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The lawmakers said that the counterterrorism cooperation had been central to the US-Pakistan relationship, but Islamabad did not fulfil its commitments. (Representational Image)

Pak ‘seeking to destabilise India, Afghanistan’: US lawmakers

The US in January 2018 suspended about USD 2 billion in security assistance to Pak for failing to crack down on terrorists on its soil.

08 Feb 2018 12:22 PM

India and the US share a common interest to fight terrorism and transnational crimes in all their forms and manifestations and to prevent the continued growth of terrorist organisations. (Photo: File)

Cabinet nods India-US deal on law enforcement training

It has paved way for enhanced cooperation in security-related matters under the aegis of India-US Homeland Security Dialogue.

08 Feb 2018 11:19 AM

The area around Shri Maharaja Hari Singh has been cordoned off and searches are on to track down the militants. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Pak terrorist flees after militants fire outside Srinagar Hospital, kill 2 cops

Police sources said during preliminary investigation it was learnt that Naveed himself snatched Carbon rifle and opened fire.

06 Feb 2018 12:37 PM

Hafiz Saeed, who was released from house arrest in Pakistan in November 2017, carries a USD 10 million bounty on his head. (Photo: File/AFP)

Won’t stop fighting for Kashmiris, arrest me if you can: Hafiz Saeed dares Pak

JuD Chief Hafiz Saeed also criticised ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for not playing his role on the issue of Kashmir.

06 Feb 2018 9:13 AM

The Pentagon has said that New Delhi has offered the United States with aviation maintenance and developmental aid. (Photo:AP)

India key player in US’s South Asia Strategy: Pentagon

'Our relationship with India is multifaceted. India is helping with respect to South Asian Strategy,' Pentagon's Chief Spokesperson said.

02 Feb 2018 7:59 AM

A high alert was sounded in Kashmir following an intelligence input that a non-Kashmiri woman suicide bomber might disrupt the Republic Day celebrations in the valley. (Photo: Representational Image)

J&K Police detains class XI Pune-girl, suspected be ISIS suicide bomber

Official sources said she is the same woman who was questioned by the Pune Anti-Terrorism Squad in 2015.

26 Jan 2018 2:19 PM

Naidu said he hoped that the NIA would continue to focus on all the aspects of financing of terrorism and effectively disrupt the channels and networks of funding to the terrorist organisations. (Photo: File/PTI)

Not a single inch of India’s land to be ceded: Vice-President Naidu

He said no religion in the world allows terrorism but some people in the name of religion are being radicalised and pushed into terrorism.

24 Jan 2018 8:55 PM

An assault on the Intercontinental Hotel in the Afghan capital killed at least 22 people, including 14 foreigners, and pinned security forces down for more than 13 hours before the last attacker was killed on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Kabul hotel attack shows need to deal with issue of safe havens: India

India strongly condemns the terrorist attack on the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul, the external affairs ministry said on Sunday.

22 Jan 2018 5:47 PM

The woman's two-year-old son, whose nationality remains unclear, has been taken into the care of the state. (Representational Image)

British woman married, gave birth under IS regime; arrested on returning home

The 27-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested at Heathrow Airport under terrorism laws.

21 Jan 2018 7:11 PM

Rajnath Singh was addressing a meeting of 'Bharatiya Railway Maal Godaam Shramik Sangh' in Lucknow. (Photo: File)

India can fight enemies on foreign soil, not only at home: Rajnath Singh

Singh's remarks come almost a month after a group of 5 Army commandos crossed the LoC in Poonch sector and killed three Pakistani soldiers.

21 Jan 2018 5:10 PM

At UNSC meet Indian Ambassador to the UN Syed Akbaruddin said: ‘We must focus on addressing the challenges posed by cross border terrorism emanating from safe havens and sanctuaries to our region and especially to Afghanistan.’ (Photo: PTI)

Pak needs to change its mindset on terrorism: India at UNSC meet

Syed Akbaruddin said Pakistan needs to change its 'mindset' of differentiating between good and bad terrorists.

20 Jan 2018 11:31 AM

Holtzberg said, 'Pakistan must know best what the people are facing. The sorrows of father, brother, wife and children.' (Photo: PTI)

Pak should rethink its policy of creating terrorists: Baby Moshe’s grandfather

Holtzberg, who lost his son Gavriel in the 26/11 terror attacks, said that spreading love and compassion is the 'only victory' in the world.

18 Jan 2018 9:06 AM

Army Chief Bipin Rawat addressing the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi. (Photo: ANI)

Need to put curbs on social media to counter terror: Army chief

The Army Chief also listed the importance of biological chemical weapons and the threat that comes with it.

17 Jan 2018 11:39 AM

Suicide attacks are frequently condemned as fanatical and immoral, especially when civilians are killed, but terrorists view the tactic as their most effective weapon. (Photo: AP/File)

Pak Muslim clerics issue fatwa against suicide bombings, to 'curb terror'

For years, the South Asian nation has been plagued by violence by ISIS terrorists, who often use suicide bombers.

17 Jan 2018 7:35 AM

The United States has long blamed militant safe-havens in Pakistan for prolonging the war in neighboring Afghanistan, giving insurgents, including from the Haqqani network, a place to plot attacks and rebuild their forces. (Photo: Representational | PTI)

‘I’m not giving up’ on ties with Pak, says top US general

Pakistan is a crucial gateway for US military supplies destined for US and other troops fighting a 16-year-old war in Afghanistan.

16 Jan 2018 12:17 PM

The ties between the two countries have come under strain in recent months after US President Donald Trump accused Pakistan of providing safe havens to militants. (Photo: AP)

Pak asks US to address strategic concerns including Kashmir: report

The official confirmed that Pakistan had made it clear to the US that it needed to take a ‘holistic view’ of the current regional situation.

15 Jan 2018 5:07 PM

Gen Rawat said some youths continue to be radicalised and are joining militancy and army has been trying to maintain pressure on terror groups. (Photo: PTI)

Scope to ramp up pressure on Pak to stop cross-border terror: Rawat

Gen Rawat said the army will have to evolve new strategies and new tactics to deal with the situation.

14 Jan 2018 5:35 PM

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14 Jan 2018 12:43 AM

Bajwa said that entire Pakistani nation felt betrayed over US recent statements despite decades of cooperation. (Photo: AP)

We feel betrayed by criticism on terror, aid cut: Pak army chief to US general

US general Joseph Votel told General Qamar Bajwa during a telephone call that US was not contemplating any unilateral action inside Pak.

13 Jan 2018 1:58 PM

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in a federal register notification formally designated Pakistan as a "special watch list" country for severe violations of religious freedom. (Photo: Representational | File)

US hopes Pakistan would do right thing and ‘turn over’ terrorists

Pentagon chief spokesperson said, 'We believe that Pakistan has the ability to address this threat.'

12 Jan 2018 11:08 AM

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