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Nagaur: 1 killed, several injured in violence over gangster's encounter

Nagaur: 1 killed, several injured in violence over gangster's encounter

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Four of the injured were referred to Jaipur in a critical condition, police sources said.

'Rajapaksa will try everything to hold on to power'

'Rajapaksa will try everything to hold on to power'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

'The fact that he hasn't resigned so far shows that he is going to do everything to hold onto power.'

Cops beat me after I told them I'm blind: JNU student

Cops beat me after I told them I'm blind: JNU student

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

The Jawaharlal Nehru University Visually Challenged Students Forum demanded an apology from Delhi Police and said they will begin a protest against police atrocities from Wednesday.

Gujarat: Migrants, locals clash with cops at 2 places

Gujarat: Migrants, locals clash with cops at 2 places

Rediff.com17 May 2020

"A group of agitated migrants resorted to vandalism by damaging vehicles on a national highway demanding arrangement from local authorities for return to their native states," a police official said.

Army deployed in Darjeeling after violence by GJM workers

Army deployed in Darjeeling after violence by GJM workers

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Police earlier fired tear gas shells and lathicharged GJM supporters

UPSC aspirants clash with police, burn vehicles in North Delhi

UPSC aspirants clash with police, burn vehicles in North Delhi

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Hundreds of Civil Service aspirants clashed with police on Thursday night, burning vehicles, including a police jeep, and pelting stones near main highway by-pass road in North Delhi's Burari area, the police said.

Army deployed in Assam; stones pelted at CM's home

Army deployed in Assam; stones pelted at CM's home

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

A day after total shutdown in Assam to protest against the CAB, fresh protests erupted in the state and neighbouring Tripura and other parts of the nation.

Over 200 arrested for protest over Prophet remark in UP

Over 200 arrested for protest over Prophet remark in UP

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

People pelted stones at police personnel in Prayagraj and Saharanpur as people took to rowdiness during their protests after Friday prayers.

Farmers deviated from fixed routes, violated conditions for parade

Farmers deviated from fixed routes, violated conditions for parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Not carrying weapons, following fixed routes and entering Delhi with tractors sans trolleys, were among the several conditions set by farmer leaders and police that were violated by participants of the tractor parade in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Sindhi Recipe For Thadri: Mitho Lolo

Sindhi Recipe For Thadri: Mitho Lolo

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Celebrate Thadri by rolling out this special Sindhi sweetbread.

Violent protests rock Kashmir on Eid; Pakistan, IS flags raised

Violent protests rock Kashmir on Eid; Pakistan, IS flags raised

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Protests rocked parts of Kashmir Valley including Srinagar on Saturday where Pakistan and Islamic State flags were yet again displayed by masked youths after Eid prayers.

Hong Kong descends into chaos

Hong Kong descends into chaos

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Tens of thousands of protesters marched through the streets of Hong Kong on Monday on the 22nd anniversary of the territory's return to China from Britain.

1 dead in violent clashes in Jaipur, curfew in parts of city

1 dead in violent clashes in Jaipur, curfew in parts of city

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

A constable had assaulted the couple over some issue, following which a mob of locals gathered around the Ramganj police station and indulged in arson, setting ablaze five vehicles, including an ambulance and a police jeep, and damaged 21 others.

'People in power are fearful of the protestors'

'People in power are fearful of the protestors'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

'No one in Sri Lanka could afford to stay at home, everyone came onto the street.'

Ex-NSG chief who led 26/11 counter-terror op dies of Covid

Ex-NSG chief who led 26/11 counter-terror op dies of Covid

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Dutt, along with about 200 'black cats' commandos, had boarded an IL-76 aircraft of the Aviation Research Centre (ARC) to fly the first batch of the counter-terrorist strike force to Mumbai soon after the western metropolis reported multiple shootouts and public killings in the night of November 26, 2008.

Violence over decision to not charge US cop in black teen killing

Violence over decision to not charge US cop in black teen killing

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

A white police officer who shot an unarmed black teenager sparking weeks of riots in the US town of Ferguson would not be indicted, a grand jury has ruled, amid mounting anger in the streets.

'President Murmu won't compromise on principles'

'President Murmu won't compromise on principles'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

There were many people who wanted to seek favours from her by offering lakhs and crores of rupees even through her family members when she was Odisha's transport minister. She never allowed any kind of corrupt practices to touch her department officials, family members or the supporters who have stood by her.

K'taka: Ex gratia to kin of CAA stir victims put on hold

K'taka: Ex gratia to kin of CAA stir victims put on hold

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

The state government had announced an ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh to the next of kin of those killed in the firing.

Jamia students narrate Sunday's ordeal

Jamia students narrate Sunday's ordeal

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

A day after the violence, the students expressed fear of being attacked again.

Treated like criminals by cops: Jamia students

Treated like criminals by cops: Jamia students

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

According to students, police laid seige to the campus and those injured were not even allowed to get medical attention.

Internet shut in 10 districts of Assam for 24 hrs

Internet shut in 10 districts of Assam for 24 hrs

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Amid widespread protests against the citizenship bill in the state, the govt suspended Internet services to 'prevent spreading rumours'.

Manipur: Political Will, Legal Process Need Of Hour

Manipur: Political Will, Legal Process Need Of Hour

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

No process can offer a panacea for ethnic conflict, but there are times at which a legal process could work to defuse violence, asserts Supreme Court lawyer Devvrat.

Farmers receive rousing welcome on their way back home

Farmers receive rousing welcome on their way back home

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Families of farmers along with fellow villagers at many places in Punjab, which had once remained the epicentre of the farmers' agitation, will prepare 'ladoos', 'jalebis', 'barfi' and other sweets to welcome them, farmer leaders said.

Pakistani flags raised again in J-K, protesters clash with cops

Pakistani flags raised again in J-K, protesters clash with cops

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Violence once again erupted in the Kashmir Valley when a group of people began to wave Pakistan and terror group Lashkar-e-Tayiba flags.

Euro shame: 36 England fans arrested by riot police for creating ruckus in Lille

Euro shame: 36 England fans arrested by riot police for creating ruckus in Lille

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

French riot police charged and used tear gas to disperse rowdy English football fans in Lille on Wednesday, though the northern city was spared feared clashes with Russian supporters.

Chilli-filled 'PAVA shells' likely to replace pellet guns in Kashmir

Chilli-filled 'PAVA shells' likely to replace pellet guns in Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

PAVA shells'are a chilli-based ammunition, which is less lethal and immobilises the target temporarily.

3 Hizbul terrorists killed in Budgam encounter

3 Hizbul terrorists killed in Budgam encounter

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Redbug area of Budgam on Tuesday evening.

US Congress ratifies Biden-Harris's electoral win

US Congress ratifies Biden-Harris's electoral win

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

A joint session of the US Congress on Thursday formally certified the electoral victory of Joe Biden as the next US president and Kamala Harris as the vice president in the November 3 election. The formal certification by the joint session came in the wee hours of Thursday local time.

2 cops injured as students take to stone-pelting again in Kashmir

2 cops injured as students take to stone-pelting again in Kashmir

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The students of the Sri Pratap College were protesting against the alleged "high handedness" of security forces.

Rio Olympic torch relay riot deepens woes

Rio Olympic torch relay riot deepens woes

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Barely a week before the Rio Olympics opening ceremony, organisers are scrambling to put the final pieces in place.

'Messi' moth buzzing around Ronaldo breaks Twitter

'Messi' moth buzzing around Ronaldo breaks Twitter

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

As Ronaldo cried over his fate while the moth sat on his eye, some smart folk decided to create a meme out of the situation.

12 arrested for eve-teasing during Kashmir marathon

12 arrested for eve-teasing during Kashmir marathon

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Police on Sunday arrested 12 persons allegedly involved in incidents of molestation and eve-teasing during the first-ever International half-marathon in Kashmir Valley, which witnessed disturbances due to stone-pelting.

Agitating farmers reach near Delhi borders; situation tense

Agitating farmers reach near Delhi borders; situation tense

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Clashes broke out at multiple places and Delhi's borders resembled a virtual battle zone with restless crowds of farmers, mostly from Punjab and Haryana, milling around and a sea of police personnel keeping them at bay.

PHOTOS: Students clash with security forces in Kashmir

PHOTOS: Students clash with security forces in Kashmir

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

The clashes led to disruption in normal activities in various places including Lal Chowk, the nerve centre of the city, the officials said.

Ganesha immersion row: Curfew imposed in Varanasi after violence

Ganesha immersion row: Curfew imposed in Varanasi after violence

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Twelve people, including 8 policemen, were injured on Monday in widespread violence and arson in Varanasi during a procession by seers and other locals.

Gotabaya quits, new Lanka Prez within 7 days: Speaker

Gotabaya quits, new Lanka Prez within 7 days: Speaker

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The 73-year-old leader on Thursday emailed his resignation letter to the Speaker soon after he was allowed by Singapore to enter the city-state on a "private visit".

Major stadium disasters over the last 40 years

Major stadium disasters over the last 40 years

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

A look at some of the major disasters in soccer stadiums over the last 40 years after at least eight people were killed and 38 injured in a stampede at the Yaounde Olembe Stadium in Cameroon on Monday before their Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 game against Comoros.

1 killed, 13 injured as Lankan police open fire on anti-govt protestors

1 killed, 13 injured as Lankan police open fire on anti-govt protestors

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

At least one person was killed and 12 others injured on Tuesday when the police opened fire to disperse angry anti-government protestors in Sri Lanka's southwestern region of Rambukkana, officials said.

Ram Navami celebrations marred by deaths of 14 devotees, violence in WB, Maha

Ram Navami celebrations marred by deaths of 14 devotees, violence in WB, Maha

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Eleven people died during a havan at Beleshwar Mahadev Jhulelal temple in Madhya Pradesh's Indore after they fell into a well as its cover caved-in under the weight of a huge crowd, while three others got fatally electrocuted during a Ram Navami procession in Rajasthan's Kota.

Why Bihar's students are angry

Why Bihar's students are angry

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

This is the first protest in Bihar against the state government order directing schools, colleges and coaching institutes to remain closed till April 11 following a rise in COVID-19 cases.