News for 'Security Intelligence Organisation'

How many more suicide bombers are there?

How many more suicide bombers are there?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

'The fact that a rural Kashmiri boy was brainwashed into killing himself and others means there is an active programme that exists which does such recruiting and there will potentially be other such individuals out there,' warns Aakar Patel.

Assam to have Research and Analysis Centre

Assam to have Research and Analysis Centre

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Assam government has decided to create the Special Branch of police department as a separate autonomous body and form a Research and Analysis Centre for socio-economic and cultural developments in the state.

Defence ministry report ignores Ladakh stand-off

Defence ministry report ignores Ladakh stand-off

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

The ministry's year-end review is silent on the continued occupation by Chinese troops of territory that India has always claimed and patrolled.

When Colin Powell Apologised To Yashwant Sinha

When Colin Powell Apologised To Yashwant Sinha

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

'I made it known through diplomatic channels that I was unhappy.' 'So, he called me and tried to explain, but I said this is something that doesn't happen between friends.'

India had alerted Lanka against possible IS attack

India had alerted Lanka against possible IS attack

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

The input was sent through diplomatic channels to the island nation after a through investigation pertaining to the IS case in Coimbatore was carried out by the NIA.

'Despite befitting replies, Pakistan not mending its ways'

'Despite befitting replies, Pakistan not mending its ways'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

With Intelligence reports suggesting Pakistan-based terrorists planning strikes in India, Home Minister Rajnath Singh attacked the neighbouring country for "not mending its ways" despite being given a befitting reply many times.

Questions about the swearing-in

Questions about the swearing-in

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

'There was no need for opting for such an elaborately and expensively organised spectacle,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Trump shared sensitive information with Russians, says US daily

Trump shared sensitive information with Russians, says US daily

Rediff.com16 May 2017

The news report was immediately refuted by both the Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and the National Security Advisor, who said that there was no discussion of specific threats with the Russians.

India targeted by 5 Chinese hackers charged in US

India targeted by 5 Chinese hackers charged in US

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Deputy US Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen on Wednesday announced that three indictments have been unsealed in the matter that collectively charge five Chinese nationals with computer hacking and charge two Malaysian nationals with helping some of those hackers target victims and sell the fruits of their crime.

We'll win next war with indigenous weapons: Army chief

We'll win next war with indigenous weapons: Army chief

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

In his address at the 41st Defence Research and Development Organisation Directors Conference, he also said the development of weaponry and other systems should be done keeping "future warfare" in mind.

Now, Naxals recruiting school children in Chhattisgarh

Now, Naxals recruiting school children in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

The Maoists have constituted 'Baal Action Teams' to deploy school children in different capacities in their attempt to regroup the child cadres and boost their perceived military strength.

Terrorism: How Pulwama changed India's response

Terrorism: How Pulwama changed India's response

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'This is for the first time that a strong, solid evidence-based investigation has happened.' 'It can meet international standards and put the onus on the Pakistanis.'

India has 'best' Covid recovery rate, lowest mortality: Harsh Vardhan

India has 'best' Covid recovery rate, lowest mortality: Harsh Vardhan

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

After inaugurating a 10-bed make-shift hospital of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in Ghaziabad near Delhi, he said India began formulating its strategy against coronavirus from January 8 as soon as the world came to know about the outbreak of the disease.

Be very afraid of the biometric regime

Be very afraid of the biometric regime

Rediff.com4 May 2016

There are unprecedented political implications of identification based on 'biological attributes of an individual', such as employed by Aadhaar, warns Gopal Krishna.

Watch what you say on the net from now on; the govt is watching you

Watch what you say on the net from now on; the govt is watching you

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

India's snooping programme is officially underway and multiple agencies will use internet surveillance system Netra and National Cyber Coordination Centre to keep a tab on suspicious activities on the internet, says Vicky Nanjappa.

Amazon arm to set up data centre in Hyderabad

Amazon arm to set up data centre in Hyderabad

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Friday announced setting up of its second data centre region in India in Telangana that will be operational by mid-2022, and will see the tech giant investing about Rs 20,761 crore. While AWS did not comment on the investment detail, Telangana IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao tweeted that AWS will invest Rs 20,761 crore ($2.77 billion) to set up multiple data centres in the state.

26/11 mastermind should be prosecuted to fullest extent of law: US

26/11 mastermind should be prosecuted to fullest extent of law: US

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The reaction by the State Department came after Pakistan Premier Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, during an interview to Geo TV on Tuesday, referred to Saeed as 'sahib' or 'sir'.

Centre likely to probe allegations against HSBC

Centre likely to probe allegations against HSBC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

The government is likely to conduct a through inquiry into allegations that multinational organisation HSBC Bank was involved in money laundering operations that may have helped terror groups operating in India.The probe is likely to be conducted by sleuths of various intelligence wings of home and finance ministries as the allegations, if proved true, would have serious security implications, highly-placed sources said.

'Toolkit' case: Delhi police looks for Mumbai lawyer, Pune engineer

'Toolkit' case: Delhi police looks for Mumbai lawyer, Pune engineer

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

A Mumbai lawyer and a Beed engineer joined arrested climate activist Disha Ravi in creating a protest toolkit backing the farmers' agitation with the aim of 'tarnishing the image of India' and collaborated with pro-Khalistani elements, Delhi Police officials said on Monday.

Latest source of funds for terrorists: marijuana

Latest source of funds for terrorists: marijuana

Rediff.com2 Jan 2010

Each time anybody smokes marijuana, he or she contributes towards funding terror organisations.

US working with India to counter Af-Pak terror groups

US working with India to counter Af-Pak terror groups

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

The Islamic State has emerged as the most potent terrorist threat globally but in the Afghan-Pak region the space is dominated by other terrorist groups like Taliban, Haqqani network and Lashkar-e-Tayiba, America's top spymaster has said.

Pakistan disbands ISI's political wing

Pakistan disbands ISI's political wing

Rediff.com22 Nov 2008

A top unnamed ISI official was quoted by Dawn News agency as saying that the agency had shifted its focus from domestic politics to internal security. The ISI would focus on the war against terrorism, which is the most serious security challenge facing Pakistan, the official said.

South Korea asks IOC to ban Japan's use of 'Rising Sun' flag at Olympics

South Korea asks IOC to ban Japan's use of 'Rising Sun' flag at Olympics

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday confirmed it had received the letter.

Govt to create database to check terror funding

Govt to create database to check terror funding

Rediff.com7 Mar 2010

The government has decided to set up a 'centralised database' to check terror funding by integrating intelligence from different central security agencies.

'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.

FinMin detects Rs 2,280 cr black money routed through PPP

FinMin detects Rs 2,280 cr black money routed through PPP

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

About Rs 2,280 crore (Rs 22.80 billion) unaccounted income being allegedly routed through Private Placement Programme (PPP) has been detected by economic intelligence sleuths.

'Another Mumbai-style attack cannot be ruled out'

'Another Mumbai-style attack cannot be ruled out'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Possibility of yet another Mumbai-style attack in India cannot be ruled out and such a threat will arise if the Taliban or Haqqani network succeed in seizing large parts of Southern Afghanistan, a veteran Indian diplomat has said.

Dawood keeps shifting bases in Pak; UAV terror threat is real: Govt

Dawood keeps shifting bases in Pak; UAV terror threat is real: Govt

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Inputs available from different agencies suggest that Dawood, a prime accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, has bases in Pakistan and keeps changing his location from time to time, Minister of State for Home Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary told the House.

5 SUPER COOL courses you should pursue in 2020

5 SUPER COOL courses you should pursue in 2020

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Did you know that ethical hackers earn anything between Rs 800 to Rs 1,000 per hour?

Plot to target PM: Sena, Oppn dismiss claim; Rajnath chairs high-level meet

Plot to target PM: Sena, Oppn dismiss claim; Rajnath chairs high-level meet

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Union minister Prakash Javadekar said everybody should have condemned such an attempt, more so as India has lost two prime ministers to violence.

Sri Lanka bombings 'revenge of NZ'; toll crosses 320

Sri Lanka bombings 'revenge of NZ'; toll crosses 320

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

National flags were lowered and people bowed their heads as the silence began at 8:30 am local time, the time the first of the attacks occurred on Sunday.

Heavy Chinese missile deployment in Ladakh: IAF chief

Heavy Chinese missile deployment in Ladakh: IAF chief

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

The IAF chief also said Pakistan has become a pawn of Chinese policy and its dependence on China would increase further in future. He said India needs to understand the interplay of some major events in its vicinity that would impact the security scenario of the region.

Pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice banned

Pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice banned

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

The fringe organisation, run by a few radical Sikhs of foreign nationality in the US, Canada, the United Kingdom openly espouses the cause of Khalistan and in that process challenges the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India.

Kashmir terror funding: 2 accused give confessional statements against separatists

Kashmir terror funding: 2 accused give confessional statements against separatists

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

The statements made before a judicial magistrate had tightened the case against separatists.

10 skills that really matter in the new normal

10 skills that really matter in the new normal

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Tech-driven skills will be in demand in the post pandemic era, alerts Sonya Hooja, COO and co-founder, Imarticus Learning.

COVID-19 Warrior: 'These human beings need our care'

COVID-19 Warrior: 'These human beings need our care'

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'If I'm able to help even a few patients during this terrible time, I'll feel I've done my duty,' Ward boy Karan Solanki tells Geetanjali Krishna.

Jharkhand ultras lose Rs 80 crore due to demonetisation

Jharkhand ultras lose Rs 80 crore due to demonetisation

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

The ultra groups are desperate ever since the Narendra Modi-led government had decided to demonetise Rs 500 and 1000 currency notes from the midnight of November 8 last, which had an adverse impact on the activities of naxal and extremists group in the state, Additional Director General, Jharkhand, R K Mallick said.

Nabha jailbreak: Who is Harminder Singh 'Mintoo'?

Nabha jailbreak: Who is Harminder Singh 'Mintoo'?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

Khalistan Liberation Force chief Harminder Singh 'Mintoo' who along with five others escaped from the high security jail in Nabha on Sunday, was arrested by Punjab Police after he was deported from Thailand in November 2014.

How IM's top terrorist helped sleuths nab Zaveri Bazaar bomber

How IM's top terrorist helped sleuths nab Zaveri Bazaar bomber

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Indian Mujahideen's new chief Tehsin Akhtar was arrested quite a few days ago, but security agencies decided to keep the news under wraps to entrap fellow terror operative Waqar Ahmed and three other terrorists of the IM.

US officially accuses Russia of election-related hacking

US officially accuses Russia of election-related hacking

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

"The US Intelligence Community (USIC) is confident that the Russian Government directed the recent compromises of e-mails from US persons and institutions, including from US political organisations," said a joint statement issued by the Department of Homeland Security and Director of National Intelligence.