News for 'official secrets act'

'Pressure from...': Chidambaram's big 26/11 admission

'Pressure from...': Chidambaram's big 26/11 admission

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Attacking the Congress, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said that India has "paid a heavy price" for the sins committed by the Congress while Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has accused the Oppostion party of "mishandling" the situation after the 2011 terror attacks in Mumbai in under foreign pressure.

Did Sinners Deserve 16 Oscar Nominations?

Did Sinners Deserve 16 Oscar Nominations?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Having grossed nearly $370 worldwide, Sinners filled up Warner Bros coffers when many of the studio's key 2025 films lost money, and deserves its many Oscar nominations.

Punjab man arrested for sharing Op Sindoor info with Pak

Punjab man arrested for sharing Op Sindoor info with Pak

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Investigations said the accused was engaged in sharing classified details, including troop deployments and strategic locations, posing a threat to national security.

Xi Vs The Generals: Why It Matters To India

Xi Vs The Generals: Why It Matters To India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

If Xi Jinping can establish control over the PLA Ground Force, relations between India and China will settle down to an even keel. The next few weeks will show whether Xi has finally succeeded in gaining control over the PLA Ground Force. That could bring about the substantive shift in India-China relations that both our leaders have been working for, observes Ambassador Prabhat Shukla.

Sheena Bora Case: A Sleuth Takes The Stand

Sheena Bora Case: A Sleuth Takes The Stand

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Indrani Mukerjea, in pure white, sporting dancing pearl jhumkas, bobbed about the accused box, occasionally floating up front to whisper urgent suggestions to her lawyer Ranjeet Sangle as retired cop and prosecution witness Dinesh Kadam gave her a long look. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel returns to cover the Sheena Bora murder trial after 18 months.

SIT suspects more gold lost from Sabarimala than found

SIT suspects more gold lost from Sabarimala than found

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Sabarimala gold loss case suspects that more gold was lost from the temple than initially believed. The investigation has led to political accusations and counter-accusations between various parties.

I'm going to kill that son of a....: Musharraf on AQ Khan's nuke leak

I'm going to kill that son of a....: Musharraf on AQ Khan's nuke leak

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

CIA director George Tenet personally briefed Musharraf that AQ Khan "was betraying Pakistan's nuclear secrets to at least the Libyans and maybe others," prompting an explosive reaction before Khan was placed under years-long house arrest.

Tehelka scam: Suspended defence official held

Tehelka scam: Suspended defence official held

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

Sasi's name first came up in the Tehelka sting operation when he was caught on camera accepting money from scribes posing as defence suppliers from a UK-based fictitious firm.

CBI files chargesheet against former RAW official

CBI files chargesheet against former RAW official

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday chargesheeted a former senior official of the Research and Analysis Wing for giving out certain details in a book -- which alleges corruption in the country's external intelligence agency -- in violation of the Official Secrets Act.The chargesheet was filed against Major General (retired) V K Singh. The soldier-turned-author spoke about alleged political interference and corruption in the intelligence agency.

YouTuber linked to Jyoti Malhotra arrested for spying for Pak

YouTuber linked to Jyoti Malhotra arrested for spying for Pak

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Jasbir Singh, a resident of Village Mahlan in Rupnagar district, who operates a YouTube channel 'Jaan Mahal', was found to be associated with a Pakistani Intelligence Operative (PIO), Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said.

Pak was developing Haryana YouTuber as an 'asset': Police

Pak was developing Haryana YouTuber as an 'asset': Police

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Pakistani intelligence operatives were allegedly developing Haryana YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who was arrested on espionage charges, as an asset, said a senior Haryana police officer on Sunday.

NIA, IB grill 'spy' Jyoti Malhotra; probe Pak, China visits

NIA, IB grill 'spy' Jyoti Malhotra; probe Pak, China visits

Rediff.com20 May 2025

Jyoti was among 12 people who have been arrested from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh over the past two weeks on charges of espionage, with investigators pointing at an alleged Pakistan-linked spy network operating in north India.

Two women among 12 held so far in 3 states on espionage charges

Two women among 12 held so far in 3 states on espionage charges

Rediff.com19 May 2025

While six of them have been held from Punjab, five were nabbed from neighbouring Haryana, and one from Uttar Pradesh.

Public access to 10 sensitive installations removed

Public access to 10 sensitive installations removed

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Ten sensitive installations in six states and one Union territory have been declared out of bounds for the general public, with the Centre saying any information with respect to certain activities carried out at these premises may be useful to India's enemies.

'Spy' Jyoti Malhotra was in touch with Pak officer since 2023: Police

'Spy' Jyoti Malhotra was in touch with Pak officer since 2023: Police

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Malhotra, behind bars on suspicion of espionage, had been in touch with Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, the Pakistani staffer at the Pakistani High Commission, since November 2023, a source said.

HC rejects scribe Langa's plea to quash FIR in GMB document theft case

HC rejects scribe Langa's plea to quash FIR in GMB document theft case

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The Gujarat High Court dismissed a plea filed by journalist Mahesh Langa seeking the quashing of an FIR registered against him for allegedly stealing "highly sensitive and confidential documents" belonging to the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB). The court found that prima facie, Langa's involvement in the crime was evident from the evidence collected during the investigation. The court further stated that the investigation is at a nascent stage and it would be inappropriate to exercise its inherent powers in favor of the petitioner at this stage.

'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.'

Haryana YouTuber held on charge of spying for Pak; in 5-day police custody

Haryana YouTuber held on charge of spying for Pak; in 5-day police custody

Rediff.com17 May 2025

She has been booked under the relevant sections of the Official Secrets Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, said the police.

Providing secret info to scribe 'criminal act': Rahul on Arnab chats

Providing secret info to scribe 'criminal act': Rahul on Arnab chats

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Providing official secret information to a journalist is a 'criminal act' and both the giver and the receiver will have to go to jail, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday referring to the purported WhatsApp chats of Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami doing the rounds of social media.

'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'.

'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.

2 held in Port Blair for leaking defence secrets to Dubai woman

2 held in Port Blair for leaking defence secrets to Dubai woman

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The accused have been identified as Abhishek Kumar, a resident of Deoria district in Uttar Pradesh, and his friend Santu Biswas of West Bengal's Nadia district.

DRDO scientist in Pune arrested for passing on info to Pak spy

DRDO scientist in Pune arrested for passing on info to Pak spy

Rediff.com4 May 2023

A scientist working for the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Pune has been arrested by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) for providing confidential information to a Pakistani agent, officials said on Thursday.

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.

Army jawan held for passing secret info to Pakistan's ISI

Army jawan held for passing secret info to Pakistan's ISI

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Haryana Police on Thursday said it arrested an Army personnel for allegedly passing secret information to Pakistani intelligence agency ISI.

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.

Cybersecurity breach by military officials found, probe underway

Cybersecurity breach by military officials found, probe underway

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Responding to an ANI query on the cyber security breach issue, defence sources said: "The military and intelligence agencies have unearthed a cyber security breach by some military officials, which is likely to be linked to espionage-related activities by a neighbouring country."

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.

Leaking military secrets is treason: Cong on 'ArnabGate'

Leaking military secrets is treason: Cong on 'ArnabGate'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Leaking of official secrets of military operations is treason and those involved in it must be punished, the Congress said on Wednesday on the purported WhatsApp chats of Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami and demanded that the prime minister must come clean.

Modi acted as Anil Ambani's middleman in Rafale deal: Rahul

Modi acted as Anil Ambani's middleman in Rafale deal: Rahul

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

The BJP said the email purportedly by an Airbus executive referred to a helicopter deal and not Rafale.

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.

Home Ministry officer held for leaking secret info

Home Ministry officer held for leaking secret info

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Ravi Inder Singh, a 1994 batch IAS officer of West Bengal cadre, who was working as Director in the sensitive Internal Security division, was under surveillance of the Special Cell of Delhi Police and was arrested on Monday evening following which searches were carried out at his office and residence, sources said.

Delhi HC grants bail to journalist in PMLA case

Delhi HC grants bail to journalist in PMLA case

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The bail plea was opposed by ED which had said the offence committed by him has cross border implications and if released, he would not be available for further ongoing investigation.

Court grants bail to honey-trapped IAF ex-officer accused of spying for ISI

Court grants bail to honey-trapped IAF ex-officer accused of spying for ISI

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

The judge noted that the accused has already spent more than half the maximum sentence prescribed for the alleged offence.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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)