News for 'Foreign Terrorist Organisation'

UN refuses to lift ban on Saeed; Pak denies visa to interview team

UN refuses to lift ban on Saeed; Pak denies visa to interview team

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The UN decision came after India provided detailed evidence about Saeed's activities.

Bhima Koregaon: NIA charges Stan Swamy, 7 others with waging war

Bhima Koregaon: NIA charges Stan Swamy, 7 others with waging war

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

On January 1 in 2018, violence erupted at an event to mark 100 years of the Bhima-Koregaon battle, leaving one dead and several injured, including 10 policemen.

Why US won't declare Pak a 'terrorist State'

Why US won't declare Pak a 'terrorist State'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

The question really is whether the US can be persuaded to embark on a path of calibrated and stronger sanctions on Pakistan.

China is our most important partner, say Taliban

China is our most important partner, say Taliban

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Describing China as its 'most important partner', the Afghan Taliban has said it looks to Beijing to rebuild Afghanistan and exploit its rich copper deposits as the war-ravaged country faces widespread hunger and fears of an economic collapse.

'Palestinians live in an open prison'

'Palestinians live in an open prison'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'Israelis arrested us before this war and continue to do so -- even more so -- now.'

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Unlike Israeli company NSO, whose sale of Pegasus cyber tech grabbed worldwide attention, and other manufacturers of offensive-cyber products, Cellebrite operates in a grey area between security exports and civilian ones.

FATF retains Pak in 'grey list'; asks it to prosecute Azhar, Saeed

FATF retains Pak in 'grey list'; asks it to prosecute Azhar, Saeed

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Friday retained Pakistan on its 'grey list' for failing to check money laundering, leading to terror financing, and asked Islamabad to investigate and prosecute senior leaders and commanders of United Nations-designated terror groups, including Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar.

India-China Tensions Move To Global Arena

India-China Tensions Move To Global Arena

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'The future of BRICS is under stress as Chinese attempts to expand the platform are being resisted by India and Brazil.' 'Beijing is focused on a quick expansion with the aim of giving the platform a distinctly anti-Western orientation, which New Delhi and Brasilia seem to have no interest in,' notes Harsh V Pant.

China, Pak agree to launch 'joint actions' in Afghanistan

China, Pak agree to launch 'joint actions' in Afghanistan

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

The decision was taken during a meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Pakistan counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the southwestern the Chinese city of Chengdu on Saturday.

Sharif chairs high-level meeting, discusses Pathankot attack

Sharif chairs high-level meeting, discusses Pathankot attack

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

He directed officials to speed up work on the leads given by India, sources said.

The Nano That Became A Helicopter!

The Nano That Became A Helicopter!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

How scrap material became a magnificent Rudra Veena... How children learnt about animals, the real way... How the BRO is strengthening India...

India to resume work on 20 stalled projects in Afghanistan: Taliban

India to resume work on 20 stalled projects in Afghanistan: Taliban

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

The Taliban dispensation in Afghanistan has said that India will resume work in at least 20 stalled projects in several provinces across the war-torn country.

Terror groups JeM, LeT targeting India still operate from Pak: US

Terror groups JeM, LeT targeting India still operate from Pak: US

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in the 2020 Country Reports on Terrorism issued on Thursday, said that regionally, terrorist groups continued to operate from Pakistan.

Terrorism: How Pulwama changed India's response

Terrorism: How Pulwama changed India's response

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'This is for the first time that a strong, solid evidence-based investigation has happened.' 'It can meet international standards and put the onus on the Pakistanis.'

JuD supporters try to cross into Kashmir with aid for protesters, blocked

JuD supporters try to cross into Kashmir with aid for protesters, blocked

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Saeed said Pakistan government has added insult to the wounds of Kashmiris by welcoming Singh.

All UNSC members should follow rules: China on Azhar ban

All UNSC members should follow rules: China on Azhar ban

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

He said Beijing resorted to this move to allow the 'relevant parties' to reach a consensus.

Suspected Babbar Khalsa member arrested in US

Suspected Babbar Khalsa member arrested in US

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

An Indian-American man has been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on charges of providing material support to Sikh separatist groups in India planning terrorist attacks.

LeT, JeM get 'candid support' from Pak: Army chief

LeT, JeM get 'candid support' from Pak: Army chief

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag on Thursday slammed Pakistan for giving "candid support" to terror groups like Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiyba as he called on the international community to join hands in combating the menace.

Reach out to Taliban, don't allow polarisation: Eminent citizens to govt

Reach out to Taliban, don't allow polarisation: Eminent citizens to govt

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Expressing concern over the situation in Afghanistan, a group of eminent persons, including former ministers K Natwar Singh, Yashwant Sinha and Mani Shankar Aiyar, on Wednesday urged the government to continue engaging with the Taliban and not allow any political party to use the developments in that country to communally polarise Indian society for electoral gains.

What you sow will bear fruit, India warns Pakistan

What you sow will bear fruit, India warns Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

A day after the National Investigation Agency filed a chargesheet against Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar in the Pathankot attack, India took on Pakistan at the United Nations and called on the hostile neighbour to leave behind its ways of terrorism, with the warning saying that, "what you sow will bear fruit".

'Israel like James Bond has a licence to kill'

'Israel like James Bond has a licence to kill'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

'But unlike Bond who killed an individual, Israel is killing a nation.'

Pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice banned

Pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice banned

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

The fringe organisation, run by a few radical Sikhs of foreign nationality in the US, Canada, the United Kingdom openly espouses the cause of Khalistan and in that process challenges the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India.

US senator asks colleagues to oppose F-16 deal with Pak

US senator asks colleagues to oppose F-16 deal with Pak

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

"Selling military hardware to Pakistan -- with a generous subsidy from American taxpayers -- is no way to convince them to become responsible players in the international community and assist in the fight against terrorism," Rand Paul said.

Mumbai terror attack handler Majeed Mir awarded 15-yr jail in Pakistan

Mumbai terror attack handler Majeed Mir awarded 15-yr jail in Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Mir was called "project manager" of the Mumbai attacks.

'Elements in Pak army, ISI have worked with Taliban'

'Elements in Pak army, ISI have worked with Taliban'

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Asked if Pakistan can be an ally in the war on terror, Royce said, "I think the civilian government is."

Rishi Sunak vows to crack down on Islamist extremism, calls it 'significant threat'

Rishi Sunak vows to crack down on Islamist extremism, calls it 'significant threat'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

British-Indian prime ministerial candidate Rishi Sunak on Wednesday pledged a crackdown on Islamist extremism, the UK's most "significant terror threat", with a widened government definition of extremism and strengthening existing terrorism legislation.

Hizb chief's son, Bitta Karate's wife among 4 employees sacked by JK admin

Hizb chief's son, Bitta Karate's wife among 4 employees sacked by JK admin

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Syed Abdul Mueed is the third son of the Hizb chief to have been sacked from the government job.

India, Cambodia ink 4 pacts, decide to boost defence ties

India, Cambodia ink 4 pacts, decide to boost defence ties

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

They also inked a pact for cultural exchanges through 2018-2020.

FBI releases age-progressed images of killers of Neerja Bhanot

FBI releases age-progressed images of killers of Neerja Bhanot

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The bureau hopes the updated images -- rendered using Adobe's Photoshop programme to show what the men might look like now -- will generate new leads and encourage anyone with information to contact the FBI directly or submit a tip online.

Batla House: Why Inspector Sharma didn't wear a bulletproof jacket

Batla House: Why Inspector Sharma didn't wear a bulletproof jacket

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

'The operation was planned in a manner so as not to alert the terrorists.' 'Every precaution was taken to keep it low-key so as not to alert the terrorists and surprise them and arrest them.'

Pak-based terror groups named in BRICS declaration for first time

Pak-based terror groups named in BRICS declaration for first time

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The BRICS also called upon all nations to adopt a comprehensive approach in combating terrorism including countering radicalisation and blocking terror financing sources.

Officials 'intimidated' Indian journalists critical of govt: US report

Officials 'intimidated' Indian journalists critical of govt: US report

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

India in the past rejected similar reports.

Modi-Biden talks: A call on Taliban to end terror

Modi-Biden talks: A call on Taliban to end terror

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

In a US-India Joint Leaders' Statement issued after the first in-person bilateral meeting between US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House on Friday, the two leaders underscored the importance of combating terrorism in Afghanistan.

Why Did Supreme Court Strengthen UAPA?

Why Did Supreme Court Strengthen UAPA?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Reversing the burden of evidence means that the principle of innocent until proven guilty does not apply. It is exactly the opposite: Guilty as charged, until you can convince the judges of the contrary, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Pak didn't take sufficient action against LeT, JeM, says US terror report

Pak didn't take sufficient action against LeT, JeM, says US terror report

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

However, the US praises India for its significant counter-terrorism actions.

Jaishankar meets Blinken, Lavrov in Bali; talks focus on Ukraine, Afghanistan

Jaishankar meets Blinken, Lavrov in Bali; talks focus on Ukraine, Afghanistan

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The talks took place on the sidelines of the G-20 foreign ministers' meeting in the Indonesian city of Bali.

26/11 victims seek Rs 4,233 cr compensation from Pak perpetrators

26/11 victims seek Rs 4,233 cr compensation from Pak perpetrators

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Nine American and Israeli victims of the 2008 Mumbai attacks have demanded a compensation of $688 million (around Rs 4,233 crore) from the Pakistan-based perpetrators of the terror assault, including Jammat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Saeed.

Trump rules out talks with Taliban after series of attacks

Trump rules out talks with Taliban after series of attacks

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Trump suggested a stronger military response is imminent.

Terror group behind coup has 'infiltrated' India, warns Turkey

Terror group behind coup has 'infiltrated' India, warns Turkey

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Fethullah Gulen Terrorist Organisation, blamed for last month's failed coup to topple President Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey, has infiltrated" India, according to Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.

'Trump admin trying something different for Pak'

'Trump admin trying something different for Pak'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

The US is committed to not allowing either Pakistan or Afghanistan to become a safe haven for terrorists from where they can attack the US and its allies, said the senior Trump administration official.