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Many of the men busted were management professionals and made UAE their home according to investigators. (Photo: File)

14 men from Tamil Nadu raised funds to set up ISIS cell in India

They were jailed for 6 months in UAE before they got deported to India last week.

17 Jul 2019 1:01 PM

The United States disengaging itself from the battle fronts would lead to an easy victory of its enemies, he cautioned. (Photo:File)

Pakistan continues to back anti-India terror groups: US think tank

Pakistan continues to sponsor terror outfits that launched deadly attacks in India because Islamabad has paid no price for its perfidy.

04 May 2019 12:29 PM

Pakistan intensified its crackdown against Islamist militants on Thursday, with the government announcing it had taken control of 182 religious schools and detained more than 100 people as part of its push against banned groups. (Photo: File)

121 detained in crackdown on banned groups, 182 madrasas: Pak

The ministry said it is not a response to Indian anger over claims of Pak’s failure to rein militant groups operating in the country.

07 Mar 2019 3:24 PM

Pompeo said that in talks with Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, he stressed 'the priority of de-escalating current tensions by avoiding military action, and the urgency of Pakistan taking meaningful action against terrorist groups operating on its soil.' (Photo: File)

Pak must take ‘meaningful action’ against terror group: US after IAF strikes

Mike Pompeo, US Secretary of State said, 'We encourage India and Pakistan to exercise restraint, and avoid escalation at any cost.'

27 Feb 2019 8:40 AM

'Hiding away from issues will not make them disappear. It will not improve the situation in Kashmir,' Qureshi said.

Won't abandon peace efforts despite India's reluctance: Pak

Qureshi said India used incidents that happened in July to cancel peace talks that it agreed to in September.

24 Sep 2018 3:10 PM

Jalaluddin was an Afghan mujahideen commander fighting the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan in the 1980s with the help of the US and Pakistan. (Photo: AFP)

Afghan Taliban announces death of Haqqani network founder

Jalaluddin gained notoriety for his organisation and bravery, garnering attention from CIA and visit from US congressman Charlie Wilson.

04 Sep 2018 9:30 AM

'We're very thankful to the Iraq government for not only cooperating but also simplifying the process for us to get our people back,' said Singh. (Photo: ANI)

No biscuit distribution: VK Singh on exgratia for Indians killed in Iraq

When asked about whether it was the centre or state govt responsible to compensate the families, Singh said, 'It is India's responsibility.'

02 Apr 2018 8:01 PM

At a hurriedly called joint press conference of army, police and CRPF, Jammu and Kashmir Police chief SP Vaid said this is one of the biggest counter-offensives in recent times against terror groups operating in the Kashmir Valley. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

13 militants, 3 Army jawans, 4 civilians killed in multiple Kashmir encounters

The operations by security forces rendered a severe dent to militant groups such as the Hizbul Mujahideen and the Lashker-e-Taiba.

01 Apr 2018 6:35 PM

In a message to his workers, Saeed appealed for calm and asked them not give any violent reaction to the government action against their charities. (Photo: AFP)

Will fight against govt’s ‘illegal’ action; Pak did it to please US, India: Saeed

Under pressure to act against banned groups, Pak took control of a seminary and 4 dispensaries run by Saeed-linked JuD and FIF.

15 Feb 2018 9:48 AM

Nauert was responding to a question if the suspension of security assistance was related to Hafiz Saeed, the Mumbai attack mastermind who was released by Pakistan in November 2017. (Photo: AP)

Suspension of Pak aid not related to release of Hafiz Saeed: US official

US continues to have conversation with Pak not only on Haqqani network, Taliban but also on India-centric terrorist groups like LeT and JeM.

05 Jan 2018 10:39 AM

Musharraf said the two groups have large public support and good people and no one could object if they formed a political party. (Photo: AP/File)

LeT, JuD militants 'patriots', will form alliance for Pak's 'security': Musharraf

The 74-year-old retired general, who is on self-exile in Dubai, had last month said that he was the biggest supporter of the LeT.

17 Dec 2017 2:12 PM

Tillerson described his communication with the Pakistani leadership as very frank and very candid. (Photo: AP)

Tillerson wraps up maiden South Asia visit, asks Pak to take ‘decisive actions’ against terror

No specific ‘wish list’ has been given to Pakistan by the US.

27 Oct 2017 11:34 AM

'No civilised country can accept the rise of terrorism on its soil,' Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. (Photo: PTI)

Fake notes 'oxygen for terrorism', NIA crackdown blow to terror outfits: Rajnath

NIA began a probe into terror activities and flow of funds from Pakistan in June this year and conducted raids at various places.

10 Oct 2017 7:21 PM

Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif admission came two days after the BRICS grouping that includes China, for the first time named terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) among the internationally banned outfits operating from within Pakistan. (Photo: PTI)

Need to bring our house in order to avoid embarrassment: Pak on terror groups

Foreign minister Khawaja Asif acknowledged existence of LeT and JeM among the internationally banned outfits operating from within Pakistan.

07 Sep 2017 11:24 AM

Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik. (Photo: File)

Delhi favourite target for terror groups, police on high alert: Amulya Patnaik

Patnaik said that they are working on using technology to tackle all sorts of threats and are planning to rope in an expert to help them.

10 May 2017 9:51 AM

Delhi police always on alert to thwart terror bid: Patnaik

Delhi has been the favourite target for any terror outfit because any incident here gets national and international attention, Patnaik said.

10 May 2017 2:38 AM

Senator Richard Burr made the remarks while speaking at a round table organised at the Capitol Visitor Center. (Photo: AP)

India's neighbour makes stability challenging: US Senator

The panel discussion was also attended by several other US lawmakers including Senators Thom Tilles and Joe Donnelly.

16 Mar 2017 10:00 AM

Khalistan Liberation Force chief Harminder Singh Mintoo. (Photo: PTI)

Khalistani chief 'was in contact with Pak-based terror outfits'

The dreaded terrorist would be subjected to 'intensive interrogation' when he would be brought from Delhi.

28 Nov 2016 7:31 PM

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