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Delhi police target hotels as criminals gangs go on overdrive

Delhi police target hotels as criminals gangs go on overdrive

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

In response to escalating crime rates in Delhi, including extortion attempts and gang-related violence, the Delhi Police has launched a comprehensive crackdown. This includes stringent checks at hotels and guest houses to verify the identities of guests, as well as verification of local criminals and juveniles. The police have also intensified raids on suspected hideouts of jailed gangsters and their associates. This initiative is being implemented across all 15 police districts and over 180 police stations in Delhi. The decision stems from recent incidents involving out-of-state criminals who used hotels as bases for their criminal activities, highlighting the urgency of proactive measures to curb crime.

'Pakistan Does America's Dirty Work'

'Pakistan Does America's Dirty Work'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'What the Americans want is to destabilise Iran. For destabilising Iran, you need access. 'One access is through Iraq. The other access is through Pakistan.'

Sonam offered Rs 20 lakh to Raja's killers: Reports

Sonam offered Rs 20 lakh to Raja's killers: Reports

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Raja Raghuvanshi and Sonam were reported missing on May 23 and days later, the body of the newlywed groom was discovered on June 2 in a deep gorge near a waterfall in Sohra, also known as Cherrapunji, in the East Khasi Hills district.

Tears and tributes as players honour Jota at Club World Cup

Tears and tributes as players honour Jota at Club World Cup

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Diogo Jota, a Liverpool forward, and his younger brother Andre Silva were killed in a car accident in northwestern Spain on Thursday morning.

Siddique murder: Haryana shooter's family seeks exemplary punishment

Siddique murder: Haryana shooter's family seeks exemplary punishment

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Twenty-three-year-old Singh's family said they disowned him 11 years ago and have called for exemplary punishment for his actions.

Man held for plotting to kill Salman, was in touch with Pak handler

Man held for plotting to kill Salman, was in touch with Pak handler

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The Navi Mumbai police have apprehended an accused wanted in connection with an alleged plot to kill Bollywood actor Salman Khan, an official said.

Scrap deal who provided money to Baba Siddique shooters arrested

Scrap deal who provided money to Baba Siddique shooters arrested

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Baba Siddique murder: Pune scrap shop owner held

3rd accused in Baba Siddique murder case sent to police custody

3rd accused in Baba Siddique murder case sent to police custody

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

A Mumbai court on Monday remanded the third person arrested for the killing of Nationalist Congress Party leader and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique to police custody till October 21.

Siddique murder: Two accused from same UP village, have no criminal history

Siddique murder: Two accused from same UP village, have no criminal history

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Both of them were from regular families and had no criminal history, the police said on Sunday.

Son takes out Rs 65 lakh supari to kill parents, brother

Son takes out Rs 65 lakh supari to kill parents, brother

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

The plot went awry and the parents survived. However, Karthik Bakale and the family's close relatives were hacked to death in the early hours of April 19.

Pakistan's Economy On Tenterhooks

Pakistan's Economy On Tenterhooks

Rediff.com20 May 2025

With general government debt now approaching three-quarters of GDP, and only incremental reform efforts visible, Pakistan risks prolonging its economic stagnation unless fundamental governance, regulatory, and industrial overhauls are undertaken.

T'gana CM asks 'how many Rafales shot down'; BJP's 'Gabbar' reply

T'gana CM asks 'how many Rafales shot down'; BJP's 'Gabbar' reply

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Reddy alleged that contracts worth thousands of crores were awarded to people close to Modi, who then purchased Rafale aircraft.

Rs 25 lakh 'supari' was given to kill Salman: Chargesheet

Rs 25 lakh 'supari' was given to kill Salman: Chargesheet

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

The gang planned to use sophisticated weapons, including AK-47, from Pakistan for the attack, the official said.

All you need to know about the disease that killed Zakir Hussain

All you need to know about the disease that killed Zakir Hussain

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, the condition that led to the death of tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, is an extremely debilitating disease -- a virtual death sentence.

5 hired for Rs 50 lakh to kill me, claims Maha minister Bhujbal

5 hired for Rs 50 lakh to kill me, claims Maha minister Bhujbal

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

An unknown person sent a letter to his office in Nashik informing him about a contract to kill him.

Social media post hints at Bishnoi gang link to Baba Siddique murder

Social media post hints at Bishnoi gang link to Baba Siddique murder

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

According to a police official, they have come across a viral post on social media in the name of an alleged member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claiming responsibility for Baba Siddique's murder.

Maulvi arrested in Guj over plot to kill Hindu leader

Maulvi arrested in Guj over plot to kill Hindu leader

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Surat police commissioner Anupam Singh Gehlot identified the arrested accused as Maulvi Sohel Abubakr Timol (27), who worked at a thread factory as a manager and offered private tuition on Islam to Muslim children.

Mamata's close aide and TMC councillor shot dead in Malda

Mamata's close aide and TMC councillor shot dead in Malda

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Trinamool Congress councillor Dulal Sarkar was shot dead by unidentified miscreants in West Bengal's Malda district on Thursday morning. Sarkar, popularly known as Babla, was shot multiple times from close range by bike-borne assailants at Jhaljhalia More area. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed shock over the killing and blamed the callousness of the Malda SP. Two contract killers have been arrested in connection with the murder.

Ukraine war: Trump, Putin agree on immediate ceasefire in energy, infra

Ukraine war: Trump, Putin agree on immediate ceasefire in energy, infra

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Trump has made clear his intention to mediate a resolution between the two nations, emphasising the need for a swift de-escalation of violence.

Siddique murder: Total collapse of law and order in Maha, alleges Oppn

Siddique murder: Total collapse of law and order in Maha, alleges Oppn

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

The Congress on Sunday demanded a thorough probe into Siddique's murder and said Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra Fadnavis, who holds home portfolio, should take moral responsibility for law and order "failure" and resign.

70-year-old Telangana RTI activist found dead in stone quarry, 3 held

70-year-old Telangana RTI activist found dead in stone quarry, 3 held

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

He allegedly hired a contract killing gang to eliminate Ramakrishnaiah, a police official said.

Cops probe if Baba Siddique was threatened over slum rehab project

Cops probe if Baba Siddique was threatened over slum rehab project

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Police have launched a probe into the killing of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique from different angles, including a possible contract killing, business rivalry or threat over a slum rehabilitation project, officials said on Sunday.

Lawrence bhai, want to speak to you: Salman's ex to jailed gangster

Lawrence bhai, want to speak to you: Salman's ex to jailed gangster

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Ali, who was believed to be in a relationship with Khan back in the 1990s, sent a "direct message" to Bishnoi on Wednesday through an Instagram post.

Siddique shooter promised passport for fleeing country, claim police

Siddique shooter promised passport for fleeing country, claim police

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Gurnail and another alleged shooter Dharmaraj Kashyap were arrested immediately after the attack, whereas their accomplice Shivkumar Gautam managed to flee.

1 killed, 6 injured as Delhi airport roof collapses; govt orders probe

1 killed, 6 injured as Delhi airport roof collapses; govt orders probe

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The Delhi airport, the country's busiest airport, on Friday early morning witnessed the collapse of a roof at Terminal 1 amid heavy rains that killed one person, prompting the government to order a detailed probe and an inspection of the structural strength of all airports.

Party worker hired killers: BJP MLA cites Trump shooting

Party worker hired killers: BJP MLA cites Trump shooting

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Singh has sought the intervention of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in separate letters that BJP worker Rajiv Ranjan Chaudhary has hired men to kill him.

Delhi banquet to become 'fortress' for gangster's marriage

Delhi banquet to become 'fortress' for gangster's marriage

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

The Delhi Police has made a strategic plan to avert any incident knowing Sandeep's notoriety and his previous records, the sources said.

'It was one of the best days of my life but also one of the worst'

'It was one of the best days of my life but also one of the worst'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

To mark World Mental Health Day, English footballer Connolly opens up about alcoholism, rehab

Russian Army discharges several Indian 'helpers', 1 killed in action

Russian Army discharges several Indian 'helpers', 1 killed in action

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

A 23-year-old man from Surat working as a 'helper' for the Russian Army was killed in a Ukrainian missile strike in a war zone, as per the claim made by his relatives.

'His death was a cold blooded murder'

'His death was a cold blooded murder'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'If my brother was a criminal they could have filed a case against him and put him on trial. Why kill him?' This is not justice.'

ICC confirms CT 2025 Hybrid Model, India vs Pakistan in UAE

ICC confirms CT 2025 Hybrid Model, India vs Pakistan in UAE

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

According to a top ICC source, the decision was more or less finalised during an informal meeting between the body's new president Jay Shah and the Board of Directors, including Pakistan, at its headquarters in Dubai on Thursday.

Time We Understood America's Game

Time We Understood America's Game

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Sections of our media and elites take Western reports/judgements at face value and are ready to condemn the targets without understanding the deeper power linkages behind such actions, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (Retd).

UGC Draft Regulations And AMU

UGC Draft Regulations And AMU

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Will the Draft UGC Regulations 2025 undermine our universities? Unlikely, notes Professor Mohammad Sajjad, citing how AMU has utilised its exceptional autonomy.

Cops on toes to avert 'gang war' as 2 history-sheeters wed

Cops on toes to avert 'gang war' as 2 history-sheeters wed

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

With the setting up of doorframe metal detectors, CCTV cameras, drones and deployment of armed commandoes, a banquet in Delhi has turned into a fortress of sorts for the marriage of gangster Sandeep alias Kala Jathedi with 'history-sheeter' Anuradha Choudhary alias 'Madam Minz' on March 12, official sources said on Monday.

Six murders in one month in NCR: Cops suspect gangsters' role

Six murders in one month in NCR: Cops suspect gangsters' role

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The similar modus operandi in all these murders has led the police to suspect the involvement of gangsters, the officer further said.

Basement deaths: Bulldozer action in Delhi, heads roll in MCD

Basement deaths: Bulldozer action in Delhi, heads roll in MCD

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Rau's IAS Study Circle, where the three students were killed on Saturday after its basement was flooded due to rain, has already been sealed by police.

K'taka BJP MLA held for threatening contractor, using casteist slurs

K'taka BJP MLA held for threatening contractor, using casteist slurs

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Citing violation of party discipline, the state BJP has issued a showcause notice to Munirathna and asked him to clarify the allegations before a disciplinary committee within five days.

India-Pakistan won't face-off in Champions Trophy?

India-Pakistan won't face-off in Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

So, will the members discuss the possibility of placing India and Pakistan in different groups in the league stage of the tournament to avoid Men in Blue's travel to the neighbouring country?

Mumbai spa murder victim tattooed names of enemies on body

Mumbai spa murder victim tattooed names of enemies on body

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

History-sheeter Guru Waghmare who was murdered at a spa in Mumbai had tattooed on his body the names of 22 persons who could potentially harm him, police said on Thursday as they arrested at least three suspects a day after the crime.

Military Needs Soldiers, Not Contract Labour

Military Needs Soldiers, Not Contract Labour

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

While we seem to want soldiers on short-term engagement, warfare itself is getting more technical and needs skilled manpower. The world has seen the dismal performance of armies that rely on short tour of duty soldiers or have outsourced war to 'contractors' in Afghanistan and now in Ukraine, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).