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Samsung officials questioned by DRI over alleged duty evasion

Samsung officials questioned by DRI over alleged duty evasion

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

The probe agency is learnt to have taken possession of multiple physical and digital records during a search operation conducted on the premises of the South Korean firm in Delhi and Mumbai this week.

Kerala gold smuggling: Swapna's 'disclosures' spark political row

Kerala gold smuggling: Swapna's 'disclosures' spark political row

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

A day after Suresh, a prime accused who was recently released on bail gave a series of interviews to television channels, Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly V D Satheesan accused Chief Minister Pinarayi's office of intervening to get the illegal baggage released and helping the accused to leave the state.

Osama's son married daughter of lead 9/11 hijacker: Report

Osama's son married daughter of lead 9/11 hijacker: Report

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Hamza, 29, has assumed a senior position within Al Qaeda and was aiming to avenge the death of his father, who was shot dead during a covert US military raid in Pakistan's Abbottabad seven years ago, Osama's half-brothers Ahmad and Hassan al-Attas were quoted as saying.

Main shooter behind Dera follower held after brief encounter in Rajasthan

Main shooter behind Dera follower held after brief encounter in Rajasthan

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The main shooter, identified as Ramjan Khan alias Raj Hooda, was injured in his leg in the shoot-out, said Promod Ban, head of the anti-gangster task force of the Punjab police.

Pompeo an advocate of tough policy on Pakistan

Pompeo an advocate of tough policy on Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The US President told reporters that he and Pompeo are on the same page. "With Mike, Mike Pompeo, we have a very similar thought process. I think it's going to go very well," Trump said.

'There aren't many takers for Khalistan now'

'There aren't many takers for Khalistan now'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'Many times when Khalistan slogans are raised, it is from those who feel alienated, not because they want a separate state.'

US defends drone stroke against Pakistan Taliban chief

US defends drone stroke against Pakistan Taliban chief

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Amid accusations by Pakistan that America deliberately sabotaged peace talks by killing Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud, the Unites States on Sunday said the militant group has a "symbiotic relationship" with the Al Qaeda and provided "safe haven" to terrorists.

Pakistan terrorist Naved subjected to lie detector test

Pakistan terrorist Naved subjected to lie detector test

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Captured Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Naved Yakub was subjected to lie detector test on Tuesday after he had made 'contradictory and misleading' statements about his Indian contacts and the route taken his group to infiltrate India.

Who Will Admit To Committing Fraud?

Who Will Admit To Committing Fraud?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Banks do extensive investigation before declaring an account fraud; they owe it to us as they deal with our money. Why would they try to fix an innocent borrower? asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Terror hits Gurdaspur: 3 civilians, 4 cops killed in 12-hour long encounter

Terror hits Gurdaspur: 3 civilians, 4 cops killed in 12-hour long encounter

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Seven people, including two police officers and a terrorist, were killed as the Punjab Police's elite Special Weapons and Tactics team and the Indian Army were carrying out a massive operation in the Gurdaspur district to flush out terrorists who went on a rampage attacking a bus and a police station complex.

Gujarat ATS seizes Rs 376 cr worth heroin from UAE near Mundra port

Gujarat ATS seizes Rs 376 cr worth heroin from UAE near Mundra port

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad has seized 75.3 kg of heroin estimated to be worth Rs 376.5 crore from a container near the Mundra port in Kutch district, an official said on Tuesday.

Never, ever threaten US again: Trump to Iran

Never, ever threaten US again: Trump to Iran

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

In a late-night tweet in capital letters, he said Iran must 'never, ever threaten the United States again'.

Be very afraid of the biometric regime

Be very afraid of the biometric regime

Rediff.com4 May 2016

There are unprecedented political implications of identification based on 'biological attributes of an individual', such as employed by Aadhaar, warns Gopal Krishna.

Snowden not a political dissident: White House

Snowden not a political dissident: White House

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

The White House denied reports that the US has threatened or is considering any physical threat to Snowden, 29, who is currently in Russia and has sought asylum in Ecuador, which is said to be his final destination from Moscow.

China ready to attack, change your stand on Tibet: MSY to Centre

China ready to attack, change your stand on Tibet: MSY to Centre

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

"China is our enemy, not Pakistan. Pakistan can do us no damage," he said.

'Talk of Sangeeta Richard being a CIA agent rubbish'

'Talk of Sangeeta Richard being a CIA agent rubbish'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

'The CIA would not need to engage a maid who has no access to any information. They can buy a politician in India for much lesser cost and have more access to information. Trust me, that happens,' Amar Bhushan, former head of R&AW's counter-espionage section, tells Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa.

Sahastra Seema Bal frowns on WhatsApp, Truecaller use by troops

Sahastra Seema Bal frowns on WhatsApp, Truecaller use by troops

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Officials said on Thursday that the force recently issued a circular also asking its troops and other staff to avoid sharing official orders on WhatsApp and desist from discussing and sharing operational matters over social media.

RPG fired at police station in Punjab, DGP alleges Pak hand

RPG fired at police station in Punjab, DGP alleges Pak hand

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The projectile, fired by some unidentified people, hit the Saanjh Kendra adjoining the Sarhali police station on the Amritsar-Bathinda highway on Friday night.

Army to sack officers, cadets who bribed their way into the force

Army to sack officers, cadets who bribed their way into the force

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Taking a strong view against the recruitment scam in the induction of both officers and men, the Indian Army has decided that it would throw out individuals who have bribed their way into the force including those who have already become officers or are undergoing training at different academies.

Govt readying a real-time master list of economic offenders

Govt readying a real-time master list of economic offenders

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Officials say that such a list, to be updated on a real-time basis, will serve as a ready reckoner in identifying those committing multiple economic offences

CBI gets UFLA leader Anup Chetia on 6 days transit remand

CBI gets UFLA leader Anup Chetia on 6 days transit remand

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday placed Anup Chetia, founder member of banned United Liberation Front of Assam militant group, under arrest in connection with a nearly three-decade-old murder case registered by the central probe agency.

Zakir Naik's NGO put under prior permission list, can't get foreign funds without nod

Zakir Naik's NGO put under prior permission list, can't get foreign funds without nod

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

Islamic Research Foundation Educational Trust, promoted by controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, has been put under prior permission category, thus preventing it from receiving foreign funds without getting nod from the central government.

New largest prime number discovered

New largest prime number discovered

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

A computer has helped scientists discover the largest prime number ever with over 22 million digits, breaking the previous record by approximately 5 million digits.

First action in Khashoggi 'killing': US to revoke Saudi visas

First action in Khashoggi 'killing': US to revoke Saudi visas

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The US has identified at least some of the individuals responsible for Khashoggi's death.

Was This The Right Time For Agnipath?

Was This The Right Time For Agnipath?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

'Given the possibility that our unstable northern and western borders may become 'live' at short notice, any major systemic change which impacts combat effectiveness should be brought about in a cautious and progressive manner.'

How Brazil is planning to guard the Olympics against terror attacks

How Brazil is planning to guard the Olympics against terror attacks

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The attacks that killed 130 people in Paris last November and 32 in Brussels in March forced a reassessment by Brazil's security forces. An anti-terrorism effort is now at the heart of their planning for the Olympics.

Misusing NGOs: 188 foreign donors under lens for laundering

Misusing NGOs: 188 foreign donors under lens for laundering

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The list has been handed over to Enforcement Directorate.

'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

'But India, increasingly, is not that far behind, which is a story I never expected to tell.'

Does US Want India-China Ties Boiling?

Does US Want India-China Ties Boiling?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Washington is signalling to Delhi that it can rely on American support in any great game vis-a-vis China. Delhi shouldn't fall into the trap, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Kerala does not harbour terrorists'

'Kerala does not harbour terrorists'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

'It is still God's own country. Nobody needs to worry about coming here. Anybody can come to Kerala without worry because bad elements will be kicked out of the state mercilessly... These terrorists visited many places and not only Kerala,' says Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, reacting to the fears that Kerala has become a terror hub.

HK allows US whistleblower Edward Snowden to flee

HK allows US whistleblower Edward Snowden to flee

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

Edward Snowden, a former private contractor with the Central Intelligence Agencywho leaked the controversial United States secret surveillance programme, on Sunday made fresh claims about America's cyber espionage against China, including intensive hacking attacks on a top university in Beijing.

Congress is framing General Singh for political gain: BJP

Congress is framing General Singh for political gain: BJP

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

Accusing the Centre of "misusing" intelligence agencies and armed forces for political dividend, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday said former army chief General V K Singh was being falsely accused of allegedly attempting to destabilise the Jammu and Kashmir government.

Rajnath Singh reviews security situation in Kashmir, Assam

Rajnath Singh reviews security situation in Kashmir, Assam

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Singh instructed officials to try their best to restore peace in the border state as early as possible.

SIT on black money to hold first meet on Monday

SIT on black money to hold first meet on Monday

Rediff.com1 Jun 2014

The first high-level meeting of the Special Investigation Team on the issue of black money and special probe into cases of unaccounted funds stashed away abroad by Indians will be held in New Delhi on Monday.

PM Modi holds meeting with CMs of flood-hit states

PM Modi holds meeting with CMs of flood-hit states

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The prime minister also asserted that in view of the COVID-19 situation, the states must ensure that people follow all health precautions such as wearing of face masks, hand sanitisation and maintaining an adequate physical distance with each other while undertaking rescue efforts.

Have Naxals abducted CoBra commando in Chhattisgarh?

Have Naxals abducted CoBra commando in Chhattisgarh?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Security agencies are working to ascertain a claim made by Naxals that they abducted a CoBRA commando after the ambush in Chhattisgarh on Saturday that left at least 22 security personnel dead, official sources said

WHO criticises China for withholding Covid origin data

WHO criticises China for withholding Covid origin data

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

"We continue to call on China to be transparent in sharing data and to conduct the necessary investigations and share the results. Understanding how the pandemic began remains both a moral and scientific imperative," Ghebreyesus said.

US, UK pin WannaCry cyber-attack on North Korea

US, UK pin WannaCry cyber-attack on North Korea

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Britain's National Cyber Security Centre, leading the international investigation, believes that a hacking group known as Lazarus launched the attack.

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