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Landmark year: NIA achieves over 92 pc conviction rate in 2025
New Delhi, Dec 31: The National Investigation Agency has concluded an exceptionally productive year in 2025, sustaining a conviction rate above 92 per cent while registering groundbreaking victories against terrorism and organised crime.
MHA assigns additional charge of NIA chief to agency's Special DG Rakesh Aggarwal
By Rajnish Singh, New Delhi, December 30: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has assigned the additional charge of the National Investigation Agency Director General to senior IPS officer Rakesh Aggarwal following the premature repatriation of the incumbent DG, Sadanand Vasant Date, to his parent cadre.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah directs states to speedily implement uniform anti-terror structure
New Delhi, December 29: Amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's firm directive on zero tolerance to terrorism, the 5th Anti-Terror Conference of the National Investigation Agency concluded on Saturday with a strong emphasis on enhancing India's anti-terror capacity, supported by a model ATS structure designed to enhance coordination and seamless real-time information exchange among the central and state security and investigative agencies.
India unveils first 'Organised Crime Network Database' to track organised criminals, terror links
New Delhi, December 26: In a decisive boost to India's fight against organised crime and terror-linked networks, India on Friday launched its first-ever national-level 'Organised Crime Network Database', a landmark initiative aimed at dismantling criminal syndicates that have repeatedly compromised internal security.
Jammu Police intensifies security as Christmas and New Year celebrations approach
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir), December 22: As the festive season is approching, Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified security measures throughout Jammu city to ensure public safety during Christmas and New Year celebrations. Law enforcement agencies have launched coordinated search operations and specialised checking drives across key locations to maintain a strict vigil and prevent any untoward incidents during the festive month.
'Guilty must be punished accordingly': Leaders on NIA charge sheet in Pahalgam terror attack case
New Delhi, Dec 15: As the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is set to present its charge sheet in the Special NIA Court in Jammu, leaders from various political parties, including the BJP, JD(U), Congress, and the Samajwadi Party, on Monday demanded severe punishment for those responsible, stating that the Pahalgam incident had shaken the entire country.
Pahalgam terror attack: NIA to file charge sheet in Jammu court today
Jammu, Dec 15: The National Investigation Agency will likely file the charge sheet in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in the special NIA court in J&K’s Jammu city on Monday.
NIA arrests eighth accused in Delhi blast case
New Delhi, Dec 9: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday arrested another key accused in connection with last month’s Delhi bomb blast case.
SIMI, PFI among 23 groups declared unlawful associations in 5 years: Centre
New Delhi, Dec 2: In the last five years, the government has declared 23 organisations, including SIMI and PFI, as Unlawful Associations, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai told Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
UAPA enforcement intensifies; over 2,900 held in 2023 with 118 convictions
By Rajnish Singh, New Delhi, December 2: The number of arrests and convictions made under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) has seen a steady and significant rise over the past five years, with 2023 recording the highest figures, a Home Ministry data shared with the Lok Sabha mentions.
NIA raids 10 locations in Kashmir in Delhi terror blast case
Srinagar, Dec 1: Assisted by J&K Police and the CRPF, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday was conducting raids at 10 locations in Kashmir as part of its probe in the Delhi terror blast case.
Delhi blast: Court sends Aamir Rashid Ali to 10-day NIA custody
New Delhi, Nov 17: The Patiala House Court on Monday sent Aamir Rashid Ali, a Kashmiri resident accused of conspiring with Dr Umar Muhammad Nabi, who carried out the November 10 terror attack near the Red Fort, to 10-day NIA custody.
Delhi blast: Investigative agencies search for a Brezza car now; probe why module used multiple vehicles
New Delhi, Nov 13: After the blast near Red Fort, investigative agencies on Thursday are searching for another vehicle, a Maruti Brezza. Officials are also probing why the terror module was using multiple cars.
Cabinet says Delhi blast a heinous terror incident, gives directions for speedy probe to bring perpetrators to justice
New Delhi, November 12: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, said the Delhi blast was "a heinous terror incident, perpetrated by anti-national forces" and gave directions for investigation to be pursued with the utmost urgency to bring the perpetrators and their collaborators to justice.
NIA conducts searches across 5 states in Al-Qaida Gujarat terror conspiracy case
New Delhi, Nov 13: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday carried out coordinated searches at 10 locations across five states in connection with the Al-Qaida Gujarat terror conspiracy case involving illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, according to an official NIA press release.
NIA conducts raids in five states in Al-Qaeda Bangladesh terror conspiracy case; digital devices seized
New Delhi, Nov 12: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted searches at 10 locations across five states in an Al Qaeda Gujarat terror conspiracy case involving illegal Bangladeshi immigrants.
Union Cabinet condemns Delhi blast, calls for speedy probe to punish perpetrators; reaffirms zero tolerance towards terrorism
New Delhi, November 12: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday expressed its profound grief over the loss of lives in the terrorist incident involving a car explosion near the Red Fort in Delhi on Monday evening.
India dismantles Jaish module linked to Delhi blast, foils major terror plot
New Delhi, Nov 12: India has delivered a strong message against terrorism with a swift counter-action that dismantled a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) module linked to the November 10 explosion near Delhi's Red Fort.
CJI Gavai expresses deep sorrow over Delhi car blast, calls it a 'devastating tragedy'
New Delhi, Nov 11: Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai on Tuesday expressed profound grief over the loss of lives in the powerful car explosion that rocked Delhi near the Red Fort on Monday evening, describing it as a “devastating tragedy†and an “unbearable loss for the nation.â€
NIA charge sheets 18th accused; fresh charges filed against five in Bhopal's HuT terror case
New Delhi, Nov 7: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charge sheeted one accused and filed additional charges against five others in a 2023 Madhya Pradesh terror conspiracy case linked with the proscribed Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) terror organisation, the agency said on Friday.
Punjab & Haryana High Court grants bail to UAPA accused
Chandigarh, Nov 6: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted bail to a man accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) after he spent more than five years in custody.
Two more Maoists charge sheeted by NIA in 2023 Wayanad KDFC office attack case
New Delhi, Sep 10: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted two more accused in the 2023 Maoist attack on Wayanad (Kerala) KFDC office, the agency said on Wednesday.
Gaurav Gogoi Pak links: SIT submits report, hints at wider 'conspiracy' against India
Guwahati, Sep 10: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that the Special Investigation Team (SIT), constituted by the state Cabinet earlier this year to probe the alleged anti-India activities of a Pakistani national, has unearthed “startling facts†pointing towards a wider conspiracy against the country.
Malegaon blast acquittal: NIA studying verdict, no decision yet on filing appeal
New Delhi, Aug 28: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is studying the acquittal order in the Malegaon Blast case to take a call on the need or timing of an appeal against the verdict, which saw all seven accused walking free, an official said on Thursday.
High alert as 3 JeM terrorists enter Bihar via Nepal border, police put up posters
Patna, Aug 28: The Bihar Police Headquarters on Thursday issued a statewide high alert after intelligence inputs suggested the entry of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) operatives into the state through the Nepal border.
BJP Councillor petitions NIA seeking probe against rapper Vedan for insulting PM Modi
Palakkad, May 23: Palakkad BJP councillor Mini Krishnakumar has petitioned the National Investigating Agency and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to conduct a probe into how rapper Vedan insulted Prime Minister Narendra Modi in one of his songs.
EAM Jaishankar: Extradition of Tahawwur Rana a big step towards justice for 26/11 victims
New Delhi, April 11: In a major breakthrough in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case, key conspirator Tahawwur Hussain Rana has been extradited to India by the US. The move marks a significant step forward in India's long-standing efforts to bring those responsible for the 2008 attacks to justice.
Big achievement for India: BCI Chairman hails Rana's extradition from US
Patna, April 11: Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairman, Manan Kumar Mishra, on Friday lauded the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the successful extradition of Tahawwur Rana, an accused conspirator in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, from the United States to India. He described the move as a “major achievement†for the country.
From great achievement to milestone: Legal, foreign policy experts laud government over 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana's extradition
New Delhi, April 10: Foreign and legal experts have hailed the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, the mastermind of the deadly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, to India as a "milestone" in the country's fight against terrorism.
Big victory for Indian government: Survivors of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks laud Tahawwur Rana's extradition
Mumbai, April 10: Survivors of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks on Thursday hailed the Indian government as accused Tahawwur Rana is being extradited from the US, and urged for a death sentence for the Pakistani-Canadian national.
All parties welcome Tahawwur Rana's extradition, Congress asks, 'when will other fugitives be brought back?'
New Delhi, April 9: Political parties, across the ideological divide, have welcomed the extradition of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana after the US Supreme Court rejected his petition to block his extradition, and while Congress also welcomed the development, it asked the government to bring back other high-profile fugitives to the country.