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Rajnath on Zakir Naik: 'No compromise on terrorism'

Rajnath on Zakir Naik: 'No compromise on terrorism'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

"We have taken cognisance of Zakir Naik's speeches and have given necessary instructions for a probe. A thorough investigation will be done. CDs of his speeches are being examined," the home minister said.

India, Pak cancel Samjhauta Express, passengers stranded

India, Pak cancel Samjhauta Express, passengers stranded

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

No date of resumption of services has been fixed so far, they said.

Pak out of FATF grey list after 4 years, big relief to cash-strapped country

Pak out of FATF grey list after 4 years, big relief to cash-strapped country

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Significantly, for the first time, the FATF put Myanmar in the "high risk jurisdictions subject to a call for action", often referred to as the watchdog's black list.

'Extremely disappointed' India asks Pak to ensure Lakhvi stays in jail

'Extremely disappointed' India asks Pak to ensure Lakhvi stays in jail

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

India on Thursday reacted strongly to release 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed gets 10-year jail term

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed gets 10-year jail term

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Saeed-led JuD is the front organisation for the Lashkar-e-Tayiba which is responsible for carrying out the 2008 Mumbai attack that killed 166 people, including six Americans.

I want to finish terror, Oppn wants to finish me: Modi in Patna

I want to finish terror, Oppn wants to finish me: Modi in Patna

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

The statements made by the opposition parties after the preemptive air strike on terror camps have made only people of Pakistan happy, he claimed.

Soldier, 2 Lashkar terrorists killed on day 2 of Rajouri encounter

Soldier, 2 Lashkar terrorists killed on day 2 of Rajouri encounter

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Two terrorists, including a top Lashkar-e-Tayiba (LeT) commander trained in Afghanistan, were killed in a gunfight with security forces on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, officials said.

Gujarat ATS foils 'lone wolf' attack, arrests IS-linked brothers

Gujarat ATS foils 'lone wolf' attack, arrests IS-linked brothers

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

Investigation has revealed that the two had planned to attack the famous temple at Chotila town of Surendranagar district.

Pak Colonel paid Rs 30k to attack Indian Army: Captured terrorist

Pak Colonel paid Rs 30k to attack Indian Army: Captured terrorist

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

This was for the second time in the past six years that Hussain, who also worked for an intelligence unit of the Pakistani army, was arrested while trying to infiltrate into this side from across the border.

Amit Shah blames Nehru as Parliament okays two J-K bills

Amit Shah blames Nehru as Parliament okays two J-K bills

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday assured the country that the beginning of building a "new and developed Kashmir" that will be free from terrorism has been made under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that full statehood would be restored to Jammu and Kashmir at an appropriate time.

Hafiz Saeed's arrest result of US 'great pressure': Trump

Hafiz Saeed's arrest result of US 'great pressure': Trump

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'After a ten year search, the so-called 'mastermind' of the Mumbai Terror attacks has been arrested in Pakistan. Great pressure has been exerted over the last two years to find him!' said Trump who is scheduled to meet Khan at his Oval Office on Monday, July 22.

ISIS operative armed with IEDs held in Delhi; major attack averted

ISIS operative armed with IEDs held in Delhi; major attack averted

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The two IEDs he was found with were 'fully ready' and just needed to be activated with a timer, police said. Security was stepped up in the national capital and in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh following the arrest.

Will change of govt in Islamabad help India, Pak to mend ties

Will change of govt in Islamabad help India, Pak to mend ties

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

The change of government in Pakistan after the exit of hawkish Imran Khan and his likely replacement by hard-core realist Shehbaz Sharif may provide a little window of opportunity for the leaders of India and Pakistan to reset their nearly frozen bilateral ties, according to experts.

Terror threat against India's Afghan missions

Terror threat against India's Afghan missions

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

Indian missions in Afghanistan are under fresh threat from terror outfits as intelligence inputs suggest that such groups are planning new attacks. The fresh inputs received from Indian as well as international intelligence agencies said that terrorists may target Indian missions in Kabul and Jalalabad, Union Home Ministry sources said.

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The team heard a loud crackle. Then the scream came from Dilshan at the front of the bus. 'Get down.' Jayawardene was hit first; his sock filled with blood. Outside, twelve gunmen blocked the exit. A revealing excerpt from Nicholas Brookes's An Island's Eleven: A History of Cricket in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka refuse to play in Pakistan following Lahore blast

Sri Lanka refuse to play in Pakistan following Lahore blast

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

The Sri Lankan cricket board has turned down an invitation from the Pakistan Cricket Board to send its team to Lahore to play two T20 International matches at the start of its home series in October.

Modi speaks to Sunak, both agree on early conclusion of FTA

Modi speaks to Sunak, both agree on early conclusion of FTA

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

It was their first conversation since Indian-origin Sunak took charge as British prime minister on Tuesday.

FoE no excuse for violence, irked India tells West over Khalistani threats

FoE no excuse for violence, irked India tells West over Khalistani threats

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

In the name of freedom of expression, space should not be given to those advocating violence or legitimising terrorism, India said on Thursday in a message to countries such as Canada, Australia, the US and the UK where pro-Khalistan groups issued posters with threats against senior Indian diplomats.

US, Taliban hold talks over $ 3.5 bn frozen Afghan bank reserves

US, Taliban hold talks over $ 3.5 bn frozen Afghan bank reserves

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

A US special envoy met senior Taliban representatives in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and discussed the issue of Afghan central bank reserves.

'JuD used charity money to fund Mumbai 26/11 attacks'

'JuD used charity money to fund Mumbai 26/11 attacks'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The Jamaat-ud-Dawa not only collected funds for charity and diverted it to the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, but also helped the outfit legitimise money collected through extortion, counterfeiting, smuggling and animal skin trade. Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com reports

'Three musketeers' convicted for plotting terror strikes in UK

'Three musketeers' convicted for plotting terror strikes in UK

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

All the three, aged between 25 and 33 are believed to be of Pakistani origin

Under house arrest, claims Omar; police cites Pulwama anniversary

Under house arrest, claims Omar; police cites Pulwama anniversary

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

'This is the "naya/new J&K" after Aug 2019. We get locked up in our homes with no explanation. It's bad enough they've locked my father (a sitting MP) & me in our home, they've locked my sister & her kids in their home as well'

Pak attacks: Imran can't escape responsibility

Pak attacks: Imran can't escape responsibility

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

'Imran cannot escape responsibility for providing a mask to the Pakistan army to engage in unlawful activities and to wage aggression after India retaliated to the terrorist attack,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Pakistan must know that we will respond!

Pakistan must know that we will respond!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

'Pakistan is convinced that the Modi government has -- given its image and political compulsions -- no choice but to act in the case of another terror attack.'

Pak cricketers to visit terror-hit Army School in Peshawar

Pak cricketers to visit terror-hit Army School in Peshawar

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Left dismayed by the terror strike in Peshawar which left 132 children dead, Pakistan's cricket team is planning to visit the attacked Army school and pay its tributes.

Over 6 lakh bullets, 3,000 weapons still with Manipur warring groups

Over 6 lakh bullets, 3,000 weapons still with Manipur warring groups

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Quoting data collected from various sources, officials closely monitoring the situation here said that .303 rifles, Medium Machine Guns (MMG) and AK assault rifles, carbines, Insas Light Machine Guns (LMG), Insas rifles, M-16 and MP5 rifles were reported to be missing from the armouries of the police in May.

Baltimore bridge collapse: 6 missing persons feared dead

Baltimore bridge collapse: 6 missing persons feared dead

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

The ship, outbound from Baltimore to Colombo, struck a 1.6-mile-long, four-lane bridge in Baltimore in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Shortly after the collision, the bridge collapsed, crashing on the cargo ship.

Liyaqat Shah gets bail, no linkage with terror plot: Court

Liyaqat Shah gets bail, no linkage with terror plot: Court

Rediff.com17 May 2013

Suspected Hizbul terrorist Liyaqat Shah, arrested by the Delhi police for allegedly conspiring to carry out terror attacks in the national capital, was on Friday granted bail by a special national Investigation Team court.

'Why can't the Modi government answer questions?'

'Why can't the Modi government answer questions?'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Till today, we don't know how many people died of Covid in India.' 'How many migrated from cities to villages during the Covid pandemic?' 'How many corporates contributed to PM Cares?'

SC to hear PIL seeking protection for Kashmiris; Omar slams PM

SC to hear PIL seeking protection for Kashmiris; Omar slams PM

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The NHRC issued notice to the Union ministries of home and human resource development seeking a report over the reported ill-treatment of Kashmiri people in the aftermath of the attack.

US designates Aziz Haqqani as 'global terrorist'

US designates Aziz Haqqani as 'global terrorist'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Abdul Aziz Haqqani, a top leader of Pakistan-based dreaded Haqqani network, has been named 'Specially Designated Global Terrorist' by the United States for his involvement in planning and carrying out attacks against Afghanistan.

'There is no specific time frame for the government to restore statehood'

'There is no specific time frame for the government to restore statehood'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

'This verdict means that if there is presidential rule anywhere in any state of India, that state can be dismembered and from a state can be downgraded to a Union territory.'

LeT schemed to attack Delhi on December 4

LeT schemed to attack Delhi on December 4

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Shaadi ki taariq mukarar ho gayi hai (the date of the wedding has been fixed) said the coded message between Javed Baluchi a handler in Pakistan and Shahid Imam from Mewat.

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'Terrorists who are active in Poonch and Rajouri are not relying on random locals for logistics, guidance etc.' 'They are being supported by a selected few who are being vetted, cleared and directed from across the LoC.'

BRICS 2016: Goa declaration focuses on tackling terrorism

BRICS 2016: Goa declaration focuses on tackling terrorism

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

It asked all nations to work together to expedite the adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism in the UN General Assembly without any further delay.

SC refuses to admit Asaram's plea to suspend sentence

SC refuses to admit Asaram's plea to suspend sentence

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea of self-styled godman Asaram, serving life term in a rape case, for suspension of the sentence because of his deteriorating health condition.

Rajya Sabha approves bill to give more powers to NIA

Rajya Sabha approves bill to give more powers to NIA

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Shah defended the government for not filing an appeal against the acquittal of all four accused, including the radical right-wing's Swami Aseemanand, in the 2007 Samjhauta Express blasts case.

'How Can Marathas Demand Reservations?'

'How Can Marathas Demand Reservations?'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

'Over the last 65 years the state has seen majority of Maratha chief ministers and cabinet ministers, even Union cabinet ministers.' 'The Marathas have always wielded disproportionately significant political, commercial and social influence in the state and yet they are asking for reservations today.'

'Proxy war has to be fought by proxy terrorism'

'Proxy war has to be fought by proxy terrorism'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

'An unconventional war cannot be fought by conventional means,' says Lieutenant General D B Shekatkar (retd).

With 147:42 votes Parliament passes anti-terror bill

With 147:42 votes Parliament passes anti-terror bill

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

Opposition parties slammed the amendment, saying the new law was "draconian" and could be misused against anyone opposed to the ruling establishment.