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HC nod to NIA to book Assam legislator Akhil Gogoi for anti-CAA stir

HC nod to NIA to book Assam legislator Akhil Gogoi for anti-CAA stir

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Gogoi was the only one whose bail was rejected by the court and he was released after spending 567 days in jail once Special NIA Judge Pranjal Das cleared him along with the three others of all charges.

Nuh violence: FIR registered against hate speeches at Palwal 'mahapanchayat'

Nuh violence: FIR registered against hate speeches at Palwal 'mahapanchayat'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

The police have registered an FIR against unidentified people for allegedly making provocative speeches at the August 13 'Sarv Hindu Samaj mahapanchayat' in Haryana's Palwal, officials said on Wednesday.

Amravati murder accused set up terror gang to avenge social media sharing: NIA

Amravati murder accused set up terror gang to avenge social media sharing: NIA

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The charge-sheet claimed that the accused had formed a terrorist gang to take revenge on Kolhe after he shared a WhatsApp post.

Pathankot probe: NIA summons Punjab Police SP Salvinder Singh

Pathankot probe: NIA summons Punjab Police SP Salvinder Singh

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

National Investigation Agency officials said that Salvinder Singh, his jeweller friend Rajesh Verma and cook Madan Gopal have been summoned for a routine questioning as the agency is preparing to receive a five-member Special Investigation Team from Pakistan on March 27.

NIA announces reward for info on Karnataka BJP activist's killers

NIA announces reward for info on Karnataka BJP activist's killers

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

The National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is investigating the murder case of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha leader Praveen Nettaru in Sullia, has announced a cash reward to those who provide clues regarding the whereabouts of four accused in the case.

NIA most wanted among 3 terrorists arrested in Delhi

NIA most wanted among 3 terrorists arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Delhi Police on Monday arrested one of National Investigation Agency's (NIA) most wanted terrorists Mohammad Shahnawaz Alam and his two associates who were part of an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-sponsored module 'disguised' as an Islamic State (IS) module and seized incriminating material, including those suspected to be used in an improvised explosive device (IED) fabrication, officials said.

NIA to probe Patna serial blasts case

NIA to probe Patna serial blasts case

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

The probe into Sunday's serial blasts near a political rally addressed by the Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi has been handed over to National Investigation Agency following recommendation from the Bihar government.

SC refuses to discharge Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi in NIA case

SC refuses to discharge Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi in NIA case

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Allowing an appeal filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the high court had remanded the matter back to the trial court to conduct a fresh hearing on the question of framing of charge against all the four accused persons including Gogoi.

'NIA can't be only agency probing terror'

'NIA can't be only agency probing terror'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Post 26/11, the National Investigation Agency was set up to probe all terror-related cases in India. Over the past three years, the NIA has had its share of hits and misses. But there's a long way to go before it emerges as India's premier investigating agency to combat terror. In an interview with Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa, Radha Vinod Raju, who was the first chief of the NIA, talks about the teething problems faced by the agency.

NIA's 5-year report card: Cases: 48; Success: 1

NIA's 5-year report card: Cases: 48; Success: 1

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

The federal probe agency has wrapped up only one terror case since its inception in 2009. Vicky Nanjappa reports

NIA handed over Delhi high court blast probe

NIA handed over Delhi high court blast probe

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

The National Investigation Agency was on Wednesday handed over the probe of the bomb blast outside the Delhi high court which has killed nine people and injured nearly 50 people and a special team of 20 members was formed to investigate the terror strike.

Need more time to solve Goa blast probe: NIA

Need more time to solve Goa blast probe: NIA

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

"Investigation in this case is at the preliminary stage since NIA has recently taken over the probe from Goa Police's SIT," National Investigation Agency (NIA) has said in an application moved in a court in Panaji. The agency said they will require the custodial interrogation of the accused to unearth larger conspiracy behind the blast that killed two persons.

Probe into Bengaluru cafe blast intensifies

Probe into Bengaluru cafe blast intensifies

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

Police sources said that four persons have been detained for questioning in connection with Friday's low-intensity bomb blast at The Rameshwaram Cafe.

NIA takes over probe of Uri terror attack

NIA takes over probe of Uri terror attack

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The development comes on the same day that Home Minister Rajnath Singh held a second meeting to review security in the area.

Dawood funds terror acts in India, has unit to target leaders, bizmen: NIA

Dawood funds terror acts in India, has unit to target leaders, bizmen: NIA

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

The D-Company has established a special unit to strike terror in people of India by attacking eminent personalities, including political leaders and businesspersons, the probe agency further claimed.

NIA raids suspected IS operative's Srinagar house over Kerala module links

NIA raids suspected IS operative's Srinagar house over Kerala module links

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The official said digital devices seized from the house during the search are being examined and further investigations are in progress.

NIA to probe the killing of 18 armymen in Manipur

NIA to probe the killing of 18 armymen in Manipur

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

The probe into the killing of 18 Army men in Manipur has been handed over to the National Investigation Agency.

Malegaon blast: I don't know, replies Pragya to 60 questions in NIA court

Malegaon blast: I don't know, replies Pragya to 60 questions in NIA court

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Thakur, seated in the witness box, got visibly emotional at one point and the proceedings were halted for ten minutes.

Pathankot attack: NIA gets MHA nod to charge JeM chief

Pathankot attack: NIA gets MHA nod to charge JeM chief

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

After receiving sanction under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the NIA will name Azhar, his brother Rauf Asghar, and handlers of four terrorists -- Qashif Jan and Shaid Latif in the chargesheet to be filed soon, official sources said.

NIA seizes 2 more luxury cars 'used' by Sachin Waze

NIA seizes 2 more luxury cars 'used' by Sachin Waze

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday seized two more luxury cars allegedly used by suspended Mumbai police officer Sachin Waze, sources said.

MP man who had lived in HK, China detained after NIA tipoff

MP man who had lived in HK, China detained after NIA tipoff

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra said the Indore Police apprehended the man, named Sarfaraz, following an input from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and he was being questioned.

NIA registers 'all-time high' 73 terror cases in 2022

NIA registers 'all-time high' 73 terror cases in 2022

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

On average, about 60 cases were filed by the agency in 2019 and 2020, officials said.

NIA to probe Naxal attack on Congress leaders: Shinde

NIA to probe Naxal attack on Congress leaders: Shinde

Rediff.com27 May 2013

The National Investigation Agency will probe the Maoist attack on Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh after the Centre received a go-ahead from Chief Minister Raman Singh for the same. "I have spoken to Raman Singh and he has agreed for probe by NIA and he has agreed to the probe by the central agency," Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said on Monday.

HC asks NIA to file reply to Teltumbde's bail plea

HC asks NIA to file reply to Teltumbde's bail plea

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Teltumbde, who is in jail for the last one-and-a-half years, had approached the HC last month, challenging the order of a special court in the city denying him bail on merits in July.

PFI conspires to establish Islamic rule in India: NIA report

PFI conspires to establish Islamic rule in India: NIA report

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has claimed that the documents seized during the nation-wide raids conducted at offices of Popular Front of India (PFI) and its leaders contain highly incriminating materials targeting prominent leaders of a particular community.

NIA to take over probe in DSP Davinder Singh case

NIA to take over probe in DSP Davinder Singh case

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

The necessary formalities were being completed in Jammu as well as in the national capital before the probe agency, which has been credited with breaking the nexus between stone-pelters and separatists in Jammu and Kashmir, takes over the case, officials said.

Pathankot probe: Pak not replying to LRs, says NIA

Pathankot probe: Pak not replying to LRs, says NIA

Rediff.com25 May 2016

According to sources, the NIA is trying to collect more information like Jaish-e-Mohammad as a terrorist organisation and its role in the attack.

Anand Teltumbde refutes NIA's claims, seeks discharge in Elgar case

Anand Teltumbde refutes NIA's claims, seeks discharge in Elgar case

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Activist Anand Teltumbde, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, on Thursday moved a discharge application before the special NIA court in Mumbai, claiming that the probe agency has not produced any material to show that he is a member of CPI-Maoist or his alleged role in the case.

Modi meets top officials as Shah visits scene of Pahalgam attack

Modi meets top officials as Shah visits scene of Pahalgam attack

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar upon his arrival from Saudi Arabia to take stock of the situation following the terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. The meeting also included Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. The attack, which killed at least 26 people, including tourists from the UAE and Nepal, has sparked nationwide shock and outrage.

NIA calls Param Bir to record statement in Sachin Waze case

NIA calls Param Bir to record statement in Sachin Waze case

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh on Wednesday has been called by NIA to record a statement in Sachin Waze's case.

MHA hands over Mansukh Hiran death case to NIA

MHA hands over Mansukh Hiran death case to NIA

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

The NIA is already probing the case related to the recovery of a Scorpio SUV, parked near Ambani's residence 'Antilia', with gelatin sticks and has arrested an assistant police inspector, Sachin Waze.

Amended NIA Act comes into force

Amended NIA Act comes into force

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The latest amendments to the NIA Act will allow the agency to probe terrorist activities against Indians and Indian interests abroad, cyber crimes and cases of human trafficking.

NIA opposes Assam MLA Gogoi's bail in SC, says he is kingpin of Maoist acts

NIA opposes Assam MLA Gogoi's bail in SC, says he is kingpin of Maoist acts

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

A bench of Justices V Ramasubramanian and Pankaj Mithal, which extended the protection from arrest to Gogoi till March 3, said it would hear the matter on Friday.

Rajya Sabha approves bill to give more powers to NIA

Rajya Sabha approves bill to give more powers to NIA

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Shah defended the government for not filing an appeal against the acquittal of all four accused, including the radical right-wing's Swami Aseemanand, in the 2007 Samjhauta Express blasts case.

Anand Teltumbde 'active member' of CPI (Maoist): NIA

Anand Teltumbde 'active member' of CPI (Maoist): NIA

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Scholar-activist Anand Teltumbde, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, is an 'active member' of the Communist Party of India-Maoist and 'deeply involved' in furtherance of the outfit's agenda, the National Investigatoin Agency (NIA) has told a special court in Mumbai.

Union minister booked for linking TN with Bengaluru blast

Union minister booked for linking TN with Bengaluru blast

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

he FIR was lodged against her based on a complaint, the police said.

Hyd blasts: MHA asks AP govt to hand over probe to NIA

Hyd blasts: MHA asks AP govt to hand over probe to NIA

Rediff.com2 Mar 2013

The Union Home ministry has asked the Andhra Pradesh government to hand over the probe into the Dilsukhnagar twin blasts here to the National Investigation Agency, a senior officer said on Saturday.

NIA to probe possible lapses behind Naxal strike

NIA to probe possible lapses behind Naxal strike

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Anti-terror agency National Investigation Agency will begin its probe on Monday -- into the deadly Naxal attack on Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh -- to find out possible lapses on the part of the central forces or the state government. Action will be taken if anyone is found guilty, Minister of State for Home RPN Singh said.

NIA team in Bidar to probe tailor who picked up bomb

NIA team in Bidar to probe tailor who picked up bomb

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

The National Investigation Agency, which is probing the August 1 serial blasts in Pune, has sent a team to Bidar in Karnataka to track the antecedents of Patil -- the tailor who picked up one of the bombs and was injured in the blast. Meanwhile, another team of the NIA is probing the Indian Mujahideen's link to the serial blasts.

Waze procured explosives found in SUV near Ambani's house: NIA

Waze procured explosives found in SUV near Ambani's house: NIA

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

The NIA has CCTV footage which shows the presence of Waze at the spot, the sources said.