News for 'counter-terrorism'

Polls end, pro-Pak talks begin: Cong on Sushma-Qureshi meet

Polls end, pro-Pak talks begin: Cong on Sushma-Qureshi meet

Rediff.com23 May 2019

On being asked about the Swaraj-Qureshi meeting, the MEA sources said the two leaders only exchanged pleasantries.

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".

Swaraj, Qureshi exchange pleasantries at SCO meeting

Swaraj, Qureshi exchange pleasantries at SCO meeting

Rediff.com22 May 2019

According to the photos published by the Pakistani media, Swaraj and Qureshi were seen seated next to each other.

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.

India, Pak should resolve Kashmir bilaterally: Macron

India, Pak should resolve Kashmir bilaterally: Macron

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The French president said that peace should be maintained in the region and peoples' rights should be protected.

'Biden likely to be pragmatic in dealing with Pak'

'Biden likely to be pragmatic in dealing with Pak'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Pakistan's close ties with China and its lack of democracy and disregard for human rights will not be overlooked, said Haqqani, who currently is a Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute think-tank in Washington.

Imran Khan's minister shares stage with terrorist Hafiz Saeed

Imran Khan's minister shares stage with terrorist Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Noor-Ul-Haq Qadri was seen seated near Saeed as he addressed an All Parties Conference organised by the Difa-e-Pakistan Council on Sunday.

Pak anti-terror court issues arrest warrant for Masood Azhar

Pak anti-terror court issues arrest warrant for Masood Azhar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Gujranwala issued the warrant during a hearing in a terror financing case instituted by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab police against some members of the JeM.

Dhaka caf attack mastermind killed by security forces

Dhaka caf attack mastermind killed by security forces

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Neo-Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen's wanted leader Nurul Islam alias Marjan and another unidentified extremist were killed by Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Crime unit in Mohammadpur Beribadh area of the capital.

Joe Biden: A long-time friend of India

Joe Biden: A long-time friend of India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

United States President-elect Joseph Biden has always been a strong supporter of India and India-US partnership since his days in Senate and later as a Vice-President.

Australian cops foil terror plot to bring down airplane

Australian cops foil terror plot to bring down airplane

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

Police said it was an Islamist-inspired plot, but they did not link the plan to a specific terrorist group.

India and Italy ink 15 agreements

India and Italy ink 15 agreements

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

India and Italy inked 15 pacts and finalised an ambitious action plan to further expand their ties following a virtual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giuseppe Conte that primarily focused on ramping up economic engagement.

Erdogan arrives in India; to hold talks with Modi tomorrow

Erdogan arrives in India; to hold talks with Modi tomorrow

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

This will be his first visit to India as President.

Malaysia thwarts IS plan to use country as transit point

Malaysia thwarts IS plan to use country as transit point

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

The Malaysian police crackdown on the activities of Islamic State militants in Kuala Lumpur has thwarted the terror group's plans to use Malaysia as a transit point for recruits headed to Syria to join its ranks.

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.

For the first time ever, NSG commandos may march down Rajpath on R-Day

For the first time ever, NSG commandos may march down Rajpath on R-Day

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

The 'black cats' will reflect a dashing sheen to the parade as they will be dressed in their trademark black coloured overalls, balaclava headgear and special assault rifles MP-5 along with the iconic commando dagger.

Blood samples of Dhaka cafe attackers handed over to FBI

Blood samples of Dhaka cafe attackers handed over to FBI

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

The move came amid media reports that militants, especially members of the Islamic State, are popping addictive pills, which help "fuel their fury", before attacking the victims.

Sri Lanka wary of LTTE revival: US report

Sri Lanka wary of LTTE revival: US report

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Sri Lanka is still wary of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam's international network and has voiced concern about the possible re-emergence of pro-LTTE sympathisers despite the military defeat of the Tamil rebels, United States State Department's report has said.

Akhilesh ambivalent on NCTC, says ATS doing a good job

Akhilesh ambivalent on NCTC, says ATS doing a good job

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday chose to remain ambivalent on his government's stand on the National Counter Terrorism Centre, but asserted that the anti-terror squad in UP is already doing a good job in tackling terrorism.

Centre convenes CMs' meet next month on internal security

Centre convenes CMs' meet next month on internal security

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

The Centre has convened a meeting of chief ministers next month to discuss various internal security issues, including controversial National Counter Terrorism Centre which is stuck due to opposition from non-Congress state governments.

'US and India need to degrade, disrupt, dismantle terrorist groups'

'US and India need to degrade, disrupt, dismantle terrorist groups'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

India and the United States are working on efforts to improve cooperation on UN terrorist designations and expand the sharing of information on known or suspected terrorists "no matter where they may be located," says US Ambassador to India Richard Verma

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