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Shooter involved in Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Sandhu's murder held

Shooter involved in Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Sandhu's murder held

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The Punjab Police on Thursday arrested the second shooter involved in the killing of Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Singh Sandhu last year.

Shehla murder probe: CBI team from Delhi arrives in Bhopal

Shehla murder probe: CBI team from Delhi arrives in Bhopal

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

A Central Bureau of Investigation team from Delhi has arrived in Bhopal to take over the investigations into the murder of RTI activist Shehla Masood.

SC issues notice to Centre, Gujarat over Bilkis Bano case convicts' release

SC issues notice to Centre, Gujarat over Bilkis Bano case convicts' release

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought responses from the Centre and the Gujarat government on a plea challenging the remission granted to 11 life convicts in the case of Bilkis Bano's gangrape and murder of her family members.

Pansare murder case: Police detain woman for questioning

Pansare murder case: Police detain woman for questioning

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Close on the heels of the arrest of a man allegedly having links with right-wing outfit Sanatan Sansthan in connection with the murder of Communist leader and rationalist Govind Pansare, a 32-year-old woman has been picked up by police for questioning from Kanjurmarg in Mumbai suburb.

BJP backs Vijay in Shehla murder case

BJP backs Vijay in Shehla murder case

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

Coming out strongly in support of its Member of Parliament Tarun Vijay, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday warned against any attempt to derive political mileage from RTI activist Shehla Masood murder case in Madhya Pradesh.

How The BJP Plans To Shackle Nitish Kumar

How The BJP Plans To Shackle Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'The BJP will use Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha to check Nitish Kumar.' 'They will not allow him to function freely as before.'

How Prof Nandini Sundar got pulled into a murder mystery

How Prof Nandini Sundar got pulled into a murder mystery

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

While the Chhattisgarh police charged the well-known academic with a tribal man's murder, those who know her say it is vendetta at play.

'Muslims from Nuh have escaped to Rajasthan'

'Muslims from Nuh have escaped to Rajasthan'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

'Not only are Muslim homes and shops being bulldozed, but the cops are filing random FIRs even against people who died two-three years ago, against those who have moved to neighbouring states since almost two years to work there.'

Shehla murder bleak reminder of unsolved killings

Shehla murder bleak reminder of unsolved killings

Rediff.com21 Aug 2011

Shehla murder bleak reminder of unsolved killings

Maratha quota: CM calls all-party meet; Uddhav not invited

Maratha quota: CM calls all-party meet; Uddhav not invited

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

State-run bus services have been completely suspended in five Marathwada districts while curfew and Internet shut-down have been imposed in parts of Beed where the houses of political leaders were targeted by protesters.

Remand of 5 accused in Masood murder extended

Remand of 5 accused in Masood murder extended

Rediff.com27 May 2012

The judicial remand of all the five accused in Right To Information activist Shehla Masood's murder case has been extended to June 11 by the special Central Bureau of Investigation court.

Shehla murder case: No relief for Saba Farooqui

Shehla murder case: No relief for Saba Farooqui

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court on Tuesday rejected the bail application of Saba Farooqui, one of the five accused in the 2011 murder of right to information activist Shehla Masood at Bhopal.

Rumours, fake news fuelling violence in Manipur: Security officials

Rumours, fake news fuelling violence in Manipur: Security officials

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The lawlessness because of the fake picture spread like jungle fire and was one of the reasons for the state government to shut down the Internet on May 3, the officials said.

Man arrested for Pansare's murder linked to right-wing group

Man arrested for Pansare's murder linked to right-wing group

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Sameer Gaikwad, in his early 30s, was arrested from Sangli in a joint operation by the Kolhapur and the local police.

Shehla Masood murder: Accused refuses to record statement

Shehla Masood murder: Accused refuses to record statement

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

One of the five accused in the Right To Information activist Shehla Masood murder case, Saba Farooqui, on Friday refused to record her statement before a special court for the second time in one month.

Masood murder: BJP politician in MP being probed

Masood murder: BJP politician in MP being probed

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

A senior Bharatiya Janata Party politician from Madhya Pradesh is being investigated by Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with the murder of RTI activist Shehla Masood in which three persons including a woman architect and the alleged contract killer have been arrested.

Kerala: BJP worker murdered, bomb hurled at RSS office

Kerala: BJP worker murdered, bomb hurled at RSS office

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

The attack against the BJP worker, Santosh, took place when he was alone in his house at Andaloor in Dharmadam in Thalassery on Wednesday night.

'Kerala CM, ministers shameless': Guv steps up attack

'Kerala CM, ministers shameless': Guv steps up attack

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The Governor and the ruling LDF in the state have been at loggerheads since the Supreme Court verdict quashing the reappointment of Gopinath Ravindran as VC of Kannur University and berating the Left government for its "unwarranted intervention" in the matter.

3 PFI members get life term for chopping off Kerala professor's hand

3 PFI members get life term for chopping off Kerala professor's hand

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The right hand of TJ Joseph, professor of Newman College in Thodupuzha in Idukki district, was chopped off by alleged PFI activists on July 4, 2010.

Amritpal writes to lawyer, says in high spirits in jail

Amritpal writes to lawyer, says in high spirits in jail

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Siyalka accompanied family members of arrested 'Waris Punjab De' activists, including Amritpal Singh, who arrived in Dibrugarh earlier in the day and met them at the jail.

Delhi-based politicians involved in Shehla Masood murder?

Delhi-based politicians involved in Shehla Masood murder?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

Names of some influential political personalities have surfaced during the Central Bureau of Investigation probe in the murder of RTI activist Shehla Masood in Bhopal, prompting the agency to hand over investigations to its Special Crime Unit in Delhi.

Bangladesh probes Al-Qaeda links in atheist bloggers' murder

Bangladesh probes Al-Qaeda links in atheist bloggers' murder

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Bangladesh on Monday said it has launched investigations into the involvement of Al-Qaeda in the killing of atheist blogger Avijit Roy.

Marxist rebel murder case: Three CPM men among 11 awarded lifer

Marxist rebel murder case: Three CPM men among 11 awarded lifer

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Eleven persons, three of them local Communist Party of India-Marxist functionaries, were sentenced to life imprisonment in the sensational T P Chandrasekharan murder case by a special court in Kozhikode on Tuesday.

Custody of 3 accused in Shehla murder case extended

Custody of 3 accused in Shehla murder case extended

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

The special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Indore on Monday extended the judicial custody of three accused in RTI activist Shehla Masood murder case, including interior designer Zahida Pervez, till April 3.

CBI takes charge of Shehla Masood murder case

CBI takes charge of Shehla Masood murder case

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

A Central Bureau of Investigation team led by DIG Hemant Priyadarshi on Monday visited the residence of slain Madhya Pradesh RTI activist Shehla Masood in Bhopal and recreated the sequence of events that led to her murder.

DU professor Nandini Sundar booked for tribal man's murder

DU professor Nandini Sundar booked for tribal man's murder

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

An FIR was lodged against DU Professor Nandini Sundar for the murder of Shamnath Baghel, based on the complaint of his wife on Saturday.

Jagan-Chandrababu war heats up as police curbs on TDP chief continues

Jagan-Chandrababu war heats up as police curbs on TDP chief continues

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

After the protest, Naidu climbed onto his vehicle and addressed the public, slamming Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy for bringing in a government order prohibiting roadshows.

CBI to file chargesheet in Shehla Masood murder case

CBI to file chargesheet in Shehla Masood murder case

Rediff.com25 May 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation will file its chargesheet on Friday against the five arrested accused in the murder case of Madhya Pradesh RTI activist Shehla Masood. The chargesheet will be filed in the Special CBI court in Indore against prime accused Zahida Pervez, Saba Farooqui, Shaquib Ali 'Danger', Irfan and Tabish, CBI sources said.

Shehla murder case: HC denies bail to Zahida, Saba

Shehla murder case: HC denies bail to Zahida, Saba

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh high court on Tuesday rejected bail applications of Zahida Pervez and Saba Farooqui who are among the five accused in the RTI activist Shehla Masood murder case.

A family's fight to win a murdered man's insurance claim

A family's fight to win a murdered man's insurance claim

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

LIC contested the insurance claim. Consumer activist Jehangir B Gai tells you how this claim was won.

There will be 'a report' on Khashoggi's murder by Tue: Trump

There will be 'a report' on Khashoggi's murder by Tue: Trump

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

The report will address what 'we think the overall impact was and who caused it, and who did it', Trump said.

Shiv Sena leader shot dead during protest in Amritsar, accused arrested

Shiv Sena leader shot dead during protest in Amritsar, accused arrested

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

The incident took place outside a temple in the city where Suri and some other leaders of the party were holding a protest, they said.

Effort to bribe SP in J'khand journalist murder case, 4 men

Effort to bribe SP in J'khand journalist murder case, 4 men

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Mukesh Ganju, stated to be the mastermind of the murder of the journalist, is absconding.

How Canada is 'soft peddling' Khalistani extremists

How Canada is 'soft peddling' Khalistani extremists

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Over the years, Khalistani extremists were further "emboldened" and started "operating with impunity" from Canada.

Maratha Quota Row: Not An Easy Puzzle To Solve

Maratha Quota Row: Not An Easy Puzzle To Solve

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The BJP cannot afford to alienate the OBCs, who have explicitly voiced their opposition to the Maratha quota.

10 Women Achievers You Must Watch On OTT

10 Women Achievers You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Kangana Ranaut plays an Air Force pilot in Tejas, joining an increasing list of films and shows centered around women playing significant roles in their careers.

Govt announces Rs 10 L reward for anyone providing clues in Gauri's murder

Govt announces Rs 10 L reward for anyone providing clues in Gauri's murder

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

The announcement was made by Home Minister Ramalinga Reddy, a day after the city police asked public to share any information that they may have in connection with the case through a specific phone number and e-mail id.

'Yogi baba won't allow criminals to survive'

'Yogi baba won't allow criminals to survive'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The murder of Atiq and his brother and the police encounter with his son have raised many questions about the propriety of how crime is tackled by the Yogi government. But Yogi knows he has the support of the people who are fed up with crime holding the state to ransom for decades, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Shehla Masood murder: 3-day CBI custody for Farooqui

Shehla Masood murder: 3-day CBI custody for Farooqui

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court on Saturday sent Saba Farooqui, a close friend of architect Zahida Parvez who is alleged to be the mastermind of Right To Information activist Shehla Masood's murder, to the agency's custody till March six. She was produced before the special CBI judge Subhra Singh, who sent her to three-day custody of the central agency, which is probing the case.

CBI wants to examine Zahida afresh in Shehla murder case

CBI wants to examine Zahida afresh in Shehla murder case

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

As the trial of right to information activist Shehla Masood murder case is underway, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday sought permission from the special court here to examine the main accused Zahida Parvez and co-accused Saba Farooqui in the judicial custody.