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Assam bans land sale among 2 communities

Assam bans land sale among 2 communities

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Issuing a notification, the Revenue and Disaster Management Authority claimed that the intelligence agencies have informed the government of several cases of attempted transfer of land by fraudulent means in some places.

Security beefed up ahead of Independence Day

Security beefed up ahead of Independence Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Security beefed up ahead of Independence Day

Terror alert in major Tamil Nadu temples

Terror alert in major Tamil Nadu temples

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Security has been stepped up in five major temples in Tamil Nadu following an intelligence alert of terror attacks.The Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram, Murugan temple in Palani, Kapaleeswarar Temple in Chennai and Sri Ranganathar Temple in Srirangam in Tiruchirappalli have come under a heightened security, following intelligence inputs that they could be the target of some banned organisations, waiting to expand their trail across the country.

Judiciary targeted in Delhi high court blast

Judiciary targeted in Delhi high court blast

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

The Delhi high court has yet again come under attack for the second time in just four months. On May 25, a low intensity blast had rocked the high court

Bengaluru blasts an act of terror: IB

Bengaluru blasts an act of terror: IB

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Emerging intelligence inputs suggest the recent Bangalore blasts at the Chinnaswamy stadium could indeed be an act of terror.

War-like stores recovered from Uri sector: Army

War-like stores recovered from Uri sector: Army

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

A huge cache of arms and ammunition and 'war-like stores', including AK-74 rifles, Pakistani-origin hand grenades and balloons with 'I Love Pakistan' markings, were recovered along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri Sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, an Army officer said on Friday.

Be ready to invade Taiwan by 2027: Xi has told PLA

Be ready to invade Taiwan by 2027: Xi has told PLA

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

He said that US intelligence shows that Chinese President Xi Jinping has instructed his nation's military to 'be ready by 2027' to invade Taiwan.

Lashkar's back in Kashmir with a new plan

Lashkar's back in Kashmir with a new plan

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

According to intelligence inputs the outfit has stopped its recruitment spree for Indian operatives. In the months to come, more foreign operatives will wage Lashkar's war in Kashmir.

Centre issues terror alert for Mumbai, Ahmedabad

Centre issues terror alert for Mumbai, Ahmedabad

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

The Intelligence Bureau has sounded a terror alert in Mumbai and Ahmedabad after receiving intelligence inputs about some operatives of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba trying to slip into these cities to carry out large-scale attacks. There has been a build-up of the dreaded group in these two cities and a general alert had been sent to the police departments of both cities. The alert about Mumbai was specific.

Navy nabs hijacked vessel off Mumbai coast

Navy nabs hijacked vessel off Mumbai coast

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

The Indian Navy has captured a hijacked Iranian flagged vessel off the Mumbai coast following intelligence inputs that it may be carrying arms, ammunition and contraband, officials said on Monday. The ill-fated vessel Nafis-I was intercepted on Sunday and all persons on board have been detained, they said, adding it is not yet clear as to how many of them were pirates. Two AK-47 rifles and a pistol concealed in an empty fuel tank of the ship have been found.

Threat to airports, security beefed up

Threat to airports, security beefed up

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

Security at all major airports across the country was beefed up today with fresh intelligence inputs suggesting terror strikes and attempts to hijack aircraft.

J&K: State jams mobile services during R-Day

J&K: State jams mobile services during R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2010

In an unprecedented security measure, mobile services were jammed in the entire state on Tuesday for nearly 10 hours following intelligence inputs of the possibility of cellphones being used by militants to engineer blasts on Republic Day, the Jammu police said.

Did Chhattisgarh govt ignore intel on threat to Cong leaders?

Did Chhattisgarh govt ignore intel on threat to Cong leaders?

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Did the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Chhattisgarh ignore the standard operating procedures in providing security to Congress leaders who were ambushed during their 'Parivartan Yatra' near the border of the Bastar-Sukma districts on Saturday evening?

How the LeT plans to kill Kasab

How the LeT plans to kill Kasab

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

Chota Shakeel, a close associate of Dawood Ibrahim, has been given the responsibility of killing Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone terrorist arrested during the terror attack on Mumbai, according to Intelligence Bureau sources. IB sources have revealed that the Lashkar-e-Tayiba has asked Shakeel, a close associate of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, to kill Kasab. Shakeel is currently hiding in Pakistan, said IB officials, under the patronage of the ISI & LeT.

Ahmedabad on alert: Terror threat on Dec 6

Ahmedabad on alert: Terror threat on Dec 6

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Police in Ahmedabad are on high alert and have taken extensive security measures following intelligence reports stating that terrorist may target the city on December 6, which marks the 17th anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition.

Audi R8: Intelligent sprinter

Audi R8: Intelligent sprinter

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The new Audi R8 V10 is a super-fast car that is also intelligent

Chidambaram in Raipur to discuss Maoism

Chidambaram in Raipur to discuss Maoism

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram will visit Raipur on Monday to monitor the coordination of strategies to combat Left-wing extremism in the region. Chidambaram will emphasis the importance of verifying and forwarding intelligence inputs to the Centre. He will hold a coordination meeting with the director-general of police and the joint director of the Intelligence Bureau posted in Raipur.

Pak training women for 'fidayeen' attacks: R R Patil

Pak training women for 'fidayeen' attacks: R R Patil

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

The Maharashtra government on Monday said Pakistan-based terrorists were training women as 'fidayeen' attackers, possibly to strike important cities including Mumbai and Pune.

Airports in 3 cities on high alert

Airports in 3 cities on high alert

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

Airports in Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai were on Wednesday night put on high security alert in the wake of intelligence inputs that terrorists of Pakistan or Afghanistan origin may strike these installations by this weekend ahead of the anniversary of demolition of Babri Masjid.

Terror alert at 2 oil refineries in Mumbai

Terror alert at 2 oil refineries in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

"There is an alert to intensify security in and around the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited refineries following specific information about a possible terror attack," a police officer involved in the exercise told PTI on condition of anonymity.

Hyderabad not a terror hub: Chidambaram

Hyderabad not a terror hub: Chidambaram

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

Launching the National Security Guard hub in Hyderabad, Home Minister P Chidambaram today said intelligence agencies have indicated a terror threat to the country's west coast, but it did not meant that there will be an imminent attack.

Hy'bad blasts: Suspect detained

Hy'bad blasts: Suspect detained

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

Both the arrested had hideouts in Hyderabad to prepare powerful bombs and provide shelter to the plotters.

CBI calls J-K ex-governor Satya Pal Malik for questioning in insurance 'scam'

CBI calls J-K ex-governor Satya Pal Malik for questioning in insurance 'scam'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation has asked former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik to answer certain queries in connection with an alleged insurance scam in the Union Territory, officials said on Friday.

Jaish chief's nephew killed in Kashmir encounter, carbine rifle recovered

Jaish chief's nephew killed in Kashmir encounter, carbine rifle recovered

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Two bodies were recovered after a day-long encounter that broke in Chaanketaar village of Tral in Pulwama district.

A 'foolproof' plan to secure Lord Ganesh

A 'foolproof' plan to secure Lord Ganesh

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

In view of strong intelligence inputs of possible terror strikes, Mumbai police have drawn a "foolproof" security plan to maintain a hawk-eyed vigil for the widely celebrated Ganesh festival in Mumbai next month.

Alpha Zero and the future of artificial intelligence

Alpha Zero and the future of artificial intelligence

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

'One problem with machine learning is that extensive human inputs are required.' 'This is both an expense and time consuming.' 'If AIs can do this on their own, the process may become more efficient,' says Devangshu Datta.

No grudge; Vishwaroopam row is NOT about TV rights: Jaya

No grudge; Vishwaroopam row is NOT about TV rights: Jaya

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Breaking her silence over the controversy surrounding the ban on Tamil film 'Vishwaroopam', Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Thursday said her government was willing to facilitate resolution of the crisis if Muslim outfits and actor Kamal Haasan could hammer out an agreement.

Terror's footprints point fingers at foreign hand

Terror's footprints point fingers at foreign hand

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Was there a foreign hand in the Pune blasts? That is the key question facing investigators now. Though intelligence inputs clearly point at Indian Mujahideen's role, investigators are not ruling out a foreign hand completely. Union Home Minister, G K Pillai had told rediff.com on Monday that the picture would become clear in another day or two.

Why did govt IGNORE intelligence warnings on blasts, asks BJP

Why did govt IGNORE intelligence warnings on blasts, asks BJP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party and other opposition parties on Sunday accused the Centre and the Bihar government of failing to take steps to avert the terror strike at the Mahabodhi temple despite specific warnings of intelligence agencies.

Hunt for killer Naxal leaders starts in Andhra forest

Hunt for killer Naxal leaders starts in Andhra forest

Rediff.com30 May 2013

Fearing that the Naxals who staged the recent deadly attack in Chhattisgarh may flee to the dense forests of Andhra Pradesh, probe agencies have launched a massive manhunt to trace them. While the Central Reserve Police Force has beefed up search operations in Naxal-hit states like Jharkhand, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh, intelligence inputs suggest that they may take shelter in Nallamalla forest in Andhra Pradesh.

Rajnath Singh is on terror hit-list: IB

Rajnath Singh is on terror hit-list: IB

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

Intelligence agencies have warned of plans by Pakistan-based terrorists to target BJP president Rajnath Singh after which the Centre has asked Uttar Pradesh Government to beef up his security.

Sonia Gandhi's security to be stepped up

Sonia Gandhi's security to be stepped up

Rediff.com8 Oct 2006

Sonia Gandhi and her children Rahul and Priyanka are protected by the elite Special Protection Group.

High alert at 13 airports

High alert at 13 airports

Rediff.com3 Oct 2006

The Central Industrial Security Force, which is guarding all these airports, stepped up vigil and deployed additional personnel after the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security alerted the paramilitary force about the danger.

Will punish Maoist behind anti-dam agitation: Assam govt

Will punish Maoist behind anti-dam agitation: Assam govt

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

The Assam government on Thursday warned of 'strongest' action against Maoists elements that have infiltrated the anti-dam agitation raging in the state.

GST evasion cases worth Rs 1.98 lakh crore detected in 2023

GST evasion cases worth Rs 1.98 lakh crore detected in 2023

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

The GST intelligence unit detected tax evasion of more than Rs 1.98 lakh crore last year and arrested 140 masterminds who were involved in defrauding the exchequer, the finance ministry said on Thursday. In 2023, the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) detected significant GST evasion in diverse sectors like online gaming, casinos, insurance and secondment (import of manpower services). "DGGI has achieved an increase in detection of cases of evasion and voluntary payments. In 2023, DGGI detected 6,323 cases involving evasion of duty of Rs 1,98,324 crore with a voluntary payment of Rs 28,362 crore.

Espionage case: HC directs release of Chinese woman on bail

Espionage case: HC directs release of Chinese woman on bail

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The court said that Shi was entitled to grant of statutory bail when admittedly the charge sheet was filed beyond the period of 60 days.

'LeT planning terror attacks in Odisha, Maharashtra'

'LeT planning terror attacks in Odisha, Maharashtra'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Jihadi outfits like Lashkar-e-Tayiba are planning attacks in Odisha and Maharashtra besides making fresh recruitment efforts in the Northeast, Assam DGP Jayanta Narayan Choudhury said.

Thousands watch annual Ratha Yatra festival in Puri

Thousands watch annual Ratha Yatra festival in Puri

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

In the backdrop of a terror threat, the world-famous Ratha Yatra festival was celebrated amidst tight security and religious fervour.

Heroin worth Rs 3,500 cr seized off Guj coast

Heroin worth Rs 3,500 cr seized off Guj coast

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

The Indian Coast Guard has seized 1,500 kg of heroin.