News for 'Osama bin Laden'

Obama gifts tape to SEALs to measure Osama's body

Obama gifts tape to SEALs to measure Osama's body

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

United States President Barack Obama gifted a measuring tape to the commander of the US SEALs, an elite navy unit which killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, after he found out that the commandos did not have one to measure the height of slain Al Qaeda leader following the covert raid.

US was ready to capture Osama alive: White House

US was ready to capture Osama alive: White House

Rediff.com3 May 2011

The United States troops were prepared to capture Osama bin Laden alive, but his resistance and use of a woman as shield forced them to kill the Al Qaeda leader, the White House said.

Beware of cyber Osama!

Beware of cyber Osama!

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Osama Bin Laden's terror still looms large, even after his death. Now he seems to be creating a problem on the internet. According to Abhijit Limaye, Director, Development, Symantec, cyber criminals look to make a killing by leveraging the big news through spam, phishing and social engineering tactics.

Osama: From a pious son to America's Enemy No 1

Osama: From a pious son to America's Enemy No 1

Rediff.com2 May 2011

Osama bin Laden put Islamist 'holy' war on the global agenda and became a household name after the Saudi-born zealot masterminded the deadliest terror attacks in history before the world's most wanted terrorist was finally brought down in the largest and longest manhunt ever.

Osama's family members killed in UK plane crash

Osama's family members killed in UK plane crash

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

The Phenom 300 jet which was arriving from Italy crashed during an attempt to land at Blackbushe Airport in Hampshire, some 65 kilometres from London, killing all four persons on board including the pilot on Friday.

'Will and Kate need to thank Obama'

'Will and Kate need to thank Obama'

Rediff.com2 May 2011

The social networking sites were abuzz with discussion over Osama bin Laden's end.

Osama tested chemical weapons on my dogs, claims son

Osama tested chemical weapons on my dogs, claims son

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'My father never asked me to join Al-Qaeda, but he did tell me I was the son chosen to carry on his work'

Osama cremated in US not buried at sea, say secret mails

Osama cremated in US not buried at sea, say secret mails

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

In a new twist to Osama bin Laden saga, emails leaked from an intelligence analysis firm say the body of the Al Qaeda leader was actually sent to the United States for cremation than buried at sea.

Bollywood cheers Osama's death

Bollywood cheers Osama's death

Rediff.com2 May 2011

Stars tweet their reactions on the big news.

Osama's son-in-law held, pleads not guilty in US court

Osama's son-in-law held, pleads not guilty in US court

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, the son-in-law of Osama bin Laden who once served as a spokesman for the Al Qaeda, has been captured and brought to the United States, where he pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in a court on Friday after being charged with conspiracy to kill Americans.

Did US kill Osama? Most Pakistanis don't think so

Did US kill Osama? Most Pakistanis don't think so

Rediff.com7 May 2011

A majority of urban Pakistanis believe that the person killed by US special forces during a raid in the garrison city of Abbottabad on Monday was not Osama bin Laden, according to a survey.

'Osama not a martyr, but a mass killer of Muslims'

'Osama not a martyr, but a mass killer of Muslims'

Rediff.com5 May 2011

Slain Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, who was shot dead in his hideout by Special US forces in Pakistan, was a mass killer of Muslims and not a martyr as a few people are trying to portray, United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said.

Osama not as strong as he was: Bush

Osama not as strong as he was: Bush

Rediff.com14 Jan 2005

As he prepares for his second term in office, US President George W Bush has said his administration will give top priority to the war on terrorism and the hunt for Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden.

UK troops join hunt for Laden

UK troops join hunt for Laden

Rediff.com1 Mar 2004

'Washington is confident the Saudi-born militant will be killed or captured within a year,' says The Guardian.

Laden killed, protests in Assam

Laden killed, protests in Assam

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

No, it was not Osama Bin Laden, the most wanted terrorist on the planet, but a wild elephant proclaimed rogue by the Assam Wildlife and Forest Department.

Why Osama is not named in 9/11 case

Why Osama is not named in 9/11 case

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

Osama bin Laden was put on 'The Ten Most Wanted' list in June 1999 after being indicted for murder, conspiracy and other charges in connection with the embassy bombings, and a $ 5 million reward was put on his head at that time.

US will send troops to Pakistan to look for Osama'

US will send troops to Pakistan to look for Osama'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

Later addressing a press conference, Musharraf said that he would not allow the sovereignty of his country to be breached by the US.

US Navy SEAL who shot Osama kept his corpse photo secretly

US Navy SEAL who shot Osama kept his corpse photo secretly

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Matthew Bissonnette turned over a hard drive that contained the photo to US investigators in exchange for an agreement that he wouldn't be prosecuted.

It was right to go into Pak and take out Osama: Obama

It was right to go into Pak and take out Osama: Obama

Rediff.com1 May 2012

United States President Barack Obama on Monday defended his decision to order special forces to go inside Pakistan and kill al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden at his safe hideout a year ago.

Pahalgam Terror Attack: Hard Lessons For India

Pahalgam Terror Attack: Hard Lessons For India

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

We, Indians, forgot that for Pakistan, Kashmir dispute and blood feud with India is the raison detre for its existence. It is also the excuse with which the Pak army keeps its grip over the state. Peace in Kashmir and between India and Pakistan is against the interests of the Pak army, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (Retd).

'Pak has no basis for holding up doc who helped nab Osama'

'Pak has no basis for holding up doc who helped nab Osama'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that there is no basis for Pakistan to hold up Dr Shakeel Afridi, who helped the US in nabbing Osama bin Laden, the al Qaeda leader. "I agree that there is no basis for holding Dr Afridi or any of his staff," Clinton said at a Congressional hearing on Wednesday.

Osama's son-in-law tells US trial of 9/11 cave chat

Osama's son-in-law tells US trial of 9/11 cave chat

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

In a surprise testimony in a US court, Osama bin Laden's son-in-law recounted meeting him in a cave in the mountains of Afghanistan hours after the 9/11 attack which was claimed by the slain Al-Qaeda chief.

Laden personally plotting US attacks: Report

Laden personally plotting US attacks: Report

Rediff.com9 Jul 2004

The CNN quoted US intelligence officials saying that Ayman al-Zawahiri was assisting the al-Qaeda chief.

Laden, Al Zawahiri safe: Taliban

Laden, Al Zawahiri safe: Taliban

Rediff.com19 Mar 2004

ETA or Osama?

ETA or Osama?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004

REVEALED: The man who masterminded Osama hunt

REVEALED: The man who masterminded Osama hunt

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

The Central Intelligence Agency operative who was responsible for tracking down and ultimately killing Osama Bin laden may have had his cover blown because of his distinguishing yellow tie. The man, known as 'John'', is a career CIA analyst whose job for nearly a decade was hunting down the Al Qaeda chief.

World won't submit to Laden's blackmail: US

World won't submit to Laden's blackmail: US

Rediff.com16 Apr 2004

"Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi, the Japanese government and many other governments have stated clearly that they will not submit to this kind of blackmail," State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said on Thursday.

If US can kill Osama in Pakistan, why can't India: Jaitley

If US can kill Osama in Pakistan, why can't India: Jaitley

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Jaitely's statement comes amidst the escalating tension between Indian and Pakistan.

'ISI helped Osama escape US dragnet in Tora Bora'

'ISI helped Osama escape US dragnet in Tora Bora'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Pakistan's military-run Inter-Services Intelligence could have provided protection to slain al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden for a period of time, suggests the latest issue of The New Yorker magazine.

Pakistan knew about Osama's hideout, says Hillary

Pakistan knew about Osama's hideout, says Hillary

Rediff.com3 May 2016

"It was just too much of a coincidence that that house, that unusual-looking house would be built in that community near the military academy, surrounded by retired military professionals, even though, we couldn't prove it," she said.

'Osama hinted at 9/11 attacks six months before strike'

'Osama hinted at 9/11 attacks six months before strike'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Osama bin Laden had hinted at 9/11 attacks six months before the terror strike while addressing American "recruits" in Afghanistan, a media report said on Friday.

Bad company! Kejriwal shares space with Osama, Hafiz Saeed in posters in Surat

Bad company! Kejriwal shares space with Osama, Hafiz Saeed in posters in Surat

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

While AAP blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party, the saffron party has rejected the allegations against them and said they have nothing to do with such banners.

No idea about CIA's Laden hunt: Pak

No idea about CIA's Laden hunt: Pak

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

The US has been mounting pressure on Pakistan to act against terror.

Osama: terrific and terrifying

Osama: terrific and terrifying

Rediff.com9 Feb 2004

PIX: Obama salutes US troops for Laden operation

PIX: Obama salutes US troops for Laden operation

Rediff.com7 May 2011

United States President Barack Obama has met some of the American special forces commandos, who killed Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden in an operation in Pakistan and saluted them on behalf of the US and people all over the world for a "job well done".

'ISI employed architect worked on Laden's compound'

'ISI employed architect worked on Laden's compound'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2012

An architect regularly employed by the Inter Services Intelligence worked on the compound in which Osama bin Laden sheltered for years in Abbottabad and the slain Al Qaeda chief communicated regularly with Lashkar-e-Tayiba from his hideout, a media report said on Saturday.

How Lashkar will benefit from Osama's death

How Lashkar will benefit from Osama's death

Rediff.com5 May 2011

Post Osama, Lashkar-e-Tayiba's clout is expected to grow with the support of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence and fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Bush so near yet so far from Osama

Bush so near yet so far from Osama

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

A battery-operated toy, which costs Rs 100, features United States President George W Bush riding a battle tank on a plastic rail track to capture al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.

Blame US for climate change, boycott dollar: Osama

Blame US for climate change, boycott dollar: Osama

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

'This is a message to the whole world about those responsible for climate change and its repercussions -- whether intentionally or unintentionally -- and about the action we must take,' the Al Qaeda chief said.

Osama's compound in Abbottabad demolished

Osama's compound in Abbottabad demolished

Rediff.com25 Feb 2012

The compound in the garrison town of Abbottabad where Osama bin Laden was killed by the United States special forces last year was demolished by Pakistani authorities on Saturday night amidst tight security, local residents said.