News for 'double murder'

Pregnant artist shot dead for refusing to stand while singing in Pakistan

Pregnant artist shot dead for refusing to stand while singing in Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Tarique Ahmed Jatoi asked Samina Samoon, also known as Samina Sindhu, to stand while singing.

Missing Indian student of US university found dead

Missing Indian student of US university found dead

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

An Indian student pursuing a double major at the prestigious Purdue University in the United States state of Indiana, who went missing on Sunday, has been confirmed dead, the university has said.

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Did Jeff Bezos decide against endorsing Harris because it would hurt his business interests? Only God and Bezos know, and neither of them are talking, notes Prem Panicker.

Former Paralympian Pistorius seeks parole again

Former Paralympian Pistorius seeks parole again

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

A spokesperson for South Africa's Department of Correctional Services said a parole board would consider Pistorius's case at a hearing on Friday, where they will decide if he should be released on parole.

Aarushi case: Bailable warrants against Talwars

Aarushi case: Bailable warrants against Talwars

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Bailable arrest warrants were issued against Rajesh and Nupur Talwar in connection with the Aarushi-Hemraj murder case by a special CBI court in Ghaziabad which rejected their plea for exemption from personal appearance before the magistrate. Rajesh and Nupur had been summoned by the court to appear before it on Monday after Special Judicial Magistrate Preeti Mishra, on February 9, rejected agency's closure report in the double murder case and made them accused.

Seniors stopped me from arresting Nupur Talwar: CBI sleuth

Seniors stopped me from arresting Nupur Talwar: CBI sleuth

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

CBI Additional SP AGL Kaul, who led the second probe team in the sensational double murder, was asked by the defence counsel to explain why Aarushi's mother Nupur was not arrested if there was enough evidence against her.

Pietersen's dramatic response over Pistorius's murder verdict

Pietersen's dramatic response over Pistorius's murder verdict

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen expressed his delight after Paralympics runner Oscar Pistorius's culpable homicide conviction, for killing his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013, was upgraded to murder.

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.

'It's Time Women Said Enough Is Enough'

'It's Time Women Said Enough Is Enough'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'We have been threatened. We have felt violated.' 'Everything is in danger if you don't give safe spaces to women.'

A Jayaram double whammy!

A Jayaram double whammy!

Rediff.com29 May 2009

The Malayalam actor will be seen in a double role in his latest film Rahasya Police.

Pistorius eligible for parole over miscalculation in sentence duration

Pistorius eligible for parole over miscalculation in sentence duration

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The documents submitted to the Constitutional Court clarify the error, with authorities now acknowledging that Pistorius had completed half his sentence by March 21. These documents were presented on behalf of South Africa's minister of justice, the commissioner of the corrections department, and parole and prison authorities by a senior parole board official.

Nupur Talwar wants to adopt fellow inmate's daughter

Nupur Talwar wants to adopt fellow inmate's daughter

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Dentist Nupur Talwar, mother of murdered teenager Aarushi, has expressed her desire to adopt the daughter of a fellow inmate of the Dasna jail, where she is currently lodged. Talwar, who is lodged in Barrack 13 at Dasna Jail in Ghaziabad since April 30 in connection with the Aarushi-Hemraj double murder case, has asked for permission from Dasna Jail Superintendent Dr Virash Raj Sharma to adopt a little girl named Ravina Khan, who is also lodged in jail with her mother Sakina.

Delhi: Wanted criminal nabbed after encounter

Delhi: Wanted criminal nabbed after encounter

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

The Delhi police scored a major victory on Wednesday when it arrested Sondeep Chetania, accused in different murder cases across the city.

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.

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.

Choose From 20 New Shows/Films On OTT

Choose From 20 New Shows/Films On OTT

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Catch one of Mammootty's career best works, Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh and more on OTT this week.

Aarushi case: Krishna's narco test adds new twists

Aarushi case: Krishna's narco test adds new twists

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

During the scientific tests that lasted the entire day, various theories regarding the case came up. While some maintained that the CBI had not made any breakthrough in the case, some investigating officers said they will be able to corroborate the evidence based on the questioning done on Wednesday and the scientific tests conducted on Thursday.

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.

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.

The Problem With Ullozhukku

The Problem With Ullozhukku

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

People turn a corner and overhear secrets, men change stripes so as to acquire shades of villainy most convenient to advancing the plot, secondary characters confess to past sins just so that the leading women are absolved of all responsibility, notes Sreehari Nair.

Aarya 3 Review: Too many subplots

Aarya 3 Review: Too many subplots

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Aarya Aakhri Vaar should have been slicker and more polished than the first, or at least ended with a louder bang, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Aarushi case: Talwars to get CBI's closure report

Aarushi case: Talwars to get CBI's closure report

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

A special court in Ghaziabad on Friday posted January 21 as the next date of hearing on the Central Bureau of Investigation's December 29, 2010 closure report in the Aarushi-Hemraj double murder case.

Sssshh... is worth a watch

Sssshh... is worth a watch

Rediff.com31 Oct 2003

Sssshh... is worth a watch

Sssshh... is worth a watch

Rediff.com30 Oct 2003

'There was no evidence to tie Talwars to Aarushi's murder'

'There was no evidence to tie Talwars to Aarushi's murder'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Patrick French, who profiled Nupur and Rajesh Talwar and the case against them in his book India, A Portrait, speaks to Rediff.com about their acquittal.

Aarushi and Hemraj were in objectionable position: CBI

Aarushi and Hemraj were in objectionable position: CBI

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation Tuesday said that dentist Rajesh Talwar had found his daughter and domestic servant in "objectionable position" and killed them using his golf stick and a sharp-edged weapon.

Crime, Cricket, Christmas On OTT!

Crime, Cricket, Christmas On OTT!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Sukanya Verma's OTT recommendations this week.

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.

1,455 convicts awarded death penalty in 10 years

1,455 convicts awarded death penalty in 10 years

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Days after the execution of 2001 Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, President Pranab Mukherjee rejected the mercy petitions of four associates of slain forest brigand Veerappan, who were given a death sentence in a landmine blast case.

Bihar: LJP MP to face long arm of law

Bihar: LJP MP to face long arm of law

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Surajbhan Singh was named in the report as a conspirator on whose instigation the Chunnu Singh gang allegedly shot dead RJD leaders Akhilesh Rai and Ram Udesh Rai on April 13, 2006, under Mushari police station.

Davis release pushed Clinton to certify Pak help?

Davis release pushed Clinton to certify Pak help?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Just two days after Pakistan released Central Intelligence Agency contractor Rayamond Allen Davis, arrested in a double murder case, United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton signed a certification to the Congress asserting that Islamabad is co-operating with the US in preventing and dismantling terror networks, congressional watchdog has said.

CBI conducts lie-detector test on Rajesh Talwar

CBI conducts lie-detector test on Rajesh Talwar

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

Rajesh Talwar, accused in the Noida twin murder case involving his daughter Aarushi, was on Wednesday subjected to polygraph test by the Central Bureau of India which has formed 10 different teams to look into various aspects of the probe.

Defence in Aarushi case seek unmatched photographs

Defence in Aarushi case seek unmatched photographs

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

The defence counsel in the Aarushi-Hemraj double murder case on Monday sought unmatched photographs and extra negatives from the Central Bureau of Investigation.

Ponmagal Vandhal review

Ponmagal Vandhal review

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Joginder Tuteja explains why Ponmagal Vandhal fails, both as courtroom drama and thriller.

Shibu Soren acquitted in 1975 massacre case

Shibu Soren acquitted in 1975 massacre case

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Soren, still in legal tangles in another double murder case, was given the benefit of doubt along with 13 others by Jamtara Additional District and Sessions Judge Arun Kumar, for want of evidence.

BJP: Lankesh murder security lapse on part of Karnakata government

BJP: Lankesh murder security lapse on part of Karnakata government

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Prasad lashed out against 'so called liberals of double standards' who remain silent on on the killings of RSS workers in Karnataka and Kerala.

CIA's revenge move may target Pak diplomats

CIA's revenge move may target Pak diplomats

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

The Central Intelligence Agency is contemplating trapping or targeting Pakistan nationals serving as diplomats abroad in retaliation against double-murder accused US diplomat Raymond Davis' continued detention in a Lahore prison.

CBI gives clean chit to Talwar

CBI gives clean chit to Talwar

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

There is no evidence against Rajesh Talwar in the Aarushi case, the CBI has said.

Aarushi case hogs prime time TV coverage: Study

Aarushi case hogs prime time TV coverage: Study

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

The 'whodunnit' mystery over the sensational Noida twin murder seems to have caught the news channels in a big way, with a media watchdog claiming that six leading TV networks devoted half of their prime time to the case.

Aarushi case: Krishna sent to six-day CBI custody

Aarushi case: Krishna sent to six-day CBI custody

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

With investigators failing to make much headway in the Noida double murder case, a court on Tuesday remanded dentist Rajesh Talwar's compounder Krishna in six days of CBI custody as the agency claimed he was required for recovery of weapon used in murders.