August 26, 2018 00:44 IST
According to Mumbai police, Choksi applied for a PCC on February 23, 2017. On March 10, 2017, Malabar Hill police station submitted a “clear report” after running a check on CAIS. On March 14, 2017, Mumbai Police passport branch forwarded the report to the regional passport office.
Sun, Aug 26, 2018August 26, 2018 00:39 IST
Six recent arrests by the Maharashtra Police and the CBI point to a complex and intricate web of fringe Hindu radical groups whose members are now being linked to four murders and a recently busted terror module. The Indian Express untangle the plot
Sun, Aug 26, 2018August 26, 2018 00:17 IST
The day journalist Gauri Lankesh was murdered in Bengaluru, Sudhanva Gondhalekar, 39, an activist associated with the Shri Shivpratishthan Hindustan and the HJS, was seen in the vicinity of her home around four hours before the killing.
Sun, Aug 26, 2018August 23, 2018 03:17 IST
Last week, Rashid had reportedly opposed a resolution to pay tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He was subsequently beaten up, allegedly by some BJP corporator.
Thu, Aug 23, 2018August 22, 2018 08:00 IST
Besides the revolver, the agencies also recovered three live cartridges, a dagger and a sword during searches carried out on Tuesday. If the FSL confirms that the weapon was used in the Dabholkar killing, it would be a major breakthrough.
Wed, Aug 22, 2018August 21, 2018 01:54 IST
Among those listed is ‘Mumbai SP’, a reference to the SP with the CBI, Nandkumar Nair — the investigative officer in Pune-based rationalist Narendra Dabholkar’s murder case.
Tue, Aug 21, 2018August 20, 2018 04:52 IST
Twenty-two crude bombs and 21 country-made weapons have so far been recovered from the accused in the case, who were allegedly planning to carry out attacks in Mumbai, Solapur, Satara, Pune and Nalasopara.
Mon, Aug 20, 2018August 20, 2018 02:26 IST
According to the sources, Kalaskar and Andure, both residents of Aurangabad, took a state transport bus to Pune on August 19, 2013. They got off the bus at Shivaji Nagar in Pune next morning.
Mon, Aug 20, 2018August 16, 2018 02:53 IST
According to the ATS, the three men were also planning to carry out attacks in Mumbai, Pune, Satara, Solapur and Nallasopara and that the bombs they had assembled were low-intensity and meant to cause a commotion.
Thu, Aug 16, 2018August 14, 2018 04:49 IST
The state Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has informed both the central and state governments that the right wing outfit is not registered as a single entity but as separate units in every district and city, sources told The Indian Express.
Tue, Aug 14, 2018August 13, 2018 05:20 IST
The ATS is now investigating if the three arrested, and their associates, were operating a weapons manufacturing unit, or procured the arms and ammunition from other states, such as Uttar Pradesh and Assam.
Mon, Aug 13, 2018August 12, 2018 05:56 IST
“The bombs were low explosive devices, not meant to cause massive casualties. They were intended to be hurled in public meetings like protest marches. While this has surfaced during preliminary interrogation, we are verifying the details,” a senior official told The Sunday Express.
Sun, Aug 12, 2018August 12, 2018 05:25 IST
Nala Sopara neighbourhood ‘shut down’ in support of arrested gaurakshak Vaibhav Raut in 2014
Sun, Aug 12, 2018August 11, 2018 04:30 IST
Police recover 20 crude bombs, gelatin sticks, say plot was to hit Mumbai, Pune, Satara, Solapur.
Sat, Aug 11, 2018August 10, 2018 03:52 IST
Contesting his extradition, Mallya, during the last hearing, had claimed there was “no natural light” or fresh air in Arthur Road jail following which Judge Emma Arbuthnot had asked for a “step by step video” of Barrack number 12 for “the avoidance of doubt"
Fri, Aug 10, 2018August 09, 2018 03:30 IST
Both India and Pakistan have been contesting for Mudassar Hussain Sayed, alias Munna Jhingada's custody for the last 18 years, each claiming Jhingada is its national and should be extradited for him to be brought to justice.
Thu, Aug 09, 2018August 08, 2018 06:30 IST
“One of the posts used photographs of Shivaji Maharaj and his mother Jijabai to render authenticity while calling for a ‘Thok morcha’... the emblem of the organiser was also used. This message was later found to be fake,” said an officer citing a message that went viral on WhatsApp.
Wed, Aug 08, 2018August 03, 2018 01:40 IST
Mehul Choksi and his nephew Nirav Modi are wanted in the Rs 13,578-crore fraud in Punjab National Bank (PNB). The case is being probed by the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate.
Fri, Aug 03, 2018August 02, 2018 00:39 IST
It is a ground-plus-one structure with eight cells on each floor. Each cell has an attached toilet, washing area and courtyard. Barrack 12 houses high-profile prisoners who are perceived to be facing a threat or who could pose a threat to others.
Thu, Aug 02, 2018August 01, 2018 05:13 IST
Vijay Mallya’s defence team, led by Clare Montgomery, focused its objections on the lack of natural light available in Barrack 12 and claimed that the “government of India assurance cannot be relied upon”.
Wed, Aug 01, 2018July 31, 2018 03:45 IST
In the absence of a bilateral extradition treaty between India and Antigua and Barbuda, the request has been made through an affidavit drafted in accordance with the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), to which both Antigua and Barbuda and India are signatory to.
Tue, Jul 31, 2018July 30, 2018 04:57 IST
The Indian Navy too is tracking the insolvency proceedings of ABG Shipyard after the Navy was forced last year to terminate shipbuilding contracts worth Rs 1,455 crore five years after it was first awarded to the firm.
Mon, Jul 30, 2018July 22, 2018 01:46 IST
Dhule police are now looking for two villagers from Gotilamba, who they have identified as “instigators”. The police suspect these two people manhandled the victims and led them to Rainpada, where a Sunday bazaar was underway.
Sun, Jul 22, 2018July 12, 2018 04:32 IST
While the Chief Minister enjoys the highest security cover of Z-plus category, sources say that after the recent threat perception, additional security measures have been put in place especially during the Chief minister’s public visits or meets.
Thu, Jul 12, 2018July 10, 2018 02:02 IST
Last week, the Interpol had issued a RCN against Choksi’s nephew Nirav Modi, his brother Neeshal Modi and close aide Subhash Parab — all accused in the alleged fraud.
Tue, Jul 10, 2018