News for 'FBI Director'

FBI paid more than $1 million for San Bernardino iPhone 'hack'

FBI paid more than $1 million for San Bernardino iPhone 'hack'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey said the money was worth it.

Drones used in US for surveillance: FBI chief

Drones used in US for surveillance: FBI chief

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has for the first time acknowledged that it uses drone aircraft domestically for surveillance in a "very minimal way", even as the Obama administration grapples with the fallout from the public disclosure of its covert spying programmes.

Gene Hackman's 10 Must Watch Films On OTT

Gene Hackman's 10 Must Watch Films On OTT

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Gene Hackman had a long and rich career, playing leading and supporting roles in many Hollywood films.

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.

Days before US polls, FBI releases Bill Clinton closed case files

Days before US polls, FBI releases Bill Clinton closed case files

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has once again courted controversy as it released heavily redacted files from its 2001 investigation of President Bill Clinton's pardon of fugitive financier Marc Rich, just one week from election day.

Clinton blames FBI chief's letter in email case for her loss

Clinton blames FBI chief's letter in email case for her loss

Rediff.com3 May 2017

"I was on the way to winning until the combination of Jim Comey's (sic) letter on October 28th and Russian WikiLeaks raised doubts in the minds of people," she said.

Over 100 arrested for Capitol Hill riots: FBI

Over 100 arrested for Capitol Hill riots: FBI

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

The Justice Department also announced on Thursday evening that the FBI had received more than 140,000 tips identifying rioters and had opened about 200 subject case files.

California shooters spoke of jihad while dating, reveals FBI

California shooters spoke of jihad while dating, reveals FBI

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

"San Bernardino involved two killers who were radicalised for quite a long time before their attack," FBI Director James Comey said.

The desi at the heart of Hillary's FBI troubles

The desi at the heart of Hillary's FBI troubles

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

'Huma Abedin must follow through in the footsteps of her illustrious mentor Hillary Clinton to carry the movement forward to empower American women,' says Kaleem Kawaja.

Clinton blames 'Russian' plot, FBI e-mail probe for poll loss

Clinton blames 'Russian' plot, FBI e-mail probe for poll loss

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Clinton has blamed her presidential election loss on the "unprecedented" events of Russian cyber hacking and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's probe into her use of her personal e-mail server.

Was fired because of Russia investigation: Ex-FBI chief

Was fired because of Russia investigation: Ex-FBI chief

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Comey did not make any major new revelations about alleged links between Trump or his associates and Russia.

ISIS, Qaeda planning large-scale attacks on US, warns FBI

ISIS, Qaeda planning large-scale attacks on US, warns FBI

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Federal Bureau of Investigation director Christopher Wray on Thursday expressed concern that foreign terrorist organisations (FTOs), such as the Islamic State and Al Qaeda, may either launch or inspire large-scale attacks against the United States.

Text book and exemplary: US Secret Service defends Trump protection plan

Text book and exemplary: US Secret Service defends Trump protection plan

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Ronald Rowe Jr said that the suspect did not have a line of sight of Trump and was not able to get any shots off at the agents who were sweeping the course, according to a Politico report.

Trump morally unfit to be US president: Ex-FBI chief

Trump morally unfit to be US president: Ex-FBI chief

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

James Comey called for a national moment of reflection, in which everybody, regardless of partisan views, to evaluate the President and to consider whether he presents a threat to America itself.

Clinton 'confident' over new FBI email probe

Clinton 'confident' over new FBI email probe

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

During a rare press conference, Clinton said that it is incumbent on the FBI to clarify the issue.

Joe Biden not visiting India as Republic Day chief guest

Joe Biden not visiting India as Republic Day chief guest

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

United States President Joe Biden is not travelling to India next month to grace the Republic Day celebrations as the Chief Guest, and New Delhi is looking at holding the next Quad summit later next year instead of its earlier plan to host it in January, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

US Accuses Adani Of Bribing Officials

US Accuses Adani Of Bribing Officials

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Gautam Adani, India's second-richest man, and seven others including his nephew Sagar have been charged with paying bribes to unidentified officials of state governments in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha to buy expensive solar power, potentially earning more than $2 billion profit over 20 years.

Adani Charges Test For US Legal System

Adani Charges Test For US Legal System

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

US prosecutors' case against Gautam Adani and others may stumble on the extraterritorial application of American law.

FBI releases age-progressed images of killers of Neerja Bhanot

FBI releases age-progressed images of killers of Neerja Bhanot

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The bureau hopes the updated images -- rendered using Adobe's Photoshop programme to show what the men might look like now -- will generate new leads and encourage anyone with information to contact the FBI directly or submit a tip online.

Now, Trump fires FBI official for unauthorised disclosure to media

Now, Trump fires FBI official for unauthorised disclosure to media

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

The announcement by Attorney General Jeff Sessions comes within days of President Donald Trump firing his Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.

Trump confirms he's under probe, slams it as witch hunt

Trump confirms he's under probe, slams it as witch hunt

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Trump's apparent confirmation that he is under probe for obstruction of justice by special counsel appointed to probe alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential polls came a day after a Washington Post report pointed to such an investigation.

Trump under investigation for possible obstruction of justice: Report

Trump under investigation for possible obstruction of justice: Report

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Investigators have also been looking for any evidence of possible financial crimes by Trump associates.

Pannun plot: India got consular access to Nikhil Gupta thrice

Pannun plot: India got consular access to Nikhil Gupta thrice

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

India received consular access on at least three occasions to Nikhil Gupta, who is detained in a Czech prison following charges by the United States relating to a foiled assassination attempt on a Sikh extremist.

Trump's ex-NSA Flynn charged with making false statements to FBI

Trump's ex-NSA Flynn charged with making false statements to FBI

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

Flynn appeared before a federal court on Friday morning to plead guilty after ex-FBI director Robert Mueller, who is investigating allegations of Russian interference in the presidential election as a special counsel, announced that Flynn was charged with "wilfully and knowingly" making "false, fictitious and fraudulent statements" to the Federal Bureau of Investigation about his conversations with Russia's then ambassador to the US Sergey Kislyak.

Another assassination attempt on Trump, suspect with AK-47 arrested

Another assassination attempt on Trump, suspect with AK-47 arrested

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Soon after the gunshots were heard at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, where Trump was golfing, the FBI said that it is "investigating what appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump".

ISI sponsors Kashmiri militant groups: FBI

ISI sponsors Kashmiri militant groups: FBI

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence sponsors terrorism in Kashmir and it oversees terrorist groups there, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has said in the first-ever open acknowledgment by a United States agency that Islamabad is a 'State Sponsor of Terrorism'.

Top Senator invites Trump to testify over Comey, Russian meddling

Top Senator invites Trump to testify over Comey, Russian meddling

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Trump had said he is ready to testify over Comey conversations.

Trump says memo 'totally vindicates' him in Russia probe

Trump says memo 'totally vindicates' him in Russia probe

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

The controversial memo drafted by GOP House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes alleged the FBI abused its surveillance authority.

FBI investigating California shooting as act of terrorism

FBI investigating California shooting as act of terrorism

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

The FBI is investigating the deadly mass shooting in California by a Pakistani-origin couple that killed 14 people as an act of terrorism.

FBI seeks to question more individuals

FBI seeks to question more individuals

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, which is helping Indian intelligence agencies and police in probing the Mumbai terror attack, has sought permission from New Delhi to interrogate more persons in Indian custody.

Haqqani network not on Pakistan soil: Rehman Malik

Haqqani network not on Pakistan soil: Rehman Malik

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has ruled out the possibility of Haqqani network's presence in Pakistan. Malik, who held a meeting with Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Robert S Muller in Islamabad, however, said that if Pakistan receives credible information about the group's presence, the government would launch military action.

Shinde holds crucial talks with US leaders

Shinde holds crucial talks with US leaders

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Union Home Minister Shri Sushil Kumar Shinde continued with his official visit in the United States, meeting senior US government leaders including Secretary for Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, Attorney General Eric Holder and FBI Director Robert Muller.

FBI winds up Mumbai terror probe; finds Pak role

FBI winds up Mumbai terror probe; finds Pak role

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

The FBI is understood to have found evidence about the role of a Pakistani security establishment other than the ISI being involved in the November 26 terror strikes in Mumbai that left over 180 people dead including six American nationals, official sources said. While the name of the Pakistan establishment involved in the attack was not clear immediately, the sources did not rule out the possibility of active and direct involvement of its Army.

Was going to fire Comey regardless of recommendation: Trump

Was going to fire Comey regardless of recommendation: Trump

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The White House previously said Trump only decided to oust Comey after meeting with Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Monday and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who discussed reasons for removing the director.

Track hate crimes against Hindus, Sikhs, demand Senators

Track hate crimes against Hindus, Sikhs, demand Senators

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Citing last year's Gurdwara shootout in Wisconsin, a group of 26 Senators from the Democratic party has asked the US Attorney General Eric Holder and FBI Director Robert Mueller to start tracking hate crimes against Hindus and Sikhs, besides Arabs as soon as possible.

Trump wiretapping: Did FBI ask DoJ to refute the claim?

Trump wiretapping: Did FBI ask DoJ to refute the claim?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey has asked the Department of Justice to refute US President Donald Trump's allegations that his predecessor Barack Obama had ordered wiretapping of the Trump Towers during the presidential elections, at least two media reports have said.

Ex-Goldman Sachs director Rajat Gupta surrenders before FBI

Ex-Goldman Sachs director Rajat Gupta surrenders before FBI

Rediff.com26 Oct 2011

62-year-old Gupta appeared in Manhattan federal court but it was not immediately known what charges have been slapped against him by the prosecutors.

Obama condemns gurudwara shooting, says Sikhs enrich US

Obama condemns gurudwara shooting, says Sikhs enrich US

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

United States President Barack Obama has reviewed the security situation with his top national security aides following the tragic shooting in a gurudwara in Wisconsin and also called on the gurudwara trustee to offer his condolences.

'I expect loyalty': Trump told Comey

'I expect loyalty': Trump told Comey

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Comey states that Trump asked him on several occasions to publicly state that he was not under investigation.

US to track hate crimes against Sikhs, minorities

US to track hate crimes against Sikhs, minorities

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Crimes committed against Sikhs, Hindus, Buddhists, Arabs and three other minority religions would now be tracked as hate crime by law enforcement agencies and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Attorney General Eric Holder said.