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Kabir Sayed: The man behind 'Operation BAD?'

Kabir Sayed: The man behind 'Operation BAD?'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

Kabeer Sayed, who was picked up in dramatic fashion at the Tiruvananthapuram international airport on Sunday, could be a vital link in the investigation to crack the code of the dreaded Indian Mujahideen which was responsible for a spate of blasts across the country last year.

Time for the police to come clean

Time for the police to come clean

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

The country could ill-afford such a situation where innocents are made to pay a price because an incompetent police wants to keep the record books filled. It is time now to ask sharp questions. And time has come for the investigating agencies to answer them. Quickly.

23-yr-old student has key to IM mystery: Cops

23-yr-old student has key to IM mystery: Cops

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

A Karnataka Police officer told rediff.com that Sami handled the finances of the Indian Mujahideen once the heat was stepped up on Subhan. The IM was sure that police would crack down on Subhan following the spate of blasts and hence it was pre-planned that Sami would handle the finances.

Why this former West Indies great is disappointed...

Why this former West Indies great is disappointed...

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

West Indies have failed to understand English conditions and paid the price for their one-dimensional tactics of trying to bounce out opposition

Dawood Ibrahim is still in Pakistan, brother tells cops

Dawood Ibrahim is still in Pakistan, brother tells cops

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Thane police arrested Kaskar two days ago in Mumbai in a case of extortion.

Nitish Kumar seeks CISF security for Mahabodhi temple

Nitish Kumar seeks CISF security for Mahabodhi temple

Rediff.com7 Jul 2013

"The serial blasts deserve the strongest condemnation in the strongest possible words as the perpetrators targeted the place of religious faith of crores of people with an aim to create fear among them," the Bihar chief minister told reporters after inspecting the blast sites at the Mahabodhi temple and surrounding areas in Gaya district with senior civil and police officials

Why wasn't Sivarasan caught alive?

Why wasn't Sivarasan caught alive?

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'These are people who are anxious to die.' 'We have not seen such type of committed people anywhere.'

Mongia cracks 164 for Leicestershire

Mongia cracks 164 for Leicestershire

Rediff.com15 Aug 2005

Dinesh Mongia blasted his way to 164 off 191 balls, studded with 26 fours and three sixes in a County Championship match.

French restaurant popular with expats target of Kabul attack on New Year's Day

French restaurant popular with expats target of Kabul attack on New Year's Day

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

A French restaurant popular with foreigners in Kabul was the target of a New Year's Day bombing on Friday, officials said.

Teen who won President's bravery award back on the streets

Teen who won President's bravery award back on the streets

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

In a shocking tale of apathy and neglect, a teenager who was awarded the President's Gallantry award for bravery, is now living on the streets in the nation's capital.

Yakub Memon spilt beans on Dawood, Tiger

Yakub Memon spilt beans on Dawood, Tiger

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

'Members of the legal fraternity say Yakub Memon cooperated more than what investigators could have ever hoped for, providing information about Dawood Ibrahim and Yakub's elder brother 'Tiger' Memon, the masterminds behind the planning and execution of the Mumbai serial blasts.'

Terror in Brussels: 35 dead as explosions hit airport and metro

Terror in Brussels: 35 dead as explosions hit airport and metro

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

At least 35 people have been killed and dozens injured in Brussels after a series of terror attacks struck the city's airport and a metro station near the European Union headquarters.

High alert after 6 Lashkar terrorists enter Tamil Nadu

High alert after 6 Lashkar terrorists enter Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The reports suggested six members of the terror outfit infiltrated into the state by sea from Sri Lanka and moved to different cities, including Coimbatore, according to the police.

Champions League: Liverpool progress; Shakhtar stun Real Madrid

Champions League: Liverpool progress; Shakhtar stun Real Madrid

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Teenager Curtis Jones grabbed a 58th-minute winner as an injury-hit Liverpool qualified for the knockout stage of the Champions League with a 1-0 win over Ajax Amsterdam at Anfield on Tuesday.

Alert in Delhi, Gujarat

Alert in Delhi, Gujarat

Rediff.com25 Aug 2003

In Delhi vital installations and other sensitive places have been sensitised, police sources said.

Football: Real stunned; Bayern stay top of table

Football: Real stunned; Bayern stay top of table

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Levante striker Roger Marti brushed off squandering a penalty to score the winning goal as his side pulled off a shock 2-1 La Liga victory at Real Madrid

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

A photo symbolising "love and compassion" of an 85-year-old Brazilian woman getting her first embrace in five months from a nurse through a transparent "hug curtain" has been named the World Press Photo of the Year. This year, according to organisers, 74,470 images were submitted for judging, made by 4,315 photographers from 130 different countries. World Press Photo has been kind enough to allow to share some of this year's winning photos here with you.

The cop who cracked the Sheena Bora case

The cop who cracked the Sheena Bora case

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria's trusted man Dinesh Kadam also helped crack the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts' case, sent Abu Salem to jail and helped bust the Indian Mujahideen terror network in Mumbai.

Aguero brace as City beat Bournemouth; Newcastle stun Spurs

Aguero brace as City beat Bournemouth; Newcastle stun Spurs

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Sergio Aguero struck twice as Manchester City moved into second place in the Premier League, two points behind leaders Liverpool, with a 3-1 win at Bournemouth on Sunday. Just three weeks into the new season and last year's top two clubs are already perched at the top of the table.

Report Card: 10/10 for Ashwin, Pant

Report Card: 10/10 for Ashwin, Pant

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

India stormed back in some style, after being surprised in the first game in Chennai, to thrash England in the next three and score an emphatic 3-1 triumph in the just-concluded Test series. A look at how the Indian players fared in the England series.

Fatehabad bus explosion: Farmer held for carrying chemicals

Fatehabad bus explosion: Farmer held for carrying chemicals

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Haryana Police has arrested a farmer for carrying chemical powder in a bottle which exploded inside a private bus on Tuesday at Bhuna in Fatehabad district, leaving a couple injured.

Al-Ummah wanted to eliminate BJP leaders in the south

Al-Ummah wanted to eliminate BJP leaders in the south

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The Al-Ummah operatives who were arrested on Saturday after a major encounter on the Andhra Pradesh border on Saturday are providing the police with a mine of information regarding their plans. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

PIX: Barcelona suffer shock loss; narrow win for Real

PIX: Barcelona suffer shock loss; narrow win for Real

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Barcelona's fourth defeat of the season left them seventh in the standings on 14 points after 10 games, 12 points behind leaders Atletico.

Revenue share is 'starving' grassroots: Cricket Australia

Revenue share is 'starving' grassroots: Cricket Australia

Rediff.com27 May 2017

Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland believes the revenue-share model which the body is trying to dump in its ongoing pay negotiations with players is "starving" the grassroots of the game of funding.

PHOTOS: Bowlers on target as Sunrisers beat Royals

PHOTOS: Bowlers on target as Sunrisers beat Royals

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers' impressive defence of modest totals continued as the visitors pulled off a 11-run win over Rajasthan Royals on a tricky pitch to claim the top spot

PHOTOS: Ronaldo penalty sends Real through after Juve fightback

PHOTOS: Ronaldo penalty sends Real through after Juve fightback

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo showed nerves of steel to score an injury-time penalty and send holders Real Madrid into the semi-finals of the Champions League in extraordinary circumstances as they lost 3-1 to Juventus on Wednesday but won a thrilling tie 4-3 on aggregate.

Maldives parliament impeaches vice prez over plot to kill President

Maldives parliament impeaches vice prez over plot to kill President

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Maldivian Vice President Ahmed Adeeb was on Thursday impeached by the Parliament overwhelmingly over an alleged attempt to assassinate President Abdulla Yameen and faces terrorism charges as lawmakers approved state of emergency in the island that has sparked concerns globally.

Watson confident of regaining full fitness in time for World T20

Watson confident of regaining full fitness in time for World T20

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

The 34-year-old suffered the injury bowling for Islamabad in the T20 tournament in the UAE and immediately withdrew to fly home to Sydney for scans and an assessment

Wozniacki stays alive in Singapore; Federer survives scare

Wozniacki stays alive in Singapore; Federer survives scare

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Caroline Wozniacki overcame a mid-match wobble and withstood a barrage of big hitting to get her WTA Finals title defence back on track with a 7-5, 3-6, 6-2 victory over Petra Kvitova at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

EPL PHOTOS: City go top after win over Cardiff

EPL PHOTOS: City go top after win over Cardiff

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday

Achuthanandan turns 90; says will continue his struggles

Achuthanandan turns 90; says will continue his struggles

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

Kerala's iconic Marxist and former Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan turned 90 on Sunday.

ISRO launches India's heaviest satellite GSAT-11, will boost net connectivity

ISRO launches India's heaviest satellite GSAT-11, will boost net connectivity

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

ISRO Chairman K Sivan described the GSAT-11 as the "richest space asset" for India.

EPL PIX: Liverpool in seventh heaven; City, Spurs, Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Liverpool in seventh heaven; City, Spurs, Chelsea win

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Rahane's form a worry as India aim another clean sweep vs SL

Rahane's form a worry as India aim another clean sweep vs SL

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

Ajinkya Rahane will be aiming to get his mojo back as India, formidable even without regular skipper Virat Kohli, eye another 'Whitewash' against Sri Lanka in the three-match ODI series, starting on Sunday.

PIX: Belgium first team into Euro 2020 finals

PIX: Belgium first team into Euro 2020 finals

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

A round-up of Thursday night's matches from the Euro 2020 qualifiers.

Europa League: Aubameyang puts Arsenal in control; Chelsea held

Europa League: Aubameyang puts Arsenal in control; Chelsea held

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang struck a vital late goal to seal a 3-1 win over Valencia on Thursday and give his side breathing space for the second leg of their Europa League semi-final in Spain next week.

Ranji round up: TN oust Karnataka, champions Mumbai in trouble

Ranji round up: TN oust Karnataka, champions Mumbai in trouble

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem claimed seven for 79 to put Jharkhand in control against Haryana on the second day of the Ranji Trophy quarter-final match, on Saturday.

Osama's secret treasure trove revealed!

Osama's secret treasure trove revealed!

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Here are the things we know about Osama and his terror group from the documents.

NIA busts ISIS-inspired terror module planning to attack VIPs, 10 arrested

NIA busts ISIS-inspired terror module planning to attack VIPs, 10 arrested

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

The module was in touch with foreign handlers, whose identity is yet to be established, NIA Inspector General Alok Mittal told reporters.

Who bungled Yakub Memon's case?

Who bungled Yakub Memon's case?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

After the TADA court pronounced the death sentence on Yakub Memon, his lawyers, says senior lawyer Niteen Pradhan, failed to prove that the death sentence is not applicable to a conspirator in every court that they challenged Judge P D Kode's order.