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Terror groups in Pakistan switch to new messaging apps

Terror groups in Pakistan switch to new messaging apps

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Amid a raging debate over privacy offered by messaging platforms like WhatsApp, terrorist groups and their handlers from Pakistan are switching to new applications which include one developed by a Turkish company, officials in Srinagar said.

Mukhbir: The Story Of A Spy Review: Tensions Run High

Mukhbir: The Story Of A Spy Review: Tensions Run High

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Mukhbir: The Story Of A Spy makes up in elegance of language and production design what it lacks in flashy derring do that most actioners rely on to keep the audience hooked, observes Deepa Gahlot. Mukhbir: The Story Of A Spy Review

Chennai engineer convicted in ISIS conspiracy case

Chennai engineer convicted in ISIS conspiracy case

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

The case which was registered in 2015, pertains to a criminal conspiracy hatched by ISIS to establish its base in India by recruiting Muslim youth for ISIS through different social media platforms, the NIA stated.

56 Pakistanis among 186 terrorists killed in JK in 2022: DGP

56 Pakistanis among 186 terrorists killed in JK in 2022: DGP

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

He said 100 youths joined terrorism in J-K this year, which is also the lowest in many years.

Headley's diary reveals phone nos of Pak handlers

Headley's diary reveals phone nos of Pak handlers

Rediff.com24 May 2011

Clinching evidence of key Mumbai attack accused David Headley's links with the Inter-Services Intelligence and Jamaat-ud Dawa is provided by his diary, which contains telephone numbers of two Major-rank officers of the Pakistani Army besides some others who handled the 26/11 attackers.

Security beefed up in Islamabad amid Imran Khan's assassination rumours

Security beefed up in Islamabad amid Imran Khan's assassination rumours

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Section 144 has already been imposed in Islamabad and gatherings have been banned, the Islamabad police spokesperson said on Saturday.

Journalist Sidhique Kappan has deep links with PFI, UP tells SC

Journalist Sidhique Kappan has deep links with PFI, UP tells SC

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Kerala-based journalist Sidhique Kappan, arrested in October 2020 on the way to Hathras where a Dalit woman had died after allegedly being gang-raped, has deep links with the Popular Front of India and is part of a larger conspiracy to "incite religious discord and spread terror", Uttar Pradesh government has told the Supreme Court.

Govt declares Hizbul, Lashkar men among 10 as terrorists under UAPA

Govt declares Hizbul, Lashkar men among 10 as terrorists under UAPA

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

A total of 10 members of Hizbul Mujahideen, Lashkar-e-Tayiba and other proscribed outfits were on Tuesday designated as terrorists by the Union ministry of home affairs under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

Villagers nab 2 Lashkar terrorists in J-K, handed over to police

Villagers nab 2 Lashkar terrorists in J-K, handed over to police

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

The incident took place in Tuksan Dhok village and the captured terrorists included the most wanted LeT commander Talib Hussain, a resident of Rajouri district and the mastermind of the recent IED blasts in the district, the officials said.

Gautam Gambhir receives another death threat; third in 6 days

Gautam Gambhir receives another death threat; third in 6 days

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

The cricketer-turned-politician had received death threats on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Airlines cancel, reschedule London flights as Heathrow restrictions kick in

Airlines cancel, reschedule London flights as Heathrow restrictions kick in

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

On Thursday, Virgin Atlantic, for instance, cancelled its morning flight between London and Delhi. And Air India rescheduled its London-Ahmedabad flight by several hours. With the Heathrow restrictions to remain in place till September 11, air traffic between India and London is likely to see slower growth over the next two months.

26/11: Handler's voice matches with Jundal, says police

26/11: Handler's voice matches with Jundal, says police

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

In a crucial evidence in Mumbai26/11 terror attack case, the voice samples of arrested Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative Sayed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal have matched with ones on the terror tapes intercepted during the strike.

The cause, not money, inspired 26/11 handler Jundal

The cause, not money, inspired 26/11 handler Jundal

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

The Maharashtra ATS's supplementary chargesheet against arrested LeT operative Abu Jundal brings out some of his chilling confessions over the dastardly 26/11 terror attacks, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Meerut to house India's first war memorial for animals

Meerut to house India's first war memorial for animals

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

The memorial will come up at the Remount and Veterinary Corps Centre and College in Meerut where the army breeds, rears, and trains dogs, mules and horses.

Terror plot to attack temple in J-K's Pooch foiled

Terror plot to attack temple in J-K's Pooch foiled

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

The arrested persons were planning to carry out a grenade attack on a temple at the behest of their Pakistani handler to disturb peace and communal amity in the district.

Knew day before there was a plot to kill me: Imran Khan

Knew day before there was a plot to kill me: Imran Khan

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Khan said he was hit by four bullets on his right leg during the assassination attempt.

J-K terrorists' weapon of mass connection: Civilian mobile hotspot

J-K terrorists' weapon of mass connection: Civilian mobile hotspot

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The phone could be in your hand but another person, possibly a militant or a sympathiser, could be using its 'hotspot' facility, say police officials, red-flagging the latest modus operandi of terrorists in Kashmir and warning unsuspecting civilians about the trouble they could land in.

India designates Zargar, released in IC-814 hijack, as terrorist

India designates Zargar, released in IC-814 hijack, as terrorist

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar, who was involved in a series of terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir and was one of the released terrorists in the hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC-814 in 1999, has been designated as a terrorist by the Union government.

Pak-based Lashkar behind recent twin blasts in Udhampur: J-K police

Pak-based Lashkar behind recent twin blasts in Udhampur: J-K police

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

He said the case was cracked within three days with the arrest of a 'recycled' terrorist with five more improvised explosive devices in his possession, including three ready-to-use sticky bombs.

Pak minister claims plot to assassinate Imran Khan unearthed

Pak minister claims plot to assassinate Imran Khan unearthed

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Pakistan's Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry on Friday claimed that a plot to assassinate Prime Minister Imran Khan has been reported by the country's security agencies, ahead of Sunday's no-trust motion against the premier.

ISI-backed Khalistani terrorists behind Ludhiana court blast: Intel

ISI-backed Khalistani terrorists behind Ludhiana court blast: Intel

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

A senior officer said that after the Red Fort incident, intelligence agencies were on their toes in Punjab to keep a close watch on Khalistan forces trying to revive their movement.

Vikram Review

Vikram Review

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

With ample whistle podu moments, Vikram is a macho blockbuster that shouldn't be missed, applauds Divya Nair.

Taxmen raid Oppo, Xiaomi, One Plus offices

Taxmen raid Oppo, Xiaomi, One Plus offices

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

In a major crackdown on Chinese mobile companies, the Income Tax department is conducting searches on leading Chinese mobile companies across the country. Mobile companies including Oppo, Xiaomi and One Plus are being covered in this search, sources told ANI on Wednesday. More than two dozen premises are covered in the search which started on Tuesday. "Raids are ongoing in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Greater Noida, Kolkata, Guwahati, Indore and some other places," sources told ANI.

Tripura Police invokes UAPA against 102 Twitter accounts

Tripura Police invokes UAPA against 102 Twitter accounts

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

"Tripura Police have taken up a case against a total of 102 Twitter accounts under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for spreading fake and distorted information related to the recent violence that took place at Panisagar North Tripura," said Jyotishman Das Choudhary, Public Relation Officer of Tripura Police.

60 per cent of IS Twitter handler's followers are non-Muslims

60 per cent of IS Twitter handler's followers are non-Muslims

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

More than 60 per cent followers of Mehdi Masroor Biswas, the Bengaluru-based executive, who was running a pro-Islamic State Twitter account, were non-Muslims and a majority of his Muslim followers were from western countries, particularly the United Kingdom, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday.

1985 Air India bombing suspect shot dead in Canada

1985 Air India bombing suspect shot dead in Canada

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Malik was shot dead in Surrey, British Columbia on Thursday. Malik and co-accused Ajaib Singh Bagri were acquitted in 2005 of mass murder and conspiracy charges related to the two bombings in 1985 that killed 331 people, the CBC News said.

ISI plot to revive militancy in Jammu foiled, 6 arrested

ISI plot to revive militancy in Jammu foiled, 6 arrested

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The spies revealed that they were tasked by the ISI officer to revive militancy in Jammu by recruiting youth in the region.

ISI chief Shuja Pasha met 26/11 handler: Headley

ISI chief Shuja Pasha met 26/11 handler: Headley

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

In revelations that clearly show Inter Services Intelligence's role in the Mumbai terror attacks, Pakistani-American terrorist David Headley has told his interrogators that the Pakistani intelligence agency had paid Rs 25 lakh to Lashkar-e-Tayiba to purchase a boat, which terrorists used to travel from Karachi.

Jailed in 'anda' cell, 26/11 handler Jundal goes on hunger strike

Jailed in 'anda' cell, 26/11 handler Jundal goes on hunger strike

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

The 26/11 handler has demanded to be shifted from 'anda' cell to a normal prison.

NIA charges 25 for conspiring to recruit 'hybrid terrorists' for JK attacks

NIA charges 25 for conspiring to recruit 'hybrid terrorists' for JK attacks

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The case pertains to hatching a conspiracy, both on physical as well as cyberspace, for undertaking violent terrorist acts in Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country, by cadres of Pakistan-based proscribed terrorist organisations.

The Akasa Air experience as it takes to the skies

The Akasa Air experience as it takes to the skies

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Sundays are generally quiet days for air travel, but this Sunday was a tad different. There was quite an excitement at Gate 28 of Mumbai airport's Terminal 1 as Akasa Air, India's newest airline, prepared to take to the skies on Day 1. With a new fuel-efficient Boeing 737 Max aircraft and soft cushioned seats equipped with USB ports, Akasa Air hopes to bring freshness to the flying experience.

Muslim neighbours rally around Kashmiri Pandit family after terror attack

Muslim neighbours rally around Kashmiri Pandit family after terror attack

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

After a Kashmiri Pandit shopkeeper was shot at by terrorists in Shopian in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, his family received immense support from his Muslim neighbours who not only rushed him to a hospital but camped at his house as well to ward off any further trouble.

Canada charges 2 in Ripudaman Singh Malik's killing

Canada charges 2 in Ripudaman Singh Malik's killing

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The Canadian police have arrested two persons and charged them with first-degree murder in the targeted shooting of Ripudaman Singh Malik, the Sikh man acquitted in the tragic 1985 Air India Kanishka terrorist bombing case that killed 331 people.

Heavy security across country for 76th Independence Day

Heavy security across country for 76th Independence Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

India has not only been decked in tricolour hues in the lead up to the 76th Independence Day celebrations, but also put under a heavy security blanket, right from Delhi, the epicentre of the mega celebrations, to Jammu and Kashmir.

Sarpanch killers among 5 hybrid Lashkar terrorists nabbed in J-K

Sarpanch killers among 5 hybrid Lashkar terrorists nabbed in J-K

Rediff.com23 May 2022

The Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday said they have arrested five 'hybrid' terrorists of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Tayiba outfit, three of whom were allegedly involved in the killing of a sarpanch in Baramulla district last month.

LeT's bomb-maker names former ISI chief as his handler

LeT's bomb-maker names former ISI chief as his handler

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Top Lashkar-e-Tayiba bomb expert Abdul Karim Tunda told interrogators that he had come in contact with Pakistan's spy agency Inter Services Intelligence after meeting former ISI Chief Hamid Gul in 1995 and was in constant touch with him thereafter.

Shooter involved in Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Sandhu's murder held

Shooter involved in Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Sandhu's murder held

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The Punjab Police on Thursday arrested the second shooter involved in the killing of Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Singh Sandhu last year.

Amid ops to flush out terrorists, Army chief on aerial recce of JK's forward areas

Amid ops to flush out terrorists, Army chief on aerial recce of JK's forward areas

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Army Chief General M M Naravane carried out an aerial reconnaissance of forward areas on Wednesday and was briefed about the prevailing security situation along the Line of Control (LOC) in the Jammu region, officials said.

Teenage Pak terrorist caught in Uri wants to 'go back to his mother'

Teenage Pak terrorist caught in Uri wants to 'go back to his mother'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

'I appeal to the Lashkar-e-Tayiba (LeT) area commander, the ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence) and the Pakistan Army to take me back to my mother just like they sent me here (India),' Ali Babar Patra, the teenage terrorist from Pakistan, said in a video message released by the Army in Srinagar on Wednesday.

Accused in Sunjwan attack ferried terrorists from IB earlier too, NIA takes over probe

Accused in Sunjwan attack ferried terrorists from IB earlier too, NIA takes over probe

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The NIA on Tuesday took over the case of last week's terror strike near an army camp Jammu, officials said, as one of the three arrestees confessed to transporting terrorists from the International Border to Kashmir in the past also, sending alarm bells ringing in the security establishment.