News for 'mysterious circumstances'

Indian American IT professional shot 3 of family, killed self

Indian American IT professional shot 3 of family, killed self

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The bodies of Chandrasekhar Sunkara, 44, Lavanya Sunkara, 41, their 14-year-old son Prabhas Sunkara and 11-year-old son Suhas Sunkara were found in their home on Saturday morning. The West Des Moines police said that Chandrasekhar killed himself inside his family's home. His wife, Lavanya, and the couple's sons were fatally shot, authorities said.

'I had ups and downs in my life'

'I had ups and downs in my life'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

'Because of a little out of sight, out of mind, I did end up losing out on good projects.'

Daughter-in-law, 3 grandkids killed in fire at ex-Congress MP's house

Daughter-in-law, 3 grandkids killed in fire at ex-Congress MP's house

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

A leaking gas cylinder caused the fire, which killed Sarika (Rajaiah's daughter-in-law) and her three sons - Abhinav, Ayan, Sriyan.

Pakistani court rejects bail plea of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi chief

Pakistani court rejects bail plea of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi chief

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

A Pakistani court has rejected the bail application of Malik Ishaq, chief of the banned Lashkar-e-Jhangvi that has been blamed for a series of attacks on the Shia minority.

Sadhvi Prachi not allowed to enter Dadri village

Sadhvi Prachi not allowed to enter Dadri village

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Prachi alleged "conspiracy" behind the administration's move and asked why the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi's entry was not curbed in a similar manner.

'I don't think I will die so fast'

'I don't think I will die so fast'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'My wife, family members as well as members of the workers will be trustees.' 'The trust will take all decisions -- no family member can individually take any decision.'

Vyapam scam: SC allows SIT to file charge sheets

Vyapam scam: SC allows SIT to file charge sheets

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

A three-judge bench of Chief Justice H L Dattu and Justices Arun Kumar Mishra and Amitava Roy fixed July 24 for further hearing of the application of the CBI.

Vyapam whistleblowers: CBI probe will bring out the truth

Vyapam whistleblowers: CBI probe will bring out the truth

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Only a Central Bureau of Investigation probe will reveal the truth behind the Vyapam scam in Madhya Pradesh, the whistlebowers in the case feel.

Rajnath backs Madhya Pradesh CM, rules out CBI probe in Vyapam scam

Rajnath backs Madhya Pradesh CM, rules out CBI probe in Vyapam scam

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

A Special Investigation Team probe into the notorious Vyapam scam is monitored by the Madras high court and the government cannot order the court to hand it over to the Central Bureau of Investigation, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday.

Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal at cremation of journalist Akshay Singh

Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal at cremation of journalist Akshay Singh

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

The last rites of investigative TV journalist Akshay Singh, who was covering Vyapam scam, was held on Sunday in the capital where Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal were among those present, amid mounting outrage over his mysterious death.

Derek O'Brien presses govt to repeal 3 farm laws, offers draft bill to do so

Derek O'Brien presses govt to repeal 3 farm laws, offers draft bill to do so

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

He interrupted his speech to observe a minute's silence in the House along with other Opposition leaders, mainly the Congress, to pay tribute to farmers who had lost their lives during the two month agitation.

Mehul Choksi removed from Interpol database of Red Notices

Mehul Choksi removed from Interpol database of Red Notices

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The name of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi wanted in a Rs 13,000-crore scam in the Punjab National Bank is understood to have been removed from the Interpol database of Red Notices on the basis of his plea to the Lyon-headquartered agency, people in the know of the development said. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) remained tight-lipped on the development. The Red Notice is highest form of alert issued by the 195-member country-strong Interpol to law enforcement agencies worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition, surrender, or similar legal action.

Pratyusha suicide: SC refuses to quash bail of Rahul Raj

Pratyusha suicide: SC refuses to quash bail of Rahul Raj

Rediff.com30 May 2016

A vacation bench of justices P C Ghose and Amitava Roy refused to entertain the petition of Pratyusha's mother Soma Bannerjee saying there was no strong and compelling ground to cancel the anticipatory bail granted to Singh.

Mizoram girl found murdered in Delhi home, partner detained

Mizoram girl found murdered in Delhi home, partner detained

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

A 27-year-old girl from Mizoram was found dead under mysterious circumstances in south Delhi's Munirka area last night, police said.

Sunanda Pushkar case: HC directs Arnab to refrain from running parallel probe

Sunanda Pushkar case: HC directs Arnab to refrain from running parallel probe

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

'Are you an eye witness? There is some sanctity attached to the investigation'

Hyderabad boy succumbs to burns, murder case against Armymen

Hyderabad boy succumbs to burns, murder case against Armymen

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

An 11-year-old boy succumbed to burn injuries after he was set on fire in a high security military area at Mehdipatnam in Hyderabad.

Flight MH370 co-pilot made mid-air phone call: Report

Flight MH370 co-pilot made mid-air phone call: Report

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

The co-pilot of missing Malaysia Airlines plane made a desperate call from his mobile phone moments before the jet went off the radar with 239 people on board under mysterious circumstances on March 8.

How social media reunited 3-yr-old Jahnvi with her parents

How social media reunited 3-yr-old Jahnvi with her parents

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

The three-year-old girl who had gone missing under mysterious circumstances last Sunday evening from India Gate was found a week later in West Delhi's Janakpuri area under equally dramatic sequence of events.

He fought a bank and got back Rs 14 lakh

He fought a bank and got back Rs 14 lakh

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Thomas Ninad's bank account was defrauded of Rs 14 lakh under mysterious circumstances.

Sunanda autopsy row: AIIMS doc maintains he was pressurised

Sunanda autopsy row: AIIMS doc maintains he was pressurised

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The head of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences forensic department on Thursday stuck to his controversial claim that pressure was brought on him to manipulate the post mortem report on Shashi Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar

Sheena Bora case: 'Follow the money trail'

Sheena Bora case: 'Follow the money trail'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

'The Mumbai police should study the bank accounts and flow of money in and out of the accused's bank accounts.'

Vadh Review: Sanjay Mishra Is Terrific!

Vadh Review: Sanjay Mishra Is Terrific!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Vadh is watchable because of its terrific cast, notes Mayur Sanap.

Flight MH370: Search teams receive signals again

Flight MH370: Search teams receive signals again

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Search teams hunting for the missing Malaysia Airlines plane have heard the signals again that could be consistent with those emitted by aircraft "black box", even as investigators were racing against time to locate the flight data recorders before its beacons fall silent.

CBI takes over probe in 4 cases involving Assam cop Rabha's death

CBI takes over probe in 4 cases involving Assam cop Rabha's death

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation has taken over the investigation of four distinct cases from the Assam police, all connected with the death of the state police sub-inspector Junmoni Rabha last month in a suspected road accident, according to officials.

SC rejects plea seeking CBI probe into Jaya's 'mysterious death'

SC rejects plea seeking CBI probe into Jaya's 'mysterious death'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The petition was filed by expelled AIADMK MP Sasikala Pushpa.

UN agency on MH 370 mystery: No mid-air explosion or crash detected

UN agency on MH 370 mystery: No mid-air explosion or crash detected

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

A United Nations-backed nuclear watchdog has said that it has not detected an explosion or a crash that could be linked to the missing Malaysia Airlines plane, amid continued speculation over fate of the aircraft.

Vyapam: Whistle-blower transferred, SC allows SIT to file chargesheets

Vyapam: Whistle-blower transferred, SC allows SIT to file chargesheets

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

A whistle-blower in Madhya Pradesh's Vyapam scam was transferred even as the Supreme Court on Monday allowed the SIT and STF of the state to file chargesheets in the cases.

MP govt to digitise Vyapam's working for more transparency

MP govt to digitise Vyapam's working for more transparency

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Vyapam app has been developed under the 'Digital India' programme which will make Vyapam exams convenient and examinees can complete the entire process online

Vyapam scam: SC agrees to hear plea seeking removal of MP Gov

Vyapam scam: SC agrees to hear plea seeking removal of MP Gov

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a petition seeking removal of Madhya Pradesh Governor Ram Naresh Yadav on the ground of his alleged involvement in the scam in the massive admission and recruitment scam in the Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board.

Sunanda case: AIIMS forensic chief alleges pressure on autopsy

Sunanda case: AIIMS forensic chief alleges pressure on autopsy

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Dr Sudhir Gupta has alleged a "tacit understanding" between the institute's director and Congress leader Shashi Tharoor for making a "tailor made" post-mortem report on Sunanda Pushkar's death.

South Indian Films You Must See

South Indian Films You Must See

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

In 2020, Hindi cinema had a tough time staying on par with its southern counterparts.

Lust Stories 2 Review: Konkona Saves The Day!

Lust Stories 2 Review: Konkona Saves The Day!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Anthology movies are a strange beast. They can be as monotonous and harmless as munching away a bumper bag of chips -- you eat one, you have to finish the rest. Or they can be like discovering a rare treasure marked by profound insight and offbeat experiences, observes Sukanya Verma.

Will not disappoint country, says CBI after taking over Vyapam probe

Will not disappoint country, says CBI after taking over Vyapam probe

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

The investigative agency has been asked to file its report to the apex court on July 24.

'Fixing' horror returns to haunt South Africa's cricket again?

'Fixing' horror returns to haunt South Africa's cricket again?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Speculation is mounting in Johannesburg that a corruption probe initiated by Cricket South Africa (CSA) may be related to the current RamSlam T20 tournament, which is the only domestic series televised internationally.

Dadri on edge after another man found dead week after lynching

Dadri on edge after another man found dead week after lynching

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

The victim's mother Omvati alleged police harassment and said that her son was under immense pressure despite his name not being in the list of absconders.

Tourists wearing short skirts prompted IM attack on Jama Masjid

Tourists wearing short skirts prompted IM attack on Jama Masjid

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Foreigners wearing mini skirts and entering Jama Masjid prompted Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhaktal and his aides to commit a terror strike at the historic mosque in September 2010, the Delhi police told a court.

Kalikho Pul's secret notes can shake Indian politics: Ex-governor

Kalikho Pul's secret notes can shake Indian politics: Ex-governor

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

It was unthinkable that the probe was handed over to police and not the CBI, Rajkhowa said.

Searchers confident signals are from missing MH370

Searchers confident signals are from missing MH370

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

The searchers hunting for the missing Malaysian jet are "very confident" that a series of underwater signals detected in a remote part of the Indian Ocean were from the aircraft's black box, the Australian prime minister said on Friday.

Indian-origin woman found dead in US

Indian-origin woman found dead in US

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

A young Indian-origin mother of two, missing for several days in the US state of Pennsylvania, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a car and police want to question her boyfriend over her disappearance.

Inspired by TV serial, Noida-based designer planned her own kidnapping!

Inspired by TV serial, Noida-based designer planned her own kidnapping!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Meerut Zone, Lakshmi Singh, on Friday ruled out a case of kidnapping and said that the fashion designer during questioning told the police that she was inspired by a television crime show.