Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today. The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023
Chhattisgarh: Naxals kill villager in Narayanpur district on suspicion of being "police informer" A man was allegedly killed by Naxalites on suspicion of being a police informer in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jul 23, 2023
NIA searches residence of former PFI functionary in Coimbatore NIA searches ex-PFI functionary's residence in Coimbatore as part of investigation into 2019 murder. Sleuths take certain materials into custody, direct Abbas to appear at NIA office. The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023
PMK man’s murder | NIA conducts searches at 21 locations in Tamil Nadu NIA officers conduct searches in Tiruchi, Thanjavur and Mayiladuthurai districts in connection with 2019 murder case of V. Ramalingam, a PMK functionary killed by gang in Thirubhuvanam. The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023
NIA arrests Maoist RK’s wife Sirisha, another man in Chhattisgarh encounter case NIA arrests two in RK Diary case in Andhra Pradesh. Kandula Sirisha and Duddu Prabhakar were working with top Maoist leaders to expand network of banned outfit and take up anti-national activities. They used to visit AOB and meet late RK, received funds to spread party's ideology. NIA seized incriminating… The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023
NIA raids J&K residence of alleged Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist The accused has been identified as Riaz Ahmed, a resident of Kishtwar in Jammu & Kashmir. The NIA has announced a reward of ₹3 lakh for information leading to his arrest. The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023
NIA arrests two persons in CPI (Maoist) attack case According to the NIA, both the accused were working closely with top leaders of the banned outfit and its different frontal organisations to spread its ideology. The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023
Andhra Pradesh: Protest staged against arrest of Maoist leader RK’s wife Sirisha, Prabhakar by NIA in Ongole Activists protest arrest of K. Sirisha, wife of late CPI-Maoist leader RK, and KNPS State President Duddu Prabhakar by NIA. The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023
NIA, J&K Police raid home of Hizbul terrorist in Kishtwar The raids were conducted by the police’s Special Investigation Unit The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023
Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response on Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi’s plea challenging sedition charges against him The Supreme Court sought a response of the Centre on a plea of RTI activist and independent Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi challenging the invocation of penal provision of sedition against him in a case related to anti-CAA protests. The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023
NIA arrests 19-year-old for alleged IS links NIA arrests 19-yr-old for alleged links to IS, 15th accused in PFI case. Faizan Ansari, a student of AMU, conspired to support IS activities in India. Yaqub Khan, an expert arms trainer of PFI, was on the run after raids in Feb. He was in contact with Reyaz Moarif, Belal… The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023
NIA busts ‘IS Kerala module’ The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested four alleged members of a ‘Kerala IS module.’ The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023
NIA arrests ISIS operative from Uttar Pradesh LUCKNOW: Continuing with its crackdown against ISIS modules operating in the country, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday arrested a 19-year-old youth, a member of the proscribed terrorist organisation ISIS after searches at his house and rented accommodation in Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand. The accused, Faizan Ansari, a student… The Times of India · Jul 20, 2023
NIA raids at multiple locations in J&K in terror-related case The National Investigation Agency on July 20, 2023 carried out raids at Baramulla, Pulwama and Shopian districts of the Kashmir valley connection with a terror-related case. The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023
The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023 PFI operative, wanted by NIA, nabbed in Bihar Police arrest PFI member in Bihar; NIA wanted him in connection with Phulwari Sharif terror module case. Joint operation by ATS, Patna and district police team leads to arrest of Yakub, PFI trainer, wanted by NIA and ATS. Martial arts training video of Yakub recovered.
The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023 NIA files charge-sheet against two including a Pakistan national in an espionage case related to Indian Navy in Vizag NIA chargesheeted Akash Solanki and Meer Balaj Khan for espionage activities, revealing classified info of Indian Navy to Pak agents. Akash, an EAC at Naval Dockyard, Vishakhapatnam, was receiving monetary compensation from Meer Balaj Khan for the info. Further investigations are continuing.
The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023 Pune police nab terror suspects connected to ISIS-inspired outfit Pune police have arrested two suspects wanted by NIA for terror-related activities in Rajasthan, carrying a bounty of ₹5 lakh each. Suspects were part of ISIS-inspired terror group 'Sufa' and were caught trying to steal a motorbike
The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023 NIA attaches two properties of ‘notorious’ drug trafficker NIA attaches two properties of notorious drug trafficker in connection with 103 kg heroin seizure. Razi Haider Zaidi's residential plot in Muzaffarnagar and two-storey building in Delhi's Jamia Nagar.
The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023 NIA attaches poultry farm in IS-inspired group case NIA attaches poultry farm in Madhya Pradesh owned by accused Imran Khan, used by IS-inspired group ‘Sufa’ for radicalising, recruiting & training youth in bomb-making. Charge sheet filed against Khan & 10 others.
The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023 NIA arrests two persons allegedly linked to terror outfits The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday arrested two persons for alleged involvement with Kashmir-based terror groups.
Dynamite News · Jul 12, 2023 NIA Court sentences four IM Operatives to 10 years rigorous imprisonment The NIA court of Delhi on Wednesday sentenced four Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives to 10 years of Rigorous Imprisonment each for hatching a criminal conspiracy to wage war against the country by conducting terrorist attacks. Read further on Dynamite News:
Dynamite News · Jul 12, 2023 Kerala Professor’s hand chopping case: 6 accused found guilty, court acquits 5 A National Investigation (NIA) Special Court in Kochi convicted six of the 11 accused in the sensational case where the hand of a college professor in Kerala was chopped off. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023 NIA raids five places in south Kashmir in terror conspiracy case As per the NIA, proscribed terrorist organisations hatched plans to unleash violent terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir with sticky bombs, Improvised Explosive Devices (IED)and small arms.
The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023 Delhi court convicts four IM operatives for hatching terror conspiracy A Delhi court on July 10 convicted four Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives for hatching a criminal conspiracy to wage war against the Indian government by carrying out terrorist attacks across the country. The case pertains to arrests made by the National investigation Agency (NIA) in 2012.
The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023 Biden administration urges court to deny Tahawwur Rana's petition against extradition to India The Biden administration has urged a court in California to deny the writ of habeas corpus filed by Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana and reiterated that he be extradited to India where he is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.