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NIA charges 10 foreigners among 13 in case linked to LTTE revival

NIA charges 10 foreigners among 13 in case linked to LTTE revival

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

The NIA had filed the case suo motu on July 8 last year and arrested the 13 persons from Tamil Nadu.

Ample material against Navlakha, offence 'very serious' in nature: NIA court

Ample material against Navlakha, offence 'very serious' in nature: NIA court

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

There is ample material against activist Gautam Navlakha in the charge sheet filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case and prima facie he is connected with the alleged offence, a special court in Mumbai has said while denying him bail.

TN to hand over Coimbatore blast case probe to NIA

TN to hand over Coimbatore blast case probe to NIA

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

A probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the Coimbatore explosion case would be recommended to the Centre, the Tamil Nadu government said in Chennai on Wednesday.

Extradition process begins to bring back Lawrence Bishnoi's Brother from US

Extradition process begins to bring back Lawrence Bishnoi's Brother from US

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Both Lawrence and Anmol Bishnoi have been named as wanted accused in the April 14 firing incident outside the Bollywood actor Salman Khan's Galaxy Apartment in Mumbai's Bandra area.

NIA arrests suspected JMB terrorist from Bengal

NIA arrests suspected JMB terrorist from Bengal

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

"Fake voter and Aadhaar cards have been seized from his possession. He is being interrogated. We are trying to find out how and when he entered into India," an official said.

'Love Going Into 2025 Recharged'

'Love Going Into 2025 Recharged'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

'What a monstrous year this has been, excited like a child for you guys to be a part of my 2025'

Dawood funds terror acts in India, has unit to target leaders, bizmen: NIA

Dawood funds terror acts in India, has unit to target leaders, bizmen: NIA

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

The D-Company has established a special unit to strike terror in people of India by attacking eminent personalities, including political leaders and businesspersons, the probe agency further claimed.

Accused in Amravati pharmacist murder held biryani party to celebrate, says NIA

Accused in Amravati pharmacist murder held biryani party to celebrate, says NIA

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

The accused were presented before special judge AK Lahoti, who remanded them to the custody of the NIA till August 12.

Rana visited north, south India before 26/11, extradition key: Officials

Rana visited north, south India before 26/11, extradition key: Officials

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Pakistan-born Canadian national and close associate of David Coleman Headley, could be extradited to India in connection with the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Rana's travel history in parts of north and south India before the attacks in 2008 is expected to provide crucial leads for the investigation. His extradition would mark the third person to be tried in India for the attacks, after Ajmal Kasab and Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal.

NIA conducts raids in 4 states in crackdown on ISIS; 3 questioned in Guj

NIA conducts raids in 4 states in crackdown on ISIS; 3 questioned in Guj

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

The National Investigation Agency on Sunday conducted searches at several places in Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra in connection with cases of Islamic State activities.

NIA raids suspected IS operative's Srinagar house over Kerala module links

NIA raids suspected IS operative's Srinagar house over Kerala module links

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The official said digital devices seized from the house during the search are being examined and further investigations are in progress.

NIA announces Rs 25 lakh bounty for Dawood Ibrahim

NIA announces Rs 25 lakh bounty for Dawood Ibrahim

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The National Investigation Agency has announced a cash reward of Rs 25 lakh for any information leading to the arrest of fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, a key accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, an official said on Thursday.

Kavya, Nia, Giorgia Kick Off The Party In Red

Kavya, Nia, Giorgia Kick Off The Party In Red

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Seven solid reasons to wear red in the month of February.

106 PFI members from 15 states held in mega NIA crackdown

106 PFI members from 15 states held in mega NIA crackdown

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The raids, taking place mainly in South India, was termed by the NIA as the 'largest ever' investigation process 'till date'.

Court grants 2-hour parole to Engineer Rashid to take oath in LS

Court grants 2-hour parole to Engineer Rashid to take oath in LS

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

A court in New Delhi on Tuesday granted two-hour custody parole to Kashmiri leader Sheikh Abdul Rashid to take oath as a Lok Sabha MP on July 5.

SC rejects NIA's plea against bail to Sudha Bharadwaj

SC rejects NIA's plea against bail to Sudha Bharadwaj

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

"We see no reason to interfere with the high court order," said a bench of Justices U U lalit, S Ravindra Bhat and Bela M Trivedi, refusing to consider the submissions raised by the NIA which had moved the apex court against the December 1 order.

Nushrratt Gets Wet In The Rain!

Nushrratt Gets Wet In The Rain!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Where is Bollywood travelling? Let's find out.

NIA charges JeM chief for terror attack ahead of Modi's J-K visit

NIA charges JeM chief for terror attack ahead of Modi's J-K visit

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed's chief Masood Azhar Alvi along with five other Pakistani terrorists, two slain terrorists are among 12 people charge-sheeted in a case related to a terror attack in April ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden visit to Jammu and Kashmir's after the abrogation of Article 370.

Amravati pharmacist murder: 7 accused sent to NIA custody till July 15

Amravati pharmacist murder: 7 accused sent to NIA custody till July 15

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

The accused were brought here from Amravati city in eastern Maharashtra earlier in the day.

The Gorgeous Athiya Shetty

The Gorgeous Athiya Shetty

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Shriya wins Best Actor...beautiful things are happening for Raashii... Dulquer is back!

NIA court issues warrant against ATS officer in Malegaon blast case

NIA court issues warrant against ATS officer in Malegaon blast case

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Mumbai on Wednesday issued a bailable warrant against an officer of the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) for not appearing before it in connection with the 2008 Malegaon blast case.

NIA team visits Amravati for probe into chemist's murder

NIA team visits Amravati for probe into chemist's murder

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

The chemist, Umesh Prahladrao Kolhe (54), was killed on June 21, and Maharashtra police have arrested five persons in connection with the incident.

Arms case: SC relief to two Maoist sympathisers over delayed trials

Arms case: SC relief to two Maoist sympathisers over delayed trials

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The Supreme Court of India has expressed concern over the protracted trials in heinous offences related to Maoist activities, stating that indefinite incarceration violates the right to liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution. Two separate benches of the court granted relief to two accused, citing the delayed trials. One bench expedited the trial of a man accused of transporting ammunition for a banned organization, while the other granted bail to a man accused of transporting materials for Naxal activities. The court emphasized the importance of speedy trials and suggested the establishment of special courts to handle Maoist-related cases, aiming to expedite proceedings. The court also criticized the practice of examining an excessive number of witnesses, which can lead to indefinite delays in the conclusion of trials.

Nia, Sonarika Take Ripped Jeans To A New Extreme

Nia, Sonarika Take Ripped Jeans To A New Extreme

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Celeb-inspired ways to wear distressed jeans.

Dom's Take: Mystery of NIA Arrests

Dom's Take: Mystery of NIA Arrests

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Dominic Xavier is puzzled by the NIA's campaign against Leftist activists and intellectuals and wonders if we will ever get to know the truth behind all these arrests.

PFI leader quizzed in Amravati chemist's killing; NIA raids multiple spots

PFI leader quizzed in Amravati chemist's killing; NIA raids multiple spots

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Sohail Nadvi, Amravati district head of PFI, was taken to Nagpuri Gate police station and was questioned, said an official.

Jailed MP Rashid gets bail till Oct 2 for J-K poll campaigning

Jailed MP Rashid gets bail till Oct 2 for J-K poll campaigning

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Additional sessions judge Chander Jit Singh granted the relief to Rashid, who had moved the court seeking interim bail to campaign in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections.

NIA arrests 2 Chhota Shakeel men linked to Dawood for terror financing

NIA arrests 2 Chhota Shakeel men linked to Dawood for terror financing

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The National Investigation Agency has arrested two close aides of gangster Chhota Shakeel for allegedly handling the illegal activities and financial transactions of the crime syndicate controlled by fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, and for indulging in terror financing in the western suburbs of Mumbai, an official said on Friday.

ISI, LeT sent grenades for 'lone wolf' attack in Hyderabad: NIA

ISI, LeT sent grenades for 'lone wolf' attack in Hyderabad: NIA

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

The FIR pointed out that the accused persons booked by the Central agency were instructed to hurl hand grenades at public gatherings and processions in order to create communal tension.

Mumbai court conducting Malegaon blast trial gets bomb threat

Mumbai court conducting Malegaon blast trial gets bomb threat

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

A police official said they were verifying the details but no First Information Report has been registered yet.

#RakshaBandhan: 'A Promise To Protect Each Other'

#RakshaBandhan: 'A Promise To Protect Each Other'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Television stars celebrate Raksha Bandhan with their siblings.

Rakul-Jackky's First Ganpati

Rakul-Jackky's First Ganpati

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Film folk celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi by bringing Lord Ganesha home and making beautiful memories on social media.

Manipur NDA MLAs call for 'mass operation' against Kuki militants

Manipur NDA MLAs call for 'mass operation' against Kuki militants

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Seven MLAs were absent from the meeting with formal information on medical grounds, while notice was received from 11 MLAs for their absence without reasons, it said.

HC asks NIA to file reply to Teltumbde's bail plea

HC asks NIA to file reply to Teltumbde's bail plea

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Teltumbde, who is in jail for the last one-and-a-half years, had approached the HC last month, challenging the order of a special court in the city denying him bail on merits in July.

Ex-cop Pradeep Sharma key in Mansukh Hiran's murder, NIA tells Bombay HC

Ex-cop Pradeep Sharma key in Mansukh Hiran's murder, NIA tells Bombay HC

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday claimed before the Bombay high court that former police officer Pradeep Sharma was the main conspirator in the "cold-blooded murder" of Thane businessman Mansukh Hiran, who was considered a weak link in the "larger conspiracy of terrorising" the family of industrialist Mukesh Ambani.

Delhi police nab human trafficker in Hyderabad after 2,500 km chase

Delhi police nab human trafficker in Hyderabad after 2,500 km chase

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

The Delhi Police Special Cell arrested a man from Hyderabad for allegedly trafficking Indian youths and forcing them to work in fake call centres engaging in cyber fraud. The arrest came after a 2,500-kilometre non-stop chase, an officer said. The accused, Kamran Haider alias Zaidi, carried a reward of Rs 2 lakh on information leading to his arrest, declared by the National Investigation Agency. Zaidi was apprehended near Nampally Railway Station, Hyderabad, Telangana while trying to escape to another hideout.

How Lawrence Bishnoi manages to run a 700-member gang from prison

How Lawrence Bishnoi manages to run a 700-member gang from prison

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Despite being lodged in prison, Bishnoi has allegedly managed to execute murders of many high-profile people, including Punjabi singer Siddhu Moosewala in 2022, Karni Sena chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi in 2023, besides orchestrating firing outside the residences of singers A P Dhillon and Gippy Garewal in Canada, the officer said.

BJYM leader's murder case to be handed over to NIA, says Bommai

BJYM leader's murder case to be handed over to NIA, says Bommai

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

One more person was arrested on Friday in connection with the killing of Praveen Nettar in Dakshina Kannada district that happened earlier this week.

Nia, Mouni, Sophie bring Sexy Back

Nia, Mouni, Sophie bring Sexy Back

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Celebs raise the temperature with their smokin' hot backless pics.

PIX: Nia Sharma's evening out

PIX: Nia Sharma's evening out

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

After running successfully for three years on Zee TV, the television show Jamai Raja gets a Web series spin-off.