News for 'underworld'

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.

Antilia bomb scare case: NIA arrests ex-encounter specialist

Antilia bomb scare case: NIA arrests ex-encounter specialist

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

The NIA also conducted a raid at the residence of Shiv Sena leader and former 'encounter specialist' of Mumbai Police, Pradeep Sharma in connection with the Antilia bomb scare and Mansukh Hiren murder case on Thursday, sources said.

Bollywood's TOP Gangster Films

Bollywood's TOP Gangster Films

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Sanjay Gupta's Mumbai Saga and Ram Gopal Varma's DCompany are all set to release this week, and add to the gangster movies made in Bollywood.

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.

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.

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.

Deadly 2 glorifies violence

Deadly 2 glorifies violence

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

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

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.

Cruise 'party' plot to 'kidnap' Aryan; BJP leader, Wankhede involved: Malik

Cruise 'party' plot to 'kidnap' Aryan; BJP leader, Wankhede involved: Malik

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik on Sunday alleged that Narcotic Control Bureau's Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede was part of a plot to 'kidnap' Aryan Khan, the son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.

A NOT-SO-SENSITIVE Guide to Badhaai Do

A NOT-SO-SENSITIVE Guide to Badhaai Do

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Badhaai Do carries its audience on the wave of those little farces that come with being queer in India, a land where masculinity still has some say, observes Sreehari Nair.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.

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.

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.

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'.

Review: Avatharam is average

Review: Avatharam is average

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

The film lags mostly in the second half.

Why Alia Wears White in Gangubai Kathiawadi

Why Alia Wears White in Gangubai Kathiawadi

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'I knew that since I would be designing for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film, the aesthetics would have to be correct.' 'He doesn't show poverty in his films.' 'He won't show someone standing on the streets in phate hue kapde.'

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.

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.

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.

Rajan's physical production in Maha court not feasible: Court

Rajan's physical production in Maha court not feasible: Court

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Special CBI Judge Vinod Kumar said this after the agency informed the court that there was a "serious life threat" to Rajan from various underworld mafia groups and intelligence inputs have been received in this regard.

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.

Happy Birthday Sanjay Dutt!

Happy Birthday Sanjay Dutt!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

RGV's Contract disappoints

RGV's Contract disappoints

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

Contract is a badly-made and disappointing film, way below the standards set by the director himself.

J Dey murder: Charges framed against 10 accused, including journalist Jigna Vora

J Dey murder: Charges framed against 10 accused, including journalist Jigna Vora

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

A special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act court in Mumbai on Monday framed charges against 10 accused, including arrested scribe Jigna Vora, in the journalist J Dey murder case of 2011.

Yakub Memon: A timeline from explosions to execution

Yakub Memon: A timeline from explosions to execution

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

A little over 22 years after 12 coordinated blasts rocked Mumbai, killing 257 people and injuring over 700, the lone convict on death row in the case -- Yakub Abdul Razak Memon -- was hanged after the Supreme Court on Thursday morning rejected his petition seeking stay of execution

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.

Dawood's aide taken into custody

Dawood's aide taken into custody

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

Iqbal Attarwala arrived in Mumbai on Thursday after authorities in Dubai deported him.

'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.'

Mumbai police arrest four Machacha gang members

Mumbai police arrest four Machacha gang members

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

The four arrested gangsters are associates of Fahim Machacha, a close aide of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.

'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.'

Court seeks report on Jet Air chief's 'mafia links

Court seeks report on Jet Air chief's 'mafia links

Rediff.com21 Jun 2007

The Bombay high court has asked Mumbai Police Commissioner to file a report on the alleged underworld links of Jet Airways chairman Naresh Goyal.

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.

Social networking? Cops are watching you

Social networking? Cops are watching you

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

There are eight fan clubs devoted to underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and one each dedicated to Chhota Rajan, Chhota Shakeel and Abu Salem on Orkut.com alone.

SC to hear plea against Jet chief on Oct 26

SC to hear plea against Jet chief on Oct 26

Rediff.com23 Oct 2007

The Supreme Court will hear on October 26 a petition alleging that Jet Airways chairman Naresh Goyal has links with the underworld. An appeal filed by M Furquan, a Delhi-based journalist, has alleged that funds for Jet Airways was given by underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. He has also sought a CBI inquiry into the matter.