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Friday, August 15, 2025
TopicNational Investigation Agency

Topic: National Investigation Agency

ED attaches Rs 29,176 from bank account used to receive ISIS funds for 2022 Mangaluru IED blast

The account came under the ED lens after the Karnataka police booked a Shivamogga resident for orchestrating an IED blast near Kankanady railway station in Mangaluru.

Brothers held by NIA over Jiribam killings ‘link’, family says ‘don’t even have money to fight case’

On its part, NIA alleged that the two brothers were ‘actively’ involved in the conspiracy behind killing of three Meitei women & three Meitei children in Manipur’s Jiribam.

26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana seeks private counsel for NIA trial

Rana is in judicial custody after NIA interrogation in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case. He was extradited from the USA in April this year.

‘Bare allegations’—how Malegaon ruling debunked ATS & NIA’s theories on RDX, conspiracy meetings

Special NIA court acquitted 7 for 2008 blast, noting material inconsistencies & contradictions in statements that ‘undermined prosecution case and failed to establish guilt beyond doubt’.

ThePrint Exclusive: Government ID cards, family testimony nail Pakistan links of Pahalgam killers

Evidence independently obtained by ThePrint shows Pakistan govt has been aware of activities by LeT & JeM in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, but has done nothing to shut them down.

2008 Malegaon blast case: Pragya Thakur, 6 others acquitted as court gives them ‘benefit of doubt’

Prosecution proved that a blast occurred in Malegaon, but failed to prove that the bomb was placed in that motorcycle, says judge.

Hostile witnesses, Pragya Thakur & a ‘Hindu Rashtra’ plot—twists & turns in 2008 Malegaon blast case

From arrest of BJP MP Pragya Thakur to agency turf wars and retracted testimonies, 2008 Malegaon blast trial has seen many twists. Special NIA court is set to deliver its verdict.

541 posts vacant in NIA against sanctioned strength of 1,901: Minister informs Lok Sabha

MoS for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai tells Lok Sabha that NIA filed 677 cases till June 2025, with 78 judgments in 3 years and a 97.43% conviction rate.

Manipur HC directs NIA to file Jiribham killings chargesheet in 1 month

3 women & 3 children, including a 10-month-old, were abducted and 2 civilians killed last year during an attack at a security camp in the Borobekra area of Jiribam district.

Wanted Sikh separatist among 8 Indian-origin men held in California as FBI cracks down on gang violence

Wanted by NIA, Pavittar Singh Batala is said to be involved in several criminal cases, including murder, in Punjab. All the 8 men of Indian origin were arrested in California.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

Yudh Seva Medal for Major General SS Sharda, who led Indian Army’s info war during Op Sindoor

Independence Day honours for ADG Strat Comm team behind Op Sindoor’s strategic messaging, including the logo designer, for real-time narrative control & countering misinfo.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.