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Cong slams Centre over Dawood issue; says govt tarnishing India's image

Cong slams Centre over Dawood issue; says govt tarnishing India's image

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Congress charged the Narendra Modi government with tarnishing India's image by saying that the location of Dawood Ibrahim was not known.

Dawood's alleged aide refused bail in 2009 case

Dawood's alleged aide refused bail in 2009 case

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

Khalil Ahmed, an alleged aide of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, was on Monday refused bail by a Delhi court in a 2009 case of alleged attempt to extort money from a businessman in New Delhi.

Review: Alemaari doesn't entertain

Review: Alemaari doesn't entertain

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

Watch Alemaari if you want to kill time and not to be entertained.

Review: Gangster is a cliched movie

Review: Gangster is a cliched movie

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Even those who feel like defending this film because it is made for the mass audience will be disappointed.

Govt likely to withdraw TADA charges against Abu Salem

Govt likely to withdraw TADA charges against Abu Salem

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

The government is likely to withdraw all additional charges against underworld don Abu Salem and inform Portuguese authorities about the same, official sources said on Wednesday.

Review: Katari Veera Sura Sundaraangi is a winner

Review: Katari Veera Sura Sundaraangi is a winner

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Producer Munirathna Naidu needs to be commended for investing in a 3D film.

UK court orders extradition of Tiger Hanif

UK court orders extradition of Tiger Hanif

Rediff.com3 May 2012

Tiger Hanif, who is wanted in India in connection with two bomb attacks in Gujarat in 1993, has been ordered to be extradited to India by a British judge who called him a "classic fugitive" during a hearing in London.

Delhi HC raps police for being lax in filing Salem chargesheet

Delhi HC raps police for being lax in filing Salem chargesheet

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

The Delhi high court on Friday rapped the city police for being "lax" while filing the chargesheet against underworld don Abu Salem under Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act when it was in "contravention" of the extradition agreement with Portugal.

Bollywood's BIGGEST OPENINGS for 'A' Films

Bollywood's BIGGEST OPENINGS for 'A' Films

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

As Kabir Singh races ahead for superhit status, Joginder Tuteja looks back at the biggest opening earnings for Bollywood's adult films in the recent past.

The man who wants to buy Dawood's property

The man who wants to buy Dawood's property

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

'I would like to say that there is a fear of Dawood. We thought we are a nation of 120 crore people and if we do not bid for this property it will be a matter of disgrace.' 'Here is this man sitting in Pakistan and is being able to lord over our country especially Mumbai through remote control. I think somewhere we must draw the line.' 'There is no Hindu-Muslim issue at all. The underworld is the most secular entity in the country. Whether you are a Muslim or a Hindu it does not matter. Whether you are able to deliver or rake in the moolah is all that matters.' Former journalist S Balakrishnan on why he is bidding for Dawood's Ibrahim's property.

'I do action films to satisfy my fans'

'I do action films to satisfy my fans'

Rediff.com24 May 2012

Aditya is back after sabbatical. The action hero will be seen in his next Villian which releases tomorrow.

Arnab fails to get relief from HC, files for bail in lower court

Arnab fails to get relief from HC, files for bail in lower court

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

The sessions court will continue hearing the revision application on Tuesday, special public prosecutor Pradip Gharat said. Goswami's lawyer Parkar said after the revision plea is heard, the court will take up the bail plea for hearing.

CBI visits IPS officers' mess, hotel in search for Rajeev Kumar

CBI visits IPS officers' mess, hotel in search for Rajeev Kumar

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

The cop, who is alleged to have suppressed crucial evidences required for preparing the final CBI chargesheet in the scam, has been evading the probe agency's summons to appear before it and his whereabouts are not known.

Dawood's sister's plea for new passport rejected

Dawood's sister's plea for new passport rejected

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

A petition by fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's sister Haseena Ibrahim Parker challenging Government's refusal to issue her a fresh passport was on Tuesday dismissed by the Delhi High Court.

Vijay's Jarasandha ready to hit the screens

Vijay's Jarasandha ready to hit the screens

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

The film is based on underworld and Vijay will be seen playing a body builder

RGV: I am almost a gangster myself

RGV: I am almost a gangster myself

Rediff.com9 May 2012

Ram Gopal Varma talks about his new film Department and why item numbers are necessary in a film.

UK prosecutors drop charges against Iqbal Mirchi

UK prosecutors drop charges against Iqbal Mirchi

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

British prosecutors on Tuesday dropped charges against underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's close aide Iqbal Mirchi in connection with a case in which he was accused of threatening to kill a man, citing lack of evidence.

Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai in pix

Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai in pix

Rediff.com1 Jun 2010

Looking at Milan Luthria's Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai.

I miss my homeland, want to return: Iqbal Mirchi

I miss my homeland, want to return: Iqbal Mirchi

Rediff.com22 Oct 2011

Released on bail after he was charged with threatening to kill his nephew in London, Mirchi, considered as Dawood Ibrahim's right hand man, claimed in a statement issued through his solicitor Afsheen Chowdhry, that he had no role in terrorist activities and no connection with the underworld don.

Abu Salem's extradition: Portugal's SC rejects CBI plea

Abu Salem's extradition: Portugal's SC rejects CBI plea

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Portugal's Supreme Court has rejected a Central Bureau of Investigation appeal against a lower court decision which had held that rules have been breached on extradition of underworld don Abu Salem by slapping of new charges that attract death penalty.

First look: Pawan Kalyan's Panja

First look: Pawan Kalyan's Panja

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

The actor will play an underworld don in the film.

Pakistan supports Dawood Ibrahim's businesses: IB

Pakistan supports Dawood Ibrahim's businesses: IB

Rediff.com6 Oct 2011

Along with several illegitimate businesses that Dawood Ibrahim operates, he also runs some legitimate ones that the Pakistan government is well aware of. This can happen only with the complete support of the establishment say Intelligence Bureau officials. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Salem's extradition: India moves Portugal SC

Salem's extradition: India moves Portugal SC

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

India has approached Portugal's Supreme Court, challenging its high court order which had terminated the extradition of underworld don Abu Salem for breach of agreement by India, which has slapping charges which may attract death penalty. India, in its appeal before the Portuguese Supreme Court, has said the interpretation of the high court of the trial in various courts of the country was not correct.

Miandad has not recovered from shock over Pak's defeat: Thakur

Miandad has not recovered from shock over Pak's defeat: Thakur

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Reacting to Javed Miandad's tirade against India, BCCI president Anurag Thakur on Tuesday said the former captain was still in a state of shock over Pakistan's win-less record in both the battlefield and cricket field. After India's surgical strike across the Line of Control, Miandad had said that Pakistan was ready for an all out war against India.

Has Ra.One been inspired from this?

Has Ra.One been inspired from this?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

We've seen bits of Shah Rukh's latest venture in quite a few films before.

Has Ra.One been inspired from this?

Has Ra.One been inspired from this?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

We've seen bits of Shah Rukh's latest venture in quite a few films before.

Chhota Rajan aide held in J Dey murder case

Chhota Rajan aide held in J Dey murder case

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

A close associate of fugitive underworld don Chhota Rajan was on Monday arrested in Mumbai for his alleged involvement in the killing of senior journalist J Dey, police said.

Handover wanted terrorists for better ties: EAM to Pak

Handover wanted terrorists for better ties: EAM to Pak

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

In a wide-ranging interview with French daily Le Monde, the minister said Pakistan does not deny sending terrorists to India.

End of the road for Dawood Ibrahim? Maybe not!

End of the road for Dawood Ibrahim? Maybe not!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

While India still hopes that the end could be in sight for fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim, there are indications that the going may not be so tough for the man who still has friends in high places in the Pakistani establishment, reports eminent Pakistani journalist Amir Mir.

Khadse-Dawood link: HC to hear matter on June 6

Khadse-Dawood link: HC to hear matter on June 6

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Manish Bhangale, a Vadodara hacker, filed a PIL against Maharashtra Revenue Minister Eknath Khadse over his alleged links with underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.

How Lashkar will benefit from Osama's death

How Lashkar will benefit from Osama's death

Rediff.com5 May 2011

Post Osama, Lashkar-e-Tayiba's clout is expected to grow with the support of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence and fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. Vicky Nanjappa reports

'A prince gets married, the bad guy is dead'

'A prince gets married, the bad guy is dead'

Rediff.com3 May 2011

Happy over the death of 9/11 terror attack mastermind Osama bin Laden, surfers across the globe expressed solidarity in the fight against terrorism as India's netizens sought similar action against Mumbai underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, living in Pakistan.

Fringe module behind 13/7 remains in the shadows

Fringe module behind 13/7 remains in the shadows

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Investigating agencies probing the Mumbai serial blasts are trying to ascertain if the Indian Mujahideen or the underworld had played any role in the terror strike that claimed 26 lives. They have been unable to pinpoint a motive for the blasts so far, say sources. The fact that the terrorists carried out the deadly blasts without relying much on technology has also stumped investigators. Terror outfits like the Indian Mujahideen are known to use sophisticated technology.

13/7 bomber was member of gangster Gawli's gym: ATS

13/7 bomber was member of gangster Gawli's gym: ATS

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

A wanted accused in the 13/7 Mumbai blasts, who had planted one of the bombs that went off that fateful evening, had enrolled himself at a gymnasium owned by the family of underworld don-turned-politician Arun Gawli, the Anti-Terrorism Squad said on Friday.

Vat 69 to Coke: What Bollywood drinks in the movies

Vat 69 to Coke: What Bollywood drinks in the movies

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'In the early years of this century, barely 10 years after liberalisation, drinking Coke was still cool,' notes Uttaran Das Gupta.

Did Advani nearly fall prey to informer-cop nexus?

Did Advani nearly fall prey to informer-cop nexus?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Did an officer in the Tamil Nadu Intelligence Bureau deliberately keep mum about the plot to target BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani during his October 2011 Rath Yatra? Was a police informer behind the failed operation?

Dawood aide Mirchi to be deported to India in 2012?

Dawood aide Mirchi to be deported to India in 2012?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

Iqbal Mirchi, drug lord and aide of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, was released on bail in London on October 20. And India's chase of Mirchi continues 17 years after he fled the nation. However, not all hope is lost. There's a possibility of him being deported some time next year. Toral Varia reports

Mirchi remanded to judicial custody in UK

Mirchi remanded to judicial custody in UK

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

Iqbal Mirchi, the right hand man of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and an accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, was on Thursday remanded to judicial custody by a British court after he was charged with threatening to kill a man, police sources said.

The men who fund terrorism across the globe

The men who fund terrorism across the globe

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

Russia has identified underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and Pakistan-based terror outfits Lashkar-e-Tayiba, Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi as financiers of terrorism through money laundering.

Chhota Rajan ordered J Dey's killing

Chhota Rajan ordered J Dey's killing

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

A fortnight after senior crime journalist Jyotirmoy Dey was shot dead, Mumbai police on Monday cracked the case claiming that underworld don Chhota Rajan was behind the murder, even as they remained tight-lipped about the motive.