Terror

Crisis management plans have been activated for all critical infrastructures — from power plants to refineries — to avert any mischief from across the border

Operation Sindoor: Hydropower plants, national grid activate crisis management plans

India's national grid is one of the largest unified electricity grids in the world, with an installed generation capacity of 475.211 GW

Pahalgam Terror Attack: Timeline of Major Attacks in Kashmir

Kashmir has witnessed some of the deadliest attacks over the past few decades, often timed with major political events. In this video, we break down the most significant militant attacks in the region from the Chattisinghpora massacre to the Pulwama suicide bombing, and the persistent targeting of civilians and migrant workers.

Big terror module busted in J&K: Pak handler 'Baba Hamas' lured Kashmiri youths via FB, Insta, X

The police operation came two days after the terror attack at Gagangir in Ganderbal district that left seven people dead.

Explained: Who funds Hamas? Strong allies, digital currency and public donations

Hamas, the Palestinian group launched a meticulously planned attack against the world's most advanced and interconnected defense systems, Israel on October 7. The militant group fired around 2,000 rockets from the Gaza strip that claimed many lives on both sides as Israel strongly reciprocated. The question that many had been asking since that day is — How did Hamas gather the resources for such a massive attack? Watch this video to know who funds Hamas?

Countries that use cross-border terror to serve narrow political purposes must be held accountable: India

"The application of rule of law at the international level should protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states from aggression, including terrorism, and including cross border terrorism," India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj said on Thursday.

Terror financing more dangerous than terror, says Home Minister Amit Shah

To achieve the goal of ”No Money for Terror”, the global community must understand the ”Mode – Medium – Method” of terror financing and adopt the principle of ’One Mind, One Approach’ in cracking down on it, he said.

Terror | UN CTC a chance for India to highlight its security concerns to the world

The United Nations Security Council’s special meeting of the Counter-Terrorism Committee rarely holds meetings outside New York; thus, its India meetings symbolise New Delhi’s contribution to counter-terrorism, and expanding global engagement

NIA, ED, police raid PFI premises in 10 states over terror funding; nearly 100 arrested or detained

According to the officials, nearly 100 people were either arrested or detained during the raids which have been termed as the "largest-ever investigation process till date".

Terror threat received by Mumbai cops should be taken seriously, central agencies should probe: Ajit Pawar

Speaking to reporters at the airport here, the Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly said in the state police department is a very able force in such situations.

Terror financing case: Police raids underway in Jammu & Kashmir's Poonch

Abdul Hamid Mir, a resident of Poonch, and Delhi-based garment trader Mohammad Yaseen were arrested from Jammu bus stand and the national capital on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. Hawala money worth Rs 24 lakh was recovered from them.

BRICS countries pledge to combat terror finance networks, safe heavens

On Thursday, the BRICS nations issued a resounding denunciation of terrorism in all of its manifestations, including terrorists' cross-border travel, terrorism financing networks, and safe havens.

Money laundering and terror financing are biggest risks posed by crypto: Finance minister

"I think regulation using technology is the only answer," the minister said.

India will be at forefront to ensure those supporting terror don't hamper collective path to recovery from COVID-19

India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti, speaking at the UN General Assembly General Debate of the Second Committee on ‘Crisis, Resilience and Recovery – Accelerating Progress towards the 2030 Agenda’ on Friday, said that forces “inimical to us” are posing challenges as the world grapples with the challenges of the pandemic and climate change.

The MVA government leads a charmed existence

Apart from this interplay between former allies the BJP and the Shiv Sena, there have been other undercurrents that brought the MVA government to the brink from which it pulled back just in time

Balakot air strikes displayed India's strong will to act against terror: Rajnath Singh

"On the anniversary of Balakot Air Strikes, I salute the exceptional courage and diligence of the Indian Air Force. The success of Balakot strikes has shown India's strong will to act against terrorism. We are proud of our Armed Forces who keep India safe and secure," Singh tweeted.

India must join hands with Central Asia for peace in Afghanistan

India will find more common ground with the CARs regarding Afghanistan than with any other country/group. This will also reduce Pakistan’s influence

Security | Terror groups are gaining ground in India’s neighbourhood

New Delhi must not ignore the twin threats — of Al-Qaeda from the Af-Pak region and Islamic State from the Maldives

Politics | Trump’s Afghan deal gives Taliban the upper hand

Though India's absolute hesitations in dealing with the Taliban is a thing of the past, the contours of the US deal in Afghanistan doesn’t augur well for New Delhi in any way.

Politics | Why Trump’s peace plan is good given the circumstances

Following Trump’s plan, Palestine has elicited little support, with many major Arab countries ignoring it till now. In short, the Palestinian negotiating position has never been weaker, and it will never get stronger.

India will no longer silently witness terror attacks on it, will take resolute steps: Govt

Without naming Pakistan, the Union Minister said one of our "neighbouring country" has willingly "embraced" terrorism as a defining feature of its regional engagement.

Legal Matters | Why anti-Centre petitions in SC won’t hold water

The petitions by the governments of Chhattisgarh and Kerala in the Supreme Court against the central government may serve the purpose as a means of political posturing, but the challenge to the competence of Parliament to frame laws does not seem to be destined to achieve any success.

Legal Matters | The cost of the customs law being under siege

Is it the executive laxity that has misguided the legislature culminating in messy amendments to the customs law? Or is it the judicial evasion that has prevented the adjudication of these mischievous petitions in a timely manner?

Politics | Why Suu Kyi is right in saying ‘genocide’ claims are incorrect

The current narrative of ‘genocide’ of the Rohingyas in Rakhine is highly problematic from two distinct angles: The history of the Rohingya and the reality of law and order operations in Myanmar.

Pakistan exporting terror, stifling women's voices for narrow political gains: India at UNSC

India's strong response came after Pakistan's outgoing UN envoy Maleeha Lodhi commented on the situation in Kashmir, revocation of Article 370 and women's rights in the Valley during the debate on October 29.