News for 'counter terrorism act'

Manipur CM calls drone attacks on civilians a terror attack

Manipur CM calls drone attacks on civilians a terror attack

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday condemned the drone bomb attacks on civilians as acts of terrorism and vowed a firm response.

'India's Response Will Be Big'

'India's Response Will Be Big'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

'Diplomatic and economic responses are first announced and then implemented. A military response is announced only after it is done.'

'We Have Shown The Ability To Hit But Also To Stop'

'We Have Shown The Ability To Hit But Also To Stop'

Rediff.com16 May 2025

'We do not want to fall into a trap of uncontrolled escalation or all out conflict.' 'When the need arises we will do that.'

Punjab man arrested for sharing Op Sindoor info with Pak

Punjab man arrested for sharing Op Sindoor info with Pak

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Investigations said the accused was engaged in sharing classified details, including troop deployments and strategic locations, posing a threat to national security.

Army deploys AI-driven tech, robotic mules, smart fences for LoC security

Army deploys AI-driven tech, robotic mules, smart fences for LoC security

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The Indian Army has enhanced security along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district by deploying state-of-the-art equipment, including smart fence systems, robotic mules, and all-terrain vehicles. These upgrades aim to counter infiltration and ensure peaceful Independence Day celebrations.

Salute! India's First Ethnic Gorkha General

Salute! India's First Ethnic Gorkha General

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Lieutenant General Shakti Gurung deserves to be complimented in telling his life story and that of his people, as subaltern communities within this vast and diverse nation of ours clamour for recognition and a plea for their voices to be heard and their aspirations to be met, notes Lieutenant General Gautam Moorthy.

'Ask a Pakistani...': Army chief mocks Asim Munir's promotion

'Ask a Pakistani...': Army chief mocks Asim Munir's promotion

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi asserted that Operation Sindoor was unlike any conventional mission and that it was akin to playing a game of chess as 'we did not know' what would be the enemy's next move.

India neutralises Pak missile attacks; destroys air defence systems in Lahore

India neutralises Pak missile attacks; destroys air defence systems in Lahore

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Indian Air Force S-400 Sudarshan Chakra air defence missile systems were fired last night against targets moving towards India. The targets were successfully neutralised in the operation multiple domain experts told ANI.

'At Some Point War May Be Thrust On You'

'At Some Point War May Be Thrust On You'

Rediff.com14 May 2025

'I'm not accepting the 'any act of terrorism is an act of war' threshold.' 'I don't think this is sustainable because if you do this four or five times in a short duration, it will lose its edge.'

Where Does Shashi Tharoor Go From Here?

Where Does Shashi Tharoor Go From Here?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The political and ideological differences between the Congress and Shashi Tharoor is no longer a matter of whispers.

Pak books Hafiz Saeed for terror financing

Pak books Hafiz Saeed for terror financing

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

As per the charges, these proscribed outfits were operating under the guise of charities and were involved in funnelling funds to terror suspects.

You didn't stop war, Modi tells Trump; declines US visit

You didn't stop war, Modi tells Trump; declines US visit

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with President Donald Trump and set the record straight that India had paused strikes on Pakistan during Operation Sindoor following a request from Islamabad and not due to mediation or offer of a trade deal by the United States.

Security beefed up for slain village guards' houses in J-K's Kishtwar

Security beefed up for slain village guards' houses in J-K's Kishtwar

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Security forces have cordoned off the area after the brutal attack by the terrorists.

Patil rules out POTA-like law to fight terror

Patil rules out POTA-like law to fight terror

Rediff.com22 Nov 2008

The Centre on Saturday asked the states to raise special forces to counter terrorism which is fast spreading its tentacles across the country.Inaugurating a two-day meeting of the country's top police officers, Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil said raising of the specialised force was the need of the hour.Patil, however, ruled out any possibility of introducing any tougher law, like the repealed Prevention Of Terrorism Act, to deal with the menace.

Pakistan's Evil Designs: What India Must Do!

Pakistan's Evil Designs: What India Must Do!

Rediff.com26 May 2025

'Will this near-war, India's strongest military response so far, buy India another seven years of deterrence?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

Terror suspect escapes from London jail that lodges Nirav Modi

Terror suspect escapes from London jail that lodges Nirav Modi

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Former British Army soldier Daniel Abed Khalife, 21, who was awaiting trial on charges of breaching the UK's Official Secrets Act at Wandsworth Prison in south-west London, escaped allegedly by clinging to the under-carriage of a delivery van.

SCO vows to prevent spread of terror, eliminate sleeper cells

SCO vows to prevent spread of terror, eliminate sleeper cells

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The declaration said the SCO leaders reaffirmed their commitment to peaceful settlement of disagreements and disputes between countries through dialogue and consultations.

Era of classifying terrorists as 'bad' or 'good' must end: India at UN

Era of classifying terrorists as 'bad' or 'good' must end: India at UN

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

India proposes to organise a briefing of the Security Council on December 15 on 'Global counter-terrorism approach - principles and the way forward" under the 'Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts'.

'Pakistan's Retaliation Will Invite More Indian Attacks'

'Pakistan's Retaliation Will Invite More Indian Attacks'

Rediff.com9 May 2025

'The Pakistani State has to realise that the pigeons have come home to roost.'

Scotland Yard foils Islamist terror plot with 4 arrests

Scotland Yard foils Islamist terror plot with 4 arrests

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Scotland Yard have arrested four suspected Islamist terrorists in London on suspicion of plotting a "potentially very serious" terror attack.

ISI, LeT sent grenades for 'lone wolf' attack in Hyderabad: NIA

ISI, LeT sent grenades for 'lone wolf' attack in Hyderabad: NIA

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

The FIR pointed out that the accused persons booked by the Central agency were instructed to hurl hand grenades at public gatherings and processions in order to create communal tension.

Biggest perpetrator of terrorism: India slams Pak at UN

Biggest perpetrator of terrorism: India slams Pak at UN

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

"We call on Pakistan to stop cleansing their own minorities including Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and others," Bhat said.

World urges India and Pakistan to 'exercise restraint'

World urges India and Pakistan to 'exercise restraint'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

World leaders, including the UN Secretary-General and US President Donald Trump, have urged India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and seek peaceful solutions to the ongoing tensions. The calls for calm come after India conducted airstrikes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to a recent terrorist attack. Leaders from the US, Russia, UK, China, UAE, Qatar, and Japan have expressed concern over the escalating situation and emphasized the need for dialogue and de-escalation.

Which Pakistan General Will Deal With Jaish?

Which Pakistan General Will Deal With Jaish?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

The Pakistan army's Bahawalpur Corps has always had a special significance for India as it keeps an eye on the Jaish e Mohammed, explains Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

World must act in unison against terrorism: Modi @G20 summit

World must act in unison against terrorism: Modi @G20 summit

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said some countries still use terrorism as "an instrument of state policy" and the world must act against radicalisation without any political consideration

2 Chinese workers killed in Karachi blast, Beijing 'shocked'

2 Chinese workers killed in Karachi blast, Beijing 'shocked'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

The banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack, saying the blast was a suicide attack targeting a convoy of Chinese engineers and investors leaving the Jinnah International Airport.

'Three musketeers' convicted for plotting terror strikes in UK

'Three musketeers' convicted for plotting terror strikes in UK

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

All the three, aged between 25 and 33 are believed to be of Pakistani origin

The Kashmiri Militant Who Killed 300 Terrorists

The Kashmiri Militant Who Killed 300 Terrorists

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'A man with a gun commanded respect. I thought if I also got a gun, I could save my family. With this thought, I went to Pakistan and got training there'

'Pahalgam attack has a Hamas footprint'

'Pahalgam attack has a Hamas footprint'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

'It was inspired by the Hamas attack and was like their attack -- well planned and well executed.'

NCTC worse than POTA, TADA: Mamata tells PM

NCTC worse than POTA, TADA: Mamata tells PM

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Dubbing the National Centre for Counter Terrorism as worse than the Prevention Of Terrorism Act and the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Monday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to convey her reservations over the counter-terrorism provision.

Pakistan must act against terror, says US after India's strike on Jaish

Pakistan must act against terror, says US after India's strike on Jaish

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Last week, US National Security Adviser John Bolton told his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval that America supports India's right to self-defence.

Drones Are What India Needs For Future Wars

Drones Are What India Needs For Future Wars

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

The foremost lesson for India today is to beef up its air defence to cater for multiple drone attacks. As seen in Operation Sindoor, we have come a long way, but there's room for getting better. We must develop a robust and almost impregnable air cover over ourselves, asserts IAF veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Won't keep quiet to any act of terrorism: India's US envoy

Won't keep quiet to any act of terrorism: India's US envoy

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The envoy said India has been successful in articulating its case with the international community including the US.

17-year-old boy arrested in London tube attack case

17-year-old boy arrested in London tube attack case

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

The total number of arrests in the case has increased to six.

'US Taking Relations With Pakistan's Generals To A Very Dramatic Level'

'US Taking Relations With Pakistan's Generals To A Very Dramatic Level'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'Trump's sons, and the son of Trump's Mideast envoy Steven Witkoff, are in the crypto business and recently signed deals with Pakistan's crypto council.' 'It may not be coincidental that not long before the Trump-Munir meeting, the head of Pakistan's crypto council met with Trump's White House crypto policy czar.'

2 Sikh businessmen shot dead in Pakistan

2 Sikh businessmen shot dead in Pakistan

Rediff.com15 May 2022

The two Sikhs were in the business of spices and had shops in the Bata Tal bazaar in Sarband, about 17 km from Peshawar.

Bush renews Patriot Act

Bush renews Patriot Act

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

The government must act!

The government must act!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

The government must seriously consider enlarging the scope of its counter-terrorism policy to covertly target organisations across India's borders that are sponsoring terrorism in India, says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

'Tharoor Is Perhaps Donning Two Hats'

'Tharoor Is Perhaps Donning Two Hats'

Rediff.com18 May 2025

'The Congress submitted four names to the government as the people who should accompany the delegation.' 'I don't know what happened to those names.' 'When I was approached, I told them to speak to my party.' 'I have no further involvement with this delegation.'

Drone strikes was an act of terror: IAF chief

Drone strikes was an act of terror: IAF chief

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

"Very soon we will have enough systems and we will target.. we will find ways to tackle this threat," the Air Chief Marshal said.