News for '2008 mumbai attacks'

Mohun Bagan pull out of ACL 2 away match over security concerns

Mohun Bagan pull out of ACL 2 away match over security concerns

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Earlier, MBSG had requested the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to shift their September 30 ACL 2 match against Sepahan SC out of Iran, citing safety concerns.

ISL: Mumbai City climb to 4th with win over NorthEast

ISL: Mumbai City climb to 4th with win over NorthEast

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Mumbai City FC secured a 2-0 victory over NorthEast United FC in an Indian Super League (ISL) match.

CCTV footage reveals what Saif's attacker did after stabbing

CCTV footage reveals what Saif's attacker did after stabbing

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Crime Branch officials of Mumbai Police collected CCTV footage from a mobile shop in Dadar visited by the alleged suspect to purchase earphones after stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan at his apartment. The suspect had visited the shop, "Iqra".

Mumbai attack shows Lashkar, al Qaeda hand

Mumbai attack shows Lashkar, al Qaeda hand

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Given these factors and similarities in modus operandi, selection of targets and use of sophisticated weapons and explosives, the involvement of a similar groups with links to ISI becomes highly probable.

Ranji Trophy: Debutant Pandey shines after Kishan props J'khand

Ranji Trophy: Debutant Pandey shines after Kishan props J'khand

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Round up of all the Ranji Trophy action on Thursday

Moody's downgrades Tata Motors' outlook over JLR incident

Moody's downgrades Tata Motors' outlook over JLR incident

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Moody's Ratings on Monday downgraded Tata Motors' outlook to negative from positive following a cyber attack on its British arm Jaguar Land Rover which has led to a complete production halt. The rating agency affirmed the Mumbai-based auto major's Ba1 corporate family rating (CFR).

Mumbai attacks cost Lashkar Rs 4 crore

Mumbai attacks cost Lashkar Rs 4 crore

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

Each terrorist, who participated in the Mumbai attacks would have received at least Rs 20 lakh, IB officials told rediff.com

How should India respond to Mumbai attacks

How should India respond to Mumbai attacks

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

The Mumbai terror strike is no ordinary attack. All over the world there have been several blasts but in all those cases they have been attacks by stealth. Here is the first instance where the attackers have openly defied a nation of one billion. That the nation's 200 elite commandos were defied for 60 hours is a tremendous boost for the morale of terrorists all over the world. The effect of inaction can be devastating.

Terrorists shot dead 3 of our kin: Maha family recounts Pahalgam attack

Terrorists shot dead 3 of our kin: Maha family recounts Pahalgam attack

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Survivors of a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Baisaran recount a horrific massacre in which 26 tourists were killed. The attackers, clad in brown clothes and wearing GoPro cameras, demanded to know who was Hindu or Muslim before firing indiscriminately. Families of the victims demand accountability and justice, calling for increased security at tourist spots.

Kapil Sharma's Canada cafe comes under gunfire again; none hurt

Kapil Sharma's Canada cafe comes under gunfire again; none hurt

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

The incident occurred early Thursday at Kap's Cafe, located at 85 Avenue and Scott Road.

Mumbai City edge East Bengal in nail-biting ISL clash

Mumbai City edge East Bengal in nail-biting ISL clash

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Mumbai City FC held off a late scare from East Bengal FC to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory in the Indian Super League (ISL) in Kolkata on Monday.

SEE! Who Said What In LS Debate On Operation Sindoor

SEE! Who Said What In LS Debate On Operation Sindoor

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Here's a quick look at who spoke in the Lok Sabha on the first day of the Operation Sindoor debate.

'Soldiers being martyred, and yet they play cricket with Pakistan'

'Soldiers being martyred, and yet they play cricket with Pakistan'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Several opposition parties on Saturday slammed the BJP-led central government, calling it the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match an insult to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.

Politics behind why justice eluded Malegaon, 7/11 victims: Ex-IPS officer

Politics behind why justice eluded Malegaon, 7/11 victims: Ex-IPS officer

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Former IPS officer Meeran Borwankar claims political interference hindered justice in the Malegaon and 7/11 blasts, and the Narendra Dabholkar murder case. She cited instances of pressure on investigators and prosecutors.

'Mumbai attacks could become model for terrorists'

'Mumbai attacks could become model for terrorists'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

The attack on India's financial capital is a "turning point" in tactics adopted by terrorists in such operations, officials including those from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and New York Police Department concluded while testifying before a Congressional Committee on lessons learnt from the Mumbai attack. It becomes all the more necessary to bring the perpetrators to justice, otherwise there could be more and more such attacks, they said

Judge of Mumbai attacks trial in Pak changed for 7th time

Judge of Mumbai attacks trial in Pak changed for 7th time

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

The judge of the anti-terrorism court conducting the trial of seven Pakistani suspects charged with involvement in the 2008 Mumbai attacks was changed for the seventh time on Wednesday, with the current incumbent transferred to another court.

Mumbai attack could be replicated: FBI chief

Mumbai attack could be replicated: FBI chief

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

Terming the Mumbai terror attacks as "successful" from the perspective of terrorists, top United States intelligence official has warned that such strikes could be replicated in the US and other parts of the world.

Pakistan says 'ceasefire extended', seeks dialogue with India

Pakistan says 'ceasefire extended', seeks dialogue with India

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has called for a 'composite dialogue' with India to address the contentious issues between the two sides.

Mumbai attacks: Bombay HC sets up panel

Mumbai attacks: Bombay HC sets up panel

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

The Bombay High Court today constituted an interim committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge B N Srikrishna to recommend measures to the government with a view to preventing recurrence of last month's terror attacks in the city.

Labour contractor helped police arrest Saif attacker from Thane

Labour contractor helped police arrest Saif attacker from Thane

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

A Bangladeshi national, Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir (30), has been arrested for stabbing Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan at his residence in Mumbai. The Mumbai police apprehended the accused after a two-day manhunt with the help of a labour contractor who provided crucial information. The attacker was tracked down to a labour camp in Thane. Khan, who underwent emergency surgery, is recovering and may be discharged soon.

Indian community in US condemns Mumbai attack

Indian community in US condemns Mumbai attack

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

Denouncing as 'cowardly' and 'heartless acts' the deadly terror strikes in Mumbai, the Indian community in the US on Wednesday said it was an attack on the pluralistic fabric of India and sought strong measures to fight terrorism.

Tahawwur Rana's judicial custody extended till Aug 13

Tahawwur Rana's judicial custody extended till Aug 13

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

A Delhi court extended the judicial custody of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, until August 13. The order was passed after Rana was produced via video conference. Rana is associated with David Coleman Headley. NIA has filed a supplementary chargesheet against Rana.

New CCTV clip shows Saif's attacker entering building

New CCTV clip shows Saif's attacker entering building

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

According to a police official, the attacker has been captured in CCTV cameras cautiously climbing the stairs at 1.37 am before intruding into the actor's house.

LeT behind Mumbai attacks,says Germany

LeT behind Mumbai attacks,says Germany

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

Germany, which lost three of its citizens in Mumbai terror strikes, said on Thursday that it felt the Lashkar-e-Tayiba was responsible for the attacks but cannot hazard a guess on other groups that could be linked to al-Qaeda being behind it.

Tahawwur Rana produced in court; NIA seeks 20-day custody

Tahawwur Rana produced in court; NIA seeks 20-day custody

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key figure in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has been extradited from the US to India and produced before a Delhi court. Rana, a close associate of David Coleman Headley, was brought to India after the US Supreme Court dismissed his review plea against extradition. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has sought 20 days of custody to interrogate Rana, citing clinching evidence, including emails. The agency believes that Rana's interrogation is critical to understanding the larger conspiracy behind the attacks and his role in planning them.

Superfans And Cricketers' Secret Passions

Superfans And Cricketers' Secret Passions

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Every summer, Sudhir Gautam makes a pilgrimage to Sachin Tendulkar's Mumbai home, carrying a box of Muzaffarpur litchis from his home town in Bihar, a gesture sweeter than the fruit itself.

Mumbai attack was planned a year ago

Mumbai attack was planned a year ago

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

This is the second part of an anlysis of the chargesheet filed by the Mumbai police in the 26/11 terrorist attacks.

Bush, Obama in loop about Mumbai attacks

Bush, Obama in loop about Mumbai attacks

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

On the president's directive, officials have also kept President-elect Barack Obama's national security team posted with all the latest information to make sure "they are in the loop."

Mumbai attacks had roots in Pakistan: Sweden

Mumbai attacks had roots in Pakistan: Sweden

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

Sweden on Wednesday threw its weight behind the contention of India and major powers like the United States and Britain that the Mumbai terror attacks had their roots in Pakistan and sought more effective steps to prevent recurrence of such incidents. "I think it's fairly obvious from the information that's available to me that the attack was based on Pakistani soil," Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt said after a meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi.

Lack of coordination during Mumbai attacks glaring

Lack of coordination during Mumbai attacks glaring

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

United States Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff has said the absence of an operational incident manager -- as was developed in the US after the 9/11 attack -- clearly was a major problem during the Mumbai terror attacks, where there was a glaring lack of coordination between various departments and agencies.

26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana can be extradited to India: US attorney

26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana can be extradited to India: US attorney

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

'India has established probable cause to prosecute him for his role in terrorist attacks that resulted in 166 deaths and 239 injuries'

Police have got clues, will arrest Saif attacker soon: CM Fadnavis

Police have got clues, will arrest Saif attacker soon: CM Fadnavis

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured the public that the police are making progress in the investigation of the attack on Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan. Fadnavis, who also holds the home portfolio, stated that police have gathered several clues and are confident of apprehending the culprit soon. The attack occurred early Thursday morning at Saif Ali Khan's residence in Mumbai's Bandra area.

BCCI to demand ACC chief Naqvi's ouster after trophy controversy

BCCI to demand ACC chief Naqvi's ouster after trophy controversy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the PCB chief, walked away with the Asia Cup trophy after India refused to take the silverware from his hands.

PM, team formulate response to Mumbai attack

PM, team formulate response to Mumbai attack

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

If sources are to be believed, Dr Singh is aware of the anger against him and other political leaders by the people on roads. His supporters say Dr Singh will speak once the entire machinery dealing with security matters comes up with a coherent policy.

Saif attack suspect sent to police custody for 5 days

Saif attack suspect sent to police custody for 5 days

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

A Mumbai court remanded a man arrested in the Saif Ali Khan attack case in police custody till January 24 after observing that the police's contention of an international conspiracy cannot be ruled out. The alleged attacker was a Bangladeshi national who had illegally entered India and changed his name to Bijoy Das. Police are investigating the motive behind the attack and whether there is an international conspiracy involved. Saif Ali Khan was stabbed multiple times in the attack and underwent a five-hour surgery.

Police take Saif's attacker to his Bandra home to recreate crime scene

Police take Saif's attacker to his Bandra home to recreate crime scene

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Meanwhile, multiple fingerprints of the accused have been collected from various spots from actor's building, police said.

ISL: Mumbai City cruise past Mohammedan Sporting, climb to 5th

ISL: Mumbai City cruise past Mohammedan Sporting, climb to 5th

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Mumbai City FC secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Mohammedan Sporting Club in the Indian Super League, thanks to a second-half offensive surge.

ISL: Amrinder's heroics deny Mumbai City FC

ISL: Amrinder's heroics deny Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Odisha FC and Mumbai City FC played out a goalless draw in the Indian Super League in Bhubaneswar on Thursday

Key Pakistani witness quizzed in Mumbai attacks trial

Key Pakistani witness quizzed in Mumbai attacks trial

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Karachi-based port worker, who had seen 10 lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists leaving in a boat hours before the brazen Mumbai terror attacks of 2008, was cross-examined in a Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Wednesday.

Rana not in custody, says US Bureau of Prisons

Rana not in custody, says US Bureau of Prisons

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has been extradited to India after the US Supreme Court denied his last-ditch effort to avoid being sent back. Rana, a close associate of David Coleman Headley, another key conspirator in the attacks, was expected to be extradited "shortly" after his legal appeals failed. This decision comes after a multi-agency team from India traveled to the US to complete all necessary paperwork and legalities with the US authorities. Rana's extradition marks a significant development in the pursuit of justice for the victims of the Mumbai attacks.