Terrorism

Jammu and Kashmir: 3 Indian soldiers killed in Machhal encounter

The Indian Army said the body of one soldier was mutilated by the terrorists as heavy firing is still going on along the LoC.

Nov 22, 2016

J&K: Security forces neutralise 2 terrorists in Bandipora; new Rs 2,000 notes, weapons recovered

The Gorikhan-Hajan area in Bandipora was cordoned off by security forces when terrorists hiding there opened fire.

Nov 22, 2016

J&K: BSF jawan killed, 4 others injured in Rajouri cross-border firing

Schools in several areas that have been victim to heavy mortar shelling and cross-border firing have been shut.

Nov 21, 2016

Isis steals organs from its own fighters to supplement income

Isis was earlier accused of trafficking children and organs of civilians as their other sources of income have dried up.

Nov 21, 2016

Evening wrap: Assam attack kills jawans, nearby super-Earth found, Bigg Boss 10 spoilers and more

Read about raids on Zakir Naik's establishments as NIA file FIR against him, and the highlights of India vs England 2nd Test, Day 3.

Nov 19, 2016

Afghanistan: As US drone strike kills top Isis official, Russia fears growing presence of terror group in the country

Iran and Russia had earlier warned the world that members of Isis were seeping into Afghanistan.

Nov 19, 2016

NIA issues FIR for Zakir Naik; raids 10 premises of Islamic Research Foundation

A case was registered against Naik under Section 10, 13, 18 of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and Section 153A of IPC for allegedly 'spreading enmity' between religions.

Nov 19, 2016

Indian Army denies Pakistan's claim of killing 11 Indian soldiers along LoC

Pakistan Army chief General Raheel Sharif says that Indian Army must "show some courage and accept their losses."

Nov 17, 2016

Terrorism index: Isis, Boko Haram, al-Qaeda and Taliban worst terror groups in the world

There has been a 650% increase in terrorism-related deaths in developed countries, according to the Institute for Economics and Peace.

Nov 16, 2016

'Terror is terror. Nothing can justify it,' says Israel President Rivlin

"Israel and India are threatened by terror because we uphold the values of freedom," Rivlin, who is on an eight-day visit to India, said.

Nov 16, 2016

Jammu and Kashmir: One policeman killed in Sopore encounter

The encounter is still underway.

Nov 16, 2016

Islamic Research Foundation, the NGO of Zakir Naik, banned for 5 years

The government termed the Islamic preacher's NGO as illegal and unlawful.

Nov 15, 2016

J&K: Terrorist killed as Indian Army foils infiltration bid in Naugam sector

Earlier, seven Pakistan soldiers were killed in cross-border firing by Indian troops late Sunday night.

Nov 14, 2016

Pakistan: Suicide bomber kills 55 at Shah Noorani Dargah in Balochistan

At least 500 people had gathered at the 500-year-old shrine to witness the Sufi dance "dhamaal" there.

Nov 12, 2016

Top cleric warns Trump against twisting the lion's tail after he accused Iran of sponsoring terrorism

The billionaire business tycoon-turned-politician had said during his campaign that Iranians were terrorists.

Nov 11, 2016

US election 2016: Isis, al-Qaeda celebrating Donald Trump's victory

It is suspected that the terror groups will look to use Trump's anti-Islam statements to garner support, recruit and strengthen their position.

Nov 10, 2016

Certain features of (old) Rs 500, Rs 1,000 notes had been compromised: Report

"The supplier of raw currency, the ink and the silver thread is same for India and Pakistan," a security officials tells a newspaper.

Nov 10, 2016

World's largest international police organisation elects first Chinese official as head

Meng Hongwei is China's vice-minister for Public Security and he has been elected for a period of four years.

Nov 10, 2016

Rs 500, Rs 1,000 banned: Rajinikanth, Kamal Hassan, Nagarjuna other southern celebs say hats off Narendra Modi

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Akkineni Nagarjuna and other southern celebs congratulate Narendra Modi for banning Rs 500 Rs 1,000 notes.

Nov 9, 2016

US election 2016: Security beefed up as Isis calls for terror attack; hacker threat looms large

Isis wants voters attacked, while there are fears that hackers could undermine the voting as well as the counting process.

Nov 7, 2016