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Trump to discuss terrorism watch list, no fly ban with NRA

Trump to discuss terrorism watch list, no fly ban with NRA

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he will be meeting with the NRA to discuss ways to block people on terrorism watch lists.

26/11: FBI evidence made Pak own up, says Mulford

26/11: FBI evidence made Pak own up, says Mulford

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

United States' Ambassador to India David Mulford, who will soon vacate his position, feels that the 'credible evidence' gathered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation that was handed over to Pakistan, had forced Islamabad to admit that its nationals were complicit in the terror attack on Mumbai.Mulford also expressed hope that this will pave the way for joint US-India counter-terrorism cooperation without any of the earlier hang-ups.

50 killed in deadliest mass shooting in the US

50 killed in deadliest mass shooting in the US

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

The shooting took place at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando.

Snooping has been around for ages

Snooping has been around for ages

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The Orwellian surveillance State is here. And here to stay, asserts Virendra Kapoor.

UK court denies bail to Dawood aide, Pak vouches for his 'good character'

UK court denies bail to Dawood aide, Pak vouches for his 'good character'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Moti has been described in UK court proceedings as a "senior member" and "top lieutenant" of D Company.

How NY bomb plot gets clearer, murkier

How NY bomb plot gets clearer, murkier

Rediff.com5 May 2010

Faisal Shahzad, the Pakistani-American arrested in connection with the failed Times Square car bomb attack, has admitted he had attended a terrorist training camp in Pakistan, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said.

The Chicago conspiracy: What is Rana's role?

The Chicago conspiracy: What is Rana's role?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

Security expert B Raman deciphers the FBI affidavit against Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the Pakistan-origin Canadian arrested with David Headley for alleged Lashkar connections, and speculates who could be their handlers in Pakistan.

Nigerian bomber has provided terror details: US

Nigerian bomber has provided terror details: US

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Nigerian terror suspect Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, charged in a botched al-Qaeda plot to blow up an American airliner, has provided useful "actionable intelligence" during his interrogation by FBI sleuths, the White House has said.

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in US; India demands action

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in US; India demands action

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

The statue of Gandhi, which was donated by the Indian government to the city of Davis, was installed by the city council four years ago amidst protests from anti-Gandhi and anti-India organisations.

Headley teed off in Mumbai to get tip-offs

Headley teed off in Mumbai to get tip-offs

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

American terror suspect David Headley arrested by the FBI for allegedly plotting terror attacks in India used to visit a golf course in Mumbai frequented by western diplomats and businessmen and is believed to have struck a rapport with them.

Strong Pakistan link in Headley probe: India

Strong Pakistan link in Headley probe: India

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

Home Minister P Chidambaram has said that the FBI's probe into a terror plot targeting India has confirmed a definite Pakistan link. Speaking to reporters after attending a passing-out parade of 61st batch of Indian Police Officers at the National Police Academy in Hyderabad on Thursday, Chidambaram said that on the advice of FBI, two or more persons have been arrested in Pakistan in connection with the same terror plot, uncovered by FBI.

Dawood's Pak aide in UK opposes US extradition

Dawood's Pak aide in UK opposes US extradition

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Jabir Moti, 51, who was arrested by Scotland Yard last year, appeared before the Westminster Magistrates' Court in London at the start of his trial.

Raphel spying probe won't hit ties with South Asians: US

Raphel spying probe won't hit ties with South Asians: US

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

A federal counter intelligence probe against former top American diplomat Robin Raphel, who also lobbied for Pakistan post retirement, would not impact America's ties with South Asian countries, a US official has said.

Revealed: The hunt for Osama at 9/11 museum

Revealed: The hunt for Osama at 9/11 museum

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

A new exhibition at the 9/11 Memorial Museum explores the untold story of the greatest manhunt in United States history revealed through declassified artefacts and an immersive digital experience. The chilling exhibit, "Revealed: The Hunt for Bin Laden," centres on the decade-long search for and seizure of the Al Qaeda mastermind who was responsible for the deaths of 2,977 people on 9/11 -- and the thousands more lost through bloody wars and debilitating illness. The exhibit presents the hunt for bin Laden as a sort of who-done-it come alive with graphics, videos and the voices of the protagonists, from intelligence agents, former US President Barack Obama and members of the US Navy SEALs team that raided bin Laden's home and shot and killed him.

IC-814 hijack: FBI not doing its job, says CBI

IC-814 hijack: FBI not doing its job, says CBI

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

According to sources close to the director, he had made a presentation to former US secretary of state Collin Powell and later to the director of the FBI and his deputy and told them that those involved in the hijacking were roaming freely in Pakistan.

Headley twisted facts to get Indian visa: Report

Headley twisted facts to get Indian visa: Report

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

Pakistani-origin American national David Coleman Headley, charged with criminal conspiracy in the Mumbai terror attacks, had misrepresented facts while applying for an Indian visa, the FBI has charged.

The X-Files Event Series contest: Win COOL Prizes!

The X-Files Event Series contest: Win COOL Prizes!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

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Trump catches up with Hillary; trails by just a point in latest poll

Trump catches up with Hillary; trails by just a point in latest poll

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton holds a slim lead over her Republican rival Donald Trump, a new poll shows just over a week before the epic United States presidential election.

There are 20 more plane bombers ready

There are 20 more plane bombers ready

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, 23, has told FBI that close to 20 other young Muslim men were being prepared in Yemen to use the same technique to blow up airliners, CBS said in an exclusive investigative report.

US: Court adjourns Rana's bail hearing

US: Court adjourns Rana's bail hearing

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

A Chicago court has adjourned the hearing on the bail application of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, one of the two LeT operatives nabbed by FBI in October on charges of plotting a major terror attack against India, till December 15.

Close coop among intel agencies post 26/11

Close coop among intel agencies post 26/11

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

"Agents from FBI offices in New Delhi and Islamabad joined forces with Indian government, the CIA, the State Department, MI-6 and New Scotland Yard," he said. Through these partnerships, Muller said: "We had unprecedented access to evidence and intelligence. Agents and analysts conducted more than 60 interviews, including that of the lone surviving attacker.

ISIS 'Cyber Caliphate' hacks more than 54,000 Twitter accounts

ISIS 'Cyber Caliphate' hacks more than 54,000 Twitter accounts

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

In a security breach, ISIS militants have reportedly hacked tens of thousands of Twitter accounts.

Pak officers may be part of 26/11, FBI tells India

Pak officers may be part of 26/11, FBI tells India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Sheela Bhatt reveals the inside story on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's revelations to India on the Headley-Rana case, and of how the findings have changed the 26/11 investigation in India.

Biden campaign launches initiative to woo Hindus in US

Biden campaign launches initiative to woo Hindus in US

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The development is being seen as a sign of the growing political prominence of Hindus in America. Hinduism is the fourth largest faith in the US, representing approximately one per cent of the US population in 2016.

FBI foils LeT plan of major terror attack in India

FBI foils LeT plan of major terror attack in India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Tayiba was planning to use an American national to carry out a major terrorist attack in India, US investigating authorities said on Tuesday.

Trump calls Russia probe 'witch hunt', denies coercing Comey

Trump calls Russia probe 'witch hunt', denies coercing Comey

Rediff.com19 May 2017

The President has maintained that he has nothing to do with Russia.

US national gets 20-yr jail for supporting LeT

US national gets 20-yr jail for supporting LeT

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

He had posted numerous messages threatening to attack individuals and gatherings of people who he believed were opponents of his radical beliefs.

Pak, FBI arrest doctor for suspected Al Qaeda link

Pak, FBI arrest doctor for suspected Al Qaeda link

Rediff.com20 Dec 2002

Ahmed Javed Khwaja is the second Pakistani doctor to be arrested on suspicion of having links with the banned outfit.

If Biden wins 'Communist' Kamala will takeover in a month: Trump

If Biden wins 'Communist' Kamala will takeover in a month: Trump

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Biden has described Trumps' remarks about Harris as "despicable" and "beneath the office of the presidency".

Sensex up over 200 points on global cues; Nifty hits 8,500

Sensex up over 200 points on global cues; Nifty hits 8,500

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Lupin was the top gainer after the USFDA cleared its Goa facility

India targeted by 5 Chinese hackers charged in US

India targeted by 5 Chinese hackers charged in US

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Deputy US Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen on Wednesday announced that three indictments have been unsealed in the matter that collectively charge five Chinese nationals with computer hacking and charge two Malaysian nationals with helping some of those hackers target victims and sell the fruits of their crime.

Three men arrested in US on charges of supporting ISIS

Three men arrested in US on charges of supporting ISIS

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Three men from Brooklyn have been arrested and charged with conspiring to provide material support to ISIS, with two of them threatening to carry out attacks within the United States and against the American President and FBI agents if ordered by the terror group, authorities said.

Texas: Man pulled over by traffic cops shoots 5 dead, injures 21

Texas: Man pulled over by traffic cops shoots 5 dead, injures 21

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

The gunman was shot dead.

Rajinikanth's Kabali to release on July 22?

Rajinikanth's Kabali to release on July 22?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

RajniSir's latest film is expected to hit nearly 5,000 screens worldwide and will release in four languages.

Pune 'hacker' arrest: Just the tip of the iceberg?

Pune 'hacker' arrest: Just the tip of the iceberg?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

Corporates, realtors, and even IPL fixing -- the tentacles of the hacking network, whose alleged member was nabbed by a agencies of India, US, Romania and China on Friday, run broader than anticipated, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Man rams car into Capitol cops; 1 killed, driver shot dead

Man rams car into Capitol cops; 1 killed, driver shot dead

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

A Capitol Police officer was killed and another injured after a man rammed his car into a security barrier outside the United States Capitol and then got out of the vehicle and lunged towards the officers with a knife, setting off a major security scare.

Trump fires official who said election was most secure in US history

Trump fires official who said election was most secure in US history

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Trump, who has launched a slew of lawsuits in key states, but has not provided any evidence to back his claims of fraud, announced on Twitter on Tuesday that he has fired Christopher Krebs, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) at the Department of Homeland Security.

Why put a con artist in White House, asks Obama as he bats for Hillary

Why put a con artist in White House, asks Obama as he bats for Hillary

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is the only candidate in the race to the White House who has devoted her entire life to the people of America, outgoing US President Barack Obama has said.

Email spoofing is the latest cyber fraud

Email spoofing is the latest cyber fraud

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Email providers can stop spoof emails impersonating them from reaching their customer's inbox or junk/bulk folder by enabling DMARC, says Venkata Satish Guttula.