News for 'robbery'

Delhi's biggest heist: Cash van driver makes off with Rs 22.5 crore

Delhi's biggest heist: Cash van driver makes off with Rs 22.5 crore

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

In what could be the biggest cash heist in the national capital, the driver of a cash transit van allegedly fled with around Rs 22.5 crore from southeast Delhi's Govindpuri area on Thursday.

Double tragedy in US sports: Former boxing champ shot dead; Footballer shot at

Double tragedy in US sports: Former boxing champ shot dead; Footballer shot at

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Forty-year-old O'Neil Bell was killed during a robbery in Atlanta, while suspended St. Louis Rams wide receiver Stedman Bailey underwent surgery after shootout

India, Indonesia to jointly patrol Indian Ocean

India, Indonesia to jointly patrol Indian Ocean

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

The navies of India and Indonesia are launching the 14th coordinated patrolling on the waters of Indian Ocean, to prevent piracy, armed robberies, poaching, illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and other illegal activities in the deep sea.

23-year-old Congolese national beaten to death in Delhi

23-year-old Congolese national beaten to death in Delhi

Rediff.com21 May 2016

The incident took place around 11.45 pm on Friday when the man, M T Olivia had a heated argument with a group of three persons at Kishangadh locality in Vasant Kunj.

Pak woman lawmaker succumbs to bullet injuries

Pak woman lawmaker succumbs to bullet injuries

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

A Pakistani woman parliamentarian, who was critically injured in a gun attack by unidentified men two days ago, succumbed to her injuries early Friday at a hospital in Lahore.

What is the secret of Kangna's youthfulness?

What is the secret of Kangna's youthfulness?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Reader Anoop Samant tells us about a Bollywood blooper that he spotted.

Kandahar hijack accused to be deported back to Pak

Kandahar hijack accused to be deported back to Pak

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Two Pakistanis, who served eight years in prison for aiding a bank robbery to fund the 1999 Kandahar hijack of an Indian Airlines flight, will finally be deported to Pakistan, two-and-a-half-years after being set free.

Infosy's employee held for wife's murder

Infosy's employee held for wife's murder

Rediff.com14 Aug 2010

An Infosys employee has been picked up for allegedly murdering his wife three days ago in Bangalore. Priyanka Gupta was found dead in her flat with her throat slit and her hands and legs tied.

Mum: Man held for killing girlfriend's grandmother

Mum: Man held for killing girlfriend's grandmother

Rediff.com6 Aug 2010

The Mumbai police have cracked a two-month old murder case in suburban Thane with the arrest of Vinayak Parab, 24, who allegedly killed 75-year-old Saraswati Bawdekar.On May 22, Bawdekar was killed in her daughter's house at Vrudavan in Thane, while her family members were out shopping. She had been stabbed multiple times and her gold chain was missing. Though the police initially suspected that it was a robbery, they soon ruled that out.

Ex-British model convicted for killing Indian doc

Ex-British model convicted for killing Indian doc

Rediff.com17 Apr 2010

A former British child model is among two youths found guilty of murdering an Indian-origin doctor and taking away his money to pay for a prostitute, with both convicts facing life imprisonment.

How vulnerable are bank ATMs?

How vulnerable are bank ATMs?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

The war between hackers and banks over ATM security will be dynamically redefined, notes Atanu Biswas.

Ludhiana: Protests turn violent, curfew imposed

Ludhiana: Protests turn violent, curfew imposed

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Indefinite curfew was clamped in three police station areas of this industrial town on Friday after a protest by migrant labourers against the failure of the police to register cases of robbery turned violent.

Beware! Crimes at banks in India on the rise

Beware! Crimes at banks in India on the rise

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

"The RBI has reported that there has been some rise in various crimes, including murders, at bank premises during the last three years," minister of state for finance Namo Narain Meena told the Lok Sabha in a written reply.

Man United's Macheda robbed at home

Man United's Macheda robbed at home

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

Manchester United's Italian teenage striker Federico Macheda has been robbed at home by raiders who stole cash and jewellery and injured a friend staying with him, a police source said on Monday. Two masked men burst into Macheda's home in Sale, Greater Manchester, early on Sunday morning, hitting his friend on the head with a bottle, the Daily Mirror newspaper reported.

PIL filed against Pokemon Go for 'hurting' religious sentiments

PIL filed against Pokemon Go for 'hurting' religious sentiments

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

As per the plea, the image of eggs shown in the augmented reality game appear in places of worship of different religious groups.

Chargesheet filed in Soumya murder case

Chargesheet filed in Soumya murder case

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

The Delhi police on Monday filed a 620- page chargesheet against five youths arrested in connection with the murder of TV journalist Soumya Viswanathan.

Now, Indians in Canada face racial attack

Now, Indians in Canada face racial attack

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Close on the heels of Indians being attacked in Australia, six members of the community were racially assaulted by a group of young Canadians, while playing tennis on the outskirts of Vancouver. Police have arrested four Canadians, including a woman, for racially abusing and robbing a group of tennis players in Aldergrove last Friday. The four -- all in their teens -- have been charged with robbery, assault with a weapon and uttering threats.

Two charged over attack on Indian in Australia

Two charged over attack on Indian in Australia

Rediff.com23 Jan 2010

Two people, including a teenage boy, have been charged in connection with the robbery and assault of an Indian national in Brisbane, the first attack against the community in Australia's Queensland province this year. The 25-year-old Indian, whose name was not revealed, was using a telephone booth in Macgregor in Brisbane's south on Thursday night when he was attacked and punched on the side of his head and robbed of his wallet.

'Boarding a train to Bihar? Start praying'

'Boarding a train to Bihar? Start praying'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2009

Businessman Nandu Gupta, a resident of Noida, fears for his safety whenever he has to travel in trains that pass through Bihar. Gupta had witnessed a robbery by armed criminals nearly two years ago who had looted the passengers of a New Delhi-bound train while it was nearing Patna.Gupta's is not an isolated case. Thousands of passengers pray for their safety when their trains pass through Bihar, especially in the night.

Overhead TV camera falls in Olympic park, injures two

Overhead TV camera falls in Olympic park, injures two

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

An overhead television camera suspended by cables crashed to the ground in the Olympic Park on Monday, lightly injuring at least three people among the crowds below, the latest in a string of mishaps to hit South America's first Games. A TV news report showed two of the injured looking dazed, sitting on the ground near the heavy black camera housing. One woman, bleeding from her head as medics arrived, was taken away on a stretcher. The other walked from the scene wearing a neck brace.

Man pleads guilty to attack on Indian-origin doc

Man pleads guilty to attack on Indian-origin doc

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

A 20-year old man accused of involvement in an attack on an Indian-origin doctor in Melbourne last year pleaded guilty on Monday for the incident that sent the victim into coma.

J&K: 5 terrorists killed in encounter; civilian killed in protests

J&K: 5 terrorists killed in encounter; civilian killed in protests

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

5 terrorists to LeT and Hizbul were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of J&K.

Major heist at Mumbai airport, 1 injured

Major heist at Mumbai airport, 1 injured

Rediff.com25 May 2009

In a daring broad daylight robbery, three car-borne armed men stormed into the Air India cargo terminal at the airport here and decamped with 100 kg of gold and silver coins, police said.

25 DAZZLING scenes from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

25 DAZZLING scenes from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite frames from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.

Amputee who conquered Everest denied entry at Ujjain temple for not following dress code

Amputee who conquered Everest denied entry at Ujjain temple for not following dress code

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Sinha had alleged on Monday that her disability was mocked at when she visited the temple recently

George Floyd laid to rest amid call for racial justice in US

George Floyd laid to rest amid call for racial justice in US

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Floyd's death has sparked nationwide violent protests with some protesters resorting to looting and rioting across the country, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

Carrying out Patna blasts cost just Rs 40,000?

Carrying out Patna blasts cost just Rs 40,000?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

The funds were allegedly raised by an operative from Ranchi named Uzair Ahmed.

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case cracked: Cops

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case cracked: Cops

Rediff.com24 Mar 2009

A senior police official said the recovery of weapons used in the murder of call centre employee Jigisha Ghosh (28) led to the cracking of the killing of Viswanathan (27), a producer with a news channel.

Thieves steal crores in daring 'Dhoom' style heist

Thieves steal crores in daring 'Dhoom' style heist

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

In a Bollywood-style heist, thieves dug up a 125-feet-long tunnel to a nationalised a bank in Sonepat district and broke into 77 lockers decamping with cash, jewellery and other valuables.

1 killed as hostage standoff ends in French town

1 killed as hostage standoff ends in French town

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

The situation began on Tuesday evening, with local media reporting that a family had been held hostage in the town, which is near the Belgian border.

Buying a household insurance cover? Read this!

Buying a household insurance cover? Read this!

Rediff.com7 May 2015

The Nepal earthquake has driven home the importance of home insurance. What are the factors you need to keep in mind before insuring your property? Indrani Roy offers a checklist.

Ram naam japna, garibon ka maal apna: Rahul mocks PM on note ban

Ram naam japna, garibon ka maal apna: Rahul mocks PM on note ban

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

He said his party wants to eradicate corruption and if "Modiji takes any step against the menace, the Congress party will lend its hundred per cent support".

Five killed in shootout at UP court

Five killed in shootout at UP court

Rediff.com21 Feb 2009

In a broad daylight shooting, two undertrials were killed by three unidentified armed men in the district court premises in Hathras in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, sparking a gun battle with the police, which shot dead the trio. The duo was brought to the district court for recording of evidence. "At around 12.15 pm, when the undertrials were being taken back to the jail from the court, they were attacked by three unidentified gunmen who opened indiscriminate fire."

In West Bengal, miscreants vandalise church again

In West Bengal, miscreants vandalise church again

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The church's caretaker found that the main door was ajar and a few belongings and the ciborium were broken.

Candlelight vigil for slain Indian student in NY

Candlelight vigil for slain Indian student in NY

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

Several police officers, including investigators, joined in the candlelight vigil as Mahato's friends related stories about him. Friends remembered him as a talented engineer and cook, and a person who was always ready to help his fellow students. On the occasion, Tod Laursen, the professor who recruited Mahato, said that nothing could have been more out of context than the violence that took him away.

Every attack on an Indian in US is not a hate crime: Sushma

Every attack on an Indian in US is not a hate crime: Sushma

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The external affairs minister said that the government was aware of each and every death of Indians abroad and had all the figures.

Imran Khan, Qadri booked under anti-terrorist act

Imran Khan, Qadri booked under anti-terrorist act

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and fiery cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri have been booked under the anti-terrorist act for attempting to attack Pakistan's parliament.

Barah Aana: Worth a watch

Barah Aana: Worth a watch

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

Barah Aana is not as comical as the makers make it out to be. But it's worth a watch.

Spotted: Michael Douglas In Mumbai

Spotted: Michael Douglas In Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

Michael Douglas in in India in connection with his latest film Racing The Monsoon. The actor who arrived on Monday was spotted in Mumbai on the same before he left for Jaipur.

Goa cops say Dutch girl wasn't raped, only robbed

Goa cops say Dutch girl wasn't raped, only robbed

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

"We have received a complaint of drugging and robbery. The girl did not say anything about sexual abuse and hence a rape case was not registered," superintendent of police (North), Bosco George, told PTI. The police are on the lookout for a group of Nigerians who allegedly committed the robbery, he added