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Govt declares Canada-based Babbar Khalsa's Lakhbir Singh Landa as terrorist

Govt declares Canada-based Babbar Khalsa's Lakhbir Singh Landa as terrorist

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Landa currently resides in Edmonton, the capital of Alberta in Canada, and is a member of Babbar Khalsa International.

CBI registers case in murder of Siwan journalist Rajdeo Ranjan

CBI registers case in murder of Siwan journalist Rajdeo Ranjan

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The Central Bureau of Investigation has taken over investigations in the murder of journalist Rajdeo Ranjan as it registered a case on Thursday against unknown assailants.

1st Time ISI Ex-Chief Faces Court Martial

1st Time ISI Ex-Chief Faces Court Martial

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Former ISI DG Faiz Hameed's arrest sends a strong message to PTI supporters that Imran Khan's culpability for the May 9, 2023 violence could well be drawn within the purview of military courts, especially if General Hameed turns approver to save his skin, explains Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

PMLA case: No interim relief for Deshmukh from SC

PMLA case: No interim relief for Deshmukh from SC

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

A three-judge bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar said Desmukh is at liberty to access remedies available to him under the law.

Maha suffers double blow as HC rejects 2 pleas in Deshmukh case

Maha suffers double blow as HC rejects 2 pleas in Deshmukh case

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

A bench of Justices Nitin Jamdar and SV Kotwal passed scathing comments against the Maharashtra government's conduct through the entire Anil Deshmukh-Param Bir Singh episode in its judgement.

Punjab gangster Sukha Duneke killed in inter-gang rivalry in Canada

Punjab gangster Sukha Duneke killed in inter-gang rivalry in Canada

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Gangster Sukhdul Singh alias Sukha Duneke, one of Punjab's most wanted criminals, was killed in the Canadian city of Winnipeg by unidentified people, sources said on Thursday.

Student who accused Chinmayanand of rape arrested, denied bail

Student who accused Chinmayanand of rape arrested, denied bail

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

She was arrested from her house by the Special Investigation Team of the Uttar Pradesh Police around 9.15 am, the sources said.

CBI takes over probe in 4 cases involving Assam cop Rabha's death

CBI takes over probe in 4 cases involving Assam cop Rabha's death

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation has taken over the investigation of four distinct cases from the Assam police, all connected with the death of the state police sub-inspector Junmoni Rabha last month in a suspected road accident, according to officials.

Alleged Dawood associate held in terror funding case; FIR names don's brother

Alleged Dawood associate held in terror funding case; FIR names don's brother

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

The First Information Report registered by the ATS also named Anees Ibrahim, Dawood's younger brother and another fugitive.

Ex-model accused in gangster's death shot in the head in Gurugram

Ex-model accused in gangster's death shot in the head in Gurugram

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

A former model who was one of the accused in a gangster's murder in an alleged fake police encounter in Mumbai was shot dead in a hotel in Gurugram months after she was granted bail, the police said on Wednesday.

2 arrested in sleaze video case targeting BJP MP

2 arrested in sleaze video case targeting BJP MP

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

The police in Gujarat have registered an FIR against two persons and detained them after a video purportedly showing Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament Parbatbhai Patel in a compromising position with a woman went viral on social media, even as the parliamentarian claimed the clip was doctored, an official said on Wednesday.

2 years of Uddhav as CM: Past perfect, future tense

2 years of Uddhav as CM: Past perfect, future tense

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra which completes two years in power on November 27 has survived against all odds amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Paper leak: Delhi cop admits to extorting money

Paper leak: Delhi cop admits to extorting money

Rediff.com3 May 2004

Delhi Police Sub-Inspector Sanjay Gupta was the investigating officer in the CBSE Pre-Medical Test question paper leak case.

Cops assault lady officer for barring extortion

Cops assault lady officer for barring extortion

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Kalpana Saxena, who is in hospital with a fractured hand and injuries on her head, said she had received information from an Army jawan on Thursday evening that some traffic constables were demanding bribes from truckers near the Jat regimental centre in Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh.

Sana Khan murder: Husband used BJP functionary as honey-trap for sextortion

Sana Khan murder: Husband used BJP functionary as honey-trap for sextortion

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Khan became part of the racket in March 2021, which continued till her death, he said.

Is Bank Demanding Payment Of Dues?

Is Bank Demanding Payment Of Dues?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

'Save the entire chain of e-mail exchanges so that you have documented evidence to show you informed the bank about the issue.'

HC extends protection to Sameer Wankhede till June 23

HC extends protection to Sameer Wankhede till June 23

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The case of the CBI is that Wankhede and others accused had allegedly demanded Rs 25 crore bribe from actor Shah Rukh Khan for not framing his son Aryan Khan following alleged seizure of drugs from a cruise ship.

CBI arrests gangster Chhota Rajan's aide Santosh Sawant from Mumbai airport

CBI arrests gangster Chhota Rajan's aide Santosh Sawant from Mumbai airport

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Jailed gangster Chhota Rajan's close aide Santosh Mahadeo Sawant was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation as he landed at Mumbai airport from Singapore, after being on the run for 18 years, officials said on Wednesday.

ED attaches Shajahan Sheikh's assets worth Rs 12 cr

ED attaches Shajahan Sheikh's assets worth Rs 12 cr

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday said it has attached over a dozen properties worth Rs 12.78 crore of suspended Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh including bank deposits, an apartment, and agricultural and fishery land in Sandeshkhali and Kolkata in West Bengal.

SC livid as Gujarat govt ignores businessman's bail order

SC livid as Gujarat govt ignores businessman's bail order

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, which had allowed anticipatory bail to Surat resident Tusharbhai Rajnikantbhai Shah in a cheating case, got irked when it was informed that the businessman was remanded in police custody.

Bihar MP gets Rs 10 lakh extortion demand

Bihar MP gets Rs 10 lakh extortion demand

Rediff.com7 May 2012

A Bihar member of Parliament has alleged on Monday that an unidentified man demanded Rs 10 lakh from him and threatened to kill him if he did not pay up, the police said.

PMLA case: ED quizzes Jacqueline Fernandez for 2nd day

PMLA case: ED quizzes Jacqueline Fernandez for 2nd day

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The 36-year-old actor had spent about eight hours at the agency's office on Wednesday as she was questioned and her statement was recorded in multiple sessions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

41 firms facing probe donated Rs 2,471 cr to BJP: Petitioners

41 firms facing probe donated Rs 2,471 cr to BJP: Petitioners

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Senior advocate Prashant Bhushan, who appeared for the petitioners in the court, said at least 30 shell companies purchased electoral bonds worth over Rs 143 crore.

Shiv Sena leader attacked in Punjab, 2 held; security officer suspended

Shiv Sena leader attacked in Punjab, 2 held; security officer suspended

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Opposition parties targeted the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led state government over the law and order situation and demanded that he step down on moral grounds.

VVIP inmates must be kept with 'great caution' in Tihar: Delhi ex-chief cop

VVIP inmates must be kept with 'great caution' in Tihar: Delhi ex-chief cop

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Several high-profile people, including Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his former cabinet ministers Satyendar Jain and Manish Sisodia, are lodged in Tihar jail.

Displaying washing machine, Cong taunts BJP over clean chit to Praful Patel

Displaying washing machine, Cong taunts BJP over clean chit to Praful Patel

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Displaying a washing machine on its press conference dais, the Congress on Saturday taunted the Bharatiya Janata Party over the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filing a closure report in a 2017 corruption case against Nationalist Congress Party leader Praful Patel and said the ruling party's 'fully automatic washing machine' works on the principle -- 'join BJP, case closed'.

CBI grills Mumbai Police Commissioner in Deshmukh case

CBI grills Mumbai Police Commissioner in Deshmukh case

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

An immigrant to the US from Kashmir, Duggal, 50, has been raised in Cincinnati, Chicago, New York and Boston.

Gujarat polls: 330 candidates face criminal cases, AAP tops list, says report

Gujarat polls: 330 candidates face criminal cases, AAP tops list, says report

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The Aam Aadmi Party tops the list with 61 such candidates.

NCB team was keen to give clean chit to Aryan because...: Wankhede

NCB team was keen to give clean chit to Aryan because...: Wankhede

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Wankhede, whose interim protection from arrest in the Central Bureau of Investigation's case of extortion and bribery against him was on Thursday extended by the HC till June 23, in his rejoinder affidavit claimed the SET has 'twisted facts and labelled false allegations to jeopardise the career and character of honest officials'.

2 shooters arrested from Goa for INLD leader's murder

2 shooters arrested from Goa for INLD leader's murder

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The district police said they were apprehended from Goa in a joint operation by the Haryana Police and the Delhi Police.

Delhi court issues warrant against Abu Salem

Delhi court issues warrant against Abu Salem

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

Additional Sessions Judge Ravinder Kaur directed the Arthur Road Jail authorities to ensure Salem's presence on August 21.

Mukesh Ambani gets 2nd email threat with Rs 200 cr demand

Mukesh Ambani gets 2nd email threat with Rs 200 cr demand

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani on Saturday received a threat email from an unidentified person seeking Rs 200 crore, the communication coming a day after another email threatened that he would be shot dead if he did not pay Rs 20 crore, a Mumbai police official said.

Gangster Sandeep weds 'Madam Minz', returns to Tihar

Gangster Sandeep weds 'Madam Minz', returns to Tihar

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Once a wanted criminal with a reward of Rs 7 lakh on his head, Sandeep from Sonipat got a six-hour parole for his wedding from a Delhi court.

3 Indians accused of killing Nijjar appear in court

3 Indians accused of killing Nijjar appear in court

Rediff.com8 May 2024

All three agreed to have the proceedings heard in English and each of them nodded that they understood the charges of first-degree murder and conspiring to murder Nijjar, the report said.

Gangster couple on bail getting married, invitation goes viral

Gangster couple on bail getting married, invitation goes viral

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

A scheduled wedding, taking place between two alleged gangsters -- Anuradha Choudhary alias 'Madam Minz' from Rajasthan and Sandeep alias Kala Jathedi from Haryana -- is being discussed in police circles.

ED summons J'khand CM Hemant Soren in money laundering case

ED summons J'khand CM Hemant Soren in money laundering case

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

The agency wants to question and record his statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Custody of Mukhtar Ansari handed over to UP Police

Custody of Mukhtar Ansari handed over to UP Police

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

The Uttar Pradesh Police on Tuesday took custody of jailed gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari at Punjab's Rupnagar jail to transfer him to Banda prison.

Arun Gawli charged under organised crime law

Arun Gawli charged under organised crime law

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

Gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli along with seven other gang members, including his brother Vijay Ahir, were booked under the provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act in connection with an extortion case on Tuesday

Drugs on cruise case: NCB vigilance team visits cruise terminal

Drugs on cruise case: NCB vigilance team visits cruise terminal

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

The four-five member team, led by NCB's Deputy Director General (northern region) Gyaneshwar Singh, is also likely to visit a few other places and will also record the statement of Prabhakar Sail, an independent witness in the case.

Nawab Malik exposed farce behind Aryan case: Raut

Nawab Malik exposed farce behind Aryan case: Raut

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Talking to reporters in Kolhapur, Raut said Malik is paying the price for exposing the farce behind the case and the real face of the BJP.