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US: Armed man killed after trying to breach FBI office

US: Armed man killed after trying to breach FBI office

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

The confrontation comes days after the FBI executed a search warrant at former president Donald Trump's Florida estate.

Hate crime in US increased by 12% in 2021: FBI

Hate crime in US increased by 12% in 2021: FBI

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

The FBI also said that 43.2 per cent of the total crimes recorded were related to intimidation.

Indian investigators, FBI to quiz US LeT operative

Indian investigators, FBI to quiz US LeT operative

Rediff.com31 Oct 2009

Indian investigators would join their Federal Bureau of Investigation counterparts on Monday to question David Coleman Headley, nabbed by FBI for plotting a major terror attack in India at LeT's behest, as fresh inputs indicated that he was planning to visit Pakistan this month.

3rd assassination attempt on Trump foiled as armed man arrested

3rd assassination attempt on Trump foiled as armed man arrested

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The suspect, identified as Vem Miller, was intercepted by police at a checkpoint about a half-mile from an entrance to the rally, police said.

Now, Trump fires FBI official for unauthorised disclosure to media

Now, Trump fires FBI official for unauthorised disclosure to media

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

The announcement by Attorney General Jeff Sessions comes within days of President Donald Trump firing his Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.

Will US extradite Lawrence Bishnoi's brother to India?

Will US extradite Lawrence Bishnoi's brother to India?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, has been arrested by US law enforcement authorities in Iowa. He is wanted in connection with several criminal cases in India, including the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique and the firing outside actor Salman Khan's Mumbai home.

US probes leak of classified Israeli retaliatory strike plans on Iran

US probes leak of classified Israeli retaliatory strike plans on Iran

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

The leak occurs at a particularly delicate time in US-Israel relations and is likely to infuriate Israel, which has been preparing to retaliate against Iran following a missile barrage on October 1.

Gene Hackman's 10 Must Watch Films On OTT

Gene Hackman's 10 Must Watch Films On OTT

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Gene Hackman had a long and rich career, playing leading and supporting roles in many Hollywood films.

Rana joined 26/11 plot in 2005, facilitated Headley's Indian visa: NIA

Rana joined 26/11 plot in 2005, facilitated Headley's Indian visa: NIA

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Canadian national convicted in the United States for his role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has been extradited to India. Rana, a close associate of Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley, was involved in the conspiracy from 2005 onwards and assisted Headley in obtaining a visa for India. He is the third person to be sent on trial in India for the 26/11 attacks after Ajmal Kasab and Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal. Rana's extradition comes after US President Donald Trump approved the request.

Rana visited north, south India before 26/11, extradition key: Officials

Rana visited north, south India before 26/11, extradition key: Officials

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Pakistan-born Canadian national and close associate of David Coleman Headley, could be extradited to India in connection with the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Rana's travel history in parts of north and south India before the attacks in 2008 is expected to provide crucial leads for the investigation. His extradition would mark the third person to be tried in India for the attacks, after Ajmal Kasab and Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal.

Ex-RAW official charged in US in plot to kill Pannun

Ex-RAW official charged in US in plot to kill Pannun

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Vikas Yadav, 39, was employed by the Cabinet Secretariat, which houses India's foreign intelligence service, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), the federal prosecutors claimed on Thursday in an indictment filed in a US court in New York.

Plane carrying 64 collides with chopper, crashes in US

Plane carrying 64 collides with chopper, crashes in US

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

The plane, a PSA Airline Bombardier CRJ700, crashed in the Potomac River near the vicinity of Reagan National Airport, according to officials.

Trump says his Mar-a-Lago estate 'raided' by FBI

Trump says his Mar-a-Lago estate 'raided' by FBI

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Trump said that Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach was "occupied by a large group of FBI agents".

'Russia linked' bomb threats disrupt polling in battleground states

'Russia linked' bomb threats disrupt polling in battleground states

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Multiple polling stations and municipal buildings received hoax bomb threats across the battleground states of Pennsylvania, Arizona and Georgia, disrupting the polling in these states.

FBI finds more classified documents from Biden's home

FBI finds more classified documents from Biden's home

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

The total number of classified documents found in the residences and private offices of Biden has now increased to nearly a dozen and a half. All documents, including from his term as vice president from 2009 to 2016, have now been taken into possession of federal agents.

No one is even trying to assassinate...: Elon Musk

No one is even trying to assassinate...: Elon Musk

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Musk is an open supporter of Trump.

Cyber crime: CBI raids 115 places in India in coordination with Interpol, FBI

Cyber crime: CBI raids 115 places in India in coordination with Interpol, FBI

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

The CBI has registered 11 cases against cyber criminals involved in financial fraud using the internet and the agency conducted searches at 87 locations while 28 locations were raided by the state police forces, they said.

Academician-turned-bizman from UP shot dead in US; kin suspect rivals

Academician-turned-bizman from UP shot dead in US; kin suspect rivals

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Dr. Shriram Singh, a 58-year-old Indian academic and entrepreneur, was shot and killed in Atlanta, Georgia. His family suspects business rivalry may be behind the murder. Dr. Singh, a native of Gonda, India, had been living in the US for nearly four decades and had built a successful business empire. His family is seeking justice and security after his tragic death.

Joe Biden speaks to Donald Trump post assassination bid

Joe Biden speaks to Donald Trump post assassination bid

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

This evening, President Biden spoke to former President Trump. The President also spoke to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Butler Mayor Bob Dandoy, the White House said.

Trump sacked FBI chief to end probe against Flynn: NYT

Trump sacked FBI chief to end probe against Flynn: NYT

Rediff.com17 May 2017

'He is a good guy. I hope you can let this go,' Trump had said, adding that Flynn had done nothing wrong.

Over 100 arrested for Capitol Hill riots: FBI

Over 100 arrested for Capitol Hill riots: FBI

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

The Justice Department also announced on Thursday evening that the FBI had received more than 140,000 tips identifying rioters and had opened about 200 subject case files.

'Let Me Get My Shoes', Trump Said After Shooting

'Let Me Get My Shoes', Trump Said After Shooting

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Former United States president Donald Trump was injured after being shot in the ear during an apparent assassination attempt at an election rally in Pennsylvania after which a male attacker was shot and killed by a member of the Secret Service.

Are Trump and Musk Dismantling American Democracy?

Are Trump and Musk Dismantling American Democracy?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

We the people are left in the wind, waiting on the whims of an unengaged president and an oligarch with a nearly bottomless wallet, observes Sree Sreenivasan.

What Biden, Harris said after 2nd assassination attempt on Trump

What Biden, Harris said after 2nd assassination attempt on Trump

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Biden commended the Secret Service for their 'vigilance' and keeping the former president 'safe'. He further said that one suspect has been held in custody and an active investigation is underway.

Explosives found in Trump shooter's car, residence

Explosives found in Trump shooter's car, residence

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Authorities used the gun to help determine the shooter's identity, as he did not have identification on him, according to law enforcement sources, as reported by CNN.

Text book and exemplary: US Secret Service defends Trump protection plan

Text book and exemplary: US Secret Service defends Trump protection plan

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Ronald Rowe Jr said that the suspect did not have a line of sight of Trump and was not able to get any shots off at the agents who were sweeping the course, according to a Politico report.

'Hindus go back': Another BAPS temple vandalised in US

'Hindus go back': Another BAPS temple vandalised in US

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

This was the second incident of desecration at a BAPS temple in less than a month in the US amidst the growing trend of temple vandalism as part of a systematic hate crime against the Hindu community in the country.

Christopher Wray confirmed as new FBI director

Christopher Wray confirmed as new FBI director

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Wray, 50, received an overwhelmingly bipartisan support -- 92-5 votes -- on the Senate floor.

Leo's 50 Today: His 10 Best Movies!

Leo's 50 Today: His 10 Best Movies!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Namrata Thakker picks her 10 favourite Leo movies.

Adani Charges Test For US Legal System

Adani Charges Test For US Legal System

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

US prosecutors' case against Gautam Adani and others may stumble on the extraterritorial application of American law.

US court sentences Indian to 3 years in jail for call centre fraud

US court sentences Indian to 3 years in jail for call centre fraud

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

An Indian national from Gurgaon has been sentenced to three years in federal imprisonment on charges of call centre fraud that intended to cheat Americans of millions of dollars, a US attorney said.

ISIS, Qaeda planning large-scale attacks on US, warns FBI

ISIS, Qaeda planning large-scale attacks on US, warns FBI

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Federal Bureau of Investigation director Christopher Wray on Thursday expressed concern that foreign terrorist organisations (FTOs), such as the Islamic State and Al Qaeda, may either launch or inspire large-scale attacks against the United States.

Orlando shooter 'radicalised' homegrown terrorist: FBI

Orlando shooter 'radicalised' homegrown terrorist: FBI

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Comey said from the investigations so far it is not entirely clear at this point just what terrorist group he aspired to support.

FIFA ethics investigator Garcia resigns in protest

FIFA ethics investigator Garcia resigns in protest

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

- 'No independent governance committee, investigator or arbitration panel can change the culture of an organization' - 'FIFA's ethics committee was created to increase the transparency of the organisation, that's what we wanted, but in the end it has just caused more confusion for FIFA'

FBI releases unseen 9/11 Pentagon photos

FBI releases unseen 9/11 Pentagon photos

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

The Federal Bureau of Investigation released chilling new images of the Pentagon in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. The unpublished images were released to show the sheer devastation of the terrorist attack on the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.

Trump nominates Christopher Wray as new FBI chief

Trump nominates Christopher Wray as new FBI chief

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Wray is a litigation attorney with law firm King & Spalding in Washington and Atlanta.

Sikhs third most targeted religious group in US: FBI

Sikhs third most targeted religious group in US: FBI

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

A total of 7,120 hate crimes were reported to the FBI by law enforcement agencies around the country last year, slightly down from 7,175 in 2017, the FBI said, adding that this involved 8,496 offenses.

Trump accuses Justice Department, FBI of pro-Democrat bias

Trump accuses Justice Department, FBI of pro-Democrat bias

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

Trump's accusation of the leadership once again maligns people he appointed to their roles, including FBI Director Christopher Wray whom he nominated after firing former FBI Director James Comey in May.

Trump unethical, untethered to truth, says fired FBI chief

Trump unethical, untethered to truth, says fired FBI chief

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

'Trump will do significant damage in the short term'

FBI looking into abuse allegations against Brad Pitt

FBI looking into abuse allegations against Brad Pitt

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

'I am very saddened by this, but what matters most now is the wellbeing of our kids,' Brad Pitt responds.