News for 'Comes Under Terror Attack'

SL defence secy quits; PM says more attacks possible

SL defence secy quits; PM says more attacks possible

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Authorities also released photographs of six suspects, including three women, wanted for their involvement in the attacks and sought information regarding them from the public.

Pak to stay on terror financing 'grey list' till Feb 2021

Pak to stay on terror financing 'grey list' till Feb 2021

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Pakistan failed to fulfil six of the 27 mandates so far as a result of which the country continues to be in the grey list of the FATF.

Why Is The Modi Sarkar Mum On The Security Breach?

Why Is The Modi Sarkar Mum On The Security Breach?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Maybe, the need for secrecy may have tied the government's hand from sharing details in Parliament. Still, it should consider the need of sharing the utmost within any consultative committee, so that relative secrecy is still maintained. But such a course should involve the prime minister or home minister, as it is much more serious than is being made out to be, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

Jailed Lashkar terrorist Afsar Pasha masterminded Mangaluru blast: Police

Jailed Lashkar terrorist Afsar Pasha masterminded Mangaluru blast: Police

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Pasha, who had earlier received training in making bombs in Bangladesh, provided training to the Mangaluru blast case accused during their stay in a jail in Karnataka.

Under Modi, India has developed 'proactive' defence policy: Shah

Under Modi, India has developed 'proactive' defence policy: Shah

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

Shah also said that India has now joined the league of countries like the United States and Israel in carrying out surgical strikes.

'Will BJP Be In A Majority Forever?'

'Will BJP Be In A Majority Forever?'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

'If the country felt very strongly about the BJP, then why did the country not put money where the mouth is?'

Plea in SC seeks protection of human rights of security forces

Plea in SC seeks protection of human rights of security forces

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The petitioners said they are 'greatly disturbed by the incidents of unruly and disruptive mobs' pelting stones at soldiers and Army convoys in Jammu and Kashmir.

'The police will be significantly more militarised'

'The police will be significantly more militarised'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'The idea of subversive activities is so vague that it could include making fun of the government, being critical of the government.'

Time For India To Revisit Western Alliances

Time For India To Revisit Western Alliances

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

It's time India re-visited its Western alliances for the attitude and approach that the West reserves for the nation when it comes to security cooperation of the kind that they might not have visualised outside of China, India's bug-bear, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

KP family that braved terror for decades moves to Jammu after breadwinner killed

KP family that braved terror for decades moves to Jammu after breadwinner killed

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The Kashmiri Pandit family that braved peak militancy in Jammu and Kashmir in the 1990s to stay put in the Valley was forced to migrate to Jammu after terrorists killed its breadwinner Sanjay Sharma.

'New Laws Will Make India A Police State'

'New Laws Will Make India A Police State'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

'These new laws give complete (impunity) to the police.' 'Whatever little accountability the police had, all that is gone now.' 'There is no accountability mechanism against the police for abusing or misusing in the new laws.'

To boost perimeter security, govt sanctions Rs 1,487 cr to army

To boost perimeter security, govt sanctions Rs 1,487 cr to army

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

Perimeter security will be strengthened at army bases under six commands, the sources said.

'This Is The Action Of A Scared Government'

'This Is The Action Of A Scared Government'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

'How can a journalist be accused of terrorism when there is no overt act of terror committed?'

IPL submits revised schedule to Home Ministry

IPL submits revised schedule to Home Ministry

Rediff.com5 Mar 2009

In a desperate bid to save the Indian Premier League's second edition, its organisers have sent a revised schedule of the high-profile event to the Home Ministry, which will now decide whether security can be arranged for the Twenty20 tournament. The tournament has come under a cloud of uncertainty in the wake of the deadly terror attack on Sri Lankan team in Lahore and general elections in India, which coincide with the league that starts April 10.

26/11 hero Sadanand Vasant Date, who fought Kasab, is new NIA chief

26/11 hero Sadanand Vasant Date, who fought Kasab, is new NIA chief

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Date, a 1990 Indian Police Service officer of the Maharashtra cadre who once sold newspapers in Pune to financially support his family, was honoured with the President's Police medal for gallantry for his role in what has come to be known as the 26/11 attack.

Indian-origin teenage varsity student among 3 killed in UK knife attacks

Indian-origin teenage varsity student among 3 killed in UK knife attacks

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Nottinghamshire police said the 31-year-old suspect, who remains in custody, then went on to stab a man in his 50s to death and also attempted to run over three people - still in hospital - with a van stolen from that man.

Trust of crores of people my shield against Oppn abuse, says Modi in LS

Trust of crores of people my shield against Oppn abuse, says Modi in LS

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Raising slogans, members of the BRS, Left parties and some members of the Congress walked out of Lok Sabha in protest as the prime minister was speaking.

How Modi-Shah Defeated The Stone-Pelters In Kashmir

How Modi-Shah Defeated The Stone-Pelters In Kashmir

Rediff.com10 May 2024

'An entire operation was running systematically prior to the revoking of Article 370.'

NIA court awards 5-year jail to 2 for promoting ISIS terror activities

NIA court awards 5-year jail to 2 for promoting ISIS terror activities

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The NIA special court, Delhi sentenced them under various sections of Indian Penal Code, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and Explosive Substances Act, a spokesperson of the federal agency said.

'BJP Is Losing Ground Rapidly In J&K'

'BJP Is Losing Ground Rapidly In J&K'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'Everyone is unhappy with the lieutenant governor's administration, which is ignorant, high-handed, and inaccessible.'

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Imran Khan blames RSS for talks breakdown with India

Imran Khan blames RSS for talks breakdown with India

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Khan, however, evaded a question on whether Pakistan has no control over the Taliban anymore.

'There was blood everywhere': Eyewitnesses share horrific tales of London attack

'There was blood everywhere': Eyewitnesses share horrific tales of London attack

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

People said they were throwing chairs, glasses and bottles at the attackers in a bid to stop them.

Despite Jammu attack India set to relax drone policy

Despite Jammu attack India set to relax drone policy

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

While there were concerns about the security aspect of drones, top government officials were of the view that restricting the drone industry would stifle a sunrise sector which holds significant promise for future, reports Arindam Majumder.

Gaza Strip cut into two, says Israel amid 'significant strikes'

Gaza Strip cut into two, says Israel amid 'significant strikes'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

The strikes are targeting tunnels, ammunition, and rockets all around Shifa. Hamas expects the IDF will enter the hospitals in one or two days.

Opposition's no-trust motion auspicious for us: Modi in Lok Sabha

Opposition's no-trust motion auspicious for us: Modi in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Replying to the no-confidence motion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Thursday that the opposition's move is auspicious for his government as he expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies will break old records to retain power at the Centre in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Buried Art 370 in 'kabristan', Cong can't restore it: Modi

Buried Art 370 in 'kabristan', Cong can't restore it: Modi

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Modi referred to the Lok Sabha polls as a "Kurukshetra (battle)" in which "there is development on one hand and 'vote jihad' on the other".

184 terrorists killed in J-K in 2021, infiltration witnesses drop

184 terrorists killed in J-K in 2021, infiltration witnesses drop

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Year 2021 saw the elimination of a total of 182 terrorists, including 44 of their top commanders and 20 foreigners, in 100 successful anti-terror operations by the Jammu and Kashmir police and security forces in the Union Territory, police chief Dilbagh Singh said on Friday.

Surgical strike failed to demoralise Pak terrorists: Sena

Surgical strike failed to demoralise Pak terrorists: Sena

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The Shiv Sena on Friday targeted the Centre by questioning the "efficacy" of the 2016 surgical strike and said the perception that it would demoralise Pakistani terrorists remained an "illusion" as Indian soldiers continue to get killed in terror attacks in Kashmir. Accusing the Modi government of boasting about how Pakistan was straightened out after the surgical strike, the Sena sought to know whether it has really happened. It also observed that troubled borders were not good for the country's well-being.

Pulwama: Imran seeks evidence, warns against retaliatory action

Pulwama: Imran seeks evidence, warns against retaliatory action

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Khan said, "If India has evidence or actionable intelligence, they should give it to us and we will take action."

Sacrifice of brave soldiers won't go in vain: PM

Sacrifice of brave soldiers won't go in vain: PM

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Leaders across political parties condemned the attack.

NIA arrests last accused in PFI hand-chopping case after 13 years

NIA arrests last accused in PFI hand-chopping case after 13 years

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested the key and last absconding accused, who had been in hiding for over 13 years, in connection with the mutilation of a college professor's hand in Kerala, for alleged blasphemy.

NSG withdraws 600 commandos from VVIP duties for terror ops

NSG withdraws 600 commandos from VVIP duties for terror ops

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Two teams of the 11th Special Rangers Group, stand withdrawn from VVIP security duties and have been tasked to undertake counter-terror operations.

Under Modi, India is reeling under financial anarchy: Shiv Sena

Under Modi, India is reeling under financial anarchy: Shiv Sena

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Sena said many banking frauds have come to fore during the Modi regime.

At UNSC, Jaishankar's veiled attack on China, Pak

At UNSC, Jaishankar's veiled attack on China, Pak

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Multilateral platforms are being misused to justify and protect perpetrators of terrorism, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said

Is killing Hindu leaders a terrorist act asks HC, grants bail to pro-ISIS man

Is killing Hindu leaders a terrorist act asks HC, grants bail to pro-ISIS man

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

A division bench of Justices SS Sundar and Sunder Mohan observed while hearing the bail plea of an alleged Islamic State of Iraq and Syria sympathiser, and also set him on liberty with a string of conditions, recently.

Suspected terrorists kill 3 tribals in violence-hit Manipur

Suspected terrorists kill 3 tribals in violence-hit Manipur

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Manipur witness more violence on Tuesday when unidentified armed men, suspected to be cadres of banned terror groups, attacked people from the tribal community in the morning killing three of them in Kangpokpi district, officials said.

'Tougher laws needed to fight growing menace of terrorism'

'Tougher laws needed to fight growing menace of terrorism'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

KG Balakrishnan, former Chief Justice of India and Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, in an interview with Vicky Nanjappa emphasizes the need of stringent laws to tackle terrorism and explains why diplomacy with other countries is a must to fight this growing menace.

New York bombing suspect charged with supporting terrorism

New York bombing suspect charged with supporting terrorism

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Akayed Ullah had no criminal record back home, a police official said, even as Dhaka vowed "zero tolerance" against terrorism.

Digvijaya Singh under fire for sharing stage with Zakir Naik

Digvijaya Singh under fire for sharing stage with Zakir Naik

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh is in trouble after a video surfaced on Thursday showing him sharing a stage with Islamic preacher Zakir Naik