News for 'official secrets act'

MEA employee posted in Moscow held for passing info to Pak

MEA employee posted in Moscow held for passing info to Pak

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh Police has arrested a person working in the Indian Embassy, Moscow, for his alleged involvement in anti-national activities with Pakistani intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence and providing them important confidential information regarding the strategic activities of the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian military establishments, an official statement issued in Lucknow on Sunday said.

'Humans Are Driven By Fear'

'Humans Are Driven By Fear'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

'Rejection teaches you a lot of endurance, self-trust, and the ability to show up again.'

'He knows the consequences': Trump threatens Xi

'He knows the consequences': Trump threatens Xi

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

United States President Donald Trump said that China 'knows the consequences' if it attacks Taiwan, asserting that Chinese President Xi Jinping understands the situation 'very well'.

WWW, Wiki lessons for CBI, from RAW official

WWW, Wiki lessons for CBI, from RAW official

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

The CBI sleuths, in their attempt to grill Singh, said that by naming the officials in his book, he had allegedly violated Section five of the Official Secrets Act (wrongful communication of information)

CBI raids publishers of ex-RAW official's book

CBI raids publishers of ex-RAW official's book

Rediff.com22 Sep 2007

The searches come a day after the CBI raided the residence of Major General (Retd) V K Singh, following the registration of a case against him, under the Official Secrets Act.

Group Captain arrested for leaking secret info to ISI

Group Captain arrested for leaking secret info to ISI

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Marwah was honey-trapped by the ISI through Facebook accounts in mid-December.

'How many more people should die?': Oppn demands Shah's resignation

'How many more people should die?': Oppn demands Shah's resignation

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge criticizes Home Minister Amit Shah, calling him 'incompetent' and demanding his resignation following a deadly blast in Delhi, citing intelligence failure and lack of accountability.

Reconsider denial of Agnipath records, CIC tells defence ministry

Reconsider denial of Agnipath records, CIC tells defence ministry

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Durve argued that the word 'secret' is nowhere in the exemption clause under which information could be denied to an applicant.

CBI yet to read book by R&AW official

CBI yet to read book by R&AW official

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

In an embarrassment, the Central Bureau of Investigation has informed a Delhi court that it was yet to go through the book written by former a R&AW official.

IAF officer honey-trapped, ends up sharing sensitive info with foreign agent

IAF officer honey-trapped, ends up sharing sensitive info with foreign agent

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The crime branch of Delhi police has arrested an Indian Air Force sergeant for allegedly leaking sensitive information about defence installations to a foreign agent.

India registered 14 cases of offences against State every day in 2021

India registered 14 cases of offences against State every day in 2021

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

India lodged 5,164 cases of offences against the State, including those under sedition, the Official Secrets Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, in 2021 with an average of 14 cases every day, according to latest government data.

How Juice Jacking Can Steal Your Phone's Data

How Juice Jacking Can Steal Your Phone's Data

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Exercise caution when charging your phone in public places or borrowing a charger from someone -- you might get hacked.

Defence ministry files OSA violation complaint with CBI

Defence ministry files OSA violation complaint with CBI

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday received a formal complaint from the defence ministry on the alleged violation of Official Secrets Act with regard to secret documents provided by arms dealer Abhishek Verma's estranged business associate which may result in another case against him.

Honey-trapped Moscow embassy man passed on info on weapons systems

Honey-trapped Moscow embassy man passed on info on weapons systems

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

The ATS in its probe through electronic and physical surveillance found that he was involved in anti-India activities with the network of the ISI handlers.

Ex-NIA officer, human rights activist charge-sheeted in terror funding case

Ex-NIA officer, human rights activist charge-sheeted in terror funding case

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The agency said these accused persons collected information regarding vital installations, deployment and movement of security forces, procured official secret documents and passed on the same to their LeT handlers through encrypted communication channels for monetary consideration.

Text book and exemplary: US Secret Service defends Trump protection plan

Text book and exemplary: US Secret Service defends Trump protection plan

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Ronald Rowe Jr said that the suspect did not have a line of sight of Trump and was not able to get any shots off at the agents who were sweeping the course, according to a Politico report.

Mumbai: 'ISI' man gets 5 years RI under OSA

Mumbai: 'ISI' man gets 5 years RI under OSA

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

In the first conviction under the Official Secrets Act in Maharashtra, a sessions court on Tuesday sentenced a city resident to five years' rigorous imprisonment on charges of possessing sensitive documents purportedly to hand over to Pakistan's intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence.

Why India should declassify historical documents

Why India should declassify historical documents

Rediff.com10 May 2010

The government's policy of keeping all such information permanently classified under the Official Secrets Act has resulted in a situation in which no authentic account of national security management is available, writes B Raman.

Manipur ambush: Prime accused arrested, arms recovered

Manipur ambush: Prime accused arrested, arms recovered

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Two jawans of the Assam Rifles were killed and five others injured when a group of armed men ambushed a vehicle of the paramilitary force on September 19.

The Delhi Blast: What We Know So Far

The Delhi Blast: What We Know So Far

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Ten days after the devastating car explosion near the Red Fort, in which 13 people lost their lives and several others were injured, investigators say the incident is part of a broader terror conspiracy involving a professional network of radicalised individuals based in Faridabad, Saharanpur and Kashmir.

The Kashmiri Ex-Militants Who Joined The Army

The Kashmiri Ex-Militants Who Joined The Army

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

'The Indian Army won't induct anyone who has killed Indian soldiers.' 'That's why the army respects these reformed men so much -- they're on the frontline now, protecting India.'

Imran Khan, Pak ex-FM Qureshi sentenced to 10 years in jail

Imran Khan, Pak ex-FM Qureshi sentenced to 10 years in jail

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan and ex-foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi were on Tuesday sentenced to 10 years each in prison for leaking State secrets.

Payslip To Pension To Long-Term Wealth: How EPF Works

Payslip To Pension To Long-Term Wealth: How EPF Works

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

A 10-part series that explains all you want to know about how India's EPF turns a slice of your monthly salary into long-term savings, pension, and life insurance.

Reddy vs Radhakrishnan: MPs vote to elect new Vice President

Reddy vs Radhakrishnan: MPs vote to elect new Vice President

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The poll is witnessing a direct contest between ruling NDA nominee C P Radhakrishnan and joint opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy, with the BJP-led alliance having a clear edge in the poll necessitated due to the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar.

In 3rd conviction, Imran, wife sentenced to 14 years in jail

In 3rd conviction, Imran, wife sentenced to 14 years in jail

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 14 years in prison on Wednesday in a corruption case for retaining expensive state gifts when he was in power, dealing another blow to the jailed former premier, a day after he was handed a 10-year jail term for leaking sensitive state secrets.

CBI books freelance journalist with US-based portal for spying

CBI books freelance journalist with US-based portal for spying

Rediff.com16 May 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered an FIR against a freelance journalist for allegedly collecting sensitive information related to the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Army, and sharing them with intelligence agencies of foreign countries, officials said.

Shooter acted alone but,...: FBI on Trump assassination attempt

Shooter acted alone but,...: FBI on Trump assassination attempt

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The shooter, as per FBI, used an AR-style rifle chambered in 5.56mm, a common calibre for such weapons.

Raj police nab suspected spy for sharing strategic info with ISI

Raj police nab suspected spy for sharing strategic info with ISI

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Sengathir said that during the interrogation Narendra Kumar said that about two years ago, he came in contact with an account running in the name of "Poonam Bajwa" on Facebook.

Army man, vegetable supplier held for providing classified documents to ISI

Army man, vegetable supplier held for providing classified documents to ISI

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

The development comes after a 34-year-old vegetable supplier at the Pokhran Army base camp was held for allegedly getting sensitive documents from an Army man for money and providing them to the ISI.

Honey-trapped soldier caught sharing info with Pak agent

Honey-trapped soldier caught sharing info with Pak agent

Rediff.com21 May 2022

Posted in Jodhpur as a gunner, Pradeep Kumar was in contact with the woman agent of the Pakistani intelligence agency, he said, adding that the gunner was arrested after his movement was kept under surveillance for several days.

Navy official put on trial for conspiring with Pak agencies

Navy official put on trial for conspiring with Pak agencies

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

An Indian Navy official has been put on trial by a Delhi court for allegedly conspiring with Pakistani agencies and passing them sensitive documents and information regarding establishment of armed forces.

'Thief returned documents': Chidambaram's jibe at govt over Rafale files

'Thief returned documents': Chidambaram's jibe at govt over Rafale files

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

Chidambaram's jibe came a day after the AG said that the Rafale documents were not stolen.

Rajasthan govt employee held for spying for Pak, BJP alleges Cong link

Rajasthan govt employee held for spying for Pak, BJP alleges Cong link

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Shakur Khan was detained on Wednesday night by an intelligence department team who were acting on security-related inputs.

Pak handler of DRDO scientist contacted IAF corporal also, says Maha ATS

Pak handler of DRDO scientist contacted IAF corporal also, says Maha ATS

Rediff.com16 May 2023

A Pakistan intelligence officer, allegedly in touch with DRDO scientist Pradeep Kurulkar arrested on charges of leaking confidential information after he was apparently honey-trapped, had also contacted an Indian Air Force employee of corporal rank, a Maharashtra ATS official said on Tuesday.

SC order on review of Rafale verdict on Wednesday

SC order on review of Rafale verdict on Wednesday

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi will pronounce the verdict.

Imran Khan, wife barred from leaving Pakistan

Imran Khan, wife barred from leaving Pakistan

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Citing sources within the Federal Investigation Authority (FIA), the Geo News reported that the names of the PTI leaders and its party chief have been added for their involvement in the May 9 violence and desecration of martyrs' monuments.

When A Vice President Resigned For The First Time

When A Vice President Resigned For The First Time

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Vice President V V Giri's resignation in 1969 triggered political upheavals that saw the ruling party defy its own presidential nominee, the expulsion of a sitting prime minister by her party president, and a historic split in the Indian National Congress, recounts Utkarsh Mishra.

DRDO scientist shared info on Agni, BrahMos with Pak agent: Chargesheet

DRDO scientist shared info on Agni, BrahMos with Pak agent: Chargesheet

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Kurulkar and 'Zara Dasgupta' were in contact through WhatsApp as well as voice and video calls, the chargesheet said.

CBI arrests defence journalist, Navy ex-commander in spying case

CBI arrests defence journalist, Navy ex-commander in spying case

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested freelance journalist Vivek Raghuvanshi and former Navy commander Ashish Pathak for allegedly collecting sensitive information on defence matters and passing them on to foreign intelligence agencies, officials said on Wednesday.

DRDO espionage case: ATS makes woman Pakistani agent co-accused

DRDO espionage case: ATS makes woman Pakistani agent co-accused

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Sources said the woman operated under the name of Zara Dasgupta and was in touch with Kurulkar.