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Players probed about alleged gang rape: paper

Players probed about alleged gang rape: paper

Rediff.com29 Sep 2003

The Sun newspaper said on Monday eight unnamed premier league players raped a 17-year-old girl.

HC lauds Mumbai cops for 'working against odds' amid COVID-19

HC lauds Mumbai cops for 'working against odds' amid COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

A division bench said that the Mumbai police are considered as one of the best in the world.

Mallya arrested in money laundering case

Mallya arrested in money laundering case

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

UK's Crown Prosecution Service will be arguing the case against Mallya on behalf of the Indian government.

Additional evidence against Nirav Modi submitted in UK court

Additional evidence against Nirav Modi submitted in UK court

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Besides the passports, Modi also possesses multiple residency cards, some of them expired, but covering countries/regions such as the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Mallya, Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi are coming back to face law: FM

Mallya, Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi are coming back to face law: FM

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that fugitive businessmen Vijaya Mallya, Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi are "coming back" to India" to face the law.

Man, child wave Islamic State flag outside UK Parliament

Man, child wave Islamic State flag outside UK Parliament

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

A man marched past the British Parliament cloaked in an Islamic State in Iraq and Syria flag with a young girl on his shoulders brandishing the flag's smaller version.

UK court further remands Nirav Modi till May 24

UK court further remands Nirav Modi till May 24

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

He is believed to have been living in the UK on an Investor Visa, applied for in 2015

Sydney-style siege foiled in Britain

Sydney-style siege foiled in Britain

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Britain was just "days away" from a terrorist attack similar to the recent siege in a Sydney caf before Scotland Yard foiled it, the head of the Metropolitan Police has said.

5 killed, 40 injured in 'sick and depraved' UK Parliament attack

5 killed, 40 injured in 'sick and depraved' UK Parliament attack

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

An attacker drove a car along a pavement in Westminster, stabbed a policeman and was shot dead by police in the grounds of Parliament.

Dabholkar's footprints to deepen further instead of getting wiped out: Naseer

Dabholkar's footprints to deepen further instead of getting wiped out: Naseer

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Shah also said that such murders have taken place in Pakistan too, mentioning the violent deaths of politician Salman Taseer and rights activist Sabeen Mehmood.

Nirav Modi's remand extended till June 27

Nirav Modi's remand extended till June 27

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The judge also asked the Indian government to provide within 14 days the information on which prison he will be held at.

MQM founder and exiled Pak leader Altaf Hussain held in UK

MQM founder and exiled Pak leader Altaf Hussain held in UK

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Altaf Hussain has been arrested in relation to the hate speech of 2016 in which he had urged his followers to take the law into their own hands, it said.

London fire: Manslaughter charges could be filed

London fire: Manslaughter charges could be filed

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The British government has also ordered an examination of Hotpoint's Fridge Freezer units following the Scotland Yard's statement

British 'family' of 9 held on Turkey-Syria border; probe on

British 'family' of 9 held on Turkey-Syria border; probe on

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

They may have travelled there to join the dreaded Islamic State militant group.

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.

Mallya's extradition trial begins in UK court

Mallya's extradition trial begins in UK court

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Mallya, who has been out on bail since Scotland Yard executed an extradition warrant in April this year, will be in the dock for the duration of the trial -- scheduled to end on December 14.

'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.

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.

Boris Johnson's future as British PM hangs in balance over partygate

Boris Johnson's future as British PM hangs in balance over partygate

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

A survey of voters in Wakefield, who go to the polls for a by-election on June 23 to elect a new MP, suggests the Tories could lose by as much as 20 points.

Confidential 'legal issue' holds up Mallya's extradition

Confidential 'legal issue' holds up Mallya's extradition

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

A spokesperson in the UK high commission said the issue is "confidential" and added: "We cannot estimate how long this issue will take to resolve." "Vijay Mallya last month lost his appeal against extradition, and was refused leave to appeal further to the UK Supreme Court. However, there is a further legal issue that needs resolving before Mr Mallya's extradition can be arranged," the spokesperson said.

London knife attacker quiet, nice schoolboy

London knife attacker quiet, nice schoolboy

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

"He was a quiet, nice kid who had banter with people. He was just a nice kid. I have seen some reports that say he was bullied but it was just banter - he gave back as good as he got."

London: Kept at bay, Khalistani protestors hurl objects at Indian Mission

London: Kept at bay, Khalistani protestors hurl objects at Indian Mission

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

There is a heightened security presence and barricades have been erected outside the Indian High Commission in London on Wednesday due to a planned demonstration called by some British Sikh groups.

After Khalistan backers vandalise Indian mission, UK officials say...

After Khalistan backers vandalise Indian mission, UK officials say...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The tricolour flying atop the Indian High Commission was grabbed at by the protesters chanting pro-Khalistani slogans on Sunday, leading to an arrest related to the violent disorder.

2018 World Cup qualifiers: Kane silences Scotland's celebration with late leveller

2018 World Cup qualifiers: Kane silences Scotland's celebration with late leveller

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Harry Kane's injury-time goal gave England a 2-2 draw after a crazy finish to their World Cup qualifier against Scotland on Saturday with Leigh Griffiths having struck twice for the home side in the final three minutes.

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.

Pippa Middleton has 3,000 photos stolen in massive hack

Pippa Middleton has 3,000 photos stolen in massive hack

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

The pictures, which are believed to be genuine, are said to include images of the socialite, 33, at a wedding dress fitting and naked ones of her fianc, James Matthews.

How British lapses led to Jihadi John II's exit

How British lapses led to Jihadi John II's exit

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

British home secretary Theresa May told members of parliament that the government had no record on how many terror suspects may have jumped bail, and Scotland Yard said it was unable to say whether Siddhartha Dhar was added to any border watchlist before he left the country.

Game is not over yet, BJP can't win Prez poll easily: Mamata

Game is not over yet, BJP can't win Prez poll easily: Mamata

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

"The game is not yet over. Even parties like the Samajwadi Party, which lost the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, has more MLAs than it had last time," she said.

London attackers tried to hire 'large truck' to cause more casualties

London attackers tried to hire 'large truck' to cause more casualties

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Attackers' efforts to hire the bigger truck failed when his payment was declined.

Sweden drops rape investigation against WikiLeaks founder Assange

Sweden drops rape investigation against WikiLeaks founder Assange

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Assange reacted to the news by tweeting a photo of himself smiling inside the Ecuadorian Embassy

Dawood's Pak aide in UK opposes US extradition

Dawood's Pak aide in UK opposes US extradition

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Jabir Moti, 51, who was arrested by Scotland Yard last year, appeared before the Westminster Magistrates' Court in London at the start of his trial.

ED seizes Vijay Mallya's French asset worth Rs 14-cr

ED seizes Vijay Mallya's French asset worth Rs 14-cr

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Businessman Vijay Mallya's property worth Rs 14 crore located in France has been seized under the anti-money laundering law, the Enforcement Directorate said on Friday. It said the action was undertaken by French authorities "on the request of the Enforcement Directorate" and the property bears the address: 32 Avenue FOCH in France.

Mallya contempt case: SC verdict on Monday

Mallya contempt case: SC verdict on Monday

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court is likely to pronounce on Monday the quantum of sentence against fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, an accused in the bank loan default case of over Rs 9,000 crore involving his defunct Kingfisher Airlines, in a contempt case where he has been found guilty. A bench comprising Chief Justice Uday Umesh Lalit and Justice S Ravindra Bhat on March 10 had reserved its order on the punishment in the contempt case against Mallya, saying the proceedings against him have hit a "dead wall". The top court had heard senior advocate and amicus curiae Jaideep Gupta on various aspects related to the contempt law and the punishment, and had granted one last opportunity to lawyer Ankur Saigal, counsel for Mallya, to file his written submissions on the sentencing aspect.

Man with knife arrested outside UK Parliament

Man with knife arrested outside UK Parliament

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

The Metropolitan Police said the man -- in his 30s -- was arrested for possession of a knife and there were no reports of any injuries.

Vijay Mallya arrested in London, gets bail

Vijay Mallya arrested in London, gets bail

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

India had given a formal extradition request for Mallya as per the Extradition Treaty between India and the UK through a note verbale on February 8

British couple abduction: Eight detained under NSA

British couple abduction: Eight detained under NSA

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Eight persons, arrested for allegedly kidnapping a British couple and also demanding a ransom of Rs 2.58 crore, were on Thursday detained under the National Security Act.

Indian-origin Muslim convert flees UK for Syria

Indian-origin Muslim convert flees UK for Syria

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

An Indian-origin convert to Islam has skipped bail to flee Britain and is believed to be now living under the Islamic State in Syria.

Partner of NSA leaks reporter held in UK

Partner of NSA leaks reporter held in UK

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

British police have detained the live-in partner of a Guardian journalist responsible for leaking reports on US surveillance programme for nine hours under terror laws, prompting Indian-origin lawmaker Keith Vaz to seek an explanation from Scotland Yard on the issue.

UK Maoist cult leader Aravindan Balakrishnan jailed for 23 years for raping followers

UK Maoist cult leader Aravindan Balakrishnan jailed for 23 years for raping followers

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Aravindan Balakrishnan, a 75-year-old Indian-origin man who ran a secretive extremist Maoist cult in London, was on Friday sentenced to 23 years in jail by a UK court for a string of sexual assaults.