News for 'kidnap'

Bangladeshi Hindus: Why Appeal To Biden?

Bangladeshi Hindus: Why Appeal To Biden?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

It's intriguing that the prime minister now wants his American partner to help protect the Hindu minority in Bangladesh. That's conceding to the Americans a pre-eminence India has always contested, resented and feared, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Pune teen's blood sample changed; 2 doctors among 3 held

Pune teen's blood sample changed; 2 doctors among 3 held

Rediff.com28 May 2024

The juvenile's father had called the doctor and offered him allurements to replace the blood samples, Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar claimed at a press conference.

Didn't make a single call to top cop: Ajit Pawar on Porsche case

Didn't make a single call to top cop: Ajit Pawar on Porsche case

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Baseless allegations are being made against Pune MLA Sunil Tigre linking him to the Porsche crash that left two software engineers dead, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said on Saturday.

Kalki 2898 AD: The Alternate Review

Kalki 2898 AD: The Alternate Review

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

A lot of time is spent on giving us the background of the story and establishing the characters but the film is named Kalki and the man is not even born, notes A Ganesh Nadar.

Andhra CM compares Jagan to 'drug lord Pablo Escobar'

Andhra CM compares Jagan to 'drug lord Pablo Escobar'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Naidu claimed that he never saw such a situation like how it was when Reddy, the YSRCP chief, ruled during the past five years.

Swami Nithyananda booked, 2 disciples held for 'kidnapping' kids

Swami Nithyananda booked, 2 disciples held for 'kidnapping' kids

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Nithyananda was booked on the similar charges after police recorded statements of the four children who were rescued from a flat and the ashram, "Yogini Sarvagyapeetham", a police officer said.

INTERACTIVE: Most kidnappings in India happen here

INTERACTIVE: Most kidnappings in India happen here

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

Rediff.com's data journalists have broken down 2012 district-wise National Crime Record's Bureau data into a constituency-wise listing.

Afghan militants kidnap Indian national

Afghan militants kidnap Indian national

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

Simon, who hails from Kalakurichi Village of Villupuram district, was kidnapped by a terror group calling itself Mujahideen on October 13 this year, police said.

Porsche teen's father, 5 others granted bail

Porsche teen's father, 5 others granted bail

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

The case caused a national uproar after the Juvenile Justice Board member L N Danwade gave bail to the accused on very lenient terms, including writing a 300-word essay on road safety.

Candidate kidnapped in Manipur

Candidate kidnapped in Manipur

Rediff.com17 Feb 2007

Over 50 armed militants stormed the house of Khangthauanang Panmei, the independent candidate, overpowered the security guards and beat up his supporters before kidnapping him.

Kidnapped Satyam employee rescued

Kidnapped Satyam employee rescued

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

The police tracked the kidnappers by tracing a ransom call that Satyanarayana's family received late in the evening

J-K police books 3 lt colonels for attempt to murder, dacoity

J-K police books 3 lt colonels for attempt to murder, dacoity

Rediff.com30 May 2024

A case of attempt to murder and dacoity has been registered against three army lieutenant colonels and 13 others for their alleged involvement in a violent attack on the Kupwara police station, according to the FIR.

Centre silent on Prajwal's diplomatic passport cancellation: K'taka HM

Centre silent on Prajwal's diplomatic passport cancellation: K'taka HM

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Parameshwara said the chief minister had written a letter to the prime minister on the issue, and added that cancelling Prajwal's passport after a warrant is issued against him is the Centre's duty.

Yet another kidnapping in Bihar

Yet another kidnapping in Bihar

Rediff.com5 Aug 2005

Security forces rescue abducted Army officer in Manipur

Security forces rescue abducted Army officer in Manipur

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

This is the fourth incident since the commencement of the conflict in Manipur wherein soldiers while on leave, on duty or their relatives have been targeted for nefarious interests by inimical elements.

Kidnapped Nicholas Piramal executive found

Kidnapped Nicholas Piramal executive found

Rediff.com26 Jan 2008

Senior executive of pharma major Nicholas Piramal Ashwini Bhatt and his driver, who were kidnapped on January 18, were traced by the Special Task Force of Madhya Pradesh Police along MP-UP border on Saturday.

She Came, She Saw, She Conquered!

She Came, She Saw, She Conquered!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

'The consensus was that the debate was between looking backward and looking forward.' 'Trump, with his great enamourment of his own 'achievements,' was obviously looking backward, while Harris, nearly 20 years his junior, was focussing on the future, with hope,' notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Probe on after families allege 5 men kidnapped by China from Arunachal

Probe on after families allege 5 men kidnapped by China from Arunachal

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

The alleged incident occurred on Friday in Nacho area of the district, their families said.

Pune teen's parents manipulated blood samples at hospital, cops tell court

Pune teen's parents manipulated blood samples at hospital, cops tell court

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The duo is being probed for their alleged role in tampering with the blood sample of the minor following the car accident on May 19 in Maharashtra's Pune city, which claimed the lives of two IT professionals.

Insurance: Kidnap cover sales double

Insurance: Kidnap cover sales double

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Apart from paying ransom, the policy also takes care of the reward money, personal accident, cosmetic surgery and legal expenses.

UP: Kidnapped boy's body recovered

UP: Kidnapped boy's body recovered

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

Ankit, son of an employee at the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Science, had allegedly been kidnapped from the Eldeco Udyan colony on Friday evening.

Young Afghan Messi fan flees over kidnap fears

Young Afghan Messi fan flees over kidnap fears

Rediff.com3 May 2016

A young Afghan fan of Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi has fled his home and gone to Pakistan because his family feared he could be kidnapped after he became an unlikely Internet sensation, the boy's uncle said on Tuesday. Five-year-old Murtaza Ahmedi grabbed world headlines after being photographed in a shirt improvised from a plastic bag in the colours of the Argentine national team bearing Messi's name and number 10 playing number. After pictures of Murtaza went viral on social media, his family feared that after becoming famous worldwide, he could be abducted by kidnappers for ransom. His home is in the central region of Ghazni where security has been fragile and where kidnappings are common.

SIT deadline ends but no sign of Prajwal Revanna

SIT deadline ends but no sign of Prajwal Revanna

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy claimed on Tuesday that he was not in touch with his nephew Prajwal.

Taliban kills 21 kidnapped Pakistani soldiers

Taliban kills 21 kidnapped Pakistani soldiers

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

Twenty-one Pakistani security personnel kidnapped by the Taliban from check posts near Peshawar were gunned down by the militants today, police officials said.

CID to probe sex assault case against Prajwal Revanna's brother

CID to probe sex assault case against Prajwal Revanna's brother

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

A 27 year-old man had complained to the police that Suraj Revanna, the eldest son of Holenarasipura MLA H D Revanna, sexually abused him at his farmhouse in Ghannikada on June 16.

Indian driver kidnapped by Taliban

Indian driver kidnapped by Taliban

Rediff.com20 Nov 2005

A spokesman for Taliban, Qari Yousuf Ahmadi, rang an international news agency to confirm that the Taliban had kidnapped the four men.

Remembering Dhoom Director Sanjay Gadhvi

Remembering Dhoom Director Sanjay Gadhvi

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Sanjay Gadhvi once revealed to Subhash K Jha that he never wanted to make Dhoom.

No relief for Porsche teen as JJB extends remand till June 25

No relief for Porsche teen as JJB extends remand till June 25

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

The Pune police through prosecutors sought the extension of the juvenile's custody for another 14 days at the observation home citing his safety.

Hindu teen girl kidnapped in Pakistan

Hindu teen girl kidnapped in Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

A 14-year-old Hindu girl has been kidnapped from Pakistan's Sindh province, triggering widespread concern among the minority community members and reports of their apparent exodus.

Missing Taarak Mehta actor feared being spied on, had 27 email acs

Missing Taarak Mehta actor feared being spied on, had 27 email acs

Rediff.com10 May 2024

The mystery over missing actor Gurucharan Singh, who played Roshan Singh Sodhi's character in TV serial Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, has deepened as the Delhi police has found that the actor was using 27 separate email accounts in the fear of being "surveillanced" by someone.

3 months on, CBI charges five in missing Manipuri students case

3 months on, CBI charges five in missing Manipuri students case

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

The agency filed the charge sheets in the interconnected cases before a designated special court in Kamrup, giving a sequence of events before they went missing.

Burnt bodies in car of 2 kidnapped Muslim men: Report

Burnt bodies in car of 2 kidnapped Muslim men: Report

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The bodies of Rajasthan's Bharatpur-based men, who were abducted, were found inside a vehicle in Haryana's Bhiwani district on February 16. The families of the deceased alleged that they were beaten and murdered by members of the Bajrang Dal.

225 out of 514 LS MPs face criminal cases; 5% are billionaires: Report

225 out of 514 LS MPs face criminal cases; 5% are billionaires: Report

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Out of the sitting MPs with serious criminal cases against them, nine face murder cases. The analysis revealed that five of these MPs belong to the BJP.

'Will kidnap the girl you like': Maha BJP MLA tells youngsters

'Will kidnap the girl you like': Maha BJP MLA tells youngsters

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

I will help, 100 per cent. Come (to me) with your parents, the MLA said.

Man poses as woman college teacher, rapes 7 students

Man poses as woman college teacher, rapes 7 students

Rediff.com25 May 2024

A 30-year-old man has been arrested in Madhya Pradesh's Sidhi district for allegedly raping at least seven girls after posing as a woman college teacher and calling them in connection with scholarship funds, police said on Saturday.

Renukaswamy murder: 2 more aides of actor Darshan held

Renukaswamy murder: 2 more aides of actor Darshan held

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Jagadish and Anukumar were taken into custody from the district headquarters town of Chitradurga by a team led by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Dinakar.

Tara Glows At Apurva Screening

Tara Glows At Apurva Screening

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Tara Sutaria looked gorgeous at a screening of her new film Apurva in Mumbai.

India 'monitoring situation' in Myanmar's Sittwe, shifts consulate staff

India 'monitoring situation' in Myanmar's Sittwe, shifts consulate staff

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is closely monitoring the security situation in that country.

Kidnapping case registered against Chiranjeevi

Kidnapping case registered against Chiranjeevi

Rediff.com6 Sep 2008

Actor-turned-politician Chiranjeevi has landed in trouble over an inter-caste marriage as the police have registered a case of kidnapping against him, based on the complaint of the bride's parents. But the bride Nalini, an engineering graduate, has denied the charge and said that she had married the boy on her own accord. Chiranjeevi, who launched his Praja Rajyam party less than a fortnight ago, had attended the wedding at the invitation of Rao, who is a member of his party.

'Many people involved': Deve Gowda on Prajwal Revanna case

'Many people involved': Deve Gowda on Prajwal Revanna case

Rediff.com18 May 2024

'There are several people connected to this (sexual abuse cases), I don't want to take anyone's names. Kumaraswamy has said that those who are involved in this matter, action should be taken against all of them, and the affected women should get justice and compensation'