News for 'death threats'

Salman Breaks Silence On Bishnoi Shooting

Salman Breaks Silence On Bishnoi Shooting

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

'Jitni umar likhi hai, utni likhi hai. Bas yahin hai.'

UP man threatens to kill Yogi Adityanath on Jan 26, arrested

UP man threatens to kill Yogi Adityanath on Jan 26, arrested

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

According to police, Anil dialed 112, an emergency service number, and claimed that he would shoot the chief minister on January 26.

After Bihar, Is It Target Stalin For BJP?

After Bihar, Is It Target Stalin For BJP?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

After big win in Bihar, the BJP is likely to push harder in Tamil Nadu, where the DMK government and the uneasy BJP-AIADMK alliance are preparing for a tense election filled with seat-sharing fights, changing alliances, and the unpredictable entry of Vijay's TVK party, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

UP: Whistleblower goes underground after receiving death threats

UP: Whistleblower goes underground after receiving death threats

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

A whistle-blower, who dared to make a complaint to the Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta against a minister, is now being hounded by the latter. Literally terrorised by the minister's sustained intimidation, the whistle-blower is now on the run.

India chase rhythm vs Bangladesh before big Aussie test

India chase rhythm vs Bangladesh before big Aussie test

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

India will have a final opportunity to check their game in pressure situation when they face Bangladesh in Navi Mumbai on Sunday in what would be a dress rehearsal ahead of the marquee Women's World Cup semifinals against Australia next Wednesday.

Techie named by Maha woman doctor on her palm, arrested

Techie named by Maha woman doctor on her palm, arrested

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

The doctor, hailing from Beed district and posted at a government hospital, was found hanging in a hotel room in Phaltan of Satara district on Thursday night.

Bangladesh tie gives India chance to fine-tune for semis

Bangladesh tie gives India chance to fine-tune for semis

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

India will have a final opportunity to iron out any flaws, especially when responding to pressure situations, when they take on Bangladesh in their concluding fixture ahead of Women's World Cup semi-finals, in Navi Mumbai, on Sunday.

MP man gets 'triple death sentence' in rape-murder of 5-year-old girl

MP man gets 'triple death sentence' in rape-murder of 5-year-old girl

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

A special court in India has sentenced a man to "triple death sentence" for the rape and murder of a five-year-old girl last year. The court deemed the crime "rarest of rare" and declared the accused "extremely cruel and bestial." His mother and sister were also sentenced to two years in prison for helping to cover up the crime.

PIX: Chelsea rout Barcelona, Leverkusen stun Manchester City

PIX: Chelsea rout Barcelona, Leverkusen stun Manchester City

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Poland shoots down Russian drones after 'huge number' violated airspace

Poland shoots down Russian drones after 'huge number' violated airspace

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed that the country's airspace had been violated by "a huge number of Russian drones" which were shot down by its military.

Javed Akhtar gets death threat over fatwa issue

Javed Akhtar gets death threat over fatwa issue

Rediff.com15 May 2010

Lyricist and Rajya Sabha member Javed Akhtar on Saturday lodged a case with the Mumbai police after he received an e-mail threat for criticising a fatwa banning women working with men.In the complaint, Akhtar said that he received an email in which it was stated that the countdown to his end has begun. The email also dared Akhtar to try to save himself if he could.On Tuesday, the Darul Uloom Deoband, in a Talibanesque fatwa, decreed that it is 'haram' and illegal.

US revokes visas of Indian business execs over drug trafficking

US revokes visas of Indian business execs over drug trafficking

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

However, the US embassy, making public the punitive action, did not divulge the identity of the business leaders whose visas were revoked in view of the allegations.

Palaniswami rules out reinduction of OPS, Dinakaran

Palaniswami rules out reinduction of OPS, Dinakaran

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami has ruled out the possibility of re-inducting expelled leaders like O Panneerselvam, stating that those who "betrayed" the party have no place in it. He also praised the BJP-led Centre for protecting the AIADMK government in 2017.

Pay Rs 2 cr or will kill you: Man threatens Salman, NCP's Zeeshan; held

Pay Rs 2 cr or will kill you: Man threatens Salman, NCP's Zeeshan; held

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has allegedly received a death threat again along with a demand of Rs 2 crore following which the Mumbai police have registered a first information report (FIR) against an unidentified person, an official on Wednesday.

Last chance before 'all hell' breaks out: Trump to Hamas

Last chance before 'all hell' breaks out: Trump to Hamas

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

United States President Donald Trump on Friday issued a stern warning to Hamas, saying the militant group is "militarily trapped" and has been given a last chance to agree to a peace deal endorsed by regional and global powers.

'Rather check into a mental hospital': Kunal Kamra gets 'Bigg Boss' offer

'Rather check into a mental hospital': Kunal Kamra gets 'Bigg Boss' offer

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Comedian Kunal Kamra has revealed that he was approached to be a contestant on the reality show "Bigg Boss", but he declined the offer. Kamra, known for his anti-establishment views, is currently facing multiple FIRs for his comments and has been embroiled in controversy over his recent stand-up show "Naya Bharat". He shared a screenshot of a WhatsApp conversation with someone claiming to be handling casting for the show, where he stated that he would "much rather check into a mental hospital" than participate. It remains unclear whether the offer was for the 19th season of "Bigg Boss" or the fourth season of its OTT version.

Sri Lankan minister resigns over death threat to Tamil prisoners

Sri Lankan minister resigns over death threat to Tamil prisoners

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Sri Lanka's Minister of State for Prisons Management Lohan Ratwatte tendered his resignation on Wednesday, days after he allegedly threatened to kill Tamil prisoners during his visit to the Anuradhapura prison.

UP boy kills e-rickshaw driver while resisting sexual assault

UP boy kills e-rickshaw driver while resisting sexual assault

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

It was a textbook blind murder with scarce clues, no witnesses and no apparent motive.

Why India Must Play Kuldeep In Adelaide ODI

Why India Must Play Kuldeep In Adelaide ODI

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for Thursday's second ODI against Australia?

How Kiwis plan to counter India's spin threat

How Kiwis plan to counter India's spin threat

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips played down any talks of India getting an advantage by playing all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai.

Darjeeling landslides: What went wrong?

Darjeeling landslides: What went wrong?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Historically, October has seen some of the worst landslide events in Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas.

Actor who signed letter to PM against lynching gets death threat

Actor who signed letter to PM against lynching gets death threat

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

"To be honest, I am not bothered about such calls. I have also informed other signatories about the call and forwarded them the number," Sen said.

Bombay HC gives time till Tuesday noon to Jarange, supporters to vacate city streets

Bombay HC gives time till Tuesday noon to Jarange, supporters to vacate city streets

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

The Bombay high court on Monday said the entire city has been brought to a standstill due to the ongoing Maratha quota agitation led by activist Manoj Jarange, and the protest has not been peaceful and violated all conditions.

9 accused in Soharab case face death threat: Guj

9 accused in Soharab case face death threat: Guj

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

A Mumbai magistrate on Friday rejected a Gujarat government plea seeking transfer of the nine accused in the Sohrabuddin Shaikh fake encounter case to a jail in the neighbouring state, as they faced danger to their lives from the banned Students' Islamic Movement of India.

Taliban denies sending out death threat to Imran Khan

Taliban denies sending out death threat to Imran Khan

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

The Pakistani Taliban on Thursday said they had not threatened to kill cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan if he holds a march to Waziristan, and blamed a Western news agency for falsely reporting the threat.

'Militants Become Instruments In Political Contests'

'Militants Become Instruments In Political Contests'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'Political protection allow groups to recruit, rearm and operate with reduced operational pressure. That increases their bargaining power and their ability to destabilise.'

When Pakistan Bombed Jail That Sonam Wangchuk Is Housed In

When Pakistan Bombed Jail That Sonam Wangchuk Is Housed In

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Sonam Wangchuk is under tight surveillance within the three-tiered prison, with CCTV cameras monitored around the clock.

Kuldeep Yadav: India's go-to bowler in death overs!

Kuldeep Yadav: India's go-to bowler in death overs!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Kuldeep Yadav has taken 25 wickets in 43 innings when he bowled between overs 40 and 45 since 2015.

Security tightened at Gambhir's house after threat from 'ISIS Kashmir'

Security tightened at Gambhir's house after threat from 'ISIS Kashmir'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Security has been beefed up outside the residence of Bharatiya Janata Party MP Gautam Gambhir in New Delhi after he received an alleged death threat from 'ISIS Kashmir,' officials said on Wednesday.

Noida, Gurugram malls evacuated after bomb threat

Noida, Gurugram malls evacuated after bomb threat

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Two malls in Gurugram and Noida were evacuated on Saturday after they received bomb threat emails with police later saying that nothing suspicious was found following anti-sabotage checks.

'Salman Only Turns Up To Work As A Favour'

'Salman Only Turns Up To Work As A Favour'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'Salman is not interested in acting.'

Mahatma Gandhi described RSS as communal, totalitarian: Cong

Mahatma Gandhi described RSS as communal, totalitarian: Cong

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

The Congress party launched a scathing attack on the RSS on its 100th anniversary, citing excerpts from a book claiming Mahatma Gandhi described the Sangh as a "communal body with a totalitarian outlook." The party also referenced Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's criticism of the RSS.

Nepal Army imposes nationwide curfew to curb violence

Nepal Army imposes nationwide curfew to curb violence

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

The Nepal Army has imposed a nationwide curfew to curb potential violence following protests and the Prime Minister's resignation.

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.

'If People Want To Scare Me, What Should I Do?'

'If People Want To Scare Me, What Should I Do?'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

'Not all of are like Saif Ali Khan who fought back when his family was threatened.'

Kunal Kamra granted anticipatory bail in Shinde remark case

Kunal Kamra granted anticipatory bail in Shinde remark case

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Comedian Kunal Kamra has been granted interim anticipatory bail by the Madras High Court in a case filed against him for allegedly making defamatory remarks against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during a stand-up comedy show. Kamra, who resides in Tamil Nadu, was summoned by the Mumbai Police and feared arrest, prompting him to seek bail from the Madras HC. The court granted him bail until April 7, on the condition that he executes a bond to the satisfaction of the judicial magistrate at Vanur in Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu.

AIIMS-Patna docs' strike enters Day 3 over MLA row, services hit

AIIMS-Patna docs' strike enters Day 3 over MLA row, services hit

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Healthcare services at AIIMS-Patna remain affected as resident doctors continue their strike against the alleged high-handedness of a local MLA. The strike stems from an incident where the MLA and his guards allegedly assaulted staff and brandished a firearm within the hospital premises.

Several Raj hospitals get hoax bomb threat emails; probe launched

Several Raj hospitals get hoax bomb threat emails; probe launched

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Bomb disposal squad teams cordoned off the hospitals to check the hospital premises but found nothing suspicious.

Bengal BJP chief issues 'broken limbs, death' threat at rally

Bengal BJP chief issues 'broken limbs, death' threat at rally

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Bharatiya Janata Party's West Bengal unit president Dilip Ghosh said on Sunday that his party would "restore democracy" in the state if voted to power, warning Trinamool Congress cadres to mend their ways or they will have to either visit hospital or crematorium.