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NIA seizes properties of Canada-based 'terrorist' who threatened Hindus

NIA seizes properties of Canada-based 'terrorist' who threatened Hindus

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Tightening its noose around Canada-based 'designated individual terrorist' Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) confiscated a house and land of the self-styled general counsel of the outlawed Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) outfit in Punjab's Amritsar and the Union Territory of Chandigarh on Saturday, an official said.

The Kriti Sanon Mark Sheet: See How Much She Scored!

The Kriti Sanon Mark Sheet: See How Much She Scored!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Sukanya Verma looks at how the 33 year old has fared in her decade-long career.

Punjabi Singer Moosewala's 6th shooter arrested

Punjabi Singer Moosewala's 6th shooter arrested

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Deepak alias Mundi, who managed to hoodwink the police so far, was caught along with two of his associates from the West Bengal-Nepal border.

ED raids Dawood's sister, 10 other places in Mumbai in money-laundering case

ED raids Dawood's sister, 10 other places in Mumbai in money-laundering case

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

The ED conducted multiple searches in Mumbai as part of a money laundering probe into the operations of the underworld and linked illegal property deals and hawala transactions, official sources said.

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Atique Ahmed is one of the most feared dons of Uttar Pradesh today. There was another don who preceded Atique and had he survived, Atique wouldn't have been around today, recalls Sudhir Bisht.

Kanpur violence: Over 800 booked, 24 arrested

Kanpur violence: Over 800 booked, 24 arrested

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

At least 40 people, including 20 police personnel, were injured during the clashes, the police said on Saturday.

SC requests Bombay HC to hear Nawab Malik's bail plea

SC requests Bombay HC to hear Nawab Malik's bail plea

Rediff.com16 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday listed for the second week of July a plea by jailed former Maharashtra minister and Nationalists Congress Party leader Nawab Malik against a Bombay high court order putting off the hearing on his bail plea in a money laundering case lodged by the Enforcement Directorate.

Atiq's killers wanted fame, sure of 'getting benefits in future'

Atiq's killers wanted fame, sure of 'getting benefits in future'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

The three assailants, who were arrested after shooting dead gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf in Prayagraj, confessed to their crime on Sunday, adding that they did it to 'become popular'.

When Munna Bhai Was In Jail

When Munna Bhai Was In Jail

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

A day before the event, I learnt from an old Mumbai crime branch informant that a group of gangsters were planning to serve breakfast to the prisoners at Balgandharva Rangmandir prior to the show.

Trailer review: Sanju proves Ranbir's acting chops

Trailer review: Sanju proves Ranbir's acting chops

Rediff.com30 May 2018

'I wonder what Zaibunissa Kazi would feel if she saw the trailer for Sanju.' 'An effort that proves movies are made about celebrities who get away after committing a crime while poor souls like Zaibunissa rot all their lives in prison only for knowing a star like Sanjay Dutt,' says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Mumbai cops nab man from Rajasthan over threat email to Salman Khan

Mumbai cops nab man from Rajasthan over threat email to Salman Khan

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

The accused was nabbed by a team of Bandra police station and is being brought to Mumbai, an official said.

Nawab Malik can have home food, lawyer allowed during questioning

Nawab Malik can have home food, lawyer allowed during questioning

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The court also allowed his lawyer to be present within visible distance during interrogation.

Ballia firing: Court sends main accused to 14-day custody

Ballia firing: Court sends main accused to 14-day custody

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Dhirendra Pratap Singh allegedly shot dead Jai Prakash Pal Gama, 46, on Thursday following a quarrel over the allotment of ration shops at Durjanpur village in Ballia's Reoti area. Senior administration and police officials were present at the meeting when the incident took place.

Atiq's killing: Attackers came with media IDs, cameras, mics

Atiq's killing: Attackers came with media IDs, cameras, mics

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

The three assailants who killed gangster-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf posed as journalists, carrying video cameras, mics and media identity cards, the Uttar Pradesh Police said on Sunday.

NIA registers 'all-time high' 73 terror cases in 2022

NIA registers 'all-time high' 73 terror cases in 2022

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

On average, about 60 cases were filed by the agency in 2019 and 2020, officials said.

UP police gun down accused in witness Umesh Pal's murder

UP police gun down accused in witness Umesh Pal's murder

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The Uttar Pradesh police on Monday gunned down one of the accused in the sensational February 24 killing of a prime witness in the 2005 murder case of then Bahujan Samaj Party MLA Raju Pal in an encounter in Prayagraj.

Mukhtar Ansari brought back to UP jail from Punjab

Mukhtar Ansari brought back to UP jail from Punjab

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

After spending over two years in a Punjab prison, gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari was brought back to Banda jail early on Wednesday morning.

'The police will be significantly more militarised'

'The police will be significantly more militarised'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'The idea of subversive activities is so vague that it could include making fun of the government, being critical of the government.'

Delhi riots: Court rejects bail plea of man who pointed gun at cop

Delhi riots: Court rejects bail plea of man who pointed gun at cop

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

It was taken up for hearing after Pathan moved an application last month for pressing the bail plea "in view of the threats" faced by him in prison.

Allegations against Malik appear to be well-founded: PMLA court

Allegations against Malik appear to be well-founded: PMLA court

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The court, in its order, said it appears from the report that accused has not cooperated with the investigation on the crucial aspect.

Sikh man, 11-year-old son shot dead in Canada

Sikh man, 11-year-old son shot dead in Canada

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

An Indian-origin Sikh man, described as a 'higher-level figure' in the organised crime scene in Canada, and his 11-year-old son were shot and killed in what police have called a 'sick and twisted' escalation of gang violence in the city of Edmonton.

Sacred Games: The Gangster as Mumbai

Sacred Games: The Gangster as Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

'What would a composite of Dawood, Rajan, and Arun Gawli be like?' 'What if an absconding mafia boss were to land in Mumbai tomorrow, tired from all the running, and tender his final apology to the city by narrating his story and narrating it with brutal honesty?' Sreehari Nair watches Sacred Games.

Shoot him wherever he is: UP gangster Vikas Dubey's mother

Shoot him wherever he is: UP gangster Vikas Dubey's mother

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

One who has given so much pain to others must pay for his sin, she said.

Shiksha Mandal Review

Shiksha Mandal Review

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Shiksha Mandal falters because of too many subplots and characters, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Delhi police identify 6 shooters involved in Moosewala murder case

Delhi police identify 6 shooters involved in Moosewala murder case

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

HS Dhaliwal, special commissioner of police, special cell, told media that the singer's death was an organised and brazen killing.

60 fugitives have so far been extradited to India, but Rana's case is special

60 fugitives have so far been extradited to India, but Rana's case is special

Rediff.com18 May 2023

In more than a decade since 2002, 60 fugitives were extradited or deported by foreign governments to India, which received a major victory in its fight to bring the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks to justice when a US federal court agreed to the extradition of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana to the country.

2023's Must Watch Web Series

2023's Must Watch Web Series

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.

Why Merry Christmas Left Me Feeling Shortchanged

Why Merry Christmas Left Me Feeling Shortchanged

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

If you have never seen Sriram Raghavan fly, you would hardly realise that this time, he is happy in his cage, this time he isn't reaching for the skies, notes Sreehari Nair.

History-sheeter from Tarn Taran detained for questioning in Mohali attack

History-sheeter from Tarn Taran detained for questioning in Mohali attack

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The Punjab police is learnt to have detained a man from Tarn Taran district in connection with the explosion at the intelligence wing headquarters in Mohali, sources said on Wednesday.

Pune cops in Delhi to quiz Bishnoi for leads on Moosewala murder accused

Pune cops in Delhi to quiz Bishnoi for leads on Moosewala murder accused

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The purpose of the interrogation is to get some leads on the whereabouts of Santosh Jadhav, a member of the Bishnoi gang and one of the accused in the Moosewala murder case, who is currently on the run, he said.

Bulldozer action on 'BJP leader' seen assaulting woman in viral video

Bulldozer action on 'BJP leader' seen assaulting woman in viral video

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Uttar Pradesh government officials on Monday morning used a bulldozer to remove encroachment done by absconding politician Shrikant Tyagi outside his Noida residence.

Normalcy yet to return to Atiq's native place, internet remains suspended

Normalcy yet to return to Atiq's native place, internet remains suspended

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

A few shops opened in areas adjoining Chakia-Rajrooppur, Kareli and Khuldabad.

Dawood is in Karachi, sends money to kin, witnesses tell ED in Malik case

Dawood is in Karachi, sends money to kin, witnesses tell ED in Malik case

Rediff.com25 May 2022

A witness in a money-laundering case against Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik has stated before the Enforcement Directorate that fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim is based in Pakistan's Karachi city, while another witness said he was told that Dawood would send Rs 10 lakh to his siblings every month.

Brother exploited Dawood's 'global terrorist' tag, ED tells court, gets custody

Brother exploited Dawood's 'global terrorist' tag, ED tells court, gets custody

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday arrested Iqbal Kaskar, the jailed brother of 1993 Mumbai blasts mastermind Dawood Ibrahim, as part of a probe into a recently registered money laundering case against him, officials said.

Jailed Lashkar terrorist Afsar Pasha masterminded Mangaluru blast: Police

Jailed Lashkar terrorist Afsar Pasha masterminded Mangaluru blast: Police

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Pasha, who had earlier received training in making bombs in Bangladesh, provided training to the Mangaluru blast case accused during their stay in a jail in Karnataka.

Arrested gangster Chhota Rajan gets consular access

Arrested gangster Chhota Rajan gets consular access

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

Underworld don Chhota Rajan, who was arrested on arrival from Australia, on Sunday received consular access with an Indian diplomat.

'The hooligans started to take over'

'The hooligans started to take over'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

'I grew up in a place that used to be the best city in India: Allahabad.' 'The city has given some of the best writers, politicians and musicians to the country. 'Today, it has gone to the dogs.'

No medical bail for Nawab Malik, allowed treatment at private hospital

No medical bail for Nawab Malik, allowed treatment at private hospital

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The court also rebuked the prosecuting agency, Enforcement Directorate (ED), for not taking Malik to the doctor who has been treating his condition since the beginning.

ED questions Nawab Malik in money laundering case

ED questions Nawab Malik in money laundering case

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The ED's move comes after registration of a new case and raids conducted by it on February 15 in Mumbai in connection with the operations of the underworld, linked alleged illegal property deals and hawala transactions.

Your OTT Date With Tom Cruise

Your OTT Date With Tom Cruise

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

There's a crazy lot to watch on OTT this week.