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Spate of killings rock poll-bound Bihar

Spate of killings rock poll-bound Bihar

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

A surge in violent crimes, including targeted killings, has raised concerns about law and order in Bihar. Police attribute the rise to the widespread availability of illegal firearms and ammunition.

'Sholay Is Not Perfect'

'Sholay Is Not Perfect'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'It's there in everyone's heart. That's the beauty of masterpieces.'

Not our job to protect criminals: Mamata on RG Kar convict

Not our job to protect criminals: Mamata on RG Kar convict

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed the Sealdah court's decision to award life imprisonment till death to Sanjay Roy, the sole convict in the rape-murder of an on-duty doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. Banerjee said the incident was a "rare, heinous and sensitive crime" and she has been seeking capital punishment for Roy. She said the state government would challenge the verdict and move Calcutta High Court, which has granted permission to file an appeal against the Sealdah court order.

'Everyone's Story Has Ups And Downs'

'Everyone's Story Has Ups And Downs'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'I'm a guy who is sure of what he wants and confident of getting it.' 'Jab prem kiya, I knew that one day, I would marry the woman I love and spend my life with her.'

CBI repatriation rate doubles, brings back 134 over 5 years

CBI repatriation rate doubles, brings back 134 over 5 years

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The CBI has significantly increased the rate of fugitive repatriation, bringing back 134 individuals in the last five years, doubling the number from the previous decade. This success is attributed to enhanced diplomatic efforts, technological advancements, and improved coordination with Interpol.

People must decide if leaders should govern from jail: Amit Shah

People must decide if leaders should govern from jail: Amit Shah

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced bills in Lok Sabha addressing the removal of arrested PMs, CMs, and ministers, sparking opposition protests. Shah emphasized the need for public decision on whether leaders should govern from jail, criticizing the Congress party's stance on the matter.

The Tyrant And His Warship

The Tyrant And His Warship

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un attended the re-launch of a 5,000-ton destroyer that had partially capsized in May, calling the accident a 'criminal act' and vowing to strengthen the country's naval power.

Salman home shooters wanted to kill star, says court; rejects bail

Salman home shooters wanted to kill star, says court; rejects bail

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Khan's statement and the contents of the FIR at this stage indicate "the shots were fired in the direction of his place of use in his house", the court said in its order.

Family of missing Indian student wants her declared dead

Family of missing Indian student wants her declared dead

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

The family of missing 20-year-old Indian student Sudiksha Konanki has asked police in the Dominican Republic to declare her dead, according to US media reports. Konanki was last seen on March 6 at the Riu Republic Resort in Punta Cana town. She has gone missing while on vacation in the Dominican Republic and US federal law enforcement agencies are working with authorities in the Caribbean country in the probe into her disappearance. Despite an extensive search, her body has not been found.

Man who killed multiple taxi drivers nabbed after 25 years

Man who killed multiple taxi drivers nabbed after 25 years

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

A 49-year-old man, who was on the run for around 25 years, has been arrested in Delhi in connection with a string of crimes where he allegedly hired taxis, killed the drivers, dumped their bodies in remote forested areas of Uttarakhand and sold the vehicles off across the Nepal border, a senior police officer said on Sunday.

Why Manushi Could Be Dangerous

Why Manushi Could Be Dangerous

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The clue is in the pix.

SC dismisses plea to include Savarkar's name in Emblems Act

SC dismisses plea to include Savarkar's name in Emblems Act

Rediff.com27 May 2025

The Supreme Court of India dismissed a plea seeking the inclusion of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's name in the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950. The petitioner, appearing in person, argued for the inclusion based on his 30 years of research and claimed a need to establish facts about Savarkar in a legally verifiable manner. However, the court found no violation of fundamental rights and suggested the petitioner make a representation to the Union of India for curriculum inclusion. This dismissal follows the court's earlier reprimand of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on Savarkar at a rally in Maharashtra, although criminal proceedings against Gandhi were stayed.

Lawrence Bishnoi gang's sharpshooter killed in police encounter

Lawrence Bishnoi gang's sharpshooter killed in police encounter

Rediff.com29 May 2025

The deceased has been identified as Naveen Kumar, who was wanted in multiple cases, including for murder and under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), a senior police officer said.

Was Guaranteed 160 Seats For MVA In Maha Polls: Pawar

Was Guaranteed 160 Seats For MVA In Maha Polls: Pawar

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Sharad Pawar claimed that two individuals had met him in New Delhi before the 2024 Maharashtra assembly polls and 'guaranteed' the Opposition's victory in 160 of 288 constituencies.

After regretting support, Chirag Paswan now backs Nitish for CM

After regretting support, Chirag Paswan now backs Nitish for CM

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Union Minister Chirag Paswan predicts Nitish Kumar will be Bihar CM again after elections, criticizes opposition for targeting the Army and questioning Operation Sindoor.

'Russia Wants To Terrorise Ukraine'

'Russia Wants To Terrorise Ukraine'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

'Russia is aiming at demoralising Ukraine as a nation.' 'They want to bomb the infrastructure, the electric stations so that regular citizens will not to be able to live, to cook, to give comfort to their kids.'

Kolkata gangrape: Custody of 3 accused extended; SIT probes call records

Kolkata gangrape: Custody of 3 accused extended; SIT probes call records

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Mishra vanished from police radar at that time before resurfacing in 2017 when he took readmission to the college from where he passed out in 2022.

The Real Genius Responsible For Sholay

The Real Genius Responsible For Sholay

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'Editor M S Shinde deserves full credit because, I'm told, Ramesh Sippy had shot 300,000 feet of footage, which was brought down to 18,000. 'He died in 2012, in a 126 square foot flat in Dharavi, penniless, a forgotten hero.'

Hermoso files criminal complaint over Rubiales kiss

Hermoso files criminal complaint over Rubiales kiss

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Spanish soccer star Jenni Hermoso has lodged a criminal complaint over the unsolicited kiss by football federation boss Luis Rubiales

2 Indians killed, one abducted in terror attack in Niger

2 Indians killed, one abducted in terror attack in Niger

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

In a heinous terror attack, two Indians were killed while one was abducted in the Dosso region of Niger, as noted by the Indian Embassy in Niger.

On India's request, Interpol issues 1st silver notice

On India's request, Interpol issues 1st silver notice

Rediff.com28 May 2025

The Interpol has issued its first Silver notice, at India's request, to track the global assets of former French Embassy officer Shubham Shokeen, who is wanted in connection with a visa fraud. The Silver notice, introduced in January this year, aims to track illicit assets across the globe. India is among 51 countries participating in the pilot project for the Silver notice, which will continue until November. The Interpol has issued two Silver notices on the CBI's request - one against Shokeen for allegedly facilitating Schengen visas for illegal gratification and another against Amit Madanlal Lakhanpal, who is wanted by the Enforcement Directorate for allegedly creating a cryptocurrency without permission and defrauding investors.

BJP And The Long-Standing Preamble Dream

BJP And The Long-Standing Preamble Dream

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

BJP and RSS leaders are once again pushing to remove the words 'secular' and 'socialist' from the Constitution's Preamble, showing a deeper effort to change India's identity from a diverse, multi-religious republic to a Hindu-first nation, even though they don't have the numbers in Parliament to officially change the Constitution, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

HC acquits all 12 accused in 2006 Mumbai blasts case

HC acquits all 12 accused in 2006 Mumbai blasts case

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

The Bombay High Court acquitted all 12 accused in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case, citing a failure by the prosecution to prove their guilt and raising serious concerns about the investigation and evidence presented.

'Yogi baba won't allow criminals to survive'

'Yogi baba won't allow criminals to survive'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The murder of Atiq and his brother and the police encounter with his son have raised many questions about the propriety of how crime is tackled by the Yogi government. But Yogi knows he has the support of the people who are fed up with crime holding the state to ransom for decades, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Ex-RAW official declared 'wanted' by FBI in Pannun murder plot

Ex-RAW official declared 'wanted' by FBI in Pannun murder plot

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The US Justice Department on Thursday charged Yadav for his role in the assassination plot.

The Indian Techie Who Broke The Internet

The Indian Techie Who Broke The Internet

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Indian engineer Soham Parekh, who was caught juggling multiple full-time Silicon Valley jobs, sparked both a viral meme storm and a fierce debate on remote work, ethics and startup hiring processes.

Kolkata gangrape: Lawyer of accused cites 'love bites', claims framing

Kolkata gangrape: Lawyer of accused cites 'love bites', claims framing

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Advocate Raju Ganguly, who appeared for Mishra in court, maintained that the suspect did not perpetrate any torture on the victim and referred to the presence of "love bites" on his client's body in support of his claim.

SC upholds murder charges on Punjab cops in 2015 fake encounter case

SC upholds murder charges on Punjab cops in 2015 fake encounter case

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta also restored the destruction of evidence charge levelled on deputy commissioner of police Parampal Singh for directing the removal of the number plate of the car after the firing incident in 2015 in which a driver was killed.

Why Calcutta Remains A City Of Bhoy

Why Calcutta Remains A City Of Bhoy

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

A year after the RG Kar rape-murder Swarupa Dutt/Rediff look at the city where it happened, Kolkata -- its study in dichotomy, at once the self-proclaimed cultural capital of India as also a petri dish for a peculiar rage that breeds crimes against women.

'Remove posts in 5 hrs': HC raps Abhijit Iyer Mitra

'Remove posts in 5 hrs': HC raps Abhijit Iyer Mitra

Rediff.com21 May 2025

The Delhi high court on Wednesday rapped commentator Abhijit Iyer Mitra for his alleged defamatory and abusive social media posts against nine women journalists of media house Newslaundry and asked him to remove the posts within five hours.

SC sets aside arrest order against TN top cop, transfers probe

SC sets aside arrest order against TN top cop, transfers probe

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

A bench of Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and Manmohan asked the Madras high court chief justice to transfer the cases involving the ADGP to another bench as it set aside the directive of the high court asking the police to take Jayaram into custody.

DU's Love Lessons Course For GenZ: Will You Enrol?

DU's Love Lessons Course For GenZ: Will You Enrol?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

In a first-of-its-kind move, Delhi University's course for Gen Z students promises to unpack the emotional landmines of dating in the age of Instagram, Tinder and instant swipes,

Honeymoon murder: Cops recreate crime scene with killers; SIT in Indore

Honeymoon murder: Cops recreate crime scene with killers; SIT in Indore

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Raja was hacked to death on May 23 while honeymooning in the northeastern state. His wife Sonam, her alleged boyfriend Raj and three hitmen have been arrested in connection with the murder.

Cops reveal why Sonam's alleged lover did not travel to Meghalaya

Cops reveal why Sonam's alleged lover did not travel to Meghalaya

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Raja Raghuvanshi's wife Sonam (25), allegedly involved in the murder of her husband, surrendered before the Nandganj Police Station in Ghazipur district in adjoining Uttar Pradesh and was later placed under arrest, according to the Meghalaya police.

Indira Gandhi's Enemy No. 1 During The Emergency

Indira Gandhi's Enemy No. 1 During The Emergency

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

'What does Indira Gandhi want from me? At this age, what will I do to her?'

2 absconding ISIS sleeper cell members held at Mumbai airport

2 absconding ISIS sleeper cell members held at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com17 May 2025

The two accused had been on the run for more than two years and also had non-bailable warrants issued against them by the NIA special court, Mumbai.

'We didn't pay attention to Sonam's past, Raja was very happy'

'We didn't pay attention to Sonam's past, Raja was very happy'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'I believe Sonam's mother kept things from us. She didn't tell us the whole story, and she would have known that Raj had an affair with Sonam. Had Sonam's father and brother known about Raj, they would have fired him from their factory. I think there are more than five people in the case'

Kannada row: No coercive action against Sonu Nigam, says HC

Kannada row: No coercive action against Sonu Nigam, says HC

Rediff.com15 May 2025

The court also permitted the singer to appear via video conferencing for recording his statement, if required by the investigating officer.

Retain gay sex, adultery sections in new criminal laws: BJP member to govt

Retain gay sex, adultery sections in new criminal laws: BJP member to govt

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

The two sections were not retained in the new bills as the government thought they will go against the judgments of the Supreme Court.

Watching YOU: AI Surveillance At Railway Stations

Watching YOU: AI Surveillance At Railway Stations

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Railways ramps up project to instal AI-based cameras that can recognise faces.