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How this insurance company detects fraud

How this insurance company detects fraud

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

ICICI Lombard is utilising the latest technology and forensic methods to verify insurance claims.

J-K SOG: From tracking social media to planning ops

J-K SOG: From tracking social media to planning ops

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

With each team working on a dedicated task, the SOG is moving full steam ahead with its efforts to hit out at terrorists trying to make Srinagar their base, said senior officials anxious to recast the image of the force.

1993 trains blast case: SC irked as accused jailed for 11 years without charges

1993 trains blast case: SC irked as accused jailed for 11 years without charges

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

"Convict him or acquit him," an anguished Supreme Court observed on non-framing of charges on an accused jailed for 11 years over serial blasts in multiple Rajdhani Express and other trains in 1993.

What makes the SPG special

What makes the SPG special

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The 3,000-strong force, plus its highly trained dog squad, is responsible solely for the protection of one person: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi.

Indian frontline worker in UAE wages 6-month battle against Covid, death

Indian frontline worker in UAE wages 6-month battle against Covid, death

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

A 38-year-old Indian frontline warrior in the United Arab Emirates was on Thursday discharged from hospital after he made a miraculous recovery from COVID-19 that seriously damaged his lungs and left him in an unconscious state for six months.

2 gangsters involved in Moosewala murder killed after 5-hour encounter

2 gangsters involved in Moosewala murder killed after 5-hour encounter

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Two gangsters involved in the killing of singer Sidhu Moosewala were eliminated in an encounter by the Punjab police in Amritsar on Wednesday, an officer said.

SC to examine if its 2022 PMLA verdict needs revision

SC to examine if its 2022 PMLA verdict needs revision

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The Supreme Court said on Wednesday it will examine whether its 2022 verdict upholding the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) powers to arrest and attach property involved in money laundering under PMLA required any reconsideration.

Pakistani 'spy' having sensitive documents arrested in UP

Pakistani 'spy' having sensitive documents arrested in UP

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

The accused revealed that in 2012 he came in contact with the ISI, which trained him to work in India from where he had to send information about the army from western UP and Uttarakhand,

Channi, Randhawa hatched conspiracy against me, alleges Majithia

Channi, Randhawa hatched conspiracy against me, alleges Majithia

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia on Tuesday accused Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and deputy CM Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa of hatching a conspiracy against him and dubbed registration of case against him as 'political vendetta.'

'Modiji, Can We Survive Only On Rations?'

'Modiji, Can We Survive Only On Rations?'

Rediff.com19 May 2024

'Modi must see how we live, what we have to do to educate our children.'

CSK Vs LSG: Who Played Best Knock? Vote!

CSK Vs LSG: Who Played Best Knock? Vote!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Marcus Stoinis' maiden IPL century lifts LSG to victory.

How Modi Lost While Winning

How Modi Lost While Winning

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

For the first time in his political career, he failed to carry his party to even a working majority -- and again, for the first time in his career, he finds himself in a situation where he cannot rule by dictatorial fiat, points out Prem Panicker.

1 killed, 13 injured as Lankan police open fire on anti-govt protestors

1 killed, 13 injured as Lankan police open fire on anti-govt protestors

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

At least one person was killed and 12 others injured on Tuesday when the police opened fire to disperse angry anti-government protestors in Sri Lanka's southwestern region of Rambukkana, officials said.

'Delta plus' variant may trigger 3rd wave in Maha: State health dept

'Delta plus' variant may trigger 3rd wave in Maha: State health dept

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

The highly virulent 'Delta plus' variant of the novel coronavirus could stoke a third wave in Maharashtra, according to a presentation made at a meeting attended by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.

Can't allow unvaccinated people on public transport: Maha govt to HC

Can't allow unvaccinated people on public transport: Maha govt to HC

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

The decision to prohibit people, who were yet to receive both doses of COVID-19 vaccine, from using public transport in the state had been taken to ensure those unvaccinated do not endanger the lives of others, it said.

'Violence won't end till people say let's stop it'

'Violence won't end till people say let's stop it'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'Unfortunately, there is no movement towards peace in Manipur.'

Maran questioned for 2nd day by CBI

Maran questioned for 2nd day by CBI

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Sun TV had approached the Home Ministry for security clearance.

Two women among three Naxals killed in Chhattisgarh

Two women among three Naxals killed in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Three Naxals, including two women, were on Saturday gunned down by security forces at two different places in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Bastar division, taking the total number of ultras killed in separate gun-battles in the region this month to 21.

Armed forces to conduct fly-pasts to thank COVID warriors

Armed forces to conduct fly-pasts to thank COVID warriors

Rediff.com1 May 2020

The Indian Armed Forces will express their gratitude to all "corona warriors" by conducting fly-pasts, showering petals on hospitals treating COVID-19 patients and illuminating naval vessels, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat said on Friday.

Did Atiq Ahmed's son's encounter follow SC's 2014 guidelines?

Did Atiq Ahmed's son's encounter follow SC's 2014 guidelines?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Killings in police encounters affect the credibility of rule of law and the administration of criminal justice system, the Supreme Court had said in a 2014 judgment while issuing a slew of guidelines to be followed in matters of investigating police encounters which have led to death or grievous injury.

SC backs PMLA, says money laundering promotes terrorism, drug trafficking

SC backs PMLA, says money laundering promotes terrorism, drug trafficking

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court said on Wednesday that money laundering is a "heinous" crime which not only affects the social and economic fabric of a nation but also tends to promote other serious offences like terrorism and drug trafficking.

Will Suleman Usman Bakery Victims Get Justice?

Will Suleman Usman Bakery Victims Get Justice?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

The Sessions Court judge presiding over the trial was appointed to this court just a few months ago. Annoyed at its slow pace, he is cracking the whip on the prosecution.

ISI trained ULFA militants, tried to appease Baruah: Book

ISI trained ULFA militants, tried to appease Baruah: Book

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), which trained a batch of Assam's United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants in 1991-92, considered the rebel group's chief Paresh Baruah a prize catch and did not want to offend him even after he was unwilling to take the agency's commands on conducting operations in the northeastern state, claims a new book.

PHOTOS: Amid flares and crowd trouble, Pakistan win in Colombo

PHOTOS: Amid flares and crowd trouble, Pakistan win in Colombo

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Crowd trouble tarnished Pakistan's victory over Sri Lanka as missiles were thrown onto the pitch in the third ODI in Colombo.

17 arrested for UP English question paper leak, NSA invoked, STF to probe

17 arrested for UP English question paper leak, NSA invoked, STF to probe

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The class 12 English exam of the Uttar Pradesh secondary school board was cancelled in 24 districts after the question paper was leaked hours before the beginning of the test on Wednesday.

CBI speeds up taking over of Vyapam cases, 30 FIRs registered

CBI speeds up taking over of Vyapam cases, 30 FIRs registered

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

After the Supreme Court direction to speed up the Vyapam probe, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday registered five cases in connection with the scam, taking the total number of FIRs to over 30.

Pakistan's new Army chief oversaw attack on CRPF convoy in Pulwama

Pakistan's new Army chief oversaw attack on CRPF convoy in Pulwama

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Munir was among those in Pakistan who oversaw the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, according to Tilak Devasher, a member of the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) and who retired as Special Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat.

Punjab polls: Cops on high alert, intensify search operations

Punjab polls: Cops on high alert, intensify search operations

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

To ensure free, fair and transparent assembly elections next month in Punjab, the police have intensified search operations, especially in the border districts, to keep a vigil on illegal activities in vulnerable areas.

PIX: India, Quad nations in 25th edition of Malabar exercise

PIX: India, Quad nations in 25th edition of Malabar exercise

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

The high-voltage Malabar exercise featuring the navies of all four Quad countries -- India, the US, Australia and Japan -- began on Thursday off the coast of Guam against the backdrop of a resolve by the four nations to solidify cooperation for a free and open Indo-Pacific in view of China's rouge behaviour in the region.

Will not nurse a traitor's child: ISI agent's wife

Will not nurse a traitor's child: ISI agent's wife

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Asma Khatoon is devastated that her husband is a Pakistani spy.

Sidhu withdraws resignation as Punjab Cong chief

Sidhu withdraws resignation as Punjab Cong chief

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Making the announcement at a press conference in Chandigarh, Sidhu, however, said he will assume charge the day Punjab will get a new advocate general.

CRPF's operation Prahaar killed 18 Naxals last month, claims police

CRPF's operation Prahaar killed 18 Naxals last month, claims police

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

The operation was conducted between June 23 and 25, the police said.

What's HOT on OTT this week

What's HOT on OTT this week

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

A demon-hunting spirit takes possession of a frail teenager, an up, close and portentous encounter in the cocaine trade, Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri's Neelam connection, a 21-year-old Kurdish cop understanding the mechanics of war, Gena Rowlands setting the benchmark for badassery -- Sukanya Verma brings all this and more on the OTT scene this week.

Criminals use CCTV to monitor Delhi cops!

Criminals use CCTV to monitor Delhi cops!

Rediff.com8 May 2016

The trend came to light in the posh southern part of the city where a gambling racket was operating full time but came out clean every time police paid a surprise visit.

Mamata turns street fighter for cop she once refused to trust

Mamata turns street fighter for cop she once refused to trust

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Rajeev Kumar, the Kolkata police commissioner, is known for his impeccable investigating and electronic surveillance skills.

Hema Upadhyay double murder: Man held in Varanasi 'confesses', reveals motive

Hema Upadhyay double murder: Man held in Varanasi 'confesses', reveals motive

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Shivkumar Rajbhar told police that he and four others eliminated the duo in Mumbai after Hema defaulted on a payment for an idol made by his employer, Vidyadhar alias Vidya, a metal fabrication artist who is missing and is prime suspect.

WC PIX: B'desh's Miraz steals the show vs Afghanistan

WC PIX: B'desh's Miraz steals the show vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between Bangladesh and Afghanistan in Dharamsala on Saturday

Parliament breach well-planned, 5 of 6 accused held: Police

Parliament breach well-planned, 5 of 6 accused held: Police

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

The Parliament security breach on Wednesday was well-coordinated, meticulously planned and carried out by six accused, five of whom have been nabbed, police sources said on Wednesday.

The Stars Come Down On OTT This Week

The Stars Come Down On OTT This Week

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Dhanush, Mahesh Babu, Sushmita Sen, Bhumi Pednekar, it's a star studded show on OTT this week.

3 arrested in Kolkata for links to Pakistan's ISI

3 arrested in Kolkata for links to Pakistan's ISI

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

The Special Task Force of Kolkata Police on Sunday arrested three persons from the southern part of the city for their alleged links to Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence.