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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.

Security beefed up in Kashmir ahead of G20 meet; SPG to be deployed at venues

Security beefed up in Kashmir ahead of G20 meet; SPG to be deployed at venues

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Additional security personnel have been deployed on the ground and drones are being used for aerial surveillance, they said.

Here's why Osama's still free

Here's why Osama's still free

Rediff.com11 Sep 2006

'Having more than 30,000 international forces in Afghanistan and increasingly building the capability of Afghan intelligence forces, we are certain that he [bin Laden] is spending most of his time in Pakistan'

Rajasthan bandh called over Karni Sena chief's murder; guv dials Shah

Rajasthan bandh called over Karni Sena chief's murder; guv dials Shah

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Gogamedi, the chief of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena, was shot dead in Jaipur on Tuesday by unidentified bike-borne criminals.

ED files money laundering case against Tablighi Jamaat leader

ED files money laundering case against Tablighi Jamaat leader

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

The Delhi Police's crime branch had, on March 31, lodged an FIR against seven people, including the cleric, on a complaint by station house officer of Nizamuddin police station for holding a congregation of Tablighi Jamaat followers in alleged violation of the orders against large gatherings to contain the spread of coronavirus.

US drones in Pak should only focus on intelligence: UN chief

US drones in Pak should only focus on intelligence: UN chief

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Against the backdrop of Pakistan's opposition to American drone strikes, United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday said the pilotless aircraft should be used only for gathering intelligence.

5 soldiers killed in terrorist ambush in J-K; Lashkar offshoot owns attack

5 soldiers killed in terrorist ambush in J-K; Lashkar offshoot owns attack

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The vehicles came under attack in the Savni area on the Rajouri-Thanamandi-Surankote road around 3.30 pm.

Cops to keep an eye on colleagues

Cops to keep an eye on colleagues

Rediff.com31 Oct 2003

Sources said the plan was conceived after Crime Branch chief Joint Commissioner of Police Dr Satya Pal Singh allegedly started receiving complaints of high-handedness against his men.

Pak spy charges seniors with protecting terrorists

Pak spy charges seniors with protecting terrorists

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

In a petition filed in the Islamabad high court, he requested the court to refer the matter to the Inter Services Intelligence for a thorough probe, Dawn reported.

Kejriwal targets the 'intelligent' voter in Bangalore

Kejriwal targets the 'intelligent' voter in Bangalore

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal and his party feel that they have a fighting chance in Bangalore. The crowd that gathered for his road show comprised both supporters and curious onlookers.

2500-kg drug seizure: Kerala court sends Pak national to jail for 14 days

2500-kg drug seizure: Kerala court sends Pak national to jail for 14 days

Rediff.com16 May 2023

The magistrate court has remanded the accused Pakistani national Subair, who was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau to 14 days of judicial custody.

Army kills 5 terrorists at LoC, foils biggest infiltration bid since 2021

Army kills 5 terrorists at LoC, foils biggest infiltration bid since 2021

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Security forces killed five heavily armed foreign terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday and said it was the "biggest" infiltration bid to have been foiled since 2021, when India and Pakistan effected a ceasefire understanding.

US unleashes Delta Force in Iraq to target IS operatives

US unleashes Delta Force in Iraq to target IS operatives

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The US has deployed its elite counter-terrorism unit Delta Force for covert operations in Iraq to capture or kill high-ranking Islamic State operatives and gather intelligence, according to a media report.

Soleimani Killing: Lessons for India to learn

Soleimani Killing: Lessons for India to learn

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'Drone warfare has come to stay.' 'India should exploit the expected Reaper acquisition from the US to build an effective counter terror campaign,' argues Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

'Priyanka Chopra Was A Clear Winner'

'Priyanka Chopra Was A Clear Winner'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

'Priyanka has done very well in Bollywood and Hollywood. But had she joined politics, it might have been a different story altogether. Given how ambitious she was, she would have made a good youth leader. She might even have launched her own party,' says Sathya Saran

IAF superspy plane on way out

IAF superspy plane on way out

Rediff.com17 Apr 2005

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists some 2023 movies that you need to watch if you haven't already.

Kaala Review: Muddled Mess

Kaala Review: Muddled Mess

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The harum-scarum-ness of Kaala is astounding, exclaims Deepa Gahlot.

PM Modi flags concerns over bias in AI

PM Modi flags concerns over bias in AI

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for a global framework for ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as he flagged concerns surrounding bias in such modern technologies and their impact on the society. Days ahead of the G20 Summit, the prime minister also made a strong case for developing an integrated approach to deal with issues concerning cryptocurrencies. Modi, addressing B20 Summit India 2023 organised by CII, said India is preparing a global framework for Green Credit and urged industry leaders to adopt life and businesses with emphasis on planet positive actions.

US launches criminal probe into intelligence leaks

US launches criminal probe into intelligence leaks

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

The United States justice department has launched a criminal investigation into the leaks of classified information about secret electronic surveillance programmes to get details of phone calls of its citizens and to gather data trails left by foreigners using internet outside America.

Indian Navy to enhance surveillance capability, acquire new-age tech

Indian Navy to enhance surveillance capability, acquire new-age tech

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

The Indian Navy plans to acquire a sizeable number of unmanned aerial and underwater platforms in the next few years to significantly ramp up its surveillance capability in the backdrop of China's increasing forays into the Indian Ocean region, people familiar with the development said on Sunday.

2024 Polls And Rise Of YouTuber Mantris

2024 Polls And Rise Of YouTuber Mantris

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Like, Share, Subscribe, Vote: The 2024 polls may be dubbed 'YouTube election'.

Assam to have Research and Analysis Centre

Assam to have Research and Analysis Centre

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Assam government has decided to create the Special Branch of police department as a separate autonomous body and form a Research and Analysis Centre for socio-economic and cultural developments in the state.

Goa coast put on alert following LeT threat

Goa coast put on alert following LeT threat

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Goa was put on alert on Wednesday following intelligence inputs about a possible terror attack on the coastal state by Lashkar-e-Tayiba.

Is India's NavIC Better Than GPS?

Is India's NavIC Better Than GPS?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

NavIC consists of a constellation of seven satellites and a network of ground stations and is touted to be more accurate than GPS.

Modi calls for global framework for ethical use of AI, flags bias

Modi calls for global framework for ethical use of AI, flags bias

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Modi called business communities and governments to work together to ensure usage of ethical AI as "we have to sense the potential disruptions in different sectors. This problem has to be solved under the global framework."

The Top 10 Spy Thrillers On OTT

The Top 10 Spy Thrillers On OTT

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

As the second season of The Night Manager hits the OTT screen, Deepa Gahlot looks back at the top spy thrillers on streaming platforms.

Easter bombers visited Kashmir, Kerala for training: SL army chief

Easter bombers visited Kashmir, Kerala for training: SL army chief

Rediff.com4 May 2019

The commander said that by looking at the pattern of operation and the places that the suspects travelled, there has to be some outside involvement of some leadership or instructions.

The Strange Answers Of Shivaji Pawar

The Strange Answers Of Shivaji Pawar

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

For four days, the officer avoided giving any straight answers, becoming the first witness in the 48 witnesses that have appeared so far, to have achieved this feat.

BCCI ties up with Maharashtra Police to fight corruption

BCCI ties up with Maharashtra Police to fight corruption

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

The BCCI has submitted a written request to Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis to create a sports integrity Intelligence Gathering Unit (IGU) that will see the board and the Maharashtra Police come together to tackle corruption in Indian cricket.

Amit Shah Wants ITBP To Monitor PLA In Arunachal

Amit Shah Wants ITBP To Monitor PLA In Arunachal

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

The Indian Army guards the Line of Actual Control -- India's border with China -- along with the ITBP.

Mob attack on Meghalaya CMO pre-planned, plot to harm CM: DGP

Mob attack on Meghalaya CMO pre-planned, plot to harm CM: DGP

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The director general of police said that all conspirators will be taken to task and put behind bars.

Here is how US media covered Modi's maiden state visit

Here is how US media covered Modi's maiden state visit

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

In a full-page coverage inside The Washington Post, the paper notes 'In Prime Minister's address before Congress, Modi puts his focus on growth.'

Shujaat Bukhari killing: 1 arrested; thousands gather for last rites

Shujaat Bukhari killing: 1 arrested; thousands gather for last rites

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

An SIT has been formed to probe the killing.

Navy's 5th Scorpene-class submarine Vagir launched

Navy's 5th Scorpene-class submarine Vagir launched

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Vagir is part of the six Kalvari-class submarines being built in India.

Likely done by 'other team': Biden on Gaza hospital blast

Likely done by 'other team': Biden on Gaza hospital blast

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday said that based on what he saw, it appears that the deadly explosion at the Gaza hospital was done by 'the other team' and not the Israeli military, accepting the Israeli version of the story pinning the blame for the blast on the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad.

Imran May Be Jailed For A Long Time

Imran May Be Jailed For A Long Time

Rediff.com10 May 2023

His disqualification to participate in future elections may follow, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency.

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'My adrenalin kicked in and the happiness returned! It was time to go in for the kill again.' IAF Veterans Group Captain Dilip Kumar Dass tells Air Commodore Nitin Sathe about how the IAF decimated tanks in the famous Battle of Longewala.

'Palestinians live in an open prison'

'Palestinians live in an open prison'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'Israelis arrested us before this war and continue to do so -- even more so -- now.'

China Will Never Get Ladakh!

China Will Never Get Ladakh!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

'It is flabbergasting to think that this heavenly region has, for decades, been coveted by India's aggressive neighbours,' says Claude Arpi after a recent visit to Ladakh. 'Wanting to use the newly created infrastructure to defend the borders after the clash of 2020 with China and the resulting standoffs, the home ministry is keen to boost border tourism to show that these areas are controlled by India.'