News for 'terror-threat'

Goa: Security high as lakhs of tourists arrive

Goa: Security high as lakhs of tourists arrive

Rediff.com30 Dec 2006

Gun-wielding Central Industrial Security Force and Goa police personnel have been posted at major beaches.

Security forces must not be complacent: PM

Security forces must not be complacent: PM

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

The prime minister's remarks came a day after Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil spoke of terror threats to the country's vital installations.

Several Australian schools in lockdown over bomb threats

Several Australian schools in lockdown over bomb threats

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

A number of schools in Australia were put under lockdown and students evacuated after "numerous threats" made to them as they opened on Friday after the long Christmas holiday period, sparking multiple police operations.

Wonder if Obamas will shift to India: Sena's potshot against Modi

Wonder if Obamas will shift to India: Sena's potshot against Modi

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The Sena said that Modi thanking America for standing by India in its times of need is only an example of his courteous nature.

Jindal on US security panel

Jindal on US security panel

Rediff.com16 Mar 2005

The subcommittee met for the first time on Wednesday for a classified briefing focusing on the prevention of nuclear terrorism.

US Homeland Security chief quits

US Homeland Security chief quits

Rediff.com1 Dec 2004

The exit, widely rumoured for some time, became official when Tom Ridge formally submitted his papers to Bush Tuesday.

China wants action on global terrorists but no UN ban on Azhar

China wants action on global terrorists but no UN ban on Azhar

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Days after extending its blockade on India's move to impose a United Nations ban on Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar, China on Wednesday called for a stronger global response to curb cross-border movement of foreign terrorists.

BJP attacks Congress, Chidambaram on Ishrat affidavit

BJP attacks Congress, Chidambaram on Ishrat affidavit

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the government on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress over the Ishrat Jahan case

Iraq dossier author heads MI6

Iraq dossier author heads MI6

Rediff.com7 May 2004

The appointment of John Scarlett, who authored the disputed Iraqi weapons dossier, as the new head of MI6 has sparked off a political controversy.

India moves UN to add Masood Azhar on terrorist list

India moves UN to add Masood Azhar on terrorist list

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

India has formally approached the United Nations to include Jaish-e-Mohammad chief and Pathankot terror attack mastermind Masood Azhar in the Security Council's sanctions list, strongly emphasising the urgency to take action against him.

Pak terrorists planning to target Amarnath Yatra: Army

Pak terrorists planning to target Amarnath Yatra: Army

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The Corps commander said Pakistan and its army were desperate to disrupt peace in Kashmir Valley.

Aussies warned about travel to Athens

Aussies warned about travel to Athens

Rediff.com12 May 2004

Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs is encouraging people travelling to Athens for the August 13-29 Games to be aware of the increased terror threat globally.

Trump tears up diplomacy; phone call with Taiwan could irk China

Trump tears up diplomacy; phone call with Taiwan could irk China

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Breaking decades of US diplomatic policy, President-elect Donald Trump spoke to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and discussed various issues, a move which could infuriate China.

Sudanese-origin British citizen named in car crash outside UK Parliament

Sudanese-origin British citizen named in car crash outside UK Parliament

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The 29-year-old, who has studied electrical engineering in Sudan, lived in Birmingham's Sparkhill district. He describes himself as a shop manager.

World leaders welcome Bush's second stint

World leaders welcome Bush's second stint

Rediff.com4 Nov 2004

World leaders welcomed Bush's re-election as a mandate for the war against terrorism.

Terror plot involving remote control planes foiled in Pak

Terror plot involving remote control planes foiled in Pak

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

The police are of the view that the remote control planes could be used as a new tactic for carrying out terrorist activity, Geo News reported.

'Arnab has not been provided any security, Y, Z or otherwise'

'Arnab has not been provided any security, Y, Z or otherwise'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

'To safeguard himself he moves around with his personal security. That's it.'

Letter to Mumbai Police threatens 'revenge' for Gaza attacks

Letter to Mumbai Police threatens 'revenge' for Gaza attacks

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria has received a letter purportedly threatening a terror attack in the metropolis to "take revenge for Gaza" attacks, following which an alert has been sounded in Mumbai.

Biggest threat the India Inc faces

Biggest threat the India Inc faces

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

New risks have been identified, which include risk of non-compliance, business investment risk and legal regulatory risk.

Trump thinks Paris is in Germany... and this guy wants to be US president

Trump thinks Paris is in Germany... and this guy wants to be US president

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Donald Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination, has triggered an online rage with his tweet after a man wielding a meat cleaver tried to enter a police station in France claiming to avenge French military action in Syria, on Thursday, a year to the day since the Charlie Hebdo massacre.

When terror strikes, 'run, don't play dead'

When terror strikes, 'run, don't play dead'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

In the event of Paris-style attack, victims should run and hide behind "substantial brickwork" rather than lying down and playing dead, Britain's counter-terrorism office has said in its safety advice to citizens.

Trump faces major legal test over his travel ban

Trump faces major legal test over his travel ban

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

The White House on Tuesday ruled out any possibility of withdrawing the order and exuded confidence of winning the case.

It's faith over fear for Amarnath pilgrims

It's faith over fear for Amarnath pilgrims

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

In wake of the last year's attack, special gadgets and new and better technology have been used to further strengthen the security.

Two more suspects arrested in London tube attack

Two more suspects arrested in London tube attack

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Scotland Yard's Counter-Terrorism Command investigating the attack arrested the 25-year-old from Newport.

London tube attack: Police arrest second man

London tube attack: Police arrest second man

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Earlier, an 18-year-old man was arrested in the port area of Dover. None of the suspects have been named.

Qaeda praises Orlando gunman; asks jihadists to target whites

Qaeda praises Orlando gunman; asks jihadists to target whites

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The terror group says lone wolf jihadists should attack white Americans and avoid minorities so that no one mistakes their terror assaults for hate crimes.

Revenge has started and the blood will flow: ISIS warns UK

Revenge has started and the blood will flow: ISIS warns UK

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

In the footage, a fighter wielding an AK-47 and wearing an explosives belt praises the Paris attackers, who murdered 130 people, as "martyrdom-seeking lions who stormed the capital of France", The Sunday Times reported.

CISF headless for over a month as govt yet to appoint DG

CISF headless for over a month as govt yet to appoint DG

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

The process of decision-making and making large policy moves in the force has slowed down owing to the absence of the designated chief.

Bhopal encounter video, contradictory statements raise doubts

Bhopal encounter video, contradictory statements raise doubts

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Contradictions have emerged over the death of eight SIMI men, who were gunned down in an alleged encounter with the police on the outskirts of the Bhopal hours after they escaped from the high-security Bhopal Central Jail killing a security guard.

Controversial security law in Malaysia grants absolute power to Najib

Controversial security law in Malaysia grants absolute power to Najib

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The NSC act became law on Tuesday but did not obtain express Royal assent from king and head of state of Malaysia Yang di-Pertuan Agong unlike other bills passed by the Parliament.

'5 nations including India accounted for 55% terror attacks in 2015'

'5 nations including India accounted for 55% terror attacks in 2015'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Five countries including India, Pakistan and Afghanistan accounted for more than half of the terror attacks that took place across the globe in 2015, a US official has said.

WEF Summit begins in Davos

WEF Summit begins in Davos

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The World Economic Forum's five-day annual summit began in Davos this evening amid hopes of recovery in global economy and a time of renewed terror threats after recent strikes in France and other parts of globe.

Turnbull assures PM of Australia's support to India's NSG bid

Turnbull assures PM of Australia's support to India's NSG bid

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

India's efforts to join the grouping suffered a setback in June when the NSG plenary decided against accepting its membership application after China and some other nations opposed entry of a non- Non-Proliferation Treaty signatory.

Elite CISF commandos to guard Tata campus in Odisha

Elite CISF commandos to guard Tata campus in Odisha

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

A squad of about 300 special Central Industrial Security Force commandos has taken over the security of a large Tata Steel manufacturing facility in coastal Odisha, making it the 7th private sector concern in the country to get armed cover by the paramilitary force to ward off terror threats.

Indo-Pak series proposal to honour 'Team Kasab': Shiv Sena

Indo-Pak series proposal to honour 'Team Kasab': Shiv Sena

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

The Shiv Sena in its mouthpiece Saamana, said that it was very sad that on Thursday, when the whole country was paying tributes to the martyrs of the serial attacks in Mumbai, the BCCI went ahead and declared the venue of the Indo-Pak bilateral series in December.

Pakistan, Jaish, LeT, D-Company discussed: Jaishankar

Pakistan, Jaish, LeT, D-Company discussed: Jaishankar

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

In a joint statement released after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, the two nations also called on Islamabad to "expeditiously bring to justice the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai, Pathankot, and other cross-border terrorist attacks perpetrated by Pakistan-based groups."

Indo-Pak series proposal to honour 'Team Kasab': Shiv Sena

Indo-Pak series proposal to honour 'Team Kasab': Shiv Sena

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

'It seems as if the 26/11 was not a blood-shed and Pakistan had sent its cricket team who made a double century by killing innocent people and 20 policemen'

Pakistan executes man who attempted to murder Musharraf

Pakistan executes man who attempted to murder Musharraf

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Pakistan on Wednesday hanged a man convicted for attempting to assassinate former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, the seventh execution in the country after a moratorium on death penalty was lifted following the Peshawar school carnage.

US tech industry appeals to Obama to keep hands off encryption

US tech industry appeals to Obama to keep hands off encryption

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The White House has not spelt out regulatory or legislative steps.