News for 'The Killer'

Sydney: Indian techie's killer still untraced

Sydney: Indian techie's killer still untraced

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Community organisations will put up a memorial plaque for Prabha Arun Kumar in a Sydney park on November 22, her 42nd birthday.

'Bikini Killer' Sobhraj slams Nepal judiciary

'Bikini Killer' Sobhraj slams Nepal judiciary

Rediff.com25 Dec 2007

63-year-old Sobhraj, also known as 'Bikini Killer', said that he was shocked over the recent decision of the Supreme Court to reopen a fake passport case against him, which was earlier dismissed by the lower courts. French national Sobhraj, who is half-Indian and half-Vietnamese, had filed an appeal before the apex court against the Kathmandu District Court's verdict awarding him life sentence for murdering American backpacker Connie Bronzich in 1975.

Radhika's killer has a psychopathic streak: Cops

Radhika's killer has a psychopathic streak: Cops

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

The Delhi police claim to have identified the killer of 20-year-old Radhika Tanwar, and say that he will be arrested soon. "The accused is a mentally disturbed youth from Uttar Pradesh, and he wanted to avenge the humiliation he suffered when he was beaten up for stalking her three years ago," a police official said.

China's satellite killer: Should India worry?

China's satellite killer: Should India worry?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

China's anti-satellite missile may be targetted at the US now, but it can easily be turned on India.

Policeman Lucas Tete's 'killer' arrested in Bihar

Policeman Lucas Tete's 'killer' arrested in Bihar

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

'Killer' of Assistant Sub-Inspector Lucas Tete, who was among the four cops abducted by the Maoists after an encounter in Lakhisarai, Bihar, was arrested in Jamui district on Tuesday.

Can giant-killers Ireland upset Team India?

Can giant-killers Ireland upset Team India?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

After coming up with the most successful run chase in World Cup history against England on Wednesday, Ireland have lived up to their reputation as giant-killers. Can they pull off a surprise against tournament favourites India?

UP: Is Raja Bhaiya shielding senior cop's killers?

UP: Is Raja Bhaiya shielding senior cop's killers?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2013

Police in Uttar Pradesh have failed to nab the killers of Deputy Superintendent of Police Zia Ul Haque, who was gunned down by a mob visibly agitated over the murder of a local village head in Pratapgarh district, about 140 km from Lucknow on Saturday night.

Another death penalty for serial killer Chandrakant Jha

Another death penalty for serial killer Chandrakant Jha

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Serial killer Chandrakant Jha was on Wednesday sentenced to death by a Delhi court in another case of murder and dumping the body near Tihar Jail after beheading and chopping off body parts of the victim, as his case fell in the 'rarest of rare' category.

Delhi court gives death penalty to serial killer

Delhi court gives death penalty to serial killer

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

A 46-year-old serial killer was on Tuesday sentenced to death by a Delhi court for murder and dumping the body near Tihar Jail after beheading and chopping off body parts of the victim as he is a 'menace;' to the society and his case fell in the 'rarest of rare' category.

Big questions China's 'killer' missile poses

Big questions China's 'killer' missile poses

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

Analysts and experts agree that Beijing is trying to challenge American supremacy in the space but also say that Washington has limited choices to react to the development.

Canada may arrest 2 Nijjar murder suspects soon: Report

Canada may arrest 2 Nijjar murder suspects soon: Report

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

According to the sources, when the charges are laid against the two men, police will reveal their role and that of the Indian government.

TMC leader shot dead, assailant lynched

TMC leader shot dead, assailant lynched

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Saifuddin Laskar (47), TMC area president of Bamungachi area in Joynagar was shot dead from close range near his house by miscreants when he went out to offer prayers in the morning, the police said.

Christopher Nolan Remembers 'Dear Friend' Heath Ledger

Christopher Nolan Remembers 'Dear Friend' Heath Ledger

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

During his acceptance speech at the awards ceremony, Christopher Nolan remembered his 'dear friend' Heath Ledger, who had portrayed a negative role in his film, The Dark Knight.

'Bikini killer' Sobhraj to face fresh trial in Nep

'Bikini killer' Sobhraj to face fresh trial in Nep

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

The authorities in Nepal are planning a fresh trial against 'bikini killer' Charles Gurumukh Sobhraj even as the Supreme Court is set to decide the fate of the international criminal on November 4.

Killer apps and a few glitches

Killer apps and a few glitches

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

It's 2007 and Microsoft wants you to upgrade, literally. The beta version of Office 2007, which I used, seemed as if the Redmond-based giant has managed the unexpected -- a redesign of Office applications.

What will the baby-faced killer do next?

What will the baby-faced killer do next?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Why did Kim Jong-un order his brother's murder?

Nithari killer Surinder Koli gets death sentence in another case

Nithari killer Surinder Koli gets death sentence in another case

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Judge Rakesh Tripathi awarded seven years imprisonment to Koli's employer -- businessman Moninder Singh Pandher -- in the case.

Pak parties offer blood money to Taseer family to pardon killer

Pak parties offer blood money to Taseer family to pardon killer

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Pakistani religious parties have offered blood money to the family of slain Punjab governor Salman Taseer to pardon his killer.

Injections, blood clots... Hardik reveals World Cup injury details

Injections, blood clots... Hardik reveals World Cup injury details

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

I got injections, blood removed from ankle: Hardik Pandya recalls painful recuperation after World Cup injury

HOTTEST Sporting Buzz: Serena flaunts her killer curves!

HOTTEST Sporting Buzz: Serena flaunts her killer curves!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Tennis star Serena Williams recently shared a photograph, showing off her killer curves in a beachwear.

Freedom for Rajiv's killers: Riled Congress calls meet

Freedom for Rajiv's killers: Riled Congress calls meet

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

With the Lok Sabha elections schedule set to be announced soon, party vice-president Rahul Gandhi will be holding consultations with senior party leaders on Friday at an informal meeting of the Congress Working Committee. Renu Mittal reports

Prez rejects mercy plea of Rajiv Gandhi's killers

Prez rejects mercy plea of Rajiv Gandhi's killers

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

President Pratibha Patil has rejected the clemency petitions of three killers of Rajiv Gandhi whose death sentences were confirmed by the Supreme Court in 2000.

Kerala court orders Latvian woman's killers to stay in jail for rest of life

Kerala court orders Latvian woman's killers to stay in jail for rest of life

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

The verdict was welcomed by the victim's sister who told a TV channel that she would like to thank the Sessions Judge "for pronouncing a fair judgement".

PM doesn't want Rajiv's killers to be released

PM doesn't want Rajiv's killers to be released

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Holding that assassination of Rajiv Gandhi was an attack on India's soul, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said the release of his killers would be "contrary to all principles of justice" and the Tamil Nadu government has been told not to proceed with it as it is "not legally tenable".

No information: MEA on likely arrest of 2 Nijjar killing suspects by Canada

No information: MEA on likely arrest of 2 Nijjar killing suspects by Canada

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

His remarks at a press briefing came when asked about a media report that said Canada may arrest two suspects in Nijjar's killing "within weeks".

Member pleads in LS for saving Rajiv's killers

Member pleads in LS for saving Rajiv's killers

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

A member whose party is a supporter of the United Progressive Alliance on Friday pleaded in the Lok Sabha for saving Rajiv Gandhi's killers -- Murugan, Santhan and Perarivalan -- from the gallows.

Life's A Desi Beach For Aashka, Elnaaz, Pia

Life's A Desi Beach For Aashka, Elnaaz, Pia

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

What celeb wear when they visit their favourite beaches.

India can't forgive Rajiv's killers: Priyanka

India can't forgive Rajiv's killers: Priyanka

Rediff.com21 Apr 2009

Congress star campaigner Priyanka Gandhi on Tuesday said India as a nation cannot forgive Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam chief V Prabhakaran for the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi though personally she and her family harbours no "hatred or anger" against killers of her father.

'Don't Know What Will Happen In Manipur On April 19'

'Don't Know What Will Happen In Manipur On April 19'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'I don't know whether on voting day there will be intimidation from some militant groups to vote for a particular person and then force them from voting for another in the stronghold of the candidate which does not favour them, or, force them not to come out for voting.' 'Anything is possible.'

TN resolution on Rajiv killers not binding: Govt

TN resolution on Rajiv killers not binding: Govt

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

The Tamil Nadu Assembly has passed a resolution demanding that the three killers of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi should not be hanged. The execution was to take place on September 9.

Former Paralympian Pistorius seeks parole again

Former Paralympian Pistorius seeks parole again

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

A spokesperson for South Africa's Department of Correctional Services said a parole board would consider Pistorius's case at a hearing on Friday, where they will decide if he should be released on parole.

'Peter is the silent killer of Sheena Bora'

'Peter is the silent killer of Sheena Bora'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

CBI Special Prosecutor Bharat B Badami presents the first part of his arguments countering Peter Mukerjea's November 2018 bail plea.

Killer waves hit tourism in Pondy

Killer waves hit tourism in Pondy

Rediff.com30 Dec 2004

Pearl's killer ran terror network from jail

Pearl's killer ran terror network from jail

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

Authorities in Pakistan have claimed to have cracked a clandestine terror network set up by Ahmad Omar Saeed Sheikh, the jailed killer of American journalist Daniel Pearl. The terror network was operating inside the Central Jail at Hyderabad in Sindh and the provincial government has suspended senior police and jail officials after a large number of cell phones, SIMs and other equipment were found in the prison, The News reported on Thursday.

Death sentence for serial killer Umesh Reddy

Death sentence for serial killer Umesh Reddy

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

Serial killer Umesh Reddy, who has been charged with the rapes and murders of several women, was on Wednesday sentenced to death by the Karnataka High Court. Special judge S R Bannurmath, a senior High Court judge, while pronouncing the verdict, termed Reddy as a violent offender and described the case as 'rarest of the rare' and deserving the death sentence.

'I have proved I have the killer instinct'

'I have proved I have the killer instinct'

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand said by winning his fourth World Chess Championship title early this month he has proved critics who accused him of lacking in killer instinct wrong.

COMING UP On OTT This January

COMING UP On OTT This January

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

So many movies coming up for release in theatres in 2024 but January's OTT watch seems interesting too.

'Mamata contained Sandeshkhali situation well in time before BJP...'

'Mamata contained Sandeshkhali situation well in time before BJP...'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

'One Sandeshkhali won't turn around women's perception of Mamata Banerjee in this state'

Will Padikkal Replace Patidar In Dharamsala Test?

Will Padikkal Replace Patidar In Dharamsala Test?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the fifth Test against England?

French lawyer can't defend 'Bikini Killer'

French lawyer can't defend 'Bikini Killer'

Rediff.com7 May 2008

A division bench comprising Justices Min Bahadur Rayamajhi and Kalyan Shrestha rejected the plea by French lawyer Isabelle Coutant Peyre to defend Sobhraj, 64, during a hearing on Tuesday, saying that the court does not have such precedence, officials said. Sobhraj, a half-Vietnamese and half-Indian, is a French national.