News for 'counter-terrorism'

Paris attacker visited London, Birmingham

Paris attacker visited London, Birmingham

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

One of the Islamic State terrorists behind the deadly Paris attacks had visited London and Birmingham earlier this year to meet people suspected of planning a terror attack in the United Kingdom, counter-terrorism officials have found.

Modi's Water Man

Modi's Water Man

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Water is going to be a central part of the government's 2024 election campaign. And Gajendra Singh Shekhawat's work will be crucial for it.

CDS calls Air Force a support arm; IAF chief disagrees

CDS calls Air Force a support arm; IAF chief disagrees

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Gen Rawat's comments about the supporting role of the Air Force came at a conference when asked about the growing perception that the Indian Air Force was not keen on setting up the proposed theatre commands integrating the capabilities of the three forces.

Centre rushes 10,000 additional troops to Kashmir

Centre rushes 10,000 additional troops to Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Officials said that 100 more companies are expected to be sent to the valley.

Were terrorists behind missing Malaysia Airlines plane?

Were terrorists behind missing Malaysia Airlines plane?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

In a new twist to sudden disappearance of a Malaysia Airlines plane, authorities on Sunday said intelligence agencies are probing how four persons with fake identities boarded the aircraft and counter-terrorism agencies of other countries have been alerted about it.

India, Pakistan, Taliban On Same Page?

India, Pakistan, Taliban On Same Page?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Delhi has come to accept the Taliban takeover in Kabul as a reality and seems increasingly unsure of its dogmatic view of the Taliban as a mere proxy of the Pakistani military and security establishment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed's judicial custody extended

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed's judicial custody extended

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Saeed's arrest is also being seen as a pressure on Pakistan in connection with its commitment to the Financial Act Task Force whose next deadline is in October.

PM leaves for US to meet Obama, Sharif; address UNGA

PM leaves for US to meet Obama, Sharif; address UNGA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday embarked on a visit to the United States to chart a course for "future cooperation" by expanding and deepening bilateral relations in a host of areas, including trade and investment, defence and counter-terrorism.

Australia prevents another youth from joining IS

Australia prevents another youth from joining IS

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Authorities in Australia have prevented another teenage boy from traveling to Middle East to join IS fighters

2 dead in knife attack at French train station

2 dead in knife attack at French train station

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

It is reported that the attacker shouted "Allahu Akbar" as he stabbed two women.

NCTC shouldn't be given unbridled powers: Siddaramaiah

NCTC shouldn't be given unbridled powers: Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

Voicing reservations over the full-fledged operationalisation of the ambitious National Counter Terror Centre, Congress-ruled Karnataka on Wednesday said the body should not be given "unbridled powers".

PHOTOS: India, China armies begin anti-terror drills

PHOTOS: India, China armies begin anti-terror drills

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Both sides are fielding the same number of troops for the joint exercises, which will culminate on October.

'Karachi attack was to target Pak's economy and China'

'Karachi attack was to target Pak's economy and China'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Chinese companies have large interests and investments in the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Pak, China, Afghanistan dominated NSA Doval-US Defense Secy meet: Official

Pak, China, Afghanistan dominated NSA Doval-US Defense Secy meet: Official

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Presence of terror safe havens in Pakistan, aggressive Chinese behaviour and the Afghanistan situation dominated last month's meeting between James Mattis and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval

Col Ashutosh Sharma fulfilled dream of joining Army in 13th attempt

Col Ashutosh Sharma fulfilled dream of joining Army in 13th attempt

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Col Sharma, who was among five security forces personnel killed during an encounter with terrorists in north Kashmir late on Saturday night, is the second commanding officer of the 21 Rashtriya Rifles who lost his life in anti-terror operation.

Under Modi, India has developed 'proactive' defence policy: Shah

Under Modi, India has developed 'proactive' defence policy: Shah

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

Shah also said that India has now joined the league of countries like the United States and Israel in carrying out surgical strikes.

In quiet visit to Saudi, NSA apprises Crown Prince of Kashmir situation

In quiet visit to Saudi, NSA apprises Crown Prince of Kashmir situation

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Doval and Salman also deliberated on a range of bilateral, regional issues including the missile and drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities last month and ways to further deepen anti-terror cooperation.

After Brussels, Trump accuses UK Muslims of 'not reporting' terrorists

After Brussels, Trump accuses UK Muslims of 'not reporting' terrorists

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

They're not reporting it, they're absolutely not reporting it and that's a big problem," Trump told ITV, a day after explosions rocked the Belgian capital, claiming over 30 lives and injuring more than 250.

Britain keen to improve security cooperation with India

Britain keen to improve security cooperation with India

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Britain is keen to improve cooperation with India and other Asian countries in the fields of security and intelligence, a senior UK minister has said.

US rebuked Pak for F-16 misuse: Report

US rebuked Pak for F-16 misuse: Report

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The IAF had said that during the aerial engagement on February 27, one of its MiG-21 Bison shot down a F-16.

Won't allow any terror group to attack from Pakistani soil: Imran

Won't allow any terror group to attack from Pakistani soil: Imran

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Khan said Pakistan wants peace with India but will retaliate in case of any "aggression" by the neighbouring country.

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