Topic: Islamic State
Why ISKP, the group behind Kabul gurdwara attack, is threat to India and Indians abroad
Indian intelligence agencies say the ISKP, with help from Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence, has been recruiting Indians from Kerala and other states.
IS tries to provoke Muslims, says countries fighting coronavirus are easy targets
Islamic State’s chat groups are abuzz with messages on how the coronavirus pandemic has provided an opportunity to carry out terror strikes.
Why problems with US-Taliban peace deal have eclipsed the coronavirus pandemic in Afghanistan
The Afghan govt planned a ‘measured lockdown’ in the wake of Covid-19, but problems concerning the peace deal between the US and Taliban seemed to have dwarfed the pandemic.
‘Trust in God, wash hands before eating, flee from sick’ — ISIS issues coronavirus advisory
Islamic State has advised its followers to trust in God, but also gave out practical advice such as covering mouth while yawning and sneezing.
Little-known fact: Aurangzeb had more Rajput administrators than Akbar
In 'Understanding Mughal India', Meena Bhargava writes about how Aurangzeb patronised several Hindu institutions & was supported in the war of succession by Rajputs.
Hindus are in a hurry to deprive Muslims of citizenship: ISIS newsletter on CAA
In an editorial carried in its weekly newsletter, the Islamic State claims democracies are detrimental for Muslims, despite their patriotism.
Kerala Catholic church says ‘love jihad’ a reality, alleges women being lured into IS trap
The church alleged the state police were not actively following the issue, while the VHP called for a united fight against 'love jihad'.
Potential by-product of Soleimani’s death — Islamic State’s revival
Qassem Soleimani’s killing challenges Iraqi sovereignty and risks embroiling the country, and the region, in the kind of instability that Islamic State has shown it can thrive from.
Islamic State is regrouping and getting stronger in Iraq again, claims report
According to a BBC report, the Islamic State has over 10,000 members in Iraq — including 4,000 to 5,000 fighters.
Liberal, secular opposition to CAA must not allow room for Islamic and Left radicals
Legitimate questions about Modi govt’s new citizenship law can be raised only when India’s liberal class hasn’t caved into religious chauvinism of another kind.
We shouldn’t assume there will be a post-Covid-19 era
On the World Vs Virus podcast, historian Niall Ferguson said that we shouldn’t assume that there will be a post-Covid-19 era.
Lancet HCQ study row: Did WHO, experts rush to damn the drug due to Trump, Modi politics?
Medical journal The Lancet has admitted that questions have been raised about the data published in its earlier paper on hydroxychloroquine drug.
Defence
‘Unprecedented’ — India, China deploy Lt Gen-rank army officers to solve border row
India’s 14 Corps Commander will meet the chief of China’s Southern Xinjiang Military District on 6 June after other rounds of talks failed to resolve the month-long border row.
The Chinese are so predictable, Modi & Shah should’ve seen them coming on 5 August 2019
India should’ve anticipated the Chinese appearance in Ladakh, even the timing of it, when the status of Jammu & Kashmir was changed.