Terror Attacks

World leaders expressed their condolences and paid tribute following a horrific terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that claimed the lives of dozens, including an intelligence officer and several tourists. The tragedy unfolded in the scenic town of Pahalgam, where 26 people were killed and many others injured after terrorists opened fire. Eyewitnesses reported hearing multiple rounds of gunfire in Baisaran Valley as a group of terrorists emerged from the forest and began shooting indiscriminately at a crowd—primarily tourists—before retreating back into the woods.

Situation in J&K will be back to normal within few months: LG

Those who cannot digest (the peaceful atmosphere here), they should be (ready) for their end. People here have given a befitting response to them before also. The situation demands so. I think the situation will be back to normal again in a few months, Sinha told reporters here

Political News: PM Modi Chairs Security Meet Amid Rising Terror Attacks In Jammu

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Rahul writes to PM over 'plight' of Kashmiri Pandits, flags J-K administration's 'insensitive' approach

In a letter to Modi, Gandhi flagged the issue of the recent spate of targeted killings of Kashmiri Pandits and others by terrorists, which he said, has created an atmosphere of fear and gloom in the Valley.

26/11 terror attacks: survivor and key eyewitness moves HC seeking house from govt

This is the second time that Rotawan, now 23 years old, has approached the court. In 2020, she had filed a similar petition. In October 2020, the high court had directed the Maharashtra government to consider her plea and pass appropriate orders.

To preserve its own stability, Pakistan must stabilize Afghanistan first

Alongside the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, the insurgency has made a comeback and is using its resurgence to instill fear in Pakistani traders, government officials and law enforcement.

French churches honour Nice attack victims; 6 detained

Investigators in France, Tunisia and Italy are trying to determine the motive of chief suspect Ibrahim Issaoui, a 21-year-old Tunisian who transited through Italy last month en route to France.

From 1995 Saint-Michel bombings to 2015 Paris attacks: A look at the worst terror attacks in France

The first such attacks in France were reported in the 1990s, when a terror organisation named Armed Islamic Group started targeting the country. Some of the major terror attacks carried out by the Algeria-based terror group included the 1994 Air France flight hijack and 1995 Saint-Michel serial blasts.

63 killed, 182 wounded in Kabul wedding blast: official

More than 1,000 people had been invited, one witness said, as fears grew that it could be the deadliest attack in Kabul this year.

India witnessed more terror attacks than Pakistan in 2016: US State Department

More than half of the terrorist attacks in India in 2016 took place in four states: Jammu and Kashmir at 19 percent, Chhattisgarh at 18 percent, Manipur at 12 percent, and Jharkhand at 10 percent.

Four arrested, arms cache found after terror raids in Brussels

Brussels has been on high alert since Islamic State suicide bombers struck the city's airport and metro in March 2016, killing 32 people and injuring hundreds more.

Two terror incidents in Jammu; 7 armymen, 6 terrorists killed

Two major terror attacks rocked Jammu region today in which 7 army personnel, including a Major, were killed and eight other securitymen, including a BSF DIG, were injured, before six heavily-armed terrorists were eliminated in the separate fierce encounters.

Pak abuses self-determination to bolster its own agenda: India

"The truth is that thousands of innocent citizens of India, including women and children, continue to fall victim to the repeated inhuman terrorist attacks committed by proxies of the State of Pakistan in our region," Mayank Joshi said.

J&K India's integral part, Pak must stop dreaming: Sushma Swaraj

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj took to the podium at UNGA and emphatically declared that Jammu and Kashmir belongs to India and Pakistan will never be successful in its designs.

States that sponsor terrorists must be made accountable: India

India has demanded in the UN that perpetrators of terror attacks and the nations that sponsor and provide safe havens to terrorists must be made accountable as it called for early adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT)

Terror Sweeps the Indian Homeland in a Thrilling New Novel, 03:02 by Mainak Dhar

Mr. Mainak Dhar, who combines being the Managing Director of General Mills India with being a bestselling author, released his latest novel, ...

Bullish on domestic stories; will buy on dips: Ambit

Vaibhav Sanghavi of Ambit Investment Advisory is a very bullish on the domestic oriented industries like cement, consumer durables, and if the monsoons are good then he would also look at farm equipment, agro chemicals spaces.

Par condoles death of people in terror attacks, earthquakes

Lok Sabha also condoled the death of many people due to the collapse of an under-construction flyover in Kolkata, landslide in Arunachal Pradesh, bus accident in Odisha and killing of CRPF personnel in Chattisgarh.

Poll: What's driving the yen?

The Japanese currency strengthened 0.1 percent to 122.44 per dollar in early Asian trading, after rising 0.4 percent last week. The euro weakened 0.5 percent at 131.23 against the yen, falling below the support levels at mid-131.

India stands behind people of France: Rajnath

In a statement, the Home Minister said he was deeply pained to hear the news of the Paris terror attack, in which more than 120 people were killed

Pakistan to release 34 Indian prisoners this week

Pakistan will release 34 Indian prisoners, including a fisherman suffering from cancer, this week as part of steps to normalise relations between the two countries.

6 arrested for Pune blast, Jama Masjid attack

The Delhi Police has arrested six suspected Indian Mujahideen operatives in connection with crucial terror cases in the country, according to sources. The Delhi Police sources claim to have solved the Jama Masjid blast case, the Pune German Bakery blast case and Chinnaswamy stadium terror attack case.

Mumbai seems better prepared to deal with terror attacks

Three years after terrorists struck the city leaving 166 dead, India's financial capital seems better prepared to deal with such attacks having set up an elite commando unit and plans to fit transponders in boats of fishermen to detect suspicious movement.

Post Mumbai blasts: No choice but to carry on?

The morning after Wednesday's terror attacks, Mumbai was back on its feet as people went to office and children attended schools. The question is - is it the spirit of Mumbai at work or has the city learnt to live with terror?