling BJP at the party's state unit chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule's residence in Nagpur along with her supporters late Wednesday night.

Ambani bomb case: Fadnavis seeks arrest of cop Sachin Vaze

Ambani bomb case: Fadnavis seeks arrest of cop Sachin Vaze

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Fadnavis's comments in the Maharashtra Assembly led to an uproar in the House, with the Shiv Sena raising the issue of alleged suicide of Dadra and Nagar Haveli Lok Sabha member Mohan Delkar.

Burari deaths: Relatives dismiss suicide theory, allege family was killed

Burari deaths: Relatives dismiss suicide theory, allege family was killed

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Police are investigating whether the 11 members of the family, aged between 15 and 77 years, killed themselves as part of a suicide pact, after they found handwritten notes from the house, which indicated a "religious or spiritual angle" to the deaths.

Who drove B K Bansal and his family to suicide?

Who drove B K Bansal and his family to suicide?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Four members of the Bansal family committed suicide within two months. In their parting note, they blamed the CBI for pushing them over the edge.

'Harassed' by financier, Tamil film producer 'ends life'

'Harassed' by financier, Tamil film producer 'ends life'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Kumar reportedly accused the financier of charging exorbitant interest on some loans obtained by him, and harassing him over the same.

Government to decriminalise attempt to suicide

Government to decriminalise attempt to suicide

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

The Law Commission that recommended repealing of Section 309 of IPC said sympathy, counselling and not punishment will prevent a person from committing suicide.

IIT-M suicide: HC suggests transfer of probe to CBI

IIT-M suicide: HC suggests transfer of probe to CBI

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

The court took note of the suicides at IIT-Madras since 2006 and advised the institute to provide periodic counselling to students.

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With Ganguly and Coach John Wright at the helm India had transitioned into a force to be reckoned with.

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.

CBI to probe death of Mahant Narendra Giri

CBI to probe death of Mahant Narendra Giri

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

The seer, who was the president of the largest organisation of sadhus in India, was found hanging by his disciples at the Baghambari Mutt in Allahabad on Monday.

Mayuri commits suicide

Mayuri commits suicide

Rediff.com16 Jun 2005

The 22-year-old Tamil actress killed herself yesterday.

Eshwarappa's resignation won't be a setback: Bommai

Eshwarappa's resignation won't be a setback: Bommai

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

He said the truth will come out from the investigation and asked the opposition Congress, which is demanding Eshwarappa's arrest, not to become investigators, prosecutors and judges themselves.

Nitin Desai started delaying loan repayment from 2018 end: Edelweiss to HC

Nitin Desai started delaying loan repayment from 2018 end: Edelweiss to HC

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

The petitioners had sought interim order of protection from any coercive action and for the probe to be stayed in the case pending the hearing of their pleas.

Harassed on Valentine's Day, Kerala youth kills self

Harassed on Valentine's Day, Kerala youth kills self

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

A suicide note recovered from the crime scene held two persons responsible for his death.

Karnataka minister's shocker: Farmers wish for droughts

Karnataka minister's shocker: Farmers wish for droughts

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Karnataka Minister for Sugar and Agriculture Marketing Shivanand Patil's statement that farmers wish for repeated droughts in the state so that their loans get waived has caused a stir, with the opposition on Monday terming it as an 'affront' to the farming community and seeking his removal from the Ministry.

Karnataka Council dy chairman found dead

Karnataka Council dy chairman found dead

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Karnataka Legislative Council Deputy Chairman S L Dharme Gowda was found dead on a rail track in Chikkamagaluru district in the early hours of Tuesday, with police sources claiming he died by suicide.

K'taka BJP MLA booked for trader's suicide, Bommai says action as per law

K'taka BJP MLA booked for trader's suicide, Bommai says action as per law

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Pradeep (47) was found dead in his car at Nettigere near Bengaluru on Sunday evening, they said, adding that he had allegedly shot himself in the head.

HC seeks NCB's preliminary probe details against Sameer Wankhede

HC seeks NCB's preliminary probe details against Sameer Wankhede

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

On Thursday, the bench, after perusing the plea copy, noted that Wankhede had approached the Central Administrative Tribunal, too, against the notices issued to him by the NCB.

Hoax call tragedy: Nurse criticised hospital staff

Hoax call tragedy: Nurse criticised hospital staff

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

An Indian-origin nurse, found dead after a hoax call to the hospital treating Princess Kate, has criticised her senior colleagues in one of the three emotional suicide notes she left behind, a media report said on Friday. Jacintha Saldanha, 46, wrote three emotional notes revealing the anguish that led to her suicide after she was duped by two Australian DJs into believing they were royalty.

No farmer committed suicide over drought: Tamil govt to SC

No farmer committed suicide over drought: Tamil govt to SC

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

The Tamil Nadu government filed a reply in the Supreme Court on Friday stating that no farmer had committed suicide in the state, and clarified that those who have, took the extreme step due to personal reasons.

Republic TV's Arnab Goswami spends night at jail

Republic TV's Arnab Goswami spends night at jail

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

On Wednesday night, Goswami was taken for medical examination at a state-run hospital in the coastal town, the official said. After the medical exam, he was taken to Alibaug Nagar Parishad School, which is designated as a COVID-19 centre of the Alibaug prison, and he spent the night there, the official said.