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Indian student charged with shooting 3 of family in US

Indian student charged with shooting 3 of family in US

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

A 23-year-old Indian student has been arrested and charged with allegedly murdering his grandparents and uncle inside a New Jersey condominium, the police and US media reports said.

Aarushi case: HC castigates CBI for theory on Hemraj's murder

Aarushi case: HC castigates CBI for theory on Hemraj's murder

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

The court said the theory was based on the hypothesis that the Noida Police would not be able to find the body on the terrace on May 16, 2008 when Aarushi was found dead in her room.

We support Canada's probe, want India to join: US special envoy

We support Canada's probe, want India to join: US special envoy

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

Amid the diplomatic sparring and souring of bilateral ties in the wake of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegation of Indian involvement in the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Special Envoy and Coordinator, Global Engagement Centre, James Rubin said the standoff was a 'tricky subject' as he sought cooperation into the investigation as far as it goes.

Prime suspect in Mumbai double murder case detained

Prime suspect in Mumbai double murder case detained

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

The prime suspect in the Mumbai double murder case of well-known painter Hema Upadhaya and her lawyer was today detained by Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force in Varanasi.

Top scientist behind Russia's Sputnik V vaccine 'strangled to death'

Top scientist behind Russia's Sputnik V vaccine 'strangled to death'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Andrey Botikov, one of the scientists who helped to create the Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V, was strangled to death with a belt at his apartment in Moscow and police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder, according to a Russian media report on Saturday.

Watch Konkona's Killer Magic On OTT

Watch Konkona's Killer Magic On OTT

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Some of her best films are not available on streaming platforms, but Deepa Gahlot looks at her Hindi cinema oeuvre on OTT.

Aarushi case: Rajkumar confirms revenge was motive

Aarushi case: Rajkumar confirms revenge was motive

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

The narco-analysis test conducted on Rajkumar at Bangalore on Wednesday confirmed that the main motive behind the killing of Aarushi Talwar was revenge. Rajkumar, who is a domestic help of Anita Durrani, family friend of the Talwars, said during the test that Krishna, a compounder at Dr Talwar's clinic was upset with his employer and hence he wanted to kill Aarushi.

Talwars acquitted in Aarushi-Hemraj murder case

Talwars acquitted in Aarushi-Hemraj murder case

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

The HC said that it is a fit case where benefit of doubt can be given to the appellants.

Shraddha Walkar 2.0: Woman, son kill husband; store 10 body parts in fridge

Shraddha Walkar 2.0: Woman, son kill husband; store 10 body parts in fridge

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Poonam and Deepak kept the body parts of Anjan Das in a fridge and would dispose them of at different places in east Delhi.

Are artist Hema Upadhyay and lawyer's murderers hiding in UP?

Are artist Hema Upadhyay and lawyer's murderers hiding in UP?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

"A police team left for UP to trace the culprits, as it suspects that they must have fled to that state," a senior police official said on Monday.

Aarushi case: Nupur Talwar jailed, bail verdict on Tuesday

Aarushi case: Nupur Talwar jailed, bail verdict on Tuesday

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

Nupur Talwar, mother of murdered teenager Aarushi, was on Monday jailed after a special Central Bureau of Investigation court rejected her bail application in the case of murder of her 14-year-old daughter and domestic help in Noida four years ago.

Aarushi case: Suspects to sue CBI

Aarushi case: Suspects to sue CBI

Rediff.com1 Jan 2011

The three domestic helps, who were earlier suspected to be involved in the murder of Aarushi Talwar but later found innocent, are planning to sue the Central Bureau of Investigation for falsely implicating them in the case.

Talwars killed Aarushi and lover Hemraj: CBI

Talwars killed Aarushi and lover Hemraj: CBI

Rediff.com23 May 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday told a special court in Ghaziabad that Rajesh and Nupur Talwar killed their daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj in a fit of rage after finding them in a compromising position, a claim strongly refuted by the dentist couple.

Aarushi case trial may be committed to sessions on May 9

Aarushi case trial may be committed to sessions on May 9

Rediff.com3 May 2012

A special Central Bureau of Investigation judge on Thursday fixed May 9 to decide on sending the sensational 2008 twin murder case of teenager Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj to the sessions court for trial.

Aarushi case: Nupur surrenders in court, moves for bail

Aarushi case: Nupur surrenders in court, moves for bail

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

Nupur Talwar, mother of murdered teenager Aarushi, on Monday surrendered before a special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ghaziabad following a Supreme Court directive to her to do so in the twin murder case of her 14-year-old daughter and domestic help in Noida four years ago.

Aarushi case: Next hearing on May 16, CBI told to give CDs

Aarushi case: Next hearing on May 16, CBI told to give CDs

Rediff.com14 May 2012

A special court in Ghaziabad on Monday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to provide probe-related CDs to the defence counsel and fixed May 16 as the next date of hearing in the sensational double murder case of dentist couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar's daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj.

CBI forms team to re-investigate Aarushi case

CBI forms team to re-investigate Aarushi case

Rediff.com5 Oct 2008

Sources in the investigating agency said the three member team would carry out re-investigation from the beginning and has been mandated to question people accused in the murder of Aarushi and her domestic help Hemraj and verify all evidence.

Review: Rahasya is a clever whodunit

Review: Rahasya is a clever whodunit

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Atmospheric chills and a good story your thing? Watch Rahasya, suggests Nishi Tiwari.

Noida: Ex-IIS officer kills lawyer wife over property

Noida: Ex-IIS officer kills lawyer wife over property

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

A 61-year-old lawyer suffering from cancer was found dead inside her house in Noida in a posh locality, with the police Monday arresting her former Indian Information Service (IIS) officer husband and charged him with the murder.

Aarushi's parents to SC: Want witness statements

Aarushi's parents to SC: Want witness statements

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Dentist couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar, accused of killing their teenage daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj, on Tuesday approached the Supreme Court pleading that 14 witnesses be called to record statements in the trial court in the twin murder case.

Aarushi's mobile recovered; CBI refuses to comment

Aarushi's mobile recovered; CBI refuses to comment

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

In a major breakthrough in the Aarushi murder case, the Delhi police today claimed to have recovered mobile phone of the teenaged girl, a move which the family termed as a "ray of hope" even as the CBI refused to comment on the development.

Aarushi case: Rajkumar, Krishna granted bail

Aarushi case: Rajkumar, Krishna granted bail

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

In a major setback to the Central Bureau of Investigation, the designated CBI court on Friday granted bail to Rajkumar and Krishna, the accused in the Noida double murder case.Aarushi Talwar and her servant Hemraj were killed on the intervening night of May 15-16. The case was transferred to the CBI on May 31.

SC asks media to be responsible in reporting

SC asks media to be responsible in reporting

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the media to be "more responsible" in reporting sub-judice matters like the Aarushi murder case, whose coverage has caused a damage to the reputation of the victim's family. The apex court, which emphasised the need for laying down general guidelines for reporting the sub-judice matter, expressed its anguish over the reporting in the Noida double murder involving Aarushi and her domestic help Hemraj.

Canada a hotbed of separatists, requests for deportation ignored: India

Canada a hotbed of separatists, requests for deportation ignored: India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

At least nine separatist organisations supporting terror groups have their bases in Canada and despite multiple deportation requests Ottawa has taken no action against those involved in heinous crimes, including the killing of popular Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, officials in New Delhi said on Tuesday.

Aarushi case: Durrani's servant Rajkumar arrested

Aarushi case: Durrani's servant Rajkumar arrested

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday arrested Rajkumar, domestic help of the Durranis, in connection with the Aarushi Talwar murder case. The Durranis are family friends of the Talwars.He was arrested after the forensic examination of a washed T-shirt belonging to Rajkumar revealed that it had blood of human origin.The CBI has already arrested Aarushi's father Dr Rajesh Talwar and his compounder Krishna for the murder of Aarushi and their servant Hemraj.

CBI seeks Rajesh Talwar's custody

CBI seeks Rajesh Talwar's custody

Rediff.com2 Jun 2008

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Mondy moved an application before a designated court in Noida to seek the remand of dentist Rajesh Talwar, arrested by the Uttar Pradesh police in conenction with the murder of his daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj. The CBI will seek his transit remand for Ghaziabad court before questioning him in connection with the case.

Mayawati asks for  CBI probe in Aarushi case

Mayawati asks for CBI probe in Aarushi case

Rediff.com29 May 2008

A letter to this effect is being sent to the central government on Thursday. "It was eveident from media reports that the Talwar family does not have any faith in the investigations by the UP police. I sympathise with the family and have no objection if it satisfies them that the probe is carried out by the CBI." Mayawati said.

Readers' safety tips: 'Employ more women security staff'

Readers' safety tips: 'Employ more women security staff'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Readers tell us what can be done to make workplaces safe for all.

Aarushi case: Talwars have a rough day in court today

Aarushi case: Talwars have a rough day in court today

Rediff.com22 May 2012

A Ghaziabad court will on Tuesday take up the framing of charges against dentist couple Nupur Talwar and Rajesh Talwar in the case relating to the murder of their teenaged daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj after the accused pleaded lack of preparation for arguments.

Peter Mukerjea ready to divorce Indrani, says lawyer

Peter Mukerjea ready to divorce Indrani, says lawyer

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Stating that the marriage had "irretrievably broken down", Indrani had sent a divorce notice to Peter Mukerjea in April this year.

'Bo's wife's trial test for China's judicial system'

'Bo's wife's trial test for China's judicial system'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

The trial of disgraced Chinese leader Bo Xilai's wife Gu Kailai, who was charged with the murder of a British businessman, would test the credibility of Chinese judicial system, state-run media said in Beijing on Friday.

Nodia: Aarushi's friend nailed Rajesh Talwar

Nodia: Aarushi's friend nailed Rajesh Talwar

Rediff.com23 May 2008

Doctor Rajesh Talwar, accused of murdering his daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj, was on Friday remanded to judicial custody for 14 days. The Noida police claimed to have cracked the case base on Dr Talwar's confession after they confronted him with questions based on information gathered from a 14-year-old friend of Aarushi.

Aarushi case: No leads from recovered cellphone

Aarushi case: No leads from recovered cellphone

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the murder of thirteen-year-old Aarushi Talwar and her family''s domestic help Hemraj has still not yielded fruitful results. Several questions still remain unanswered as Aarushi''s phone that was recovered recently has provided no further clue.

Rajesh Talwar claims he was asleep when killings occurred

Rajesh Talwar claims he was asleep when killings occurred

Rediff.com20 May 2013

Dentist Rajesh Talwar claimed in the court that he was asleep on the fateful night when his daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj were murdered and internet activity recorded from his room might not be correct.

Aarushi case: SC pulls up Talwars for calling 14 witnesses

Aarushi case: SC pulls up Talwars for calling 14 witnesses

Rediff.com13 May 2013

The Supreme Court on Monday has come down hard on Dr Rajesh and Nupur Talwar for asking14 witnesses to record their statements before a trial court in connection with the murder of their daughter Aarushi.

Aarushi case: CBI opposes Talwars' plea for shifting trial

Aarushi case: CBI opposes Talwars' plea for shifting trial

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday opposed dentist couple, Nupur and Rajesh Talwar's plea in the Supreme Court for transferring from Ghaziabad to Delhi the trial in the case of murder of their daughter Aarushi and a domestic help against them.

Guwahati: 14-year-old boy beaten to death, 3 arrested

Guwahati: 14-year-old boy beaten to death, 3 arrested

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

A 14-year-old boy was beaten to death by a group of people in the heart of Guwahati on Friday night after he was allegedly caught breaking into a paan shop with another eight-year-old boy.

Nupur could influence witness, no bail for her: CBI to SC

Nupur could influence witness, no bail for her: CBI to SC

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation has opposed in the Supreme Court the bail plea of dentist Nupur Talwar in twin murder case of her daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj, saying she might try to influence key witnesses during her trial.

Aarushi case: CBI created Hemraj's e-mail ID?

Aarushi case: CBI created Hemraj's e-mail ID?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Sleuths of the Central Bureau of Investigation had created, for some "specific purpose", an e-mail ID in the name of slain domestic help Hemraj to interact with dentist couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar during the probe of Aaarushi-Hemraj murder case, the agency said on Thursday.

CBI begins probe in Aarushi case

CBI begins probe in Aarushi case

Rediff.com1 Jun 2008

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Sunday began investigations in the sensational murders of 14-year-old Aarushi and her domestic help Hemraj in Noida last month and formed a 25-member team in a bid to crack the case. After re-registering the case filed by Noida police, the team visited the scene of crime and spoke to some of the kin of the deceased besides interacting with the Noida police officers who were probing the twin murder.