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Plot to target PM: Sena, Oppn dismiss claim; Rajnath chairs high-level meet

Plot to target PM: Sena, Oppn dismiss claim; Rajnath chairs high-level meet

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Union minister Prakash Javadekar said everybody should have condemned such an attempt, more so as India has lost two prime ministers to violence.

Ishrat case: Absconding cop arrives in court on stretcher

Ishrat case: Absconding cop arrives in court on stretcher

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Absconding senior Gujarat IPS officer P P Pandey, an accused in the Ishrat Jahan encounter case, on Monday made a dramatic appearance on a stretcher in a CBI court, which granted him anticipatory bail till July 31.

Quick Response Team was waiting for the terrorists

Quick Response Team was waiting for the terrorists

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

The suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists dressed in army uniforms launched the attack with an aim of destroying the air base.

MHA panel asked to complete Ishrat file probe at earliest

MHA panel asked to complete Ishrat file probe at earliest

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

A one-man inquiry panel of the home ministry, probing the missing files related to the case of alleged fake encounter of Ishrat Jahan, has been asked to expedite its work.

Terror alert on Kejriwal could be fake!

Terror alert on Kejriwal could be fake!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Does Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal really face a terror threat?

Top cops meet to discuss ways to contain IS

Top cops meet to discuss ways to contain IS

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The PM and home minister, along with all heads of various police and other security agencies, will attend the conference.

313 terrorists ready to strike India, 3000 more waiting

313 terrorists ready to strike India, 3000 more waiting

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

As many as 313 fidayeens, out and about in Pakistan, plan to strike in India during the Lok Sabha elections.

Why Eastern Bihar is turning into a Naxal hotbed

Why Eastern Bihar is turning into a Naxal hotbed

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Statistics show the failure of the Bihar government in acting against Naxals in the state who are able to set up bases without much difficulty. Vicky Nanjappa reports

British ex-spy linked with Trump memo goes into hiding

British ex-spy linked with Trump memo goes into hiding

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

He has been widely named as the author of the memo, published in some US media containing extensive allegations about Trump's personal life and his campaign's relationship with the Russian state.

FBI seeks to question more individuals

FBI seeks to question more individuals

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, which is helping Indian intelligence agencies and police in probing the Mumbai terror attack, has sought permission from New Delhi to interrogate more persons in Indian custody.

Hacker alert! Careless DRDO officials lose crucial info

Hacker alert! Careless DRDO officials lose crucial info

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Some officials, despite repeated warnings, continue to browse the Internet and visit social networking sites from the very same computer in which classified information is stored, says Vicky Nanjappa

Will Lieutenant Governor Jung survive AAP onslaught?

Will Lieutenant Governor Jung survive AAP onslaught?

Rediff.com18 May 2015

How Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung handles the fight with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the issue of appointment of a chief secretary will be an interesting insight into his personality, says Aditi Phadnis

The story Rediff scooped one month ago!

The story Rediff scooped one month ago!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

In a sudden development, S Jaishankar, India's Ambassador to the United States, was on Wednesday night appointed Foreign Secretary, replacing Sujatha Singh whose tenure has been abruptly 'curtailed" by nearly 8 months.

Sting op claims Amit Shah, Guj cops snooped on woman on 'Saheb' orders

Sting op claims Amit Shah, Guj cops snooped on woman on 'Saheb' orders

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Gulail.com and Cobrapost.com on Friday came out with a sting operation of the alleged illegal phone tapping done on a Bangalore woman in 2009 reportedly under the instructions of former Gujarat home minister Amit Shah -- a confidant of Narendra Modi and who is now leading the Bharatiya Janata Party's charge in Uttar Pradesh -- and the state police.

No evidence of Trump-Russia collusion: White House

No evidence of Trump-Russia collusion: White House

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The White House has said there is no evidence of a Trump-Russia collusion, hours after the Federal Bureau of Investigation confirmed that it was probing Russia's meddling in last year's presidential polls, including possible links between the Trump campaign and Moscow.

Ishrat case: CBI not focusing on intel input but conspiracy

Ishrat case: CBI not focusing on intel input but conspiracy

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

The probe of Central Bureau of Investigation in the alleged role of a senior Intelligence Officer in the Ishrat Jahan fake encounter killing case is not limited to input given by him but his role, if any, in the entire conspiracy which led to the encounter.

A crucial fortnight for Supreme Court. And for India

A crucial fortnight for Supreme Court. And for India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Security has been put on high alert across the nation as the Supreme Court of India is all set to deliver its verdict in the Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, Sabarimala case and a host of other legal wrangles.

Do we need governors and their grey powers?

Do we need governors and their grey powers?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

'Both the governor and the President enjoy an enormous array of 'grey' powers.' 'All parties criticise these when in the Opposition. But why does no government dismantle them when these parties come to power?' asks Aditi Phadnis.

Ishrat case: Rana stayed with Javed as his friend 'Bunty'

Ishrat case: Rana stayed with Javed as his friend 'Bunty'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation has included the statement of Sheikh's wife Sajida as witness number 42 in its charge sheet wherein she identified the photograph of Rana as her husband Sheikh's friend Bunty who had stayed with them at their house in Mumbai.

Security concerns for Prime Minister Modi

Security concerns for Prime Minister Modi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

The people in charge of the PM's security need to shift the emphasis from the numerical (the number of policemen deployed) to technology-based solutions to sanitise the area where he resides, works and during his road journeys, says Anil Chowdhry, former secretary (internal security), ministry of home affairs.

CBI arrests top Dawood aide Farooq Takla

CBI arrests top Dawood aide Farooq Takla

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Takla fled from India after 1993 Mumbai blasts, following which a Red Corner Notice was issued against him in 1995.

Four judges sworn in as Supreme Court judges

Four judges sworn in as Supreme Court judges

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Justices A M Khanwilkar, D Y Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and L Nageshwar Rao were on Friday sworn in as Supreme Court judges, taking the apex court's strength to 29, including Chief Justice T S Thakur.

NRI to head CIA's South Asia arm

NRI to head CIA's South Asia arm

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

MHA lodges FIR in Ishrat missing files case

MHA lodges FIR in Ishrat missing files case

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

An under secretary serving in the home ministry has filed the FIR at the Parliament Street Police station in New Delhi under Section 409 (criminal breach of trust by public servants) of the Indian Penal Code asking police to probe "why, how and under what circumstances" five documents related to the case went missing.

No place for Mumbai top cop @MakeInMumbai?

No place for Mumbai top cop @MakeInMumbai?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Bombay or Mumbai? Was a senior minister miffed by a breach of protocol? Why did the police commissioner not find a place on the dais? Vignettes from 'Make in Mumbai.'

World's best bomb maker is looking to strike back

World's best bomb maker is looking to strike back

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

'Underwear bomb' creator Ibrahim Hassan al-Asiri, perhaps the best bomb maker in the world, has been the most high-profile recruit of the Islamic State. And the ability of his bombs to go unchecked through the most stringent security setups has left the US and UK very worried. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Grandest flypast highlight of 73rd Republic Day parade

Grandest flypast highlight of 73rd Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

India displayed its military might and vibrant cultural heritage on Rajpath on Wednesday with the grandest flypast with 75 aircraft to mark the 'Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav' celebrations being the highlight of the 73rd Republic Day Parade, which was drastically scaled down in view of the Covid pandemic.

Close coop among intel agencies post 26/11

Close coop among intel agencies post 26/11

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

"Agents from FBI offices in New Delhi and Islamabad joined forces with Indian government, the CIA, the State Department, MI-6 and New Scotland Yard," he said. Through these partnerships, Muller said: "We had unprecedented access to evidence and intelligence. Agents and analysts conducted more than 60 interviews, including that of the lone surviving attacker.

Political discourse becoming more vulgar: Jaitley

Political discourse becoming more vulgar: Jaitley

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Amid frequent face offs between the government and opposition, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said political discourse in the country has become "more vulgar".

How can calm return to the north east?

How can calm return to the north east?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

'In terms of sheer incompetence, this government has rivaled the Rajiv Gandhi-led government that was derisively called the 'Baba-log' government for its naive handling of many issues,' notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

NRC: Little over 10% of people excluded have applied for inclusion

NRC: Little over 10% of people excluded have applied for inclusion

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

Besides, less than 200 applications have been received by the authorities challenging the inclusion of the names of suspected illegal immigrants in the NRC, a list of Assam's residents, two months after a window was opened for claims and objections.

Declassified files show Netaji's family spied on in independent India

Declassified files show Netaji's family spied on in independent India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

A declassified file contained a letter written by Netaji's nephew Sisir Kumar Bose to his father and Netaji's elder brother Sarat Chandra Bose in 1949 that he had information on Netaji going on the air on a radio channel.

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.

Make public details of RAW corruption probe: CIC

Make public details of RAW corruption probe: CIC

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

The Central Information Commission has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to disclose details of its probe into the allegations of corruption in the Research and Analysis Wing along with the names of the officers who dealt with the case. The case relates to a complaint filed by former RAW officer Major General (retired) Vinay Kumar Singh with the CBI in October 2008.

Faesal 'instigated' people against country: J-K govt

Faesal 'instigated' people against country: J-K govt

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Faesal had no student visa, though he claimed that he was going to the United States for studies, the state government, through DIG, CKR, Srinagar, said in an affidavit.

Pakistan probe team at Pathankot air base amidst protests

Pakistan probe team at Pathankot air base amidst protests

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

The JIT will be taken to only those areas of the air force station that were accessed by the terrorists, who attacked the base in the early hours of January 2 this year.

Court orders CBI probe into assets of former RAW chief

Court orders CBI probe into assets of former RAW chief

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

A special Delhi court has ordered an inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation into alleged disproportionate assets of former Research and Analysis Wing chief A K Verma, who headed the intelligence agency during the Indian Peace Keeping Force operations in Sri Lanka.

What is the Nagaland governor up to?

What is the Nagaland governor up to?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

By writing a scathing letter to Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on the breakdown in law and order in the state, is Governor R N Ravi creating the ground for consolidating his power and directly influence proceedings in the state, asks Sandeep Pandey.

Nawab Malik's Daughter Speaks Out!

Nawab Malik's Daughter Speaks Out!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'Once you are in their system, they finish you with the never-ending processes.' 'Once your family member is arrested, you are just running between lawyers, courts and the jail.' 'The process to prove that you are innocent drains you to such an extent that you are finished.'

FBI warns students abroad: Beware of becoming spies

FBI warns students abroad: Beware of becoming spies

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

The Federal Bureau of investigation has come out with a new video warning American college students studying abroad to be on the lookout for foreign spy recruiters.