News for 'militant organisation'

Afghan Taliban chief 'injured' after shootout in Pak

Afghan Taliban chief 'injured' after shootout in Pak

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

A militant commander said five people were killed in the firefight and several were injured "including Mullah Mansoor."

'IM more lethal and resilient due to support from Pak'

'IM more lethal and resilient due to support from Pak'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

The outlawed terror group Indian Mujahideen is more lethal and resilient because of the support it receives from Pakistan, according to a new report by an American think-tank.

Professor, 2 others arrested over links to Dhaka terror attack

Professor, 2 others arrested over links to Dhaka terror attack

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Acting deputy vice chancellor of a private university has been arrested in Dhaka along with two others for sheltering militants who carried out Bangladesh's worst terror attack at a cafe in which 22 people were killed by suspected Islamic State militants.

IS releases new video featuring Dhaka cafe attackers

IS releases new video featuring Dhaka cafe attackers

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

The five terrorists in the video, believed to be recorded sometime before the Gulshan attack, made statements to justify their stance, criticising the democratic system and political leaders.

Attack on Assam Rifles post, 4 blasts rock Manipur on R-Day

Attack on Assam Rifles post, 4 blasts rock Manipur on R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

Two bombs went of in Imphal on Sunday ahead of the Republic Day celebrations.

Two Hizbul, LeT aides arrested in JK

Two Hizbul, LeT aides arrested in JK

Rediff.com26 Dec 2009

Security personnel arrested two aides of banned terrorist organisations Hizbul Mujahideen and Lashkar-e-Tayiba in the Rajouri district on Saturday.

Terrorists using 'calculator' to avoid surveillance by army

Terrorists using 'calculator' to avoid surveillance by army

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The technology is based on the concept of 'cognitive digital radio' that enables users to turn their smartphones into peer-to-peer, off-grid communication tools.

Osama's son vows revenge against US for killing his father

Osama's son vows revenge against US for killing his father

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

Hamza bin Laden promised to continue the global militant group's fight against the United States.

Army veterans vow to fight for Gurmehar, mother wants issue to end

Army veterans vow to fight for Gurmehar, mother wants issue to end

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Army veterans in Punjab have stepped forward to fight a legal battle on behalf of Gurmehar Kaur.

Why is Modi pushing Rajapaksa on the Tamils?

Why is Modi pushing Rajapaksa on the Tamils?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Mahinda Rajapaksa is a democratically elected leader who received a massive mandate of 71% of votes, and he owes nothing to Delhi or Washington for staging his political comeback, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

18 killed in multiple terror attacks in Pakistan

18 killed in multiple terror attacks in Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations Asim Bajwa told Pakistani daily Dawn that "all four suicide bombers were killed" and a clearance operation is underway.

Pak govt urges court to deny clearance to Hafiz Saeed's political party

Pak govt urges court to deny clearance to Hafiz Saeed's political party

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Saeed had confirmed that his organisation Jammat-ud-Dawah would contest the 2018 general elections under the banner of the Milli Muslim League.

'The terrorists were lobbing grenades, firing indiscriminately'

'The terrorists were lobbing grenades, firing indiscriminately'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

'I could see the silhouettes of three men on the sixth floor.' 'I pointed them out to the NSG personnel standing beside me and suggested they take them out.' 'They did not have the clearance to fire.'

No LeT terrorists in Pak's most wanted list

No LeT terrorists in Pak's most wanted list

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

No militant belonging to the Lashkar-e-Tayiba or its parent organisation, the Jamaat-ud-Daawa, has been included in Pakistan's top 10 most wanted terrorists list.JuD chief Hafiz Saeed, along with other top LeT commanders, has been accused of masterminding the deadly Mumbai terror attacks on November 26, 2008, in which 179 people were killed.Pakistan's top ten most wanted terrorists belong to six militant and sectarian organisations linked to the al-Qaeda and the Taliban.

PM Modi has problems with Pakistan, Muslims: Musharraf

PM Modi has problems with Pakistan, Muslims: Musharraf

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Musharraf said that the present conflict between India and Pakistan was not an ideology based issue of a particular ruling party, but due to an 'individual'.

One ULFA terrorist, policeman killed in Assam's Goalpara

One ULFA terrorist, policeman killed in Assam's Goalpara

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

A policeman and a hardcore United Liberation Front of Asom - Independent militant were killed on Tuesday in an encounter in Assam's Goalpara district

Don't question Christian missionaries: Alexis Prem Kumar

Don't question Christian missionaries: Alexis Prem Kumar

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Father Alexis Prem Kumar, who was just released after eight months of Taliban captivity in Afghanistan reacted to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Pakistan now resorts to blackmailing NATO

Pakistan now resorts to blackmailing NATO

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi stated this after a meeting with visiting NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, who sought deepening cooperation and developing political dialogue between Pakistan and the European military alliance to achieve common strategic objectives. Any 'activation on the eastern border' would affect Pakistan's involvement in the war on terror, Qureshi told a joint press conference after their talks.

Batla House encounter: IM man convicted for killing cop

Batla House encounter: IM man convicted for killing cop

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Inspector Sharma of the Special Cell of Delhi was killed during the 2008 Batla House encounter in Jamia Nagar in south Delhi.

J-K CM directs police to provide security to cell operators

J-K CM directs police to provide security to cell operators

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Concerned over the series of attacks on mobile phone towers in the valley, the Centre also issued an advisory to the state government.

Pak bans JUD, Haqqani network 3 days ahead of Obama's India visit

Pak bans JUD, Haqqani network 3 days ahead of Obama's India visit

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

In a paradigm shift in its policy against terrorism, Pakistan has included Jamaat-ud-Dawa led by the 2008 Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed and the dreaded Haqqani network in the list of proscribed organisations after the US mounted pressure on the country.

We don't ban individuals: India on controversial Islamist preacher Zakir Naik

We don't ban individuals: India on controversial Islamist preacher Zakir Naik

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The government on Tuesday remained non-committal on taking action against a controversial Indian Islamic preacher, who was followed by one of the five Bangladeshi militants, who killed 22 people at a restaurant in Dhaka.

UNSC sanctions Islamic State's South Asia Branch

UNSC sanctions Islamic State's South Asia Branch

Rediff.com15 May 2019

IS-Khorasan was sanctioned for its links with Al Qaeda and involvement in several deadly attacks in Afghanistan and Pakistan that killed over 150 people.

When women join the farmers protest

When women join the farmers protest

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

From carrying portraits of their sons and husbands who have committed suicide due to agrarian distress to picketing to doing sewa 24x7 at langars, women have shown a rare determination not to capitulate before the government.

Pakistan's role in 26/11: Explosive revelations by Pak officer who headed probe

Pakistan's role in 26/11: Explosive revelations by Pak officer who headed probe

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Almost every claim made by India about Pakistan's role in the 2008 Mumbai attacks has been backed by investigator, who probed the case in Islamabad.

Pakistan moves up the power ladder on world stage

Pakistan moves up the power ladder on world stage

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Pakistan is once again becoming a frontline State in big-power rivalry. But this time around, Pakistan stands to gain out of its geography, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Pak police crack down on Taliban hideout

Pak police crack down on Taliban hideout

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

Two policemen were killed and seven other security personnel, including two officials of an intelligence agency, were injured in a crackdown on Taliban militants in Karachi that resulted in the arrest of over 79 suspects. The crackdown followed media reports over the past few months about the steady inroads made into Karachi by the Taliban. The militants had recently warned transporters in the city not to ferry supplies for troops from United States and NATO.

Damdami Taksal declares Bhindranwale a martyr

Damdami Taksal declares Bhindranwale a martyr

Rediff.com26 May 2005

Bhindranwale, the cleric-turned-militant leader, who was killed on June 6, 1984 by the Indian army in Operation Blue Star while flushing out armed militants from the Golden Temple premises in Amritsar.

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.

10 best moments from India in the week gone by

10 best moments from India in the week gone by

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Catch up on everything that happened in the country, in images.

13 terror financers in J-K identified: Officials

13 terror financers in J-K identified: Officials

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

'Individuals have been found providing money to major terrorist groups, Hurriyat leaders, separatists and stone-pelters in Jammu and Kashmir.'

India abstains from voting at UN to condemn activities of Hamas

India abstains from voting at UN to condemn activities of Hamas

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

The resolution failed to be adopted on Thursday as it could not garner two-thirds support in the General Assembly.

Pak in denial mode over ISI-Afghan Taliban link

Pak in denial mode over ISI-Afghan Taliban link

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani has called the leak of classified United States military documents on the Afghan war as 'irresponsible', and insisted that his nation was fully committed to fighting terror groups.Whistle-blower organisation WikiLeaks has released over 90,000 documents called the 'Afghan War Diaries, 2004-2010', which prove fears that Pakistan is aiding the Taliban to organise networks of militant groups that fight against America.

Hizb chief addresses rally in Islamabad

Hizb chief addresses rally in Islamabad

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin was among Kashmiri militant leaders who addressed a rally organised in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Tuesday to protest alleged human rights abuses in Jammu and Kashmir.

Army's Kashmir Corps commander briefs Governor on situation in the Valley

Army's Kashmir Corps commander briefs Governor on situation in the Valley

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Lt Gen Dua called on Governor Vohra and briefed him about the security situation and the Army's preparedness to deal with any arising exigency.

Ladakh crisis: Why doesn't Modi speak to Xi?

Ladakh crisis: Why doesn't Modi speak to Xi?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

'It is astonishing that such a serious issue be handled in so casual and cavalier a fashion, but this has become what is expected of this government,' observes Aakar Patel.

Pak has formed new terror outfits with LeT, JeM cadres: J-K DGP

Pak has formed new terror outfits with LeT, JeM cadres: J-K DGP

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Pakistan has launched new terror outfits staffed by cadres of the dreaded Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed under 'local names' to mislead the world that it has nothing to do with the terrorism prevalent in Jammu and Kashmir, Director General of Police (DGP) of the union territory Dilbag Singh said.

32 jailed in China for violent 'terror' content

32 jailed in China for violent 'terror' content

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

At least 32 people were jailed in China on Friday, three of them for life, for downloading and spreading terror-related audio and video as authorities crackdown on militants groups in the restive Xinjiang province, which they say are behind recent attacks.

Bangladesh working to nab Indian separatist leader

Bangladesh working to nab Indian separatist leader

Rediff.com6 May 2008

Bangladeshi law enforcement and intelligence officials said a manhunt was underway for Jibon Singh, a suspected leader of Assam-based militant group Kamtapur Liberation Organisation, in line with requests from the West Bengal police, but they could not track him down yet. They said they received from their Indian counterparts documents of cases filed against Singh which were circulated among police stations across Bangladesh.

Chinese police kills terrorists linked to coal mine attack

Chinese police kills terrorists linked to coal mine attack

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Chinese police have killed 28 terrorists responsible for a deadly attack on a coal mine that killed 16 people in restive Xinjiang province.