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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is a law enforcement agency in India, with specific focus on counter-terrorism. It is under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The primary mandate of the agency is to investigate and prosecute offences that have national and cross-border implications, specifically focusing on terrorism, insurgency, and other related matters. It is empowered to investigate cases that involve threats to the sovereignty, security, and integrity of India.
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Top 5 news of the day: Tahawwur Rana's interrogation by NIA; Mehul Choksi’s extradition and moreIndia is actively pursuing legal actions against individuals involved in major crimes and security threats. Tahawwur Rana, a suspect in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, is being interrogated by the NIA, while..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Being interrogated for 8-10 hours daily; asked for pen, paper and Quran': Inside 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana's NIA custodyTahawwur Rana, the alleged mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, is currently being interrogated by the NIA for up to ten hours daily. Extradited from the US, Rana is held in a high-security cell in..IndiaTimes - Published | |
In NIA custody, 26/11 Mumbai attack plotter Tahawwur Rana demands THESE 3 thingsTahawwur Rana was extradited to India earlier this week and has since been undergoing interrogation by officials of the National Investigation Agency (NIA). He reportedly demanded three things while in..DNA - Published | |
NIA court awards Maoist 9 yrs’ jail for ‘anti-national activities’IndiaTimes - Published | |
Only officers cleared by NIA chief can meet Tahawwur Rana in his cellIndiaTimes - Published | |
Tahawwur Rana kept on 'suicide watch' in highly secure NIA headquarters cellIndiaTimes - Published | |
'NIA established under UPA': Kapil Sibal congratulates Congress for 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana's extraditionKapil Sibal credited the Congress-led UPA government for the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused, highlighting the establishment of the NIA during their tenure. The NIA,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Uncovering deeper layers of conspiracy': What NIA told court while seeking Tahawwur Rana's custodyThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) has informed a special court that Tahawwur Rana, accused in the Mumbai attacks, had planned similar attacks in other Indian cities. Following his extradition..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Who is Dayan Krishnan, top criminal lawyer leading NIA case against 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana, handled Nirbhaya case, 2001 Parliament attack trial and...Rana arrived in India on Thursday evening after being extradited from the United States, ending a years-long legal battle.DNA - Published | |
26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana sent to 18-day NIA custody: Here's what we know so farThe 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana arrived in India on Thursday following his extradition by the United States.DNA - Published | |
Nirbhaya prosecutor, who played key role in extradition of 26/11 co-conspirator David Coleman Headley to lead NIA caseIndiaTimes - Published | |
Tahawwur Rana arrested on arrival in India, appears before NIA court, sent to 18-day custodyIndiaTimes - Published | |
NIA formally arrests Mumbai attack plotter Tahawwur Rana, releases first picThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday evening formally arrested Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the key conspirator in the deadly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, immediately after his arrival at..DNA - Published | Tahawwur Rana arrested by NIA upon his arrival at Delhi's IGI airportThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday evening formally arrested Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the key conspirator in the deadly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, immediately after his arrival at..DNA - Published |
Meet cop who braved grenade attack in 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, now chief of NIA, agency to prosecute mastermind Tahawwur RanaOn November 26, 2008, the day of the deadliest terror that Mumbai has ever seen, a cop was braving it all to saves as many lives as possible. Sadanand Date rushed to Mumbai's Cama Hospital after Ajmal..DNA - Published | Tahawwur Rana in India: Dayan Krishnan, lawyer who led extradition battle, to head NIA's 26/11 terror attack caseSenior advocate Dayan Krishnan, who led India's successful extradition case against 26/11 Mumbai attack plotter Tahawwur Rana in the US, will now spearhead the NIA's prosecution in Delhi. Rana, a key..IndiaTimes - Published |
Chandigarh Grenade Attack: NIA chargesheets 4 Babbar Khalsa International terroristsThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted four operatives of the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) for the 2024 Chandigarh grenade attack aimed at a retired Punjab Police officer. They..IndiaTimes - Published | Cross-border infiltration: NIA raids 12 locations in JammuIndiaTimes - Published |
NIA conducts raids at 12 places in Jammu and Kashmir in infiltration caseThe National Investigation Agency searched 12 locations in Jammu regarding cross-border terrorist infiltration. The operation, acting on specific intelligence inputs, involves examining premises linked..IndiaTimes - Published | Honeytrap? NIA nabs 2 who leaked Karwar base information to PakistanNational Investigation Agency arrested two individuals in Uttara Kannada for allegedly leaking information about Karwar naval base to Pakistan through honey-trapping. The accused were trapped by..IndiaTimes - Published |
NIA charges 2 BKI operatives with killing of Punjab VHP netaNIA has filed a chargesheet against two Babbar Khalsa International operatives for the murder of VHP leader Vikas Prabhakar in Punjab. The accused, Dharminder Kumar and Harwinder Kumar, face charges..IndiaTimes - Published | NIA raids multiple locations in Jharkhand in naxalism caseThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at nine locations in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum, seizing mobile phones and other materials connected to a naxalism case. This action follows..IndiaTimes - Published |
NIA achieves 100% conviction rate in 2024 with major terrorism crackdownsThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) achieved a 100% conviction rate in 2024 with 68 convictions from 25 cases. They arrested 210 individuals, linked to crimes including left-wing extremism and..IndiaTimes - Published | NIA chargesheets two in Tamil Nadu Hizb ut Tahrir terror conspiracy caseThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted Abdul Rehman and Mujibur Rehman in a case involving the Hizb ut Tahrir (HuT) terrorist organization. They are charged with conspiring to..IndiaTimes - Published |
NIA charges 3 Reds with BJP leader's murderThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed supplementary charges against three Maoists involved in the murder of BJP functionary Ratan Dubey in Chhattisgarh last November. Two suspects were..IndiaTimes - Published | NIA files chargesheet against two in Baramulla arms seizure caseThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed charges against two alleged Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) members in Jammu. Mubashir Maqbool Mir and driver Waheed ul-Zahoor were apprehended after explosives..IndiaTimes - Published |
NIA conducts raids in 7 states and a UT in Jaish terror conspiracy caseThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at 19 locations across seven states and a Union Territory, uncovering incriminating materials related to a Jaish-e-Mohammed conspiracy. The..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Suspects involved in motivating youth into committing terror attacks': NIA raids 19 locations across 5 statesThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at 19 locations across five states, targeting suspected hideouts linked to the Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed. The operation..IndiaTimes - Published |
NIA raids 22 locations across six states in trafficking, cyber slavery probeIndiaTimes - Published | NIA raids in three states target Davinder Bambiha syndicate in terror-gangster nexus caseThe NIA raided nine locations across three states. The raids targeted associates of the Davinder Bambiha gang. Authorities seized materials like mobiles, digital devices, and documents. The NIA is..IndiaTimes - Published |
Manipur violence: Mass combing operation launched in Jiribam; CM N Biren Singh appeals for calmViolence erupted in Jiribam, Manipur. The Centre and state governments launched combing operations to catch the culprits. The National Investigation Agency will investigate the killings. The government..IndiaTimes - Published | NIA launches probe into abduction, killings, and rape cases in Manipur violenceThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) is investigating three violent incidents in Manipur. These include the abduction and murder of six women and children, an attack on security forces that resulted..IndiaTimes - Published |
Manipur Violence: Curfew imposed in 7 districts, schools, colleges shut till...The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the investigation of three key cases linked to the recent violence that took place in Manipur in the first two weeks of this month, resulting in..DNA - Published | Security forces directed to take necessary steps to restore order and peace in Manipur: MHAThe Ministry of Home Affairs has directed security forces to quell violence in Manipur, describing the situation as "fragile" due to clashes between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities. The violence has..IndiaTimes - Published |
NIA arrests Mohammed Ali Jinnah in Tamil Nadu Ramalingam murder case linked to PFIThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) apprehended M Mohammed Ali Jinnah in Tamil Nadu for providing refuge to a fugitive involved in the 2019 murder of Ramalingam. Ramalingam was killed by members of..IndiaTimes - Published | NIA charges key accused in major illegal arms supply case in Northeast IndiaThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary chargesheet against Solomona, a key accused in an illegal arms and ammunition supply case. The chargesheet alleges Solomona's..IndiaTimes - Published |
NIA attaches property of terrorist arrested for killing 2 migrant workers in KashmirThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) attached property belonging to Adil Manzoor Langoo, a key suspect in the February killing of two migrant workers in Srinagar. Langoo, linked to the..IndiaTimes - Published | Need to urgently tackle rogue drones, online frauds: Amit ShahHome minister Amit Shah underscored the necessity for security agencies to tackle emerging threats like narcotics, rogue drones, and online frauds. He advocated for international cooperation and better..IndiaTimes - Published |
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NIA: Bengaluru cafe bombers planned attack on BJP office on day of Ayodhya event but failedThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed charges against four individuals for their involvement in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast in Bengaluru. Influenced by ISIS ideology, they had also plotted..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Funds via cryptocurrency, blast on Ram temple inauguration day': What NIA chargesheet said about Rameshwaram cafe blast accusedThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against four accused in connection with the Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe blast. The suspects, linked to IS radicals and funded through..IndiaTimes - Published |
NIA charge sheets four men for their involvement in Bengaluru's Rameshwaram Cafe blastThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed charges against four individuals for their involvement in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast in Bengaluru. The suspects, who received funding through..IndiaTimes - Published | NIA raids multiple locations in J&K's Rajouri in connection with Reasi terror attack caseThe investigation conducted by the NIA revealed that Hakam had given the terrorists engaged in the June 9 attack food, safe housing, and logistical support. The majority of the pilgrims came from..DNA - Published |
NIA announces Rs 10 lakh reward for information on Canada-based terrorist Goldy BrarIn the relentless pursuit of justice, NIA seeks the arrest of Goldy Brar and an associate in an extortion case. The commitment to combating terrorism underscores the agency's efforts, ensuring legal..IndiaTimes - Published | Reply to J&K MP Rashid's bail plea by July 1, court tells NIADelhi court sets July 1 for further hearing on Engineer Rashid's plea for interim bail to take oath as MP in terror funding case, aligning with the schedule for newly elected MPs to take oath on June..IndiaTimes - Published |
NIA chargesheet against 5 linked to human trafficking, cyber fraud syndicates; 2 heldIndiaTimes - Published | NIA court seeks security for Gyanvapi survey order judgeSpecial judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar seeks enhanced security after threats related to his 2022 Gyanvapi mosque verdict in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Adnan Khan faces FIR for issuing threats against Judge..IndiaTimes - Published |
J-K: One arrested in Reasi attack that killed 10 peopleThe NIA's forensic team had also visited the site, contributing to the collection of evidence.The NIA, India's premier counter-terrorism agency, often collaborates with state police to address..DNA - Published | NIA arrests man in Assam jail for murder of 4 in Manipur in JanNIA arrests Lunminsei Kipgen, alias Langinmang, alias Mang, alias Levi, a Manipur resident, in Assam jail for alleged involvement in killing of Oinam Bamonjao Singh, Thiyam Somen Singh, Ningthoujam..IndiaTimes - Published |