News for 'anti-terror operation'

Zakir Naik's aide booked in IS recruitment case

Zakir Naik's aide booked in IS recruitment case

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

They have been booked under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Indian Penal Code Section 120-B (criminal conspiracy), he said.

Trust Indian Army, not Pak media: BJP to Kejriwal

Trust Indian Army, not Pak media: BJP to Kejriwal

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the Aam Aadmi Party leader should answer whether he believed in the Indian Army or not.

Mumbai attacks case: 2 Pak bank executives record statements

Mumbai attacks case: 2 Pak bank executives record statements

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

One of the alleged lashkar-e-Tayiba trainers involved in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks used to frequently get money transfers into his account, two Pakistani bank executives told an anti-terrorism court on Wednesday.

Some people get alarmed on hearing 'Om', 'cow': Modi

Some people get alarmed on hearing 'Om', 'cow': Modi

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

He wondered whether anyone can imagine an economy operating without animal husbandry.

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed to walk free from house arrest

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed to walk free from house arrest

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The board rejected the government's plea to extend his detention for another 3 months.

JeM leader who directed Pathankot attack flees to Afghanistan

JeM leader who directed Pathankot attack flees to Afghanistan

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

He said the JeM handler, who is in his late 20s, was in the tribal area of Pakistan when he communicated around 18 times with the terrorists.

Country still feels endless pain over lives lost in 26/11 attack: PM

Country still feels endless pain over lives lost in 26/11 attack: PM

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

India on Wednesday commemorated the sixth anniversary of the Mumbai attack with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders paying homage to the victims, recalling the "horror" over which the country still felt "endless pain" for the loss of 166 lives.

Pulwama: Why I can cry no more

Pulwama: Why I can cry no more

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

Pulwama must become the defining moment in our fight against terror, effecting a sea change in our mindset. The erratic, blow hot blow cold approach, the hallmark of our anti-terror-Pak-Kashmir policy must end. In its place is required a pragmatic, comprehensive, robust hard line course that is relentlessly pursued even in times of relative calm until the final objective is met, namely the eradication of separatism and the total annihilation of terror, says Vivek Gumaste.

Pak officials stop people at Indian envoy's Iftar party

Pak officials stop people at Indian envoy's Iftar party

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

High Commissioner Bisaria in his brief address to the audience said that some of the guests could not make to the party. "I want to apologise because some of you faced a lot of trouble to come here and some of our friends could not come," he said. Bisaria also said that people had come from Lahore and Karachi to attend the event and thanked them for coming.

Pakistan withdraws security of prosecution chief in 26/11 case

Pakistan withdraws security of prosecution chief in 26/11 case

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

The government has given no reason regarding withdrawing of the security of Chaudhry Azhar, who is also a special prosecutor of the Federal Investigation Agency.

Sadhvi Pragya, 7 others acquitted in Sunil Joshi murder case

Sadhvi Pragya, 7 others acquitted in Sunil Joshi murder case

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Joshi, once a close aide of the Sadhvi before they fell out over some dispute, was shot dead in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas on December 29, 2007 in Audyogik Police station area.

26/11 plotter Abu Jundal convicted in 2006 arms haul case

26/11 plotter Abu Jundal convicted in 2006 arms haul case

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

The court accepted prosecution's case that the aim of the convicted accused was to create terror in the minds of people and to eliminate public leaders like then Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and Hindu leader Pravin Togadia.

Musharraf acquitted in Baloch leader Bugti's murder case

Musharraf acquitted in Baloch leader Bugti's murder case

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Bugti, former chief minister of Balochistan and head of his tribe, was killed in 2006 in a military operation ordered by Musharraf who was president and army chief at the time.

Big loss! IM terrorist escapes from Mumbai police custody

Big loss! IM terrorist escapes from Mumbai police custody

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Afzal Usmani, an accused in 2008 Ahmedabad and Surat blast cases, escaped from the MCOCA court in Mumbai on Friday.

Lakhvi claims foreign intel agency, Taliban want him dead

Lakhvi claims foreign intel agency, Taliban want him dead

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations commander Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi, the mastermind of 2008 Mumbai terror attack, has pleaded before an Anti-Terrorism Court to exempt him from appearing in the court, citing alleged security threat.

Top JeM terrorist killed in encounter in Jammu-Kashmir

Top JeM terrorist killed in encounter in Jammu-Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Tantray was out on a parole since 2015. He was the mastermind of a suicide attack at Srinagar airport earlier this year.

IAF must reveal how many terrorists were killed

IAF must reveal how many terrorists were killed

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'Having been an air warrior myself for three decades, I am sure the IAF has all the info in place to be divulged at the right time,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

India summons Pak high commissioner over Lakhvi order

India summons Pak high commissioner over Lakhvi order

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

In a sharp reaction, India on Monday conveyed to Pakistan its "strong concern" at the lack of effective action by it in the case of Mumbai attack mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, saying there seems to be no end in sight to that country remaining a safe haven for well-known terror groups.

14 injured in explosion near hospital in Pakistan's Quetta

14 injured in explosion near hospital in Pakistan's Quetta

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The bomb was planted along the side of the road and exploded as the Anti-Terrorism Force vehicle passed by.

Use common sense, Modi hits back at Oppn over Rafale remarks

Use common sense, Modi hits back at Oppn over Rafale remarks

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

"What I said was if we had Rafale at the time (of aerial dogfight), then none of our fighter jets would have gone down and none of theirs saved," he added.

2 more suspected ISI agents arrested; kin cry foul

2 more suspected ISI agents arrested; kin cry foul

Rediff.com4 May 2017

ATS officials seized a cellphone and Rs 71.57 lakh in cash from the house of Qureshi,

NIA busts ISIS-inspired terror module planning to attack VIPs, 10 arrested

NIA busts ISIS-inspired terror module planning to attack VIPs, 10 arrested

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

The module was in touch with foreign handlers, whose identity is yet to be established, NIA Inspector General Alok Mittal told reporters.

2 get death in Hyd twin blast case, lifer for one

2 get death in Hyd twin blast case, lifer for one

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

The court also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on each of them over different counts.

'Kasab is alive!' Witness claims in Pakistani court

'Kasab is alive!' Witness claims in Pakistani court

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

"Mudassir Lakhvi, the headmaster of a primary school in Faridkot, where Ajmal Kasab studied for three years told the court that he taught Kasab and he is alive," a court official said on Thursday.

Pak bans JuD, FIF; arrests JeM chief Masood Azhar's brother

Pak bans JuD, FIF; arrests JeM chief Masood Azhar's brother

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

According to Pakistan's National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) list, which was updated on Tuesday, JuD and FIF were among 70 organisations proscribed by the ministry of Interior under the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997.

Asaram's sharp-shooter wanted to procure AK-47

Asaram's sharp-shooter wanted to procure AK-47

Rediff.com24 May 2016

He is now in the custody of Rajasthan Police for further probe, city Crime Branch's Assistant Commissioner of Police K N Patel said on Monday.

China trains tibetan monks in anti-espionage ops close to India border

China trains tibetan monks in anti-espionage ops close to India border

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

China is training Buddhist monks and nuns in Tibet to carry out anti-espionage operations along the remote Sino-Indian border.

Why does the govt want to get rid of brigadiers?

Why does the govt want to get rid of brigadiers?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

'Let us not, with all our drive for modernisation of the armed forces, send the forces to battle this time with second rung leadership,' says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Pakistani prosecutor alleges foul play over bail to Lakhvi

Pakistani prosecutor alleges foul play over bail to Lakhvi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Chief Pakistan prosecutor in the Mumbai terror attacks in 2008, Chaudhry Azhar says the bail will lead to unusual delays in the case. Shahzad Raza reports from Islamabad.

Sohrabuddin case: Rajasthan ex-minister gets anticipatory bail

Sohrabuddin case: Rajasthan ex-minister gets anticipatory bail

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Mumbai on Friday granted anticipatory bail to former Rajasthan Home Minister Gulabchand Kataria and three others who were charge sheeted in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter killing case.

Gaya blasts claim: IM twitter handle traced to Pakistan

Gaya blasts claim: IM twitter handle traced to Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

A twitter account, purportedly belonging to terror outfit Indian Mujahideen, has warned that the next target would be Mumbai, prompting the state authorities to tighten security across the city.

ISIS recruit from Kalyan returns home, arrested by NIA

ISIS recruit from Kalyan returns home, arrested by NIA

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Arif Majeed (23) from neighbouring Kalyan, who until now was believed to have been killed while fighting for militant group ISIS in Syria, was on Friday night arrested hours after he landed in Mumbai.

5 killed as New Farakka Express derails near Rae Bareli

5 killed as New Farakka Express derails near Rae Bareli

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

10 women and six minors are among the injured, the officials said.

2 Pak witnesses grilled in 26/11 trial court

2 Pak witnesses grilled in 26/11 trial court

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Two crucial witnesses in the Mumbai attacks trial, including an electoral officer who gave evidence about the Pakistani origin of one of the Laskar-e-Tayiba terrorists involved in the assault on India's financial hub, have been cross-examined in an anti-terrorism court.

2 witnesses cross-examined in 26/11 trial in Pakistan

2 witnesses cross-examined in 26/11 trial in Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Two crucial witnesses in the Mumbai attacks trial, including an electoral officer who established the Pakistani origin of one of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists involved in the assault on India's financial hub, have been cross-examined in an anti-terrorism court.

CANNOT accept Lakhvi's bail, change your decision: India to Pak

CANNOT accept Lakhvi's bail, change your decision: India to Pak

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

An outraged India told Pakistan on Thursday that release of Laskhar-e-Tayiba commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, one of the key conspirators of the Mumbai terror attacks, on bail was unacceptable to it and demanded immediate steps for reversal of the decision.

Brazil arrests 10 for 'amateur' terror plot against Rio Olympics

Brazil arrests 10 for 'amateur' terror plot against Rio Olympics

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Brazil arrested 10 people on Thursday suspected of belonging to a poorly organised group supporting Islamic State (IS) and discussing terrorist acts during the next month's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Australia police foil Islamic State-style terror attacks, nab 5

Australia police foil Islamic State-style terror attacks, nab 5

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

A sinister Islamic State-inspired plan to carry out an attack using 'edged knives' at a ceremony commemorating martyred soldiers was foiled on Saturday.

Mumbai attack mastermind Lakhvi's bail could be cancelled in 2 months

Mumbai attack mastermind Lakhvi's bail could be cancelled in 2 months

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Islamabad High Court on Monday set a two-month deadline for the trial court to conclude the 2008 Mumbai attack case, warning that it would accede to Pakistan government's plea to cancel the bail granted to LeT operations commander Zaki-ur-Rehman if it failed to do so.

Pak court gives 5 days to Punjab govt to decide on Lakhvi

Pak court gives 5 days to Punjab govt to decide on Lakhvi

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

A Pakistani court on Thursday directed the Punjab government to decide "within five days" the detention matter of Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations commander and 2008 Mumbai attack mastermind Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi.