News for 'London Bombings'

UK: Bombing suspect was tackled before being shot

UK: Bombing suspect was tackled before being shot

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

An innocent Brazilian man, shot dead by British police who mistook him for a London bombing suspect, had taken a seat on a train and was tackled by a police surveillance officer before being shot, according to an account of events. \n\n

71% drop in terror incidents under Modi, no cases in hinterland: Minister

71% drop in terror incidents under Modi, no cases in hinterland: Minister

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

India's Minister of State for Home, Nityanand Rai, has announced a 71% decrease in terrorist incidents in the country under the Modi government. He credits a "zero tolerance" policy towards terrorism, which has resulted in no terror incidents in the hinterland. Rai also highlighted the National Investigative Agency's (NIA) successes, including the investigation of cases on foreign land and a conviction rate of 95.54%.

London suicide bomber leaves behind £121,000

London suicide bomber leaves behind £121,000

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

The sum is more than double the £55,000 compensation figure amputees will receive following the London blasts.

London attack: Suspect with hoax bomb killed, 3 hurt

London attack: Suspect with hoax bomb killed, 3 hurt

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

The incident in Streatham was part of an active counter-terror operation during which the male suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. A device strapped on his body was later established as fake at the end of the attack, which counter-terror officers believe to be "Islamist-related".

Bomb scare on AI London-Ahmedabad flight

Bomb scare on AI London-Ahmedabad flight

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

It is not yet clear if the threat was real or a prank.

Meet The Jewel Thieves of Bollywood

Meet The Jewel Thieves of Bollywood

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's best-known diamond robberies in film.

One injured in London letter bomb blast

One injured in London letter bomb blast

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

A suspect package exploded in a Victoria office block in central London on Monday injuring a woman.

India won't tolerate any nuclear blackmail: Modi spells out new doctrine

India won't tolerate any nuclear blackmail: Modi spells out new doctrine

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Asserting that India will not tolerate any 'nuclear blackmail', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said operations against Pakistan have only been kept in abeyance and the future will depend on their behaviour.

London security alert: BBC office evacuated amid bomb scare hoax

London security alert: BBC office evacuated amid bomb scare hoax

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Two incidents of bomb scares led to evacuations across different parts of London on Tuesday though they later turned out to be hoaxes.

F1 pays tribute to bomb victims

F1 pays tribute to bomb victims

Rediff.com10 Jul 2005

The 100,000 sellout crowd joined the teams as a hush fell over the former World War Two airfield and flags flew at half mast.

'French spy planted bomb in London to test security'

'French spy planted bomb in London to test security'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

A French secret agent planted a "bomb" at the French ambassador's residence in London in 1984 to test British security and the plot left Scotland Yard "extremely annoyed", according to declassified documents.

Operation Sindoor is India's policy against terrorism

Operation Sindoor is India's policy against terrorism

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Presenting the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on May 12, 2025, in which he dictated India's new doctrines on countering terrorism.

'Bucket bomb' attack on London train injures 22, hunt on for suspect

'Bucket bomb' attack on London train injures 22, hunt on for suspect

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

The incident took place at the Parsons Green station, which has been closed.

10 years on, London falls silent to remember 7/7

10 years on, London falls silent to remember 7/7

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Survivors of the attacks and relatives of the victims were among those to mark the 10-year anniversary at a ceremony at St Paul's Cathedral in London.

London attacker Khalid Masood: A 'nice guy' turned extremist

London attacker Khalid Masood: A 'nice guy' turned extremist

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Before he killed at least four people in Britain's deadliest attack since the 2005 London bombings, Khalid Masood was considered by intelligence officers to be a criminal who posed little serious threat.

1985 Air India bombing suspect shot dead in Canada

1985 Air India bombing suspect shot dead in Canada

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Malik was shot dead in Surrey, British Columbia on Thursday. Malik and co-accused Ajaib Singh Bagri were acquitted in 2005 of mass murder and conspiracy charges related to the two bombings in 1985 that killed 331 people, the CBC News said.

History in Minutes: The Meerut Conspiracy Case

History in Minutes: The Meerut Conspiracy Case

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

The Meerut Conspiracy Case was aimed at curbing communist influence in India. However, it fueled nationwide sympathy, shaping the course of leftist politics in the country.

When 800 Indian Soldiers Escaped

When 800 Indian Soldiers Escaped

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Indians mounted daring escapes during World War II too. But they are forgotten.

No talks with Pak, no one can bring back Art 370: Amit Shah in Jammu

No talks with Pak, no one can bring back Art 370: Amit Shah in Jammu

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Asserting that Article 370 is a thing of the past, Shah stated that no one can bring it back.

26/11 attack was 'heroic', German bakery bombing 'beautiful': Al Qaeda

26/11 attack was 'heroic', German bakery bombing 'beautiful': Al Qaeda

Rediff.com20 May 2015

An Al Qaeda document recovered by US Navy SEALs from the Abbottabad hideout of Osama bin Laden describes the 2008 Mumbai terror attack by Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists as a "heroic Fidai" operation and the one at German Bakery in Pune as a "beautiful huge" bombing.

Cargo from Pakistan with radioactive Uranium seized in London

Cargo from Pakistan with radioactive Uranium seized in London

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

A shipment containing several kilograms of uranium, which could potentially be used for making a dirty bomb was seized at United Kingdom's Heathrow Airport in a cargo consignment originating in Pakistan, reported British tabloid The Sun.

Islamic State behind Manchester bombing that killed 22

Islamic State behind Manchester bombing that killed 22

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud "bang" from inside the venue.

Champions League hosts tighten security after Islamic State threat

Champions League hosts tighten security after Islamic State threat

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

France and Spain will step up security ahead of the Champions League quarter-finals in Madrid and Paris on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, top officials said, as Islamic State threats cast a shadow over Europe's top club soccer tournament.

Indian origin doctor stoned in racial attack

Indian origin doctor stoned in racial attack

Rediff.com9 Aug 2005

Yashen Maharaj, 28, who was attacked on July 23, had worked as part of Medway National Health Service Trust's standby team to treat victims of the July 7 London bombings.

Bomb scare in London, man takes four hostages

Bomb scare in London, man takes four hostages

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

A 50-year-old man who failed to obtain a driving license thrice, on Friday threatened to blow himself up, after holding four hostages in an office in Central London, prompting Scotland Yard to deploy sharp-shooters around the area.

18-year-old arrested in London tube attack

18-year-old arrested in London tube attack

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

British Prime Minister Theresa May said military personnel would replace armed police "on guard duties at certain protected sites which are not accessible to the public".

Two more suspects arrested in London tube attack

Two more suspects arrested in London tube attack

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Scotland Yard's Counter-Terrorism Command investigating the attack arrested the 25-year-old from Newport.

London Bridge attacker was ex-terror convict: Police

London Bridge attacker was ex-terror convict: Police

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Police have identified the suspect as 28-year-old Usman Khan, inspired by the ideology of Al Qaeda terror group, was previously sentenced to 16 years in prison term for his role in the London Stock Exchange bombing in 1990.

London tube attack: Police arrest second man

London tube attack: Police arrest second man

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Earlier, an 18-year-old man was arrested in the port area of Dover. None of the suspects have been named.

AI's Mumbai-Newark flight lands in UK after bomb scare

AI's Mumbai-Newark flight lands in UK after bomb scare

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Following the incident, all flights at Stansted had to be temporarily grounded, according to British media reports.

No Indian casualty in London attack: Sushma

No Indian casualty in London attack: Sushma

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Swaraj also said that she is in constant touch with Indian high commission.

Security breach embarrasses London Games organisers

Security breach embarrasses London Games organisers

Rediff.com7 May 2012

A newspaper embarrassed the organisers of the 2012 Olympic Games on Sunday by disclosing it had smuggled a fake bomb past two security checkpoints into the London complex housing the sporting festival's main stadiums.

Security, black ribbons for Boston at London Marathon

Security, black ribbons for Boston at London Marathon

Rediff.com21 Apr 2013

Runners wearing black ribbons held a 30-second silence to honour the victims of the Boston bombings before setting off on the London Marathon on Sunday, under the watchful eyes of hundreds of extra police.

Alert at UK's House of Commons

Alert at UK's House of Commons

Rediff.com13 Jul 2005

A security alert has been declared at Britain's House of Commons, the police said on Tuesday.

7/7 London bomber got tips on phone from Pakistan

7/7 London bomber got tips on phone from Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

Mohammd Sidique Khan, the ringleader of the July 7 attacks in London, received several calls from Pakistan in which he was provided guidance about making bombs, a court in the city has been told.

UK blasts: The Iraq factor

UK blasts: The Iraq factor

Rediff.com4 Aug 2005

London blasts: Police arrest 1

London blasts: Police arrest 1

Rediff.com12 Jul 2005

UK: Bombers triggered blasts

UK: Bombers triggered blasts

Rediff.com24 Aug 2005

Police sources said on Wednesday that the London blasts were manually triggered by the terrorists using devices like buttons.

PoK-linked London Bridge attacker was 'ISIS fighter'

PoK-linked London Bridge attacker was 'ISIS fighter'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

'The person who carried out the London attack... was a fighter from the Islamic State, and did so in response to calls to target citizens of coalition countries,' the ISIS statement read.

Virgin Money to sponsor London Marathon to 2017

Virgin Money to sponsor London Marathon to 2017

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Richard Branson's Virgin Money has extended its sponsorship of the London Marathon until at least 2017, the banking group said on Monday after this weekend's race brought big crowds on to the city's streets.