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Sunday, May 5, 2024
TopicTerrorism

Topic: Terrorism

US identifies LeT as one of three main threats to its soldiers in Afghanistan

The LeT's classification as a threat heralds more trouble for Pakistan, which is courting global scrutiny for failing to check terror financing.

There’s a lobby that wants to keep Nathuram Godse alive. And it’s not the Hindu Right

On national TV, these Godse-contra cheerleaders even challenge BJP supporters to say ‘Godse Murdabad’ to prove their patriotism.

Indian liberal Muslims need to watch out for a dangerous strain of Islam terrorising S. Asia

Leaders of the Muslim community in India have the primary duty to confront and defeat the malign Wahhabi-Salafi influence on Indian Muslims.

Let voters decide on moral issue of Sadhvi Pragya contesting polls, BJP’s Ram Madhav says

Ram Madhav says there are opinions within BJP also about Sadhvi Pragya’s candidature but technically nothing against her contesting.

As we brace for Terrorism 3.0, the West needs more eyes on the world

Global intelligence is the first and best tripwire for emerging threats by both hostile nations and non-state actors.

Masood Azhar’s ‘promotion’ toast, and a curious EC mystery solved

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Narendra Modi’s image as a doer has got a big boost with India’s win on Masood Azhar at UN

PM Narendra Modi wasted no time in claiming credit for the diplomatic win in his election speech.

How Jacinda Ardern’s response to terrorism reveals what macho leaders like Donald Trump lack

New Zealand PM's 'feminine' response to terrorism has been universally praised and her approval ratings are highest since she took office.

Sri Lanka terror attacks can help Rajapaksa use wartime credentials for political gains

Terrorism, national security and law & order will be the major issues in the forthcoming elections in Sri Lanka.

Islamism spreading like virus in secular Bangladesh, pushing youth to hate, kill non-Muslims

A country that had been built upon the promise of secularism has now closely and fatally embraced religion.

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.