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Topic: Terrorism

Trump now faces Obama’s dilemma in Afghanistan

Trump doesn’t want to send troops necessary for complete victory. But he doesn’t want to suffer the political embarrassment of a complete US withdrawal.

With sharp dig at Pakistan, Modi asks rest of South Asia to fight terror together

The scourge of terrorism, Modi said in his Independence Day speech, had impacted not just India, but also its friendly neighbours Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.

Even if J&K crackdown makes liberals cringe, we must support govt fight against insurgency

In Kashmir, the most we can do is to insist that civil liberties be restored and that there are no excesses in establishing rule of law.

Parliament strengthens India’s anti-terror law, passes UAPA Amendment bill

Rajya Sabha approved the bill, which empower the Centre to designate an individual as a terrorist, after rejecting an opposition-sponsored motion to send it to select committee.

Al Qaeda is as strong as ever after rebuilding itself, US says

Al Qaeda has been reconstituting and its affiliates are being seen across the globe, according to US State Department’s counter-terrorism coordinator.

Al Qaeda still resilient, closely works with Pakistani LeT, Afghani Haqqani Network: UN

A UN report said al Qaeda still considers Afghanistan a safe haven but the health of its leadership was uncertain. It also said the Islamic State remains much stronger than al Qaeda.

Open to resolving ties with Pakistan, but not before cross border terror is addressed: Govt

The Modi government Wednesday told Lok Sabha that they were open to resuming normal ties with Pakistan and solving issues bilaterally, a day after Trump offered to mediate on the Kashmir issue.

In US, Imran Khan & Bajwa want to replace suspicion with personal chemistry. It’s not easy

In a capitalist economy, business deals and investment depend on potential for profit, not goodwill between leaders. Khan should remember that.

Nitish govt tries to dismiss Patna police survey of RSS outfits, but Bihar BJP not amused

Patna superintendent of police's May letter seeking details about office-bearers of RSS and 18 allied organisations has surfaced now, triggering a row.

India dismisses UN Kashmir report as ‘false narrative’, says it ignores issue of Pakistan

India registered a strong protest over the UN Human Rights' report, calling it a violation of India's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

On Camera

‘Trade, not aid’—Narasimha Rao’s 1991 reforms speech that changed India’s economic landscape

On 9 July 1991, then-PM PV Narasimha Rao addressed the nation days before the Budget presentation, admitting that the job of repairing India's sick economy won't be easy, quick, or smooth.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.