News for 'killer'

Britney Spears to play lesbian killer?

Britney Spears to play lesbian killer?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

Britney Spears has been tipped to play a killer lesbian in Quentin Tarantino's remake of the 1965 cult classic Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!.

In Search For Planet Nine

In Search For Planet Nine

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Planet Nine, if it exists, is somewhere between 6-10 times the mass of Earth, and it may have an orbit that takes it around the sun once every 1,500 Earth years or more.

Radhika's killer has a psychopathic streak: Cops

Radhika's killer has a psychopathic streak: Cops

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

The Delhi police claim to have identified the killer of 20-year-old Radhika Tanwar, and say that he will be arrested soon. "The accused is a mentally disturbed youth from Uttar Pradesh, and he wanted to avenge the humiliation he suffered when he was beaten up for stalking her three years ago," a police official said.

Sarpanch killers among 5 hybrid Lashkar terrorists nabbed in J-K

Sarpanch killers among 5 hybrid Lashkar terrorists nabbed in J-K

Rediff.com23 May 2022

The Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday said they have arrested five 'hybrid' terrorists of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Tayiba outfit, three of whom were allegedly involved in the killing of a sarpanch in Baramulla district last month.

Juhu cops arrest 6 contract killers

Juhu cops arrest 6 contract killers

Rediff.com19 May 2007

Police also seized one imported pistol, three country-made revolvers, live cartridges and a mobile phone. Police also recovered a stolen motorcycle, which was being used by the gang members.

'Bikini Killer' Sobhraj slams Nepal judiciary

'Bikini Killer' Sobhraj slams Nepal judiciary

Rediff.com25 Dec 2007

63-year-old Sobhraj, also known as 'Bikini Killer', said that he was shocked over the recent decision of the Supreme Court to reopen a fake passport case against him, which was earlier dismissed by the lower courts. French national Sobhraj, who is half-Indian and half-Vietnamese, had filed an appeal before the apex court against the Kathmandu District Court's verdict awarding him life sentence for murdering American backpacker Connie Bronzich in 1975.

2023's Must Watch Web Series

2023's Must Watch Web Series

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.

Radhika's killer has a psychopathic streak: Cops

Radhika's killer has a psychopathic streak: Cops

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

The Delhi police claim to have identified the killer of 20-year-old Radhika Tanwar, and say that he will be arrested soon. "The accused is a mentally disturbed youth from Uttar Pradesh, and he wanted to avenge the humiliation he suffered when he was beaten up for stalking her three years ago," a police official said.

UP: Is Raja Bhaiya shielding senior cop's killers?

UP: Is Raja Bhaiya shielding senior cop's killers?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2013

Police in Uttar Pradesh have failed to nab the killers of Deputy Superintendent of Police Zia Ul Haque, who was gunned down by a mob visibly agitated over the murder of a local village head in Pratapgarh district, about 140 km from Lucknow on Saturday night.

Policeman Lucas Tete's 'killer' arrested in Bihar

Policeman Lucas Tete's 'killer' arrested in Bihar

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

'Killer' of Assistant Sub-Inspector Lucas Tete, who was among the four cops abducted by the Maoists after an encounter in Lakhisarai, Bihar, was arrested in Jamui district on Tuesday.

Can giant-killers Ireland upset Team India?

Can giant-killers Ireland upset Team India?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

After coming up with the most successful run chase in World Cup history against England on Wednesday, Ireland have lived up to their reputation as giant-killers. Can they pull off a surprise against tournament favourites India?

Vaani Kapoor Is A Riot Of Red

Vaani Kapoor Is A Riot Of Red

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Was she born wearing red?

Another death penalty for serial killer Chandrakant Jha

Another death penalty for serial killer Chandrakant Jha

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Serial killer Chandrakant Jha was on Wednesday sentenced to death by a Delhi court in another case of murder and dumping the body near Tihar Jail after beheading and chopping off body parts of the victim, as his case fell in the 'rarest of rare' category.

China's satellite killer: Should India worry?

China's satellite killer: Should India worry?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

China's anti-satellite missile may be targetted at the US now, but it can easily be turned on India.

Delhi court gives death penalty to serial killer

Delhi court gives death penalty to serial killer

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

A 46-year-old serial killer was on Tuesday sentenced to death by a Delhi court for murder and dumping the body near Tihar Jail after beheading and chopping off body parts of the victim as he is a 'menace;' to the society and his case fell in the 'rarest of rare' category.

Why was Atiq Ahmad paraded before media, SC asks UP govt

Why was Atiq Ahmad paraded before media, SC asks UP govt

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The SC also asked the UP government how the killers got the knowledge that they were being taken to hospital.

What will the baby-faced killer do next?

What will the baby-faced killer do next?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Why did Kim Jong-un order his brother's murder?

On The Terrorists' Trail In Kashmir

On The Terrorists' Trail In Kashmir

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

After two men -- who were working Kashmir -- were murdered by terrorists in Shopian district, south Kashmir, the security machinery in the Valley commenced the difficult business of tracking down the killers.

'They shot people and enjoyed it': Israeli survivor describes attack

'They shot people and enjoyed it': Israeli survivor describes attack

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

"They told me to run. I tried to start the car and failed, while my friend tried to perform CPR on his partner," he recalled.

'They could have been hired hitmen, who knows?'

'They could have been hired hitmen, who knows?'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'The Americans want to have a good relationship with India. They see it as a counterweight to China. And also American businesses are all trying to get out of China and go to India and Vietnam as well, but India largely.'

Big questions China's 'killer' missile poses

Big questions China's 'killer' missile poses

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

Analysts and experts agree that Beijing is trying to challenge American supremacy in the space but also say that Washington has limited choices to react to the development.

Pak parties offer blood money to Taseer family to pardon killer

Pak parties offer blood money to Taseer family to pardon killer

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Pakistani religious parties have offered blood money to the family of slain Punjab governor Salman Taseer to pardon his killer.

Australia outclass Finland, return to Davis Cup final

Australia outclass Finland, return to Davis Cup final

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Australia reached a second successive Davis Cup final when Alex de Minaur overpowered Emil Ruusuvuori 6-4 6-3 after Alexei Popyrin beat Otto Virtanen 7-6(5) 6-2 to earn the 28-time champions a 2-0 win over Finland on Friday.

HOTTEST Sporting Buzz: Serena flaunts her killer curves!

HOTTEST Sporting Buzz: Serena flaunts her killer curves!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Tennis star Serena Williams recently shared a photograph, showing off her killer curves in a beachwear.

'Bikini killer' Sobhraj to face fresh trial in Nep

'Bikini killer' Sobhraj to face fresh trial in Nep

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

The authorities in Nepal are planning a fresh trial against 'bikini killer' Charles Gurumukh Sobhraj even as the Supreme Court is set to decide the fate of the international criminal on November 4.

Dalit girls' killers to be tried in fast-track court, UP assures harshest punishment

Dalit girls' killers to be tried in fast-track court, UP assures harshest punishment

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Uttar Pradesh's deputy chief ministers on Thursday assured strict action against the culprits in the rape and murder of two Dalit girls in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri and urged the opposition to "console the family instead of politicising the matter".

Freedom for Rajiv's killers: Riled Congress calls meet

Freedom for Rajiv's killers: Riled Congress calls meet

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

With the Lok Sabha elections schedule set to be announced soon, party vice-president Rahul Gandhi will be holding consultations with senior party leaders on Friday at an informal meeting of the Congress Working Committee. Renu Mittal reports

'Why was the police car not taken up to the hospital doorstep?

'Why was the police car not taken up to the hospital doorstep?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

'Where was the armed police?' 'Did you see armed constables around him?' 'There was deep negligence by the UP police and this was a deep conspiracy.'

Killer apps and a few glitches

Killer apps and a few glitches

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

It's 2007 and Microsoft wants you to upgrade, literally. The beta version of Office 2007, which I used, seemed as if the Redmond-based giant has managed the unexpected -- a redesign of Office applications.

'Priyanka Chopra Was A Clear Winner'

'Priyanka Chopra Was A Clear Winner'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

'Priyanka has done very well in Bollywood and Hollywood. But had she joined politics, it might have been a different story altogether. Given how ambitious she was, she would have made a good youth leader. She might even have launched her own party,' says Sathya Saran

Shocking! 'India's cricketers take injections to prove fitness'

Shocking! 'India's cricketers take injections to prove fitness'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

India's chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma disclosed that the country's top cricketers are taking injections so that they are able to play despite not being fully fit.

Prez rejects mercy plea of Rajiv Gandhi's killers

Prez rejects mercy plea of Rajiv Gandhi's killers

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

President Pratibha Patil has rejected the clemency petitions of three killers of Rajiv Gandhi whose death sentences were confirmed by the Supreme Court in 2000.

PM doesn't want Rajiv's killers to be released

PM doesn't want Rajiv's killers to be released

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Holding that assassination of Rajiv Gandhi was an attack on India's soul, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said the release of his killers would be "contrary to all principles of justice" and the Tamil Nadu government has been told not to proceed with it as it is "not legally tenable".

'Peter is the silent killer of Sheena Bora'

'Peter is the silent killer of Sheena Bora'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

CBI Special Prosecutor Bharat B Badami presents the first part of his arguments countering Peter Mukerjea's November 2018 bail plea.

Cannes Diaries Shruti Steals the Show In Black

Cannes Diaries Shruti Steals the Show In Black

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Shruti Haasan joins the many Indian actors at Cannes.

Member pleads in LS for saving Rajiv's killers

Member pleads in LS for saving Rajiv's killers

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

A member whose party is a supporter of the United Progressive Alliance on Friday pleaded in the Lok Sabha for saving Rajiv Gandhi's killers -- Murugan, Santhan and Perarivalan -- from the gallows.

Spook Yourself On OTT This Halloween

Spook Yourself On OTT This Halloween

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Vampires, nuns, haunted homes...

Top 10 Tamil Action Films On OTT

Top 10 Tamil Action Films On OTT

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Arjun Menon looks at some Tamil films from the last decade that tick all the right boxes, and lists where you can watch them.

India can't forgive Rajiv's killers: Priyanka

India can't forgive Rajiv's killers: Priyanka

Rediff.com21 Apr 2009

Congress star campaigner Priyanka Gandhi on Tuesday said India as a nation cannot forgive Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam chief V Prabhakaran for the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi though personally she and her family harbours no "hatred or anger" against killers of her father.

Maine shooting rampage suspect found dead

Maine shooting rampage suspect found dead

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Robert Card, the suspect in the Lewiston, Maine, shooting rampage, was found dead on Friday night, the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Facebook, CNN reported.