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India, Canada to boost security cooperation against terrorism

India, Canada to boost security cooperation against terrorism

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

India and Canada have agreed to enhance security cooperation, including combating terrorism and transnational crimes, following Canada's decision to list the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity.

Woman among 5 gangsters held with Pak-made weapons in Ranchi

Woman among 5 gangsters held with Pak-made weapons in Ranchi

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Ranchi police arrested five gangsters, including a woman, and seized Pakistan-made pistols. The gang is linked to Koylanchal Shanti Sena (KSS) and Prince Khan, with connections to arms smuggling from Pakistan via drones.

Baba Siddique murder accused Anmol Bishnoi to be deported to India

Baba Siddique murder accused Anmol Bishnoi to be deported to India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Gangster Anmol Bishnoi, a key accused in the murder case of NCP leader Baba Siddique and wanted in connection with the firing at Salman Khan's residence, is being deported to India from the US.

Kabaddi player shot dead at tournament venue in Punjab

Kabaddi player shot dead at tournament venue in Punjab

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

A kabaddi player was shot dead at a tournament in Mohali, Punjab, leading to criticism of the state government's law and order situation.

Akhanda 2 Review: Barely Watchable

Akhanda 2 Review: Barely Watchable

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Akhanda 2: Thandavam may appeal to Nandamuri Balakrishna's fans and will be a madcap awakening for those uninitiated in Boyapati Sreenu's no goofball ideas in constructing action, notes Arjun Menon.

'Why still inquiry?' HC raps police in Disha Salian case

'Why still inquiry?' HC raps police in Disha Salian case

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The Bombay High Court has questioned the length of the Mumbai police's inquiry into the death of Disha Salian, former celebrity manager, who died in 2020. The court has asked why the inquiry is still ongoing after five years and has directed the police to produce the post mortem report and provide copies of statements to the petitioner, Disha Salian's father.

Police rescue 4 abducted BPO managers in Bengaluru; cop among 8 held

Police rescue 4 abducted BPO managers in Bengaluru; cop among 8 held

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Bengaluru police rescued four manager-level employees of a BPO firm who were allegedly abducted by a gang posing as cops. The accused, including a police constable, have been arrested.

Why Rishikesh Is Simply Glorious!

Why Rishikesh Is Simply Glorious!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Why Rishikesh calls you again and again.

ISI-backed terrorists planned grenade attacks: Punjab police

ISI-backed terrorists planned grenade attacks: Punjab police

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

A day after a major Inter-Services Intelligence-backed multi-state gangster-terror module was busted in Ludhiana, the Punjab Police on Friday said the two arrested operatives were tasked to carry out grenade attacks in government buildings and other sensitive locations in the border state.

Salman gets another threat 'on behalf of Bishnoi gang'

Salman gets another threat 'on behalf of Bishnoi gang'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Another threat has been issued to Bollywood actor Salman Khan, with the sender demanding Rs 5 crore on 'behalf of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang', officials said on Friday.

GCL 3: Gukesh, Erigaisi trigger bidding war

GCL 3: Gukesh, Erigaisi trigger bidding war

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Gukesh, Erigaisi snapped up by PBG Alaskan Knights in GCL draft

The 10 Best Indian Films Of 2025

The 10 Best Indian Films Of 2025

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Aseem Chhabra ranks the Best of 2025's films that released in theatres, or went directly to OTT platforms.

How Karim Lala Helped Helen...

How Karim Lala Helped Helen...

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

A new book reveals how Bollywood star Helen sought help from the Mumbai underworld after being evicted from her home by her ex-husband.

Alarming Rise Of Sexual Violence Against Dalit Women

Alarming Rise Of Sexual Violence Against Dalit Women

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

57,766 cases of atrocities against the SCs were reported in 2023, the highest in the last three decades.

'Solver' Exam Scam: AI Apps, Fake Facial ID

'Solver' Exam Scam: AI Apps, Fake Facial ID

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The Lucknow police have uncovered a cheating racket that mimicked the style of exam fraud seen in the first Munnabhai film, where real candidates were replaced by professional impersonators to sit for competitive exams.

'Kuldeep Sengar Does Not Deserve Any Mercy'

'Kuldeep Sengar Does Not Deserve Any Mercy'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

'When the accused has a past record demonstrating unprecedented and unmatched criminality and perversion, I believe the interests of justice would have been better served if such a person remained behind bars.'

Lawrence Bishnoi: From college brawl to terror nexus

Lawrence Bishnoi: From college brawl to terror nexus

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

A profile of incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, detailing his criminal history, terror links, and Canada's recent designation of his gang as a terrorist entity.

Hampi gang-rape case: Third accused held from TN

Hampi gang-rape case: Third accused held from TN

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

The third accused in the gang rape of two women, including an Israeli tourist, near Hampi in Koppal district has been arrested. Two other accused were arrested earlier. The incident occurred on March 6. The minister also instructed police to enhance security for tourists in the future to prevent such incidents.

Rakesh Maria reveals how don Karim Lala helped Helen

Rakesh Maria reveals how don Karim Lala helped Helen

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

A new book reveals how Bollywood dancer Helen sought help from the Mumbai underworld after being evicted from her home by her ex-husband.

MeToo in Mollywood: Verdict expected after 8 years

MeToo in Mollywood: Verdict expected after 8 years

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

A Kerala court is expected to deliver a verdict in the 2017 actress assault case involving Malayalam actor Dileep, a case marked by twists, delays, and a battle over narrative.

'Powerful Individuals Escape Accountability In This Country'

'Powerful Individuals Escape Accountability In This Country'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

'Judges have transmitted a terrible message to citizens across the nation. All right-thinking individuals will be disturbed by what the Delhi high court judges have done.'

Haryana BJP chief booked for gang rape in Himachal

Haryana BJP chief booked for gang rape in Himachal

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party chief Mohanlal Badoli and a singer were booked after a woman alleged that she was gang-raped by them in a hotel in Kasauli.

Nepal ex-speaker arrested in gold smuggling case

Nepal ex-speaker arrested in gold smuggling case

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Former Nepal speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a gold smuggling case dating back three years. He is accused of assisting criminal gangs in selling smuggled gold.

Gujarat police nab kingpin of Chinese cyber slavery network

Gujarat police nab kingpin of Chinese cyber slavery network

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Gujarat Police arrested an Indian national accused of running an international cyber slavery network operated by Chinese gangs from Myanmar and Cambodia. The accused allegedly supplied Indian workers to scam compounds where they were forced to commit cybercrimes.

'Evil Suits Me'

'Evil Suits Me'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

'This is the worst character I've ever played.'

Drug racket busted in Jammu, Pakistan link suspected

Drug racket busted in Jammu, Pakistan link suspected

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Police on Saturday claimed to have busted a Pakistan-linked narcotics racket with the arrest of two peddlers here with three kilograms of heroin, valued at around Rs 15 crore.

The Smallest Nation To Qualify For FIFA World Cup

The Smallest Nation To Qualify For FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

With a population of 156,000, Curacao is the least populous country to go to the World Cup, beating the previous record held by Iceland with its 350,000 inhabitants.

Woman molested, assaulted at 5-star Kolkata hotel nightclub

Woman molested, assaulted at 5-star Kolkata hotel nightclub

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

The alleged incident led to a confrontation at around 4.15 AM and lasted for about an hour and a half inside the nightclub.

15-year-old hockey trainee abducted, gang-raped in Odisha

15-year-old hockey trainee abducted, gang-raped in Odisha

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Though the incident occurred on July 3 evening, it came to the fore after the victim filed a complaint at Jajpur town police station on Monday, the police said.

FBI foils 'terror attack' over Halloween weekend in US, several held

FBI foils 'terror attack' over Halloween weekend in US, several held

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Patel did not specify which part of Michigan the FBI operation took place in. But in a separate social media post on Friday, the police department for the city of Dearborn noted that FBI agents had been active in its community.

Absconding Godhra convict caught with gang of thieves in Pune

Absconding Godhra convict caught with gang of thieves in Pune

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Salim Zarda, a 55-year-old life convict in the 2002 Godhra train carnage case, was arrested in Pune district for theft. Zarda, who had previously jumped parole on eight occasions, was arrested on January 22 by Pune rural police. He was handed over to Nashik police in connection with a theft case registered there. Zarda was among the 31 persons convicted in the Godhra train carnage case. He was released on parole on September 17, 2024, but failed to return.

Dining With The Kapoors Review: Eat, Troll, Love

Dining With The Kapoors Review: Eat, Troll, Love

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Dining With The Kapoors offers a perfectly edited, heart-warming family reunion, but it stops just short of showing the messy nok-jhoks and real moments that could have made it more immersive, notes Divya Nair.

Engineering student raped by classmate in Kolkata

Engineering student raped by classmate in Kolkata

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

The woman alleged that she became unconscious after consuming drinks laced with drugs, and later, she was raped by the accused, a senior officer said.

8 Bishnoi gang shooters held in police crackdown

8 Bishnoi gang shooters held in police crackdown

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Though the police have not found their links in Siddique's murder case as of now, the accused were being further interrogated, she said.

Bengal Rape Survivor's Dad Decries 'Aurangzeb's Rule'

Bengal Rape Survivor's Dad Decries 'Aurangzeb's Rule'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

The alleged gang rape of a second-year medical student in West Bengal's Durgapur has sparked massive outrage, snowballing into a major political storm, with the survivor's father likening Bengal to 'Aurangzeb's rule' and Governor C V Ananda Bose calling for a 'second renaissance' to make the state safer for women.

Gangsters tasked to kill comic Munawar Faruqui arrested

Gangsters tasked to kill comic Munawar Faruqui arrested

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Two members of a gang allegedly tasked with eliminating stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui were arrested after a gunfight in New Delhi. The suspects were taking instructions from foreign-based gangsters and had conducted reconnaissance in Mumbai and Bengaluru to track Faruqi's movements.

Shanaya, Janhvi, Ananya, Navya Turn BrideSquad For...

Shanaya, Janhvi, Ananya, Navya Turn BrideSquad For...

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The royal city of Udaipur played host to one of the most star-studded weddings of the season -- Deeya Shroff's grand celebration.

Wife, lover kill UP man amid dispute over gang rape case

Wife, lover kill UP man amid dispute over gang rape case

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

A woman and her lover have been arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri for allegedly killing her husband. Police believe the motive behind the murder was the husband's reluctance to pursue a case of the woman's alleged gang rape and the couple's affair. The woman allegedly drugged her husband before the lover struck him with an iron wrench and set the body on fire to destroy evidence.

Delhi police nab chain-snatching 'Bunty-Babli' duo

Delhi police nab chain-snatching 'Bunty-Babli' duo

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Delhi Police have arrested a brother-sister duo, known as the 'Bunty-Babli' pair, for allegedly snatching gold chains from women in south Delhi. The siblings are drug addicts and come from a family with a criminal background.

Global Chess: Vishy leads Ganges to win over Mumba

Global Chess: Vishy leads Ganges to win over Mumba

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Led by Viswanathan Anand, the Ganges Grandmasters outclassed upGrad Mumba Masters 12-4 on the final day of the Global Chess League, avoiding a last-place finish as the tournament heads into the finals.