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India ready to tackle IS threat, says Rajnath

India ready to tackle IS threat, says Rajnath

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Home minister says Islamic State is a threat to entire world.

Delay in $75bn investment fund due to India, says UAE

Delay in $75bn investment fund due to India, says UAE

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

"There has been one meeting (on this). It is a matter of setting up the governance structures. Now ball is in the court of the Indian side to finalise the governance of the setting up of the fund. We are ready for it," the UAE ambassador Dr Ahmed Al Banna said.

Rafale jet deal with France delayed once more`

Rafale jet deal with France delayed once more`

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

India and France on Monday inked an Inter-Governmental Agreement on the sale of 36 French fighter jets, Rafale, but were unable to sign the final deal due to some "financial" aspects, which are expected to be sorted out in "couple of days".

'Time to accept that Dhaka attackers had an IS link'

'Time to accept that Dhaka attackers had an IS link'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

'The police had cautioned me that there could be some 'trouble' in Dhaka by the end of June.' 'Once brainwashed, these young people don't think twice about killing people, thinking such an act will pave the path for heaven.'

Exclusive! How IM terrorist Tehsin Akthar was arrested

Exclusive! How IM terrorist Tehsin Akthar was arrested

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

It might have taken several years, but the intelligence and security agencies in several states recently tracked down and arrested dreaded terrorists involved in creating havoc in the country. It began with the arrest of Zabbiuddin Ansari, an accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, then came the arrest of Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal followed by Lashkar-e-Tayiba bomb maker Abdul Karim Tunda, Zaveri Bazaar bomber Waqas Ahmed and now IM chief Tehsin Akthar. In a five-part series, Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa describes how each of these terrorists were painstakingly tracked by the Intelligence Bureau and arrested by the security agencies.

SHOCKING! Islamic State luring Brit teens with cash

SHOCKING! Islamic State luring Brit teens with cash

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

British extremists with links to the Islamic State are offering cash payments to teenagers in the United Kingdom to travel to join terrorists and fight for the militant group that has seized swathes of land in Iraq and Syria.

'Global jihad does indeed threaten India'

'Global jihad does indeed threaten India'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

'A series of arrests have illustrated that IS now has a footprint in India.' 'India has been, for a very long time, a key part of Al Qaeda's global jihadist ambitions.'

Amid China and Covid-19 let's not forget the migrants

Amid China and Covid-19 let's not forget the migrants

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

If solutions are not found, adequately and in good time, things could simply slip out of everyone's hands, warns N Sathiya Moorthy.

PhD scholar who joined Hizb among 2 terrorists killed in encounter

PhD scholar who joined Hizb among 2 terrorists killed in encounter

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Authorities shut down schools and other educational institutions in north Kashmir as a precautionary measure for maintaining law and order.

3 Lashkar terrorists, 1 civilian killed in Pulwama

3 Lashkar terrorists, 1 civilian killed in Pulwama

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Mir was allegedly involved in the killing of former sarpanch Fayaz Ahmad of Kakapora in March.

The Making of A Terrorist

The Making of A Terrorist

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

How did Mansoor Peerbhoy, an academically bright, suave and soft-spoken young man, who never exhibited any jihadist tendencies, go on to head the Indian Mujahideen's media cell?

How the ISI tried to erase the traces of 26/11

How the ISI tried to erase the traces of 26/11

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

'An operation such as the Mumbai attacks, which needed expert technical assessment, money and time to prepare, could not have been carried out without the knowledge of the ISI's leadership.'

Guv justifies curbs, says 50,000 govt jobs in J-K soon

Guv justifies curbs, says 50,000 govt jobs in J-K soon

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

The Centre, he said, will soon make a 'big' announcement on Jammu and Kashmir.

SC bars deportation of Rohingyas till hearing on November 21

SC bars deportation of Rohingyas till hearing on November 21

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

The top court made it clear that there was a need for holistic hearing and it is neither going to be swayed by the arguments of senior lawyer Fali S Nariman, who is representing the petitioners, nor by any other senior counsel and the submissions have to go by the letter of the law.

First ever Indian woman with alleged ISIS link deported by UAE

First ever Indian woman with alleged ISIS link deported by UAE

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

An Indian woman, allegedly involved in carrying out recruitment for the dreaded Islamic State terror outfit, was today deported by the United Arab Emirates after which she was arrested n Hyderabad.

This is NOT a Muslim ban: Trump defends immigration order

This is NOT a Muslim ban: Trump defends immigration order

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Defending his controversial executive order on banning people from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering America, United States President Donald Trump has insisted that it is "not a Muslim ban" as is "falsely" reported by the media.

4 terrorists, 2 jawans, 1 civilian killed in Kashmir encounter

4 terrorists, 2 jawans, 1 civilian killed in Kashmir encounter

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

Three other terrorists, believed to be severely injured during the gunfight, managed to escape.

'Pakistan will make a lot of mistakes'

'Pakistan will make a lot of mistakes'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

'A couple of Pulwamas will bring the two nations to war and it will be limited to J&K itself.'

139th Jagannath Rath Yatra begins in Ahmedabad

139th Jagannath Rath Yatra begins in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

The total length of rath yatra procession stretches up to 1.5 km. It will return to the temple after almost 11 hours of journey.

World's best bomb maker is looking to strike back

World's best bomb maker is looking to strike back

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

'Underwear bomb' creator Ibrahim Hassan al-Asiri, perhaps the best bomb maker in the world, has been the most high-profile recruit of the Islamic State. And the ability of his bombs to go unchecked through the most stringent security setups has left the US and UK very worried. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Captured terrorist says LeT, Pak orchestrating Kashmir unrest

Captured terrorist says LeT, Pak orchestrating Kashmir unrest

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

The video shows 21-year-old Bahadur Ali, a resident of Raiwind in Lahore, spilling beans about LeT's role in the disturbances.

How Rahul Gandhi got the IB alert on Muzaffarnagar WRONG

How Rahul Gandhi got the IB alert on Muzaffarnagar WRONG

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi claimed in a rally in Indore that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence was trying to recruit disgruntled riot-affected youngsters to carry out its nefarious plans. Vicky Nanjappa finds out the truth behind his statement

Wailing mother's plea compels young LeT terrorist to surrender

Wailing mother's plea compels young LeT terrorist to surrender

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

The college student, a goalkeeper for his local team in Anantnag in south Kashmir, is believed to have turned to militancy after a close friend was killed in an encounter.

No substantial headway in Burdwan blast probe

No substantial headway in Burdwan blast probe

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Exactly a month after the Burdwan blast in which two suspected terrorists were killed, the National Investigation Agency appears to have made no substantial headway.

US designates Hafiz Saeed's MML as terrorist outfit

US designates Hafiz Saeed's MML as terrorist outfit

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

"Make no mistake: whatever LeT chooses to call itself, it remains a violent terrorist group. The US supports all efforts to ensure that LeT does not have a political voice until it gives up violence as a tool of influence," said Nathan A Sales, Coordinator for Counterterrorism at the Department of State.

IM operative held in Dubai is key facilitator says NIA

IM operative held in Dubai is key facilitator says NIA

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

The National Investigation Agency will soon have in its custody key Indian Mujahideen operative Faizan Sultan accused of facilitating the travel and shelter of IM operatives from India to Dubai and then to Pakistan.

Court files chargesheet against 3 in Bodh Gaya blast case

Court files chargesheet against 3 in Bodh Gaya blast case

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

A court in Patna on Friday framed charges against three people, including Haider Ali alias 'black beauty', for allegedly being involved in Bodhgaya serial blasts. Besides Haider, the court framed charges against Taufqiue Ansari and Mujibullah under the Indian Penal Code, Explosive Substances Act and Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.

FBI translator married Islamic State terrorist she investigated

FBI translator married Islamic State terrorist she investigated

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Daniela Greene returned to the US just a month after tying the knot with Denis Cupert; was immediately arrested and sentenced to two years in federal prison

9 ways to deal with the Kashmir crisis

9 ways to deal with the Kashmir crisis

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

'Civilian casualties are something that could change the mood overnight, and therefore should be avoided by every means.'

Rajnath seeks clerics' help to keep Indian youth away from ISIS

Rajnath seeks clerics' help to keep Indian youth away from ISIS

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The hour-long meeting, also attended by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and senior home ministry officials, apprised the Muslim clerics about activities of the West Asian terrorist group and its efforts to attract Indian youth to its fold.

NIA continues crackdown, 14 more Islamic State supporters arrested

NIA continues crackdown, 14 more Islamic State supporters arrested

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

All the 14 were being produced in local courts for a transit remand to Delhi where they would be questioned extensively by the NIA.

Washington transit police officer arrested for aiding Islamic State

Washington transit police officer arrested for aiding Islamic State

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Nicholas Young, 36, facing a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, was employed as an officer as Metro Transit Police Department since 2003.

We expect infiltration across LoC but are prepared: Army

We expect infiltration across LoC but are prepared: Army

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Army on said militant activities at the launching pads across the Line of Control have not died down but the troops are ready to face the challenge.

SIMI hand behind Bengaluru blast? It's a possibility, says Rijiju

SIMI hand behind Bengaluru blast? It's a possibility, says Rijiju

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Outlawed outfit Students Islamic Movement of India's possible role has come under the scanner of investigators probing the terror attack outside a restaurant here that killed a woman and injured three others, as government announced a raft of measures to ramp up security, particularly in crowded areas.

Legion now hacks accountants' data

Legion now hacks accountants' data

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

The hacking group say they will release information on those who help mask the rich.

Twitter clarifies rules on banned content, abusive behaviour

Twitter clarifies rules on banned content, abusive behaviour

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

The new rules do not mention Islamic State or any other group by name

Obama denounces Trump over 'dangerous' Muslim ban proposal

Obama denounces Trump over 'dangerous' Muslim ban proposal

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Obama said the argument of labels has mostly been partisan rhetoric and harming America's fight against terrorism.

Will Trump take sides in the India-Pakistan dispute?

Will Trump take sides in the India-Pakistan dispute?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

'It is highly doubtful that the Trump administration will consider inserting itself into the volatile India-Pakistan dispute.'

United Nations adopts plan to attack Islamic State's funding

United Nations adopts plan to attack Islamic State's funding

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The 15-member body called for enhanced actions, from closing financial system loopholes to stopping the abuse of charitable causes, as well as updating the existing IS and Al Qaeda sanctions list.

Anantnag attack: Terrorist identified on CCTV is local youth who joined LeT

Anantnag attack: Terrorist identified on CCTV is local youth who joined LeT

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

The militants had ambushed a BSF convoy at neighbouring Goriwan area at Bijbehara in South Kashmir killing three of its personnel.