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Third time in Tihar, Kejriwal gets these books to read

Third time in Tihar, Kejriwal gets these books to read

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was sent to Tihar Jail after a court remanded him in judicial custody till April 15 in the excise policy case, will remain under 24x7 watch with CCTV cameras in his cell and could watch TV and read books, officials said.

NIA steps up crackdown on Khalistani terrorists, announces bounty on 5

NIA steps up crackdown on Khalistani terrorists, announces bounty on 5

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The federal agency announced a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh each for Rinda and Landa and Rs 5 lakh each for Parminder Singh Kaira alias "Pattu", Satnam Singh alias "Satbir Singh" alias "Satta" and Yadvinder Singh alias "Yadda".

UP govt slaps Gangster's Act on arrested BSP MP

UP govt slaps Gangster's Act on arrested BSP MP

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday slapped the Gangster's Act on mafia don-turned-Bahujan Samaj Party MP Dhananjay Singh who was arrested last week in connection with a double-murder committed in 2010.

Nadikar Review: Tovino Thomas Aces

Nadikar Review: Tovino Thomas Aces

Rediff.com6 May 2024

The film's focus lies in humanising a larger-than-life star and breaking down his celebrity, aimed at a simplistic takedown of the 'superstar' myth, observes Arjun Menon.

Delhi's most wanted gangster shot dead in encounter

Delhi's most wanted gangster shot dead in encounter

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Neetu Dabodia carried a cash reward of Rs 1 lakh and was wanted in over 50 cases of murder, extortion and kidnapping.

Mumbai gangster held for threatening Sunjay Kapur

Mumbai gangster held for threatening Sunjay Kapur

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

He has been linked to Ravi Pujari.

UP: Out of options, gangsters piggyback lesser-known parties

UP: Out of options, gangsters piggyback lesser-known parties

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

With major political parties shying away from giving them tickets for Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, lesser-known political outfits have become a hot favourite of listed gangsters and those having a criminal past.

Pooja's Red Hot Weekend

Pooja's Red Hot Weekend

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

A special screening of Disney+ Hotstar's new series Kaala was held over the weekend, and quite a few film folk trooped in to watch it.

Ready For This Super Fun Bollywood Quiz?

Ready For This Super Fun Bollywood Quiz?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Gangster who killed Reliance engineer shot dead

Gangster who killed Reliance engineer shot dead

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Police said Sharma had come to Delhi some time ago and was staying in the house of one Satish Sharma in Pandav Nagar area.

India cooperating with US, but Canada...: Envoy

India cooperating with US, but Canada...: Envoy

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

The Indian envoy said that India was "absolutely" and "decidedly" not involved in the homicide, terming it a "motivated and absurd allegation."

HC refuses relief to gangster Guru Satam's 'aide'

HC refuses relief to gangster Guru Satam's 'aide'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Holding that a person can be charged under MCOCA even if no charge sheet has been filed against him in the past, the Bombay High Court has refused to discharge an alleged aide of gangster Guru Satam from trial.

Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari joins BSP

Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari joins BSP

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Mukhtar Ansari's Quami Ekta Dal's merger with the Samajwadi Party last year had triggered turmoil in that party.

Woman suspected to be wife of gangster Pujari detained in Mumbai

Woman suspected to be wife of gangster Pujari detained in Mumbai

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Immigration authorities at the international airport in Mumbai detained a woman and her son suspecting them to be the wife and the son of fugitive gangster Ravi Pujari, the police said on Tuesday.

Kangana's New Role: 'Mandi Ki Sansad'

Kangana's New Role: 'Mandi Ki Sansad'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

On Tuesday, when trends indicated she was going to win her election, the four-time National Award winner said, 'Heartfelt gratitude to all the people of Mandi for this love and trust... This victory belongs to all of you, this is the victory of your trust in Prime Minister Modi and the BJP, this is the victory of Sanatan and in the honour of Mandi.'

Asad Ahmad's maternal uncle to collect his body for last rites

Asad Ahmad's maternal uncle to collect his body for last rites

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

A police official said a large number of policemen be deployed during the last rites of Asad to avoid any untoward incident.

Navjot Sidhu says his security is reduced

Navjot Sidhu says his security is reduced

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu Monday called Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann the 'most protected CM' as he took on the Aam Aadmi Party government over the law and order situation in the state and also claimed that his security has been pruned.

Gangster Chhota Rajan alleges threat to life in Bali

Gangster Chhota Rajan alleges threat to life in Bali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The underworld don has written a letter to the Indian consulate speaking of a threat to his life in the Bali prison.

10 Must Watch Ram Gopal Varma Movies on OTT

10 Must Watch Ram Gopal Varma Movies on OTT

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks a list of 10 essential RGV movies though there are 84 to wade through.

Maha: 3 arrested for banner portraying Atiq, brother as 'martyrs'

Maha: 3 arrested for banner portraying Atiq, brother as 'martyrs'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The incident took place at Majalgaon in the district on Tuesday following which many locals gathered around the banner. Authorities promptly took it down, the official said.

Why RJD Won Only 4 Seats!

Why RJD Won Only 4 Seats!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

The RJD polled the highest vote share in Bihar, but it was not reflected in the number of seats it won.

Delhi cops' 20-year hunt for gangster ends

Delhi cops' 20-year hunt for gangster ends

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

Gangster Brijesh Singh, who was evading police for the past two decades, has been arrested from Orissa, a Delhi Police official said on Thursday.

'Main baat Guddu Muslim...': Atiq, brother's last words

'Main baat Guddu Muslim...': Atiq, brother's last words

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

The brothers, both jailed in Prayagraj, were in talking with mediapersons when they were killed in full view of camera crews around 10 pm.

Lootere Review: No Jack Sparrow Here!

Lootere Review: No Jack Sparrow Here!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Lootere deserves points for originality and novelty, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Pro-Khalistan elements in Canada sponsoring visas of Sikh youth

Pro-Khalistan elements in Canada sponsoring visas of Sikh youth

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Pro-Khalistan elements based in Canada have been luring gullible Sikh youth to the North American country by sponsoring their visa with the sole objective of using them to carry out their agenda on Canadian soil, sources said on Wednesday.

Rakul, Hina, Rupali Bring Home The Gold

Rakul, Hina, Rupali Bring Home The Gold

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Film and telly folk attended the 29th Lions Gold Awards, which honoured extraordinary achievements in film, television, OTT, music and social welfare commitment.

Atiq back in Sabarmati jail from UP after sentence in Umesh kidnapping case

Atiq back in Sabarmati jail from UP after sentence in Umesh kidnapping case

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Ahmad, a former Uttar Pradesh MLA and Lok Sabha MP, was brought back to the high-security jail in Gujarat in a UP police van after a nearly 24-hour-long road journey from Prayagraj.

Cops let jailed gangster visit home on way to court

Cops let jailed gangster visit home on way to court

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

In clear violation of rules, Satish Pandey, a notorious gangster who is currently lodged in Chapra jail, was allowed to visit his house on his way to a court by the escorting police team. M I Khan reports.

2 shooters arrested from Goa for INLD leader's murder

2 shooters arrested from Goa for INLD leader's murder

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The district police said they were apprehended from Goa in a joint operation by the Haryana Police and the Delhi Police.

Atiq Ahmad among former members mourned by UP assembly

Atiq Ahmad among former members mourned by UP assembly

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Ahmad was elected to the assembly as an Independent in 1989, 1991, 1993 and on a Samajwadi Party ticket in 1996. He returned to the House in 2002 on an Apna Dal ticket. He was elected as an MP in 2004.

Dange Review: We've Seen Better Before

Dange Review: We've Seen Better Before

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Much better films about the explosive -- if often misdirected -- energy of the young have been made before than Dange, points out Deepa Gahlot.

Someone is complicit, says SC on Atiq Ahmad's killing

Someone is complicit, says SC on Atiq Ahmad's killing

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

It has also sought a status report from the state government on 183 "police encounters" that have taken place since 2017.

Mumbaikar Review: Murky Business

Mumbaikar Review: Murky Business

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

By the time, Mumbaikar gets to where it wants to be via a twisty third act, we begin to see how much better the film could have been. But it's almost too little, too late, complains Mayur Sanap.

Missed Barbie? Watch It On OTT

Missed Barbie? Watch It On OTT

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Woke Barbie, detective Red Riding Hood and gangsters galore on OTT this week.

UP Cong leader places tiranga on Atiq's grave, held

UP Cong leader places tiranga on Atiq's grave, held

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Local Congress leader Rajkumar Singh Rajju was taken into custody by the police on Wednesday after he allegedly placed the tricolour on the grave of gangster-politician Atiq Ahmad, calling him a 'martyr'.

NHRC issues notice to UP police over killing of Atiq, brother

NHRC issues notice to UP police over killing of Atiq, brother

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh Police over the killing of gangster-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf when they were being escorted by police in Prayagraj, officials said on Tuesday.

Madgaon Express Review: Silly Done Right

Madgaon Express Review: Silly Done Right

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Madgaon Express understands its charm lies in its inherent silliness and then works around as pure unadulterated entertainment, which makes it imminently watchable, raves Mayus Sanap.

Cillian! Cillian! Cillian!'

Cillian! Cillian! Cillian!'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Students and principals at the primary and senior schools Oscar winner Cillian Murphy attended in Cork, Ireland, tells Rediff.com what the triumph means to them.

UP forms panel to probe encounter of Atiq's son Asad

UP forms panel to probe encounter of Atiq's son Asad

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

The state government announced the formation of a two-member judicial enquiry committee to probe the encounter in Jhansi.