News for 'Director of National Intelligence'

Ex-FBI Dir seeks to question Trump on Russia probe

Ex-FBI Dir seeks to question Trump on Russia probe

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Mueller has already interviewed several of the close aides and family members of Trump over the issue.

Trump 'proud' of Kushner's transparency on interaction with Russians

Trump 'proud' of Kushner's transparency on interaction with Russians

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Kushner would testify before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on Tuesday.

US threatened Yahoo with huge fine over surveillance

US threatened Yahoo with huge fine over surveillance

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

The documents shed new light on how the government dealt with US Internet companies that were reluctant to comply with orders from the secretive US Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, which rules on government requests to conduct surveillance for national security issues.

No evidence of Pak hand in Pathankot attack, says NIA chief, sparks row

No evidence of Pak hand in Pathankot attack, says NIA chief, sparks row

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Even as the NIA backtracked on its chief Sharad Kumar's statement, on its part Islamabad, touted his remarks to claim 'vindication' of its long standing position in this regard.

Amarnath yatra begins amid multi-tier security

Amarnath yatra begins amid multi-tier security

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

http://www.rediff.com/news/interview/why-kashmiri-students-are-throwing-stones/20170505.htm

Why Modi chose Dineshwar Sharma as his point man for J&K

Why Modi chose Dineshwar Sharma as his point man for J&K

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

'The government is in no hurry to talk to the separatists and would like to approach the Kashmiri people directly through various other organisations.' 'Officials in charge of J&K affairs at the Centre are clear that there would be no let up in the operations against terrorists,' reveals BharatShakti.in founder Nitin A Gokhale.

Lahore terror attack: Pak launches military ops

Lahore terror attack: Pak launches military ops

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Pakistan on Monday launched a massive military operation in Punjab province in the wake of the deadly Taliban suicide bombing in Lahore, conducting raids and making several arrests.

US warplane flew less than 100 km from Shanghai: Report

US warplane flew less than 100 km from Shanghai: Report

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

It was the 12th day in a row that US military planes have approached the mainland coast, the report said.

Trump sacks Secretary of State Tillerson; CIA chief to replace him

Trump sacks Secretary of State Tillerson; CIA chief to replace him

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Trump also announced the appointment of Gina Haspel to head the Central Intelligence Agency -- the first woman selected for the agency's top post.

Rajnath hits out at Pakistan, says its state actors behind attacks in India

Rajnath hits out at Pakistan, says its state actors behind attacks in India

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Blaming state actors in Pakistan for making attempts to destabilise India, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the neighbouring country has not abandoned its efforts to harm the country through "various tactics".

Pak tolerating LeT despite ban, says ex-CIA man

Pak tolerating LeT despite ban, says ex-CIA man

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

Bruce Riedel, now a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution who is being talked about as likely to be tapped for a senior position in an Obama Administration that deals with South Asia, said while the LeT's continuing relationship with the Pakistani intelligence services, the ISI, is much debated and the Pakistani authorities deny any such relationship, "The fact is that the organisation has been tolerated in Pakistan despite the 2002 ban."

West Bengal Governor MK Narayanan resigns

West Bengal Governor MK Narayanan resigns

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

West Bengal Governor M K Narayanan on Monday resigned, becoming the fourth person occupying the gubernatorial post to put in his papers since the National Democratic Alliance government prodded some of the Governors appointed during the United Progressive Alliance rule to quit.

26/11: Headley, Honey Bee, the Americans and the ISI

26/11: Headley, Honey Bee, the Americans and the ISI

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

'The Americans never or hardly give complete information, only information that directly affects them is shared.' Indian intelligence agents challenge The Siege's version of the 26/11 attacks in conversations with Vicky Nanjappa.

How many more suicide bombers are there?

How many more suicide bombers are there?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

'The fact that a rural Kashmiri boy was brainwashed into killing himself and others means there is an active programme that exists which does such recruiting and there will potentially be other such individuals out there,' warns Aakar Patel.

Delhi think tank gives Modi his NSA and principal secretary

Delhi think tank gives Modi his NSA and principal secretary

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Members of the Vivekananda International Foundation are thrilled that the national security advisor and principal secretary to the prime minister are from its ranks, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Why is Modi still so popular?

Why is Modi still so popular?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Will a time come when people will look beyond what they see as Modi'S strengths and begin to wonder why they have got poorer or sicker under his rule, asks Vir Sanghvi.

'What makes Waze so important to the powers that be?'

'What makes Waze so important to the powers that be?'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

'Every man in the hot seat needs trusted cops to grind their axe with political opponents.' 'And that's what explains Waze's importance; him investigating the fake TRP scandal, his arrest of TV journalist Arnab Goswami, and heading the investigation into the Antilia bomb scare case.'

It's like homecoming: Ex-IB boss on new Kashmir role

It's like homecoming: Ex-IB boss on new Kashmir role

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Kashmir has been a running thread through his career. After his return from the Valley in 1994, Sharma was again posted at the Kashmir desk in the national capital.

India's Chinese app ban may hit their valuations

India's Chinese app ban may hit their valuations

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The banned Chinese apps, which include TikTok, Shareit and UC Browser, earn revenue mainly from online advertisements, subscriptions, and commissions for selling products. India is the biggest driver of these Chinese apps due to the population. The ban on the 59 Chinese apps will negatively affect the valuations of the companies, especially those going for IPO.

Hamid Gul: The man who knows too much

Hamid Gul: The man who knows too much

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

Just why is Pakistan's former spy chief among the most dangerous men in the world?

CBI ex-chief rues lack of plan to fight terror

CBI ex-chief rues lack of plan to fight terror

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Singh said there are reports that the attackers came through the sea route. "National Security Advisor M K Narayanan has been 'educating' the country about terrorists using sea routes for the past three years. Incidentally, US Admiral Timothy J Keating, while in Delhi, had suggested that India introduce some counter-measures such as Container Security Initiative to prevent terrorists' movement in those areas," he said. He implied that no such measure had been taken

'Fidayeen attack completes terror cycle'

'Fidayeen attack completes terror cycle'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

Terror has been redefined in course of one of the most deadly attacks on Indian soil Wednesday November 26.

Cop killed in clashes with Bimal Gurung's supporters

Cop killed in clashes with Bimal Gurung's supporters

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

West Bengal police sub-inspector Amitabha Mullick was shot dead and four police personnel were severely injured after supporters of the Gorkha Janmukti Morch loyal to Gurung opened fire to stop the advancing police party.

Was Peter Kerkar responsible for the 'death' of Cox & Kings?

Was Peter Kerkar responsible for the 'death' of Cox & Kings?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Was Kerkar duped by his employees, as he claims, or did a cocktail of greed, poor cost control and bad management bring the travel firm down, wonder Pavan Lall and Aneesh Phadnis.

Chinese troops completely withdraw from 2 areas in Ladakh

Chinese troops completely withdraw from 2 areas in Ladakh

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Both sides have completed creation of a buffer zone of three kilometres in the three friction points of Galwan Valley, Gogra and Hot Springs as part of a temporary measure aimed at reducing the possibility of any confrontation.

'We need to talk to the Kashmiris'

'We need to talk to the Kashmiris'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

'Kashmiris are very adaptable people. They will wait. From India's point of view, I think we have lost a great opportunity. I don't think we should keep talking to Pakistan. We should talk to the Kashmiris. Ultimately, this matter has to be settled between New Delhi and Srinagar,' says A S Dulat, expert on Kashmir.

SC stays agri laws, forms panel; farmers to continue protest

SC stays agri laws, forms panel; farmers to continue protest

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered a stay of the implementation of the contentious three new farm laws hoping this will end the prolonged protests by the farmers and also constituted a four-member panel of agri experts to resolve the impasse between their leaders and the Centre.

Battered banks staring at uncertain future

Battered banks staring at uncertain future

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Like everything else, the structure of banks may change, and banks may depend more on digital technologies and artificial intelligence for dealing with both their customers and employees.

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