Neeta Sharma

At Centre's Review Of Kashmir Violence, Some Not-So-Good News

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Tuesday July 17, 2018

Terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir have dropped over the last month after the state was placed under Governor NN Vohra but there are worrying signs. The terror attacks are better planned and the street protests, often in support of terrorists engaged in gun battles with the security forces, are on the increase,

Government Stays Away From CBI's Internal Tussle, Many See A Signal There

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Monday July 16, 2018

The government will not interfere in ongoing tussle between Central Bureau of Investigation chief Alok Verma and his second in command, Deputy Special Director Rakesh Asthana, in view of the autonomy of the premier investigating agency. On Monday, Minister of State in PMO Jitendra Singh told NDTV, "We are just an administrative head and deal with t...

Zakir Naik Extradition Request Held Up At Interpol For 7 Months: Sources

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Tuesday July 10, 2018

India's efforts to bring back Zakir Naik, the controversial preacher wanted for terror-related activities, have been facing a roadblock for the last seven months, officials of the National Investigating Agency have told NDTV. The Interpol, which normally issues a Red Corner Notice within three weeks, has not even responded to India's request, the...

Want P Chidambaram's Custody In Aircel Maxis Case, Says Probe Agency

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Tuesday July 10, 2018

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has told a Delhi court that it wants to question former finance minister P Chidambaram in custody in the Aircel Maxis money laundering case. The agency today opposed his request for protection from arrest claiming he is not cooperating.

"Hafiz Saeed Calls Her Sister": Investigators Grill Kashmiri Separatist

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Tuesday July 10, 2018

Kashmiri separatist Aasiya Andrabi, who was brought to the Delhi headquarters of the National Investigation Agency, has been undergoing questioning, investigators said.

Mob Violence Sparked By Rumours Linked To Poor Policing Too: Officials

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Friday July 6, 2018

Incidents of mob violence sparked by rumours about child lifters on the prowl are also linked to the lack of public confidence in the police's ability to track down the criminals and recover the kidnapped children, a senior government official said after the union home ministry issued its advisory on Wednesday.

Amid Silence In Party, Rajnath Singh Says Trolling Sushma Swaraj "Wrong"

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Tuesday July 3, 2018

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh came out in support of his cabinet colleague Sushma Swaraj on Monday, saying trolling her on Twitter was "wrong". Asked if he advised action against those who were targeting the minister, he remained silent. Mr Singh is the only minister to show support to Ms Swaraj, who has been backed up on this issue by oppositi...

Interpol Red Corner Notice Against Nirav Modi, To Enable Arrest

India News | Reported by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday July 2, 2018

Fugitive billionaire Nirav Modi, wanted in India for bank fraud, can be hunted and arrested in any country, with the Interpol putting out a red corner notice today.

Enforcement Directorate's Defence Of Officer Exposes Rift With R&AW

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Friday June 29, 2018

The Enforcement Directorate's unusual, public rebuttal to the country's external spy R&AW in defence of its officer Rajeshwar Singh exposes intense bickering for months between two central agencies.

Officer In Aircel-Maxis Probe Hits Out At Boss Hasmukh Adhia: 10 Facts

India News | Reported by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Aloke Tikku | Thursday June 28, 2018

In a huge embarrassment for the government, an officer of the central probe agency Enforcement Directorate (ED), made a scathing attack on his boss in the finance ministry, Hasmukh Adhia, after the Supreme Court agreed to move him out of the team probing the sensitive Aircel-Maxis case. The top court had accepted the centre's secret report that cas...

"All-Time High" Threat To PM, Agencies Advise Against Road Shows: Sources

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Tuesday June 26, 2018

Sending out a warning to states about an "all-time high" threat to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the home ministry has put out rules in which no one can come too close to PM Modi, not even ministers and officers, if not cleared by his special security. The home ministry has written to all state police chiefs about an "unknown threat" to the PM.

Amarnath Yatra Vehicles To Have Radio Frequency Identification Tags

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Monday June 25, 2018

The threat to the Amarnath yatra is high this year and convoys are usually the most vulnerable. Keeping this in mind, the home ministry has directed the security forces to ensure that every vehicle carrying Amarnath yatris should be equipped with a radio frequency tag or RFID, which can verify the vehicles

Defend, Destroy, Defeat - Fresh Brief For Security Agencies In Kashmir

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Saturday June 23, 2018

After the BJP-PDP alliance in Jammu and Kashmir ended, the centre's renewed approach to ensure peace in the Valley involves 4Ds - defend, destroy, defeat and deny, said a senior home ministry official. The security forces have to follow this brief as they venture into trouble-prone areas of the Valley.

Differences Between 2 Ministries Over Pact With UK On Illegal Immigrants

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Saturday June 23, 2018

On whether India should sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Kingdom on illegal immigrants, differences have emerged between the Foreign and the Home ministries.

With Snipers, Radars, NSG Commandos Reach Kashmir For Anti-Terror Ops

India News | Reported by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Abhinav Bhatt | Friday June 22, 2018

At the Border Security Force camp at Humhaha near Srinagar, now seen training are commandos of the elite National Security Guard, a special forces unit under the Home Ministry. Wearing their trademark black uniform, these special commandos perform drills along with other security forces to build synergy