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Three dead in Karachi bomb blast

Three dead in Karachi bomb blast

Rediff.com5 Dec 2002

The blast was at the office of the honorary consul general to Macedonia, and three bodies were recovered with throats cuts and hands and feet tied together.\n\n\n\n

Modi Blasts TMC Over Lawlessness and Infiltration in West Bengal Rally

Modi Blasts TMC Over Lawlessness and Infiltration in West Bengal Rally

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, accusing them of lawlessness, corruption, and enabling illegal infiltration. He promised to initiate a special inquiry against facilitators of infiltration and to deport unauthorised entrants if the BJP comes to power in the state.

Chernobyl 40 Years Later: 6 Facts

Chernobyl 40 Years Later: 6 Facts

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Forty years ago a reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine tore itself apart during a failed test, triggering the worst violent release of radioactive debris into the atmosphere.

Chronology: How 7/11 Mumbai train blasts case unfolded

Chronology: How 7/11 Mumbai train blasts case unfolded

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

A timeline of the key events in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case, culminating in the acquittal of all 12 accused by the Bombay High Court.

Bomb threats spark panic in Bombay, Delhi HCs; judges leave courtrooms

Bomb threats spark panic in Bombay, Delhi HCs; judges leave courtrooms

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

A bomb threat spread panic in the high courts of Delhi and Bombay on Friday, leading to suspension of hearings.

Bomb blasts near West Bengal CM's residence

Bomb blasts near West Bengal CM's residence

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

Two bomb blasts rocked close to Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's residence in Ballygunge area in Kolkata following a clash between two groups of a political party.

Patna bomb blast accused gets bail

Patna bomb blast accused gets bail

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

A designated special court in Patna on Thursday granted bail to a Patna bomb blast accused Tabish Nyaz who was arrested by the National Investigation Agency from Ranchi in November last year.

Amir gave Umar safe house, helped with bomb: NIA to court

Amir gave Umar safe house, helped with bomb: NIA to court

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Amir Rashid Ali, a key accused in the Red Fort area car bomb blast case, has been remanded in 10 days' NIA custody. The agency seeks to unravel the conspiracy behind the inter-state "white collar" terror module.

One killed in bomb blast in Assam's Goalpara

One killed in bomb blast in Assam's Goalpara

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

One person was killed and three others were injured in a bomb blast triggered by suspected militants in front of Krishani Police Station in Goalpara district of Assam on Wednesday.

West Bengal: 3 injured in bomb blast, 4 bombs reco

West Bengal: 3 injured in bomb blast, 4 bombs reco

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

The Officer-in-Charge, New Jalpaiguri police outpost, Pankaj Thapa told PTI that the blast took place when four students of Gatebazar Railway school were roaming around in the area and picked up a bottle appearing to have some jelly like substance inside it.

What was Dr Umar Nabi doing at Ram Leela Maidan mosque before blast?

What was Dr Umar Nabi doing at Ram Leela Maidan mosque before blast?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Investigation into the car explosion near the Red Fort reveals the driver, Dr. Umar Nabi, visited a mosque before the attack. Police are investigating all angles, including a possible terror attack.

A 13/7 bomb blast survivor returns home

A 13/7 bomb blast survivor returns home

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

On July 13, Varsha Karia was injured in the bomb blast at Dadar Kabutarkhana. Since that evening, the King Edward Memorial Hospital has been her home. One month and 25 days later, she was finally discharged. Rediff.com's Abhishek Mande spent the last few hours at the hospital with her.

A 13/7 bomb blast survivor returns home

A 13/7 bomb blast survivor returns home

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

On July 13, Varsha Karia was injured in the bomb blast at Dadar Kabutarkhana. Since that evening, the King Edward Memorial Hospital has been her home. One month and 25 days later, she was finally discharged. Rediff.com's Abhishek Mande spent the last few hours at the hospital with her.

BSE receives bomb threat, turns out to be hoax

BSE receives bomb threat, turns out to be hoax

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The iconic Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in south Mumbai received a bomb threat email, which turned out to be a hoax after a search of the premises, police said on Tuesday.

'If not them, then who carried out Mumbai train blasts?'

'If not them, then who carried out Mumbai train blasts?'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Survivors of the 2006 Mumbai train blasts express shock and disappointment after the Bombay High Court acquitted all 12 accused, citing lack of evidence. They feel justice has not been served after 19 years.

Dhurandhar 2: Unmasking The Real Life Figures Behind the Characters

Dhurandhar 2: Unmasking The Real Life Figures Behind the Characters

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Uncover the real life figures that inspired the characters in Dhurandhar The Revenge, from Pakistani politicians and notorious gangsters to infamous terrorists.

Trump claims Iran asked US for ceasefire; Tehran denies

Trump claims Iran asked US for ceasefire; Tehran denies

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) claimed that Iran has asked US for a ceasefire. He said that Washington would consider it once the Strait of Hormuz is open.

Hoax bomb threats paralyse courts including HC, banks in Mumbai, Nagpur

Hoax bomb threats paralyse courts including HC, banks in Mumbai, Nagpur

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Coordinated bomb threat emails targeting courts and financial institutions in Mumbai and Nagpur caused widespread disruption before being declared a hoax.

Massive Search Operations In Srinagar

Massive Search Operations In Srinagar

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the Jammu and Kashmir police's Special Operation Group conducted search operations in Srinagar.

Seven injured in bomb blast in Bengal's Malda

Seven injured in bomb blast in Bengal's Malda

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Seven persons were injured in a bomb blast at the crowded Gajol bus stand in Malda district Tuesday night, the police said.

2 killed, 5 injured in Imphal bomb blast

2 killed, 5 injured in Imphal bomb blast

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

A man, who was injured in the bomb blast in Imphal, succumbed to his injuries at a hospital on Monday, taking the death toll in the militant attack to two.

Three killed in bomb blast in Nandigram

Three killed in bomb blast in Nandigram

Rediff.com28 Oct 2007

Three persons were killed in a bomb blast in Nandigram on Sunday when a bandh was being observed in the area at the call of the an organisation opposing land acquisition.

2 killed in Bihar court bomb blast

2 killed in Bihar court bomb blast

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Two persons, including a woman suspected to be a human bomb were killed and about 16 others, including lawyers, injured in a bomb blast at Ara civil court premises in Bihar on Friday which appeared to be aimed at helping undertrials flee.

Bangladesh PM Shiekh Hasina narrowly escapes bomb blast

Bangladesh PM Shiekh Hasina narrowly escapes bomb blast

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

She had a narrow escape when several bombs exploded in a busy commercial area here minutes after her convoy passed through it.

'Justice got killed': 7/11 Mumbai train blasts survivors on verdict

'Justice got killed': 7/11 Mumbai train blasts survivors on verdict

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'No one got punished for the irreparable damage and pain suffered by thousands of families'

HC rejects plea of bomb blast accused

HC rejects plea of bomb blast accused

Rediff.com30 Jan 2006

The Bombay high court Monday rejected a petition filed by a prime accused in the 2003 Mulund bomb blast case pleading that he and 12 others be set at liberty as their detention under Prevention of Terrorism Act was illegal.

One killed, five injured in bomb blast in Manipur

One killed, five injured in bomb blast in Manipur

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

One person killed was killed and five were injured in a powerful bomb blast at Uripok Tourangbam Leikai area in Imphal West district on Thursday evening, official sources said.

Terror Strikes Worldwide: 2025 In Pix

Terror Strikes Worldwide: 2025 In Pix

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

A visual record of major terror attacks across the world in 2025, capturing moments of violence, loss, and resilience.

Many hurt in car bomb blast near Peshawar school

Many hurt in car bomb blast near Peshawar school

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

Several persons were injured in a car bomb blast which occurred near a private school in Charsadda area of Peshawar early on Thursday morning.Security officials cordoned off the region and the injured were admitted to various hospitals across the city.Eye-witnesses said the bomb was planted in a car which was parked near the school.The blast, which is believed to have been triggered off by a remote control device, was so powerful that it destroyed several vehicles.

Chennai train crash: 'First we thought it was a bomb blast'

Chennai train crash: 'First we thought it was a bomb blast'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

This sleepy village in Tamil Nadu's Vellore district woke up to the sound of a big bang caused by collision of two trains here with locals initially mistaking it to a 'bomb blast'.

Sri Lanka bomb blasts: Vaas, Herath call for unity

Sri Lanka bomb blasts: Vaas, Herath call for unity

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Sri Lankan cricketer Dasun Shanaka revisited the Easter Sunday horror, the serial blasts that took place in the country on Sunday, leaving almost 300 people dead and more than 500 injured.

Has Rahul Gandhi Forgotten The Malegaon Blasts?

Has Rahul Gandhi Forgotten The Malegaon Blasts?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

For Malegaon's Muslims, Rahul Gandhi's remarks were simply one more indication that the party they once supported no longer cares for them, notes Jyoti Punwani.

Malegaon May Chart A New Course For Muslim Politics

Malegaon May Chart A New Course For Muslim Politics

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Whichever combination finally emerges, Malegaon could set a record for being a town run neither by Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti, nor by the Opposition MVA, but by a combination of two or three Muslim parties.

'Bangalore bomb blasts no direct threat to CWG'

'Bangalore bomb blasts no direct threat to CWG'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

The low intensity bomb blasts before an IPL match in Bangalore that injured at least 15 people was not a direct threat to the Commonwealth Games (CWG) in New Delhi later this year, Australian Commonwealth Games Association chief executive Perry Crosswhite said.

Goa bomb blast: NIA quizzes Sanatan Sanstha chief

Goa bomb blast: NIA quizzes Sanatan Sanstha chief

Rediff.com11 Apr 2010

Jayant Athavale, chief of Sanatan Sanstha, was quizzed oN Saturday by sleuths of the Central agency at his residence in Ramnathi Ashram, 30km from Panaji. "An NIA team quizzed Sanatan Sanstha's founder Dr Jayant Athavale in his residential quarters," Sanatan Prabhat, the outfit's mouthpiece claimed on Sunday.

Delhi rocked by blast after 14 years

Delhi rocked by blast after 14 years

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

A powerful explosion near the Red Fort metro station in Delhi killed at least eight people and injured 24 others, reviving memories of past terror attacks in the city.

'Suicide bombing is martyrdom op,' justifies Delhi bomber in video

'Suicide bombing is martyrdom op,' justifies Delhi bomber in video

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Data extracted from the mobile phone of the Red Fort suicide bomber, Dr. Umar-un-Nabi, reveals a video justifying the attack as a 'martyrdom operation'. The evidence was unearthed following the interrogation of Umar's brother, Zahoor Illahi.

What Was Malegaon Blast Case About?

What Was Malegaon Blast Case About?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

For the first time a serving army officer was accused of terrorism.

Car bomber's J-K aide nabbed, 9th arrest so far; sent to NIA custody

Car bomber's J-K aide nabbed, 9th arrest so far; sent to NIA custody

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Yasir Ahmad Dar, a close associate of Red Fort area blast perpetrator Umar-un-Nabi, bringing the total number of arrests in the case to nine. Dar is accused of active involvement in the conspiracy behind the car bomb blast near Delhi's Red Fort on November 10.

Govt terms Delhi car blast a terrorist incident; denounces attack

Govt terms Delhi car blast a terrorist incident; denounces attack

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

The Indian government has officially classified the car explosion outside the Red Fort as a terrorist incident, vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice swiftly. The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and expressed condolences for the victims.