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Comic legend Bill Cosby guilty of sexual abuse, gets up to 10 yrs in jail

Comic legend Bill Cosby guilty of sexual abuse, gets up to 10 yrs in jail

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Cosby's sentencing comes after a lengthy trial in which he faced accusations from former Temple University employee Andrea Constand and was found guilty.

Renuka Chowdhury holds cop by his collar during protest, booked

Renuka Chowdhury holds cop by his collar during protest, booked

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury was on Thursday seen in a video purportedly grabbing the collar of an on-duty police official during a protest called by her party, the act forcing the police to slap a case against her.

The Power of China's 'Princelings'

The Power of China's 'Princelings'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Two elderly Chinese aerospace experts are hospitalised after a violent attack by a 'Princeling', states Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RA&W officer, highlighting the power the 'Princelings' ironically hold in the Communist People's Republic.

Nagaland killings: 30 soldiers chargesheeted, SIT says SOPs not followed

Nagaland killings: 30 soldiers chargesheeted, SIT says SOPs not followed

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Investigation has revealed that the Special Force Operation team had not followed the Standard Operating Procedure and the Rules of Engagement

Blood of Chinese can't be shed in vain: Beijing on Pak blast

Blood of Chinese can't be shed in vain: Beijing on Pak blast

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

China demanded that the Pakistan should apprehend and punish the perpetrators to the full extent of the law.

Protesting farmers thrash Punjab BJP MLA, tear clothes

Protesting farmers thrash Punjab BJP MLA, tear clothes

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

A Bharatiya Janata Party MLA in Punjab was allegedly thrashed and his clothes torn by a group of farmers at Malout in Muktsar district on Saturday, police said.

Trump makes vandalising monuments punishable offence with up to 10 yrs jail

Trump makes vandalising monuments punishable offence with up to 10 yrs jail

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The order comes in the wake of rioters defacing and destroying historical sites, monuments and statues in the country as violence erupted following the brutal custodial death of African-American George Floyd on May 25.

'Jewellery worth Rs 24-25 crores was transferred'

'Jewellery worth Rs 24-25 crores was transferred'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Indrani was spiritedly telegraphing details of the jewellery from the back of the court...

Delhi riots: Man who pointed gun at cop seeks release

Delhi riots: Man who pointed gun at cop seeks release

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Shahrukh Pathan, who had allegedly pointed a gun at a Delhi Police Head Constable during the 2020 communal riots, on Monday moved a court here seeking discharge from all the offences in the case.

Passenger on board IndiGo flight creates ruckus

Passenger on board IndiGo flight creates ruckus

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

An unruly passenger onboard an IndiGo flight from Mumbai allegedly got violent and created rukcus in the aircraft, forcing authorities to hand him over to security officials when the plane landed at the IGI airport in New Delhi.

'PM should resist bureaucratic influence'

'PM should resist bureaucratic influence'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

'It seems the action against Nupur was because the vice president was in Qatar and officials in his secretariat did not want any embarrassment.'

Twitter permanently suspends Trump's account

Twitter permanently suspends Trump's account

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'After close review of recent Tweets from the @realDonaldTrump account and the context around them -- specifically how they are being received and interpreted on and off Twitter -- we have permanently suspended the account due to the risk of further incitement of violence,' Twitter said in a statement on Friday.

Farmers snatched magazines from cops, robbed anti-riot gear: FIR

Farmers snatched magazines from cops, robbed anti-riot gear: FIR

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Two magazines with 20 live cartridges were snatched from two constables by protestors who also damaged vehicles and robbed anti-riot gears during the violence at Red Fort on Republic Day, according to the first information report (FIR) filed in connection with the incident.

Juveniles among 22 held for Hanuman Jayanti violence in Jahangirpuri

Juveniles among 22 held for Hanuman Jayanti violence in Jahangirpuri

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Police said there was stone-pelting and some vehicles were also torched during the clashes between two communities Saturday evening.

7 injured in Paris knife attack, man arrested

7 injured in Paris knife attack, man arrested

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

The attacker, who is believed to be an Afghan national, has been arrested by the French police.

Delhi court sends Deep Sidhu to 14-day judicial custody

Delhi court sends Deep Sidhu to 14-day judicial custody

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The police had said there are videos where Sidhu can be allegedly seen to be present at the site of the incident.

Court extends Deep Sidhu's police custody by 7 days

Court extends Deep Sidhu's police custody by 7 days

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Police sought extension of his custodial interrogation, saying it was required for further investigation and to identify other accused persons in the case.

Days after Galwan clash, Army Chief to visit Ladakh

Days after Galwan clash, Army Chief to visit Ladakh

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

The visit comes a week after 20 Indian Army personnel were killed in a brutal assault by the Chinese military in Galwan Valley which escalated the border tension.

Pak faces serious threat from Taliban, warns US

Pak faces serious threat from Taliban, warns US

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

The United States on Wednesday warned that Pakistan faces a "serious" threat from the Taliban and offered its assistance to fight against terrorism after the recent attacks in Karachi.

Remembering Sunder Navalkar

Remembering Sunder Navalkar

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Sunder Navalkar devoted her whole life to the cause of workers' rights, remembers Sanober Keashwaar.

Amitabh@80: His Best May Be Yet To Come

Amitabh@80: His Best May Be Yet To Come

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

'For an introduction to his career-spanning genius, watch just five of his movies: Anand, Saudagar, Abhiman, Black and Pink,' notes Kalyan Singhal, McCurdy Professor of Business at the University of Baltimore.

'Secularism may not survive in India'

'Secularism may not survive in India'

Rediff.com13 May 2022

'You will see more laws that treat Hindus and non-Hindus, especially Muslims, quite unequally.' 'Once you see this kind of erosion of secularism, it will be very hard to get it back.'

Handwara molestation row: Girl not welcome in school by classmates

Handwara molestation row: Girl not welcome in school by classmates

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Classmates said that most would not mingle with her if she returns as she "suppressed reality."

Khattar, Amarinder exchange words over farmers' protest

Khattar, Amarinder exchange words over farmers' protest

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

"There is a clear hand of the Punjab government in it. Here in Haryana, former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and other Congress leaders besides some Left leaders are instigating farmers to take law in their hands," Haryana chief minister M L Khattar said

Jodhpur cop kneels on man to control him; slammed for approach

Jodhpur cop kneels on man to control him; slammed for approach

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Jodhpur police said the man, identified as Mukesh Kumar, 40, snatched the mobile phone of a policeman and assaulted two constables who confronted him for not wearing a mask in public. Kumar also tried to run away without paying the fine.

WATCH: Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad's shocking behaviour

WATCH: Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad's shocking behaviour

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad refuses to apologise.

From Oxford to Harvard, voices of support for Jamia, AMU

From Oxford to Harvard, voices of support for Jamia, AMU

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Over 400 students from different US universities have expressed solidarity with Jamia and AMU students. The students and scholars at Oxford University staged a protest march against the CAA.

Did you know of these changes in cricket rules?

Did you know of these changes in cricket rules?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Two Test series starting on Thursday, Pakistan v Sri Lanka and South Africa v Bangladesh, will mark the introduction of a number of new rules in cricket.

Woman raped by Uber driver in India sues firm for breaching privacy

Woman raped by Uber driver in India sues firm for breaching privacy

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

A woman who was raped by an Uber driver in India in 2014 filed a lawsuit against the ride-hailing company and its embattled chief executive Travis Kalanick for "unlawfully" obtaining and sharing her medical records related to the sexual assault.

UK teen raped, stabbed after being dragged out of eatery

UK teen raped, stabbed after being dragged out of eatery

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

The girl was rushed to a nearby hospital in Tooting where she is in a serious but not life-threatening condition, Surrey Police said.

US announces grant of $500k to NGO to promote religious freedom in India

US announces grant of $500k to NGO to promote religious freedom in India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

The funding comes after a 2016 report found an increase in violent incidents by cow vigilantes mostly against Muslims in India and authorities often 'failed' to prosecute them.

2+2 dialogue: India, Russia talk Chinese aggression, sign pacts

2+2 dialogue: India, Russia talk Chinese aggression, sign pacts

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

In his opening remarks at the talks, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that India is confident of overcoming the challenges with a strong political will and an inherent capability of its people.

Attack on Indian cabbie: 8 teens arrested in Australia

Attack on Indian cabbie: 8 teens arrested in Australia

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

Australian police on Tuesday arrested eight teenagers in connection with a spate of violent armed robberies targeting taxi drivers, including an Indian cabbie, in Melbourne's western suburbs. The youths, aged between 14 and 18 including one female, were arrested after a series of police raids on Tuesday morning.

Man Utd boss Ferguson attacked

Man Utd boss Ferguson attacked

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Kevin Reynolds assaulted Alex Ferguson at London's Euston railway station, causing minor injuries to his leg.

Storming of Capitol Hill: More top officials resign

Storming of Capitol Hill: More top officials resign

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Two of the US Cabinet members -- Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Transport Secretary Elaine Chao -- have resigned over the storming of the Capitol by Trump supporters. US Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund has also announced that he would resign this month after he faced criticism for failing to prevent Trump supporters from storming the building.

What Awaits Rajapaksas After Monday's Mayhem?

What Awaits Rajapaksas After Monday's Mayhem?

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Gota has to decide if he could order elder brother Mahinda's arrest as the agent provocateur of Monday's violence. Then he has to prepare for an interim government, in which no one would now want to become a cabinet minister leave alone prime minister, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

MP Congress MLA booked for inciting mob to burn down police station

MP Congress MLA booked for inciting mob to burn down police station

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

A video purportedly showed the MLA inciting people to set a police station ablaze.

Football Extras: Real captain Ramos gets two-game European ban

Football Extras: Real captain Ramos gets two-game European ban

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

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'Disgraceful, distressing, horrible': World leaders denounce violence in US

'Disgraceful, distressing, horrible': World leaders denounce violence in US

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The violence erupted after Trump supporters breached the Capitol and clashed with police on Wednesday, resulting in the death of four persons and interrupting a constitutional process to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's election victory.

JNU violence: 'A shame on our democracy'

JNU violence: 'A shame on our democracy'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Union ministers and opposition parties' leaders have condemned the assault on students and teachers of Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University.