News for 'Osama bin Laden'

Meet the world's MOST WANTED man

Meet the world's MOST WANTED man

Rediff.com19 May 2011

Mexico drug baron Joaquin Guzman Loera has been named the world's most wanted man following Osama bin Laden's death.

US:Resolution to recognise Dr Afridi as an American hero

US:Resolution to recognise Dr Afridi as an American hero

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

A Congressional resolution has been introduced in the United States House of Representatives to recognise a Pakistani doctor, who helped Central Intelligence Agency trace Osama bin Laden, as an American hero.

The inspiration behind Osama's 9/11 terror attack

The inspiration behind Osama's 9/11 terror attack

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Osama bin Laden got inspiration for the deadly 9/11 attacks from a 1999 plane crash in which an Egyptian airline pilot deliberately downed his plane in the Atlantic Ocean, the Al Qaeda has claimed.

He is the new face of global terror

He is the new face of global terror

Rediff.com18 May 2011

A former Egyptian military officer turned Al Qaeda terrorist has been chosen to head Osama bin Laden's terror network temporarily until the slain leader's successor is officially named.

Terror insurance premium set to rise

Terror insurance premium set to rise

Rediff.com9 May 2011

Unlike other cases, where elimination of terror kingpins has led to moderation in terror activities, insurers anticipate Osama's death may trigger a series of incidents across the world, especially in the US and Europe.

Clamour builds up in US Congress to cut Pak aid

Clamour builds up in US Congress to cut Pak aid

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Soon after Central Intelligence Agency Director Leon Panetta provided a classified briefing to the House leadership in the US Congress on the covert mission inside Pakistan that killed Al Qaeda head Osama bin Laden, he was peppered with a volley of questions. He was quizzed about Pakistani duplicity, particularly the Inter-Services Intelligence's perfidy about how it could have not known about bin Laden living right under their nose in Abbottabad.

'A prince gets married, the bad guy is dead'

'A prince gets married, the bad guy is dead'

Rediff.com3 May 2011

Happy over the death of 9/11 terror attack mastermind Osama bin Laden, surfers across the globe expressed solidarity in the fight against terrorism as India's netizens sought similar action against Mumbai underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, living in Pakistan.

Giriraj Singh calls opposition supporters of Osama

Giriraj Singh calls opposition supporters of Osama

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Earlier, Patra compared the Opposition to 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed.

Terror fury continues in Pakistan; 11 killed

Terror fury continues in Pakistan; 11 killed

Rediff.com26 May 2011

The building on the University Road in Peshawar cantonment, which houses the office of the Criminal Investigation Department, was destroyed by the powerful blast.

We have a confusing relationship with Pak: US

We have a confusing relationship with Pak: US

Rediff.com12 May 2011

United States Congressman Mike Rogers, a Michigan Republican who chairs the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, has said that if there's evidence of official Pakistani complicity in the harbouring of Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, there's no way this can be kept a secret from the American public

Indian missions in Afghanistan on high alert

Indian missions in Afghanistan on high alert

Rediff.com5 May 2011

Amid intelligence inputs that its interests in Afghanistan may be targetted by Taliban and other terror groups in the wake of the killing of Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, India has tightened security at its missions and other establishments.

Rethink on holding dialogue with Pak: BJP tells PM

Rethink on holding dialogue with Pak: BJP tells PM

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley has asked Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to rethink on holding talks with Pakistan after Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden was killed in a United States military operation in Abbottabad near the Pakistan military academy, 61 km from Islamabad.

India trashes Pak's claim of role in attack near Hafiz Saeed's house

India trashes Pak's claim of role in attack near Hafiz Saeed's house

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

At a media briefing, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi asked Pakistan to focus on setting its own house in order in containing terror networks and said that the international community is well aware of that country's credentials when it comes to terrorism.

We are at war with...: Indian Ambassador to US

We are at war with...: Indian Ambassador to US

Rediff.com9 May 2025

India is at war with terrorists and will bring justice to victims of the Pahalgam attack by holding the perpetrators accountable, Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra has said. He underscored that India launched 'Operation Sindoor' on May 7, striking terror factories at nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. Kwatra also criticized Pakistan for its continued support of terrorism and said that the world should be concerned about this.

Pak troops launch operation against Al Qaeda

Pak troops launch operation against Al Qaeda

Rediff.com24 Feb 2004

Security forces have launched an operation against foreign terrorists near Zarodai in the tribal agency area, Information Minister Sheikh Rashid was quoted as saying by the state-run PTV.

'Pakistan's obsession with India must end'

'Pakistan's obsession with India must end'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2011

The battering the Pakistani military's image suffered after Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden was killed right under its nose in the garrison city of Abbottabad in a covert operation by United States Navy SEALs is unprecedented in its history and something it will never recover from, one of the country's most respected and influential journalists has predicted.

UN ropes in Shahid Afridi for anti-polio campaign

UN ropes in Shahid Afridi for anti-polio campaign

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Following the Taliban ban on Polio vaccination in tribal areas of Pakistan, the United Nations has selected international cricketer Shahid Afridi to boost the anti-polio campaign

Qaeda under Zahawiri may call for global Intifada

Qaeda under Zahawiri may call for global Intifada

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Senior analyst B Raman notes that newly appointed Al Qaeda chief Ayman Al-Zahawiri may further advocate for a global jihadi Intifada against 'crusaders and Zionist regimes.'

'If US kept Pak in dark, ties will go for a toss'

'If US kept Pak in dark, ties will go for a toss'

Rediff.com5 May 2011

Since Osama's end at the hands of an American special forces team, the question uppermost in New Delhi is how will it impact the ties between the US and Pakistan. A S Dulat, former chief of RAW gives his take to Sheela Bhatt

PM rules out US-type operation in Pakistan

PM rules out US-type operation in Pakistan

Rediff.com12 May 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday demanded a thorough investigation into the presence of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan for several years, but ruled out a United States-type operation by India to eliminate Pak-based terrorists wanted by it.

Drone-Fired US Missiles Kill Al-Qaeda 'Emir'

Drone-Fired US Missiles Kill Al-Qaeda 'Emir'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

A US drone killed al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri at a house in Kabul, where he had been living with his family, on Saturday.

Busted Pakistani propaganda among OIC nations: Shrikant Shinde

Busted Pakistani propaganda among OIC nations: Shrikant Shinde

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

India succeeded in busting the Pakistani narrative on Operation Sindoor, particularly among the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) member nations, where Islamabad sought succour after carrying out terror activities across the border, Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde said.

Ayman al-Zawahiri is new Al Qaeda chief

Ayman al-Zawahiri is new Al Qaeda chief

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

Zawahiri like Osama will continue to focus his resources on the United States. However, the lurking danger is that he would want to carry out something spectacular in a bid to announce his arrival.

Obama names Hagel, Brennan to lead Pentagon, CIA

Obama names Hagel, Brennan to lead Pentagon, CIA

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

United States President Barack Obama on Monday named former Republican Senator Chuck Hagel as his next defence secretary, and also nominated his counter-terrorism adviser John Brennan, who was involved in the planning of the 2011 raid that killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, as the new Central Intelligence Agency chief.

US lawmakers urge Pak PM to release doc who helped track Osama

US lawmakers urge Pak PM to release doc who helped track Osama

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

A group of top United States lawmakers have urged Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to release Pakistani doctor Shakil Afridi, who allegedly helped to track down Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden.

US-Pak: 'Will try to put relations back on track'

US-Pak: 'Will try to put relations back on track'

Rediff.com19 May 2011

United States special envoy Marc Grossman on Thursday met Pakistan's top civil and military leadership as part of efforts to salvage bilateral relations following the covert American operation in Abbottabad that killed Osama bin Laden.

China heaps praise on Pak over war on terror

China heaps praise on Pak over war on terror

Rediff.com17 May 2011

"Pakistan has made very important contribution to international counter terrorism cooperation as well as great sacrifices," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Jiang Yu said, as Pakistan Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani, began a key visit to the country, declaring China as his country's best friend.

HC grants bail to ISIS supporter, says fascination not association

HC grants bail to ISIS supporter, says fascination not association

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Any curious mind, the court observed, can access and download such content from the internet, which, by itself, is not a crime.

For ISI, US is a BIGGER enemy than India: Dr Afridi

For ISI, US is a BIGGER enemy than India: Dr Afridi

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Pakistan's powerful spy agency Inter Services Intelligence regards the United States as its "worst enemy" and Islamabad's claim that it is cooperating with Washington is a sham to extract billions of dollars in aid, jailed Pakistani doctor Shakeel Afridi who helped the CIA trace Osama bin Laden has said.

Afridi's actions jeopardised Pak polio campaign: Rehman

Afridi's actions jeopardised Pak polio campaign: Rehman

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Actions of Shakil Afridi, the doctor who helped track Osama bin Laden, have "seriously jeopardised" Pakistan's efforts to fight polio, the top Pakistani diplomat told US lawmakers.

Al-Qaeda chief killing: A concern for India?

Al-Qaeda chief killing: A concern for India?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

An imminent concern for India is the fact that disenchanted al-Qaeda cadres may shift their allegiance to the Islamic State and its regional affiliate Islamic State -Khorasan Province.

ITBP gets 17 'Osama Hunter' pups in canine squad

ITBP gets 17 'Osama Hunter' pups in canine squad

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

'Belgian Malinois' dogs have been extensively used by central security forces and police units in anti-Naxal operations and counter-terrorist tasks.

Pakistan hits back at US: ISI chief cancels visit

Pakistan hits back at US: ISI chief cancels visit

Rediff.com31 May 2012

After the Shakil Afridi episode, both sides are back to where they were, with ties strained and reconciliatory efforts coming to a standstill, says Amir Mir

'Obama administration jeopardised national security'

'Obama administration jeopardised national security'

Rediff.com24 May 2012

A powerful House committee chairman has accused the Obama administration of jeopardising national security by providing classified information to two filmmakers producing a movie on the raid by Navy SEAL that killed Osama bin Laden.

Two top US officials cancel Pak visit

Two top US officials cancel Pak visit

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Two top United States officials have called off visits to Islamabad without assigning any reasons, reflecting the current tensions between the two countries as they struggle to reset their troubled ties a year after the killing of Al Qaeda's Osama bin Laden.

What the Muslim world thinks of Al Qaeda TODAY

What the Muslim world thinks of Al Qaeda TODAY

Rediff.com2 May 2012

A year after Osama bin Laden was killed by United States Special Forces in Pakistan, his terrorist outfit Al Qaeda has little support in the Muslim world, a poll has said.

US defends 'legal and ethical' drone strikes in Pak

US defends 'legal and ethical' drone strikes in Pak

Rediff.com1 May 2012

The United States has said that drone strikes are "legal and ethical" tools against Al Qaeda terrorists in Pakistan, dismissing Islamabad's concerns over the attacks.

Why Al Qaeda's popularity is soaring in the West

Why Al Qaeda's popularity is soaring in the West

Rediff.com24 Mar 2012

Despite the fact that Al Qaeda's top brass has been ruthlessly eliminated in US-operated drone strikes and ground operations in Pakistan, including its very chief Osama bin Ladin, the group has strengthened itself at both ideological and financial grounds, reports Tahir Ali.

Pak will no longer tolerate unilateral US actions: Khar

Pak will no longer tolerate unilateral US actions: Khar

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has warned that Islamabad will not tolerate any further unilateral action by the United States, like the raid that killed former Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in his Abbotabad hideout.

Gilani hits out at powerful army; expresses fears of ouster

Gilani hits out at powerful army; expresses fears of ouster

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

Pakistan Premier Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday in an unprecedented tongue-lashing against the powerful military said it is "unacceptable" if the army "considers itself a State within State" and warned that "conspiracies" are being hatched to "pack up" his government.