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Topic: Anti-terrorism

Peace deal to end Afghan war needs leverage over Taliban

It’s time to end the Afghan war but a schedule tied to US political calendar would encourage the Taliban to drag out talks and then seize power outright.

Parliament strengthens India’s anti-terror law, passes UAPA Amendment bill

Rajya Sabha approved the bill, which empower the Centre to designate an individual as a terrorist, after rejecting an opposition-sponsored motion to send it to select committee.

Nothing wrong with Amit Shah’s new UAPA. Congress must decide if it wants India to be secure

Home Minister Amit Shah’s resolve against terrorism echoes the sentiment of India's majority, which wants a safe and secure environment in society.

Amit Shah assures law will not be ‘misused’ as Lok Sabha passes anti-terror bill

Home Minister Amit Shah defended amendments to the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) saying it will only be used to keep law enforcement a step ahead of terrorists.

India didn’t ask US to mediate on Kashmir with Pakistan, Jaishankar tells Rajya Sabha

Foreign affairs minister S Jaishankar categorically stated that no such request has been made, and added that the issue can only be discussed after Pakistan ends cross-border terrorism.

Hafiz Saeed & 3 of his aides granted bail by Pakistan anti-terrorism court

Hafiz Saeed's lawyer insisted that Jamat-ud Dawah was not using any piece of land illegally and urged the court to accept bail pleas.

NIA judge on Samjhauta prosecution: Does evidence cover-up hurt India’s war on terror?

In the judgement acquitting Aseemanand and three others in the Samjhauta Express blast case, NIA special court judge has criticised the prosecution.

The mystery of the first AK-56 rifle police has recovered from Mumbai in 10 years

Police seized the weapon from the house of a Dawood ‘gang member’, suspect it could be one the AK rifles that went missing after 1993 blasts.

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation member Pakistan hosts its first anti-terrorist meeting

Here's what's happening across the border: Quetta man rides 8,000 km for peace, and a mosque inaugurated to pay homage to late singer-turned-preacher Junaid Jamshed.

J&K Police is being targeted by terrorists because it is succeeding

There has been a significant transformation of the J&K Police, from a passive observer to being the most outstanding anti-terrorist organisation in the country.

On Camera

The Bengal Files has made sure Kolkata dusts history books to find out real Gopal Mukherjee

Whether it is due to the alleged unofficial ban on The Bengal Files or allegations by Gopal Mukherjee’s family against Agnihotri, everyone in the state wants to know more about Mukherjee.

Punjab’s paddy farmers are staring at big losses. Why flood impact may spill out of India’s rice bowl

As devastated farmers begin to come to terms with the fallout, 4 lakh hectares of land under paddy cultivation across state is flooded. Punjab is among the biggest contributors to PDS.

Army chief weighs in on theaterisation, says it is inevitable and need of the hour

New Delhi: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has strongly backed the idea of theaterisation, saying it is inevitable and the need of the hour. Speaking...

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?