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2000 match-fixing scandal: Bookie Sanjeev Chawla extradited from UK

2000 match-fixing scandal: Bookie Sanjeev Chawla extradited from UK

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Sanjeev Chawla, accompanied by a Delhi police crime branch team from London, reached Delhi on Thursday morning

Protests erupt in Assam as girl returning from tuition gang-raped

Protests erupt in Assam as girl returning from tuition gang-raped

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

A 14-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three persons in Assam's Nagaon district, triggering massive protests by people on the streets.

Rape case against Goa MLA: Hunt for third accused continues

Rape case against Goa MLA: Hunt for third accused continues

Rediff.com6 May 2016

During police investigation, the role of the third woman, who is absconding, also came to light.

Multi-layer security for World Cup opener after threat issued by Khalistani separatists

Multi-layer security for World Cup opener after threat issued by Khalistani separatists

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Given a threat issued by Khalistani separatists, about 3,500 police personnel will be deployed at Narendra Modi stadium in Motera area and other parts of Ahmedabad during the opening match of the ICC Cricket World Cup on October 5.

Was busy with work, didn't know what Raj Kundra was upto: Shilpa

Was busy with work, didn't know what Raj Kundra was upto: Shilpa

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

According to the chargesheet, Shetty told the police that she did not know anything about the HotShots and Bollywood Fame apps, allegedly used by the accused for uploading and streaming obscene content.

Teen Porsche driver's father sent to police custody in driver abduction case

Teen Porsche driver's father sent to police custody in driver abduction case

Rediff.com28 May 2024

A three-member committee conducting inquiry into alleged manipulation of the blood samples of the juvenile driver involved in the Porsche car crash on Tuesday visited the Sassoon General Hospital in Pune, and also met the police officials who are probing the case.

Shilpa 'didn't know' about app's content; Kundra may face ED probe

Shilpa 'didn't know' about app's content; Kundra may face ED probe

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

In her statement given to the police on Friday, Shetty said she did not know about the content of the app, nor did she interfere in her husband's business, police sources said.

Dhaba murder: Sahil Gehlot's father among 5 held for conspiracy

Dhaba murder: Sahil Gehlot's father among 5 held for conspiracy

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

According to sources, Sahil and Nikki, who lived in a live-in relationship, had got married at a temple in Noida in October 2020.

ED begins probe against Raj Kundra in porn films case

ED begins probe against Raj Kundra in porn films case

Rediff.com19 May 2022

The federal agency has filed a complaint under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after studying at least two police first information reports (FIRs) and subsequent charge sheets before a court.

ED attaches Rs 36 cr assets, bank deposits of Udayanidhi Stalin Foundation

ED attaches Rs 36 cr assets, bank deposits of Udayanidhi Stalin Foundation

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The probe, being conducted under various sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, is against the Kallal Group and the UK-based Lyca group and its Indian companies Lyca Productions and Lyca Hotels, it said.

'Meiyappan, non-cooperative during interrogation'

'Meiyappan, non-cooperative during interrogation'

Rediff.com25 May 2013

Mumbai Crime Branch questioned Chennai Super Kings CEO Gurunath Meiyappan for several hours after his arrest on Friday night in IPL betting scandal, but he has been "evasive" and "non-cooperative" during interrogation, police said in Mumbai on Saturday.

Ashish Mishra denied bail, 2 more arrested in Lakhimpur case

Ashish Mishra denied bail, 2 more arrested in Lakhimpur case

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Two more persons were on Wednesday arrested in connection with the Lakhimpur violence, while a court here denied bail to the main accused, Ashish Mishra, son of Union minister Ajay Mishra.

Delhi courtroom shootout: 2 gangsters arrested

Delhi courtroom shootout: 2 gangsters arrested

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

A few days ago, the Crime Branch had taken jailed gangster Tillu Tajpuriya -- one of the prime conspirators -- in its custody to grill him about Gogi's killing.

Startups call for swift measures to ensure robust safety

Startups call for swift measures to ensure robust safety

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The blast at The Rameshwaram Caf has caused distress and concern among the startup and information technology (IT) community, raising questions related to safety and security. Approximately 10 people were reportedly injured in a low-intensity bomb blast at The Rameshwaram Caf, a popular restaurant in Bengaluru's Brookfield. The surrounding area is a major hub for the Indian technology (tech) industry, housing many startups and top IT companies such as IBM, SAP, Accenture, International Tech Park Bangalore, and Prestige Technostar.

Case against Setalvad, Sreekumar, Bhatt sent to sessions court for trial

Case against Setalvad, Sreekumar, Bhatt sent to sessions court for trial

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Additional metropolitan magistrate MV Chauhan committed the case to the sessions court in Ahmedabad for trial against Setalvad, former state director general of police RB Sreekumar and ex-Indian Police Service officer Sanjiv Bhatt.

FIR under anti-terror law against Sharjil Imam for comments on Assam

FIR under anti-terror law against Sharjil Imam for comments on Assam

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Sharjil Imam came to limelight during the ongoing protests against the CAA in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh, for his alleged remarks threatening to 'cut-off' Assam from rest of India.

Special central law must to curb attacks on medical staff: IMA

Special central law must to curb attacks on medical staff: IMA

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

The association said that 25 states have laws on attacks on doctors and hospitals but these are mostly ineffective on the ground and do not serve the purpose of deterrence.

Mahesh Bhatt gets extortion call, death threat to Alia; one detained

Mahesh Bhatt gets extortion call, death threat to Alia; one detained

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

One person has been detained in Uttar Pradesh in connection with an alleged threat and extortion call received by filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, police said on Thursday.

In Louis Berger bribery case, former Goa CM says he's innocent

In Louis Berger bribery case, former Goa CM says he's innocent

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Digambar Kamat has been summoned by the Crime Branch to appear before it on Wednesday in connection with the case.

Antilia bomb case: Ex-cop Waze wanted to terrorise Ambanis, says NIA court

Antilia bomb case: Ex-cop Waze wanted to terrorise Ambanis, says NIA court

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The court held that though the gelatin sticks planted near Antilia, the Ambani residence, were not connected to a detonator, it was sufficient to create terror in the minds of people.

Kathua rape victim sank into coma due to overdose of sedatives: Forensic experts

Kathua rape victim sank into coma due to overdose of sedatives: Forensic experts

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

The crime branch of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, probing the gang rape-and-murder case, sent a sample of her viscera to a forensic laboratory earlier this month to examine the effect of "mannar" candies (believed to be local cannabis) and Epitril 0.5 mg tablets, administered to the girl by her captors.

Stones pelted at Ram Navami procession in Vadodara

Stones pelted at Ram Navami procession in Vadodara

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Stones were hurled at a Ram Navami procession in Fatehpura area of Gujarat's Vadodara city on Thursday, police said.

Tarun Tejpal sent to 6-day police custody, grilled for 5 hours

Tarun Tejpal sent to 6-day police custody, grilled for 5 hours

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Tehelka Editor Tarun Tejpal was remanded in police custody for six days on Sunday, a day after being arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman colleague.

Gujarat man held for posing as 'designer' of Chandrayaan-3 lander

Gujarat man held for posing as 'designer' of Chandrayaan-3 lander

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

A complaint was lodged against the accused Mitul Trivedi, after he was seen giving interviews to the local media since the Vikram lander successfully made soft landing on August 24, claiming to have designed the lander module of Chandrayaan-3, the official said.

Jahangirpuri violence: 23 held so far, from both communities

Jahangirpuri violence: 23 held so far, from both communities

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

No attempts were made to hoist saffron flags at a local mosque in Jahangirpuri, police said.

Cops take Mumbai gang rape accused back to crime spot

Cops take Mumbai gang rape accused back to crime spot

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

The five accused arrested in connection with the gang rape of 23-year-old photojournalist were on Wednesday taken to Shakti Mills compound in Mumbai to reconstruct the sequence of events that led to the crime.

Court extends Hardik Patel's police custody

Court extends Hardik Patel's police custody

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

Patel quota agitation leader Hardik Patel's police custody was on Sunday extended by two more days till November 3 by an Ahmedabad court in an alleged case of sedition and waging war against the government.

Tehelka case: Goa Police to file charge sheet by Feb 5

Tehelka case: Goa Police to file charge sheet by Feb 5

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

The charge sheet against Tehelka founder editor Tarun Tejpal in connection with the sexual assault case would be filed by next week.

Ambani bomb scare: NIA arrests senior cop Sachin Waze after 12-hr grilling

Ambani bomb scare: NIA arrests senior cop Sachin Waze after 12-hr grilling

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Mumbai Police officer Sachin Waze Saturday night after questioning him for 12 hours over the recovery of an explosive-laden vehicle near the residence of industrialist Mukesh Ambani, an agency spokesperson said.

The CBI story: How Ishrat Jahan and others were KILLED

The CBI story: How Ishrat Jahan and others were KILLED

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Gujarat Crime Branch officials had fired 70 rounds using their automatic and semi-automatic weapons at Ishrat Jahan and three others during the alleged fake encounter nine years ago.

ISIS sympathisers to strike Mumbai during Ramzan?

ISIS sympathisers to strike Mumbai during Ramzan?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

The Mumbai Commissioner of Police has sent out a letter to all Crime Branch units asking them to be on alert during Ramzan. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

'Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to strive to realise Gandhiji's dreams. His watchwords, truth and nonviolence, will continue to remain relevant for the whole world. He also taught us that rights and duties are but the two sides of the coin - indeed, the true source of rights is duty. Today we recall his lessons in compassion too - compassion not only for our human neighbours but also for our other neighbours, namely, flora and fauna, rivers and mountains.'

Delhi police question Covid hero Srinivas BV

Delhi police question Covid hero Srinivas BV

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Indian Youth Congress president Srinivas BV on Friday said the Delhi police's crime branch questioned him about the assistance being provided by him to people during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Vaze is not Osama, wait till probe is over: Uddhav

Vaze is not Osama, wait till probe is over: Uddhav

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Facing heat over Assistant Police Inspector Vaze's alleged link to Hiran's mysterious death, the government earlier in the day announced his transfer from the Mumbai crime branch.

IPL racket: Bookie arrested, remanded in police custody

IPL racket: Bookie arrested, remanded in police custody

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Alleged bookie Kishore Badlani was arrested by the Mumbai police in the IPL betting scandal and remanded in police custody till June 6 by a local court.

Bribery case: Police conduct searches at ex-Goa CM's residence

Bribery case: Police conduct searches at ex-Goa CM's residence

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Goa Police on Thursday conducted searches at the residence of former Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and in other places in the state in connection with the Louis Berger bribery case.

Bribery case: Kamat faces fresh charge, Alemao denied bail

Bribery case: Kamat faces fresh charge, Alemao denied bail

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Former Goa chief minister Digambar Kamat has now been charged with disappearance of evidence in Louis Berger bribery case in addition to various sections of Prevention of Corruption of Act and IPC.

MP home minister threatens legal action against Priyanka Gandhi

MP home minister threatens legal action against Priyanka Gandhi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday warned of legal action against Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over her social media post, in which she accused the saffron party-led government in the state of indulging in corruption.

Yoga guru detained in BSP leader's murder case

Yoga guru detained in BSP leader's murder case

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

A yoga guru has been detained by the Delhi crime branch in connection with the murder of Bahujan Samaj Party leader Deepak Bhardwaj, officials said in Indore.

Delhi police crack robbery at Sonam's home

Delhi police crack robbery at Sonam's home

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

A nurse working at actor Sonam Kapoor Ahuja's Delhi residence was arrested along with her husband for allegedly stealing cash and jewellery worth Rs 2.4 crore in February.