News for 'International Crimes'

SFJ's Pannun booked for threatening attack during World Cup

SFJ's Pannun booked for threatening attack during World Cup

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

In the first information report (FIR), the cyber crime branch of the Ahmedabad police said that people from across the country have received Pannun's threat via a pre-recorded voice message sent from a foreign number.

Delhi police foil Canada terrorist's plot to kill singer Mangat

Delhi police foil Canada terrorist's plot to kill singer Mangat

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The accused have been identified as Rajpreet Singh, Virender Singh, Sachin Bhati, Arpit Dhankar and Susheel Pradhan, the police said.

Ryan student confessed to crime in front of his father: CBI

Ryan student confessed to crime in front of his father: CBI

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

The CBI said the interrogation was needed to reconstruct the scene of crime, to unearth conspiracy, if any, and to collect any other evidence related to the case.

It's no crime to be flamboyant batsman: Rohit

It's no crime to be flamboyant batsman: Rohit

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Rohit Sharma emphasised that backing the young players is important to make them confident about their game.

Charge sheet filed against Vivo India in money laundering case

Charge sheet filed against Vivo India in money laundering case

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Enforcement Directorate has filed its first charge sheet in connection with its money laundering probe against Chinese smartphone maker Vivo-India and some others, official sources said on Thursday. The prosecution complaint was filed before the court of Special Judge Kiran Gupta in New Delhi on Wednesday under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and Vivo-India has been named an accused apart from those arrested in this case, the sources told PTI. The judge posted the matter for consideration on December 13.

'Won't Allow Severe Cuts, It Will Destroy The Film'

'Won't Allow Severe Cuts, It Will Destroy The Film'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'The chances of The Shameless passing through the censorship board in India are slim to none.'

SC to hear in March plea seeking release of Rohingyas

SC to hear in March plea seeking release of Rohingyas

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear in March a plea seeking direction to the government to release Rohingya refugees who have been 'illegally and arbitrarily' detained in jails and detention centres across the country.

Romance, Comedy, Mystery: Wide Variety On OTT

Romance, Comedy, Mystery: Wide Variety On OTT

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Mystery, horror, biopics, documentaries, fantasy, romance, comedy, coming-of-age, pick the genre you like from the wide variety on OTT this week.

Anweshipin Kandethum Review: No Novelty Here

Anweshipin Kandethum Review: No Novelty Here

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Anweshipin Kandettum is a fascinating genre exercise let down by its incessant attention to details, observes Arjun Menon.

How Modi Lost While Winning

How Modi Lost While Winning

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

For the first time in his political career, he failed to carry his party to even a working majority -- and again, for the first time in his career, he finds himself in a situation where he cannot rule by dictatorial fiat, points out Prem Panicker.

Sacked minister says Gehlot not in control of Rajasthan

Sacked minister says Gehlot not in control of Rajasthan

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Congress in charge for Rajasthan Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa said that the one who does not follow the ideology of the Congress has no place in the party and the decision to sack Gudha was a collective decision.

Indian Film Makes HISTORY At Cannes

Indian Film Makes HISTORY At Cannes

Rediff.com26 May 2024

'Thank you to the Cannes Film Festival for having our film here. Please don't wait 30 years to have another Indian film.'

The Stars Come Down On OTT This Week

The Stars Come Down On OTT This Week

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Dhanush, Mahesh Babu, Sushmita Sen, Bhumi Pednekar, it's a star studded show on OTT this week.

'Palestinians want the same freedom Gandhi fought for'

'Palestinians want the same freedom Gandhi fought for'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'Israelis not only harassed Palestine Muslims, but also Christians.' 'Palestinians have been telling Israel that this will blow up the situation, but they would not listen to us.'

Desis Rally For Secular India

Desis Rally For Secular India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

The Constitution's Preamble says that we Indians have resolved to secure for Indians 'fraternity, assuring the dignity of the individual'. Fraternity can come only when we stand up for each other. The desis of the Boston South Asian Coalition actually attempt to do that, points out Aakar Patel.

Financial crimes are pervasive threat to economy: CBI director

Financial crimes are pervasive threat to economy: CBI director

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

The "pervasive" threat of financial crimes and corruption is a challenge to the country's economy and global efforts are required to combat this menace, CBI chief Ranjit Sinha said.

3 Indians accused of killing Nijjar appear in court

3 Indians accused of killing Nijjar appear in court

Rediff.com8 May 2024

All three agreed to have the proceedings heard in English and each of them nodded that they understood the charges of first-degree murder and conspiring to murder Nijjar, the report said.

Govt plans to relieve border troops from internal security duties

Govt plans to relieve border troops from internal security duties

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

According to the proposal, the MHA is working on a new 'model' where the burden of internal security duties, including conduct of elections, will be largely borne by the country's largest paramilitary force, the CRPF.

PM briefed on internal security situation at DGPs meet

PM briefed on internal security situation at DGPs meet

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Modi joined the conference virtually and reviewed the action points of the previous conference, an official statement said, adding discussions were held to improve the overall security scenario with more people-friendly initiatives, it said.

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The agency had received Rs 946.51 crore to manage its affairs in the Budget Estimates for 2023-24, which was later increased to Rs 968.86 crore in the Revised Estimates.

Antilia bomb case: Ex-cop Waze wanted to terrorise Ambanis, says NIA court

Antilia bomb case: Ex-cop Waze wanted to terrorise Ambanis, says NIA court

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The court held that though the gelatin sticks planted near Antilia, the Ambani residence, were not connected to a detonator, it was sufficient to create terror in the minds of people.

NIA seeks death for JKLF chief Yasin Malik

NIA seeks death for JKLF chief Yasin Malik

Rediff.com26 May 2023

On May 24, 2022, a trial court in the national capital had awarded life imprisonment to Malik, the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief, after holding him guilty of various offences under the stringent anti-terror law-Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)-- and the Indian Penal Code.

Bangladesh: Lawmaker sentenced to death for 1971 war crimes

Bangladesh: Lawmaker sentenced to death for 1971 war crimes

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

A prominent lawmaker of the opposition Bangladesh National Party was on Tuesday sentenced to death by a special Bangladeshi tribunal for genocide during the country's 1971 liberation war against Pakistan, becoming the first Member of Parliament and seventh person to be convicted of crimes against humanity.

Absconding terrorists like Dawood can now be tried: Amit Shah on new bills

Absconding terrorists like Dawood can now be tried: Amit Shah on new bills

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday introduced three bills in Lok Sabha to replace the Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code and the Indian Evidence Act, asserting that the proposed laws will transform the country's criminal justice system and bring the spirit to protect the rights of citizen at the centre stage.

US vetoes Palestinian bid to gain statehood at UN

US vetoes Palestinian bid to gain statehood at UN

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

The United States has vetoed a resolution in the UN Security Council on the latest Palestinian bid to be granted full membership of the United Nations, an outcome lauded by Israel but criticised by Palestine as 'unfair, immoral, and unjustified'.

Parliament passes bills to extend tenures of CBI, ED chiefs up to 5 yrs

Parliament passes bills to extend tenures of CBI, ED chiefs up to 5 yrs

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Parliament has passed a bill to extend the tenure of the director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to a maximum of five years from the present two years.

Bangladesh Oppn MP arrested for war crimes

Bangladesh Oppn MP arrested for war crimes

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

Salauddin Quader Chowdhury, a key leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and considered close to former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is accused of war crimes during the nine-month struggle against Pakistan which left three million dead.

French Prez says no Russian flag at Paris Olympics

French Prez says no Russian flag at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Some Ukrainian athletes see their nation's current blanket ban on competing against Russians and Belarusians -- regardless of the flag athletes from those two countries compete under -- as a self-inflicted wound damaging sports stars' careers.

4 AISATS staffers among 5 held at Delhi airport over trafficking link

4 AISATS staffers among 5 held at Delhi airport over trafficking link

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The company said it has suspended the staffers and that it was part of the operation to unearth this crime.

Any law becomes 'obsolete' after 50 yrs: Shah on need to replace IPC

Any law becomes 'obsolete' after 50 yrs: Shah on need to replace IPC

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

It will expedite disposal of cases as they won't get inordinately delayed, Shah said.

Top 10 Tamil Action Films On OTT

Top 10 Tamil Action Films On OTT

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Arjun Menon looks at some Tamil films from the last decade that tick all the right boxes, and lists where you can watch them.

Startups call for swift measures to ensure robust safety

Startups call for swift measures to ensure robust safety

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The blast at The Rameshwaram Caf has caused distress and concern among the startup and information technology (IT) community, raising questions related to safety and security. Approximately 10 people were reportedly injured in a low-intensity bomb blast at The Rameshwaram Caf, a popular restaurant in Bengaluru's Brookfield. The surrounding area is a major hub for the Indian technology (tech) industry, housing many startups and top IT companies such as IBM, SAP, Accenture, International Tech Park Bangalore, and Prestige Technostar.

'My 7 years in Anda cell were the most inhuman form of solitary confinement'

'My 7 years in Anda cell were the most inhuman form of solitary confinement'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

'When there was no crime committed, everything had to be fabricated. They see it as a war, and everything is fair in love and war.'

ED arrests Maltese man who helped Kamal Nath's nephew in Rs 354-cr bank fraud

ED arrests Maltese man who helped Kamal Nath's nephew in Rs 354-cr bank fraud

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Nitin Bhatnagar, a Maltese citizen and a former relationship manager of the Bank of Singapore, was taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act on Tuesday.

'Stop' Mann from hoisting R-Day flag: Pannun to Punjab gangsters

'Stop' Mann from hoisting R-Day flag: Pannun to Punjab gangsters

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

In an email sent to some journalists and two videos accessed by PTI, Pannun compared Mann with former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, who was assassinated in a bomb blast on August 31, 1995.

Senior IPS officer Praveen Sood takes over as new CBI chief

Senior IPS officer Praveen Sood takes over as new CBI chief

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Praveen Sood took over as the new Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director on Thursday and he will be in the post for two years, officials said.

Meet to tackle cyber crime

Meet to tackle cyber crime

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

The Central Bureau of Investigation in association with Council of Europe organised a one-day conference on International Police Cooperation against cyber crime at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi.

Voters Prefer Strong Leaders Like Modi

Voters Prefer Strong Leaders Like Modi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

...Even if it means less democracy, so that their everyday problems get solved? argues R Jagannathan.

JMM case verdict rewarded MPs who accepted bribes for voting

JMM case verdict rewarded MPs who accepted bribes for voting

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The minority judgment of the 1998 verdict has highlighted the prima facie absurdity in the paradox created by the majority judgment, it said.

Afghanistan to send 17 female athletes to Asian Games

Afghanistan to send 17 female athletes to Asian Games

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Female sport in Afghanistan has been crushed since the Taliban took over from a Western-backed government in August 2021.