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Veena Malik goes nude, complete with ISI tattoo

Veena Malik goes nude, complete with ISI tattoo

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

Here's a look at FHM's latest magazine cover.

Worry about 'your ISIS', BJP's Ram Madhav tells Muslim Al Jazeera Anchor

Worry about 'your ISIS', BJP's Ram Madhav tells Muslim Al Jazeera Anchor

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Madhav raised eyebrows when he told journalist Mehdi Hasan, 'your ISIS' when he was trying to make a point about his apprehensions about the dreaded militant group -- the Islamic State.

India, ISIS, Sri Lanka and the US: What's going on?

India, ISIS, Sri Lanka and the US: What's going on?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

In the aftermath of the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, allegations have been made that the Muslim militants in Sri Lanka draw sustenance from India. An overarching impression is being created that the ISIS is gaining ground in India, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

PoK-linked London Bridge attacker was 'ISIS fighter'

PoK-linked London Bridge attacker was 'ISIS fighter'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

'The person who carried out the London attack... was a fighter from the Islamic State, and did so in response to calls to target citizens of coalition countries,' the ISIS statement read.

Will move into Gaza, but won't tell when: Netanyahu

Will move into Gaza, but won't tell when: Netanyahu

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Israel has drafted 350,000-400,000 soldiers for a ground operation in Gaza since the dastardly attacks on its southern communities on October 7.

'Brought Paris to knees, preparing for attacks in Bangladesh,' threatens ISIS

'Brought Paris to knees, preparing for attacks in Bangladesh,' threatens ISIS

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

The Islamic State (Daesh) in the latest edition of its online propaganda magazine warns that the terror group is preparing for fresh attacks in Bangladesh.

Why the Taliban is attacking the ISI

Why the Taliban is attacking the ISI

Rediff.com29 May 2009

Of these various Taliban factions, only the Neo-Taliban, which was created by the ISI in 1994 when Benazir Bhutto was the prime minister, still owes its loyalty to the ISI and the Pakistan government. The others don't.

ISIS recruit from Kalyan returns home, arrested by NIA

ISIS recruit from Kalyan returns home, arrested by NIA

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Arif Majeed (23) from neighbouring Kalyan, who until now was believed to have been killed while fighting for militant group ISIS in Syria, was on Friday night arrested hours after he landed in Mumbai.

Hamas attack: 'Our house was completely destroyed'

Hamas attack: 'Our house was completely destroyed'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

As the Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies it continues to wreak havoc on the lives of Israeli citizens, a lot of whom lost their houses in the barbaric rocket attack by Hamas.

Israel embassy releases chilling footage of Hamas attack

Israel embassy releases chilling footage of Hamas attack

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

In a televised screening for Indian journalists on Wednesday, the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi held a screening that revealed horrific and chilling videos of October 7, the day when over 2,000 terrorists entered Israel from the Gaza Strip and carried out what is being considered the biggest terror attack against the Jewish nation.

ISIS chemical weapons expert killed in US-led air strikes

ISIS chemical weapons expert killed in US-led air strikes

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

A chemical weapons expert has been killed in a US-led air strike in northern Iraq.

Is my video a threat to security or PM inviting ISI to Pathankot, asks Mann

Is my video a threat to security or PM inviting ISI to Pathankot, asks Mann

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

PM Modi should also be summoned for inviting ISI to Pathankot, demands Mann.

Nabha jailbreak: Was the ISI involved?

Nabha jailbreak: Was the ISI involved?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Was the recent Nabha jailbreak a comment on lax security in Punjab jails? Or a sign that the separatist movement of the 1980s is dormant but alive?

Amritpal Singh: From truck driver to Bhindranwale 2.0

Amritpal Singh: From truck driver to Bhindranwale 2.0

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Amritpal Singh has been styling himself on the lines of terrorist Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, who was killed during Operation Blue Star in 1984, by copying his attire, mannerisms, carrying an arrow, keeping a battery of armed bodyguards and taking the shield of religion.

J-K admin sacks three employees for terror links

J-K admin sacks three employees for terror links

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has sacked three employees, including the Kashmir University public relations officer, for allegedly working with Pakistan-based militant outfits, raising finances for them and propagating their ideology, officials said on Monday.

Trump details the operation to kill ISIS chief Baghdadi

Trump details the operation to kill ISIS chief Baghdadi

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Trump said Baghdadi constantly changed his mind about his movements from his well protected compound in Syria, but, for reasons known to him, this time decided to stay for longer.

Jaipur: ISI agent arrested

Jaipur: ISI agent arrested

Rediff.com14 Aug 2006

Rajasthan police arrested a man in Jaipur on Monday for allegedly working as an agent of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence.

World Wide Web is ISIS's favourite playground

World Wide Web is ISIS's favourite playground

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

The World Wide Web is being effectively harnessed by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and his Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant to recruit fresh blood in its ranks.

Who controls ISI? Confusion prevails in Pakistan

Who controls ISI? Confusion prevails in Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2008

Confusion persists over which wing of the Pakistan government is currently controlling the powerful ISI agency, which is at the centre of a controversy after being linked by US intelligence agencies to the suicide bombings on the Indian embassy in Kabul.

Why ISI has been recruiting youngsters in South India

Why ISI has been recruiting youngsters in South India

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Malaysia recently claimed it had arrested a man who was plotting major strikes in India. This is significant for India as it has links with the arrest of Sri Lankan operative Shakir Hussain in Chennai.

The long arm of Pakistan's ISI

The long arm of Pakistan's ISI

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Pakistan's premier intelligence agency -- Inter Services Intelligence -- continues to face the ire of national and international human rights and media rights groups as the Judicial Commission investigating the May 2011 assassination of a senior Pakistani journalist Syed Saleem Shahzad has recommend that the ISI must deflate its larger-than-life image, focus on its mandated job and evolve a transparent policy in its relationship with the media. Amir Mir reports.

ISI playing a lead role in fighting terrorists: China

ISI playing a lead role in fighting terrorists: China

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

For the first time, China has come out openly backing Pakistan's Inter-Service Intelligence saying the spy agency could not have been involved in the recent attack on an Indian consulate in Afghanistan.

US uses 'moronic' selfie to bomb ISIS headquarters

US uses 'moronic' selfie to bomb ISIS headquarters

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

A selfie, bragging about the command and control capabilities of the Islamic State, posted on social media by a terrorist helped the US forces track and destroy its headquarters in Syria in less than 24 hours.

Yet another 26/11 case against ISI in New York

Yet another 26/11 case against ISI in New York

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

The case filed in New York city against the ISI chief by Linda Ragsdale on August 12 prompted the court to issue summons to the ISI and the officials named, following which it was decided to merge all the four cases in the city. Ragsdale was shot in her back by one of the LeT terrorist at the Oberoi Trident hotel.

Headley reveals ISI, Lashkar's sinister plans

Headley reveals ISI, Lashkar's sinister plans

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

akistani-American David Coleman Headley outline how the Lashkar-e-Tayiba and the Inter-Services Intelligence wanted to spread terror in India.

Iranians be careful, we're sending fighter jets to Israel: Biden

Iranians be careful, we're sending fighter jets to Israel: Biden

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The United States continues to monitor the situation in Israel very closely, President Joe Biden said Wednesday observing that the terrorist attack by Hamas has brought back painful memories of a millennia of antisemitism and genocide against the Jewish people.

Tiger was worried that ISI might kill Yakub: Kashmir lawmaker spills the beans

Tiger was worried that ISI might kill Yakub: Kashmir lawmaker spills the beans

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Usman Majeed, a MLA from north Kashmir's Bandipora, claims that Tiger had told him during a meeting in 1993 that he was responsible for the Mumbai blasts and that Pakistan had ideated and helped him carry out the attacks.

General Asim Munir takes charge as Pak Army chief

General Asim Munir takes charge as Pak Army chief

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

General Asim Munir becomes Pakistan's 17th Chief of the Army Staff.

'Why does India need to be woken up?'

'Why does India need to be woken up?'

Rediff.com22 May 2023

'Today, in India, if we do good to others, people feel s/he has some motive.' 'Politics has corrupted our minds.'

PFI's Kerala module planned attacks on Jews visiting TN, says NIA

PFI's Kerala module planned attacks on Jews visiting TN, says NIA

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The Popular Front of India (PFI) has been extensively using social media for recruiting youths for anti-national activities and one of the modules of the now-banned outfit even had prepared to attack foreigners, especially Jews visiting Vattakkanal, a hill station in Tamil Nadu, officials said.

Looking forward to work with new ISI chief: Pentagon

Looking forward to work with new ISI chief: Pentagon

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

The United States is looking forward to work with the new head of Inter-Services Intelligence of Pakistan, Pentagon said, noting the US-Pak relationship is critical for the region and Afghanistan.

The Pathaan Review: A Naatu Naatu Experience

The Pathaan Review: A Naatu Naatu Experience

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The underlying message is clear: Please do not question Shah Rukh Khan's loyalty to India. He is Indian, loves his motherland. And he will continue to entertain India for as long as he can, applauds Aseem Chhabra.

India not immune to ISIS threat, says UAE

India not immune to ISIS threat, says UAE

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Warning that India is not immune to the threat from Islamic State, the United Arab Emirates, which has deported about a dozen Indians with suspected links to the terror group, on Monday said that its anti-terror cooperation with India is going to get "more institutionalised".

We must guard against ISIS clones in India

We must guard against ISIS clones in India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

'Increasingly, there is a tendency to magnify 'victimhood' of the minority for electoral gains and vote bank politics.'
'There is no doubt that there is a worldwide rise in Islamophobia. There is a tendency amongst some in India to react to this in the Indian milieu,' says Colonel Anil A Athale(retd).

Pak parliamentarian demands ISI chief's resignation

Pak parliamentarian demands ISI chief's resignation

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

A Pakistani parliamentarian has demanded that Inter-Services Intelligence chief Lt Gen Ahmed Shuja Pasha should resign following the claims that he travelled to Arab countries to discuss a move to oust President Asif Ali Zardari.

Did ISI back Lashkar's plan to attack Indian consulate in Herat?

Did ISI back Lashkar's plan to attack Indian consulate in Herat?

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Rogue elements in Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence worry about India's interference in Afghanistan after the West pullout. The attack was an attempt to send a strong message to New Delhi to keep away, sources in the Intelligence Bureau point out.

'Very serious risk of a spectacular terrorist attack by ISI-backed groups'

'Very serious risk of a spectacular terrorist attack by ISI-backed groups'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

'The combination of the LeT and the ISI is the most dangerous terrorist challenge in the world because it carries a real and present danger of provoking nuclear war.'

Can INDIA Reverse Article 370 Verdict?

Can INDIA Reverse Article 370 Verdict?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Such a course would require a Constitutional Amendment, requiring a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament. Even assuming that the INDIA combine comes to power at the Centre next year, a two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha could way off the mark for them, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Sometimes I wish ISIS had killed me too'

'Sometimes I wish ISIS had killed me too'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

"Everyone knows me because of that terrible tragedy. My memories of Mosul only bring me sadness. How can I be proud about my fame? I lost everything there," Harjit Masih told Rediff.com's Swarupa Dutt over the phone.

'ISI gives tech, physical and financial support to extremists'

'ISI gives tech, physical and financial support to extremists'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

United States has accused Pakistan's military-run ISI of providing financial, technical and physical support to extremist organisations and have give "concrete evidence" of the same to Islamabad, which has been facing American heat for a while.