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Drug lord wanted by FBI arrested in Ludhiana

Drug lord wanted by FBI arrested in Ludhiana

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Punjab police have arrested an Indian-origin transnational drug lord, wanted by the FBI in connection with one of the largest narcotics seizures in the US. Shehnaz Singh, also known as Shawn Bhinder, had been operating under the guise of a transportation business in Canada since 2014 and allegedly facilitated the movement of drugs from Colombia to the US and Canada via Mexico. Bhinder was arrested in Ludhiana, Punjab, after he had managed to give a slip to FBI sleuths and clandestinely landed in India. He was wanted by the FBI in connection with a seizure of 391 kg methamphetamine, 109 kg cocaine, four sophisticated weapons, and vehicles from six of his associates on February 26, 2025.

Pakistan Helped US Nab This Terrorist

Pakistan Helped US Nab This Terrorist

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Sharifullah, also known as Jafar, is an ISIS-K member and was directly responsible for the killing of 13 US soldiers and roughly 170 Afghans at the Hamid Karzai international airport's 'Abbey Gate' on August 26, 2021.

Why court extended Kejriwal's ED custody till April 1

Why court extended Kejriwal's ED custody till April 1

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

A court in New Delhi on Thursday extended the Enforcement Directorate custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal till April 1, saying the agency provided 'sufficient reasons', such as the need for him to be confronted with material collected and statements recorded, to permit his further custodial interrogation.

Mamata, BJP trade verbal blows over NIA team attack in Bengal

Mamata, BJP trade verbal blows over NIA team attack in Bengal

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday accused NIA officials of attacking villagers in Purba Medinipur district, the BJP hit back at her saying that the attack on the NIA officials is Sandeshkhalli 2.0 orchestrated by the state.

Pak turns down US request to hand over Baradar

Pak turns down US request to hand over Baradar

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

The Pakistan government has turned down United States' request to hand over the Taliban's second-in command Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, who was recently captured in Karachi.Pakistan has already made it clear that it would only hand over Baradar to Afghanistan if Kabul requests it to do so.Mullah Baradar is regarded as second only to Mullah Mohammad Omar, Taliban's supreme commander in Afghanistan.

ED seeks confiscation of Rs 661cr assets in National Herald case

ED seeks confiscation of Rs 661cr assets in National Herald case

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet in the Associated Journals Limited-Young Indian-National Herald money-laundering case, seeking confiscation of assets worth Rs 661 crore and appending statements of Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. The agency has accused the Gandhis of orchestrating a conspiracy to illegally obtain the underlying assets of AJL by the beneficial owners of YI (Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi). Both Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi have denied any wrongdoing and said the takeover of Associated Journals Limited (AJL) by Young Indian (YI) was not for commercial purposes. The Congress has slammed the chargesheet, alleging that the ED action against its leaders shows panic and moral bankruptcy of the "despotic" government, while the BJP has continued to call out the role of the Gandhi family in the matter.

Sonia, Rahul conspired to usurp Rs 2,000-cr AJL assets: ED

Sonia, Rahul conspired to usurp Rs 2,000-cr AJL assets: ED

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet in the National Herald case, accusing Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi of a "criminal conspiracy" to "usurp" properties worth Rs 2,000 crore of its public company AJL by transferring 99 per cent shares for just Rs 50 lakh to their private company Young Indian. The ED has named Sonia Gandhi as accused no 1 and Rahul Gandhi as accused no 2 in the chargesheet, which was filed under various sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

HC pans Kejriwal for saying approver donated to BJP

HC pans Kejriwal for saying approver donated to BJP

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

The Delhi high court on Tuesday rebuked Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for 'casting aspersions' on the judicial process with his claim about an approver in the money laundering case against him making donations to the Bharatiya Janata Party through electoral bonds, saying the law relating to approvers was over 100 years old and not enacted to falsely implicate the Aam Aadmi Party leader.

HC upholds Kejriwal's arrest, says law applies equally to all

HC upholds Kejriwal's arrest, says law applies equally to all

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

In a massive setback to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi high court on Tuesday dismissed his petition challenging his arrest in a money laundering case stemming from the alleged excise scam, saying there was no contravention of legal provisions.

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.

Political parties do not have higher immunity: SC in plea on misuse of probe agencies

Political parties do not have higher immunity: SC in plea on misuse of probe agencies

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea by 14 political parties led by the Congress alleging arbitrary use of central probe agencies against opposition leaders, asserting that laying down guidelines without facts of a criminal case will be "dangerous".

PFI wanted to create Islamic movement, start civil war in India: ED

PFI wanted to create Islamic movement, start civil war in India: ED

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The federal agency issued a statement, saying it has attached fresh assets worth more than Rs 35 crore that are "beneficially-owned and controlled" by the PFI "in the name of various trusts, companies and individuals" as part of its ongoing probe against the outfit and entities linked to it.

Indo-Pak talks on criminal matters begin

Indo-Pak talks on criminal matters begin

Rediff.com21 Mar 2006

India has been pressing for handing over underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, declared global terrorist, besides five hijackers of the Indian airlines plane in 1999.

ED officials attacked: Will guv recommend Prez rule in Bengal?

ED officials attacked: Will guv recommend Prez rule in Bengal?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The ED officers are conducting raids at 15 places in the state during the day and Sajahan's house is one of them, an officer said.

New FBI chief Kash Patel traces his roots to Gujarat village

New FBI chief Kash Patel traces his roots to Gujarat village

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Kash Patel, the first Indian-American to head the FBI, has traced his roots to Bhadran village in Gujarat's Anand district. Patel's family migrated to Uganda 70 to 80 years ago, before selling their ancestral houses and moving to foreign countries. Patel was born in New York and is a trained lawyer who is an ice-hockey fan.

Witnesses testify against LeT in Pak's 26/11 case

Witnesses testify against LeT in Pak's 26/11 case

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

Details about the distribution of weapons to the Mumbai attacks' terrorists were among the "huge quantity" of incriminating items recovered during a raid on two Lashkar-e-Tayiba training camps in Sindh province, a court conducting the trial of seven men charged with involvement in 2008 attacks was told on Saturday.

26/11 case: Pak court records FIA officer's statement

26/11 case: Pak court records FIA officer's statement

Rediff.com19 Nov 2011

Sardar Muhammad Azam, who was a Deputy Director of the Federal Investigation Agency when he registered the FIR, gave the court details of the procedure during proceedings held behind closed doors at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, sources told PTI.

71 members of banned groups detained: Pakistan

71 members of banned groups detained: Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

Pakistan on Thursday said it had detained 71 members of outlawed militant groups and put under surveillance 124 others, besides shutting down five "training camps" of Jamaat-ud-Dawah and banning its websites, in the wake of the Mumbai attacks.

CBI, ED turn to tech-driven investigations to nail offenders amid Covid-19

CBI, ED turn to tech-driven investigations to nail offenders amid Covid-19

Rediff.com26 May 2021

The two central premier investigative agencies - Central Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement Directorate - have asked their officials to focus more on digital evidence, e-forums and social media to crack down on offenders. These are a crucial part of prosecution amid the second wave of the pandemic. The Income Tax Department is going full throttle on data analytics to issue notices in time-bound cases. Further, sleuths have been given electronic devices including laptops with secure connections, which keep data encrypted and inaccessible.

Pakistan seeks Red Corner Notice against Musharraf

Pakistan seeks Red Corner Notice against Musharraf

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Pakistani authorities have sent a formal request to Interpol to issue a Red Corner Notice for former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, currently living outside the country in self-exile. The move was taken so that he can be arrested and brought back to the country to face trial in connection with the assassination of Benazir Bhutto. The Federal Investigation Agency on Wednesday sent the request to the Director of Interpol in Pakistan, official sources said on Thursday.

Pakistan to probe Benazir's murder again

Pakistan to probe Benazir's murder again

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

More than a year and half after she was assassinated, the Pakistan government today set up a fresh probe into the killing of former premier Benazir Bhutto.

ED conducts multi-state raids on lottery king Santiago Martin

ED conducts multi-state raids on lottery king Santiago Martin

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches against Chennai-based 'lottery king' Santiago Martin, the single biggest donor to political parties with over Rs 1,300 crore in electoral bonds, as part of a money laundering investigation. The action comes after the Madras High Court allowed the ED to proceed against Martin following a police decision to close the initial FIR against him.

Spot fixing: Upset Pak sending probe team to UK

Spot fixing: Upset Pak sending probe team to UK

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

The three-member delegation would fly to London immediately, as the government had taken serious notice of the latest fixing scandal to involve Pakistan team, Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik told media persons.

Kejriwal demanded kickbacks from liquor businessmen: ED to SC

Kejriwal demanded kickbacks from liquor businessmen: ED to SC

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Justifying his arrest, the ED said Kejriwal had been arrested bona fide and not for any mala fide or extraneous reasons.

Haj scam: Pakistan PM's son accused of corruption

Haj scam: Pakistan PM's son accused of corruption

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Two Pakistani members of Parliament have accused Premier Yousuf Raza Gilani's son of being involved in corruption in the hiring of accommodation for Haj pilgrims, the Supreme Court has been told.

Pakistan eyeing India's seat in Interpol panel

Pakistan eyeing India's seat in Interpol panel

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

The Interpol's executive committee has 13 members, including president, three vice-presidents and nine delegates. Each member is selected for a three-year term.

ED, CBI ramp up probe against Bitcoin Ponzi scam suspect

ED, CBI ramp up probe against Bitcoin Ponzi scam suspect

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) have intensified their investigations against Gaurav Mehta, a suspect in a Bitcoin Ponzi scam, following allegations that politicians may have been involved in using cryptocurrency to influence Maharashtra assembly polls. The ED searched Mehta's residence in Raipur and seized computers and digital devices. The CBI summoned him to appear before investigators. The ED is probing Mehta's potential links to politicians, politically exposed persons, and bureaucrats as part of its money laundering probe. The allegations came after BJP released purported voice notes suggesting that Congress and NCP leaders were attempting to use cryptocurrency for election campaigning. Both parties denied the claims, calling the voice notes fake.

Excise scam: Delhi court sends Kejriwal to 3-day CBI custody

Excise scam: Delhi court sends Kejriwal to 3-day CBI custody

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

A Delhi court on Wednesday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to formally arrest Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the alleged excise scam.

LG recommends NIA probe against Kejriwal for funding from banned SFJ

LG recommends NIA probe against Kejriwal for funding from banned SFJ

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena has recommended an NIA probe against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly receiving political funding from the banned terrorist organisation 'Sikhs for Justice', Raj Niwas sources said on Monday.

Suspects will be tried under anti-terror law: Pak

Suspects will be tried under anti-terror law: Pak

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

Any Pakistani national found to be involved in the Mumbai terrorist attacks will be dealt "with an iron hand" and tried under the Anti-Terrorism Act in the country's special anti-terror courts, interior ministry chief Rehman Malik has said.

Excise policy: BRS leader Kavitha walks out of Tihar after 5 months

Excise policy: BRS leader Kavitha walks out of Tihar after 5 months

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan noted that Kavitha has been in custody for around five months and the probe against her by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was complete in these cases.

ED probe against Sidda's wife: Irregularities found

ED probe against Sidda's wife: Irregularities found

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Evidence of several irregularities have been detected in the transfer of 14 sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) to B M Parvathi, the wife of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, according to the Enforcement Directorate.

Trump sacks FBI director Comey

Trump sacks FBI director Comey

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The shock move comes days after Comey testified on Capitol Hill about the FBI's investigation into Russia's election meddling and a possible collusion between the country and Trump's campaign.

Pak declared visa-free state for one week

Pak declared visa-free state for one week

Rediff.com11 Oct 2005

Under the decision taken at a high-level meeting in the interior ministry, all the visitors will be given one-week permission to stay. However, this period could be extended on request.

Kejriwal to remain in judicial custody till April 15

Kejriwal to remain in judicial custody till April 15

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

A Delhi court on Monday sent Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody till April 15, noting the Enforcement Directorate's contention that his release could hamper the investigation into the Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case.

Wanted Indian deported to Dubai: Pakistan

Wanted Indian deported to Dubai: Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Jul 2006

An Interpol red herring notice was issued against Shivdasan Raman Vallappil.

ED arrests Jharkhand minister Alamgir Alam in Rs 35 cr cash haul

ED arrests Jharkhand minister Alamgir Alam in Rs 35 cr cash haul

Rediff.com15 May 2024

The agency had last week arrested Alam's personal secretary and state administrative service officer Sanjeev Kumar Lal (52) and the latter's domestic help Jahangir Alam (42) following the seizure of more than Rs 32 crore cash from a flat linked to them.

Joe Biden speaks to Donald Trump post assassination bid

Joe Biden speaks to Donald Trump post assassination bid

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

This evening, President Biden spoke to former President Trump. The President also spoke to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Butler Mayor Bob Dandoy, the White House said.

Iranian hackers tried to send Trump campaign info to Biden aides: FBI

Iranian hackers tried to send Trump campaign info to Biden aides: FBI

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Iranian hackers shared unsolicited information they had stolen from former United States President Donald Trump's presidential campaign with people who were associated with President Joe Biden's campaign over the summer, CNN reported, citing federal law enforcement officials.

Don't create atmosphere of fear, SC tells ED in Chhattisgarh liquor scam hearing

Don't create atmosphere of fear, SC tells ED in Chhattisgarh liquor scam hearing

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Don't create an "atmosphere of fear", the Supreme Court Tuesday told the Enforcement Directorate (ED) after the Chhattisgarh government alleged the probe agency is "running amok" and is trying to implicate Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel in a money laundering case linked to the alleged Rs 2,000 crore liquor scam in the state.