Intelligence Bureau: News
16 Dec 2018
West BengalWB-government refuses permission for BJP's Rath Yatra citing possible communal-violence
The West Bengal government yesterday refused permission for the BJP's proposed Rath Yatra, citing intelligence reports of possible communal violence in areas where the party was planning to take out the yatra.
18 Nov 2018
IndiaOf 40L excluded in NRC, 35.5L haven't applied for inclusion
Over 35.5 lakh people of the 40 lakh, who were excluded in the draft National Register of Citizens (NRC), haven't yet come forward for inclusion in the final list of the Supreme Court-monitored exercise.
17 Nov 2018
Delhi Police#TerrorAlert: JeM terror plans intercepted, Delhi on high alert
On Saturday, the national capital was put on high alert after intelligence agencies came across messages detailing attack plans in a WhatsApp group believed to be run by Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM).
21 Oct 2018
Narendra ModiPM Modi inaugurates National Police Memorial, museum for khaki-donning forces
On the special occasion to mark the National Police Commemoration Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday inaugurated a refurbished National Police Memorial in New Delhi and a newly-built museum for the khaki-donning forces.
18 Oct 2018
Narendra ModiPM to unveil National Police Memorial, museum on Oct 21
PM Modi will inaugurate the refurbished National Police Memorial, including a newly-built museum of these forces in khaki, in Delhi on October 21.
18 May 2018
IndiaNot a narcissistic person, lead a simple life: John Abraham
Actor John Abraham, who started off as a model before venturing into the Hindi film industry, says he is a middle-class person and believes in leading a simple and frugal life.
02 May 2018
EPFOData breach forces EPFO to suspend Aadhaar-seeding services
New information has come to light about a data breach in the EPFO portal, which let subscribers link their Aadhaar to their Universal Account Number (UAN).
07 Apr 2018
GorakhpurJailed Ukrainian model suspected of information theft, illegal stay
Ukrainian model Daria Molcha, who was arrested from a Gorakhpur city hotel on April 3 on charges of illegally staying in India without a visa, has revealed the details of her 'Indian friends' who allegedly facilitated her entry into the country using fake documents.
17 Mar 2018
Rajnath SinghRajnath Singh: India willing to cross border to protect Kashmir
On Saturday, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that no power in the world could take Kashmir away from India, and if need be, Indian forces would cross border to protect the country's territorial integrity.
23 Feb 2018
IndiaIndian youth allegedly running global child porn racket arrested
The CBI has busted a global child pornography racket running on WhatsApp, allegedly led by five Indian citizens.
22 Jan 2018
Indian Premier League (IPL)Indian security personnel called up for 2022 FIFA World Cup
According to an Indian Express report, Indian security personnel involved in critical operations like the 2008 Mumbai attacks and in high-profile events like the IPL, FIFA U-17 World Cup, ISL etc. are being sought after to be part of the security assistance programme for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
19 Jan 2018
IndiaThe curious case of scientist Nambi Narayanan and ISRO espionage
It has taken ex-ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan over two decades to come out with his story.
15 Jan 2018
UberIntel, defense officials can't use Ola, Uber
It is not unusual for officials in sensitive departments, especially in intelligence and defense, to refrain from using specific common products, for example, a particular brand of smartphone, for security reasons.
21 Dec 2017
Narendra Modi#DefenseDiaries: The men who keep PM Modi safe
Whenever PM Narendra Modi speaks publicly, all our eyes and ears are firmly towards him.
13 Dec 2017
IndiaDawood Ibrahim breaking up with trusted aide Chhota Shakeel?
Rumors are that all is not well between wanted gangster Dawood Ibrahim and his most trusted aide Chhota Shakeel.
24 Nov 2017
Jammu And KashmirKashmir interlocutor Dineshwar Sharma optimistic ahead of second visit
Former Intelligence Bureau chief Dineshwar Sharma has expressed optimism about his second visit to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as the central government's special representative to the strife-torn state.
21 Nov 2017
Jammu And KashmirJ&K Stone Pelting: Centre may withdraw cases against first-time offenders
The Centre is expected to announce an amnesty scheme under which cases would be withdrawn against first-time offenders engaging in stone pelting in the Kashmir Valley.
07 Nov 2017
Jammu And KashmirIntelligence: Pak-sponsored terrorists trying to derail talks in J&K
The Pakistani Army and ISI have reportedly stepped up attempts to infiltrate terrorists into Kashmir and conduct attacks, Indian security officials have told DNA.
31 Oct 2017
IndiaIPS officer arrested for cheating while giving UPSC exam
Chennai police have arrested a trainee IPS officer after he was caught cheating by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) while giving the Union Public Service Commission (Main) Examinations.
30 Oct 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaJ&K's separatists warn "mass agitation" if Article 35A is changed
Separatists in J&K have threatened another round of agitations against the Mehbooba Mufti-led government if the State Subject Law under Article 35 A of the Indian Constitution is tinkered with.
29 Oct 2017
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Two terrorists killed in gun battle with security forces
Two terrorists have been gunned down this morning by the Indian forces in an encounter in the Bandipora district's Hajin area of Jammu and Kashmir.
25 Oct 2017
Jammu And KashmirSeparatists reject Centre's calls for dialogue over J&K violence
The separatist Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has hardened its stance saying they won't accept anything less than freedom from India.
24 Oct 2017
GujaratAshok Gehlot: IB searched hotel where I met Hardik, Jignesh
Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot alleged that local Intelligence Bureau (IB) officials searched and acquired the CCTV footage of the Ahmedabad hotel room where he met with Patidar leader Hardik Patel and Dalit activist Jignesh Mevani.
23 Oct 2017
Jammu And KashmirRajnath: Former IB chief Dineshwar Sharma to be J&K interlocutor
To address strife-torn J&K's problems, Union HM Rajnath Singh announced that former Intelligence Bureau (IB) director Dineshwar Sharma will initiate dialogue in the insurgency-hit state.
20 Sep 2017
Delhi PoliceDelhi: Man arrested for posing as Intelligence Bureau officer
Delhi Police arrested a 32-year-old man, Praveen Hooda, for impersonating a high-ranking Intelligence Bureau officer as he was trying to enter the agency's headquarters.
11 Sep 2017
IndiaSurgical strikes: Army major says return most dangerous part
The Indian Army's surgical strikes across the LoC last year took place at a rapid pace, said the major who led the daunting mission.
12 Jul 2017
Bipin RawatIn June, intelligence input had warned of Amarnath attack
Intelligence input had warned of a potential attack on the pilgrims on June 25; had the administration taken action, the deadly mishap could have been averted.
19 Jun 2017
IndiaKerala's 'Gaza Street' under intelligence agencies' radar
Kerala has a new street that is of much interest to intelligence agencies. Officials are intrigued about this road in Thuruthi ward of Kasaragod municipality, that has been named 'Gaza'.
09 Jun 2017
IndiaPakistan's ISI plotting major terror attack in India: Intelligence reports
Pakistani spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is planning a major terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab, according to an Intelligence Bureau (IB) input.
22 May 2017
IndiaCentre mulls revival of an umbrella anti-terror agency
Five years after 26/11, the centre has taken the first step to revive the controversial National Counter Terrorism Centre, an umbrella agency subsuming other security agencies including the Intelligence Bureau and the Research & Analysis Wing.
20 May 2017
Pakistan NewsPakistani funding: NIA launches probe against Kashmiri separatist leaders
The National Investigation Agency has launched a probe against several hardline separatist leaders who allegedly receive funds from Pakistan-based terror outfits, including Lashkar -e-Taiba (LeT).
18 May 2017
IndiaGovernment gives 30-days to erring NGOs to file I-T returns
The government has given all erring NGOs 30 days time to file their annual returns for the last five years so that they can resume operations.
07 Apr 2017
IndiaNGO funding: Government submits stringent draft guidelines to Supreme Court
Government of India submitted draft guidelines on regulating NGO funding to the Supreme Court. The guidelines are intended to bring accountability to NGOs and voluntary organizations which receive up to Rs. 1000 crore from the government.
02 Apr 2017
North KoreaGovt to change security features on notes every 3-4 years
At a meeting held between senior officials of the Finance and Home Ministries, it was decided that the security-features of Rs. 2000 and Rs. 500 notes would be changed every 3-4 years.
13 Feb 2017
IndiaFake Rs. 2000 notes entering from Pak
Within 3 months of the demonetization move being announced, authorities revealed that fake Rs.2000 notes have already found their way to India.
01 Feb 2017
Narendra ModiIndia's budget and the rituals that kick it off
The Narendra Modi government is set to present this year's budget on February 1, 2017.
03 Jan 2017
IndiaSB Deo now vice-chief of Air Staff
Air Marshal SB Deo on Monday took over from Air Marshal BS Dhanoa as vice-chief of Air Staff.
01 Jan 2017
IndiaLt Gen Praveen Bakshi to lead Eastern Command
Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi stated that he would continue leading the Army's Eastern Command with "full professional sincerity" and had no intention of resigning.
31 Dec 2016
IndiaBipin Rawat, Birender Dhanoa appointed as Army and AirForce chief
Lt General Bipin Rawat was appointed the 26th Army Chief of India replacing General Dalbir Singh Suhag.
19 Dec 2016
IndiaLieutenant General Rawat's efficiency in the Congo
In August 2008, Lt. General Bipin Rawat was sent to the Congo to command the Indian Army's deployment.