News for 'Counter Terrorist Unit'

India misleading BRICS, trying to hide its brutalities in Kashmir: Pakistan

India misleading BRICS, trying to hide its brutalities in Kashmir: Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

In a statement released by Pakistan's ministry of foreign affairs, Aziz said that "Modi is misleading his BRICS and BIMSTEC colleagues", after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that Pakistan is the 'mothership of terrorism'.

'Live' bomb found at Mangaluru airport, defused

'Live' bomb found at Mangaluru airport, defused

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

A top CISF official said the device resembled a low-intensity IED. It was taken away from the airport in a bomb disposal unit vehicle and defused at Kenjaru ground in a controlled-explosion by keeping the unclaimed laptop bag in sand-packs.

Evidence suggests Pak gave approval to drone strikes: UN report

Evidence suggests Pak gave approval to drone strikes: UN report

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

There is "strong evidence" that top members of Pakistan's military, government and intelligence service gave their "active consent and approval" to CIA drone strikes in the country's lawless tribal areas between June 2004 and June 2008, according to a UN report.

Britain's spy chief says US tech firms aid terrorism

Britain's spy chief says US tech firms aid terrorism

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

United States technology companies have become the command and control networks of choice for terrorists and criminals, one of Britain's senior-most intelligence chiefs has warned and sought their cooperation in intelligence matters to tackle the menace.

'Pakistan can't sustain even 3-4 days of war'

'Pakistan can't sustain even 3-4 days of war'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

'There is hope that in the next 48 to 72 hours there will be some kind of movement forward to de-escalate and not heighten the tension.'

Hafiz Saeed, LeT are liabilities: Pak foreign minister

Hafiz Saeed, LeT are liabilities: Pak foreign minister

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

'These people were your darlings, they were being dined and wined in the White House and now you say go to hell Pakistanis'

War with Pak is not an option: Sushma

War with Pak is not an option: Sushma

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

The external affairs minister said India will continue to take all necessary steps to safeguard the nation's security and safety of all citizens.

Why China's NSG decision is good news for India

Why China's NSG decision is good news for India

Rediff.com16 May 2016

'With this it is clear who stands with India in the international community and who doesn't and this enables India to take counter measures without being seen as overly pro-US,'says Rajeev Sharma.

India@UNGA: PM to deliver 9 key speeches

India@UNGA: PM to deliver 9 key speeches

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Modi, who will be addressing the General Debate for the first time in five years, has a packed bilateral and multilateral agenda beginning September 23 till September 27.

The China Factor: Why the US needs India

The China Factor: Why the US needs India

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

'There will be much for President Trump and Prime Minister Modi to discuss including growing Chinese military cooperation with Pakistan, which heralds a new attempt by China and Pakistan to neutralise India's influence in its Indian Ocean neighbourhood,' notes Ambassador G Parthasarathy.

LeT receives adequate funding despite sanctions: India tells UN

LeT receives adequate funding despite sanctions: India tells UN

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

India has said that terror groups like Lashkar-e-Tayiba do not "live on love and fresh air", expressing regret that they receive funds despite being slapped with sanctions by the United Nations, as the world body reaffirmed the need to cut the monetary lifeline of terrorists.

Terror strikes London: 7 dead in attack, 3 suspects killed by police

Terror strikes London: 7 dead in attack, 3 suspects killed by police

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Terrorism struck at the heart of London after a vehicle veered off the road and mowed down pedestrians on London Bridge and witnesses described men with large knives stabbing passersby at nearby Borough Market.

'All options' available in case of another terror attack: Govt sources

'All options' available in case of another terror attack: Govt sources

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Since Balakot strike, India is trying to build maximum pressure on Pakistan on the issue of terrorism, sources said.

Amit Shah slams Rahul for remarks on dynastic politics

Amit Shah slams Rahul for remarks on dynastic politics

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

"The Congress believes in the politics of appeasement and dynasty, whereas BJP follows politics of performance," Shah said.

New Pak PM mentions Kashmir 14 times, India 17 times in UN speech

New Pak PM mentions Kashmir 14 times, India 17 times in UN speech

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

'If India does venture across the LoC, it will evoke a strong response.'

'Wrong to expect that Pak will understand the language of peace'

'Wrong to expect that Pak will understand the language of peace'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Seeking stringent action against the perpetrators of the Pulwama attack, India Inc said 'now we have to make sure that the world knows that they can't mess with us'.

Pak's anti-terror court grants bail to Hafiz Saeed

Pak's anti-terror court grants bail to Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore granted interim bail to Saeed and his aides -- Hafiz Masood, Ameer Hamza, and Malik Zafar -- until August 31 against surety bonds of Rs 50,000 each, Dawn newspaper reported.

Dhaka cafe attack mastermind's deputy killed in police raid

Dhaka cafe attack mastermind's deputy killed in police raid

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

The terrorist was killed during a raid on a house in Dhaka's Rupnagar area and was identified by police as top Neo-Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh leader Chowdhury's 'second-in-command'.

Swaraj raises Masood Azhar issue with Chinese counterpart

Swaraj raises Masood Azhar issue with Chinese counterpart

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Swaraj took up the issue with Wang at a bilateral meeting in Moscow on the sidelines of the Russia-India-China trilateral meeting of their foreign ministers.

Trump's threat falls flat on Pakistani generals

Trump's threat falls flat on Pakistani generals

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

'If push comes to shove, Pakistan does have the capability to make it difficult for the US and NATO forces to make even a withdrawal of troops out of Afghanistan in orderly fashion,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Vajpayee, the 1st Indian leader to address UNGA in Hindi

Vajpayee, the 1st Indian leader to address UNGA in Hindi

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

It is said that Vajpayee, who was also fluent in English, was the force behind uplifting Hindi to the international platform by using the language at the UN each time he delivered a speech.

Indian Muslims have shown great resilience: Obama admin

Indian Muslims have shown great resilience: Obama admin

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The United States has been successful in engaging with India on tracking money used by radical groups to penetrate into the country, the Barack Obama administration has said as it praised Indian Muslims for demonstrating a great deal of "resilience" against overtures by terrorist groups.

After Pulwama attack, CRPF tweaks SOPs to secure convoys

After Pulwama attack, CRPF tweaks SOPs to secure convoys

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

"We have decided to add new features to our convoy movement to and from Kashmir," CRPF Director General R R Bhatnagar said.

US Congress passes Uyghur bill; China threatens retaliation

US Congress passes Uyghur bill; China threatens retaliation

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

By passing this bill, Congress is showing that the US will not turn a blind eye to the suffering of the oppressed, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy said.

Why India should watch out for Trump's agenda

Why India should watch out for Trump's agenda

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

India needs to consider whether the Donald Trump administration can actually deliver, observes former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Days after BRICS declaration, China says Pak did its best to fight terror

Days after BRICS declaration, China says Pak did its best to fight terror

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

'No one knows Pak and understands Pak better than China,' Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.

Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, the Vatican and Israel

Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, the Vatican and Israel

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Trump said his visit to Saudi Arabia will include a gathering of leaders from 'across the Muslim world' to unite against extremism.

Pak faces serious threat from Taliban, warns US

Pak faces serious threat from Taliban, warns US

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

The United States on Wednesday warned that Pakistan faces a "serious" threat from the Taliban and offered its assistance to fight against terrorism after the recent attacks in Karachi.

Terror attacks: 'India can be restrained for only so long'

Terror attacks: 'India can be restrained for only so long'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

'Pakistan has to take responsibility and start cracking down on terrorists.'

Pulwama aftermath: Govt allows air travel for paramilitary forces

Pulwama aftermath: Govt allows air travel for paramilitary forces

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

It said the decision will immediately benefit approximately 7.8 lakh paramilitary personnel of the ranks of constable, head constable and assistant sub-inspector who were otherwise not eligible earlier.

Indian Muslims stay away from ISIS: US

Indian Muslims stay away from ISIS: US

Rediff.com27 May 2016

'We have seen in India that radical ideology has by and large not been successful in taking root.'

Ex-IB chief Ajit Doval appointed national security advisor

Ex-IB chief Ajit Doval appointed national security advisor

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Highly decorated police officer and former Intelligence Bureau chief Ajit Doval, considered one of the finest operational brains, was on Friday appointed as the national security adviser.

No explicit, implicit consent for drone strikes: Pakistan

No explicit, implicit consent for drone strikes: Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

Pakistan has strongly denied a United Nations report that members of its government had given consent to controversial drone strikes in the country and demanded an end to such attacks which incite hatred.

Security forces kill mastermind of Dhaka cafe attack

Security forces kill mastermind of Dhaka cafe attack

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Canadian-Bangladeshi Tamim Ahmed Chowdhury and his two associates were killed during an encounter at the militants' hideout.

How Vajpayee juggled India's global interests

How Vajpayee juggled India's global interests

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

'In India foreign policy is generally handled by the prime minister.' 'One can clearly see the Vajpayee stamp on all this.' 'Only a person with poetic imagination can weave such a complex web,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

US steps up security after Paris attacks

US steps up security after Paris attacks

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

The Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are closely monitoring the events in Paris.

Manchester attacker's father, brother arrested

Manchester attacker's father, brother arrested

Rediff.com25 May 2017

The new arrests came as the injured toll doubled from 59 to 119.

IS aims to attack UK next, intelligence report warns

IS aims to attack UK next, intelligence report warns

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The attack is likely to be launched by British-born Islamist terrorists travelling back from Syria, Paul Cruickshank, the terrorism analyst for American news channel CNN, has said.

26/11 mastermind Hafeez Saeed arrested in Pak

26/11 mastermind Hafeez Saeed arrested in Pak

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Saeed, has been moved to an unknown location.

US aid to Pakistan is no panacea, but neither are sanctions

US aid to Pakistan is no panacea, but neither are sanctions

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

After weighing all the costs and benefits, the next administration is likely to reduce and restructure assistance to Pakistan but not to end it altogether, says Daniel S Markey.