Terrorism

US Praises India For Its Significant Counter-Terrorism Actions

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 20, 2018

The US has praised India for its significant counter-terrorism actions and said Pakistan-based terror groups continued their terror attacks in the country.

Jammu And Kashmir Prepares For Civic Polls Amid Arson, Terror Threat

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Thursday September 20, 2018

The Jammu and Kashmir administration is preparing for the upcoming civic polls on a war footing despite increasing incidents of arson in the region, a boycott call by separatist leaders and two major political parties deciding to abstain.

Imran Khan Writes To PM Modi: "Pak Remains Ready To Discuss Terrorism"

India News | Reported by Nidhi Razdan, Edited by Debanish Achom | Thursday September 20, 2018

Less than a month after taking charge of Pakistan after a tumultuous national election, Pakistan's new Prime Minister Imran Khan has written to his Indian counterpart seeking to "restart the stalled dialogue process" between the two neighbours.

Dilbag Singh Will Continue As Jammu And Kashmir Top Cop: Supreme Court

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Thursday September 20, 2018

The Supreme Court today ruled that Dilbag Singh will continue as the acting chief of the Jammu and Kashmir police until the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) takes a decision on the matter.

59 Per Cent Of All Terror Attacks In 2017 In 5 Asian Countries: US Report

World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 20, 2018

Almost 59 per cent of all terrorist attacks in 2017 took place in five Asian countries, including India and Pakistan, a US report said today. The other three countries, he said, were Afghanistan, Iraq and the Philippines.

Iran Leading State Sponsor Of Terrorism With "Near-Global Reach": US

World News | Carol Morello, The Washington Post | Thursday September 20, 2018

The State Department released a report Wednesday identifying Iran as the leading state sponsor of terrorism with a "near-global reach" and accusing it of sending suspected operatives to the United States.

"Pak Didn't Sufficiently Act Against LeT, Jaish," Says US Terror Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 20, 2018

The US on Wednesday said the Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist groups continue to pose a regional threat in the subcontinent and that Pakistan did not adequately address America's concerns on terrorism in 2017.

"Just Not On": Australia PM Amid Scare Over Needles In Strawberries

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday September 19, 2018

The tainting of supermarket strawberries with sewing needles is comparable to "terrorism", Australia's prime minister said Wednesday, as he demanded tougher sentencing in response to a nationwide scare.

UK Police Conduct Several Terror Raids Over 'Extremist Activity' In India

World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 18, 2018

Britain's counter-terrorism officers on Tuesday conducted a series of raids on homes in central England in connection with what it described as allegations of extremist activity in India and fraud offences.

Nearing Goal Of Ending Terrorism In Jammu and Kashmir: Police Chief

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 17, 2018

Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police Dilbag Singh Monday said the force was "near" its goal of "completely finishing" terrorism in the state.

Soldier Killed By Terrorists In Kashmir Was Home After Son's Death

India News | Written by Nazir Masoodi | Monday September 17, 2018

A territorial Army soldier, who had returned to his home in south Kashmir's Kulgam district for the last rites of his son, was shot dead by terrorists on Monday. The gunmen barged into his home at Shurat village and shot him from point blank.

Terror Originating From Pakistan Our Shared Concern With India: US

World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 13, 2018

The US shares India's concern over the continued ability of terrorist outfits to operate on Pakistani soil, a senior Trump administration official said, stressing that tackling this core issue by Islamabad is critical to the prospects of its better relations with New Delhi.

US To Be "Very Supportive" If India, Pak Hold Productive Talks: Official

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 12, 2018

The US will be "very supportive" if conditions can be created for productive talks between India and Pakistan, a senior Trump administration official has said, underling that Washington understands New Delhi's position that "demonstrable reduction" in cross-border terrorism would create the confidence for such a dialogue.

In A First, Joint BIMSTEC Military Exercises Begin Near Pune

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 10, 2018

In a first such initiative, militaries of BIMSTEC member nations barring Nepal today began a week-long anti-terror exercise at Aundh near Pune to enhance cooperation in dealing with the challenge of terrorism in the region.

UK Tourists Among 7 Injured In Paris Knife Attack, Say Police

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday September 10, 2018

Seven people including two British tourists were wounded Sunday in Paris after they were attacked by a man armed with a knife and an iron bar, according to police and other sources.