News for 'central-intelligence'

Rajnath holds review meeting with intelligence, police over IS

Rajnath holds review meeting with intelligence, police over IS

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Singh held the day-long meeting to review the situation arising out of some Indian youths getting attracted towards the IS, also known as ISIL or DAESH, and how to deal with the emerging challenge.z

NIA seeks MHA nod to register case against ISIS, Al Qaeda

NIA seeks MHA nod to register case against ISIS, Al Qaeda

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

With reports of some youths from India joining the Islamic State, National Investigation Agency has sought permission of the government to register a case against the terror group as well as the banned Al Qaeda.

No substantial headway in Burdwan blast probe

No substantial headway in Burdwan blast probe

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Exactly a month after the Burdwan blast in which two suspected terrorists were killed, the National Investigation Agency appears to have made no substantial headway.

Kim still willing to meet Trump 'any time in any way'

Kim still willing to meet Trump 'any time in any way'

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Trump had said that North Korea changed its approach towards the summit after Kim had his second meeting with President Xi Jinping in China.

Bangladesh: Hasina's bank accounts to be frozen

Bangladesh: Hasina's bank accounts to be frozen

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

The central intelligence cell of the National Board of Revenue has sent a list of 55 people including Hasina and some charities to all commercial banks and the savings directorate with a direction to freeze their accounts.

Terror stalks Delhi. Anyone watching UP?

Terror stalks Delhi. Anyone watching UP?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2007

Uttar Pradesh has one of the highest number of terror cells in the country. There are around 23 terror cells, which operate in the state. The main reason for setting up base in the state is due to the proximity the state has to New Delhi.

Al Qaeda entrenched in Pak: US

Al Qaeda entrenched in Pak: US

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

The officials also said the peace deal with tribal leaders in Waziristan has not proved successful in combating extremism and fighting terrorists.

Steps taken for strengthening Intelligence set-up

Steps taken for strengthening Intelligence set-up

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

The available information further indicates a declining trend of violence in Jammu & Kashmir and North Eastern States

Vice Admiral Harward rejects offer to be Trump's new national security adviser

Vice Admiral Harward rejects offer to be Trump's new national security adviser

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

"This job requires 24 hours a day, seven days a week focus and commitment to do it right. I currently could not make that commitment," the New York Times quoted Robert S Harward as saying.

Terror alert in Chennai

Terror alert in Chennai

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

Tamil Nadu Director General of Police on Monday told mediapersons that he had received a terror alert for the state. Nanjil Kumaran said market places and crowded areas in the city were given security cover

4 LeT suspects in BSF custody

4 LeT suspects in BSF custody

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

"The four men are still in BSF custody at Haridaspur and both state and central intelligence officials interrogated the LeT suspects there," a police source said.

UP cops on lookout for fidayeen targeting Mayawati

UP cops on lookout for fidayeen targeting Mayawati

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Though senior police officials in the state did not confirm the alert, agencies said the alert has been sounded and the Uttar Pradesh police have been asked to step up their vigil on a particular VVIP politician, reported to be Chief Minister Mayawati. "They have already been given the suicide belts for the planned attack,"' claimed a source. Sources said that as per the intercepted talks, the plot was to use the belt bomb for the attack.

US intelligence looking for Khan's nuke material

US intelligence looking for Khan's nuke material

Rediff.com7 May 2007

He was asked whether there are terrorist organisations that now have the capability of detonating a nuclear device in the United States.

Porter Goss quits as CIA director

Porter Goss quits as CIA director

Rediff.com6 May 2006

Porter Goss has stepped down as director of the Central Intelligence Agency plunging into uncertainty the world's biggest spy agency shaken by recent intelligence failures and internal turmoil.

No idea about CIA's Laden hunt: Pak

No idea about CIA's Laden hunt: Pak

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

The US has been mounting pressure on Pakistan to act against terror.

Nehru taken for a ride by Chinese: CIA

Nehru taken for a ride by Chinese: CIA

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

The top secret documents of March 1963 were approved for release only in May 2007.

Is US behind conversions in India?

Is US behind conversions in India?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

He said Muslims were trying to spread their religion by migrating to new areas, infiltration and Jehad.

FBI warns students abroad: Beware of becoming spies

FBI warns students abroad: Beware of becoming spies

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

The Federal Bureau of investigation has come out with a new video warning American college students studying abroad to be on the lookout for foreign spy recruiters.

CIA 'failed' to detect Indian nuke tests in 1998

CIA 'failed' to detect Indian nuke tests in 1998

Rediff.com3 May 2007

The timing of the tests caught the CIA by surprise.

Will this man defuse the Iraq crisis

Will this man defuse the Iraq crisis

Rediff.com9 Nov 2006

A look at his 26-year career in the intelligence agency will tell more about the man.

ISI agent arrested in Lucknow

ISI agent arrested in Lucknow

Rediff.com13 Sep 2006

He entered India through Bangladesh from where he went to Kolkata and Mumbai before reaching Lucknow to get his passport and other documents.

CIA asked Dutch govt not to act against A Q Khan

CIA asked Dutch govt not to act against A Q Khan

Rediff.com9 Sep 2005

The country's security agency, BVD, had also asked the ministry of economic affairs in 1975, then headed by him, not to act against Khan.

'Family safety' concern prompted Daya Nayak to spurn transfer

'Family safety' concern prompted Daya Nayak to spurn transfer

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Nayak, who killed over 80 people in encounters, was of the view that he would be exposing himself and his family to his 'enemies', as the government had withdrawn the security cover.

Why we should be wary of the US

Why we should be wary of the US

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

Al Qaeda No 2 escapes US airstrike

Al Qaeda No 2 escapes US airstrike

Rediff.com14 Jan 2006

A spokesman at the US Central Command in Florida, the military command responsible for the region, said there had been no official report of such an attack.

Kolkata on high alert after terror threat

Kolkata on high alert after terror threat

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Kolkata and its port area may face a terror attack, according to a warning issued by central intelligence agencies amid which the Navy has withdrawn its two warships that were docked at the port.

US does not outsource torture: Bush

US does not outsource torture: Bush

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

Bush did not answer a question on the reports of the Central Intelligence Agency running secret facilities overseas - primarily in Europe - that are known as 'Black Sites.'

Malegaon blasts investigation 'in final stage'

Malegaon blasts investigation 'in final stage'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2006

The probe is being carried out by the local police with the help of Anti-Terrorist Squad and Central intelligence agencies.

There will be 'a report' on Khashoggi's murder by Tue: Trump

There will be 'a report' on Khashoggi's murder by Tue: Trump

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

The report will address what 'we think the overall impact was and who caused it, and who did it', Trump said.

Sweden stopped Bofors probe to save Rajiv from embarrassment: CIA files

Sweden stopped Bofors probe to save Rajiv from embarrassment: CIA files

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

'Sweden claimed inability to track the payments through Swiss bank accounts after making a half-hearted request for Swiss assistance,' it said.

NRI to head CIA's South Asia arm

NRI to head CIA's South Asia arm

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

Did ISI poison CIA chief responsible for Osama raid?

Did ISI poison CIA chief responsible for Osama raid?

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Mark Kelton was removed from Islamabad two months after the raid on bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad, citing health concerns.

 China cause for worry: CIA

China cause for worry: CIA

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

China was making determined military and diplomatic efforts to 'counter what it sees as US efforts to contain or encircle China'.

Pak will be failed state by 2015: CIA

Pak will be failed state by 2015: CIA

Rediff.com13 Feb 2005

Pakistan will not recover easily from decades of political and economic mismanagement, divisive policies, lawlessness, corruption and ethnic friction, the CIA report, prepared jointly with the NIC, said.

Russians 'have compromising intelligence on Trump'

Russians 'have compromising intelligence on Trump'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

The allegations were in a two-page synopsis appended to a report presented by US intelligence officials to Trump and US President Barack Obama on Russian interference in the 2016 election, CNN said, citing multiple US officials with direct knowledge of the briefings.

US Senate confirms Hayden to lead CIA

US Senate confirms Hayden to lead CIA

Rediff.com27 May 2006

Bush nominated Hayden on May 8 to replace Goss.

Rumsfeld denies he was CIA leak source

Rumsfeld denies he was CIA leak source

Rediff.com21 Nov 2005

Condolezza Rice and Dick Cheney have also not said that they were not Woodward's sources.