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Kaala Review: Muddled Mess

Kaala Review: Muddled Mess

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The harum-scarum-ness of Kaala is astounding, exclaims Deepa Gahlot.

Haneef was 'in touch' with UK terror suspects

Haneef was 'in touch' with UK terror suspects

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

Computer records obtained by authorities reveal Haneef's close links to both Kafeel and his brother Sabeel continued right up until the failed bombings in Glasgow and in London's West End on June 29, a media report said.

Pakistani terror convict gets 40-year jail by US court

Pakistani terror convict gets 40-year jail by US court

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

A 29-year old Pakistani man was on Tuesday sentenced to 40 years in prison by a United States court for plotting terror attacks with Al-Qaeda that targeted a crowded shopping centre in England and the New York City subway system.

Why Is The Modi Sarkar Mum On The Security Breach?

Why Is The Modi Sarkar Mum On The Security Breach?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Maybe, the need for secrecy may have tied the government's hand from sharing details in Parliament. Still, it should consider the need of sharing the utmost within any consultative committee, so that relative secrecy is still maintained. But such a course should involve the prime minister or home minister, as it is much more serious than is being made out to be, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

Review: Acha Din is a mediocre film

Review: Acha Din is a mediocre film

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Acha Din is quite a disappointment as it lacks depth, even though it deals with a serious subject.

Woman admitted her role in terror bid : China

Woman admitted her role in terror bid : China

Rediff.com27 Mar 2008

A 19-year-old woman suspect has confessed her role in the foiled terror attempt to crash a Beijing-bound passenger aircraft from Urumqi recently, China said. Guzalinur Turdi, an Uygur ethnic, carried a camouflaged destructive device on board the plane after deceiving the airport security personnel but failed (in her attempt), China's Ministry of Public Security said in a statement.

Blind Review: BLAND!

Blind Review: BLAND!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Blind is a film you are better off not watching, warns Mayur Sanap.

President's medal winner ran terror module in Kashmir?

President's medal winner ran terror module in Kashmir?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

A recipient of President's gallantry award, Sub Inspector Shiv Kumar Sharma was arrested in Doda for his alleged involvement in terror activities

8 killed in New York terror attack, suspect in custody

8 killed in New York terror attack, suspect in custody

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

The suspect, a 29-year-old man identified as Saifullo Saipov, of Uzbek descent, was shot in the stomach before being arrested.

Petition filed against Owaisi for offering legal aid to terror suspects

Petition filed against Owaisi for offering legal aid to terror suspects

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

A petition seeking lodging of a case against All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen Chief Asaduddin Owaisi was filed in a court in Meerut by a member of Uttar Pradesh Bar Council who alleged his remarks on the youths held by the National Investigation Agency amounted to treason and promoted terrorism.

NIA seeks limited access to Headley, Rana

NIA seeks limited access to Headley, Rana

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

The National Investigation Agency, probing the conspiracy angle in 26/11 Mumbai attacks, will be holding a video conferencing with the US's Department of Justice for providing "limited access" to alleged Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist David Headley and his accomplice Tahawwur Rana.

Lone wolf Indian jihadi planned terror strikes in France

Lone wolf Indian jihadi planned terror strikes in France

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

A French court recently sentenced Mohammad Niaz Abdul Rasheed, an Indian national, to eight years in prison for criminal conspiracy.

Protests break out in Pak over Imran arrest, Section 144 imposed in Islamabad

Protests break out in Pak over Imran arrest, Section 144 imposed in Islamabad

Rediff.com9 May 2023

The Islamabad police said that there was no incident of violence in the country's capital.

The Railway Men Review: Compelling Watch

The Railway Men Review: Compelling Watch

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The Railway Men is a compelling watch; the subject is handled with seriousness and respect without going overboard with the dramatic impact, observes Mayur Sanap.

US embassy sounds red alert for Americans in Pak

US embassy sounds red alert for Americans in Pak

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

The United States embassy in Pakistan has warned about a possible terrorist attack against American citizens at the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad and prohibited American staff from visiting the five-star facility, an official statement said.

Launcher used in Mohali attack found; several detained, Rinda's hand suspected

Launcher used in Mohali attack found; several detained, Rinda's hand suspected

Rediff.com10 May 2022

A day after a rocket-propelled grenade attack on the Mohali-based intelligence wing headquarters of the Punjab police, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said "some arrests" have been made and the strictest punishment will be meted out to those trying to spoil the state's atmosphere.

FBI investigating California shooting as act of terrorism

FBI investigating California shooting as act of terrorism

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

The FBI is investigating the deadly mass shooting in California by a Pakistani-origin couple that killed 14 people as an act of terrorism.

Beware! ISI may try to attack our scientists again

Beware! ISI may try to attack our scientists again

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

'Pakistan may have moved back from this devilish plot in 2007, but there is no guarantee it won't be on the drawing boards again,' warns Rajeev Sharma.

I'm victim of Chidambaram's 'saffron terrorism' bogey: Sadhvi Pragya

I'm victim of Chidambaram's 'saffron terrorism' bogey: Sadhvi Pragya

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Sadhvi, 44, was granted bail by the Bombay high court on Tuesday.

Manchester attack: UK raises terror threat level to 'critical'

Manchester attack: UK raises terror threat level to 'critical'

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The terror threat level has been raised to its highest level of "critical", meaning further attacks may be imminent.

14 'IS sympathisers' arrested across India

14 'IS sympathisers' arrested across India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

While six of the 14 suspects were picked up on Friday from Karnataka, four are from Hyderabad and two each from Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh.

REVEALED: How the terror factory thrived in West Bengal

REVEALED: How the terror factory thrived in West Bengal

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Starting with 10 terror modules in 2009, the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh today has more than 50 units across West Bengal, reveal investigative officials.

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan arrested outside Islamabad high court

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan arrested outside Islamabad high court

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Khan was taken into custody by the Rangers when he appeared in court on anti-graft charges.

Congress used Ishrat case to frame Modi and Shah: BJP

Congress used Ishrat case to frame Modi and Shah: BJP

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Congress party compromised national security for political purpose, said the BJP over Ishrat Jahan case.

15-yr-old becomes UK's youngest convicted terrorist

15-yr-old becomes UK's youngest convicted terrorist

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

The 15-year-old, who was not identified, will serve at least five years in jail for inciting terrorism and will not be released until he is considered not to be dangerous.

Mumbai Diaries 2 Review: Too Dramatic!

Mumbai Diaries 2 Review: Too Dramatic!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Season two once again goes for dramatic overkill despite the spine-chilling gravity of the true events it is based on, observes Mayur Sanap.

Terror funding: NIA files chargesheet against Hafiz Saeed, 11 others

Terror funding: NIA files chargesheet against Hafiz Saeed, 11 others

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The probe agency said the 12,794-page chargesheet has been filed against 12 persons including Hafiz Saeed, the head of banned terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen head Syed Salahuddin for conspiring to wage war against the government (Section 121 of Indian Penal Code) by carrying out terrorist and secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir.

TN terror module has no links with SIMI, LeT:Cops

TN terror module has no links with SIMI, LeT:Cops

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

The recently unearthed terror module plotting bomb attacks on key installations in Tamil Nadu has no direct link with banned outfits such as the Students Islamic Movement of India and Lashkar-e-Taiba, the police said in Chennai on Thursday."This specific module has no direct links with such groups," Intelligence Inspector General Jaffer Sait said while replying to queries but declined to disclose further details as the investigation was going on.

The Family Man 2 review

The Family Man 2 review

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Manoj Bajpayee simply lives, and loves, the role -- of a man who life is fast passing by, and who continues to live the lie of a simple government servant, observes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Boxing Day Test: Cricket Australia assures fans over security fears

Boxing Day Test: Cricket Australia assures fans over security fears

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Cricket Australia assured fans over security arrangements for the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan on Friday after police foiled a plot to attack prominent sites in Melbourne with a series of bombs on Christmas Day.

MH370 search: New debris found on Reunion Island

MH370 search: New debris found on Reunion Island

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

More metallic debris was washed ashore on the Indian Ocean island of Reunion on Sunday as investigators probe the missing flight MH370.

Athena Review: Looks Cool, But Lacks Soul

Athena Review: Looks Cool, But Lacks Soul

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Athena is a cold spectacle we don't emphasise with, observes Mayur Sanap.

184 terrorists killed in J-K in 2021, infiltration witnesses drop

184 terrorists killed in J-K in 2021, infiltration witnesses drop

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Year 2021 saw the elimination of a total of 182 terrorists, including 44 of their top commanders and 20 foreigners, in 100 successful anti-terror operations by the Jammu and Kashmir police and security forces in the Union Territory, police chief Dilbagh Singh said on Friday.

India and terror: The BIG catches of 2013

India and terror: The BIG catches of 2013

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

Proceedings related to terror masterminds Yasin Bhatkal and Abdul Karim Tunda in 2013 hogged the limelight in Delhi courts, which brought down the curtains in the Batla House encounter case by giving life term to a suspected terrorist of the Indian Mujahideen module.

Thailand temple blast: Foreign terror groups' role unlikely

Thailand temple blast: Foreign terror groups' role unlikely

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Thailand on Thursday said over 10 people were involved in carefully plotting the deadly attack at the Brahma temple Bangkok while ruling out involvement of global terror groups, even as it sought Interpol help in tracking down a foreign man suspected of planting explosives.

Kanakamala IS module: Prime accused gets 14-yr jail

Kanakamala IS module: Prime accused gets 14-yr jail

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

They were arrested by the National Invesitgation Agency in the Kanakamala IS terror plot case.

The Top 10 Spy Thrillers On OTT

The Top 10 Spy Thrillers On OTT

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

As the second season of The Night Manager hits the OTT screen, Deepa Gahlot looks back at the top spy thrillers on streaming platforms.

UK foiled 7 terror attacks in last 6 months, says British PM

UK foiled 7 terror attacks in last 6 months, says British PM

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

The UK government plans to recruit 1,900 new spies for the country, in the biggest increase in British security spending since the July 7/7 bombings in London in 2005

Puttur encounter: Homegrown terror group Al-Ummah busted

Puttur encounter: Homegrown terror group Al-Ummah busted

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

Police teams from Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu on Saturday busted a major group of terror outfit Al-Ummah in a 11-hour operation. What is unique about the Al-Ummah is that it is in all respects a homegrown terror outfit born in the early 1990s, with no Pakistan link.

Terror strikes Lahore's Mall Road; senior cops among 13 dead

Terror strikes Lahore's Mall Road; senior cops among 13 dead

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Senior police officers were among 13 people killed on Monday when a Taliban suicide bomber blew himself up targeting them during a protest rally outside Pakistan's Punjab assembly in Lahore that also wounded 60 others.