Terrorism

Nawaz Sharif praises Burhan Wani again, also raises Kashmir issue

The remarks go against the many others by the Pakistani prime minister about how his country is a victim of terrorism, and is against terrorists.

Jan 5, 2017

India news live updates: BJP office in Kolkata attacked after TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay's arrest in Rose Valley chit fund scam

Read all the live updates here.

Jan 3, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorist killed in Baramulla encounter; gunshots heard in Bandipora district

Around two terrorists are still believed to be hiding in the area and arms and ammunition has been recovered from the deceased terrorist.

Jan 3, 2017

Istanbul nightclub attack: Isis claims responsibility for attack at Reina nightclub

Isis says the attack was carried out "in continuation of the blessed operations that the group is conducting against Turkey, the protector of the cross."

Jan 2, 2017

Istanbul nightclub attack: Sushma Swaraj arranges visas for families of 2 Indians killed in Reina Nightclub massacre

At least 39 people were killed and 65 others injured when two attackers, dressed as Santa Claus, opened fire at the Reina nightclub.

Jan 2, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Poonch's Shahpur area

Shelling began around 9:30 am in Sher, Shakti and Doda sectors of the district.

Jan 1, 2017

Istanbul nightclub attack: At least 39 killed, including 16 foreigners, in Reina nightclub attack

The gunman shot dead a police officer who was guarding the gate at the Reina nightclub around 1:15 am local time.

Jan 1, 2017

Europe tightens security for New Year's eve after Berlin truck attack

Berlin police have closed Pariser Platz square in front of Brandenburg Gate and deployed more than 1,700 additional officers.

Dec 31, 2016

Jammu and Kashmir: Gunshots heard near Bijbehara in Anantnag district

The gunshots were heard in the town's Jablipora village.

Dec 27, 2016

Syrian man who filmed daughters before sending them on suicide mission is killed in Damascus

Al-Nusra and al-Qaeda operative Abu Nimr, alias Abdurrahman Shadad, had reportedly sent his two young daughters on suicide bombing mission.

Dec 26, 2016

Narendra Modi wishes Pak PM Nawaz Sharif, Atal Behari Vajpayee on birthday, extends Christmas greetings to nation

Modi wished Sharif despite tensions between India and Pakistan over repeated terror attacks from across the border.

Dec 25, 2016

US immigration rules: Officials are asking foreign travellers for their social media details

Privacy campaigners have denounced the move ever since it was proposed in June this year.

Dec 24, 2016

Dashcam video shows moment truck drove into Berlin Christmas market

A video clip taken from a dashcam shows the moment when a truck ploughed into a Christmas market in Berlin on 19 December. The attack killed 12 people and nearly 50 injured.Police have launched a manhunt for Anis Amri, as fingerprints from the Tunisian national were found inside the truck. The video was taken by a taxi driver who was waiting for customers outside of the Christmas market at the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.

Dec 23, 2016

Jammu and Kashmir: Security forces cordon off Bandipora's Hajin village over presence of suspected terrorists

There have been several ceasefire violations and infiltration attempts since the army carried out surgical strikes across the LoC on September 29.

Dec 22, 2016

UP Elections 2017: Muslims have never voted for 'patriotic' BJP and they never will, says Parvesh Verma

The BJP MP feels that Muslim community keeps a distance when it comes to voting for his party.

Dec 20, 2016

Germany truck attack: Police say they have 'wrong man' in custody; more attacks imminent

The man arrested earlier had been identified as being of Pakistani and Afghani descent.

Dec 20, 2016

India, Bangladesh and Iran refuse to participate in key regional conference held in Pakistan

India had also boycotted the SAARC Summit that was supposed to be held in Islamabad in November 2016.

Dec 20, 2016

Did Coast Guard just foil a terror attack by nabbing 5 Pakistani boats off Gujarat coast?

The vessels seized were all inflatable rubber boats, which are not often the kind of boat fishermen in the Indian subcontinent use for fishing.

Dec 20, 2016

Evening wrap: Yasin Bhatkal sentenced to death, Masood Azhar named in Pathankot Attack, Sunny Leone sizzles, and more

Read about the trailer release of Jolly LLB 2 and the drone video of a shark and a killer whale fighting under water.

Dec 19, 2016

Pakistan all set to lift ban on Indian films as loss of revenue hits exhibitors hard

The Film Exhibitors Association took the decision after Pakistani and Hollywood films failed to attract large crowds to cinema halls.

Dec 18, 2016