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Drone strike kills Qaeda mastermind of CIA bombing

Drone strike kills Qaeda mastermind of CIA bombing

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

A top Al Qaeda leader allegedly responsible for the deaths of as many as seven Central Intelligence Agency agents in a suicide bombing last December has been reportedly killed in a drone attack, media reports said. Several US media outlets reported that Hussein al-Yemini, the man said to be responsible for the CIA bombing, was apparently killed in a drone attack in Miran Shah area of Pakistan on March 8.

Pak unhappy with US' unarmed drone offer

Pak unhappy with US' unarmed drone offer

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

A peeved Pakistan feels that the dozen unarmed RQ7 drones the United States has offered it do not meet its 'strategic requirement' and is hoping for a 'better deal' in the form of missile-capable Shadow 600 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to hit militant hideouts, a media report said in Islamabad on Monday.

US does not outsource torture: Bush

US does not outsource torture: Bush

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

Bush did not answer a question on the reports of the Central Intelligence Agency running secret facilities overseas - primarily in Europe - that are known as 'Black Sites.'

Meet India's SpyMaster

Meet India's SpyMaster

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

A rare glimpse of Samant Kumar Goel, who heads the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency as he attends a meeting at the home ministry at North Block in New Delhi on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

China still helping Pakistani nuke programme, says

China still helping Pakistani nuke programme, says

Rediff.com14 Nov 2003

The state electoral rolls can be revised only by the end of January, he told NDTV 24X7.

No idea about CIA's Laden hunt: Pak

No idea about CIA's Laden hunt: Pak

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

The US has been mounting pressure on Pakistan to act against terror.

Centre bans 138 betting apps, 94 illegal loan apps with Chinese links

Centre bans 138 betting apps, 94 illegal loan apps with Chinese links

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

As per sources, the MHA recommended the MeitY this week to ban and block these apps, and the ministry subsequently initiated the process as per communication.

Will this man defuse the Iraq crisis

Will this man defuse the Iraq crisis

Rediff.com9 Nov 2006

A look at his 26-year career in the intelligence agency will tell more about the man.

Lashkar threat to Ganguly

Lashkar threat to Ganguly

Rediff.com24 Jan 2003

Security has been tightened for the India captain.

How Will Nuns' Arrest Affect Kerala Politics?

How Will Nuns' Arrest Affect Kerala Politics?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

The current situation in Kerala politics is perhaps best described as a case of the state's traditional two front politics now seeing a third front (the BJP) muscling in with the potential outcome being either a messy three front affair or a renewed endorsement of the two front pattern but with one of the old fronts compromised or quashed, observes Shyam G Menon.

Iraq may descend into civil war: CIA

Iraq may descend into civil war: CIA

Rediff.com23 Jan 2004

The CIA's bleak assessment was in sharp contrast to the optimistic picture painted by President George W Bush.

Nehru taken for a ride by Chinese: CIA

Nehru taken for a ride by Chinese: CIA

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

The top secret documents of March 1963 were approved for release only in May 2007.

Rumsfeld denies he was CIA leak source

Rumsfeld denies he was CIA leak source

Rediff.com21 Nov 2005

Condolezza Rice and Dick Cheney have also not said that they were not Woodward's sources.

Volcker's admission erodes credibility

Volcker's admission erodes credibility

Rediff.com7 Nov 2005

Volcker, former Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, is quoted as having admitted in a Los Angeles Times interview that he had agreed to change the language of his controversial report

NYT reporter refuses to divulge source, jailed

NYT reporter refuses to divulge source, jailed

Rediff.com7 Jul 2005

Another journalist who had been facing possible prison time in connection with the case, Time magazine's Matthew Cooper, told the judge that he had agreed to testify to the grand jury.

'CIA funds' haunt Kerala Marxists

'CIA funds' haunt Kerala Marxists

Rediff.com7 Jul 2003

Malegaon blasts investigation 'in final stage'

Malegaon blasts investigation 'in final stage'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2006

The probe is being carried out by the local police with the help of Anti-Terrorist Squad and Central intelligence agencies.

Govt setting up high-tech platform under IB to track new age criminals

Govt setting up high-tech platform under IB to track new age criminals

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Security and intelligence agencies will soon be provided with a new platform which is technologically advanced, secure and helpful in dealing with new age criminals and anti-social elements, officials said on Wednesday.

Why The ISI Targeted Hindus In Pahalgam

Why The ISI Targeted Hindus In Pahalgam

Rediff.com6 May 2025

The ISI strategy has been to use its proxies to target Hindus in India. They want an outrage and counter-targeting of India's minorities. Further, even the whiff of it restores the Pakistan army's popularity, especially when it's in the dumps, like now, points out Shekhar Gupta.

US Senate confirms Hayden to lead CIA

US Senate confirms Hayden to lead CIA

Rediff.com27 May 2006

Bush nominated Hayden on May 8 to replace Goss.

US depts warns of AIDS danger

US depts warns of AIDS danger

Rediff.com12 May 2004

It is a ticking bomb that can weaken India's economy and military strength, US health authorities and the CIA said

CIA chief's secret visit to Pakistan

CIA chief's secret visit to Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Feb 2004

Senior Pakistani officials told Financial Times that George Tenet discussed operations along the Afghan border to nab Osama bin Laden.

Mukesh Ambani's security cover upgraded to Z+

Mukesh Ambani's security cover upgraded to Z+

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The government has upgraded the security cover of billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani to the top category of 'Z+' after a review of perceived threat perception to him by central intelligence and security agencies, official sources said on Thursday.

REVEALED: ISI officer who sold Osama's location to the CIA

REVEALED: ISI officer who sold Osama's location to the CIA

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Brigadier Usman Khalid also persuaded the doctor to conduct a fake polio campaign, which led to the terrorist's assassination.

What a terrorist wants: Bomb blasts and Kerala holiday!

What a terrorist wants: Bomb blasts and Kerala holiday!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

Kerala remains a safe haven for members of the IM and the SIMI alike, says Vicky Nanjappa

US special forces already in Iraq: Report

US special forces already in Iraq: Report

Rediff.com6 Jan 2003

A Boston Globe report said said the undervover teams are searching for Iraqi Scud missile launchers, monitoring oil fields and marking mine-fields.

ED team probing cyber fraud attacked in Delhi, officer hurt

ED team probing cyber fraud attacked in Delhi, officer hurt

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

An Enforcement Directorate team undertaking searches in a cyber fraud linked money laundering case was allegedly attacked in New Delhi on Thursday, officials said.

Hunt on for Lashkar terrorists behind J-K bus attack

Hunt on for Lashkar terrorists behind J-K bus attack

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

A massive manhunt is underway for three foreign terrorists, possibly of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, responsible for the deadly attack on pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi that resulted in the loss of nine lives, including a two-year-old, officials involved in the investigation said on Monday.

Did ISI poison CIA chief responsible for Osama raid?

Did ISI poison CIA chief responsible for Osama raid?

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Mark Kelton was removed from Islamabad two months after the raid on bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad, citing health concerns.

Pulwama attack not an intelligence failure: Govt in Parliament

Pulwama attack not an intelligence failure: Govt in Parliament

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'All agencies are working in a coordinated manner and the intelligence inputs are shared among various agencies on a real-time basis

Budget 2024: Over Rs 2 lakh cr allocated to home ministry

Budget 2024: Over Rs 2 lakh cr allocated to home ministry

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The interim budget 2024-25 on Thursday allocated Rs 202868.70 crore to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) with the highest share of funds going to the paramilitary forces like Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF) and Central Industrial Secular Force (CISF), showing priority on internal security and border guarding.

Another blow to Bush and Blair

Another blow to Bush and Blair

Rediff.com25 Sep 2003

Awaiting Pak handler's instructions, 4 IS men tell cops

Awaiting Pak handler's instructions, 4 IS men tell cops

Rediff.com21 May 2024

All they have said so far is that their handler was going to inform them about the exact location and time of the target after they collected the weapons," he said.

'Fool-proof' security for Bangladesh cricket team in Kanpur

'Fool-proof' security for Bangladesh cricket team in Kanpur

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Police said a 'fool-proof' security plan has been chalked out for India and Bangladesh cricket teams which are supposed to arrive in Kanpur on Tuesday.

More than 150 CISF commandos to man Ayodhya airport

More than 150 CISF commandos to man Ayodhya airport

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The 'Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham' has become the 68th civil airport terminal in the country to come under the umbrella of the specialised aviation security group of the central force.

North Korea executes govt officials over floods

North Korea executes govt officials over floods

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Kim during an emergency party politburo meeting held in late July, said he will punish officials for the damage from heavy rains that flooded areas and displaced thousands.

12 'terrorists' planning strikes in Delhi held

12 'terrorists' planning strikes in Delhi held

Rediff.com4 May 2016

All of them are suspected to be members of a sleeper unit of a terror outfit, planning an attack in the national capital and other cities, the official said.