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Look out notice against Sohrabs in air force officer's death

Look out notice against Sohrabs in air force officer's death

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Kolkata police on Thursday issued a look out notice against Ambia Sohrab, Sambia Sohrab and their father former RJD MLA Mohammed Sohrab.

Patel stir: Mobile internet ban lifted in Gujarat except Ahmedabad

Patel stir: Mobile internet ban lifted in Gujarat except Ahmedabad

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Police on Tuesday lifted the ban they had imposed on mobile internet, social media and SMS services in the wake of violence during the Patel stir in various parts of the state last week.

COVID-19 can reset wrongs done to invisible millions

COVID-19 can reset wrongs done to invisible millions

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'The Modi government must create conditions to integrate millions into the rural economy as many migrants are certainly not going to return to live an undignified life,' notes Ramesh Menon.

Gujarat tensed after state-wide bandh over Dalit thrashing

Gujarat tensed after state-wide bandh over Dalit thrashing

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Enraged community members took out rallies in towns and cities, blocking roads, damaging buses.

CBI should probe murder of witness in Asaram case: UP govt

CBI should probe murder of witness in Asaram case: UP govt

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

The Uttar Pradesh government recommended a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the murder of prime witness Akhil Gupta in a rape case against self-styled godman Asaram Bapu.

SC asks AIIMS to examine Asaram's medical condition

SC asks AIIMS to examine Asaram's medical condition

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the All India Institute of Medical Sciences director to set up a medical board to review medical reports and if required clinically examine self-styled godman Asaram Bapu to ascertain whether interim bail should be granted to him in the Jodhpur rape case.

MOST WANTED Indian Mujahideen terrorist Yasin Bhatkal arrested

MOST WANTED Indian Mujahideen terrorist Yasin Bhatkal arrested

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Yasin Bhatkal, one of India's most dreaded terrorists, has been detained at the Indo-Nepal border.

Did Asaram's arrest provoke Vanzara?

Did Asaram's arrest provoke Vanzara?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Jailed Gujarat police officer D G Vanzara is believed to have shot of a letter to the Gujarat home ministry put off by his guru Asaram Bapu's arrest in a rape case. Sheela Bhatt reports

'Why did the government delay the vaccine?'

'Why did the government delay the vaccine?'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

'The government had a vaccine from January.' 'The government should have given the vaccine to all population above the age of 45, right from the start.' 'Each state has its own problems, but as far as vaccine coverage in India is concerned, there have been mistakes.'

4 yrs after 3 Dalits were killed, Gujarat forms SIT to probe murders

4 yrs after 3 Dalits were killed, Gujarat forms SIT to probe murders

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

On the intervening night of September 22-23, 2012, three Dalit youths were killed when police opened fire to disperse a violent mob to control a clash between Dalits and OBC Bharwad community members at Thangadh town in Surendranagar district.

Indians light lamps to unite in fight against COVID-19

Indians light lamps to unite in fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Modi had on Friday urged people to turn off lights at their homes for nine minutes at 9pm to display the country's collective resolve and solidarity to defeat the virus.

'If Modi had taken timely action my father would have not died'

'If Modi had taken timely action my father would have not died'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Tanveer Jafri -- son of former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri who was killed in the massacre -- speaks to Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf on how the carnage was a conspiracy against the community and their continuous fight for justice.

WB: Audi of ex-RJD MLA's son kills IAF officer during R-Day rehearsal

WB: Audi of ex-RJD MLA's son kills IAF officer during R-Day rehearsal

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Before fleeing, the driver of the car scrapped the papers bearing the temporary registration number, both from the front and the rear end, in order to hide the identity of the vehicle owner, a senior officer of Kolkata Police said.

Modi to share dossier on UK-based Sikh radicals with Cameron

Modi to share dossier on UK-based Sikh radicals with Cameron

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to ask Britain to take strong action against Sikh groups trying to revive the demand for a separate Khalistan and their attempts to radicalise Sikh youth besides giving them training on how to make bombs.

How Patel transformed into Sardar

How Patel transformed into Sardar

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

Vallabhbhai Patel's great claim to fame originated from his steely leadership of a struggle against a repressive regime, a good three decades before the achievement of states unification, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

Asaram's sharp-shooter wanted to procure AK-47

Asaram's sharp-shooter wanted to procure AK-47

Rediff.com24 May 2016

He is now in the custody of Rajasthan Police for further probe, city Crime Branch's Assistant Commissioner of Police K N Patel said on Monday.

Latest updates on the Amarnath Yatra terror attack

Latest updates on the Amarnath Yatra terror attack

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Terrorists on Monday night killed seven Amarnath pilgrims, including six women, and injured 19 others as they struck at a bus in Kashmir's Anantnag district, in the worst attack on the annual pilgrimage since the year 2001. Five of those killed were from Gujarat and two from Maharashtra. Here are the latest updates:

Dalit protests turn violent during Bharat bandh, 9 dead

Dalit protests turn violent during Bharat bandh, 9 dead

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Incidents of arson, firing and vandalism were reported from Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Punjab as protesters agitated against the dilution of the SC/ST Act.

SC rejects Asaram's bail plea, says no urgency to release him on health grounds

SC rejects Asaram's bail plea, says no urgency to release him on health grounds

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to grant bail to self-styled godman Asaram Bapu on health grounds in Jodhpur rape case as his medical condition was found to be stable.

Sexual assault case: Trial of Asaram, others to start on Dec 4

Sexual assault case: Trial of Asaram, others to start on Dec 4

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

The trial of controversial self-styled godman Asaram Bapu and four other accused in the case of alleged sexual assault on a minor will begin at a court in Jopdhpur on December 4.

Congress bandh hits Gujarat, 1200 workers held

Congress bandh hits Gujarat, 1200 workers held

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

More than 600 people, including Congress leaders and workers, were detained during the bandh call given by the party demanding the resignation of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi over Indian Police Service officer D G Vanzara's letter.

Bharat Bandh: Rail services disrupted, roads blocked across country

Bharat Bandh: Rail services disrupted, roads blocked across country

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

As fuel prices continue its northward march with petrol and diesel being sold at Rs 80.73 and Rs 72.83 per litre in the national capital, at least 21 opposition parties, led by the Congress have staged a Bharat Bandh protesting the rise in fuel prices and depreciation of the rupee.

Hardik Patel postpones 'reverse Dandi march' to Sept 13

Hardik Patel postpones 'reverse Dandi march' to Sept 13

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

Hardik Patel, who has become the face of the Patel agitation, announced postponement till September 13 of the 'reverse Dandi yatra' over the quota issue, which was scheduled to be taken out on Sunday.

How Indians are coping with the fear of coronavirus

How Indians are coping with the fear of coronavirus

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

From Kutch to Itanagar, Kashmir to Kanyakumari, there is only one emotion, it seems. Fear. Of coronavirus.

India's COVID-19 toll rises to 169; total cases 5,865

India's COVID-19 toll rises to 169; total cases 5,865

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Of the 20 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, eight were from Maharashtra, three each from Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, two from Jammu and Kashmir and one each from Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Have you ever been to a human library?

Have you ever been to a human library?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

The Human Library project brings together people from all walks of life to interact with 'talking books'.

Hardik used quota stir to become crorepati, say ex-aides

Hardik used quota stir to become crorepati, say ex-aides

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Chirag and Ketan asked Hardik to stop 'boasting' only about his 'imprisonment' or else they would reveal some of the 'darkest secrets' related to the agitation.

Never heard of the Hindu Rashtra Sena? Here's why

Never heard of the Hindu Rashtra Sena? Here's why

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

The extremist outfit has a tainted past and has been entangled in different legal cases for extortion, rioting and instigating violence

Sheena Bora Trial: Why is Indrani downcast?

Sheena Bora Trial: Why is Indrani downcast?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

'With folded hands, on humanitarian grounds, if she can get temporary bail on medical grounds so she can get treatment.' 'If she dies, the whole trial gets derailed.'

Arms factory case: Charge sheet filed against Bhatkal, aide

Arms factory case: Charge sheet filed against Bhatkal, aide

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

The Delhi police has filed its charge sheet in a local court against Indian Mujahideen (co-founder Yasin Bhatkal and his associate Asadullah Akhtar for allegedly setting up an illegal arms factory in New Delhi from where huge quantity of arms and ammunition were recovered.

PNB scam: Senior Nirav Modi official Vipul Ambani arrested

PNB scam: Senior Nirav Modi official Vipul Ambani arrested

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

The Income Tax Department on Tuesday also raided 20 premises linked to Gitanjali Gems promoter Mehul Choksi and suspected shell firms in connection with an alleged tax evasion case against them, official sources said.

Hardik Patel rubbishes PAAS leaders' charge of funds 'misuse'

Hardik Patel rubbishes PAAS leaders' charge of funds 'misuse'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Two days after two of his former associates accused him of using the Patidar quota agitation as a "tool to nurture his leadership ambition", Hardik Patel on Wednesday hit back saying his detractors were "playing into the hands of some in the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Gujarat who were trying to weaken the protest" by maligning his image.

Wave of grief as mortal remains Ladakh martyrs reach home

Wave of grief as mortal remains Ladakh martyrs reach home

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

In heart-wrenching scenes reminiscent of the aftermath of the 2019 Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed, coffins of soldiers arrived in several states for the last rites with full military honours.

President signs ordinance on death penalty for child rape

President signs ordinance on death penalty for child rape

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

In case of rape of a girl under 16 years, the minimum punishment has been increased from 10 years to 20 years, extendable to imprisonment for rest of life, which means jail term till the convict's "natural life".

'Shutting bus door saved many lives'

'Shutting bus door saved many lives'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

'I think Allah gave me the strength to keep driving.' 'He gave me the foresight not to stop the bus.' 'The firing went on and on. It just did not stop.' 'And I kept driving.'

What Maharashtra could've done differently with dance bars

What Maharashtra could've done differently with dance bars

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Instead of taking the moral high ground and resorting to a ban, the government should've turned the screws on dance bars by enforcing the licence conditions, says Anil Singh.

4 killed, several injured as multiple blasts rock Thailand

4 killed, several injured as multiple blasts rock Thailand

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

A series of blasts rocked Thailand, including two famous tourist spots popular with foreigners, within 12 hours, killing four persons and injuring several others.

Rain batters Mumbai for 2nd consecutive day; rail, air traffic hit

Rain batters Mumbai for 2nd consecutive day; rail, air traffic hit

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

As many as 108 flights cancelled and another 51 diverted to nearby airports.

IN PHOTOS: 17 shades of India

IN PHOTOS: 17 shades of India

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

These photographs show India in various colours and moods in 2015.

2nd ODI: Ruthless Rohit double ton leads India to series-levelling win

2nd ODI: Ruthless Rohit double ton leads India to series-levelling win

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Skipper Rohit Sharma rose to the occasion when it mattered most as his record breaking third double hundred guided India to a series-levelling 141-run win against Sri Lanka in the second ODI in Mohali on Wednesday.