News for 'Federal Investigation Agency'

Excise policy: SC to hear on Monday Kejriwal's plea against ED arrest

Excise policy: SC to hear on Monday Kejriwal's plea against ED arrest

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta is likely to hear the matter.

That's news, HC tells Mahua Moitra on media leak; to pass order on Friday

That's news, HC tells Mahua Moitra on media leak; to pass order on Friday

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The senior counsel appearing for the former MP claimed she was being "hounded", and information on issuance of summons to her by the agency was published by the media even before she received it.

26/11: Bail plea of Pak suspect rejected

26/11: Bail plea of Pak suspect rejected

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

A Pakistani court on Tuesday rejected the bail petition filed by Jamil Ahmad, one of the seven men charged by authorities with planning, financing and executing the Mumbai terror attacks four years ago.

Pak court resumes hearing two 26/11 petitions

Pak court resumes hearing two 26/11 petitions

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

A Pakistani court has resumed hearing two petitions filed by authorities to seek permission to obtain voice samples of seven suspects charged with involvement in the Mumbai terror attacks and to declare the Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative Ajmal Kasab a "proclaimed offender" or fugitive

US shifts 5 drones from Shamsi airbase to Afghanistan

US shifts 5 drones from Shamsi airbase to Afghanistan

Rediff.com10 Dec 2011

The US has removed all its equipment from Shamsi airbase in Balochistan province, Geo News channel quoted its sources as saying.

Maoist conspiracy case: NIA raids 62 places in Andhra, Telangana

Maoist conspiracy case: NIA raids 62 places in Andhra, Telangana

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday arrested a top Maoist leader as it carried out raids at 62 locations across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in the Communist Party of India-Maoist conspiracy case, an official said.

US Secret Service chief quits after assassination bid on Trump

US Secret Service chief quits after assassination bid on Trump

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

This comes amid ongoing probes by lawmakers and an internal government watchdog into how the agency handled Trump's safety and how a gunman nearly killed the Republican presidential candidate for Pennsylvania during a rally this month.

26/11 case: Pak court records FIA officer's statement

26/11 case: Pak court records FIA officer's statement

Rediff.com19 Nov 2011

Sardar Muhammad Azam, who was a Deputy Director of the Federal Investigation Agency when he registered the FIR, gave the court details of the procedure during proceedings held behind closed doors at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, sources told PTI.

NIA nabs PFI weapon trainer linked to Nizamabad terror plot from Karnataka

NIA nabs PFI weapon trainer linked to Nizamabad terror plot from Karnataka

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

The 33-year-old accused, Nossam Mohamed Yunus, was wanted for his alleged involvement in the Nizamabad terror conspiracy case, a spokesperson of the federal agency said

Pak prosecutor handling 26/11 case shot dead

Pak prosecutor handling 26/11 case shot dead

Rediff.com3 May 2013

In a brazen attack, a top Pakistani prosecutor handling the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case and Benazir Bhutto assassination case was shot and killed near his home in Islamabad on Friday, leaving both high-profile cases in limbo.

Pak prosecutor handling 26/11, Bhutto cases shot dead

Pak prosecutor handling 26/11, Bhutto cases shot dead

Rediff.com3 May 2013

Gunmen riding a motorcycle fired at the car of Federal Investigation Agency prosecutor Chaudhry Zulfizar Ali in the busy commercial area of Karachi Company at 7.30 am.

Complete 26/11 probe by May 5: Pak court

Complete 26/11 probe by May 5: Pak court

Rediff.com29 Apr 2009

A Pakistani anti-terror court has directed authorities to complete their investigations against five suspects, including Lashker-e-Tayiba operative Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, accused in the Mumbai terror attacks by May 5.

Mush won't respond to questions on Bhutto murder

Mush won't respond to questions on Bhutto murder

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Pervez Musharraf will not respond to any questionnaire sent to him by Pakistani authorities regarding security lapses linked to former premier Benazir Bhutto's assassination, a close aide of the former Pakistan president has said.

NIA court awards 5-year jail to 2 for promoting ISIS terror activities

NIA court awards 5-year jail to 2 for promoting ISIS terror activities

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The NIA special court, Delhi sentenced them under various sections of Indian Penal Code, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and Explosive Substances Act, a spokesperson of the federal agency said.

Pakistan may stop probing Mumbai terror attack

Pakistan may stop probing Mumbai terror attack

Rediff.com7 Mar 2009

Pakistani investigators have informed the government that they may have to stop their probe into the Mumbai attacks due to lack of cooperation by authorities in India and several other countries. The Federal Investigation Agency, which is probing the Mumbai terror attacks, has informed the interior ministry in a letter that it would have custody of some suspects only for a few more days and it was thus imperative to get cooperation from the other countries.

Bribe money 'passed on' as poll funds to AAP, claims ED

Bribe money 'passed on' as poll funds to AAP, claims ED

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday alleged that bribe money generated from corruption in a Delhi Jal Board (DJB) contract was 'passed on' as election funds to the Aam Aadmi Party that rules the national capital.

71 members of banned groups detained: Pakistan

71 members of banned groups detained: Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

Pakistan on Thursday said it had detained 71 members of outlawed militant groups and put under surveillance 124 others, besides shutting down five "training camps" of Jamaat-ud-Dawah and banning its websites, in the wake of the Mumbai attacks.

India gives Pak fresh evidence against Hafiz Saeed

India gives Pak fresh evidence against Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com28 May 2012

India has given to Pakistan fresh evidence against Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Saeed and asked Islamabad to act against the 26/11 mastermind.

Pak orders probe into death of Indian in Lahore jail

Pak orders probe into death of Indian in Lahore jail

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Monday said he had ordered an inquiry into the death of Indian national Chambail Singh, who died after he was allegedly assaulted by prison staff in Lahore in December. "I (have) ordered an enquiry by (the Federal Investigation Agency) today," Malik said in a message posted on Twitter on Monday morning.

WazirX Seeks FBI Help To Recover $230M

WazirX Seeks FBI Help To Recover $230M

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

WazirX lost about 45 per cent of its crypto assets to the security breach. People privy to the discussions say North Korea has been mentioned.

Excise scam: SC to hear on Monday Kejriwal's plea against HC order

Excise scam: SC to hear on Monday Kejriwal's plea against HC order

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Kejriwal has described his arrest by the ED ahead of the general election as an "unprecedented assault on the tenets of democracy" and urged the apex court to release him by declaring the case against him as "illegal".

ED arrests ex-IAS officer in Rs 2000-cr Chhattisgarh liquor 'scam' case

ED arrests ex-IAS officer in Rs 2000-cr Chhattisgarh liquor 'scam' case

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

The IAS officer was later taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and is expected to be produced before a magistrate seeking his remand, the sources said.

Not a single rupee...: Kejriwal to SC on ED charges

Not a single rupee...: Kejriwal to SC on ED charges

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

'The present case is a classic case of how the ruling party led central government has misused the central agency- Enforcement Directorate and its wide powers under PMLA to crush its biggest political opponent -Aam Aadmi Party and its leaders'

ISI yet again comes to rescue of 26/11 masterminds after arrest of 7 LeT men

ISI yet again comes to rescue of 26/11 masterminds after arrest of 7 LeT men

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Key plotters of the 26/11 have once again escaped arrest upon the advice of Pakistan's intelligence agency, Inter-Service Intelligence officers.

Pakistan seeks Red Corner Notice against Musharraf

Pakistan seeks Red Corner Notice against Musharraf

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Pakistani authorities have sent a formal request to Interpol to issue a Red Corner Notice for former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, currently living outside the country in self-exile. The move was taken so that he can be arrested and brought back to the country to face trial in connection with the assassination of Benazir Bhutto. The Federal Investigation Agency on Wednesday sent the request to the Director of Interpol in Pakistan, official sources said on Thursday.

Benazir case : Red corner notice against Musharraf soon

Benazir case : Red corner notice against Musharraf soon

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Pakistan's Interior Ministry has given its approval for the process of obtaining a Red Corner Notice from Interpol for the arrest of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said.

Don't create atmosphere of fear, SC tells ED in Chhattisgarh liquor scam hearing

Don't create atmosphere of fear, SC tells ED in Chhattisgarh liquor scam hearing

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Don't create an "atmosphere of fear", the Supreme Court Tuesday told the Enforcement Directorate (ED) after the Chhattisgarh government alleged the probe agency is "running amok" and is trying to implicate Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel in a money laundering case linked to the alleged Rs 2,000 crore liquor scam in the state.

SC allows Kejriwal to file substantial appeal against HC order

SC allows Kejriwal to file substantial appeal against HC order

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that the trial court judge was in a "hurry" and did not afford a reasonable opportunity to the prosecutor to oppose Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail in a money laundering case linked to the alleged excise scam.

Pakistan court issues non-bailable warrant against Imran Khan

Pakistan court issues non-bailable warrant against Imran Khan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

A Pakistani court on Tuesday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against former prime minister Imran Khan in the Toshakhana case but he was granted bail in three other cases, amid high drama outside the court premises where thousands of his supporters converged to support their leader.

Pakistan to probe Benazir's murder again

Pakistan to probe Benazir's murder again

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

More than a year and half after she was assassinated, the Pakistan government today set up a fresh probe into the killing of former premier Benazir Bhutto.

3 killed, 4 hurt in US shooting; suspect found dead

3 killed, 4 hurt in US shooting; suspect found dead

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Within three months of a US Army veteran going on rampage at a Gurdwara killing six worshippers on August 5, three people were killed and four others injured when a suspected gunman, who was later found dead, opened fire at a spa in a Milwaukee suburb shopping centre in the US state of Wisconsin.

Musharraf will be arrested on arrival in Pak

Musharraf will be arrested on arrival in Pak

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

Former President Pervez Musharraf will be arrested on his arrival in Pakistan as a court conducting the trail of those charged with involvement in the assassination of former premier Benazir Bhutto has declared him a fugitive, a prosecutor said on Saturday.

26/11: Pak court gives nod to send Lakhvi's records to India

26/11: Pak court gives nod to send Lakhvi's records to India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

A Pakistani court has approved a plea to send the records of the trial of seven suspects, including Lashkar-e-Tayiba commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, charged with involvement in the 2008 Mumbai attacks along with a judicial commission that is set to visit India to interview key officials.

WFI chief is being protected by the govt: Sibal

WFI chief is being protected by the govt: Sibal

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

'It's most unfortunate that people in power talk about morality, talk about doing the right thing well in fact the reality is just the opposite. The investigating agencies act on their (government) directions on what basis the police did not register an FIR? The law of the Supreme Court is very clear that if there are allegations and they make out a cognisable offence and this is a very serious offence.'

Raids by Pak Army terror camps an 'eyewash': Jundal

Raids by Pak Army terror camps an 'eyewash': Jundal

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative Sayed Ansari alias Abu Jundal has told interrogators that four Indians were working for the banned terror outfit in Pakistan in 2006 and the raids conducted by the army and Federal Investigation Agency on terror camps in that country after the 26/11 strike were an 'eyewash'.

Again, Pak court adjourns 26/11 trial for a week

Again, Pak court adjourns 26/11 trial for a week

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Monday adjourned till November 23 the trial of seven suspects, including Lashker-e-Taiba operations commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, arrested for alleged involvement in the Mumbai attacks.

'FIA failed to provide evidence against Lakhvi'

'FIA failed to provide evidence against Lakhvi'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

Pakistani prosecutors have failed to provide 'concrete evidence' linking Lashkar-e-Tayiba commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi to the 2008 Mumbai attacks even after a lapse of nearly two years since the terror siege, one of the lawyers defending Lakhvi has said. The Federal Investigation Agency, which probed the Mumbai terror attacks and arrested Lakhvi, has "failed to furnish concrete evidence against" him, lawyer Shahbaz Ahmed Janjua told the media in Rawalpindi on Monday.

Spot fixing: Upset Pak sending probe team to UK

Spot fixing: Upset Pak sending probe team to UK

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

The three-member delegation would fly to London immediately, as the government had taken serious notice of the latest fixing scandal to involve Pakistan team, Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik told media persons.

Indo-Pak talks on criminal matters begin

Indo-Pak talks on criminal matters begin

Rediff.com21 Mar 2006

India has been pressing for handing over underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, declared global terrorist, besides five hijackers of the Indian airlines plane in 1999.

Pak court to charge Osama's wives, family for illegal stay

Pak court to charge Osama's wives, family for illegal stay

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

A Pakistani court will formally charge slain Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden's widows and other family members for illegally entering and living in the country next week, a defence lawyer said on Monday.