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'Hunt down every culprit', Shah orders as NIA handed over Delhi blast probe

'Hunt down every culprit', Shah orders as NIA handed over Delhi blast probe

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has handed over the probe into a blast near the Red Fort to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), indicating a suspected terror link. The blast claimed 12 lives.

Kerala HC grants bail to suspected LTTE member over delayed trial

Kerala HC grants bail to suspected LTTE member over delayed trial

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The Kerala High Court granted bail to a Sri Lankan refugee suspected of being an LTTE member in a UAPA case, citing prolonged judicial custody without trial commencement.

NIA detains Al Falah medical student over links with terror outfits

NIA detains Al Falah medical student over links with terror outfits

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

An MBBS student detained by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in West Bengal for alleged terror links has been released after questioning. The student was picked up in Uttar Dinajpur district and questioned in Siliguri before being released. His mobile phone was seized, and he has been asked to be present if summoned again.

10K surrender in 10 yrs: Are Maoists in their last mile?

10K surrender in 10 yrs: Are Maoists in their last mile?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

A combination of security pressure and rehabilitation efforts has significantly weakened Naxalism in India, leading to numerous surrenders and the elimination of key leaders.

Amir gave Umar safe house, helped with bomb: NIA to court

Amir gave Umar safe house, helped with bomb: NIA to court

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Amir Rashid Ali, a key accused in the Red Fort area car bomb blast case, has been remanded in 10 days' NIA custody. The agency seeks to unravel the conspiracy behind the inter-state "white collar" terror module.

Gujarat Assembly Removes Terrorism Provisions from Crime Act

Gujarat Assembly Removes Terrorism Provisions from Crime Act

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The Gujarat legislative assembly has unanimously passed a bill amending the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Act, 2015, to remove terrorism-related provisions. This change aligns the state law with the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, which now comprehensively addresses terrorism, preventing overlap and ambiguity in legal proceedings.

Court acquits three accused of harbouring terrorists in BJP leader's murder case

Court acquits three accused of harbouring terrorists in BJP leader's murder case

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

A court in Bandipora district, Jammu and Kashmir, has acquitted three individuals accused of harbouring terrorists involved in the killing of a BJP leader and his family in 2020, citing insufficient evidence.

Ukraine protests over detention of nationals in India

Ukraine protests over detention of nationals in India

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Ukraine has lodged a formal protest with India regarding the detention of six Ukrainian nationals in Mizoram, alleging unauthorised entry and unlawful activities. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry is seeking consular access and immediate release of its citizens.

Daughter's Tears of Joy as Kashmiri Separatist Shabir Shah Gets Bail

Daughter's Tears of Joy as Kashmiri Separatist Shabir Shah Gets Bail

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah, prompting an emotional response from his daughter, Sehar Shabir Shah, who described it as the end of a long wait for justice.

Man Held in Cyber Fraud Case Involving Senior Citizen

Man Held in Cyber Fraud Case Involving Senior Citizen

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Mumbai police have arrested a man from Gujarat for his alleged involvement in a cyber fraud case where a senior citizen was duped of Rs 2.25 crore after being threatened with arrest in a fake terrorism-related probe.

NIA chargesheets 8 in Gujarat narco-terror case linked to Lashkar

NIA chargesheets 8 in Gujarat narco-terror case linked to Lashkar

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charge-sheeted eight more individuals in connection with a 2020 transnational narco-terror network case involving the smuggling of drugs from Pakistan to Gujarat, with the aim of financing the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group.

Ranbir-Alia's Day Out In Mumbai

Ranbir-Alia's Day Out In Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

What's a regular day like for Bollywood's stars? Photographer Viral Bhayani captures them going about their day.

DYFI Alleges Government Weak Stand on APSC Exam Irregularities

DYFI Alleges Government Weak Stand on APSC Exam Irregularities

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) has voiced concerns over the government's handling of the Justice (Retd) Biplab Kumar Sharma Commission report on irregularities in APSC examinations, alleging a weak stance in implementing its recommendations.

Mamata Banerjee and Narendra Modi clash over President Murmu's remarks on tribal development in West Bengal.

Mamata Banerjee and Narendra Modi clash over President Murmu's remarks on tribal development in West Bengal.

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A political controversy has erupted in West Bengal after President Droupadi Murmu raised concerns about the lack of development among tribal communities, leading to a clash between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Canada acts against Tahawwur Rana before Carney's India visit

Canada acts against Tahawwur Rana before Carney's India visit

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

The Canadian government is seeking to revoke the citizenship of Tahawwur Rana Hussain, a Pakistan-born businessman accused of involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, due to misrepresentation on his citizenship application.

Why did Pahalgam attackers choose Baisaran Valley? NIA reveals

Why did Pahalgam attackers choose Baisaran Valley? NIA reveals

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

The terrorists chose Baisaran as the target due to its "high tourist presence", "relative isolation" and after considering that the "response (from the security agencies) would take time".

Zubeen death: 'Murder accused' moves SC for CBI/NIA probe

Zubeen death: 'Murder accused' moves SC for CBI/NIA probe

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking transfer of the probe into the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg from the state police's SIT to a central agency such as the CBI or the NIA.

Pak gangster posts video of Gurdaspur cop killing; TTK owns responsibility

Pak gangster posts video of Gurdaspur cop killing; TTK owns responsibility

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

A Pakistan-based gangster posted a video on social media purportedly showing the killing of a police officer in Gurdaspur, near the Indo-Pak border. A terror outfit has claimed responsibility for the incident, prompting a thorough investigation by Punjab Police.

HC rejects pleas of Hizbul chief's sons in terror funding cases

HC rejects pleas of Hizbul chief's sons in terror funding cases

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals by the sons of Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin and others, challenging the framing of charges against them in terror funding cases, citing the interlocutory nature of the order.

Assam Man Gets Life For Raising Terror Module

Assam Man Gets Life For Raising Terror Module

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

According to the NIA, Md Kamruj Zaman was found guilty of raising a local module of the banned Hizb-ul-Mujahideen in Assam during 2017-2018.

White-collar terror: Doctors formed 'Ansar Interim' to target J-K, beyond

White-collar terror: Doctors formed 'Ansar Interim' to target J-K, beyond

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have busted a 'white-collar' terror module, revealing that doctors arrested in the case had been radicalized since 2016 and formed a new terror organization named 'Ansar Interim' to carry out subversive activities.

NIA court orders to attach land of US-based Kashmiri lobbyist

NIA court orders to attach land of US-based Kashmiri lobbyist

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

A special NIA court in Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the immediate attachment of land belonging to Ghulam Nabi Fai, a US-based Kashmiri lobbyist and convicted agent of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

Man loses Rs 16.50L in digital arrest for 'Delhi blast probe'

Man loses Rs 16.50L in digital arrest for 'Delhi blast probe'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

The caller told the victim that a bank account linked to his mobile number had allegedly received Rs 7 crore through money laundering activities and warned that he would be arrested in the case.

Kashmiri woman separatist Asiya Andrabi convicted in UAPA case

Kashmiri woman separatist Asiya Andrabi convicted in UAPA case

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

A Delhi court convicted Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi in a UAPA case related to waging war against India and membership of a terrorist organization.

Anmol Bishnoi files plea seeking protection from Pak gangster

Anmol Bishnoi files plea seeking protection from Pak gangster

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Anmol Bishnoi, brother of Lawrence Bishnoi, seeks protection, fearing an attack by Pakistani gangster Shehzad Bhatti due to social media posts. He is currently in NIA custody after deportation from the US.

Malegaon case: Court notes discrepancies in ATS, NIA probe

Malegaon case: Court notes discrepancies in ATS, NIA probe

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

A special court, in its acquittal order in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, has highlighted a running battle between the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the National Investigation Agency (NIA), pointing out stark contradictions in their probe.

Maoist with Rs 2 cr bounty among 16 killed in Jharkhand

Maoist with Rs 2 cr bounty among 16 killed in Jharkhand

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Sixteen Maoists, including top leader Anal, were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district on Thursday, Union home minister Amit Shah said.

Amit Shah calls for unified ATS structure for police across India

Amit Shah calls for unified ATS structure for police across India

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasizes the need for a unified anti-terrorism structure and a strong anti-terrorism grid across India to effectively counter terror attacks. He also announced a new plan to combat organized crime.

NIA to disclose identities of Pahalgam attackers soon

NIA to disclose identities of Pahalgam attackers soon

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday said that it has gathered a substantial body of evidence regarding identities of the terrorists involved in Pahalgam terror attack.

Apple harvest made J-K man quit Red Fort terror plot

Apple harvest made J-K man quit Red Fort terror plot

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Investigations into the 'white collar' terror module busted after the recent car bombing near Red Fort showed that the mastermind Dr Umar-un Nabi had attempted to recruit a second suicide bomber but could not succeed as he backed out of the terror plot citing the need to help his family during the apple harvest, officials said on Sunday.

Red Fort blast: Dr Shaheen wanted to recruit women for mission

Red Fort blast: Dr Shaheen wanted to recruit women for mission

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Dr. Shaheen Shahid, arrested in connection with the Delhi blast, planned to recruit women for terrorist activities. NIA investigation reveals cash, gold, and foreign currency were recovered from her hostel room.

Red Fort blast: Dr Shaheen Saeed taken to Faridabad for plot recreation

Red Fort blast: Dr Shaheen Saeed taken to Faridabad for plot recreation

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Shaheen was taken to Faridabad to corroborate some leads the NIA learnt to have known during interrogation of other suspects and the seventh accused Soyab, a resident of Dhauj in Faridabad.

Union ministers meet Kerala suicide victim's family, back NIA probe demand

Union ministers meet Kerala suicide victim's family, back NIA probe demand

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Two Union Ministers visited the family of a 23-year-old woman in Kothamangalam who allegedly took her own life due to harassment by her lover. The family is demanding an NIA probe into the incident, alleging forced religious conversion.

Rana facilitated 26/11 recce, ran fake Mumbai office for Headley: NIA

Rana facilitated 26/11 recce, ran fake Mumbai office for Headley: NIA

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

According to the chargesheet, Rana played a crucial role in supporting terrorist David Coleman Headley, a Pakistani-American operative linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, by facilitating his reconnaissance missions across Mumbai.

Meitei man shot dead, Kuki wife set free by militants in Manipur's Churachandpur

Meitei man shot dead, Kuki wife set free by militants in Manipur's Churachandpur

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

The kidnappers are suspected to be members of the United Kuki National Army (UNKA), a non-signatory to the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement.

Will White-Collar Terror Be the New Normal?

Will White-Collar Terror Be the New Normal?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

9 accused individuals have held white-collar job positions since 2017.

Delhi blast probe reveals 2 more hideouts of Dr Ganaie

Delhi blast probe reveals 2 more hideouts of Dr Ganaie

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Delhi blast investigation revealed that Dr Muzammil Ganaie, one of the prime suspects arrested in connection with the white-collar terror module linked to the November 10 terrorist incident, had two more hideouts near the Al Falah University.

Delhi blast: ED attaches Al Falah University assets worth Rs 140 cr

Delhi blast: ED attaches Al Falah University assets worth Rs 140 cr

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached the land and building of Haryana-based Al Falah University, worth about Rs 140 crore, that came under the radar of the security agencies following the November 10 Red Fort area blast, and filed a charge sheet against Al Falah Group chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui and his charitable trust.

17 yrs after Malegaon blast, NIA court acquits all 7 accused

17 yrs after Malegaon blast, NIA court acquits all 7 accused

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Nearly 17 years after a blast in Malegaon town of north Maharashtra claimed six lives, a special court in Mumbai on Thursday acquitted all the seven accused, including former Bharatiya Janata Party MP Pragya Singh Thakur and Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Purohit, noting there was 'no reliable and cogent evidence' against them.

Elgar Parishad case: Ex-DU professor Hany Babu gets bail

Elgar Parishad case: Ex-DU professor Hany Babu gets bail

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

While the National Investigation Agency (NIA) sought a stay on the operation of the bail order so as to appeal before the Supreme Court, the HC refused the request, stating that Babu has been in jail for over five years.