News for 'police chase'

Honouring the man who caught Nathuram Godse

Honouring the man who caught Nathuram Godse

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Raghunath Nayak, a gardener at Birla House, displayed immense courage in chasing the Mahatma's murderer, overpowering him at the risk of his life.

Assam: Brave teen offers herself as hostage to save 10 kids

Assam: Brave teen offers herself as hostage to save 10 kids

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

On the New Year's day, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi will present the state's first bravery award to Gunjan Sarma, a 14-year-old girl and a Class VIII standard student of Nazira Central School in Sivasagar district of Assam for showing exemplary courage in saving lives of another children from her school who was taken hostage by a gunman on December 4.

When Aligarh remained mute to a crime in its midst

When Aligarh remained mute to a crime in its midst

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

What does one deduce from this silence? That the minorities in the BJP era have been muted, perhaps even coercively, asks Sajad Ahmad Dar.

Lions rescue, guard abducted girl

Lions rescue, guard abducted girl

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

Baghdadi is dead, but what about the rest of ISIS?

Baghdadi is dead, but what about the rest of ISIS?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'Should the new ISIS leadership opt for a consolidation, the Afghan-Pakistan border would be an attractive place,' warns Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

I felt a little fear: Indrani's driver

I felt a little fear: Indrani's driver

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Lawyer: 'Did YOU not ever feel scared?' Shyamvar Rai: 'I am a driver, I said okay. Madam said it is your job...'

Sheena Bora Case: Indrani argues her case!

Sheena Bora Case: Indrani argues her case!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Dressed in pink, her hands flying about in eloquent gestures, excitement on her face, Indrani made quite a picture. There was pin-drop silence as she made strong points about why nothing in the hearings had uncovered anything against her. She spoke about there being "Not a shred of evidence... No scientific evidence because it didn't happen!"

Review: Arima Nambi is engaging

Review: Arima Nambi is engaging

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

A skilfully written plot, deft direction and excellent camera work make director Anand Shankar's Arima Nambi a highly engaging, action-packed thriller.

Jai GangaaJal: Not enough PC power!

Jai GangaaJal: Not enough PC power!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Priyanka Chopra plays second fiddle to Prakash Jha in this tedious cop drama, says Sukanya Verma.

Jilla is a commercial entertainer

Jilla is a commercial entertainer

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Vijay and Mohanlal starrer Jilla is your everyday Madurai-based action thriller set in the backdrop of the special bond shared by a father and his devoted foster son

Encounter on in Jammu; terrorists hijack car, attack army camp in Kathua

Encounter on in Jammu; terrorists hijack car, attack army camp in Kathua

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

A senior police officer said four heavily-armed terrorists stopped a vehicle on the Jammu-Pathankote national highway on Friday morning and opened fire at the occupants of the vehicle, killing one person on the spot and seriously injuring three others.

Lifer for 26/11 plotter Abu Jundal, 6 others in arms haul case

Lifer for 26/11 plotter Abu Jundal, 6 others in arms haul case

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Five other convicts were also granted varying jail terms by a special MCOCA court.

Two days after youth killed, curfew continues in parts of Kashmir

Two days after youth killed, curfew continues in parts of Kashmir

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Curfew continued to remain in force in parts of the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday as a precautionary measure but the rest of the Valley observed a shutdown in wake of the killing of a youth when security forces allegedly opened fire on Wednesday.

Bihar minister attacked for anti-DGP tirade

Bihar minister attacked for anti-DGP tirade

Rediff.com6 Dec 2003

A mob started throwing slippers and brickbats, and chased Excise minister Shivanand Tiwari.

Review: Purampokku... is a compelling political thriller

Review: Purampokku... is a compelling political thriller

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The film is an honest and compelling political thriller that debates the arbitrary nature of capital punishment against the backdrop of a communist revolution.

10 actions which may cool down Kashmir

10 actions which may cool down Kashmir

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

'To re-establish the writ of the State and resume governance, frayed tempers in the streets and in the media need to be calmed.'

Review: Naaigal Jaakirathai is a dog's show all the way

Review: Naaigal Jaakirathai is a dog's show all the way

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Naaigal Jaakirathai is a decent entertainer that portrays the heartwarming bond shared by a police officer and his adorable dog.

And the BEST part of an item song is...

And the BEST part of an item song is...

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'Her short black choli with a deep cut-out back and multi-coloured pom-poms became quite a sensation. It was clearly meant to draw your attention to Kareena's perfect figure.'

ATTENTION netas! This is how you let terrorists get away

ATTENTION netas! This is how you let terrorists get away

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Interference from politicians in terror cases creates added confusion, giving operatives enough time to give investigators the slip. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Review: Aarathu Sinam is a decent thriller

Review: Aarathu Sinam is a decent thriller

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Aarathu Sinam has many exciting moments that make it worth a watch, writes S Saraswathi.

Transfer deadline day: Arsenal's Oxlade-Chamberlain to join Liverpool?

Transfer deadline day: Arsenal's Oxlade-Chamberlain to join Liverpool?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger spoke last week of his desire to keep the 24-year-old Oxlade-Chamberlain, who was also a target for champions Chelsea.

Siachen braveheart Hanamanthappa laid to rest

Siachen braveheart Hanamanthappa laid to rest

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

The body of Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad was laid to rest with full state honours, after thousands of people bid an emotional farewell to the Siachen braveheart at his native village of Betadur in Dharwad district of north Karnataka on Friday.

Hisar clash: Deadline given to godman's bhakts ends

Hisar clash: Deadline given to godman's bhakts ends

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

The deadline given by the Haryana police to controversial 'godman' Rampal to surrender and his followers to vacate his ashram has ended. Police said that water and electricity connection to the ashram have been cut off.

'Those spreading communal videos are enemies of Bengal'

'Those spreading communal videos are enemies of Bengal'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

'If anybody makes an attempt to create trouble -- be they Hindus or Muslims -- they will be tackled strictly.'

Sheena Bora Trial: It's all about geography

Sheena Bora Trial: It's all about geography

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Lawyer Amit Ghag got up to tell the judge that Shrikant Shivade -- Salman Khan and Peter Mukherjea's lawyer -- would take a morning flight from Jodhpur to Mumbai and would be in court by 3 pm on Friday to cross-examine Sub-Inspector Dalvi. For a moment, Judge Jagdale looks startled. "But isn't he caught up with that case in Jodhpur?" the judge asked.

Baaz: a thriller without attitude

Baaz: a thriller without attitude

Rediff.com7 Feb 2003

SHAMEFUL! Rioting fans again overshadow African Nations Cup

SHAMEFUL! Rioting fans again overshadow African Nations Cup

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Rioting spectators forced a 34-minute stoppage in the African Nations Cup semis.

What the 'Geeta' cyberstalker case tells us

What the 'Geeta' cyberstalker case tells us

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

When businessman Vijay Nair spoke up against the cyberstalking he experienced, he only highlighted how it isn't as innocuous as it may seem.

'A true cow lover will not lynch a man'

'A true cow lover will not lynch a man'

Rediff.com11 May 2017

'These cow vigilantes would not even have touched a cow in their lives.' 'They are rowdy elements who are paid mercenaries...'

'They were trying to starve us to death'

'They were trying to starve us to death'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Four fishermen who traveled to the Middle East, dreaming of earning more money, instead ended in an Iranian jail.

Gunman kills 26 in Texas church; found dead in his car

Gunman kills 26 in Texas church; found dead in his car

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

It's the deadliest mass shooting in Texas history -- and the fifth deadliest in modern US history.

Chabad House to build a museum for all 26/11 victims

Chabad House to build a museum for all 26/11 victims

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Mumbai's Chabad House, which was attacked in the 26/11 terror attacks, is unlike any other Jewish centre, Rabbi Israel Kozlovsky tells Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Ugly is Anurag Kashyap's finest film

Ugly is Anurag Kashyap's finest film

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Ugly -- a constantly riveting, ticking timebomb of a film -- is by far Kashyap's finest film, says Raja Sen

Shivaay: A terrific looking terrible film!

Shivaay: A terrific looking terrible film!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

One can predict the knocks and punches and dives and VFX-aided saves without as much as batting an eyelid, says Sukanya Verma.

Pressure mounts for action against Somnath Bharti

Pressure mounts for action against Somnath Bharti

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Pressure mounted for removal of Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti on Wednesday after one of the African women assaulted in a midnight raid in south Delhi accused him of having led the group that barged into her house and attacked them.

On day 6, Gujjars stay firm, rail tracks remain blocked

On day 6, Gujjars stay firm, rail tracks remain blocked

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Gujjars remained adamant for calling the committee of ministers at Bayana in Bharatpur for holding talks to resolve the issue

How Shah Rukh beat Letterman at his game

How Shah Rukh beat Letterman at his game

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Shah Rukh Khan had David Letterman in his grip, giving him no quarter whatsoever, declares Sreehari Nair.

Security forces didn't want more casualties

Security forces didn't want more casualties

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

'The Pathankot episode shows that the security forces handled the attack well after the initial setback, although there is no denying that there are shortcomings in India's security grid that need urgent correction,' says national security expert Nitin Gokhale, founder, BharatShakti.in

Sai's Take: A waveless election in UP?

Sai's Take: A waveless election in UP?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

The interesting bit about the Azamgarh poll finding on India TV was the whopping percentage of Muslims backing the SP-BSP alliance, which sort of negates Mayawati's appeal to the community to not split their vote with the Congress, says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.