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Bones found in Rajasthan canal are of Bhanwari Devi: FBI

Bones found in Rajasthan canal are of Bhanwari Devi: FBI

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Making some headway in the Bhanwari Devi murder case, the Central Bureau of Investigation has been told by the Federal Bureau of Investigation that the bones recovered from a canal in Rajasthan were of the auxiliary nurse.

Letter to Obama tested positive for deadly poison ricin

Letter to Obama tested positive for deadly poison ricin

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

A letter sent to US President Barack Obama has been tested positive for the deadly poison ricin, federal investigating agencies said on Wednesday.

'Just because you're an immigrant doesn't mean you should live in fear'

'Just because you're an immigrant doesn't mean you should live in fear'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Three years after the horrific massacre of Sikh worshippers at the Oak Creek, Wisconsin, gurdwara by a gunman with ties to supremacist organisations, a federal system to help track hate crimes against Sikhs, Hindu, Arab American communities has been formalised.

Ahead of inauguration, Washington DC turns into fortress

Ahead of inauguration, Washington DC turns into fortress

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

More than 25,000 National Guards have been deployed along with thousands of local police personnel and those from other security agencies. The area in and around Capitol Hill, a large part of Pennsylvania Avenue and the White House has been made out of bounds for the general public with eight-feet high iron barricades being erected.

FBI hails 26/11 probe, India sulks over Headley

FBI hails 26/11 probe, India sulks over Headley

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

A top United States intelligence official has said that the probe in the Mumbai terror siege is an 'excellent example' of cooperation between India and the United States, even as Indian authorities are smarting over the US administration's refusal to hand over Pakistani-American Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Coleman Headley on charges related to his involvement in the 26/11 attack.

Rana, Headley held for Danish terror plot

Rana, Headley held for Danish terror plot

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Pakistan-born American citizen David Coleman Headley and Canadian citizen Tahawur hussain Rana were arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation at Philadelphia airport. The FBI believed that the duo were Lashkar-e-Tayiba operatives who were tasked with spreading terror in India.

Indian origin man held by FBI in kickbacks sting

Indian origin man held by FBI in kickbacks sting

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

43-year-old Pankesh Patel, managing director of a UK firm that acts as a sales agent for companies in law enforcement and military products industries, and two more Britons --David Painter (56) and Lee Wares (43)-- were among 22 people arrested, the US Department of Justice said. Wares is the chairman and director of a British company that markets armoured vehicles.

FBI arrests 2 men linked to NYC bomb plot

FBI arrests 2 men linked to NYC bomb plot

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

The Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested two men on Friday on charges of plotting explosions in New York City as a part of an "ongoing terror investigation" trailing the arrest of an Afghan national on similar charges last year.

US admits attack on Sikh was a hate crime

US admits attack on Sikh was a hate crime

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

US national Deep Rai, 39, was working on his vehicle outside his home in Kent on March 3 when he was approached by a stranger, who first argued with Rai, and then shot him in the arm.

FBI warns India of terror attacks on airports

FBI warns India of terror attacks on airports

Rediff.com12 Nov 2006

The airports placed on high alert are Chennai, Kochi, Tiruchirapalli, Thiruvananthapuram and Coimbatore.

US to track hate crimes against Sikhs, minorities

US to track hate crimes against Sikhs, minorities

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Crimes committed against Sikhs, Hindus, Buddhists, Arabs and three other minority religions would now be tracked as hate crime by law enforcement agencies and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Attorney General Eric Holder said.

Texas shooter at Prophet cartoon event had ISIS links

Texas shooter at Prophet cartoon event had ISIS links

Rediff.com5 May 2015

One of the two gunmen, who were shot dead by police after they opened fire outside an event centre hosting a controversial cartoon contest in the US state of Texas, was linked to the dreaded Islamic State terror outfit.

Islamic State claims responsibility for Texas attack, first in US

Islamic State claims responsibility for Texas attack, first in US

Rediff.com5 May 2015

IS claimed responsibility for an attack outside an event centre hosting a controversial cartoon contest concerning Prophet Mohammed, its first assault on US soil

FBI mole says 9/11 could've been prevented

FBI mole says 9/11 could've been prevented

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Had the Federal Bureau of Investigation paid heed to the words of Elie Assaad, an undercover agent for the agency whose name has been changed, the 9/11 attacks may have never happened.

The TOP HIGHLIGHTS: Oscars honours Irrfan

The TOP HIGHLIGHTS: Oscars honours Irrfan

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

In a special segment called In Memoriam, Irrfan Khan and Oscar-winning costume designer Bhanu Athiya were remembered alongside many Hollywood actors and filmmakers including Chadwick Boseman, Ian Holl, Sean Connery and Max von Sydow.

FBI agents likely to depose at 26/11 trial

FBI agents likely to depose at 26/11 trial

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam handed over a sealed envelope to Judge M L Tahiliani during the ongoing trial into the Mumbai terror attacks. He sought the judge's permission to keep the identities of six FBI agents, who are likely to depose during the trial, a secret.

'100 per cent': Trump ready to testify over Comey conversations

'100 per cent': Trump ready to testify over Comey conversations

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Trump's assertion came after he branded Comey as a "leaker".

Boston blasts: FBI slams CNN, Fox News for jumping the gun

Boston blasts: FBI slams CNN, Fox News for jumping the gun

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

Leading news outlets like CNN and Fox News falsely reported that federal authorities had identified and arrested a suspect in the bombings.

Russia interfered in US presidential polls with purpose: Comey

Russia interfered in US presidential polls with purpose: Comey

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

"There should be no fuzz on this whatsoever. The Russians interfered in our election during the 2016 cycle," Comey said.

US: Pakistani man held by FBI for supporting LeT

US: Pakistani man held by FBI for supporting LeT

Rediff.com3 Sep 2011

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Pakistani national with permanent legal residency in the United States on charges of supporting the banned militant outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba. Jubair Ahmad, 24, according to the affidavit in support of the criminal complaint unsealed on Friday, received "indoctrination and training from the LeT while he lived in Pakistan" as a teenager. If convicted, he faces a maximum potential sentence of 15 years in prison.

FBI proof will speed up 26/11 charge-sheet

FBI proof will speed up 26/11 charge-sheet

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

The Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with the United States has come in handy for India with the investigating agencies of both countries sharing crucial evidence regarding Pakistan's involvement in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Sources in the Mumbai police and Anti Terrorism Squad told rediff.com that the evidence that has been shared by US investigating agencies is crucial to nail Pakistan's lie.

12 pipe bombs, guns found at California gunman's house

12 pipe bombs, guns found at California gunman's house

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The Pakistani-origin gunman who carried out the massacre of 14 people in California along with his Pakistani wife may have been radicalised as he was in touch with extremists, officials said.

4 Marines killed in shootout at US military site

4 Marines killed in shootout at US military site

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

A gunman opened fire at a military recruiting center in Tennessee on Thursday and at least one police officer was shot, the local mayor said.

'India needs an agency like FBI to fight terror'

'India needs an agency like FBI to fight terror'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2008

Joginder Singh, a former director of the Central Bureau of Investigation, feels that terrorism is getting worse in India and that Indian Americans do not understand how grim the situation is.

UP man nabbed for making threat calls to blow up US airport

UP man nabbed for making threat calls to blow up US airport

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

The accused had purchased Bitcoins worth $1,000 but someone duped him, following which he lodged a complaint with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, an American intelligence and security service, but did not get a desired response.

Clinton routinely asked maid to print classified documents for her

Clinton routinely asked maid to print classified documents for her

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Santos also had access to a highly secure room called an SCIF (sensitive compartmented information facility).

Top Senator invites Trump to testify over Comey, Russian meddling

Top Senator invites Trump to testify over Comey, Russian meddling

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Trump had said he is ready to testify over Comey conversations.

Trump 'would love' to be questioned 'under oath' in Russia probe

Trump 'would love' to be questioned 'under oath' in Russia probe

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Trump again denies any collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russians.

Sunanda case: Swamy writes to Rajnath for setting up SIT

Sunanda case: Swamy writes to Rajnath for setting up SIT

Rediff.com14 May 2016

In a letter to Singh, Swamy was severely critical of Delhi Police, alleging that it was dragging its feet even on elementary steps necessary in criminal investigation when it has been established that poison was found in her body and she died an unnatural death.

Taliban unveil hardline interim govt, Haqqanis included

Taliban unveil hardline interim govt, Haqqanis included

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

The Taliban had promised an 'inclusive' government that represents Afghanistan's complex ethnic makeup, but there is no Hazara member in the cabinet.

FBI's hate-crime sleuths to probe killing of Sikh

FBI's hate-crime sleuths to probe killing of Sikh

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

The two assailants walked up to the door, knocked to attract Ravinder's attention and began shooting when he opened the door. "The surveillance camera footage of the suspects has generated many calls and tips," Richmond police Detective Sgt. Mitch Peixoto said, "But so far, nothing has panned out".

From housewife to killer: Mystery of California shooter Tashfeen Malik

From housewife to killer: Mystery of California shooter Tashfeen Malik

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

This is the face of the Muslim mother-turned-killer who along with her husband murdered 14 in San Bernardino in what the Federal Bureau of Investigation is now calling an 'act of terrorism'.

Fai, ISI used code 'Brylcreem' for money transfers

Fai, ISI used code 'Brylcreem' for money transfers

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

'Brylcreem' and '30 plus' were some of the codes used for monetary transactions between Pakistan's snooping agency Inter-Services Intelligence and Kashmiri propagandist Syed Ghulam Nabi Fai, who was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation recently.

Will US President Trump be impeached?

Will US President Trump be impeached?

Rediff.com17 May 2017

A Democratic lawmaker has called for impeachment of United States President Donald Trump for his alleged involvement in obstruction of justice, after news reports revealed that he had asked the Federal Bureau of Investigation to stop investigations against former national security advisor Michael Flynn.

Headley wanted to set up terror base in Delhi: FBI

Headley wanted to set up terror base in Delhi: FBI

Rediff.com31 Jan 2010

American terror suspect David Headley was scheduled to visit India again in November last year, apparently to finalise the next target for terror outfit Lashker-e-Tayiba and set up a base in Delhi. Sources privy to the investigations said that Headley, 49, had told his friends in India that he was coming to the country in November.

Trump, feeling good about Florida, tells backers: 'Do not blow it up, go vote'

Trump, feeling good about Florida, tells backers: 'Do not blow it up, go vote'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Sensing victory six days ahead of the elections, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has urged his supporters to go out and vote and "not blow up" the new momentum his campaign has gained after the FBI's decision to re-open investigation in the alleged email scandal of his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton.

Caribbean officials unhappy with FIFA probe

Caribbean officials unhappy with FIFA probe

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Caribbean soccer officials are unhappy about the appointment of former FBI head Louis Freeh to lead FIFA's investigation into bribery allegations and have urged the ruling body to replace him.

'Did FBI give intel on Headley prior to 26/11?'

'Did FBI give intel on Headley prior to 26/11?'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

Raising the issue during Zero Hour in Rajya Sabha, party member Brinda Karat claimed that Headley, earlier a drug smuggler, worked as an undercover agent of the US intelligence agency CIA since 1999 and the US government helped him make frequent trips to Pakistan.

Former NBA player Crittenton sought for murder

Former NBA player Crittenton sought for murder

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Javaris Crittenton, a former National Basketball Association athlete who once played for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Washington Wizards, is wanted on a murder charge over the death of a woman in Georgia, the FBI said on Monday.

Armed men held in Philadelphia tried to deliver fake ballots: Reports

Armed men held in Philadelphia tried to deliver fake ballots: Reports

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Both men were carrying loaded handguns, and police found an AR-type rifle in the Hummer.