News for 'underworld'

This sexy vampire is back!

This sexy vampire is back!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Kate Beckinsale to return as a vampire in the fourth installment of the Underworld series.

Pankaj Kapoor's 5 Finest Performances

Pankaj Kapoor's 5 Finest Performances

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Pankaj Kapoor is one of India's finest actors. Subhash K Jha picks 5 memorable performances.

Govinda took Dawood's help to defeat me in 2004: Ram Naik

Govinda took Dawood's help to defeat me in 2004: Ram Naik

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Uttar Pradesh governor Ram Naik has claimed that Bollywood actor and former MP Govinda sought help from underworld don Dawood Ibrahim to defeat him in the 2004 Lok Sabha elections in Mumbai North.

'We are 50-plus and still working hard'

'We are 50-plus and still working hard'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

'I have been hearing this for the last four generations, that this is the last generation of superstars.' 'We will not leave it for the younger generation to take it easily.' 'We will not hand it over to them.'

Chhota Rajan's sisters want to meet him on 'Bhai Dooj'; court tells CBI to consider

Chhota Rajan's sisters want to meet him on 'Bhai Dooj'; court tells CBI to consider

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

A Delhi court on Friday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to consider the plea of underworld don Chhota Rajan's sisters, who sought its permission to meet their brother currently in the probe agency's custody, on the occasion of 'Bhai Dooj', saying they have not met him for the past 27 years and wanted to bless him.

Dawood is 'in talks' with Modi govt for his return, alleges Raj Thackeray

Dawood is 'in talks' with Modi govt for his return, alleges Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

It will be a political move of the BJP, says the MNS chief.

Another BLOW for India in its bid to get Dawood

Another BLOW for India in its bid to get Dawood

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

Underworld don and 1993 Mumbai blasts mastermind Dawood Ibrahim is too precious for Pakistan to let go. And the recent statement by former US ambassador Robert Blackwill further dampens India's efforts to get Islamabad to hand him over, reports Vicky Nanjappa

Suspended J-K DSP Davinder Singh gets bail in terror case

Suspended J-K DSP Davinder Singh gets bail in terror case

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Singh and another accused in the case -- Irfan Shafi Mir -- were granted the relief by the court in a case filed by special cell of Delhi Police, noting that the probe agency failed to file chargesheet within 90 days from his arrest, as prescribed under law.

Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria met Lalit Modi in London in 2014

Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria met Lalit Modi in London in 2014

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

'Lalit Modi repeatedly kept requesting for Mumbai police's intervention against the underworld. I reiterated to Modi and his lawyer that it was imperative for Lalit Modi to return to Mumbai for the Mumbai police to initiate any inquiry. Thereafter, the meeting lasted barely for 15/20 minutes,' the police commissioner said.

Open to re-investigation in Loya case: Maha HM

Open to re-investigation in Loya case: Maha HM

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

CBI judge B H Loya, who was hearing the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case died in 2014 when he had gone to attend the wedding of a colleague's daughter. The reason for his death was said to be caridac arrest.

CBI arrests top Dawood aide Farooq Takla

CBI arrests top Dawood aide Farooq Takla

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Takla fled from India after 1993 Mumbai blasts, following which a Red Corner Notice was issued against him in 1995.

John Abraham's 10 BIGGEST HITS

John Abraham's 10 BIGGEST HITS

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

While he awaits an exciting 2021 with Mumbai Saga, Satyameva Jayate 2, Attack and Pathan, Joginder Tuteja takes a look at his top 10 hits.

IB hands over fresh Dawood dossier to CIA

IB hands over fresh Dawood dossier to CIA

Rediff.com12 May 2011

Dawood Ibrahim, the second most wanted terrorist in India after Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Saeed, is hiding in Pakistan, according to the Indian administration. But Pakistan has denied reports about granting refuge to Dawood. The Intelligence Bureau has now prepared a fresh dossier on the underworld don -- the mastermind of the 1993 serial blasts in Mumbai -- and handed it over to the Central Intelligence Agency. The CIA is reportedly tracking the underworld don.

Two IM operatives grilled over Mumbai blasts

Two IM operatives grilled over Mumbai blasts

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

In a bid to get clues on the latest serial blasts in Mumbai, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad and the Mumbai Crime Branch have questioned a number of people including two arrested Indian Mujahideen operatives, and those having links with underworld gangs and other anti-social elements. "A number of people have been questioned so far but the exact figure we cannot tell you. Those questioned include two IM members who were recently arrested," said an ATS official.

'Drug crime is the most serious crime our country is facing'

'Drug crime is the most serious crime our country is facing'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'We are also seeing the birth of new evil, the new face of drug distribution where human interface has reduced; consumers are using the Dark Web to source supplies and using cryptocurrencies as payment mode.'

Santokben 'Godmother' Jadeja dead

Santokben 'Godmother' Jadeja dead

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Jadeja's is amongst the famous cases of a lady heading underworld operations. Her area of operation allegedly had been in and around the coastal town of Porbandar.

Police probe if turf war triggered Mumbai blasts

Police probe if turf war triggered Mumbai blasts

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

While the police is investigating if the Indian Mujahideen or the Students Islamic Movement of India had a role in the Mumbai blasts, they are also probing if a second rung of the underworld executed the attack. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

RPI replaces Chhota Rajan's brother as MLA candidate

RPI replaces Chhota Rajan's brother as MLA candidate

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

The RPI-A is an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Mumbai cops 'demoralised' after Rajan cases are transferred to CBI

Mumbai cops 'demoralised' after Rajan cases are transferred to CBI

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

The Maharashtra government's decision to hand over all the cases against underworld don Chhota Rajan to the Central Bureau of Investigation has not gone down well with the Mumbai Police with several senior officials criticising the move stating that it has raised doubts over their ability.

Congress releases CD of Modi with 'hawala' operator

Congress releases CD of Modi with 'hawala' operator

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

A day after the Bharatiya Janata Party released a CD targetting Robert Vadra and the land deals, the Congress joined the CD war, releasing one showing BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi in pictures with one Afroz Fatta, who was arrested in connection to a Rs 1,000 crore hawala racket and dared him to submit himself to an independent probe.

Chhota Shakeel aide, bizman held for threatening Cong MLA

Chhota Shakeel aide, bizman held for threatening Cong MLA

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

An alleged associate of underworld don Chhota Shakeel and a businessman were arrested under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act charges for allegedly threatening Congress Member of Legislative Assembly Baba Siddiqui over a property dispute, the police said in Mumbai.

REVEALED: Dawood's address in posh Karachi neighbourhood

REVEALED: Dawood's address in posh Karachi neighbourhood

Rediff.com12 May 2016

News channel CNN-NEWS18 released video evidence of Dawood Ibrahim's presence at D 13, Block 4, Clifton, Karachi in Pakistan, a claim that Islamabad has denied for 23 long years.

Interpol questions Chhota Rajan in final lap before deportation

Interpol questions Chhota Rajan in final lap before deportation

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

According to immigration sources, the time of Rajan's deportation will be made clear by the Interpol after they quiz him and a final clearance is issued.

I did not surrender; want to go to India, says gangster Chhota Rajan

I did not surrender; want to go to India, says gangster Chhota Rajan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The remarks come amid speculation that Rajan had feared elimination at the hands of Chhota Shakeel, the closest aide of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.

Sushant Singh Rajput's TOP 5 FILMS

Sushant Singh Rajput's TOP 5 FILMS

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Subhash K Jha picks his favourite five Sushant performances.

Britain refuses to extradite Dawood aide Tiger Hanif

Britain refuses to extradite Dawood aide Tiger Hanif

Rediff.com18 May 2020

The British government has turned down India's request for the extradition of Tiger Hanif, an alleged aide of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim wanted in India in connection with two bomb blasts in Surat in 1993, the UK home office has confirmed.

Why did Chhota Rajan kill J Dey?

Why did Chhota Rajan kill J Dey?

Rediff.com3 May 2018

The court said that Rajan suspected that J Dey was working for Dawood Ibrahim and the journalist was showing him in a poor and weak position.

Pakistan unlikely to exit FATF's grey list: Report

Pakistan unlikely to exit FATF's grey list: Report

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

The Paris-based global watchdog for curbing terror financing and money laundering will hold its virtual plenary session from October 21 to 23. It will review Pakistan's progress on the 27-point action plan.

Parties, cell phones, personal valet: Abu Salem's cushy life inside jail

Parties, cell phones, personal valet: Abu Salem's cushy life inside jail

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Prison superintendent, who has been charged with torturing the underworld don, reveals the perks and privileges the gangster enjoyed behind bars.

ED summons Praful Patel in alleged deal with Dawood's aide

ED summons Praful Patel in alleged deal with Dawood's aide

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Patel has already been questioned by the ED in an another money laundering case linked to the aviation scam.

Trailer Review: Just how novel will Sacred Games be?

Trailer Review: Just how novel will Sacred Games be?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

We've seen it all before in Bollywood's numerous Mafia movies but Netflix's Sacred Games might just surprise us with a different treatment, feels Urvi Parikh.

Deadly 2 glorifies violence

Deadly 2 glorifies violence

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Go for this Kannada movie only if you're action movie buff.

Dawood offered to surrender, but feared threat to life, says Ram Jethmalani

Dawood offered to surrender, but feared threat to life, says Ram Jethmalani

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Senior advocate Ram Jethmalani on Saturday claimed that underworld don Dawood Ibrahim had offered to surrender to the Indian authorities in the 90s, but the then Maharashtra chief minister Sharad Pawar did not carry the matter forward.

Dawood lives in Pakistan, India has proof: Report

Dawood lives in Pakistan, India has proof: Report

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Indian security agencies in possession of telephone bill, passport details that the underworld don lives in a upscale Karachi locality, reports The Hindustan Times

Swami Chakrapani gets Z-category security after threats from 'D-Company'

Swami Chakrapani gets Z-category security after threats from 'D-Company'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Chakrapani had earlier written to the Union Home Ministry in which he mentioned about receiving fresh threats from 'D-Company'.

Rashid Malabari's lawyer shot dead in Mangalore

Rashid Malabari's lawyer shot dead in Mangalore

Rediff.com9 Apr 2009

In a shocking development, the advocate for underworld gunman Rashid Malabari, was shot dead at Mangalore on Thursday evening.

Rishi Kapoor Wasn't Prepared For Death

Rishi Kapoor Wasn't Prepared For Death

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'Some months before his death, when I had inquired about his health, he was annoyed that people assumed the worst.' '"I am not going anywhere," Rishi snapped as only he could.'

Arrested gangster Chhota Rajan gets consular access

Arrested gangster Chhota Rajan gets consular access

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

Underworld don Chhota Rajan, who was arrested on arrival from Australia, on Sunday received consular access with an Indian diplomat.

Review: Avatharam is average

Review: Avatharam is average

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

The film lags mostly in the second half.

Pak has shown meagre progress against terror financing: Watchgroup

Pak has shown meagre progress against terror financing: Watchgroup

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Pakistan has improved its full compliance on only two of the 40 FATF recommendations, the APG report noted.