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Can't say yet if an outfit was behind Bengaluru blast: Karnataka HM

Can't say yet if an outfit was behind Bengaluru blast: Karnataka HM

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday said the police are conducting in-depth investigation into the bomb blast at the Rameshwaram Cafe and are looking into all angles.

Order declaring Param Bir 'absconding' pasted outside his flat

Order declaring Param Bir 'absconding' pasted outside his flat

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

The order said that a complaint has been made before the court under various sections of the Indian Penal Code related to extortion and criminal conspiracy and the court is satisfied that the accused i.e., Singh has absconded or concealing himself to avoid the service of the warrant.

Broken heart led to blast at Bengaluru cafe, hints govt

Broken heart led to blast at Bengaluru cafe, hints govt

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

At this moment it is not possible to say whether any organisation or an individual was involved, the home minister said. There were certain theories during his visit to the cafe on Friday night, expressing suspicion that someone might have done it out of 'heartburn', unable to digest the cafe's success and expansion.

Andy Murray plays with pups in sniffer-dog video

Andy Murray plays with pups in sniffer-dog video

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Andy Murray goes to the dogs, or more precisely the puppies, in a video released on Tuesday which shows him playing at Wimbledon with five cocker spaniels being trained to become sniffer dogs.

Defacement of Mahatma Gandhi's statue was a 'disgrace': Trump

Defacement of Mahatma Gandhi's statue was a 'disgrace': Trump

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The statue, which is across the road from the Indian Embassy, was vandalised on the intervening night of June 2 and 3, prompting the Indian embassy to register a complaint with the local law enforcement agencies. The incident happened during the week of nationwide protests against the custodial killing of Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25.

Why agitating cops wanted police chief like Kiran Bedi

Why agitating cops wanted police chief like Kiran Bedi

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

It was in January 1988 when Delhi Police arrested an advocate named Rajesh Agnihotri, after he was apprehended by the students of St Stephen's College for allegedly stealing from a ladies common room.

Sabeel to be deported to India on May 7

Sabeel to be deported to India on May 7

Rediff.com5 May 2008

Indian doctor Sabeel Ahmed, sentenced to 18 months in jail for withholding information about his brother's plot to blow up Glasgow airport, will be deported from Britain on Wednesday as he has already served the time while on trial. Sabeel, 28, who worked at the National Health Service and had admitted that he failed to inform the police about his brother Kafeel's plans to carry out the suicide bombing last year, will be escorted by two Police officers to Bangalore.

Thirteen held in anti-terror raids in the UK

Thirteen held in anti-terror raids in the UK

Rediff.com4 Aug 2004

'The operation is part of continuing and extensive inquiries by police and the security service into alleged international terrorism,' the Metropolitan Police said.

R-Day violence: IB, special cell of Delhi Police to grill Deep Sidhu

R-Day violence: IB, special cell of Delhi Police to grill Deep Sidhu

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Intelligence Bureau (IB) will interrogate actor-turned-activist Deep Sidhu on Wednesday, who has been sent to seven-day police custody for his alleged role in the violence that took place at the Red Fort and other parts of the national capital on Republic Day, according to Delhi Police sources.

2 dead in terror attack at London Bridge, suspect shot dead

2 dead in terror attack at London Bridge, suspect shot dead

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Scotland Yard said that they are in the early stages of dealing with an incident at the London Bridge.

Bengaluru bandh over Cauvery water row on Tuesday, state shutdown on Sept 29

Bengaluru bandh over Cauvery water row on Tuesday, state shutdown on Sept 29

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The two bandhs reflect the divide among the farmers and pro-Kannada organisations, and has also now led to a confusion about who is supporting the bandh on which day, and whether services will be available on Tuesday.

Five charged with terror plot in UK

Five charged with terror plot in UK

Rediff.com9 Apr 2004

Three of them were charged with offences involving 600kg of ammonium nitrate.

2 more 'significant arrests' made in UK terror attack case

2 more 'significant arrests' made in UK terror attack case

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Metropolitan Police Acting Deputy Commissioner and Head of Counter Terrorism Mark Rowley said in a statement that a total of nine persons remain in custody and one woman has been released on bail.

Parts of White House evacuated after bomb threat

Parts of White House evacuated after bomb threat

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

White House reporters were evacuated from the media briefing room in the middle of press conference by the presidential spokesperson Josh Earnest, after law enforcement agencies received a bomb threat call.

Chargesheet filed against Teesta for 'fabricating evidence' in Gujarat riots cases

Chargesheet filed against Teesta for 'fabricating evidence' in Gujarat riots cases

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

A special investigation team (SIT) on Wednesday submitted a charge sheet against activist Teesta Setalvad, retired director general of police R B Sreekumar and former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in a case of alleged fabrication of evidence in connection with the 2002 Gujarat riots cases.

Two Pak 'spies' remanded to police custody for 14 days

Two Pak 'spies' remanded to police custody for 14 days

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

The Delhi police on Monday claimed to have foiled an Inter-Services Intelligence plan to ensure smooth operations by a woman spy in the country with the arrest of two Pakistani nationals.

Muslim woman dragged by her hijab in London hate attack

Muslim woman dragged by her hijab in London hate attack

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

The woman was walking alone in Chingford, east London, when she was accosted by her attackers.

Man who peed on Air India co-passenger held, sent to 14-day custody

Man who peed on Air India co-passenger held, sent to 14-day custody

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

A Delhi court on Saturday sent Shankar Mishra, accused of urinating on a woman co-passenger on an Air India flight, to judicial remand for 14 days while rejecting a plea by police for his custody.

Explosive devices found airports, station in London

Explosive devices found airports, station in London

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

These devices, at this early stage of the investigation, appear capable of igniting an initially small fire when opened, the Metropolitan Police said.

Plot to assassinate British Prime Minister May foiled

Plot to assassinate British Prime Minister May foiled

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Two men were arrested last week following a joint operation by MI5, the UK's counter-terrorism security service, and police.

Days after NCP split, Pawar, Modi to share stage on Aug 1

Days after NCP split, Pawar, Modi to share stage on Aug 1

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Modi to receive Lokmanya Tilak National Award, constituted by Tilak Smarak Mandir Trust in 1983, to honour the legacy of Lokmanya Tilak

WikiLeaks founder Assange arrested in UK

WikiLeaks founder Assange arrested in UK

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

The 47-year-old faces allegations that he publicly released secret documents relating to the United States.

Court seeks status of probe into CWG graft cases

Court seeks status of probe into CWG graft cases

Rediff.com19 Feb 2011

A Delhi court has asked the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Delhi police to file a detailed report on the action taken by them so far on the complaints about alleged corruption in the Commonmwealth Games-related cases.

Rains, hailstorm hit parts of Delhi-NCR; IMD predicts more

Rains, hailstorm hit parts of Delhi-NCR; IMD predicts more

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

The eastern and northern parts of Delhi witnessed rain and hailstorm, IMD said.

Mahatma Gandhi's statue in US vandalised; envoy apologises

Mahatma Gandhi's statue in US vandalised; envoy apologises

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Vandalism of the statue of the apostle of peace comes during the week of nationwide protests against the custodial killing of African-American George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25.

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".

UK Honeymoon murder: Husband extradited to S Africa

UK Honeymoon murder: Husband extradited to S Africa

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

United Kingdom-based Indian-origin businessman Shrien Dewani has been extradited to South Africa to stand trial for allegedly plotting the 2010 murder of his Indo-Swedish wife while on their honeymoon.

Andhra Pradesh top cop held in stamp paper scam

Andhra Pradesh top cop held in stamp paper scam

Rediff.com10 Feb 2004

Narasimha Rao is a Rajasthan cadre IPS officer of 1989 batch.

'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.

Defence Ministry staffer sent to police custody in corporate espionage case

Defence Ministry staffer sent to police custody in corporate espionage case

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

A defence ministry staffer, involved in the corporate espionage case, was remanded to one-day police custody.

Terror strikes London: 7 dead in attack, 3 suspects killed by police

Terror strikes London: 7 dead in attack, 3 suspects killed by police

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Terrorism struck at the heart of London after a vehicle veered off the road and mowed down pedestrians on London Bridge and witnesses described men with large knives stabbing passersby at nearby Borough Market.

Four killed as heavy rain, landslides hit Guwahati; 2 relief camps opened

Four killed as heavy rain, landslides hit Guwahati; 2 relief camps opened

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

With the fresh fatalities, the total number of people losing their lives in this year's flood and landslides across the state has gone up to 42.

Mumbai rape-murder case: No leniency, says judge, awards death penalty

Mumbai rape-murder case: No leniency, says judge, awards death penalty

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The crime, which took place inside a parked tempo in the wee hours, had sent shockwaves through the city and evoked the memories of the 2012 Delhi gangrape case due to the brutal

Spy racket: Rasheed, 3 others sent to police custody till Dec 10

Spy racket: Rasheed, 3 others sent to police custody till Dec 10

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Besides Rasheed, the Crime Branch of Delhi Police produced Munawwar Ahmad Mir, a former army personnel, Mohd Sabar, a teacher by profession and Farid Ahmad who is serving as constable in 17, Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry division of the army, before the court.

Strike evokes mixed response; banking, transport services hit

Strike evokes mixed response; banking, transport services hit

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

While some states like Kerala and Telangana were badly hit by the strike, the impact was partial in Punjab, Haryana and Maharashtra

Scotland Yard probes role of British mercenaries in fight against LTTE

Scotland Yard probes role of British mercenaries in fight against LTTE

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Scotland Yard's War Crimes Team, which is part of its Counter-Terrorism Command, has launched an investigation into the role of British mercenaries in fighting the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in Sri Lanka during the 1980s.

Param Bir damaged cops' image, says CID, seeks NBW against ex-Mumbai CP

Param Bir damaged cops' image, says CID, seeks NBW against ex-Mumbai CP

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

A court in Mumbai on Tuesday remanded two police officers in the custody of the Maharashtra criminal investigation department in a case of alleged extortion in which former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh is one of the accused.

Omicron: Section 144 clamped in Mumbai till Dec 31

Omicron: Section 144 clamped in Mumbai till Dec 31

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The Mumbai police said prohibitory orders under Criminal Procedure Code Section 144 will be imposed in the city from December 16 to December 31, a period covering Christmas and New Year eve, banning large gatherings as part of measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.