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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Dhurandar 2' Big Boss Was Afraid of Being Replaced by Salman Khan

The film 'Dhurandar 2' has earned over 500 crores within four days of its release, becoming one of Bollywood's most successful films, revealing that the character 'Big Boss' is based on underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.

Mar 22 • 07:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Yle's new crime series impresses

A new series called 'Turkish Detective' explores the underworld of Istanbul with a light and glossy portrayal.

Mar 22 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

The 10 criminal bosses of Ecuador: 8 are in prison or dead, and two are still free

The article discusses the recent arrest of Esteban Aguilar, a significant figure in Ecuador's criminal underworld, and outlines the current status of ten major crime leaders in the country.

Mar 20 • 20:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why an actor was scared of becoming an underworld don, wreaking havoc as 'Bade Sahab'

Actor Danish Iqbal's portrayal of the underworld don Dawood Ibrahim in the movie 'Dhurandhar 2' has resonated with fans, resulting in significant box office success and viral attention.

Mar 20 • 08:06 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

The curtain is lifted on 'Dhruandhar 2's' 'Big Sir', an actor chosen by Adityadhar

The identity of 'Big Sir', a character in 'Dhruandhar 2', has been revealed to be a representation of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.

Mar 19 • 04:48 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Settlement in the Underworld under Höfðatorg

A group assault in a parking garage under Höfðatorg is being investigated as an attempted murder incident.

Mar 18 • 21:01 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Father on the fire in Stuðlum, reckoning in the underworld, and breach of conditions

The father of a boy who died in a fire at Stuðlum criticizes the system meant to protect children, claiming it failed his child, as new reports indicate that fire safety measures could have prevented the tragedy.

Mar 18 • 18:11 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Explore the Maya Underworld and Discover a Unique Site

The article highlights a unique underground cave in Belize that serves as a sacred site and contains ancient Mayan relics and ceremonial structures.

Mar 14 • 08:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'Mehta, improve yourself, you don’t understand,' Mumbai builder received threats in the name of Chhota Shaikh

A Mumbai builder received a death threat allegedly linked to underworld don Chhota Shaikh, discovered when a suspicious package containing a live cartridge and threat letter was found near his car.

Mar 13 • 06:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Helsinki Man, 59, Made Chaotic Emergency Call in the Middle of the Night: "I'm Bleeding Out"

A 59-year-old man from Helsinki made a frantic emergency call after being shot during a violent altercation that left one man dead.

Mar 12 • 04:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The World Beneath the Surface. An Exhibition Looks into Caves and the Underworld in 19th Century Art

An exhibition delves into the representation of caves and subterranean themes in 19th-century art.

Mar 11 • 16:04 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

WATCH VIDEO ⟩ Jokker may be freed - the prosecutor believes he is done with the underworld

The Harju County Court discussed the early release request of Valeri Ramjal, previously involved in criminal activities, with the prosecutor supporting his release due to his cooperation with investigators.

Mar 10 • 08:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Cleansing Ritual Begins at the Court of the Underworld... Original Musical 'Hongryeon'

The original musical 'Hongryeon' captivates audiences with a poignant narrative that blends Korean folklore with a unique theatrical experience.

Mar 9 • 08:06 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

CFMEU inquiry suspects Queensland company of Victorian underworld ties

The CFMEU inquiry has indicated that a Gold Coast business may have connections to the Victorian underworld, specifically involving known figure Mick Gatto.

Mar 4 • 07:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

“The Rooster King” in a Golden Coffin: El Mencho Now Resounds in the Ballads of the Underworld

The extravagant funeral of 'El Mencho', the feared leader of the Jalisco Nueva Generación cartel, turned into a heavily guarded spectacle amidst rising violence in Mexico following his death.

Mar 3 • 16:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Iran Prepares to Strike from the 'Underworld', Challenges Israel and the US by Displaying Drones in Tunnels, Video

Amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Iran has released a military video featuring a vast array of drones stored in underground tunnels, directly warning the US and Israel.

Mar 2 • 07:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

'You are my refuge and my castle.' What the last hours of 'El Mencho' looked like in hiding

The article details the final hours of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as 'El Mencho', the most powerful figure in the Mexican underworld, as he faced a shootout with military forces in a secluded house near Tapalpa, Mexico.

Feb 26 • 12:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

The End of Drug Boss El Mencha. His Mistress Became Fatal to Him

El Mencha, a major figure in the drug trade, has met his end due to a relationship with his mistress.

Feb 25 • 16:56 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Four charged over gangland attacks across Sydney

Four individuals, including a teenager, have been charged in relation to recent shootings and firebombings in Sydney's underworld, linked to tensions between rival crime groups.

Feb 19 • 21:43 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Abu Salem receives a major setback from the SC, a blow to the underworld don's 'ambition'!

The Supreme Court of India has denied relief to Abu Salem, who claimed he has completed his 25-year sentence, directing him instead to present his final arguments in the Bombay High Court.

Feb 16 • 11:37 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Gunfire at Rohit Shetty's House, Threat to Ranveer Singh, and the Shadow of the Underworld in Mumbai!

Gang violence resurfaces in Mumbai's film industry with gunfire at director Rohit Shetty's house and threats to actor Ranveer Singh from the Lawrence gang.

Feb 14 • 02:43 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

The coup film "Crime 101" becomes a prophecy about ICE's havoc

Chris Hemsworth stars in "Crime 101," a film that critiques today's wealthy elite amid California's diamond heist underworld.

Feb 13 • 14:24 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Video of Lawrence Gang's Hari Boxer Goes Viral, Threatens Pakistani Gangster Shahzad Bhatti

A video of Hari Boxer, a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang, threatening Pakistani gangster Shahzad Bhatti has gone viral, raising concerns among security agencies.

Feb 13 • 11:17 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Underworld is Diverse and Refreshing

An article exploring the vibrant and invigorating aspects of the underworld within cultural contexts.

Feb 12 • 14:49 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

They Spied in the Criminal Underworld. And Became Popular Heroes in Literature

A Scottish professor reveals a hidden history in past crime literature that has often been overshadowed by figures like Sherlock Holmes.

Feb 11 • 21:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Intelligence: Russia is using underworld contacts in Latvia for sabotage

Russia is desperately seeking and recruiting criminally connected individuals in Latvia to carry out acts of sabotage against military and critical infrastructure targets, according to a statement from the head of Latvia's State Security Service.

Feb 10 • 08:48 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Family thought I joined the underworld,' recounts 'Border 2' writer

'Border 2' writer Sumit Arora shares his struggles and rise in the Bollywood film industry, reflecting on his early challenges and the perception of his family.

Feb 9 • 14:10 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Reports: Murdered man was a leader in a criminal network

A man shot dead in Thailand was identified as a leading figure in a criminal network in Sweden, raising concerns about potential repercussions in the criminal underworld back home.

Feb 8 • 19:07 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Arte Documentary: Proserpina and the 'Cancel Culture'

The Arte documentary explores the myth of Proserpina, depicting her abduction by Pluto, the Roman god of the underworld, as a metaphor for cancel culture.

Feb 6 • 08:28 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

Former Underworld Member Vida: I Delivered a Bribe to Jankovská in a Dior Handbag

Former mob member Michal Vida, recently released from prison after serving over six years for economic crimes, reveals he bribed an official using a designer handbag while trying to adjust to life outside prison.

Feb 4 • 13:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

From Salman Khan to Rohit Shetty... Why has Lawrence's Gang become the 'enemy' of Bollywood?

The Bollywood industry is once again under the shadow of the underworld, with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang increasingly associated with a series of threats and violent incidents targeting prominent figures like Salman Khan and Rohit Shetty.

Feb 2 • 01:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Agartha Conspiracy: Tyrol as a Gateway to the Underworld

The article explores Tyrol's stunning landscapes and cultural significance, contrasting the beauty of its rural areas with the complexities of urban life, while briefly mentioning the eccentric legend of the Agartha conspiracy.

Jan 16 • 12:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Exiled gangland boss Kazem Hamad linked to Victoria’s tobacco wars reportedly arrested in Iraq

Kazem Hamad, an exiled underworld figure associated with Victoria’s tobacco wars, has reportedly been arrested in Iraq on drug trafficking charges for which Australian authorities are seeking his extradition.

Jan 14 • 02:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Life and crimes of Panama, the king of robbers who founded Miami: 'He robbed dentists with punches out of boredom'

The article explores the life and criminal exploits of Jose Manuel Cifuentes, known as Panama, who gained notoriety for his unconventional robbery methods and his influence in the criminal underworld.

Jan 13 • 23:09 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The comic that draws a map of Madrid with postcards about the underworld and its gangsters

A new comic adapts Iñaki Domínguez's successful essay about Madrid's underworld into a visual narrative that explores its gangsters.

Jan 8 • 00:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Crime & Justice

Scams, drugs and gambling: Inside the ‘Sin City’ built by China’s biggest gangster

The article explores the underworld of a 'Sin City' controlled by China's most notorious gangster, detailing the operations involving scams, drugs, and gambling.

Dec 22 • 06:00 UTC

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