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Cleric funded by ISI held for religious conversion: UP police

Cleric funded by ISI held for religious conversion: UP police

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Maulana Kaleem Siddiqui was arrested by the ATS, which is probing the racket, at around 9 pm on Tuesday from Meerut, Additional Director General (ADG), Law and Order, Prashant Kumar said.

No presence of ISIS in Kashmir, only cases of waving of flags: Centre

No presence of ISIS in Kashmir, only cases of waving of flags: Centre

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

There were eight such cases in 2015, 31 cases in 2016 and five cases in 2017.

ISIS, Al Qaeda on recruitment drive in India

ISIS, Al Qaeda on recruitment drive in India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

125 Indians on watch-list, Intelligence Bureau agents tell Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com

ISIS hackers publish US military 'hitlist'

ISIS hackers publish US military 'hitlist'

Rediff.com1 May 2016

IS hackers have published a "hitlist" of over 70 US military personnel who have been involved in drone strikes against terror targets in Syria.

Top Muslim groups and leaders condemn ISIS

Top Muslim groups and leaders condemn ISIS

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Muslim groups and leaders from across the world, including those from the United States, have strongly condemned the barbarism unleashed by the Islamic State, also known as Islamic State of Iraq and Syria or ISIS, describing the extremist outfit's behaviour as "un-Islamic".

Sri Lanka, the new recruitment hub for ISI

Sri Lanka, the new recruitment hub for ISI

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Pakistan's external spy agency is trying to push its South Indian agenda

Pakistan's new ISI chief assumes charge

Pakistan's new ISI chief assumes charge

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Lieutenant General Rizwan Akhtar, a close confidant of Pakistan's Army Chief Raheel Sharif, on Friday took over as the new head of the powerful spy agency Directorate for Inter-Services Intelligence.

Pakistan disbands ISI's political wing

Pakistan disbands ISI's political wing

Rediff.com22 Nov 2008

A top unnamed ISI official was quoted by Dawn News agency as saying that the agency had shifted its focus from domestic politics to internal security. The ISI would focus on the war against terrorism, which is the most serious security challenge facing Pakistan, the official said.

Every Hamas member is a dead man, declares Israeli PM

Every Hamas member is a dead man, declares Israeli PM

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Calling Hamas worse than ISIS, Netanyahu listed some of the atrocities committed on Saturday including the burning of people alive.

'Imran Khan will win elections hands down'

'Imran Khan will win elections hands down'

Rediff.com17 May 2023

'Therefore, these people want Imran Khan out of the elections whenever it is held.' 'For this, he will have to be disqualified from contesting on the basis of cases against him, declaring that he is not sadiq (honest) and ameen (righteous).'

US evades question on giving nod to Pak strike on Iran

US evades question on giving nod to Pak strike on Iran

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

The United States on Thursday (local time) evaded a question on whether Pakistan held prior consultations with Washington, DC before conducting retaliatory air strikes on Iran.

Neither India nor US behind Pak's miseries, but ...: Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif

Neither India nor US behind Pak's miseries, but ...: Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

The 73-year-old leader castigated the judges for legitimising military dictators.

Britain warns India of possible ISIS terror attack

Britain warns India of possible ISIS terror attack

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

British officials have conveyed this to their Indian counterparts at the Indo-UK Counter Terrorism Joint Working Group meeting held in London on January 15-16.

Elgar Parishad case: HC grants bail to Gautam Navlakha

Elgar Parishad case: HC grants bail to Gautam Navlakha

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

This is Navlakha's second round of appeal in the high court seeking regular bail.

Was ousted in 1999 for opposing Kargil misadventure: Nawaz Sharif

Was ousted in 1999 for opposing Kargil misadventure: Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

'During my tenure as PM, two Indian prime ministers visited Pakistan. Modi sahab and Vajpayee sahab had come to Lahore'

Pranab resigned as chairman on June 20: ISI

Pranab resigned as chairman on June 20: ISI

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

The Indian Statistical Institute on Monday said that Pranab Mukherjee resigned as chairman of the ISI council on June 20, much before filing his nomination as the presidential candidate, though his name was still on its website. "Pranab babu has already submitted his resignation as ISI council chairman on June 20. But by mistake, Mukherjee's name continues to be on the ISI's official website. It still consists of names of several retired and veterans," said an ISI official.

Biden confirms 14 American deaths in Hamas attack

Biden confirms 14 American deaths in Hamas attack

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

United States President Joe Biden Tuesday said the Hamas' attack on Israel is an 'unadulterated evil unleashed on the world', and added that at least 14 American citizens were killed in the incident.

Imran Khan Is Not The Change Pakistanis Want

Imran Khan Is Not The Change Pakistanis Want

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

He is only the agent that can bring them that change for they are quite aware that he has articulated no vision on how to set Pakistan back on the rails, notes Lieutenant General Gautam Moorthy (retd).

Why ISIS grew strong: 'Blame Iraqi PM Maliki'

Why ISIS grew strong: 'Blame Iraqi PM Maliki'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Michael Knights, a Boston-based Lafer Fellow of The Washington Institute who specialised in the military and security affairs of Iraq, Iran, and the Persian Gulf, spoke to Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa about power of the ISIS and the reasons behind its growth

Maha ATS takes custody of NIA terror suspect held in Pune; 5th arrest so far

Maha ATS takes custody of NIA terror suspect held in Pune; 5th arrest so far

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The agency told the court that he is the "mastermind" and the handler of the arrested suspects.

ISI planned to target Koyna dam

ISI planned to target Koyna dam

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

Javed Mozawalla the alleged ISI spy was arrested by the Crime Branch a fortnight back, Mozawalla in his interrogation had told the cops that he was told to get the photographs of Koyna dam by his handlers in the Pakistan consulate.

Maharashtra ATS arrests Parbhani youth for suspected ISIS links

Maharashtra ATS arrests Parbhani youth for suspected ISIS links

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

The suspect has been identified as 24-year-old Shahid Khan.

ISI chief likely to be replaced soon: Pak media

ISI chief likely to be replaced soon: Pak media

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

The corps commander of Karachi, Lt Gen Naveed Mukhtar, is most likely to the new chief.

Amid row with India, Maldives allows Chinese ship to dock

Amid row with India, Maldives allows Chinese ship to dock

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The permission to allow the Chinese ship comes amid strains in ties between India and Maldives after its new President Mohamed Muizzu came to power and made Beijing as his first port of call early this month after assuming office.

ISI courier held in Hyderabad

ISI courier held in Hyderabad

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

During the raid, some incriminating documents and audiocassettes, containing speeches of extremists, were recovered from him, police added.

Ex-RAW chief: 'We've not had an ISI officer working for us'

Ex-RAW chief: 'We've not had an ISI officer working for us'

Rediff.com30 May 2018

'ISI's leverage on the Kashmir insurgency turned out less than successful...'

ISI plot to revive militancy in Jammu foiled, 6 arrested

ISI plot to revive militancy in Jammu foiled, 6 arrested

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The spies revealed that they were tasked by the ISI officer to revive militancy in Jammu by recruiting youth in the region.

Duplicitous a gentler way to describe ISI: Ex-CIA chief

Duplicitous a gentler way to describe ISI: Ex-CIA chief

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Voicing his frustration over the double game played by the Inter-Services Intelligence in the war against terror after 9/11, a former central intelligence agency chief has said that "duplicitous" is a gentler way to describe the notorious Pakistani spy agency, which has close links with terror groups.

What does ISIS want from the Indian hostages?

What does ISIS want from the Indian hostages?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

The Al Qaeda-inspired Islamic State of Iraq and Syria has not demanded ransom nor has it shown any inclination to negotiate. Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com reports

Hijab-clad Muslim women assaulted, called 'ISIS' in US

Hijab-clad Muslim women assaulted, called 'ISIS' in US

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

The women said they were physically and verbally assaulted by another woman who hurled anti-Islamic insults at them. They also claimed that the Chicago police were not taking the incident seriously.

ISIS trying to expand influence in Pakistan

ISIS trying to expand influence in Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Dreaded Islamic State of Iraq and Syria is trying to expand its influence in Pakistan, with pamphlets being distributed in Peshawar and border provinces of Afghanistan, seeking support for jihad.

Pakistan Army Chief Shuffles Generals

Pakistan Army Chief Shuffles Generals

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

But the ISI chief did not retire giving the impression that he has won General Asim Munir's trust, notes Rana Banerji who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Suspected ISIS operative sent to 15-day NIA custody

Suspected ISIS operative sent to 15-day NIA custody

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The NIA told the court that Iqbal was required to be interrogated to ascertain the identities of his other associates and know about their funding pattern.

ISI yet again comes to rescue of 26/11 masterminds after arrest of 7 LeT men

ISI yet again comes to rescue of 26/11 masterminds after arrest of 7 LeT men

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Key plotters of the 26/11 have once again escaped arrest upon the advice of Pakistan's intelligence agency, Inter-Service Intelligence officers.

Headley bares all on terror financing by ISI

Headley bares all on terror financing by ISI

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley on Thursday exposed how Inter-Services Intelligence and Lashkar-e-Tayiba majorly funded terror operations in India.

ISI funds terror outfits in Kashmir, reveals Headley

ISI funds terror outfits in Kashmir, reveals Headley

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Testifying before a Mumbai court for the second day on Tuesday, Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley said LeT had planned to attack Indian defence scientists at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai and that he was asked by Pakistan's ISI to recruit Indian armymen to spy for them.

Colombo's denial mode over ISI doesn't help things

Colombo's denial mode over ISI doesn't help things

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Even without the ISI, ISIS and Al Qaeda, Tamil Nadu, otherwise acknowledged as a progressive and developed State in the Indian context, has been at the centre of 'multiple militancy' for decades now, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Woman named Isis is not very happy right now

Woman named Isis is not very happy right now

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

A Florida woman who shares the same name as the Islamist militant group commonly known by the acronym ISIS is fed up.

The idea of ISIS must be challenged

The idea of ISIS must be challenged

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

'Islamist terror groups have never been challenged ideologically. As long as their ideology survives, like cancer, these groups will sprout somewhere else, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Pakistan extends ISI chief's tenure

Pakistan extends ISI chief's tenure

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Insiders say that General Kayani's decision to extend Pasha's service has been made to ensure the continuity of the army's offensive against extremists in the troubled tribal regions of the country.