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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.

India designates Zargar, released in IC-814 hijack, as terrorist

India designates Zargar, released in IC-814 hijack, as terrorist

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar, who was involved in a series of terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir and was one of the released terrorists in the hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC-814 in 1999, has been designated as a terrorist by the Union government.

NIA takes Kashmir terror financing case from Delhi Police

NIA takes Kashmir terror financing case from Delhi Police

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

The officials said the case was re-registered by the NIA recently and it has initiated investigations into it.

Terror groups JeM, LeT targeting India still operate from Pak: US

Terror groups JeM, LeT targeting India still operate from Pak: US

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in the 2020 Country Reports on Terrorism issued on Thursday, said that regionally, terrorist groups continued to operate from Pakistan.

Manipur: NIA arrests 2nd accused in foreign conspiracy case

Manipur: NIA arrests 2nd accused in foreign conspiracy case

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

The National Investigation Agency Saturday arrested a second accused linked to the case of a transnational conspiracy by Myanmar and Bangladesh-based leadership of terror outfits to wage war against India by exploiting the current ethnic strife in Manipur, an official said.

Terror outfits trying to use drones for their activities: J-K DGP

Terror outfits trying to use drones for their activities: J-K DGP

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The DGP said all the suspicious elements should be kept under check to foil their attempts.

Did the 26/11 terror strike cost ONLY Rs 25 lakh?

Did the 26/11 terror strike cost ONLY Rs 25 lakh?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

The terror strike on Mumbai, carried out by ten suicidal terrorists and planned by the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, had cost less than Rs 25 lakh.

Jaishankar to address UNGA on Sep 24, counter-terrorism among key focus areas

Jaishankar to address UNGA on Sep 24, counter-terrorism among key focus areas

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will arrive in New York on Sunday to participate in the high-level 77th session of the UN General Assembly, which kicks off on September 20 with the opening of the general debate.

2 prominent Hamas leaders killed in Israel's air force attack

2 prominent Hamas leaders killed in Israel's air force attack

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The Israeli Air Force said in a statement that the Minister of Economy of Hamas, Jawad Abu Shamala, has been killed.

Yasin Malik sent to NIA custody till April 22

Yasin Malik sent to NIA custody till April 22

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

The Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chief, who was shifted to Tihar jail under police protection, was taken into preventive custody in February by the Jammu and Kashmir police and shifted to Jammu's Kot Balwal jail.

Newsclick HR head seeks pardon, wants to turn approver

Newsclick HR head seeks pardon, wants to turn approver

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Chakravarty moved the application before Special Judge Hardeep Kaur last week, seeking pardon in the case and claiming he had material information that he was willing to disclose to the Delhi Police, which is investigating the matter.

Nawab Malik spends night in ED custody; MVA leaders to stage protest

Nawab Malik spends night in ED custody; MVA leaders to stage protest

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Malik, 62, was arrested on Wednesday after being questioned for about five hours at the ED office in south Mumbai's Ballard Estate area and later produced before special judge R N Rokade, who remanded him in the ED custody till March 3.

Parl passes bill to ban funding of WMDs; good for country's security, says EAM

Parl passes bill to ban funding of WMDs; good for country's security, says EAM

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Replying to a debate on the bill, Jaishankar said all members who spoke on the proposed legislation recognised that terrorism is a serious threat and so are weapons of mass destruction.

CBI files FIR against NewsClick, editor Puryakastha for forex breach

CBI files FIR against NewsClick, editor Puryakastha for forex breach

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The CBI registered an FIR against NewsClick and its founder Prabir Purkayastha for alleged violation of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act and carried out searches at the office and residence of the portal's founder on Wednesday, officials said.

Watch a pirated film and fund terrorism

Watch a pirated film and fund terrorism

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

The New York-based Rand Corporation's 182-page report, 'Film piracy, organized crime and terrorism' essentially says film piracy is increasingly becoming a way to finance terrorism.

NIA Court Finds 'ISI link' to Activist Navlakha, Denies Bail

NIA Court Finds 'ISI link' to Activist Navlakha, Denies Bail

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Prima facie there was a nexus between human rights activist Gautam Navlakha, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, and Syed Ghulam Nabi Fai, an agent of Pakistan's spy agency ISI convicted in the United States for terror funding, a special NIA court has said in its order denying bail to the campaigner.

The men who fund terrorism across the globe

The men who fund terrorism across the globe

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

Russia has identified underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and Pakistan-based terror outfits Lashkar-e-Tayiba, Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi as financiers of terrorism through money laundering.

WazirX episode reveals darker side of crypto: Govt

WazirX episode reveals darker side of crypto: Govt

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

The ED probe into alleged money laundering by crypto exchange WazirX and the subsequent squabbling among its promoters has revealed the 'darker side' of cryptocurrencies, a top government source said on Thursday. The source added that people should exercise caution in absence of a regulation to govern cryptocurrencies and so-called exchanges trading in them. "Caution is the word that should be in the minds of the people dealing with crypto. "In the episode of WazirX, people got to know many darker sides, caution is necessary in crypto transaction," the source said.

Parl breach accused grilled again over handler, motive

Parl breach accused grilled again over handler, motive

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

They have been interrogated for their actual motive behind the security breach, the sources added.

95 companies using stock market to fund terror

95 companies using stock market to fund terror

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Home Minister's statement regarding the investment of terrorist funds in the stock market is yet another wake up call.

ISI funds terror outfits in Kashmir, reveals Headley

ISI funds terror outfits in Kashmir, reveals Headley

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Testifying before a Mumbai court for the second day on Tuesday, Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley said LeT had planned to attack Indian defence scientists at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai and that he was asked by Pakistan's ISI to recruit Indian armymen to spy for them.

Dawood Ibrahim in Karachi, got married again, reveals nephew

Dawood Ibrahim in Karachi, got married again, reveals nephew

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Alishah laid down the family tree of Dawood Ibrahim and said that the gangster's first wife gets in touch with people through WhatsApp calls.

NIA seizes terror money worth Rs 1.4 crore in Bangalore

NIA seizes terror money worth Rs 1.4 crore in Bangalore

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

The National Investigation Agency has seized Rs 1.4 crore, believed to be terror money, in Bangalore. The agency sources told Rediff.com that the money was sourced through modules in North East and was sent to Bangalore.

What new scam will electoral bonds data reveal, asks Cong

What new scam will electoral bonds data reveal, asks Cong

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said "surprisingly" the prime minister is grounded in New Delhi on Wednesday and not travelling around the country for new "inaugurations", for rebranding, or for claiming credit for past work.

Parl security breach 'mastermind' Lalit Jha sent to 7-day police custody

Parl security breach 'mastermind' Lalit Jha sent to 7-day police custody

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Special judge Hardeep Kaur remanded Jha in Delhi police's custody after the public prosecutor said he was the mastermind of the incident and was required to be questioned to unearth the entire conspiracy.

India-US 2+2: Taking The Relationship Ahead

India-US 2+2: Taking The Relationship Ahead

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

The Quad summit to be hosted by India in 2024 is likely to enhance New Delhi's strategic intent.

JK official held for funding terrorism

JK official held for funding terrorism

Rediff.com12 Jul 2005

He had allegedly given a cheque for Rs 9.5 lakh to the Islamic Front activists and it was recovered from them during their arrest, they said.

Pak-based terror came up in all of Modi's meetings: Shringla

Pak-based terror came up in all of Modi's meetings: Shringla

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

"In all the meetings the Prime Minister had, beginning with US leadership, there was a suo moto recognition of the concerns that Pakistan represents as a country that has in many senses both supported and nurtured cross-border terrorism, including in Afghanistan and from Afghanistan," he said.

How NIA got Jack, John, Alpha, Golf to bring down Yasin Malik

How NIA got Jack, John, Alpha, Golf to bring down Yasin Malik

Rediff.com26 May 2022

'Jack', 'John' and 'Alpha' were among the National Investigation Agency's protected witnesses who helped nail banned Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chief Yasin Malik.

Bihar police got it wrong, Patna blasts were locally funded: NIA

Bihar police got it wrong, Patna blasts were locally funded: NIA

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

In its attempt to link a hawala transaction with the October 27 Patna blasts, the Bihar police had carried out several arrests of both Hindu and Muslim operatives. But the case linking the hawala deal to the Patna blasts is on the verge of closure as the National Investigation Agency says there is no evidence.

Where Will BJP Stand After Modi?

Where Will BJP Stand After Modi?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The lack of clarity on who is next in line, when the time comes, as indeed it will one day some day, reflects poorly on the management of the world's largest political party. It scarcely need be said that a squabble between the contenders, Shah and Yogi, is exactly what the doctor ordered for the Opposition, notes Krishna Prasad.

Why KYC Is Important

Why KYC Is Important

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

'Clients deemed higher-risk are required to update their KYC more frequently.'

'Bogus, untenable': NewsClick trashes Delhi police FIR

'Bogus, untenable': NewsClick trashes Delhi police FIR

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

NewsClick said that none of these investigations led to any chargesheets or complaints over the last three years."

Khalistan Tiger Force chief shot dead outside gurdwara in Canada

Khalistan Tiger Force chief shot dead outside gurdwara in Canada

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

The unidentified youths shot Nijjar, a designated terrorist, inside the premises of Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Sahib, of which he was the head, at Surrey at 8:27 pm (local time) on Sunday, they said.

NIA raids 12 places in Kashmir, seizes digital devices

NIA raids 12 places in Kashmir, seizes digital devices

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The agency said it has found several digital devices containing large volumes of incriminating data during the searches.

Punjab Police busts Khalistan Zindabad Force terror module, 2 held

Punjab Police busts Khalistan Zindabad Force terror module, 2 held

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

They were identified as Makhan Singh Gill alias Amli and Davinder Singh alias Happy, both residents of Noorpur Jattan village in Hoshiarpur, Punjab Director General of Police Dinkar Gupta said.

India to chair UNSC's panel on counter-terrorism

India to chair UNSC's panel on counter-terrorism

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

India, which has been at the forefront of the years-long efforts to reform the UNSC, began its two-year tenure at the Council on Friday last.

Pak anti-terror court issues arrest warrant for Masood Azhar

Pak anti-terror court issues arrest warrant for Masood Azhar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Gujranwala issued the warrant during a hearing in a terror financing case instituted by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab police against some members of the JeM.

India-focused funds may soon get fast approval from Mauritius

India-focused funds may soon get fast approval from Mauritius

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Market observers also said the approvals depended a lot on the funds themselves, and the extent to which they followed the new norms introduced last year.

Delhi court sends NewsClick founder Purkayastha, HR head to jail till Dec 1

Delhi court sends NewsClick founder Purkayastha, HR head to jail till Dec 1

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Special judge Hardeep Kaur sent both the accused to jail after they were produced before the court on expiry of their custodial interrogation by the Delhi police.