News for 'underworld'

Dawood to attend nephew's wedding reception via skype

Dawood to attend nephew's wedding reception via skype

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's nephew Alishah Parkar on Wednesday tied the knot with the daughter of a Mumbai-based businessman in a traditional Muslim ceremony, with Mumbai police keeping an eye on the event.

1993 blasts case: Qayyum released from prison

1993 blasts case: Qayyum released from prison

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

"India is my country and I will stay here and do business to earn a livelihood," Qayyum said.

Trailer Review: Why is Daddy looking so lost?

Trailer Review: Why is Daddy looking so lost?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

The beefcake looks lost, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf, his expressions for a gangster just don't hold up.

Attended Dawood's party, but no nexus: Sanjay Dutt to SC

Attended Dawood's party, but no nexus: Sanjay Dutt to SC

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt on Tuesday told Supreme Court that he had attended a dinner hosted by underworld don Dawood Ibrahim in Dubai before the 1993 blasts in Mumbai but denied any relationship with him.

US to declare Dawood aides drug traffickers

US to declare Dawood aides drug traffickers

Rediff.com16 May 2012

India on Wednesday welcomed the United States move to designate underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's two top aides Chhota Shakeel and Tiger Memon as key drug traffickers, saying it was a reaffirmation of India's stand and asked "those countries" "harbouring" them to bring them to justice.

Review: Kaalaaya Tasmai Namaha is engaging

Review: Kaalaaya Tasmai Namaha is engaging

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

The film has a slow narrative but is a good attempt and keeps the audiences engaged.

Kaskar firing case: Chhota Rajan's aide granted bail

Kaskar firing case: Chhota Rajan's aide granted bail

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

A sessions court on Wednesday granted bail to a close aide of fugitive gangster Chhota Rajan, in connection with the firing outside the residence of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's brother Iqbal Kaskar, in which, the latter's bodyguard-cum-driver was killed.

We don't know about any threat to Rushdie: Mumbai Police

We don't know about any threat to Rushdie: Mumbai Police

Rediff.com21 Jan 2012

"When we had no information that gangsters or paid assassins from Mumbai underworld had planned to eliminate Salman Rushdie how could we have shared it to anybody," Maharashtra Director General of Police K Subramaniam told PTI.

Key Dawood aide Iqbal Mirchi arrested in London

Key Dawood aide Iqbal Mirchi arrested in London

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Memon Iqbal Mohammed alias Iqbal Mirchi also known as Iqbal Merchant, a key aide of underworld don and proclaimed terrorist Dawood Ibrahim, has been detained by authorities in London, sources in the Mumbai Crime Branch have confirmed.

Eradicating corruption from cricket almost impossible, Brearley says

Eradicating corruption from cricket almost impossible, Brearley says

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

Mike Brearley, one of England's most successful cricket captains, said on Tuesday that eradicating corruption from the game is probably impossible but that is no reason to stop trying.

Dawood Ibrahim's alleged aide Khalil Ahmed granted bail

Dawood Ibrahim's alleged aide Khalil Ahmed granted bail

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

Khalil Ahmed, an alleged aide of fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, has been granted bail by a Delhi court in a 2009 case of his alleged bid to extort money from a businessman. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Vinod Yadav granted bail to Khalil, considering that substantial evidence against him has already been recorded. The court released him on bail on a personal bond of Rs 25,000.

Portugal court stays cancellation of Salem's extradition

Portugal court stays cancellation of Salem's extradition

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

India has got a breather with the constitutional court of Portugal staying the order of its Supreme Court on violation of extradition agreement of underworld don Abu Salem by New Delhi by slapping new charges invoking death penalty.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

'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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.