News for 'kidnapping'

3 arrested in Kislay kidnapping case

3 arrested in Kislay kidnapping case

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

Brijesh, Rajan Choudhary and Rajesh were arrested in the Saket area of South Delhi for allegedly harbouring Vijay Thakur, the main accused in the case.

3 Japanese kidnapped in Iraq

3 Japanese kidnapped in Iraq

Rediff.com8 Apr 2004

The abductors gave Tokyo three days to declare a pullout, failing which the three Japanese--two journalists and a woman aid worker-would be executed.

EC orders action 'as warranted' into AAP candidate's 'kidnapping' in Gujarat

EC orders action 'as warranted' into AAP candidate's 'kidnapping' in Gujarat

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The Election Commission on Wednesday asked the Gujarat chief electoral officer to inquire and take action "as warranted" after the Aam Aadmi Party alleged that its Surat (East) candidate was abducted and coerced by the Bharatiya Janata Party to withdraw from the poll fray.

Football PIX: Messi's Argentina lose; Colombia shock Brazil

Football PIX: Messi's Argentina lose; Colombia shock Brazil

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Brazil lost their second consecutive World Cup qualifier match as Colombia fought back to win 2-1 against the five-times champions.

10,000 Children Killed In 100 Day War

10,000 Children Killed In 100 Day War

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Children in Gaza face life threatening injuries, burns, disease, inadequate medical care, and losing their parents and loved ones.

Hours after conviction, Atiq Ahmed leaves for Sabarmati jail by road

Hours after conviction, Atiq Ahmed leaves for Sabarmati jail by road

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

A police cavalcade carrying gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed left for the Sabarmati Central Jail in Gujarat on Tuesday evening, hours after he was sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment in a 2006 kidnapping case by a court in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, a senior official said.

Akshay's Many, MANY Partners-In-Crime

Akshay's Many, MANY Partners-In-Crime

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan pits him and Tiger Shroff in titular avatars. While we wait to catch their distinct personality play off against each other, Sukanya Verma offers a lowdown on Akshay's two-hero jodis in the past.

Campaigning ends for third phase, high stakes for BJP

Campaigning ends for third phase, high stakes for BJP

Rediff.com5 May 2024

The stakes are significant for the BJP in this round as the party had in 2019 won an overwhelming majority of these seats, including all in Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, that will go to polls on May 7.

No clues on kidnapped Afghan diplomat

No clues on kidnapped Afghan diplomat

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

The Pakistan police on Tuesday said it is clueless of the whereabouts of kidnapped Afghan diplomat Abdul Khaliq Farahi.

Bihar MLA gets lifer for kidnapping

Bihar MLA gets lifer for kidnapping

Rediff.com17 Sep 2008

A Patna court on Wednesday sentenced Janata Dal-United member of the Legislative Assembly Narendra alias Sunil Pandey and four others to life imprisonment in the sensational kidnapping of neurosurgeon Ramesh Chandra, official sources said.

Hit-And-Run Cases: Conviction Rate Below 50%

Hit-And-Run Cases: Conviction Rate Below 50%

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Hit-and-run cases are those in which drivers, who cause the accidents, flee from the spot and do not inform the police.

Ganguly reveals kidnap threat on daughter

Ganguly reveals kidnap threat on daughter

Rediff.com7 Oct 2008

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday confirmed media reports that his family received two letters threatening that his daughter Sana would be kidnapped.

How Modi-Shah Defeated The Stone-Pelters In Kashmir

How Modi-Shah Defeated The Stone-Pelters In Kashmir

Rediff.com10 May 2024

'An entire operation was running systematically prior to the revoking of Article 370.'

Children Are The Tragic Victims Of War

Children Are The Tragic Victims Of War

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Rescue workers help to pull a Palestinian child casualty from under the rubble of a house.

Mukhtar Ansari: A career in crime and politics

Mukhtar Ansari: A career in crime and politics

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

The gangster-politician was booked in 65 criminal cases ranging from murder to extortion and was elected an MLA five times on the tickets of different political parties.

More cleavage than Kidnap

More cleavage than Kidnap

Rediff.com2 Oct 2008

This movie is only to be watched if you forgot to rent something more interesting on DVD. Or if you are a Sanjay Gadhvi fan; or an Imran Khan fan; or a Sanjay Dutt fan; or if you just like cleavage... actually when I think of it like that, this movie might be a huge hit.

HC cites delay, commutes sisters' death sentence to life in kidnap, murder case

HC cites delay, commutes sisters' death sentence to life in kidnap, murder case

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The Bombay high court on Tuesday commuted to life imprisonment the death sentence awarded to sisters Renuka Shinde and Seema Gavit, who were convicted by a Kolhapur court for kidnapping 14 children and killing five of them between 1990 and 1996.

Taliban kidnaps three Pakistani troopers

Taliban kidnaps three Pakistani troopers

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Suspected Taliban militants kidnapped three paramilitary troopers in Pakistan's restive Kurram tribal region a day after rival tribal factions agreed to open a key road that had been closed for four years, security sources said on Monday.

Fabregas plight at Arsenal 'like a kidnapping'

Fabregas plight at Arsenal 'like a kidnapping'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

The situation Cesc Fabregas finds himself in at Arsenal is akin to a 'kidnapping' and the English club should allow him to return to Barcelona, the mayor of his home town was quoted as saying on Friday.

Hindu leader's kidnapping sparks protests in Pak

Hindu leader's kidnapping sparks protests in Pak

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

An octogenarian Hindu spiritual leader was kidnapped along with his companions in Pakistan's Balochistan province, sparking angry protests from the community members across the state.

'Sheikh Abdullah Was Genuinely Secular'

'Sheikh Abdullah Was Genuinely Secular'

Rediff.com9 May 2024

'Sheikh Abdullah ruled the state with secular values. Post 1953, when he was sacked, corruption took over governance.'

Mikel's kidnapped father is released

Mikel's kidnapped father is released

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel' father has been released by his kidnappers in Nigeria, the player' management company said on Monday.

US national kidnapped in Lahore

US national kidnapped in Lahore

Rediff.com13 Aug 2011

An American national, working on a development project in Pakistan's restive tribal region, was kidnapped from his home here early this morning by a group of unidentified men.

Four kidnapped in Assam; indefinite curfew imposed

Four kidnapped in Assam; indefinite curfew imposed

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Four persons, including two boys, were allegedly kidnapped by suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Songbijit's faction of insurgents in Assam's Baksa district, following which a massive search was launched and indefinite curfew imposed.

Andhra Pradesh: Union minister's son kidnapped

Andhra Pradesh: Union minister's son kidnapped

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

The armed men barged into the hotel room in Seshapuram area, where Prabhu had put up, and took him away at gunpoint at 1900 hours, his wife Susheela said in a written complaint to the police.

'Pay the ransom to save kidnapped Indians'

'Pay the ransom to save kidnapped Indians'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

As envoy Suresh K Reddy readies to leave for Baghdad, distinguished diplomat Chinmaya Gharekha says India will have to tread carefully in the strife-torn nation.

Missile hits Egyptian medical facility, Israel says...

Missile hits Egyptian medical facility, Israel says...

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Egyptian media reports said six people were injured when the missile hit a medical facility in Taba, a resort town adjacent to the Israeli city of Eilat.

Modi speaks to Netanyahu, urges early resolution of Israel-Hamas conflict

Modi speaks to Netanyahu, urges early resolution of Israel-Hamas conflict

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

In the phone talks, Modi emphasised on an early and peaceful resolution of the conflict, including the release of all hostages, through "dialogue and diplomacy" as well as continued humanitarian assistance to the affected people.

Karnataka BJP MLA booked on rape, kidnapping charges

Karnataka BJP MLA booked on rape, kidnapping charges

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

A Bharatiya Janata Party MLA was on Friday booked for allegedly kidnapping and raping a 23-year-old woman in Chikmagalur district of Karnataka but the legislator dismissed it as "false" claiming it was a bid to extract money from him.

Pakistan police rescue kidnapped atomic officials

Pakistan police rescue kidnapped atomic officials

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

On Monday, Pakistan Foreign Office Spokesperson Tasnim Aslam during a media briefing declined to answer a question relating to the kidnapping saying that she had no information on it.

Indian kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria's oil region

Indian kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria's oil region

Rediff.com6 Feb 2010

Unidentified gunmen have kidnapped an Indian national in Nigeria's restive oil producing Delta region, the police said on Saturday.

Intensive search on for kidnapped policemen

Intensive search on for kidnapped policemen

Rediff.com8 Sep 2006

The two were kidnapped when they were returning from Antagarh, about 30 km from Koyilibed on their own motorcycle after collecting their salary, police added.

Bihar: Kidnapped boy beheaded

Bihar: Kidnapped boy beheaded

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

14-year-old Nilesh was abducted by gunmen from Balwahat Azaar on September 28 while on his way for tuition. The kidnappers chopped off the boy's head and threw the body in the ditch on Monday morning.

Kid kidnapped in Hyderabad

Kid kidnapped in Hyderabad

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

The police said Rohit, 3, son of Ravinder Reddy, working in a leading software company, was abducted from a play-ground near the apartment where the family is residing.

Mumbai: Body of kidnapped teen found

Mumbai: Body of kidnapped teen found

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

Reports said that Aslam had received a phone call from the alleged kidnappers demanding a ransom of Rs 2 crore.

Bihar LJP MLA arrested in Nepal for kidnapping

Bihar LJP MLA arrested in Nepal for kidnapping

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Bihar Member of Legislative Assembly Zakir Anwar alias Zakir Mian was arrested in Nepal in connection with the kidnapping of a businessman, the police said on Saturday. Lok Janshakti Party MLA Zakir Mian, as he is popularly known in Araria, was arrested at Jhapa town in Nepal on Friday in connection with the kidnapping of one Tulsiram Agrawal from Biratnagar a decade ago.

Schoolboy kidnapped in Patna

Schoolboy kidnapped in Patna

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

The boy was riding his bicycle when the kidnappers intercepted him and bundled him into a car and sped off.

Anant kidnapping mastermind nabbed

Anant kidnapping mastermind nabbed

Rediff.com19 Nov 2006

Gupta said the family had only consulted the STF and perhaps the Noida police was not informed. Police said Anant was first kept in a place in Delhi and then taken to Mathura.

Kidnapped Haryana girl found, family alleges gang-rape

Kidnapped Haryana girl found, family alleges gang-rape

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

A six-year-old girl, who was kidnapped from the local Ramlila ground by some unidentified persons, has been found, with the victim's family alleging that she was gang-raped.

Adipurush Gets Into Action Mode

Adipurush Gets Into Action Mode

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The 'final' trailer is out but sadly, it doesn't live up to the hype.