Terrorism

Aero India 2017: Is India shifting gears with UAVs to snoop on Pakistan and China?

The UAVs on display at Aero India 2017 forced many of the visitors to speculate that these drones may now be India's most potent source to spy on Pakistan and China.

Feb 14, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: 3 terrorists, 1 soldier killed in encounter in Handwara district's Khan Mohalla

This is the second encounter which happened in the state after the one in Bandipora district earlier on Tuesday.

Feb 14, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir ceasefire violation: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Sunderbani sector; Indian Army retaliates

The Pakistani Army resorted to indiscriminate firing at Indian Army posts using small arms, automatics and mortars.

Feb 13, 2017

Pakistan Bomb Blast: At least 10 killed, 58 injured in a possible 'suicide attack' outside Punjab Assembly at Lahore's Mall Road

The blast happened during a protest by nurses at Mall Road's Charing Cross.

Feb 13, 2017

Russia says it is not supplying Pakistan with Su-35 aircraft, clarifies its co-operation with Islamabad 'quite limited'

India has been reportedly worried about the Russia selling weapons to Pakistan.

Feb 9, 2017

Iran to deploy missiles as show of defiance after US sanctions

Ever since Donald Trump assumed his position as the US president, relations between Tehran and Washington have further deteriorated.

Feb 4, 2017

Hafiz Saeed: Alleged mastermind behind 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks under house arrest

Pakistani officials have placed Muslim cleric Hafiz Saeed in preventative detention. He has been accused by the US and India of being the brain behind the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks which killed over 150 people. His spokesman claimed that Pakistan was under pressure from the US to act against him.

Jan 31, 2017

Terror on tracks? As NIA takes over Kanpur and Kuneru derailment probes, tragedies averted in Jharkhand and West Bengal

Fittings were noticed to be missing from tracks near Malda in West Bengal and Dhanbad in Jharkhand, and trains on both tracks were stopped.

Jan 27, 2017

US President Donald Trump speaks to PM Modi: Is there a new world order coming?

President Trump and PM Modi "resolved that the United States and India stand shoulder to shoulder in the global fight against terrorism."

Jan 25, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Two LeT terrorists killed in Ganderbal encounter; Infiltration bid foiled in Rajouri

The encounter broke out in the Hadoora area of the district's Khimber locality in Ganderbal district while the infiltration bid was foiled in the Rajouri district.

Jan 24, 2017

UK's May says being female PM 'biggest statement' against Trump's sexism ahead of White House meet

The UK Prime Minister, on several occasions, has expressed concern over Trump's derogatory remarks against women.

Jan 23, 2017

Assam Rifles vehicle ambushed in Tinsukia district along Assam-Arunachal border, two soldiers killed

An encounter between the terrorists and forces is still underway. Sporadic firings have been reported in the area.

Jan 22, 2017

Brexit: Here is the 12-point plan British PM Theresa May laid out for UK leaving the EU

British PM Theresa May warned that she would not tolerate 'opposition for opposition's sake' when time came for the Brexit deal to be negotiated

Jan 17, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: 3 Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Anantnag district

Three AK-47 rifles were recovered after the militants were gunned down. Explosions heard from near the spot late on Sunday (Jan 15) night.

Jan 15, 2017

Morocco bans sale and production of burqa amid growing terrorism fears

Burqa or "niqab" is a long black garment worn by women of Muslim faith, which covers a person from head to toe.

Jan 11, 2017

Czech government tells citizens to arm themselves and shoot Muslim terrorists in case of 'Super Holocaust'

Reports said that after the Czech president's appeal, there was a noticeable spike in the purchase of guns in the nation

Jan 10, 2017

Punjab Assembly Elections 2017: Home Ministry warns of possible terror attack ahead of polls

The MHA has asked the Punjab Police to stay on high alert to prevent possible communal incidents.

Jan 10, 2017

Syria bomb blast: Suspected ISIS terror attack kills at least 60 in rebel-held Azaz

Islamic State has tried several times to take the Syrian town it originally held in 2013; Azaz is currently a major stronghold of Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army.

Jan 8, 2017

Florida Shooting: US veteran arrested for killing 5, injuring 10 at Fort Lauderdale airport

Esteban Santiago, a war veteran who served in Iraq with the National Guard, claimed that the government was controlling his mind.

Jan 7, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists attack National Conference leader Showkat Ganie's residence in Shopian

Ganie had recently called slain Hizbul Mujahideen leader Burhan Wani a freedom fighter during a debate in the Legislative Council.

Jan 6, 2017