News for 'intelligence inputs'

'Fool-proof' security for Bangladesh cricket team in Kanpur

'Fool-proof' security for Bangladesh cricket team in Kanpur

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Police said a 'fool-proof' security plan has been chalked out for India and Bangladesh cricket teams which are supposed to arrive in Kanpur on Tuesday.

IB officer arrested over false bomb alert on flight

IB officer arrested over false bomb alert on flight

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

A man arrested for allegedly sharing a bogus bomb alert on an IndiGo flight from Nagpur to Kolkata last month has turned out to be an Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer.

Pathankot airbase station on high alert

Pathankot airbase station on high alert

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

The joint operation of Punjab Police, the Army, the Air Force and the Himachal Pradesh Police was launched following the intelligence input.

Amritpal Singh was preparing 'human bombs', stockpiling arms

Amritpal Singh was preparing 'human bombs', stockpiling arms

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The officials said weapons were illegally being stockpiled in several de-addiction centres run by the 'Waris Panjab De' and a gurdwara in Amritsar.

No fly zone over Shivaji Park to avoid terror strikes

No fly zone over Shivaji Park to avoid terror strikes

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Shivaji Park ground in central Mumbai where Republic Day celebrations will be held on Saturday, have been declared a 'no flying zone' due to intelligence inputs which suggested that terrorists might attempt air strikes, the police said.

Delhi put on alert after IB input

Delhi put on alert after IB input

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Police in Delhi have been put on alert after they received inputs from the Intelligence Bureau about the possibility of a terror strike in the near future by Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Harkat-ul-Jihadi-al-Islami militants.

'It's Like Being Handed A Formula 1 Race Car, But Choosing To Walk'

'It's Like Being Handed A Formula 1 Race Car, But Choosing To Walk'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

'The choice is clear: We either embrace this transformation and cement our global leadership, or hesitate, lose ground, and fade into irrelevance.'

India faces no threat from ISIS, says govt

India faces no threat from ISIS, says govt

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

The government on Wednesday denied receiving any threat from Iraqi insurgent group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.

Budget focuses on domestic consumption amid global uncertainties

Budget focuses on domestic consumption amid global uncertainties

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

The Budget 2025-26 meets the expectations of fiscal consolidation, maintaining capital expenditure, and boosting consumption through tax cuts.

Domestic steel prices rise but looming global trade war sparks concerns

Domestic steel prices rise but looming global trade war sparks concerns

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Domestic steel prices have seen an increase over the past couple of months in anticipation of a safeguard duty, but a looming global trade war is likely to weigh as threat of import rises and prospect of export flounders. Data from BigMint showed that in March 2025, hot rolled coil (HRC) prices ex-Mumbai increased by Rs 600 per tonne month-on-month (M-o-M), rising from Rs 48,400 per tonne in February to Rs 49,000 per tonne.

Army soldier, 2 terrorists killed in Bandipora encounter

Army soldier, 2 terrorists killed in Bandipora encounter

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Naidkhai area of Bandipora after security forces launched a search operation following specific intelligence inputs, an army official said.

Terrorists plan attacks on Indians in Kabul

Terrorists plan attacks on Indians in Kabul

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

Indian assets and personnel in Kabul could come under fresh attacks in the near future with intelligence inputs suggesting that terror groups like Haqqani faction of Taliban have recently been enquiring about Indian projects and residential complexes of those working on these.

R Day: Gallantry medals for cops who foiled Amarnath terror attack plot

R Day: Gallantry medals for cops who foiled Amarnath terror attack plot

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

The Medal for Gallantry recipients also included Humayun Bhat, a deputy superintendent of police who was one of four officers to lay down their lives during an encounter with terrorists in south Kashmir's Kokernag in September 2023.

Cong targets Modi over Malik's Pulwama attack revelations

Cong targets Modi over Malik's Pulwama attack revelations

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

"Vishwaguru has created a new model of democracy where there are symbols and buildings of democracy but the soil of democracy is now missing," he said.

LeT planning to attack politicians in J&K

LeT planning to attack politicians in J&K

Rediff.com27 Jun 2010

Security in Jammu and Kashmir has been further beefed up following intelligence inputs suggesting that Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayiba was planning to carry out terrorist strikes in the state including assassination of a political or a top separatist leader.

The pivotal decision facing India's steelmakers

The pivotal decision facing India's steelmakers

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The "weaponisation" of economic activity - through tariffs and sanctions - is now a reality, with countries leveraging these tools strategically, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said at the Raisina Dialogue recently.

7 Years Later, Bhima Koregaon Revisited

7 Years Later, Bhima Koregaon Revisited

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

With all the evasions, one assertion made by the Pune (Rural) police stood out: They had found no connection of the Elgar Parishad with the violent incidents of January 1, 2018. Yet, the case against the 'Bhima Koregaon 16', which is based on exactly this alleged connection, continues, and seven of the accused continue to be behind bars under the UAPA, explains Jyoti Punwani.

Suspicious ship sailing towards Goa: Navy alerted

Suspicious ship sailing towards Goa: Navy alerted

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

The Indian Navy and the Coast Guard have intensified their patrolling off Konkan coast following intelligence inputs that a suspicious ship was heading towards Goa.

3 terrorists bid to infiltrate under Pak cover, shot dead

3 terrorists bid to infiltrate under Pak cover, shot dead

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Three terrorists were killed as security forces foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said.

A few final steps to be completed: Misri on Rana's extradition

A few final steps to be completed: Misri on Rana's extradition

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

The United States has approved the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, accused of involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, to India. The decision was announced by President Donald Trump during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the White House. India is currently working on the logistics of Rana's surrender and extradition, with several final steps to be completed before he is sent back to India. The joint statement issued by India and the US during Prime Minister Modi's visit reaffirmed their commitment to fighting terrorism and eliminating terrorist safe havens. The leaders also called on Pakistan to bring to justice the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot attacks. Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, is currently lodged at a metropolitan detention center in Los Angeles. He is associated with Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley, one of the main conspirators of the 26/11 attacks.

Navy on high alert, strict vigil in TN

Navy on high alert, strict vigil in TN

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Security was tightened in Tamil Nadu on Friday following reports that six members of the terror outfit LeT had infiltrated the state by sea.

No inputs on Naxals-ISI link: Centre

No inputs on Naxals-ISI link: Centre

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

The government on Monday said it does not have inputs to suggest that the Naxals have established links with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence agency. "There are no inputs to suggest that the Naxals have established links with the ISI," Minister of State for Home Sriprakash Jaiswal told the Lok Sabha during the Question Hour. He said as many as 217 security personnel and 441 civilians were killed in Naxal violence and action against them till November 30.

Govt to give Rs 35,000 cr LPG subsidy to OMCs

Govt to give Rs 35,000 cr LPG subsidy to OMCs

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

The government is likely to provide a subsidy of Rs 35,000 crore to state-owned Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) to make up for losses they incurred on selling the fuel this fiscal, sources said.

Security in Mumbai, Chennai beefed up

Security in Mumbai, Chennai beefed up

Rediff.com16 Jul 2009

Security in Mumbai and Chennai has been beefed up following an intelligence input that Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba may attempt to carry out suicide attacks in the two cities. The intelligence input is based on a report of the interrogation of a militant arrested in Jammu region recently, official sources said in New Delhi.

Terror alert: Coast Guard beefs up vigil

Terror alert: Coast Guard beefs up vigil

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Intelligence inputs of a possible terror strike in states like Maharashtra, Goa and Gujarat has prompted the Coast Guard to station at least three ships in the Arabian Sea despite inclement weather.

Air India on high alert after LeT hijack threat

Air India on high alert after LeT hijack threat

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

Intelligence Bureau inputs suggest that the Lashkar-e-Tayiba has been planning to undertake such an operation since the past few months and has been training their cadres in this direction. The Civil Aviation Ministry and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) have been alerted to tighten security in all airports in the country.

Ishrat documents still missing, Chidambaram clueless

Ishrat documents still missing, Chidambaram clueless

Rediff.com31 May 2016

"It is incomprehensible why some files are missing," the former home minister said replying to questions.

Covid spike, terror threat: Mumbaikars urged to stay indoors

Covid spike, terror threat: Mumbaikars urged to stay indoors

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

The Mumbai police, who are on toes in view of the intelligence inputs about a possible terror attack by Khalistani elements, on Friday appealed to citizens to remain indoors and avoid New Year parties.

Amit Shah to review J-K situation after terror attacks

Amit Shah to review J-K situation after terror attacks

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

The home minister will also review the preparation for the annual Amarnath pilgrimage set to start on June 29.

Is Kargil 2.0 In the Offing?

Is Kargil 2.0 In the Offing?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Pakistan may want to undertake a 'false flag' operation in J&K to divert attention from the situation in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but infiltrating one SSG battalion into J&K and having two SSG battalions waiting to follow suit means war, which Pakistan cannot afford in its current economic crisis, notes Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

Patanjali Foods gets show cause notice for GST dues

Patanjali Foods gets show cause notice for GST dues

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Patanjali Foods has been served a show cause notice by the GST intelligence department, asking the company to explain why input tax credit worth Rs 27.46 crore should not be recovered from it. The yoga guru Ramdev-led Patanjali Ayurved Group firm, which is mainly into the edible oil business, has received the notice from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence, Chandigarh Zonal Unit, according to a regulatory filing made by the company on April 26.

SC collegium revealing IB/RAW reports will have implication: Rijiju

SC collegium revealing IB/RAW reports will have implication: Rijiju

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said it was a "matter of grave concern" that certain portions of sensitive reports of the Intelligence Bureau and Research and Analysis Wing were put in public domain by the Supreme Court collegium.

NCB, Navy seize drugs worth Rs 2,000 crore off Gujarat coast

NCB, Navy seize drugs worth Rs 2,000 crore off Gujarat coast

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

'In a joint operation carefully planned by the NCB and the Indian Navy in the high seas, NCB officials have successfully seized around 529 kg of very high quality of hashish, 234 kg of finest quality of crystal methamphetamine and some quantity of heroin,' the anti-drug agency said in a release.

NIA searches 21 places in 9 districts of TN in 2019 murder case

NIA searches 21 places in 9 districts of TN in 2019 murder case

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The NIA had then said that Ramalingam was killed as he had "opposed the Dawah work of leaders of Popular Front of India who were converting Hindus into Islam."

Modi's AI Mission Set To Take Off

Modi's AI Mission Set To Take Off

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Under the India AI mission, supercomputing, comprising over 10,000 GPUs, will be made available to various stakeholders for creating an AI ecosystem.

Fishing boat with 173 kg hashish worth Rs 60 cr seized off Guj coast, 5 held

Fishing boat with 173 kg hashish worth Rs 60 cr seized off Guj coast, 5 held

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

The ICG and Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad apprehended the fishing boat in a joint operation in the high seas on Sunday afternoon, the coast guard said in a release in Ahmedabad.

East Bengal, Mohun Bagan fans unite to protest medic rape

East Bengal, Mohun Bagan fans unite to protest medic rape

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Police said there were intelligence inputs that attempts would be made to trigger violence during the match, because of which it was cancelled.

Home ministry doubts intel inputs on terror strike

Home ministry doubts intel inputs on terror strike

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Defence intelligence agencies were in an awkward situation on Monday after the home ministry raised doubts over its alert of a possible Mumbai-type terror strike in the country being sounded allegedly without verifying the relevant inputs.

JeM chief Masood yet to be detained by Pak: Intel inputs

JeM chief Masood yet to be detained by Pak: Intel inputs

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Maulana Masood Azhar, chief of Pakistan-based terror group JeM has not been arrested nor has he been put under house arrest.

ED raids Dawood's sister, 10 other places in Mumbai in money-laundering case

ED raids Dawood's sister, 10 other places in Mumbai in money-laundering case

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

The ED conducted multiple searches in Mumbai as part of a money laundering probe into the operations of the underworld and linked illegal property deals and hawala transactions, official sources said.