News for 'explosives act'

Suicide blast at Kabul voter registration centre kills 48

Suicide blast at Kabul voter registration centre kills 48

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

The explosion happened at an ID distribution and voter registration centre about 10 am on Sunday morning in PD6.

Islamic State supporters celebrate Manchester blast, no official claim

Islamic State supporters celebrate Manchester blast, no official claim

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Supporters posted messages encouraging each other to carry out more such attacks.

Can 4-month-old child protest? SC on death of infant at Shaheen Bagh

Can 4-month-old child protest? SC on death of infant at Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The top court issued notices to the Centre and the Delhi government seeking their responses on the issue.

ULFA (anti-talk) faction behind Assam blasts

ULFA (anti-talk) faction behind Assam blasts

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

One person was killed and three others injured on Wednesday in a bomb blast in Assam's Goalpara district, suspected to have been carried out by ULFA's anti-talk faction.

NIA court convicts 18 in SIMI training camp case, 17 acquitted

NIA court convicts 18 in SIMI training camp case, 17 acquitted

Rediff.com14 May 2018

In and around November 2007, office bearers and functionaries of SIMI, a banned organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967, entered into a criminal conspiracy in Choral, Indore, Madhya Pradesh to conduct training camps for their active cadres.

2000 Sabarmati Express blast case: Court acquits ex-AMU scholar

2000 Sabarmati Express blast case: Court acquits ex-AMU scholar

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Wani, who was arrested by Delhi Police in 2001 allegedly with explosives and incriminating materials, is a resident of Peeparkari area of Srinagar

Mumbai man gets lifer for hijack scare on Jet flight

Mumbai man gets lifer for hijack scare on Jet flight

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Salla was accused of creating a hijack scare by planting a threat note written in English and Urdu in the tissue paper box of the aircraft's toilet.

The Game Changers For Indian Airlines

The Game Changers For Indian Airlines

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

We live in hope that India and its airlines might finally grow up, notes Anuli Bhargava.

SHOCKING! Why Adam Harry Can't Be A Pilot In India

SHOCKING! Why Adam Harry Can't Be A Pilot In India

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

'How can I pursue my dream forgoing my identity? I want to fly as a trans man.'

Will local spectators be banned from Tokyo Olympics?

Will local spectators be banned from Tokyo Olympics?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Organisers should be prepared to act swiftly to ban spectators or declare another state of emergency if needed, the experts said. If spectators are allowed, rules should be strict, such as limiting fans to local residents, the experts said.

Charges framed against Jundal in Aurangabad arms haul case

Charges framed against Jundal in Aurangabad arms haul case

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

The special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act court on Friday framed charges against 26/11 handler Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal in the 2006 Aurangabad arms haul case. The court filed charges against Jundal under sections of MCOCA, the Indian Penal Code, the Arms Act, the Explosive Substance Act and the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.

Govt extends ban on LTTE for 5 more years

Govt extends ban on LTTE for 5 more years

Rediff.com14 May 2019

The notification stated that the LTTE's continued violent and disruptive activities are prejudicial to the integrity and sovereignty of India.

Centre calls all-party meeting on Sat to brief about Pulwama attack

Centre calls all-party meeting on Sat to brief about Pulwama attack

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

The meeting has been convened by Home Minister Rajnath Singh and invitations have been extended to all major political parties.

VHP demands ban on entry of non-Hindus to Kashi

VHP demands ban on entry of non-Hindus to Kashi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

Dubbing the explosion in Varanasi as "a heinous act of Jehadi terrorism", Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Tuesday demanded the holy city of Kashi be accorded the status of a "protected heritage site" and entry of non-Hindus into it be banned.

Punjab cops recovers grenades dropped by drone from Pak

Punjab cops recovers grenades dropped by drone from Pak

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

The box of hand grenades had been attached with a wooden frame and was lowered from the drone to the ground with a nylon rope, said police, adding that they recovered it on Sunday evening.

Republic Day terror plotters convicted

Republic Day terror plotters convicted

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Additional Sessions Judge Nivedita Anil Sharma convicted Md Amin Wani and Lutfur Rahman of various offences under the Indian Penal Code, the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and the Explosive Substances Act.

Twin blasts at Boston Marathon; 3 dead, over 140 hurt

Twin blasts at Boston Marathon; 3 dead, over 140 hurt

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

The two blasts occurred within seconds at a sidewalk along the route of the Boston Marathon, where thousands of people had lined up to cheer on the marathoners.

Will find the perpetrators, hold them accountable: Obama

Will find the perpetrators, hold them accountable: Obama

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

"We will find out who did this (and) why they did this. Any responsible individuals, any responsible groups will feel the full weight of justice," a grim but determined-looking Obama said in his White House statement to the press hours after the Boston blasts

Malegaon blast: Purohit, Pragya to be tried under anti-terror law, IPC, not MCOCA

Malegaon blast: Purohit, Pragya to be tried under anti-terror law, IPC, not MCOCA

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

It discharged three accused -- Shyam Sahu, Shivnarayan Kalsangra and Praveen Takalki -- from the case.

Maharashtra govt under strain as pressure builds

Maharashtra govt under strain as pressure builds

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

The Uddhav Thackeray-led regime is performing a veritable balancing act. The lack of coordinated strategies, the weakening authority of the leadership, growing disgruntlement among its constituents, the inability to set a narrative, and poor damage control mechanisms have seen it lurch from one crisis to another, reports Dhaval Kulkarni

'Cinema is not only about selling tickets'

'Cinema is not only about selling tickets'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'You need to be very passionate towards life, not because you are a film-maker, but because you are a human being.' 'If you can do that, then I think it reflects in the films that you make.'

Delhi to set up dedicated centres for treatment of black fungus

Delhi to set up dedicated centres for treatment of black fungus

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said dedicated centres will be set up for the treatment of black fungus or mucormycosis cases at three city government-run hospitals.

Are Hyderabad blasts the handiwork of locals?

Are Hyderabad blasts the handiwork of locals?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

The limited geographical area of the twin blasts rules out the involvement of a large team of terrorists. The objective of the perpetrators was obviously to cause fatalities as an act of reprisal, says B Raman

India Must Stay in Kabul!

India Must Stay in Kabul!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

A closure of the Indian mission in Kabul will be a Himalayan blunder at this historic juncture when the wheels of diplomacy and politics are set to accelerate in Afghanistan, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar

Day after clashes, Centre summons top officials of Assam, Mizoram

Day after clashes, Centre summons top officials of Assam, Mizoram

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

The Centre has summoned to New Delhi the chief secretaries and directors general of police (DGPs) of Assam and Mizoram for a meeting on Wednesday while the restive inter-state border was calm, a day after armed clashes left six dead and over 50 injured, officials said.

Russia: 10 killed, several injured in blast at metro station

Russia: 10 killed, several injured in blast at metro station

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Investigators are looking into a possible terror attack as well as keeping an open mind to the motive of the subway blast, a Kremlin leader said.

Thane factory blast toll 11; 3 from owner's family among dead

Thane factory blast toll 11; 3 from owner's family among dead

Rediff.com28 May 2016

As many as 47 injured people (of the total 201) were undergoing treatment at various hospitals. Rest were discharged.

Delhi court rejects Lashkar charge against two

Delhi court rejects Lashkar charge against two

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

Ganai and Hajjam were arrested on December 10, 2006, following a tip-off by a team of Delhi police special cell officials led by Inspector M C Sharma, who was killed in the Batla House encounter in Delhi last year. The police, which claimed to have recovered 1.5 kg explosives and Rs 6 lakh hawala money from their possession, however, could not prove the charges in court

5 arrested for being part of IS terror module remanded to 12 days police custody

5 arrested for being part of IS terror module remanded to 12 days police custody

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

In its application, the investigating agency stated that the accused need to be taken to Maharashtra and Rajasthan and it also wanted to question them on the possibility of recovering more explosives.

Fasih Mahmood chargesheeted in Jama Masjid attack case

Fasih Mahmood chargesheeted in Jama Masjid attack case

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

Suspected Indian Mujahideen operative Fasih Mahmood, who was deported from Saudi Arabia last year, was on Saturday chargesheeted for terror acts in connection with the 2010 Jama Masjid attack.

112 killed in Russian nightclub blast, fire

112 killed in Russian nightclub blast, fire

Rediff.com5 Dec 2009

At least 112 people were killed and 134 injured, most of them seriously, when a massive explosion and blaze caused by fireworks ripped through a packed nightclub in the Russian city of Perm in the Ural mountain region early on Saturday.

Army busts LeT hideout in Doda; arms, ammunition recovered

Army busts LeT hideout in Doda; arms, ammunition recovered

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Army troops on Saturday busted a hideout of Lashkar-e-Tayiba in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district and recovered a cache of army, ammunition and explosive material.

Samjhauta blast accused Aseemanand granted bail

Samjhauta blast accused Aseemanand granted bail

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Swami Aseemanand, an accused in 2007 Samjhauta Express blast case, was granted bail by the Punjab and Haryana high court but he is unlikely to come out of jail as he is facing a trial in two other blast cases.

Delhi police draw court's ire for not probing properly Tunda case

Delhi police draw court's ire for not probing properly Tunda case

Rediff.com28 May 2014

A city court on Wednesday disapproved of the Delhi police's handling of a case lodged in 1996 relating to recovery of explosives against Lashkar-e-Tayiba bomb expert Abdul Karim Tunda, saying there was no proper investigation. Additional Sessions Judge Bharat Parashar directed the special cell of the Delhi police to file their written submissions on framing of charges against the accused by June 30, the next date of hearing.

Delhi blasts: Cops file third chargesheet

Delhi blasts: Cops file third chargesheet

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

The police charged the seven accused with various offences, including murder and attempt to murder, under the Indian Penal Code and invoked the provisions of Explosive Substances Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

HC stays bail given to Bengal ministers in Narada case

HC stays bail given to Bengal ministers in Narada case

Rediff.com18 May 2021

The division bench said it deemed it appropriate to stay the special court's order and direct that the "accused person shall be treated to be in judicial custody till further orders".

MP cops grill wife of Jhabua blast prime accused

MP cops grill wife of Jhabua blast prime accused

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Police on Wednesday detained the wife of prime accused Rajendra Kasawa, who is wanted in connection with last week's massive blast in Petlawad town that left 89 people dead.

Pawar trying to save Maha govt, says Fadnavis

Pawar trying to save Maha govt, says Fadnavis

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar was trying to save the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in view of allegations of corruption levelled by former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh against state Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.

Aid to Pakistan conditioned, NOT cut: US

Aid to Pakistan conditioned, NOT cut: US

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

The Obama administration on Thursday said that there is no bearing on the current aid structure to the House bill that freezes $ 700 million aid to Pakistan; which a United States State Department spokesperson argued only requires a certification and that too has a waiver clause.

Terrorists getting public support in parts of country, says NSG report

Terrorists getting public support in parts of country, says NSG report

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Terrorists and insurgents are getting "public support" in some parts of the country and unless this is stopped, India will continue to get hit by acts of terrorism.