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NIA books Mumbai man in Pak plot to honeytrap Navy personnel

NIA books Mumbai man in Pak plot to honeytrap Navy personnel

Rediff.com17 May 2024

The NIA has charge sheeted Mumbai resident Amaan Salim Shaikh, a key accused in a conspiracy by Pakistani intelligence operatives to honey trap Indian Navy personnel to gather secret information on defence establishments, an official statement said on Friday.

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Mithun Chakraborty started from scratch in bit roles and had no Godfather backing him. Yet, remarkably, his career now straddles six decades and he continues to win acclaim, observes Dinesh Raheja.

Zoya Afroz Wants To Tell You A Kashmir Story

Zoya Afroz Wants To Tell You A Kashmir Story

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The cool temperatures of Kashmir got hotter as the gorgeous Zoya Afroz came down to the Valley to shoot a film.

Honey-trapped Moscow embassy man passed on info on weapons systems

Honey-trapped Moscow embassy man passed on info on weapons systems

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

The ATS in its probe through electronic and physical surveillance found that he was involved in anti-India activities with the network of the ISI handlers.

PVR to spend Rs 850 crore to buy SPI Cinemas

PVR to spend Rs 850 crore to buy SPI Cinemas

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

The transaction is expected to close in the next 30 days and the merger process is expected to be completed in next 9-12 months

Will heavy security dampen party vibes at Paris 2024?

Will heavy security dampen party vibes at Paris 2024?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

As Paris makes final preparations for the Summer Olympics, the grand opening ceremony along the river Seine on Friday has created an unprecedented security challenge that organisers hope won't dampen the party vibe

Dead Brides, Sexy Accountants On OTT

Dead Brides, Sexy Accountants On OTT

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Sukanya Verma gives you some great options to choose from.

The Top 10 Leading Ladies Club

The Top 10 Leading Ladies Club

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Sukanya Verma lists 10 of our best ruling the roost of Hindi cinema right now.

PDP rejects Omar Abdullah's allegation of spying

PDP rejects Omar Abdullah's allegation of spying

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

The ruling People's Democratic Party on Friday rejected the allegation of former chief minister Omar Abdullah about spying on him.

US-India: A Chicken And Egg Situation

US-India: A Chicken And Egg Situation

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Delhi's appeasement strategy may now translate as more mega arms deals with the US, generating substantial business and job creation in the American economy. Make no mistake, Americans will use it to pressure India, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

China, Russia, Iran and terrorism big 4 threats, says UK spy chief

China, Russia, Iran and terrorism big 4 threats, says UK spy chief

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

China, Russia, Iran and international terrorism form the 'big four' set of security threats in an era of dramatic change, Britain's chief spy said in a rare public speech on Tuesday.

Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba Review: Love, Lies And Crocodiles

Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba Review: Love, Lies And Crocodiles

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Taapsee, Vikrant, Sunny are a fine fit on their own as well as around each other and prove themselves to be well equipped to survive the air of double dealing. What's missing is sizzle, feels Sukanya Verma..

Of 'unglamorous' spies and unsung heroes

Of 'unglamorous' spies and unsung heroes

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

One thing I can tell you about the R&AW people after having spent nearly three decades in that organisation, having been a spy myself and controlled dozens of other spies. We may not be as glamorous as Smiley's people, but we are not stupid, writes B Raman

Another Chinese spy balloon spotted over Latin America

Another Chinese spy balloon spotted over Latin America

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

The detection of the Chinese surveillance balloon transiting Latin America comes a day after the Pentagon found a Chinese surveillance balloon within its territory flying over Montana, leading to US Secretary of State Tony Blinken postponing his planned trip to Beijing.

BSF personnel held from Bhuj HQ for spying for Pak

BSF personnel held from Bhuj HQ for spying for Pak

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

The arrested BSF man, identified as Mohammad Sajjad, is a native of Sarola village in the Rajauri district of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, who was deployed in the 74 BSF Battalion at Bhuj in July 2021, the ATS said in a release.

Meet The Rs 100 Crore Girl

Meet The Rs 100 Crore Girl

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

'Being the Rs 100 crore girl definitely has a nice ring to it. This will get me to work harder every time I face the camera.'

LS polls: Netas hire detectives to dig dirt on rivals

LS polls: Netas hire detectives to dig dirt on rivals

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

With poll fever gathering steam, business is booming for New Delhi's detective agencies as politicians, especially aspiring candidates, are hiring private eyes to spy on their rivals and even colleagues.

SC to hear batch of pleas on Pegasus spying charges on Feb 23

SC to hear batch of pleas on Pegasus spying charges on Feb 23

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli has listed as many as 12 PILs, including the ones filed by Editors Guild of India and veteran journalists N Ram and Sashi Kumar, for hearing on February 23.

Mission Majnu Review: I Spy Silly

Mission Majnu Review: I Spy Silly

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

If you want to make your enemy look like a threat, at least make them formidable, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Tiger 3 Trailer: Bhaijaan Supremacy!

Tiger 3 Trailer: Bhaijaan Supremacy!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Salman's devil-may-care attitude as Tiger looks super cool and he lights up the screen in a way that only he can. But his surprisingly poignant turn is what got Mayur Sanap really excited.

The Very Best Films Of Alia Bhatt

The Very Best Films Of Alia Bhatt

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

On Alia's 31st birthday on March 15, Subhash K Jha looks at her best films.

The Man Behind Bollywood's Blockbuster Horror Films

The Man Behind Bollywood's Blockbuster Horror Films

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

'People worship Krishna. People don't worship Ved Vyas, who wrote the Mahabharata.' 'It's a cultural thing because we don't see the heroes behind the screen, we see the heroes who are in front of the screen.'

Bengal Guv 'feels unsafe' in presence of Kolkata cops

Bengal Guv 'feels unsafe' in presence of Kolkata cops

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Thursday said that he was apprehending a threat to his security because of the presence of the current contingent of Kolkata Police posted at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata.

Unveiled: US army's 'hummingbird' spy drone!

Unveiled: US army's 'hummingbird' spy drone!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

The United States army has unveiled a pocket-sized spy drone disguised as a hummingbird -- it measures just 16 centimetres and weighs less than an AA battery. The mini spy plane can fly up to 11 miles an hour and took five years to develop at a cost of $ 4 million.

Hollywood's super sexy she-spies

Hollywood's super sexy she-spies

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

With Salt coming up for release this Friday, here's a look at some of the hottest female spies in recent cinema

Pakistani 'spy' held at Delhi airport

Pakistani 'spy' held at Delhi airport

Rediff.com15 Nov 2009

Union Home Secretary G K Pillai told newsmen on Sunday that the special branch of the Delhi police had arrested a Pakistani national in Delhi who is allegedly a spy.

Tiger 3 Goes Past Tiger Zinda Hai, War

Tiger 3 Goes Past Tiger Zinda Hai, War

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Tiger 3's seven day collections are the second highest ever after Pathaan.

My 5 Top OTT Films of 2023

My 5 Top OTT Films of 2023

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

There's been so much interesting content on OTT. Subhash K Jha picks his Best Original Feature Films on digital platforms.

Pak police claims to have arrested Indian national for 'spying'

Pak police claims to have arrested Indian national for 'spying'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Police said the accused, identified as Raju Lakshman, was arrested on Wednesday from Rakhi Gaj area of Dera Ghazi Khan district, some 400-km from Lahore.

Modi Knows How To Deal With Dissanayake

Modi Knows How To Deal With Dissanayake

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

For India to view the new Sri Lankan leadership only through the prism of the past or through their narrow view on China, is fraught with possibilities that should be avoided, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Poland arrests Russian ice-hockey player for espionage

Poland arrests Russian ice-hockey player for espionage

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

The Russian embassy in Warsaw said by email that it "does not comment on such topics".

Jadhav case: Has India captured a Pakistani spy?

Jadhav case: Has India captured a Pakistani spy?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

The Indian intelligence brass may have snared a key Pakistani spy and Jadhav's arrest is Pakistan's way of getting even with India, says Rajeev Sharma.

The Englishman who spied for India

The Englishman who spied for India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Sidney Wignall, a British mountaineer who spied on China for India in the 1950s, passed unnoticed into the ages this week.

'India can secure release of naval officers'

'India can secure release of naval officers'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

'There is a view that there is a Pakistan angle to this.' 'Pakistan has a large presence in Qatar and would want India to be blacklisted.'

Review: Spy Kids 4 is tiresome and gimmicky

Review: Spy Kids 4 is tiresome and gimmicky

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

The film falls into the category of hype over heft.

Cong leader clarifies as remark on Kangana sparks row

Cong leader clarifies as remark on Kangana sparks row

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

'As soon as I came to know, I deleted that post. Everyone who knows me, also knows very well that I can never make personal and indecent comments towards any woman. I wanted to know how this happened,' she said.

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

As Thalapathy Vijay embarks on a career in politics, Arjun Menon looks closer at his glorious filmography.

Dadra And Nagar Haveli: How The Portuguese Were Defeated

Dadra And Nagar Haveli: How The Portuguese Were Defeated

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

They realised that the Portuguese were better prepared to defend Daman than Dadra and Nagar Haveli. If reinforcements from Daman were to reach Silvassa, there was no chance of defeating the Portuguese. They decided that cutting Daman's communication lines would have to be their top priority before attacking Silvassa. A fascinating excerpt from Neelesh Kulkarni's new book, Uprising-The Liberation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

How India is treating this Pakistani spy

How India is treating this Pakistani spy

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

After Muneer's release, Pakistan did not respond to extradition requests by the Indian government.

Spy Kids: Boringly predictable

Spy Kids: Boringly predictable

Rediff.com21 Apr 2003