News for 'organised crime'

Bomb threat mails sent to Ahmedabad schools traced to Pak

Bomb threat mails sent to Ahmedabad schools traced to Pak

Rediff.com10 May 2024

"The emails were sent from 'mail.ru' domain, in which a man impersonating himself as Tauheed Liaquat sent them to all the schools with the aim of spreading fear among voters and Indian citizens," the Ahmedabad crime branch said in a press statement.

Police seize drugs worth Rs 37 cr, bust manufacturing unit near Mumbai; 7 held

Police seize drugs worth Rs 37 cr, bust manufacturing unit near Mumbai; 7 held

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Liquid and powder raw materials worth Rs 2.73 lakh, chemicals worth Rs 2.59 lakh, besides vehicles, two country-made pistols, four magazines, and 14 cartridges were seized from seven accused, he said.

Ireland, Norway, Spain recognise Palestine state as Israel seethes

Ireland, Norway, Spain recognise Palestine state as Israel seethes

Rediff.com22 May 2024

As several countries recognised Palestinian statehood on Wednesday, Israel's Foreign Minister, Israel Katz sent a clear and unequivocal message to Ireland and Norway stressing, "Israel will not remain silent."

Why KYC Is Important

Why KYC Is Important

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

'Clients deemed higher-risk are required to update their KYC more frequently.'

Bengaluru cafe blast: NIA arrests ex-terror convict computer engineer

Bengaluru cafe blast: NIA arrests ex-terror convict computer engineer

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Shoaib Ahmed Mirza alias Chhotu (35), a resident of Hubbali city in Karnataka, is the fifth person to be arrested in the case, they said.

ATS files charge-sheet in 13/7 Mumbai blasts case

ATS files charge-sheet in 13/7 Mumbai blasts case

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Almost a year after three bomb blasts shook the city killing 27 people and injuring many others, the Anti-Terrorism Squad filed a 4,000-page charge sheet in a special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act court against four accused in the case. The four accused -- Naquee Ahmed, Nadeem Shaikh, Kanwar Pathrija and Haroon Naik -- are facing trial under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, Indian Penal Code and other laws.

Putin describes India as a great power, time-tested friend

Putin describes India as a great power, time-tested friend

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Russia President Vladimir Putin on Monday described India as a great power, a friendly nation and a time-tested friend and echoed common concerns over terrorism, drug trafficking and organised crime as he held wide-ranging talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'BJP Sent Maliwal On A Mission To Entangle Kejriwal'

'BJP Sent Maliwal On A Mission To Entangle Kejriwal'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'I have no doubt that when she was prevented from meeting Kejriwal, she felt humiliated.'

Mumbai Islamic preacher gets bail in hate speech case

Mumbai Islamic preacher gets bail in hate speech case

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

A court in Gujarat's Junagadh district on Wednesday granted bail to Islamic preacher Mufti Salman Azhari and two others in connection with a 'hate speech' case registered against them.

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Nothing is going to change in a hurry unless attitudes change and punishments are speedy and fair, notes Ramesh Menon.

HC asks Parliament, EC to take steps for removing criminals from politics

HC asks Parliament, EC to take steps for removing criminals from politics

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The court said it is the responsibility of Parliament to show its collective will to restrain criminals from entering politics or legislature to save democracy and the country governed on democratic principles and the rule of law.

Another Bilkis convict seeks SC review of remission verdict

Another Bilkis convict seeks SC review of remission verdict

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The review plea filed by Ramesh Rupabhai Chandana said the top court erred while passing the impugned order and overruling judgment dated May 13, 2022, passed by another bench of the apex court.

Three arrested for pro-Pak slogans in Karnataka assembly corridors

Three arrested for pro-Pak slogans in Karnataka assembly corridors

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Supporters of Congress leader Syed Naseer Hussain allegedly shouted pro-Pakistan slogans after his victory in the Rajya Sabha elections.

NIA attaches PFI's weapons training centre spread over 10 acres in Kerala

NIA attaches PFI's weapons training centre spread over 10 acres in Kerala

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The NIA, on March 17, filed a charge sheet against 59 accused, including the PFI as an organisation, in a case registered last year.

41% 'red alert' constituencies in Phase 1 of LS polls

41% 'red alert' constituencies in Phase 1 of LS polls

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Forty-two of the 102 Lok Sabha seats going to polls in the general election's first phase are constituencies that have three or more candidates facing criminal cases, according to a poll rights body.

60 fugitives have so far been extradited to India, but Rana's case is special

60 fugitives have so far been extradited to India, but Rana's case is special

Rediff.com18 May 2023

In more than a decade since 2002, 60 fugitives were extradited or deported by foreign governments to India, which received a major victory in its fight to bring the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks to justice when a US federal court agreed to the extradition of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana to the country.

'Cybercrime is worse that other crimes'

'Cybercrime is worse that other crimes'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

Indian IT executives believe more strongly than their global peers that cyber-crime is more costly to their organisations than physical crime, says a recent IBM survey.

He's fascinated by white-collar crimes!

He's fascinated by white-collar crimes!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

'There is much scope for ingenuity and inventiveness, and the stakes are very high.'

Why threaten oil mafia with MCOCA, Mr Patil?

Why threaten oil mafia with MCOCA, Mr Patil?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

Despite being a well-organised crime syndicate, the state police department has not been successful in booking even one adulteration criminal under the MCOCA

'There could be a bigger plan to teach Ambani a lesson'

'There could be a bigger plan to teach Ambani a lesson'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'...to give him a signal that you cannot ignore Maharashtra, you are too close to the Centre.' 'I can see some kind of rivalry also in this, but it is better that the NIA goes deep into it.'

Terrorism the most inhuman crime: Islamic body

Terrorism the most inhuman crime: Islamic body

Rediff.com31 May 2008

In a landmark move, leading Islamic seminary Darul Uloom on Saturday issued a fatwa denouncing terrorism and declaring it as "most inhuman crime".

Bibhav's assault could've killed Maliwal: Delhi Police

Bibhav's assault could've killed Maliwal: Delhi Police

Rediff.com19 May 2024

The Delhi Police in its remand paper submitted late Saturday evening seeking seven days custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar regarding the alleged assault on Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal said that it was a 'serious case' where the 'brutal assault' could have turned 'fatal'.

Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri killed in Israeli attack in Lebanon

Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri killed in Israeli attack in Lebanon

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

However, Israel is yet to comment on the strike that has killed the senior Hamas leader.

Union minister booked for linking TN with Bengaluru blast

Union minister booked for linking TN with Bengaluru blast

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

he FIR was lodged against her based on a complaint, the police said.

Thousands arrested in Asia football gambling raids

Thousands arrested in Asia football gambling raids

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

An operation targeting illegal football gambling in Asia during the World Cup has resulted in the arrests of over 5,000 people and the seizure of nearly $10 million (6.5 million pounds), Interpol said on Friday. Interpol said the operation, which ran from June 11 to July 11, was aimed at gambling linked to organised crime gangs.

Delhi police to seek cancellation of Sreesanth, Chavan's bail

Delhi police to seek cancellation of Sreesanth, Chavan's bail

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Sources in the Delhi police said the investigation has made much progress and they have "enough evidence" to prove an organized crime syndicate in the case to justify slapping of MCOCA against the accused cricketers.

Economic crimes on the rise: PwC

Economic crimes on the rise: PwC

Rediff.com31 May 2007

Sumit Makhija, associate director, PwC said, "We have seen that frauds are happening in three main areas asset misappropriation by employees, financial mismanagement and corruption and bribery."

Kar sevaks held after 31 yrs, Sidda says 'criminal always criminal'

Kar sevaks held after 31 yrs, Sidda says 'criminal always criminal'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

With the recent arrest of two Bharatiya Janata Party activists who had taken part in the Ayodhya agitation back in 1992 snowballing into a controversy, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said a criminal is always a criminal unless acquitted by a court of law.

Watch a pirated film and fund terrorism

Watch a pirated film and fund terrorism

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

The New York-based Rand Corporation's 182-page report, 'Film piracy, organized crime and terrorism' essentially says film piracy is increasingly becoming a way to finance terrorism.

Pune police make fresh arrest in Moosewala murder case

Pune police make fresh arrest in Moosewala murder case

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The police have arrested Siddhesh Hiraman Kamble, alias Mahakal, in connection with the killing of popular singer and Congress leader Sidhu Moosewala in Punjab last month, an official said on Wednesday.

The Birth Of BJP, Child Of Largest NGO

The Birth Of BJP, Child Of Largest NGO

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Immediately following its ban being lifted on July 11, 1949, the RSS began debating entering politics in the pages of its house organ, The Organiser. Thus was born the Jana Sangh/BJP, points out Aakar Patel.Thus Was Born Jana Sangh/BJP, asserts Aakar Patel.

BJP has most lawmakers with cases of crime against women

BJP has most lawmakers with cases of crime against women

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

As many as 51 MPs and MLAs have declared cases of crime against women.

MoSha Know Yogi Is His Own Master

MoSha Know Yogi Is His Own Master

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

In the recent past, Adityanath and the RSS seem to have come closer. The warmth is more on the part of the RSS. And even now, not all requests from the RSS are accommodated by the UP government, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Arrest Hafiz Saeed for his crimes, says 'deeply concerned' US

Arrest Hafiz Saeed for his crimes, says 'deeply concerned' US

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Pakistan on Friday freed Saeed, the Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder, who immediately launched his anti-India rhetoric and vowed to mobilise people for the "cause of Kashmir".

'Yogi baba won't allow criminals to survive'

'Yogi baba won't allow criminals to survive'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The murder of Atiq and his brother and the police encounter with his son have raised many questions about the propriety of how crime is tackled by the Yogi government. But Yogi knows he has the support of the people who are fed up with crime holding the state to ransom for decades, asserts Ramesh Menon.

35 pc Indian companies victims of economic crime

35 pc Indian companies victims of economic crime

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

"The cost of economic crime in India is significant, which is also evident from some of the large frauds experienced by the country in the last two years," said PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Leader Ashwini Puri, adding, "Additionally, average cost to manage economic crime in India is close to double as compared to global averages."

Hindu-Canadians asked to go back to India: Trudeau's party leader

Hindu-Canadians asked to go back to India: Trudeau's party leader

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

The Khalistan movement leader is trying to provoke Hindu Canadians to react and divide the Hindu and Sikh communities in Canada, Arya said.

Pune cops in Delhi to quiz Bishnoi for leads on Moosewala murder accused

Pune cops in Delhi to quiz Bishnoi for leads on Moosewala murder accused

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The purpose of the interrogation is to get some leads on the whereabouts of Santosh Jadhav, a member of the Bishnoi gang and one of the accused in the Moosewala murder case, who is currently on the run, he said.

D-Company linked to Bollywood piracy: US lawmaker

D-Company linked to Bollywood piracy: US lawmaker

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

'The high profit margins in this kind of crime make it little wonder why gangsters and terrorists have turned to piracy.'

Moosewala murder: Delhi court rejects gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's plea

Moosewala murder: Delhi court rejects gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's plea

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Special Judge Praveen Singh said there was no ground for the accused to file the application before the court.