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NIA probing Headley's visit to Ajmer

NIA probing Headley's visit to Ajmer

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

A team of the National Investigation Agency is probing whether Pakistani born American citizen and Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Coleman Headley visited Ajmer after the terror attack on Mumbai last year. Headley was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in early October from Chicago on charges of plotting terror attacks in India and Denmark. The NIA team has already searched a number of hotels in Pushkar, 15 kms from Ajmer, and taken possession of the records

How Sartaj, Gaitonde look in Sacred Games 2

How Sartaj, Gaitonde look in Sacred Games 2

Rediff.com10 May 2019

How the gangster and cop will look in the much-awaited second season.

Ishrat case: SC to hear plea for quashing action against Gujarat cops

Ishrat case: SC to hear plea for quashing action against Gujarat cops

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The plea sought a direction to close criminal proceedings and action taken in FIRs lodged by the Central Bureau of Investigation against the Gujarat Police personnel and others, saying it was unconstitutional within the judicial facts and evidences of Headley.

American victims of 26/11 want Headley to depose

American victims of 26/11 want Headley to depose

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

American nationals and relatives of those killed in Mumbai terror attacks want the confessed Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Headley to take the stand in a New York law suit they have filed against Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence for plotting the attack.

US drones take out another top Taliban leader

US drones take out another top Taliban leader

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

According to US intelligence sources, Kaashmiri was killed in a missile attack carried out by unmanned aircraft in South Waziristan on September 7.

Timely intel averted Lashkar strike on BSE in 2008

Timely intel averted Lashkar strike on BSE in 2008

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

Intelligence Bureau officials told rediff.com that the Lashkar-e-Tayiba had plotted to strike the BSE to shake up the Indian economy. The terrorist outfit had delegated their Nepal module -- comprising Imran Shehzad -- to carry out the attack.

US court finds Rana NOT GUILTY in 26/11 case

US court finds Rana NOT GUILTY in 26/11 case

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

Pakistani-Canadian Tahawwur Hussain Rana was on Thursday acquitted by a US court on charges of abetting Mumbai terror attacks but was convicted for providing material support to the Lashkar-e-Tayiba and helping a terror plot in Denmark.

What links Boston bomber to Times Square terrorist

What links Boston bomber to Times Square terrorist

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev walked into a New Hampshire fireworks store two months before his deadly attack and asked for the "biggest and loudest" kit in the store -- then got another set free.

'Headley lied to law enforcement agencies'

'Headley lied to law enforcement agencies'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

David Coleman Headley, co-accused in the Mumbai terror attacks, lied to the law enforcement agencies and implicated Tawahhur Hussain Rana in the plot in a bid to save his life, defence attorneys said on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: When terror struck the sports world

PHOTOS: When terror struck the sports world

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

A look at previous attacks on sports events and failed plots following Monday's bomb blasts that killed three people at the Boston Marathon.

The year that was: 2019 in numbers

The year that was: 2019 in numbers

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

As we wave goodbye to 2019, we look back at the highlights of the year, in the numbers that made it memorable.

Are you ready for these movies?

Are you ready for these movies?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Joginder Tuteja lists the biggest projects announced during the lockdown.

CIA chief in Pakistan, to hold talks with leaders

CIA chief in Pakistan, to hold talks with leaders

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Amid a dramatic increase in drone attacks on militants in the Waziristan tribal region, CIA chief Leon Panetta arrived here today for talks with Pakistan's civil and military leadership.

Osama planned 9/11 anniversary strike in US: WSJ

Osama planned 9/11 anniversary strike in US: WSJ

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Slain Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden and his operations head were plotting to attack the United States on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 strikes, a media report has said.

Pak seeks more details on Headley from India

Pak seeks more details on Headley from India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2010

Pakistan has handed over another dossier on Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Coleman Headley to India seeking more information about his role in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.Pakistan's High Commissioner to India Shahid Malik met Interior Minister Rehman Malik in Islamabad, briefing him over the latest development concerning the issue.Headley, an American citizen of Pakistani origin, was arrested by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation in October 2009.

Revealed: A ruthless, bloodier plan than 26/11

Revealed: A ruthless, bloodier plan than 26/11

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Working on a plot more sinister than the Mumbai attack, David Headley and his Pakistani handlers, Illyas Kashmiri in particular, were to behead the heads of the hostages and throw the heads out of the window for their planned terrorist strike in Copenhagen.

'London bombers had planned hit a day earlier'

'London bombers had planned hit a day earlier'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

Terrorists plotting the July 7, 2005, bomb attacks in London had planned to unleash the carnage a day earlier, just hours before the announcement that the capital had been awarded the 2012 Olympic Games. However, they changed their plan after their leader's wife had complications with her pregnancy, the inquests into the deaths have heard.

US: Indian-origin man found guilty

US: Indian-origin man found guilty

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

Indian-origin doctor Randeep Mann was on Monday found guilty of orchestrating a bombing that severely injured the chairman of the Arkansas state medical board in a revenge attack.

Hyd blasts: IB, police commence three-pronged probe

Hyd blasts: IB, police commence three-pronged probe

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

There are three angles of investigations being taken by the Intelligence Bureau and the Hyderabad police in the twin blasts that have killed at least16 people in a busy market in Hyderabad.

Obama shares with PM details of Headley probe

Obama shares with PM details of Headley probe

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

Amid criticism in India that the United States did not convey to India specific information on David Headley, President Barack Obama on Monday shared with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh results of an ongoing probe into why US intelligence agencies failed to connect the LeT terrorist to the Mumbai attacks.

Dilli Gupshup: Guess who is out seeking revenge?

Dilli Gupshup: Guess who is out seeking revenge?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

All the gossip from the power corridors of New Delhi

SC seeks govt reply on Afzal's prison-change plea

SC seeks govt reply on Afzal's prison-change plea

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Centre's response on a plea by Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru for transfer to a prison in Jammu and Kashmir from Tihar jail.

US prosecutors seek 30-yr sentence for LeT operative Rana

US prosecutors seek 30-yr sentence for LeT operative Rana

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

The United States prosecutors on Tuesday sought 30 years' imprisonment for Pakistani-Canadian Tahawwur Rana, an accomplice of convicted terrorist David Headley, for providing material support to Laskar-e-Tayiba and conspiring for a terror attack on a Danish newspaper.

Australia hails return of saviour Smith

Australia hails return of saviour Smith

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Steve Smith's defiant century on day one of the Ashes series restored the former Australian captain to hero status in the eyes of a grateful nation.

Kerala Guv skips text critical of Centre in policy address

Kerala Guv skips text critical of Centre in policy address

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

In the printed copy of his address, prepared by the state government and distributed to legislators and media, there was a reference to the alleged tendency of the central government to 'roughshod' the traditions of cooperative federalism by bypassing the state government.

PHOTO: Desperate cops release sketch of Liyaqats 'aide'

PHOTO: Desperate cops release sketch of Liyaqats 'aide'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

The Delhi Police, who have come under attack after the arrest of 'militant' Sayeed Liyaqat Shah, on Monday released a sketch of Shah's aide.

1993 blasts were planned in April but Tiger advanced them

1993 blasts were planned in April but Tiger advanced them

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

The serial blasts of March 1993 were originally planned to take place in April that year and it was to be a countrywide bomb attack but the date was advance on instructions of absconding accused Tiger Memon who suspected the police had got a whiff of the terror plot, an officer involved in solving the case said.

'Terror manual' by Indian terrorist on sale on Amazon!

'Terror manual' by Indian terrorist on sale on Amazon!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

A 'terror manual'' written by convicted Islamic terrorist is up for sale on Amazon website for 49.95 pounds.

India cancels visas of Headley and Rana

India cancels visas of Headley and Rana

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

The Indian government has cancelled visas of Pakistani-origin terror suspects and Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Coleman Headley and Tahawwur Rana, according to sources.

US: Prosecutors oppose Rana's bail

US: Prosecutors oppose Rana's bail

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

US prosecutors have filed a memorandum, opposing the bail petition of terror suspect Tahawwur Hussain Rana, charged with plotting terror attacks in India and Denmark.

BJP govts issue sedition FIRs like traffic challans

BJP govts issue sedition FIRs like traffic challans

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Why should an elected government, any party's government, need a law to protect itself from its people? asks Shekhar Gupta.

Roles of Saeed, Lakhvi not limited to 26/11: NIA

Roles of Saeed, Lakhvi not limited to 26/11: NIA

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

The National Investigation Agency told a Delhi court on Tuesday that the complicity of Pakistan-based Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed and other five terror suspects was not confined to 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, as they had conspired to plot such attacks in other parts of the country as well.

NIA seeks limited access to Headley, Rana

NIA seeks limited access to Headley, Rana

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

The National Investigation Agency, probing the conspiracy angle in 26/11 Mumbai attacks, will be holding a video conferencing with the US's Department of Justice for providing "limited access" to alleged Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist David Headley and his accomplice Tahawwur Rana.

Headley traps Rana, says he knew all about 26/11

Headley traps Rana, says he knew all about 26/11

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Pakistan American terrorist David Headley, who has pleaded guilty to charges of plotting the Mumbai terror attacks, has claimed that co-accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana too was involved in the conspiracy.

Afghan airstrikes take out Lashkar camps

Afghan airstrikes take out Lashkar camps

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

In a major crackdown to eliminate the terrorists' sanctuaries, Afghanistan has carried out three air strikes within a week in Kunar province, bordering Pakistan, inflicting heavy casualties on Lashkar-e-Tayiba terror group.

US alerts its citizens travelling to India

US alerts its citizens travelling to India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

Days after the Federal Bureau of Investigation busted Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayiba's plot to carry out terrorist attack in India using an American national, the United States on Friday asked its citizens to stay alert during their travel to India.

Tahawwur Rana to appeal conviction, say his attorneys

Tahawwur Rana to appeal conviction, say his attorneys

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

Pakistani-Canadian Tahawwur Rana, who was sentenced to 14 years in jail for providing material support to Pakistan-based LeT and for backing a plot to attack a Danish newspaper, would appeal against his conviction, his attorneys said on Friday.

US court set to sentence Tahawwur Rana

US court set to sentence Tahawwur Rana

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Tahawwur Rana, an accomplice of convicted terrorist David Headley, faces up to 30 years in prison during his sentencing in a United States court on for providing material support to the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayiba involved in Mumbai attacks as well as for backing a plot to strike a Danish newspaper.

'Violence was scripted by the government'

'Violence was scripted by the government'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

'On January 22, when the last round of talks took place, the farmer leaders were told by Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar that the government is also prepared.' 'And they did this.'