Punjab Police on Saturday said it has dismantled a Pakistan-backed Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module operated by UK-based handler Dharam Singh alias Dharma Sandhu. Police have arrested a local operative of the module and recovered six foreign-made pistols from his possession, DGP Gaurav Yadav said. The accused has been identified as Onkar Singh alias Nawab, a resident of Jalalusma village in Amritsar district. The seized weapons, smuggled via drones from across the border, include four 9 mm Glock pistols and two .30 bore pistols, the DGP said. Dharam Singh, who operated the terror module, is a close associate of Pakistan-based terrorist Harvinder Singh alias Rinda. Further investigation is underway to unearth the broader network of the module, the DGP said. Sharing operation details, Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said the arrest followed precise intelligence inputs and coordination. "During interrogation, the accused disclosed that the weapons .
Reaffirming India's stand against terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged leaders of the G7 to galvanise global action against terrorism, and underscored the need for strict action against those who "promote and support" it. In his address Tuesday at the G7 Outreach Session here in Canada, the prime minister also called for attention to the Global South's concerns and priorities. He noted that India took it as its responsibility to bring the voice of the Global South to the world stage, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in an X post. "PM reiterated India's stand against terrorism & thanked the leaders for condemning the ghastly Pahalgam terror attack. He urged them to galvanize global action against terrorism & underlined the need to take strict action against those who promote & support terrorism," he said. The April 22 attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, killed 26 people. In response to it, India launched Operation Sindoor, ...
On his first foreign visit post-strikes, PM Modi seeks to deepen ties with Canada, Cyprus, and Croatia, and rally global support against cross-border terrorism
China on Friday rejected any ambiguity or double standards on its part in combating terrorism due to close ties with Pakistan, saying that fighting the menace is the common responsibility of the international community. "Let me stress that China's position on fighting terrorism is consistent and clear," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a media briefing here. "Terrorism is humanity's common enemy, and combating terrorism is the common responsibility of the international community, Lin said. He said China is committed to safeguarding international and regional peace and tranquility, and to firmly combating all forms of terrorism. "There is no so-called ambiguity or double standards," he said. Lin was reacting to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's recent comments in an interview with the French newspaper, Le Figaro. Jaishankar, while replying to a question on India's firm stand against terrorism in the context of the recent Pahalgam terror attack and China's support
A top US general has called Pakistan a 'phenomenal partner' in counter-terrorism, years after Donald Trump accused it of 'lies & deceit' over terror support
The delegations had highlighted India's anti-terror stance and commitment to peace following the Pahalgam Valley attack
Reaffirming India's tough stance on terrorism, Jaishankar called on global allies to understand its 'zero-tolerance' policy and support its security concerns
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met his counterpart from Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, in Delhi and said they had a warm exchange on deepening bilateral cooperation. Jaishankar said he welcomed the visiting leader's "strong condemnation" of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Meredov is in India for a key conclave. The meeting between the two foreign ministers took place at Hyderabad House. In a post on X, Jaishankar also shared some photos of his meeting with Meredov. "Delighted to meet FM Rashid Meredov of Turkmenistan. A warm exchange on deepening our cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, connectivity, health and energy sectors. Welcome his strong condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations," Jaishankar posted on X. India is hosting the fourth edition of Central Asia Dialogue to forge a closer, wider and stronger partnership with the region, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. Foreign ministers of Kazakhstan,
Several people were injured, and some may have suffered burns Sunday in what the FBI immediately described as a "targeted terror attack" at an outdoor mall in Boulder, Colorado, where a group had gathered to raise attention to Israeli hostages held in Gaza. One man, who authorities did not immediately identify, was taken into custody. Video from the scene showed a witness shouting, "He's right there. He's throwing Molotov cocktails," as a police officer with his gun drawn advanced on a bare-chested suspect with containers in each hand. The attack took place at a popular pedestrian mall in Boulder where demonstrators with a volunteer group called Run For Their Lives had gathered to raise visibility for the hostages who remain in Gaza as a war between Israel and Hamas continues to inflame global tensions and has contributed to a spike in antisemitic violence in the United States. It occurred more than a week after the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington by a ..
An all-party delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad arrived in London on Saturday to reiterate India's zero-tolerance stance on terrorism. The multi-party delegation, comprising MPs Daggubati Purandeswari, Priyanka Chaturvedi, Ghulam Ali Khatana, Amar Singh, Samik Bhattacharya, M Thambidurai and former Union minister of state MJ Akbar and Ambassador Pankaj Saran, is scheduled to meet with community groups, think tanks, parliamentarians and diaspora leaders. "The All Party Delegation of MPs led by Ravi Shankar Prasad arrived in London this evening and was received by High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami," the Indian High Commission in the UK said in a post on X. During their three-day visit to the UK, the delegation will be engaging with House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle, UK Foreign Office Minister for Indo-Pacific Catherine West, parliamentarians, think tanks and Indian diaspora representatives, the High Commission said. The Prasad-led delegation is on a tour of six Europ
An all-party delegation visiting Copenhagen on Saturday apprised the Danish leaders of challenges posed by cross-border terrorism to India, emphasising Denmark's important voice in global affairs as a powerful tool in the fight against the global menace. The delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad is in the Danish capital as part of India's diplomatic outreach following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives. A delegation of MPs from all parties, led by Ravi Shankar Prasad, who is currently visiting Denmark, met with selected former MPs, former ministers and a former diplomat. They held discussions on the challenges posed by cross-border terrorism to India, Operation Sindoor and global issues that threaten peace and security. Denmark's important voice in global affairs - as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council and incoming EU Presidency - was highlighted as a powerful tool in the fight against terrorism, the Indian Embassy said in a post on X. Pras
An all-party Indian delegation wrapped up a key visit to Saudi Arabia, reaffirming strong India-Saudi ties and India's firm zero-tolerance stance on cross-border terrorism amid rising regional tension
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asserted that the development of Jammu and Kashmir, which he said began in 2014 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will not stop or slow down despite recent provocations, and warned that those attempting to harm India will face a "strong and decisive" response. Delivering a message of reassurance and resolve from the border district of Poonch, Shah said the pause in development caused by recent disturbances is only momentary, and the Union Territory's progress will soon regain its momentum. The home minister lauded the bravery and readiness of the armed forces and the civil administration, acknowledging the sacrifice of a senior official during the recent India-Pakistan military conflict. He also praised the administration's swift response in evacuating civilians to safer places during the shelling. The development of Jammu and Kashmir will neither stop nor slow down. The pace that began in 2014 will continue. Anyone who tries to harm us will
An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda arrived in Kuwait on Monday to highlight India's zero-tolerance stance against terrorism. The delegation arrived here from Bahrain. "The All-Party delegation led by @PandaJay arrived in Kuwait carrying India's resolute message of #ZeroTolerance and #NewNormal against terrorism to be highlighted in its engagements in Kuwait," Embassy of India, Kuwait posted on X. Indian Ambassador Adarsh Swaika received the delegation at the airport. All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen leader Asaduddin Owaisi, former Union Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, ex-National chairperson of the National Commission for Women and Rajya Sabha MP Rekha Sharma, and Harsh Vardhan Shringla, former foreign secretary, former Ambassador to the United States, Bangladesh & Thailand, are some other members of the delegation. During their stay in Kuwait, the delegation will interact with senior dignitaries from the Kuwaiti government, prominent
Noting that India has been suffering from terrorism for four decades, Shashi Tharoor said that India has reached a point of "resolved determination" against terrorism
Govt has selected 7 groups consisting members from various political parties to represent its stance of zero tolerance against terror and brief the representatives of other countries on Op Sindoor
Govt has selected 7 groups consisting members from various political parties to represent its stance of zero tolerance against terror and brief the representatives of other countries on Op Sindoor
If terrorism is a "rabid dog", Pakistan is its "vile handler", and the world must unite to tackle it, Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee said on Saturday. Banerjee, who is part of an all-party delegation to Japan to highlight India's unwavering stand against cross-border terrorism and expose Pakistan, said, "We are here to convey the truth India refuses to bow down." The delegation to Japan led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha is one of the seven multi-party delegations India has tasked to visit 33 global capitals to reach out to the international community. "We will not yield to fear. We have learnt to respond in a language that they understand," he said during a fiery speech in Tokyo. "If terrorism is a rabid dog, Pakistan is its vile handler. We must first unite the world to tackle this wild handlerelse it will continue to breed more rabid dogs," he said. "We will ensure India remains responsible. All our responses and actions have been precise, calculated, and non-escalatory," he .
The delegation led by senior BJP leader Baijayant Jay Panda was received by Ambassador Vinod K Jacob at the airport
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said Operation Sindoor has exposed the fact that terrorism in India is fully Pakistan sponsored. Delivering the Rustamji Memorial Lecture organised by the Border Security Force (BSF) on the occasion of its 22nd investiture ceremony, he also said that the border guarding force has proved its mettle during Operation Sindoor and did not allow nefarious Pakistani activities. "Operation Sindoor has exposed that terrorism in India is absolutely Pakistan sponsored," he said. The home minister said the Indian armed forces first hit the terror bases in Pakistan but it was the Pakistan Army that responded by trying to attack India. "We launched Operation Sindoor and destroyed nine terrorist camps. It is important to note that we didn't target the Pakistan Army installations, civilians or air base, he said. We targeted the terrorists, but Pakistan took it on itself and proved that it was Pakistan sponsored terrorism, Shah said. They dared to target ou