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NIA raids 7 states over LeT radicalisation in Bengaluru jail

NIA raids 7 states over LeT radicalisation in Bengaluru jail

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The case was originally registered by the Bengaluru City Police on July 18 last year following the seizure of arms and ammunition, hand grenades and walkie-talkies from seven of the accused persons. The seizure was made when the seven men were in the house of one of the accused.

Dead IIT-B student's family suspects murder, says he was discriminated against

Dead IIT-B student's family suspects murder, says he was discriminated against

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The family of an IIT-Bombay student who died allegedly by suicide has claimed that he faced discrimination at the premier institute for belonging to a Scheduled Caste (SC) community and that there is a strong possibility that he was "murdered".

7 suicide bombers carried out Easter blasts in Sri Lanka

7 suicide bombers carried out Easter blasts in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The National Tawheed Jamath is suspected of plotting the deadly Easter blasts.

Mumbai: Buddhist monk commits suicide

Mumbai: Buddhist monk commits suicide

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

Nearly two weeks after a Buddhist monk was found dead in mysterious circumstances in Mumbai in a suspected case of murder, another ascetic belonging to the same religion committed suicide in suburban Deonar on Friday.

Paris attacks key suspect arrested in Belgium

Paris attacks key suspect arrested in Belgium

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Mohamed Abrini was arrested in the borough of Anderlecht, in Brussels, next to the western district of Molenbeek, while two other suspects were detained at the same time as Abrini, and two further arrests made in an undisclosed location in Brussels.

Senior Lankan police officer to probe IS terrorists arrested in Gujarat

Senior Lankan police officer to probe IS terrorists arrested in Gujarat

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The Sri Lanka police on Wednesday said a senior deputy inspector general will head a team appointed to investigate four of its citizens arrested in Gujarat when on an alleged mission to carry out terror activities in India at the behest of the banned Islamic State.

10 killed in suicide blast outside shrine in Lahore

10 killed in suicide blast outside shrine in Lahore

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The blast targeted a van carrying police officers outside the Data Darbar shrine, the largest Sufi shrine in South Asia.

Mumbai blasts: Suspect's sketch to be released

Mumbai blasts: Suspect's sketch to be released

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad ruled out the involvement of a suicide bomber in Wednesday's three blasts in the city and said a probable suspect's sketch would be prepared by Saturday night.

'UK terror suspects travelled to Pak for training'

'UK terror suspects travelled to Pak for training'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

Two terror suspects, who allegedly plotted suicide bombings in Britain, have been accused of travelling to Pakistan for terrorist training, making suicide videos and buying chemicals to make home-made bombs.

Karnataka minister booked for contractor's death, CM 'will talk to him'

Karnataka minister booked for contractor's death, CM 'will talk to him'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

A case has been registered against Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister K S Eshwarappa for abetment of suicide in connection with the death of a civil contractor, the police said on Wednesday.

Kerala vet student was stripped, assaulted with belt and wire

Kerala vet student was stripped, assaulted with belt and wire

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The report said that his classmates and senior held a public trial inside the hostel alleging that he had misbehaved with a girl student of the college.

American soldiers killed in Pakistan

American soldiers killed in Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

The three Americans killed in a suicide attack in Pakistan's Lower Dir district on Wednesday were neither journalists nor employees of the United States Agency for International Development, as reported by the media. The three victims, who were killed when a suspected suicide bomber targeted a security convoy in the restive area, were US soldiers.

Pakistan: 14 terror suspects arrested

Pakistan: 14 terror suspects arrested

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

Pakistani law-enforcement agencies have arrested 14 terror suspects from Lahore and Rawalpindi and seized more than 330 kg of explosives from them.

30 arrested in connection with Lahore suicide attack

30 arrested in connection with Lahore suicide attack

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Thirteen people were killed and over 70 others injured in the suicide blast which had targeted police officials.

IIT student's death: SIT recovers cutter used by accused to 'threaten' victim

IIT student's death: SIT recovers cutter used by accused to 'threaten' victim

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Khatri is being interrogated to know the exact reason behind his dispute with Solanki, he said.

Karnataka minister Eshwarappa to quit, Bommai says no pressure

Karnataka minister Eshwarappa to quit, Bommai says no pressure

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Karnataka Minister K S Eshwarappa, who is facing charges of abetment to suicide in connection with the death of a civil contractor in Udupi, on Thursday announced stepping down from his position.

Terror strikes foiled in Pak

Terror strikes foiled in Pak

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

Islamic militants have launched a spate of attacks in the province since the mosque operation that has left at least 30 people dead though security has been tightened across the country due to fears of extremist backlash.

Ex-CBI chief Ashwani Kumar ended life due to disease, disability: Suicide note

Ex-CBI chief Ashwani Kumar ended life due to disease, disability: Suicide note

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Ashwani Kumar's family has negated the possibility of foul play.

Balika Vadhu actress Pratyusha Banerjee commits suicide

Balika Vadhu actress Pratyusha Banerjee commits suicide

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Actress Pratyusha Banerjee, known for her portrayal of Anandi in the television show Balika Vadhu, committed suicide on Friday.

Indian-origin nurse duped in Kate prank call found dead

Indian-origin nurse duped in Kate prank call found dead

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

An Indian-origin nurse who was duped into transferring a hoax call that gave away information on pregnant Kate Middleton's medical condition to Australian radio presenters was Friday found dead in a suspected suicide.

Suicide attack kills 22 in Sri Lanka

Suicide attack kills 22 in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

Leader of Opposition of North-Central Provincial Assembly Maj Gen Janaka Perera and his wife are among the 20 killed, Army spokesman Udaya Nanayakkara said.

Pakistan suspects 'foreign hand' in Wagah attack

Pakistan suspects 'foreign hand' in Wagah attack

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Pakistan's Punjab government has said that the involvement of a "foreign hand" could not be ruled out in the Wagah Border suicide bombing, even after three homegrown militant factions separately claimed responsibility for the attack that killed at least 61 people.

Nine killed, 19 injured in suicide bombing in Pakistan

Nine killed, 19 injured in suicide bombing in Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

At least nine people, including six Afghan security officials, were killed and 19 others injured on Friday when a suicide bomber blew himself up at a check post on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in the troubled Balochistan province.

At least 25 killed in northern Nigeria car bomb explosions

At least 25 killed in northern Nigeria car bomb explosions

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

At least 25 people have been killed in a series of car bomb explosions targeting a bus station in northern Nigeria. The blasts occurred on Monday at a inter-city bus station in Kano when three suspected suicide bombers came in a Volkswagen Golf car and rammed their vehicle into one of the buses parked there.

Benazir's security was handled by Osama aide

Benazir's security was handled by Osama aide

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

Brig Ejaz Shah has been strongly criticised by Benazir and her supporters for the security failure and they have demanded his removal and arrest. When he was in the ISI, he used to be the handling officer of Osama bin Laden and Mulla Omar

Indian-origin student found dead in US, shot self in head

Indian-origin student found dead in US, shot self in head

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Sameer Kamath, a US citizen, was found dead in the woods on February 5 at approximately 5pm in NICHES Land Trust - Crow's Grove in Williamsport, Indiana.

NIA arrests 21-yr-old for supplying weapons to suspected IS-inspired group

NIA arrests 21-yr-old for supplying weapons to suspected IS-inspired group

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

On December 26, the probe agency busted a suspected IS-inspired terror group and arrested 10 men, including a 'mufti' from Amroha in Uttar Pradesh, who it said were planning suicide attacks and serial blasts targeting politicians and government installations in Delhi and other parts of north India.

Indo-Canadian restaurateur commits suicide

Indo-Canadian restaurateur commits suicide

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Nanda had reportedly left a suicide note saying the scrutiny she and her family had experienced following an explosion in her restaurant was too much to handle.

Hoax call turns into tragedy: Aus DJs taken off air

Hoax call turns into tragedy: Aus DJs taken off air

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

Two Australian radio presenters, who made a prank call inquiring about the medical condition of a pregnant Kate Middleton, have been taken off air. The development comes a day after an Indian-origin nurse who transferred their hoax call was found dead in a suspected suicide.

British police suspect fifth bomber

British police suspect fifth bomber

Rediff.com25 Jul 2005

British police fear there may have been a fifth suicide bomber

Terror alert: Lashkar operatives planning suicide attacks in Delhi

Terror alert: Lashkar operatives planning suicide attacks in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

The conspiracy was unearthed when the Special Cell of Delhi police received an intelligence input about two suspected Lashkar-e-Tayiba operatives, identified as Dujana and Ukasha, who allegedly infiltrated in Jammu and Kashmir through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, following which an FIR was registered, said a police source.

Six killed in Bangladesh blasts

Six killed in Bangladesh blasts

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

Pakistan: 35 killed in suicide attacks

Pakistan: 35 killed in suicide attacks

Rediff.com15 Jul 2007

The country's volatile tribal areas were turned into virtual killing fields in three different suicide attacks.

Pratyusha's boyfriend booked for abetment of suicide

Pratyusha's boyfriend booked for abetment of suicide

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

He has been booked under Indian Penal Code sections related to abetment of suicide, voluntarily causing hurt and criminal intimidation, among others, a police official said.

Pak police arrests 13 suspected terrorists

Pak police arrests 13 suspected terrorists

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

In major swoops across the key federal capital and the southern port city of Karachi, the Pakistani police nabbed 13 suspected terrorists linked to the Al Qaeda, with authorities claiming that this had averted major terror strikes on VVIPs in the country.

Wagah border blast: Around 45 suspects taken into custody

Wagah border blast: Around 45 suspects taken into custody

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

A total of 45 suspects have been taken into custody by Pakistan police in connection with the deadly suicide blast at Wagah border which killed 63 people.

Mumbai flight attendant's murder accused found hanging in custody

Mumbai flight attendant's murder accused found hanging in custody

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

A 40-year-old man, who was arrested for allegedly killing flight attendant Rupal Ogrey, was found hanging in the Mumbai police's custody in the early hours of Friday, an official said.

Indian-origin nurse in hoax call found hanging: UK media

Indian-origin nurse in hoax call found hanging: UK media

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

An Indian-origin nurse, who died in a suspected suicide after being duped by two Australian DJs' prank call to a hospital treating a pregnant Kate Middleton, was found hanging, British media said on Wednesday, a day before the release of the result of an autopsy on her.

PIX: Halep loses in comeback match!

PIX: Halep loses in comeback match!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Paula Badosa spoiled Simona Halep's return from a doping ban.

Lahore terror attacks: 80 suspects arrested

Lahore terror attacks: 80 suspects arrested

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

Pakistani law enforcement agencies have taken 36 suspects into custody in connection with the near-simultaneous terror attacks on three security facilities in Lahore that left 28 people dead, officials said on Friday.