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NIA takes over probe into Bengaluru violence over FB post

NIA takes over probe into Bengaluru violence over FB post

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

The central agency has re-registered two separate first information reports under the UAPA and IPC sections related to arson, violence and destruction of public property. The case was earlier being probed by the Bengaluru Police, they said.

Davinder Singh, 4 others sent to 15-day NIA custody

Davinder Singh, 4 others sent to 15-day NIA custody

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

The suspended officer was produced in the special NIA court along with the two terrorists, who he was helping travel out of Jammu and Kashmir, and their two associates.

NIA files chargesheet against former J-K DSP

NIA files chargesheet against former J-K DSP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The 3,064-page chargesheet, filed in a Jammu court under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and various sections of the Indian Penal Code, names self-styled commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen terror group Syed Naveed Mushtaq alias Naveed Babu and his alleged network of aides.

SC dismisses NIA's plea against bail to Anand Teltumbde

SC dismisses NIA's plea against bail to Anand Teltumbde

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice Hima Kohli said it will not interfere with the high court order granting bail to Teltumbde.

No coercive action against Varavara Rao till his plea on Sep 6: NIA

No coercive action against Varavara Rao till his plea on Sep 6: NIA

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Rao, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case and currently on interim medical bail granted by HC in February this year, is supposed to surrender before the Taloja prison authorities on September 5.

Dalit scholar Anand Teltumbde sent to NIA custody; Navlakha arrested

Dalit scholar Anand Teltumbde sent to NIA custody; Navlakha arrested

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Teltumbde, Navlakha and nine other civil liberties activists have been booked under the stringent provisions of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for having alleged Maoist links and conspiring to overthrow the government.

K'taka govt withdraws case against Hubballi rioters who attacked police

K'taka govt withdraws case against Hubballi rioters who attacked police

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

This was one of the 43 cases the state Cabinet decided to withdraw at its meeting on Thursday following a petition by the Anjuman-e-Islam to the Home Minister G Parameshwara, official sources said.

Ambani bomb case: NIA seizes car with 'police' sticker

Ambani bomb case: NIA seizes car with 'police' sticker

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

It is not clear if it was the same Innova that was following the explosives-laden Scorpio before the latter was parked near Ambani's residence in south Mumbai on February 25.

High drama as TMC leaders holding dharna outside EC office held

High drama as TMC leaders holding dharna outside EC office held

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

A 10-member delegation of Trinamool Congress (TMC) had announced the dharna after meeting a full bench of the Election Commission (EC) to press their demand.

Terror accused woman in NIA custody tests COVID-19 positive

Terror accused woman in NIA custody tests COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Submitting a medical report before the Metropolitan Magistrate, the NIA, while moving an application for judicial remand of Hina Bashir Beigh, her husband Jahanzaib Sami and Abdul Basith till July 4, informed that the woman accused had tested positive for COVID-19 conducted ahead of shifting her to Tihar Jail.

Pulwama probe: NIA used DNA tests to trace evidence

Pulwama probe: NIA used DNA tests to trace evidence

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The case posed unique challenges, such as a lot of evidence having blown to pieces in the suicide attack and seven accused being subsequently killed in encounters. However, the central agency used forensic tests including DNA profiling of the meagre evidence to breach the dead ends.

MHA directs NIA to probe foreign hand in Udaipur tailor's murder

MHA directs NIA to probe foreign hand in Udaipur tailor's murder

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

The Union home ministry on Wednesday directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to take over the investigation of 'brutal murder' of a tailor in Udaipur and probe involvement of any organisation and international links.

Elgar Parishad case: NIA opposes Navlakha's plea for house arrest in HC

Elgar Parishad case: NIA opposes Navlakha's plea for house arrest in HC

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Use of social media or the Internet by Navlakha could prove to be dangerous, NIA counsel, additional solicitor general Anil Singh, said while opposing the septuagenarian activist's plea that he be kept under house arrest.

NIA seizes Rs 1 cr, nearly 1 kg gold from Swapna Suresh's lockers

NIA seizes Rs 1 cr, nearly 1 kg gold from Swapna Suresh's lockers

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The investigation agency said during the custody, Suresh had disclosed that she had kept proceeds of the crime at the bank lockers and invested as deposits in various banks.

What's Manushi Doing In Italy?

What's Manushi Doing In Italy?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Arjun's throwback selfie.. Sanju Baba remembers his father... Karishma's in Spain...

NIA searches Waze's office; court rejects his plea against arrest

NIA searches Waze's office; court rejects his plea against arrest

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

The recovered some "incriminating" documents and electronic evidence such as laptop, I-pad and mobile phones from Waze's office there, the official said.

Elgar case: SC notices to NIA, Maha on Navlakha's plea for house arrest

Elgar case: SC notices to NIA, Maha on Navlakha's plea for house arrest

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The petition came up for hearing before a bench of Justices K M Joseph and Hrishikesh Roy which issued notices to the NIA and the state seeking their responses.

Chhattisgarh govt moves SC seeking to declare NIA Act unconstitutional

Chhattisgarh govt moves SC seeking to declare NIA Act unconstitutional

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

The Chhattisgarh government has filed the original suit under Article 131 of the Constitution which empowers a state to move the Supreme Court directly in matters of dispute with the Centre or any other state. It is the first state to challenge the Act.

Stars Enjoy the GOLDEN HOUR!

Stars Enjoy the GOLDEN HOUR!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Celebs who will inspire you to embrace the golden hour but also teach you a trick or two on how to capture that perfect Kodak moment.

MHA asks security forces to take 'necessary steps' to restore peace in Manipur

MHA asks security forces to take 'necessary steps' to restore peace in Manipur

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

A fresh cycle of violence erupted in Manipur last Monday after 11 suspected militants, who allegedly attacked a police station and adjoining CRPF camp with sophisticated weapons in Manipur's Jiribam district, were killed in an exchange of fire.

NIA conducts search at DU Prof Hany Babu's house in Noida

NIA conducts search at DU Prof Hany Babu's house in Noida

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

The case pertains to the organisation of Elgar Parishad in Pune on December 31, 2017 which promoted enmity between various caste groups and led to violence, resulting in the loss of life and property and statewide agitation in Maharashtra, an NIA spokesperson said.

Court denies bail to sacked cop Waze, gives NIA another month to file charge sheet

Court denies bail to sacked cop Waze, gives NIA another month to file charge sheet

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

A special court in Mumbai on Thursday rejected dismissed police officer Sachin Waze's plea for `default' bail in the case of the SUV with explosives found near industrialist Mukesh Ambani's residence, and gave the NIA one more month to file a charge sheet.

Vaani, Disha Rock Backless Trend

Vaani, Disha Rock Backless Trend

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The backless silhouette seems to be back in vogue these days, and Bollywood's divas prove it.

Lok Sabha passes bill to give NIA more teeth

Lok Sabha passes bill to give NIA more teeth

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The amendments will also allow the NIA to probe cyber crimes and cases of human trafficking.

NIA seeks in-camera trial of 2008 Malegaon case

NIA seeks in-camera trial of 2008 Malegaon case

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

In the plea, the agency has submitted that the allegations against the accused are that they committed the offence to take revenge against "Muslim Jihadi activities" and "to create a rift between two communities".

258 dead in Manipur violence since May 2023: Govt official

258 dead in Manipur violence since May 2023: Govt official

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

The ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur has claimed 258 lives since May last year, the state government's Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh said on Friday.

Bombs hurled at Bengal BJP leader's office-cum-residence

Bombs hurled at Bengal BJP leader's office-cum-residence

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Former Lok Sabha MP and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arjun Singh alleged that a group of people threw stones, hurled bombs and fired multiple gunshots at his office-cum-residence Meghna More in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas around 8.30 am on Friday.

Visakhapatnam espionage case: NIA arrests key ISI aide

Visakhapatnam espionage case: NIA arrests key ISI aide

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The case relates to an international espionage racket in which Pakistan-based spies recruited agents in India for collecting sensitive and classified information regarding locations/movements of Indian naval ships and submarines, and other defence establishments.

PFI encouraged vulnerable youth to join Lashkar, ISIS, Al-Qaeda: NIA

PFI encouraged vulnerable youth to join Lashkar, ISIS, Al-Qaeda: NIA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

The accused PFI leaders also conspired to establish Islamic rule in India by committing terrorist acts as a part of violent jihad, as per the report.

Centre transfers Koregaon-Bhima probe to NIA

Centre transfers Koregaon-Bhima probe to NIA

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

The case was being probed by the Pune Police.

NIA court tells Sadhvi Pragya to be present when summoned

NIA court tells Sadhvi Pragya to be present when summoned

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

BJP's Bhopal MP Pragya Singh Thakur, an accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, appeared before a special NIA court here on Wednesday.

When Kajal Felt Like A Queen

When Kajal Felt Like A Queen

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Sidharth explores Teri Galliyan...Soha reads...Salman starts shooting...

NIA registers probe against Hurriyat leader Geelani

NIA registers probe against Hurriyat leader Geelani

Rediff.com19 May 2017

The others named in the PE are Naeem Khan, Farooq Ahmed Dar alias 'Bitta Karate' and Gazi Javed Baba of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat.

Yasin Malik sent to NIA custody till April 22

Yasin Malik sent to NIA custody till April 22

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

The Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chief, who was shifted to Tihar jail under police protection, was taken into preventive custody in February by the Jammu and Kashmir police and shifted to Jammu's Kot Balwal jail.

NIA takes over Israel embassy blast probe

NIA takes over Israel embassy blast probe

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

A minor IED blast took place near the Israeli embassy in the heart of Lutyens' Delhi on Friday evening.

SC sets aside Delhi HC order asking NIA to explain Navlakha's transfer

SC sets aside Delhi HC order asking NIA to explain Navlakha's transfer

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The top court also expunged adverse remarks of the Delhi high court against the National Investigation Agency made in its May 27 order while dealing with the bail plea.

26/11: 'Rana Will Tell Us About ISI's Role'

26/11: 'Rana Will Tell Us About ISI's Role'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

'He is the key to unravel the 26/11 conspiracy.'

PM security lapse: NIA constitutes IG-level team to help secure records

PM security lapse: NIA constitutes IG-level team to help secure records

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

As per a senior NIA official, the anti-terror agency has "nominated Inspector General of Police Santosh Rastogi to assist the Registrar General of Punjab and Haryana High Court to secure and seize the records related to the visit of Prime Minister to Punjab on January 5, 2022, from State and Central Agencies".

Pak funding row: NIA grills separatist leaders

Pak funding row: NIA grills separatist leaders

Rediff.com21 May 2017

The NIA is also probing all angles of the funding of separatist leaders.

SC upholds 'bail is rule, jail an exception' principle even under anti-terror law

SC upholds 'bail is rule, jail an exception' principle even under anti-terror law

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih said once a case has been made out for the grant of bail to an accused, the court cannot decline the relief.