News for 'operation crackdown 1.0'

10 most DANGEROUS nations in the world

10 most DANGEROUS nations in the world

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

The rankings were prepared after examining the volume of terrorist and rebel alerts, messaging traffic, videos, photos, incidents and the number of killed and injured in a country over the past 30 days.

Afghan airstrikes take out Lashkar camps

Afghan airstrikes take out Lashkar camps

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

In a major crackdown to eliminate the terrorists' sanctuaries, Afghanistan has carried out three air strikes within a week in Kunar province, bordering Pakistan, inflicting heavy casualties on Lashkar-e-Tayiba terror group.

Dhaka caf attack mastermind killed by security forces

Dhaka caf attack mastermind killed by security forces

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Neo-Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen's wanted leader Nurul Islam alias Marjan and another unidentified extremist were killed by Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Crime unit in Mohammadpur Beribadh area of the capital.

Amnesty asks Cameron to 'raise red flags', not just red carpet for Modi

Amnesty asks Cameron to 'raise red flags', not just red carpet for Modi

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

The human rights organisation highlighted that over 10,000 organisations had been 'de-registered' over the last year in India.

3 more militants killed in Bangladesh anti-terror raid

3 more militants killed in Bangladesh anti-terror raid

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

Security forces in the past 10 days have witnessed four major anti-militancy assaults against Islamic-State inclined Neo-Jamaatul Mujahideen Bangladesh in which seven people including an army lieutenant colonel and two police inspectors lost their lives while the assaults killed 15 militants and their children.

6-person core group manipulated accounts at PMC Bank

6-person core group manipulated accounts at PMC Bank

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Only when the RBI inspection started on September 19 did they realise that their game was up and one of them had sent a letter to the central bank, leading to the RBI crackdown, report Anup Roy and Subrata Panda.

Make 'clean break' from all terrorist forces, China tells Taliban

Make 'clean break' from all terrorist forces, China tells Taliban

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

In a significant policy statement on the Taliban which is making big gains in its offensive in Afghanistan, China has asked it to make a "clean break" from all terrorist forces, especially the Al Qaida-backed Uyghur Muslim militant group ETIM fighting for the volatile Xinjiang province's independence.

26/11: The diesel scam queen who helped the terrorists

26/11: The diesel scam queen who helped the terrorists

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The oil mafia sheltered the 10 Pakistani terrorists in Machhimarnagar in Colaba and in fact a woman even showed Ajmal Kasab and his accomplice the way to Cama and Albless Hospital. The many theories floated before the Ram Pradhan committee, that looked into the attacks.

Masks, hand sanitiser declared 'essential commodities'

Masks, hand sanitiser declared 'essential commodities'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

These items will remain under essential commodities segment till June-end, a move aimed at ensuring availability at reasonable prices and cracking down on hoarders/black marketeers.

Foreign secy visit Bangladesh, meets PM Sheikh Hasina

Foreign secy visit Bangladesh, meets PM Sheikh Hasina

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Shringla visited Dhaka in March last after assuming office of the Indian Foreign Secretary in January this year.

13 terror financers in J-K identified: Officials

13 terror financers in J-K identified: Officials

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

'Individuals have been found providing money to major terrorist groups, Hurriyat leaders, separatists and stone-pelters in Jammu and Kashmir.'

Sand mafia runs UP, MP governments: Digvijaya

Sand mafia runs UP, MP governments: Digvijaya

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Monday came down heavily on the Uttar Pradesh government over the suspension of a woman IAS officer, who had clamped down on illegal mining in the state.

Tur dal at Rs 205/kg, 35,000 tonnes of pulses seized

Tur dal at Rs 205/kg, 35,000 tonnes of pulses seized

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

A maximum quantity of 23,340 tonnes was seized in Maharashtra.

UP meat sellers on strike; govt says only illegal abattoirs targeted

UP meat sellers on strike; govt says only illegal abattoirs targeted

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

UP government told the officials that they should not act in over-enthusiasm, nor should they overstep their jurisdiction.

Will Saeed's arrest keep Pakistan off Trump's no-entry list?

Will Saeed's arrest keep Pakistan off Trump's no-entry list?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

This is the first time the Pakistan army has publicly backed the arrest of India-focused jihadis.

Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Bengal extend lockdown

Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Bengal extend lockdown

Rediff.com30 May 2020

The Centre on Saturday issued fresh guidelines relaxing the nationwide lockdown, the fourth phase of which ends on May 31.

Why the ISI now backs Masood Azhar

Why the ISI now backs Masood Azhar

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

'Jaish is known for its fidayeen activities.' 'This well trained human resource backed by military-based training makes the JeM an obvious choice over the LeT and HM.'

Government to take 'harsh punitive' action against shell cos

Government to take 'harsh punitive' action against shell cos

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

In a major crackdown on domestic shell companies, the government on Friday decided to take "harsh punitive" action, including freezing of their bank accounts used to launder money or evade taxes.

Rahul contradicts Kerala Congress's stand on Sabarimala; favours women's entry

Rahul contradicts Kerala Congress's stand on Sabarimala; favours women's entry

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Gandhi, however, acknowledged that his opinion is different from that of his party on the "emotional issue" after the Supreme Court last month lifted the ban on entry of women of menstrual age to the hilltop shrine of Lord Ayyappa in Kerala.

Coronavirus: Good cop, bad cop

Coronavirus: Good cop, bad cop

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

As we get used to a long haul of isolation to curb the spread of COVID-19, the police's new avatar in many places is a far cry from that of the high-handed enforcer of law and order.

Hafiz Saeed to be arrested 'very soon': Pak police

Hafiz Saeed to be arrested 'very soon': Pak police

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

A source in the Imran Khan government told PTI that the Punjab police are waiting a go-ahead from the "top" to lay hand on Saeed.

Dera chief sentenced to 20 years in jail for 2 rapes

Dera chief sentenced to 20 years in jail for 2 rapes

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Haryana and Punjab remained on high alert with officials warning that violent miscreants will be shot at sight.

Pak seals JuD HQ; detains over 120 suspected terrorists

Pak seals JuD HQ; detains over 120 suspected terrorists

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

At least 56 seminaries and facilities being run by JuD and its wing FIF in Pakistan's southern Sindh province have been taken over by authorities.

Ban on taxi apps to affect over a million customers

Ban on taxi apps to affect over a million customers

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

Uber said it is conducting a full audit of its verification, rider feedback and support processes apart from assessing its driver screening processes, Ola is getting GPS installed in all its partner taxis.

Manmohan Singh releases Congress manifesto, promises better future for Punjab

Manmohan Singh releases Congress manifesto, promises better future for Punjab

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Hailing the Congress manifesto as a visionary document promising to shape a better future for Punjab, Dr Singh said the Parkash Singh Badal-led government mismanaged the state and failed to harness its full potential.

Sri Lankan Prez sacks top officials; admits to lapses

Sri Lankan Prez sacks top officials; admits to lapses

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Several people succumbed to their injuries sustained in the blasts, taking the death toll to 359.

Returning to Pak 'whether I'm taken to prison or gallows': Sharif

Returning to Pak 'whether I'm taken to prison or gallows': Sharif

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Authorities arrange helicopters to shift Sharif to jail; 300 PML-N workers arrested.

When a broken door sent sleuths on corporate espionage trail!

When a broken door sent sleuths on corporate espionage trail!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

An important document was found lying on a photo-copier machine.

20 STUNNING photos of the month: July

20 STUNNING photos of the month: July

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

We bring you a presentation of some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Prohibitory orders were imposed in Delhi and parts of Karnataka. Police kept tight vigil in Kerala. In Gujarat, 50 people were arrested for Thursday's violence.

Latest updates on the Amarnath Yatra terror attack

Latest updates on the Amarnath Yatra terror attack

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Terrorists on Monday night killed seven Amarnath pilgrims, including six women, and injured 19 others as they struck at a bus in Kashmir's Anantnag district, in the worst attack on the annual pilgrimage since the year 2001. Five of those killed were from Gujarat and two from Maharashtra. Here are the latest updates:

War on black money is only half-won

War on black money is only half-won

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Against estimates of black wealth of Rs 300 lakh crore and black money in cash of Rs 3 lakh crore by economist Arun Kumar, the PMGKY numbers fall short by a huge margin.

China needs a clear solution for Uighur separatism

China needs a clear solution for Uighur separatism

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Despite a lot of lip service to national unity, functional relations between the Han Chinese immigrants and the Uyghur regional majority have not developed on equitable basis, says R Hariharan

Captain faces an uphill task in Punjab

Captain faces an uphill task in Punjab

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Why does Punjab's CM find it hard to fulfill poll promises?

Escort services: Sex on the Internet, a Rs 600 cr business

Escort services: Sex on the Internet, a Rs 600 cr business

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Despite the government crackdown on Web sites advertising escort services, the Internet leaves enough wiggle room for debauchery to thrive.

CBI lodges fresh FIR against Nirav Modi, approaches Interpol

CBI lodges fresh FIR against Nirav Modi, approaches Interpol

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

The agency on Friday also carried out searches on the premises of the Gitanjali Group at 20 places in Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Jaipur, Hyderabad and Coimbatore.

Will urban Indians ever be ready to cycle to work?

Will urban Indians ever be ready to cycle to work?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Public bicycle-sharing systems are entering this untapped market.

2 more suspected ISI agents arrested; kin cry foul

2 more suspected ISI agents arrested; kin cry foul

Rediff.com4 May 2017

ATS officials seized a cellphone and Rs 71.57 lakh in cash from the house of Qureshi,

The Huge Call Centre Scam

The Huge Call Centre Scam

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

An industry of scamsters is operating in the guise of call centres in India.

Congress only had strength to ban 25 paise: PM

Congress only had strength to ban 25 paise: PM

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

For 70 years the country has been looted, give me 70 months I will clean it up, he said.