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Headley probe not a cricket match: Chidambaram

Headley probe not a cricket match: Chidambaram

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

Investigations into the Headley case is not a cricket match for which a ball-by-ball description has to be given, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram retorted on Saturday while refusing to share with the media details of the probe on the Lashkar-e-Tayiba plot to carry out terror attacks in India.

Terror suspect Headley visited India: Home Secy

Terror suspect Headley visited India: Home Secy

Rediff.com8 Nov 2009

David Coleman Headley, arrested by the FBI for plotting a major terror attack in India at the behest of the LeT, had visited the country, including Mumbai, several times, Home Secretary G K Pillai said today.

New 'laptop bombs' may evade airport security: Report

New 'laptop bombs' may evade airport security: Report

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

The concern about such an explosive hidden in a laptop or an electronic device prompted the US and the UK to prohibit travelers flying out of 10 airports in eight countries in the Middle East and Africa from carrying laptops and other large electronic devices aboard planes.

Major international operation: CBI cracks down on hackers

Major international operation: CBI cracks down on hackers

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Agency sources said it is a major operation in which agencies of China, Romania and the US are jointly acting along with CBI against cyber criminals in these countries who were allegedly hacking into websites based in the US and duping people financially.

Yahoo confirms data breach of 500 mn users, blames 'state-sponsored actor'

Yahoo confirms data breach of 500 mn users, blames 'state-sponsored actor'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

In July, Yahoo was sold to US telecoms giant Verizon for $4.8 billion.

'Democracy in India is being killed very fast'

'Democracy in India is being killed very fast'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

'Investigating agencies are not acting as independent authorities; they have stopped being neutral.'

Here's another proof of Pak hand in terror attacks

Here's another proof of Pak hand in terror attacks

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

With the assistance of western investigating agencies including FBI and Scotland Yard, Indian investigators have found that the account was purchased on a fake identity card in Karachi and the payment of $300 (about Rs 15,000) was routed through a prominent money transfer service, official sources said.

Obama's victory = Surge in hate crime in US

Obama's victory = Surge in hate crime in US

Rediff.com25 Nov 2008

Though the FBI is still in the process of compiling hate-crime statistics for 2008, those based on local media reports have forced experts to describe the surge as unprecedented. Some officials compared it to the rise in attacks on Muslims after the 9/11 attacks.

No end to US shutdown as rival bills fail in Senate

No end to US shutdown as rival bills fail in Senate

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

A Republican-backed measure to fund Trump's border wall failed in a 50-47 vote while Democratic measure that omitted the wall fell short in a 52-44 vote.

US: Pakistan-born scientist indicted for murder

US: Pakistan-born scientist indicted for murder

Rediff.com3 Sep 2008

A Pakistan-born United States scientist Aafia Siddiqui, with suspected links to Al Qaeda, has been indicted on federal charges that she tried to kill the American interrogators after her arrest in Afghanistan.The 36-year-old neuro-scientist was arrested in Ghazni province of Afghanistan in July this year while loitering around the Governor's compound.Siddiqui was held for questioning by army officers and FBI agents.

Discover your inner James Bond at this spy museum

Discover your inner James Bond at this spy museum

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

It's not easy to be a spy. The job requires a unique set of skills, including mastery of a wide range of gadgets and devices. Now, at the new Spyscape museum in New York, one can not only experience what being a 007 spy entails, but also learn about the history of espionage.

Give Pak some time over dossier: Mulford

Give Pak some time over dossier: Mulford

Rediff.com10 Jan 2009

"From what I have seen it is a very credible material. The FBI is cooperating in Mumbai...It is information which tells and gives a very accurate account of what has happened," Mulford told Karan Thapar's programme Devil's Advocate.

Watergate scandal: 'Deep Throat' dies

Watergate scandal: 'Deep Throat' dies

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

Mark Felt, famously known as Deep Throat, the mysterious FBI source behind the exposure of the Watergate scandal that brought down the then US President Richard Nixon, has died. He was 95.

Pak woman held for attempted murder of US soldiers

Pak woman held for attempted murder of US soldiers

Rediff.com5 Aug 2008

Thirty-six year old Aafia Saddiqui, a neuroscientist trained in US, who was arrested in New York after being brought from Afghanistan on Monday evening, will be produced before a court on Wednesday, South District of New York Attorney Michael J Garcia said.

Karkare believed we should stand up for our rights

Karkare believed we should stand up for our rights

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

Trial lawyer Naresh Gehi once took on the Federal Bureau of Investigation when the agency jailed an Indian American because his name and date of birth matched with those of a suspected terrorist. Gehi tenaciously fought the case against the FBI and eventually got him freed.

The confession of a caught terrorist

The confession of a caught terrorist

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

Mohammad Ajmal Amir Qasab, 21, is a resident of Faridkot, Tehsil, Dipalpur Dist -Ukada, State -Suba Punjab, Pakistan, is a labour by occupation, according to his confession statement.

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

African-American George Floyd's death on May 25 has sparked civil unrest that has since spread nationwide.

Destruction of CIA tapes: Probe ordered

Destruction of CIA tapes: Probe ordered

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

In a setback to the Bush administration, the US Justice Department has ordered a formal criminal probe into the destruction of CIA interrogation tapes of terror suspects under the supervision of a federal prosecutor.

Review: The X Files: I Wanted To Believe

Review: The X Files: I Wanted To Believe

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

Maybe the die-hard fans would enjoy watching Mulder and Scully doing their thing one more time. The rest of us are better off waiting for it to come out on DVD. Or skipping it all together.

End of my presidency: Trump's first reaction to Mueller's appointment

End of my presidency: Trump's first reaction to Mueller's appointment

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

After Sessions delivered the news, "the president slumped back in his chair," the report said, citing notes from Hunt. "Oh my God. This is terrible. This is the end of my presidency. I'm f****d," Trump said, according to the report.

Indian shot dead in Kansas bar, shooter yelled 'get out of my country'

Indian shot dead in Kansas bar, shooter yelled 'get out of my country'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Adam Purinton, the shooter who is a navy veteran, later told a bartender in Clinton, Missouri, where he was hiding that he had killed two Middle Eastern persons.

Al Qaeda to call for WMD attack on West

Al Qaeda to call for WMD attack on West

Rediff.com28 May 2008

FBI spokesperson Richard Kolko told ABC News in an email that 'there have been several reports that Al Qaeda will release a new message calling for the use of weapons of mass destruction against civilians.'

Trump defends SC nominee after sexual assault allegation

Trump defends SC nominee after sexual assault allegation

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

The SC nominee has rejected as "completely false" the sexual assault allegation

We want cricket, not cellphone commercials

We want cricket, not cellphone commercials

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

Raja Sen rants against the unending ads that spoil our cricket games.

Sikh man called 'terrorist' by NY driver who ran truck over him

Sikh man called 'terrorist' by NY driver who ran truck over him

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

A Sikh man, critically injured after being hit by a truck, was called a "terrorist" by the attacker, victim's wife said, demanding justice for him and terming the assault as an attack on her community.

Indian-American filmmaker indicted for campaign finance fraud

Indian-American filmmaker indicted for campaign finance fraud

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Indian-American filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza, who had made a documentary on US President Barack Obama, has been indicted on charges of violating federal campaign finance laws.

'Get your knee off our necks!': Americans remember Floyd

'Get your knee off our necks!': Americans remember Floyd

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Floyd's death has triggered nationwide violent protests with a section of the protesters resorting to looting and rioting across the country, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

US charges China's army officers with cyber theft

US charges China's army officers with cyber theft

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Reflecting concern about Internet security, the United States has said it won't tolerate government-sponsored cyber theft of trade secrets even as it brought cyber-espionage charges against China's five military officers for allegedly stealing classified corporate information.

'Do we belong here', asks wife of Indian shot dead by American

'Do we belong here', asks wife of Indian shot dead by American

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

She said she now wonders what will the US government do to stop hate crimes against minorities.

Trump says getting closer to declare national emergency

Trump says getting closer to declare national emergency

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

He also accused US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi of being very rigid and doing bad politics.

Why I hope Hillary loses

Why I hope Hillary loses

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

'Hillary Clinton is no friend of India,' says Rajeev Srinivasan. 'Not that Trump is necessarily one, but at least he gets the benefit of the doubt.'

Ant-Man and the Wasp Review: Fast, fizzy, fun!

Ant-Man and the Wasp Review: Fast, fizzy, fun!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The smile stays on long after you've left the theatre, says Sukanya Verma.

Dawood Ibrahim's aide Iqbal Mirchi dies in UK

Dawood Ibrahim's aide Iqbal Mirchi dies in UK

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

Underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's close aide Iqbal Mirchi, an accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, died of a heart attack in London on Wednesday night.

Blatter stands down as FIFA president

Blatter stands down as FIFA president

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Sepp Blatter resigned as FIFA president on Tuesday, four days after being re-elected to a fifth term.

Keeping your kids safe online

Keeping your kids safe online

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

Sexual predators are scary, but the bigger threat may be what your kids do by accident.

Review: American Hustle is a big, brassy ride

Review: American Hustle is a big, brassy ride

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

'David O Russell delivers an over-the-top film in his dynamically striking style,' says Raja Sen about Oscar frontrunner American Hustle.

US charges N Korean programmer with WannaCry, other cyberattacks

US charges N Korean programmer with WannaCry, other cyberattacks

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Park is charged with one count of conspiracy to commit computer fraud and abuse and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

Trump is CEO of the country, can fire anyone: Haley

Trump is CEO of the country, can fire anyone: Haley

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Asked whether the president sought a pledge of loyalty from her, Haley replied, 'No'.

'Al Qaeda cell on way to US to commit terror act'

'Al Qaeda cell on way to US to commit terror act'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

In light of the intelligence input, the White House has convened an urgent multi-agency meeting on Wednesday to consider steps needed to minimize the threat and harden the security for government buildings.

This week's biggest release: Salman Khan

This week's biggest release: Salman Khan

Rediff.com8 May 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.