Terrorism

Istanbul bombings: At least 38 killed, 166 wounded in double explosions outside soccer stadium in Turkey

The first was a car bomb that exploded outside the soccer stadium, while the second was a suicide bomber who exploded 45 seconds after the first one.

Dec 11, 2016

Global Terrorism Index: India ranks 7th among countries most hit by terror attacks

The country most affected by terrorism last year was Iraq, followed by Afghanistan and Nigeria.

Dec 9, 2016

Jammu and Kashmir: NIA to investigate Nagrota terror attack that killed 7 Indian Army personnel

A statement issued by the NIA said that a team comprising officials of the agency would reach the attack scene in Jammu shortly to begin investigation.

Dec 8, 2016

Terror screws tighten on Pakistan: US Congressman Ted Poe threatens to halt aid until Haqqani Network is prosecuted

Poe has said Pakistan "does not deserve a single dollar of American taxpayer money" if it does nothing to dismantle the Haqqani Network.

Dec 6, 2016

Read the full text of PM Modi's address at the inauguration of the Heart of Asia conference

Modi assured Afghanistan of all help it would need from India and other countries, and also brought up the issue of terrorism.

Dec 4, 2016

Ghana shuts down fake US embassy, which had run for a year and issued fake passports and currency

The fake embassy had reportedly issued hundreds of fake passports — to the US as well as other countries — for a payment of $6,000 each.

Dec 4, 2016

Heart of Asia Conference 2016: Here is what India will look to gain by isolating Pakistan on terrorism

India will look to leverage the welfare of Afghanistan to gain some support from world powers to force Pakistan to dismantle its terror setup.

Dec 3, 2016

Nagrota terror attack: Intelligence had warned of imminent attack at military camp

The attack raises questions on how the attackers succeeded in entering Nagrota and the security measures being taken at sensitive installations.

Nov 30, 2016

Evening wrap: J&K terror attack in Nagrota, Sonia Gandhi in hospital, Radhika Apte to play nude MMS victim, and more

Read about the Lok Sabha passing the income tax amendment bill, and scientists saying aliens are already on Earth.

Nov 29, 2016

Jammu and Kashmir: Vaishno Devi, Udhampur on high alert after Nagrota terror attack that killed 3 soldiers

Three terrorists were killed and three BSF jawans injured in a separate encounter in Jammu's Samba sector.

Nov 29, 2016

NIA busts plot to kill PM Modi, arrests 3 al-Qaeda suspects from Madurai

The NIA arrested M Khareem, Asif Sultan Mohammed and Abbas Ali and recovered digital devices and hard discs from them.

Nov 28, 2016

Pakistan wants talks with India, but why does it want New Delhi to propose the dialogue?

The talks could take place next week, when Pakistan's Foreign Affairs Advisor Sartaj Aziz visits India for the Heart of Asia conference.

Nov 28, 2016

Afghanistan: Taliban leadership still in Pakistan, says Helmand province governor

Hayatullah Hayat has nixed reports that the top people in the extremist group had shifted to the province he now governs.

Nov 27, 2016

Evening wrap: J&K terror attack, Baywatch motion teaser, ISIS attack in France foiled, and more

Read about places where you can still exchange old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes, and new UFO spotting.

Nov 25, 2016

Jammu and Kashmir: 2 policemen killed, 1 injured in Kulgam terrorist attack

Earlier in the day, an Army jawan and two unidentified terrorists were killed in Bandipora district.

Nov 25, 2016

Sushma Swaraj to not attend Heart of Asia Conference in Amritsar

"Talks and terror can't go together. The environment has to be terror free for talks to take place," MEA spokesperson Vikas Swarup said.

Nov 24, 2016

Taliban want 'non-military' solution to Afghan problem, says negotiator

The extremist group is currently conducting internal discussions on issues that are to be put forward when bilateral talks resume.

Nov 24, 2016

Lt General Ranbir Singh speaks to Pakistani counterpart after heavy shelling along LoC

Pakistan had requested for unscheduled talks on hotline in the aftermath of Indian Army's "punitive fire assaults."

Nov 24, 2016

Why is Machil considered the "safest" and "shortest" infiltration route into India ?

"Of late, militants have been using the forests of Machil to sneak into Kupwara," a senior police officer said.

Nov 23, 2016

US Defence Secretary expected in India on Dec 8; Pakistan key agenda

India and US shared parameters of the surgical strikes carried out by Indian Army in September during foreign secretary S Jaishankar's visit to the US last week.

Nov 23, 2016