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UP: Woman dies during police raid, family alleges rape; cops booked

UP: Woman dies during police raid, family alleges rape; cops booked

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Chandauli Superintendent of Police Ankur Agarwal said a team of police had gone to the house of a sand trader in Manragpur village of the Saidraja area on Sunday.

Vyapam deaths: Worried Indore jail wants 17 inmates shifted

Vyapam deaths: Worried Indore jail wants 17 inmates shifted

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Authorities have cited lack of elaborate medical facilities in the jail housing around 920 prisoners as the reason for planning to shift the inmates.

15 killed, 2 critical in mass shooting at pub in Johannesburg

15 killed, 2 critical in mass shooting at pub in Johannesburg

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The police are investigating claims that a group of men arrived at the pub in a taxi and opened fire, killing 14 and injuring three patrons.

Arunachal student 'beaten to death' in Delhi

Arunachal student 'beaten to death' in Delhi

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

An Arunachal Pradesh MLA's son, studying in a college in New Delhi, was allegedly thrashed by some shopkeepers in Lajpat Nagar area of south Delhi when he retaliated after they made fun of his hairstyle, which led to his death.

ED arrests lawyer who filed petitions against Fadnavis

ED arrests lawyer who filed petitions against Fadnavis

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Satish Uke has filed several petitions against BJP leaders, especially former Maharashtra chief minister Fadnavis.

Masoom Review

Masoom Review

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Boman Irani makes his OTT debut with Masoom, and it was good to see the actor on screen after a long time, observes Deepa Gahlot.

SC protects Param Bir from arrest in criminal cases lodged in Maha

SC protects Param Bir from arrest in criminal cases lodged in Maha

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Singh, who had accused the then Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh of corruption, has alleged frame up in criminal cases.

Team OPS sit on day-long fast to demand probe into Jaya's death

Team OPS sit on day-long fast to demand probe into Jaya's death

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

In its first public protest, the O Panneerselvam-led All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam faction on Wednesday observed a day-long fast across Tamil Nadu demanding a probe into the death of J Jayalalithaa.

Shiv Sena always suspected Shinde's closeness to Fadnavis

Shiv Sena always suspected Shinde's closeness to Fadnavis

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Eknath Sambhaji Shinde, who on Thursday became the 20th chief minister of Maharashtra, once drove an auto-rickshaw to earn a living before rising as a formidable Shiv Sena leader.

Indian struck by train at London Underground station; dies

Indian struck by train at London Underground station; dies

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

An Indian man, who was pursuing an MBA in the United Kingdom, died after being struck by a train at a London Underground station in the capital's southwest, authorities said on Monday.

Maha senior cop Sachin Waze fails to get interim bail, appears before NIA

Maha senior cop Sachin Waze fails to get interim bail, appears before NIA

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Troubles mounted for Mumbai police officer Sachin Waze, who has been facing heat in the murder case of businessman Mansukh Hiran, as a sessions court in Maharashtra's Thane district has refused to grant him interim bail and noted that there was prima facie evidence and material against him.

What Went Wrong For Cyrus Mistry At Tatas

What Went Wrong For Cyrus Mistry At Tatas

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

If Cyrus's protestations of having no knowledge of his imminent dismissal are to be taken at face value, he was extraordinarily naive and insulated from the ground reality. There were enough straws in the wind to suggest that his relations with Ratan were fast deteriorating to a point of no return.

Lawyer who took on Fadnavis in ED custody, says implicated in false case

Lawyer who took on Fadnavis in ED custody, says implicated in false case

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

The court remanded advocate Uke and his brother Pradeep Uke in the ED's custody till April 6.

Sheena Bora case: Doctor in trouble?

Sheena Bora case: Doctor in trouble?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Judge Jagdale halted Dr Gupta's testimony several times because he felt it had neither order nor direction. Tightly controlling his irritation, his lips compressed, the judge explained as patiently as he could: "What he has done in this case should come (out in his testimony) in a lucid manner. You eat chapati and then rice. You cannot eat half a chapati and then have rice and then eat half a chapati..." "He is not a witness of facts. He is an expert witness. Either he is not prepared. Or you are not prepared."

Ee.Ma.Yau: Four deaths, two burials and a film for the ages

Ee.Ma.Yau: Four deaths, two burials and a film for the ages

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Part of what make Ee.Ma.Yau so special is its ability to focus our attention on things that conventional movies throw away under the pretext of storytelling, says Sreehari Nair.

'Busy with Karnataka, BJP did not pay heed to Manipur'

'Busy with Karnataka, BJP did not pay heed to Manipur'

Rediff.com8 May 2023

'As soon as the violence broke out, they should have stepped in and sent a message that the state is there to stop this violence.' 'Had they done it right there, the situation would not have gone out of control.'

Unnao 'fake news': Twitter handles of Barkha Dutt's portal, 7 others booked

Unnao 'fake news': Twitter handles of Barkha Dutt's portal, 7 others booked

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

A first information report has been lodged against eight Twitter handles for allegedly propagating fake news in connection with the death of two girls in Unnao last week, police said on Monday.

CRIME. ROMANCE. HORROR

CRIME. ROMANCE. HORROR

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Justice in medieval times, whodunit in the woods, mafia boss in the making, Sukanya Verma takes a look at the sheer variety on OTT this week.

Acquitted Parliament attack convict ex-DU prof dies

Acquitted Parliament attack convict ex-DU prof dies

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

"He passed away on Thursday evening due to cardiac arrest," a family member confirmed.

Jaya was pushed at Poes Garden home, alleges AIADMK leader

Jaya was pushed at Poes Garden home, alleges AIADMK leader

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Pandian alleged that Jaya died under unnatural circumstances and demanded a probe on her hospitalisation.

Popular Bollywood villain Mahesh Anand found dead at home

Popular Bollywood villain Mahesh Anand found dead at home

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

According to police, the actor apparently died two days ago.

Parkour star arrested in Iran over rooftop kiss

Parkour star arrested in Iran over rooftop kiss

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Alireza Japalaghy, a popular parkour athlete, and his stunt partner were arrested after photos of the couple kissing on a rooftop were widely circulated on social media last week.

Cattle trader killed in army firing in J&K, FIR registered

Cattle trader killed in army firing in J&K, FIR registered

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Police registered an FIR against the army personnel involved in the incident.

'Speed was one of the nicest men in football'

'Speed was one of the nicest men in football'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

The Wales manager was found hanged at his home in the early hours of Sunday, according to Cheshire Police, who added in a statement that no suspicious circumstances surrounded the death.

Gary Speed's wife found his body: reports

Gary Speed's wife found his body: reports

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

The wife of Wales' manager Gary Speed found him hanged at their home early on Sunday morning, the inquest into his death heard on Tuesday.

George Michael's post-mortem report 'inconclusive': UK Police

George Michael's post-mortem report 'inconclusive': UK Police

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

A post-mortem examination into the cause of the sudden death of British popstar George Michael has proved "inconclusive", UK police said on Friday.

On Pulwama anniversary, 7-kg IED detected near Jammu bus stand

On Pulwama anniversary, 7-kg IED detected near Jammu bus stand

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

A seven-kilogram improvised explosive device (IED) was detected on Sunday near the crowded general bus stand area in Jammu, averting a major tragedy and a plan by terrorists to set off an explosion on the second anniversary of the 2019 Pulwama attack, officials said.

Akshaye Khanna's mum no more

Akshaye Khanna's mum no more

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Sadly, Rahul and Akshaye lose both their parents within 18 months.

Thousands in Houston march to pay tribute to George Floyd

Thousands in Houston march to pay tribute to George Floyd

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Chanting "hands up, don't shoot" and "no justice, no peace", the crowd, estimated to be over 60,000, along with 16 members of Floyd's family, some of whom flew down to Houston, marched about a mile from Discovery Green Park to City Hall under the scorching sun.

Sad letter day in India's history: Congress on Loya verdict

Sad letter day in India's history: Congress on Loya verdict

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The Congress said that there are still questions before those who believe in the judiciary.

Missing Bond actor Paul Bhattacharjee found dead

Missing Bond actor Paul Bhattacharjee found dead

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Bengaluru: 2 students booked for murder of Manipur teen

Bengaluru: 2 students booked for murder of Manipur teen

Rediff.com1 May 2012

The Bengaluru police on Tuesday booked two students -- Syed Afzal Ali and Vishal Banerjee -- for the murder of Manipur boy Richard Loitam. However, neither student will be arrested immediately as the police is waiting for the forensic report.

COVID-19: 'We are lucky it came later to India'

COVID-19: 'We are lucky it came later to India'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'People are getting admitted to hospital two to three days before their death in a very serious respiratory compromise state and they are passing away within 48 hours.' 'Those who are coming early in the disease, the minute they are suspicious that they have COVID-19, the recovery rate has been much, much, higher.' 'The moral of the story is: We must destigmatise COVID-19.' 'People should be told: 'Look, if you have anything like this, please come immediately'.'

Has justice been served?

Has justice been served?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'Let us not fool ourselves into thinking that by sidestepping the rule of law, justice has been served in this case because we have once again very conveniently and completely absolved society's responsibility in all of this,' says Neetika Vishwanath.

Embarrassed by arrest, Indian-American trucker stabs himself

Embarrassed by arrest, Indian-American trucker stabs himself

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

According to a police officer, after he spoke to Lakhbir Singh's family, it was felt the truck driver had died because of his arrest. Singh's family said he was very upset and embarrassed after he was arrested two days before his death.

Missing Indian youth Gurdeep found dead in Manchester

Missing Indian youth Gurdeep found dead in Manchester

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

The body was found in River Medlock in the city centre of Manchester yesterday and was identified on Tuesday as that of Gurdeep, who was missing since January 2.

Whistleblower: '2,500 people involved in Vyapam scam'

Whistleblower: '2,500 people involved in Vyapam scam'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

'Out of 45 deaths so far about eight are very suspicious. Every case should be re-investigated.'

Dalit dies in police custody in Kanpur, 12 cops suspended

Dalit dies in police custody in Kanpur, 12 cops suspended

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The family members of the deceased filed an FIR against the station in-charge and other police personnel for beating Kamal to death.

Woman killed on suspicion of being child-lifter in Ahmedabad

Woman killed on suspicion of being child-lifter in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The incident took place at Juna Vadaj Circle on Tuesday afternoon when a mob of around 30 persons attacked four women travelling in an auto rickshaw, said inspector J A Rathva of Vadaj police station.

AAP wants LG to be sacked and arrested over MM Khan's murder

AAP wants LG to be sacked and arrested over MM Khan's murder

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

"His role is suspicious in the case. Why had he written to NDMC seeking action against Khan? We demand that the LG be arrested and sacked from his position," AAP's Delhi Unit Convener Dileep Pandey said at a press conference.