News for 'Federal Investigation Agency'

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.

Mutiny in Russia: Rebels march towards Moscow, 2 cities 'seized'

Mutiny in Russia: Rebels march towards Moscow, 2 cities 'seized'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

In an astonishing escalation of infighting, Russia accused Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin of calling for an armed mutiny, reported ABC News.

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.

Injured Hima Das ruled out of Asian Games

Injured Hima Das ruled out of Asian Games

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, who had pulled out of two top events -- FBK Games in the Netherlands and Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland -- due to a muscle strain he sustained last month, has started training but is yet to recover fully.

Nawab Malik actively involved in terror funding, ED informs court

Nawab Malik actively involved in terror funding, ED informs court

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The ED made this claim while seeking the 62-year-old Nationalist Congres Party leader's custody for interrogation in the money laundering probe linked to the activities of Ibrahim and his aides.

Chhattisgarh govt moves SC seeking to declare NIA Act unconstitutional

Chhattisgarh govt moves SC seeking to declare NIA Act unconstitutional

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

The Chhattisgarh government has filed the original suit under Article 131 of the Constitution which empowers a state to move the Supreme Court directly in matters of dispute with the Centre or any other state. It is the first state to challenge the Act.

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

Russia opens criminal case against former anti-doping chief

Russia opens criminal case against former anti-doping chief

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Russian federal investigators said on Saturday they had opened a criminal case against the country's former anti-doping chief on charges of abuse of office.

Senthil Balaji misused office to engineer cash-for-jobs 'scam', ED tells court

Senthil Balaji misused office to engineer cash-for-jobs 'scam', ED tells court

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

The case against Balaji and his aides pertains to his tenure as the state transport minister in the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government during 2011-15.

NIA team foxed by wily Headley

NIA team foxed by wily Headley

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

After much delay and discussions, the interrogation of Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Headley by a team of the National Investigation Agency has finally come to an end.Sources close to the members of the investigating team told rediff.com that the Pakistani American terror operative proved to be a tough nut to crack.Headley was well prepared to face the NIA team's questions and throughout the interrogations, he stuck to the earlier responses.

2008 Mumbai terror attacks: Pak court records witness' statement

2008 Mumbai terror attacks: Pak court records witness' statement

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

A Pakistani prosecution witness on Wednesday recorded his statement against one of the seven accused, who used an international SIM card to give instructions to the 10 terrorists who carried out the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

Delhi HC blast: 800 of India's finest on the case

Delhi HC blast: 800 of India's finest on the case

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Of the several National Investigation Agency teams camping in different states in India, it was the team in Jammu

ED files chargesheet against journalist Rana Ayyub

ED files chargesheet against journalist Rana Ayyub

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

The federal agency filed its prosecution complaint against Ayyub before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) on October 12.

US teams share info on Headley with India

US teams share info on Headley with India

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

A joint team of the US department of justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation briefed Indian investigators on American terror suspect David Headley's alleged role in last year's Mumbai terror strike on Monday.

Caribbean officials unhappy with FIFA probe

Caribbean officials unhappy with FIFA probe

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Caribbean soccer officials are unhappy about the appointment of former FBI head Louis Freeh to lead FIFA's investigation into bribery allegations and have urged the ruling body to replace him.

US court approves extradition of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana

US court approves extradition of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana

Rediff.com18 May 2023

India's National Investigation Agency is probing into his role in the 26/11 attacks carried out by Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists in 2008.

India rejects Pak's list of terrorists involved in 26/11 attacks

India rejects Pak's list of terrorists involved in 26/11 attacks

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

In a strongly-worded reaction on the issue, Spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs Anurag Srivastava said India has repeatedly called on Pakistan to give up its 'obfuscation and dilatory tactics' in discharging its international obligations in the trial of Mumbai terror attacks.

26/11 terror attacks: 'Half of the cops weren't armed'

26/11 terror attacks: 'Half of the cops weren't armed'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Labelling the 26/11 terror attacks as 'deceptively simple and highly coordinated with little money expended', the Federal Bureau of Investigation has said the crippling flaw in the Mumbai police's defence against the initial assault was that its officers didn't even carry weapons.

Hundreds of flights across US grounded due to technical glitch

Hundreds of flights across US grounded due to technical glitch

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The outage comes as a result of the failure of the Notice to Air Missions system, which alerts pilots and other personnel about airborne issues and other delays at airports across the country.

ED raids another TN minister, CM Stalin says election campaign

ED raids another TN minister, CM Stalin says election campaign

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

"The DMK is not worried a wee bit," he said on the ED searches. Such an action by the ED was 'usual, ordinary and a drama' enacted to divert attention.

Sisodia sent to ED remand till Mar 17; bail plea to be heard on Mar 21

Sisodia sent to ED remand till Mar 17; bail plea to be heard on Mar 21

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

A Delhi court on Friday sent former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, arrested in a money laundering case related to the excise policy, to the Enforcement Directorate's custody till March 17.

ED raids Franklin Templeton premises in money laundering case

ED raids Franklin Templeton premises in money laundering case

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The Enforcement Directorate is conducting searches at some places linked to asset manager Franklin Templeton and its former and current executives as part of a money laundering investigation, officials said on Thursday. The federal agency is looking to gather more evidence as part of its investigation against the company and its promoters under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Office and residential premises in Mumbai and Chennai are being searched, they said.

Ukraine fired missiles that hit Poland: US officials, citing initial probe

Ukraine fired missiles that hit Poland: US officials, citing initial probe

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

US officials have said that the initial findings have suggested that the missile that hit Poland was fired by Ukrainian forces at an incoming Russian missile.

Visa scam: Karti Chidambaram gets protection from arrest

Visa scam: Karti Chidambaram gets protection from arrest

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The ED recently registered the money-laundering case against Karti Chidamabaram and others in the alleged scam about the issuance of visas to 263 Chinese nationals in 2011 when his father P Chidambaram was the home minister.

Not just Mallya, government agency too a wilful defaulter

Not just Mallya, government agency too a wilful defaulter

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The Nafed has outstanding dues of Rs 224.26 crore (Rs 2.24 billion) as of February 15.

CPM has reservations on anti-terror bills

CPM has reservations on anti-terror bills

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

Expressing reservations on some clauses in the two bills introduced in the Lok Sabha relating to a federal agency and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment, the Communist Party of India-Marxist on Wednesday demanded the proposed legislations be referred to the Standing Committee of Parliament.

Musharraf skips hearing, angers anti-terror court

Musharraf skips hearing, angers anti-terror court

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Musharraf, 69, has been named as one of the main accused in assassination of Bhutto by the Federal Investigative Agency last month.

Pakistan's 26/11 trial shifts to Islamabad

Pakistan's 26/11 trial shifts to Islamabad

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Legal experts said fresh proceedings would have to begin in the court in Islamabad and the judge would take some time to acquaint himself with the details of the case.

'For a few months, they didn't kill anyone'

'For a few months, they didn't kill anyone'

Rediff.com25 May 2021

'But thereafter the same trend is again getting popular and that is what is disturbing and alarming.' 'If this practice goes unchecked, then the entire edifice of the rule of law which gives protection to citizens of this country would crumble into pieces.'

Was fired because of Russia investigation: Ex-FBI chief

Was fired because of Russia investigation: Ex-FBI chief

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Comey did not make any major new revelations about alleged links between Trump or his associates and Russia.

'26/11 was preceded by two failed ISI/LeT bids'

'26/11 was preceded by two failed ISI/LeT bids'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

While it is a known fact that he had scouted targets for the Lashkar-e-Tayiba which carried out the 26/11 attacks, the more important aspect is the manner in which Headley goes on to explain the nexus terrorists in Pakistan have with its spy agency Inter Services Intelligence.

Liquor policy: Sisodia named as accused in fresh chargesheet filed by ED

Liquor policy: Sisodia named as accused in fresh chargesheet filed by ED

Rediff.com4 May 2023

This is the fourth supplementary and overall fifth charge sheet or prosecution complaint filed in the case by the ED before a designated special Prevention of Money Laundering Act court in Delhi.

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.

Missing Texas boy feared dead, US seeks extradition of parents from India

Missing Texas boy feared dead, US seeks extradition of parents from India

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez, who has special needs, was last seen in November shortly after his twin sisters were born in October last year.

Pak to get tough with banned outfits members

Pak to get tough with banned outfits members

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Pakistan will tighten its noose around members of banned outfits, under observation militants and human traffickers by canceling their travel documents, blocking their identity cards and withdrawing facilities like bank accounts, the Interior Minister said.

10 years later, 26/11 trial continues to drag in Pak court

10 years later, 26/11 trial continues to drag in Pak court

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

The case is being tried in the Anti-Terrorism Court since 2009. There has hardly been any case in any ATC in Pakistan that is pending for over nine years.

Mir alias Qama alias Shah: Lashkar's mystery man

Mir alias Qama alias Shah: Lashkar's mystery man

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

The National Investigation Agency believes a Lashkar operative, who played a major role in coordinating the 26/11 attacks, operates under three aliases and is a wanted terrorist in four countries.

NIA probes international links in NE arms deal

NIA probes international links in NE arms deal

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

The National Investigation Agency has stumbled upon international links while probing terror-related cases involving Black Widow, an Assam-based militant outfit.The anti-terror federal agency, probing the first case after its constitution in the wake of the Mumbai terror attack, has so far arrested ten people, mostly arms dealers and linkmen. Seven of them have been arrested in Guwahati and North Cachar Hills, two in Kolkata and one in Mizoram, revealed a top NIA official.

Monsoon Session: Oppn plans to corner govt on Agnipath, price rise

Monsoon Session: Oppn plans to corner govt on Agnipath, price rise

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Leaders of various opposition parties on Sunday demanded that issues of price rise, 'Agnipath' scheme as well as the alleged misuse of investigative agencies be taken up in Parliament and also raised objections to the list of 'unparliamentary words' at an all-party meeting convened by the government ahead of the Monsoon Session.

IPS officer, who probed 2002 Gujarat riot cases, named NIA chief

IPS officer, who probed 2002 Gujarat riot cases, named NIA chief

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Modi will hold the post till his superannuation on May 31, 2021.