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Senior Indian diplomat meets Jadhav in Pakistan

Senior Indian diplomat meets Jadhav in Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

Jadhav, a retired Indian Navy officer, was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of espionage and terrorism in April 2017. Weeks later, India approached the ICJ against Pakistan for denial of consular access to Jadhav and to challenge the death sentence.

Pakistan to take Kashmir issue to ICJ

Pakistan to take Kashmir issue to ICJ

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

'An in-principle decision has been taken to take the issue of Kashmir to the International Court of Justice'

Pakistan spy ring: Now, school teacher with ISI links arrested

Pakistan spy ring: Now, school teacher with ISI links arrested

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

The accused, identified as Sabar, is a teacher at a government school at Rajouri. He was arrested on Saturday morning and booked under provisions of the Official Secrets Act, said Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Ravindra Yadav.

When Dilip Kumar met Vajpayee...

When Dilip Kumar met Vajpayee...

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

It is to Vajpayee's credit that he told Dilip Kumar to ignore Thackeray and to follow his own conscience. But the episode -- as indeed, the manner in which Dilip Kumar has been made to pay for being a Muslim throughout his life -- shames us all as Indians, says Vir Sanghvi.

Delhi cops bust spy racket in Jammu, arrest ISI operative, BSF jawan

Delhi cops bust spy racket in Jammu, arrest ISI operative, BSF jawan

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

A handler of Pakistan's Intelligence Operative and one Border Security Force serving officer have been arrested.

Pakistani languishes in Indian jail, blames Islama

Pakistani languishes in Indian jail, blames Islama

Rediff.com2 Sep 2005

Muktyar Ahmed is has spent 15 years despite completing his sentence.

Talks won't make China change aggressive stance: US NSA

Talks won't make China change aggressive stance: US NSA

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

"CCP's (Chinese Communist Party) territorial aggression is also apparent on its Indian border where China has attempted to seize control of the Line of Actual Control by force," US National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien said in a remark on China early this week in Utah.

Defence ministry worker arrested for helping Petro leak module

Defence ministry worker arrested for helping Petro leak module

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

A casual worker employed at the Defence Ministry was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly providing forged identity card to a key accused in petroleum ministry leaks case while police maintained that no sensitive documents were leaked or stolen from the defence ministry.

'Pakistani players not welcome for Pro Kabaddi League'

'Pakistani players not welcome for Pro Kabaddi League'

Rediff.com22 May 2017

The government made it clear that it will not allow Pakistani players to compete in the Pro Kabaddi League, slated for next month, unless the neighbouring country stops 'sponsoring terrorism'.

China vulnerable over Tibet

China vulnerable over Tibet

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

China is worried about the situation post the Dalai Lama and that his reincarnation could surface in Arunchal Pradesh, a region it claims as its own, but which is part of the Indian Republic, says former RA&W Additional Secretary Jayadeva Ranade.

Coming in April: Kalank, RAW, Modi

Coming in April: Kalank, RAW, Modi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Hardcore action, romance and politics, April has a lot to offer!

Chinese hackers target India, Southeast Asia, researchers say

Chinese hackers target India, Southeast Asia, researchers say

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Cyber espionage operations dated back to at least 2005

12 most infamous 'criminals' in tech history

12 most infamous 'criminals' in tech history

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Ironically, while the technology revolution was triggered by some geniuses, it also led to the birth of some hackers.

Soldier who scripted his own death arrested

Soldier who scripted his own death arrested

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005

A soldier, who allegedly scripted his own death at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in 2003 to indulge in espionage, will be brought to Dehradun.

'Sushma was like an angel for Indians in jails abroad'

'Sushma was like an angel for Indians in jails abroad'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Hamid Nihal Ansari, a software engineer from Mumbai, returned to India in December 2018 after spending six years in a Pakistani jail for illegally entering the neighbouring country from Afghanistan, reportedly to meet a girl he had befriended online. He was arrested in 2012 and lodged at Peshawar jail after Pakistan had slapped espionage charges against him. The decision to release him was on account of relentless pressure from New Delhi and Sushma Swaraj, who was the external affairs minister and was personally monitoring the case. Speaking to Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com, Ansari recalls the time he spent with her and says that if it wasn't for her efforts, he would still be rotting away in a Pakistani cell.

Pak lawyers warned from taking Kulbhushan Jadhav's case

Pak lawyers warned from taking Kulbhushan Jadhav's case

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

The Lahore High Court Bar Association said on Friday that it will take action against any lawyer who extends his services to Jadhav.

How Tenet changed Dimple Kapadia

How Tenet changed Dimple Kapadia

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

'I was always a reluctant actor.' 'I kept putting things off and not doing them.' 'But Tenet has really changed that for me.'

Bollywood's 10 Best Known Spy Movies

Bollywood's 10 Best Known Spy Movies

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Shoojit Sircar's Madras Cafe, starring John Abraham as a RAW agent, is a political espionage thriller.

Now, China's relations with Israel nosedive

Now, China's relations with Israel nosedive

Rediff.com26 May 2020

The US is learnt to have asked Israel to sever ties with China, especially in areas with security risks.

HSBC whistleblower Falciani sentenced to 5 years in prison

HSBC whistleblower Falciani sentenced to 5 years in prison

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Herve Falciani, who refused to appear for trial in Switzerland, has been charged of industrial espionage.

Read this before you watch Special Ops

Read this before you watch Special Ops

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Neeraj Pandey, who makes his debut on the digital platform, tells us what to expect.

Jadhav's friends release balloons, seek his release

Jadhav's friends release balloons, seek his release

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

There were cheers of joy and sighs of relief as Judge Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf, ICJ president, read out the court's decision.

China calls US the real hacking empire

China calls US the "real hacking empire"

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Claims to be a victim of cyber attacks that were originated in the US.

Mapping of sensitive areas: China probe against Coke

Mapping of sensitive areas: China probe against Coke

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

The case is being handled jointly by China's National Administration of Surveying, Mapping and Geo-information and the Ministry of State Security.

Cyber attacks leading threat against US: Spy agencies

Cyber attacks leading threat against US: Spy agencies

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Say technology is evolving so quickly it is hard for security experts to keep up.

Pak may not accept ICJ's jurisdiction in Jadhav's case: Report

Pak may not accept ICJ's jurisdiction in Jadhav's case: Report

Rediff.com13 May 2017

In the briefing, it was stated that Pakistan does not accept the international court's jurisdiction to order the state of Pakistan on issues that involve its national stability.

We are cyber attack victim not perpetrators: China

We are cyber attack victim not perpetrators: China

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

China's defence ministry on Wednesday denounced as "groundless" the accusation by a US security firm that a secretive PLA unit is engaged in sophisticated cyber espionage around the world, saying the allegation lacked technical proof and legal basis.

SC admits plea on making IB, RAW accountable to Parliament

SC admits plea on making IB, RAW accountable to Parliament

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

A bench headed by Chief Justice Altamas Kabir sought response from the Centre and the three intelligence wings for bringing the agencies under the oversight of Parliament and the Comptroller and Auditor General.

Are you motivated? Love challenges? Mossad wants YOU!

Are you motivated? Love challenges? Mossad wants YOU!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

The new campaign, under the slogan "with enemies like this -- friends are needed," directs people to the Mossad's website and to the long list of professions the agency desires to enlist.

China's corporate spying: A three-cornered problem

China's corporate spying: A three-cornered problem

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

As the economy slows, Chinese companies are under lots of pressure.

Madi, Gauss, Flame: Year's most sophisticated malware

Madi, Gauss, Flame: Year's most sophisticated malware

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

In 2012, the most significant of the cyber espionage incidents were related to the activity of Madi, Gauss and Flame malware.

Two Indians arrested in Pakistan for spying: Report

Two Indians arrested in Pakistan for spying: Report

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

Five persons, including two alleged India nationals, were arrested in this eastern Pakistani city on Monday on charges of espionage, according to media reports. The five people, including the alleged Indian nationals, were arrested from two different locations in Lahore, Geo News channel quoted its sources as saying.

Beaten, handcuffed: 2 Indian staffers tortured in Pak

Beaten, handcuffed: 2 Indian staffers tortured in Pak

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

During the interrogation, they were repeatedly threatened that this is how the other members of the High Commission would be treated as well in future.

Swaraj trashes report of Tharoor drafting statement on Jadhav

Swaraj trashes report of Tharoor drafting statement on Jadhav

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

"There is no dearth of talent in my ministry. I have the assistance of very able secretaries," she said in a curt tweet.

Cops at Rahul's home: Congress cries foul, police say it was routine check

Cops at Rahul's home: Congress cries foul, police say it was routine check

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

The Delhi Police has rejected the allegation of snooping on Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi and said that the visit by policemen to his office was a routine practise of being in touch with the dignitaries.

India has neutralised 32 ISI-backed modules in 3 years

India has neutralised 32 ISI-backed modules in 3 years

Rediff.com6 May 2013

A total of 32 espionage modules backed by the Inter Services Intelligence have been neutralised in the country in the last three years and 50 people, including 40 Indians, were arrested in this regard, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday.

Don't give propaganda platform to Snowden: US to Russia

Don't give propaganda platform to Snowden: US to Russia

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

Insisting that Edward Snowden is facing charges on espionage, the Obama administration on Friday asked Russia to return the fugitive leaker to the US and not to give him a "propaganda platform".

'D Day is not based on Dawood Ibrahim'

'D Day is not based on Dawood Ibrahim'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Director Nikhil Advani reveals that his new film is a fiction, and not based on true incidents.

India Inc ill-prepared for fraud

India Inc ill-prepared for fraud

Rediff.com19 Mar 2003

Perils of keeping phone tap requests on hold

Perils of keeping phone tap requests on hold

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Vicky Nanjappa reports on the recent showdown between telecom operator Airtel and the Research and Analysis Wing over tapping of certain phones