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UP: Mob attacks Muslim slum dwellers accusing them of being Bangladeshis

UP: Mob attacks Muslim slum dwellers accusing them of being Bangladeshis

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

The incident occurred near Guldhar railway station when Bhupendra Chowdhary, also known as 'Pinky,' the president of the Hindu Raksha Dal, reached along with 20 of his supporters, according to the police.

'IC-814' series row: Govt summons Netflix content head

'IC-814' series row: Govt summons Netflix content head

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

The depiction of hijackers of the Indian Airlines flight from Kathmandu to Delhi has kicked off a row with a section of viewers objecting to the 'humane' projection of the perpetrators.

NSA gets a staff boost

NSA gets a staff boost

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

The prime minister's office has approved setting up of a Strategic Programme Staff to function under the National Security Advisor. This unique back up to National Security Advisor will be headed by a secretary level officer, to be packed with directors and deputy secretaries as staff members.

Plot to kill Pannun: FBI chief to visit India next week

Plot to kill Pannun: FBI chief to visit India next week

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

It is expected that FBI chief Wray will hold talks with senior Indian security officials.

US supports Canada's efforts in probe against India, says NSA Jake Sullivan

US supports Canada's efforts in probe against India, says NSA Jake Sullivan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Refusing to respond to questions on the evidence of Canadian allegations, Sullivan said he is not going to speak to either intelligence or law enforcement matters from this podium.

India, China reach pact, to resume pre-Galwan patrolling along LAC

India, China reach pact, to resume pre-Galwan patrolling along LAC

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

India on Monday announced it has reached an agreement with China on patrolling along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, in a major breakthrough in ending the over four-year-long military standoff ahead of a likely meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Russia this week.

India, China special reps meet soon; may resume Manasarovar flight

India, China special reps meet soon; may resume Manasarovar flight

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Jaishankar said that both sides also exchanged views on the next steps in the India-China bilateral ties.

Ballia firing: NSA to be slapped on BJP leader, other accused

Ballia firing: NSA to be slapped on BJP leader, other accused

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

While police is on the lookout for six people, including local BJP leader Dhirendra Pratap Singh, two have been arrested. Police have detained five others in the case. Besides the eight accused, the first information report also mentions 20-25 unnamed accused of which three people who were later identified as Munna Yadav, Raj Pratap Yadav and Rajan Tewari were arrested on Saturday, Additional SP Sanjay Yadav said.

Channi's reference to Amritpal triggers row in LS

Channi's reference to Amritpal triggers row in LS

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The Lok Sabha was adjourned twice in the post-lunch period on Thursday as a war of words broke out between the treasury and opposition benches, triggered by Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi's spat with the Bharatiya Janata Party's Ravneet Singh Bittu.

Biden won't 'lecture' Modi on human rights: US NSA

Biden won't 'lecture' Modi on human rights: US NSA

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Sullivan indicated that President Biden would raise his concerns on human rights with Modi.

Putin-Modi meet likely during BRICS summit: Will they talk Ukraine peace?

Putin-Modi meet likely during BRICS summit: Will they talk Ukraine peace?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

"We are waiting for our good friend Modi and best regards to him," the Russian media quoted Putin as saying in the meeting with Doval.

At SCO meet Doval flags double standards in fighting terror

At SCO meet Doval flags double standards in fighting terror

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

In an address at a security conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in the Kazakh capital, he also underlined the need for holding accountable the sponsors, financiers and facilitators of terrorism, in remarks that came amid Pakistan's continuing support to various terror groups.

Is total disengagement in eastern Ladakh on the cards?

Is total disengagement in eastern Ladakh on the cards?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

In the meeting, Doval conveyed to Wang that peace and tranquillity in border areas and respect for the Line of Actual Control are essential for return of normalcy in bilateral ties, according to the ministry of external affairs.

How NSA blew up your online privacy

How NSA blew up your online privacy

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

The National Security Agency of the United States has cracked the encryption designed to provide online privacy using supercomputers, multiple media outlets in the US and Britain have reported.

WATCH: Sushma's fiery remarks to Pakistan on NSA-level talks

WATCH: Sushma's fiery remarks to Pakistan on NSA-level talks

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj held a press conference, during which she cleverly drew the red lines for Pakistan over the NSA-level talks without unilaterally calling off the meeting

How the NSA is using Google, Facebook to spy on you

How the NSA is using Google, Facebook to spy on you

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

The Intelligence Bureau has said that out of the billions of information that has been collected from India by the National Security Agency, a meagre 20 per cent is connected to terror activities. Vick Nanjappa reports

Bulandshahr: NSA invoked against 3 arrested for cow slaughter

Bulandshahr: NSA invoked against 3 arrested for cow slaughter

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Seven people were arrested in the cow slaughter case, officials said, adding that three of them -- Azhar Khan, Nadeem Khan, Mehboob Ali -- were charged under the NSA.

Allahabad HC quashes Kafeel Khan's detention under NSA, orders his immediate release

Allahabad HC quashes Kafeel Khan's detention under NSA, orders his immediate release

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Khan has been in jail since January after he delivered the allegedly provocative speech at the AMU during the anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act protests in December last year. He is lodged in Mathura jail.

'Already invited India to...': Zelenskyy to UNSC

'Already invited India to...': Zelenskyy to UNSC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the United Nations Security Council that 'we have to prepare' the second peace summit to end the Russia-Ukraine war 'altogether' and he has invited India and other countries to join the peace process.

What Modi, Xi told each other during first talks since Ladakh standoff

What Modi, Xi told each other during first talks since Ladakh standoff

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

In their first structured bilateral talks in nearly five years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping Wednesday agreed that India and China can have a 'peaceful and stable' relationship by displaying maturity and mutual respect and endorsed the pact on the resolution of the dragging eastern Ladakh border row.

There are many 'difficult issues', but...: US on India ties amid Pannun row

There are many 'difficult issues', but...: US on India ties amid Pannun row

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

US Principal Deputy NSA Jonathan Finer said the US and India have a "complicated history" and they have not always been "wholly aligned".

Trump names US hostage negotiator as new NSA

Trump names US hostage negotiator as new NSA

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

'I have worked long & hard with Robert. He will do a great job!' he said.

Religious leaders meet NSA, bat for peace post Ayodhya verdict

Religious leaders meet NSA, bat for peace post Ayodhya verdict

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

The participants lauded the government and the people for ensuring harmony after the apex court verdict on Saturday.

Jaishankar meets Afghan Prez, US Dy NSA amid Taliban resurgence

Jaishankar meets Afghan Prez, US Dy NSA amid Taliban resurgence

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Afghanistan witnessed a series of terror attacks in the last few weeks as the US aimed to complete the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan by August-end, ending a nearly two-decade of its military presence in the war-ravaged country.

NSA-level talks: India sets midnight deadline for Pakistan

NSA-level talks: India sets midnight deadline for Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

With less than 24 hours to go for Pakistan NSA Sartaj Aziz's arrival in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj told a press conference that Pakistan had only till Saturday night to give a categorical assurance on two issues.

Pannun plot: India got consular access to Nikhil Gupta thrice

Pannun plot: India got consular access to Nikhil Gupta thrice

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

India received consular access on at least three occasions to Nikhil Gupta, who is detained in a Czech prison following charges by the United States relating to a foiled assassination attempt on a Sikh extremist.

Islam has pride of place among religions in India, says NSA Doval

Islam has pride of place among religions in India, says NSA Doval

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Asserting that terrorism is not linked to any religion, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday said it is no coincidence that despite there being around 200 million Muslims, the involvement of Indian citizens in global terrorism has been "incredibly low".

MP slaps NSA, razes illegal properties of people accused of assaulting Dalit

MP slaps NSA, razes illegal properties of people accused of assaulting Dalit

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Action under the stringent National Security Act, which allows for detention without trial for one year, was also initiated against the accused, he added.

Ready to 'properly handle' border situation, Chinese FM tells Doval

Ready to 'properly handle' border situation, Chinese FM tells Doval

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has expressed readiness to join hands with India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to "properly handle" issues related to the situation on the ground in the border areas, amid the protracted border row in eastern Ladakh.

Amid border row, China expert takes over as new foreign secretary

Amid border row, China expert takes over as new foreign secretary

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The 59-year-old Vikram Misri assumed charge of the key position at a time India is looking to navigate various geo-political challenges, including its frosty ties with China following the lingering eastern Ladakh border row and the consequences of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Detain anti-Koodankulam protestors under NSA: Swamy

Detain anti-Koodankulam protestors under NSA: Swamy

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Welcoming Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's statement that anti-Koodankulam agitators are receiving foreign funds, Janata party president Subramanian Swamy today demanded that they be detained under the National Security Act.

NSA Ajit Doval interfered in Asthana probe: CBI officer to SC

NSA Ajit Doval interfered in Asthana probe: CBI officer to SC

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Manish Kumar Sinha has also alleged that the complainant in the case, businessman Sana Sathish Babu, had told him that Union minister Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhari had been paid bribes to the tune of several crores of rupees for alleged help in matters related to CBI.

ISI Funds Khalistanis In Canada

ISI Funds Khalistanis In Canada

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

The statements the separatists make, the abominable tableaux at their parades, the slogans, posters, and selfies with assault rifles are not India's problem. If they are a nuisance, it should bother their host countries, because they are armed and have their own underworld with deadly gang rivalries. Significantly, none of this happens in the US -- only in snowflaky Canada, points out Shekhar Gupta.

NSA spying: France summons US envoy over Wikileaks claims

NSA spying: France summons US envoy over Wikileaks claims

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

France summoned the US ambassador to the Foreign Ministry today following revelations by WikiLeaks that the US National Security Agency eavesdropped on the past three French presidents. The NSA eavesdropped on the last three French presidents - Francois Hollande, Nicolas Sarkozy and Jacques Chirac between 2006-12.

NSA, IB chief to brief Advani on Malegaon probe

NSA, IB chief to brief Advani on Malegaon probe

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

National Security Advisor M K Narayanan will meet Leader of the Opposition L K Advani on Friday to apprise him about the Malegaon probe. Intelligence Bureau Chief P C Haldar will also be present at the meeting, the sources said.

In third term, Modi to make first foreign trip to Italy for G7 summit

In third term, Modi to make first foreign trip to Italy for G7 summit

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

The G7 summit, to be held in the luxury resort of Borgo Egnazia in Italy's Apulia region from June 13 to 15, is likely to be dominated by the raging war in Ukraine and the conflict in Gaza.

Have no role in chopper deal: Fmr NSA Narayanan

Have no role in chopper deal: Fmr NSA Narayanan

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Former National Security Advisor M K Narayanan on Wednesday said that he played no role in the controversial Rs 3,600 crore VVIP AgustaWestland chopper deal.

'NSA's phone, internet spy programme helped track Headley'

'NSA's phone, internet spy programme helped track Headley'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

The leaders of the US Senate and House Intelligence committees have defended National Security Agency's phone and internet surveillance programmes, saying it has been critical in thwarting potential terrorist attacks and also to track the 2008 Mumbai attacks' convict David Headley.

Doval, Trump's NSA-designate discuss Indo-US ties

Doval, Trump's NSA-designate discuss Indo-US ties

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Flynn is believed to have expressed his 'high respect' for India's growth in modern times.

Migrant videos: SC restrains TN from shifting YouTuber from Madurai jail

Migrant videos: SC restrains TN from shifting YouTuber from Madurai jail

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Tamil Nadu government not to shift YouTuber Manish Kashyap, arrested for allegedly circulating fake videos of migrant labourers being attacked in the southern state, from the Madurai central prison.