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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
TopicNational Investigation Agency

Topic: National Investigation Agency

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.

NIA files supplementary chargesheet against Tahawwur Rana, custody extended till 13 August 

Key accused in 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case was extradited from the US to India this April. He will be facing trial 17 years after the attack. 

‘Must be viewed seriously,’ Manipur HC asks NIA to submit detailed progress report on Jiribam killings

The court also expressed concern over the apparent lack of progress in the investigation asking why a chargesheet wasn't filed on the matter.

Police transfers Vizianagaram terror case to NIA, 2 accused in judicial custody

Andhra Pradesh & Telangana police held a joint operation on 17 May that led to the arrest of Siraj Ur Rehman & Syed Sameer, for conspiring to carry out bomb blasts in Vizianagaram.

NIA makes 1st arrests in Pahalgam attack case—duo who fed, harboured Lashkar terrorists

NIA spokesperson says the two men fed the terrorists, provided them with shelter in a seasonal hut, besides logistical support in days leading up to Pahalgam terror attack.

CRPF jawan arrested by NIA on espionage charges was posted in Pahalgam till 5 days before attack

Moti Ram Jat was in contact with Pakistani intelligence operatives for a long time & was sharing confidential information in exchange of money since 2023, according to NIA.

CRPF jawan held by NIA, dismissed from service for ‘sharing sensitive info with Pakistan operatives’

The Assistant Sub-Inspector was posted in Kashmir, came under the scanner of officers keeping a tab on his social media usage, it is learnt. He has been sent to 15-day custody.

One more ‘insurgent’ arrested in murder of woman, looting in Manipur’s Jiribam, NIA says

Rajkumar Maipaksana was arrested in Kerala & is associated with the proscribed insurgent group People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak.

Nishikant Dubey urges ED, NIA to probe influencers after YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra’s arrest for ‘spying’

The BJP MP wrote on X that YouTubers, media influencers, Facebook journalists, & unemployed journalists should be probed to see if they are also 'conniving' with 'foreign powers'.

NIA arrests two members of ISIS sleeper cell’s module from Mumbai airport

The two accused had non-bailable warrants issued against them by the NIA Special Court, Mumbai. The agency had also declared Rs 3 lakh cash award each for information about them.

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