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Osama tested chemical weapons on my dogs, claims son

Osama tested chemical weapons on my dogs, claims son

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'My father never asked me to join Al-Qaeda, but he did tell me I was the son chosen to carry on his work'

Kerala orders judicial probe into Tanur boat tragedy, boat owner held

Kerala orders judicial probe into Tanur boat tragedy, boat owner held

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The Tanur police said a case was registered on Sunday itself against the owner of the boat, which reportedly did not have a licence to function.

11 dead, 9 critical as mini-bus rolls down deep gorge in J-K's Poonch

11 dead, 9 critical as mini-bus rolls down deep gorge in J-K's Poonch

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Ten people died and 28 more were injured when an overcrowded mini-bus plunged into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Wednesday, officials said in Jammu.

I want BSP MLA hanged: Banda rape victim

I want BSP MLA hanged: Banda rape victim

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

Released from prison after a little over a month, the minor backward community girl allegedly raped by a Bahujan Samaj Party member of Legislative Assembly and later framed in a fake theft case on Sunday said she wanted her tormentor to be hanged and accused the police of beating her while the legislator's brother watched.

IA hijack victims wait for justice

IA hijack victims wait for justice

Rediff.com24 Dec 2004

Ink attack on woman who accused Rajasthan minister's son of rape

Ink attack on woman who accused Rajasthan minister's son of rape

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The attack took place on Saturday when the woman and her mother came to Delhi from Jaipur for some work, they said, adding that a first information report (FIR) has been registered.

Delhi boy beaten, stabbed for confronting sister's stalkers

Delhi boy beaten, stabbed for confronting sister's stalkers

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

A teenager was beaten up and stabbed for allegedly opposing three boys who were stalking his sister and passing 'indecent remarks' on her in southeast Delhi's Kalkaji area, police said on Saturday.

26/11: Lest We Forget: Light a Candle

26/11: Lest We Forget: Light a Candle

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

November 26, 27, 28, 29, 2008. Remember those horrific days and nights. Light a candle.' Remember those who died and those who survived.

The Army Doctor Who Won Hearts In Turkey

The Army Doctor Who Won Hearts In Turkey

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Major Beena Tiwari was the only woman in the 99-member medical team at the Indian Army's field hospital in earthquake-hit Turkey.

Delhi court throws out M J Akbar's defamation case against Ramani

Delhi court throws out M J Akbar's defamation case against Ramani

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Declaring that the right of reputation cannot be protected at the cost of right of life and dignity, a Delhi court on Wednesday threw out former Union minister and editor M J Akbar's criminal defamation suit against journalist Priya Ramani who has accused him of sexual harassment.

How Piyush Tewari is making India's roads safer

How Piyush Tewari is making India's roads safer

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Indian roads continue to be among the most dangerous in the world. Few people are even aware that the Good Samaritan Law exists. Getting a licence to drive is still far too easy.

J'khand BJP leader wanted to dump tribal domestic help in UP ashram: Police

J'khand BJP leader wanted to dump tribal domestic help in UP ashram: Police

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

When Baskey reached the hospital on being informed of the development, Ayushman accused Patra of forcing Sunita to drink her own urine, and requested his friend to save the maid before she suffered more damage.

Truck rams into car carrying Unnao rape survivor; 2 killed

Truck rams into car carrying Unnao rape survivor; 2 killed

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Unnao Superintendent of Police Madhav Prasad Verma said the rape survivor, her paternal and maternal aunts along with their advocate met with an accident while on their way to meet her uncle, who is lodged in Rae Bareli jail.

Is your child a victim of bullying? Read this!

Is your child a victim of bullying? Read this!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Once you know our child is being bullied, the natural question that arises is, how can you as parents stop it.

'Govt is not stepping in to heal the wounds'

'Govt is not stepping in to heal the wounds'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'Right now, only religious groups of Hindus and Muslims are working on the ground.' 'The government is missing.'

'The Kerala Story is not against Muslims'

'The Kerala Story is not against Muslims'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'Just because a subject is uncomfortable for some and doesn't suit their political ideology, should a film not be made?'

HC denies permission to rape victim to terminate 27-week pregnancy

HC denies permission to rape victim to terminate 27-week pregnancy

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Doctors claimed that the girl continue with the pregnancy owing to the potential risks to her health if the pregnancy is terminated at such a late stage.

'Rhea and her family didn't deserve this'

'Rhea and her family didn't deserve this'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

'If Sanjay Dutt could be so busy during his bail phase, why can't this girl work?'

Justice delivered: Still sad but at peace, says Nirbhaya's father

Justice delivered: Still sad but at peace, says Nirbhaya's father

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

"We have got justice and that makes us feel better," Nirbhaya's father said, remembering his daughter on the ninth anniversary of the incident.

Human Review

Human Review

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Human presents an ugly truth -- that some people need to die a painful death in order to facilitate the process of finding a cure for deadly diseases, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

Breathe: Into the Shadows 2: 8 Tedious Episodes

Breathe: Into the Shadows 2: 8 Tedious Episodes

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

People are easily convinced to take lives as though it's a game of passing-the-parcel... Crime is not merely romanticised and rationalised, but also rewarded, points out Sukanya Verma. Breathe: Into the Shadows 2 Review

Ansals convicted of tampering with evidence in Uphaar fire case

Ansals convicted of tampering with evidence in Uphaar fire case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

A Delhi court on Friday convicted real estate barons Sushil and Gopal Ansal for tampering with evidence in the 1997 case of Uphaar Cinema fire which claimed 59 lives.

Modi appeals for 2 minutes of silence in schools for Peshawar victims

Modi appeals for 2 minutes of silence in schools for Peshawar victims

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi late Tuesday night spoke to his Pakistan counterpart Nawaz Sharif offering his "deepest condolences" on the dastardly terror attack at a school in Peshawar and said India stands firmly with his country in the fight against terrorism.

ASK LOVE GURU: I love my husband's younger brother

ASK LOVE GURU: I love my husband's younger brother

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

'It's not fair to your husband that you don't love him and before things get worse, like maybe you becoming pregnant, I would suggest you end the marriage soon,' says Love Guru.

Lockdown provokes bad memories for trafficking survivors

Lockdown provokes bad memories for trafficking survivors

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Confined to their rooms and small houses, they are reminded of the time when they were subjected to physical and sexual torture.

Unnao rape survivor on ventilator but stable: Docs

Unnao rape survivor on ventilator but stable: Docs

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Doctor said the that her advocate was removed from the ventilator for sometime on Tuesday during which his condition remained stable.

MHA asks Prez to reject Nirbhaya rapist's mercy plea

MHA asks Prez to reject Nirbhaya rapist's mercy plea

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

MHA rejects Nirbhaya rapist's mercy plea

Toll in Andhra tourist boat mishap rises to 28

Toll in Andhra tourist boat mishap rises to 28

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

The SDMA said the ill-fated private boat was carrying 73 passengers, including eight crew.

Haryana gang rape case: 2 prime accused, including army man, nabbed

Haryana gang rape case: 2 prime accused, including army man, nabbed

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

Director General of Police B S Sandhu said with the arrest of Manish and the army man, Pankaj, all the key accused allegedly involved in the incident, have now been arrested.

Clowns bring smile and laughter in quake-hit Nepal

Clowns bring smile and laughter in quake-hit Nepal

Rediff.com7 May 2015

In Nepal, where more than 7,500 people were killed and hundreds of thousands left homeless by the earthquake, therapeutic medical clowning is being used as an integrated component of care for adult and pediatric patients and their families.

'Safe working environment is essential if press freedoms are to flourish'

'Safe working environment is essential if press freedoms are to flourish'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

'The newsroom in our profession is a relatively informal, free-spirited and hallowed space. It must be protected.' 'The Editors Guild extends its total support to all women journalists who suffered a disadvantage in their careers, physical or mental trauma, as a result of any sexual predation.'

Why Are Christians Being Targeted?

Why Are Christians Being Targeted?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

There have been over 300 attacks against Christians and their churches and prayer halls, primarily in northern India, states Aakar Patel.

49 convicted, 28 acquitted in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

49 convicted, 28 acquitted in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Those who were held guilty included Safdar Nagori, Javed Ahmed and Atikur Rehman. Among those acquitted were Mohammad Irfan, Nasir Ahmad and Shakeel Ahmed.

Mysuru gangrape: Kumaraswamy says 'follow what was done in Hyderabad'

Mysuru gangrape: Kumaraswamy says 'follow what was done in Hyderabad'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

"The government should handle it delicately and follow what was done in Hyderabad," former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy said.

'The response to Satyamev Jayate has been liberating'

'The response to Satyamev Jayate has been liberating'

Rediff.com15 May 2012

Cindrella, a victim of child abuse, talks about her experience on Satyamev Jayate.

UP cop says no rape in Hathras case; experts junk claim

UP cop says no rape in Hathras case; experts junk claim

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

"Even the woman in her statement to police did not mention about rape but talked about 'marpeet' (beating) only," the ADG said.

Haryana gang rape: 1 of 3 prime accused held

Haryana gang rape: 1 of 3 prime accused held

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

The victim's family had alleged that police had failed to take prompt action on their complaint and delayed action by citing jurisdiction issue between police units of Rewari and Mahendergarh districts.

Jamia firing happened in seconds, didn't have time to react: Police

Jamia firing happened in seconds, didn't have time to react: Police

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

"By the time police could react, the person had already fired the shot. Everything happened in seconds. The investigation is on," Delhi Police Special Commissioner said.

Goa court gives benefit of doubt to Tejpal in sexual assault case

Goa court gives benefit of doubt to Tejpal in sexual assault case

Rediff.com25 May 2021

In the 500-page order, the court has observed that the Investigating Officer (Crime Branch officer Sunita Sawant) did not conduct investigation on vital points of the eight-year-old case.

Badaun gang rape: Key accused temple priest held, grilled

Badaun gang rape: Key accused temple priest held, grilled

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Mahant Satya Narayan was hiding in the house of his follower in a village under Ughaiti police station from where he was picked up.