News for 'Indian National Investigation Agency'

Manipur ambush: Key NSCN-K operative held by NIA

Manipur ambush: Key NSCN-K operative held by NIA

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

ational Investigation Agency has arrested a key member of Naga insurgent group National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang for allegedly being a part of conspiracy to carry out the June 4 ambush that killed 18 army men in Manipur, in the first breakthrough in the probe into the incident.

Odisha cash haul: Role of hawala operators, shell companies under scanner

Odisha cash haul: Role of hawala operators, shell companies under scanner

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

An interim report on the action has also been sent by the field investigation wing of the income tax department to the Central Board of Direct Taxes in Delhi, the administrative body for the department.

NIA arrests 14 for trying to set up terror group in TN

NIA arrests 14 for trying to set up terror group in TN

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

After hearing the NIA's arguments, the court remanded all the accused to agency's custody till July 25, they said.

Kashmiri youth 'rescued' from IS dragnet ends in jail

Kashmiri youth 'rescued' from IS dragnet ends in jail

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Parvez, a resident of the downtown area in Khanyar, was 21 when he was rescued from Ankara, after his parents claimed he had been misguided by some people to join the terror ranks.

BJP ensured that Prajwal Revanna fled country: Congress

BJP ensured that Prajwal Revanna fled country: Congress

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Priyanka Gandhi asked whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi will remain silent on the matter.

Pak terrorists attack Jammu IAF station with drone bombs, 2 injured

Pak terrorists attack Jammu IAF station with drone bombs, 2 injured

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

In what is the first time Pakistan-based terrorists have used drones to strike vital installations, two bombs were dropped at the Indian Air Force station in Jammu airport in the early hours of Sunday, officials said.

Investigations into 26/11 still on, says FBI

Investigations into 26/11 still on, says FBI

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

Investigations into the origins of the Mumbai terror attacks are still on and the Federal Bureau of Investigation continues to assist Indian agencies, authorities in the US have said, following reports that the Pakistani probe indicates that the strike was planned outside the country."I believe the investigation is ongoing as to the origins of the attacks," a National Security Council spokesman said when asked about news reports in this regard coming from Pakistan.

Malegaon blast case: NIA court rejects Pragya Thakur's exemption plea

Malegaon blast case: NIA court rejects Pragya Thakur's exemption plea

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Thakur sought exemption on the ground she is a Member of Parliament and has to attend the parliament on a day-to-day basis.

There are 110 time bombs ticking away somewhere

There are 110 time bombs ticking away somewhere

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Investigation agencies say that Indian Mujahideen bought 170 clocks from a shop in Guwahati; 23 were used in Patna to carry out two attacks and some were recovered during a raid in Mangalore. The worry is that 110 clocks are still out there ticking. Vicky Nanajappa reports

Amravati pharmacist murdered by radicalised Tablighis, an act of terror: NIA

Amravati pharmacist murdered by radicalised Tablighis, an act of terror: NIA

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Umesh Kolhe, a pharmacist from Amravati in Maharashtra, was murdered by "radicalised Islamists of Tablighi Jamaat" to avenge the alleged dishonour of Prophet Mohammed, as per the National Investigation Agency's charge sheet filed in a Mumbai court.

Who Is Propping Up Amritpal Singh?

Who Is Propping Up Amritpal Singh?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The Akali Dal is convinced that Waris Punjab De and Amritpal Singh are part of a bigger plan to create a law and order problem in the state, leading to the imposition of central rule and even the exclusion of Punjab from the Lok Sabha polls as was done in 1991.

SIMI top man among 4 suspects held for blasts at Modi's Patna rally

SIMI top man among 4 suspects held for blasts at Modi's Patna rally

Rediff.com21 May 2014

After a massive manhunt, the National Investigation Agency on Wednesday nabbed the elusive Students Islamic Movement of India operative Haider, who allegedly played a key role in the Patna blasts targeting Prime Minister elect Narendra Modi's rally last October.

ED summons Mehbooba Mufti's mother for questioning in money laundering case

ED summons Mehbooba Mufti's mother for questioning in money laundering case

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The criminal case filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act is linked to the recovery of at least two diaries by the ED after raids on an alleged associate of Mehbooba, a former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister.

Waze planned Ambani bomb scare to regain 'super cop' reputation

Waze planned Ambani bomb scare to regain 'super cop' reputation

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Mansukh Hiran was subsequently killed as Waze thought him to be the 'weak link' in the conspiracy, the NIA stated.

3 persons in US blacklisted' for anti-India activities

3 persons in US blacklisted' for anti-India activities

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The MP claimed that Siddiqui's radio station was funded by US-based Pakistanis and the Pakistan government.

Probe into Nijjar's killing underway: Canada police

Probe into Nijjar's killing underway: Canada police

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar remains an 'active and ongoing investigation', the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have said.

Elgar case: Gautam Navlakha denied bail after 6-month hearing

Elgar case: Gautam Navlakha denied bail after 6-month hearing

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Mumbai on Monday rejected the bail plea of human rights activist Gautam Navlakha, an accused in the Elghar Parishad-Maoist links case.

Day after PFI violence, Kerala CM promises action

Day after PFI violence, Kerala CM promises action

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday said the violence during the Popular Front of India (PFI)-sponsored hartal in his state was 'pre-meditated' and assured strict action against the culprits while his Assam counterpart Hemanta Biswas Sarma batted for banning the Islamist outfit, whom the National Investigation Agency (NIA) accused of encouraging youth to join terrorist groups including the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

Joined Malegaon conspirators on Army duty: Lt Col Purohit to HC

Joined Malegaon conspirators on Army duty: Lt Col Purohit to HC

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The high court was hearing Purohit's application seeking that all charges against him in the case be dropped. Six people were killed and 100 others injured when a bomb strapped to a motorcycle went off near a mosque in Malegaon city in Nashik district of Maharashtra on September 29, 2008.

Proactive action against Covid among MHA list of achievements

Proactive action against Covid among MHA list of achievements

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Empowerment of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) with extra territorial jurisdiction and declaration of Maulana Masood Azhar, Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and Dawood Ibrahim as terrorists after legislative amendment were counted among its achievements by the MHA, headed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Panama papers: Govt sets up multi-agency probe team on money stashed abroad

Panama papers: Govt sets up multi-agency probe team on money stashed abroad

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Government on Monday formed a multi-agency group to monitor exposes in this regard and vowed to take action against all "unlawful" accounts held abroad.

SC takes cognisance of doctor's rape-murder case, hearing on Aug 20

SC takes cognisance of doctor's rape-murder case, hearing on Aug 20

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

According to the cause list of August 20 uploaded on the apex court website, a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra is scheduled to hear on Tuesday.

'Absolutely unacceptable': US condemns attack on Indian consulate

'Absolutely unacceptable': US condemns attack on Indian consulate

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Raising pro-Khalistan slogans, the protesters on Sunday broke open the makeshift security barriers raised by the city police and installed two so-called Khalistan flags inside the Consulate premises. Two consulate personnel soon removed these flags.

After 35 hours of grilling, ED summons Rahul Gandhi for day 5 of questioning

After 35 hours of grilling, ED summons Rahul Gandhi for day 5 of questioning

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

The fourth day of questioning was deferred from June 17 to this day after Gandhi requested the agency for postponing the session as he wanted to be with his mother and Congress president Sonia Gandhi in hospital, where she is admitted for post-Covid issues.

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.

Dilsukhnagar blast case: Yasin Bhatkal brought to Hyderabad

Dilsukhnagar blast case: Yasin Bhatkal brought to Hyderabad

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

National Investigation Agency brought Dilsukhnagar bomb blast suspect and Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal to Hyderabad on a transit warrant on Sunday.

Vivo PMLA case: Delhi court sends four accused to 3-day ED custody

Vivo PMLA case: Delhi court sends four accused to 3-day ED custody

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested four persons including the MD of the Lava International mobile company and a Chinese national as part of its ongoing money-laundering probe against Chinese smartphone-maker Vivo, official sources said on Tuesday. They identified the four as Hari Om Rai, the MD of Lava International company, Chinese national Guangwen Kyang, chartered accountant Nitin Garg and a person called Rajan Malik. They have been taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

MOST WANTED Indian Mujahideen terrorist Yasin Bhatkal arrested

MOST WANTED Indian Mujahideen terrorist Yasin Bhatkal arrested

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Yasin Bhatkal, one of India's most dreaded terrorists, has been detained at the Indo-Nepal border.

'Mumbai will always be vulnerable'

'Mumbai will always be vulnerable'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'If we have to restrict and fight terrorism, first and foremost, we have to ensure communal harmony in the country.'

MPs write to PM to free BK-13

MPs write to PM to free BK-13

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'We urge you to take remedial measures to address this blatant injustice pending withdrawal of the case against them,' the MPs write.

Akhilesh sheltered terrorists when he was CM, alleges BJP chief Nadda

Akhilesh sheltered terrorists when he was CM, alleges BJP chief Nadda

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Nadda said the investigating agencies had nabbed one accused from Azamgarh and another from Jaunpur.

VSSC cancels ISRO test after Kerala police nab 2 from Haryana for cheating

VSSC cancels ISRO test after Kerala police nab 2 from Haryana for cheating

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

As more than 400 candidates from a single state -- Haryana -- had taken the test, there are suspicions over whether coaching centres may be involved.

NIA names 9 LeT men in Udhampur terror charge sheet

NIA names 9 LeT men in Udhampur terror charge sheet

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Nine Lashkar-e-Tayiba cadres were on Thursday named in a charge sheet filed by National Investigation Agency in last year's terror attack case in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur.

Decision on NIA team's visit to Pak at 'appropriate time': MEA

Decision on NIA team's visit to Pak at 'appropriate time': MEA

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Swarup said the Joint Investigation Team visit was held in a very constructive and cooperative environment to investigate the Pathankot Airbase attack.

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.

Malegaon blast case: NIA has no objection to Sadhvi's discharge

Malegaon blast case: NIA has no objection to Sadhvi's discharge

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Sadhvi Pragya had moved the court earlier this month seeking her discharge in the Malegoan bomb blast case.

Vivo PMLA case: Court extends ED custody of the accused by 3 days

Vivo PMLA case: Court extends ED custody of the accused by 3 days

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

A court in New Delhi on Friday extended by three days the ED custody of four people arrested in a money laundering case against Chinese smart phone maker Vivo, including the managing director of Lava International mobile company and a Chinese national. The four accused were produced before Additional Sessions Judge Devender Kumar Jangala on completion of their three-day ED custody. On Friday, the agency moved four separate applications seeking extension of their custody by 10 days but the court granted it only three more days for custodial interrogation of the accused.

SC ropes in IIT Delhi experts for answer on NEET-UG question

SC ropes in IIT Delhi experts for answer on NEET-UG question

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The top court took note of the submissions of some aspirants that a question related to an "atom" and its characteristics had two correct answers and a set of examinees, who gave one particular answer out of the two correct ones, were awarded four marks.

India 'failed' to prove Pak angle in Pathankot attack: Report

India 'failed' to prove Pak angle in Pathankot attack: Report

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

A day after its return from India, the Pakistani Joint Investigation Team probing the Pathankot attack claimed that Indian authorities "failed" to provide evidence

Zakir Naik declared proclaimed offender, NIA attaches his assets

Zakir Naik declared proclaimed offender, NIA attaches his assets

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Naik is being probed under terror and money-laundering charges by the NIA.