News for 'counter-terrorism'

100 terrorists killed in Kashmir in 2022 so far

100 terrorists killed in Kashmir in 2022 so far

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

While 63 of the slain terrorists belonged to banned Lashkar-e-Taiba, 24 others were affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammed.

Poonch attack: Over 50 bullet marks found on Army vehicle

Poonch attack: Over 50 bullet marks found on Army vehicle

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The sources said two group of seven to eight terrorists, are believed to have engineered the attack.

4 days after Poonch terror attack, over 40 detained for questioning

4 days after Poonch terror attack, over 40 detained for questioning

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

More than 40 persons have been detained for questioning as part of a massive operation currently underway to track down the terrorists involved in the Poonch terror attack, officials said on Monday.

Quad ministers oppose 'unilateral' move to change status quo in China seas

Quad ministers oppose 'unilateral' move to change status quo in China seas

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The top diplomats of Quad nations on Friday denounced as "inadmissible" any use or threat of use of nuclear weapons in the Ukraine war and strongly opposed any "unilateral actions" that seek to change the status quo in the South and East China Seas, a region that has witnessed increasing Chinese military offensive.

UK engg grad charged with murder of Indian-origin teen, 2 others

UK engg grad charged with murder of Indian-origin teen, 2 others

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

The Nottinghamshire police said Valdo Calocane has also been charged with three counts of attempted murder of three victims injured in the attack and will appear at Nottingham Crown Court on Saturday.

Af territory must not be used for terror attacks against others: BRICS

Af territory must not be used for terror attacks against others: BRICS

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The territory of Afghanistan must not be used to carry out terror attacks against other countries, the five-nation influential grouping BRICS said on Thursday and strongly called for combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including the cross-border movement of terrorists.

NIA posts video of violence at India mission, asks public to identify protestors

NIA posts video of violence at India mission, asks public to identify protestors

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Officials spokesperson of the agency posted links to five videos of the incident that occurred on March 19 on its Twitter handle and urged the people to provide any information regarding the persons seen in the footage to the NIA.

Rajouri Terror Attack: What We Must Learn

Rajouri Terror Attack: What We Must Learn

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Thinning out of the counter infiltration and counter terrorism grid is fraught with the danger of revival of terrorism in the Poonch-Rajouri area, cautions Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd), the counter-insurgency expert.

Situation near Indo-Myanmar border concerning: Army chief

Situation near Indo-Myanmar border concerning: Army chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

About 416 Myanmarese soldiers crossed over to India in view of the situation arising out of the fighting between Myanmar's armed ethnic groups and the government forces, and Indian military is 'closely watching' the unfolding developments, Army Chief General Manoj Pande said on Thursday.

Car crashes into gates of British PM's residence, 1 arrested

Car crashes into gates of British PM's residence, 1 arrested

Rediff.com26 May 2023

'At around 16:20hrs [local time] a car collided with the gates of Downing Street on Whitehall,' the Met Police said in a statement.

As Pak exits FATF grey list, here's what India said

As Pak exits FATF grey list, here's what India said

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The world should remain clear that Pakistan must continue to take 'credible, verifiable and irreversible' action against terrorism, India said after anti-money laundering watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) removed the neighbouring country from its 'grey list'.

Paratrooper, killed in Rajouri attack, got married only 2 months back

Paratrooper, killed in Rajouri attack, got married only 2 months back

Rediff.com6 May 2023

His elder brother Om Prakash Chettri, who recently retired from the Army, said Siddhant was passionate only about serving the nation.

India slams China for saving 26/11 terrorist Sajid Mir from UN blacklist

India slams China for saving 26/11 terrorist Sajid Mir from UN blacklist

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

India has hit out at China for blocking a move to designate Pakistan-based LeT leader Sajid Mir as a "global terrorist" by the UN, saying it shows a lack of genuine political will to fight the scourge of terrorism.

Army pays rich tributes to braveheart dog 'Zoom'

Army pays rich tributes to braveheart dog 'Zoom'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

In a solemn ceremony at Chinar War Memorial, Badami Bagh Cantonment Srinagar, Chinar Corps commander, Lt Gen ADS Aujla, and all ranks paid homage to the gallant soldier.

Poonch attack: Drones, sniffer dogs used for in hunt for terrorist

Poonch attack: Drones, sniffer dogs used for in hunt for terrorist

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Fourteen people were detained for questioning, officials said, adding that some of them have been let off.

SCO members should respect sovereignty, territorial integrity: Doval

SCO members should respect sovereignty, territorial integrity: Doval

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday said that the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation members should respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity and seek no unilateral military superiority in adjacent areas.

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.

Man suspected of sheltering, aiding Poonch attackers detained

Man suspected of sheltering, aiding Poonch attackers detained

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Army Commander Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi visited the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch and took stock of the ongoing operation, the officials said, adding he asked the troops to be relentless in their pursuit.

India, Greece elevate ties to strategic level; vow to double bilateral trade

India, Greece elevate ties to strategic level; vow to double bilateral trade

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

In reflection of their growing congruence in areas of defence and security, the two sides, following the Modi-Mitsotakis talks, agreed to set up an institutional dialogue at the level of national security advisors, and boost defence industrial cooperation.

Why Israel failed to prevent this 'unprecedented' attack

Why Israel failed to prevent this 'unprecedented' attack

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Some experts feel that Israel got so totally engrossed in countering Iran and in efforts to foil the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme that it has neglected its own backyard.

Modi strongly condemns civilian deaths in Israel-Hamas war

Modi strongly condemns civilian deaths in Israel-Hamas war

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Modi said New Delhi has emphasised on dialogue and diplomacy along with restraint to deal with the situation arising out of the Hamas-Israel conflict.

2 teens arrested in UK over Texas synagogue siege

2 teens arrested in UK over Texas synagogue siege

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

British citizen Malik Faisal Akram, 44, from Blackburn, was shot dead after a standoff with police in Colleyville, Texas.

UK think-tank warns of anti-Hindu hate in schools

UK think-tank warns of anti-Hindu hate in schools

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

'Anti-Hindu Hate in Schools', by the counter-terrorism think-tank Henry Jackson Society, found that 51 per cent of Hindu parents surveyed reported that their child has suffered anti-Hindu hate at school.

Amit Shah to review Kashmir situation in high-level meet on June 3

Amit Shah to review Kashmir situation in high-level meet on June 3

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a high-level meeting on June 3 to discuss the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, the second such exercise in less than a fortnight which comes at a time when terrorists have been carrying out targeted killings in the Valley.

PM Singh for more cooperation to counter terror in South and East Asia

PM Singh for more cooperation to counter terror in South and East Asia

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Leaders from the seven-nation Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation on Tuesday vowed to jointly combat the growing threat of terrorism, transnational crimes and drug trafficking and agreed to intensify efforts to enhance connectivity and cooperation in areas like trade, energy and environment.

India was, is important stakeholder in Afghanistan: Doval

India was, is important stakeholder in Afghanistan: Doval

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Speaking at the 4th Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan in Tajikistan's capital Dushanbe, Doval said that India has historical and civilisational relations with Afghanistan and New Delhi has always stood by the people of Afghanistan.

Pakistan Army Chief Shuffles Generals

Pakistan Army Chief Shuffles Generals

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

But the ISI chief did not retire giving the impression that he has won General Asim Munir's trust, notes Rana Banerji who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Some countries support terror, some block action on terrorists, says Modi

Some countries support terror, some block action on terrorists, says Modi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Organisations and individuals that try to create sympathy for terrorists must also be isolated, he said addressing the third 'No Money for Terror Ministerial Conference on Counter-Terrorism Financing' hosted by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Terrorism should not be linked to any religion, says Amit Shah

Terrorism should not be linked to any religion, says Amit Shah

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

He also said that terrorists are constantly finding new ways to carry out violence, radicalise youth and raise financial resources and the darknet is being used by terrorists to spread radical content and conceal their identities.

'Mumbai will always be vulnerable'

'Mumbai will always be vulnerable'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'If we have to restrict and fight terrorism, first and foremost, we have to ensure communal harmony in the country.'

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.

The Warrior Named Bindaas

The Warrior Named Bindaas

Rediff.com30 May 2022

A salute to Commando Mudasir Ahmed Sheikh, known as Bindaas to Indian Army officers and colleagues in the J&K police, who was killed in action last week in an encounter that eliminated three terrorists in Kashmir.

Poonch attack: Terrorists used steel bullets, decamped with soldiers' weapons

Poonch attack: Terrorists used steel bullets, decamped with soldiers' weapons

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

They said a sniper is believed to have targeted the truck from the front before the other terrorists sprayed bullets and lobbed grenades on it.

Poonch attack: 12 detained for questioning, Jaish proxy claims responsibility

Poonch attack: 12 detained for questioning, Jaish proxy claims responsibility

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The entire area has been cordoned off while drones and sniffer dogs are being used to sniff out the terrorists that might be hiding in the area, they 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.

Why Pakistani Men Prefer The Army

Why Pakistani Men Prefer The Army

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

What drives Pakistani men to join its military, despite the toll it takes on them?

Continue ops to wipe out terrorism in J-K: Amit Shah to security forces

Continue ops to wipe out terrorism in J-K: Amit Shah to security forces

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday reviewed the situation prevailing in Jammu and Kashmir, including the security arrangements along the border with Pakistan, officials said.

All eyes on SCO meet after Taliban takeover

All eyes on SCO meet after Taliban takeover

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

After two decades, the SCO appears to be at a cross-roads with the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, asserts Srikanth Kondapalli, the leading China expert.

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed gets 31 years in jail

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed gets 31 years in jail

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Earlier in five such cases, the 70-year-old radical cleric had already been convicted for 36 years imprisonment.

NSG, CISF chiefs inspect Jammu drone strike scene

NSG, CISF chiefs inspect Jammu drone strike scene

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Specialists from the counter-terror drone wing of the NSG also demonstrated the functioning of its counter-UAS mechanism at the technical area of the IAF station, sources said.