News for 'Disposal Squad'

Irked by power cut, Nagpur man makes hoax bomb call to Fadnavis home

Irked by power cut, Nagpur man makes hoax bomb call to Fadnavis home

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The Nagpur police's control room received a call around 2 am from a man claiming that a bomb had been planted outside Fadnavis' house.

When Ramdev can reveal identity, why can't Rehman: Yoga guru on Kanwar Yatra order

When Ramdev can reveal identity, why can't Rehman: Yoga guru on Kanwar Yatra order

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Ramdev said one does not need to hide their name, but do one's work with truth and honesty.

Injured Stokes likely to miss India series at home

Injured Stokes likely to miss India series at home

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

England skipper Ben Stokes and right-arm seamer Brydon Carse are unlikely to feature in the upcoming Test series against India and the Ashes as they are still recovering from injuries.

'Weapons planted in Sandeshkhal': TMC sniffs BJP-CBI-NSG conspiracy

'Weapons planted in Sandeshkhal': TMC sniffs BJP-CBI-NSG conspiracy

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

The party also doubted "there is no way of knowing with certainty as to whether these weapons were indeed recovered during the search or whether they were surreptitiously planted by the CBI or NSG".

Ahead of R-Day, bomb hoaxes keep cops on their toes in UP

Ahead of R-Day, bomb hoaxes keep cops on their toes in UP

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

The miscreants behind these hoax threats, which even prompted evacuations in hospitals and shopping malls, are yet to be identified. FIRs have been lodged in connection with some of the incidents, according to officials.

Mandhana acknowledges WPL offers learning platform

Mandhana acknowledges WPL offers learning platform

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Despite being troubled by a few injuries, Mandhana is happy with the squad at her disposal.

Ram Mandir security tightened as Pannun threatens to attack temple

Ram Mandir security tightened as Pannun threatens to attack temple

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Security has been heightened around the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya following an alleged threat from pro-Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The founder of the banned outfit 'Sikhs for Justice' reportedly threatened to attack the temple on November 16-17, coinciding with the 'Ram Vivah' festival. Ayodhya has been fortified with increased police presence, surveillance, and anti-terror measures.

Goa blast may have been caused by gas cylinder, police orders probe

Goa blast may have been caused by gas cylinder, police orders probe

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

A blast reported in a resto-bar in Mapusa in Goa may have been caused by a cylinder as per initial probe, a police official said on Monday.

Rocked by blast, Bengaluru cafe reopens with enhanced security

Rocked by blast, Bengaluru cafe reopens with enhanced security

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Eight days after it was shattered by a blast that left 10 persons injured, The Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru started serving its loyal customers once again on Saturday, throwing open the eatery to the public with heightened security measures.

'We don't buy superstars, we make them'

'We don't buy superstars, we make them'

Rediff.com2 May 2025

On Thursday, opener Suryavanshi was out for a duck, while young Jaiswal too could not make an impact, scoring just 13 runs as RR were all out for 117 at their home ground, chasing Mumbai Indians' 217/2.

India's success down to team composition

India's success down to team composition

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

'That is something I really wanted, to have six bowling options and then batting till No. 8 as well.'

Fadnavis to take oath tomorrow, Modi to attend

Fadnavis to take oath tomorrow, Modi to attend

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Devendra Fadnavis will lead the new Mahayuti coalition government in Maharashtra, with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar serving as deputy chief ministers. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Thursday evening at Azad Maidan ground in south Mumbai and will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union ministers. The Mahayuti coalition won the recent assembly elections by a landslide, securing 230 out of 288 seats.

Patna-Delhi IndiGo flight grounded after hoax bomb threat, passenger held

Patna-Delhi IndiGo flight grounded after hoax bomb threat, passenger held

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The flight, which was scheduled to depart at 8.20 pm, had to be grounded following the hoax threat, they said.

2 officers of Modi's bomb squad killed in road mishap

2 officers of Modi's bomb squad killed in road mishap

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

The deceased personnel, Bhailal (30) and Jairam (30), were in the bomb disposal squad vehicle of the Gujarat Police had taken a halt near Nathgram Ashram on Malkhanpur road under Sirsaganj area, when a speeding truck rammed into their vehicle, Superintendent of Police Rakesh Singh said.

Over 150 hurt in Kerala temple fireworks mishap; SIT to probe case

Over 150 hurt in Kerala temple fireworks mishap; SIT to probe case

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Over 150 people were injured, including eight seriously, in a fireworks accident during a temple festival near Neeleswaram in Kasaragod late Monday, police said.

HC ends monitoring of Pansare murder probe, orders to expedite trial

HC ends monitoring of Pansare murder probe, orders to expedite trial

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

The Bombay High Court has discontinued its monitoring of the investigation into the 2015 murder of communist leader and rationalist writer Govind Pansare, directing the sessions court to expedite the ongoing trial. The decision comes after a report by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) indicated that the investigation has been thoroughly conducted, with only the arrest of two absconding accused remaining. The court has ordered daily hearings for the trial, which has already begun and has seen 28 prosecution witnesses examined as of December 16, 2024.

Why Shubman Gill took a pay cut for Titans

Why Shubman Gill took a pay cut for Titans

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has decided to take a pay cut and will be the second player retained by the IPL franchise ahead of the October 31 deadline.

MP man gets 'triple death sentence' in rape-murder of 5-year-old girl

MP man gets 'triple death sentence' in rape-murder of 5-year-old girl

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

A special court in India has sentenced a man to "triple death sentence" for the rape and murder of a five-year-old girl last year. The court deemed the crime "rarest of rare" and declared the accused "extremely cruel and bestial." His mother and sister were also sentenced to two years in prison for helping to cover up the crime.

Bomb threat to 68 Bengaluru schools triggers panic

Bomb threat to 68 Bengaluru schools triggers panic

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

The school authorities immediately alerted police, who reached the institutions concerned with the bomb disposal squads and anti-sabotage check teams, they said, while indicating the bomb threat could be a hoax.

Bomb hoax at Google office in Pune; caller held

Bomb hoax at Google office in Pune; caller held

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

A man, who allegedly made the call in an inebriated state, has been traced to Hyderabad and apprehended from there, they said.

Mother's phone call saved Bengaluru blast eyewitness

Mother's phone call saved Bengaluru blast eyewitness

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

A routine phone call from his mother saved a 24-year-old software engineer from the low intensity blast at the Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru on Friday afternoon where he had gone to have lunch.

Tension in Nagpur as angry locals, kin of factory blast victims block road

Tension in Nagpur as angry locals, kin of factory blast victims block road

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

According to sources, the bodies of the victims were still inside the premises, where the blast took place at 9 am.

Battle for a spot in Australia's semis squad heats up

Battle for a spot in Australia's semis squad heats up

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Australia face happy selection headache ahead World Cup semifinal: Pat Cummins

Under-construction building collapses at UP railway station, several feared trapped

Under-construction building collapses at UP railway station, several feared trapped

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

A building under construction at the Kannauj railway station in Uttar Pradesh collapsed on Saturday, trapping around two dozen workers under the rubble. Six workers have been rescued and rushed to hospital. Rescue efforts are ongoing with teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) deployed at the site. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to ensure the safe recovery of those trapped and their proper medical treatment.

Bomb hoax at India Gate

Bomb hoax at India Gate

Rediff.com15 Jul 2006

Police officials said the police control room received the call at 10:55 am.

1st Test, Day 1: Bosch, Paterson star for South Africa

1st Test, Day 1: Bosch, Paterson star for South Africa

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

The depth of fast bowlers at South Africa's disposal was no better evidenced than on Thursday as Corbin Bosch and Dale Paterson took nine of the 10 wickets to dismiss Pakistan for 211 on the opening day of the first Test at Centurion.

K'taka: Bombs found in Dharwad defused

K'taka: Bombs found in Dharwad defused

Rediff.com27 Sep 2008

It was found that detonators were connected to a cylinder with a wire, which was around 500 meters long. The material has now been sent to the forensic science laboratory. Only after the tests are conducted can a final conclusion, regarding the material used, be arrived at.

Over 130 schools in Delhi-NCR get bomb threat; IS angle suspected

Over 130 schools in Delhi-NCR get bomb threat; IS angle suspected

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The Delhi Police said it has conducted a thorough check of all schools that received the bomb threat but found nothing.

Gill, Rashid, and Sudharsan set to be retained by Titans

Gill, Rashid, and Sudharsan set to be retained by Titans

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Gujarat Titans are set to retain their captain Shubman Gill alongside star spinner Rashid Khan and left-handed batter Sai Sudharsan ahead of the IPL mega auction.

'Possible terror attack': Israel on blast near embassy in Delhi

'Possible terror attack': Israel on blast near embassy in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

The Israeli National Security Council has issued a travel advisory for its citizens in India, suspecting that an explosion near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday was "a possible terror attack".

Police station in-charge shifted after grenade attack in Punjab; 7 detained

Police station in-charge shifted after grenade attack in Punjab; 7 detained

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

A National Investigation Agency team, which reached the spot on Saturday evening, was also carrying out its investigation by visiting the spot, they said.

3 men on boat came to Mumbai via Saudi-Dubai-Pak route

3 men on boat came to Mumbai via Saudi-Dubai-Pak route

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Three men, originally from Tamil Nadu, arrested by the Mumbai Police started their boat journey from Kuwait on January 28 and claimed to have taken the Saudi Arabia-Dubai-Pakistan route before entering Indian shores illegally, as per the police remand note.

Unclaimed suitcase creates scare at Chennai

Unclaimed suitcase creates scare at Chennai

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

An unclaimed suitcase lying near the entrance of the international terminal at the Chennai airport created panic among passengers in the wee hours of Friday, before it was moved to a cooling pit by the Bomb Disposal Squad.According to airport sources, the suitcase was noticed near a restaurant around 2 am.The Bomb Disposal Squad personnel of the Bureau of Civil Aviation immediately rushed to spot. On opening the suitcase, they found some clothes and an old watch, sources said

Babri demolition anniversary: Ayodhya on alert, security beefed up

Babri demolition anniversary: Ayodhya on alert, security beefed up

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Every corner of the town has a police personnel standing while various security teams such as bomb disposal squads have been deployed.

What AAP, BJP, Cong Overlook in Delhi Polls

What AAP, BJP, Cong Overlook in Delhi Polls

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Delhi's crime rate against women stood at 144.4 in 2022 -- the highest among all states and Union Territories.

Moscow-Goa flight lands in Guj after bomb threat, all flyers safe

Moscow-Goa flight lands in Guj after bomb threat, all flyers safe

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

A Goa Police officer said the flight which took off from Moscow and was supposed to land at the Dabolim airport was diverted to Jamnagar due to a bomb scare.

Delhi school run by Mata Amritanandamayi gets bomb threat

Delhi school run by Mata Amritanandamayi gets bomb threat

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Parents rushed to the school after receiving a message on the school WhatsApp group to receive their children as soon as possible.

Suspects did detailed recce of Ghazipur flower market before planting IED

Suspects did detailed recce of Ghazipur flower market before planting IED

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Soon after the Delhi police recovered an improvised explosive device from the city's Ghazipur flower market on Friday, the special cell said that the suspects had done a detailed recce of the spot where the explosive was recovered.

Mock security drill with NSG jawans conducted at RSS HQ

Mock security drill with NSG jawans conducted at RSS HQ

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

A simulated security scare situation was created wherein four "terrorists" entered the RSS building, the official said late night.

NSG boss claims his men defused IED in Delhi... turns out it was WW-II bomb

NSG boss claims his men defused IED in Delhi... turns out it was WW-II bomb

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

In a faux pas, NSG Chief R C Tayal on Tuesday claimed his men defused an Improvised Explosive Device recovered from high-security DRDO Bhawan after "no other agency" could handle the situation, but it later turned out to be a bomb of World War II vintage.