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Pakistan's reputation as epicentre of global terrorism will not diminish: MEA
New Delhi, April 17: Slamming Islamabad's attempts to distance itself from Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the mastermind of the deadly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, India on Thursday said that no matter how hard Pakistan tries, its reputation as the epicentre of global terrorism will not diminish.
Tahawwur Rana was key 26/11 attack conspirator who operated under ISI, LeT: Former ADGP PK Jain
New Delhi, April 14: Former Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), PK Jain, on Monday made explosive claims about Tahawwur Hussain Rana, an accused conspirator in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, asserting that both Rana and his associate David Headley were main operatives of the Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
26/11: Evasive Tahawwur Rana ducking NIA questions on finances, ISI
New Delhi, April 14: Mumbai attack plotter Tahawwur Rana has not been forthcoming on details on the financial aspect of his operations and his relations with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), investigators said on Monday.
NIA custody: Rana may spill beans on Ishrat Jahan-led plot to kill PM Modi in 2004
New Delhi, April 13: The ongoing questioning of Tahawwur Rana, a key conspirator of 26/11, is likely to go beyond the 2008 attack and extend to other Lashkar-e-Taiba terror plots, including the 2004 foiled suicide attack on Narendra Modi, the then chief minister of Gujarat who is now the country's Prime Minister.
26/11: Rana's Parkinson's could be a ploy for feigning memory loss
New Delhi, April 13: Given that Tahawwur Rana, a key conspirator of 26/11, was reluctant to stand trial in India, his interrogators in NIA suspect that the mention of Parkinson's and 32 other diseases in his medical history could be a deliberate attempt to justify his fading memory to block direct answers related to the 17-year-old deadly terror attack.
FairPoint: Will Tahawwur Rana reveal the untold 26/11 story of local support?
New Delhi, April 13: Tahawwur Rana is currently being interrogated by the NIA, and the entire nation -- even Pakistan -- is waiting to hear what he reveals or confesses. His links to Pakistan and the involvement of its state actors are well-known, but the 26/11 conspiracy is not just about that country.
Amid hints of Dawood imprint, Rana grilled on 'plotter he met in Dubai'
New Delhi, April 12: Extradited 26/11 terrorist Tahawwur Rana's questioning by the NIA has revolved around extracting information from him about a key plotter from Dubai and a person who hosted and helped co-conspirator David Coleman Headley in Mumbai ahead of the 2008 attack, sources said on Saturday.
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.
30 witnesses against 26/11 attacker but only indirect evidence against Rana: Ajmal Kasab's defence lawyer
New Delhi, April 11: The extradition of Tahawwur Rana from the US is a big success for Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government as well as India's security agencies. However, bringing him to justice won't be an 'easy task' because of the lack of direct and damning evidence against the 26/11 plotter, said Advocate Abbas Kazmi, the defence lawyer of Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab.
Getting someone extradited from America is not easy: Delhi BJP legal cell chief Anil Soni on Tahawwur Rana's extradition
New Delhi, April 11: Lauding the efforts of the Union government over the extradition of the 26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana, Delhi BJP Legal Cell incharge Anil Soni on Friday said that the first step has been taken towards getting justice for the 166 people who died in the terror attacks in Mumbai on November 26, 2008.
I am glad that day has come: Marco Rubio confirms extradition of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana to India
Washington, April 11: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday confirmed the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana to India, where he will face charges for his role in planning the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks.
I compliment the external affairs ministry: P Chidambaram on Tahawwur Rana extradition
New Delhi, April 11: Congress leader and former Home Minister P Chidambaram complimented the Union Government over the successful extradition of terror accused Tahawwur Rana and said that the process gathered pace during the UPA government regime.
US hails Rana's extradition, says 'long sought justice' for 26/11 victims
Washington, April 11: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday hailed the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana - a key conspirator in the deadly 2008 Mumbai terror attacks - to India, stating that Washington and New Delhi have "long sought justice" for the 26/11 victims.
'Kasab was just a foot soldier, many still in Pakistan': Defence Lawyer of Ajmal Kasab, Adv Abbas Kazmi on Tahawwur Rana's extradition
Mumbai, April 11: 26/11 Terrorist Ajmal Kasab's defence lawyer, Adv Abbas Kazmi, on Friday spoke about Tahawwur Rana's extradition and said that Kasab and other attackers were mere foot soldiers, suggesting that many others were involved who remain elusive.
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.
New India neither forgives nor forgets: Delhi CM Rekha on Rana's extradition
New Delhi, April 11: Reminding that “New India neither forgives nor forgets”, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the “diplomatic victory” leading to the extradition of Mumbai terrorist attacks key conspirator Tahawwur Rana to the country.
Burden on us that 26/11 accused was not in custody: Maharashtra CM welcomes extradition of Tahawwur Rana
Mumbai, April 11: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday expressed happiness and welcomed the extradition of 26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana from the United States to India.
NIA formed during UPA times: Kapil Sibal welcomes Tahawwur Rana's extradition
New Delhi, April 11: As the terror accused Tahawwur Rana was arrested, senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Friday said that the formation of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) was a result of the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai. He said the central counter terrorism law enforcement agency was established during the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government to tackle such incidents.
Anybody who's committed crime and fled must be brought back: Supriya Sule welcomes Tahawwur Rana 's extradition
Pune, April 11: Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule on Friday welcomed the extradition of 26/11 terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana and said that those who fled India after committing a crime must be recalled.
Seeing Tahawwur Rana back on Indian soil renewed confidence: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guhawati, April 11: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday recalled the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack when he was in the city and said that seeing terror accused Tahawwur Rana back on Indian soil "renewed confidence".
Raut speaking language of Lashkar-e-Taiba: BJP slams Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Tahawwur Rana remarks
New Delhi, April 11: Senior BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain on Friday, hit out at Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, Sanjay Raut for his controversial remarks on the extradition of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana, questioning whether he is speaking the language of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
Rana's extradition a critical step toward justice for 6 Americans, other victims of 26/11 Mumbai attacks: US
Washington DC, April 11: The United States Department of Justice has termed the extradition of convicted terrorist Tahawwur Hussain Rana as "a critical step" toward seeking justice for the victims of the 26/11 heinous Mumbai terror attacks.
Cong, allies can't tolerate PM Modi tightening grip on terrorism: Giriraj Singh
New Delhi, April 11: Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Congress and its allies over their criticism of the BJP following the extradition of 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana and remarked that they cannot tolerate Prime Minister Narendra Modi tightening a grip on terrorism. His remarks came in response to Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, Sanjay Raut's jibe at the BJP, accusing it of turning Tahawwur Rana's extradition into a “festival.”
Tahawwur Rana wanted Pakistan's 'Nishan-e-Haider' award for nine LeT terrorists killed in 26/11 action
New Delhi, April 11: Tahawwur Rana had aspired for Pakistan's highest award for gallantry in battle 'Nishan-e-Haider' for the nine Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists who carried out the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai in 2008 and were gunned down by Indian security forces.
NIA begins Tahawwur Rana's questioning from today to unravel complete conspiracy behind 26/11
New Delhi, April 11: After successfully extraditing Tahawwur Hussain Rana from the US, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) will start questioning the 26/11 plotter on Friday.
26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana sent to 18-Day NIA custody by special court
New Delhi, April 11: A special NIA court on Friday remanded Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the key conspirator in the deadly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, to 18-day custody of the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
Rana can reveal real mastermind behind 2008 Mumbai terror attacks: Ajit Pawar
Pune, April 11: As terror accused Tahawwur Rana has been arrested, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday morning said that further action could be taken to reveal the "real" mastermind behind the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana to remain in NIA custody for 18 days; agency to question him in detail
New Delhi, April 11: The 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana will remain in the custody of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for 18 days, where he will be questioned in detail about the "complete conspiracy" behind the deadly 2008 attacks, said the agency.
Rana's case requires extraordinary measures due to its international implications: Kiran Bedi
New Delhi, April 11: Citing international implications, former Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi on Thursday stressed that Tahawwur Rana's case requires extraordinary measures, suggesting precautions like high-surveillance confinement and inter-agency monitoring. The 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused arrived in India on Thursday following his extradition from the US.
US-India continue to work to combat global scourge of terrorism: US Department of State
Washington DC, April 11: The US State Department on Thursday (local time) reiterated its commitment to combating global terrorism in collaboration with India after the US extradited Tahawwur Rana, the key conspirator in the deadly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, to India to "face justice" for his involvement in the attacks.
No doubt, this is political will: Defence Expert Dhruv Katoch on extradition of Tahawwur Rana
New Delhi, April 11: Defence Expert Dhruv Katoch on Thursday termed the extradition of 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana to India a "political win" and stated it was the "political will of this government", referring to the BJP-led Central government.
NIA gets 18-day remand of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana after extradition to India
New Delhi, April 11: A Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on Friday sent Tahawwur Rana, the 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused, to 18-day of custody of the NIA.
Nobody has right to kill anyone: 26/11 attack eyewitness
Mumbai, April 11: As 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana arrived in India on Thursday following his extradition from US, an eye-witness of the attack, Mohammed Taufiq, a tea seller known as 'Chhotu Chai Wala,' recalled the horror, saying one of the terrorist "abused" him and "pointed a gun" at him.
Significant development: Former Home Secy RK Singh on extradition of Tahawwur Rana
New Delhi, April 11: Former Union Home Secretary RK Singh termed the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, the 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused, to India as a significant development and a matter of satisfaction for everyone.
Mayawati urges state governments to set aside political interest for safety of Indians
Lucknow, April 10: Bahujan Samajwadi Party supremo Mayawati on Thursday urged the state governments to set aside their "political interest" for the safety of Indians and take strict legal action against terrorists.
Maharashtra: DyCM Shinde lauds PM Modi's efforts for Tahawwur Rana's extradition
Mumbai, April 10: Following the arrival of the 26/11 Mumbai attack mastermind Tahawwur Rana in Delhi, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts in the extradition of the accused from the United States.
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.
India's foremost purpose to get all information from Tahawwur Rana's extradition, says Fabian
New Delhi, April 10: Former diplomat KP Fabian welcomed the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, the mastermind behind 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, and stressed that India should handle the extradition process carefully to set a precedent for the future.
Will never forget or spare accused: Foreign affairs expert on Tahawwur Rana extradition
Gurugram, April 10: Foreign Affairs Expert Sushant Sareen has welcomed the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, calling it a victory of law.
Narendra Mann: The prosecutor leading India's case against Tahawwur Rana
New Delhi, April 10: As India prepares for the trial of Tahawwur Rana, the government has appointed Advocate Narendra Mann as the Special Public Prosecutor in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs announced his appointment through a gazette notification, stating that he will serve for three years or until the trial concludes, whichever comes first.