scorecardresearch
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
TopicCross-border terrorism

Topic: Cross-border terrorism

Pakistan minister says we entered India and killed them, Pulwama was a success

Fawad Chaudhry’s statement comes when Pakistan has narrowly escaped being blacklisted by Financial Action Task Force. NIA charge sheet for Pulwama mentions Pakistan’s involvement.

Use of tech, new security grid in Kashmir ‘substantially’ cut infiltration from Pakistan

According to official figures, 27 terrorists have infiltrated into India so far this year, as against 130 in 2019 and 129 in 2018.

Govt working on surrender policy for Kashmir youth joining terror groups, Army officer says

Lt Gen. B.S. Raju says the Army is working more on ensuring surrender rather than going for straight killings as it ‘gives us no pleasure to kill young boys who have picked up arms’.

No ‘major’ build-up at LoC but Pakistan pushing new Chinese-made assault rifles into Kashmir

Security forces have recovered EMEI Type 97 NSR rifles, manufactured by Chinese firm Norinco, which they believe were dropped into J&K through drones.

SAARC members turn down Pakistan’s proposal to host summit meeting pending since 2016

At a virtual SAARC Council of Ministers meet, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar says cross-border terrorism is still a challenge for the grouping.

Terrorists use body cameras to film attack in J&K, forces say it’s an attempt to glorify act

The Jammu and Kashmir Police say they have responded quickly to the attack, killing 4 ‘top commanders’, including the terrorist seen in the video footage.

India, US call on Pakistan to address global concerns on cross-border terrorism

The concern was raised in a statement after Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale held consultations with US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, David Hale, in Washington.

On Camera

Influencer is a real job. They are shaking up the internet

The reach and impact of influencers are so significant that even politicians such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi have recognised their value—the National Creators Award is proof.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

‘No brides for Agniveers’: In Rajasthan’s ‘Shaheedon ki nagri’, few takers for defence coaching centres

Coaching centres for Army aspirants in Jhunjhunu are shutting down due to plummeting admissions in the face of a lack of job guarantees under Agnipath Scheme.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.