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Friday, August 15, 2025
TopicIslamic Radicalism

Topic: Islamic Radicalism

Operatives of banned Hizb-ut-Tahrir inspired by Zakir Naik, sought Pakistan’s help to ‘liberate’ Kashmir

Founded by a Palestinian Islamist scholar, Hizb-ut-Tahrir first burst into prominence after a protest outside Indian High Commission in London in wake of abrogation of Article 370.

Not just a ‘Kerala story’ — at least 28 Indian women joined IS in 10 yrs, most met death or prison

At least 133 Indians travelled to Islamic State ‘conflict theatre’ in last decade or so, according to government list. Of these, 28 were women. A look at some of their stories.

PFI ban is no quick fix for jihadi threat. See how SIMI ban birthed Indian Mujahideen

The toxic influence of Islamism represented by PFI shows a complex matrix of deeply embedded political and social problems. The fight needs political action, not just police.

How he escaped, died — IS magazine details story of Kerala student Najeeb, missing since 2017

Najeeb, a resident of Malappuram, went missing from his home on 15 August 2017. He later messaged his mother saying he had reached his 'destination’.

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India talked big on Russia-Ukraine mediation. Alaska meet offers a window

Europe and Ukraine’s agencies are crucial. Steering the Alaska talks bilaterally between the US and Russia will foil the outcomes before they even start taking effect.

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.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

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.