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Delhi bookies give 340 seats to NDA, 200 to INDIA

Delhi bookies give 340 seats to NDA, 200 to INDIA

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

In line with most of the exit poll predictions, bookies in Delhi feel the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will get more than 340 seats in the Lok Sabha polls while the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) may secure around 200 seats.

Salman home firing: Bishnoi gang member held in Haryana; 5 arrests so far

Salman home firing: Bishnoi gang member held in Haryana; 5 arrests so far

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

He is allegedly a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldie Brar gangs, the official said.

Cops recover Dinakaran's bank accounts with 'huge' transactions

Cops recover Dinakaran's bank accounts with 'huge' transactions

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

Dinakaran's chartered accountant will be called by the crime branch for questioning in the matter.

Kundra main facilitator in porn films case, earned millions: Chargesheet

Kundra main facilitator in porn films case, earned millions: Chargesheet

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Businessman Raj Kundra was the "main facilitator" in a pornographic content case and he along with other accused exploited young women struggling in the movie industry by filming them in obscene ways, the Mumbai Police claimed in a supplementary charge-sheet filed in a court on Wednesday.

Missing Taarak Mehta actor feared being spied on, had 27 email acs

Missing Taarak Mehta actor feared being spied on, had 27 email acs

Rediff.com10 May 2024

The mystery over missing actor Gurucharan Singh, who played Roshan Singh Sodhi's character in TV serial Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, has deepened as the Delhi police has found that the actor was using 27 separate email accounts in the fear of being "surveillanced" by someone.

Bomb threat mails sent to Ahmedabad schools traced to Pak

Bomb threat mails sent to Ahmedabad schools traced to Pak

Rediff.com10 May 2024

"The emails were sent from 'mail.ru' domain, in which a man impersonating himself as Tauheed Liaquat sent them to all the schools with the aim of spreading fear among voters and Indian citizens," the Ahmedabad crime branch said in a press statement.

Twice suspended, Mumbai cop Waze now dismissed from service

Twice suspended, Mumbai cop Waze now dismissed from service

Rediff.com11 May 2021

A 1990-batch officer of the Maharashtra cadre, Waze, also known as an "encounter cop", was earlier suspended after his arrest by the National Investigation Agency in the SUV-cum-murder case on March 13.

After RWA notice, complaint against Aiyar's daughter for social media posts

After RWA notice, complaint against Aiyar's daughter for social media posts

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

The complainant, Ajay Agrawal, a Supreme Court advocate and a Bharatiya Janata Party leader, alleged that Suranya Aiyar made objectionable remarks on different social media platforms on January 20, 2024, and other dates.

Param Bir back in Mumbai, joins investigation in extortion case

Param Bir back in Mumbai, joins investigation in extortion case

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

The IPS officer who is facing several extortion cases in Maharashtra had told news channels on Wednesday that he was in Chandigarh.

Kin seek CBI probe into death of Salman home shooting accused

Kin seek CBI probe into death of Salman home shooting accused

Rediff.com3 May 2024

He had allegedly hanged himself with a bed sheet in the toilet of the lock-up, as per the police.

NSA against Bihar YouTuber over fake videos of attack on migrants

NSA against Bihar YouTuber over fake videos of attack on migrants

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

YouTuber Manish Kashyap, arrested for spreading fake videos on Bihar migrant labours being attacked in Tamil Nadu, has been booked under the National Security Act (NSA) on Thursday, police said.

SIT questions SAD leader Majithia for over two hours in drugs case

SIT questions SAD leader Majithia for over two hours in drugs case

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia was on Wednesday questioned for more than two hours by a special investigation team probing a drugs case registered against him.

Mumbai police bust sex tourism racket at city airport

Mumbai police bust sex tourism racket at city airport

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The police also rescued two women, who were scheduled to go to Goa with dummy customers, after the racket was busted on Monday evening, a senior official said.

Pune teen's parents manipulated blood samples at hospital, cops tell court

Pune teen's parents manipulated blood samples at hospital, cops tell court

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The duo is being probed for their alleged role in tampering with the blood sample of the minor following the car accident on May 19 in Maharashtra's Pune city, which claimed the lives of two IT professionals.

Kathua rape case: Alleged conspirator's family wants CBI probe

Kathua rape case: Alleged conspirator's family wants CBI probe

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

Conspirator's family expressed doubt about the credibility of the probe by the crime branch of Jammu and Kashmir.

Court nod for actor Darshan's Ballari jail shift

Court nod for actor Darshan's Ballari jail shift

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

A photograph of Darshan hanging out with three others, including a rowdy-sheeter, on the lawns of the jail had gone viral on Sunday, sparking a row.

Bilkis Bano convicts surrender at Godhra jail

Bilkis Bano convicts surrender at Godhra jail

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The 11 convicts are Bakabhai Vohania, Bipin Chandra Joshi, Kesarbhai Vohania, Govind Nai, Jaswant Nai, Mitesh Bhatt, Pradeep Mordhiya, Radheshyam Shah, Rajubhai Soni, Ramesh Chandana and Shailesh Bhatt.

Kathua rape accused's sign doesn't match with exam attendance sheet: Forensic report

Kathua rape accused's sign doesn't match with exam attendance sheet: Forensic report

Rediff.com20 May 2018

Vishal had claimed that he was in Meerut and had never visited Kathua when the crime was committed.

Delhi's salt biz stores used to hide 1 tonne meow-meow drug

Delhi's salt biz stores used to hide 1 tonne meow-meow drug

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Based on information received from those arrested, a raid was conducted at Delhi's Kotla Mubarakpur on Tuesday, a police officer said.

Thalaimai Seyalagam Review: Strained Cliffhanger

Thalaimai Seyalagam Review: Strained Cliffhanger

Rediff.com17 May 2024

If you are looking for an average political thriller with good performances, Thalamai Seyalagam may interest you, suggests Divya Nair.

Police conducts search on Asianet News office in Kerala

Police conducts search on Asianet News office in Kerala

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

The police search comes just a couple of days after a group of SFI activists allegedly trespassed into the Kochi office of the news channel and intimidated the staff.

'Fake TRPs' case: Republic TV CFO doesn't appear before cops

'Fake TRPs' case: Republic TV CFO doesn't appear before cops

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Despite summons, Republic TV's chief financial officer (CFO) did not appear before the Mumbai police on Saturday to record his statement in connection with the TRP manipulation racket, saying the channel has approached the Supreme Court in the case, a senior official said.

Mumbai BMW crash: Sena leader's absconding son arrested

Mumbai BMW crash: Sena leader's absconding son arrested

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Mumbai police on Tuesday arrested Mihir Shah, two days after the 24-year-old allegedly rammed his BMW car into a two-wheeler, killing a woman and leaving her husband injured.

BMW case: 11 teams formed to nab Sena leader's son

BMW case: 11 teams formed to nab Sena leader's son

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Mumbai police formed 11 teams and also roped in the Crime Branch to nab the 24-year-old son of a ruling Shiv Sena leader after a BMW car the youth was driving crashed into a scooter, killing a woman and injuring her husband, an official said.

Sexual assault: Dileep won't be arrested till Jan 18, cops tell HC

Sexual assault: Dileep won't be arrested till Jan 18, cops tell HC

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Justice Gopinath P said the court needs to examine the statement of a movie director in the fresh case against the actor and five others and would hear the matter on Tuesday.

She Oversaw Ajmal Kasab's Hanging

She Oversaw Ajmal Kasab's Hanging

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

'As a police officer, I had gone on deputation to the prison department; on both occasions (the hanging of Ajmal Kasab and Yakub Memon), the government said that I should remain present.' 'I was not mentally prepared for these sensitive operations and had to work on myself to lead the teams.'

Delhi cops to question 2 suspects in JNU violence case

Delhi cops to question 2 suspects in JNU violence case

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The Delhi Police's Crime Branch, which is probing the Jawaharlal Nehru University violence case, on Tuesday will question two suspects and some who were injured in the attack by a masked mob on January 5, officials said.

Goa building collapse: Two senior govt officials held

Goa building collapse: Two senior govt officials held

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

The Goa Crime Branch on Wednesday arrested two senior government officials in connection with the last month's building collapse that left more than 30 people dead.

Bishnoi henchmen grilled for threat letter to Salman, Moosewala murder

Bishnoi henchmen grilled for threat letter to Salman, Moosewala murder

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The police will also ask Kamble about who kept the threatening letter at a bench in Bandra area of Mumbai on Sunday, he said.

Hindutva activist, 6 others held for cheating BJP ticket seeker of crores

Hindutva activist, 6 others held for cheating BJP ticket seeker of crores

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Central crime branch (CCB) police personnel from Bengaluru have arrested Hindutva activist Chaitra Kundapura and six others on the charge of cheating a businessman of crores of rupees after promising a BJP ticket for him from Byndoor assembly constituency in Udupi district.

Return Seema Haider or face another 26/11: Mumbai cops get threat

Return Seema Haider or face another 26/11: Mumbai cops get threat

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Seema Haider, a Pakistani national, recently entered India illegally to marry her lover Sachin Meena, a resident of Greater Noida. The two had become friends while playing online game PUBG.

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.

Framing innocents case: Teesta Setalvad appears in court in Gujarat

Framing innocents case: Teesta Setalvad appears in court in Gujarat

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Mumbai-based social activist Teesta Setalvad on Monday appeared before a sessions court in Ahmedabad in a case where she is accused of fabricating evidence to frame "innocent" people and defame Gujarat in connection with the 2002 post-Godhra riots.

Actor held in Sharjah drug bust returns to Mumbai

Actor held in Sharjah drug bust returns to Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Actor Chrisann Pereira, who was released by Sharjah authorities after being implicated in a drugs case, has returned to Mumbai, an official said on Thursday.

2 booked for firing outside Salman Khan's house

2 booked for firing outside Salman Khan's house

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Two persons fired four rounds outside Bandra's Galaxy Apartments, where the actor resides, around 5 am and fled from the spot, the police official said.

Dying man forced to sing national anthem: HC orders CBI probe

Dying man forced to sing national anthem: HC orders CBI probe

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

In a video clip that had gone viral on social media, Faizan, along with four other Muslim men, was seen being beaten up by policemen while being forced to sing the national anthem and 'Vande Mataram'.

2 youths held over threat e-mails to Mukesh Ambani

2 youths held over threat e-mails to Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

The ransom subsequently kept increasing to Rs 200 crore and Rs 400 crore each time a fresh email was sent.

Kathua rape victim was sexually assaulted, died of asphyxia: Doctors

Kathua rape victim was sexually assaulted, died of asphyxia: Doctors

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

The girl was allegedly repeatedly assaulted before being killed at a village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district in January.

20-year-old raped on Mumbai local train, accused arrested after 8 hours

20-year-old raped on Mumbai local train, accused arrested after 8 hours

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

A 20-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by a 40-year-old man in the ladies' compartment of a moving Mumbai local train when she was travelling alone on Wednesday morning. The accused was arrested after nearly eight hours of the incident, a GRP official said.

Director Ranjith, actor Siddique quit over sexual abuse charges

Director Ranjith, actor Siddique quit over sexual abuse charges

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Even as political pressure was building against Ranjith, actor Siddique quit as the general secretary of Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) amid voices from within his fraternity seeking his resignation.