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Tahir Hussain's brother held in connection with Delhi riots

Tahir Hussain's brother held in connection with Delhi riots

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Three other persons have also been arrested for allegedly sheltering Shah Alam, police said.

The Intelligent Side of Hollywood

The Intelligent Side of Hollywood

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

Here's a look at some memorable portrayals of the CIA in Hollywood.

IB had warned of possible attacks in Mumbai

IB had warned of possible attacks in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

As the investigations into the serial blasts progress, it becomes clear that the police were caught napping despite warnings and alerts from the Intelligence Bureau over the past couple of months.

Why we need to 'de-militarise' Republic Day

Why we need to 'de-militarise' Republic Day

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

When we celebrate Republic Day, and not Armed Forces Day, there needs to be more of fun and colour, and less of khaki, argues Anil Chowdhury

Mumbai bomb blast: Role of LeT being probed

Mumbai bomb blast: Role of LeT being probed

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Intelligence Bureau officials are not ruling out the role of Lashkar-e-Tayiba behind the attack. Sources in the Intelligence Bureau said that while this blast bears the signature of the Indian Mujahideen, they could have very well got the help of the Lashkar to execute this attack.

IB confirms it is a terror strike, 7 IEDS used

IB confirms it is a terror strike, 7 IEDS used

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Preliminary investigations have revealed that 7 IEDs were used and the explosive device was wrapped in cloth bags and tiffin carriers. This bears the signature of the Indian Mujahideen, a member of the NIA who is also investigating the case says.

Russians 'have compromising intelligence on Trump'

Russians 'have compromising intelligence on Trump'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

The allegations were in a two-page synopsis appended to a report presented by US intelligence officials to Trump and US President Barack Obama on Russian interference in the 2016 election, CNN said, citing multiple US officials with direct knowledge of the briefings.

Why ISIS may attract more Indians

Why ISIS may attract more Indians

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

India has a sizeable population of Sunni Muslims, and the Intelligence Bureau fears more young men will be drawn to the ISIS.

Threat to trains during Maoist bandh: Railways

Threat to trains during Maoist bandh: Railways

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Apprehending a "credible threat" from Maoists during the two-day bandh call given by them, railways on Tuesday said it has formed a special task force to meet any eventuality following an alert issued by the home ministry and intelligence bureau.

Maoists vow to avenge top leader's killing

Maoists vow to avenge top leader's killing

Rediff.com4 Jul 2010

The CPI (Maoist) on Sunday vowed to avenge the death of its top leader Cherukuri Rajkumar alias Azad in an encounter with police in Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh.

Students, police in faceoff over Kolkata march on Tuesday

Students, police in faceoff over Kolkata march on Tuesday

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

The state police have called the scheduled rallies, support for which has been mainly garnered over social media platforms, as "illegal" and "unauthorised", and said they have taken necessary precautions to allay apprehensions about potential law and order situations during the march.

Obama visit: Terrorists may strike, grab hostages

Obama visit: Terrorists may strike, grab hostages

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

The Intelligence Bureau has picked up at least 18 alerts ahead of President Obama's visit. IB sources say six of these alerts are specific in nature.

How Modi-Shah Defeated The Stone-Pelters In Kashmir

How Modi-Shah Defeated The Stone-Pelters In Kashmir

Rediff.com10 May 2024

'An entire operation was running systematically prior to the revoking of Article 370.'

'Kashmiris would never like to be part of Pakistan'

'Kashmiris would never like to be part of Pakistan'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

'They are worried that the BJP government is trying to reduce Kashmiris as a minority.'

Ex-spymaster joins Rahul Gandhi in Bharat Jodo Yatra

Ex-spymaster joins Rahul Gandhi in Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi also joined Bharat Jodo Yatra in Seelampur.

'Growth in fundamentalism is expected'

'Growth in fundamentalism is expected'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

'It is our constant effort to keep issues, which might snowball into law and order problems, under check,' says Director General of Kerala Police Jacob Punnoose.

SC to hear Kolkata rape-murder case first on Tuesday

SC to hear Kolkata rape-murder case first on Tuesday

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

A bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, which had taken cognisance of the incident, has kept the matter on top of the cause list for hearing at 10:30 am on Tuesday.

Terrorists may target Kolkata, IB tells Centre

Terrorists may target Kolkata, IB tells Centre

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

A fresh terror alert has been issued, this time it is Kolkata. Based on the interrogation of some Indian Mujhaideen cadres who are in custody, the Intelligence Bureau has informed the Ministry of Home Affairs that the outfit is targeting the eastern city.

Amit Shah Wants ITBP To Monitor PLA In Arunachal

Amit Shah Wants ITBP To Monitor PLA In Arunachal

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

The Indian Army guards the Line of Actual Control -- India's border with China -- along with the ITBP.

Motorcycle thief could help expose HuJI network

Motorcycle thief could help expose HuJI network

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

The Intelligence Bureau believes that Nasir is aware of the Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI) network in the country. The HuJI has been held responsible for the Hyderabad, Ajmer and Uttar Pradesh blasts.

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The agency had received Rs 946.51 crore to manage its affairs in the Budget Estimates for 2023-24, which was later increased to Rs 968.86 crore in the Revised Estimates.

Dossier will nail Pakistan: IB

Dossier will nail Pakistan: IB

Rediff.com3 Jan 2009

The dossier on the 26/11 attacks which will be taken to the United States of America by Home Minister, P Chidambaram is sufficient to nail Pakistan and the role it played in the deadly attacks on Mumbai, according to sources in the Intelligence Bureau.

Operation BAD mastermind in PoK terror camp?

Operation BAD mastermind in PoK terror camp?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

An intercept picked up by the Intelligence Bureau suggests that Subhan, whose code name is Kasim, had crossed over into PoK via Nepal after the serial blasts in New Delhi.

SIMI wants to 'help' Al Qaeda's terror plan

SIMI wants to 'help' Al Qaeda's terror plan

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Asim Umar, Al Qaeda's Sharia council chief, heads its operations on the sub-continent.

Kaala Review: Muddled Mess

Kaala Review: Muddled Mess

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The harum-scarum-ness of Kaala is astounding, exclaims Deepa Gahlot.

Why the IAF needs a specialist intelligence branch

Why the IAF needs a specialist intelligence branch

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

The Indian Army and more recently the Indian Navy have already set up dedicated intelligence branches. It is surprising indeed that the IAF, where real time and timely intelligence is most vital for effective and safe prosecution of the air war, has still not done so itself, says Group Capt (retd) P I Muralidharan.

CBI registers FIR against Manish Sisodia in 'snooping case'

CBI registers FIR against Manish Sisodia in 'snooping case'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The agency has booked Sisodia, a 1992-batch IRS officer Sukesh Kumar Jain who was then secretary of vigilance, retired CISF DIG Rakesh Kumar Sinha who was working as special advisor to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and joint director in the Feedback Unit, they said.

Avoid...: US on Modi's 'ghar me ghus kar' remark

Avoid...: US on Modi's 'ghar me ghus kar' remark

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

When asked if Modi and Singh's comments can be seen as "confessions" on the alleged "assassination of (Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh) Nijjar in Canada, (designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh) Pannu's murder-for-hire plot in New York, and killings in Pakistan", Miller said the US will not get involved in the matter.

Ajmer: The next target of terrorists

Ajmer: The next target of terrorists

Rediff.com14 Jun 2008

The Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami, which has been maintaining a low-profile for some time, is planning a second terror attack on Ajmer, according to Intelligence Bureau sources.Intelligence Bureau sources told rediff.com that the HuJI, an offshoot of the dreaded Laskhar-e-Tayiba, plans to send across a double message through this operation. The police crackdown on the Bangladeshi immigrants following the Jaipur blasts has not gone down too well with the outfit.

IB has no records on Scorpene deal, Centre to HC

IB has no records on Scorpene deal, Centre to HC

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

The Centre on Wednesday told the Delhi high court that the Intelligence Bureau had no "material" (records) regarding the Rs 16,000 crore Scorpene submarine deal.

Intelligence agencies tipped on bank transactions

Intelligence agencies tipped on bank transactions

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

Around 100 cases have also been forwarded by the FIU to intelligence agencies, besides the RBI, SEBI and IRDA for further investigation and action, they said.

Govt to play Big Brother with spy system 'Netra' soon

Govt to play Big Brother with spy system 'Netra' soon

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

Beware! Use of words such as 'attack', 'bomb', 'blast' or 'kill' in tweets, status updates, emails or blogs may bring you under surveillance of security agencies as the government will soon launch 'Netra', an internet spy system capable of detecting malafide messages.

Delhi put on alert after IB input

Delhi put on alert after IB input

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Police in Delhi have been put on alert after they received inputs from the Intelligence Bureau about the possibility of a terror strike in the near future by Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Harkat-ul-Jihadi-al-Islami militants.

Just before blasts e-mail said: Stop us if you can

Just before blasts e-mail said: Stop us if you can

Rediff.com26 Jul 2008

The IB says the latest e-mail shows that the Indian Mujahideen was behind Friday's blasts too, and the Bengalaru police is trying to ascertain the similarities between the two blasts.

Nandigram: Slain cop's body found

Nandigram: Slain cop's body found

Rediff.com10 Feb 2007

The body of district police intelligence officer Sadhu Chatterjee was found on Saturday from the Haldi riverbed at Narghat, near Nandigram, four days after he was killed in a mob attack.

Man who caught Bhatkal to guard Modi, Gandhi family

Man who caught Bhatkal to guard Modi, Gandhi family

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Senior IPS officer Vivek Srivastava was on Wednesday appointed as Inspector General in the elite Special Protection Group which guards Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other VVIPs, including the Gandhi family.

US intelligence expert says Patil is incompetent

US intelligence expert says Patil is incompetent

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Walter Andersen, associate director of the South Asia Program at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies, told rediff.com, "I am surprised that after several terrorist incidents, the government hasn't moved faster to get something much more effectively in place. You have a totally incompetent home minister, and why he isn't removed is beyond me."

Fishing boat with 173 kg hashish worth Rs 60 cr seized off Guj coast, 5 held

Fishing boat with 173 kg hashish worth Rs 60 cr seized off Guj coast, 5 held

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

The ICG and Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad apprehended the fishing boat in a joint operation in the high seas on Sunday afternoon, the coast guard said in a release in Ahmedabad.

Central police forces to check encroachments along Pak border

Central police forces to check encroachments along Pak border

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Sources privy to the meeting told PTI that the top brass and other senior commanders of these forces were asked to keep a strict vigil against any illegal encroachment taking place in their respective areas of operations.

Deputy National Security Advisor Nehchal Sandhu resigns

Deputy National Security Advisor Nehchal Sandhu resigns

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Deputy National Security Advisor Nehchal Sandhu, a former Intelligence Bureau chief, on Thursday tendered his resignation citing "personal reasons".