News for '-fbi'

12 pipe bombs, guns found at California gunman's house

12 pipe bombs, guns found at California gunman's house

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The Pakistani-origin gunman who carried out the massacre of 14 people in California along with his Pakistani wife may have been radicalised as he was in touch with extremists, officials said.

4 Marines killed in shootout at US military site

4 Marines killed in shootout at US military site

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

A gunman opened fire at a military recruiting center in Tennessee on Thursday and at least one police officer was shot, the local mayor said.

Clinton routinely asked maid to print classified documents for her

Clinton routinely asked maid to print classified documents for her

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Santos also had access to a highly secure room called an SCIF (sensitive compartmented information facility).

Top Senator invites Trump to testify over Comey, Russian meddling

Top Senator invites Trump to testify over Comey, Russian meddling

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Trump had said he is ready to testify over Comey conversations.

Trump 'would love' to be questioned 'under oath' in Russia probe

Trump 'would love' to be questioned 'under oath' in Russia probe

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Trump again denies any collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russians.

'India needs an agency like FBI to fight terror'

'India needs an agency like FBI to fight terror'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2008

Joginder Singh, a former director of the Central Bureau of Investigation, feels that terrorism is getting worse in India and that Indian Americans do not understand how grim the situation is.

Armed men held in Philadelphia tried to deliver fake ballots: Reports

Armed men held in Philadelphia tried to deliver fake ballots: Reports

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Both men were carrying loaded handguns, and police found an AR-type rifle in the Hummer.

Sunanda case: Swamy writes to Rajnath for setting up SIT

Sunanda case: Swamy writes to Rajnath for setting up SIT

Rediff.com14 May 2016

In a letter to Singh, Swamy was severely critical of Delhi Police, alleging that it was dragging its feet even on elementary steps necessary in criminal investigation when it has been established that poison was found in her body and she died an unnatural death.

From housewife to killer: Mystery of California shooter Tashfeen Malik

From housewife to killer: Mystery of California shooter Tashfeen Malik

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

This is the face of the Muslim mother-turned-killer who along with her husband murdered 14 in San Bernardino in what the Federal Bureau of Investigation is now calling an 'act of terrorism'.

Fai, ISI used code 'Brylcreem' for money transfers

Fai, ISI used code 'Brylcreem' for money transfers

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

'Brylcreem' and '30 plus' were some of the codes used for monetary transactions between Pakistan's snooping agency Inter-Services Intelligence and Kashmiri propagandist Syed Ghulam Nabi Fai, who was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation recently.

FBI's hate-crime sleuths to probe killing of Sikh

FBI's hate-crime sleuths to probe killing of Sikh

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

The two assailants walked up to the door, knocked to attract Ravinder's attention and began shooting when he opened the door. "The surveillance camera footage of the suspects has generated many calls and tips," Richmond police Detective Sgt. Mitch Peixoto said, "But so far, nothing has panned out".

Will US President Trump be impeached?

Will US President Trump be impeached?

Rediff.com17 May 2017

A Democratic lawmaker has called for impeachment of United States President Donald Trump for his alleged involvement in obstruction of justice, after news reports revealed that he had asked the Federal Bureau of Investigation to stop investigations against former national security advisor Michael Flynn.

30 killed in 2 separate mass shootings in US

30 killed in 2 separate mass shootings in US

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Ten people, including the gunman were killed in in Dayton's Oregon district, while another 20 were shot dead at a crowded Walmart store in the southern border town of El Paso in Texas.

Trump, feeling good about Florida, tells backers: 'Do not blow it up, go vote'

Trump, feeling good about Florida, tells backers: 'Do not blow it up, go vote'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Sensing victory six days ahead of the elections, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has urged his supporters to go out and vote and "not blow up" the new momentum his campaign has gained after the FBI's decision to re-open investigation in the alleged email scandal of his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton.

Caribbean officials unhappy with FIFA probe

Caribbean officials unhappy with FIFA probe

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Caribbean soccer officials are unhappy about the appointment of former FBI head Louis Freeh to lead FIFA's investigation into bribery allegations and have urged the ruling body to replace him.

Headley wanted to set up terror base in Delhi: FBI

Headley wanted to set up terror base in Delhi: FBI

Rediff.com31 Jan 2010

American terror suspect David Headley was scheduled to visit India again in November last year, apparently to finalise the next target for terror outfit Lashker-e-Tayiba and set up a base in Delhi. Sources privy to the investigations said that Headley, 49, had told his friends in India that he was coming to the country in November.

Snooping has been around for ages

Snooping has been around for ages

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The Orwellian surveillance State is here. And here to stay, asserts Virendra Kapoor.

Former NBA player Crittenton sought for murder

Former NBA player Crittenton sought for murder

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Javaris Crittenton, a former National Basketball Association athlete who once played for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Washington Wizards, is wanted on a murder charge over the death of a woman in Georgia, the FBI said on Monday.

'Did FBI give intel on Headley prior to 26/11?'

'Did FBI give intel on Headley prior to 26/11?'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

Raising the issue during Zero Hour in Rajya Sabha, party member Brinda Karat claimed that Headley, earlier a drug smuggler, worked as an undercover agent of the US intelligence agency CIA since 1999 and the US government helped him make frequent trips to Pakistan.

US scrambles jets after Twitter bomb threats to two planes

US scrambles jets after Twitter bomb threats to two planes

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Over 250 passengers on board two US airliners got a scare on Sunday when "credible" bomb threats sent via Twitter prompted the military to scramble F-16 fighter jets to escort the planes to land in Atlanta, but searches by a bomb squad turned up nothing threatening.

Firing 'crazy' Comey eased pressure, Trump told Russian foreign minister

Firing 'crazy' Comey eased pressure, Trump told Russian foreign minister

Rediff.com20 May 2017

"I just fired the head of the FBI. He was crazy, a real nut job," Trump told Lavrov, according to a media report.

US has filed a case regarding 26/11 attacks: FBI

US has filed a case regarding 26/11 attacks: FBI

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

A case pertaining to 26/11 terror attacks has been registered in USA in which some Pakistani nationals have been interrogated, a Federal Bureau of Investigation agent said in his testimony before a special court in Mumbai on day, but refused to disclose the names of people quizzed during the probe.

FBI officers to depose in 26/11 trial on Wednesday

FBI officers to depose in 26/11 trial on Wednesday

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

Three US nationals are expected to give their testimony in the 26/11 terror attack case through videoconferencing while two Federal Bureau of Investigation officers are likely to appear in person before the special court in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Imam, 2 sons arrested on terror charges in US

Imam, 2 sons arrested on terror charges in US

Rediff.com14 May 2011

FBI agents arrested Hafiz Muhammed Sher Ali Khan, 76, and his son Irfan Khan, 37, in South Florida on Saturday. Both are US citizens and residents of Miami. Hafiz Khan is the imam of a mosque in Miami.

Arrested 'Babbar Khalsa' member in US is a key to many secrets

Arrested 'Babbar Khalsa' member in US is a key to many secrets

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

The arrest of alleged Babbar Khalsa International operative Balwinder Singh by the Federal Bureau of Investigation will help India understand the international operations of this outfit better.

Trump to discuss terrorism watch list, no fly ban with NRA

Trump to discuss terrorism watch list, no fly ban with NRA

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he will be meeting with the NRA to discuss ways to block people on terrorism watch lists.

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in US; India demands action

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in US; India demands action

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

The statue of Gandhi, which was donated by the Indian government to the city of Davis, was installed by the city council four years ago amidst protests from anti-Gandhi and anti-India organisations.

50 killed in deadliest mass shooting in the US

50 killed in deadliest mass shooting in the US

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

The shooting took place at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando.

UK court denies bail to Dawood aide, Pak vouches for his 'good character'

UK court denies bail to Dawood aide, Pak vouches for his 'good character'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Moti has been described in UK court proceedings as a "senior member" and "top lieutenant" of D Company.

26/11: FBI evidence made Pak own up, says Mulford

26/11: FBI evidence made Pak own up, says Mulford

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

United States' Ambassador to India David Mulford, who will soon vacate his position, feels that the 'credible evidence' gathered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation that was handed over to Pakistan, had forced Islamabad to admit that its nationals were complicit in the terror attack on Mumbai.Mulford also expressed hope that this will pave the way for joint US-India counter-terrorism cooperation without any of the earlier hang-ups.

How NY bomb plot gets clearer, murkier

How NY bomb plot gets clearer, murkier

Rediff.com5 May 2010

Faisal Shahzad, the Pakistani-American arrested in connection with the failed Times Square car bomb attack, has admitted he had attended a terrorist training camp in Pakistan, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said.

Dawood's Pak aide in UK opposes US extradition

Dawood's Pak aide in UK opposes US extradition

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Jabir Moti, 51, who was arrested by Scotland Yard last year, appeared before the Westminster Magistrates' Court in London at the start of his trial.

Revealed: The hunt for Osama at 9/11 museum

Revealed: The hunt for Osama at 9/11 museum

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

A new exhibition at the 9/11 Memorial Museum explores the untold story of the greatest manhunt in United States history revealed through declassified artefacts and an immersive digital experience. The chilling exhibit, "Revealed: The Hunt for Bin Laden," centres on the decade-long search for and seizure of the Al Qaeda mastermind who was responsible for the deaths of 2,977 people on 9/11 -- and the thousands more lost through bloody wars and debilitating illness. The exhibit presents the hunt for bin Laden as a sort of who-done-it come alive with graphics, videos and the voices of the protagonists, from intelligence agents, former US President Barack Obama and members of the US Navy SEALs team that raided bin Laden's home and shot and killed him.

The Chicago conspiracy: What is Rana's role?

The Chicago conspiracy: What is Rana's role?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

Security expert B Raman deciphers the FBI affidavit against Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the Pakistan-origin Canadian arrested with David Headley for alleged Lashkar connections, and speculates who could be their handlers in Pakistan.

Nigerian bomber has provided terror details: US

Nigerian bomber has provided terror details: US

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Nigerian terror suspect Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, charged in a botched al-Qaeda plot to blow up an American airliner, has provided useful "actionable intelligence" during his interrogation by FBI sleuths, the White House has said.

Headley teed off in Mumbai to get tip-offs

Headley teed off in Mumbai to get tip-offs

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

American terror suspect David Headley arrested by the FBI for allegedly plotting terror attacks in India used to visit a golf course in Mumbai frequented by western diplomats and businessmen and is believed to have struck a rapport with them.

Biden campaign launches initiative to woo Hindus in US

Biden campaign launches initiative to woo Hindus in US

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The development is being seen as a sign of the growing political prominence of Hindus in America. Hinduism is the fourth largest faith in the US, representing approximately one per cent of the US population in 2016.

Strong Pakistan link in Headley probe: India

Strong Pakistan link in Headley probe: India

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

Home Minister P Chidambaram has said that the FBI's probe into a terror plot targeting India has confirmed a definite Pakistan link. Speaking to reporters after attending a passing-out parade of 61st batch of Indian Police Officers at the National Police Academy in Hyderabad on Thursday, Chidambaram said that on the advice of FBI, two or more persons have been arrested in Pakistan in connection with the same terror plot, uncovered by FBI.

Raphel spying probe won't hit ties with South Asians: US

Raphel spying probe won't hit ties with South Asians: US

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

A federal counter intelligence probe against former top American diplomat Robin Raphel, who also lobbied for Pakistan post retirement, would not impact America's ties with South Asian countries, a US official has said.