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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.

US capital lets Sikh policemen sport turban and beard

US capital lets Sikh policemen sport turban and beard

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Washington, DC, has given the green light for Sikh police officers to sport turbans and beards, making it the first major city in the United States to accommodate the religious articles of faith

A fan arrested over alleged racist gesture at Chelsea

A fan arrested over alleged racist gesture at Chelsea

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

A man has been arrested over an allegation that a racist gesture was made to a player during last week's Capital One Cup match between Chelsea and Manchester United, London's Metropolitan police said on Monday.

UK PM pays partygate fine, offers 'full apology'

UK PM pays partygate fine, offers 'full apology'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson offered a 'full apology' on Tuesday evening after confirming that he had paid the fine imposed on him by Scotland Yard for breach of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, known as the 'partygate' scandal of rule-breaking parties at Downing Street.

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.

Praveen Reddy stabbing: Three Indians charged in UK

Praveen Reddy stabbing: Three Indians charged in UK

Rediff.com12 Feb 2012

Three Indians have been charged with the attempted murder of Praveen Reddy, an MBA student in London, who was critically stabbed on Friday night in Newham.

Sikh man, 11-year-old son shot dead in Canada

Sikh man, 11-year-old son shot dead in Canada

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

An Indian-origin Sikh man, described as a 'higher-level figure' in the organised crime scene in Canada, and his 11-year-old son were shot and killed in what police have called a 'sick and twisted' escalation of gang violence in the city of Edmonton.

Court extends Deep Sidhu's police custody by 7 days

Court extends Deep Sidhu's police custody by 7 days

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Police sought extension of his custodial interrogation, saying it was required for further investigation and to identify other accused persons in the case.

Six arrested on terror suspicion in London

Six arrested on terror suspicion in London

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

In an early morning swoop, British police on Thursday arrested five men and a woman in London as part of a pre-planned intelligence-led operation.

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.

Sales of new Nike shoe cause fights, arrests

Sales of new Nike shoe cause fights, arrests

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

Police in several cities around the United States on Friday were called to stores to manage unruly shoppers seeking Nike's new Air Jordan athletic shoes.

Wrestlers' sexual harassment case: Court summons Brij Bhushan

Wrestlers' sexual harassment case: Court summons Brij Bhushan

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The court also summoned Vinod Tomar, suspended assistant secretary of the Wrestling Federation of India.

More trouble for British PM as new partygate photos surface

More trouble for British PM as new partygate photos surface

Rediff.com24 May 2022

The pictures, released by ITV News channel, reportedly show Johnson at a farewell drinks party on November 13, 2020, for which at least one person is believed to have been fined by Scotland Yard.

Delhi police chief forms panel to monitor 2020 riots after Court rap

Delhi police chief forms panel to monitor 2020 riots after Court rap

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The development comes after the police force was pulled up by a city court for its handling of the investigation into the riots in which at least 53 people were killed and over 200 were injured.

Trump meets Vegas shooting victims, refuses to speak on gun control laws

Trump meets Vegas shooting victims, refuses to speak on gun control laws

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Trump said the Americans defied death and hatred with love and courage and thanked the first responders on the behalf of the "grateful nation".

Three men arrested in Woolwich murder case get bail

Three men arrested in Woolwich murder case get bail

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Three men arrested in connection with the murder of British soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich were on Monday released on bail, police said.

London pulls out all stops for Queen's lying-in-state

London pulls out all stops for Queen's lying-in-state

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The UK capital on Wednesday unleashed a major operation to manage the several thousands of people expected to queue over the next few days to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II as she lies in state at Westminster Hall.

Lawyers shout slogans against Aaftab in Delhi court

Lawyers shout slogans against Aaftab in Delhi court

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

A section of lawyers on Thursday evening at a court premises in New Delhi shouting slogans against Aaftab Amin Poonawala, accused in the Mehrauli killing case.

UK court issues arrest warrant against Nirav Modi

UK court issues arrest warrant against Nirav Modi

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Modi, a diamond jeweller whose designs have been worn by Hollywood stars, is now believed to be running a new business, which describes itself on the UK's Companies House register as a wholesale trader in watches and jewellery and a retailer of watches and jewellery in specialised stores.

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.

British cop tells FI it's safe to race in Bahrain

British cop tells FI it's safe to race in Bahrain

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

The Briton hired to oversee reform of Bahrain's police force has written to the head of Formula One's governing body to calm security fears about next week's Grand Prix, saying he often felt safer living in the kingdom than in London.

Alt News co-founder Zubair sent to 4-day police custody over 2018 tweet

Alt News co-founder Zubair sent to 4-day police custody over 2018 tweet

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Police had sought an extension of Zubair's custody by five days.

Brar attack: 2 Indian-origin men escape murder charge

Brar attack: 2 Indian-origin men escape murder charge

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Two men have been charged with the attempted murder of Lieutenant General (retired) Kuldip Singh Brar, the hero of the 1984 Operation Bluestar, British police said on Monday.

London fire: 79 people presumed dead

London fire: 79 people presumed dead

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Five people who died in the blaze have been identified and 74 were missing and presumed dead.

London knife attack leaves 1 dead, 5 hurt

London knife attack leaves 1 dead, 5 hurt

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Scotland Yard said the incident is being treated as possible terror offence.

Warm clothes, family time for Disha Ravi in police custody

Warm clothes, family time for Disha Ravi in police custody

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

The court allowed Ravi to speak with her family members over phone for 15 minutes a day and meet with her lawyer for 30 minutes a day, while she is in police custody.

SC: Profane OTT content can't be regulated by criminalising it

SC: Profane OTT content can't be regulated by criminalising it

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

The top court set aside the Delhi high court verdict of March 6, 2023, by which it had upheld an order of the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) asking the Delhi Police to register an FIR in connection with an episode in web series, 'College Romance', against TVF, the show's director Simarpreet Singh and actor Apoorva Arora under the Information Technology Act.

Trump: Vows to protect US & allies from vile enemy

Trump: Vows to protect US & allies from vile enemy

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

"I will do what is necessary to prevent this threat from spreading to our shores and work every single day to protect the safety and security of our country, our communities and our people," announced US President Donald Trump in his first official statement on the latest London attacks.

Bulli Bai app accused used Sikh names to create animosity: Police to court

Bulli Bai app accused used Sikh names to create animosity: Police to court

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

The city police's cyber cell submitted its affidavit before the metropolitan magistrate in suburban Bandra opposing the bail pleas filed by the three accused in the case -- Vishal Kumar Jha, Shweta Singh and Mayank Rawat.

Sports Shorts: Golfer Olesen charged with sexual assault

Sports Shorts: Golfer Olesen charged with sexual assault

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

London's Oval cricket stadium evacuated

London's Oval cricket stadium evacuated

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The Oval cricket stadium in London was evacuated on Thursday after a crossbow bolt was fired onto the pitch during a match.

Arsenal player arrested for dangerous driving

Arsenal player arrested for dangerous driving

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Arsenal defender Andre Santos was arrested after it was claimed the Brazilian had driven his car at speeds of up to 130mph (209kph) in a bid to escape from police, British media reported on Tuesday.

Court stays summons to BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain in rape case

Court stays summons to BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain in rape case

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

A special court has stayed the summons issued against BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain by a magisterial court in New Delhi on a woman's complaint alleging rape and criminal intimidation.

Runaway schoolgirls have crossed to Syria: UK police

Runaway schoolgirls have crossed to Syria: UK police

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The three runaway UK schoolgirls have now crossed the border to Syria according to the Scotland Yard.

Delhi Police books Sharjeel Imam under UAPA

Delhi Police books Sharjeel Imam under UAPA

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Imam has been booked under Section 13 (unlawful activities) of the Act in the case, said his counsel advocate Mishika Singh. The police had earlier charged Imam with sedition, alleging his speech promoted enmity between people that led to riots.

Scotland Yard scanning 300 million News International emails

Scotland Yard scanning 300 million News International emails

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Scotland Yard is wading through 300 million News International emails as part of its widening probe into phone-hacking at Rupert Murdoch's 'News of the World' tabloid.

Scotland Yard investigates Indian triple deaths

Scotland Yard investigates Indian triple deaths

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Scotland Yard, which is probing the circumstances around the 'unexplained' death of an Indian-origin lab technician and her two daughters in London, fear the use of a "poisonous gas concoction" that could have been made by the mother herself.

British NRI held for staging wife's killing in SA

British NRI held for staging wife's killing in SA

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

The sensational case of an Indian-origin couple, who went on a honeymoon to South Africa after a 'fairytale' marriage in India, has taken a new turn with the Bristol-based husband being arrested for allegedly organising the killing of his new wife, Anni Dewani.Officers from the Metropolitan Police's extradition unit detained Shrien Dewani, 30, on behalf of the South African authorities.Shrien, a businessman, now faces being extradited to South Africa.

11th anniversary of Nirbhaya: 'Nothing has changed'

11th anniversary of Nirbhaya: 'Nothing has changed'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

A 23-year-old physiotherapy intern, who came to be known as "Nirbhaya (the fearless one)", was raped and assaulted by six men inside a bus in south Delhi on December 16, 2012, before being thrown out of the moving vehicle.