News for 'theft'

'Rape is theft. I was stolen'

'Rape is theft. I was stolen'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

When Rose McGowan, who triggered Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's downfall, came to India...

India to invest $4 billion to tackle power theft

India to invest $4 billion to tackle power theft

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Cheap or free power is viewed as a right rather than a privilege by many Indians

DC's Misfortune: Warner's Bats Stolen

DC's Misfortune: Warner's Bats Stolen

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

>The stolen items included bats belonging to David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Phil Salt, Yash Dhull as well as shoes and gloves.

Theft-wary ATM service providers seek cover

Theft-wary ATM service providers seek cover

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

The insurance brokerage had experience of settling claims in Jammu and Kashmir and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh during natural catastrophes earlier this year.

Prime suspect in Nobel theft case murdered

Prime suspect in Nobel theft case murdered

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

The Central Bureau of Investigation is likely to reopen the case of the theft of Rabindranath Tagore's Nobel medallion from the Vishwa Bharati museum on March 25, 2004, following the murder of prime suspect in the case Jiban Bagdi at Kirnahar on Thursday morning.He had been arrested in connection with the case and interrogated. However, he was released later as the CBI failed to make any headway in the case.

Karnataka: Terror suspect gets bail in theft case

Karnataka: Terror suspect gets bail in theft case

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

The court at Hoannalli in north Karnataka observed that the Corps of Detectives had failed to file a chargesheet in 90 days, which is mandatory as per Section 162 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. Nasir was first arrested on charges of theft. However, during the course of the investigation it was revealed that Nasir along with others had planned to blow up several places in Karnataka, Goa and Andhra Pradesh.

Identity theft: How not to become a victim

Identity theft: How not to become a victim

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Identity theft occurs when someone uses your information to commit fraud or other crimes.

Power thefts: BJP MLA in UP accuses officials of going 'soft' on Muslims

Power thefts: BJP MLA in UP accuses officials of going 'soft' on Muslims

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

In a video, which has gone viral on social media, Sanjay Kumar is purportedly heard telling a power official on phone, "Please provide me the data pertaining to the raids conducted by you in Muslim houses from April 1 till date, and also, tell me against how many people you have got FIR registered."

SC orders Yamuna board to meet over Delhi water crisis

SC orders Yamuna board to meet over Delhi water crisis

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

As Delhi grapples with water crisis amid the unrelenting summer heat, the Supreme Court on Monday ordered an emergent meeting of the Upper Yamuna River Board on June 5 to address the issue.

3 lynched in Bihar over attempted buffalo theft

3 lynched in Bihar over attempted buffalo theft

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

The deceased have been identified as Raju Nat, Bides Nat and Naushad Qureshi, Superintendent of Police Har Kishore Rai said.

3 held for theft at Satyarthi's house; Nobel citation found

3 held for theft at Satyarthi's house; Nobel citation found

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

The three accused brothers, Rajan alias Natta, 25, Vinod, 35, and Sunil, 28, have had previous involvements in burglary and robbery cases.

Delhi FIR not first in country under new law; case dismissed, says Shah

Delhi FIR not first in country under new law; case dismissed, says Shah

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Delhi case was not the first FIR registered in the country. He said the first case under the new laws was about a motorcycle theft registered in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior at 10 minutes past midnight.

Another Hindu temple 'attacked' with anti-India graffiti in US

Another Hindu temple 'attacked' with anti-India graffiti in US

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The Hindu American Foundation has reported that Sherawali Temple in Hayward, California was defaced with pro-Khalistani graffiti.

Idol theft case: Police won't arrest TVS Motor chairman for 6 weeks

Idol theft case: Police won't arrest TVS Motor chairman for 6 weeks

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Srinivasan had moved the court yesterday seeking anticipatory bail in connection with an idol theft case.

Maruti cars to have anti-theft device

Maruti cars to have anti-theft device

Rediff.com17 May 2007

Maruti Udyog Ltd, on Thursday said all its models ranging from M800 to the latest sedan SX4 will cost more by up to Rs 4,300 on account of equipping the cars with a new anti-theft device.

Teenager arrested for virtual theft

Teenager arrested for virtual theft

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

A Dutch teenager has been arrested for stealing virtual furniture from Habbo Hotel, a social networking website.

US charges China's army officers with cyber theft

US charges China's army officers with cyber theft

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Reflecting concern about Internet security, the United States has said it won't tolerate government-sponsored cyber theft of trade secrets even as it brought cyber-espionage charges against China's five military officers for allegedly stealing classified corporate information.

New criminal laws reflect current social realities: Officials

New criminal laws reflect current social realities: Officials

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The current social realities and challenges have been addressed in the new Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 that will provide a mechanism for effectively dealing with such crimes and criminals and also having a deterrent effect, officials said on Saturday.

Delhi Capitals reclaim stolen cricket gear

Delhi Capitals reclaim stolen cricket gear

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The Capitals broke their string of five consecutive defeats on Thursday, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by four wickets at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in New Delhi and on Friday, Warner revealed that most of the gear had been recovered and the culprits "found".

Rs 20 cr Delhi heist solved, police arrest 2, recover 18.5 kg of jewels

Rs 20 cr Delhi heist solved, police arrest 2, recover 18.5 kg of jewels

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The Chhattisgarh police have arrested two persons and recovered around 18.5 kg of gold and diamond ornaments in connection with a burglary of jewellery worth over Rs 20 crore from a store in New Delhi earlier this week, a senior official said on Friday.

EPFO dumps CSC Aadhaar services after data theft

EPFO dumps CSC Aadhaar services after data theft

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Unique Identification Authority of India said the alleged data breach took place on a website that does not belong to it.

Theft at vice-president's residence

Theft at vice-president's residence

Rediff.com19 Nov 2004

Computer disc writers and some other computer accessories have reportedly gone missing from the office of the vice-president's personal secretary.

Black money abroad: SC calls it theft; blasts govt

Black money abroad: SC calls it theft; blasts govt

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed displeasure over the government's reluctance in coming forward with full information on the black money stashed by Indians in foreign banks, saying it as a theft of national wealth and amounted to 'plunder' of the nation.

Trai keen to curb cell phone theft

Trai keen to curb cell phone theft

Rediff.com8 Jan 2004

In a bid to check theft of mobile phones as it involved security aspects, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has issued a consultation paper to seek opinion of the industry and other stakeholders to stop the menace.

CBI summons Akhilesh as witness in illegal mining case

CBI summons Akhilesh as witness in illegal mining case

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The case pertains to the issuance of mining leases in alleged violation of e-tendering process. The Allahabad High Court had ordered the probe.

Govt to crack down on power theft: PM

Govt to crack down on power theft: PM

Rediff.com21 Mar 2007

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said the government will tackle the electricity theft and distribution losses on a war-footing and work for a broad national consensus on power distribution and pricing reforms.

How to avoid identity theft

How to avoid identity theft

Rediff.com14 Oct 2004

Gujarat to MP, the saga of missing 240 British era gold coins

Gujarat to MP, the saga of missing 240 British era gold coins

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

A special investigation team (SIT) has been formed to unravel the mystery surrounding the alleged theft of 240 British-era gold coins by four policemen in Madhya Pradesh's Alirajpur district, an official said on Wednesday.

Lankan presidential secretariat reopens after blockade; 3 held for theft

Lankan presidential secretariat reopens after blockade; 3 held for theft

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

The presidential secretariat which was occupied by the protesters from July 9 till Friday last is re-opened and the staff reported to work on Monday, officials said.

13/7 blasts: Two jailed accused arrested in theft case

13/7 blasts: Two jailed accused arrested in theft case

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Two of the five alleged Indian Mujahideen operatives behind bars in connection with 13/7 bomb blasts case were on Monday arrested in a motorcycle theft case, a senior Anti-Terrorism Squad official said.

US slaps espionage, theft charges on NSA whistleblower

US slaps espionage, theft charges on NSA whistleblower

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

Edward Snowden, a former private contractor with Central Intelligence Agency who leaked details of America's controversial secret surveillance programme, has been charged with espionage and stealing government property.

US: Controversial swami held for theft

US: Controversial swami held for theft

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

Selvam was out on bail after a few hours for $125,000. The police took away the computers from his home for further investigation.

Mobile thefts: India loses Rs 500 cr annually

Mobile thefts: India loses Rs 500 cr annually

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

Mobile phones users in India suffer an annual loss of Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion) due to theft or misplaced handsets, industry experts said on Thursday.

Naturals Ice Cream: Amazing Start-Up Story

Naturals Ice Cream: Amazing Start-Up Story

Rediff.com18 May 2024

When its founder, Raghunandan Kamath, took a calculated risk, his Bollywood customers backed him all the way, say Rohith Potti and Pooja Bhula.

A Chor-Police Potboiler

A Chor-Police Potboiler

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The Hyderabad Heist is a blow-by-blow account of an audacious theft committed in 2018, and a recounting of how the Hyderabad Police combined technology and human intelligence to crack the case.

Kyrgios pulls out of Australian Open

Kyrgios pulls out of Australian Open

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

'I was so close to winning a Grand Slam. I want to make sure that my body is going to have the time it needs to come back, so please bear with me.'

Jharkhand: 3 accused of theft lynched

Jharkhand: 3 accused of theft lynched

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

The villagers caught hold of the four in the wee hours of Tuesday and beat them up with sticks, killing two of them on the spot while the third succumbed to his injuries later, the sources added.

20-year-old lynched in UP on suspicion of buffalo theft

20-year-old lynched in UP on suspicion of buffalo theft

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

The victim worked in Dubai as tailor and had recently come home in UP's Bareilly.