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2020 Delhi riots: Ex-AAP leader Tahir Hussain convicted for IB officer's murder

2020 Delhi riots: Ex-AAP leader Tahir Hussain convicted for IB officer's murder

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

A Delhi court has convicted former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain and four others for the murder of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. Hussain was found guilty of charges including murder, rioting, and promoting enmity, following a complaint by Sharma's father. The incident occurred amidst communal violence linked to anti-CAA protests, which resulted in 53 deaths.

Man Impersonating IB Official Held In J&K's Kathua

Man Impersonating IB Official Held In J&K's Kathua

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district have arrested a man identified as Ankush for allegedly impersonating an Intelligence Bureau (IB) official. He was intercepted after specific information, and his identity card was found to be fake. Investigations are ongoing.

Delhi Court Delays Verdict In IB Officer Ankit Sharma Murder Case

Delhi Court Delays Verdict In IB Officer Ankit Sharma Murder Case

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A Delhi court has deferred its verdict in the murder case of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma, who was killed during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, to July 7. Former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and 10 others are accused in the case, facing charges including murder, rioting, and criminal conspiracy.

Delhi Riots: Verdict In IB Officer Ankit Sharma Murder Case Deferred

Delhi Riots: Verdict In IB Officer Ankit Sharma Murder Case Deferred

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

A Delhi court has deferred its verdict in the murder case of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma, who was killed during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. The judgment, involving former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and 10 others, is now expected on June 11. The accused face charges including murder, rioting, and criminal conspiracy related to the communal violence.

Delhi Police seeks death penalty for Tahir Hussain, court reserves order

Delhi Police seeks death penalty for Tahir Hussain, court reserves order

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

The Delhi Police have urged a court to sentence former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and four others to death for the brutal murder of IB officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 Delhi riots, citing the 'heinous and brutal' nature of the crime and the 'savage and relentless assault' on the victim.

Tahir Hussain was part of crowd 'with animus against Hindus': Court

Tahir Hussain was part of crowd 'with animus against Hindus': Court

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

A Delhi court has convicted former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and four others for the murder of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots, stating Hussain was part of a 'heavily armed mob' with 'animus against Hindus' that committed a 'savage and relentless assault'.

Delhi Riots: Court To Deliver Verdict In Ankit Sharma Murder Case

Delhi Riots: Court To Deliver Verdict In Ankit Sharma Murder Case

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

A Delhi court is set to pronounce its verdict on Thursday in the murder case of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma, who was killed during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. Former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and 10 others are accused in the sensational case.

Gogoi underwent 'some kind of training in Pak': Sarma

Gogoi underwent 'some kind of training in Pak': Sarma

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi of having a 'deeper connection' with a Pakistani national and violating FCRA rules, prompting calls for a national probe.

Ishrat case: Accused ex-IB officer approaches CIC for info

Ishrat case: Accused ex-IB officer approaches CIC for info

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

He is seeking disclosure of correspondence between the Central Bureau of Investigation and the law ministry and opinion of the attorney general in the case.

'Peace Is Fragile, Remains Vulnerable To Provocations'

'Peace Is Fragile, Remains Vulnerable To Provocations'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'You cannot 'clear' your way to peace.' 'You need intelligence, calibrated force, impartial law enforcement, political neutrality, humanitarian returns and a sustained reconciliation plan.'

Kathua encounters expose terror route via IB, will seal it: Police

Kathua encounters expose terror route via IB, will seal it: Police

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Four recent encounters in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district have exposed the route used by terrorists to infiltrate into India from across the International Border (IB), a senior police officer said. The successful recovery of huge quantities of arms and ammunition, including explosives, after the gunfights has scuttled a major plan of the terror groups to carry out a major strike in Jammu and Kashmir.

Anurag Thakur tells info officers to take govt's work to poor

Anurag Thakur tells info officers to take govt's work to poor

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur, addressing over 100 communication officers of the government, stressed on the importance of reaching out to all sections of the society, particularly the underprivileged.

Terrorists elude security forces after 12 days of Kathua ops

Terrorists elude security forces after 12 days of Kathua ops

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir are continuing a multi-agency operation to track down three terrorists who have escaped multiple encounters. The operation has entered its 12th day and has seen the deployment of additional troops, aerial surveillance, and a crackdown on terrorist supporters.

'Involving its officer in the Ishrat case will destroy the IB'

'Involving its officer in the Ishrat case will destroy the IB'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Ajit Doval, former chief of Intelligence Bureau and now head of Vivekanada International Foundation, continues his furious argument against any kind of CBI action against his former colleague Rajinder Kumar in the Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case of 2004.

Got fake govt e-notice? Here's what to do

Got fake govt e-notice? Here's what to do

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Users should be aware of "fake emails" sent in the garb of a government e-notice, said the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) in a public advertisement.

Nambi was framed as a Maldivian woman spurned cop's advances: CBI

Nambi was framed as a Maldivian woman spurned cop's advances: CBI

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

The 1994 Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) espionage case, in which former space scientist Nambi Narayanan was falsely implicated, was allegedly created by a then special branch officer of Kerala police to justify his illegal detention of a Maldivian woman in India after she spurned his advances, the Central Bureau of Investigation has told a court in Thiruvananthapuram.

Presence of IB men outside CBI chief's house sparks row

Presence of IB men outside CBI chief's house sparks row

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

MHA said the four men were on 'routine, covert' duties in the high security area.

Former IB chief Rajiv Mathur takes over as new CIC

Former IB chief Rajiv Mathur takes over as new CIC

Rediff.com22 May 2014

Former Intelligence Bureau chief Rajiv Mathur on Thursday took over as the new chief information commissioner in the Central Information Commission.

IB alert: Human bomb may target Modi in Bihar

IB alert: Human bomb may target Modi in Bihar

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

The Intelligence Bureau has issued an alert about a possible attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi using a human bomb either during his visit to Patna or at the public rally he is scheduled to attend in Muzaffarpur on July 25.

Shocker: A driver earns more than an Intelligence Bureau officer!

Shocker: A driver earns more than an Intelligence Bureau officer!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

The meagre salary and the thankless nature of the job discourages applicants from joining the IB, says Vicky Nanjappa.

Ishrat case: 'CBI versus IB has national security implications'

Ishrat case: 'CBI versus IB has national security implications'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

In this two-part interview to rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt, former IB chief Ajit Doval furiously argues against any kind of CBI action against his former colleague Rajinder Kumar in the Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case of 2004.

Train coach set afire in Kerala, police detain 1; NIA, IB join probe

Train coach set afire in Kerala, police detain 1; NIA, IB join probe

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The incident occurred on the Alappuzha-Kannur Executive Express train in which two months ago a man had set fire to his co-passengers, which resulted in three deaths including a toddler, leading to speculation that it might be a case of sabotage and connected to the earlier one.

20 coaches of Sabarmati Express derail in UP, sabotage suspected

20 coaches of Sabarmati Express derail in UP, sabotage suspected

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Twenty coaches of the Ahmedabad-bound Sabarmati Express passenger train derailed near Govindpuri station in Kanpur early Saturday after the engine hit an 'object placed on the track'.

The Strange Case Of S Nambi Narayanan

The Strange Case Of S Nambi Narayanan

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The ISRO spy case is dead. And yet, not dead.

Be warned! RTI plea can bring cops to you

Be warned! RTI plea can bring cops to you

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Budding RTI activist from Chennai files request with ONGC. Instead of response, police comes asking about her.

The Bhatkal case: How public disclosures led to intelligence losses

The Bhatkal case: How public disclosures led to intelligence losses

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Yasin Bhatkal is a prized catch, no doubt. What he tells is going to shape the understanding of how the Indian Mujahideen operated, and how far and well its network was spread. But, perhaps the cat was let out of the bag too soon, says Mahesh Vijapurkar.

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The agency had received Rs 946.51 crore to manage its affairs in the Budget Estimates for 2023-24, which was later increased to Rs 968.86 crore in the Revised Estimates.

'This is governance by fear'

'This is governance by fear'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

'The Emergency was a temporary affair. It was withdrawn after 20 months.' 'But we are in this situation for the last 10 years.' 'If the Emergency was jhatka, this is halal, slow killing.'

2 sisters shot dead in Delhi, killing triggers political row

2 sisters shot dead in Delhi, killing triggers political row

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Gunmen allegedly shot dead two women in southwest Delhi's RK Puram in the early hours of Sunday over a suspected financial dispute with their brother, police said.

No decision yet on parties vs RTI row

No decision yet on parties vs RTI row

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

No decision has been taken yet by the government on giving immunity to political parties from providing information under the Right to Information Act as the six-week deadline by the Central Information Commission ends on Monday.

A crucial fortnight for Supreme Court. And for India

A crucial fortnight for Supreme Court. And for India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Security has been put on high alert across the nation as the Supreme Court of India is all set to deliver its verdict in the Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, Sabarimala case and a host of other legal wrangles.

PM calls for constitution of high-power police tech mission under MHA

PM calls for constitution of high-power police tech mission under MHA

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for the setting up of a high-power police technology mission under the leadership of the Union home minister to adopt future technologies for grassroot policing requirements.

SC order on CEC appointment: Rijiju says judges are for judicial work

SC order on CEC appointment: Rijiju says judges are for judicial work

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday invoked the constitutional 'Lakshman Rekha' guiding different institutions, including the executive and the judiciary, and wondered that if judges become part of administrative appointments, who would carry out judicial work.

Intelligence officers on B Raman's Yakub Memon piece: 'He wrote it, so has to be true'

Intelligence officers on B Raman's Yakub Memon piece: 'He wrote it, so has to be true'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

'Raman knew everything and was privy to all the details of Yakub's movements'

'Pakistan Funding For Kashmir Terror Has Never Stopped'

'Pakistan Funding For Kashmir Terror Has Never Stopped'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

'There is a trust deficit between Delhi and Srinagar. It is there even today.'

'Collegium, with some aberrations removed, is a very good idea'

'Collegium, with some aberrations removed, is a very good idea'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

'There is one negative thing which has happened very quietly. The position of the election commissioner has been downgraded.'

Lull in border firing after 9 days of intense shelling by Pak

Lull in border firing after 9 days of intense shelling by Pak

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Over one lakh people have migrated from their hamlets and border towns in the wake of firing by Pakistan.

EPFO dumps CSC Aadhaar services after data theft

EPFO dumps CSC Aadhaar services after data theft

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Unique Identification Authority of India said the alleged data breach took place on a website that does not belong to it.

Kejriwal may face 'criminal charges' over 'nepotism, favouritism': Jung

Kejriwal may face 'criminal charges' over 'nepotism, favouritism': Jung

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

He also claimed that the Central Bureau of Investigation has filed an FIR on the setting up of the 'secret unit'.

'If anything happens to me, IB and government are responsible'

'If anything happens to me, IB and government are responsible'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Anti-nuclear activist S P Udayakumar, who has been called a threat to the economic security of India by the Intelligence Bureau, speaks to A Ganesh Nadar.