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Saturday, July 26, 2025
TopicCounter-terrorism

Topic: Counter-terrorism

J&K Police counter-insurgency wing conducts raids in multiple locations across six districts

As part of investigation into terror activities, raids were carried out in Budgam, Pulwama, Awantipora, Kupwara, Shopian, and Srinagar districts.

J&K police, security forces on alert as Pakistan-linked sleeper cells rear head in Kashmir

Technical intel reveals sleeper cells are in contact with Pakistan-based handlers, leaking sensitive info about security forces and key installations via WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal.

PM Modi to attend All India Police Chiefs conference in Bhubaneswar

The three-day event will focus on counter-terrorism, left-wing extremism, coastal security, narcotics, and new criminal laws.

More forces not ideal to tackle militancy in Jammu. A dynamic counter-terror grid is needed

The resurgence of militancy in the Jammu region is concerning. India must take a cue from unilateral actions taken by countries like the US and Israel.

Indian army eliminates 2 terrorists in J&K’s Kupwara trying to infiltrate along LoC

A joint search operation was launched by Indian Army on specific intelligence input. Two pistols, ammunition and other war-like stores were recovered during the search operation.

India, US hold counterterrorism joint working group meeting amid Pannun controversy

Two sides called for perpetrators of 26/11 Mumbai & Pathankot terrorist attacks to be brought to justice, says joint statement.

Terrorism in Kashmir is changing. Look for lessons in an operation two decades old

Hill Kaka, where militants had dug in during early 2003, became the de facto headquarters of Terror Inc. Then the Army launched its biggest pincer movement called Op Sarp Vinash.

NIA attaches properties of 2 Kashmiri ‘LeT operatives involved in 2015 BSF convoy attack’

The two accused, currently under trial, are Fayaz Ahmed Itoo & Khursheed Ahmed Bhat. Seizures include four immovable properties, including ‘houses of Itoo & Bhat in Kulgam & Pulwama’. 

Monetary resources ‘lifeblood’ of terrorism, prioritise counter-terror financing, says Doval

At India-Central Asia meet, NSA Ajit Doval also said connectivity with Central Asian countries remained a key priority for India.

‘No ifs & buts’: PM Modi says cost must be imposed on countries that support terrorism

Speaking at the 'No Money for Terror' International Conference Friday, Modi warned nations to be alert to all kinds of 'overt and covert backings of terrorism'.

On Camera

Thailand-Cambodia clash is more than a border fight—it’s a new front in Cold War 2.0

The Southeast Asian theatre is central to the Great Power contest between the US and China. It’s also a landscape where middle powers—France, the UK, Turkey—are shaping the strategic environment.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

DRDO successfully tests latest version of UAV-launched precision missile, ULPGM-V3

Capable of being fired in plain and high-altitude areas, it has day-and-night capability and two-way data link to support post-launch target, aim-point update.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.