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Presley Thomas

Presley Thomas

Presley Thomas heads the crime and legal team of Hindustan Times, Mumbai. Has been a journalist since the last 16 years and has worked with various national dailies. Covers defence and terrorism, and has reported from various states across the country

Articles by Presley Thomas

Justice Hosbet Suresh: At 91 years, the man who championed people’s rights, passes away

Many remember Justice Suresh as the flag-bearer of the human rights movement in the country, carrying on in the footsteps of his late mentor, Justice VR Krishna Iyer.

Updated on Jun 12, 2020 09:25 IST

Cyclone Nisarga: Shrivardhan faces another ‘storm’

Its black sand beaches and remnants of the 18th century fortifications have attracted an influx of tourists over the years.

Updated on Jun 3, 2020 22:34 IST

The rise and fall of an unlikely don

Fugitive Ravi Pujari being brought to Bengaluru after he was arrested and extradited from the west African country of Senegal, on Monday.

Updated on Feb 29, 2020 23:08 IST

Arun Gawli’s aide set to testify against him in extortion case

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Updated on Dec 5, 2019 19:35 IST

‘Iqbal Mirchi floated 24 firms in UK, UAE, laundered ₹1K-cr’

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Updated on Nov 1, 2019 04:25 IST

1993 blasts convict Abdul Turk was taxi driver who turned Tiger Memon aide

At Century Bazaar, where a jeep loaded with RDX had been parked, more than 200 people were injured and 113 were killed on March 12, 1993.

Updated on Apr 25, 2019 19:42 IST

We have to address critical deficiencies, says in-charge of Western Naval Command

Vice-Admiral Girish Luthra is a highly-decorated Indian Navy officer, has commanded three major Indian ships –INS Viraat, INS Khukri and INS Talwar .

Updated on Nov 1, 2018 19:09 IST

Indrani and Peter Mukerjea agree on divorce terms, assets include homes in Europe, bank accounts, jewellery

Jailed couple Indrani and Peter Mukerjea will file a divorce petition today in a city family court detailing the consent terms of settlement between the two.

Updated on Sep 18, 2018 08:20 IST

Maharashtra ATS names Murali as mastermind behind terror plots since 2008

A candlelight vigil organised after the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh, in New Delhi.

Updated on Sep 15, 2018 09:22 IST

Two more Bangladeshi nationals with alleged terror links arrested from Thane, Mahad

On Friday evening, the ATS had arrested three Bangladeshi nationals suspected to have links with Ansar Bangla.

Updated on Mar 19, 2018 19:29 IST

3 Bangladeshis with suspected terror links held in Pune

The Maharashtra anti-terrorism squad (ATS) on Friday arrested three Bangladeshi nationals suspected to have links with the Ansarullah Bangla Team or Ansar Bangla (ABT).

Updated on Mar 17, 2018 19:47 IST

PNB fraud: NCLT restrains Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi and 62 others from selling their assets

PNB fraud accused Nirav Modi.

Updated on Mar 5, 2018 11:41 IST

How ‘India’s Bin Laden’ brought SIMI close to Indian Mujahideen

Abdul Subhan Qureshi quit his job in 1999.

Updated on Feb 24, 2018 19:42 IST

Abdul Subhan Qureshi’s journey from being a quiet boy to ‘bin Laden of India’

Abdul Subhan Qureshi alias Tauqeer, an alleged co-founder of terrorist outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM), was listed in the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) most-wanted list.

Updated on Jan 22, 2018 15:23 IST

Chhota Shakeel: The gangster who loved Roberto Cavalli suits

Gangster Chhota Shakeel

Updated on Dec 21, 2017 05:22 IST

Chhota Shakeel dead? 2 versions of how Dawood aide died, and audio clip, surface

Chhota Shakeel, the lieutenant of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.

Updated on Dec 21, 2017 05:24 IST

Noose tightens around Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar

Iqbal Kaskar at Thane court

Updated on Sep 20, 2017 10:10 IST

With Iqbal Kaskar’s arrest, police try to close in on Dawood

Underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's brother Iqbal Kaskar being produced in a court in Thane, Mumbai on Tuesday.

Updated on Sep 19, 2017 17:37 IST

Abu Salem gets life in jail, two sentenced to death in 1993 Mumbai blasts case

Abu Salem, who was convicted by a special TADA court in 1993 Mumbai blasts case, being produced in court.

Updated on Sep 7, 2017 19:08 IST

Crowds may leave no room for terror in Mumbai

Mumbai has a population density of nearly 21,000 people per square kilometre and more than 28 lakh vehicles on its roads.

Updated on Aug 23, 2017 19:13 IST

The twists and turns of Mumbai’s 2008 Malegaon blasts case

Lt Col Shrikant Prasad Purohi being taken from Taloja Central Jail to the Army Base at Colaba on Wednesday.

Updated on Aug 23, 2017 18:46 IST

1993 Mumbai serial blasts convict Mustafa Dossa dies in hospital

Mustafa Dossa leaves from Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai.

Updated on Jun 28, 2017 10:18 IST

1993 Mumbai serial blasts case: Why Abu Salem is likely to escape capital punishment

Gangster Abu Salem being taken to Taloja Central Jail after a special TADA court convicted him in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, in Mumbai on Friday.

Updated on Jun 17, 2017 19:20 IST

1993 Mumbai serial blasts: Why Abu Salem is likely to escape capital punishment

Gangster Abu Salem being taken to Taloja Central Jail after a special TADA court convicted him in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, in Mumbai on Friday.

Updated on Jun 20, 2017 01:51 IST

Pragya Singh’s journey: From student leader to Malegaon blast accused

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Updated on Apr 27, 2017 20:17 IST

Pragya Singh’s journey: From student leader to Malegaon blast accused

Pragya Singh Thakur, an accused in the Malegaon bomb blast case, was granted bail on April 25.

Updated on Apr 25, 2017 10:20 IST

India-built Scorpene submarine Kalvari test-fires missile, shows its sting

The floating-out ceremony of the Kalvari, India’s first Scorpene-class submarine, in April 2015.

Updated on Mar 2, 2017 13:04 IST

Serial blasts to Sheena Bora murder: Ex-Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria’s 36-year career

Known for his investigation skills, Rakesh Maria retires on Wednesday after 36 years of service in Maharashtra Police.(HT FILE)

Updated on Feb 1, 2017 04:14 IST

My career had been reduced to Sheena Bora murder case: Ex-Mumbai police chief Rakesh Maria

Rakesh Maria interact with the media at his office in Mumbai on Tuesday, January 31.

Updated on Feb 1, 2017 04:10 IST

Peter ‘clearly not involved’ in Sheena Bora murder : Rahul Mukerjea

Rahul Mukerjea wrote a letter, a link to which he tweeted at 8.06am on Saturday.

Updated on Jan 28, 2017 18:38 IST

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