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Main Accused In Noida Workers' Protest Nabbed In Tamil Nadu

Main Accused In Noida Workers' Protest Nabbed In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

The main accused in the violent workers' protest in Noida has been arrested in Tamil Nadu, after being on the run. Aditya Anand, the alleged mastermind, was apprehended at Tiruchirappalli Railway Station and had a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his head.

CM Vijay begins welfare push, but Tamil Nadu's debt crisis looms large

CM Vijay begins welfare push, but Tamil Nadu's debt crisis looms large

Rediff.com10 May 2026

TVK founder Vijay, upon becoming Chief Minister, approved free electricity units and special forces for women's safety and anti-drug efforts. He pledged a commitment to secularism and social justice, asserting his authority as the sole power centre.

Tamil Nadu CM Directs Swift Action In Sexual Assault Cases

Tamil Nadu CM Directs Swift Action In Sexual Assault Cases

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has directed police to promptly register cases, investigate expeditiously, and ensure stringent punishment for those involved in sexual crimes, following a series of incidents including the murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore.

Vijay launches free power, women's safety, anti-drug schemes

Vijay launches free power, women's safety, anti-drug schemes

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has launched three key schemes focusing on electricity subsidies, women's safety, and drug eradication, fulfilling his election promises after his party's recent victory.

'Vijay's Government Will Be Pulled Down By December 2027'

'Vijay's Government Will Be Pulled Down By December 2027'

Rediff.com5 days ago

'You will have the President's rule for 7 to 8 months, And Annamalai will be the hero in those 7 months.'

Bihar Shop Owner Arrested in Connection with Stolen Mobile Phone Motherboard Ring

Bihar Shop Owner Arrested in Connection with Stolen Mobile Phone Motherboard Ring

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A mobile shop owner in Katihar, Bihar, has been arrested for allegedly procuring and selling motherboards of stolen mobile phones to foreign locations, raising concerns about illegal transfer of mobile data.

'Attack on migrants': Team of Bihar officials leaves for Tamil Nadu

'Attack on migrants': Team of Bihar officials leaves for Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, replying to queries from journalists in Patna, said the decision to send the team was taken after deliberations that took place over a couple of days.

More Arrests Made In Noida Workers' Protest Case

More Arrests Made In Noida Workers' Protest Case

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Gautam Buddh Nagar police have arrested two more individuals, Himanshu Thakur and Satyam Verma, in connection with the recent violence during worker protests in Noida. The accused are alleged to have orchestrated provocative activities and violence during the demonstrations.

20 'smugglers' shot dead in Andhra forests, Tamil Nadu seeks probe

20 'smugglers' shot dead in Andhra forests, Tamil Nadu seeks probe

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Twenty people were gunned down in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor district in a police operation said to be against red sanders smugglers that came under severe attack from the government and political parties in neighbouring Tamil Nadu, which claimed 12 victims were labourers from their state.

Supriya Sahu, Champion of the Earth

Supriya Sahu, Champion of the Earth

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

'We should learn from the wild world on how they live harmoniously.'

Both STF units share credit

"Both STF units share credit"

Rediff.com20 Oct 2004

Veerappan says Nagappa no longer with him

Veerappan says Nagappa no longer with him

Rediff.com8 Dec 2002

The sixth cassette sent by forest brigand Veerappan says he has abandoned former minister H Nagappa, whom he had abducted on August 25.

No deaths due to codeine syrup, accused linked to SP: Yogi

No deaths due to codeine syrup, accused linked to SP: Yogi

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday strongly rebutted allegations by Leader of Opposition Mata Prasad Pandey over 'deaths' allegedly due to the consumption of fake medicines and codeine syrup, asserting in the Assembly that no such case has come to the notice of the state government so far.

Three Veerappan accomplices held

Three Veerappan accomplices held

Rediff.com6 Jan 2003

They reportedly helped the brigand during the abduction episode of Nagappa.

Intelligence report helped to locate Veerappan

Intelligence report helped to locate Veerappan

Rediff.com19 Oct 2004

The intelligence input was as specific as it gets -- four persons, including Veerappan, are moving in an ambulance on their way to a hospital.

Youth & Experience: Meet India's World Cup 15

Youth & Experience: Meet India's World Cup 15

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Defending champions India have unveiled a well-rounded 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Where You Can Watch Bhool Chuk Maaf

Where You Can Watch Bhool Chuk Maaf

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

It's an action-packed week on OTT. Fasten your seat belts and check out these options from Sukanya Verma.

Veerappan killer Vijay Kumar resigns as advisor of MHA citing personal reasons

Veerappan killer Vijay Kumar resigns as advisor of MHA citing personal reasons

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Kumar, who put in his papers sometimes ago due to personal reasons, has vacated his accommodation in Delhi and relocated to Chennai.

Govt mulling over STFs to tackle Naxalism

Govt mulling over STFs to tackle Naxalism

Rediff.com12 Jan 2005

The STFs will be on the lines of the Tamil Nadu and Karnataka STF that killed forest brigand Veerappan.

TNA chief Suba Illavarasan arrested

TNA chief Suba Illavarasan arrested

Rediff.com26 May 2004

Illavarasan is also a close associate of forest brigand Veerappan.

Will Bihar, Kerala and Tamil Nadu do a U-turn on prohibition?

Will Bihar, Kerala and Tamil Nadu do a U-turn on prohibition?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

State after state has imposed an alcohol ban, and has had to retreat, unable to address the financial and administrative fallout. Are we set for more of this cycle, asks Aditi Phadnis.

STF men get their due

STF men get their due

Rediff.com1 Nov 2004

STF men get their due

STF to continue, says Jaya

STF to continue, says Jaya

Rediff.com6 Dec 2004

The STF will handle hijacking, armed terrorism, illegal agitations, natural calamities, train accidents and havoc caused by floods.

Sandalwood smuggler Veerappan shot dead

Sandalwood smuggler Veerappan shot dead

Rediff.com19 Oct 2004

A Special Task Force team of the Tamil Nadu police, headed by Jaykumar, shot dead the dacoit and three of his associates in an encounter in Dharmapuri district.

'Life after Verappan for STF'

'Life after Verappan for STF'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2004

Vijaykumar said he had sent his suggestions about the STF's future to the chief minister.

Has Vijay Changed After Karur Stampede?

Has Vijay Changed After Karur Stampede?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Vijay, despite the loud message from his delayed arrival at the road-show/stampede venue, and more so his continued inaccessibility for fans-turned-cadres after graduating from a super-star to a political party leader with electoral ambitions, refuses to change. Or, so it seems, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Veerappan's wife seeks commutation of death sentence for 4

Veerappan's wife seeks commutation of death sentence for 4

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Slain sandalwood smuggler Veerappan's wife Muthulakshmi has appealed to the Tamil Nadu government to take steps for commuting the death sentence awarded to four of his associates in the 1993 Palar landmine explosion case.

What Veerappan's daughter plans to do in BJP

What Veerappan's daughter plans to do in BJP

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

'I was invited to join the BJP, and I felt respected when they called me.'

Another Veerappan aide nabbed

Another Veerappan aide nabbed

Rediff.com9 Jan 2003

Kumaresan, treasurer of the Tamils Liberation Army, was involved in the recent blast of a power transmission tower in Toppaiyankulam near Cuddalore.

STF won't go after Veerappan's treasure

STF won't go after Veerappan's treasure

Rediff.com27 Oct 2004

After gunning down sandalwood smuggler Veerappan, the Special Task Force has decided against returning to M M Hills in Karnataka to unearth arms, ammunition and money hidden by the brigand, a top STF official said in Bangalore on Wednesday.

Veerappan: Last rites performed near Mettur

Veerappan: Last rites performed near Mettur

Rediff.com20 Oct 2004

Veerappan's wife Muthulakshmi, his daughter Vijayarani Yuvarani and his brother's wife Muniapppa were present at the burial ground.

STF, Veerappan exchange fire

STF, Veerappan exchange fire

Rediff.com25 Jan 2003

The encounter occured on Friday night on the Karnataka, Tamil Nadu border.

Three more Veerappan aides nabbed

Three more Veerappan aides nabbed

Rediff.com7 Jan 2003

Based on clues provided by Alexander Raja, one of the three arrested by the Tamil Nadu STF on Monday, Mudalemutthu, Amul Raj and Sagairaja were held.

Veerappan cornered: Karnataka CM

Veerappan cornered: Karnataka CM

Rediff.com10 Feb 2004

'We hope one of these days we will get a message that can make us feel very relieved,' Krishna said.

Karnataka, TN STFs launch hunt for Veerappan

Karnataka, TN STFs launch hunt for Veerappan

Rediff.com8 Dec 2002

"Chief Minister S M Krishna, who is in Delhi, spoke to his Tamil Nadu counterpart, Jayalalithaa, and both decided to launch operations immediately," Kharge said.

Sidda suspends Bengaluru police chief, orders RCB representatives' arrest

Sidda suspends Bengaluru police chief, orders RCB representatives' arrest

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Speaking to reporters after a cabinet meeting, the chief minister also announced a one-man judicial probe, headed by Justice Michael D'Cunha, a retired high court judge of Karnataka, into the tragic incident.

Cops detain 14 red sanders smugglers in AP forests

Cops detain 14 red sanders smugglers in AP forests

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

14 red sanders smugglers were detained even as combing operations were on in Seshachalam hill ranges of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday to nab woodcutters on the run.

Govt submits first autopsy report to HC in Chittoor firing case

Govt submits first autopsy report to HC in Chittoor firing case

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

The state government submitted the first post-mortem report of 20 people, who were killed in police firing in Seshachalam forests of Chittoor district on April 7.

He Wants To Set Up Fuel Stations In Space!

He Wants To Set Up Fuel Stations In Space!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

'It is our duty to keep space sustainable and free of debris.'