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Not in Pak's interest to allow terror activities from its soil: Imran

Not in Pak's interest to allow terror activities from its soil: Imran

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

"It is not in our interest to allow use of Pakistan's territory for terror outside," Khan said.

Terror financing watchdog decides to keep Pak in 'Grey' list

Terror financing watchdog decides to keep Pak in 'Grey' list

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

The FATF continuing Pakistan in the 'Grey' list means its downgrading by IMF, World Bank, ADB, EU and also a reduction in risk rating by Moody's, S&P and Fitch.

1993 Mumbai blasts convict Mustafa Dossa dies

1993 Mumbai blasts convict Mustafa Dossa dies

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

He was rushed to Mumbai's JJ Hospital due to chest pain.

Pakistan asks India to send 24 witnesses to depose in 26/11 trial

Pakistan asks India to send 24 witnesses to depose in 26/11 trial

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

"The foreign ministry has written to the Indian government asking it to send all 24 Indian witnesses to Pakistan for recording statements in the trial court in the Mumbai attack case," Prosecution Chief Chaudhry Azhar said.

Review: Kanithan is uninspiring

Review: Kanithan is uninspiring

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Despite the compelling plot, Kanithan is an uninspired action thriller that has little to offer, feels S Saraswathi.

After LS election, Modi-Shah engaged in 'another war'

After LS election, Modi-Shah engaged in 'another war'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

In the Narendra Modi-Shah masterminded regime, organisational elections have acquired the gravity, authority and colour of a national or state poll, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

How 3 call centres made crores duping Americans

How 3 call centres made crores duping Americans

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Explaining the modus operandi, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime) Mukund Hatote told a Thane court that "best performing" staffers were given reward of up to Rs 1 lakh by the operators of the racket for making US nationals cough up money.

India protests over Kathua, Unnao rape cases

India protests over Kathua, Unnao rape cases

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

People, carrying "Not In My Name" placards and forming human chains, protested across Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Goa and Kerala.

JK govt submits detailed report on Alam issue to Centre

JK govt submits detailed report on Alam issue to Centre

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday sent a detailed report to the Centre on the controversial release of separatist leader Masarat Alam, a day after Bharatiya Janata Party sent a stern message to its alliance partner Peoples Democratic Party.

2006 Malegaon blasts: 9 accused set to walk free

2006 Malegaon blasts: 9 accused set to walk free

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

The National Investigation Agency on Thursday told a Mumbai court it has found no evidence to link nine Muslims arrested in the 2006 Malegaon blasts case to the terror attack, a move that could see them walk free.

Abu Salem, 5 others convicted in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case

Abu Salem, 5 others convicted in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

One accused was acquitted by the court.

Lakhvi submits surety bond; release imminent

Lakhvi submits surety bond; release imminent

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Mumbai attacks mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, whose detention under a public security order was suspended by a Pakistani court, submitted his Rs 1 million (Around Rs 6.2 lakh) surety bond on Monday and is likely to be released anytime now.

ISI may have approved Vaidik-Saeed meeting

ISI may have approved Vaidik-Saeed meeting

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Intelligence Bureau agents tell Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com that Dr Ved Pratap Vaidik's meeting with terrorist Muhammad Saeed will only benefit the ISI.

'Tunda holds grudge against LeT commander Lakhvi'

'Tunda holds grudge against LeT commander Lakhvi'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Arrested terrorist Abdul Karim Tunda told his interrogators that he holds a grudge against Lashkar-e-Tayiba commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi for scuttling his chances of reaching the top position in the outfit despite being the "architect" of its pan-India structure, which was earlier confined to Kashmir.

Bhopal train bombers sent pix of pipe bomb to Syria

Bhopal train bombers sent pix of pipe bomb to Syria

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

The perpetrators of Bhopal-Ujjain train bomb explosion were influenced by Islamic State ideology and the incident was a "trial blast" as the terrorists planned to carry out more attacks, the Madhya Pradesh government said on Wednesday.

NIA thwarts major attacks, recovers 16 live bombs near Ranchi

NIA thwarts major attacks, recovers 16 live bombs near Ranchi

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

Continuing their investigation into the blasts ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Patna last October, the National Investigating Agency on Saturday recovered 16 live bombs from the Sithio village near Ranchi, Jharkhand.

Pakistan bans Hafiz Saeed-backed terror outfit

Pakistan bans Hafiz Saeed-backed terror outfit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Pakistan has quietly banned Tehreek-e-Azaadi Jammu and Kashmir, a new front for Hafiz Saeed's Jamaat-ud-Dawa, as international pressure on the country grew, including from a global watchdog, to combat terror and its funding.

Goa: Ramnathi villagers want Sanatan Sanstha banned, ashram shifted

Goa: Ramnathi villagers want Sanatan Sanstha banned, ashram shifted

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Locals of Ramnathi in North Goa district where the Sanatan Sanstha is headquartered, have demanded a ban on the right-wing outfit and urged the state government to ensure that its ashram is shifted out of their village failing which they would intensify their agitation against them and their 'sadhaks' (seekers).

26/11 orchestrated by Pak-based outfit, admits Pak ex-NSA

26/11 orchestrated by Pak-based outfit, admits Pak ex-NSA

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Pakistan's former national security adviser Mahmud Ali Durrani on Monday said the 26/11 Mumbai attack was carried out by a terror group based in Pakistan and called it a "classic" example of cross-border terror.

Lanka lifts night curfew; attacks insult to humanity, says cardinal

Lanka lifts night curfew; attacks insult to humanity, says cardinal

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

'What happened last Sunday is a great tragedy, an insult to humanity'

India fenceless as Islamic State terror rises in Bangladesh

India fenceless as Islamic State terror rises in Bangladesh

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

West Bengal has a 2,200 km porous border with Bangladesh over 10 districts.

26/11 case: Pak asks India to provide additional evidence

26/11 case: Pak asks India to provide additional evidence

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Pakistan on Thursday said it has asked India to provide "additional evidence" for the early completion of the Mumbai attack trial in which Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations commander Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi and six others are accused.

Top JeM terrorist killed in encounter in Jammu-Kashmir

Top JeM terrorist killed in encounter in Jammu-Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Tantray was out on a parole since 2015. He was the mastermind of a suicide attack at Srinagar airport earlier this year.

Taliban chief orders militants to target Sharif's party

Taliban chief orders militants to target Sharif's party

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Pakistani Taliban chief has ordered militants to hit the leaders of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's ruling party after the government lifted a moratorium on death penalty and set up military courts to try terrorists.

BJP ministers who joined Kathua rally exit govt; Mehbooba thanks PM

BJP ministers who joined Kathua rally exit govt; Mehbooba thanks PM

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

"The charge that the two ministers were pro-rapist is absolutely wrong. It was sheer indiscretion on their part," Madhav said.

EPL: United's Solskjaer delivers perfect reply to his doubters

EPL: United's Solskjaer delivers perfect reply to his doubters

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

The United fans, who celebrated the victory at the end of the game with the manager and players, have not been the source of criticism of Solskjaer -- indeed the Norwegian has enjoyed strong backing from supporters who attend games at Old Trafford and those who travel away.

It's confirmed, Nirav Modi IS in UK

It's confirmed, Nirav Modi IS in UK

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Nirav Modi, along with his wife Ami Modi, a US citizen, brother Nishal Modi, a Belgian citizen, and uncle Mehul Choksi, all accused in the CBI's FIRs in the case, left the country in the first week of January, weeks before country's biggest banking scam surfaced.

If not terrorist, India's 'Osama' could've been an IT professional

If not terrorist, India's 'Osama' could've been an IT professional

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Qureshi, 46, had been on the run since 20 blasts ripped through Gujarat's main city Ahmedabad on July 26, 2008, killing more than 50 people

AP govt seeks Central probe into illegal phone tapping by KCR

AP govt seeks Central probe into illegal phone tapping by KCR

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Andhra Pradesh government has sought inquiry by the central government into the alleged illegal tapping of phone of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.

Brazil police say IOC's Hickey discussed illegal ticket sales

Brazil police say IOC's Hickey discussed illegal ticket sales

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Brazilian police said on Tuesday they had uncovered emails between detained International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Patrick Hickey and the British owner of a ticketing company they said masterminded a scheme selling Olympic tickets illegally.

Indian Mujhaideen's new Ranchi module conspired Patna blasts

Indian Mujhaideen's new Ranchi module conspired Patna blasts

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Investigations in the Patna serial blasts showed an Indian Mujahideen link with the Jharkand police claiming on Monday that one of the two arrested terrorists who was believed to be the mastermind belonged to the nascent "Ranchi module" of the banned terror outfit.

Called Pakistan to ensure Lakhvi doesn't roam free: US reacts to 26/11 planner's release

Called Pakistan to ensure Lakhvi doesn't roam free: US reacts to 26/11 planner's release

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The United States said it wants more progress from Pakistan in tackling terrorism.

Hafiz Saeed's son, son-in-law to contest Pak poll

Hafiz Saeed's son, son-in-law to contest Pak poll

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The JuD will contest the election on the platform of a little known "dormant" political entity, Allaha-u-Akbar Tehreek.

Gauri Lankesh's killers identified her as 'durjan', claims probe team

Gauri Lankesh's killers identified her as 'durjan', claims probe team

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

In August 2016, at a meeting of the syndicate, the main members identified Lankesh as a durjan "as told in the Kshatra Dharma Sadhana based on her speeches and writings

India's last terror module shut down, but...

India's last terror module shut down, but...

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Wednesday's arrest of four terror suspects including that of SIMI mastermind Haider Ali signals the end of the road for organised terror modules in India, claims the Intelligence Bureau. But what's worrying is thatthe Al Qaeda and Taliban are taking keen interest in the terror operations in India. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Pak army says Saeed's detention in country's interest

Pak army says Saeed's detention in country's interest

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The Opposition in the Pakistan Punjab assembly on Tuesday staged a walkout to protest against Saeed's detention.

India's bid to ban Azhar 'politically motivated', says Pak

India's bid to ban Azhar 'politically motivated', says Pak

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

Pakistan today said India's bid at the UN to ban Masood Azhar was "politically motivated" and "replete with frivolous information", two days after its close ally China blocked the proposal to get the JeM chief and Pathankot attack mastermind listed as a global terrorist.

Is Abu Bakr Siddique the man behind Chennai blasts?

Is Abu Bakr Siddique the man behind Chennai blasts?

Rediff.com3 May 2014

The police are investigating whether Al Ummah chief Abu Bakr Siddique, the mastermind of the 2013 Bangalore BJP office blast, was involved in the Chennai train blasts or not. The police have also noted similarities between the Chennai blasts, Bangalore BJP office blast and the Patna rally blasts. Vicky Nanjappa reports on the latest leads into the case.

Pak targets Lashkar, Jaish with 'intelligence-based ops'

Pak targets Lashkar, Jaish with 'intelligence-based ops'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad launched to fight terrorism across country.

REVEALED: The 'barbaric' man behind the Paris attacks

REVEALED: The 'barbaric' man behind the Paris attacks

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The 28-year-old is believed to be linked to thwarted attacks on a high-speed train from Amsterdam bound for Paris in August, as well as a planned attack on a Parisian church.