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US House passes bill to ban Chinese app TikTok

US House passes bill to ban Chinese app TikTok

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Passed by the House by 352 to 65 votes, the bill now heads to the US Senate for it to be sent to the White House for the President to sign it into law.

The curious case of Kulbhushan Jadhav, 'spy'

The curious case of Kulbhushan Jadhav, 'spy'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

It is quite likely that the Pakistanis are cleverly using the Jadhav card to derail the outcome of the JIT process.

'Canadian spies knew about Kanishka bombing'

'Canadian spies knew about Kanishka bombing'

Rediff.com18 May 2007

A federal said he was told by a senior intelligence officer, just days before the blast, that the service feared Sikh extremists might blow up a plane at some point.

UK govt 'spying' on Assange

UK govt 'spying' on Assange

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

The British government has been accused of spying on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, sparking an outrage among civil rights campaigners in the country.

Gujarat: Army man, relative held for spying

Gujarat: Army man, relative held for spying

Rediff.com20 May 2010

An Army man and his relative have been arrested in Kutch district by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on charges of spying and passing on Indian Army's confidential documents to Pakistan-based intelligence agencies, ATS officials said.

Taliban publicly 'blow up' two 'US spies'

Taliban publicly 'blow up' two 'US spies'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2010

In yet another show of its 'barbaric' justice, the Taliban blew up two alleged United States spies in a village near Miranshah, the main town in North Waziristan in Pakistan.

Suspected Chinese spy arrested from Dharamsala

Suspected Chinese spy arrested from Dharamsala

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Police claimed to have arrested a suspected Chinese spy from Mcleodganj in Dharamsala. Pema Tsering of Tibetan origin was arrested on Wednesday evening on the complaint of Tibetan government's security agencies in Dharamsala, Balbir Thakur, superintendent of police, Kangra said.

Revealed: How the ISI-backed spy ring collapsed

Revealed: How the ISI-backed spy ring collapsed

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Interrogation of the last three accused arrested in the suspected ISI-linked espionage racket by Delhi Police brought to fore a conflict within the spying ring which might have led to its busting.

Pakistani 'spy' arrested in Rajasthan

Pakistani 'spy' arrested in Rajasthan

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

A suspected Pakistani spy was on Thursday arrested from Indo-Pak international border in Rajasthan, police said. The arrested, identified as Ismail Khan, used to work as an Inter-Services Intelligence agent, a senior police officer said.

German spy agency gave US info on Osama's whereabouts: Report

German spy agency gave US info on Osama's whereabouts: Report

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Germany's foreign intelligence agency helped the Central Investigation Agency track down Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, before the Al Qaeda leader was killed by United States special forces in May 2011, according to a media report today.

British ex-spy linked with Trump memo goes into hiding

British ex-spy linked with Trump memo goes into hiding

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

He has been widely named as the author of the memo, published in some US media containing extensive allegations about Trump's personal life and his campaign's relationship with the Russian state.

Bollywood's 10 Best Known Spy Movies

Bollywood's 10 Best Known Spy Movies

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Shoojit Sircar's Madras Cafe, starring John Abraham as a RAW agent, is a political espionage thriller.

Hamas leader's son says he spied for Israel

Hamas leader's son says he spied for Israel

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

Mosab Yousef, the son of a founder of the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, says he was a spy for Israel's Shin Bet for a decade as he felt that the spy agency had more morality than his own people.

Sunny Or Akshay? Who Will You Watch?

Sunny Or Akshay? Who Will You Watch?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Which one will you watch on OTT this week? Sukanya Verma gives us her recommendations.

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

Results 2024: What Lies Ahead For India

Results 2024: What Lies Ahead For India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'The 2024 election results will lead to much intense targeting of Modi, more intense debates, many more breakdowns in Parliament and many more movements on the streets.' 'The results have hit Modi's standing, and the politics of the Opposition parties will be sharply focused to ensure that Modi doesn't get back his charisma of being 'invincible' with help of State power.' Sheela Bhatt looks at the political situation through the prism of 2024 Lok Sabha election results.

Alia Bhatt's Next Film Is...

Alia Bhatt's Next Film Is...

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Alia's next is Sanjay Bhansali's Baiju Bawra where she doesn't have the author-backed role like she did in Gangubai Kathiawadi.

Still believe he's a dictator: Biden after meeting Xi

Still believe he's a dictator: Biden after meeting Xi

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

United States President Joe Biden has once again called his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping a 'dictator', just hours after they met for the first time in more than a year and held candid and productive discussions to revive bilateral ties.

Ranbir Or Vicky: Who Will You Watch?

Ranbir Or Vicky: Who Will You Watch?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Ranbir, Rashmika, Raveena, Vic, Nic, it's raining movie stars on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

Seen Priyanka Look This HOT? VOTE!

Seen Priyanka Look This HOT? VOTE!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The actor shared some pictures from the much-anticipated Web series, executive produced by the Russo Brothers' AGBO banner. The action spy thriller series will premiere on April 28.

Journalist held for spying in China

Journalist held for spying in China

Rediff.com31 May 2005

ISI hiding Mullah Omar: ex-Afghan spy chief

ISI hiding Mullah Omar: ex-Afghan spy chief

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

Pakistan's powerful Inter-Services Intelligence is providing safe haven to the Taliban leadership and the West need not mount a military operation to capture Mullah Omar as the elusive insurgent chief "is with them," according to Afghanistan's former spy chief.

Chinese spy ship leaves Sri Lankan port after 6 days

Chinese spy ship leaves Sri Lankan port after 6 days

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

A high-tech Chinese research ship docked at the strategically important Hambantota port departed from Sri Lankan waters on Monday after a controversial six-day visit.

ISI spied on Pak diaspora inside US: report

ISI spied on Pak diaspora inside US: report

Rediff.com24 Jul 2011

Months before the Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested Kashmiri separatist leader Ghulam Nabi Fai, it had forced a Pakistani Consulate official in New York, who spied on Pakistanis living in the United States in a systematic Inter-Services Intelligence campaign, to leave the country.

It's Raining Records For Salman, Tiger 3

It's Raining Records For Salman, Tiger 3

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Tiger 3 will probably emerge as his highest grosser as going past the lifetime score of Tiger Zinda Hai will be a breeze.

British spying on Annan illegal: UN

British spying on Annan illegal: UN

Rediff.com27 Feb 2004

ISI spy nabbed in Pokhran for leaking IAF details

ISI spy nabbed in Pokhran for leaking IAF details

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

An alleged Inter Services Intelligence spy has been arrested for passing information to an officer of the Pakistani intelligence agency about the just-concluded Indian Air Force exercise 'Iron Fist' in Pokhran.

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.

Every woman deserves dignity, hurt by remarks on Mandi: Kangana amid row

Every woman deserves dignity, hurt by remarks on Mandi: Kangana amid row

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The Congress has been in the crosshairs after demeaning remarks on Ranaut and Mandi were posted on the social media handles of its leaders Supriya Shrinate and H S Ahir.

Soon, there will be no 'foreign' troops in Maldives: Muizzu

Soon, there will be no 'foreign' troops in Maldives: Muizzu

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

President Mohamed Muizzu on Wednesday said by bolstering the defence capabilities of the Maldives, the country will soon reach a point where there is no 'foreign' military presence, weeks after he sought the withdrawal of Indian defence personnel from the archipelago nation.

Chinese spy ship won't dock in Hambantota, says Lanka

Chinese spy ship won't dock in Hambantota, says Lanka

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Sri Lanka's Hambantota Port authorities said the high-tech Chinese research vessel that was to dock there on Thursday won't reach the port as scheduled, according to a media report, days after India expressed security concerns over its presence in the island nation.

Tiger 3 review: Some Fan Service, Some Fun!

Tiger 3 review: Some Fan Service, Some Fun!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Too bad the one time it is friendly to the environment, Tiger chooses to celebrate his Diwali with 'meetha' and not 'pathaaka', points out Sukanya Verma.

India effect? Lanka asks China to defer spy ship visit

India effect? Lanka asks China to defer spy ship visit

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

China's embassy in Colombo has sought an urgent meeting with senior Sri Lankan authorities after Colombo sought a deferment of the planned docking of a high-tech Chinese research vessel at the strategic Hambantota port over which India raised concerns, sources said.

Karmapa is not a spy, China tells India

Karmapa is not a spy, China tells India

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

China on Monday denied that the Karmapa, head of the Tibetan Karma Kagyu sect, was its spy, and claimed that allegations against the country in this regard showed India's 'mistrustful attitude' towards Beijing. "The speculation by India's media, regarding the matter of the Karmapa as a Chinese agent or spy, shows that India is maintaining its mistrustful attitude toward China," said Xu Zhitao, an official at the United Front Work Department of the ruling Communist Party.

China demands US stop spying, explain Snowden espionage claims

China demands US stop spying, explain Snowden espionage claims

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Expressing concern over revelations by whistleblower Edward Snowden alleging that the NSA spied on Chinese leaders and businesses, China on Monday demanded that the US explain the facts and stop surveillance activities.

Must you spy on your child?

Must you spy on your child?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

'It is natural for parents to want to keep their children safe.' 'But there's a difference between putting up firewalls to protect them and snooping on them 24X7,' says Shuma Raha.

Why secrets and spies are in great demand during elections

Why secrets and spies are in great demand during elections

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

With campaigning for the Lok Sabha polls gaining momentum, private detective agencies are having a boom time as they are being hired on a large scale by candidates and parties to keep a tab on their rivals.

Premature to call Niira Radia a spy: Pranab

Premature to call Niira Radia a spy: Pranab

Rediff.com12 Dec 2010

The government on Saturday said it will be premature to make a judgment on whether corporate lobbyist Niira Radia was a spy or not, until the probe is completed in the matter.

Pakistan arrests three 'RAW spies'

Pakistan arrests three 'RAW spies'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

Pakistan on Thursday claimed to have arrested three Pakistani citizens, who have been allegedly trained by India's Research and Analysis Wing, in the eastern Punjab province for allegedly spying for India.Announcing the arrest, Capital City Police Officer Pervez Rathor claimed that the three were working for RAW, the local Geo TV reported.He claimed that the trio used to provide photographs of important places to the RAW, while some important buildings were on their target.