News for 'illegal weapons'

Wade's ex-girlfriend arrested, faces weapon charge

Wade's ex-girlfriend arrested, faces weapon charge

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

31-year-old Misty a Cook, waitress and nursing student with reported ties to white supremacist organisations, was arrested as part of a joint investigation between the FBI and South Milwaukee Police Department "on the crime of felon in possession of a firearm."

'Trump Doesn't Want To Wait For Benefits Of A Long-Term Partnership'

'Trump Doesn't Want To Wait For Benefits Of A Long-Term Partnership'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

'He needs to see results while he is in office.'

Tariff war escalates: China warns US of countermeasures, plans WTO suit

Tariff war escalates: China warns US of countermeasures, plans WTO suit

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

In a statement, the Chinese ministry of commerce said that it would file a lawsuit with the World Trade Organisation against the US for its "wrongful practice," the Global Times reported.

'This Is Your Chance, India'

'This Is Your Chance, India'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

'You don't need massive industry or huge energy resources.' 'You could start with just 3 or 4 people in a coffee shop and invent the world.'

Court refuses to extend police custody of Saif's 'attacker'

Court refuses to extend police custody of Saif's 'attacker'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

A court in Mumbai on Wednesday refused the city police custody of the Bangladeshi national arrested for allegedly stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan, and sent him in judicial remand noting that there was no fresh ground to extend his police custody.

Illegal sale of weapons: SC seeks Centre's report

Illegal sale of weapons: SC seeks Centre's report

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought from the Centre and the Rajasthan government their reports on latest status of probe into the alleged illegal sale of Army weapons meant for personal use by its personnel and issuance of licences for it to dubious persons.

Security forces seize rockets, mortars in Manipur; 8 UNLF-P men held

Security forces seize rockets, mortars in Manipur; 8 UNLF-P men held

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

The members were arrested on Monday for threatening people and obstructing the land demarcation process in Thoubal district.

'Putin Is A Liar'

'Putin Is A Liar'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

'Putin dreams about his legacy. He wants to forcibly restore the Russian empire.' 'Unfortunately, after three years of large-scale war with massive human losses, Putin will not budge from his goal because human life is the cheapest resource in the Russian State.'

Be a good neighbour, don't stoke fire of hatred: Manipur slams Mizoram CM

Be a good neighbour, don't stoke fire of hatred: Manipur slams Mizoram CM

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

The Manipur government has accused Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma of stoking hatred and division through "unwarranted comments" and called on him to display "better statesmanship" by being a "good neighbour". In a statement, the Manipur government alleged that Lalduhoma's comments were part of a "greater agenda" to carve out a Kuki-Chin Christian nation from contiguous areas of Myanmar, India, and Bangladesh. It also warned against any attempt to "push" illegal Kuki-Chin immigrants from Mizoram into Manipur for land grabbing and the creation of a "Greater Mizoram." The Mizoram government could not be reached immediately for comment.

One Month Of Trump: The World Is In Shock

One Month Of Trump: The World Is In Shock

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The US is currently Earth's most powerful country and a certain latitude of understanding -- a world view -- is popularly expected from its leadership. From a country identified with freedom, constitution, debate, democracy and the likes of Abraham Lincoln even as it had the most powerful military around, the US, following Trump's actions, seemed repositioned as militarily powerful with other qualities secondary, observes Shyam G Menon.

Nuh violence: Cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi arrested

Nuh violence: Cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi arrested

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi was arrested on Tuesday in connection with communal clashes that erupted in Haryana's Nuh district on July 31, police said.

'Trump Has Very Positive View Of Modi'

'Trump Has Very Positive View Of Modi'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

'By his words, actions, and body language during their joint press appearance wanted to convey his personal respect and, more broadly, his desire to work closely with India.'

Coldplay Is Back In Mumbai! Here's Your Ultimate Concert Guide

Coldplay Is Back In Mumbai! Here's Your Ultimate Concert Guide

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Everything you need to know about Coldplay's concert at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium on January 18, 19 and 21.

NIA officer demands Rs2.5 cr bribe in false terror case, arrested

NIA officer demands Rs2.5 cr bribe in false terror case, arrested

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The CBI arrested an NIA deputy superintendent of police posted in Patna and two middlemen on Thursday for allegedly accepting a Rs 20 lakh bribe to extend favours to a person in an ongoing probe, officials said.

Assam's eviction drive turns violent; 2 killed in police firing, 34 hurt

Assam's eviction drive turns violent; 2 killed in police firing, 34 hurt

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Twenty-two police personnel and a government official were also injured in an attack by an irate mob which prompted the firing by the law enforcers.

NIA busts ISIS-linked terror module in MP's Jabalpur; 3 held, weapons seized

NIA busts ISIS-linked terror module in MP's Jabalpur; 3 held, weapons seized

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The case is linked to the Bhopal terror funding case involving the proscribed organisation, Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh.

How Coast Guard, Andaman Cops Seized $4.2 Bn Drugs

How Coast Guard, Andaman Cops Seized $4.2 Bn Drugs

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

'This is the first case in which we saw use of Starlink by smugglers.'

'Wounds Will Take Time To Heal In Manipur'

'Wounds Will Take Time To Heal In Manipur'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

'The visit of the honourable PM with the workable strategy towards conflict resolution will help greatly.' 'But visiting the state without concrete proposals may not bring the desired outcome at this stage.'

J-K: 5 cops, teacher sacked for narco-terror links

J-K: 5 cops, teacher sacked for narco-terror links

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday sacked six government employees, including five policemen, for their 'deep involvement in anti-national activities', officials said.

Not our member: VHP washes hands of Bittu Bajrangi

Not our member: VHP washes hands of Bittu Bajrangi

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

"Raj Kumar alias Bittu Bajrangi, who is said to be a Bajrang Dal worker, has never had any relation with Bajrang Dal. The Vishva Hindu Parishad also does not consider the content of the video allegedly released by him to be appropriate," the right-wing outfit said in a statement.

Police finds blood stains in Atiq Ahmed's abandoned office

Police finds blood stains in Atiq Ahmed's abandoned office

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

The police on Monday found what appeared to be blood smeared on the walls of the abandoned office in Prayagraj of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, who was shot dead recently while being taken for a medical checkup.

Bishnoi, Goldie Brar gangs planned to use minors to kill Salman Khan: Police

Bishnoi, Goldie Brar gangs planned to use minors to kill Salman Khan: Police

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

The Navi Mumbai police uncovered a plot to kill the actor during their investigation disclosing a video call conversation between Lawrence Bishnoi gang member Ajay Kashyap and another accused.

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan arrested in graft case

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan arrested in graft case

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

The Anti-Corruption Branch on Friday arrested Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan after conducting raids at premises linked to him in connection with alleged irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board recruitment, officials said.

Illegal infiltration and national security: BJP's main weapons for 2019

Illegal infiltration and national security: BJP's main weapons for 2019

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

Though it has been accused of politicising the army action and its critics have also referred to the growing violence in Kashmir under its tenure to question the effectiveness of its policies, the saffron party believes that the surgical strikes continue to have resonance on the ground and can help it build a positive narrative in the run-up to the 2019 Lok Sabha election.

Mosque dispute: Clashes erupt in Shimla, cops among 10 hurt

Mosque dispute: Clashes erupt in Shimla, cops among 10 hurt

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Protestors demanding the demolition of an illegal structure in a mosque in Shimla's Sanjauli area were lathi-charged by security forces on Wednesday after they broke police barricades during a demonstration.

AAP's Amanatullah Khan sent to 4-day ACB custody

AAP's Amanatullah Khan sent to 4-day ACB custody

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan, who was arrested on Friday in connection with an alleged corruption case, was sent to a four-day Anti-Corruption Bureau's (ACB) custody for questioning on Saturday.

The World's First Suicide Bomber

The World's First Suicide Bomber

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

On the night of July 5, the Tigers launched their first kamikaze operation. Miller took the wheels of the explosive-packed truck, smiled at everyone as he turned the ignition key and drove it slowly towards the Sri Lankan military camp. A few moments later all of Jaffna heard a thunderous explosion that brought the complex crashing down in clouds of dust. Miller had given birth to a deadly tactic that Prabhakaran would employ time and again with devastating consequences to Sri Lanka -- and India. A fascinating excerpt from M R Narayan Swamy's must read new book, The Rout Of Prabhakaran.

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.

War is not between Meiteis and Kukis, but ...: Biren Singh on Manipur unrest

War is not between Meiteis and Kukis, but ...: Biren Singh on Manipur unrest

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Singh also attributed the current crisis to the 'failure' of the previous government in guarding the state's borders.

Give up arms in a week: Nepal govt tells Maoists

Give up arms in a week: Nepal govt tells Maoists

Rediff.com3 Apr 2007

The government maintains that as the armed struggle has already concluded, nobody is required to carry illegal weapons.

Red Sea attacks: US, UK, allies strike Yemen's Houthi-controlled areas

Red Sea attacks: US, UK, allies strike Yemen's Houthi-controlled areas

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

In a statement issued on Saturday, Austin said that the US and the UK also received support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands and New Zealand in conducting the additional strikes.

Prithvi Shaw faces legal heat over molestation allegations

Prithvi Shaw faces legal heat over molestation allegations

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Mumbai court issues summons to cricketer Prithvi Shaw on social media influencer's plea

India Needs A National Security Strategy

India Needs A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The National Security Strategy document should flag all major issues concerning security strategy and provide guidelines to concerned departments to work out suitable action plans. Since the global and regional geopolitical canvas is dynamic, the NSS document should be deliberated at length before formulation and should be reviewed periodically, recommends Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Manipur govt files status report on arms recovery 'for SC's eyes only'

Manipur govt files status report on arms recovery 'for SC's eyes only'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The Manipur government on Friday told the Supreme Court that it has filed a status report on the issue of recovery of arms from 'all sources' in the ethnic violence-hit state.

Why should Bengal come in as petitioner for ....: SC on Sandeshkhali case

Why should Bengal come in as petitioner for ....: SC on Sandeshkhali case

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

The counsel appearing for the state said it was aggrieved by some comments made in the high court order.

Delhi police foil Canada terrorist's plot to kill singer Mangat

Delhi police foil Canada terrorist's plot to kill singer Mangat

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The accused have been identified as Rajpreet Singh, Virender Singh, Sachin Bhati, Arpit Dhankar and Susheel Pradhan, the police said.

US House passes $95-bn aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies

US House passes $95-bn aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

One bill provides $60.8 billion for Ukraine, with over 80 percent of it for helping Kyiv amid its ongoing war with Russia, including replenishing supplies of US made weapons and ammunition.

ED attaches assets of JK top officers, dealers in illegal arms licence case

ED attaches assets of JK top officers, dealers in illegal arms licence case

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

A provisional order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act has been issued for attaching bank deposits, plots, flats and residential houses, it said in a statement.

Punjab cops, BSF recover huge arms cache, 1 kg heroin from Indo-Pak border

Punjab cops, BSF recover huge arms cache, 1 kg heroin from Indo-Pak border

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The Punjab Police and the BSF have recovered a huge cache of weapons near the India-Pakistan border in the Khemkaran area of Tarn Taran district, an official said on Wednesday.

India abstains on UN Gaza ceasefire resolution; backs Palestinians' rights

India abstains on UN Gaza ceasefire resolution; backs Palestinians' rights

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

India abstained on the resolution, along with France, Japan, Netherlands, and Romania among others. Those voting against the resolution included Argentina, Bulgaria, Germany and the US.