News for 'Shakeel'

MTNL-BSNL merger route by Nov-end

MTNL-BSNL merger route by Nov-end

Rediff.com11 Oct 2004

Task force to unearth properties of Dawood

Task force to unearth properties of Dawood

Rediff.com2 Mar 2004

The eight-member team will also put Chhota Rajan, Chhota Shakeel, Abu Salem and other underworld dons under the scanner.

Is Govinda in the wrong?

Is Govinda in the wrong?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2005

Do you think Govinda is being framed? Or do you think the actor-MP is wrong?

Telecom: Rs 300,000 cr needed

Telecom: Rs 300,000 cr needed

Rediff.com22 Mar 2005

The government on Tuesday said it would require about Rs 300,000 crore (Rs 3000 billion) of investment for the equipment to roll out broadband services and 150 million new telephone lines over the next three years.

CBI set to bust telecom frauds

CBI set to bust telecom frauds

Rediff.com9 Mar 2005

The government on Wednesday said it has set up dedicated Central Bureau of Investigation cells in four metros for detecting and checking telecom related frauds.

New Postal Act to hit courier cos

New Postal Act to hit courier cos

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

The government will amend the more than 100-year-old Indian Postal Act to bring courier services within its ambit, Minister of State for Communications and IT Shakeel Ahmad said in Lok Sabha.

BSNL, MTNL launch broadband services

BSNL, MTNL launch broadband services

Rediff.com14 Jan 2005

Public sector telecom majors Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd on Friday launched broadband Internet services in over 200 cities across the country, fixing a highly competitive Rs 500 per month tariff for home users.

Andhra bus tragedy: Driver, travel company owner arrested

Andhra bus tragedy: Driver, travel company owner arrested

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

A day after the tragic mishap in Mahabubnagar district of Andhra Pradesh, in which 45 passengers of a Volvo bus were burnt alive after it caught fire, the police on Thursday arrested the owner of the bus operator company and its driver.

BSNL, MTNL merger hangs in limbo

BSNL, MTNL merger hangs in limbo

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

The government on Thursday said it has not taken any decision so far regarding the merger of telecom public sector undertakings BSNL and MTNL.

MTNL to monitor illegal calls

MTNL to monitor illegal calls

Rediff.com1 Dec 2004

The government on Thursday said it has directed Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd to monitor illegal international calls through its Nepal subsidiary.

Postage stamp on Muslim cleric soon

Postage stamp on Muslim cleric soon

Rediff.com30 May 2005

Postage stamp on Muslim cleric soon

Postage stamp on Muslim cleric soon

Rediff.com30 May 2005

BJP banks on Modi factor to defeat Kanhaiya Kumar

BJP banks on Modi factor to defeat Kanhaiya Kumar

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

'The BJP supporters assert that the appeal of Modi remains a big draw for voters.' 'While the Opposition's alliance is hoping to counter it with its social arithmetic.'

Rs 4,469 cr bills of BSNL, MTNL unpaid

Rs 4,469 cr bills of BSNL, MTNL unpaid

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

State-run telecom firms BSNL and MTNL have to recover a massive Rs 4,469 crore (Rs 44.69 billion) outstanding dues from states, centre, defence establishments and private subscribers, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.

No hike in BSNL call charges, rentals

No hike in BSNL call charges, rentals

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

The government on Thursday ruled out any proposal to increase the monthly rental of MTNL and BSNL fixed line phones or call charges.

India lose 0-3 to Pakistan

India lose 0-3 to Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Mar 2005

The Indians failed to convert any of the six penalty-corners that came their way in the four-nation Junior hockey tournament match in Lahore.

Pakistan sends back two Indian boys

Pakistan sends back two Indian boys

Rediff.com17 Aug 2004

Alamdin (14) and Shakeel Ahmed (12) had inadvertently crossed over to the Pakistan side from Kupwara border.

Bihar withdraws case against Taslimuddin

Bihar withdraws case against Taslimuddin

Rediff.com14 Aug 2004

A case under various sections of IPC, Arms Act and Explosive Substance Act was registered against the Union minister.

Sonia holds Iftar, shares table with Sharad Yadav and Lalu

Sonia holds Iftar, shares table with Sharad Yadav and Lalu

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

Sonia Gandhi on Sunday hosted her first Iftar in three years, which saw the Congress president sharing a table with leaders of RJD and its new-found ally Janata Dal-United.

Team leaves for Indonesia to get Chhota Rajan deported

Team leaves for Indonesia to get Chhota Rajan deported

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

A joint team of CBI and police officers has left for Indonesia to seek deportation of underworld don Chhota Rajan, two days after India wrote a letter to the authorities there for his return to face trial in various criminal cases registered against him.

Mumbai court summons Daya Nayak

Mumbai court summons Daya Nayak

Rediff.com6 Dec 2004

He has been asked to appear in court on December 15 to reply to allegations of obtaining funds from the underworld to construct a school in his native place of Karnataka.

JK: Seven arrested for circulating Hizbul Mujahideen posters

JK: Seven arrested for circulating Hizbul Mujahideen posters

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

The police have arrested seven persons for their alleged involvement in circulation of threatening posters on behalf of militant outfit Hizbul Mujahideen in Anantnag district of south Kashmir.

Dravid to act as prosecution witness in IPL spot-fixing case

Dravid to act as prosecution witness in IPL spot-fixing case

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Rajasthan Royals' captain Rahul Dravid will act as a formal prosecution witness in the IPL spot-fixing case. Sources in the Delhi police said a team had been sent to Bangalore to record the former India captain's statement.

Take action against Daya Nayak: Court

Take action against Daya Nayak: Court

Rediff.com8 Mar 2004

Daya Nayak is facing allegations of colluding with the underworld.

Gangster Ezaz Lakdawala shot dead in Bangkok

Gangster Ezaz Lakdawala shot dead in Bangkok

Rediff.com26 May 2003

Lakdawala was reportedly shot dead by members of the Chhota Shakeel gang.

Cong considering extending support to AAP: Rahul

Cong considering extending support to AAP: Rahul

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

The issue of extending support to Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Admi Party is "under consideration", Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi said on Thursday.

Reports of Sonia, Rahul offering to resign 'speculative': Cong

Reports of Sonia, Rahul offering to resign 'speculative': Cong

Rediff.com17 May 2014

The Congress dismissed as "mere speculation" reports that Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are to offer their resignation at the Congress Working Committee meeting on Monday called in the wake of the party's worst-ever electoral defeat.

MTNL to bid for Rwanda Telecom

MTNL to bid for Rwanda Telecom

Rediff.com7 Jul 2004

The government on Wednesday said the Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd board has approved the bid for acquiring stake in Rwanda Telecom.

BSNL lost 32.6 lakh users in 2004

BSNL lost 32.6 lakh users in 2004

Rediff.com2 Dec 2004

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd lost 32.6 lakh subscribers in 2003-04 compared to 17.9 lakh in the previous year even as 17.5 lakh people were waiting to get new connections from the state-owned telecom company as on March 31, 2004.

'Can anyone bring back my son?'

'Can anyone bring back my son?'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2004

Pakistan beat India; win bronze

Pakistan beat India; win bronze

Rediff.com13 Mar 2004

'Pak ISI, BJP rejoice when communal riots take place'

'Pak ISI, BJP rejoice when communal riots take place'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

In comments that are likely to fuel a controversy, Congress general secretary Shakeel Ahmad on Friday drew parallels with Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence and Bharatiya Janata Party, saying both "rejoice" whenever communal riots erupt.

Now, Rakesh Roshan turns hostile in Bharat Shah ca

Now, Rakesh Roshan turns hostile in Bharat Shah ca

Rediff.com4 Dec 2002

The film director denied receiving extortion threats from underworld dons Abu Salem and Chhota Shakeel.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

No possibility of any alliance in Tamil Nadu: Cong

No possibility of any alliance in Tamil Nadu: Cong

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Virtually friendless in Tamil Nadu, Congress on Monday said it would be going it alone in the state in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Rural postal life insurance biz zooms

Rural postal life insurance biz zooms

Rediff.com28 May 2004

Rural Postal Life Insurance, a scheme administered by the Department of Post for the rural populace, has grown manifold to develop business worth Rs 6,000 crore (Rs 60 billion) for the 2003-04 fiscal from Rs 550 crore (Rs 5.50 billion) in 1999.

Three get jail for plot to kill Kalam

Three get jail for plot to kill Kalam

Rediff.com18 Oct 2003

Mohammed Ashraf alias Mohammed Shakeel, Mohammed Amran and Abdul Majid also wanted to abduct Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly.

Except Preity, everyone turned hostile

Except Preity, everyone turned hostile

Rediff.com30 Sep 2003

The actress admitted to have received a threat from Chhota Shakeel, but Sanjay Dutt and Shah Rukh Khan denied receiving any such threats.

Bharat Shah case: Sanjay to depose as witness

Bharat Shah case: Sanjay to depose as witness

Rediff.com5 Feb 2003

He will appear as a prosecution witness in the alleged nexus between Bollywood and the underworld.

PIX: Inside Salman Khan's 50th birthday party!

PIX: Inside Salman Khan's 50th birthday party!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Check out some inside photos from Salman Khan's 50th birthday celebrations.