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26/11 case: David Headley to be cross examined from March 22-25

26/11 case: David Headley to be cross examined from March 22-25

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Infamous 26/11 reconnaissance operative David Coleman Headley will be questioned again between March 22 and 25.

Can the ISI keep the Taliban United?

Can the ISI keep the Taliban United?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Despite dependence on the ISI for years of sustenance, Taliban leaders may harbour resentment over the ISI's excessive control, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing.

JeM planned terror attacks in Delhi, sourcing weapons from Bihar: J-K DGP

JeM planned terror attacks in Delhi, sourcing weapons from Bihar: J-K DGP

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Following the arrest of a top terrorist who had made a video of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval's office, it has come to light that Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad is planning a strike in Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir police chief Dilbag Singh said on Sunday.

MP train blast: Accused trio learnt bomb making online, claims police

MP train blast: Accused trio learnt bomb making online, claims police

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

At least ten people were injured, three of them seriously, in the blast in the Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train near Jabdi station of Shajapur district in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday.

On high alert! ISI man's arrest sets off security fears in South

On high alert! ISI man's arrest sets off security fears in South

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

With the arrest of another Sri Lankan national for alleged spying for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, central security agencies have stepped up surveillance of vital installations including defence and foreign consulates in southern parts of the country.

Headley will testify in 26/11 case, says his attorney

Headley will testify in 26/11 case, says his attorney

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Headley is currently serving 35 years in an American prison after being convicted of being involved in the planning and execution of the Mumbai terrorist attack.

Pak arrests some Pathankot suspects; Sharif orders joint investigation team

Pak arrests some Pathankot suspects; Sharif orders joint investigation team

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has ordered formation of a high-profile joint investigation team to investigate the links of the Pathankot air base attackers with Pakistan, a media report said on Monday.

Tourists wearing short skirts prompted IM attack on Jama Masjid

Tourists wearing short skirts prompted IM attack on Jama Masjid

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Foreigners wearing mini skirts and entering Jama Masjid prompted Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhaktal and his aides to commit a terror strike at the historic mosque in September 2010, the Delhi police told a court.

Pak isolated after India, 3 other countries pull out of SAARC summit

Pak isolated after India, 3 other countries pull out of SAARC summit

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Leaders of Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Bhutan have also decided not to attend the summit, which now has to be cancelled as per the SAARC charter.

Trump's flip-flop over H-1B lands him in controversy

Trump's flip-flop over H-1B lands him in controversy

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Donald Trump said America needs highly skilled professionals.

Plot to target consulates: India seeks Malaysian help

Plot to target consulates: India seeks Malaysian help

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

India has requested Malaysian authorities to hand over evidence against an arrested accused who was part of a conspiracy to plan and carry out terror strikes allegedly at the behest of ISI on the US and Israeli consulates in the southern part of this country.

Army does not want PM Sharif to decide India policy, says Former-Pak envoy

Army does not want PM Sharif to decide India policy, says Former-Pak envoy

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Raising questions over the role of Pakistan's powerful military in the Pathankot terror attack, a former ambassador to India has said that the army does not appreciate Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's attempts to decide on the country's policy towards India.

Most Kashmiris support govt move on 370: Doval

Most Kashmiris support govt move on 370: Doval

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Article 370 'was not a special status. It was a special discrimination. With its abrogation we have brought Kashmiris on par with Indians', he said.

Jama Masjid attack: Delhi police chargesheets Bhatkal, aide

Jama Masjid attack: Delhi police chargesheets Bhatkal, aide

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal and his aide Asadullah Akhtar were chargesheeted by the Delhi police in a court on Thursday in connection with the September 2010 Jama Masjid terror attack case where a bomb fitted in a car had exploded.

'ISI planned to attack US, Israel consulates in south India'

'ISI planned to attack US, Israel consulates in south India'

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Security officials on Wednesday revealed that suspected operative of Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence Mohammed Zaheed Hussain, who was arrested days before the twin blasts in Chennai, was part of a larger mission to target critical national assets and some foreign establishments.

Major Ashish Malik: From patrolling in Imphal to silver lining in Jakarta

Major Ashish Malik: From patrolling in Imphal to silver lining in Jakarta

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Asian Games medal winner Fouaad Mirza called for financial help in popularising equestrian in India, saying the government can take a cue from European nations such as the United Kingdom and Germany.

Terror plot on US and Israeli missions: NIA takes over case

Terror plot on US and Israeli missions: NIA takes over case

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

The National Investigation Agency has taken over the probe into the case of alleged hatching of a plot by Pakistan-based terror group to carry out suicide attacks on the US and Israeli consulates in South India.

India's new aviation policy is disappointing

India's new aviation policy is disappointing

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

The intellectual vacuum that the government is often accused of is more than evident in the policy draft.

Pakistan has no 'locus standi' in addressing Kashmir situation, says EAM

Pakistan has no 'locus standi' in addressing Kashmir situation, says EAM

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

India on Thursday said it has no "locus standi" in the matter and its attempt to internationalise the issue will not "whitewash" cross-border terrorism supported by it.

India, Pakistan should shed their old baggage: Hina Rabbani Khar

India, Pakistan should shed their old baggage: Hina Rabbani Khar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Former Pakistan foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar on Wednesday said India and Pakistan should shed their "old baggage" as she made a strong pitch for the resumption of the Indo-Pak dialogue process.

NIA files chargesheet against captured Pak terrorist who planned to attack Delhi

NIA files chargesheet against captured Pak terrorist who planned to attack Delhi

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

The National Investigative Agency has filed a chargesheet against Pakistani national Bahadur Ali, who was arrested in Kashmir in July last year, alleging that he was working for terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba and was planning to carry out attacks at several places including Delhi.

What you sow will bear fruit, India warns Pakistan

What you sow will bear fruit, India warns Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

A day after the National Investigation Agency filed a chargesheet against Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar in the Pathankot attack, India took on Pakistan at the United Nations and called on the hostile neighbour to leave behind its ways of terrorism, with the warning saying that, "what you sow will bear fruit".

This is how cash travels from printing press to your purse

This is how cash travels from printing press to your purse

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

On a daily basis, an average cash logistics company transports Rs 5,000-8,000 crore worth of cash nationwide.

Also did recce of Mumbai police HQ, naval station: Headley

Also did recce of Mumbai police HQ, naval station: Headley

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley on Tuesday continued his deposition for the second consecutive day before a court in Mumbai.

4 reasons why this R-Day parade will be different

4 reasons why this R-Day parade will be different

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

This year's Republic Day parade will witness a few changes.

NIA busts ISIS-inspired terror module planning to attack VIPs, 10 arrested

NIA busts ISIS-inspired terror module planning to attack VIPs, 10 arrested

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

The module was in touch with foreign handlers, whose identity is yet to be established, NIA Inspector General Alok Mittal told reporters.

Dog used in Osama raid to provide protection on Yoga Day event

Dog used in Osama raid to provide protection on Yoga Day event

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Trained sniffer dogs such as the one used in Osama raid, German Shepherd and Labradors will be deployed.

Will probe claims of mole in book on 26/11 strike: Shinde

Will probe claims of mole in book on 26/11 strike: Shinde

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Government will probe the findings in a book on the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks which claims that a "super- agent" code-named 'Honey Bee' in the Indian establishment had helped Pakistan's ISI in identifying the landing site for the terrorists.

India has turned into fertile ground for ISIS

India has turned into fertile ground for ISIS

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

'We could crack IM modules in the country because one arrested member would spill beans on the other.' 'With ISIS, every module is different and is possibly being handled by different operators abroad.'

26/11: Colossal security failure, a nation on the run

26/11: Colossal security failure, a nation on the run

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

What distinguishes 26/11 from other bombings in big cities, for instance 9/11 in New York or 7/7 in London, is that it remains the best-documented attack in a digitally enhanced world, says Sunil Sethi

India to inform Lanka about terror cloud on Pak embassy official

India to inform Lanka about terror cloud on Pak embassy official

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

India will be informing Sri Lanka about an official working with the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo who was allegedly playing a key role in planning terror strikes at the behest of ISI on the US and Israeli consulates in the southern part of this country.

Why films give me hope in these times of war

Why films give me hope in these times of war

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

>What happens when two teenagers -- one Israeli and one Palestinian -- discover that they were accidentally switched at birth? The Other Son is a wonderful vision of Israel and Palestine. There is no positive future for the region and its people without this vision, feels Aseem Chhabra.

Why the ISI now backs Masood Azhar

Why the ISI now backs Masood Azhar

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

'Jaish is known for its fidayeen activities.' 'This well trained human resource backed by military-based training makes the JeM an obvious choice over the LeT and HM.'

Is India reluctant to take its place in the new world order?

Is India reluctant to take its place in the new world order?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

'Crafting a coherent, transparent and consistent policy vis-a-vis our neighbours, leave alone the rest of the world, is unlikely to be high on the priority list of the new Indian government, which will be sworn in before June,' says Ramananda Sengupta.

Tehsin, Zia-Ur-Rahman 'still conspiring' terror acts: NIA

Tehsin, Zia-Ur-Rahman 'still conspiring' terror acts: NIA

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

National Investigation Agency on Friday told a special court that suspected Indian Mujahideen terrorists Tehsin Akhtar and Zia-Ur-Rahman are "still conspiring" to carry out terror strikes at various prominent places in India, especially the national capital, with the aid of Pakistan-based handlers.

How Balakot won Modi 2019 election

How Balakot won Modi 2019 election

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

'I will need a few more pictures, sir, can I get some time from you for a more extended photo shoot?' asked Singh. Modi, ever-obliging before the camera, laughed. 'Sure, but let us plan to do it after my swearing-in is over in May!' The Balakot effect was evident. A fascinating excerpt from Rajdeep Sardesai's 2019: How Modi Won India.

When ISIS found home in India

When ISIS found home in India

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The nine meetings offer an interesting window into Shafi Armar's efforts to try and group together what after all were excitable keyboard warriors into an actual terror group, capable of handling weapons, organising recruits, cooking homegrown explosives, selecting safe training areas, safe houses and finally, committing strikes against Indian targets.

If not terrorist, India's 'Osama' could've been an IT professional

If not terrorist, India's 'Osama' could've been an IT professional

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Qureshi, 46, had been on the run since 20 blasts ripped through Gujarat's main city Ahmedabad on July 26, 2008, killing more than 50 people

India must have a future in Electronics

India must have a future in Electronics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'It is in electronics that the gap between where we are and where we need to be is most obvious and most persistent.' 'It is not only a national security issue, but also a commercial issue,' argues Rajeev Srinivasan.