News for '-nias'

HC nod to NIA to book Assam legislator Akhil Gogoi for anti-CAA stir

HC nod to NIA to book Assam legislator Akhil Gogoi for anti-CAA stir

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Gogoi was the only one whose bail was rejected by the court and he was released after spending 567 days in jail once Special NIA Judge Pranjal Das cleared him along with the three others of all charges.

Malegaon blast: I don't know, replies Pragya to 60 questions in NIA court

Malegaon blast: I don't know, replies Pragya to 60 questions in NIA court

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Thakur, seated in the witness box, got visibly emotional at one point and the proceedings were halted for ten minutes.

26/11: 'Rana Will Tell Us About ISI's Role'

26/11: 'Rana Will Tell Us About ISI's Role'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

'He is the key to unravel the 26/11 conspiracy.'

26/11 hero Sadanand Vasant Date, who fought Kasab, is new NIA chief

26/11 hero Sadanand Vasant Date, who fought Kasab, is new NIA chief

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Date, a 1990 Indian Police Service officer of the Maharashtra cadre who once sold newspapers in Pune to financially support his family, was honoured with the President's Police medal for gallantry for his role in what has come to be known as the 26/11 attack.

NIA busts ISIS-linked terror module in MP's Jabalpur; 3 held, weapons seized

NIA busts ISIS-linked terror module in MP's Jabalpur; 3 held, weapons seized

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The case is linked to the Bhopal terror funding case involving the proscribed organisation, Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh.

Kerala train arson: NIA searches 10 places in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh

Kerala train arson: NIA searches 10 places in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The searches covered the properties of accused Shahrukh Saifi and other suspects, a spokesperson of the National Investigation Agency said.

Jailed MP Rashid gets bail till Oct 2 for J-K poll campaigning

Jailed MP Rashid gets bail till Oct 2 for J-K poll campaigning

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Additional sessions judge Chander Jit Singh granted the relief to Rashid, who had moved the court seeking interim bail to campaign in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections.

How Lawrence Bishnoi manages to run a 700-member gang from prison

How Lawrence Bishnoi manages to run a 700-member gang from prison

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Despite being lodged in prison, Bishnoi has allegedly managed to execute murders of many high-profile people, including Punjabi singer Siddhu Moosewala in 2022, Karni Sena chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi in 2023, besides orchestrating firing outside the residences of singers A P Dhillon and Gippy Garewal in Canada, the officer said.

NIA opposes vet's bail, says he is initiator of Amravati pharmacist's murder

NIA opposes vet's bail, says he is initiator of Amravati pharmacist's murder

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Yusuf Khan, the accused, was the one who took a screenshot of Kolhe's message supporting suspended Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nupur Sharma and instigated others to target him, the agency told a special NIA court in New Delhi in a written reply to the bail plea.

What NIA says on 'largest ever' crackdown on PFI

What NIA says on 'largest ever' crackdown on PFI

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The raids, as per official sources, began at 3:30 am and involved as many as 300 NIA officials from across its various offices.

NIA opposes Assam MLA Gogoi's bail in SC, says he is kingpin of Maoist acts

NIA opposes Assam MLA Gogoi's bail in SC, says he is kingpin of Maoist acts

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

A bench of Justices V Ramasubramanian and Pankaj Mithal, which extended the protection from arrest to Gogoi till March 3, said it would hear the matter on Friday.

No proof to link Modi to Nijjar plot: Trudeau govt

No proof to link Modi to Nijjar plot: Trudeau govt

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

"The Government of Canada has not stated, nor is it aware of evidence, linking Prime Minister Modi, Minister Jaishankar, or NSA Doval to the serious criminal activity within Canada," the statement added.

Court grants 2-hour parole to Engineer Rashid to take oath in LS

Court grants 2-hour parole to Engineer Rashid to take oath in LS

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

A court in New Delhi on Tuesday granted two-hour custody parole to Kashmiri leader Sheikh Abdul Rashid to take oath as a Lok Sabha MP on July 5.

Maha ATS takes custody of NIA terror suspect held in Pune; 5th arrest so far

Maha ATS takes custody of NIA terror suspect held in Pune; 5th arrest so far

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The agency told the court that he is the "mastermind" and the handler of the arrested suspects.

MP man who had lived in HK, China detained after NIA tipoff

MP man who had lived in HK, China detained after NIA tipoff

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra said the Indore Police apprehended the man, named Sarfaraz, following an input from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and he was being questioned.

Rakul-Jackky's First Ganpati

Rakul-Jackky's First Ganpati

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Film folk celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi by bringing Lord Ganesha home and making beautiful memories on social media.

8 Bishnoi gang shooters held in police crackdown

8 Bishnoi gang shooters held in police crackdown

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Though the police have not found their links in Siddique's murder case as of now, the accused were being further interrogated, she said.

#RakshaBandhan: 'A Promise To Protect Each Other'

#RakshaBandhan: 'A Promise To Protect Each Other'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Television stars celebrate Raksha Bandhan with their siblings.

NIA court convicts 8 ISIS operatives in 2017 Kanpur conspiracy case

NIA court convicts 8 ISIS operatives in 2017 Kanpur conspiracy case

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

The quantum of punishment will be pronounced by the special NIA court on Monday, a spokesperson of the federal agency said.

NIA to probe into attacks on Indian missions in US, Canada

NIA to probe into attacks on Indian missions in US, Canada

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

A group of pro-Khalistan protesters had attacked and damaged the Indian Consulate in San Francisco. Raising slogans, the protesters broke open the makeshift security barriers installed by the city police and put up two so-called Khalistani flags inside the Consulate premises. Two consulate personnel soon removed these flags.

Bollywood Says 'I Love You' In The Cutest Ways

Bollywood Says 'I Love You' In The Cutest Ways

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

It's a special day on social media, as film folk celebrate birthdays and share beautiful moments from their life on social media.

Navlakha's house arrest delayed over NIA's concern; actor stands surety

Navlakha's house arrest delayed over NIA's concern; actor stands surety

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Navlakha's lawyers, advocates Yug Chaudhry, Wahab Khan and Chandni Chawla, were likely to move the Supreme Court after Wednesday's ruling of the special NIA court, sources said.

NIA challenges activist Anand Teltumbde's bail in SC

NIA challenges activist Anand Teltumbde's bail in SC

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court against the bail granted to scholar-activist Anand Teltumbde in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case.

NIA announces reward for info on Karnataka BJP activist's killers

NIA announces reward for info on Karnataka BJP activist's killers

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

The National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is investigating the murder case of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha leader Praveen Nettaru in Sullia, has announced a cash reward to those who provide clues regarding the whereabouts of four accused in the case.

Narco-terror nexus: NIA raids 324 places in 9 states, UTs; several detained

Narco-terror nexus: NIA raids 324 places in 9 states, UTs; several detained

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The NIA had registered three cases last year following information suggesting that terrorist outfits and their sympathisers abroad were operating as members of organised criminal gangs active in the northern states of India for targeted killings and violent criminal acts.

8 killed in blast at illegal firecracker unit in Bengal, BJP seeks NIA probe

8 killed in blast at illegal firecracker unit in Bengal, BJP seeks NIA probe

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Rescue officials confirmed casualties in the incident, claiming to have already recovered 5 bodies from the heap of debris where the cracker manufacturing unit once stood.

NIA files charge sheet against Dawood Ibrahim, Chhota Shakeel

NIA files charge sheet against Dawood Ibrahim, Chhota Shakeel

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

The other three people chargesheeted are Arif Abubakar Shaikh, Shabbir Abubakar Shaikh and Mohammad Salim Qureshi --- all residents of Mumbai.

Bishnoi gang connected to 'Indian govt agents': Canada

Bishnoi gang connected to 'Indian govt agents': Canada

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Incidentally, the allegations come at a time when Lawrence Bishnoi is in the news in India for his alleged involvement in the murder of Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique in Mumbai.

MHA asks security forces to take 'necessary steps' to restore peace in Manipur

MHA asks security forces to take 'necessary steps' to restore peace in Manipur

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

A fresh cycle of violence erupted in Manipur last Monday after 11 suspected militants, who allegedly attacked a police station and adjoining CRPF camp with sophisticated weapons in Manipur's Jiribam district, were killed in an exchange of fire.

NIA registers 'all-time high' 73 terror cases in 2022

NIA registers 'all-time high' 73 terror cases in 2022

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

On average, about 60 cases were filed by the agency in 2019 and 2020, officials said.

Antilia bomb scare: HC denies bail to ex-cop Sharma, pulls up NIA over probe

Antilia bomb scare: HC denies bail to ex-cop Sharma, pulls up NIA over probe

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The agency has not done an "in- depth" investigation, it said.

258 dead in Manipur violence since May 2023: Govt official

258 dead in Manipur violence since May 2023: Govt official

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

The ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur has claimed 258 lives since May last year, the state government's Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh said on Friday.

Delhi HC issues notice to Yasin Malik on NIA's death penalty plea in terror case

Delhi HC issues notice to Yasin Malik on NIA's death penalty plea in terror case

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The Delhi high court on Monday issued a notice to separatist leader Yasin Malik, who is currently serving a life term, on a plea by the National Investigation Agency seeking death penalty for him in a terror funding case.

Kanhaiya Lal murder: 2 Pak nationals among 11 named in NIA chargesheet

Kanhaiya Lal murder: 2 Pak nationals among 11 named in NIA chargesheet

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The assailants claimed they hacked Lal to death to avenge an alleged insult to Islam.

Amravati pharmacist murdered by radicalised Tablighis, an act of terror: NIA

Amravati pharmacist murdered by radicalised Tablighis, an act of terror: NIA

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Umesh Kolhe, a pharmacist from Amravati in Maharashtra, was murdered by "radicalised Islamists of Tablighi Jamaat" to avenge the alleged dishonour of Prophet Mohammed, as per the National Investigation Agency's charge sheet filed in a Mumbai court.

K'taka govt withdraws case against Hubballi rioters who attacked police

K'taka govt withdraws case against Hubballi rioters who attacked police

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

This was one of the 43 cases the state Cabinet decided to withdraw at its meeting on Thursday following a petition by the Anjuman-e-Islam to the Home Minister G Parameshwara, official sources said.

NIA files chargesheet against 8 in Jaish terror conspiracy case

NIA files chargesheet against 8 in Jaish terror conspiracy case

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The NIA on Wednesday filed a charge sheet against eight people allegedly involved in a conspiracy hatched by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed to carry out terror acts against security forces in the Valley, an official spokesperson said.

Bigg Boss OTT: Meet Nia Sharma

Bigg Boss OTT: Meet Nia Sharma

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

She's sassy, she's fierce and she will definitely spice things up inside the BB house.

NIA charges 10 foreigners among 13 in case linked to LTTE revival

NIA charges 10 foreigners among 13 in case linked to LTTE revival

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

The NIA had filed the case suo motu on July 8 last year and arrested the 13 persons from Tamil Nadu.

Bengali youth detained, police claim breakthrough in train sabotage case

Bengali youth detained, police claim breakthrough in train sabotage case

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Over two dozen people have been detained for questioning in connection with the suspected bid to derail the Kalindi Express in Kanpur two days ago, officials said on Wednesday.