News for 'intelligence-official'

Democrats hacked again!

Democrats hacked again!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

The documents obtained from the cyberattack on Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee was released by a hacker known as Guccifer 2.0.

DRI officials visit RIL SEZ in Jamnagar

DRI officials visit RIL SEZ in Jamnagar

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence officials on Monday visited the Mukesh Ambani-promoted Special Economic Zone at Jamnagar to ascertain the area used for setting up the export zone.

US Seals were ready if Pak failed to free Boyle family: Report

US Seals were ready if Pak failed to free Boyle family: Report

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

The US were ready to mount an operation inside Pakistan, similar to the covert raid that killed Osama bin Laden.

New Al Qaeda leadership in Pak: Report

New Al Qaeda leadership in Pak: Report

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

The new line up has led to surprise and dismay within United States intelligence agencies about the group's ability to rebound from an American-led offensive, The New York Times reported.

US looking at post-Musharraf Pakistan: Report

US looking at post-Musharraf Pakistan: Report

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

The spectre of Islamic radicals overthrowing Musharraf has also limited the Bush administration's policy options.

Rio's Olympic security force complains of lack of pay, beds

Rio's Olympic security force complains of lack of pay, beds

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Officers who form part of the security force for the upcoming Olympics in Rio de Janeiro are complaining about delayed salaries and unfurnished accommodations, where many are forced to sleep on the floor. "Morale is rock bottom," said one member of the National Force, which is formed by police and fire services from states across Brazil to provide security for major events and emergencies. National Force officers already in Rio - part of an overall security deployment of 85,000 police, soldiers and other personnel - form a relatively small part of the overall effort, with about 5,000 members.

Pathankot terror attack: 5-member Pakistan probe team arrives in India

Pathankot terror attack: 5-member Pakistan probe team arrives in India

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

A five-member JIT from Pakistan reached Pathankot on Sunday to carry out a probe into the attack at the IAF base at Pathankot.

We never aided Taliban: Ex-ISI chiefs

We never aided Taliban: Ex-ISI chiefs

Rediff.com3 Oct 2006

General Musharraf had claimed that some ISI leaders have helped the Taliban.

Brazil holds terror suspects, seeks leads about possible Olympic threat

Brazil holds terror suspects, seeks leads about possible Olympic threat

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Brazil held 10 presumed Islamist militants in isolation cells at a maximum security jail on Friday as police combed their computers and mobile phones for information about possible threats to next month's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

White House says Iran has clandestine nuke programme

White House says Iran has clandestine nuke programme

Rediff.com1 May 2018

Information released by Israel provided new and compelling details about Iran's efforts to develop missile-deliverable nuclear weapons, says WH.

Chinese 'gifts' worry India

Chinese 'gifts' worry India

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

China has stepped up its attempt to influence Indian politics and business.

Are army officials helping the ISI?

Are army officials helping the ISI?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2006

R P Singh, who was court-martialed in 2005, did not give any evidence to back his claims.

'Al Qaeda cell on way to US to commit terror act'

'Al Qaeda cell on way to US to commit terror act'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

In light of the intelligence input, the White House has convened an urgent multi-agency meeting on Wednesday to consider steps needed to minimize the threat and harden the security for government buildings.

Cricket can never be rid of corruption: Saleem Malik

Cricket can never be rid of corruption: Saleem Malik

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Pakistan's only cricketer to get a life ban for match fixing, Saleem Malik is convinced that cricket and other sports can never be rid of corruption. "These fixing matters they can never be completely eradicated from cricket or other sports," Malik told PTI in an interview. "They can be curtailed at the most because these people who want to make easy money from cricket will always come up with new ways to target players and officials and make them greedy," he said. Malik, 54, was banned for life in 2000 on the recommendation of the Justice (retd) Malik Qayyum inquiry commission into match fixing in Pakistan cricket.

Pak: 2 rockets near ISI HQ defused

Pak: 2 rockets near ISI HQ defused

Rediff.com7 Oct 2006

How many more suicide bombers are there?

How many more suicide bombers are there?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

'The fact that a rural Kashmiri boy was brainwashed into killing himself and others means there is an active programme that exists which does such recruiting and there will potentially be other such individuals out there,' warns Aakar Patel.

Terror threat for Sochi Winter Games?

Terror threat for Sochi Winter Games?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

A top US intelligence official has said that there is a ''substantial potential'' for security threats against the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, but the key concern for an attack centers on locations outside the main event areas.

Does India lack a strong anti-terror law?

Does India lack a strong anti-terror law?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

Has the absence of a strong anti-terror law made India a soft target?

J&K: Infiltration up by 25 per cent

J&K: Infiltration up by 25 per cent

Rediff.com2 May 2007

Ten militants have infiltrated in February 2007 as compared to no infiltration reported in the month last year, they said.

US to stike Iran N-facilities: Report

US to stike Iran N-facilities: Report

Rediff.com1 Jan 2006

The United States is mulling a strike on Iran's nuclear facilities in 2006 and has informed North Atalantic Treaty Organisation member states to make similar preparations, a report claimed Sunday.

Modiji, reveal the deal between you and Sharif: Kejriwal

Modiji, reveal the deal between you and Sharif: Kejriwal

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The Delhi CM also took on the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh through a series of tweets and pilloried Modi for 'shaming' India in front of Pakistan.

Four killed in Rajouri blast

Four killed in Rajouri blast

Rediff.com21 Sep 2003

Taliban commander involved in Musharraf assassination bid arrested

Taliban commander involved in Musharraf assassination bid arrested

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

A key Pakistani Taliban commander involved in an assassination attempt on former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has been arrested in the troubled South Waziristan tribal region, sources said on Wednesday.

'Pak ISI, BJP rejoice when communal riots take place'

'Pak ISI, BJP rejoice when communal riots take place'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

In comments that are likely to fuel a controversy, Congress general secretary Shakeel Ahmad on Friday drew parallels with Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence and Bharatiya Janata Party, saying both "rejoice" whenever communal riots erupt.

Rahul should apologise for his careless statement: Shahnawaz Hussain

Rahul should apologise for his careless statement: Shahnawaz Hussain

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader leader Shahnawaz Hussain on Friday demanded an apology from Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi for his statement that he was briefed by an "intelligence official" on the Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence having 'contacted' 10-15 youth whose kin were killed in the Muzaffarnagar riots, for potential recruitment.

When the home minister's daughter was kidnapped

When the home minister's daughter was kidnapped

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

'For a man who had just received news of his daughter's kidnapping, he showed no sign of anxiety or agitation.' 'Here is a cool customer, I thought to myself.' 'The only thing he said was, 'I would not have been so anxious had they kidnapped my son'.' 'He told me that his daughter Rubaiya, who was a medical intern, was returning home from the hospital in a minibus when it was stopped close to the Mufti's house.' 'She was taken by four armed militants.' A gripping excerpt from Moosa Raza's Kashmir: Land Of Regrets.

Editor killed in Bangladesh

Editor killed in Bangladesh

Rediff.com31 May 2005

Man posing as army officer held in Kolkata

Man posing as army officer held in Kolkata

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Promit Kumar Mitra, 48, who is in the realty business, was held from his residence in south Kolkata by a team of Military Intelligence officers before being handed over to Kolkata Police at Maidan Police Station on Thursday, they said.

Pathankot terror attack: Pakistan lodges FIR with no names

Pathankot terror attack: Pakistan lodges FIR with no names

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Pakistani authorities have lodged a first information report into the Pathankot terror attack case, officials said on Friday.

Why US wants Musharraf as Pak prez

Why US wants Musharraf as Pak prez

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

Pakistan's extremist Islamic leaders would gain power if President Pervez Musharraf was assassinated or replaced, a top US intelligence official told the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday.

US inspectors end search for WMD

US inspectors end search for WMD

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

The United States is now trying to determine how it received erroneous intelligence that deposed Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein was developing and stockpiling nuclear, chemical and biological weapons.

Osama may be in Iran, say US officials

Osama may be in Iran, say US officials

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

Terror mastermind Osama bin Laden is in eastern Iran and not the rugged tribal areas of Pakistan's northwestern frontier where many believe him to be on the run, United States intelligence officials were on Monday quoted as saying.\n\n

Al Qaeda bomb-maker killed: Pakistan

Al Qaeda bomb-maker killed: Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

Some officials believe that he could have been a replacement for Hamza Rabia, Al Qaeda's operational commander, who was killed in a similar missile attack in Asory village in North Waziristan on December 2.

2 held in B'desh shrine blast

2 held in B'desh shrine blast

Rediff.com14 Aug 2005

Two suspects held for shrine blasts in Bangladesh

Probe into distribution of funds among politicians by ISI

Probe into distribution of funds among politicians by ISI

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Pakistan's Federal Investigation has formed a committee to probe the distribution of Rs 140 million among politicians by the Inter-Services Intelligence for rigging the 1990 general election.