News for 'serial killings'

Nithari killings accused Koli gets lease on life as SC stays execution till October 29

Nithari killings accused Koli gets lease on life as SC stays execution till October 29

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday extended till October 29 the stay on execution of death sentence of Nithari rapist-cum-serial killer Surinder Koli.

Ponmagal Vandhal review

Ponmagal Vandhal review

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

It is unfair that actors like Jyotika and Parthiban are wasted in what could have been a spectacular courtroom drama, complains Divya Nair.

Pak-backed terror module busted; 2 terrorists among 6 held

Pak-backed terror module busted; 2 terrorists among 6 held

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Police said that Pakistan-based Anees Ibrahim, who is brother of Dawood Ibrahim, was connected with the underworld operatives to execute the terror plan.

Breathe: Into the Shadows 2: 8 Tedious Episodes

Breathe: Into the Shadows 2: 8 Tedious Episodes

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

People are easily convinced to take lives as though it's a game of passing-the-parcel... Crime is not merely romanticised and rationalised, but also rewarded, points out Sukanya Verma. Breathe: Into the Shadows 2 Review

IED blast in Bengaluru's Church Street, 1 killed

IED blast in Bengaluru's Church Street, 1 killed

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

A woman was confirmed dead and another injured in an explosion triggered by an Improvised Explosive Device on Sunday night in front of a popular restaurant on a busy road in the heart of Bengaluru.

India's first woman DGP who inspired Udaan passes away

India's first woman DGP who inspired Udaan passes away

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Born in Himachal Pradesh, Chaudhary was the country's second woman IPS officer after Kiran Bedi.

'I don't feel 51'

'I don't feel 51'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'I don't allow any negativity in my life.' 'You won't see me moping over a flop or preening over a hit.'

Is Governor Ravi Serving Hindutva Electoral Cause Well?

Is Governor Ravi Serving Hindutva Electoral Cause Well?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

While Governor Ravi's speeches have put the local BJP supporters on the defensive in matters of religion and social justice, his add-on 'attack on the constitutional scheme' in the 'Senthil Balaji case', has been condemned squarely by many legal experts and editorial writers across the country, thus adding weight to CM Stalin's position -- at least until the courts come up with their binding views, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Pune teen abducted, killed by friends over ransom

Pune teen abducted, killed by friends over ransom

Rediff.com1 Apr 2012

A 16-year-old boy was abducted and murdered allegedly by three of his friends, including two minors, who had demanded a ransom of Rs 50,000 after being inspired by a crime-based TV serial.

BJP levels 'grave' charges against Uddhav, Pawar over Yakub Memon

BJP levels 'grave' charges against Uddhav, Pawar over Yakub Memon

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

A controversy has erupted over the burial place of 1993 Mumbai blasts convict Yakub Memon in Mumbai, with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party claiming the grave was 'beautified' and attempts made to turn it into a shrine of sorts.

25 years later: Mumbai's 12 blast sites today

25 years later: Mumbai's 12 blast sites today

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Photographers Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar revisit the sites of the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts.

Batla House encounter: Delhi court awards death penalty to Ariz Khan

Batla House encounter: Delhi court awards death penalty to Ariz Khan

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

A Delhi court Monday awarded death penalty to Ariz Khan for the murder of decorated Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma in connection with the sensational 2008 Batla House encounter case, saying the offence fell under the 'rarest of the rare category' warranting the maximum sentence.

Who tried to kill Mumbai's spirit?

Who tried to kill Mumbai's spirit?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

'Mumbaikars have the lowest value attached to them. The saga of their resilience is taken too far and their survival instinct has become an impediment in getting the quick justice they deserve.'

Assam blasts: Key accused killed in encounter

Assam blasts: Key accused killed in encounter

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

A top official in Assam Police informed that two ULFA militants were engaged in an encounter by a joint team of the army and police at Halikuchi on the bank of a river in Rangiya sub-division of Kamrup district on Thursday afternoon. Pranjal Deka was killed in the exchange of fire while the other militant managed to flee by crossing the river.

Body of man recovered from fire-hit film studio in Mumbai

Body of man recovered from fire-hit film studio in Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

The fire at the studio in suburban Kanjurmarg broke out around 8 pm on Saturday. By 10 pm, it was brought under control.

UP polls: Campaigning for Phase IV ends, 624 in fray for 59 seats

UP polls: Campaigning for Phase IV ends, 624 in fray for 59 seats

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

It was curtains down on the high-decibel campaigning for the fourth phase of the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls as sparring among political rivals intensified during the last-minute canvassing on Monday.

'Cyanide' Mohan gets lifer in 19th murder case

'Cyanide' Mohan gets lifer in 19th murder case

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

The sentence shall commence after he serves the sentence of imprisonment in the other cases, the judge said. This is the 19th case out of the 20 murder cases registered against the criminal, who has killed several women using the deadly cyanide after befriending and raping them.

SC was warned of Vikas Dubey's likely encounter

SC was warned of Vikas Dubey's likely encounter

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

The plea, filed in the apex court by advocate Ghanshyam Upadhyay, has referred to media reports and claimed that encounter of these five co-accused by the police is "not only extremely illegal, inhuman, but also it is shocking to the conscience of the court and is nothing but Talibanisation of the country, which cannot be countenanced at all".

Noida killings: Forensic tests of accused over

Noida killings: Forensic tests of accused over

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

The DFS will now analyse the data and prepare its final report.

Pulwama probe: NIA used DNA tests to trace evidence

Pulwama probe: NIA used DNA tests to trace evidence

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The case posed unique challenges, such as a lot of evidence having blown to pieces in the suicide attack and seven accused being subsequently killed in encounters. However, the central agency used forensic tests including DNA profiling of the meagre evidence to breach the dead ends.

Gujarat cops look for Mumbai blasts accused

Gujarat cops look for Mumbai blasts accused

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

One of the prime accused of the Mumbai serial train blasts in 2006 may have been involved in the Ahmedabad blasts. The intelligence agencies are trying to track Zulfikar Kagzi, a native of Rajasthan, and Sayyad Sheikh in connection with the Ahmedabad blasts.Kagzi is considered to be an expert in manufacturing bombs by using ammonium nitrate. Both accused were members of the banned outfit Students Islamic Movement of India.

Man killed by gau rakshaks was a dairy farmer, not cattle smuggler

Man killed by gau rakshaks was a dairy farmer, not cattle smuggler

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Pehlu Khan, the man who died after gau rakshaks beat him and four others for allegedly smuggling cows, was a dairy farmer and had the receipts of the cow purchase.

Trailer: Does Batla House tell the encounter honestly?

Trailer: Does Batla House tell the encounter honestly?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

The answers will come -- hopefully! -- when the film releases on August 15, feels Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Believe in Gandhi: NCP leader facing flak for playing Godse

Believe in Gandhi: NCP leader facing flak for playing Godse

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Kolhe, facing criticism from a senior party colleague and also political opponents over the role, clarified that he does not support the ideology of Godse.

Dawood's ancestral home auctioned for more than Rs 11 lakh

Dawood's ancestral home auctioned for more than Rs 11 lakh

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Delhi-based lawyer Ajay Shrivastav purchased 'Ibrahim Mansion', the ancestral property of the underworld don in Mumbke village of Khed taluka, for Rs 11.20 lakh, the official said. Dawood's family had lived in the house before moving to Mumbai in 1983, he said.

'If US commandos can kill Osama in Pak, why can't India get Dawood?'

'If US commandos can kill Osama in Pak, why can't India get Dawood?'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

The Shiv Sena takes a swipe at NCP chief Sharad Pawar and ally BJP over the surrender offer of India's most wanted.

Who is the Batla House encounter convict Ariz Khan?

Who is the Batla House encounter convict Ariz Khan?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Ariz Khan, who has been awarded death penalty for the murder of Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma in connection with the sensational 2008 Batla House encounter case was allegedly associated with the Indian Mujahideen.

3 cops suspended in connection to Kanpur attack

3 cops suspended in connection to Kanpur attack

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The reward for the arrest of gangster Vikas Dubey involved in the killing of eight police personnel in Uttar Pradesh has been increased to Rs 2.5 lakh.

All 5 accused in 2013 Bodh Gaya blasts get life imprisonment

All 5 accused in 2013 Bodh Gaya blasts get life imprisonment

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The explosions on July 7, 2013, were carried out with an intention to kill domestic and foreign pilgrims, especially Buddhists in order to create terror at a place of worship.

When Heroines Fell in LOVE At Work

When Heroines Fell in LOVE At Work

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Quite a few actresses found love in the makers of their films.

Batla House encounter: Controversies and polarisation

Batla House encounter: Controversies and polarisation

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

The politics of polarisation became part of the political landscape of the national capital after the Batla House encounter.

Key accused in Coimbatore blasts nabbed after 16 years

Key accused in Coimbatore blasts nabbed after 16 years

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

After being on the run for 16 years, the key accused in the 1998 Coimbatore serial blasts was arrested from Mallapauram in Kerala on Thursday.

Madani's bail plea: SC seeks K'taka's response

Madani's bail plea: SC seeks K'taka's response

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought Karnataka government's response on the bail plea of People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani, an accused in 2008 Bangalore serial blasts case, with the presiding judge wondering how a wheel chair-bound person could pose a threat if released on bail.

IM terrorist who escaped during Batla House encounter arrested

IM terrorist who escaped during Batla House encounter arrested

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

He was a member of Azamgarh (Sanjarmur) module of the IM and was based in Nepal where he was teaching at a school.

Wanted to kill Modi, blow up Palace on Wheels: IM bomber

Wanted to kill Modi, blow up Palace on Wheels: IM bomber

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Waqas Ahmed, better known as the Zaveri Bazaar bomber, spills the beans about the Indian Mujahideen's wicked plans. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Trailer Watch: India's Most Wanted looks engaging

Trailer Watch: India's Most Wanted looks engaging

Rediff.com3 May 2019

The trailer of Arjun Kapoor's India's Most Wanted looks interesting, feels Namrata Thakker.

Sanjay Dutt to walk out of jail on Feb 27

Sanjay Dutt to walk out of jail on Feb 27

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The actor will complete his jail-term on February 25 but the delay has been caused as he overextended his parole by two days.

So Which Bond Do You Like Best?

So Which Bond Do You Like Best?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

What is the magic in the make-up of 007 that keeps us coming back again and again?asks Sandeep Goyal.

Promises forgotten, justice delayed for 7/11 victims

Promises forgotten, justice delayed for 7/11 victims

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

The wait for justice is turning out to be a long and frustrating one for survivors of the 7/11 serial train blasts, finds Toral Varia on the 5th anniversary of the blasts

Kanpur ambush: All 68 cops of Chaubepur police station transferred

Kanpur ambush: All 68 cops of Chaubepur police station transferred

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The drastic move on Tuesday night followed soon after police announced the transfer of a DIG, who till recently was the senior superintendent of police in Kanpur.