Toral Varia

Stories by Toral Varia

26/11: Pak judicial commission hits roadblock in Mumbai

26/11: Pak judicial commission hits roadblock in Mumbai

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2012

Pakistan's judicial commission, which arrived in Mumbai on Thursday, will record the statements of witnesses in connection with 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case today and on Saturday. Rediff.com's Toral Varia Deshpande, who is tracking the commission, reports that the defence lawyers of the panel are prepared to make one last ditch to 'cross examine' the witnesses.

Rash driving: John Abraham granted bail

Rash driving: John Abraham granted bail

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2012

The incident dates back to April 8, 2006, when Abraham allegedly rammed his bike into a bicycle, injuring two youngsters.

Saif arrested and bailed out, claims innocence

Saif arrested and bailed out, claims innocence

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2012

The actor reportedly had a scuffle with a fellow diner last night.

'Extortionist Malegaon collector was killed due to past enmity'

'Extortionist Malegaon collector was killed due to past enmity'

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2011

Rejecting Maharashtra police's investigation, the Central Bureau of Investigation has attributed Malegaon Additional Collector Yashwant Sonawane's gruesome murder to "past enmity".

Key Dawood aide Iqbal Mirchi arrested in London

Key Dawood aide Iqbal Mirchi arrested in London

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2011

Memon Iqbal Mohammed alias Iqbal Mirchi also known as Iqbal Merchant, a key aide of underworld don and proclaimed terrorist Dawood Ibrahim, has been detained by authorities in London, sources in the Mumbai Crime Branch have confirmed.

My son is innocent, says mother of Rajiv 'assassin'

My son is innocent, says mother of Rajiv 'assassin'

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2011

On a multi-city tour to promote the book 'An Appeal from the Death Row', a determined mother believes her son A G Perarivalan, the convicted 'author-on-a-death-row,' is an innocent man.

13/7 blasts: ATS pins hopes on arrested IM men

13/7 blasts: ATS pins hopes on arrested IM men

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2011

Desperate for a breakthrough in the July 13 triple blasts, the Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad is now looking to question two recently-arrested alleged Indian Mujahideen operatives.

Third email names Ahemedabad as target

Third email names Ahemedabad as target

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2011

On Friday morning, the Delhi police got another email, making this the third email since the Delhi high court blast.

Why Delhi blast mails seem to be bogus

Why Delhi blast mails seem to be bogus

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2011

Two mails sent on two consecutive days by two different senders, both claiming responsibility for the blast outside Delhi high court that has claimed 12 lives so far, besides injuring more than 75 others. Rediff.com's Toral Varia comparatively analysis these mails and its effect on the investigations.

IM takes onus of Delhi blast; warns of 2nd attack

IM takes onus of Delhi blast; warns of 2nd attack

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2011

Terror outfit Indian Mujahideen send a new mail on Thursday claiming responsibility for Wednesday's Delhi high court blast.

Delhi HC blast: 2 cyber cafe owners quizzed in J&K

Delhi HC blast: 2 cyber cafe owners quizzed in J&K

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2011

A day after the deadly attack outside the Delhi High Court, investigators have traced the Harkat-ul -Jehadi Islami email claiming responsibility for the blast to Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Explosive PETN used in Delhi high court blast

Explosive PETN used in Delhi high court blast

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2011

Preliminary investigations into the Delhi high court bomb blast have indicated that a nitrate-based explosive was used.

Delhi blast: NIA taking email from HuJI seriously

Delhi blast: NIA taking email from HuJI seriously

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2011

National Investigative Agency chief S C Sinha, has confirmed that the agency is verifying an email sent by harkatuljihadi2011@gmail.com which claims responsibility for Wednesday's blast outside the Delhi high court.

Anna Hazare's backroom warriors

Anna Hazare's backroom warriors

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2011

After twelve days of standing tall, the steady pandals at the Ramlila Maidan are now being dismantled with the same speed that they were erected. Toral Varia brings you a sneak peak into how the campaign was controlled backstage.

'Who do we talk to in this country?'

'Who do we talk to in this country?'

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2011

Expressing dismay over the government's stand over the Lokpal Bill, former Indian Police Service officer and Team Anna member Kiran Bedi said, "Who do we talk to? Usually talks happen with those who can decide something. Who do we talk to in this country? This is the big question."

Anna's health worsens, but he refuses medicines

Anna's health worsens, but he refuses medicines

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2011

Amidst the sloganeering and singing by protestors at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, a visibly frail Anna Hazare made a brief appearance on the stage. "The team of doctors is worried about my health, especially my kidney problem. I will introspect and then take a call at 10 pm tonight," said Anna Hazare.

13/7: ATS zeroes in on Zaveri Bazaar bike thief

13/7: ATS zeroes in on Zaveri Bazaar bike thief

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2011

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad has got a breakthrough in the 13/7 Mumbai blasts case. The ATS team has zeroed in on the thief who stole the bike on which the explosive that triggered the Zaveri Bazaar blast was allegedly planted.

FBI, Mumbai police discuss counter-terrorism

FBI, Mumbai police discuss counter-terrorism

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2011

Top officers of America's Federal Bureau of Investigation are visiting India's commercial capital, Mumbai, as a part of an exchange programme.

Adarsh scam: CBI records Ex-CM Shinde's statement

Adarsh scam: CBI records Ex-CM Shinde's statement

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2011

Investigations into the Adarsh co-operative housing society scam is gathering pace as Central Bureau of Investigation officials from Mumbai have started recording the statement of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde.