News for 'Federal Bureau'

Karkare believed we should stand up for our rights

Karkare believed we should stand up for our rights

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

Trial lawyer Naresh Gehi once took on the Federal Bureau of Investigation when the agency jailed an Indian American because his name and date of birth matched with those of a suspected terrorist. Gehi tenaciously fought the case against the FBI and eventually got him freed.

NCB busts Zambada, biggest LSD cartel on darknet, arrests 3

NCB busts Zambada, biggest LSD cartel on darknet, arrests 3

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

The Narcotics Control Bureau on Tuesday claimed to have busted the "biggest" darknet-based LSD cartel operating in India with the seizure of more than 13,000 blots and Rs 26 lakh in cash and the arrest of three persons.

FBI to help probe Mumbai attacks

FBI to help probe Mumbai attacks

Rediff.com30 Nov 2008

The US has sent an Federal Bureau of Investigation team to assist in the probe into the Mumbai attacks as President George W Bush pledged "full support" to India in its efforts to unearth the plot behind the deadly terror strikes.

Saddam pretended to have weapons: US official

Saddam pretended to have weapons: US official

Rediff.com27 Jan 2008

Former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein pretended to possess weapons of mass destruction to prevent a possible Iranian attack but never thought that America would invade Iraq and overthrow him. The deposed Iraqi dictator, who was executed in 2006, revealed this information to Federal Bureau of Investigation's special agent George Piro, who interrogated him after his capture in 2003.

LTTE is the most dangerous extremist outfit: FBI

LTTE is the most dangerous extremist outfit: FBI

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

The LTTE has 'quite a resume' as a terrorist group, which is credited with perfecting the use of suicide bombers, inventing suicide belts and pioneering the use of women in suicide attacks, the top investigating agency said.

FBI's hate-crime sleuths to probe killing of Sikh

FBI's hate-crime sleuths to probe killing of Sikh

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

The two assailants walked up to the door, knocked to attract Ravinder's attention and began shooting when he opened the door. "The surveillance camera footage of the suspects has generated many calls and tips," Richmond police Detective Sgt. Mitch Peixoto said, "But so far, nothing has panned out".

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan arrested outside Islamabad high court

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan arrested outside Islamabad high court

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Khan was taken into custody by the Rangers when he appeared in court on anti-graft charges.

ED attaches over Rs 48 cr assets of Partha Chatterjee

ED attaches over Rs 48 cr assets of Partha Chatterjee

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

According to the agency, several of the attached properties were registered in the name of shell companies and persons acting as proxies for Chatterjee.

Trump calls Comey a 'leaker', claims 'complete vindication'

Trump calls Comey a 'leaker', claims 'complete vindication'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Comey confessed that he leaked the information about his interaction with the US president.

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.

2 Indians with knives arrested at US airport

2 Indians with knives arrested at US airport

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

Two Mumbai-bound Indians flying from Atlanta were apprehended for carrying folding and steak knives in their carry-on baggage just as the flight was about leave, but the Federal Bureau of Investigation said it was not a case of terrorism.

FBI warns India of terror attacks on airports

FBI warns India of terror attacks on airports

Rediff.com12 Nov 2006

The airports placed on high alert are Chennai, Kochi, Tiruchirapalli, Thiruvananthapuram and Coimbatore.

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.

Major international operation: CBI cracks down on hackers

Major international operation: CBI cracks down on hackers

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Agency sources said it is a major operation in which agencies of China, Romania and the US are jointly acting along with CBI against cyber criminals in these countries who were allegedly hacking into websites based in the US and duping people financially.

Al Qaeda to call for WMD attack on West

Al Qaeda to call for WMD attack on West

Rediff.com28 May 2008

FBI spokesperson Richard Kolko told ABC News in an email that 'there have been several reports that Al Qaeda will release a new message calling for the use of weapons of mass destruction against civilians.'

FBI to confront Pakistan on Mumbai attacks: US

FBI to confront Pakistan on Mumbai attacks: US

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

Piling up pressure on Pakistan, the United States on Monday said that a team from the Federal Bureau of Investigations will take the evidence it has gathered in the Mumbai attacks to Islamabad and pursue the probe into the terror strike 'to its conclusion'."The FBI will pursue the evidence gathered there (in Mumbai) and they will eventually take the evidence to Pakistan because under our law," US Ambassador in Delhi David C Mulford told reporters.

'Dr Death' denies manslaughter charges

'Dr Death' denies manslaughter charges

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

Detention hearing for the 57-year old surgeon, dubbed 'Dr Death', who was arrested by FBI agents at his home in Portland, Oregon on Monday, is scheduled for Thursday. The government of Australia is seeking extradition of Patel to face 16 charges in connection with three deaths arising from botched surgeries and falsifying records during his two-year tenure at a rural public hospital in Queensland after he left Portland. He faces three life sentences.

Dr Death held in US, to be extradited to Australia

Dr Death held in US, to be extradited to Australia

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

India-born surgeon Jayant Patel, facing charges of manslaughter and negligence for the death of 13 of his patients in Australia, was arrested by the Federal Buureau of Investigation at his home in the US state of Oregon. Patel, 57, who faces life imprisonment if convicted, was ordered held by Portland Judge Hubel, pending a bail hearing on Thursday.

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.

US Congress wants Patriot Act renewed soon

US Congress wants Patriot Act renewed soon

Rediff.com3 Feb 2006

Patriot Act is an antiterrorism law introduced in 2001.

Gangs lure youth to cyber crime: Report

Gangs lure youth to cyber crime: Report

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

Organised crime is grooming a new generation of high-flying cyber criminals using the KGB-style tactics.

Was there an Israeli spy in Pentagon?

Was there an Israeli spy in Pentagon?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2004

The FBI is investigating a mid-level Pentagon official for allegedly passing on secrets to Israel.

Pak scientists maintain Al Qaeda's N arsenal

Pak scientists maintain Al Qaeda's N arsenal

Rediff.com20 Aug 2005

Terror outfit Al Qaeda is paying nuclear scientists from Russia and Pakistan to maintain its existing nuclear arsenal and assemble additional weapons, claims a forthcoming book by former Federal Bureau of Investigation consultant.\n

Indian held in US for blackmailing top official

Indian held in US for blackmailing top official

Rediff.com29 May 2007

He is accused of blackmailing an US official, who had allegedly secually exploited his girlfriend.

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.

Bush renews Patriot Act

Bush renews Patriot Act

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

'If Musharraf falls, mullahs will take over'

'If Musharraf falls, mullahs will take over'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

Answering a question, Williams said, "Muslim nations are paying money to individuals who can influence decisions in their favour.

Gogoi ready to seek FBI help

Gogoi ready to seek FBI help

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

SC shield for Editors Guild from Manipur FIRs till Monday

SC shield for Editors Guild from Manipur FIRs till Monday

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday protected four members of the Editors Guild of India against any coercive action till Monday in connection with two FIRs lodged against them in the state for offences, including promoting enmity between two communities.

Pakistan widens net for Al Qaeda militants

Pakistan widens net for Al Qaeda militants

Rediff.com5 Aug 2004

One of the big arrests in Pakistan is that of an Egyptian national who was a member of an Al Qaeda cell known as Islambouli group.

Land-for-jobs scam: Tejashwi skips CBI questioning for third time

Land-for-jobs scam: Tejashwi skips CBI questioning for third time

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Yadav was given notice to appear for questioning on Tuesday after he did not do so on March 4 and March 11, they said.

Land-for-jobs scam: CBI files fresh charge-sheet against Lalu, Rabri

Land-for-jobs scam: CBI files fresh charge-sheet against Lalu, Rabri

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Though this is the second charge-sheet filed by the CBI in the case before a special court here, it is the first time that Tejashwi Yadav has been named as an accused.

Celebs, lies and videotapes

Celebs, lies and videotapes

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

The FBI has announced the arrest David Hans Schmidt in the stolen photographs case of Tom Cruise.

Priyanka apologises for 'Indian nationalists' terror plot in Quantico

Priyanka apologises for 'Indian nationalists' terror plot in Quantico

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Calling herself a 'proud Indian', Chopra said she is 'extremely saddened' and that hurting sentiments of people was never her intention.

Quran was mishandled 5 times: Probe

Quran was mishandled 5 times: Probe

Rediff.com27 May 2005

In 13 alleged incidents, five of which were substantiated, 4 were by guards and 1 one was by an interrogator.