National Investigation Agency
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West Bengal: Malda protest mastermind arrested, 35 held as NIA probe begins
West Bengal | Apr 03, 2026, 12:10 PM IST35 people have been arrested, including the main conspirator, lawyer Mofakkarul Islam. West Bengal police apprehended him at Bagdogra airport while he was reportedly attempting to flee.
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Anti-India insurgent groups, drone warfare: NIA foils terror plot, American among 7 foreigners held
India | Mar 17, 2026, 11:39 PM ISTUS national Mathew Aaron Van Dyke and six Ukrainians were arrested on March 13 at different airports across India over their involvement in training anti-India ethnic groups in Myanmar, having links to insurgent outfits in the country.
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Former Director General of NIA Sadanand Vasant Date appointed Maharashtra DGP
Maharashtra | Dec 31, 2025, 04:30 PM IST1990 batch IPS officer and former NIA chief Sadanand Date has been appointed as Maharashtra’s DGP. A formal order has been issued by the state government.
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NIA court extends Anmol Bishnoi’s custody by seven days amid security concerns
India | Dec 05, 2025, 09:27 PM ISTRecognising the security concerns, Special NIA Judge Prashant Sharma conducted the custody extension hearing at the NIA headquarters instead of the regular court venue. This exceptional measure was taken to guarantee safety throughout the legal proceedings.
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How 26/11 Mumbai Attacks Led to the formation of NIA and Transformed India's Security Forever!
Originals | Nov 26, 2025, 04:15 PM ISTThe 26/11 Mumbai attacks exposed gaps in India's security, prompting major reforms: creation of the NIA, multi-agency fusion centres for real-time intelligence, and strengthened coastal security. These changes reshaped India's counter-terrorism strategy and citizen protection.
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NIA court permits Tahawwur Rana three phone calls to brother to finalise new defence counsel
India | Aug 13, 2025, 11:57 PM ISTTahawwur Rana was extradited from the United States in April 2025 for his alleged involvement in helping orchestrate the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks- a series of coordinated strikes by Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives that claimed over 170 lives and left hundreds injured.
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Dalai Lama 90th birthday celebration: No NIA raid in McLeodganj linked to Tibetan spiritual leader
India | Jul 05, 2025, 11:38 PM ISTDalai Lama 90th birthday celebration: The NIA, in an official statement, categorically refuted any links between the McLeodganj search and the Dalai Lama or Khalistani terror-related cases, calling media reports suggesting such a connection "completely baseless and false."
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Praveen Nettaru murder case: Key absconder Abdul Rahaman arrested by NIA upon arrival from Qatar
India | Jul 04, 2025, 05:40 PM ISTPraveen Nettaru was brutally murdered on July 26, 2022, in Bellare village of Sullia Taluk, located in Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada district. He was attacked with sharp-edged weapons by individuals linked to the banned outfit Popular Front of India.
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Pahalgam terror attack: J-K court grants NIA 5-day remand of two accused for aiding terrorists
Jammu and Kashmir | Jun 23, 2025, 06:40 PM ISTAccording to officials, both men were apprehended for allegedly providing shelter and support to the terrorists involved in the deadly assault in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam region. The next hearing in the case has been scheduled for June 27.
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Gurugram clubs bombing case: NIA chargesheets five, including Khalistani terrorist Goldy Brar
India | Jun 07, 2025, 03:32 PM ISTGurugram clubs bombing case: The case pertains to the bombings at Warehouse Club and Human Club in Gurugram’s Sector-29 on December 10, 2024.
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NIA arrests two ISIS-linked absconders in Pune IED case from Mumbai airport
Maharashtra | May 17, 2025, 12:13 PM ISTThe NIA, which has been actively investigating the activities of ISIS in India in a bid to foil its terrorist plans, had previously chargesheeted all the 10 accused in the case under various sections of UAPA, Explosive Substances Act, Arms Act and IPC.
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NIA urges people to share information on Pahalgam terror attack, releases phone numbers
India | May 07, 2025, 07:24 PM ISTBeing the lead agency in the Pahalgam terror attack, the National Investigation Agency is looking to examine all the information, photographs and videos relating to the Pahalgam terror attack. The agency has urged the people to come forward and provide information regarding the attack.
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Punjab: NIA raids 17 locations linked with Pakistan-based Khalistani terrorist's key aide
India | May 02, 2025, 10:35 PM ISTNIA said that the anti-terror agency has also arraigned 12 others as accused in the case, including Rinda, another designated individual terrorist, Lakhbir Singh alias Landa, as well as Passia.
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MHA hands over investigation of Pahalgam terror attack to National Investigation Agency
Jammu and Kashmir | Apr 27, 2025, 09:20 AM ISTPahalgam terror attack: The attack in Pahalgam occurred on Tuesday at Baisaran valley, where terrorists targeted tourists, killing 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen, and leaving several others injured.
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Tahawwur Rana In 18-Day NIA Custody: 26/11 Mumbai Attack Accused To Undergo Medical Tests
News | Apr 11, 2025, 11:42 AM ISTTahawwur Rana, an accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case, has been remanded to 18 days of custody with the National Investigation Agency (NIA). According to the Counsel, Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DLSA), "The NIA had initially requested 20 days of custody, but after due consideration
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Tahawwur Rana in custody: NIA likely to ask these questions from Mumbai terror attack accused
India | Apr 11, 2025, 08:59 AM ISTTahawwur Rana was produced before the Patiala House Court late Thursday night. He was brought to the court in a cavalcade, including a jail van, an armoured SWAT vehicle and an ambulance. The NIA is set to begin its interrogation from today.
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NIA conducts raids across five states in JeM radicalisation case
India | Dec 12, 2024, 12:03 PM ISTThe NIA conducted raids at 19 locations across Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat in its ongoing investigation into the Jaish-e-Mohammed radicalisation case.
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NIA arrests terrorist Arshdeep Dala's absconding associate from Delhi's IGI Airport
India | Oct 24, 2024, 09:51 PM ISTBaljeet, against whom a Look Out Circular (LOC) was issued in February this year, also had a non-bailable warrant of arrest against him since June 2024.
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NIA filed chargesheet against Babbar Khalsa chief, five others in VHP leader Vikas Prabhakar’s murde
India | Oct 12, 2024, 01:16 PM ISTThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) chief Wadhwa Singh and five others in connection with the murder of VHP leader Vikas Bagga.
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NIA chargesheets key accused Inderpal Singh Gaba for 2023 attack on Indian High Commission in London
India | Sep 05, 2024, 10:09 PM ISTGaba, a UK national residing in Hounslow and originally from New Delhi, has been charge-sheeted by the NIA for his role as one of the agitators who actively participated in the anti-India protest on March 22, 2023, in line with the Khalistani secessionist agenda.