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Police arrest 5 Hindu Sena men for vandalising Owaisi's Delhi home

Police arrest 5 Hindu Sena men for vandalising Owaisi's Delhi home

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The Delhi police arrested five members of the Hindu Sena on Tuesday for allegedly vandalising the official residence of AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi at Ashoka Road in Delhi.

Amravati pharmacist murder: Vet seeks bail, claims no Tablighi Jamaat link

Amravati pharmacist murder: Vet seeks bail, claims no Tablighi Jamaat link

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

It further claimed the prosecution has not been able to establish Khan had any intention to cause the murder (of Kolhe) in order to invoke UAPA or IPC provisions.

Separatism in Kashmir is dead: Former spymaster

Separatism in Kashmir is dead: Former spymaster

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Dulat, who was advisor on Jammu and Kashmir to the central government during the tenure of former prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, also advocated the need for starting a dialogue with Pakistan.

Two Hizbul terrorists held from Bandipora, arms and ammo recovered

Two Hizbul terrorists held from Bandipora, arms and ammo recovered

Rediff.com8 May 2022

On a specific input regarding movement of terrorists from Bandipora to Srinagar, a checkpoint was established by security forces near Wullar Vantage Aragam on Saturday, a police official said.

Punjab nab 5 suspects for blasts near Golden Temple with SGPC's help

Punjab nab 5 suspects for blasts near Golden Temple with SGPC's help

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The latest blast occurred on Wednesday midnight behind the Guru Ramdas Niwas building, police said.

4 terrorists killed in 2 J-K encounters, 3 others arrested

4 terrorists killed in 2 J-K encounters, 3 others arrested

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

An unidentified terrorist was killed on Tuesday in an encounter with security forces in Anantnag while three alleged "hybrid" militants of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba were arrested during an anti-militancy operation in Srinagar and Budgam districts of Jammu and Kashmir.

2 suspected ISIS members held in Bengaluru

2 suspected ISIS members held in Bengaluru

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Ahamed Abdul Cader, 40, hailing from Ramanathapuram district in Tamil Nadu and Irfan Nasir, 33, from Frazer Town in Bengaluru were arrested by the NIA sleuths on Wednesday.

NIA files charge sheet against 11 terror suspects from Bengal, Kerala

NIA files charge sheet against 11 terror suspects from Bengal, Kerala

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

The National Investigating Agency on Friday filed a charge sheet against 11 members of the banned terrorist group Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent for allegedly planning to carry out attacks in India on the instructions of their Pakistan- and Bangladesh-based handlers, an official said.

'Pakistan army's anti-India policy will continue'

'Pakistan army's anti-India policy will continue'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

'All Pakistan army chiefs follow a consistent line as far as India is concerned.'

Bangladesh: 5 terrorists get death for 2015 mosque bombing

Bangladesh: 5 terrorists get death for 2015 mosque bombing

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

All the convicts belonged to outlawed Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh.

Amritpal Singh: From truck driver to Bhindranwale 2.0

Amritpal Singh: From truck driver to Bhindranwale 2.0

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Amritpal Singh has been styling himself on the lines of terrorist Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, who was killed during Operation Blue Star in 1984, by copying his attire, mannerisms, carrying an arrow, keeping a battery of armed bodyguards and taking the shield of religion.

Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke Review: Earnest

Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke Review: Earnest

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

If Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke differs from other shows in the crowded genre, it is because the two lead characters are women, observes Deepa Gahlot.

In Kerala Congress, ally IUML welcome PFI ban, seek similar action on RSS too

In Kerala Congress, ally IUML welcome PFI ban, seek similar action on RSS too

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Senior IUML leader MK Muneer said the radical outfit had misinterpreted the Quran and persuaded the community members to adopt the path of violence.

PFI involved in 'disturbing' India's secular fabric: Officials

PFI involved in 'disturbing' India's secular fabric: Officials

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The PFI is alleged to have been continuously involved in anti-government propaganda and spreading the narrative that Muslims were being persecuted in India.

'Kashmir is a war which nobody is winning'

'Kashmir is a war which nobody is winning'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'We know how to kill a terrorist, but we do not know how to stop an innocent boy getting radicalised.'

Social media platforms now toolkits of terror groups: Jaishankar

Social media platforms now toolkits of terror groups: Jaishankar

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

He said despite efforts by the UN, the threat of terrorism is only growing and expanding, particularly in Asia and Africa.

Amritpal flees amid massive police crackdown; internet shut in Punjab

Amritpal flees amid massive police crackdown; internet shut in Punjab

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Amritpal Singh and others are on the run and a massive manhunt has been launched to nab them, a police spokesperson said.

Day after PFI violence, Kerala CM promises action

Day after PFI violence, Kerala CM promises action

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday said the violence during the Popular Front of India (PFI)-sponsored hartal in his state was 'pre-meditated' and assured strict action against the culprits while his Assam counterpart Hemanta Biswas Sarma batted for banning the Islamist outfit, whom the National Investigation Agency (NIA) accused of encouraging youth to join terrorist groups including the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

NIA raids dozen places in J-K in TRF terror recruitment case

NIA raids dozen places in J-K in TRF terror recruitment case

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

The National Investigation Agency conducted searches at nearly a dozen places linked to The Resistance Front terror group in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, days after its announced cash rewards of Rs 10 lakh each on information leading to the arrest of its four cadres.

Amritpal arrested in Moga, shifted to Assam's Dibrugarh jail

Amritpal arrested in Moga, shifted to Assam's Dibrugarh jail

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

The Punjab Police has already invoked the stringent National Security Act (NSA) against the Khalistan sympathiser.

Right-wing terror radicalising youth like IM: PC

Right-wing terror radicalising youth like IM: PC

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday said that post 26/11 attacks, there have been just two terror strikes in India -- Pune and Mumbai.

PFI, its activities were under radar of govt agencies for long

PFI, its activities were under radar of govt agencies for long

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Officials said PFI has been under the radar of security agencies for its alleged role in violent protests in different parts of the country.

Bhupendra Patel elected as Gujarat CM for 2nd term

Bhupendra Patel elected as Gujarat CM for 2nd term

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Patel's name was declared as the leader of the legislative party unanimously at the meeting held at the party's state headquarters 'Kamalam'.

R-Day violence: Man who climbed Red Fort dome arrested

R-Day violence: Man who climbed Red Fort dome arrested

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Jaspreet Singh is one of the associates of Maninder Singh, who was arrested last Tuesday for allegedly swinging swords with the intent of "motivating" and "energising" the protesters at the historic monument.

Kashmiri youth 'rescued' from IS dragnet ends in jail

Kashmiri youth 'rescued' from IS dragnet ends in jail

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Parvez, a resident of the downtown area in Khanyar, was 21 when he was rescued from Ankara, after his parents claimed he had been misguided by some people to join the terror ranks.

Overseas members send PFI funds for radical acts: ED

Overseas members send PFI funds for radical acts: ED

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

The persons nabbed have been identified as Perwez Ahmed, Mohd Ilias and Abdul Muqeet (arrested from Delhi) and Shafeeque Payeth who was taken into custody by the ED from Kerala.

China wades into Prophet row, says 'religions should co-exist'

China wades into Prophet row, says 'religions should co-exist'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

China on Monday waded into the furore over the controversial remarks by two now-suspended Bharatiya Janata Party functionaries against Prophet Mohammed, expressing the hope that the incident can be properly managed.

Afghanistan must not become haven for terror, says Delhi declaration

Afghanistan must not become haven for terror, says Delhi declaration

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Top security czars of India, Russia, Iran and five central Asian countries on Wednesday pledged to work for ensuring that Afghanistan does not become a safe haven for global terrorism and called for the formation of an open and truly inclusive government in Kabul.

2 groups linked to LeT, Jaish banned; IS recruiter among 4 declared terrorists

2 groups linked to LeT, Jaish banned; IS recruiter among 4 declared terrorists

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Aijaz Ahmad, presently based in Afghanistan, is one of the chief recruiters of Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir.

Plotting to kill Indian leader for Prophet remarks, IS terrorist confesses in Russia

Plotting to kill Indian leader for Prophet remarks, IS terrorist confesses in Russia

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) on Monday said that its officers had detained a suicide bomber, a member of the Islamic State terrorist group, who was plotting a terrorist attack against one of India's leadership elite, Russia news agency Sputnik reported.

Jaishankar, Blinken discuss Ukraine war, Indo-Pacific situation

Jaishankar, Blinken discuss Ukraine war, Indo-Pacific situation

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Phnom Penh on Sunday and discussed bilateral ties, the raging Ukraine conflict, energy issues, G20 and the situation in the Indo-Pacific, days ahead of a possible meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden.

R-Day violence: Man who was swinging swords arrested

R-Day violence: Man who was swinging swords arrested

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

"Singh was seen in a video swinging two swords at Red Fort with intent to motivate or radicalise and energise the violent anti-national elements indulging in brutal assault or attack on police persons on duty with swords, 'khandas', iron rods, axes, 'barsaas', sticks etc and damaging historical monument Red Fort on Republic Day," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Pramod Singh Kushwah said.

UN names Hafiz Saeed's brother-in-law as 'global terrorist'

UN names Hafiz Saeed's brother-in-law as 'global terrorist'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Makki and other LeT/JUD operatives "have been involved in raising funds, recruiting and radicalising youth to violence and planning attacks in India, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)," the sanctions committee said, providing a statement for the reasons of Makki's listing.

Demolitions, Agnipath, J-K attacks to rock Parl session

Demolitions, Agnipath, J-K attacks to rock Parl session

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Monsoon session of Parliament to begin from Monday, July 18, 2022.

'I didn't get work because I was Paresh Rawal's son'

'I didn't get work because I was Paresh Rawal's son'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

'There are so many advantages when you have somebody like a Paresh Rawal or a Swaroop Sampat as your parents.'

Islamic State had 66 Indian-origin fighters, says US report; lauds NIA

Islamic State had 66 Indian-origin fighters, says US report; lauds NIA

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The UN Security Council Resolution 2309 calls governments to meet their responsibility to keep citizens secure while travelling by air.

In Delhi Declaration, UN body calls for 'zero tolerance' towards terrorism

In Delhi Declaration, UN body calls for 'zero tolerance' towards terrorism

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

In the document, the global body expressed concerns over the increasing use of Internet and other information and communications technologies, including social media platforms, for terrorist purposes.

Blinken hails Modi's Ukraine remark, says US could not agree more

Blinken hails Modi's Ukraine remark, says US could not agree more

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Speaking at a joint press appearance with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Washington, DC, Blinken said that the US tried everything possible to avert the Ukraine conflict through diplomacy.

Kashmir University prof, 2 others sacked for terror links

Kashmir University prof, 2 others sacked for terror links

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Three government employees have been sacked by the Jammu and Kashmir administration for their alleged active support to the terrorism.

PFI, 8 other outfits banned under UAPA for 5 years for terror links

PFI, 8 other outfits banned under UAPA for 5 years for terror links

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The Centre has imposed a ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI) and several of its associates for their alleged terror activities.