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Terrorist-gangster-narco nexus: NIA nabs 3 after raids, seizes weapons

Terrorist-gangster-narco nexus: NIA nabs 3 after raids, seizes weapons

Rediff.com18 May 2023

The three have been identified as Parveen Wadhwa alias Prince, Irfan alias Chenu and Jassa Singh.

Now UP's identity is festivals, not mafia and disorder, says Adityanath

Now UP's identity is festivals, not mafia and disorder, says Adityanath

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

There are no riots and curfew in Uttar Pradesh now and all is good, he asserted.

Electoral bonds: SBI gets SC notice for not disclosing bond numbers

Electoral bonds: SBI gets SC notice for not disclosing bond numbers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, which was hearing an application filed by the Election Commission (EC) seeking a modification of the operative portion of its March 11 order in the electoral bonds case, directed its registrar (judicial) to ensure that the data filed earlier by the poll panel before it in a sealed cover be scanned and digitised.

AIIMS cyber attack suspected to have originated in China, Hong Kong

AIIMS cyber attack suspected to have originated in China, Hong Kong

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

The attack on the computer server of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi was carried out by Chinese hackers, a senior government source said on Wednesday adding that data in the five servers have been successfully retrieved now.

ED names Jacqueline Fernandez as accused in 'conman' case

ED names Jacqueline Fernandez as accused in 'conman' case

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The ED in April provisionally attached Rs 7.27 crore funds of the actor under the PMLA apart from Rs 15 lakh cash as the agency called these funds as "proceeds of crime".

Gangster Suresh Pujari deported, in Maharashtra ATS custody till Dec 25

Gangster Suresh Pujari deported, in Maharashtra ATS custody till Dec 25

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Gangster Suresh Pujari, wanted in several extortion cases in Mumbai region and Karnataka, has been deported to India, a senior police official said on Wednesday.

Jamiat, 2 firms booked for issuing 'forged' halal certificates to boost sales

Jamiat, 2 firms booked for issuing 'forged' halal certificates to boost sales

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The case has been registered against entities such as the Halal India Private Limited Chennai, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind Halal Trust Delhi, Halal Council of India Mumbai, Jamiat Ulama Maharashtra and others for allegedly exploiting religious sentiments to boost sales by providing halal certificates to customers of a specific religion, the UP government said in a statement on Saturday.

Delhi police arrest main shooter, 2 others, in Moosewala murder case

Delhi police arrest main shooter, 2 others, in Moosewala murder case

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

The Delhi police special cell has arrested three persons, including two shooters, in connection with the killing of popular Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, officials said on Monday.

NCB Delhi SIT reaches Mumbai to take over Aryan case

NCB Delhi SIT reaches Mumbai to take over Aryan case

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) reached Mumbai on Saturday, a day after the agency transferred investigation in six cases, including the controversial cruise drugs case in which Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan was arrested, to it.

Jacqueline Fernandes withdraws court plea seeking permission to travel abroad

Jacqueline Fernandes withdraws court plea seeking permission to travel abroad

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez, being probed in a Rs 200 crore extortion case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar, on Wednesday withdrew her application filed before a Delhi court for suspending a lookout circular (LOC) issued against her and permit her to travel abroad.

No petition filed by me or by any person authorized by me: WFI chief

No petition filed by me or by any person authorized by me: WFI chief

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Monday clarified that no petition has been filed by him or by any person authorized by him in the Delhi High Court against the wrestlers who protested against him in New Delhi last week.

Kabaddi players raided in NIA's anti-terror operation in 76 spots in 8 states

Kabaddi players raided in NIA's anti-terror operation in 76 spots in 8 states

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

In a major crackdown on the nexus between gangsters, terrorist groups and drug smugglers based in foreign countries including Pakistan and Canada, the National Investigation Agency conducted raids at 76 locations across eight states on Tuesday and seized a large cache of arms and ammunition and cash to tune of Rs 1.5 crores.

NIA steps up crackdown on Khalistani terrorists, announces bounty on 5

NIA steps up crackdown on Khalistani terrorists, announces bounty on 5

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The federal agency announced a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh each for Rinda and Landa and Rs 5 lakh each for Parminder Singh Kaira alias "Pattu", Satnam Singh alias "Satbir Singh" alias "Satta" and Yadvinder Singh alias "Yadda".

SEE: Delhi woman fights off kidnappers to save 4-yr-old daughter

SEE: Delhi woman fights off kidnappers to save 4-yr-old daughter

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Police said the 27-year-old uncle of the girl, who planned the kidnapping of the minor girl to exhort money from her parents, was arrested along with his associate in east Delhi's Krishna Nagar area on Wednesday.

Gangster involved in Moosewala murder extradited from Azerbaijan

Gangster involved in Moosewala murder extradited from Azerbaijan

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Gangster Sachin Bishnoi, who was allegedly involved in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, was extradited from Azerbaijan and brought back to India on Tuesday, officials of the Delhi police said.

Narco-terror nexus: NIA raids 324 places in 9 states, UTs; several detained

Narco-terror nexus: NIA raids 324 places in 9 states, UTs; several detained

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The NIA had registered three cases last year following information suggesting that terrorist outfits and their sympathisers abroad were operating as members of organised criminal gangs active in the northern states of India for targeted killings and violent criminal acts.

Sameer Wankhede moves HC to seek quashing of CBI FIR

Sameer Wankhede moves HC to seek quashing of CBI FIR

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Former Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) zonal director Sameer Wankhede on Friday moved a petition before the Bombay high court seeking quashing of a first information report (FIR) filed against him by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for allegedly demanding Rs 25 crore bribe from superstar Shah Rukh Khan for not implicating his son Aryan Khan in the Cordelia cruise drug bust case.

Kejriwal asked to collect Rs 500 cr: Conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar

Kejriwal asked to collect Rs 500 cr: Conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

AAP alleged that the BJP had struck a deal with the "conman sitting in Tihar''.

UP cops gun down gangster involved in 18 murder cases

UP cops gun down gangster involved in 18 murder cases

Rediff.com5 May 2023

According to the police, a Special Task Force team retaliated when the gangster, recently released from prison on bail, opened fire at them after being cornered. His car had crashed into a pole.

Tihar jail superintendent suspended over VIP treatment to AAP minister Jain

Tihar jail superintendent suspended over VIP treatment to AAP minister Jain

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Last week, the Enforcement Directorate claimed in a court here that Jain was getting special treatment inside the Tihar Jail.

'Modi Fatigue Has Set In'

'Modi Fatigue Has Set In'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

'Modigate is snowballing into a huge thing with the electorate. The BJP is in for huge punishment by the electorate.'

ED arrests Sukesh Chandrashekhar in fresh money laundering case

ED arrests Sukesh Chandrashekhar in fresh money laundering case

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The fresh charges against Chandrashekhar pertain to Rs 3.5 crore that Malvinder Singh's wife Japna is alleged to have paid after she was conned that this money would be used to bail her husband out.

CBI books Sameer Wankhede for Rs 25 cr bribe demand in Aryan Khan case

CBI books Sameer Wankhede for Rs 25 cr bribe demand in Aryan Khan case

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday conducted searches at the premises of former Narcotics Control Bureau officer Sameer Wankhede after filing an FIR against him and four others for allegedly seeking Rs 25 crore bribe for not framing Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan in the drugs-on-cruise case, officials said.

Karan Johar was Bishnoi's target, says gang member

Karan Johar was Bishnoi's target, says gang member

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Siddhesh Kamble alias Mahakal, an alleged member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, has told investigators that Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar was on the list of persons whom the gang planned to target for extortion, a police official said.

Jacqueline Fernandez questioned by ED in 'conman' case

Jacqueline Fernandez questioned by ED in 'conman' case

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The 36-year-old actor has been questioned two-three times by the agency in the said case earlier.

Neeraj Bawana, one of Delhi's most wanted gangsters, nabbed

Neeraj Bawana, one of Delhi's most wanted gangsters, nabbed

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Police forces of several states were on the look out for him.

ED records Nora Fatehi's statement in money laundering case

ED records Nora Fatehi's statement in money laundering case

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Sources said the actor will be questioned about some more issues related to Chandrashekhar.

Actor Nora Fatehi quizzed in connection with conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar case

Actor Nora Fatehi quizzed in connection with conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar case

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Fatehi was questioned at the Mandir Marg office of the EOW for hours on Friday.

MoSha Know Yogi Is His Own Master

MoSha Know Yogi Is His Own Master

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

In the recent past, Adityanath and the RSS seem to have come closer. The warmth is more on the part of the RSS. And even now, not all requests from the RSS are accommodated by the UP government, points out Aditi Phadnis.

SC pulls up Sukesh for repeatedly filing pleas from jail

SC pulls up Sukesh for repeatedly filing pleas from jail

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed unhappiness over alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar repeatedly filling pleas, saying "affordability" is no reason to file multiple petitions.

Jacqueline Fernandes's Rs 7cr assets attached over conman links

Jacqueline Fernandes's Rs 7cr assets attached over conman links

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

It is alleged that Chandrashekhar to purchase gifts for Fernandez used illegal money, extorted by cheating high-profile people including former Fortis Healthcare promoter Shivinder Mohan Singh's wife Aditi Singh.

Delhi HC allows Jacqueline to travel abroad for IIFA on bond of Rs 1 cr

Delhi HC allows Jacqueline to travel abroad for IIFA on bond of Rs 1 cr

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The Delhi high court has permitted Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez, against whom a lookout notice was issued by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an alleged money laundering case, to travel abroad for IIFA awards subject to certain conditions.

SC allows virtual appearance of conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar before TN court

SC allows virtual appearance of conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar before TN court

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

A bench headed by Justice UU Lalit passed the order while noting that Chandrashekhar's counsel has no objection to this.

Actor Jacqueline Fernandez quizzed in conman case

Actor Jacqueline Fernandez quizzed in conman case

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The actor was accompanied by Pinki Irani who allegedly introduced her to Chandrashekhar, a senior police officer said.

Excise, CM house files could be destroyed, alleges officer removed by Kejriwal

Excise, CM house files could be destroyed, alleges officer removed by Kejriwal

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Rajshekhar detailed his complaints in a report to the lieutenant governor's office, joint secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs and the additional commissioner of police of Delhi's anti-corruption branch.

Gangster Ashwin Naik, 2 aides released from Taloja jail

Gangster Ashwin Naik, 2 aides released from Taloja jail

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Gangster-turned-builder Ashwin Naik and two of his aides were released from Taloja jail in neighbouring Navi Mumbai on Wednesday, a day after a sessions court acquitted him and some others in a 2015 case of extortion, an official said.

Hackers demand Rs 200 cr to restore AIIMS servers, data of 4 crore patients at stake

Hackers demand Rs 200 cr to restore AIIMS servers, data of 4 crore patients at stake

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

It is feared that data of around 3-4 crore patients could have been compromised due to the breach detected Wednesday morning.

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.

Actor Jacqueline Fernandez examined as witness by ED

Actor Jacqueline Fernandez examined as witness by ED

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Officials said the 36-year-old actor was examined for four hours in Delhi as a witness in the case and her statement was recorded under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

4 suspected gangsters killed in encounter with police in Delhi

4 suspected gangsters killed in encounter with police in Delhi

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

The deceased have been identified as head of the gang Rajesh Bharti, Vidroh, Umesh Don and Bhiku.