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Can't pretend all is fine: TMC's Sukhendu Sekhar on protests

Can't pretend all is fine: TMC's Sukhendu Sekhar on protests

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

He indicated his conviction will remain firm even if that "uprising" ultimately puts the party he faithfully served for 13 years in the dock.

UP: Mob attacks Muslim slum dwellers accusing them of being Bangladeshis

UP: Mob attacks Muslim slum dwellers accusing them of being Bangladeshis

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

The incident occurred near Guldhar railway station when Bhupendra Chowdhary, also known as 'Pinky,' the president of the Hindu Raksha Dal, reached along with 20 of his supporters, according to the police.

Iranian attack appears to have been defeated: Biden

Iranian attack appears to have been defeated: Biden

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

The Iranian missile attack on Israel appears to have been defeated and ineffective, United States President Joe Biden said, hours after Tehran fired nearly 200 missiles at Israel.

Ranji Round-Up: Mumbai, Baroda continue to dominate

Ranji Round-Up: Mumbai, Baroda continue to dominate

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Reports from around the country in the latest round of matches in the ongoing Ranji Trophy

Duleep Trophy: Avesh's all-round heroics spark India A's comeback

Duleep Trophy: Avesh's all-round heroics spark India A's comeback

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Pacer Avesh Khan sparkled with a gritty unbeaten half-century before taking the prized-scalp of Ishan Kishan as India A mounted a strong challenge against India C on day two of the Duleep Trophy final round match here on Friday.

Kuwaiti authorities identify bodies of 45 Indians; vows prompt probe

Kuwaiti authorities identify bodies of 45 Indians; vows prompt probe

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Kuwaiti authorities have identified the bodies of 45 Indians and three Filipino nationals killed in the tragic fire incident in a building housing foreign workers in the Gulf Kingdom, a top official said on Thursday.

Farmers tear-gassed after offering tea, flower shower; several hurt

Farmers tear-gassed after offering tea, flower shower; several hurt

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

A group of 101 farmers resumed their foot march to Delhi on Sunday to press the Centre for various demands, including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP). However, they were stopped at the barricading by Haryana Police who cited a prohibitory order clamped by the Ambala administration. The farmers have been pressing for various demands, including a legal guarantee for MSP, a farm debt waiver, pension for farmers and farm labourers, no hike in electricity tariff, withdrawal of police cases (against farmers), and "justice" for the victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence. Reinstatement of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013 and compensation to the families of farmers who died during the previous agitation in 2020-21 are also part of their demands.

MP woman 'given triple talaq' for voting to BJP; husband denies charge

MP woman 'given triple talaq' for voting to BJP; husband denies charge

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

A 26-year-old woman in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district has claimed her husband gave her 'triple talaq' after being angry with her for supporting the Bharatiya Janata Party, among other reasons, police said.

PIX: Bangladesh fan says 'wasn't attacked' but 'fell ill'

PIX: Bangladesh fan says 'wasn't attacked' but 'fell ill'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

The reactions to the incident were prompt on social media.

Pak origin man convicted of murdering Indian restaurateur in UK

Pak origin man convicted of murdering Indian restaurateur in UK

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Khalid was on Wednesday found guilty of murdering Pattabhiraman following a trial at Reading Crown Court that lasted 28 days.

Kanjhawala accident: Police quizzes 7 men who partied with victim, friend

Kanjhawala accident: Police quizzes 7 men who partied with victim, friend

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

A post-mortem report stated that Singh had sustained 40 injuries over her body due to the drag. Her "brain matter" is missing and she had multiple contusions, abrasions and lacerations, the doctors found.

After killing Kolkata doctor, accused washed his clothes: Police

After killing Kolkata doctor, accused washed his clothes: Police

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

The body of a woman post-graduate trainee who was allegedly raped and murdered inside a seminar hall of the hospital, was found on Friday morning. The civic volunteer was arrested on Saturday.

Bengal junior doctors call off 'cease work' after 42 days

Bengal junior doctors call off 'cease work' after 42 days

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Ending the logjam persisting for 42 days in the wake of the rape and murder of a young doctor at RG Kar hospital, the agitating medics withdrew the 'cease work' after holding a march to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office in Salt Lake in Kolkata from the state health department's headquarters, where they had been demonstrating for over a week.

Look Who Triptii, Kartik Walked The Ramp With

Look Who Triptii, Kartik Walked The Ramp With

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Manish Malhotra's show, held at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, was a grand celebration of India's indomitable courage and its rich heritage and culture.

Houses of SC-STs torched in Bihar: Nitish orders action

Houses of SC-STs torched in Bihar: Nitish orders action

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday condemned the torching of 34 houses, mostly belonging to SC/ST communities, in Nawada district and asked the Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) to visit the site and oversee the probe.

Bengali actor accuses Malayalam director of misbehaving

Bengali actor accuses Malayalam director of misbehaving

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Ranjith has reportedly rejected Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra's charge and said he was the "real victim" in the case.

'Baloch Believe Pakistan Will Break Up'

'Baloch Believe Pakistan Will Break Up'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

'The struggle of insurgents and pro-independence political activists is fuelled by a deep conviction that not only is a free Balochistan possible, but they also believe that Pakistan will inevitably break apart, leading to Balochistan's independence.'

RG Kar case: Junior medics continue fast-unto-death

RG Kar case: Junior medics continue fast-unto-death

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Agitating junior doctors in West Bengal continued their fast-unto-death for the third consecutive day on Monday, demanding justice for the rape and murder of a woman medic of the RG Kar hospital and workplace safety even as the state government remained silent to address their issues.

'I Walked Out Of The Movie'

'I Walked Out Of The Movie'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'The media is portraying the Malayalam film industry as the worst place, but that's not true.'

Manipur CM offers Rs 1000 relief to victims of violence staying in camps

Manipur CM offers Rs 1000 relief to victims of violence staying in camps

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday said his government will provide a one-time assistance of Rs 1000 to those living in relief camps because of ethnic rioting in the state.

Lookout notice issued against Prajwal Revanna

Lookout notice issued against Prajwal Revanna

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara on Thursday said a lookout circular has been issued to arrest Hassan Janata Dal-Secular MP Prajwal Revanna who is facing allegations of sexually abusing women.

Kuwait fire: Indian mission swings into action

Kuwait fire: Indian mission swings into action

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

India's mission in Kuwait is ascertaining the full details from the concerned Kuwaiti authorities on the tragic fire incident in a building in the southern city of Mangaf which killed 49 foreign workers, including around 40 Indians, and injured 50 others, even as officials started an investigation into one of the worst fires in the Gulf nation.

Am inseparable from Modi, for as long as...: Chirag Paswan

Am inseparable from Modi, for as long as...: Chirag Paswan

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Paswan said he was willing to contest the upcoming Bihar assembly polls as an NDA partner "if the BJP so desires", and made light of estranged uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras' recent meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

IPL: Gambhir gets support from Sukma victims' families

IPL: Gambhir gets support from Sukma victims' families

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Apart from those wearing the number 23 Delhi Daredevils jersey with Gambhir printed on the back, there were 21 others who would have loved to see Gambhir play on Friday.

UK knife attack leaves 3 children dead, 5 critical

UK knife attack leaves 3 children dead, 5 critical

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The police force on Tuesday reiterated the incident is "not currently being treated as terror-related and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with it".

HC prevents Yediyurappa's arrest, asks him to appear on June 17

HC prevents Yediyurappa's arrest, asks him to appear on June 17

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

A Bengaluru court on Thursday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Yediyurappa in the case registered against him under the POCSO Act on March 14 this year.

Kannada actor Darshan's aide among 3 held for Renukaswamy murder

Kannada actor Darshan's aide among 3 held for Renukaswamy murder

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

According to police sources, Darshan's aide Nagaraj was looking after all the dealings of the actor.

Prajwal Revanna booked for rape, says CM Siddaramaiah

Prajwal Revanna booked for rape, says CM Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com3 May 2024

He said he has directed police to identify, trace and secure the victims in view of the alleged kidnapping of a victim at Krishnaraja Nagar town in Mysuru district.

Kolkata rape-murder: Junior doctors to be questioned

Kolkata rape-murder: Junior doctors to be questioned

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Four junior doctors are among those summoned by Kolkata police for questioning on Tuesday in connection with the murder and alleged sexual assault case of a second year postgraduate student at a government-run hospital in Kolkata last week.

The City Of Joy Is Swamped In Sadness

The City Of Joy Is Swamped In Sadness

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Kolkata hangs its head in shame as the hope of a government with a moral compass and a heart in the right place recedes into the distance, notes Payal Singh Mohanka.

Adidas apologises for controversial ad featuring Bella Hadid

Adidas apologises for controversial ad featuring Bella Hadid

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The 1972 Munich Olympics are still remembered as one of the darkest days in sporting history. Palestinian terrorists, representing the militant group "Black September," killed 11 members of Israel's Olympic team after taking them hostage.

Nepal cricketer Lamichhane cleared of rape charges

Nepal cricketer Lamichhane cleared of rape charges

Rediff.com15 May 2024

An appeal court in Nepal on Wednesday cleared the country's highest-profile cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane, who was convicted by a lower court of raping an 18-year-old woman.

Nepal crash: Family yet to identify bodies of 4 victims from UP

Nepal crash: Family yet to identify bodies of 4 victims from UP

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

"We were shown 25 bodies that were badly burnt. Now it it expected that we will be shown more bodies on Friday or Saturday. The rules here (in Nepal) are different due to which the process of handing over the bodies will take time," Abhinash Kushwaha, brother of one of the deceased Abhihesk Kushwaha, told PTI over phone from Nepal.

Rape victims' testimony not confidence-inspiring: HC

Rape victims' testimony not confidence-inspiring: HC

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

In the second judgment, she said sole testimony of the victim in rape cases is sufficient to fix criminal liability. "However, in the present case, considering the sub-standard quality of testimony of the prosecutrix, it would be a grave injustice to send the appellant behind bars for 10 years, her order said.

RG Kar protests pose unprecedented crisis for TMC

RG Kar protests pose unprecedented crisis for TMC

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'Although there is a visible dent in TMC's urban votes, especially among women, the CPI-M and the BJP are unlikely to benefit from this'

Kolkata hospital principal resigns amid massive protests over doc's rape-murder

Kolkata hospital principal resigns amid massive protests over doc's rape-murder

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

"I cannot take this insult anymore. All the allegations raised against me are false and fabricated. A student movement has been incited to remove me. There is a political mind behind this. I had informed police within an hour of the incident. CCTV footage has been handed over to police," Ghosh said.

It's 3 dynasties vs J-K youths: Modi at 1st poll rally

It's 3 dynasties vs J-K youths: Modi at 1st poll rally

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Modi began his nearly 45-minute speech by welcoming the people who attended the rally in the Kashmiri language. "This time, the (assembly) election will decide the future of Jammu and Kashmir, which has remained the target of foreign powers since Independence," he told the gathering.

Haryana violence: VHP protests in Noida, seeks compensation for victims' kin

Haryana violence: VHP protests in Noida, seeks compensation for victims' kin

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The Hindu-right group carried out its demonstration despite the imposition of CrPC Section 144 in the city.

Spot probe points to human rights 'violation' in Sandeshkhali, says NHRC

Spot probe points to human rights 'violation' in Sandeshkhali, says NHRC

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

The National Human Rights Commission, in its report, also observed that the "pervasive fear of reprisal, coupled with the power dynamics at play, acted as a formidable barrier", preventing individuals from voicing their grievances.

Stokes hits record fifty as England crush WI to sweep series

Stokes hits record fifty as England crush WI to sweep series

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

PHOTOS from the 3rd Test Between England and West Indies on Sunday.