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Sunday, November 9, 2025
TopicTerrorism

Topic: Terrorism

Omar Sheikh was let go because someone in Pakistan wanted him freed, like mentor Masood Azhar

Coronavirus pandemic, world distracted by Afghan peace deal and weak case in the murder of Daniel Pearl opened a window to acquit Omar Sheikh. But the US noticed.

What Omar Saeed Sheikh’s acquittal in the Daniel Pearl beheading case mean for India

In episode 435 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta analyses the 47-year-old terrorist's life & his role in WSJ journalist Daniel Pearl's murder.

China, Pakistan and Islamic terror — major takeaways from Donald Trump’s speech in India

In Episode 398 of his daily news capsule #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta decoded the US President’s Namaste Trump speech. Here’s a short round-up.

Sri Lanka proposes immediate ban of burqa following Easter Sunday terror attack

A Sri Lankan parliamentary committee also recommended the Election Commission to enact a legislation to suspend the registration of political parties on ethnic & religious basis.

In Hafiz Saeed’s conviction, don’t miss the gains for China-Pakistan economic partnership

Having proven its credibility by securing his conviction, Pakistan can now conveniently claim innocence if the high court sets aside the trial court’s verdict.

Section 144 imposed in North Goa after intelligence inputs on terror threats

North Goa DM R Menaka, in a notification issued Monday, said the order imposing CrPC Section 144 will be in effect till 10 April, unless withdrawn earlier.

Gentle on jihadis, harsh on dissidents: Ehsanullah’s escape exposes Pakistan’s intentions

Terrorist Ehsanullah Ehsan's escape from Pakistan raises the same questions that were asked at the time of Osama bin Laden's death.

Terror outfits have invaded our ‘social’ media but India lags in countering it

This convergence of technology with terrorism was popularized by ISIS, and will, without fail, be emulated by both newer terror groups and older ones.

Trump says Soleimani’s reign of terror is over, was plotting attacks on Delhi & London

Speaking to reporters at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, US President Donald Trump also said that top Iranian commander Soleimani made the 'death of innocent people his sick passion'.

London Bridge attacker Usman Khan a terror convict who sought Sharia in POK

Pakistani-origin Usman Khan, described as a ‘serious jihadist’ by a UK judge, was out on parole when he stabbed two people to death in London Friday.

On Camera

Saudi oil power is waning. What this means for its ties to the US

There’s little doubt that Saudi Arabia contributed to its own problems, driven by leadership hubris and poor advice. The Line is a case in point.

In NCLAT’s WhatsApp ruling, reminder of India’s cautious view of competition disputes involving Big Tech

WhatsApp privacy policy case is among a string of matters involving practices like restrictive platform rules, pricing & billing policies, reflecting India’s tight scrutiny of market dominance.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.