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How drones are reshaping terror strategy in J-K

How drones are reshaping terror strategy in J-K

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Security agencies are concerned about the increasing use of drones by terror groups in Jammu and Kashmir for surveillance and logistics, replacing human networks.

Saudi minister on surprise India visit to play peacemaker

Saudi minister on surprise India visit to play peacemaker

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Saudi Arabia's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Aljubeir visited India on Thursday and held talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, focusing on de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The visit comes as ties between India and Pakistan have further deteriorated following Indian military strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also arrived in New Delhi on a scheduled visit amidst the escalating tensions.

Pahalgam probe reveals terror-Pak communication nodes

Pahalgam probe reveals terror-Pak communication nodes

Rediff.com19 May 2025

The attack has "footprints and tracks" similar to previous attacks claimed by The Resistance Front, the ministry said in a presentation, adding the terror organisation is just another name of designated terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba.

'It's Time To Target The Terror Masterminds'

'It's Time To Target The Terror Masterminds'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

'We should not just react when a terror attack happens on our soil.' 'Our approach should be continuous and a launch pad should be destroyed the moment it comes up.'

NIA chargesheets 8 in Gujarat narco-terror case linked to Lashkar

NIA chargesheets 8 in Gujarat narco-terror case linked to Lashkar

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charge-sheeted eight more individuals in connection with a 2020 transnational narco-terror network case involving the smuggling of drugs from Pakistan to Gujarat, with the aim of financing the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group.

They'll get it figured out one way or the other: Trump on India-Pak tensions

They'll get it figured out one way or the other: Trump on India-Pak tensions

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that there has always been tension between India and Pakistan and the two countries will figure it out between themselves. Trump was asked about tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 civilians were killed, and if he would be talking to the leaders of the two nations. He said that he knows both leaders and that there is great tension between Pakistan and India, but there always has been.

26/11 plotter Abu Jundal's stalled trial to resume after HC ruling

26/11 plotter Abu Jundal's stalled trial to resume after HC ruling

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

The trial of Abu Jundal, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, is set to resume after the Bombay High Court overturned a lower court order requiring authorities to hand over confidential documents to the accused.

Terrorists Neutralised In Kulgam

Terrorists Neutralised In Kulgam

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Security forces eliminated two terrorists in the Redwani Payeen area in Kashmir's Kulgam district on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

Uri: The Attack That Changed India

Uri: The Attack That Changed India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

The deadly attack on the Uri garrison on September 18 nine years ago marked the end of India's policy against crossing the Line of Control to target Pakistan-based terrorists. It paved the way for the Balakot Air Strikes in 2019 and Operation Sindoor.

Dhurandhar And The Politics Of Storytelling

Dhurandhar And The Politics Of Storytelling

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The Dhurandhar movies will undoubtedly shape the minds of the audience much more than news reports, court investigations, books and documentaries. But it is worth remembering that Pakistan's irridentist claims against India's national security have succeeded due to strategic planning, diplomacy, and the unsung heroines and heroes across government agencies, not due to a single maverick leader, points out Shweta Desai.But it is worth to remember that Pakistan's irredentist claims against India's national security have succeeded due to strategic planning, diplomacy, and the unsung heroines and heroes across government agencies -- not a single maverick, points out Shweta Desai.

Kasab's execution: BEWARE of revenge attacks

Kasab's execution: BEWARE of revenge attacks

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

The Lashkar and organisations associated with it would want quick retaliation for Kasab's execution, warns counter-terrorism expert B Raman.

Rana facilitated 26/11 recce, ran fake Mumbai office for Headley: NIA

Rana facilitated 26/11 recce, ran fake Mumbai office for Headley: NIA

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

According to the chargesheet, Rana played a crucial role in supporting terrorist David Coleman Headley, a Pakistani-American operative linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, by facilitating his reconnaissance missions across Mumbai.

Army ex-chief blames intelligence failure for Pahalgam attack

Army ex-chief blames intelligence failure for Pahalgam attack

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Former Indian Army chief General Shankar Roychowdhury (Retd) has blamed "intelligence failure" for the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. He demanded accountability at the highest levels, stating that there must be someone responsible for the negligence and they must be held accountable for the consequences.

BSF targeted 76 Pak posts, 42 FDLs, destroyed three terror launch pads

BSF targeted 76 Pak posts, 42 FDLs, destroyed three terror launch pads

Rediff.com27 May 2025

The Border Security Force (BSF) launched "Operation Sindoor" in retaliation to unprovoked firing and shelling by Pakistani Rangers along the International Border (IB) in Jammu. BSF troops destroyed three terrorist launch pads and targeted 76 Pakistani border outposts and 42 forward defence locations. The BSF action came after Pakistan launched heavy firing and shelling on 60 Indian posts and 49 forward positions, reportedly providing cover for an attempted infiltration by 40-50 terrorists.

Maha denies police clearance to 26/11 acquitted, cites terror watch

Maha denies police clearance to 26/11 acquitted, cites terror watch

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The Maharashtra government informed the Bombay High Court that Faheem Ansari, acquitted in the 26/11 terror attack case, was denied a police clearance certificate due to ongoing suspicion of being a member of a banned terror organization. Ansari sought the certificate to operate an autorickshaw.

Lashkar commander among 2 terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter

Lashkar commander among 2 terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

The search operation turned into an encounter after the terrorists fired on a search party of the forces, who then fired back, the official said.

Operation Sindoor redraws India's security goals in 2025

Operation Sindoor redraws India's security goals in 2025

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

In 2025, India launched Operation Sindoor, a multi-domain combat mission against Pakistan in response to cross-border terrorism. The operation involved precision strikes, military retaliation, and diplomatic measures, marking a significant shift in India's security policy.

Act against Pakistan's terror ecosystem: India to Turkiye

Act against Pakistan's terror ecosystem: India to Turkiye

Rediff.com23 May 2025

India expects Turkiye to strongly urge Pakistan to end its support to cross-border terrorism, said ministry of external affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal during the weekly briefing on Thursday.

Rajouri attack kingpin Abu Qatal shot dead in Pakistan

Rajouri attack kingpin Abu Qatal shot dead in Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

An armed guard of Qatal was also killed in the attack that took place on Saturday night.

Pak govt to rebuild banned JuD's Muridke HQ destroyed in Indian strike

Pak govt to rebuild banned JuD's Muridke HQ destroyed in Indian strike

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Pakistan claims it was a mosque and an educational complex that were hit in the strikes at Muridke, located at about 40 km from Lahore.

Mission Accomplished: Terrorists Killed

Mission Accomplished: Terrorists Killed

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The security operation in the forest area of Gadole, Kokernag in Kashmir's Anantnag district, ended after seven days on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, with the killing of two Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists.

'Pakistan Should Be Humiliated'

'Pakistan Should Be Humiliated'

Rediff.com8 May 2025

'...and the country should be impoverished completely.' 'Once this is done, the political class would take over and then play a part in real democracy where the army is under the control of the government, not vice-versa.'

The men who fund terrorism across the globe

The men who fund terrorism across the globe

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

Russia has identified underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and Pakistan-based terror outfits Lashkar-e-Tayiba, Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi as financiers of terrorism through money laundering.

The Terrorists Will Be Eliminated Soon

The Terrorists Will Be Eliminated Soon

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

On Thursday, the Jammu and Kashmir police said it had 'encircled' two Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists responsible for the murders.

Lashkar's Saeed may run for political office in Pakistan

Lashkar's Saeed may run for political office in Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

'Many in Pakistan were thinking about taking Saeed from the Lashkar-e-Tayiba and making him the pole around which they would bring in and demilitarise militants and turn them into a political entity in Pakistan.'

6 Pak aircraft shot down in Operation Sindoor: Air chief

6 Pak aircraft shot down in Operation Sindoor: Air chief

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

The Air Chief revealed information about India's damage to Pakistan's defence capabilities while addressing an event at the Hal Management Academy in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Key accused proves Lashkar-IM link in Hy'bad blasts case

Key accused proves Lashkar-IM link in Hy'bad blasts case

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Delhi Police dossier on Sayed Maqbool reveals that he worked both for the Indian Mujahideen and the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, and had even recced Dilsukhnagar, reports Vicky Nanjappa

In 2011, IM operative surveyed Hyderabad's Dilsukh Nagar

In 2011, IM operative surveyed Hyderabad's Dilsukh Nagar

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

The terror outfit carried out Wednesday's attack following a directive from the Lashkar-e-Tayiba to possibly avenge the execution of Afzal Guru, according to the Intelligence Bureau. Vicky Nanjappa reports

11, 13, 15. Number Of Days India Took To Act Against Pakistan

11, 13, 15. Number Of Days India Took To Act Against Pakistan

Rediff.com7 May 2025

11, 13, 15 are not some random odd numbers but the number of days that Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to act against Pakistani terror strikes on Indian soil.

How NIA plans to solve the Major Iqbal mystery

How NIA plans to solve the Major Iqbal mystery

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Even after Lashkar-e-Tayiba's David Coleman Headley identified his Inter-Services Intelligence handler Major Iqbal as Chaudhery Khan, mystery continues to shroud his presence. Hoping to get another access to Headley, the National Investigation Agency on the 26/11 money trail, is positive of hunting down the major. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

India's most wanted Abu Hamza active in Kashmir

India's most wanted Abu Hamza active in Kashmir

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative arrested in Delhi has revealed that he was reporting to LeT commander Abu Hamza, who shuttles between Pakistan and Kashmir. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

3 LeT terrorists killed in Baramulla

3 LeT terrorists killed in Baramulla

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Weapons and other incriminating material were recovered from the spot.

Lashkar's Saeed warns Pak against Sarabjit's release

Lashkar's Saeed warns Pak against Sarabjit's release

Rediff.com29 May 2012

The Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist warned the Pakistan government not to release Sarabjit Singh because he was sent on a mission to conduct bomb blasts, reports Amir Mir.

How Lashkar will benefit from Osama's death

How Lashkar will benefit from Osama's death

Rediff.com5 May 2011

Post Osama, Lashkar-e-Tayiba's clout is expected to grow with the support of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence and fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Pahalgam attack: Iranian Prez calls for regional unity against terrorism

Pahalgam attack: Iranian Prez calls for regional unity against terrorism

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

President Pezeshkian on Saturday said that Iran unequivocally denounces such "inhumane acts", Iran's embassy in New Delhi said in a post on X.

Arrested terrorists reveal plan to kill Narendra Modi

Arrested terrorists reveal plan to kill Narendra Modi

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

The Lashkar-e-Tayiba and the Jaish-e-Mohammed are planning to assassinate Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, reports Vicky Nanjappa

5 LeT operatives arrested for attacking security forces

5 LeT operatives arrested for attacking security forces

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

Jammu and Kashmir police, who arrested five Lashkar-e-Tayiba operatives for carrying out attacks on security forces on Thursday, said the face of militancy was changing as some ultras were getting motivated by watching videos on social networking sites.

Every LeT member undergoes maritime training: Jundal

Every LeT member undergoes maritime training: Jundal

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Indian investigators doubt that the entire maritime wing of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba is handled by the elite Musa Company -- the special services group of the Pakistan Army, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Lashkar may try to free jailed 26/11 mastermind Lakhvi

Lashkar may try to free jailed 26/11 mastermind Lakhvi

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

The Lashkar-e-Tayiba may be try to free 26/11 prime accused Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi from prison after Pakistan confirmed his role in the Mumbai attacks to India last week.

'Rana seeks another hearing citing omissions'

'Rana seeks another hearing citing omissions'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

Tahawwur Rana, who was found guilty of providing support to Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Tayiba, had cited omission of crucial exculpatory evidence in his case to seek a fresh hearing, recently unsealed court documents have revealed.