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Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif narrowly survives Panamagate jolt

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif narrowly survives Panamagate jolt

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The Pakistani Supreme Court ordered for a joint investigation team to probe the allegations of money laundering against his family.

Dhaka: 'Ring leader' of BDR revolt arrested

Dhaka: 'Ring leader' of BDR revolt arrested

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

A senior officer of the Bangladesh Rifles, identified as the "ring leader" of the bloody rebellion, has been arrested and a massive manhunt was underway to track down about 1,000 fugitive soldiers facing murder charges.

Quantico producers apologise for 'Indian nationalists' terror plot

Quantico producers apologise for 'Indian nationalists' terror plot

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

The episode, titled The Blood of Romeo, received a lot of backlash from Indian fans of the show, who criticised Chopra of being a part of the storyline that put India in the negative light.

FBI team to visit Pak over 26/11 probe

FBI team to visit Pak over 26/11 probe

Rediff.com21 Feb 2009

A seven-member Federal Bureau of Investigation team from the US is expected to visit Pakistan next week to follow-up the findings of the probe conducted by authorities in ISlamabad in connection with the Mumbai terror attacks.

FBI hands over crucial evidence on 26/11

FBI hands over crucial evidence on 26/11

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has handed over all the crucial evidence linking the perpetrators of Mumbai terror attacks to Pakistan to a Mumbai police team in Washington.The three-member team headed by Deputy Inspector General of Deven Bharti handed over a Letters Rogatory issued by a Mumbai court and vetted by the Ministry of External Affairs to the US Department of Justice in Washington.

US has filed a case regarding 26/11 attacks: FBI

US has filed a case regarding 26/11 attacks: FBI

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

A case pertaining to 26/11 terror attacks has been registered in USA in which some Pakistani nationals have been interrogated, a Federal Bureau of Investigation agent said in his testimony before a special court in Mumbai on day, but refused to disclose the names of people quizzed during the probe.

FBI hands over evidence to Pakistan: report

FBI hands over evidence to Pakistan: report

Rediff.com4 Jan 2009

The Federal Bureau of Investigations has given to Islamabad evidence amassed by it on the involvement of Pakistan-based elements in the Mumbai strikes, including the messages from Lashkar-e-Tayiba handlers to the terrorists about the arrival of Indian commandos while watching the incident live on TV, a media report said on Sunday.

Was going to fire Comey regardless of recommendation: Trump

Was going to fire Comey regardless of recommendation: Trump

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The White House previously said Trump only decided to oust Comey after meeting with Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Monday and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who discussed reasons for removing the director.

FBI grills Kasab for nine hours

FBI grills Kasab for nine hours

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

The officials of Federal Bureau of Investigation grilled Mohammad Ajmal Amir Iman Kasab, the lone Lashker-e-Taiba militant involved in November 26 terror strikes, for over nine hours recently to ascertain about his role and handlers in Pakistan.

Headley is second biggest FBI bust of 2009

Headley is second biggest FBI bust of 2009

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

The arrest of Pakistani-American Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Coleman Headley, that busted an LeT plot to carry out terror strikes in India, has been classified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as its second biggest case for the year 2009.

Which way is Pakistan headed?

Which way is Pakistan headed?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

With the maulana fully committed and PML (N) cadres prepared to court arrest, this would be the first time where both Punjabis and Pakhtuns would be standing up against the Pakistan army, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Book by FBI chief fired by Trump to hit stores in April

Book by FBI chief fired by Trump to hit stores in April

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

In "A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership", James Comey will "explore what good, ethical leadership looks like and how it drives sound decisions", according to Pan Macmillan, which has acquired the publishing rights in the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth excluding Canada.

FBI confirms probe of possible Russia links to Trump campaign

FBI confirms probe of possible Russia links to Trump campaign

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

The FBI chief also trashed President Donald Trump's allegation that his Trump Tower was wiretapped on the orders of his predecessor Barack Obama.

Headley is a quadruple agent

Headley is a quadruple agent

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

Headley was not a double agent, but a quadruple agent. He initially started working for the DEA around 1998. He started working for the Lashkar-e-Tayiba some time in 2005, and started working for the 313 Brigade of Ilyas Kashmiri towards the end of 2008, says B Raman

Modi-Sharif meeting: Can we expect a deal for Jadhav?

Modi-Sharif meeting: Can we expect a deal for Jadhav?

Rediff.com2 May 2017

'Will Muhammad Habib Zahir -- who was part of the team that arrested Kulbhushan Jadhav and went missing in Nepal -- figure in a Jadhav-for-Zahir deal?' asks Aditi Phadnis.

US-Russia relationship 'worse' than Cold War era: Trump

US-Russia relationship 'worse' than Cold War era: Trump

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Trump also warned Russia that it should "get ready" for missiles to be fired at its ally Syria, in response to an alleged chemical attack.

LA gurdwara vandalised; word terrorist scrawled on its wall

LA gurdwara vandalised; word terrorist scrawled on its wall

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

A gurdwara in California has been vandalised and the word "terrorist" scrawled on its walls in an apparent hate crime, days ahead of the first anniversary of the Oak Creek gurdwara shooting in Wisconsin.

Clinton's troubles escalate as FBI reviews new 650,000 emails

Clinton's troubles escalate as FBI reviews new 650,000 emails

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Over 650,000 emails have been found on a laptop shared by Hillary Clinton's close aide and her husband as the Democratic presidential nominee's woes escalated just over a week before the election with the Federal Bureau of Investigation set to review the newly-discovered data.

Headley acting at Lashkar behest: Home secretary

Headley acting at Lashkar behest: Home secretary

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

The FBI has provided access to agents from India's domestic and external intelligence agencies to the information it has gathered on David Headley and his associate Tahawwur Husain Rana, who is also in the FBI's custody.

FBI team to finalise its 26/11 chargesheet

FBI team to finalise its 26/11 chargesheet

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

A United States Federal Bureau of Investigation team comprising law officials is in New Delhi and will visit Mumbai soon to finalise its own chargesheet besides working on logistics for its officials to appear before a special court holding the Mumbai attack trial.

FBI mole says 9/11 could've been prevented

FBI mole says 9/11 could've been prevented

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Had the Federal Bureau of Investigation paid heed to the words of Elie Assaad, an undercover agent for the agency whose name has been changed, the 9/11 attacks may have never happened.

In NYC, Chidambaram learns to avoid another 26/11

In NYC, Chidambaram learns to avoid another 26/11

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Chidambaram, who spent the first day of his four-day visit to the US in New York, being briefed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the New York Police Department's intelligence and security units, said at a press briefing at the Indian embassy that New York was a priority 'in my list because I was keen to know how the NYPD worked in securing a mega city'.

Taliban unveil hardline interim govt, Haqqanis included

Taliban unveil hardline interim govt, Haqqanis included

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

The Taliban had promised an 'inclusive' government that represents Afghanistan's complex ethnic makeup, but there is no Hazara member in the cabinet.

LSU murders: Police appeal to residents for info

LSU murders: Police appeal to residents for info

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

Officials from the four-agency task force, which is being assisted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, resumed their conversations with residents of Edward Gay Apartments where Kiran Kumar Allam, 33, and Chandrasekhar Reddy Komma, 31, were found shot dead. Authorities also knocked on the doors of nearby apartments and left fliers at the houses where they did not make contact with anyone.

FBI wants to question Fahim Ansari

FBI wants to question Fahim Ansari

Rediff.com1 Feb 2009

The FBI made the request through proper channels for questioning Fahim Arshad Ansari and Sabbauddin, members of the banned Lashker-e-Taiba, who were brought to Mumbai in December last year as a follow up to the probe into the 26/11 attack, official sources said.

California shooter received $28,500 before killings

California shooter received $28,500 before killings

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

A $28,500 deposit was made to the account of slain gunman Syed Farook, a media report has said.

US Secretary of State Kerry calls Bangladesh PM, offers FBI assistance

US Secretary of State Kerry calls Bangladesh PM, offers FBI assistance

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Kerry called Hasina on Sunday to offer support in the wake of the "outrageous attack" on the Holey Artisan restaurant in Dhaka's high-security diplomatic zone, he said.

Give Pak some time over dossier: Mulford

Give Pak some time over dossier: Mulford

Rediff.com10 Jan 2009

"From what I have seen it is a very credible material. The FBI is cooperating in Mumbai...It is information which tells and gives a very accurate account of what has happened," Mulford told Karan Thapar's programme Devil's Advocate.

FBI winds up Mumbai terror probe; finds Pak role

FBI winds up Mumbai terror probe; finds Pak role

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

The FBI is understood to have found evidence about the role of a Pakistani security establishment other than the ISI being involved in the November 26 terror strikes in Mumbai that left over 180 people dead including six American nationals, official sources said. While the name of the Pakistan establishment involved in the attack was not clear immediately, the sources did not rule out the possibility of active and direct involvement of its Army.

Polls predict narrow to major win for Clinton

Polls predict narrow to major win for Clinton

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

Another major media outlet for the first time projected Hilary's electoral college votes below the half way mark of 270.

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.

India to crack down on savings scams as Modi backs banking for all

India to crack down on savings scams as Modi backs banking for all

Rediff.com30 May 2016

India does not have a unified regulatory regime to counter Ponzi, or pyramid, schemes whose operators typically grab new deposits to meet their promise of guaranteed returns to existing savers, point out Manoj Kumar and Mayank Bhardwaj.

Sunanda Pushkar death: Medical board's advice on FBI report reaches police

Sunanda Pushkar death: Medical board's advice on FBI report reaches police

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

"Have been told that medical board's advice in late Sunanda's case has been received," Delhi police Commissioner BS Bassi said in a tweet.

Trump orders FBI probe of Kavanaugh, Senate confirmation in doubt

Trump orders FBI probe of Kavanaugh, Senate confirmation in doubt

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has been asked to complete its investigation in a week, meaning the confirmation of Kavanaugh, 53, as Supreme Court judge would be delayed by at least a week.

FBI to help probe murder of Avijit Roy in B'desh

FBI to help probe murder of Avijit Roy in B'desh

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The FBI will help Bangladesh probe the brutal killing of the prominent American blogger-writer

Call centre racket: FBI officials arrive in Thane to probe fraud

Call centre racket: FBI officials arrive in Thane to probe fraud

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The FBI officer met senior officers of Thane Police and exchanged information gathered by both the sides about the scam which was unearthed earlier this month.

Ex-US cop pleads not guilty for assaulting Indian grandfather

Ex-US cop pleads not guilty for assaulting Indian grandfather

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Parker was charged by the FBI last month with felony civil rights abuse.

Mamata's 'Satyagraha' continues for 3rd day

Mamata's 'Satyagraha' continues for 3rd day

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

The West Bengal chief minister has described her protest as a non-political one and welcomed all anti-BJP parties into it.

Why 'lone wolf' bombers fizzle out in India

Why 'lone wolf' bombers fizzle out in India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

"Those who have met Emerson Begolly in person might describe him as a shy young man. But online, the 24-year-old was the complete opposite -- he forcefully incited jihadi violence against Americans and Jews."

58-yr-old Indian held for sexually assaulting woman on US flight

58-yr-old Indian held for sexually assaulting woman on US flight

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

While the plane was in the air, the woman fell asleep. She woke up to find Kunam sexually touching her.