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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicAnti-terrorism

Topic: Anti-terrorism

Not just terrorists, must target states that sponsor them too: India tells world leaders

India pushed for adopting the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism that cuts off terrorists and their financiers from funds, arms and safe havens.

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.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.