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Tiger Shroff shooting: 4 accused knew of plot, used Signal app, say police

Tiger Shroff shooting: 4 accused knew of plot, used Signal app, say police

Rediff.com26 Oct 2026

A court in Mumbai on Monday extended till October 28 the police custody of four persons held for allegedly aiding the shooters in the Tiger Shroff firing case after investigators said they needed to collect voice samples.

Tiger Shroff firing: Cops probe gang's 'deep-rooted conspiracy'

Tiger Shroff firing: Cops probe gang's 'deep-rooted conspiracy'

Rediff.com5 days ago

A special MCOCA court in Mumbai has remanded 11 accused in the Tiger Shroff firing incident case to police custody until November 6. Police are investigating a 'deep-rooted conspiracy' by gangster Anil Pandit's organised crime syndicate, which allegedly targeted prominent personalities for economic gain. The syndicate reportedly operates with two modules for reconnaissance, execution, logistics, and arms supply. The stringent MCOCA provisions have been invoked, allowing for extended custody and specific evidence admissibility.

WPL auction: Molineux strikes gold at Rs 1.1 Cr, several big names go unsold

WPL auction: Molineux strikes gold at Rs 1.1 Cr, several big names go unsold

Rediff.com6 days ago

Australian captain Sophie Molineux was the costliest buy at the Women's Premier League auction, fetching Rs 1.1 crore from UP Warriorz. Other significant buys included Kiran Navgire for Delhi Capitals and Grace Harris for UP Warriorz. Several prominent players, including Saika Ishaque and Chamari Athapaththu, went unsold, while teams also focused on acquiring uncapped Indian and international talent. Team officials shared insights into their auction strategies.

Gangster Chhota Rajan Acquitted In 2009 Attempted Murder Case

Gangster Chhota Rajan Acquitted In 2009 Attempted Murder Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

A special CBI court in Mumbai on Friday acquitted gangster Chhota Rajan and four others in a 2009 case involving an attempt on the life of Shiv Sena leader Ajay Bhosale in Pune. The attack, which saw assailants open fire on Bhosale's vehicle, was reportedly linked to a property dispute.

EGN ConnectX India 2026: Shaping The Future Of Education With AI

EGN ConnectX India 2026: Shaping The Future Of Education With AI

Rediff.com6 days ago

India's premier education leadership conference, EGN ConnectX India 2026, will be held in Mumbai from November 3. The event will bring together school and university leaders, policymakers, and edtech innovators to discuss the integration of AI in classrooms, future-ready curricula, and skilling initiatives. The conference aims to provide actionable solutions for implementing AI in education, addressing challenges faced by educators.

GRP Nabs Woman Thief, Recovers Rs 14 Lakh Gold From Train Passengers

GRP Nabs Woman Thief, Recovers Rs 14 Lakh Gold From Train Passengers

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Kalyan unit of the Government Railway Police (GRP) arrested a 36-year-old woman, Yashoda Shankar Harijan, for allegedly stealing gold ornaments worth Rs 14.38 lakh from women passengers on suburban local trains. Her arrest on October 23, based on intelligence and CCTV footage, helped solve two theft cases registered at Karjat and Kalyan railway police stations.

Ganesh Chaturthi kicks off in Mumbai with grandeur

Ganesh Chaturthi kicks off in Mumbai with grandeur

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Mumbai is abuzz with Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations as Ganesha idols arrive in homes and pandals across the city. The 11-day festival, marked by devotional chants, elaborate pujas, and vibrant decorations, culminates in grand immersions on Anant Chaturdashi. The city is adorned with lights, and markets are bustling, while authorities have deployed extensive security measures to ensure safe festivities, despite recent idol collapse incidents.

'Sanjay Gupta Is Like A Child When It Comes To Action'

'Sanjay Gupta Is Like A Child When It Comes To Action'

Rediff.com9 hours ago

'Sanjay is like family. I think the poor guy is always troubled because whenever he writes a film, he's like, Rohit ko kaunsa role doon?'

Tiger Shroff shooting: 4 accused of supplying arms sent to police custody

Tiger Shroff shooting: 4 accused of supplying arms sent to police custody

Rediff.com22 Oct 2026

Four individuals, including two women, have been remanded to police custody until October 26 in connection with the firing incident at actor Tiger Shroff's car. The accused, arrested in Delhi, are alleged to have supplied weapons to the shooters, with the women reportedly smuggling firearms to Mumbai. This brings the total arrests in the case to 10.

Ayush Mhatre undergoes surgery, out for 3 months

Ayush Mhatre undergoes surgery, out for 3 months

Rediff.com23 Oct 2026

India U-19 World Cup winning skipper and Mumbai vice-captain Ayush Mhatre has undergone successful surgery for a Grade 4 right hamstring tear and is expected to be out of competitive cricket for two to three months. This is his second hamstring injury this year, impacting Mumbai's Ranji Trophy campaign.

Stringent MCOCA Applied In Tiger Shroff Firing Probe

Stringent MCOCA Applied In Tiger Shroff Firing Probe

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Mumbai Police Crime Branch has invoked the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in the case concerning the firing on actor Tiger Shroff's car. Eleven people have been arrested, and an alleged associate of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi is named as a wanted accused.

Police Make Key Arrest, Recover Firearms In Tiger Shroff Case

Police Make Key Arrest, Recover Firearms In Tiger Shroff Case

Rediff.com24 Oct 2026

Mumbai Police have arrested a 22-year-old man in Indore and recovered two firearms from Surat in connection with the shooting incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car. The total number of arrests in the case has now reached 11, with police also revealing that assailants received real-time updates on the investigation via news channels.

Tiger Shroff attack: 2 women among 5 more arrested for arms smuggling

Tiger Shroff attack: 2 women among 5 more arrested for arms smuggling

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

Mumbai Police have arrested five more individuals from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in connection with the firing incident at actor Tiger Shroff's car, bringing the total arrests to eight. The investigation is now focusing on unravelling a wider firearm-supplying network, with details emerging about how weapons were procured from Amritsar and smuggled to Mumbai by train.

Mumbai's Ganeshotsav Gets a Warkari Touch

Mumbai's Ganeshotsav Gets a Warkari Touch

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Glimpses of Mumbai's Ganeshotsav preparations, from a Warkari-inspired mandal decoration to eco-friendly festive displays in Lalbaug.

Tiger Shroff shooting: 1 more held, firearms recovered from Surat

Tiger Shroff shooting: 1 more held, firearms recovered from Surat

Rediff.com24 Oct 2026

A 22-year-old man from Sonipat was arrested in Indore, becoming the 11th person held in connection with the shooting incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. Mumbai police also recovered two firearms from Surat, allegedly used in the attack, while sources revealed assailants received real-time police probe updates via news channels.

Tiger Shroff firing: Trio remanded for conducting recce, supplying arms

Tiger Shroff firing: Trio remanded for conducting recce, supplying arms

Rediff.com23 Oct 2026

Three individuals from Haryana, Ankit Khatak, Sameer Khatri, and Jatin Panchal, have been remanded in police custody until October 28 in connection with the firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff. Police allege their involvement in reconnaissance, logistics, weapons supply, and a conspiracy to help the primary shooters escape, with investigations exploring potential links to organised crime and the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

8-year-old among 2 dead in electrocution near Ganapati pandal in Mumbai

8-year-old among 2 dead in electrocution near Ganapati pandal in Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

An electrocution incident near a Ganapati pandal in Mumbai's Lalbaug area resulted in the deaths of an eight-year-old girl and another woman, with several others sustaining injuries. The tragedy occurred early Sunday amidst massive crowds during the ongoing Ganapati festival, prompting a swift response from emergency services.

Anil Pandit Named Wanted Accused In Tiger Shroff Firing Case; Four More Arrested

Anil Pandit Named Wanted Accused In Tiger Shroff Firing Case; Four More Arrested

Rediff.com22 Oct 2026

Mumbai Police have named gangster Anil Pandit as a wanted accused in the firing incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. Four new individuals have been arrested and remanded to police custody until October 26 for their alleged role in supplying weapons for the attack. Pandit, an alleged associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, had claimed responsibility for the October 18 attack. A total of 10 people have been arrested in connection with the case so far.

ATS Busts Fake Email ID Racket Linked To Bomb Threats

ATS Busts Fake Email ID Racket Linked To Bomb Threats

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested Ankit Shankhwar, 24, from Kanpur for allegedly creating and selling fake email IDs to individuals in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and other countries. These IDs were reportedly used to send bomb threats to schools and establishments in major Indian cities, as well as to a concert and a Bollywood actor's residence. The investigation revealed Shankhwar used proxy servers and cryptocurrency for transactions, establishing links with foreign nationals for this illicit trade since 2021.

Tiger Shroff shooting: 3 accused to stay in lockup till Oct 31

Tiger Shroff shooting: 3 accused to stay in lockup till Oct 31

Rediff.com22 Oct 2026

Three individuals accused of firing at actor Tiger Shroff's car have been remanded to police custody until October 31. Investigators suspect the attack was orchestrated by Lawrence Bishnoi gang member Anil Pandit, prompting a deeper probe into the gang's involvement. Police are seeking to recover weapons and unearth the full conspiracy.

Anticipatory Bail Denied To Film Executives In Rs 3.92 Crore Naagzilla Fraud Case

Anticipatory Bail Denied To Film Executives In Rs 3.92 Crore Naagzilla Fraud Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

A Mumbai sessions court has denied anticipatory bail to three film production executives accused of misappropriating over Rs 3.92 crore during the making of the upcoming film "Naagzilla". The court cited prima facie material and the necessity of custodial interrogation for a detailed investigation into allegations of bypassing Standard Operating Procedures, inflating bills, and taking commissions.

Trade Shivam Dube For Hardik Pandya: Srikkanth

Trade Shivam Dube For Hardik Pandya: Srikkanth

Rediff.com23 Oct 2026

Krishnamachari Srikkanth wants CSK to trade Shivam Dube for Hardik Pandya ahead of IPL 2027 and has suggested Chandrakant Pandit as Mumbai Indians' next coach.

Jarange halts Maratha march to Mumbai over health concerns, to resume tomorrow

Jarange halts Maratha march to Mumbai over health concerns, to resume tomorrow

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange's crucial march to Mumbai for OBC reservation faces significant uncertainty as his health deteriorates amidst a hunger strike, prompting appeals from the Maharashtra government for dialogue and raising questions about the protest's continuation.

HC to hear Imran Khan's plea against leave India notice on Tuesday

HC to hear Imran Khan's plea against leave India notice on Tuesday

Rediff.com26 Oct 2026

Actor Imran Khan, a US citizen, has challenged a Mumbai Police notice directing him to leave India by October 28 for allegedly attending a political protest. The Bombay High Court is set to hear his petition on Tuesday. Khan claims he had no association with the protest organisers and that the notice is "illegal, arbitrary, perverse and drastic." He also received a show-cause notice regarding his OCI status.

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Mobile Cyber Fraud Network

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Mobile Cyber Fraud Network

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police have dismantled a cyber-fraud network that operated from a moving SUV to avoid detection, arresting three individuals. The fraudsters allegedly cheated a victim of Rs 65,000 by posing as insurance refund processors and used mule bank accounts. The operation involved sophisticated methods to evade law enforcement.

Tiger Shroff Attack: Superstars Cancel Plans, Stay Indoors

Tiger Shroff Attack: Superstars Cancel Plans, Stay Indoors

Rediff.com24 Oct 2026

'How much can we protect ourselves?' asks Amitabh Bachchan.

Dharavi Cheating Case: Man Arrested For Defrauding Woman Of Rs 35 Lakh

Dharavi Cheating Case: Man Arrested For Defrauding Woman Of Rs 35 Lakh

Rediff.com5 days ago

A man has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly cheating a 62-year-old woman of Rs 35 lakh by promising her a flat in an under-construction Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) building in Dharavi. Two other individuals have been named as co-accused in the case.

New CCTV captures Tiger Shroff shooting suspects boarding train in Surat

New CCTV captures Tiger Shroff shooting suspects boarding train in Surat

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

New CCTV footage from Surat station shows two suspects in the Tiger Shroff firing case rushing to board a Pune-Jaipur express train. The suspects travelled by road from Mumbai to Surat after the gun attack, before being nabbed later at Kota station in Rajasthan. The incident involved gunshots fired at Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai, injuring his driver and a bystander.

Police Unravel Bishnoi Gang's Role In Tiger Shroff Firing

Police Unravel Bishnoi Gang's Role In Tiger Shroff Firing

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

Mumbai Police revealed actor Tiger Shroff was allegedly fired upon at the behest of Lawrence Bishnoi gang member Anil Pandit. The probe has expanded, leading to the arrest of five more individuals, including two women who allegedly smuggled weapons. Three key accused were brought to Mumbai and remanded to police custody as investigators seek to uncover the full conspiracy and recover weapons.

Shilpa Shetty, Sonam Kapoor Celebrate Karva Chauth With Gauri-Aamir

Shilpa Shetty, Sonam Kapoor Celebrate Karva Chauth With Gauri-Aamir

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Kapoors' annual Karva Chauth celebration was a star-studded affair, with Bollywood's leading ladies and their families coming together at Anil and Sunita Kapoor's Mumbai home.

Dead letter box used to pass on weapons for Tiger Shroff attack

Dead letter box used to pass on weapons for Tiger Shroff attack

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

Investigators probing the firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff's car have uncovered details of an alleged weapons supply network, including the use of a 'dead letter box' system in Amritsar to collect firearms. Two accused, Kunal and Sumit, allegedly collected the weapons, with Anil Pandit orchestrating the operation and paying individuals, including two women, to transport them to Mumbai.

Sanjay Gupta's Wife: 'Nothing Can Ever Fill The Void'

Sanjay Gupta's Wife: 'Nothing Can Ever Fill The Void'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'Having grown up away from the glare of the limelight and the intrusive nature of paparazzi culture, the children were deeply distressed by the sudden intrusion into their privacy at such a difficult time.' 'In their grief and anguish, some of their reactions may have been directed towards certain members of the media. I sincerely regret any hurt this may have caused.'

Tiger Shroff's Security Beefed Up After Shooting

Tiger Shroff's Security Beefed Up After Shooting

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Tiger Shroff is now under heavy protection by the Mumbai police after Sunday's shocking shooting incident.

Salman Khan to Tiger Shroff: When Bollywood Stars Were Attacked

Salman Khan to Tiger Shroff: When Bollywood Stars Were Attacked

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Actor Tiger Shroff recently escaped unhurt after a shooting incident in Juhu, Mumbai, making him the latest Bollywood figure to be targeted. This event brings to light a history of similar attacks on film personalities, including filmmaker Rohit Shetty earlier this year, Salman Khan in April 2024, Rakesh Roshan in 2000, and the assassination of Gulshan Kumar in 1997. Comedian Kapil Sharma's restaurant in Canada was also targeted last year.

Maharashtra FDA Cracks Down On Substandard Food Products Worth Rs 24.92 Lakh

Maharashtra FDA Cracks Down On Substandard Food Products Worth Rs 24.92 Lakh

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seized 6,495 kg of food articles valued at Rs 24.92 lakh across the state due to alleged violations of quality and safety norms. The seizures, which included sweets, dry fruits, and milk products, were made during inspections conducted on October 27, with the largest haul in Nagpur.

Email warns of bomb blasts at Bachchan home, Diljit Dosanjh concert

Email warns of bomb blasts at Bachchan home, Diljit Dosanjh concert

Rediff.com23 Oct 2026

Mumbai police and security agencies are on high alert following an email threat to Mayor Ritu Tawde. The email warned of bomb blasts at her office, actor Amitabh Bachchan's residence, and singer Diljit Dosanjh's concert venue, along with a grenade attack on a school. Investigations are underway, and security has been heightened at all mentioned locations.

Indian Navy's Swift Action Frees Iranian Vessel From Pirates

Indian Navy's Swift Action Frees Iranian Vessel From Pirates

Rediff.com9 hours ago

The Indian Navy successfully rescued an Iranian fishing vessel, Azini, and its 20 crew members from pirates off the coast of Somalia in a 48-hour operation. The mission, involving marine commandos and an IAF C-17 aircraft, prevented the vessel from being used as a 'mother ship' for further attacks, reinforcing India's commitment to maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region.

'Sanjay Gupta Gave Me Kaante And Changed My Life'

'Sanjay Gupta Gave Me Kaante And Changed My Life'

Rediff.com9 hours ago

'I still remember when I gave three hits as a writer, back to back, Sanjay Gupta threw a party to celebrate me. He called the whole industry and the media. Which director throws a party for his writer?'

Raj IAS officer relieved of duties over purchase of 40 villas

Raj IAS officer relieved of duties over purchase of 40 villas

Rediff.com5 days ago

Senior IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal of the Rajasthan government has been placed on Awaiting Posting Orders, citing administrative reasons. This move follows media reports alleging his involvement, along with his IPS wife, in the purchase of 40 villas from a single company over two and a half years. Agrawal was previously the Additional Chief Secretary of the Industries Department and held several other key responsibilities.

Salman Warns Varun; Shahid-Kareena Hug

Salman Warns Varun; Shahid-Kareena Hug

Rediff.com23 Oct 2026

From Salman Khan's cheeky advice to Varun Dhawan to Kareena Kapoor Khan and Shahid Kapoor's reunion, the IIFA announcement in Mumbai was a starry affair.