Page 25 - Terrorism

ISIS has 66 known Indian-origin fighters: US report on terrorism

Officials in India remain concerned about internet use for terrorist recruitment and radicalisation to violence, as well as for fomenting interreligious tensions, it said

66 Indian-origin terrorists operating abroad with IS, also in India: US

Sixty six Indian-origin terrorists were operating abroad with the Islamic State (IS) which is also present in India, according to the US State Department.

Terror groups targeting India continue to operate from Pak: US report

Terrorist groups targeting India continued to operate from Pakistan and Islamabad did not take action against other known terrorists, according to a latest report on terrorism by the US State Dept.

US State Dept nails Pak for making limited progress to counter terrorism

In yet another scathing indictment of terror haven and toxic state Pakistan, the US State Department has released its country reports on 'Terrorism 2020', in which it slammed Pakistan

Canadian citizen who joined IS pleads guilty to aiding terrorist group

A Canadian citizen who joined the Islamic State group nearly a decade ago pleaded guilty to serving as one of the organisation's more prominent English-language propagandists.

India reiterates concern on terrorist entities getting chemical weapons

India reiterated its concern regarding the possibility of terrorist groups and individuals gaining access to chemical weapons at the UNSC briefing on Syria (Chemical weapons).

India, Russia discuss Afghan, condemn terrorism; ink deal on AK-203 rifles

India and Russia discussed the evolving situation in Afghanistan, especially the security situation and its implications in the region, as they condemned the cross-border movement of terrorists

India, South Korea agree to strengthen strategic cooperation

India and the Republic of Korea on Friday agreed to strengthen strategic cooperation including in dealing with challenges of terrorism, extremism and radicalisation.

Hizbul Mujahideen district commander killed in encounter in J-K's Kulgam

A newly-appointed district commander of Hizbul Mujahideen militant outfit was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam on Saturday, police said

There are states 'clearly guilty' of supporting terrorism: India at UN

First Secretary in India's Permanent Mission to the UN Rajesh Parihar said India has been a victim of cross border terrorism for over three decades

Terrorism continues to pose a serious threat to Afghanistan: India at UNSC

India emphasised the expectation of the international community which notes the commitment of the Taliban not to allow the use of Afghan soil for terrorism

Encounter underway between security forces, militants in Kulgam

An encounter is underway between security forces and militants in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said Wednesday evening. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Pombay area of Kulgam in south Kashmir on receiving specific inputs about the presence of militants there, a police official said. He said the search operation turned into an encounter after the militants fired upon the security forces party. The exchange of fire is still going on and further details are awaited, the official said.

Spread of terrorism in Africa matter of serious concern: Jaishankar

Jaishankar highlighted the need to support African counter-terrorism operations with sustained financing

16 killed, 40 injured in bombing at Shia mosque in Kandahar

A powerful explosion hit the mosque -- Imam Barga -- in the southern province of Kandahar on Friday

Explosion in Shiite mosque in Afghanistan kills at least 7

The blast came a week after a bombing at a Shiite mosque in northern Afghanistan carried out by a local Islamic State affiliate that killed 46 people

Suspected Pak terrorist sent to 14-day police custody

The suspected terrorist was arrested from the Laxmi Nagar area of the city at around 9 p.m. on Monday

1 Pak terrorist killed, another captured in Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir

The operation was launched on September 18 after the Army noticed suspicious movement along the LoC

Pakistan home to 12 foreign terrorist outfits: US Congressional report

Pakistan is home to at least 12 groups designated as 'foreign terrorist organisations' by the US, including five of them being India-centric like the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)

India, US condemn cross-border terrorism;call for justice for 26/11 attacks

The two leaders reaffirmed that the United States and India 'will take concerted action against all terrorist groups, including groups proscribed by the UNSCR 1267 Sanctions Committee.'

Quad leaders denounce use of 'terrorist proxies' in South Asia

Leaders of Quad countries have denounced the use of "terrorist proxies" in South Asia, in a veiled reference to Pakistan, as they emphasised the importance of denying any support to terrorist groups