News for 'ransom demand'

Indian claims abductors sought Rs 15 lakh ransom

Indian claims abductors sought Rs 15 lakh ransom

Rediff.com18 Sep 2005

Police spokesperson, Bala Naidoo, said they were investigating the claims made by Singh.

Mikel's kidnapped father is released

Mikel's kidnapped father is released

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel' father has been released by his kidnappers in Nigeria, the player' management company said on Monday.

What we have today is systemic failure

What we have today is systemic failure

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

'India must get ready to detect, deter and destroy this menace before it destroys us.'

Rajasthan minister in Udaipur resort gets ransom call, FIR registered

Rajasthan minister in Udaipur resort gets ransom call, FIR registered

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

According to police, the man made an internet call to the disaster and relief management minister on Tuesday.

Assam: Abducted NHPC official still remains untraceable

Assam: Abducted NHPC official still remains untraceable

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

National Hydroelectric Power Corporation General Manager Anil Kumar Agarwal, who was abducted by the outlawed militants belonging to the National Democratic Front of Bodoland on Saturday while he was on his way to Tezpur in Assam from project site at Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, has remained untraced, though police and army have launched an operation to trace him.

Minorities in Pak to protect themselves

Minorities in Pak to protect themselves

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

As the fate of Hindu and Sikh hostages held by Taliban remained unknown, a concerned All Pakistan Minorities Alliance has convened a meeting on February 28 to frame a strategy to protect their members.

NCB Delhi SIT reaches Mumbai to take over Aryan case

NCB Delhi SIT reaches Mumbai to take over Aryan case

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) reached Mumbai on Saturday, a day after the agency transferred investigation in six cases, including the controversial cruise drugs case in which Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan was arrested, to it.

2024's 10 Best Web Series

2024's 10 Best Web Series

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

The year was rich in content as far as Web series were concerned.

Hijacked ship with 10 Indian crew traced

Hijacked ship with 10 Indian crew traced

Rediff.com20 May 2008

The ship, which left Mumbai early this month carrying humanitarian aid, was hijacked about 55 km near Moghadishu on Saturday in a string of attacks off the lawless Somalian coast, according to Director General of Shipping. News of the vessel being traced came even as ships of the Indian Navy were put on high alert.

Hot babes, hotter action

Hot babes, hotter action

Rediff.com11 Jul 2003

Missing Indian student found dead in US, second death in a week

Missing Indian student found dead in US, second death in a week

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Arfath's father Mohammed Saleem had said that Arfath last spoke to him on March 7, and since then he has not been in touch with his family.

Start-ups, IPL auctions & the Veblen Effect

Start-ups, IPL auctions & the Veblen Effect

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

India added three unicorns per month in 2021 to nearly double the overall number to about 85 at last count. And there are many gazelles and cheetahs in the pipeline. All gunning to be unicorns (and then decacorns) soon thereafter, notes Sandeep Goyal.

Do You Have Cyber Insurance?

Do You Have Cyber Insurance?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Cyber insurance policies cover ransomware attacks and the ensuing damages, including ransom payments, data restoration costs, forensic and other first-party costs, and loss of profit due to business interruption.

Govt declares Canada-based Moosewala murder kingpin Goldy Brar as terrorist

Govt declares Canada-based Moosewala murder kingpin Goldy Brar as terrorist

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

In a notification, the Union home ministry said Brar, backed by a Pakistan-based agency, has been involved in multiple killings and professes radical ideology.

Jogira Sara Ra Ra Review: UNFUNNY!

Jogira Sara Ra Ra Review: UNFUNNY!

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is not romcom material, notes Deepa Gahlot.

IMA demands prosecution of Ramdev for unscientific statements against allopathy

IMA demands prosecution of Ramdev for unscientific statements against allopathy

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Taking people for ransom and winning business by defaming scientific medicine are unpardonable offenses, the IMA said.

Deve Gowda's son HD Revanna gets bail in kidnap case

Deve Gowda's son HD Revanna gets bail in kidnap case

Rediff.com13 May 2024

The case was registered following a complaint by the woman's son, who alleged that his mother was sexually abused by Revanna's son Prajwal.

Four Indians teachers kidnapped by IS in Libya: MEA

Four Indians teachers kidnapped by IS in Libya: MEA

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday informed that four Indians have been kidnapped by Islamic State extremists in Libya's Sirte. No ransom demands have yet been made said MEA officals.

Abducted California Sikh family, including baby, found dead

Abducted California Sikh family, including baby, found dead

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The family, originally from Harsi Pind in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, was kidnapped at a business in Merced County, California, on Monday.

Businessman kidnapped from outside Kolkata mall, rescued in hours

Businessman kidnapped from outside Kolkata mall, rescued in hours

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

A businessman was allegedly kidnapped from outside a shopping mall in south Kolkata's Kasba area but was rescued within hours, a senior police officer said on Thursday.

Shocking! Saudi employer chops off Indian maid's hand

Shocking! Saudi employer chops off Indian maid's hand

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

A Saudi sponsor has chopped off an Indian maid's hand, evoking strong condemnation from India which demanded that a case of attempted murder be lodged against the culprit.

Assam cops seek help from Arunachal to rescue abducted son of BJP leader

Assam cops seek help from Arunachal to rescue abducted son of BJP leader

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

On the Islamic State-style video sent by the ULFA-I to TV news channels, the DGP said it was the first time that such a video has been received.

AITA 'will be firm' on Davis Cup players' demands

AITA 'will be firm' on Davis Cup players' demands

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

The Indian tennis association is refusing to be held to ransom by regular Davis Cup players, who have hinted at a possible boycott if their demands for a greater involvement in the running of the team are not met.

Lootere Review: No Jack Sparrow Here!

Lootere Review: No Jack Sparrow Here!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Lootere deserves points for originality and novelty, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Noida police kill kidnapper in gunfight, rescue child

Noida police kill kidnapper in gunfight, rescue child

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

An 11-year-old boy was on Monday rescued from kidnappers following two separate gunfights with the police in Greater Noida in which one of the suspects died, while two others were held, officials said.

Indian businesses are in serious need of security makeover

Indian businesses are in serious need of security makeover

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

According to a survey despite the intensity and magnitude of attacks, Indian businesses are still not prepared to defend themselves against determined attackers

Major crackdown on Haryana gangsters, 10 shooters of Bishnoi, Brar gangs held

Major crackdown on Haryana gangsters, 10 shooters of Bishnoi, Brar gangs held

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Four pistols, 28 live cartridges, two vehicles and seven police uniforms were seized from their possession, they said, adding one of the vehicles recovered was reportedly stolen from Delhi.

End of an ordeal: Sailors reunite with their loved ones after 4 years

End of an ordeal: Sailors reunite with their loved ones after 4 years

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Seven Indian sailors aboard the MV Asphalt Venture, who were taken hostage by Somali pirates in 2010 and were freed on October 30, finally flew into Mumbai from Nairobi on Monday afternoon.

Cyber Scams: How To Stay Protected

Cyber Scams: How To Stay Protected

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Don't recharge your phone at public outlets -- carry a power bank instead. Avoid clicking on links sent by 'friends'. If you get into an online sexual encounter with a stranger and get blackmailed, refuse to pay up.

One more extortion case filed against Param Bir Singh, now in Thane

One more extortion case filed against Param Bir Singh, now in Thane

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

One more case has been registered against former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh for allegedly extorting money from the relative of a builder and kidnapping him for ransom, the police said on Friday.

'Govt Has Fooled Manoj Jarange Patil'

'Govt Has Fooled Manoj Jarange Patil'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

'The BJP, already falling short of a strong OBC leader from Maharashtra, will be more than happy to welcome Chhagan Bhujbal in its fold.'

Mann slams farmer unions for frequent stirs, says people facing difficulties

Mann slams farmer unions for frequent stirs, says people facing difficulties

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Mann said blocking roads by holding sit-ins had become a "trend" during the past few days, taking on the farmers' unions virtually head-on in an uncommon thing for any chief minister of the agrarian state.

2 weeks after cyber attack, AIIMS data retrieved fully, services back, says govt

2 weeks after cyber attack, AIIMS data retrieved fully, services back, says govt

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

More than two weeks after the AIIMS cyber attack, Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin informed the Lok Sabha on Friday that all the data has been retrieved from an unaffected backup server with most of its services also being restored.

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.

2 of 4 Indians abducted by Islamic State in Libya released

2 of 4 Indians abducted by Islamic State in Libya released

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

The 2 Indians have been brought back safely to University of Sirte and efforts were continuing for the remaining two.

Maharashtra transport co strike enters 15th day

Maharashtra transport co strike enters 15th day

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Employees of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) continued their strike for the 15th day on Thursday over the demand for merger of the cash-strapped corporation with the state government, despite an appeal from Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to cooperate with the government in its effort to resolve their issues.

ULFA frees abducted son of Assam BJP leader

ULFA frees abducted son of Assam BJP leader

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

It is not yet clear whether Kuldeep's release has been secured by paying ransom to the militants.

Delhi L-G charges AAP govt with 'intimidation, disregard of rules'

Delhi L-G charges AAP govt with 'intimidation, disregard of rules'

Rediff.com19 May 2023

In the letter, the lieutenant governor said that in the past one week, a "gloomy face of governance" emerged in Delhi where "organised, structured and specialised administrative machinery" is yet again facing the "brunt" of "highhandedness" of the political executive.

Son of Pakistan's ex-PM returns home after 3 years in captivity

Son of Pakistan's ex-PM returns home after 3 years in captivity

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Haider's release was the second successful instance of a dramatic rescue in a high-profile kidnapping case after slain Punjab governor Salman Taseer's son Shahbaz, who was abducted in 2011, was found in March after spending nearly five years in captivity.

How Governments Harm Job Creators

How Governments Harm Job Creators

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

From small restaurants to mighty software companies, it is businesses, not the government, that create jobs. Yet, in a cruel irony, they have to fight extortive and brutal State power every step of the way, says Debashis Basu.