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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.'

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'.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

CBI/ED Raids And The Danger To The Republic

CBI/ED Raids And The Danger To The Republic

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Within a few hours of Nitish Kumar leaving the NDA, entirely reasonable people were speculating as to how the CBI or ED could be used against him or his party, notes Mihir S Sharma.

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.

Bhupesh Baghel, others booked in Mahadev betting app case

Bhupesh Baghel, others booked in Mahadev betting app case

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

The Enforcement Directorate, which has been investigating the Mahadev app-linked money laundering case for more than a year, alleged in the past that its probe has shown involvement of various high-ranking politicians and bureaucrats from Chhattisgarh, where the two main promoters of the app hail from.

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

Jolt to Kejriwal as minister quits govt, party over Dalit representation

Jolt to Kejriwal as minister quits govt, party over Dalit representation

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

He also alleged that Dalit MLAs, minister or councillors of the AAP were not given any respect.

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.

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.

ED summons Lalu, Tejashwi for questioning in land-for-jobs case

ED summons Lalu, Tejashwi for questioning in land-for-jobs case

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav and his father and Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav for questioning in the railways land-for-jobs money laundering case probe, official sources said on Wednesday.

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

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.

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.

Pak silent on whereabouts of Dawood, Hafiz Saeed

Pak silent on whereabouts of Dawood, Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

A Pakistani delegation is attending the Interpol General Assembly in New Delhi.

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.

American-Sikhs patriotic: FBI chief

American-Sikhs patriotic: FBI chief

Rediff.com18 Feb 2004

Foreign operations boost US earnings

Foreign operations boost US earnings

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

While many Americans view growing Chinese and Indian economies as a threat to their jobs, major US firms have reported a sharp rise in earnings, mainly due to their foreign operations.

Indian arrested in US for luring teen for sex

Indian arrested in US for luring teen for sex

Rediff.com30 Jan 2007

Kishor Patel, 39, made plans to meet the girl at a mall during the online discussions initiated by him and then take her somewhere for sex, officials alleged.

Lashkar acts as secret police for Qaeda: Report

Lashkar acts as secret police for Qaeda: Report

Rediff.com4 Aug 2003

A US congressional paper says the recent arrest of eleven men in Virginia, allegedly connected with the Lashkar, raises the prospects of a new terrorist threat in the US.

'Sober' virus may hit Net on Jan 5

'Sober' virus may hit Net on Jan 5

Rediff.com29 Dec 2005

Computer experts are warning users against a dangerous virus capable of disrupting Internet traffic

US jets strike again, shoot down airborne object over Canada

US jets strike again, shoot down airborne object over Canada

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

United States fighter jets on Saturday shot down an unidentified, unmanned high-altitude airborne object over northern Canada that had entered its airspace from Alaska, President Joe Biden said.

India plays 26/11 plotter Sajid Mir's audio at UN anti-terror meet in Mumbai

India plays 26/11 plotter Sajid Mir's audio at UN anti-terror meet in Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

In the audio clip, he is heard directing the attack on Chabad House during Mumbai 26/11 terror attacks.

Why Osama is not named in 9/11 case

Why Osama is not named in 9/11 case

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

Osama bin Laden was put on 'The Ten Most Wanted' list in June 1999 after being indicted for murder, conspiracy and other charges in connection with the embassy bombings, and a $ 5 million reward was put on his head at that time.

Aswat tried to set up Al Qaeda camp in US: FBI

Aswat tried to set up Al Qaeda camp in US: FBI

Rediff.com25 Jul 2005

Aswat tried to set up Al Qaeda camp in US: FBI

Indian teen caught sending hate mails to parents

Indian teen caught sending hate mails to parents

Rediff.com23 Jul 2006

County prosecutors said they had suspected the son's involvement almost from the beginning but needed to gather proper evidence.

US spooks knew of 9/11 threat

US spooks knew of 9/11 threat

Rediff.com16 Apr 2004

The CIA's Counter Terrorist Centre never developed a plan to deal with the possibility that terrorists might use airplanes as weapons, despite growing evidence during the 1990s.