Terrorism

Indian Railways issues terror alert in Pathankot

The railways have issued an alert following information on a possible terror attack by the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group.

May 27, 2019

Decoded: How Pulwama has caught the imagination of Kashmiri youth

As a new government assumes power in India, one of its first priorities will be to fix what is broken. And Kashmir sure is broken.

May 22, 2019

Kerala emerging as hotbed of terrorism; NIA books 3 more after the arrest of Riyaz

It has been learned that Riyas Aboobacker was apparently planning to conduct suicide blasts in Kerala.

May 6, 2019

Sri Lankan Army chief confirms Kerala connection in Easter blasts

Sri Lankan Army chief revealed that terrorists, who were involved in the Easter bombings, had travelled to Kerala for training.

May 4, 2019

Kerala Police seize car with Osama bin Laden's photo, NIA begins probe

NIA is considering this issue very seriously, and they are apparently worried to know the rising number of terrorist sympathisers in Kerala.

May 3, 2019

Breaking: United Nations declares Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar a global terrorist

After several attempts by India that were blocked by China, finally the UNSC Sanctions Committee was able to execute the landmark move.

May 1, 2019

To combat terrorism, Pakistan plans to bring 30,000 madrasas under govt control

Major General Asif Ghafoor said all madrasas in Pakistan will be brought under the Ministry of Education so that contemporary subjects can be taught.

Apr 30, 2019

Modi ji ki sena remark: EC warns Yogi Adityanath, asks him to be more careful

The Election Commission of India said that the UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has violated the model code of conduct and 'cautioned' him.

Apr 6, 2019

UNSC pledges to tackle terror funding; unanimously adopts resolution 2462

The resolution notes with concern that terrorists may abuse legitimate businesses and non-profit organisations for their activities, and make use of emerging payment methods.

Mar 29, 2019

Pakistan to upgrade group of banned outfits to 'high risk' category

These decisions were taken at a meeting of the general council on FATF led by Finance Secretary Arif Ahmed Khan as part of a series of meetings to comply with the watchdog's obligations.

Mar 9, 2019

Cross-border terrorism threatens India-Pakistan peace, Afghan stability: US General

The US general also spoke on Beijing's rising influence in South Asia and highlighted Pakistan's role in the process.

Mar 8, 2019

India faces a far more serious version of terrorism, says Navy chief Sunil Lanba

Admiral Sunil Lanba without taking names hit out at Pakistan during the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue for abetting terrorists, who carried out the February 14 Pulwama attack that killed 40 CRPF troopers.

Mar 5, 2019

Volatility spirals as border tensions hammer Karachi stock exchange

KSE100 plunged nearly 1,500 points after Indian strikes and Pakistani retaliation; benchmark recovers some ground though choppiness remains.

Feb 28, 2019

Saudi Crown Prince talks about $100 bn investment in India after meeting PM Modi

The Saudi Crown Prince's visit comes nearly three years after PM Modi's visit to Riyadh in 2016, during which Saudi Arabia had invested $44 billion in India.

Feb 20, 2019

India swiftly gets tough with Pakistan, revokes 'most favoured nation' status

After conducting a Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the decision was made to revoke the MFN status granted to Pakistan.

Feb 15, 2019

Teenager among 9 arrested for alleged ISIS links in Maharashtra

During the raids, the ATS squad seized various explosives, chemicals, mobile phones, hard disk drives, SIM cards, acid bottles and sharp weapons.

Jan 23, 2019

Indian Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat's veiled warning to Pakistan: Ready if war is forced

"If our nation is forced into a situation of war, decisive success will be ours," said Gen Bipin Rawat while addressing the 71st Army Day parade.

Jan 16, 2019

US warns of terror attack risk in Barcelona

"#Spain: Exercise heightened caution around areas of vehicle movement, including buses, in the Las Ramblas area of Barcelona during Christmas and New Year's. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, and other public areas," tweeted the State Department.

Dec 24, 2018

Jammu and Kashmir: 6 terrorists of Zakir Musa's militant group killed in Pulwama

The Kashmiri militant killed is from the Arampora village where the gun battle had taken place earlier in the day. Soliha, alias Rehaan Khan, is the deputy chief of Zakir Musa, and is believed to be among those killed.

Dec 22, 2018

Italy's strategic analysis committee meets after Strasbourg attack

"This morning the strategic analysis committee convened an urgent meeting," said Matteo Salvini, Interior Minister and Deputy Premier, in a video on Facebook which he posted from Jerusalem during a two-day official visit to Israel.

Dec 13, 2018