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West Bengal's power to withhold consent to CBI not absolute: Centre to SC

West Bengal's power to withhold consent to CBI not absolute: Centre to SC

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The Centre has told the Supreme Court that West Bengal's power to withhold consent to the Central Bureau of Investigation is not absolute and the probe agency is entitled to carry out investigations that are being carried out against Central government employees or have a pan-India impact.

Drugs on cruise case: NCB vigilance team visits cruise terminal

Drugs on cruise case: NCB vigilance team visits cruise terminal

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

The four-five member team, led by NCB's Deputy Director General (northern region) Gyaneshwar Singh, is also likely to visit a few other places and will also record the statement of Prabhakar Sail, an independent witness in the case.

2 teens arrested in UK over Texas synagogue siege

2 teens arrested in UK over Texas synagogue siege

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

British citizen Malik Faisal Akram, 44, from Blackburn, was shot dead after a standoff with police in Colleyville, Texas.

Pak briefs FBI chief on Mumbai probe details

Pak briefs FBI chief on Mumbai probe details

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

Pakistan briefed visiting Federal Bureau of Investigation chief Robert Mueller on its probe into the Mumbai terror attacks and said it was awaiting New Delhi's response to its 30 questions seeking more information on the incident.

FBI releases documents related to Clinton email probe

FBI releases documents related to Clinton email probe

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

One of the two documents relates to the July 2 interview of Clinton by the FBI.

Sebi didn't dilute NSE orders, acted as per remit: Tyagi

Sebi didn't dilute NSE orders, acted as per remit: Tyagi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Days after the government went public with its intent to examine a Sebi order in the NSE matter, its outgoing chairman Ajay Tyagi on Wednesday made it clear that the markets regulator did not "dilute" any of the quasi-judicial verdicts. The comments assume significance as they come after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, as per reports, recently said the government is examining if Sebi has taken "necessary punitive" action in the case. In a media interview, the FM had said the government was analysing if there had been "enough application of mind in dealing with this" and if after applying its mind, Sebi took adequate corrective steps.

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'.

Clinton gives 'voluntary' interview to FBI over email use

Clinton gives 'voluntary' interview to FBI over email use

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Hillary Clinton was on Saturday "voluntary" quizzed by US federal prosecutors for three and a half hours as part of a probe that has hung over her White House bid for her use of a private email server as secretary of state.

FBI releases unseen 9/11 Pentagon photos

FBI releases unseen 9/11 Pentagon photos

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

The Federal Bureau of Investigation released chilling new images of the Pentagon in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. The unpublished images were released to show the sheer devastation of the terrorist attack on the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.

Trump nominates Christopher Wray as new FBI chief

Trump nominates Christopher Wray as new FBI chief

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Wray is a litigation attorney with law firm King & Spalding in Washington and Atlanta.

Centre approves CBI probe in Sushant case; ED summons Rhea

Centre approves CBI probe in Sushant case; ED summons Rhea

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

CBI officials in Delhi said the agency will take up the probe. The agency is likely to re-register the FIR filed by Bihar police under Indian Penal Code sections related to abetment to suicide, criminal conspiracy, cheating among other charges on a complaint from the family of the deceased actor against his rumoured girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty and her family members.

FBI probes sighting of 'black drone' at JFK airport

FBI probes sighting of 'black drone' at JFK airport

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

A pilot of a commercial jetliner has reported that he spotted a "black" drone aircraft hovering near his plane on landing at JFK airport here and his claim is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Pak officers may be part of 26/11, FBI tells India

Pak officers may be part of 26/11, FBI tells India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Sheela Bhatt reveals the inside story on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's revelations to India on the Headley-Rana case, and of how the findings have changed the 26/11 investigation in India.

Sikhs third most targeted religious group in US: FBI

Sikhs third most targeted religious group in US: FBI

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

A total of 7,120 hate crimes were reported to the FBI by law enforcement agencies around the country last year, slightly down from 7,175 in 2017, the FBI said, adding that this involved 8,496 offenses.

Coerced to make self-incriminating confessions: Rhea

Coerced to make self-incriminating confessions: Rhea

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

In the plea filed in a sessions court on Wednesday, Rhea also claimed that she has not committed any crime whatsoever and has been falsely implicated in the case.

FBI officers to depose in 26/11 trial on Wednesday

FBI officers to depose in 26/11 trial on Wednesday

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

Three US nationals are expected to give their testimony in the 26/11 terror attack case through videoconferencing while two Federal Bureau of Investigation officers are likely to appear in person before the special court in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Headley helping FBI to avoid death penalty?

Headley helping FBI to avoid death penalty?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Pakistani-origin American national David Coleman Headley, a Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative charged with criminal conspiracy in the 26/11 terror attacks, now appears to have turned into an informant to the Federal Bureau of Investigation to avoid death penalty.

Boston blasts: FBI slams CNN, Fox News for jumping the gun

Boston blasts: FBI slams CNN, Fox News for jumping the gun

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

Leading news outlets like CNN and Fox News falsely reported that federal authorities had identified and arrested a suspect in the bombings.

Ex-Pak Prez Zardari arrested in fake bank accounts case

Ex-Pak Prez Zardari arrested in fake bank accounts case

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

TV footage showed Zardari coming out of his house and embracing his younger daughter Aseefa before getting into a black Landcruiser.

Former FBI chief to oversee Trump-Russia link probe

Former FBI chief to oversee Trump-Russia link probe

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Trump said a thorough investigation will prove that no such collusion took place.

FBI to depose in Kasab's trial

FBI to depose in Kasab's trial

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

Officials of the American agency Federeal Bureau of Investigation will be among the witnesses in the trial of Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone Pakistani terrorist caught alive in the November 26 terror strikes, Mumbai police, which is likely to file the chargesheet in the next three weeks, said on Monday.

1 held after shooting outside NSA headquarters in Maryland

1 held after shooting outside NSA headquarters in Maryland

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Several media reports have stated that at least three people were shot and wounded.

ED uncovers Rs 1.43 cr with Jharkhand IAS officer, hubby in MGNREGA scam

ED uncovers Rs 1.43 cr with Jharkhand IAS officer, hubby in MGNREGA scam

Rediff.com8 May 2022

The 39-year-old was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate from Ranchi after the agency conducted multi-city raids against him, Singhal, her businessman husband Abhishek Jha and others, on May 6.

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee skips ED summons in Delhi, may get fresh notice

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee skips ED summons in Delhi, may get fresh notice

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Banerjee, the 34-year-old nephew of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, is stated to have sent an email to the investigating officer of the case citing some personal reasons for his non-appearance.

Over 100 arrested for Capitol Hill riots: FBI

Over 100 arrested for Capitol Hill riots: FBI

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

The Justice Department also announced on Thursday evening that the FBI had received more than 140,000 tips identifying rioters and had opened about 200 subject case files.

'When BJP is on back foot, it brings in Dawood'

'When BJP is on back foot, it brings in Dawood'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

'Shouldn't our investigation agencies be fiercely independent and conduct fair investigations, show some spine and say no to such witch hunting?' 'That they will not be cowed down by what the Centre wants them to do.'

CBI busts call centre fraud run by US citizen

CBI busts call centre fraud run by US citizen

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

The fraud was operated from call centres in India to defraud hundreds of elderly and vulnerable people in the US, CBI officials said.

SC dismisses Deshmukh's plea against CBI probe

SC dismisses Deshmukh's plea against CBI probe

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

"Looking at the personas involved and nature of allegations and seriousness of allegations, it requires investigation by an independent agency, the SC said.

On VIDEO: David Headley's interrogation

On VIDEO: David Headley's interrogation

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

US federal prosecutors have released interrogation tapes of admitted Pakistani-American terrorist David Headley, who helped plot the November 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, after a Chicago judge's order.

Days before US polls, FBI releases Bill Clinton closed case files

Days before US polls, FBI releases Bill Clinton closed case files

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has once again courted controversy as it released heavily redacted files from its 2001 investigation of President Bill Clinton's pardon of fugitive financier Marc Rich, just one week from election day.

CBI submits FBI report in Bhanwari Devi case

CBI submits FBI report in Bhanwari Devi case

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday submitted in a local court an Federal Bureau of Investigation report confirming that the bones recovered from a canal near Jaloda village belonged to Bhanwari Devi, and claimed that this was 'concrete evidence' that she was murdered by the Bishna Ram Bishnoi gang.

FBI defends decision not to monitor gurdwara shooter

FBI defends decision not to monitor gurdwara shooter

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday defended its decision not to monitor Wade Michael Page, the gunman who killed six people at a Gurdwara in Wisconsin, citing civil liberties and rights to its citizens enshrined in the Constitution.

Bones found in Rajasthan canal are of Bhanwari Devi: FBI

Bones found in Rajasthan canal are of Bhanwari Devi: FBI

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Making some headway in the Bhanwari Devi murder case, the Central Bureau of Investigation has been told by the Federal Bureau of Investigation that the bones recovered from a canal in Rajasthan were of the auxiliary nurse.

ED arrests Jharkhand mining secretary Pooja Singhal

ED arrests Jharkhand mining secretary Pooja Singhal

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Sources claimed that Singhal was "evasive" in her replies and hence was arrested.

No evidence of Trump-Russia collusion: White House

No evidence of Trump-Russia collusion: White House

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The White House has said there is no evidence of a Trump-Russia collusion, hours after the Federal Bureau of Investigation confirmed that it was probing Russia's meddling in last year's presidential polls, including possible links between the Trump campaign and Moscow.

SC to hear Deshmukh's plea against CBI probe on Thursday

SC to hear Deshmukh's plea against CBI probe on Thursday

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

After the high court order on April 5, Deshmukh, a veteran politician from Vidarbha, had resigned from the state government.

Revealed: FBI knew Headley's motives before 26/11

Revealed: FBI knew Headley's motives before 26/11

Rediff.com16 Oct 2010

Three years prior to the 2008 Mumbai attacks, the Federal Bureau of Investigation was warned of the strikes and David Headley's links with the Lashkar-e-Tayiba by the wife of the Pakistani-American terrorist, says an investigative report.

Indian sleuths to interrogate LeT man in US

Indian sleuths to interrogate LeT man in US

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

A team of Indian investigators will travel to the United States next week to question David Coleman Headley, arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for plotting terror-attacks overseas, including India.

Revealed! Most common words used by fraudster employees

Revealed! Most common words used by fraudster employees

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Investigators working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation revealed that 'cover up', 'write off'', 'illegal', and 'failed investment' were used most often by employees carrying out rogue trading and fraud.

Why Rhea's case should send shivers down our spines

Why Rhea's case should send shivers down our spines

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

A promising young actor suffering from depression has had his life laid bare for the grubby public to paw through. An ordinary family has been pitched into the middle of a nightmare of an investigation and arrested for no reason discernible at present. And a young actress has had her reputation, and probably career, destroyed so that TRP ratings can soar, notes Sherna Gandhy.