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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicGlobal terrorism

Topic: global terrorism

The shadowy world of Mumbai attack planner Sajid Mir, who China has shielded from UN sanctions

On Tuesday, Beijing voted against proposal of India & the US to designate Mir a 'global terrorist'. The 26/11 chief planner is listed as proscribed terrorist under Indian laws.

Terrorist Abdul Rehman Makki more than Hafiz Saeed’s brother-in-law, was LeT’s second in command

A 'designated global terrorist,' Makki, to whom Pakistan provided 'a safe haven' has been allegedl involved in several major attacks against India including the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

Terrorism cannot & should not be linked to any religion, nationality or group, says Amit Shah

Speaking at a conference on counter-terrorism financing, Shah underscored that terror financing was more dangerous than terrorism.

On Camera

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.