News for 'Qaeda'

Taliban grossly violated deal: US on Zawahiri's death

Taliban grossly violated deal: US on Zawahiri's death

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Blinken said the US will continue to act against those who threaten the country, its people and its allies.

US with Pak to hunt down Al Qaeda militants

US with Pak to hunt down Al Qaeda militants

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

"What they are doing is that they're putting lives on the line and resources into the fight. So they're fighting it. We have made it clear that we will support them as they request," he said.

Pak armyman held for links with Al Qaeda

Pak armyman held for links with Al Qaeda

Rediff.com4 Mar 2003

Major Adil Qudoos is believed to be the uncle of Ahmed Qudoos, who was arrested along with Sheikh Mohammed, a top Al Qaeda operative.

Pak tribal areas safe haven for Al Qaeda: US

Pak tribal areas safe haven for Al Qaeda: US

Rediff.com1 May 2007

the report said India's counterterrorism efforts were 'hampered by its outdated and overburdened law enforcement and legal systems.'

J&K groups, Al Qaeda have ties: US

J&K groups, Al Qaeda have ties: US

Rediff.com21 May 2003

India-US 2+2: Taking The Relationship Ahead

India-US 2+2: Taking The Relationship Ahead

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

The Quad summit to be hosted by India in 2024 is likely to enhance New Delhi's strategic intent.

Ayman-al-Zawahiri, from eye surgeon to most wanted terrorist

Ayman-al-Zawahiri, from eye surgeon to most wanted terrorist

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Zawahiri served three years as a surgeon in the Egyptian Army, but his journey from an eye surgeon to becoming a most wanted global terrorist started after he met Laden in 1986, and joined Laden as his personal advisor and physician.

UK to ban Russia's Wagner Group as terrorist organisation

UK to ban Russia's Wagner Group as terrorist organisation

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

"Wagner is a violent and destructive organisation which has acted as a military tool of [President] Vladimir Putin's Russia overseas," said UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman.

ISI can find Al Qaeda chief if it wants to: US

ISI can find Al Qaeda chief if it wants to: US

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Ayman al-Zawahiri, who has been appointed the Al Qaeda chief following the killing of Osama bin Laden, is probably hiding in Pakistan and can be nabbed by the Inter Services Intelligence if it "really wants" to do so, a top United States Senator has said.

'How come the world is angry with Israel?'

'How come the world is angry with Israel?'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'Israel should stop water supply to the people who want to destroy us.' 'It is not Israel's responsibility to take care of the people who want to kill Israelis.'

JuD writes to UN, denies links with Al-Qaeda

JuD writes to UN, denies links with Al-Qaeda

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Jamaat-ud-Dawah, the frontal organisation of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, which is blamed for the Mumbai attacks, has written to the United Nations claiming that it was not associated with the Al-Qaeda and Taliban and that the Security Council's sanctions on it were 'unjustified'.

3 al Qaeda attacks foiled since 9-11: Bush

3 al Qaeda attacks foiled since 9-11: Bush

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

He said radical terror groups were enemies of Islam and urged clerics to 'cleanse' their religion of the taint of terrorism.

Osama bin Laden is alive: Al Qaeda No 2

Osama bin Laden is alive: Al Qaeda No 2

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

Zawahiri, who is shown wearing a black turban and white robe and speaking against a white background, said the video was to mark the fourth anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

US judge orders Iran, Qaeda to pay $6 bn for 9/11

US judge orders Iran, Qaeda to pay $6 bn for 9/11

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

A United States judge here has ordered terror group al-Qaeda, Taliban and Iran to pay nearly $6 billion to relatives of the victims and survivors of the September 11 attacks.

Osama and Al Qaeda number one threat to US: Obama

Osama and Al Qaeda number one threat to US: Obama

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

US President-elect Barack Obama has said Al Qaeda and its leader Osama bin Laden, the most wanted terrorists of the world, are the number one threat to the United States of America.

ISI brings LeT, Qaeda and D-gang under its control

ISI brings LeT, Qaeda and D-gang under its control

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

A deadly alliance is in the making in Pakistan. The Inter-State Intelligence, in fear of losing power over terror activities in and outside Pakistan, has brought the Al Qaeda, the Lashkar-e-Tayiba and the gang formed by India's most wanted gangster Dawood Ibrahim under its control to conduct deadly operations outside Pakistan.

Pak sees Al Qaeda hand in attack on Aziz

Pak sees Al Qaeda hand in attack on Aziz

Rediff.com31 Jul 2004

Aziz, 55, survived the blast, while his driver and seven others, including the bomber, were killed and over 30 others were injured.

US to step up anti-Al Qaeda efforts in Pakistan

US to step up anti-Al Qaeda efforts in Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

The Associated Press, in a story widely reproduced in the US media, cites top US military commanders as saying that Pakistan's tribal areas are the new Ground Zero in the battle against global terrorism -- even more so than Iraq.

There is no place for Al Qaeda in Pakistan: Mush

There is no place for Al Qaeda in Pakistan: Mush

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

Reiterating the government's resolve that terrorists cannot be allowed to commit acts of terror from its soil, Musharraf said those harbouring terrorists would face stern action. He said the people of Pakistan are moderate and they reject extremism.

23 soldiers killed in suicide attack at Pak army post

23 soldiers killed in suicide attack at Pak army post

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, the media wing of the army, the terrorists attacked the security post in Dera Ismail Khan's Daraban area bordering the South Waziristan tribal district in the early morning hours.

Musharraf will hand over Pak to Hindus: Al Qaeda

Musharraf will hand over Pak to Hindus: Al Qaeda

Rediff.com29 Sep 2003

In a new audiotape Al Qaeda also criticised Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's visit to India.

Al Qaeda team may be in place in US: Report

Al Qaeda team may be in place in US: Report

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

The White House has convened a top-priority meeting on Thursday to deal with new intelligence that suggests a group of Al Qaeda operatives is en route to the United States, or likely already in place.

Al Qaeda planned to kill Blair in front of Queen

Al Qaeda planned to kill Blair in front of Queen

Rediff.com26 Feb 2007

British Prime Minister Tony Blair braved an assassination threat from al-Qaeda and went ahead with the plans to attend the Queen's 2002 Golden Jubilee celebrations.

Pak, FBI arrest doctor for suspected Al Qaeda link

Pak, FBI arrest doctor for suspected Al Qaeda link

Rediff.com20 Dec 2002

Ahmed Javed Khwaja is the second Pakistani doctor to be arrested on suspicion of having links with the banned outfit.

No matter where you hide...: Biden on Zawahiri's killing

No matter where you hide...: Biden on Zawahiri's killing

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The US President said that justice has been delivered.

3rd blogger hacked to death in Bangladesh, Al Qaeda outfit owns up

3rd blogger hacked to death in Bangladesh, Al Qaeda outfit owns up

Rediff.com12 May 2015

A secular blogger in Bangladesh has been hacked to death in north-eastern Bangladesh in the third such deadly attack since the start of the year, police say.

There is only one victim in this case, and it is Israel

There is only one victim in this case, and it is Israel

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

There is only one perpetrator, Hamas. It is a terrorist organisation. It is obscene to argue that until the Palestinian question is solved, anybody has the right to use terrorism as an instrument of policy, argues Shekhar Gupta.

Zawahiri killing: US cautions citizens travelling abroad

Zawahiri killing: US cautions citizens travelling abroad

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Following al-Zawahiri's death, supporters of al-Qaeda, or its affiliated terrorist organisations, may seek to attack US facilities, personnel, or citizens

Oppose counter-terror ops at 'expense of sovereignty' of others: China on Zawahiri's killing

Oppose counter-terror ops at 'expense of sovereignty' of others: China on Zawahiri's killing

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

China opposed to "double standards" on counter-terrorism operations.

Al Qaeda terrorists kill 16 in Ivory Coast beach attack

Al Qaeda terrorists kill 16 in Ivory Coast beach attack

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Six terrorists were killed by authorities after they targetted the popular seaside town of Grand-Bassam, a weekend retreat for residents of Abidjan, about 25 miles (40km) away.

In PHOTOS: Obama thanks CIA for Osama op; vows to wipe out Qaeda

In PHOTOS: Obama thanks CIA for Osama op; vows to wipe out Qaeda

Rediff.com21 May 2011

United States President Barack Obama has visited headquarters of the Central Intelligence Agency to congratulate the top spy outfit for its role in killing of the Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.

'Plan to nuke Surat sounds fantastical'

'Plan to nuke Surat sounds fantastical'

Rediff.com9 May 2023

'You are dealing with a small gang of semi-literate terrorists. These are guys flying kites.' 'There is huge difference between flying kites and actually having a deliverable, executable, plan.'

NIA raids 12 places in Kashmir, seizes digital devices

NIA raids 12 places in Kashmir, seizes digital devices

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The agency said it has found several digital devices containing large volumes of incriminating data during the searches.

Prince Charles' charity fund accepted Osama family donation: Report

Prince Charles' charity fund accepted Osama family donation: Report

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

According to The Sunday Times, Prince Charles met with the Al Qaeda founder's half-brother Bakr in London and allegedly agreed to accept GBP 1 million.

UN had absolutely no knowledge Zawahiri was in Kabul: Guterres's spokesperson

UN had absolutely no knowledge Zawahiri was in Kabul: Guterres's spokesperson

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Member-States must ensure that measures taken to counter terrorism comply with their obligations under international law, a spokesperson for the UN secretary general has said, asserting that the global body had "no information" about the whereabouts of Al Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri killed by a US drone strike in Kabul.

'Al Qaeda cell on way to US to commit terror act'

'Al Qaeda cell on way to US to commit terror act'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

In light of the intelligence input, the White House has convened an urgent multi-agency meeting on Wednesday to consider steps needed to minimize the threat and harden the security for government buildings.

At UN, China objects India's proposal to blacklist JeM terrorist

At UN, China objects India's proposal to blacklist JeM terrorist

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Rauf Azhar, born in 1974 in Pakistan, had been sanctioned by the United States in December 2010.

1 more person linked to Bangladeshi terror group Ansarul Islam held in Assam

1 more person linked to Bangladeshi terror group Ansarul Islam held in Assam

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Eight people, including madrasa teachers, were taken into custody for allegedly being associated with the same terror group, also known as Ansarul Bangla Team, in the past two days in the district.

China blocks India-US move to blacklist 26/11 terrorist

China blocks India-US move to blacklist 26/11 terrorist

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Beijing blocked the proposal that had been moved by the US and co-designated by India to blacklist Mir under the 1267 Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council as a global terrorist and subject him to assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo.