News for 'underworld'

Salem remanded to police custody in extortion case

Salem remanded to police custody in extortion case

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Salem, who was an accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts case, was brought to the capital last week in pursuance of the production warrant issued by the Delhi court against him on April 17.

Salem remanded to police custody

Salem remanded to police custody

Rediff.com22 May 2007

The court had earlier issued production warrants at three occasions against Salem but a Mumbai court had stayed his production here on his lawyer's plea on security grounds.

More court woes for Salman?

More court woes for Salman?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

The actor has been summoned for questioning by the Mumbai Crime Branch.

US elections trigger recessions?

US elections trigger recessions?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

Since 1945, most US presidential elections have been accompanied by a recession.

Court rejects bail plea of Romesh Sharma's brother

Court rejects bail plea of Romesh Sharma's brother

Rediff.com12 Nov 2006

Mishra's bail plea was rejected in a 7-year-old case of kidnapping, extortion and robbery.

Jain murder: Charges framed against Salem

Jain murder: Charges framed against Salem

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

Two other accused in the case, Mohammed Naeem Abdul Rahim Khan and Riyaz Siddique, have turned approvers.

Bollywood's 36 jhoola moments

Bollywood's 36 jhoola moments

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at the jhoola, and how it's an unforgettable part of many a Bollywood imagery in celebration, romance, frolic and, sometimes, even menace.

Dawood's brother, 2 others booked for extortion

Dawood's brother, 2 others booked for extortion

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Iqbal Kaskar and his two associates booked on charges of extortion on Tuesday.

Monica Bedi to be released on bail on Wed

Monica Bedi to be released on bail on Wed

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Speaking to rediff.com, Bedi's counsel S Pradeep Kumar said she could not be released on Tuesday evening as the completion of formalities for her release were delayed.

Monica Bedi's acquittal challenged

Monica Bedi's acquittal challenged

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

The prosecution filed a criminal appeal before District and Sessions Judge Renu Sharma on Thursday against Chief Judicial Magistrate court's decision to acquit Monica on the basis of lack of evidence.

Monica escorted to Hyderabad

Monica escorted to Hyderabad

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

Underworld don Abu Salem's companion Monica Bedi, who was acquitted in a fake passpart case in Bhopal, was escorted to Hyderabad by train on Wednesday, official sources said.

Panipat Review

Panipat Review

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'Panipat has all the meat for a political drama meets war movie. But in Ashutosh Gowariker's failure to process its complexity, the material never rises beyond a mediocre hurray to the Maratha manoos,' says Sukanya Verma.

'Eyes' in Monica Bedi's cell raise storm

'Eyes' in Monica Bedi's cell raise storm

Rediff.com14 Jul 2007

Jail Superintendent Prashant Somkunwar said there were no hidden cameras in the women's ward.

Dawood hasn't had plastic surgery: '93 accused

Dawood hasn't had plastic surgery: '93 accused

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

"Aftab Alam alias Vicky and one Abhit are hiding in Dubai and were also involved in the sensational Raj Aggrawal kidnapping case," said the officer.

'Samuels breached the Code of Conduct'

'Samuels breached the Code of Conduct'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

Nagpur police commissioner SPS Yadav says Marlon Samuels' conversation with an alleged bookmaker was no crime, but it certainly violated the ICC Code of Conduct.

Quattrochhi issue rocks LS

Quattrochhi issue rocks LS

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

Describing Ottavio Quattrochhi as "no different a fugitive" than underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, Leader of the Opposition Lal Kishenchand Advani asked Singh, who was present in the House, why the government was having a "soft corner" for the Italian.

Centre asked to respond on Salem's plea

Centre asked to respond on Salem's plea

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

The counsel for Abu Salem contended that at the time of his extradition the Portugal government had mentioned that he would not be prosecuted under MCOCA.

Mumbai: 'No orders to demolish Sara-Sahara'

Mumbai: 'No orders to demolish Sara-Sahara'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2006

Civic authorities on Sunday continued the demolition of seven unauthorised structures near the controversial Sara-Sahara complex in south Mumbai.

Dawood's shopping complex to be demolished

Dawood's shopping complex to be demolished

Rediff.com28 Jul 2006

The complex stands on a plot of land owned by Central Public Works Department and was illegally built in connivance with municipal officials, according to police.

2006: When the high and mighty fell

2006: When the high and mighty fell

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

2006 saw the high and mighty being brought to book. An overview.

Dawood's sister Haseena granted bail

Dawood's sister Haseena granted bail

Rediff.com24 May 2007

Haseena has an extortion case filed against her and others by estate agent Vinod Avlani.

High drama in Smart City

High drama in Smart City

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

Suresh Gopi puts in a subdued but terrific performance.

Mumbai: protests: Rajan's brother listed accused

Mumbai: protests: Rajan's brother listed accused

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

Underworld don Chhota Rajan's brother Deepak Nikalje has been listed as a wanted accused along with 150 others in a rioting case in Mumbai, police said on Thursday.

1993 serial blasts key accused Yeda Yakub dies in Pakistan

1993 serial blasts key accused Yeda Yakub dies in Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

A key accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, Yakub Khan alias Yeda Yakub, is believed to have died in Karachi in Pakistan, as per information received by Mumbai Police.

Bhatt case: Cops to quiz Pujari's jailed men

Bhatt case: Cops to quiz Pujari's jailed men

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

Bhatt case: Cops to interrogate Pujari's jailed men

10 Dawood aides sent to police custody

10 Dawood aides sent to police custody

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

All of them are wanted in connection with various cases registered in the city for crimes ranging from extortion to murder.

Dubai extradites 10 Dawood aides

Dubai extradites 10 Dawood aides

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

They have been arrested by the Mumbai Crime Branch.

Review: Big B is technically brilliant

Review: Big B is technically brilliant

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

Mammootty's latest is worth watching for the technical brilliance, if not anything else.

Reports of infighting in Dawood's gang in the UAE

Reports of infighting in Dawood's gang in the UAE

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

Besides Shakeel's brother, his brother-in-law Arif Bhaijan and Qayoom are also understood to have been detained.

New UK asset freeze list has Dawood on it with 4 Pak addresses

New UK asset freeze list has Dawood on it with 4 Pak addresses

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The Mumbai-born gangster's nationality is listed as "Indian", with a recorded Indian passport which was subsequently revoked by the government of India and then goes on to list a string of Indian and Pakistani passports acquired by him and misused.

Review: Pari wants to scare you...

Review: Pari wants to scare you...

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

...But ends up being oddly moving, says Sreehari Nair.

Salem greets prospective voters with posters

Salem greets prospective voters with posters

Rediff.com23 Oct 2006

His counsel Ashok Sarogi had declared that Salem would contest the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly elections from Mubarakpur as an independent.

Salem fails to appear before Delhi court

Salem fails to appear before Delhi court

Rediff.com21 Mar 2007

Though there are four cases registered against him here, he can be tried in only three cases, which were mentioned in the extradition agreement with Portugal.

Charges framed against Monica Bedi in Bhopal

Charges framed against Monica Bedi in Bhopal

Rediff.com16 Oct 2006

She has already been convicted and sentenced to five years rigorous imprisonment for passport forgery in Hyderabad.

'93 blasts: first mention of Dawood's role in verd

'93 blasts: first mention of Dawood's role in verd

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

The court accepted Phanse's confession that he had gone to Dubai to attend a conspiracy meeting convened by Dawood Ibrahim, thus giving a judicial finding on Dawood's involvement in the case.\n\n

Delhi HC acquits Babloo Srivastava

Delhi HC acquits Babloo Srivastava

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

In July last year, a Delhi Court had sentenced Babloo and Shah to life imprisonment for killing Suneja, a Delhi-based businessman, in 1992.

Monica Bedi to act again

Monica Bedi to act again

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

Underworld don, Abu Salem's girlfriend, Monica Bedi has got an offer to act in producer and director Guddu Dhanoa's new film.

Maharashtra CM gives clean chit to ministers

Maharashtra CM gives clean chit to ministers

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh Friday gave a clean chit to the two ministers whose names have figured in the taped conversation between criminals.