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Gunman opens fire at security checkpoint near White House, shot dead

Gunman opens fire at security checkpoint near White House, shot dead

Rediff.com16 hours ago

A suspect was shot after opening fire on a US Secret Service checkpoint near the White House. The suspect, identified as Nasire Best, later died in hospital. One bystander was injured during the incident.

Trump Evacuated After Gunman Opens Fire At Dinner

Trump Evacuated After Gunman Opens Fire At Dinner

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

US President Donald Trump and other top officials were evacuated unharmed from the annual dinner of the White House Correspondents' Association after a man armed with multiple weapons fired shots outside the hotel ballroom.

Motorcycle Gunman Injures Man in Navi Mumbai Shooting

Motorcycle Gunman Injures Man in Navi Mumbai Shooting

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

A man was injured in a shooting in Navi Mumbai after an unidentified assailant on a motorcycle opened fire. Police are investigating the incident as attempted murder.

Trump Evacuated After Gunman Opens Fire Outside Dinner

Trump Evacuated After Gunman Opens Fire Outside Dinner

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

President Donald Trump and other top White House officials were evacuated unharmed from the annual White House Correspondents' dinner after a gunman opened fire outside the hotel ballroom. The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, has been arrested. World leaders have expressed relief that Trump and other guests were unharmed, emphasising that political violence has no place in a democracy.

Assassination bid on Farooq Abdullah at wedding; gunman held

Assassination bid on Farooq Abdullah at wedding; gunman held

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The incident took place in the posh Greater Kailash locality when Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary were coming out after attending the marriage function.

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Rediff.com1 days ago

Kerala's Home Minister announces 'Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt', a comprehensive anti-narcotics campaign targeting drug syndicates, especially those operating near educational institutions, and outlines reforms to improve police functioning and public accessibility.

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Rediff.com1 days ago

Kerala's Home Minister announces 'Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt', a statewide campaign to crack down on drug syndicates, focusing on eliminating drug distribution networks, especially around educational institutions, and improving police functioning across the state.

Police Investigate Alleged Attack On Karnataka Assembly Speaker

Police Investigate Alleged Attack On Karnataka Assembly Speaker

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Police have registered an FIR against 11 individuals following an alleged attempt to attack Karnataka Assembly Speaker U T Khader during a protest in the Dakshina Kannada district.

Shooter stopped at first contact: US Secret Service on White House shooting

Shooter stopped at first contact: US Secret Service on White House shooting

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Deputy director Matthew Quinn of the US Secret Service office of communications said that the 'coward' shooter was quickly stopped at 'first contact' following the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents Dinner.

Shashi Tharoor's security attacked during campaign in Keralam

Shashi Tharoor's security attacked during campaign in Keralam

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's gunman and driver were allegedly attacked by a group in Kerala. Police have registered a case and taken one person into custody.

How Trump Responded After Shooting At White House Correspondents' Dinner

How Trump Responded After Shooting At White House Correspondents' Dinner

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

President Donald Trump and other White House officials were evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association dinner after a shooting outside the venue. A suspect has been apprehended, and Trump addressed the incident in a press conference.

Gunman Apprehended After Shooting at Influencer's Home in Thane

Gunman Apprehended After Shooting at Influencer's Home in Thane

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A social media influencer's home in Thane, Maharashtra, was attacked in a shooting. Police apprehended one suspect after a chase, during which two bystanders were injured.

Congress MP's Car Rams into CNG Truck Near Nagpur

Congress MP's Car Rams into CNG Truck Near Nagpur

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Bhandara-Gondiya MP Prashant Padole escaped serious injury after his SUV collided with a CNG truck near Nagpur. The incident occurred early Monday morning while Padole was en route to the airport to attend Parliament.

I'm not a rapist, pedophile: Trump on shooter's 'manifesto'

I'm not a rapist, pedophile: Trump on shooter's 'manifesto'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

President Donald Trump described the chaotic moments after a gunman opened fire at the Washington Hilton hotel during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, leading to his evacuation by the Secret Service.

Trump unhurt as shots fired at White House press dinner, shooter arrested

Trump unhurt as shots fired at White House press dinner, shooter arrested

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Gunshots fired at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner led to the evacuation of President Donald Trump and other senior officials, causing chaos and a security lockdown.

Six Killed in Pakistan Tribal Meeting Shooting: What Sparked the Violence?

Six Killed in Pakistan Tribal Meeting Shooting: What Sparked the Violence?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

A gunman opened fire on a meeting of tribal elders in Dera Ismail Khan district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, resulting in six deaths and two injuries. The suspect, Zulfiqar Marwat, was later killed in a police encounter.

Fake roadside assistance call centre busted in Delhi, 12 arrested

Fake roadside assistance call centre busted in Delhi, 12 arrested

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled a fraudulent call centre operating a roadside assistance policy scam, arresting 12 individuals involved in deceiving customers.

Austin Shooting Leaves Three Dead, Several Injured

Austin Shooting Leaves Three Dead, Several Injured

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A shooting at a nightlife venue in Austin, Texas, resulted in three deaths, including the gunman, and numerous injuries. The motive is currently unknown and the FBI is involved in the investigation.

'Kill her': FIR says KSU activists attacked Kerala health minister with a 'weapon'

'Kill her': FIR says KSU activists attacked Kerala health minister with a 'weapon'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Kerala Health Minister Veena George was allegedly attacked during a protest by KSU activists at a railway station in Kannur. Five activists have been arrested and remanded to judicial custody. The FIR states the minister was attacked with a 'weapon' while boarding a train.

KSU activists walk free after arrest in Kerala Health Minister attack case

KSU activists walk free after arrest in Kerala Health Minister attack case

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Five KSU activists arrested for allegedly attempting to murder Kerala Health Minister Veena George were released on bail and received a warm reception. They allege political vendetta by the CPI(M) government.

10 dead in Sydney beach shooting during Jewish festival; gunman killed

10 dead in Sydney beach shooting during Jewish festival; gunman killed

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Authorities confirmed that the police operation remains ongoing, with security forces deployed across the area.

Congress Calls for Accountability After Attack on Farooq Abdullah

Congress Calls for Accountability After Attack on Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee has strongly condemned the attack on former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah and called for accountability from those responsible for maintaining law and order.

Indian-American student among 4 killed in US shooting

Indian-American student among 4 killed in US shooting

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A 21-year-old Indian-American student, Savitha Shan, was among four people killed in a shooting in Austin, Texas. The incident is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism due to evidence found at the scene and the suspect's residence.

'God saved me': Farooq Abdullah recounts attempt on his life

'God saved me': Farooq Abdullah recounts attempt on his life

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Veteran politician Farooq Abdullah survived an assassination attempt during a marriage function in Jammu. Security concerns have been raised following the incident.

OpenAI sued for 'assisting' Canada school attacker

OpenAI sued for 'assisting' Canada school attacker

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The family of a teenage girl critically injured in a school shooting in Canada has filed a civil lawsuit against artificial intelligence company OpenAI, alleging that its chatbot ChatGPT had prior indications that the attacker was planning a mass shooting.

6 killed after gunman opens fire at Bangkok market

6 killed after gunman opens fire at Bangkok market

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

A shooting incident at Or Tor Kor Market in Bangkok resulted in the deaths of at least six people, including four security guards. Police are investigating the motive.

Farooq Abdullah Attributes Survival to Divine Intervention, Questions Security Lapse

Farooq Abdullah Attributes Survival to Divine Intervention, Questions Security Lapse

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Veteran politician Farooq Abdullah survived an assassination attempt at a wedding in Jammu, raising concerns about security protocols for high-profile individuals. Abdullah attributes his survival to divine intervention and the bravery of his security detail, while calling for a thorough investigation into the incident and the apparent lack of police presence.

Russian intelligence deputy chief hurt in Moscow assassination attempt

Russian intelligence deputy chief hurt in Moscow assassination attempt

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Alekseyev, deputy chief of Russian military intelligence (GRU), has been involved in Russia's military campaigns in Ukraine and Syria. He's also been sanctioned by the US and EU for his role in malicious cyber activities and the nerve agent attack in Salisbury, England.

10 killed, dozen injured in school shooting in Canada

10 killed, dozen injured in school shooting in Canada

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

A tragic school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, has left ten dead, including the suspected gunman, prompting an ongoing investigation by Canadian authorities.

US kills Qaeda affiliate linked to deadly Syria ambush

US kills Qaeda affiliate linked to deadly Syria ambush

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

The United States military killed a senior Al Qaeda-affiliated leader with direct links to the Islamic State ambush that targeted American soldiers in Syria in December in a strike carried out in the country's northwest region.

Meet the Indian-origin man who helped restrain Bondi beach shooter

Meet the Indian-origin man who helped restrain Bondi beach shooter

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Amandeep Singh-Bola, born in New Zealand to Indian and Kiwi parents, helped tackle suspect Sajid Akram.

Duped of Rs 8 crore, ex-IPS officer attempts suicide

Duped of Rs 8 crore, ex-IPS officer attempts suicide

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Former IPS officer Amar Singh Chahal allegedly shot himself after claiming he was duped of Rs 8.10 crore by cyber thugs. He was one of the accused in the 2015 police firing cases related to anti-sacrilege protests in Faridkot.

2 US National Guard members shot near White House

2 US National Guard members shot near White House

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal was identified as the suspected gunman who shot the two National Guard members.

Gunman opens fire in US school; 2 kids dead, 17 injured

Gunman opens fire in US school; 2 kids dead, 17 injured

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

In yet another tragic incident of gun violence in the United States, a man opened fire during morning Mass at a Catholic school in the city of Minneapolis in the state of Minnesota, killing two children and injuring 17 others before turning the gun on himself, media repots said, citing law enforcement and hospital officials.

Kapil Sharma cafe shooting: Goldy Dhillon gang member arrested

Kapil Sharma cafe shooting: Goldy Dhillon gang member arrested

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Delhi Police have arrested a suspected gangster linked to the firing incident at comedian Kapil Sharma's restaurant in Canada. The accused is allegedly associated with a Canada-based gangster involved in extortion rackets.

Three killed, 8 hurt in mass shooting at New York restaurant

Three killed, 8 hurt in mass shooting at New York restaurant

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

The police department has launched an investigation into the matter. Till now, no arrests have been made in the case and the suspects are yet to be identified, reported the New York Post.

From double-decker bus to flat: When Mumbai was held 'hostage'

From double-decker bus to flat: When Mumbai was held 'hostage'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

In the last decade or so, the financial capital has witnessed multiple hostage-taking scenarios.

4 killed in shooting at New York skyscraper, shooter dead

4 killed in shooting at New York skyscraper, shooter dead

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

The shooter, identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura from Las Vegas, has also died from what police said was a self-inflicted injury, New York police said.

Malala reveals how Oxford marijuana session unlocked Taliban trauma

Malala reveals how Oxford marijuana session unlocked Taliban trauma

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai reveals her mental health struggles after a marijuana session triggered flashbacks of her attack by the Taliban. She discusses anxiety, panic attacks, and her journey to seek therapy.

Zelensky behind attempt on Trump's life, Kirk's murder: Ukrainian MP

Zelensky behind attempt on Trump's life, Kirk's murder: Ukrainian MP

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's government was involved in the assassination attempt on United States President Donald Trump and in the killing of right-wing American activist Charlie Kirk, Ukrainian MP Artem Dmitruk claimed in an opinion piece for TASS.