News for 'house burglary'

Saif attack suspect held, remanded for 5 days

Saif attack suspect held, remanded for 5 days

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

According to the Mumbai police, the accused worked as a waiter at a restaurant, and a briefing regarding the case will take place later at the DCP zone IX office at 9 am.

Saif Ali Khan stabbed six times, is 'out of danger', say docs

Saif Ali Khan stabbed six times, is 'out of danger', say docs

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Khan, 54, was "out of danger" following an emergency surgery, said the doctors at the Lilavati Hospital where he was rushed following the incident that took place around 2.30 am at his apartment in `Satguru Sharan' building.

Rs 20 cr Delhi heist solved, police arrest 2, recover 18.5 kg of jewels

Rs 20 cr Delhi heist solved, police arrest 2, recover 18.5 kg of jewels

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The Chhattisgarh police have arrested two persons and recovered around 18.5 kg of gold and diamond ornaments in connection with a burglary of jewellery worth over Rs 20 crore from a store in New Delhi earlier this week, a senior official said on Friday.

3 held for theft at Satyarthi's house; Nobel citation found

3 held for theft at Satyarthi's house; Nobel citation found

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

The three accused brothers, Rajan alias Natta, 25, Vinod, 35, and Sunil, 28, have had previous involvements in burglary and robbery cases.

A village where houses have no doors, windows

A village where houses have no doors, windows

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

Sialia village has no doors and windows as residents of the village believe in the power of Goddess Kharakhai Thakurani to protect them from harm.

How police from 2 states cracked Rs 20 crore jewel heist

How police from 2 states cracked Rs 20 crore jewel heist

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The Chhattisgarh police has arrested two people in connection with a Rs 20-crore burglary from a jewellery store in Delhi earlier this week and recovered around 18.5 kg of gold and diamond ornaments from them, a senior official said on Friday, even as the probe suggested involvement of only one person in the incident.

Burglary at PM's media advisor Khare's residence

Burglary at PM's media advisor Khare's residence

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

The house of the Prime Minister's media advisor Harish Khare was broken into in New Delhi early on Wednesday morning and the burglars decamped with his laptop and mobile besides driving away his car.

Jahangirpuri violence: Delhi police arrest key accused in Bengal

Jahangirpuri violence: Delhi police arrest key accused in Bengal

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

The accused has been identified as Farid alias Neetu, and is being brought to New Delhi.

Joe Biden's 'dirty work': Trump denounces his indictment

Joe Biden's 'dirty work': Trump denounces his indictment

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Donald Trump issued a scathing response to his indictment by a Manhattan grand jury, describing it as 'political persecution' and election interference at the highest level in history and warning that the 'witch-hunt' will backfire massively on United States President Joe Biden.

Delhi sexual assault: 12-yr-old to undergo another surgery

Delhi sexual assault: 12-yr-old to undergo another surgery

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Sources said her platelet count is low and she is admitted at the neurosurgery ICU of the hospital. "She is in the neurosurgery ICU currently and has to be operated, but then her platelet count is very low. Her condition is being closely monitored. She has a severe head injury," sources told PTI.

Delhi sees 40% rise in rape and harassment cases

Delhi sees 40% rise in rape and harassment cases

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The number of cases of insult to the modesty of women, kidnapping of women, abduction of women, cruelty by husband and in-laws and dowry death stand at 197, 1,580, 159, 1,712 and 56, respectively, it said.

Delhi police arrest 3 more for Jahangirpuri violence, total detentions 30

Delhi police arrest 3 more for Jahangirpuri violence, total detentions 30

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

The Delhi police has arrested three more people in connection with the communal clashes in Jahangirpuri, including a key "conspirator and executor" who was nabbed from West Bengal, officials said on Thursday.

TN's politically sensitive Kodanadu case adjourned to Sep 2

TN's politically sensitive Kodanadu case adjourned to Sep 2

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The district sessions court, which is hearing the sensational Kodanadu heist and murder case, on Friday adjourned it for September 2 following argument by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam lawyers that the case cannot be taken up as another case is pending in Madras high court in this regard.

Indian-origin woman killed while jogging in US

Indian-origin woman killed while jogging in US

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Sarmistha Sen, who was based in Plano, Texas, was randomly attacked and killed while jogging on August 1 near the Chisholm Trail Park.

New home insurance plans are much better

New home insurance plans are much better

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

Insurers cover the house on market value, and not on construction cost. They also don't insist on bills when giving the policy

Student molested on JNU campus; police given 48-hr ultimatum to nab accused

Student molested on JNU campus; police given 48-hr ultimatum to nab accused

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

A PhD student of Jawaharlal Nehru University was allegedly molested while walking on the campus around midnight on Monday, sparking a protest by students and bringing into the spotlight again the issue of security in the vast complex.

'Bunty chor' remanded to judicial custody

'Bunty chor' remanded to judicial custody

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

Devinder had allegedly committed a hi-tech burglary at an NRI's house in Thiruvananthapuram last week.

K'taka, Kerala police tussle over Bunty Chor's arrest

K'taka, Kerala police tussle over Bunty Chor's arrest

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

The infamous Devinder Singh alias Bunty Chor, who has committed over 500 burglaries across the country, has been arrested in Karnataka, claim the Kerala police. However, their counterparts in Karantaka have denied the reports.

'Bunty chor' flown down to Kerala

'Bunty chor' flown down to Kerala

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

Devinder Singh alias 'Bunty chor', who was arrested in Pune on Saturday, was on Monday brought to the city as he is wanted by Kerala Police in connection with a burglary at an NRI's house last week.

Report reveals manifold rise in murders, rapes in India

Report reveals manifold rise in murders, rapes in India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

The 'Crime In India-2010' publication of the National Crime Records Bureau shows that burglaries and house breaking declined by 38.8% (from 1,47,379 in 1953 to 90,179 in 2010) and dacoity by 21.9% (from 5,579 in 1953 to 4,358 in 2010).

2 prisoners dig tunnel, escape from Tihar Jail

2 prisoners dig tunnel, escape from Tihar Jail

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

In a major security breach at Tihar Jail, two undertrials scaled the wall of the ward they were lodged in and then dug a tunnel through the boundary wall to escape from one of the most high-security prisons in the country.

RBI issues revised norms for hiring bank lockers

RBI issues revised norms for hiring bank lockers

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday came out with revised guidelines for the hiring of lockers under which the liability of banks will be limited to 100 times its annual rent in case of fire, theft, building collapse or frauds by bank employees. As per the revised guidelines, which shall come into effect from January 1, 2022, banks will be required to incorporate a clause in the locker agreement prohibiting the hirer from keeping anything illegal or hazardous in lockers. The RBI said it has reviewed the 'Deposit Locker/Safe Custody Article Facility provided by the banks' after taking into consideration various developments in the area of banking and technology, nature of consumer grievances and also the feedback received from banks and Indian Banks' Association (IBA).

VIDEO: Nigerian tied to pole, thrashed by mob in Delhi

VIDEO: Nigerian tied to pole, thrashed by mob in Delhi

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

A video has surfaced showing a man, believed to be a Nigerian, tied to a pole and being beaten up with sticks by a group of men after he allegedly attempted to burgle their house in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar.

Buying a household insurance cover? Read this!

Buying a household insurance cover? Read this!

Rediff.com7 May 2015

The Nepal earthquake has driven home the importance of home insurance. What are the factors you need to keep in mind before insuring your property? Indrani Roy offers a checklist.

Burglars decamp with Satyarthi's Nobel Prize

Burglars decamp with Satyarthi's Nobel Prize

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

The child rights activist won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014. He shared the prize with Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai.

How IL&FS' misadventures made India Inc poorer by Rs 9,000-crore

How IL&FS' misadventures made India Inc poorer by Rs 9,000-crore

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Almost 2,000 companies whose private provident and pension funds have invested in non-convertible debentures of IL&FS group firms are staring at the prospect of booking losses to the tune of Rs 9,000 crore or more if the interest income is added.

Why you must buy home insurance

Why you must buy home insurance

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Don't think twice to secure your most prized possession. It protects your precious home against unforeseen calamities

After life, health policies, buy home insurance

After life, health policies, buy home insurance

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

With natural and man-made calamities posing a risk to your home, it makes sense to buy home insurance

4 arrested for stealing from BJP leader's home

4 arrested for stealing from BJP leader's home

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Four persons were on Tuesday arrested in connection with a burglary in Bharatiya Janata Party's leader Giriraj Singh's house and Rs 1.14 crore cash, $600, gold and silver jewellery and six luxury watches purportedly stolen from there recovered, police said.

Hate crime? Two mosques vandalised in California

Hate crime? Two mosques vandalised in California

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

'Jesus is the way' was spray-painted on the building, prompting the police and the FBI to investigate the vandalism as hate crimes.

Indians target of home invasions in New Jersey

Indians target of home invasions in New Jersey

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Residents anxious after masked gunmen break into 4 desi homes in New Jersey, many disappointed over the police's response to the violent crimes. Arthur J Pais reports from New Jersey.

Insurance to protect your valuables in bank lockers

Insurance to protect your valuables in bank lockers

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Did you know that your home insurance covers valuables in bank locker?

5 myths about home insurance demystified

5 myths about home insurance demystified

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

There are certain myths with regards to home insurance and through this article, we attempt to deconstruct them

Naked man vandalises Gurdwara in Washington

Naked man vandalises Gurdwara in Washington

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Deputies say that Pittman was arrested early Thursday morning wearing nothing but a sheet taken from the temple's furnishings. He was also holding the gurdwara's ceremonial sword.

Indian-origin teacher suspended for mock Trump 'assassination'

Indian-origin teacher suspended for mock Trump 'assassination'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

An Indian-origin teacher has been suspended after a video of a controversial classroom stunt that shows her firing a water gun at an image of President Donald Trump and yelling "die" went viral online.

'Modi fears appointing Lokayukta may land him behind bars'

'Modi fears appointing Lokayukta may land him behind bars'

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Monday charged BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi with having balked at appointing a RTI Commissioner and Lokayukta in Gujarat for fear of being booked for alleged irregularities in providing benefits to his favourite industrial group.

What have UP's 1,350 encounters achieved?

What have UP's 1,350 encounters achieved?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

With the state police pursuing only notorious criminals, petty thugs continue to prey on victims.

It's been 30 years since Flop Show!

It's been 30 years since Flop Show!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Jaspal Bhatti's feel for the grime, the confusions, and the madness in our system was so complete that he could take on every kind of woman or man God ever gave to the institutions of India, feels Sreehari Nair.

Modi-Shah and the art of headline management

Modi-Shah and the art of headline management

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

'All governments try owning the message, but the Modi-Shah BJP has developed it into a fine art.'

PHOTOS: How the world celebrated Christmas

PHOTOS: How the world celebrated Christmas

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

On this joyous occasion, rediff.com wishes all its readers 'Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,' as we a take a look at pictures of Christmas festivities from across the globe.