News for 'terror angle'

NIA seeks limited access to Headley, Rana

NIA seeks limited access to Headley, Rana

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

The National Investigation Agency, probing the conspiracy angle in 26/11 Mumbai attacks, will be holding a video conferencing with the US's Department of Justice for providing "limited access" to alleged Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist David Headley and his accomplice Tahawwur Rana.

MH370 search: New debris found on Reunion Island

MH370 search: New debris found on Reunion Island

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

More metallic debris was washed ashore on the Indian Ocean island of Reunion on Sunday as investigators probe the missing flight MH370.

Suspected Indian Mujahideen Twitter handle suspended

Suspected Indian Mujahideen Twitter handle suspended

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

On the request of investigators, micro-blogging site Twitter has suspended an account claiming to be that of the terror group Indian Mujahideen, which is suspected to have orchestrated the Bodh Gaya serial blasts.

Mohabodhi, Shirdi temples may get CISF security

Mohabodhi, Shirdi temples may get CISF security

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

The Centre on Wednesday promised to consider requests for Central Industrial Security Force security to Mohabodhi temple and other prominent religious places in the wake of Sunday's terror attack.

Why Pune's low-intensity blast should not be ignored

Why Pune's low-intensity blast should not be ignored

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Thursday's low-intensity blast in Pune should not be taken lightly for several reasons, Intelligence Bureau sources tell Vicky Nanjappa

IM operative Faizan linked to Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi

IM operative Faizan linked to Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi

Rediff.com4 May 2014

IM operative Sultan Ahmed Faizan worked with the Samajwadi Party leader in 1985 in a travel agency. Vicky Nanjappa reports

The Bard of Blood Review

The Bard of Blood Review

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Bard of Blood works up several moments of intrigue and drama but falls short of culminating into a satisfying watch, says Sukanya Verma.

Kamlesh Tiwari's family meets Adityanath

Kamlesh Tiwari's family meets Adityanath

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

The family had earlier demanded a National Investigation Agency-led investigation in the matter saying they don't trust the state administration.

Lashkar module busted, UP resident apprehended by cops

Lashkar module busted, UP resident apprehended by cops

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Sandeep was nabbed from the same house where LeT commander Bashir Lashkari was killed on July 1. His arrest led to Shah being caught.

Pakistan must know that we will respond!

Pakistan must know that we will respond!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

'Pakistan is convinced that the Modi government has -- given its image and political compulsions -- no choice but to act in the case of another terror attack.'

Make no mistake, we are at war!

Make no mistake, we are at war!

Rediff.com11 May 2017

'India has both the wherewithal and the will to fight the enemy, but is living in a make believe world of its own since it is yet to accept that it is indeed at war,' says military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Was US ship detained in Tamil Nadu smuggling arms to India?

Was US ship detained in Tamil Nadu smuggling arms to India?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

The close proximity of Arab billionaire who owns MV Seaman Guard Ohio to the Pentagon raises a number of questions about its presence in Indian waters. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Review: Pisaasu is a haunting tale of love

Review: Pisaasu is a haunting tale of love

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Taut screenplay, simple dialogues, excellent characterisation, admirable performances and perfect execution make Mysskin's Pisaasu a must watch, says S Saraswathi.

Aseemanand talks big, then goes into denial: NIA sources

Aseemanand talks big, then goes into denial: NIA sources

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

'He never had anything to substantiate his allegations while dropping names. It was done more to divert the investigation,' NIA sources tell Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa.

Two more attempts to derail trains prevented

Two more attempts to derail trains prevented

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Cases of man-made obstructions were discovered at Malda and Dhanbad divisions by alert railway staff in time, thereby averting major derailments

23 dead as 14 coaches of Utkal Express derail in UP

23 dead as 14 coaches of Utkal Express derail in UP

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

The accident occurred around 5.45 pm near Khatauli town, 40 km off Muzaffarnagar, leaving 23 people dead, the Uttar Pradesh police said.

Be prepared for the Long War!

Be prepared for the Long War!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The level of preparedness of Daesh sleeper cells is evident from the fact that it took just four days after Salah Abdelslam's arrest to execute the Brussels attacks, says Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Non-explosive gelatin sticks found on railway tracks in Mumbai

Non-explosive gelatin sticks found on railway tracks in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

At least four gelatin sticks were on Thursday found on the railway tracks near Taloja in Navi Mumbai, a day after a discarded overhead equipment was spotted lying on the rail lines in Raigad

'Rahul is trying to play a communal game'

'Rahul is trying to play a communal game'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

'They thought he can separate the Muslim votes and win, but the Kerala mind is completely different.' 'It is a secular mind because Hindus, Christians and Muslims live together.' 'We don't like somebody coming from outside, contesting in our state, winning and going and avoiding us.'

Review: Marudhu is excessively violent

Review: Marudhu is excessively violent

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Marudhu will give you a headache, warns S Saraswathi.

'India-US relationship could get worse'

'India-US relationship could get worse'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

'If we cannot conclude a trade deal, both sides are likely to take trade actions that will further impair our government-to-government ties.'

India-Pak talks: Watch out for these spoilers!

India-Pak talks: Watch out for these spoilers!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

'The biggest stumbling block will come from the traditionalists in the Pakistan army who have grown on a diet of anti-Indian propaganda and thinking on which much of their role -- both militarily and politically -- is centered upon.'

Pak funding row: NIA grills separatist leaders

Pak funding row: NIA grills separatist leaders

Rediff.com21 May 2017

The NIA is also probing all angles of the funding of separatist leaders.

What India should learn from the Manipur ambush

What India should learn from the Manipur ambush

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Manipur needs an integrated politico, military, socio-economic approach, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Shoot-at-sight orders issued for anybody scaling walls of IAF bases

Shoot-at-sight orders issued for anybody scaling walls of IAF bases

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The IAF is also in the process of finalising a Rs 8,000-crore comprehensive security proposal for its 54 main flying bases in the country.

Minister Supriyo kicks up row over Pak singers in Bollywood

Minister Supriyo kicks up row over Pak singers in Bollywood

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Minister Babul Supriyo wants Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's song form upcoming film Welcome To New York to be removed.

Ex-RAW chief: 'We've not had an ISI officer working for us'

Ex-RAW chief: 'We've not had an ISI officer working for us'

Rediff.com30 May 2018

'ISI's leverage on the Kashmir insurgency turned out less than successful...'

Review: Jackson Durai is a decent watch

Review: Jackson Durai is a decent watch

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

There is a certain wackiness to the narrative and the absurd characters that makes Jackson Durai a tolerable watch, says S Saraswathi.

Arrested 'Babbar Khalsa' member in US is a key to many secrets

Arrested 'Babbar Khalsa' member in US is a key to many secrets

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

The arrest of alleged Babbar Khalsa International operative Balwinder Singh by the Federal Bureau of Investigation will help India understand the international operations of this outfit better.

NIA to question Vaidik on his meeting with Hafiz Saeed

NIA to question Vaidik on his meeting with Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

However, the probe agency believes that it's unlikely that the 26/11 attacks mastermind would've told anything concrete to Ved Prakash Vaidik as Pakistan has consistently denied having anything to do with the attacks. Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com reports.

MH370 pilot 'chief suspect' in case of foul play: Report

MH370 pilot 'chief suspect' in case of foul play: Report

Rediff.com22 Jun 2014

The captain of Flight MH370 has been identified as the prime suspect by a Malaysian police investigation into the disappearance of the plane after checks cleared all other people on board, a media report said on Sunday.

Ladakh Stand-off: Be prepared to meet fire with fire

Ladakh Stand-off: Be prepared to meet fire with fire

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'India in 2020 is a lot better prepared than in 1962.' 'It is no longer a pushover; and anything other than a crushing Chinese military victory will be a major loss of face for China,' observes Rajeev Srinivasan in the first of a three part column.

Winners of the Red Bull Illume Photo Contest

Winners of the Red Bull Illume Photo Contest

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Capturing motion in a still image is a tough job, but the winners of the Red Bull Illume Image Quest 2016 have done just that with their breathtaking images of action and adventure sports.

As ridiculous as comparing Nehru to Pol Pot

As ridiculous as comparing Nehru to Pol Pot

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

'The rise of IS and intolerant Wahabism are the real dangers to Indian democracy and pluralism, not the RSS,' says Rajya Sabha MP Tarun Vijay.

Indian Football Roundup: BFC leave it late to break NorthEast hearts

Indian Football Roundup: BFC leave it late to break NorthEast hearts

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

The aggregate score read 4-2 in favour of the Blues who will now look to land their first ever ISL title on Sunday.

Kashmir attacks: Pak's attempt to force India to talks

Kashmir attacks: Pak's attempt to force India to talks

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

How will India respond to an attack which keeps haemorrhaging India but stays below the threshold of tolerance?

Talbott's tweet: LeT has major plans to attack India from the skies

Talbott's tweet: LeT has major plans to attack India from the skies

Rediff.com16 Mar 2014

Strobe Talbott's tweet that hijackers may have wanted to use the missing Malaysian flight to attack Indian cities should be seen in the context of Lashkar-e-Tayiba's long standing plans to attack Indian cities like Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai from the skies. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Review: Jigarthanda is a fun ride

Review: Jigarthanda is a fun ride

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Jigarthanda is an engrossing gangster film with a series of bizarre twists and turns that keeps you guessing, writes S Saraswathi.

How calls from Karachi to Alipore jail are connected to 9/11 funding

How calls from Karachi to Alipore jail are connected to 9/11 funding

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

A call to the Alipore jail from Karachi last year is not something that can be taken lightly. After all, the call was made by one Jawed Baluchi to key Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative Aftab Ansari, who is serving a life sentence without remission in the 2002 American consulate attack case. Vicky Nanjappa reports

UP: Rajya Rani Express derails, sabotage suspected

UP: Rajya Rani Express derails, sabotage suspected

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

UP police said that a three-foot portion of the track where the train derailed was missing.