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Pak seeks more details on Headley from India

Pak seeks more details on Headley from India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2010

Pakistan has handed over another dossier on Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Coleman Headley to India seeking more information about his role in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.Pakistan's High Commissioner to India Shahid Malik met Interior Minister Rehman Malik in Islamabad, briefing him over the latest development concerning the issue.Headley, an American citizen of Pakistani origin, was arrested by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation in October 2009.

'Jihad tourism': How the Lashkar nets US recruits

'Jihad tourism': How the Lashkar nets US recruits

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Tracking the ideological journey of Times Square bomb plot accused Faisal Shahzad has led the investigators to an interesting concept known as "jihad tourism," which has made Pakistan, the most preferred destination for people wanting to embrace jihad.

Abdeslam had German nuclear papers hidden in flat

Abdeslam had German nuclear papers hidden in flat

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Salah Abdeslam possessed documents about Juelich Nuclear Research Centre located near the Belgium-Germany border and being used for the storage of atomic waste, Redaktions Netzwerk Deutschland media group reported.

US: Teenager held for trying to detonate car bomb

US: Teenager held for trying to detonate car bomb

Rediff.com27 Nov 2010

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has arrested a teenage American national of Somali origin with suspected links to Pakistan-based terror outfits for allegedly trying to detonate a car bomb at an annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Portland, Oregon.

Pune blast accused, aide sent to police custod

Pune blast accused, aide sent to police custod

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

A Nashik court remanded to police custody Himayat Baig, prime accused in the Pune German Bakery blast case, and his aide Shaikh Lalbaba Mohammed Hussain alias Bilal.

Major infiltration bid foiled ahead of Obama visit

Major infiltration bid foiled ahead of Obama visit

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

A major infiltration bid by Pakistan-based terrorists to strike ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit has been foiled by the BSF along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir.

FBI source had contact with Osama in 1993: Report

FBI source had contact with Osama in 1993: Report

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

The Federal Bureau of Investigation placed a source in direct contact with Osama bin Laden in 1993 and ascertained that the Al Qaeda leader was looking to finance terror attacks in the United States, according to a media report.

Canada busts Al Qaeda ring with Operation Samosa

Canada busts Al Qaeda ring with Operation Samosa

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

The police has scheduled a press conference later in the day to give more details about the plot as security experts warned that the plotters could have been planning to blow up hydroelectric plants and transmission lines to hit the US. "There are ways of attacking the US through Canada. The whole energy for New York comes from Quebec," they said

'Jihad tourism': How the Lashkar nets US recruits

'Jihad tourism': How the Lashkar nets US recruits

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Tracking the ideological journey of Times Square bomb plot accused Faisal Shahzad has led the investigators to an interesting concept known as 'jihad tourism', which has made Pakistan, the most preferred destination for people wanting to embrace jihad.

Unlike Headley, Rana not to plead guilty

Unlike Headley, Rana not to plead guilty

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Pakistani-Canadian terror suspect Tahawwur Hussain Rana, charged with involvement in the Mumbai attacks, will stick to his 'not guilty plea' unlike his co-accused and childhood friend David Coleman Headley, who confessed to plotting the 26/11 strikes.

'Global terrorist' Masood Azhar, a blue-eyed boy of Pak's ISI

'Global terrorist' Masood Azhar, a blue-eyed boy of Pak's ISI

Rediff.com1 May 2019

For two decades after his release in exchange for passengers of a hijacked Indian Airlines plane in 1999, Azhar has since been the darling of Pakistan's external snooping agency Inter-Services Intelligence.

Shahzad close friend of 26/11 mastermind: Report

Shahzad close friend of 26/11 mastermind: Report

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Times Square terror bombing plot suspect Faisal Shahzad was a childhood friend of one of the alleged masterminds of the 2008 Mumbai massacre, a media report said, as US investigators traced his links to another Pakistani militant outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad.

Indian-American to lead prosecution of Shahzad

Indian-American to lead prosecution of Shahzad

Rediff.com5 May 2010

India-born US Federal Attorney Preet Bharara, spearheading the prosecution of 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, now has another high-profile terrorism case in his hands -- the Times Square bombing plot involving Pakistani-American Faisal Shahzad.

'Headley could be David Armani and Dawood Gilani'

'Headley could be David Armani and Dawood Gilani'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

Pakistani-American terrorist David Headley, who confessed to plotting the Mumbai terror attacks, had a dual personality that enabled him to switch between a Westerner and a devout Muslim and evade suspicion, according to his maternal uncle. "It could not have been more different between the two worlds. In one world, where he wants to be Pakistani, he was considered to be an American. With Americans, he was being seen as a Muslim. So he had to get used to a duality of life."

Rana denies involvement in 26/11 attacks: Lawyer

Rana denies involvement in 26/11 attacks: Lawyer

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Terror suspect Tahawwur Hussain Rana, under investigation for possible links to 26/11, has categorically denied any involvement in the Mumbai attacks, his lawyer said on Monday and asserted that the Pakistani-Canadian "harbours no ill-will" against Indians.

Retd Pak Major held for 'links with Headley-Rana'

Retd Pak Major held for 'links with Headley-Rana'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

Pakistan army has arrested a retired Major for his alleged links with terror suspects David Coleman Headley and Tahawwur Hussain Rana, nabbed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on charges of plotting attacks against India and Denmark.

'Headley plea revealed Qaeda's European links'

'Headley plea revealed Qaeda's European links'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

Pakistani-American terrorist David Headley's plea bargain, under which he confessed to plotting the Mumbai terror attacks, throws light on close links between the Al Qaeda and the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, according to former Central Intelligence Agency expert Bruce Riedel.Headley's story showed in clear contours the close relationship between Al Qaeda and the Pakistani militant group LeT, Riedel, who led the review of the Obama administration's Af-Pak strategy,said.

Indian sleuths to interrogate LeT man in US

Indian sleuths to interrogate LeT man in US

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

A team of Indian investigators will travel to the United States next week to question David Coleman Headley, arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for plotting terror-attacks overseas, including India.

No decision taken on Indian access to Headley: US

No decision taken on Indian access to Headley: US

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

In a volte-face, the United States has said no decision has been taken on providing India direct access to 26/11 accused David Headley.

Headley traps Rana, says he knew all about 26/11

Headley traps Rana, says he knew all about 26/11

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Pakistan American terrorist David Headley, who has pleaded guilty to charges of plotting the Mumbai terror attacks, has claimed that co-accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana too was involved in the conspiracy.

'Pakistan's Lal Masjid raid incited Shahzad'

'Pakistan's Lal Masjid raid incited Shahzad'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

The 2007 raid at Islamabad's Lal Masjid, where Faisal Shahzad often prayed when visiting his home, was the "triggering event" that drove the Pakistani-American to terrorism, culminating into the failed Times Square bombing plot.

Cargo plane may have been blast target: UK

Cargo plane may have been blast target: UK

Rediff.com30 Oct 2010

The target of an explosive device found on a cargo plane in the United Kingdom while in transit to the United States may have been the aircraft itself, the British home secretary said on Saturday.

Making sure bhoomi pujan doesn't become Jamaat 2.0: VHP

Making sure bhoomi pujan doesn't become Jamaat 2.0: VHP

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

VHP national working president Alok Kumar also rejected questions about the muhurta of the event, saying the 'best advice' has been taken including from the Head of the Jyotish Department of the Banaras Hindu University on timing of the ceremony.

Times Square bomber Shahzad gets life imprisonment

Times Square bomber Shahzad gets life imprisonment

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

Faisal Shahzad, the main accused in the Times Square bombing plot has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a New York court.

No indication plane attack part of larger plan: US

No indication plane attack part of larger plan: US

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

There was "no indication" to suggest that the Nigerian terror suspect was acting as part of a larger plot when he unsuccessfully attempted to blow up a US plane midair on the Christmas Day, US Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, told the CNN on Sunday.

Rana knew of Mumbai attacks well in advance: FBI

Rana knew of Mumbai attacks well in advance: FBI

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

The FBI on Monday submitted fresh evidence against Pakistan-born terror suspect Tahawwur Hussain Rana alleging that he "knew well in advance" that Lashkar terrorists would strike Mumbai in November 2008.

US: Shahzad waives right to arraignment

US: Shahzad waives right to arraignment

Rediff.com6 May 2010

Faisal Shahzad, the Pakistani-American suspect in Times Square failed bombing, has waived his right to a speedy arraignment and is not expected to appear in court today.

Headley to reply to 26/11 charges tonight

Headley to reply to 26/11 charges tonight

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Coleman Headley, a Pakistani-American accused of criminal conspiracy in the Mumbai terror attacks, is set to appear before a court in Chicago on Wednedsay to respond to the charges against him.

Headley's detention hearing deferred indefinitely

Headley's detention hearing deferred indefinitely

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

The detention hearing of terror suspect David Coleman Headley, arrested by the Federal Bureau of Ivestigation for plotting attacks in India at the behest of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, scheduled for December 4 at a court in Chicago has been indefinitely deferred.

Headley case: NIA records statement of gym trainer

Headley case: NIA records statement of gym trainer

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Vilas Warack, a gym instructor who met terror suspect David Coleman Headley along with filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's son Rahul, was on Monday questioned by the National Investigation Agency, which is probing the Lashkar-e-Tayiba's plot to carry out major strikes in India. The agency recorded the statement of Warack on how he knew Headley, who was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the United States in October for planning attacks on the National Defence College.

Tougher visa norms for Pak-born US nationals

Tougher visa norms for Pak-born US nationals

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

As an immediate fall-out of the Federal Bureau of Investigation foiling a Lashkar-e-Tayiba plot to use United States nationals to carry out major terror attacks in India, the Indian Embassy in Washington has tightened visa approval norms for Pakistan-born American citizens, whose applications would now have to be cleared by New Delhi. An instruction in this regard has recently been issued by Union Home Secretary G K Pillai.

Indian intel team returns without quizzing Headley

Indian intel team returns without quizzing Headley

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

A team of Indian intelligence officials left the US disappointed after a week-long stay here as they could not question American national David Coleman Headley, arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on charges of plotting a major terror attack in India at the behest of Pakistan-based Lashkar-Tayiba.

'Islamic State has created global battlefield'

'Islamic State has created global battlefield'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The Islamic State terror group has created a global battlefield, a top United States senator with access to intelligence information said on Wednesday.

US has to give us access to Headley: Moily

US has to give us access to Headley: Moily

Rediff.com24 Mar 2010

India has insisted that US must provide a direct access to its investigators to interrogate Pakistani-American David Headley, who has confessed to plotting the Mumbai terror attacks.

Headley: Investigators to leave for US in April

Headley: Investigators to leave for US in April

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

India is likely to send a team of investigators in April to question American terrorist David Coleman Headley, who has admitted to plotting the audacious Mumbai terror attack.

India responsible for failure to share info: Pak

India responsible for failure to share info: Pak

Rediff.com26 Sep 2009

Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that India must share information it has regarding any future terror strike being planned against it, adding that New Delhi will have to bear the consequences if it refuses to do so.Malik said India must share information regarding any terrorist strike being planned against it in order to take tangible action against those plotting the attack.

Australia: 5 Pak-trained extremists sentenced

Australia: 5 Pak-trained extremists sentenced

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

The men were found guilty last October on charges of plotting terrorist acts between July 2004 and November 2005. During the trial, an associate of the suspect had testified that the group had planned bombings at Australian Rules football final in 2005, which was to be attended by over 22,000 people and killing the then prime minister John Howard.

38 militants gunned down as India undertakes special ops in Myanmar

38 militants gunned down as India undertakes special ops in Myanmar

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

The Special Forces personnel were airdropped deep inside Myanmar territory, closer to the camps of the militants, and the strike started at 3 am.

Obama vows to dismantle and defeat Al Qaeda

Obama vows to dismantle and defeat Al Qaeda

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

US President Barack Obama has vowed to defeat the Al Qaeda terrorist network and hit them anywhere in the world from where they are plotting attack against the US.

Too early to comment on Headley's extradition: US

Too early to comment on Headley's extradition: US

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

It is "too premature" to talk about the extradition of US national David Coleman Headley to India for his alleged role in Mumbai terror attacks, a top Obama Administration official has said.