News for 'explosives act'

Navy secures merchant vessel hit by drone in Arabian Sea

Navy secures merchant vessel hit by drone in Arabian Sea

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

A merchant vessel, with around 20 Indian crew, was hit by a suspected drone about 217 nautical miles off the Porbandar coast in the Arabian Sea on Saturday but there was no report of any casualties in the incident, Indian military sources and a maritime security agency said.

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.

4 sentenced to 10 years for possessing explosives

4 sentenced to 10 years for possessing explosives

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

Two of them are Hizbul Mujahideen militants.

Man caught with explosives at Delhi airport let go

Man caught with explosives at Delhi airport let go

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

A Delhi court has discharged a man caught with explosives near Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi earlier in 2005 for want of sanction from the central government to prosecute him. \n\n

Special commission set up by Germany to probe gurdwara explosion

Special commission set up by Germany to probe gurdwara explosion

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

A special commission has been set up by Germany's western city of Essen for a thorough probe into the gurdwara explosion.

NIA charges 3 Pak handlers among 5 Lashkar men with Rajouri terror attack

NIA charges 3 Pak handlers among 5 Lashkar men with Rajouri terror attack

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The final report against a juvenile who was also apprehended in the case will be submitted to the Juvenile Justice Board in Rajouri, a spokesperson of the federal agency said.

3 'RAW agents' arrested in PoK

3 'RAW agents' arrested in PoK

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

Police said the three suspects were involved in a bomb blast outside a police station in Abbaspur.

Kollam tragedy: There was gross violation of explosives norms, officials say

Kollam tragedy: There was gross violation of explosives norms, officials say

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

A day after the fireworks tragedy at Puttingal Devi Temple, it has emerged that basic precautions were ignored, as also a ban order.

Charges framed against Abu Salem

Charges framed against Abu Salem

Rediff.com18 Mar 2006

Salem has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The Boy And The Heron Review: Miyazaki's Poignant Gem

The Boy And The Heron Review: Miyazaki's Poignant Gem

Rediff.com10 May 2024

The Boy And The Heron offers a thrilling joyride inside Hayo Miyazaki's unquantifiable imagination, applauds Sukanya Verma.

500 kg explosives seized in Bihar

500 kg explosives seized in Bihar

Rediff.com17 May 2007

It was suspected that the rebels had procured the explosive material for making landmines and bombs.

TN police arrest 6th suspect in Coimbatore blast case

TN police arrest 6th suspect in Coimbatore blast case

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

The police on Thursday arrested one more person in connection with the car explosion case in Coimbatore, taking the total number to six.

The Difference Between Fawad And Shah Rukh Khan

The Difference Between Fawad And Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

'I think because India is a bigger country and Bollywood is such a well-oiled machine, the star thing has become so much bigger than the actor thing.'

IPL 2024: Last Dance for Dhoni & Co?

IPL 2024: Last Dance for Dhoni & Co?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

As the new season approaches, whispers of retirement surround some of the league's most beloved veterans.

NIA raids 10 places linked to Khalistani terrorist's aides in Punjab, Haryana

NIA raids 10 places linked to Khalistani terrorist's aides in Punjab, Haryana

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The raids were conducted a day after a special court in Mohali declared Dala a proclaimed offender in a case of conspiracy to kill a priest in Punjab, a spokesperson of the federal agency said.

In phone call with Modi, Palestinian President seeks help

In phone call with Modi, Palestinian President seeks help

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

In a phone conversation, Modi, at the same time, shared with Abbas India's 'deep concern' over terrorism, violence and deteriorating security situation in the region.

Police using military weapons against us: Farmers

Police using military weapons against us: Farmers

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Referring to an action against farmers by the security personnel deployed by the Haryana authorities at the Punjab-Haryana border, Pandher slammed paramilitary personnel for using "force" against farmers, leaving many injured.

3 men on boat came to Mumbai via Saudi-Dubai-Pak route

3 men on boat came to Mumbai via Saudi-Dubai-Pak route

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Three men, originally from Tamil Nadu, arrested by the Mumbai Police started their boat journey from Kuwait on January 28 and claimed to have taken the Saudi Arabia-Dubai-Pakistan route before entering Indian shores illegally, as per the police remand note.

'Completely unprovoked': NIA on Bengal mob attack

'Completely unprovoked': NIA on Bengal mob attack

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

"The NIA categorically refuted allegations of mala fide in its Bhupatinagar blast case," an agency spokesperson said.

Court convicts 6 PFI members in 2010 professor's hand chopping case

Court convicts 6 PFI members in 2010 professor's hand chopping case

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

A special NIA court in Kerala on Wednesday convicted six persons, who are allegedly members of the now banned radical Islamic outfit Popular Front of India (PFI), in the sensational hand chopping case of a college professor in Kerala in 2010.

Woman in explosives arrested near UK Olympic site

Woman in explosives arrested near UK Olympic site

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of possessing explosives after her car was stopped and searched next to London's Olympic Park, British police said on Wednesday.

2 women killed, 52 hurt in triple blasts at Christian meet in Kerala

2 women killed, 52 hurt in triple blasts at Christian meet in Kerala

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

People who were present at the convention centre told media that the first blast occurred in the middle of a prayer.

Ambala explosive seizure: Is the ISI reviving the K-2 project?

Ambala explosive seizure: Is the ISI reviving the K-2 project?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Investigators have said that the recovery of explosives from a vehicle in Ambala indicates that the Babbar Khalsa International is trying to make a comeback. But the organisation has had a longstanding relationship with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, says B Raman.

India's energy needs to double by end of decade: Mukesh Ambani

India's energy needs to double by end of decade: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

India, the world's third-largest energy consumer, will see its energy needs doubling by the end of this decade as it witnesses an unprecedented explosion of economic growth, the nation's richest man Mukesh Ambani said on Saturday. Speaking at the convocation of Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), Ambani, who heads the nation's most valuable company Reliance Industries Ltd, said the Indian economy will become a $40 trillion economy by 2047 from the current $3.5 trillion. "And to fuel this growth, the country will need enormous amounts of energy - clean, green energy that won't choke mother nature for the sake of human progress," he said.

Delhi: 6-month jail for bursting crackers on Diwali

Delhi: 6-month jail for bursting crackers on Diwali

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Production, storage and sale of firecrackers in the capital will be punishable with a fine of up to Rs 5,000 and three years jail under Section 9B of the Explosives Act, the minister told a press conference in New Delhi.

SC refuses to stay HC order for NIA probe into Bengal's Ram Navami violence

SC refuses to stay HC order for NIA probe into Bengal's Ram Navami violence

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to stay the order of the Calcutta high court handing over the probe into incidents of violence during Ram Navami celebrations in West Bengal to the National Investigation Agency.

MI vs RCB: Who Played Best Knock? Vote!

MI vs RCB: Who Played Best Knock? Vote!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

SKY, Ishan, Faf, Rajat, DK... so many wonderful knocks to choose from...

Chargesheet filed in Umesh Pal murder case, 8 accused named

Chargesheet filed in Umesh Pal murder case, 8 accused named

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Agrahari said the case against the eight men was filed at the complaint of Umesh Pal's wife Jaya Pal.

BSF seizes 650 kgs of explosives in Srinagar

BSF seizes 650 kgs of explosives in Srinagar

Rediff.com22 Feb 2004

The troops also found 11,000 rounds of assorted ammunition from two hideouts in the city.

Pune blasts a planned, coordinated act: Govt

Pune blasts a planned, coordinated act: Govt

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

"Since the blasts have taken place within an area of 500 metres and within a span of 45 minutes, it appears to be a coordinated act. I am sure there was a plan behind it," he told media persons in New Delhi.

14 injured in explosion near hospital in Pakistan's Quetta

14 injured in explosion near hospital in Pakistan's Quetta

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The bomb was planted along the side of the road and exploded as the Anti-Terrorism Force vehicle passed by.

Centre orders NIA probe into Mangaluru rickshaw blast

Centre orders NIA probe into Mangaluru rickshaw blast

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra on Friday said the Centre has directed the National Investigation Agency to probe the Mangaluru blast case.

Bihar: Four Maoists held with 300 kg explosive

Bihar: Four Maoists held with 300 kg explosive

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Four suspected Maoists carrying 300 kg ammonium nitrate, a chemical used in manufacturing explosives, were on Friday arrested from Chakai in Bihar's Jamui district bordering Jharkhand, said the police. Acting on a tip-off, the police intercepted a vehicle coming from Jasidih in Jharkhand and seized six sacks, each containing 50 kg of the chemical.The chemical was probably being taken to Charka Pathar in Jharkhand for the local Maoists, sources said.

Ajmer blasts: Charges framed against Aseemanand, 6 others

Ajmer blasts: Charges framed against Aseemanand, 6 others

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Along with Aseemanand, Devendra Gupta, Lokesh Sharma, Chandrashekher Leve, Bharat Mohan Rateshwar, Jarshad Bhjai and Mukesh Wasani have been charged under sections 302 (murder) and 307 (attempt to murder) of IPC.

Drone fired from Iran: US on cargo ship attack off west coast amid Navy probe

Drone fired from Iran: US on cargo ship attack off west coast amid Navy probe

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

The Indian Navy continues to monitor the situation very closely with all stakeholders and remains committed to ensuring the safety of merchant shipping in the region, it said in a statement.

Assam: 3 ULFA militants held, explosives seized

Assam: 3 ULFA militants held, explosives seized

Rediff.com28 Apr 2007

Police suspected that the militants were carrying the trans-shipment to carry out strikes in Guwahati.

Online threats to Hindus: Canada says no place for...

Online threats to Hindus: Canada says no place for...

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The Canadian government has said the circulation of an online video in which Hindu Canadians are told to leave the country is offensive and hateful, asserting that acts of aggression, hate, intimidation or incitement of fear have no place in Canada.

Where Was Modi When We Needed Him Most?

Where Was Modi When We Needed Him Most?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

'From April 25, 2021, Modi disappeared. He made no public appearance for 20 days.' 'The prime minister of India fled the field when his people needed the government most,' points out Aakar Patel.

Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against Khalistani terrorist Karanvir Singh

Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against Khalistani terrorist Karanvir Singh

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

According to intelligence sources, Singh is believed to be hiding in Pakistan and was a member of the pro-Khalistan terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International.

Malegaon blast: HC rejects Lt Col Purohit's discharge plea

Malegaon blast: HC rejects Lt Col Purohit's discharge plea

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Among other grounds for seeking discharge, Purohit had claimed lack of sanction under relevant provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure to prosecute him.