Terrorism

Prime Minister Modi heads for BRICS summit in China; likely to have post-Doklam talks with Jinping

The Indian prime minister is likely to have a one-on-one meet with Chinese president Xi Jinping. Read on know more about the upcoming BRICS Summit.

Sep 3, 2017

Islamic State stronghold Tal Afar about to fall, says Iraqi military

Elite forces had liberated the heart of the Tal Afar city "and raised the national flag on top of the citadel building," a statement from the Iraqi joint operations command said.

Aug 27, 2017

President Trumps new war strategy is in Afghanistans favour

President Trump spoke about his new plan for Afghanistan, which involves doubling down on American military presence in the region. Trump would not give a specific number, but it is estimated that he will authorise the deployment of 4,000 more soldiers to the country.

Aug 23, 2017

President Trumps new war strategy is in Afghanistans favour

President Trump spoke about his new plan for Afghanistan, which involves doubling down on American military presence in the region. Trump would not give a specific number, but it is estimated that he will authorise the deployment of 4,000 more soldiers to the country.

Aug 23, 2017

Barceona suspect shot dead: Who was Younes Abouyaaqoub?

Younes Abouyaaqoub, the main suspect in Thursdays (17 August) deadly vehicle-ramming attack in the city centre of Barcelona, was shot dead on Monday in a police operation. Police confirmed they had killed a man who appeared to be wearing an explosive belt in the town of Subirats, west of Barcelona.

Aug 22, 2017

Trump corners Pak over providing safe havens to terrorists, seeks 'help' from India in Afghanistan

Trump unveiled his new policy on Afghanistan saying that he would stop the resurgence of safe havens for terrorists and also sought for more "help" from India, especially in the "economic sector".

Aug 22, 2017

Solution to Kashmir issue, terrorism, insurgency will be found by 2022, assures Rajnath Singh

Singh made the statement while addressing a programme called 'Sankalp se Siddhi - New India Movement (2017-2022) Naye Bharat Kaa Nirmaan' in Lucknow on Friday.

Aug 19, 2017

Theresa May: Terrorism is the great threat that we all face

The UK Prime Minister offered her condolences after the Barcelona terror attack that left at least 14 people dead. May added that a number of British nationals were caught up in the attack, possibly including a missing child.

Aug 18, 2017

Angela Merkel says terrorism can never defeat us after Barcelona attack

The German chancellor sent her condolences for the families of the victims, after at least 14 people were killed when a van rammed into crowds in Las Ramblas on 17 August.

Aug 18, 2017

Businessman close to separatist leader Geelani arrested in terror money trail

The NIA arrested a prominent businessman close to separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani on charges of acting as a conduit for passing money received from Pakistan to militants, separatists, and stone-pelters in Kashmir.

Aug 18, 2017

Barcelona terror attack: Anushka, Farhan and other Bollywood celebrities condemn horrifying incident

Many Bollywood celebs took to social media to condemn Barcelona terror attack and support the city and its people.

Aug 18, 2017

Indian Army likely to deploy robots to fight terrorism, stone-pelting in Kashmir

The defence ministry has approved a proposal for the requirement of 544 robots, making way for the indigenous development of such machines to fight against terrorism in the state.

Aug 13, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: 2 soldiers dead, 3 injured in Shopian encounter

While one soldier was martyred on Saturday, August 12, during a gunfight with militants in Awneera village, the other died on Sunday, August 13.

Aug 13, 2017

Are you an expat in Qatar? You could be a resident soon, but there's a catch!

Under the new law, Qatar's residence permits will be granted to people who fulfil certain criteria. The decision is said to be the government's way to garner the support of other nations amid the boycott.

Aug 3, 2017

Who is Abu Dujana, the top LeT commander, killed in Pulwama encounter

Abu Dujana, divisional commander of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), was killed in a gunfight between security forces and terrorists on Tuesday.

Aug 1, 2017

Sushma Swaraj says India wants US engagement in Afghanistan against terror

"Another area of growing convergence is the high priority being attached by both sides to countering terrorism," External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Monday.

Aug 1, 2017

Gulf of woes: Indians shun blockade-hit Qatar; will ongoing crisis worsen figures?

Qatar seems to be witnessing tough times with the number falling from 75,983 in 2014 to 30,619 in 2016 and a slowing economy and weak oil prices are said to be the reason behind this drop.

Jul 25, 2017

Lahore Blast: At least 26, including 8 policemen, dead in explosion near Arfa Karim IT Tower

At least 26 people, including eight policemen, were killed and over 50 others were injured in a suicide blast near Arfa Karim IT Tower on Ferozepur Road in Lahore.

Jul 24, 2017

Canadas $10.5m payout to ex-Guantanamo inmate Omar Khadr causes controversy

After spending 10 years in Guantanamo Bay, Omar Khadr received a payout of C$10.5m ($8m; £6m) from the Canadian government as part of a settlement. This case has been widely discussed around the world, and has recently become a major topic in U.S. media - and a very controversial one. Omar is a Canadian citizen who was sent to the US prison when he was 15 years old, after being caught in a firefight against U.S. soldiers. He pleaded guilty to the death of a victim, but later recanted, saying that he only admitted to such claims because he was under duress.The recently settled lawsuit was filled in 2004, with claims that the Canadian government breached his rights when using intelligence agents to interrogate him and sharing the information with the United States.

Jul 20, 2017

Has demonetisation stopped terrorism? Govt faces uneasy question from all quarters

On November 8, 2016, PM Modi had claimed that demonetisation would give a deadly blow to terrorism by drying up its funding. Eight months since then, the govt is facing tough questions on this, including from the ruling party.

Jul 14, 2017