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HC grants bail to ISIS supporter, says fascination not association

HC grants bail to ISIS supporter, says fascination not association

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Any curious mind, the court observed, can access and download such content from the internet, which, by itself, is not a crime.

Why did Joe Biden wear a 'TRUMP 2024' hat?

Why did Joe Biden wear a 'TRUMP 2024' hat?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

United States President Joe Biden, while commemorating the 23rd anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks at a fire station, donned a red hat that read 'TRUMP 2024', a gesture the White House has termed a show of bipartisan unity.

Osama Doesn't Live Here Anymore

Osama Doesn't Live Here Anymore

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

20 years after 9/11, how has time treated the compound in Abbotabad, Pakistan, where Osama bin Laden lived the final years of his life?

Revealed: The hunt for Osama at 9/11 museum

Revealed: The hunt for Osama at 9/11 museum

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

A new exhibition at the 9/11 Memorial Museum explores the untold story of the greatest manhunt in United States history revealed through declassified artefacts and an immersive digital experience. The chilling exhibit, "Revealed: The Hunt for Bin Laden," centres on the decade-long search for and seizure of the Al Qaeda mastermind who was responsible for the deaths of 2,977 people on 9/11 -- and the thousands more lost through bloody wars and debilitating illness. The exhibit presents the hunt for bin Laden as a sort of who-done-it come alive with graphics, videos and the voices of the protagonists, from intelligence agents, former US President Barack Obama and members of the US Navy SEALs team that raided bin Laden's home and shot and killed him.

US releases five home videos of Osama

US releases five home videos of Osama

Rediff.com7 May 2011

The United States on Saturday made public several videos seized during last week's raid, including one showing a bearded Osama bin Laden watching himself on television.

Time For India To Revisit Western Alliances

Time For India To Revisit Western Alliances

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

It's time India re-visited its Western alliances for the attitude and approach that the West reserves for the nation when it comes to security cooperation of the kind that they might not have visualised outside of China, India's bug-bear, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Will and Kate need to thank Obama'

'Will and Kate need to thank Obama'

Rediff.com2 May 2011

The social networking sites were abuzz with discussion over Osama bin Laden's end.

US snubs Pakistan, says the Osama hunt is on

US snubs Pakistan, says the Osama hunt is on

Rediff.com28 Apr 2009

A day after Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari said his intelligence believes that Osama bin Laden is dead, the United States today said it has no information on that and would continue to hunt for the most-wanted terrorist of the world.

Al-Qaeda chief killing: A concern for India?

Al-Qaeda chief killing: A concern for India?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

An imminent concern for India is the fact that disenchanted al-Qaeda cadres may shift their allegiance to the Islamic State and its regional affiliate Islamic State -Khorasan Province.

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Captain Sharan and Flight Engineer Anil Jaggia both confirm that the hijackers seemed to know a lot about flying an aircraft. Without help from the ISI or the Pakistan army, it was impossible, points out Utkarsh Mishra.

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Review: Gripping!!

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Review: Gripping!!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack begins by asking why the hijack lasted seven days and ends in wondering if the good guys fought the bad ones hard enough, observes Sukanya Verma.

Pakistan probably sheltered Osama, says former ISI chief

Pakistan probably sheltered Osama, says former ISI chief

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Did Pakistan reveal Osama bin Laden's position to the United States?

What Will Israel Do Next?

What Will Israel Do Next?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

In days of smart, networked technology and no shame over collateral damage, what will blow up next -- cars, mobile phones, TV sets, refrigerators? And where?, asks Shyam G Menon.

Pak army chief briefed about operation to kill Osama: Book

Pak army chief briefed about operation to kill Osama: Book

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

A colonel in the Pakistan's spy agency -- the Inter-Services Intelligence -- had provided vital help to the Central Investigation Agency in tracing Osama bin Laden, a new book has claimed.

'Does Pak want to be a friend or has it been an enemy?'

'Does Pak want to be a friend or has it been an enemy?'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

Pakistan harbouring Osama bin Laden was the straw that broke the camel's back and led to the irrevocable trust deficit between the United States and Pakistan, says Louie Gohmert. Aziz Haniffa reports

Dr Afridi working against Al Qaeda not Pak: White House

Dr Afridi working against Al Qaeda not Pak: White House

Rediff.com30 May 2012

The White House has said that Shakil Afridi, the Pakistani doctor who helped the Central Invetigation Agency trace Osama bin Laden, was not working against Pakistan but the Al Qaeda and should not have been held.

'Jailing Dr Afridi is proof of Pak being at war with US'

'Jailing Dr Afridi is proof of Pak being at war with US'

Rediff.com24 May 2012

Shocked over Pakistan sentencing a doctor, who helped the CIA to find Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, two top American Senators have asked the authorities in Islamabad to pardon and release him immediately.

India trashes Pak's claim of role in attack near Hafiz Saeed's house

India trashes Pak's claim of role in attack near Hafiz Saeed's house

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

At a media briefing, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi asked Pakistan to focus on setting its own house in order in containing terror networks and said that the international community is well aware of that country's credentials when it comes to terrorism.

'SEALS were told to catch Osama alive, if possible'

'SEALS were told to catch Osama alive, if possible'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

The raid on Osama bin Laden's hideout in Pakistan was 'not a kill-only' mission as commandos were told to capture the dreaded al Qaeda chief alive if possible, a former Navy SEAL has claimed.

Osama's body was identified by young girl: book

Osama's body was identified by young girl: book

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

The dead body of Osama bin Laden was identified by a young girl who was in the room where he was killed after his wives refused to name the elusive al Qaeda chief, a new book by an ex-United States Navy Seal has claimed.

Will SEAL book debunk official story of Osama killing?

Will SEAL book debunk official story of Osama killing?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

In a contradiction of the official version of Osama bin Laden's killing, a firsthand blow-by-blow account claims that the al Qaeda leader was shot in the head by a SEAL bullet when he looked out of his bedroom door into the hallway, and not killed inside the room.

Author of tell-all book on Osama raid faces death threats

Author of tell-all book on Osama raid faces death threats

Rediff.com25 Aug 2012

A former Navy SEAL, who has written a tell-all insider account of the raid that killed Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, faces threats to his life as well as legal action after his identity was disclosed by media reports.

US slams Pak media for 'copter conspiracy' report

US slams Pak media for 'copter conspiracy' report

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

The United States on Monday described as "baseless" reports in a section of the Pakistani media suggesting that troops from the unit that conducted the raid against Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden may have been deliberately killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.

US delivered justice to bin Laden, says Obama

US delivered justice to bin Laden, says Obama

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

United States President Barack Obama on Thursday said that the US has delivered justice to Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden and put his terror group on the path of defeat.

Osama's revenge: Karachi attack the tip of terror iceberg?

Osama's revenge: Karachi attack the tip of terror iceberg?

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Suspecting that the Pakistan government and the Inter-Services Intelligence have backed United States in its operation against Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, extremist organisations have decided to avenge the killing. There's no stopping the Taliban and more attacks similar to the one at the Karachi naval base are expected, fears the Pakistan media. Tahir Ali reports.

In Abbottabad, Osama was reduced to an armchair amir

In Abbottabad, Osama was reduced to an armchair amir

Rediff.com5 May 2012

After Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden moved to Abbottabad he was neither the commander-in-chief nor an ideologue par excellence, but a senior jihadi who mattered little.

Osama has left behind a saga of mystery and terror

Osama has left behind a saga of mystery and terror

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Though Pakistani authorities tried their best to close the chapter of Osama bin Laden in a brisk manner, they couldn't do so, says Tahir Ali

Hamid Mir: How Obama fulfilled Osama's dreams

Hamid Mir: How Obama fulfilled Osama's dreams

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

A year after Osama bin Laden's death, Al Qaeda is determined to make stay alive, feels Hamid Mir, the last journalist to interview bin Laden.

'Osama intel failure not ISI's fault alone'

'Osama intel failure not ISI's fault alone'

Rediff.com14 May 2011

The success of Al Qaeda chierf Osama bin Laden in evading detection and arrest by the Pakistani security agencies for nearly six years since 2005 when he lived in a house near the Pakistan Military Academy in Abbottabad was the result of a comprehensive intelligence failure by all agencies responsible for the collection of intelligence inside Pakistan and not the result of a failure by the Inter-Services Intelligence ISI alone.

Osama's Yemeni widow to be repatriated

Osama's Yemeni widow to be repatriated

Rediff.com9 May 2011

Osama's Yemeni widow Amal Ahmed Abdul Fattah was with her husband in a bedroom when US special forces stormed the house. She was shot in the leg while attempting to defend her husband and is currently being detained in a hospital in Pakistan.

How CIA spied on Osama's mansion for months

How CIA spied on Osama's mansion for months

Rediff.com6 May 2011

America's Central Intelligence Agency maintained a safe house near Abbottabad town for a small team of spies who conducted extensive surveillance on slain Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden's compound for months before President Barack Obama signed an order to kill the most wanted terrorist on April 29.

Indian Muslims hail Osama's killing but doubt US

Indian Muslims hail Osama's killing but doubt US

Rediff.com2 May 2011

Leading Islamic clerics in Lucknow on Monday hailed the elimination of Osama Bin Laden as a "major blow to terrorism" and a sigh of relief for billions of peace loving people.

A decisive blow to Al Qaeda, says Dr Singh

A decisive blow to Al Qaeda, says Dr Singh

Rediff.com2 May 2011

Dr Singh said the "international community and Pakistan in particular must work comprehensively to end the activities of all such groups who threaten civilised behaviour and kill innocent men, women and children".

Osama killing: Why Musharraf's surprised and upset

Osama killing: Why Musharraf's surprised and upset

Rediff.com2 May 2011

Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on Monday said the American operation against Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden on Pakistani soil was a 'violation of our sovereignty' and felt the Gilani government should have been kept in the loop.

Osama's widows get into a catfight in Pak prison

Osama's widows get into a catfight in Pak prison

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

Two of Osama bin Laden's widows were involved in a vicious catfight in a Pakistani prison over the youngest wife's suspicion that the eldest had betrayed the slain Al Qaeda leader, a media report said today.

BJP leader urges govt to boycott FIFA over 'invite' to Zakir Naik

BJP leader urges govt to boycott FIFA over 'invite' to Zakir Naik

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Rodrigues in a statement on Tuesday said, "Zakir Naik is a wanted man under the Indian law. He is charged with money laundering crimes and hate speeches."

Is Al Qaeda on the brink of a collapse?

Is Al Qaeda on the brink of a collapse?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

Over two months after the killing of its leader Osama bin Laden, United States' counter-terrorism officials believe that terror outfit Al Qaeda is on the brink of collapse. "US counter-terrorism officials are increasingly convinced that the killing of Osama bin Laden and the toll of seven years of CIA drone strikes have pushed Al-Qaeda to the brink of collapse," The Washington Post reported.

In PHOTOS: Obama thanks CIA for Osama op; vows to wipe out Qaeda

In PHOTOS: Obama thanks CIA for Osama op; vows to wipe out Qaeda

Rediff.com21 May 2011

United States President Barack Obama has visited headquarters of the Central Intelligence Agency to congratulate the top spy outfit for its role in killing of the Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.

Cousins of Osama hunter to sniff out Naxals

Cousins of Osama hunter to sniff out Naxals

Rediff.com9 May 2011

Cousins of the special breed canines, which assisted the elite US Navy SEALs in sniffing out Osama bin Laden from his safe haven in Pakistan, will now help Indian security forces in 'find and fix' anti-Naxal operations in dense forests and difficult terrains.

The Osama aftermath: Where is ISI chief Pasha?

The Osama aftermath: Where is ISI chief Pasha?

Rediff.com7 May 2011

Inter-Services Intelligence chief Lt Gen Ahmed Shuja Pasha has embarked on a foreign trip to an undisclosed location against the backdrop of reports that he may step down over the debacle of the Pakistani military's failure to detect Al Qaeda head Osama bin Laden's presence in the country.