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2008 Bangalore blast accused Madani faces arrest

2008 Bangalore blast accused Madani faces arrest

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Madani arrest was imminent after the Karnataka high court rejected his anticipatory bail plea.

Warn India by disposing SL: Hussain tells England

Warn India by disposing SL: Hussain tells England

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

Former England captain Nasser Hussain feels Andrew Strauss' men can intimidate world number one India even before they set foot here by disposing off a "troubled Sri Lanka" in the ongoing Test series.

In a first, over 150 inmates of mental health centre cast votes

In a first, over 150 inmates of mental health centre cast votes

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

The exercise to add the inmates' names to the electoral roll was initiated in February this year.

First Look: S S Rajamouli's Baahubali

First Look: S S Rajamouli's Baahubali

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

This Telugu-Tamil film (which is likely to be dubbed in Hindi and other languages) stars Prabhas, Rana Daggubati and Anushka Shetty.

Here's what England need to do in Smith's absence

Here's what England need to do in Smith's absence

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Smith's condition worsened and Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed he is not fit to play in the third Test, which starts on Thursday.

Asian Cup: Coach sacked after Syria stun Saudi

Asian Cup: Coach sacked after Syria stun Saudi

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Saudi Arabian football chiefs sacked coach Jose Peseiro on Sunday immediately after his demoralized side slumped to a shock 2-1 defeat at the hands of unfancied Asian Cup outsiders Syria.

K'tka HC dismisses Madani's plea to quash charges

K'tka HC dismisses Madani's plea to quash charges

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

Holding that there was a prima facie case against Peoples Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani, the Karnataka High Court dismissed a criminal petition filed by him on Thursday, seeking quashing of a charge sheet regarding the 2008 Bengaluru serial blasts case.

Entire case politically motivated: Madani

Entire case politically motivated: Madani

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

PDP leader Abdul Nasser Madani, an accused in the 2008 Bangalore blasts case, on Monday submitted in a Bangalore court that the entire case against him was "based on suspicion and politically motivated".

'Madani's role in IPL stadium blasts not proven'

'Madani's role in IPL stadium blasts not proven'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

Striking a different note from Karnataka Home Minister V S Acharya, Bengaluru police on Wednesday said the role of Peoples Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani, an accused in the 2008 serial bomb blasts in Bengaluru, has 'not been proven' so far in the twin explosions near a cricket stadium early this year.

Has Madani reached the end of the road?

Has Madani reached the end of the road?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Kerala-based People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani finds himself isolated, with mainstream parties in the state keeping away from him, despite past association, after he was named in the 2008 Bangalore blasts case.

Madani sent to police custody till August 26

Madani sent to police custody till August 26

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

The PDP leader, who was arrested from his orphanage-cum-madrassa complex earlier in the day, was brought to Bangalore from Thiruvanathapuram in a private airline flight amid heavy police security, with Joint Commissioner of Crime Alok Kumar and Assistant Commissioner of Police Omkaraiah escorting him.

Madani arrested, taken to B'luru for questioning

Madani arrested, taken to B'luru for questioning

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani was arrested by the Karnataka police in Kollam, Kerala on Tuesday for his alleged role in the Bengaluru blasts. Earlier, while addressing a press conference, Madani had said, "I have no connection with the Bengaluru blasts."He said he was ready to surrender to the police and "my next move will be only according to the law". He added that he had full faith in the judiciary.

Controversial PDP leader Madani's arrest likely

Controversial PDP leader Madani's arrest likely

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

The arrest or surrender of People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani in the Bengaluru blasts case is expected to take place on Tuesday as the deadline for the execution of the warrant issued by a local court is set to expire by today evening. Political pressure is also mounting on Kerala's Left Democratic Front government to facilitate the Karnataka police to carry out the legal process.

Madani moves SC to seek stay on arrest

Madani moves SC to seek stay on arrest

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Kerala-based People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani has moved the Supreme Court seeking a stay on his arrest in connection with 2008 Bengaluru serial blasts case. Madani has sought anticipatory bail which was rejected by the Karnataka High Court on August 3. The petition is likely to be listed for mentioning on Tuesday, his advocate Adolf Mathew said.

Madani's arrest likely after President's visit

Madani's arrest likely after President's visit

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Kerala government on Friday said the arrest warrant against Peoples Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani, an accused in the Bengaluru serial bomb blasts case, will be executed by Karnataka police at an 'appropriate time' after the ongoing visit of President Pratibha Patil.

No confusion over Madani's arrest: Kerala cops

No confusion over Madani's arrest: Kerala cops

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

"We are in close touch with Karnataka police. Madani will be arrested at the appropriate time. There is no confusion on his arrest between us," Kerala DGP Jacob Punnose told reporters at nearby Aluva.

HC rejects anticipatory bail, Madani to move SC

HC rejects anticipatory bail, Madani to move SC

Rediff.com3 Aug 2010

Chairman of the People's Democratic Party and an accused in the Bengaluru serial blasts Abdul Nasser Madani is planning to move the Supreme court after his anticipatory bail application was rejected by the Karnataka high court on Tuesday.

I am a victim of conspiracy, says Madani

I am a victim of conspiracy, says Madani

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani on Thursday claimed he was a victim of "deep-rooted conspiracy" by his adversaries, including intelligences agencies, to implicate him in the 2008 Bangalore blasts case.

Madani in the dock over Bengaluru blasts

Madani in the dock over Bengaluru blasts

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

The Bengaluru police have found concrete proof about the involvement of People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani in planning the serial blasts in Bengaluru that claimed two lives on July 25, 2008.According to the charge-sheet filed by the city police, Madani attended a very crucial meeting along with terror suspect T Nasir at a place in Coorg, 250 kms away from Bengaluru, to plan the serial blasts.

B'luru blasts: PDP leader named as an accused

B'luru blasts: PDP leader named as an accused

Rediff.com12 Jun 2010

Controversial People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani has been named as an accused in the Bengaluru bomb blast case.The charge-sheet in the case, filed by the Karnataka police recently, mentions six accused. Four of them are in custody and the other two, including Madani, have been declared 'absconding'.The other accused mentioned in the charge-sheet include suspected terrorist T Nasir, Sarfraz Nawaz and Shafaz Shamsuddin.

US arrests 2 terror suspects on Amsterdam flight

US arrests 2 terror suspects on Amsterdam flight

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

Two individuals flying on a Chicago-Amsterdam United Airlines flights were on Monday arrested in the Netherland on charges of 'preparation of a terrorist attack,' a media report said.

IM bombed IPL venue at betting lobby's behest

IM bombed IPL venue at betting lobby's behest

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

The blasts outside the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on April 17 was carried out by a terrorist organisation at the behest of the betting lobby, Karnataka Home Minister Dr V S Acharya told rediff.com on Tuesday.

Madani, Nasir to be jointly grilled by B'luru cops

Madani, Nasir to be jointly grilled by B'luru cops

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

The Bengaluru police will have to pull out a couple of new tricks if they have to carry forward the interrogation of Abdul Nasser Madani, who has been arrested in connection with the Bengaluru serial blasts case. Sources in the team which is interrogating him told rediff.com that Madani has consistently denied having any knowledge of the blasts.

Bengaluru police to seek Soofiya Madani's custody

Bengaluru police to seek Soofiya Madani's custody

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

The Bangalore police will seek the custody of Soofiya Madani, wife of Kerala-based Islamic leader Abdul Nasser Madani, in relation with the Bangalore blasts case.

Seek regular bail, not anticipatory: SC to Madani

Seek regular bail, not anticipatory: SC to Madani

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

The Supreme Court directed Kerala-based People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani, an accused in 2008 Bengaluru serial blasts case, to apply for a regular bail, as he has already been arrested, on Tuesday.

Madani arrested for role in Bengaluru blasts

Madani arrested for role in Bengaluru blasts

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani, who is facing arrest for his alleged role in the Bengaluru blasts case, on Tuesday claimed that he was innocent.Addressing a press conference in Kollam, Madani said, "I have no connection with the Bengaluru blasts."He said he was ready to surrender to the police and "my next move will be only according to the law".He added that he had full faith in the judiciary.

Indian rugby team wins tournament in England

Indian rugby team wins tournament in England

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

The Indian rugby team, led by Nasser Hussain, had a good tune-up for the October Commonwealth Games in Delhi by winning the Bee's Rugby 7's tournament at Bradford in England.

Will surrender before a court soon, says Madani

Will surrender before a court soon, says Madani

Rediff.com15 Aug 2010

Facing arrest in the 2008, Bengaluru serial blasts case, PDP leader Abdul Nasser Madani said he would surrender before the nearest court "in the coming days", the date for which would be announced on Monday.

UAE: Residence visa seekers to be fingerprinted

UAE: Residence visa seekers to be fingerprinted

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

"Applicants for residence visa will be fingerprinted under a tighter biometric system to provide more secure identification and prevent fraud," major general Nasser Al Awadi Al Minhali, acting director-general of the Federal Naturalisation and Residency Department, told the Gulf News.

Dubai crisis: UAE central bank allays fears

Dubai crisis: UAE central bank allays fears

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

The bank's governor, Sultan Nasser al-Suweidi, said he did not see "any reason for concern because UAE banks have increased their capitals, (and) as commercial banks have proven their ability to face the consequences of the world financial crisis."

Hyderabad is LeT's headquarters in India: Naseer

Hyderabad is LeT's headquarters in India: Naseer

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

The arrested Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative Thadiyantavida Naseer has revealed to the investigating officers that the terror outfit has made Hyderabad as its headquarters for all its operations in India and the LeT bosses in Karachi were directly monitoring the base.

Malaga sack coach Ferreira after poor start

Malaga sack coach Ferreira after poor start

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

La Liga strugglers Malaga sacked Portuguese coach Jesualdo Ferreira on Tuesday after only four months in the job.

Nasir met Madani ahead of B'lore blasts: Report

Nasir met Madani ahead of B'lore blasts: Report

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

We have the investigation report, which he himself has signed, Bangalore cops say, adding that Nasir has stated very clearly that he had met Madani at Suntikoppa in Karnataka where the serial blasts were being planned.

Would like to know what selectors think about Dhoni's future: Ganguly

Would like to know what selectors think about Dhoni's future: Ganguly

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Ganguly also said that he would like to speak to Dhoni and know what he wants.

Thamassu is thought provoking

Thamassu is thought provoking

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

The Kannada movie shows how humanity cuts across religious barriers.

Cops probe Madani's role in Bengaluru blasts

Cops probe Madani's role in Bengaluru blasts

Rediff.com12 Jun 2010

The Bengaluru police are probing the involvement of controversial People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani in the serial blasts that rocked the city in July 2008.The police are waiting to interrogate the PDP leader, who has been admitted to a hospital at Kannur in Kerala, to get more information.Sources in the Bengaluru police told rediff.com that they suspect a strong link between the PDP chief and terror suspect Nasir alias Haji Umar, who also hails from Kannur.

Dhoni criticised for 'baffling' innings but gets Kohli's backing

Dhoni criticised for 'baffling' innings but gets Kohli's backing

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Former England captain Nasser Hussain was severe in his criticism and felt the fans would have been disappointed seeing India's approach which seemed passive towards the end of the innings.

Stay away from Magane En Marumagane

Stay away from Magane En Marumagane

Rediff.com24 May 2010

This Tamil film starring Vivek is an endless tearjerker.

3rd Test: Root century helps England build huge lead against WI

3rd Test: Root century helps England build huge lead against WI

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Joe Root became the first England player to score a century during the series as the visitors strengthened their stranglehold in the third Test against West Indies on Monday.

Kohli's aggression with Dhoni's calm will bring back World Cup

Kohli's aggression with Dhoni's calm will bring back World Cup

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Srikkanth seemed pretty happy with the composition of the 15-member squad for the World cup, which he believes has all the ingredients to emerge victors.