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Mumbai: Rape accused DIG says no to polygraph test

Mumbai: Rape accused DIG says no to polygraph test

Rediff.com2 Aug 2014

Senior Maharashtra Indian Police Service officer Sunil Paraskar, accused of raping and molesting a model-turned-actress, has declined to undergo a polygraph test while the victim expressed readiness to face the scientific examination.

Threat letter: Tight security at Ambani house

Threat letter: Tight security at Ambani house

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

'It is basically a threat letter calling the planted explosives a 'trailer' and a warning to return with more preparations to assassinate the whole family later.'

Cop on TV is alive and is not DC Inderjit: CRPF DG

Cop on TV is alive and is not DC Inderjit: CRPF DG

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

A Centre Reserve Police Force trooper, who was injured when a landmine planted by Maoists in Bihar's Aurangabad district went off while being defused and seen on TV pleading for his life, is alive, CRPF chief Dilip Trivedi on Tuesday said.

NSG recommends Lt Col Niranjan, dog Rocket for gallantry awards

NSG recommends Lt Col Niranjan, dog Rocket for gallantry awards

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

The two-and-a-half-year-old Belgian Malinois dog and his handler have been recommended for bravery decoration by the NSG headquarters for displaying 'raw courage and dedication to duty' in the face of extreme threat and danger.

21 arrested after attack at Wagah, nationwide alert sounded

21 arrested after attack at Wagah, nationwide alert sounded

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

At least 21 people, including a suicide-bomber, were arrested on Monday and explosives and a suicide vest recovered from Wagah border area as all of Pakistan was put on red alert after 61 people were killed in a deadly terror attack at the Indo-Pak land border crossing.

Five killed, 83 injured in serial blasts before Modi's Patna rally

Five killed, 83 injured in serial blasts before Modi's Patna rally

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

Six serials blasts rocked the venue of Narendra Modi's rally in Patna minutes before he arrived there to address the gathering while another crude bomb exploded at the railway station, leaving five dead and over a fifty injured.

10,000 security men, snipers and drones to keep an eye on swearing-in

10,000 security men, snipers and drones to keep an eye on swearing-in

Rediff.com26 May 2014

With the Intelligence Bureau and the Delhi police picking up a lot of chatter indicating that terror groups may try to disrupt the event, the security cover for the swearing-in for Prime Minister designate Narendra Modi is the highest the nation has ever seen. Vicky Nanjappa reports

5,000 cops, 800 CCTVs: Tight vigil for Modi-Xi meet

5,000 cops, 800 CCTVs: Tight vigil for Modi-Xi meet

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Ahead of the India-China summit, Mahabalipuram, the ancient coastal town near Chennai, has been virtually turned into a fortress with unprecedented security arrangements while the beautification and other preparations touched a feverish pitch on Wednesday.

Bengaluru blast: Police prepare sketches of suspects

Bengaluru blast: Police prepare sketches of suspects

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

As investigators zeroed in on some terror groups, sketches of suspects have been drawn in connection with the explosion outside a restaurant in Bengaluru that killed a woman and injured 3 others.

Centre alerts states on possible terror attacks ahead of US Prez visit

Centre alerts states on possible terror attacks ahead of US Prez visit

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The Centre on Wednesday alerted the states in the wake of Peshawar school massacre to the heightened possibility of terror attacks ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit to India next month.

IS executes suicide attack on Sufi shrine; 70 dead, 150 hurt

IS executes suicide attack on Sufi shrine; 70 dead, 150 hurt

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

The blast took place during Dhamaal -- a Sufi ritual -- when hundreds of devotees were present inside the premises of the vast mausoleum of the saint.

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

Rediff.com2 May 2023

With some variations, all regional political formations, whether in power presently or out of it, share some common features: Tight family control of the political apparatus, key members in elected or appointed positions, obvious wealth but not quite known sources of income, and family factionalism, sometimes open and bitter, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Secret tunnels to women's hostel, illegal explosive factory found inside Dera HQ

Secret tunnels to women's hostel, illegal explosive factory found inside Dera HQ

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

The Dera's sprawling headquarters include an ostentatious '7-star MSG resort' with replicas of Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal, Kremlin and Disney World inside.

Perarivalan, convicted in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, gets bail

Perarivalan, convicted in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, gets bail

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted bail to A G Perarivalan, serving life sentence in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.

Army chief visits Nagrota camp; combing operations on

Army chief visits Nagrota camp; combing operations on

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag on Wednesday visited the Nagrota-based 16 Corps headquarters and was briefed about Tuesday's terror attack in which seven officers and jawans were killed, even as combing operation to flush out any remaining militant continued.

Over 10,000 cops to be deployed for Trump roadshow

Over 10,000 cops to be deployed for Trump roadshow

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

More than 10,000 police personnel, including 65 assistant commissioners, 200 inspectors and 800 sub-inspectors, will be deployed at strategic locations in the city, deputy commissioner of police (control room) Vijay Patel said. This massive deployment will be in addition to officials of the United States Secret Service, and officials of the National Security Guards (NSG) and the Special Protection Group (SPG), he added.

10 injured in Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train blast, terror angle suspected

10 injured in Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train blast, terror angle suspected

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

The blast occurred in a general coach of the train between 9.30am and 10am when it was on its way to Ujjain from Bhopal, Railway PRO, Indore, Jitendra Kumar Jayant said.

Major airports on high alert after threat of terror attack on flight

Major airports on high alert after threat of terror attack on flight

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

A threat of a bomb explosion or a possible suicide attack on an Air India flight from Mumbai sparked an alert with authorities beefing up security at major airports across the country. A high alert has been sounded in the Mumbai, Kochi and Ahmedabad airports.

Mumbai's new top cop played key role during 26/11 attacks

Mumbai's new top cop played key role during 26/11 attacks

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Nagrale, an avid golfer and a tennis player, is a recipient of the President's Police Medal, Vishesh Seva Padak and Antarik Suraksha Padak.

HC gives nod to release of Batla House with changes

HC gives nod to release of Batla House with changes

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

The film makers agreed to put certain disclaimers and delete some scenes in the movie which were objected to by Khan and Ahmed.

10 stunning shots by British Army's best lensmen

10 stunning shots by British Army's best lensmen

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Sergeant Rupert Frere, who transferred from a role in bomb disposal to become a photographer in the Royal Logistic Corps, won no fewer than five of the professional categories.

When Rahul Saw Sheena For The Last Time

When Rahul Saw Sheena For The Last Time

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

A yellow-sari daintily clad Indrani was beaming broadly and it seemed like for the first time, for her, Rahul had done something right. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora Murder Trial.

Backstage for the Trump visit

Backstage for the Trump visit

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

What goes behind the scenes for an American President's visit?

Cops search Bachchan residence after e-mail threat

Cops search Bachchan residence after e-mail threat

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

The search was carried out for an hour from 1500 hours on Wednesday.

Mumbai: Explosive recovered, defused

Mumbai: Explosive recovered, defused

Rediff.com11 Mar 2006

Police is taking the seizure seriously since it occurred a day before the 13th anniversary of Mumbai serial bomb blasts.

Unclaimed bag at Amritsar airport triggers panic

Unclaimed bag at Amritsar airport triggers panic

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Panic gripped the international airport in Amritsar on Thursday after an unclaimed piece of baggage arrived on a SpiceJet flight from Dubai.

RIP! 26/11 hero dog Caesar passes away

RIP! 26/11 hero dog Caesar passes away

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

During terror attacks in Mumbai, Caesar saved several lives when he sniffed out two hand grenades left by the terrorists at the busy CST railway station.

SC warns U'khand lawyers over Saturday strike for 35 years

SC warns U'khand lawyers over Saturday strike for 35 years

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

The top court said that every month on 3-4 Saturdays, the advocates are on strike on one pretext or the other and had the lawyers worked on those days, it would have achieved the ultimate goal of speedy justice, which is now a fundamental right.

Uddhav had asked me to reinstate Waze: Fadnavis

Uddhav had asked me to reinstate Waze: Fadnavis

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

"It was a well-thought-out plan. Waze was interrogating Hiran for three days and made him write false complaint of several agencies and police officers calling him including Waze himself. The letters were addressed to chief minister Uddhav Thackeray and Mumbai police commissioner, he said.

Abandoned bag found in Mumbai suburb

Abandoned bag found in Mumbai suburb

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Hours after the serial blasts in Mumbai, an abandoned bag was found in suburban Santacruz and Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad rushed to the spot to check its contents, police said.

4 killed, several injured as multiple blasts rock Thailand

4 killed, several injured as multiple blasts rock Thailand

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

A series of blasts rocked Thailand, including two famous tourist spots popular with foreigners, within 12 hours, killing four persons and injuring several others.

4 threat calls at Delhi, Bengaluru airports; 3 flights grounded

4 threat calls at Delhi, Bengaluru airports; 3 flights grounded

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

While Air India and Jet Airways flights to Kathmandu were grounded at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, no-frills airline AirAsia's Goa flight from Bengaluru also failed to take off on scheduled time due to similar reasons.

Indo-Pak nuclear war may kill 125 million people: Study

Indo-Pak nuclear war may kill 125 million people: Study

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

The study also said that the war would plunge the world into a "nuclear winter" that could lead to global climate catastrophe.

Trump discusses North Korea threat with leaders of Germany, South Korea, Japan

Trump discusses North Korea threat with leaders of Germany, South Korea, Japan

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

On Sunday, North Korea said it detonated a hydrogen bomb designed for a long-range missile and called its sixth and most powerful nuclear test a "perfect success", sparking world condemnation and promises of tougher US sanctions.

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.

Security forces didn't want more casualties

Security forces didn't want more casualties

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

'The Pathankot episode shows that the security forces handled the attack well after the initial setback, although there is no denying that there are shortcomings in India's security grid that need urgent correction,' says national security expert Nitin Gokhale, founder, BharatShakti.in

Come 20 mins early: Railways plans airport-like security

Come 20 mins early: Railways plans airport-like security

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

The security plan -- with high end technology -- has already been put in motion at Allahabad, in anticipation of the Kumbh Mela which begins this month and at Hoobly railway station in Karnataka

Pak's ISI, homegrown terrorists responsible for Dhaka attack: B'desh

Pak's ISI, homegrown terrorists responsible for Dhaka attack: B'desh

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

The Bangladesh government on Sunday claimed the attackers who slaughtered 20 hostages inside a cafe in Dhaka in the country's worst terror attack were members of "homegrown" Islamist terrorist outfits and not Islamic State of Syria and Iraq militants.

BJP's mega national meet begins on Sunday; UP election tops agenda

BJP's mega national meet begins on Sunday; UP election tops agenda

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

With an eye on the crucial Uttar Pradesh assembly election, BJP's national executive will begin its two-day meet in Allahabad on Sunday which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party president Amit Shah among others.

Can you help these 500 nowhere people?

Can you help these 500 nowhere people?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

'It is a ticking time bomb if the authorities don't come forward to help these hapless people.'