News for 'Counter Terrorism Department'

How to prevent another 26/11

How to prevent another 26/11

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'The government must covertly eliminate the leaders of terrorist organisations abroad so as to eliminate the problem at its roots,' recommends Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

From the time he first rose to prominence during the movement against the then UPA government, Arvind Kejriwal has regularly grabbed headlines for his surprise moves and decisions. Here are 10 such instances.

China defends Pak, says it is at frontlines of anti-terror fight

China defends Pak, says it is at frontlines of anti-terror fight

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

His remarks came in response to the India-US joint statement issued after the talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump.

India, US ask Pakistan to act decisively against terror

India, US ask Pakistan to act decisively against terror

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

The demand for action by Pakistan was made through a joint statement issued after the 2+2 ministerial attended by the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

Islamic State had 66 Indian-origin fighters, says US report; lauds NIA

Islamic State had 66 Indian-origin fighters, says US report; lauds NIA

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The UN Security Council Resolution 2309 calls governments to meet their responsibility to keep citizens secure while travelling by air.

Pathankot attack: Pak's joint probe team to seek DNA of terrorists

Pathankot attack: Pak's joint probe team to seek DNA of terrorists

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

The team set up by Pakistan to probe the Pathankot attack on Friday decided to seek from India the DNA reports and finger prints of the slain terrorists.

Won't keep quiet to any act of terrorism: India's US envoy

Won't keep quiet to any act of terrorism: India's US envoy

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The envoy said India has been successful in articulating its case with the international community including the US.

US administration condemns Pune attack

US administration condemns Pune attack

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

The Obama administration has strongly condemned the Pune bombing and said it believes that counter-terrorism cooperation is a key element of the bilateral relationship between the United States and India.

US lists Pak among terror 'safe havens'

US lists Pak among terror 'safe havens'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

The report said India continues to experience attacks by 'Pakistan-based terrorists'.

J-K forms special agency for speedy probe into terror-related cases

J-K forms special agency for speedy probe into terror-related cases

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

A state probe agency has been constituted within the Jammu and Kashmir police for speedy investigation and prosecution in terror-related cases as well as coordinating with central agencies, officials said on Tuesday.

India to host key SCO conclave of defence ministers, Pak to attend virtually

India to host key SCO conclave of defence ministers, Pak to attend virtually

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif will attend the SCO defence ministers' meeting in New Delhi on Friday through virtual mode, according to an official readout.

Pak home to 12 foreign terrorist organisations: Report

Pak home to 12 foreign terrorist organisations: Report

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

United States officials have identified Pakistan as a base of operations or target for numerous armed and non state militant groups, some of which have existed since the 1980s, the independent Congressional Research Service said in the report.

US approves billion-dollar sale of missiles, helicopters to Pak

US approves billion-dollar sale of missiles, helicopters to Pak

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

The US state department has reportedly given a final nod to Pakistan's request for military hardware

Sparks fly as US moves to upgrade Pak F-16s

Sparks fly as US moves to upgrade Pak F-16s

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

In a two-page notification to Congress, the State Department said that upgrading the avionics, electronics and radar systems of Pakistan's older F-16s would 'increase the survivability of the aircraft in a hostile environment' and make the 'F-16s a more valuable counter-terrorism asset that operates safely during day and night operations'.

'Mumbai will always be vulnerable'

'Mumbai will always be vulnerable'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'If we have to restrict and fight terrorism, first and foremost, we have to ensure communal harmony in the country.'

US keen on defence cooperation with India

US keen on defence cooperation with India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

Burns said from an American perspective, 'India and America have a common interest to thwart terrorism in our own regions and globally.'

Pathankot attack: Pak team to complete probe this week

Pathankot attack: Pak team to complete probe this week

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The Pakistani team investigating the Pathankot terror attack will complete its probe this week, a top official said on Monday, days after three suspects in the high-profile case were remanded to police custody.

Pak mosque suicide attack toll rises to 100; probe looks into security lapses

Pak mosque suicide attack toll rises to 100; probe looks into security lapses

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Asim said 53 injured were currently being treated while seven had been admitted to the intensive care unit.

Why Modi okayed Pakistani visit to Pathankot airbase

Why Modi okayed Pakistani visit to Pathankot airbase

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Denying the Pakistani investigators access to the Pathankot base on operational grounds would not, the government felt, compromise national security, reveals Rajeev Sharma.

UK plans series of diplomatic efforts after Afghanistan exit

UK plans series of diplomatic efforts after Afghanistan exit

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

'If the new regime in Kabul wants diplomatic recognition, or to unlock the billions that are currently frozen, they will have to ensure safe passage for those who wish to leave the country, to respect the rights of women and girls, to prevent Afghanistan from, again, becoming an incubator for global terror, because that would be disastrous for Afghanistan'

Khalistani terrorist Paramjit Panjwar shot dead in Lahore

Khalistani terrorist Paramjit Panjwar shot dead in Lahore

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Panjwar, 63 was involved in drug and weapons smuggling and was designated as a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in July 2020.

Taliban suicide bomber kills 4 in Pakistan

Taliban suicide bomber kills 4 in Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

The attack targeted a Frontier Corps (FC) checkpost on the Mastung road in Quetta, the provincial capital, Deputy Inspector General of Quetta police Azhar Akram said.

Police raids home of Karachi suicide bomber's father

Police raids home of Karachi suicide bomber's father

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Pakistani security forces on Thursday raided the house of the father of the woman suicide bomber from Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) who blew herself up in Karachi University that killed three Chinese teachers and injured another.

Terror threat continues to emanate from inside Pakistan: US

Terror threat continues to emanate from inside Pakistan: US

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

The United States has said that the threat from terrorist groups, in particular the Haqqani network, continues to emanate from inside Pakistan, dismissing top Pakistani diplomat's claim that the dreaded group responsible for audacious attacks in Afghanistan has been wiped out.

Rameshwaram caf blast mastermind, bomber arrested in Bengal

Rameshwaram caf blast mastermind, bomber arrested in Bengal

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Mussavir Hussain Shazib and Adbul Matheen Ahmed Taahaa were traced to their hideout near Kolkata and apprehended by an NIA team, they said.

Was Mohali a terror attack? Will let you know, says Punjab DGP

Was Mohali a terror attack? Will let you know, says Punjab DGP

Rediff.com10 May 2022

A day after the rocket-propelled grenade attack on its Mohali-based intelligence wing headquarters, the Punjab police on Tuesday said it has leads and will solve the case soon.

Prominent secular writer, publisher shot dead in Bangladesh

Prominent secular writer, publisher shot dead in Bangladesh

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Shahzahan Bachchu, 60, an outspoken proponent of secular principles and owner of a publishing house 'Bishaka Prokashoni' that specialised in publishing poetry, was gunned down in his ancestral village Kakaldi in Munshiganj district on Monday evening by five assailants.

To solve Lakhvi issue, China proposes further talks with India

To solve Lakhvi issue, China proposes further talks with India

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

"We need to have further discussion and conversation so that we can have better understanding and can work closely on it. We are ready to do that," said a Chinese official.

London tube attack: Police arrest second man

London tube attack: Police arrest second man

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Earlier, an 18-year-old man was arrested in the port area of Dover. None of the suspects have been named.

'Won't hesitate to...': FBI's warning to Hamas

'Won't hesitate to...': FBI's warning to Hamas

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The FBI said that its Legal Attache' office in Israel was actively working with partners on the ground to locate and identify US citizens afftected by the terror attacks.

Sharif: Pathankot attack hit talks, will finish probe soon

Sharif: Pathankot attack hit talks, will finish probe soon

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

The attack had a negative impact and disturbed the talks with India which were 'going in the right direction' after the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, he said.

JeM chief Masood Azhar under 'protective custody'

JeM chief Masood Azhar under 'protective custody'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Pakistan on Thursday confirmed that banned JeM chief Masood Azhar has been taken into "protective custody" along with his accomplices, but clarified he isn't arrested."

Trump confirms Hamza bin Laden's death in US op

Trump confirms Hamza bin Laden's death in US op

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

The confirmation of Hamza's death has come more than a month after the US media reported that he was killed, citing the US intelligence officials.

JuD chief Hafiz Saeed to face trial on December 7

JuD chief Hafiz Saeed to face trial on December 7

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

The cases have been registered in Lahore, Gujranwala and Multan for collection of funds for terror financing through assets/properties made and held in the names of Trusts/ Non Profit Organisations including Al-Anfaal Trust, Dawatul Irshad Trust and Muaz Bin Jabal Trust.

Pak did not take action against LeT in 2013; India severely affected: US

Pak did not take action against LeT in 2013; India severely affected: US

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Slamming Pakistan for not taking action against the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, a United States report on counter-terrorism on Wednesday said India remained severely affected by and vulnerable to terrorism, including from Pakistan-based groups.

Sri Lanka wary of LTTE revival: US report

Sri Lanka wary of LTTE revival: US report

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Sri Lanka is still wary of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam's international network and has voiced concern about the possible re-emergence of pro-LTTE sympathisers despite the military defeat of the Tamil rebels, United States State Department's report has said.

US to provide security assistance to Pak under 5-year plan

US to provide security assistance to Pak under 5-year plan

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

The United States will provide security assistance to Pakistan to help it build counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism capabilities under a joint five-year plan developed by the two countries.

Indian-American named Chief of Staff to Acting US Defence Secretary

Indian-American named Chief of Staff to Acting US Defence Secretary

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The new appointment from the Pentagon comes a day after Trump fired Defence Secretary Mark Esper and designated the National Counter Terrorism Center Director, Chris Miller, as the Acting Secretary of Defence.

UN chief Guterres pays tributes to 26/11 victims at Taj hotel in Mumbai

UN chief Guterres pays tributes to 26/11 victims at Taj hotel in Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Accompanied by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, Guterres placed a floral wreath at the 26/11 attacks memorial in the hotel.

Ex-IPS officer A A Khan, who founded Mumbai ATS, dead

Ex-IPS officer A A Khan, who founded Mumbai ATS, dead

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The celebrated police officer was also involved in numerous operations against gangsters in Mumbai and terrorists during his decades-long career.