News for 'Special National Investigation Agency'

Prime suspect in Hyderabad blasts shifted to city jail

Prime suspect in Hyderabad blasts shifted to city jail

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Asadullah Akhtar alias Tabrez, one of the prime suspects in the Hyderabad twin bomb blasts, was brought to the city on Thursday amid tight security.

South East Asia-based gangs behind surge in cybercrimes in India: Govt

South East Asia-based gangs behind surge in cybercrimes in India: Govt

Rediff.com23 May 2024

The senior IPS officer said that 45 percent of cyber financial frauds taking place in the country are originating from the South East Asia.

Delhi police foil Canada terrorist's plot to kill singer Mangat

Delhi police foil Canada terrorist's plot to kill singer Mangat

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The accused have been identified as Rajpreet Singh, Virender Singh, Sachin Bhati, Arpit Dhankar and Susheel Pradhan, the police said.

Text book and exemplary: US Secret Service defends Trump protection plan

Text book and exemplary: US Secret Service defends Trump protection plan

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Ronald Rowe Jr said that the suspect did not have a line of sight of Trump and was not able to get any shots off at the agents who were sweeping the course, according to a Politico report.

Stan Swamy given straw, sipper by jail authorities

Stan Swamy given straw, sipper by jail authorities

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Swamy, who is suffering from various health ailments including Parkinson's disease, was arrested on October 8 by the NIA.

Rubaiya Sayeed appears in court for first time, IDs Yaseen Malik as abductor

Rubaiya Sayeed appears in court for first time, IDs Yaseen Malik as abductor

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Rubaiya Sayeed, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed's daughter, appeared before a special Central Bureau of Investigation court on Friday in a case related to her 1989 abduction and identified JKLF chief Yasin Malik and three others as her abductors, officials said.

Tamil Nadu film producer, who was expelled by DMK, held in drugs case

Tamil Nadu film producer, who was expelled by DMK, held in drugs case

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Saturday said it has arrested Jaffer Sadiq, a Tamil Nadu-based alleged dealer of narcotics, in connection with an international drugs trafficking investigation case.

Varavara Rao restricted to Mumbai, can't have 'gathering of visitors'

Varavara Rao restricted to Mumbai, can't have 'gathering of visitors'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

A special court in Mumbai has directed poet-activist P Varavara Rao, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case who was recently granted bail on medical ground by the Supreme Court, to reside in Mumbai and not to leave the city without its permission.

Udaipur murder: Police custody of 3 accused extended, 4 sent to jail

Udaipur murder: Police custody of 3 accused extended, 4 sent to jail

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The court had earlier remanded the accused into the NIA custody until July 12, special public prosecutor TP Sharma said.

NIA arrests 14 for trying to set up terror group in TN

NIA arrests 14 for trying to set up terror group in TN

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

After hearing the NIA's arguments, the court remanded all the accused to agency's custody till July 25, they said.

2 detained for murder of NIA officer, property dispute likely motive

2 detained for murder of NIA officer, property dispute likely motive

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

It is suspected that property dispute could be one of the reasons behind Tanzil's murder.

Rajasthan bandh called over Karni Sena chief's murder; guv dials Shah

Rajasthan bandh called over Karni Sena chief's murder; guv dials Shah

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Gogamedi, the chief of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena, was shot dead in Jaipur on Tuesday by unidentified bike-borne criminals.

Summoned for questioning in Poonch attack, man dies by suicide

Summoned for questioning in Poonch attack, man dies by suicide

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Mukhtar Hussain Shah, a resident of Nar village in the district's Mendhar tehsil, was disturbed as he was facing some domestic issues, he said, adding that he was not summoned as a suspect.

Resolution seeking probe into Stan Swamy's death introduced in US Congress

Resolution seeking probe into Stan Swamy's death introduced in US Congress

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

A resolution commemorating the life of Indian human rights defender Father Stan Swamy and seeking an independent investigation into the death of the Jesuit priest has been introduced in the US Congress, Congressman Juan Vargas has said.

'BJP will be mortally scared of corporate disclosures'

'BJP will be mortally scared of corporate disclosures'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

'My suspicion is that most of the bonds were given by companies who had got contracts or who had benefited from policy changes by the government.'

CBI arrests Canada-based businessman for espionage

CBI arrests Canada-based businessman for espionage

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Canada-based businessman in connection with a defence espionage case in which a journalist and a former Navy commander were held in May, officials said on Tuesday.

Malik conspired with Dawood's sister to grab land: Court

Malik conspired with Dawood's sister to grab land: Court

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Prima facie, there was evidence to indicate that there was a 'conspiracy' between Hasina Parkar (Ibrahim's sister), Salim Patel (alleged associate of Ibrahim) and Malik to grab the land owned by Munira Plumber and her mother Mariyum Goawala, said R N Rokade, special judge for cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Central agencies to look into JK police-terror nexus

Central agencies to look into JK police-terror nexus

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

The Jammu and Kashmir police will share with central agencies the investigation details related to the recent arrest of cops for their anti-national activities after the completion of the probe.

ED raids Kejriwal's PS, AAP MP; attempt to scare, says Atishi

ED raids Kejriwal's PS, AAP MP; attempt to scare, says Atishi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

About 10 premises in the national capital are being covered as part of the raids.

Court sends Waze to judicial custody till April 23

Court sends Waze to judicial custody till April 23

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

The NIA has said its investigation has revealed Waze and other accused had hatched a conspiracy to eliminate Hiran on March 2 and 3.

NIA challenges activist Anand Teltumbde's bail in SC

NIA challenges activist Anand Teltumbde's bail in SC

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court against the bail granted to scholar-activist Anand Teltumbde in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case.

Kashmir: Vote For Hope After A Long Decade

Kashmir: Vote For Hope After A Long Decade

Rediff.com13 May 2024

It's just not a date. It's just not about selecting a candidate. It's not about helping some candidate win. It's about expressing emotion, after ten years, that could reach out in India and beyond it, notes Sheela Bhatt.

FBI announces $250,000 bounty for arrest of Indian wanted in wife's murder

FBI announces $250,000 bounty for arrest of Indian wanted in wife's murder

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Patel is on the FBI's list of 'Ten Most Wanted Fugitives' and the federal agency announced a reward of up to $250,000 for information leading to his arrest.

Ajmer blast: In closure report, NIA gives clean chit to Sadhvi Pragya

Ajmer blast: In closure report, NIA gives clean chit to Sadhvi Pragya

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The agency said that it could not find any 'strong evidence' against Indresh Kumar, Sadhvi Pragya, Rajendra and Ramesh alias Prince.

CBI registers 9 cases related to Bengal post-poll violence

CBI registers 9 cases related to Bengal post-poll violence

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

All the four special units of the investigating agency tasked to probe the cases of violence have moved their units from Kolkata to crime scenes across the state, sources said.

Mumbai man gets lifer for hijack scare on Jet flight

Mumbai man gets lifer for hijack scare on Jet flight

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Salla was accused of creating a hijack scare by planting a threat note written in English and Urdu in the tissue paper box of the aircraft's toilet.

TN BSP chief's murder not political, 8 arrested: Police

TN BSP chief's murder not political, 8 arrested: Police

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

A BSP functionary said it was a "planned murder" and claimed there was an "intelligence failure." Therefore, the central agency should probe the case.

Headley revelations may embarrass Mumbai police

Headley revelations may embarrass Mumbai police

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

The Union home ministry believes the newly-formed National Investigation Agency will have to reinvestigate the 26/11 case if the David Headley-Tahawwur Rana probe produces unexpected links with the Mumbai terror attacks. This will be a serious matter and hit the Mumbai police's credibility.

Court issues bailable warrant against Rubaiya Sayeed, seeks her appearance

Court issues bailable warrant against Rubaiya Sayeed, seeks her appearance

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

A special court in Jammu on Tuesday issued a bailable warrant against Rubaiya Sayeed, the daughter of former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, after she did not appear for cross-examination in a case related to her abduction by the JKLF in 1989.

'What is the Modi government afraid of?'

'What is the Modi government afraid of?'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

'By transferring the case to the NIA without the Maharashtra government's consent clearly indicates they want to play mischief.'

NIA files chargesheet against Sachin Waze in Antilia-Hiran case

NIA files chargesheet against Sachin Waze in Antilia-Hiran case

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Besides Waze, former 'encounter specialist' Pradeep Sharma and a few other former police personnel are also accused in the case.

RDX used in explosives dropped on Jammu IAF base: Officials

RDX used in explosives dropped on Jammu IAF base: Officials

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Investigators scanned CCTV footage, including from cameras installed on the boundary walls of the airport, in an effort to determine from where the drones came. However, all the CCTV cameras focused on the roadside, the officials said.

As tribal body seeks Prez rule, Meiteis urge PM not to talk to Kuki militants

As tribal body seeks Prez rule, Meiteis urge PM not to talk to Kuki militants

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

The Zomi-Kuki organisation also sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention for a permanent solution to the ongoing ethnic strife

Court sends Kejriwal to ED custody till March 28

Court sends Kejriwal to ED custody till March 28

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Special Judge Kaveri Baweja at the Rouse Avenue court said Kejriwal will be produced before the court on March 28 at 2 pm.

ED arrests Nawab Malik in PMLA case linked to Dawood

ED arrests Nawab Malik in PMLA case linked to Dawood

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The 62-year-old Nationalist Congress Party leader was taken into custody shortly before 3 pm after he was questioned for about six hours at the ED office in south Mumbai's Ballard Estate area.

How NIA got Jack, John, Alpha, Golf to bring down Yasin Malik

How NIA got Jack, John, Alpha, Golf to bring down Yasin Malik

Rediff.com26 May 2022

'Jack', 'John' and 'Alpha' were among the National Investigation Agency's protected witnesses who helped nail banned Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chief Yasin Malik.

AAP 'passed on' bribe money as poll funds: ED chargesheet

AAP 'passed on' bribe money as poll funds: ED chargesheet

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed its first chargesheet in connection with a money-laundering probe linked to alleged irregularities in the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), official sources said on Saturday.

Delhi police quiz 8 more NewsClick scribes for a second time

Delhi police quiz 8 more NewsClick scribes for a second time

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

They were called to the special cell office in the afternoon and questioned till late evening, a Delhi police source said.

Pakistan to deport National Geographic's 'Afghan Girl'

Pakistan to deport National Geographic's 'Afghan Girl'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Sharbat Gula was also given a 15-day jail sentence and will have to pay a fine of Pakistani Rs 1,10,000.

Kavitha sent to judicial custody till April 9

Kavitha sent to judicial custody till April 9

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

A court in New Delhi on Tuesday sent Bharat Rashtra Samiti leader K Kavitha to judicial custody till April 9 on a plea made by the Enforcement Directorate that the 'highly influential' arrestee, if released, was likely to influence witnesses and tamper with evidence.