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Mumbai police bust sex tourism racket at city airport

Mumbai police bust sex tourism racket at city airport

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The police also rescued two women, who were scheduled to go to Goa with dummy customers, after the racket was busted on Monday evening, a senior official said.

ED issues fresh summons to Goa-based miner Radha Timblo

ED issues fresh summons to Goa-based miner Radha Timblo

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday issued fresh summons against Goa-based miner Radha Timblo, whose name figured in the black money list submitted by the government in the Supreme Court, and five officials of her company in connection with a money laundering probe against her firm.

Police find CCTV footage of dhabha murder victim's last hours at home

Police find CCTV footage of dhabha murder victim's last hours at home

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The police on Wednesday retrieved footage from a CCTV camera installed at Nikki Yadav's Uttam Nagar house and it shows the 23-year-old performing menial tasks, hours before she was killed allegedly by her boyfriend.

SP MLA brought girls to Goa: Dance bar raid report

SP MLA brought girls to Goa: Dance bar raid report

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

A day after the Goa police arrested six persons, including a Uttar Pradesh Member of Legislative Assembly, during a raid at a dance bar here, investigations have revealed that the accused brought the girls to the state on their trip and even stayed with them in a hotel.

SIT books ex-Goa CM Pratapsingh Rane, son for bribery

SIT books ex-Goa CM Pratapsingh Rane, son for bribery

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

The Special Investigation Team of the Goa police has booked former Chief Minister Pratapsingh Rane and his legislator son for allegedly accepting a Rs 6 crore bribe to facilitate the clearance of a mining lease.

Police probe in Scarlette case misleading: NCW

Police probe in Scarlette case misleading: NCW

Rediff.com30 Mar 2008

In its preliminary report on the teenager's death, Commission member Nirmala Venkatesh said, "Police is trying to hide the facts of the case and close it. We will never allow this to happen." "She was raped by four to five persons by gagging her mouth. There are nail marks on the body and several marks, which indicates that more than one person was involved in sexually assaulting her," she said.

Why rape victims were on beach late at night, asks Goa CM

Why rape victims were on beach late at night, asks Goa CM

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The CM said that parents have a responsibility to ensure the safety of their children.

PIX: People across country celebrate Diwali with pomp

PIX: People across country celebrate Diwali with pomp

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Keeping up his tradition of celebrating the festival with soldiers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sir Creek near the Indo-Pak border in Gujarat's Kutch district and offered sweets to jawans.

How BJP rose in Goa with Christian help

How BJP rose in Goa with Christian help

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

It is a record that the saffron party has created, where the majority of its legislators belonged to the minority community.

Spurned suitor arrested for Hubballi woman's murder

Spurned suitor arrested for Hubballi woman's murder

Rediff.com17 May 2024

"The accused was nabbed on Thursday night from Davanagere with the help of the Railway Police. He has been arrested in connection with the case," Hubballi Dharwad Police Commissioner Renuka Sukumar said.

Day after CBI summons, Satya Pal Malik visits Delhi police station

Day after CBI summons, Satya Pal Malik visits Delhi police station

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

The CBI move comes barely a week after Malik gave an interview to The Wire, in which he made critical remarks about the BJP-led Centre, especially regarding its handling of Jammu and Kashmir where he served as the last governor before the erstwhile state was bifurcated into Union territories.

Berger bribery case: Alemao arrested, ex-CM Kamat next on police radar

Berger bribery case: Alemao arrested, ex-CM Kamat next on police radar

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Former Public Works Department Minister Churchill Alemao has been arrested in connection with the Louis Berger bribery case by Goa police which is closing in on former chief minister Digambar Kamat and preparing to oppose his anticipatory bail plea.

How Bhumi Spent Her English Holiday

How Bhumi Spent Her English Holiday

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Nimrat's foodie holiday... Bipasha's fun time with Devi... Sidharth explores Europe...

Youth held for hoax call of terror attack on Obama in Goa

Youth held for hoax call of terror attack on Obama in Goa

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

They had a van and two bullet motorcycle, and Coutinho said he overheard them talking about a terrorist act on Rajpath, New Delhi, on January 26 and 'to kill the DM' and bring 'Khalid Faisel, as in-charge' and to see 'who can save India'.

CCTV shows Tejpal pulling woman into hotel lift: Police

CCTV shows Tejpal pulling woman into hotel lift: Police

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The CCTV footage of the area outside the elevator, in which the alleged sexual assault took place, corroborates the victim's narration, said an officer, who is part of the team investigating the footage, on the condition of anonymity.

Dadra And Nagar Haveli: How The Portuguese Were Defeated

Dadra And Nagar Haveli: How The Portuguese Were Defeated

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

They realised that the Portuguese were better prepared to defend Daman than Dadra and Nagar Haveli. If reinforcements from Daman were to reach Silvassa, there was no chance of defeating the Portuguese. They decided that cutting Daman's communication lines would have to be their top priority before attacking Silvassa. A fascinating excerpt from Neelesh Kulkarni's new book, Uprising-The Liberation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

Doctor's stir continues, govt hikes security in hospitals

Doctor's stir continues, govt hikes security in hospitals

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Healthcare services remained affected at state-run hospitals in West Bengal as junior doctors continued their cease-work protest.

At excise dept hearing, Goa bar owner's family denies any link to Smriti Irani

At excise dept hearing, Goa bar owner's family denies any link to Smriti Irani

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Goa excise commissioner Narayan Gad on Monday heard arguments over a complaint against a restaurant, which the Congress claimed was linked to Union minister Smriti Irani's daughter.

When Indira Gandhi's demand for papaya left this chef in tears

When Indira Gandhi's demand for papaya left this chef in tears

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The papayas from Mumbai were too squishy, the chef raced through the streets of Goa in a police jeep to look for fruit ripened just right only to have security personnel puncture many a hole through them... a new book recalls in detail the struggle to procure and plate perfect papayas for Indira Gandhi during a Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in 1983.

Dhaba murder: Accused held party before killing partner Nikki, claims police

Dhaba murder: Accused held party before killing partner Nikki, claims police

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The police said after the engagement party, Gehlot had gone to Yadav's rented house in Uttam Nagar.

Remo to appear before police after January 8

Remo to appear before police after January 8

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Hours after Goa Police issued a look out notice against him, pop singer Remo Fernandes told investigators he would be available for questioning after January 8.

The Amjad Khan We Didn't Know

The Amjad Khan We Didn't Know

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

None of Amjad Khan's subsequent roles could outshine Sholay. He had begun his career at the top and had no higher peaks left to conquer. Dinesh Raheja salutes the iconic actor on his 80th birth anniversary.

Minor girl allegedly raped by Goa MLA says she was sold for Rs 50 lakh

Minor girl allegedly raped by Goa MLA says she was sold for Rs 50 lakh

Rediff.com5 May 2016

A FIR has been filed against expelled Congress legislator Atanasio Monserrate.

6 Goa Football League matches manipulated?

6 Goa Football League matches manipulated?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

GFA shoots down AFC claim, says no evidence

Rakesh Asthana is Delhi police commissioner

Rakesh Asthana is Delhi police commissioner

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The appointment came just days before his retirement on July 31.

Why ABVP is gunning for this Goa professor

Why ABVP is gunning for this Goa professor

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'If we encourage such forces, then tomorrow they will try to intimidate every teacher who doesn't teach their idea of what is right and wrong.'

Indigo passenger hits pilot after over 10 hour delay

Indigo passenger hits pilot after over 10 hour delay

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

In the short video clip, other crew members could be seen shouting at the passenger after he hit the pilot.

Goa becomes coronavirus-free after all 7 patients discharged

Goa becomes coronavirus-free after all 7 patients discharged

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Goa CM said that all the seven persons are natives of Goa, but six of them had returned to the state from abroad.

'This is definitely not an act done by a sane person'

'This is definitely not an act done by a sane person'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

'I feel she has some mental disorder. Or, it was an act of pure revenge.'

Scarlett death: Beach shack worker gets 10 yrs jail

Scarlett death: Beach shack worker gets 10 yrs jail

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Scarlett, 15, who was holidaying in Goa with her mother and siblings, was found dead on the popular beach on February 18, 2008. The cause of death, according to the autopsy report, was drowning.

'Mamata Was Being Misled By The Bureaucracy'

'Mamata Was Being Misled By The Bureaucracy'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

'My primary point was where is the Mamata Banerjee who jumps and reaches out, starts talking directly and starts solving over the heads of the bureaucracy.'

'Risk Of Such Disasters Has Increased In The Last 10 Years'

'Risk Of Such Disasters Has Increased In The Last 10 Years'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

'Heavy rains are not the primary reason for landslides in Wayanad.' 'There are all sorts of (human) intervention going on in that area.'

Doctors refuse to call off stir despite SC intervention

Doctors refuse to call off stir despite SC intervention

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

The protest continued even as the Supreme Court intervened in the matter and constituted a 10-member National Task Force to formulate a protocol for ensuring the safety and security of doctors and other healthcare professionals.

My family had to deal with fallout of false allegations: Tejpal

My family had to deal with fallout of false allegations: Tejpal

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The former Tehelka editor-in-chief also thanked the court for a "rigorous, impartial and fair trial" in the case.

British woman found dead in Goa; 1 held

British woman found dead in Goa; 1 held

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The woman's face was smashed with a blunt object. It is a case of murder, police said.

Goa: Jailbreak bid foiled; prisoner murdered, 12 injured

Goa: Jailbreak bid foiled; prisoner murdered, 12 injured

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

The inmates broke the security ring and reached near the jail's main gate, but were stopped by police teams which were rushed to control the situation.

Tehekla case: Tarun Tejpal withdraws bail plea

Tehekla case: Tarun Tejpal withdraws bail plea

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

In a change of strategy, Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal, accused of sexual assault against a woman colleague, on Thursday withdrew his bail plea in the Delhi high court, saying he will "approach appropriate court for appropriate remedy".

1 held guilty of raping, killing British teen Scarlett Keeling

1 held guilty of raping, killing British teen Scarlett Keeling

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

The Goa Children's Court had acquitted both last year.

Goa govt seeks retrial in Tejpal case; cites court's observations

Goa govt seeks retrial in Tejpal case; cites court's observations

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

The Goa government in its appeal before the Bombay high court against journalist Tarun Tejpal's acquittal in a rape case said it was a fit case for retrial, citing the trial court's lack of understanding of a victim's post-trauma behaviour and censuring of her character.

Phase 3: Over 63% polling amid clashes in Bengal

Phase 3: Over 63% polling amid clashes in Bengal

Rediff.com7 May 2024

A voter turnout of 60.19 per cent was recorded till 5 pm in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections in 93 constituencies spread over 11 states and Union Territories on Tuesday with sporadic incidents of violence in West Bengal.