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Saturday, January 3, 2026
TopicTerrorism

Topic: Terrorism

Bondi Beach attack holds lessons for India too — soft targets remain terror’s first choice

India’s counter-terror focus must go beyond organised modules to include individual radicalisation, mental health-linked violence, and spontaneous attacks in public spaces.

From loss to livelihood: J&K L-G hands over appointment letters to 39 next of kin of terror victims

Finally some hope for families ravaged by terror. So far 200 appointment letters for govt jobs given this year. Also, 156 given self-employment opportunities.

1989 Rubaiya Sayeed kidnapping case still haunts Indian policy-making in Kashmir

The kidnapping—followed by the killing of four Indian Air Force officers soon after, and the executions of Intelligence Bureau personnel—made the triumph of jihadism seem inevitable.

Chaos, multiple angles, and a terror module—ThePrint took a deep dive into Red Fort blast case

With the major aspects of the immediate incident covered, the six reporters on the ground set about sending back stories as the smoke from the debris lifted and a clearer picture of the site emerged.

Dr Umar Nabi has shattered a popular misconception about terrorism

The good and the bad in the Islamic tradition are so intertwined that there is no good Islam to fight the bad one. The way out is not the true Islam, but the true nationalisation of it.

Red Fort i20 blast puts Delhi’s used-car dealers on red alert. Registration gaps emerge

Buyers are expressing concerns about purchasing unverified cars, and sellers want to avoid legal issues. Many who bought used vehicles recently are demanding police verification.

Terror attack now focus of Delhi blast probe & Pakistan blames India for college attack, without proof

Global media reports witness accounts of blast near Red Fort that killed 12, PM Modi saying ‘conspirators will not be spared’ & Islamabad’s bombing accusation against India.

TTP is byproduct of Pakistan’s own policies. Attacking Afghanistan won’t solve crises at home

Pakistan aimed to convey a message to the West about its counterterrorism efforts and show China that it has control over the CPEC routes. However, both messages fell flat.

I want to assure the people of J&K—if mistakes were made, we will correct them: Vajpayee

On 15 August 2002, PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee delivered a speech outlining the many challenges facing India — from terrorism, poverty to natural disasters — while calling for national unity to take the nation forward.

Root of all terrorism is Pakistan & Pakistan is a Congress mistake—Amit Shah during Op Sindoor debate

Speaking in Lok Sabha, home minister also said that 'this is not Manmohan Singh's government, we will not sit quietly and send dossiers'.

On Camera

How Gen-Z is changing the violent extremist landscape online

The evolving extremist threat now hinges on young people online, demanding new strategies beyond traditional counter-terror models.

India’s urban co-op banks are turning the page—crisis to cautious revival, one metric at a time

With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.