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US: 'Jihad Jamie' pleads not guilty to charges

US: 'Jihad Jamie' pleads not guilty to charges

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

A pregnant American woman, dubbed by some as 'Jihad Jamie', has pleaded not guilty in a Philadelphia court to providing material support to terrorists. Jamie Paulin-Ramirez, along with another American woman named Colleen LaRose alias 'Jihad Jane', are accused of conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists and attend a terror training camp. The 31-year-old was arrested by Federal Bureau of Investigation's agents last week after voluntarily returning from Ireland.

US: Teenager held for trying to detonate car bomb

US: Teenager held for trying to detonate car bomb

Rediff.com27 Nov 2010

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has arrested a teenage American national of Somali origin with suspected links to Pakistan-based terror outfits for allegedly trying to detonate a car bomb at an annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Portland, Oregon.

Indian-American couple charged with fraud

Indian-American couple charged with fraud

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Dr Arun Sharma and his wife Dr Kiran Sharma, both 54, were charged with conspiracy to commit health care fraud and conspiracy to unlawfully distribute controlled substances not for legitimate medical reasons, Houston Chronicle reported quoting officials.

View: US won't let truth regarding Headley emerge

View: US won't let truth regarding Headley emerge

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Unless one is naive beyond redemption, it was clear from the beginning that the Obama Administration and its FBI were trying frantically to prevent the truth regarding Headley from coming out, writed B Raman.

Maurya, Humayun await Obamas

Maurya, Humayun await Obamas

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

The roads leading to ITC Maurya Sheraton in New Delhi are lined with men-in-khakhis and police cars.

Musharraf attacks: FBI helping in investigations

Musharraf attacks: FBI helping in investigations

Rediff.com31 May 2004

Acting on a tip off, a joint team of the Federal Investigation Agency, the Special Services Group and FBI left for Bannu, bordering Afghanistan on Sunday in search of Amjad Farooqi, who is believed to have planned the attacks.

US airports put on high alert after bomb scare

US airports put on high alert after bomb scare

Rediff.com30 Oct 2010

Airports across the United States were put on high alert on Friday after suspicious packages originating from Yemen were found, on a plane in UK, even as the Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating whether it is a part of a terror group's rehearsal for a mail bomb attack.

First-ever interrogation video of Rana released

First-ever interrogation video of Rana released

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

A video of the Federal Bureau of Investigation interrogation of Tahawwur Rana, a key suspect in the Mumbai attacks, has been screened for the first time by the prosecution in his trial at a court in Chicago, in which he is shown talking about Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence giving weapons to co-accused David Headley.

Headley used personal links to favour Rana: FBI

Headley used personal links to favour Rana: FBI

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Headley approached the Inter-Services Intelligence to help another co-accused in Mumbai attacks Tahawwur Rana to get back to Pakistan, according to a video recording produced by the Federal Bureau of Investigation before a court in Chicago on Monday.

Five railway employees under scanner for Balasore triple train crash

Five railway employees under scanner for Balasore triple train crash

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Five railway employees, including the station master of Bahanaga Bazar, are being investigated in connection with the three-train accident in Odisha's Balasore district that claimed 288 lives, official sources said on Monday.

US national in detention , FBI clearance awaited

US national in detention , FBI clearance awaited

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

An American citizen held from Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi with a knife remained in detention for the third day on Friday as the security agencies were corroborating his statement besides awaiting a clearance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

FBI warns against 'virus' Osama photos, videos

FBI warns against 'virus' Osama photos, videos

Rediff.com4 May 2011

With the internet abuzz with stories related to Osama bin Laden's death, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning people not to open unsolicited links that "purport" to show photos or videos of the Al Qaeda leader's killing, saying these could be computer virus.

Pakistan to investigate cricketers' assets

Pakistan to investigate cricketers' assets

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

In the wake of the spot-fixing scandal involving three Pakistan cricketers, the government has decided to investigate the assets of current and former players who have represented the country over the last five years.

India cancels visas of Headley and Rana

India cancels visas of Headley and Rana

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

The Indian government has cancelled visas of Pakistani-origin terror suspects and Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Coleman Headley and Tahawwur Rana, according to sources.

MEA seeks report on 'missing' Headley, Rana papers

MEA seeks report on 'missing' Headley, Rana papers

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

The papers on the basis of which terror suspects David Coleman Headley and Tahawwur Hussain Rana were issued visas by the Indian Consulate in Chicago may have gone mysteriously missing and Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said she has asked for a factual report from the diplomatic mission.

26/11 has strengthened Indo-US relationship: FBI

26/11 has strengthened Indo-US relationship: FBI

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Thursday said the unprecedented level of cooperation between the investigative agencies of India and the United States following the Mumbai strikes has strengthened Indo-US ties.

I am not guilty, Headley tells Chicago court

I am not guilty, Headley tells Chicago court

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Coleman Headley, charged with criminal conspiracy in the Mumbai terror attacks, was produced before a Chicago court on Wednesday for his arraignment.Headley was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on October 3 from Chicago for planning terror attacks in India and Denmark. He was charged with planning terror attacks on the National Defence College in New Delhi and against a Danish newspaper.

Headley's phone, house registered to dead people

Headley's phone, house registered to dead people

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Headley's cell-phone and his Chicago apartment were registered in the names of dead persons and investigations have found that he was leading a double life under directions from the Pakistan-based terror outfit, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.Meanwhile, a team of officials from the FBI and the Justice Department headed to Pakistan from Delhi today to follow up on leads after briefing Indian authorities.

26/11: Headley faces life term or death rap

26/11: Headley faces life term or death rap

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Coleman Headley, a Pakistani-origin American citizen charged with criminal conspiracy in the Mumbai terror attacks, could face the 'maximum statutory penalty' of life imprisonment or death if convicted.This was contained in additional charges unsealed at a Chicago court, which is hearing the case against 49-year-old Headley, who was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in October, along with LeT operative Tahawwur Hussain Rana.

FBI has proof linking Headley, Rana to 26/11

FBI has proof linking Headley, Rana to 26/11

Rediff.com6 Dec 2009

The United States has indicated that the Federal Bureau of Investigation has evidence linking American terror suspect David Coleman Headley and his Pakistani-Canadian accomplice Tahawwur Rana to the deadly Mumbai terror attacks. A FBI team arrived in New Delhi on Sunday to hold discussions with their Indian counterparts, during which it may share information on Headley's links with several people in the country, including those linked to the Mumbai terror attacks.

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.

Headley's immigration client deported to India

Headley's immigration client deported to India

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

An Indian who used the services of Mumbai-based immigration offices of terror suspects David Headley and Tahawwur Rana has been deported by US authorities to India after his documents were allegedly found to be false. The person (name withheld) hailing from Gujarat arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi early on Thursday morning, airport sources said.

NIA probing Headley's visit to Ajmer

NIA probing Headley's visit to Ajmer

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

A team of the National Investigation Agency is probing whether Pakistani born American citizen and Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Coleman Headley visited Ajmer after the terror attack on Mumbai last year. Headley was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in early October from Chicago on charges of plotting terror attacks in India and Denmark. The NIA team has already searched a number of hotels in Pushkar, 15 kms from Ajmer, and taken possession of the records

Rana denies involvement in 26/11 attacks: Lawyer

Rana denies involvement in 26/11 attacks: Lawyer

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Terror suspect Tahawwur Hussain Rana, under investigation for possible links to 26/11, has categorically denied any involvement in the Mumbai attacks, his lawyer said on Monday and asserted that the Pakistani-Canadian "harbours no ill-will" against Indians.

India to seek custody of LeT commander from B'desh

India to seek custody of LeT commander from B'desh

Rediff.com28 Nov 2009

The Union home ministry has started efforts to extradite Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative Thadiyantavida Naseer, who was recently arrested by the Bangladesh police for planning a terror strike on the United States consulate in Dhaka. Naseer, who hails from Kerala, is considered to the 'commander' of the terror outfit's operations in south India.The Bangladesh police arrested Naseer, along with three of his accomplices, after being tipped off about his plans by the FBI.

Did Britain tip off Americans over Headley?

Did Britain tip off Americans over Headley?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

British authorities have claimed that they had tipped off the Americans about David Coleman Headley, arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for plotting attacks in India at the Lashkar-e-Tayiba's behest.

Retd Pak Major held for 'links with Headley-Rana'

Retd Pak Major held for 'links with Headley-Rana'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

Pakistan army has arrested a retired Major for his alleged links with terror suspects David Coleman Headley and Tahawwur Hussain Rana, nabbed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on charges of plotting attacks against India and Denmark.

India to seek Headley's voice samples from FBI

India to seek Headley's voice samples from FBI

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Agencies probing the 26/11 case will seek voice samples of David Headley and Tahawwur Rana -- the terror suspects -- from the Federal Bureau of Investigation to ascertain the duo's role in the Mumbai terror attacks.

Rana's visa issued after scrutiny: Chicago mission

Rana's visa issued after scrutiny: Chicago mission

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Facing criticism for issuing multi-entry visas to suspected terrorists Tahawwur Rana and his wife, the Indian Consulate in Chicago said on Wednesday that the visas were given after "due scrutiny of the available documents".

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.

India to seek Headley's extradition: Home Ministry

India to seek Headley's extradition: Home Ministry

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

The National Investigative Agency on Thursday registered a case against Pakistan-born United States citizen Headley and his aide Canadian-born Tahawwur Hussain Rana, in connection with the 26/11 terror attacks on Mumbai. Headley and Rana, both suspected Lashkar-e-Tayiba operatives, were arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation from Chicago in late October. Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said government agencies are probing both Headley and Rana's terror links.

India downplays inability to quiz Headley in US

India downplays inability to quiz Headley in US

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

Seeking to downplay the inability of Indian officials to get access to suspected terrorist David Headley, the government on Tuesday said it has received a full report from US investigators and has advised them on what lines further probe was required.

Hindu organisation accused of using forced labour at temple sites in US

Hindu organisation accused of using forced labour at temple sites in US

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The New York Times said in a report on Wednesday that in the lawsuit filed in New Jersey federal court and amended last month, BAPS has been accused 'of luring labourers from India to work on temples near Atlanta, Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles, as well as in Robbinsville, New Jersey, paying them just $450 a month'.

Pak can't ignore Headley's revelations: Krishna

Pak can't ignore Headley's revelations: Krishna

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

Talking tough, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Tuesday told Pakistan to take "seriously" the revelations made by Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Headley on the Mumbai attacks and not "push them under the carpet".

US: FBI to probe attack on two elderly Sikhs

US: FBI to probe attack on two elderly Sikhs

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

A troubled Sikh community shocked by the shooting of their two elderly members on Monday offered a reward of US $ 30,000 for any information leading to the culprits, as the local police said they suspected it to bea hate crime and have called in the Federal Bureau of Investigation to join the manhunt.

NYC a potetial target on X'mas day: Report

NYC a potetial target on X'mas day: Report

Rediff.com17 Jul 2010

"The extremists allegedly discussed conducting the attack on December 25, to coincide with the Christmas holiday," it added. The report did not identify the individuals or group that was hatching the plan and it is not clear what happened to this gathered intelligence.

US alerts its citizens travelling to India

US alerts its citizens travelling to India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

Days after the Federal Bureau of Investigation busted Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayiba's plot to carry out terrorist attack in India using an American national, the United States on Friday asked its citizens to stay alert during their travel to India.

US space scientist indicted, may have aided Israel

US space scientist indicted, may have aided Israel

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

A US scientist, who played a key role in India's Chandrayaan mission in finding evidence of water on the Moon, has been indicted for attempted espionage for allegedly trying to supply classified defence information on satellites and early warning systems to Israel.

'Arrested US scientist had no access to ISRO data'

'Arrested US scientist had no access to ISRO data'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

The arrest of Stewart David Nozette, a senior NASA scientist who played a key role in India's Chandrayaan-1, has shocked space scientists in both India and the United States.Nozette, who played a key role in Chandrayaan finding evidence of water on the moon, was arrested by the FBI on charges of spying for Israel. No important information regarding India's space research could have been leaked by Nozette, since he didn't have access to such data, said ISRO officials.