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There was a continuous exchange of fire between the terrorists and police personnel. (Photo: ANI)

11 killed in Afghanistan hotel attack, Taliban claims responsibility

The siege came to an end after seven hours and three terrorists were killed while two others were arrested, according to Rahimi.

14 Jul 2019 12:19 PM

Yemen’s Al-Qaeda branch, called Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, is the most dangerous and sophisticated offshoot of the terror group Osama bin Laden founded in Afghanistan in 1988. (Photo: AP)

Al-Qaida is stronger than it was before 9/11

Al-Qaeda has developed new political influence – in some areas even supplanting the local government.

13 Jul 2019 11:03 AM

India wants normal neighbourly relations with Pakistan but it failed to create an atmosphere free from terror, the government said on Wednesday. (Photo: ANI)

India wants neighbourly relations but Pak failed to create atmosphere: MEA

The Minister said this was manifested in the international support after the cross border terrorist attack in Pulwama in February 2019.

11 Jul 2019 9:11 AM

A former senior official in India's external intelligence agency, the Research and Analyses Wing (R&AW), has said that the use of terror will remain a part of Pakistan's foreign policy even if it warps its policies. (Photo: File)

Use of terror will remain part of Pak's foreign policy: Former intelligence official

The former intelligence official believes that the world would face consequences if Pakistan failed to act against these terror groups.

09 Jul 2019 9:12 AM

Veronica Ekelund also states that report ‘attempts to vitiate history’ by narrowing conflict down to two-year period, beginning with death of terrorist in 2016. (Photo: ANI)

EFSAS researcher slams 'inaccurate' UN report on J&K

Veronica Ekelund, says report ‘completely disregards’ facts like all terrorist organizations in J&K are receive patronage from Pak Army.

04 Jul 2019 7:12 PM

Pakistan welcomed the move, and said it hoped that the action would ensure that the BLA’s space to operate is minimised. (Representational Image)

Ahead of Trump-Imran meet, US designates Baloch militants in Pakistan as terrorists

Pakistan has already classified the outfit as a terrorist organisation and has been urging the US to do the same.

03 Jul 2019 12:20 PM

Octopus is one of the elite organisations with commando outfit to combat urban terror scenario and has wings for house intervention, rescue operation and hostage release. (Photo: ANI)

Telangana: Octopus teams conduct surprise check of vehicles with police

Inspections were conducted at Aramghar Chowrasta Hyderabad-Bangalore highway in the limits of Rajendranagar police station on Saturday.

30 Jun 2019 10:57 AM

The Prime Minister is in Osaka for the G-20 Summit. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

G-20 Summit: ‘Terrorism biggest threat to humanity,’ says PM Modi

Speaking at the informal BRICS leaders’ meeting in Osaka, PM said that there is need to stop all mediums of support to terrorism and racism.

28 Jun 2019 8:53 AM

The NIA was set up in 2009 in the wake of the Mumbai terror attack that had claimed 166 lives. (Photo: File)

Union Cabinet approves amendments to two laws to strengthen NIA

Amendment to Schedule 4 of the UAPA will allow the NIA to designate an individual suspected to have terror links as a terrorist.

24 Jun 2019 3:10 PM

The Pakistan Army Chief's comments come a day after the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) directed Pakistan to "swiftly" complete its action plan to curb terror financing by October or face consequences. (Photo: File)

'Doing best to wipe out terrorism': Pak Army Chief

Bajwa suggested that all nations must cooperate with each other in 'wiping out terrorism' since it is a common enemy for all.

23 Jun 2019 6:15 PM

The international terror financing watchdog FATF has decided to keep Pakistan on its 'Grey' list for failure to curb funnelling of funds to terror groups LeT, JeM and others and has given a September deadline to compile with its 27-point action plan, sources here said. (Photo: File)

FATF decides to keep Pak in 'Grey' list

The FATF currently has 35 members and two regional organisations - European Commission and Gulf Cooperation Council.

22 Jun 2019 11:43 AM

In response to a media query regarding the FATF report, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said the FATF has decided to continue to keep Pakistan on its compliance document (i.e. Grey List) for the International Cooperation Review Group (ICRG) monitoring for its failure to complete the action plan items due in January and May 2019. (Photo: File)

India: Pak must implement FATF; take verifiable steps against terrorism

'We expect Pak to take all necessary steps to effectively implement FATF Action Plan fully within the remaining time frame,' Kumar said.

22 Jun 2019 11:05 AM

Afghanistan is facing an unstable political and security situation due to the activities of the Taliban and the Islamic State. (Representational Image | AFP)

5 Taliban terrorists killed by Afghan forces in Faryab province

The anti-terrorist operation was carried out in the Dara-e-Shakh area of Gurziwan district in the wee hours of Friday.

21 Jun 2019 1:34 PM

Kumar was responding to queries regarding replies to congratulatory messages by Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan. (Photo: ANI)

India rejects claims of having agreed to hold talks with Pakistan

India has maintained its stance that Pakistan, in order to resume talks, needs to create a terror-free atmosphere.

20 Jun 2019 12:35 PM

A team comprising officials of the Criminal Investigations Department took the suspects in its custody in Dubai and brought them back for further questioning. (Photo: AP)

Five suspects of Easter Sunday attacks repatriated from the UAE

Suspects also include Mohamed Milhan, prominent member of banned terror outfit National Thawheed Jamath, responsible for the attacks.

14 Jun 2019 1:09 PM

Wells said that the United States’ relationship with Pakistan remains one of its most complex and most consequential. (Photo: File)

Pakistan's action against terror groups post Pulwama attack still reversible: US

US asserted that Pakistan must sustain these measures and expand upon them, including by prosecuting terrorist leaders.

13 Jun 2019 10:29 AM

He also spoke about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to France for the G7 meeting. (Photo: ANI)

France reaffirms support to India in fighting terrorism, terror financing

India and France worked closely to get Azhar designated, especially after Pulwama attack which killed 40 CRPF personnel in J&K on Feb 14.

10 Jun 2019 2:10 PM

Imran Khan has written a second letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his re-election, saying that Pakistan wants talks with India to resolve all differences, including on the Kashmir issue. (Photo: File)

US puts 'onus for peace between India, Pak on Islamabad': Reports

, India has rejected Pakistan's offer of talks, maintaining that terror and talks cannot go together.

08 Jun 2019 5:21 PM

‘These committees undertake their work outside of norms of transparency and there is hardly any effort to make the broader UN membership or the international community aware of their various decisions,’ Naidu said. (Photo: AFP)

India criticises lack of transparency in functioning of UNSC's Sanctions Committees

India's criticism of UN's top organ came a month after getting JeM chief Masood Azhar blacklisted as a global terrorist by the world body.

07 Jun 2019 1:34 PM

Shortly after taking the charge, Home Minister Shah had on Saturday held a meeting with top officials of the ministry and had discussed a slew of issues related to internal security along with terrorism and Naxalism. (Photo: ANI)

Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting on internal security

Minister of State for Home Affairs, G Kishan Reddy also arrived at the Ministry of Home Affairs.

06 Jun 2019 1:23 PM

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