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Hong Kong busts $1.8-bn money laundering syndicate with India links, 7 held

Hong Kong busts $1.8-bn money laundering syndicate with India links, 7 held

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

The syndicate used "stooge" bank accounts and shell companies to transfer the largest amount linked to a single case recorded in the city, the Customs and Excise Department of Hong Kong said.

Gujarat encounter: Vanzara, Pandiyan suspended

Gujarat encounter: Vanzara, Pandiyan suspended

Rediff.com6 May 2007

The orders suspending DIG (Border Range) Vanzara and Superintendent of Police Rajkumar Pandiyan of the state intelligence wing were issued on Saturday, sources in the state home department said in Ahmedabad.

South East Asia-based gangs behind surge in cybercrimes in India: Govt

South East Asia-based gangs behind surge in cybercrimes in India: Govt

Rediff.com23 May 2024

The senior IPS officer said that 45 percent of cyber financial frauds taking place in the country are originating from the South East Asia.

Financial Intelligence Unit detects over Rs 7,800 cr blackmoney

Financial Intelligence Unit detects over Rs 7,800 cr blackmoney

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Financial Intelligence Unit detects over Rs 7,800 cr blackmoney.

Maoist leader Sanjoy Deepak carrying Rs 25 lakh bounty held in Hyderabad

Maoist leader Sanjoy Deepak carrying Rs 25 lakh bounty held in Hyderabad

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Rao's history includes arrests in 2000 by Sahadha police of Nandurbar district and subsequent releases, as well as an underground stint in 2002, leading to his arrest by Malkanoor PS police of Karnataka in 2005.

How Banks Plan To Tackle 'Mule' Fraud

How Banks Plan To Tackle 'Mule' Fraud

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

'A mule operates someone else's account to transfer illegal money.'

Meet India's SpyMaster

Meet India's SpyMaster

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

A rare glimpse of Samant Kumar Goel, who heads the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency as he attends a meeting at the home ministry at North Block in New Delhi on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Tamil Nadu film producer, who was expelled by DMK, held in drugs case

Tamil Nadu film producer, who was expelled by DMK, held in drugs case

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Saturday said it has arrested Jaffer Sadiq, a Tamil Nadu-based alleged dealer of narcotics, in connection with an international drugs trafficking investigation case.

'We have no policy to kill our enemies'

'We have no policy to kill our enemies'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

'Countries like Israel said openly that they will hunt people down. We have no such policy.' 'We have always been following the legal process of getting them (people wanted by India) through extradition.'

5 held for Mohali attack, link between Babbar Khalsa-ISI bared, says DGP

5 held for Mohali attack, link between Babbar Khalsa-ISI bared, says DGP

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The Punjab Police has arrested five people in connection with the RPG attack at its Mohali office and pointed at the nexus of militant outfit Babbar Khalsa International and Pakistan's spy agency ISI.

At UN, China objects India's proposal to blacklist JeM terrorist

At UN, China objects India's proposal to blacklist JeM terrorist

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Rauf Azhar, born in 1974 in Pakistan, had been sanctioned by the United States in December 2010.

12 J-K employees sacked for anti-national activities

12 J-K employees sacked for anti-national activities

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Some of the sacked employees have already been booked under the Public Safety Act, while others have evaded arrest.

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.

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.

I-T dept collects over Rs 3,500 crore from non-filers

I-T dept collects over Rs 3,500 crore from non-filers

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The I-T department expects that some more revenue would be garnered.

BJP secures 'Donate for Desh' domain, redirects traffic ahead of Cong

BJP secures 'Donate for Desh' domain, redirects traffic ahead of Cong

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday launched the party's crowdfunding campaign in New Delhi, asking people to join the fight against unemployment and rising costs.

Local police didn't favour anti-Naxal ops in South Bastar

Local police didn't favour anti-Naxal ops in South Bastar

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

The local intelligence wing had suggested not to carry out large anti-Naxal operations in south Bastar forests, where the ultras recently killed 14 Central Reserve Police Force personnel, citing geographical complications and strong Maoist 'Jantana Sarkar' network, a senior police official said.

Phone tapping: Mumbai police grill Rashmi Shukla for 2nd time this month

Phone tapping: Mumbai police grill Rashmi Shukla for 2nd time this month

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

The Mumbai police on Wednesday recorded the statement of IPS officer and former state intelligence chief Rashmi Shukla for over two hours in connection with a case of alleged illegal tapping of phones, an official said.

Murder case of NIA officer solved: Uttar Pradesh Police

Murder case of NIA officer solved: Uttar Pradesh Police

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

UP police on Tuesday claimed to have solved the case of murder of NIA officer Tanzil Ahmed by arresting two persons and contended that domestic dispute was the motive behind the crime.

China blocks India-US move to blacklist LeT terrorist 2nd time in 2 days

China blocks India-US move to blacklist LeT terrorist 2nd time in 2 days

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Hafiz Talha Saeed is a senior leader of the LeT and is the head of the cleric wing of the terrorist organisation.

'Palestinians live in an open prison'

'Palestinians live in an open prison'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'Israelis arrested us before this war and continue to do so -- even more so -- now.'

China blocks blacklisting of Lashkar terrorist at UN

China blocks blacklisting of Lashkar terrorist at UN

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

It is learnt that China placed a hold on the proposal by India and the US to designate Mahmood as a global terrorist under the 1267 Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council.

J-K sacks 4 govt employees, bank manager for anti-national activities

J-K sacks 4 govt employees, bank manager for anti-national activities

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

The dismissal of the five --most of whom have cases registered against them for terror activities -- was ordered under Article 311 of the Indian Constitution.

How illegal sat phones are a big headache for intelligence agencies

How illegal sat phones are a big headache for intelligence agencies

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

The arrest of three foreigners in connection with a case relating to possession of satellite phones once again goes on to show the lacklustre approach many have towards the Indian law. Three persons were arrested at Jalpaiguri in west Bengal for possessing satellite phones and were charged with violation under the Indian Wireless Telegraph Act 1933, Indian Telegraph Act 1885, the Indian Penal Code and the Foreigners Order of 1948.

Is India ready for Pak superiority in drone warfare?

Is India ready for Pak superiority in drone warfare?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

While Pakistan enjoys rough parity with India in legacy weapon systems, it is beginning to enjoy superiority in drone warfare, thanks to the RPVs supplied by China, explains Ajai Shukla.

US shared credible information with Pak on Lakhvi: Official

US shared credible information with Pak on Lakhvi: Official

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

The US has said it shared 'credible evidence' with Pak on LeT commander Lakhvi's involvement Mumbai attack

Rajiv Jain to be new IB chief, Anil Dhasmana to head R&AW

Rajiv Jain to be new IB chief, Anil Dhasmana to head R&AW

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Both the officers will have a tenure of two years.

'PLA is now concentrating on Arunachal Pradesh'

'PLA is now concentrating on Arunachal Pradesh'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'Why wouldn't so strategically-minded an adversary, such as China, not militarily exploit to the maximum Indian timidity, stupidity, and cupidity all along the LAC and legitimate, as it has done so often in the past, the fait accompli of incremental territorial grabs which, by the way, is its strategy and policy as implemented on the ground?'

GST fraud probe into BharatPe finds deals with non-existent vendors

GST fraud probe into BharatPe finds deals with non-existent vendors

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

An audit conducted by professional services firm Alvarez and Marsal confirms fintech firm's dealings with fake or non-existent vendors.

KCR 'has info on foreign hand' behind cloudbursts in India

KCR 'has info on foreign hand' behind cloudbursts in India

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Speaking to reporters after visiting the flood-hit Bhadrachalam town in Bhadradri-Kothagudem district, Rao announced allocation of Rs 1,000 crore as a rehabilitation package for the temple town to build colonies in highlands for a permanent solution from flood threat.

CIA device: Why I climbed Nanda Devi

CIA device: Why I climbed Nanda Devi

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

'Nanda Devi is not an easy mountain to climb.'

China stalls India, US bid to blacklist JeM chief's brother

China stalls India, US bid to blacklist JeM chief's brother

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

China has put a hold on a proposal by the United States and India at the United Nations to blacklist Abdul Rauf Azhar, the brother of Jaish-e Mohammed (JEM) chief Masood Azhar and a senior leader of the Pakistan-based terror organisation.

PFI, its activities were under radar of govt agencies for long

PFI, its activities were under radar of govt agencies for long

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Officials said PFI has been under the radar of security agencies for its alleged role in violent protests in different parts of the country.

10 HOT Tech Careers

10 HOT Tech Careers

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

From cloud computing to people analytics, most lucrative future jobs will be dominated by people with digital skills and expertise, explains Sarita Digumarti, chief learning officer, UNext Learning.

IB, RAW chiefs get 6 months extension; to continue till LS polls

IB, RAW chiefs get 6 months extension; to continue till LS polls

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The decision to extend the tenure of the two intelligence chiefs was taken due to the forthcoming general election by the prime minister-led Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

Officer who headed 2G, CWG probes gets BJP ticket from Sarojini Nagar

Officer who headed 2G, CWG probes gets BJP ticket from Sarojini Nagar

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

He was permanently absorbed into the ED cadre in 2014 and has headed some high-profile investigations into the 2G spectrum allocation case, the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the money laundering cases against former Union finance minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram, Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda, the Aircel Maxis and VVIP choppers case.

PDP's Parra was an asset of Pak-based terror groups: Chargesheet

PDP's Parra was an asset of Pak-based terror groups: Chargesheet

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

The chargesheet highlighted his links to Pakistan-trained Abu Dujana and Abu Qassim, who were killed in separate encounters with security forces, and went on to allege that he used to meet them personally as well as through Over Ground Workers.

ED's Rajeshwar Singh to retire; may contest UP polls on BJP ticket

ED's Rajeshwar Singh to retire; may contest UP polls on BJP ticket

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

A BTech and PhD in police, human rights and social justice, Singh joined the federal anti-money laundering investigations agency in 2009 on deputation from Uttar Pradesh where he was serving as a state police service officer.

Rs 58 crore tax notice slapped on Ramdev Trust

Rs 58 crore tax notice slapped on Ramdev Trust

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

After Income Tax, it's now the turn of the Service Tax department to issue a notice of Rs 4.94 crore dues to Yoga guru Ramdev's trust for alleged duty evasion on its income raised through country-wide 'yog shivirs' (camps).