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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Topic: Anti-terrorism

India holds 2 anti-terrorism meetings with SCO members, highlights misuse of internet by extremists

At Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meetings, member states also discussed challenges posed by emerging tech like AI, dark web & cryptocurrency.

India, US commit to work against money laundering, terror financing during AML/CFT Dialogue

They discussed their experience with virtual assets & virtual asset service providers, given focus area of both sides to promote responsible innovation while mitigating finance risks.

Hafeez Saeed confidant who trained young Lashkar recruits — all about Hanzala Adnan, shot in Karachi

Adnan, said to have been highly active in Kashmir between 2012 & 2016, allegedly orchestrated several terror attacks in the area, including Aug 2015 attack on a BSF convoy which killed 2.

A look at Canada’s terror laws: ‘Facilitating, financing’ terrorism are offences, ‘glorification’ isn’t

Canada enacted Anti-Terrorism Act in wake of 9/11. According to former Canadian federal minister Ujjal Dosanjh, it could have been used 'retroactively' for 1985 Kanishka bombing.

Forces widen search, fire mortar shells as anti-terrorist operation in J&K’s Anantnag enters day 5

Security forces said there were several cave-like hideouts in Gadole forest area and that drones were being used to pinpoint location of terrorists to carry out attacks on them.

UK set to ban Russia’s Wagner Group, deem it ‘terrorist organisation’, reports The Times

Wagner mercenaries have spearheaded Russia's months-long assault on the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.

‘No Money for Terror’ to further India’s efforts to build cooperation in fight against terrorism

Amit Shah will be participating in the event which will convey India’s determination as well as its support systems for achieving success against terrorism, the MHA said in a statement.

Amit Shah inaugurates NIA office in Raipur, reaffirms zero-tolerance towards terrorism

Shah lauded the NIA for establishing itself as a "prime anti-terror agency" in the world, and setting a target of a 100 per cent conviction rate, currently standing at 94.23 per cent.

‘Address energy & food crisis, zero tolerance on terrorism’, says S Jaishankar at SCO meet

At the foreign ministerial meeting of the eight-nation bloc, Jaishankar also underlined the potential of the Chabahar port in Iran for the economic future of the grouping.

Haemolymph — new film narrates ordeal of lone accused acquitted in 7/11 Mumbai bombings

Released on 27 May, 'Haemolymph' is written and directed by Sudarshan Gamare. It is an effort to recreate events around 7/11 and Abdul Wahid Shaikh’s ensuing fight for justice.

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Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.