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Lawrence Bishnoi: From college brawl to terror nexus

Lawrence Bishnoi: From college brawl to terror nexus

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

A profile of incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, detailing his criminal history, terror links, and Canada's recent designation of his gang as a terrorist entity.

SC judge recuses from Elgar accused Gadling's bail plea

SC judge recuses from Elgar accused Gadling's bail plea

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Supreme Court Justice M M Sundresh recused himself from hearing the bail plea of advocate Surendra Gadling, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case. The case has been adjourned multiple times.

Nun's arrest: Chh'garh women's panel seeks FIRs against Bajrang Dal men

Nun's arrest: Chh'garh women's panel seeks FIRs against Bajrang Dal men

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The Chhattisgarh State Women Commission has directed the Director General of Police to file FIRs based on complaints from three women who allege assault and molestation by Bajrang Dal workers. The women were initially involved in a human trafficking and forced conversion case.

2008 Malegaon blast case: How investigation unfolded

2008 Malegaon blast case: How investigation unfolded

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

A detailed timeline of the 2008 Malegaon blasts case, from the initial explosion to the acquittal of all accused in 2025.

SC flags oversight in CCTV monitoring at police stations

SC flags oversight in CCTV monitoring at police stations

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court has raised concerns about the lack of oversight in the monitoring of CCTV cameras installed at police stations across India, suggesting a need for AI-driven, intervention-free control rooms.

Deepika-Ranveer Celebrate Ganpati With Ambanis

Deepika-Ranveer Celebrate Ganpati With Ambanis

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Film folk are busy celebrating Ganpati by visiting their friends' homes, pandal-hopping or simply at home.

SC rejects NIA plea against bail given to accused in RSS leader's murder case

SC rejects NIA plea against bail given to accused in RSS leader's murder case

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court of India has declined to interfere with the bail granted to 17 members of the Popular Front of India (PFI) in connection with the 2022 murder of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Srinivasan in Kerala. The court noted that the Kerala High Court, which granted bail, has the power to revoke it if the conditions are violated. The NIA had sought cancellation of the bail, alleging the accused had violated bail conditions and contacted witnesses. The accused are also facing trial for allegedly instigating communal violence in Kerala and other parts of the country.

'Grateful to those who stood by us': Lt Col Purohit after acquittal

'Grateful to those who stood by us': Lt Col Purohit after acquittal

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Soon after the verdict, celebrations broke out outside Lt Colonel Purohit's residence, where supporters burst firecrackers and distributed sweets to mark the court's decision.

Malegaon case verdict likely on Thursday; Pragya's fate in balance

Malegaon case verdict likely on Thursday; Pragya's fate in balance

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

A special NIA court is likely to deliver its verdict in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, which killed six persons and injured over 100. Seven accused, including Pragya Thakur and Prasad Purohit, face charges under UAPA and IPC.

Nuns' arrest: Court reserves order on bail plea in trafficking case

Nuns' arrest: Court reserves order on bail plea in trafficking case

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

A special NIA court in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district has reserved its order on a bail application filed by three persons, including two nuns from Kerala, arrested on charges of human trafficking and forced religious conversion.

Twist in Dharmasthala case, 'mass burial' complainant arrested

Twist in Dharmasthala case, 'mass burial' complainant arrested

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

The complainant-witness, a former sanitation worker, has claimed that he worked in Dharmasthala between 1995 and 2014, and that he was forced to bury a number of bodies, including those of women and minors, in Dharmasthala.

Malegaon case: Court questions ATS tactics, cites torture claims

Malegaon case: Court questions ATS tactics, cites torture claims

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

A special court acquitting seven persons in the 2008 Malegaon blast case has raised serious concerns over allegations of torture and illegal detention by Maharashtra ATS officers. The court noted that witnesses claimed their statements were taken under coercion.

Lawyer who argued in US court to lead NIA case against Rana

Lawyer who argued in US court to lead NIA case against Rana

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Senior advocate Dayan Krishnan, who led India's arguments for the extradition of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana in a United States court, is set to lead the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) prosecution in Delhi.

Tahawwur Rana's judicial custody extended till Aug 13

Tahawwur Rana's judicial custody extended till Aug 13

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

A Delhi court extended the judicial custody of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, until August 13. The order was passed after Rana was produced via video conference. Rana is associated with David Coleman Headley. NIA has filed a supplementary chargesheet against Rana.

Pahalgam massacre: 3 months on, attackers still at large

Pahalgam massacre: 3 months on, attackers still at large

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

The officials said that intelligence agencies had been alerted about the possibility of a terror attack, but the inputs were utilised at another place, some 90 kilometres away from the site where the attack took place, resulting in a key security lapse.

2 men arrested in J-K reveal identities of Pahalgam attackers

2 men arrested in J-K reveal identities of Pahalgam attackers

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

In a major breakthrough, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two men for harbouring the terrorists who had carried out the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead, the agency said on Sunday.

2-Wheeler Linked Pragya To Malegaon Blast, Also Got Her Freed

2-Wheeler Linked Pragya To Malegaon Blast, Also Got Her Freed

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Unfortunately for the prosecution, the chassis number that the investigation was relying on to implicate Pragya failed as the court said in its judgment that the chassis number of the two-wheeler had been wiped out and therefore it could not be connected to Pragya.

Reddy vs Radhakrishnan: MPs vote to elect new Vice President

Reddy vs Radhakrishnan: MPs vote to elect new Vice President

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The poll is witnessing a direct contest between ruling NDA nominee C P Radhakrishnan and joint opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy, with the BJP-led alliance having a clear edge in the poll necessitated due to the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar.

What Was Malegaon Blast Case About?

What Was Malegaon Blast Case About?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

For the first time a serving army officer was accused of terrorism.

Malegaon blast: Court says SIMI angle unproven, faults probe for gaps

Malegaon blast: Court says SIMI angle unproven, faults probe for gaps

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

A special court acquitting seven persons in the 2008 Malegaon blast case questioned why the investigating agency did not explore the potential involvement of the banned outfit Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI).

And Thus Was Born NIA...

And Thus Was Born NIA...

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Even though the NIA claims that more than 90 per cent of cases charge-sheeted have ended in conviction, the figure is likely misleading. To date, very few cases investigated by the NIA have resulted in a completed trial, points out former CBI joint director Navneet Rajan Wasan.

Mira's 'Life Lately' With Shahid

Mira's 'Life Lately' With Shahid

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Pooja and Siddhanth go trekking... Zahan spams us from London... Sara Tendulkar twins with Banita Sandhu...

NIA charges 2 HuT men for plotting to establish Islamic caliphate in India

NIA charges 2 HuT men for plotting to establish Islamic caliphate in India

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged two men for allegedly conspiring to establish an Islamic caliphate in India, besides spreading terror in Tamil Nadu and neighboring states. The accused, Abdul Rehman and Mujibur Rehman, were allegedly involved in recruiting "Daris/students" to "secret classes" of the Hizb ut Tahrir (HuT) terror organization. They are accused of conspiring and preparing to undertake terrorist acts to promote the HuT ideology in Tamil Nadu and other places.

ISIS-linked terror accused Saquib Nachan dies in hospital

ISIS-linked terror accused Saquib Nachan dies in hospital

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

In 2023, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had carried out searches at Padgha as part of a nationwide crackdown on the terror outfit ISIS and arrested several persons, including Nachan.

'Ball Is In BJP's Court'

'Ball Is In BJP's Court'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

'They have to prove the credibility of their talk; whether they want to focus on the secular face of India, whether they want to focus on democracy and above all freedom of an individual to practice his or her religion.'

5 judges, 2 agencies: The long road to Malegaon blast verdict

5 judges, 2 agencies: The long road to Malegaon blast verdict

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

The 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case, spanning nearly 17 years, was marked by changes in investigating agencies and five different judges, contributing to significant delays, according to victims and accused.

'Was tortured to frame Bhagwat, Yogi in Malegaon case'

'Was tortured to frame Bhagwat, Yogi in Malegaon case'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Major Ramesh Upadhyay (retd), acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, claims he was tortured in jail to falsely implicate Yogi Adityanath, Mohan Bhagwat, and Indresh Kumar.

Politics behind why justice eluded Malegaon, 7/11 victims: Ex-IPS officer

Politics behind why justice eluded Malegaon, 7/11 victims: Ex-IPS officer

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Former IPS officer Meeran Borwankar claims political interference hindered justice in the Malegaon and 7/11 blasts, and the Narendra Dabholkar murder case. She cited instances of pressure on investigators and prosecutors.

How Samantha Spent Her Evening

How Samantha Spent Her Evening

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

How Varun spends his time in a hotel room... Pooja becomes 'awaara'... Pranita gets into a bikini...

Has Rahul Gandhi Forgotten The Malegaon Blasts?

Has Rahul Gandhi Forgotten The Malegaon Blasts?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

For Malegaon's Muslims, Rahul Gandhi's remarks were simply one more indication that the party they once supported no longer cares for them, notes Jyoti Punwani.

'Udaipur Files': Centre suggests 6 cuts, SC extends stay on release

'Udaipur Files': Centre suggests 6 cuts, SC extends stay on release

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court is reviewing objections to the movie 'Udaipur Files - Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder,' with the Centre suggesting six cuts. The court has extended a stay on the film's release until further orders.

'No evidence against Pak': Chidambaram's remark on Pahalgam sparks row

'No evidence against Pak': Chidambaram's remark on Pahalgam sparks row

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Congress leader P Chidambaram's remarks questioning the origin of the terrorists behind the Pahalgam attack sparked a fierce political row ahead of the debate in Parliament on Operation Sindoor.

Mumbai attack: Tushar Mehta-led team appointed for trial against Rana

Mumbai attack: Tushar Mehta-led team appointed for trial against Rana

Rediff.com15 May 2025

He was sent to judicial custody on May 9 and lodged in Tihar jail after his custodial interrogation by the NIA.

'If not them then who did it': Asks organisation helping Malegaon victims

'If not them then who did it': Asks organisation helping Malegaon victims

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

An organisation that helped the families of victims in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, has expressed displeasure over the acquittal of seven accused and sought to know if they were not involved in the incident, then who were responsible for it.

'NIA yet to receive Nijjar death certificate from Canada'

'NIA yet to receive Nijjar death certificate from Canada'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

According to NIA sources, the Canadian government asked for the reason for NIA behind its request to seek the death certificate of Nijjar.

'Victory for bhagwa': Pragya, Purohit hail Malegaon verdict

'Victory for bhagwa': Pragya, Purohit hail Malegaon verdict

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit hailed a special court's order acquitting them in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. Thakur said the acquittal was a win for "bhagwa" (saffron) and that God will punish those who tried to insult it. Purohit said he was implicated and will continue to serve the nation.

Nia, Pooja, Kajal, Esha Love This Bold Style

Nia, Pooja, Kajal, Esha Love This Bold Style

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

It's cutouts in all the right places, attitude in all the right doses.

NIA conducts raids in Punjab in case involving Pannun

NIA conducts raids in Punjab in case involving Pannun

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at four locations in Punjab on Friday as part of its probe in a terror-conspiracy case involving designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and the Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), a banned organisation associated with him.

NIA, IB grill 'spy' Jyoti Malhotra; probe Pak, China visits

NIA, IB grill 'spy' Jyoti Malhotra; probe Pak, China visits

Rediff.com20 May 2025

Jyoti was among 12 people who have been arrested from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh over the past two weeks on charges of espionage, with investigators pointing at an alleged Pakistan-linked spy network operating in north India.

2 Kerala nuns get bail in trafficking-conversion case

2 Kerala nuns get bail in trafficking-conversion case

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

A special court in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district granted bail to three persons, including two nuns from Kerala, arrested on charges of human trafficking and forced religious conversion.