News for 'CID'

Nun gang-rape case: 8 persons detained

Nun gang-rape case: 8 persons detained

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Although earlier reports indicated that five people had been detained in connection with the case, Nadia SPsaid no arrests or detention have so far been made in the case.

Declassified files reveal Netaji wanted to speak over radio

Declassified files reveal Netaji wanted to speak over radio

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

"For the last one month a rather strange broadcast is being heard over the radio...The broadcast only says 'Neta Subhas Chandra transmitter...wanted to speak," this was written by Netaji's nephew Amiya Nath Bose in a letter to his brother in 1949 as revealed by one of the secret files on the leader declassified by the West Bengal government.

Lagaan: How much was Yashpal Sharma paid?

Lagaan: How much was Yashpal Sharma paid?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

'Reenaji said they would be giving Rs 1.5 lakh to everyone, as the budget was very low.' 'So I blurted out, "Madam, do lakh toh hone chahiye".'

With Air India will Pawan Ruia prove to be India's 'turnaround tycoon'?

With Air India will Pawan Ruia prove to be India's 'turnaround tycoon'?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Pawan Ruia has finally done it, a beaming Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, then West Bengal chief minister, had said at the reopening of the 70-year-old Sahagunj factory owned by Dunlop in 2005. But with the Calcutta high court passing a winding-up order in 2013 and the Trinamool Congress-led state government passing a Bill to take over the company in 2016, the once-upon-a-time undisputed leader in the Indian tyre industry looks vastly undone. But that can hardly be a deterrent for Ruia, who has a penchant for making headlines one way or the other.

TN: Crew of American ship arrested; arms, ammunition seized

TN: Crew of American ship arrested; arms, ammunition seized

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Thirty-three crew members of an American firm owned ship were on Friday arrested by Tamil Nadu police on charges of illegally carrying arms and ammunition and straying into Indian territorial waters without proper authorisation.

The BEST Crime Show on Television? VOTE!

The BEST Crime Show on Television? VOTE!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Crime Patrol Dastak is one of the most popular shows on TV today.

Barasat rape victims' family meets President

Barasat rape victims' family meets President

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Family members of a girl, who was gangraped and murdered in Barasat area of West Bengal in June, on Monday met President Pranab Mukherjee and demanded a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the matter. "We have no faith in the CID investigation. Only one demand we made in front of the President -- that he order a CBI enquiry and that justice should be very fast in a fast track court," one of the family members told reporters after the meeting.

Maha senior cop Sachin Waze fails to get interim bail, appears before NIA

Maha senior cop Sachin Waze fails to get interim bail, appears before NIA

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Troubles mounted for Mumbai police officer Sachin Waze, who has been facing heat in the murder case of businessman Mansukh Hiran, as a sessions court in Maharashtra's Thane district has refused to grant him interim bail and noted that there was prima facie evidence and material against him.

Task cut out for forensic team in rain-ravaged U'khand

Task cut out for forensic team in rain-ravaged U'khand

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

As the last remaining family members of the missing leave for their homes, the task is still cut out for Dr Dayal Saran from CID and his team of forensic officers involved in collecting DNA samples of the unclaimed bodies and making a database for identification.

Four killed in two blasts in Karachi

Four killed in two blasts in Karachi

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

At least four people have been killed and eight others injured in two separate explosions in Pakistan's commercial capital Karachi, officials said.

Operation Bluestar: A Governor Reveals All

Operation Bluestar: A Governor Reveals All

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

B D Pande was Punjab's governor during Operation Bluestar. In this excerpt from his memoir, In the Service of Free India: Memoir of a Civil Servant, Pande reveals what really went on behind the scenes during those dark days in India's history.

Raid against vendors: Hawker dies, ACP Dhoble transferred

Raid against vendors: Hawker dies, ACP Dhoble transferred

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

A 40-year-old roadside hawker died allegedly due to heart attack during a drive against vendors in suburban Santacruz in Mumbai by Assistant Commissioner of Police Vasant Dhoble, who was on Saturday transferred in the wake of the incident.

The BEST Television shows of 2012

The BEST Television shows of 2012

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Here's a look at the the best of television series in 2012.

'DGs', CPs' posts are going to officers who are close to the chair'

'DGs', CPs' posts are going to officers who are close to the chair'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'Police officers should be selected on merit and not on the basis of who is close to the political party in power.'

Upset PM seeks report on nun gang-rape, church vandalism

Upset PM seeks report on nun gang-rape, church vandalism

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

"PM is deeply concerned about the incidents in Hisar, Haryana and Nadia, West Bengal," the PMO tweeted.

Crime pays on television

Crime pays on television

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Advertisers are tuning in to crime serials -- the new weekend chart toppers

Abhay 2 review

Abhay 2 review

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Kunal Kemmu's crime thriller Abhay 2 continues to be gripping in the second season, notes Moumita Bhattacharjee.

'Karnataka govt will deal with rioters with iron hand'

'Karnataka govt will deal with rioters with iron hand'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Karnataka Revenue Minister R Ashoka said the 'traitors,' who perpetrated the riots would be dealt with an iron hand and steps would be taken to ensure that such incidents do not recur.

Top Maoist leader held in Jungle Mahal

Top Maoist leader held in Jungle Mahal

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

In a prize catch, joint forces have arrested top Maoist leader Bikram, who was wanted for a string of killings including that of a CID inspector and two political leaders, from Purulia district.

Waheeda Rehman: Devsaab liked me for who I am

Waheeda Rehman: Devsaab liked me for who I am

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

Waheeda Rehman was in tears as she unveiled the brass statue of Dev Anand on Tuesday, December 4. She shares some of her memories of the man they called the 'evergreen' hero.

Nandigram violence: CPI-M strongman arrested in Mumbai

Nandigram violence: CPI-M strongman arrested in Mumbai

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

In a joint operation, the Criminal Investigation Department and Mumbai police on Saturday arrested absconding former Communist Party of India Marxist Member of Parliament Lakshman Seth and two others, who were chargesheeted in the 2007 Nandigram violence case in which seven people were killed, from a lodge at Chembur in Mumbai. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Kurla, ordered transit remand as sought by the CID till March 22 on production of Seth.

Aamir promotes Talaash on television

Aamir promotes Talaash on television

Rediff.com25 Nov 2012

The television show, Nayi Soch Ki Talaash Aamir Ke Saath, will be telecast on November 29.

7 Asaram ashram officials chargesheeted for kids' deaths

7 Asaram ashram officials chargesheeted for kids' deaths

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

Gujarat CID has filed a charge sheet against seven office-bearers of Asaram Bapu Ashram for their alleged role in mysterious death of two boys there in 2008.

'Centre delaying CBI probe into Pollachi case'

'Centre delaying CBI probe into Pollachi case'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

'The Pollachi case will have a negative impact for the AIADMK alliance.' 'The BJP and AIADMK are in alliance in Tamil Nadu.' 'That may be the reason for the delay in the central government's approval for case transfer to the CBI.'

Drishyam, Talaash: Bollywood's best investigations?

Drishyam, Talaash: Bollywood's best investigations?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Here looking at 10 of Bollywood's best-known crime movies.

Be warned! RTI plea can bring cops to you

Be warned! RTI plea can bring cops to you

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Budding RTI activist from Chennai files request with ONGC. Instead of response, police comes asking about her.

Murdered IM member's family to move SC for CBI probe

Murdered IM member's family to move SC for CBI probe

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

The family of suspected Indian Mujahideen operative Mohammad Qateel Siddiqui, who was murdered in a Pune jail on Friday, will move the Supreme Court for a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into his killing. Advocate M S Khan, who was representing Siddiqui before a Delhi court, on Saturday said he will approach the apex court for a CBI inquiry into the incident.

Idol theft case: Police won't arrest TVS Motor chairman for 6 weeks

Idol theft case: Police won't arrest TVS Motor chairman for 6 weeks

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Srinivasan had moved the court yesterday seeking anticipatory bail in connection with an idol theft case.

Tarun Tejpal to appear before Goa police tomorrow, arrest likely

Tarun Tejpal to appear before Goa police tomorrow, arrest likely

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Moving towards an imminent arrest, the Goa police on Thurdsay approached a local court for issuing a non-bailable warrant against Tarun Tejpal, who is accused of sexual assault against a woman journalist colleague, after he failed to appear before the investigating officer.

Why Bhanu Athaiya wants to return her Oscar

Why Bhanu Athaiya wants to return her Oscar

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

The costume designer, who had won an Oscar for her work in Gandhi, gives her reasons.

CBI takes over Pollachi sex abuse case

CBI takes over Pollachi sex abuse case

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

The CBI has began the probe on the request of the Tamil Nadu government on March 12.

Waheeda Rehman: 'I almost didn't do Guide'

Waheeda Rehman: 'I almost didn't do Guide'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The iconic Waheeda Rehman tells Subhash K Jha why she refused her most memorable role in Guide until...

9 killed in major fire at Telangana hydroelectric plant

9 killed in major fire at Telangana hydroelectric plant

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The fire broke out late on Thursday night when 17 people were inside the plant, run by the Telangana State Power Generation Corporation.

Maval firing: 'Protesters created riot-like situation'

Maval firing: 'Protesters created riot-like situation'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

The Bombay high court on Wednesday said the agitators who were protesting against construction of water pipeline in Maval area had created a riot-like situation, which led to the police firing last August, in which three persons were killed.

HC says no to CBI inquiry in Bhatta Parsaul case

HC says no to CBI inquiry in Bhatta Parsaul case

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

The Allahabad high court on Friday declined to order a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry into the Bhatta Parsaul land agitation case in which four persons were killed in gun battle between villagers and police.

Four arrested in Bengal hooch case

Four arrested in Bengal hooch case

Rediff.com25 Dec 2011

Four persons, including the wife of the main accused Noor Islam Sheikh alias 'Khora' Badshah, were arrested on Sunday in connection with West Bengal's worst illicit liquor tragedy that claimed over 170 lives in South 24 Parganas district.

How Andhra Pradesh will deal with fake currency operators

How Andhra Pradesh will deal with fake currency operators

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Andhra Pradesh police, with the help of Enforcement Directorate (ED), is contemplating to attach properties of the members of the gangs involved in the circulation and smuggling of fake Indian currency notes in the state.

HC extends stay on FIR in Tapas Pal case

HC extends stay on FIR in Tapas Pal case

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

A referee judge of the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday extended a stay on execution of an order of filing FIR against Trinamool Congress MP Tapas Pal for his alleged insensitive comments against women.

Youth activist held for FB post on cyclone Hudhud

Youth activist held for FB post on cyclone Hudhud

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

A Yuvajana Shramika Rythu Congress Party activist was on Wednesday arrested for allegedly posting 'irresponsible' comments on the social networking site Facebook regarding cyclone Hudhud which hit the North Andhra Pradesh coast earlier this month.