News for 'terror plot'

Suicide-bombing recruit reveals 'doctor module' plot

Suicide-bombing recruit reveals 'doctor module' plot

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

The sophisticated 'white-collar' terror module, spearheaded by a group of doctors recently busted by Jammu and Kashmir Police, had been actively scouting for a suicide bomber since last year, with key planner Dr Umar Nabi pushing the agenda, officials said on Sunday.

Ranveer Singh Reacts To Dhurandhar: The Revenge Buzz

Ranveer Singh Reacts To Dhurandhar: The Revenge Buzz

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Ranveer Singh electrified fans at the Dhurandhar: The Revenge music launch in Mumbai, building anticipation for the action film.

Glasgow terror plot: UK police writes to India

Glasgow terror plot: UK police writes to India

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

The UK police have formally sent a letter rogatory to their Indian counterparts seeking information on Kafeel and Sabeel Ahmed, the two brothers alleged to be involved in the Glasgow terror plot which took place in June.

Karnataka terror plot: Techie's accomplice held

Karnataka terror plot: Techie's accomplice held

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

The Karnataka police have attained another breakthrough in the their investigations into the Karnataka terror plot with a key person by the name Sayed Sameer being detained.

European terror plot still active, says US

European terror plot still active, says US

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

A European terror plot still remains active and the US has asked its citizens travelling in Europe to take more precautions, a top State Department's counter-terrorism official said on Thursday.

Canada acts against Tahawwur Rana before Carney's India visit

Canada acts against Tahawwur Rana before Carney's India visit

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

The Canadian government is seeking to revoke the citizenship of Tahawwur Rana Hussain, a Pakistan-born businessman accused of involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, due to misrepresentation on his citizenship application.

Canada identifies 8 suspects in terror plot

Canada identifies 8 suspects in terror plot

Rediff.com28 Aug 2010

The Canadian police have arrested a man on suspicion of terror activities but released him on lack of evidence, a day after terror charges were brought against three men arrested by the same police unit. The arrest comes amid a continuing probe into a group of Canadian citizens allegedly working with an international terrorist organisation on terror plots to make bombs and aid Taliban and Al Qaeda fighters in Afghanistan.

NIA nabs Delhi bomber's Kashmir aide linked to drone, rocket plot

NIA nabs Delhi bomber's Kashmir aide linked to drone, rocket plot

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

The National Investigation Agency has arrested Jasir Bilal Wani in Srinagar, who was an "active co-conspirator" of suicide bomber Umar un Nabi, in connection with the car blast near the Red Fort last week that claimed 13 lives.

Undercover agents foil terror plot in NY

Undercover agents foil terror plot in NY

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Two young men have been arrested in New York, and charged in connection with an alleged terror plot to "blow up synagogues and kill Jews" besides attacking the Empire State building.

Probe into Foreigners' Activities Aims to Uncover Conspiracy Against India

Probe into Foreigners' Activities Aims to Uncover Conspiracy Against India

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Security agencies in India are investigating a potential conspiracy involving arrested foreigners, including a US mercenary, who allegedly aimed to exploit Indian ethnic groups to undermine national security. The investigation involves data extraction from mobile phones and scrutiny of social media accounts to uncover the full extent of the plot and identify all involved parties.

Suspects in Canada terror plot deny charges

Suspects in Canada terror plot deny charges

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Two men accused of hatching a terror plot, backed by Al Qaeda elements in Iran to target a passenger train on the New York-to-Toronto route, have denied allegations against them in Canadian courts.

Trump's Pause Gives Iran NOTHING!

Trump's Pause Gives Iran NOTHING!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The pause gives the US time to breathe, to regroup, to move its expeditionary force into position without risk of interception along the way. It gives Iran nothing -- on the ground, attacks against its infrastructure continue apace. Prem Panicker in his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.

Iraqi doctor charged in UK terror plot

Iraqi doctor charged in UK terror plot

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

Abdullah, 27, was the passenger of the burning explosives-laden jeep, which was allegedly driven by Indian Kafeel Ahmed into the Glasgow Airport last Saturday.

Red Fort blast: 3 doctors, preacher in NIA custody

Red Fort blast: 3 doctors, preacher in NIA custody

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday took custody of three doctors and a preacher who were arrested in connection with the November 10 car blast outside the Red Fort in which 15 people were killed.

New York: Police foil terror plot, arrest 3

New York: Police foil terror plot, arrest 3

Rediff.com2 Jun 2007

They to set off explosions in a fuel line connected to John F Kennedy airport and also running through residential areas.

K'taka terror plot: Suspect reveals how he met ISI men

K'taka terror plot: Suspect reveals how he met ISI men

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

The confession of two suspects throws light on the role of Pakistan's spy agency in the Karnataka terror plot and how the youths were indoctrinated by Zakir Ustaad, the mastermind of the operation. Vicky Nanjappa reports

'ISIS threat poster' in Meghalaya asks people to leave

'ISIS threat poster' in Meghalaya asks people to leave

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

A poster, purportedly by ISIS, threatening people to vacate their land in parts of Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district has prompted a police investigation.

NYC terror plot may have targetted transport hubs

NYC terror plot may have targetted transport hubs

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Backpacks, computers and maps were found during the searches conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and field tests turned up positive for explosives allegedly found in raids in the New York borough Queens, a media report said.

When ISI Alerted India About Terror Plot!

When ISI Alerted India About Terror Plot!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The ISI was taking no chances and wanted no repeat of Pulwama; it wanted to make it clear at a political level it was not involved with the revenge attack being planned, but was only giving India a friendly tip-off. A stunning excerpt from Ambassador Ajay Bisaria's Anger Management: The Troubled Diplomatic Relationship between India and Pakistan.

FBI foils 'terror attack' over Halloween weekend in US, several held

FBI foils 'terror attack' over Halloween weekend in US, several held

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Patel did not specify which part of Michigan the FBI operation took place in. But in a separate social media post on Friday, the police department for the city of Dearborn noted that FBI agents had been active in its community.

Terror plot: FBI files fresh evidence against Rana

Terror plot: FBI files fresh evidence against Rana

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

United States prosecutors have sought 58 days extension from November 19 to file indictment against Tahawwur Rana, accused of being part of a LeT terror plot in India, saying that the Federal Bureau of Investigation needs more time to diligently examine fresh evidence unearthed against him in recent raids.

Amir gave Umar safe house, helped with bomb: NIA to court

Amir gave Umar safe house, helped with bomb: NIA to court

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Amir Rashid Ali, a key accused in the Red Fort area car bomb blast case, has been remanded in 10 days' NIA custody. The agency seeks to unravel the conspiracy behind the inter-state "white collar" terror module.

Terror plot to attack temple in J-K's Pooch foiled

Terror plot to attack temple in J-K's Pooch foiled

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

The arrested persons were planning to carry out a grenade attack on a temple at the behest of their Pakistani handler to disturb peace and communal amity in the district.

Bangalore BPOs feel heat of UK terror plot

Bangalore BPOs feel heat of UK terror plot

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

BPO employees have started complaining of abuse from callers in the UK

UK terror plot: 'My son will come clean'

UK terror plot: 'My son will come clean'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

"I hope he will come clean. I know my son will come clean and return. I pray for him", Qurrainthullain said.

Scotland Yard foils Islamist terror plot with 4 arrests

Scotland Yard foils Islamist terror plot with 4 arrests

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Scotland Yard have arrested four suspected Islamist terrorists in London on suspicion of plotting a "potentially very serious" terror attack.

US kills Qaeda affiliate linked to deadly Syria ambush

US kills Qaeda affiliate linked to deadly Syria ambush

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

The United States military killed a senior Al Qaeda-affiliated leader with direct links to the Islamic State ambush that targeted American soldiers in Syria in December in a strike carried out in the country's northwest region.

Kashmiri woman separatist Asiya Andrabi convicted in UAPA case

Kashmiri woman separatist Asiya Andrabi convicted in UAPA case

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

A Delhi court convicted Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi in a UAPA case related to waging war against India and membership of a terrorist organization.

How 2 OGWs' arrest in J-K led cops to terror module, 2900 kg explosives

How 2 OGWs' arrest in J-K led cops to terror module, 2900 kg explosives

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Jammu and Kashmir police busted an interstate and trans-national terror module linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad and Ansar Ghazwatul Hind, leading to the seizure of a large quantity of arms and explosives. The investigation involved arrests in multiple states and revealed the involvement of doctors and other individuals in the terror network.

'Hindus Voted Overwhelmingly For BNP'

'Hindus Voted Overwhelmingly For BNP'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

'Tarique Rahman's refrain during the electoral campaign was that the minorities are safe under BNP. He has to honour that promise.'

Philippines terror plot foiled

Philippines terror plot foiled

Rediff.com27 Jul 2005

'No info about terror plot on Kafeel's hard disc'

'No info about terror plot on Kafeel's hard disc'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

The police say they only found some 'Jihaadi literature' on the tapes.

U-19 WC: India eye revenge against Pakistan in Super Six

U-19 WC: India eye revenge against Pakistan in Super Six

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

India face arch-rivals Pakistan in a high-stakes U-19 World Cup Super Six clash, seeking revenge for their crushing Asia Cup final defeat in Bulawayo.

With Rana in the net, NIA to retrace 26/11 plot across India

With Rana in the net, NIA to retrace 26/11 plot across India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Investigators suspect that similar terror plots were devised for multiple cities across India.To piece together the full scope of the conspiracy, officials may take Rana to various locations, retracing events from 17 years ago.

Red Fort blast accused communicate with Pak handlers via 'ghost' SIM cards

Red Fort blast accused communicate with Pak handlers via 'ghost' SIM cards

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

The outcome of the investigations essentially formed the basis for the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to issue a sweeping directive on November 28 last year, mandating that app-based communication services like WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal must be continuously linked to an active, physical SIM card within the device.

Gujarat ATS foils Ricin chemical terror attack, arrests 3

Gujarat ATS foils Ricin chemical terror attack, arrests 3

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

According to the ATS, two Glock pistols, one Beretta pistol, 30 live cartridges, and 4 litres of castor oil were recovered from their possession.

25-year-old Hindu youth burnt to death in Bangladesh

25-year-old Hindu youth burnt to death in Bangladesh

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

He was sleeping in a garage when the fire broke out, and CCTV footage suggests foul play.

Ammonium nitrate, fuel oil, detonators used in Red Fort blast

Ammonium nitrate, fuel oil, detonators used in Red Fort blast

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

According to sources, a man named Tariq from Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, who has been arrested, is said to have given the Hyundai i20 car to Umar Mohammad.

K'taka terror plot: Hunt on for mastermind in B'luru

K'taka terror plot: Hunt on for mastermind in B'luru

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

Zakir Ustaad, suspected to be a resident of JC Nagar, planned to attack politicians and journalists, in Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra as well, reports Vicky Nanjappa

Terror plot involving remote control planes foiled in Pak

Terror plot involving remote control planes foiled in Pak

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

The police are of the view that the remote control planes could be used as a new tactic for carrying out terrorist activity, Geo News reported.