Counter Terrorism

The third Quad Counter Terrorism Working Group meeting in New Delhi saw India, Japan, Australia, and the US condemn terrorism, including the Red Fort attack, and strengthen counterterrorism cooperation for 2026.

PM Modi meets Tulsi Gabbard in Washington DC, discusses aspects of India-U.S. relations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Tulsi Gabbard, the newly confirmed US Director of National Intelligence, in Washington DC. He congratulated her on her confirmation and discussed enhancing intelligence cooperation between India and the US, particularly in areas like counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, and emerging threats. Gabbard, a former Democratic Congresswoman from Hawaii, had been confirmed by the Senate after two months of deliberation, with a 52-48 vote. She was sworn in by Attorney General Pam Bondi in the Oval Office. In her remarks, Gabbard expressed her commitment to restoring trust in the intelligence community, which she criticized for its politicization and weaponization. PM Modi had arrived in Washington DC after attending the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in France with French President Macron. The two leaders were set to meet again for bilateral talks at the White House. Modi reiterated the importance of India-US relations for global cooperation and security.

Govt to bring national counter-terrorism policy soon: Amit Shah

The government has come up with a vision on model anti-terrorism squad (ATS) and model special task force (STF) for the states and Union territories, the home minister said

Government bans PAFF, a proxy of Jaish-e-Mohammed; declares LeT man as individual terrorist

The Union Home Ministry on Friday also designated Arbaz Ahmad Mir, a Lashkar-e-Taiba member, as an individual terrorist under the stringent anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

Counter-terrorism, reformed multilateralism India's key priorities during its UNSC presidency

According to the UNSC rules of procedure, the Council presidency rotates between each of the 15 members of the UNSC, in alphabetical order.

International meet on terror financing to be held next week

The 3rd 'No Money for Terror Ministerial Conference on Counter Terrorism Financing on November 18-19 will be hosted by the Ministry of Home Affairs and attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah among others.

In Delhi Declaration, top UN Security Council body calls for 'zero tolerance' towards terrorism

In the declaration, the global body expressed concerns over the increasing use of Internet and other information and communications technologies, including social media platforms, for terrorist purposes.

Counter-terrorism, peacekeeping, reformed multilateralism among key focus areas for India during UNGA session

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will arrive in New York on Sunday to participate in the high-level 77th session of the UN General Assembly, which kicks off on September 20 with the opening of the General Debate.

BRICS NSAs discuss new threats, challenges to national security

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday attended via video link the 12th Meeting of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) National Security Advisers and High Representatives on National Security.

Pakistan claims India 'distracting' it from counter-terror efforts

Ambassadors and Heads of Mission of resident Missions in Islamabad were briefed by the Foreign Minister, Foreign Secretary, Chief of General Staff, Director General Military Operations and Director General Military Intelligence in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Jaishankar meets US NSA, discuss bilateral ties

Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar has met US National Security Advisor Lt Gen H R McMaster and discussed counter-terrorism, bilateral relations and ways to take Indo-US ties forward.

India, Thailand to forge close ties in defence, maritime

India and Thailand decided to ramp up cooperation in the fields of economy, counter terrorism, cyber security and human trafficking besides forging closer ties in defence and maritime security

India offers Africa $10 bn soft loan, seeks stronger ties

Addressing the inaugural session of the 3rd India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) describing it as a "meeting of dreams of the one-third humanity under one roof", Modi said the heart beat of 1.25 billion Indians and 1.25 billion Africans is in rhythm and the partnership was "beyond strategic concerns and economic benefits."

Resumption of Indo-Pak dialogue very constructive step: US

Describing as "very constructive" the resumption of the Indo-Pak dialogue, the US has said it is important that the two countries continue cooperation on multiple fronts, including counter-terrorism.

German chancellor Merkel India visit begins on May 31

Ahead of the first Indo-German government consultations to be led by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Foreign Ministers of the two countries on Monday held deliberations on key issues, including counter terrorism and the situation in the region.

US-India Homeland Security dialogue begins

The first US-India Homeland Security dialogue began here on Friday during which Home Minister P Chidambaram and his American counterpart Janet Napolitano deliberated on issues like mutual assistance in probes like the Mumbai terror attacks and counter-terrorism.