News for 'espionage'

Cyber crime is now a booming industry

Cyber crime is now a booming industry

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

From compromised machines to mass email lists for spamming, electronically-transferring funds out of bank accounts to phishing attacks -- India's 100 million internet users have become prime targets for hackers across the globe.

Bollywood gives you 9 lessons in History

Bollywood gives you 9 lessons in History

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

There will be as many as 9 historicals coming up in the next 15 months!

Indian arrested in Pak for not carrying travel documents

Indian arrested in Pak for not carrying travel documents

Rediff.com21 May 2017

The Indian man, who has not been identified, was arrested from F-8 area of Islamabad for not having complete travel documents.

WikiLeaks source Chelsea Manning released from prison

WikiLeaks source Chelsea Manning released from prison

Rediff.com17 May 2017

A few hours after her release, Manning posted a photo that showed her in a pair of new black Converse sneakers with the caption: 'First steps of freedom!!'

HC rejects plea against social media ban for Army officials

HC rejects plea against social media ban for Army officials

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

The court said warfare in today's world is not confined to "accession of territory" but extends to affecting the economy and "inciting civil unrest" by enemy nations.

'Meri madam mahaan': Freed Indian Hamid Ansari meets Sushma

'Meri madam mahaan': Freed Indian Hamid Ansari meets Sushma

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

"Mera Bharat mahaan, meri madam mahaan, sab madam ne hi kiya hai," Ansari's mother Fauzia Ansari told EAM.

Former IAF official arrested for 'spying' for ISI

Former IAF official arrested for 'spying' for ISI

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

A dismissed air force official, who allegedly shared secret documents with intelligence operatives backed by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, has been arrested from Punjab by the crime branch of the Delhi police.

Pak violated Jadhav's basic human rights: Indian judge on ICJ

Pak violated Jadhav's basic human rights: Indian judge on ICJ

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Pakistan violated Kulbhushan Jadhav's basic human rights by not allowing India consular access to him, Justice Dalveer Bhandari, the Indian judge on the International Court of Justice bench, said in his declaration in the case.

'There are a lot of weaknesses in counter-intelligence'

'There are a lot of weaknesses in counter-intelligence'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

Escape to Nowhere, the first work of fiction by a former spy, is based on how CIA mole Rabinder Singh fled the country on being discovered. The author, Amar Bhushan, told the book release event in New Delh on Monday evening that by the end of the book the reader will have answers to most questions about the incident. Priyanka reports

Why risks, costs of China's BRI projects in Pak are soaring

Why risks, costs of China's BRI projects in Pak are soaring

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

Beijing's political risks are also escalating because of a renewed wave of public anger in many parts of Balochistan against human rights abuses by Pakistani troops deployed to crush the low-intensity insurgency in the province, the report said.

Time for India to talk directly to Pakistan army

Time for India to talk directly to Pakistan army

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

'The Modi government will be wasting its time talking to Nawaz Sharif.' 'It would be better if it were to open a direct channel with the Pakistan army,' says Rajeev Sharma.

It's The End for Akshay Kumar!

It's The End for Akshay Kumar!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Why would a super-successful star take such a decision?

ISI trained me how to use Indians: Headley

ISI trained me how to use Indians: Headley

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Notwithstanding Pakistan's denial, Lashkare-Tayiba operative David Headley has highlighted the deep involvement of the Inter-Services Intelligence in the Mumbai attacks conspiracy by revealing how he received meticulous training in espionage from its officers and agents during "hundreds" of sessions.

Review: Raazi is a rarity

Review: Raazi is a rarity

Rediff.com11 May 2018

'It is intense, riveting, clever, dark, sad, lyrical, heartfelt, relevant and understated,' says Sukanya Verma.

Pak rejects as Modi's remarks on 'surgical strikes'

Pak rejects as Modi's remarks on 'surgical strikes'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

"Repeating a lie doesn't turn it into the truth," the spokesperson was quoted as saying by Dawn.

Pak 'processing' visa applications of Jadhav's wife, mother

Pak 'processing' visa applications of Jadhav's wife, mother

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesman Mohammad Faisal confirmed in a tweet that Jadhav's family had applied for visas.

Jadhav verdict: A two-year wait for justice over

Jadhav verdict: A two-year wait for justice over

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Following is the timeline of the Kulbhushan Jadhav case.

Pakistani spy arrested in Jammu-Kashmir, maps and SIM cards seized

Pakistani spy arrested in Jammu-Kashmir, maps and SIM cards seized

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

The spy Bodh Raj has been accused of passing on vital information regarding deployment and movement of security forces to Pakistan.

US warplane flew less than 100 km from Shanghai: Report

US warplane flew less than 100 km from Shanghai: Report

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

It was the 12th day in a row that US military planes have approached the mainland coast, the report said.

How India is treating this Pakistani spy

How India is treating this Pakistani spy

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

After Muneer's release, Pakistan did not respond to extradition requests by the Indian government.

US whistleblower Edward Snowden joins Twitter

US whistleblower Edward Snowden joins Twitter

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

In his profile, Snowden says he "used to work for the government. Now I work for the public".

Corporate spying in India: The tools they use

Corporate spying in India: The tools they use

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Private detective agencies receive more than 10 requests a day by companies to spy on their rivals.

'Manufactured facts': India slams Pak over Jadhav's fresh 'confessional video'

'Manufactured facts': India slams Pak over Jadhav's fresh 'confessional video'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Pak released a "second confessional video", in which purportedly Jadhav can be seen "accepting his acts of terrorism and espionage".

'Stigma of being labelled as spy removed with SC judgment'

'Stigma of being labelled as spy removed with SC judgment'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Narayanan said he suspected that vested interests were behind the 1994 case to deliberately delay India's cryogenic engine technology by at least 15 years.

Davis deal: 331 US officials may leave Pak soon

Davis deal: 331 US officials may leave Pak soon

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Pakistani authorities have agreed not to declare these US officials "persona non grata" if they voluntarily leave the country within a stipulated time, The Express Tribune quoted unnamed sources as saying.

WikiLeaks founder may be charged under spying law

WikiLeaks founder may be charged under spying law

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Julian Assange, the founder of the whistleblower website WikiLeaks that released thousands of United States state department's secret documents on Sunday, is under the scanner of investigators who are trying to figure out whether or not he had violated criminal laws, and could even be charged under the Espionage Act.

Is it that easy to access and bug Pranab's office?

Is it that easy to access and bug Pranab's office?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

The Intelligence Bureau dismissed the incident stating that there was no bug but a chewing gum in the finance minister's office. But then why would the Finance Minister even write a letter to the Prime Minister seeking his intervention if there was really nothing there?

Cyber attacks to fall in 2015, but will be more sophisticated

Cyber attacks to fall in 2015, but will be more sophisticated

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

According to Websense's cybersecurity predictions for 2015, as mobile apps are using auto-login capability these devices will face more attacks from cyber criminals for more credential-stealing or authentication attacks that can be used at a later date.

'Arrested MHA officer did not compromise security'

'Arrested MHA officer did not compromise security'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Since he handled telecom, mining, shipping and transportation industries, we are looking into all his activities at the ministry. This could possibly be a case of industrial espionage," a senior police officer of the special cell, involved in the case's investigation told rediff.com.

'Internet most potent tool to recruit terrorists'

'Internet most potent tool to recruit terrorists'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

Terrorists are using the internet as the "most potent tool" to rope in youths and carry out espionage operations in the country, Home Secretary G K Pillai said on Monday.

Defence ministry warned of ISI-operated 'spy ring'

Defence ministry warned of ISI-operated 'spy ring'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

The Union home ministry has alerted the defence ministry about an alleged spy ring being run by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, which is trying to use ex-servicemen in the garb of providing job opportunities and financial aid.

A Season of Spies

A Season of Spies

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

'Raazi is being hailed for breaking the glass ceiling for Daughters of Bollywood Inc,' says Sunil Sethi.

Pak high commission official asked to leave India in 48 hours for spying

Pak high commission official asked to leave India in 48 hours for spying

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Cops revealed that the staffer Mehmood Akhtar was sharing sensitive defence documents and deployment details of the BSF along the Indo-Pak border to the ISI.

Arrested Russians didn't act against US interests

Arrested Russians didn't act against US interests

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Russia conceded on Tuesday that the 11people arrested for suspected espionage were its nationals, but said they had not committed actions against US interests, even as Prime Minister Vladimir Putin expressed confidence that the scandal will not affect bilateral relations.

ISI mole in Indian Army jailed for 3 years

ISI mole in Indian Army jailed for 3 years

Rediff.com16 May 2011

"The accused is convicted under section 120-B of the IPC for entering into criminal conspiracy with one Pramod who was working as an ISI agent to indulge in espionage activities to transmit sensitive and secret information regarding Indian Army to the enemy country (Pakistan)," District Judge O P Gupta said, holding Army Signal Man Ritesh Kumar Vishwakarma, guilty of indulging in espionage activities.

ICJ has not given order on consular access for Jadhav: Aziz

ICJ has not given order on consular access for Jadhav: Aziz

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Aziz said that when it comes to cases involving the death penalty, the international court has always given a stay order.

Prachi Desai REVEALS how Bollywood functions

Prachi Desai REVEALS how Bollywood functions

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'When you write off good artistes, it's easier for them to beat their drums about their own people.'

Under scanner Army Major cleared of spying charge

Under scanner Army Major cleared of spying charge

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

An Andaman-based Army Major, who came under the scanner after his computer was remotely accessed from Pakistan, has been cleared by the security agencies of any involvement in espionage.

5 books I recommend reading during the lockdown

5 books I recommend reading during the lockdown

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Rediff reader Rajiv Aggarwal shared this list of books he wants everyone to read

Kulbhushan Jadhav's wife, mother meet Sushma Swaraj

Kulbhushan Jadhav's wife, mother meet Sushma Swaraj

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar and Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar were also present at Sushma Swaraj's residence.