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Frivolous: SC rejects CBI plea on LOCs against actor Rhea, kin

Frivolous: SC rejects CBI plea on LOCs against actor Rhea, kin

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

A bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan warned the probe agency and remarked it had moved a "frivolous petition" only because one of the accused was a high-profile person.

Juned's Journey: From Driving Autos To Winning Irani Cup

Juned's Journey: From Driving Autos To Winning Irani Cup

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

From working in a garment factory, selling bread, and driving an autorickshaw, the 24-year-old fast bowler's path to representing domestic giants Mumbai was anything but easy.

Salman home shooting: Lookout circular against gangster Bishnoi's brother

Salman home shooting: Lookout circular against gangster Bishnoi's brother

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

The police are also likely to take custody of Lawrence Bishnoi, who is currently lodged in a jail in Gujarat's Sabarmati, and was also contemplating invoking the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act in the case, he said.

Salman home shooting FB post's IP address traced to Portugal, claim police

Salman home shooting FB post's IP address traced to Portugal, claim police

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The police suspect a virtual private network was used for uploading the Facebook post, allegedly by Anmol Bishnoi, the brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi on Sunday, he said.

5 accused sought Rs 50 lakh to kill Baba Siddique, but...

5 accused sought Rs 50 lakh to kill Baba Siddique, but...

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

The Mumbai police probing the Baba Siddique murder case have found that the five newly-arrested accused had demanded Rs 50 lakh for the killing, but backed out later due to disagreement over payment and also considering the Nationalist Congress Party leader's clout, officials said.

Siddique shooter promised passport for fleeing country, claim police

Siddique shooter promised passport for fleeing country, claim police

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Gurnail and another alleged shooter Dharmaraj Kashyap were arrested immediately after the attack, whereas their accomplice Shivkumar Gautam managed to flee.

7 dead as BEST scrambles to ascertain cause of tragic bus crash

7 dead as BEST scrambles to ascertain cause of tragic bus crash

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

The death toll in the BEST bus accident in Mumbai has risen to seven, officials on Tuesday said as experts inspected the wet leased vehicle to ascertain if it had any mechanical fault.

Dynasts continue to dominate Maharashtra polity

Dynasts continue to dominate Maharashtra polity

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

The Maharashtra Assembly elections witnessed the continued influence of political dynasties, with prominent families retaining their strongholds across the state. The Thackareys and the Ranes emerged as dominant forces, securing victories in various regions. The Rane brothers, Nilesh and Nitesh, won in Sindhudurg, while Uday and Kiran Samant secured victories in Ratnagiri. In Mumbai, Aaditya Thackeray retained his Worli seat, while his cousin Varun Sardesai won in Vandre East. The results underscore the enduring power of family connections in Indian politics.

Siddique murder: Haryana shooter's family seeks exemplary punishment

Siddique murder: Haryana shooter's family seeks exemplary punishment

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Twenty-three-year-old Singh's family said they disowned him 11 years ago and have called for exemplary punishment for his actions.

4 Bishnoi gang members arrested for plotting to attack Salman Khan

4 Bishnoi gang members arrested for plotting to attack Salman Khan

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

The police said the four were in touch with jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, and his younger brother Anmol Bishnoi and had recced the farmhouse and places where Salman Khan "worked" at the behest of the Bishnoi brothers.

Baba Siddique: Political veteran known for grand Iftar parties

Baba Siddique: Political veteran known for grand Iftar parties

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, who was shot dead in Mumbai, was a popular figure in Bollywood circles and had earned praise for supplying life-saving medicines to patients during the Covid pandemic.

Goodbye Bappa, Says India

Goodbye Bappa, Says India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Across the nation, Lord Ganeshas large and small make their way to the sea, to lakes, ponds or man-made water bodies where the Visarjan ceremony takes place.

Sonakshi's Home Lights Up For Wedding

Sonakshi's Home Lights Up For Wedding

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

As Sonakshi Sinha gets ready to marry her beau Zaheer Iqbal, the wedding preparations are in full swing.

Salman home firing: Bishnoi gang member held in Haryana; 5 arrests so far

Salman home firing: Bishnoi gang member held in Haryana; 5 arrests so far

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

He is allegedly a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldie Brar gangs, the official said.

Major fire at slum in Bandra, no loss of life reported yet

Major fire at slum in Bandra, no loss of life reported yet

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Eight water tankers, nine fire engines as well as 10 fire tenders have been rushed to the spot to put out the blaze.

Video: Fire rages in Bandra East slum

Video: Fire rages in Bandra East slum

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

A smouldering fire engulfed the slum enclave of Behrampada in Bandra East abutting the Bandra railway station in suburban Mumbai.

Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar in Bandra

Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar in Bandra

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

Reader Michael Manian sent us this picture from Mumbai.

3 cops suspended after Bishnoi gang shooter speaks to reporters

3 cops suspended after Bishnoi gang shooter speaks to reporters

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Three policemen have been suspended for alleged negligence in duty, taking cognisance of videos in which a sharpshooter of Lawrence Bishnoi gang interacts with reporters while in police custody and comments on Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique's killing, officials said on Saturday.

'He was always very indulgent towards me, a bit like a father to a wayward son'

'He was always very indulgent towards me, a bit like a father to a wayward son'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'He treated stars and assistants with the same unfailing courtesy.'

Scrap dealer who shot Baba Siddique dead held in UP

Scrap dealer who shot Baba Siddique dead held in UP

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

In a breakthrough, Mumbai Police and Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) on Sunday arrested wanted shooter Shivkumar in Nationalist Congress Party politician Baba Siddique murder case from the northern state along with four others, an official said.

Uddhav, Shinde factions gird up for Dussehra rallies before polls

Uddhav, Shinde factions gird up for Dussehra rallies before polls

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Shiv Sena leader and former MP Rahul Shewale said around 2 lakh people are expected to attend the rally at Azad Maidan to hear the CM.

Baba Siddique's killers watched YouTube to learn shooting

Baba Siddique's killers watched YouTube to learn shooting

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Shooters involved in the killing of Nationalist Congress Party leader and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique learnt to handle firearms by watching videos on YouTube at a rented house in Kurla area in Mumbai, officials said on Wednesday.

Baba Siddique murder: Celebs in crosshairs of underworld

Baba Siddique murder: Celebs in crosshairs of underworld

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Here are some instances of celebrities coming in the crosshairs of the underworld with cases of extortion, threats and even a killing.

Salman home shooters wanted to kill star, says court; rejects bail

Salman home shooters wanted to kill star, says court; rejects bail

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Khan's statement and the contents of the FIR at this stage indicate "the shots were fired in the direction of his place of use in his house", the court said in its order.

Inside Janhvi's Beautiful Home

Inside Janhvi's Beautiful Home

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Janhvi Kapoor, who is gearing up for her big Telugu debut, Devara, co-starring Jr NTR, bought a stunning duplex apartment in the posh Bandra neighbourhood in northwest Mumbai in 2022.

'Bandra court competent to try Salman'

'Bandra court competent to try Salman'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

'Bandra court competent to try Salman'

Kangana 'sells personal property' as movie delayed

Kangana 'sells personal property' as movie delayed

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut says she was forced to sell off her property in Mumbai after the release of directorial venture Emergency was postponed due to delay in getting a censor certificate.

Salman home firing: Mumbai police register new case; 1 held in Rajasthan

Salman home firing: Mumbai police register new case; 1 held in Rajasthan

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The accused made the video on a highway in Rajasthan and uploaded it on his channel.

Sonia Gandhi inaugurates Bandra Worli Sea Link

Sonia Gandhi inaugurates Bandra Worli Sea Link

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Congress Party President Sonia Gandhi inaugurated the Bandra Worli Sea Link on June 30, 2009.

Stars Buying Property After Property!

Stars Buying Property After Property!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Just this year alone, close to 40 major transactions involving Bollywood stars have been recorded.'

'I Was Fated To Play Jinnah'

'I Was Fated To Play Jinnah'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

'I have no idea why I was so many film-makers' choice for Jinnah. I assume it is because I was born and bred in Mumbai and speak English.' 'There's also my name, people tend to believe that a Muslim character can best be played by a Muslim actor.'

When Sonakshi's Maa Started Crying

When Sonakshi's Maa Started Crying

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Sonakshi Sinha penned an emotional note for her parents Poonam and Shatrughan Sinha after the bidaai ceremony, where the bride leaves her father's home to move into her husband's.

Shooters stayed near Salman's farmhouse in Panvel for a month

Shooters stayed near Salman's farmhouse in Panvel for a month

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Two motorcycle-borne persons, who allegedly opened fire outside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's house in Bandra, Mumbai, had rented a house for a month in Navi Panvel in Raigad district, some 40 km from Mumbai, where he has a farmhouse, an official said on Monday.

Maharashtra asks Centre to raise non-creamy layer ceiling to Rs 15 lakh

Maharashtra asks Centre to raise non-creamy layer ceiling to Rs 15 lakh

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

The ordinance will be tabled in the next session of the legislature, it said, adding that 27 posts were approved for the commission.

'We are not worried what Modiji says about Muslims'

'We are not worried what Modiji says about Muslims'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

While political experts claim that the Modi Magic is missing in the 2024 general election, the common people in the street -- at least those in the crowd on Thursday -- vow that they will vote for Modi and the candidate who contests the election doesn't matter much.

Shah Rukh Khan: I Will Leave Films If...

Shah Rukh Khan: I Will Leave Films If...

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Gauri wasn't very happy about living the Bombay life. With no friends in the city, she wanted her husband's films to flop so they could go back home, to Delhi.

Maha polls: BJP names Fadnavis, Chavan's daughter among 99 in first list

Maha polls: BJP names Fadnavis, Chavan's daughter among 99 in first list

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

The list also includes the names of Mumbai BJP president Ashish Selar, fielded from the Vandre West seat, and senior party leader and Lok Sabha MP Narayan Rane's son Nitesh Rane, fielded from Kankavli, a seat he currently represents in the assembly.

Inside Kareena-Saif's Vintage Home

Inside Kareena-Saif's Vintage Home

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan have been living in their Bandra apartment in north west Mumbai for a few years now and it's got everything one could ask for.

Mumbai BMW hit-and-run accused moves HC for release

Mumbai BMW hit-and-run accused moves HC for release

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

In his habeas corpus (produce the person) petition filed in HC last week, Shah claimed his detention was illegal and that he must be released immediately.