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225 Daesh fighters killed in Afghanistan's Nangarhar offensives

Most of the casualties were incurred to insurgents by air raids by foreign troops that targeted their hideouts in Kot district

Fight extremism with education, social media: Ban Ki-moon

The UN chief called on member states to employ conflict resolution, empower youth and develop educational opportunities in the battle against terrorism

States that sponsor terrorists must be made accountable: India

India has been pressing for early adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism

Those arrested in Hyderabad were being guided by ISIS: NIA

Says the gang was preparing improvised explosive devices for carrying out blasts, and was being guided by an online handler

NIA busts terror plot in Hyderabad, 11 held

The detained suspects were allegedly planning terror activities in the city

Islamist group Ansar Dine threatens France, UN in new video

In a new video, group head Iyad Ag Ghaly appeared in the video because "he wants to show that he is still alive", said a jihad group specialist

More terrorists being neutralised, says Parrikar

Number of terrorists' neutralised was more than 50 now, whereas only 12 security forces personnel had lost their lives

Babri demolition, Godhra riots led youths to al Qaeda: Police

In chargesheet against 17 accused, Delhi Police says some of them had met Hafiz Saeed and Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi in Pakistan

Cuba, US hold talks on collaboration against terrorism

A statement on Thursday said the talks took place in an atmosphere of respect and professionalism

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

The total number of terrorist attacks in 2015 decreased by 13% as compared to 2014

Six 'foreigners' arrested in Burkina Faso over jihadist attacks

The suspects are believed to have sheltered and aided the perpetrators on a top hotel and a cafe in Ougadougou

Anti-terror group cautions govt over Khalistan terrorists planning to attack India

AIATF's comment comes in wake of reports that pro-Khalistan terrorists are running a camp near Mission city in British Columbia, Canada

Go after terrorists, especially the Taliban leadership: US to Pakistan

The US further said that the drone strike that killed Taliban leader Mullah Mansour inside Pakistan should send a signal that they will not tolerate terrorist safe havens

New fingerprint database to check terrorism

A data bank carrying finger prints of all foreigners coming to India on e-tourist visa is being set up by the Home Ministry to help thwart entry of terrorists and criminals from abroad. Immigration officials have started collecting finger prints of those coming on electronic or e-tourist visa and creating an Unique Case File (UCF) of all visitors, official sources said today. Over 10 lakh UCF having all relevant information about the flyers including their finger prints are part of the database now, they said. The move comes amidst hightened threat from terror groups, including the IS. All those coming to India on e-tourist visa have to mandatorily get their finger prints scanned with authorities here. The Home Ministry has decided to press ahead with the drive despite External Affairs Ministry recently expressing its reservations over the mandatory requirement of finger print scanning of the foreigners, saying it may discourage tourists form visiting India, ..

UN has disaggregated counter-terror infrastructure: India

Said that the world community has failed to address the menace of terror

There cannot be different standards to judge terror: India tells China

China has placed a technical hold on India's application to designate Azhar as a terrorist in the UN Security Council Committee

12 suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists from Delhi, UP detained

The police also recovered explosives from their possession after a series of overnight raids

Taliban must face consequences for calling off peace talks with Afghan govt: US

The US further said that it once again asked Pakistan to go after terrorists that threatened its neighbours

Pak cannot be in denial on impact of terrorism on bilateral ties: India

During the meeting, the Pakistan Foreign Secretary emphasized that Kashmir remains the core issue that requires a just solution

There can be no differentiation among terrorists: India to China

The comment comes days after Beijing blocked India's bid to have Masood Azhar designated as a terrorist by the UN