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Probe report mentions Sameer Wankhede's Rolex watch, properties

Probe report mentions Sameer Wankhede's Rolex watch, properties

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The SET's findings have now been taken on record by the Central Bureau of Investigation which recently raided the 2008-batch Indian Revenue Service officer after it filed an FIR against him for corruption and alleged violation of rules in the raids that took place at the Cordelia cruise berthed at the Mumbai coast on October 2, 2021.

11 code words terrorists in India use a lot

11 code words terrorists in India use a lot

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

A list of some of the most commonly used terror codes.

Indian diaspora vulnerable to terror attacks, says IB chief

Indian diaspora vulnerable to terror attacks, says IB chief

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

Director of Intelligence Bureau Syed Asif Ibrahim on Sunday said effective intelligence sharing with neighbouring countries like Nepal, Myanmar, and Malayasia, Saudi Arabia would go a long way in helping the country tackle the threat from global terror groups like the Al Qaeda and ISIS.

Who Will Admit To Committing Fraud?

Who Will Admit To Committing Fraud?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Banks do extensive investigation before declaring an account fraud; they owe it to us as they deal with our money. Why would they try to fix an innocent borrower? asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Are Trinamool MPs harbouring Bangladeshi terrorists in WB?

Are Trinamool MPs harbouring Bangladeshi terrorists in WB?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Several politicians from West Bengal are under scrutiny for sheltering Jammat-e-Islami and Chaatra Shibir operatives, says a Intelligence Bureau note to the Home Ministry. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Ending narco-terrorism is easier said than done

Ending narco-terrorism is easier said than done

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

Intelligence Bureau officers say the problem lies with the government treating narcotics and terrorism as two separate problems, with different law-enforcing agencies for each, and this ends up in defeating the purpose. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

India to post customs sleuths overseas to detect money-laundering

India to post customs sleuths overseas to detect money-laundering

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Customs sleuths will be posted in London, Hong Kong, Dubai and Brussels in an effort to check trade-based money-laundering among others.

'Pulwama Planning Was Done in Afghanistan'

'Pulwama Planning Was Done in Afghanistan'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

'Jaish looked to creating regional mayhem, at a time when peace appeared more likely, and when that peace would have threatened Jaish's existence.'

Pak PM directs IB chief to work on Pathankot attack leads

Pak PM directs IB chief to work on Pathankot attack leads

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has ordered a probe into the leads provided by India about the Pathankot airbase attack, a media report said on Friday.

Govt has unfettered power under amended IT rules on fake news: Bombay HC

Govt has unfettered power under amended IT rules on fake news: Bombay HC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

The Bombay high Court on Tuesday said the recently amended Information Technology (IT) Rules against fake news on social media give "unfettered power" to a government authority in the absence of "guidelines and guardrails".

'India Is Ready For The World!'

'India Is Ready For The World!'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

'Never in the history of Indian cinema did we have a distribution system for 240 countries, but we have it now.' 'And if we still keep catering to the B and C-tiers of our country, and not the whole world, then we are really being losers.' 'The visionaries of the industry must pull up their socks and say that now we will create for the world.'

Delhi airport on high alert after hijack plot threat

Delhi airport on high alert after hijack plot threat

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

The Intelligence Bureau on Sunday issued an alert about a possible hijack attempt on the Air India flight going to Kabul in Afghanistan.

How India's Most Wanted was trapped

How India's Most Wanted was trapped

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

It took six years, but the co-founder of the Indian Mujahideen was finally trapped after he made a rare mistake.

Why was American ship loaded with arms in Indian waters?

Why was American ship loaded with arms in Indian waters?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Nearly a month after MV Seam Guard Ohio, a ship owned by an American security firm and headed to Sierra Leone, was intercepted in Indian waters, authorities are no closer to finding answers to any of the questions they have about the ship and its mysterious crew members.

Why Kayani's exit may halt Pak ceasefire violations

Why Kayani's exit may halt Pak ceasefire violations

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Violations from the Pakistani side along the Line of Control have become a common recurrence, and according to sources in the Intelligence Bureau, some peace can be expected only after Pakistan Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani retires next month.

3 suspected members of Sikh extremist group arrested in Philippines

3 suspected members of Sikh extremist group arrested in Philippines

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Three suspected members of a Sikh extremist group on Interpol's red notice watchlist were arrested during a joint operation by the Philippine government agencies this month, according to an official.

Jashodaben files appeal after police deny security cover info under RTI

Jashodaben files appeal after police deny security cover info under RTI

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's wife Jashodaben has filed an appeal under the Right to Information act after she was denied information by Mehsana district police saying that all queries about the protection given to her were related to local intelligence bureau, which is exempted under RTI Act.

Judges appointing judges a myth, judiciary just a player in process: CJI

Judges appointing judges a myth, judiciary just a player in process: CJI

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

The notion that 'judges are themselves appointing judges' is a myth as the judiciary is just one of the many players involved in the process of selecting judicial officers, Chief Justice of India N V Ramana said on Sunday.

Is Muzzafarnagar a breeding ground for terrorists? Not yet, says IB

Is Muzzafarnagar a breeding ground for terrorists? Not yet, says IB

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Leaders of terror groups thrive on communal disturbances to foster anger and resentment against the majority community among brainwashed youth of the affected community, insiders in security agencies tell Vicky Nanjappa

'Gun shots' turn out to be firecrackers at Porbandar naval base

'Gun shots' turn out to be firecrackers at Porbandar naval base

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

The alarm raised at the naval base turned out to be a hoax after nothing was found.

First meeting of SIT on black money now on June 2

First meeting of SIT on black money now on June 2

Rediff.com30 May 2014

The first high-level meeting of the Special Investigation Team on the issue of black money and special probe into cases of unaccounted funds stashed away abroad by Indians has been advanced and will now be held on June 2.

Why Pune's low-intensity blast should not be ignored

Why Pune's low-intensity blast should not be ignored

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Thursday's low-intensity blast in Pune should not be taken lightly for several reasons, Intelligence Bureau sources tell Vicky Nanjappa

Check out Lashkar's new upgrade from ISI's app store

Check out Lashkar's new upgrade from ISI's app store

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

An internet-calling application, which was developed and hosted on anonymous servers by a team in Pakistan for the Inter Services Intelligence, is now being used by the LeT, IB sources said.

'Kashmir is a war which nobody is winning'

'Kashmir is a war which nobody is winning'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'We know how to kill a terrorist, but we do not know how to stop an innocent boy getting radicalised.'

Army payoff: UPA government has abandoned statecraft

Army payoff: UPA government has abandoned statecraft

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

The United Progressive Alliance government has abandoned its statecraft. It does not mind if the country is hurt as long as the UPA can score points when faced with a certain electoral defeat, says Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley

Sonia, Shinde visit Mahabodhi temple

Sonia, Shinde visit Mahabodhi temple

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Wednesday visited the Mahabodhi temple at Bodh Gaya which was rocked by multiple explosions on Sunday.

Spy system 'Netra' to keep an eye on suspicious activity on Internet

Spy system 'Netra' to keep an eye on suspicious activity on Internet

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

An internet spy system -- Netra -- will help Indian security agencies decode messages sent by terror outfits like the Indian Mujahideen and Tehrik-e-Taliban on social media.

CBI court discharges 3 cops in Ishrat Jahan encounter case

CBI court discharges 3 cops in Ishrat Jahan encounter case

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

A special CBI court in Ahmedabad on Wednesday discharged police officers G L Singhal, Tarun Barot and Anaju Chaudhary in the 2004 Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case.

PHOTOS: Uri army camp attack worst since 2002

PHOTOS: Uri army camp attack worst since 2002

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Images from the deadly terrorist attack and its aftermath.

Will Netaji's files be made public? Govt forms panel to take call

Will Netaji's files be made public? Govt forms panel to take call

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

An inter-ministerial committee has been set up by the government to look at the possibility of declassification of all files related to death or disappearance of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

When people of Kashmir ask for 'azadi', they seek autonomy, says Chidambaram

When people of Kashmir ask for 'azadi', they seek autonomy, says Chidambaram

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

The former finance minister also said the centre should find out the areas in Jammu and Kashmir where autonomy can be given.

'Most difficult operation done by any army in the world'

'Most difficult operation done by any army in the world'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Khalistan would have been in existence today, but for the army.'

'If Kashmiri Pandits have to come back, then it has to be done honestly'

'If Kashmiri Pandits have to come back, then it has to be done honestly'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

'There is no point in just saying, 'hum wapas bhej denge (we will send Kashmiri Pandits back)'.'

Chinese national involved in Adani's defence deals: Congress

Chinese national involved in Adani's defence deals: Congress

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The Congress on Monday alleged that a Chinese national played a 'dubious role' in the Adani Group's activities and asked the government if it was not concerned that the conglomerate may be involving that person in important defence contracts.

India to seek Headley's extradition: Home Ministry

India to seek Headley's extradition: Home Ministry

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

The National Investigative Agency on Thursday registered a case against Pakistan-born United States citizen Headley and his aide Canadian-born Tahawwur Hussain Rana, in connection with the 26/11 terror attacks on Mumbai. Headley and Rana, both suspected Lashkar-e-Tayiba operatives, were arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation from Chicago in late October. Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said government agencies are probing both Headley and Rana's terror links.

Talbott's tweet: LeT has major plans to attack India from the skies

Talbott's tweet: LeT has major plans to attack India from the skies

Rediff.com16 Mar 2014

Strobe Talbott's tweet that hijackers may have wanted to use the missing Malaysian flight to attack Indian cities should be seen in the context of Lashkar-e-Tayiba's long standing plans to attack Indian cities like Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai from the skies. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Mumbai Police summons CBI chief in phone-tapping data leak case

Mumbai Police summons CBI chief in phone-tapping data leak case

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Jaiswal has been asked to be present to record his statement on October 14, the police official said.

How terror makes Bihar its home so easily

How terror makes Bihar its home so easily

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Setting up the Darabhanga module was perhaps the easiest job the Indian Mujahideen ever pulled off. With politics, appeasement and a safe hiding ground on offer, the agencies are finding this terror module the toughest one to crack.

Pathankot probe: Pakistan's JIT team holds meetings with NIA officers

Pathankot probe: Pakistan's JIT team holds meetings with NIA officers

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

The five-member team will be given a detailed presentation before they visit the attack site on Tuesday.

Al Qaeda trying to enter Assam: Gogoi

Al Qaeda trying to enter Assam: Gogoi

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

Days after Al Qaeda issued a video threatening to carry out its campaign in India, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Saturday said the terror group is trying to set up base in the state and had "tacit understanding" with United Liberation Front of Asom.