Toral Varia Deshpande

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26/11 Pak panel arrives in Mumbai amid heavy security

26/11 Pak panel arrives in Mumbai amid heavy security

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2012

After repeatedly failing to keep the date, a Pakistani judicial commission arrived in Mumbai on Thursday to record the statement of four key persons in connection with the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, including a magistrate who recorded the confessional statement of Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving perpetrator.

India, Pak fine-tune details before Pak commission visit

India, Pak fine-tune details before Pak commission visit

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2012

Toral Varia Deshpande brings you a low-down on the visit the of Pakistan judicial high commission to Mumbai in connection with the 26/11 case.

Adarsh scam probe: Bombay HC slams CBI for inaction

Adarsh scam probe: Bombay HC slams CBI for inaction

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2012

The Bombay high court slammed the CBI for not initiating action against government officials involved in the Adarsh society land scam.

J Dey murder: Journalist Jigna Vora charged under MCOCA

J Dey murder: Journalist Jigna Vora charged under MCOCA

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2012

The Mumbai crime branch on Tuesday filed a supplementary chargesheet in the sensational murder of senior crime reporter Jyotirmoy Dey, which detailed the role allegedly played by journalist Jigna Vora.

'The police are trying to shield someone close to Gadkari'

'The police are trying to shield someone close to Gadkari'

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2012

'Gadkari is a powerful man,' says Yogita Thakre's sister. 'He was not even there on the day of the incident. Even so, the police have messed around with the facts from day one! Clearly, they are trying to protect someone.'

Behind Maharashtra's plummeting conviction rate

Behind Maharashtra's plummeting conviction rate

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2012

The recent acquittal of the four accused in the Adnan Patrawala kidnapping and murder case is yet another stark reminder of the fast worsening quality of prosecution and a direct reflection on the investigative abilities of the police force in Mumbai, reports Toral Varia Deshpande.

Home ministry NOT informed about 13/7 arrests by ATS

Home ministry NOT informed about 13/7 arrests by ATS

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2012

Hours after the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad claimed a breakthrough in the 13/7 Mumbai blasts case, the Ministry of Home Affairs has claimed that it was not informed about the arrests of two operatives from Bihar -- Naqqi Ahmed Washi Ahmed Shaikh and Nadeem Akhtar Asfaq Sheikh.

Death in the US: 'Why did Lyvita have to starve to death?'

Death in the US: 'Why did Lyvita have to starve to death?'

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2012

Oydsteven Gomes poses some hard-hitting questions over the circumstances that led his sister Lyvita to starve to death in Chicago, US

Anna's fast called off, but agitation to intensify

Anna's fast called off, but agitation to intensify

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2011

Team Anna yet to plan campaign against Congress in five poll-bound states. Toral Varia Deshpande reports.

No permission for Team Anna to hold protests in Mumbai?

No permission for Team Anna to hold protests in Mumbai?

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2011

With just three days left for Anna Hazare's fast to commence, members of India Against Corruption are running from pillar to post to secure requisite clearances for Anna's fast, reports Toral Varia Deshpande