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  'He got LK Advani arrested': Tejashwi refutes brother Tej Pratap's 'Lalu hostage' charge

  India | September 03, 2025 12:49 IST

  The comments come in the backdrop of a strained relationship between Tej Pratap and his younger brother Tejashwi.

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  2 dead in hostage-taking incident near Paris

  World | December 18, 2020 12:28 IST

  At least two people were killed following a hostage-taking incident in the French region of Val-d'Oise, about 20 km north of Paris, according to reports.

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  Hostage situation at Moscow's Alfa bank; attacker detained by police

  World | May 23, 2020 18:33 IST

  A hostage situation at Alfa bank in Russia's Moscow triggered panic on Saturday. About 5-6 people were held captive by an assailant, following which police immediately rushed to the bank.

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  Philippines hostage situation under control; all hostages released from Manila shopping mall

  World | March 02, 2020 18:10 IST

  An active hostage situation is being reported from the Phillippines as a security guard at a Manila mall has taken several employees hostage. The local police have cordoned off the area.

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  Farrukhabad hostage situation ends as police rescue all children safely; accused killed

  India | January 31, 2020 7:23 IST

  Farrukhabad hostage: Accused Subhash Batham had fired from inside the house on those who tried to speak to him, police said, adding that a man and two policemen suffered a bullet injury. The motive of the accused was not known immediately.

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  Man holds 15 children hostage, opens fire at police in UP's Farrukhabad

  News | January 30, 2020 23:52 IST

  A man held 15 children and few women hostage at a house in UP's Farrukhabad.

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  Murder convict holds 20 children hostage in UP's Farrukhabad, rescue operation underway

  India | January 31, 2020 0:27 IST

  Twenty children have been taken into captivity in UP's Farrukhabad on Thursday. According to sources, the culprit identified as Subhash Batham was kidnapping children on the pretext on a birthday party.

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  Meerut: Polio vaccinators held hostage after locals mistake them for NPR officials

  India | January 27, 2020 10:38 IST

  Dr Rajkumar Chief Medical Officer (CMO) said, "Our team for polio immunization reached Lakipura area and there some people gathered. When our staff asked for the details of the children to register in the booklet then they misbehaved with them and held them hostage."

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  Indian held hostage in Myanmar dies, 4 others freed

  World | November 05, 2019 12:10 IST

  "Our troops did not know in advance that the Indian citizens were on the boats," the AA spokesperson said.

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  Afghan Taliban frees 3 Indian engineers in prisoner swap deal with US

  India | October 07, 2019 7:20 IST

  Meanwhile, the Indian government has not been notified of the release of Indian engineers and maintain they are in touch with the Afghanistan government as reports of the release have brought to their notice.

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  Thomas Cook crisis: Customer demands extra fees, affects customers

  World | September 22, 2019 18:31 IST

  Travel Company Thomas Cook is believed to be on the brink of collapse as it needs to secure around £200million in funding on Sunday. Customers have claimed that they were held hostage and were prevented from leaving the property unless they paid extra fees on Saturday. 

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  Man shoots two hostages dead and commits suicide in Zurich

  World | May 31, 2019 18:23 IST

  According to a police statement, a 60-year-old Swiss man took two women hostage on Friday morning and threatened to kill them if officers were to enter the building.

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  Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal model held hostage in her flat by 'jilted lover', rescued after 12 hours

  News | July 14, 2018 9:46 IST

  Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal model held hostage in her flat by 'jilted lover', rescued after 12 hours

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  MP: Man held a girl hostage at her house in Bhopal, cops trying to rescue her

  News | July 13, 2018 16:25 IST

  MP: Man held a girl hostage at her house in Bhopal. When the police saw the girl she was covered with blood. Cops trying to rescue her

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  Sudhir Mishra on board for Indian adaptation of Hostages

  Web Series | May 24, 2018 16:08 IST

  Sudhir Misha's web series, which is an adaptation of Israeli crime-thriller Hostages will feature Ronit Roy, Tisca Chopra, Parvin Dabas and Dalip Tahil. 

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  Shocking: Woman locked in a dark room without clothes for 20 years by her own parents in Goa!

  Life | July 12, 2017 18:41 IST

  Due to her failed marriage, she started behaving abornmally. To this, her parents kept her captive for 20 years!

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  Two Indian teachers held captive in Libya rescued, confirms Sushma Swaraj

  Politics | September 15, 2016 12:29 IST

  Two Indian teachers who were abducted in Libya’s Sirte, an area controlled by the Islamic State, over a year ago have been released, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Thursday.

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  Hostage crisis leaves 28 dead in Bangladesh diplomatic zone

  World | July 07, 2016 6:51 IST

  Dhaka: The hostages were given a test: recite verses from the Quran, or be punished, according to a witness. Those who passed were allowed to eat. Those who failed were tortured and slain. The dramatic,

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  Islamic State threatens to kill Croatian in Egypt

  World | August 05, 2015 21:32 IST

  Cairo:  A purported Islamic State group video released Wednesday threatened to kill a Croatian hostage if Egyptian authorities do not release "Muslim women" held in prison within 48 hours, a day before the country plans

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  Villagers hold BSP MLA hostage

  Politics | July 19, 2015 19:45 IST

  Varanasi (UP):  A Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLA was today held hostage by a group of villagers who were protesting against erratic supply of electricity and water in Alinagar area, police said.BSP MLA from Mughalsarai,