News for 'JIHADIS'

Jihadi boot camp delivers 17,000 teen fighters

Jihadi boot camp delivers 17,000 teen fighters

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Gazan youth to become part of a group called the "Vanguard of Liberation".

VHP threatens to launch 'battle' against Delhi Police

VHP threatens to launch 'battle' against Delhi Police

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

This came after police said it has registered a first information report (FIR) against the organisers for taking out the procession without permission, and arrested a person, identified as Prem Sharma, who is a local VHP leader.

In multiple raids across J-K, NIA arrests 8 from banned terror groups

In multiple raids across J-K, NIA arrests 8 from banned terror groups

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Eight operatives of various proscribed terror organisations were arrested Friday during multiple searches spread across six districts of Jammu and Kashmir in connection with a terrorism conspiracy case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said.

US woman charged with recruiting jihadis

US woman charged with recruiting jihadis

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

According to the indictment, unsealed in a Pennsylvania court, American citizen Colleen R LaRose, also known as 'Fatima LaRose' and 'Jihad Jane' is charged with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists, conspiracy to kill in a foreign country, making false statements to a government official and attempted identity theft.

Pak files chargesheet against American Jihadis

Pak files chargesheet against American Jihadis

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

The Pakistani police on Tuesday submitted a chargesheet against five American Muslims who were arrested last year for alleged terror links and plotting attacks in Pakistan and Afghanistan.The challan or chargesheet was submitted in the anti-terrorism court, following which Special Judge Mian Anwar Nazir adjourned the case till March 10. The chargesheet accused the Americans of plotting terrorist attacks, criminal conspiracy and involvement in fund-raising for terrorist acts.

India must prepare for the Taliban threat

India must prepare for the Taliban threat

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

The Taliban will view India through the eyes of the ISI and can be relied upon to undertake hostile actions against this country, warns Virendra Kapoor.

'Lashkar is a jihadi Frankenstein today'

'Lashkar is a jihadi Frankenstein today'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Tayiba's recent attempt to recruit an American national to carry out terrorist attacks against targets in India, including individuals and institutions, is yet another tangible manifestation of its global reach, now extending even into America, intelligence sources have said.

'We are doing this for the peace of the country'

'We are doing this for the peace of the country'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

'We want Muslims to go about their work and business unhindered.' 'They should not get victimised and that will only come through the process of reconciliation.'

An alternative to the jihadis

An alternative to the jihadis

Rediff.com13 Oct 2003

Rishi Is Ready For The Race of His Life

Rishi Is Ready For The Race of His Life

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Rishi Sunak on Wednesday clinched his place for the final leg of the race to succeed Boris Johnson as leader of Britain's Conservative party and prime minister, and will go head-to-head with Foreign Secretary Liz Truss.

Jihadis mulling friendly Kashmir policy: report

Jihadis mulling friendly Kashmir policy: report

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

Pakistan-based militant groups, including the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, are pondering a new, friendly policy on Kashmir in the wake of mounting pressure on Pakistan following the Mumbai terror attacks, a media report in Pakistan claimed on Thursday. Senior leaders of the LeT and the United Jehad Council, a conglomerate of terrorist groups active in Jammu and Kashmir, are reassessing their policy in the aftermath of the November 26 terror strikes, the News daily said.

Why It's Best Not To Talk To Pakistan Now

Why It's Best Not To Talk To Pakistan Now

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

The only thing that might justify a response is the desperate state of Pakistan's economy and how its people are suffering. But it's better to be heartless for now, argues Shekhar Gupta.

Deoband asks Saudi Arabia to rethink ban on Tablighi Jamaat

Deoband asks Saudi Arabia to rethink ban on Tablighi Jamaat

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Chief Rector of Darul Uloom, Maulana Abul Qasim Nomani, has asked Saudi Arabia to rethink its decision, saying otherwise a wrong message may be conveyed to Muslims.

Have jihadis infiltrated Pak party of preachers?

Have jihadis infiltrated Pak party of preachers?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

The Tableeghi Jamaat is in the Pakistani media spotlight following Interior Minister Rehman Malik's statement on July 29, describing TJ's missionary centre in Lahore as the breeding ground of extremism and terrorism. Amir Mir reports from Pakistan.

Jihadi stamp on Uttar Pradesh blasts

Jihadi stamp on Uttar Pradesh blasts

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

'The blasts show that the hidden enemy of the nation has the system in place to carry out deadly blasts:'Experts.

How jihadis are infiltrating Pak armed forces

How jihadis are infiltrating Pak armed forces

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

The recent attacks against military installations in Pakistan, including the recent attack on the Mehran naval base, point to the role of some insiders. However, renowned Pakistani commentator Amir Mir says the jihadist elements with the military are sprinkled on among the lower-rung.

Terror expands its footprints in Pakistan

Terror expands its footprints in Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Pervez Musharraf is contemplating a political front with jihadi groups to contest Pakistan's next election. Should the jihadi groups win a few seats, terrorist outfits will gain legitimacy in Pakistan, warns Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

'Silence over Jihadi violence is equally barbaric'

'Silence over Jihadi violence is equally barbaric'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Senior analyst B Raman questions and deeply condemns the near-to-total silence of Valley separatists over the barbaric murder of three Kashmiri girls by suspected LeT militants.

How We Can Defeat Targeted Killings In Kashmir

How We Can Defeat Targeted Killings In Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

If the government is able to deliver the promised projects, the large number of youth will be taken off the streets and that is not acceptable to the Pakistan army nor the terrorists hiding in Pakistan, notes Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

Jihadi militancy, top cops' prime agenda at Assam meet

Jihadi militancy, top cops' prime agenda at Assam meet

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Militancy connected with jihad and north-east insurgency will be the focus of discussions when top ranking officials from state police and central police forces will meet in Guwahati on November 29 and 30.

Nothing suspicious found in 'jihadi' group: Mumbai cops

Nothing suspicious found in 'jihadi' group: Mumbai cops

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Even as Mumbai police are probing the leak of an internal circular -- which warns about the women's wing of an Islamic organisation allegedly brainwashing and training girls for jihad -- investigators on Tuesday said nothing incriminating has come to their notice so far.

'I am in the mood for action'

'I am in the mood for action'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

'The audience wants to see some solid action on screen; I think I am up to it.'

Pak court stays deportation of American 'jihadis'

Pak court stays deportation of American 'jihadis'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

A Pakistani court on Monday directed the government not to deport five American Muslim youths, arrested on suspicion of terror links, to the United States or any other country. Chief Justice Khwaja Muhammad Sharif of the Lahore high court issued the order in response to a petition filed by former Inter Services Intelligence agency official Khalid Khwaja. In his petition, Khwaja said the five youths should be tried under Pakistani laws.

American 'jihadis' in Pakistan leaves US puzzled

American 'jihadis' in Pakistan leaves US puzzled

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

The US is investigating the circumstances into how and why five of its young citizens from Virginia landed up in Pakistan, as these men are accused of being in touch with radicals for taking part in 'jihad'.

'Below 50% chance that ceasefire will hold'

'Below 50% chance that ceasefire will hold'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

'We have to keep that in mind and have plan A B C D because the trust factor with Pakistan or China is very low.'

'Pakistan will be China's eyes, ears in Afghanistan'

'Pakistan will be China's eyes, ears in Afghanistan'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

'India would not like to see Pakistani domination and tutelage of Afghanistan against Indian security and economic interests.'

Delhi Police detains couple for instigating CAA protests

Delhi Police detains couple for instigating CAA protests

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

ahanjeb Sami and his wife Hina Bashir Beg were involved in instigating anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act protests.

3 arrested for Bajrang Dal member's murder, violence breaks out in Shivamogga

3 arrested for Bajrang Dal member's murder, violence breaks out in Shivamogga

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

According to official sources, there was stone pelting when the body of the deceased Harsha was being taken from District McGann Hospital in Shivamogga.

Northeast turning into jihadi gateway, says IB

Northeast turning into jihadi gateway, says IB

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

IB sources say that the nexus between terror outfits in the North eastern part of the country and the Bangladesh-based Harkat-ul-Jihad Islamiya has been brewing for sometime now.

Playing into the hands of the jihadis

Playing into the hands of the jihadis

Rediff.com13 Aug 2008

What the terrorists have failed to achieve so far in other parts of India through their repeated acts of terrorism, the Government of India and the Bharatiya Janata Party have achieved for them in Jammu and Kashmir -- the government through its shockingly ham-handed handling of a sensitive issue and the BJP by its cynical exploitation of the communal tensions arising from the government's mishandling

'Jihadi Junior' 'blows up 3 people' in new Islamic State video

'Jihadi Junior' 'blows up 3 people' in new Islamic State video

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The four-year-old boy has been dubbed Jihadi Junior and is believed to be the son of Muslim convert Grace "Khadija" Dare from south-east London, who fled to Syria in 2012 and married Swedish extremist fighter Abu Bakr.

Islamic State cuts back jihadis' wages after suffering loss of territory

Islamic State cuts back jihadis' wages after suffering loss of territory

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

The dreaded ISIS has decided to cut the salaries of its fighters by half blaming the "exceptional circumstances", a sign of worsening financial situation of the outfit.

'A jihadi takeover of Pak is unlikely'

'A jihadi takeover of Pak is unlikely'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

Bruce Riedel, a South Asia expert speaks about the situation in Pakistan.

UP attack: Rise of the homegrown jihadi?

UP attack: Rise of the homegrown jihadi?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2008

From the indications available so far, the November strikes in UP appear to have been carried out by Indian cells of the HuJI. If this is proved by further investigation, the HuJI possibly now has an Indian branch with operatives, capable of carrying out terrorist strikes autonomously without too much dependence on their counterparts in Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Pakistan is getting isolated internationally

Pakistan is getting isolated internationally

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

'Whatever comes in the minds of the Pakistani generals and Pakistan military, they just go for it.' 'They do not care about the consequences for their country or the consequences to the people of Pakistan.'

'Why are Muslim countries silent on China?'

'Why are Muslim countries silent on China?'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'Is it because they perceive India as a soft state?'