News for 'Federal Bureau of Investigation'

Call centre racket: FBI officials arrive in Thane to probe fraud

Call centre racket: FBI officials arrive in Thane to probe fraud

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The FBI officer met senior officers of Thane Police and exchanged information gathered by both the sides about the scam which was unearthed earlier this month.

Brainwaves could replace passwords

Brainwaves could replace passwords

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The study was published in the journal Neurocomputing.

Govt nod to prosecute 4 former, serving naval officers for submarine graft

Govt nod to prosecute 4 former, serving naval officers for submarine graft

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

After more than a year, the government has finally given the sanction to prosecute the four accused figuring in the CBI chargesheets, which means that the trial in the case is likely to begin soon, they added.

2 Democrats start impeachment process against Trump

2 Democrats start impeachment process against Trump

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Texas Representative Al Green, who has been one of the most outspoken proponents of impeachment proceedings against Trump, and even made a call on the House floor last month, was joined by California Representative Brad Sherman to move forward with the next legislative step in announcing the long-shot bid.

Teenager arrested for trying to flee US to join ISIS

Teenager arrested for trying to flee US to join ISIS

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

An American teenager has been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation after he allegedly tried to travel to Turkey to join the Islamic State terror group, officials said.

Satyendar Jain moves court against ED over Tihar video 'leak'

Satyendar Jain moves court against ED over Tihar video 'leak'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

In his plea, the Aam Aadmi Party leader has accused the ED of leaking the CCTV footage 'despite an undertaking given in the court' that no material related to the case will be divulged to the media.

Sisodia framed excise policy to generate illegal funds: ED

Sisodia framed excise policy to generate illegal funds: ED

Rediff.com31 May 2023

The now-scrapped Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 was brought in by the Aam Aadmi Party leadership, specifically former excise minister Manish Sisodia, to 'continuously generate and channel illegal funds' to themselves, the Enforcement Directorate said in its latest chargesheet in this money laundering case.

University of Northern Virginia asked to shut down, Indian students stranded

University of Northern Virginia asked to shut down, Indian students stranded

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

The University of Northern Virginia has been ordered to shut down with immediate effect, leaving a large number of Indian students stranded and jeopardising their academic career.

US President Trump calls Vegas shooting 'pure act of evil'

US President Trump calls Vegas shooting 'pure act of evil'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Speaking from the Diplomatic Reception Room, the US president also announced he would visit Vegas on Wednesday to meet the victims and the families.

Indian techie sentenced to 9 years in prison for sexual assault inside plane

Indian techie sentenced to 9 years in prison for sexual assault inside plane

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Prabhu Ramamoorthy, 35, who came to the United States on a H-1B visa in 2015, engaged in a sexual act with a female, while she was sleeping on a flight from Las Vegas to Detroit. Ramamoorthy was seated along with his wife, when he sexually assaulted his co-passenger.

ED questions Rabri Devi for 5 hrs in land-for-jobs scam

ED questions Rabri Devi for 5 hrs in land-for-jobs scam

Rediff.com18 May 2023

She reached the office of the federal probe agency in central Delhi around 11 am and left around 6 pm.

Ghani: Fled Kabul to save 6 million people

Ghani: Fled Kabul to save 6 million people

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani, who fled to the United Arab Emirates before the Taliban seized power last month, on Wednesday apologised to the people for leaving the country abruptly, saying he believed it was the 'only way to keep the guns silent and save Kabul and her six million people'.

Now, ED may launch money laundering probe into Delhi excise policy

Now, ED may launch money laundering probe into Delhi excise policy

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) may initiate a money laundering investigation over the framing and execution of the Aam Aadmi Party government's excise policy, official sources said on Friday after the Central Bureau of Investigation raided Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and others in the matter.

Hackers carry out massive attack on US government; suspicion on China

Hackers carry out massive attack on US government; suspicion on China

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Hackers believed to be working for the Chinese military breached the United States government computers, possibly compromising the personal data of 4 million current and former federal employees.

Discrepancies in CBI closure report in Jain's case: Vigilance

Discrepancies in CBI closure report in Jain's case: Vigilance

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

The assistant director of the vigilance department had filed a written request before a special court, seeking two months' time to study the 'lacunae and discrepancies' in the CBI's closure report in the case to file an appropriate protest petition before it.

Russia interfered in US presidential polls with purpose: Comey

Russia interfered in US presidential polls with purpose: Comey

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

"There should be no fuzz on this whatsoever. The Russians interfered in our election during the 2016 cycle," Comey said.

FBI warns students abroad: Beware of becoming spies

FBI warns students abroad: Beware of becoming spies

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

The Federal Bureau of investigation has come out with a new video warning American college students studying abroad to be on the lookout for foreign spy recruiters.

Delhi excise policy: ED to quiz BRS leader Kavitha's ex-auditor on Mar 15

Delhi excise policy: ED to quiz BRS leader Kavitha's ex-auditor on Mar 15

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The agency made this disclosure on Monday before a local court in Delhi while seeking an extension of custody of Hyderabad-based businessman Arun Ramachandran Pillai, whom it had arrested on March 6.

Liquor policy: ED summons BRS leader Kavitha again on Mar 16 for quizzing

Liquor policy: ED summons BRS leader Kavitha again on Mar 16 for quizzing

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

According to sources, Kavitha was to be made to sit face-to-face with Hyderabad-based businessman Arun Ramchandra Pillai, who was arrested in connection with the liquor policy case on Monday night.

NSE phone tapping: Ex-Mumbai PC Sanjay Pandey appears before ED again

NSE phone tapping: Ex-Mumbai PC Sanjay Pandey appears before ED again

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Former Mumbai Police Commissioner Sanjay Pandey appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Delhi for the second day on Tuesday for questioning in a money laundering case linked to the alleged illegal phone tapping of NSE employees, officials said. This is the second consecutive day that the retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer is being questioned by the federal probe agency in this case. Like Monday, the officer will continue to reply to questions on the business and operations of a firm floated by him for security audit of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and his statement will be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, they said.

British ex-spy linked with Trump memo goes into hiding

British ex-spy linked with Trump memo goes into hiding

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

He has been widely named as the author of the memo, published in some US media containing extensive allegations about Trump's personal life and his campaign's relationship with the Russian state.

Delhi excise scam: ED to probe its own officials

Delhi excise scam: ED to probe its own officials

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is expected to press money laundering charges against its two officers and some private individuals who were recently booked by the CBI in a bribery case linked to an accused arrested in the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam, official sources said Tuesday.

Desi 'Bombshell Bandit' pleads guilty to bank robberies

Desi 'Bombshell Bandit' pleads guilty to bank robberies

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Sandeep Kaur could face up to 20 years for each robbery.

CBI arrests auditor of KCR's daughter in Delhi excise policy case

CBI arrests auditor of KCR's daughter in Delhi excise policy case

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The CBI has alleged that Gorantla's role in the formulation and implementation of the now-scrapped Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 caused 'wrongful gain' to Hyderabad-based wholesale and retail licensees and their beneficial owners.

'Congress must make electoral adjustments'

'Congress must make electoral adjustments'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

'So must the Opposition where it is the dominant party in the state.' 'That is neither problematic nor impossible to achieve.'

ED grills Kejriwal's PA in excise policy case

ED grills Kejriwal's PA in excise policy case

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Kumar deposed before the federal probe agency in New Delhi and the investigators are recording his statement under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), they said.

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.

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.

FBI confirms probe of possible Russia links to Trump campaign

FBI confirms probe of possible Russia links to Trump campaign

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

The FBI chief also trashed President Donald Trump's allegation that his Trump Tower was wiretapped on the orders of his predecessor Barack Obama.

58-yr-old Indian held for sexually assaulting woman on US flight

58-yr-old Indian held for sexually assaulting woman on US flight

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

While the plane was in the air, the woman fell asleep. She woke up to find Kunam sexually touching her.

US teen indicted for joining Islamic State

US teen indicted for joining Islamic State

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

An American teen has been indicted on charges of joining the Islamic State, the terrorist organisation that has captured a large part of Syria and Iraq and has threatened regional peace.

Imran Khan, wife barred from leaving Pakistan

Imran Khan, wife barred from leaving Pakistan

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Citing sources within the Federal Investigation Authority (FIA), the Geo News reported that the names of the PTI leaders and its party chief have been added for their involvement in the May 9 violence and desecration of martyrs' monuments.

Osama's son 'bent on avenging his father's death'

Osama's son 'bent on avenging his father's death'

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Ali Soufan, the former FBI agent who was the bureau's lead investigator of Al Qaeda after the 9/11 attacks, told CBS News the letters reveal Hamza to be a young man who adores his father and wants to carry on his murderous ideology.

Sushant case: NCB arrests actor's house help

Sushant case: NCB arrests actor's house help

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

The officials said Dipesh Sawant, who was being questioned since morning, has been arrested under sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.

Christopher Wray confirmed as new FBI director

Christopher Wray confirmed as new FBI director

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Wray, 50, received an overwhelmingly bipartisan support -- 92-5 votes -- on the Senate floor.

Sunanda case: Cops may seek lie detector test on Tharoor

Sunanda case: Cops may seek lie detector test on Tharoor

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Investigators probing the mysterious death of Sunanda Pushkar may move a local court in Delhi seeking lie detector test on her husband and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.

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.

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.

6 undergo polygraph test in Sunanda death probe case

6 undergo polygraph test in Sunanda death probe case

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Six persons including three "prime witnesses" in the Sunanda Pushkar death case were put through lie detector test, Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi said on Monday amid indication that a number of other witnesses may be asked to undergo the examination.

CBI to quiz Kejriwal on Sunday; Oppn unity on display

CBI to quiz Kejriwal on Sunday; Oppn unity on display

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

As opposition leaders like the Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Janata Dal-United supremo and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed solidarity with Kejriwal on Saturday and renewed calls to speed up opposition unity efforts to take on the BJP, officials said the CBI may ask the AAP chief about the policy formulation process, especially of the "untraceable" file which was earlier slated to be put before the Delhi Council of Ministers.