EXTREMIST IDEOLOGY
India’s close ally in Central Asia foils coup attempt by terrorists a day after SCO summit
Kyrgyzstan's State Committee for National Security announced it had foiled a coup attempt by a group aiming to violently seize power and destabilize the socio-political situation through mass riots. The group, suspected of being a terrorist organization influenced by religious indoctrination, was discovered with explosives, firearms, and extremist literature. Five suspects are in custody as investigations continue. The announcement follows the Kyrgyz PM's call for stronger action against terrorism at the SCO summit, which emphasized cross-border terror threats. Recent arrests of ISIS supporters highlight growing security concerns in Central Asia.
Is it safe to attend Pride events in New York? Here's what NYPD officials are saying
The New York Police Department's Intel Bureau, in a statement, has recently warned New Yorkers around possible incidents of violence in Pride March and Pride-related events happening this week as LGBTQIA+ community members could be targeted by violent extremists, say reports. In previous instances too, there have been cases of violence during Pride events.
UAPA case: SC sets aside HC verdict granting bail to eight alleged PFI members
The Supreme Court overturned a Madras High Court verdict granting bail to eight accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, stressing national security's importance. Justices Bela M Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal directed the accused to surrender immediately. The ruling followed a plea by the National Investigation Agency challenging the bail order.
Swiss vote to ban swastika in crackdown on extremist symbols
Switzerland's parliament approved a motion to ban the Nazis' swastika emblem due to rising antisemitism, linked to Adolf Hitler's regime and recent incidents in Gaza. The ban is supported by Justice Minister Beat Jans and faces final legislative approval.
Moscow attack points to rise of radical ideologies in Central Asia
Recent Moscow attack highlights rising extremism in Central Asia, influenced by Pakistan. Tajik Taliban seeks to establish an Islamic Emirate in Tajikistan, supported by Taliban and IMU. Central Asian states face the challenge of radical ideologies and terrorist activities.
UK tightens definition of extremism to counter right-wing, Islamist extremists; names five groups
UK government redefines extremism, adding clarity post-October 2023 attacks. Measures aim to protect democracy, counter extremist ideologies, and prevent radicalization. Counter-extremism center established to lead government initiatives.
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AI-model developed to detect extremist users, ISIS-related content on X
Researchers have developed a predictive model using tweets from 2009-2021 to detect extremist users and content related to ISIS. The model can help social media companies identify and restrict such accounts. The study used AI techniques, including machine learning and natural language processing, to differentiate users sharing ISIS-related content. The researchers also developed an image classifier to identify the most frequent categories of images attached to ISIS-related tweets.
Substack says it will not ban Nazis or extremist speech
The response came weeks after The Atlantic found that at least 16 Substack newsletters had "overt Nazi symbols" in their logos or graphics, and that white supremacists had been allowed to publish on, and profit from, the platform.
India-Canada standoff: Trudeau-Jagmeet tango behind Canadian govt's recent moves
Jagmeet Singh has been alleged to influence Trudeau's pro-Khalistan politics and the Trudeau-Jagmeet alliance has engaged in vote bank politics amid the Canadian PM's rising unpopularity. India had engaged with certain countries, including Russia, on Jagmeet Singh's pro-extremist ideologies. Russia has banned Jagmeet's entry into its territory based on inputs provided by New Delhi, ET has learnt.
India summons Canadian envoy over Khalistani extremists threatening Indian diplomats
India has summoned the Canadian High Commissioner in New Delhi over propaganda material that includes threats to Indian diplomats circulated in Canada. The material contains information about a pro-Khalistan rally scheduled for July 8th that threatens Indian Ambassador to Canada and the Consulate General in Toronto.
In big blow to terror, 3 extremist Kashmir lawyers face legal action
The three-judge Disciplinary Committee of the High Court has stated: "Having gone through the contents of the complaint and material placed on record, we are of the view that, prima facie, the allegations levelled by the Law Secretary against the three Advocates constitute professional and other misconduct."
Assam: 13 left-wing extremists surrender in Dibrugarh, Cachar districts
Assam Police Special DGP (Law & Order) GP Singh tweeted, "13 cadres of proscribed CPI-M joined mainstream today - leaving the path of violence behind - at Dibrugarh and Cachar. They are associates of CPI-M leader Aru Kumar Bhattacharjee @ Kanchan da who was arrested earlier this year by Assam police. "
PFI website was very tactful, had no sign of extremist ideology: Officials
The PFI and several of its associates were banned by the government for five years under the UAPA on September 28, accusing them of having "links" with global terror groups like ISIS. Besides PFI, the organizations, which were also declared banned under the UAPA, included Rehab India Foundation, Campus Front of India, All India Imams Council, National Confederation of Human Rights Organisation, National Women's Front, Junior Front, Empower India Foundation and Rehab Foundation, Kerala.
SCO plans single list of terrorist, separatist and extremist groups banned on territories of member states
Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said that each of the SCO member states was very very clear in recognising the threat that this challenge poses to the region and beyond. To counter the threat of chemical and biological terrorism, the SCO members called for the compliance with the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons.
Donald Trump, 'MAGA extremist' are jeopardizing American democracy, warns President Joe Biden
In a prime-time speech on Thursday, outside the Independence hall in Philadelphia, US President Joe Biden condemned Donald J Trump and MAGA Republicans as a threat to democracy. He sharpened his attacks on Trump-led extremists as the midterm loomed, defining the election as a "battle for the soul of a nation."
Party with a difference 2.0: It’s not so much ideology but opportunities provided that mark Modi-led BJP
BJP is not oblivious of the diversity of Indian politics and is now adept at playing the contradictions to its benefit, recognising that it cannot grow just by itself. And that it will need talent and leaders from across the political spectrum, for which it must be seen as an attractive proposition, in terms of both opportunity and growth.
Social media posts advocating ISIS ideology: NIA conducts searches in Tamil Nadu
The extremist advocated the ideology of the ISIS terror group and Hizb-Ut-Tahrir, the official of the premier investigation agency said.
SCO Summit adopts declaration countering extremist ideology
The SCO member states reaffirmed their unwavering support for the efforts to strengthen the central coordinating role of the UN and its Security Council as a key factor in maintaining peaceful, sustainable and steady development of humankind.
India lodges complaint in UN following Pakistan's fictitious statement at Security Council
ET had first reported on Tuesday that in a “statement” released on Twitter on Monday Akram called on the UN Security Council to combat all forms of terrorism and act against all terrorist organisations and ideologies, including the Hindutva extremists in India.
Pakistan UN envoy Munir Akram's statement to Security Council exposed as false
In an apparent statement released on Twitter on Monday Munir Akram called on the UN Security Council to combat all forms of terrorism and act against all terrorist organizations and ideologies, including the Hindutva extremists in India. However, ET has reliably gathered that UN Security Council was not open to any non-members on Monday including Pakistan.
Nations agree on countering terror and its ideology
The member states condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and called for respect for the sovereignty and independence of all countries, according to SCO joint cissued at the end of the summit in Bishkek.
Only spoke about what was a 'historic truth': Kamal Haasan on "first extremist a Hindu" comment
Stoking a controversy, Kamal Haasan had said on Sunday that "free India's first extremist was a Hindu", referring to Nathuram Godse, who killed Mahatma Gandhi.
Facebook bans Alex Jones & other extremist figures for engaging in violence, violating policies
Last month, the company had banned various far-right British groups including English Defense League for promoting hate speech.
Only 'extremists' from Muslim community against BJP: Subramanian Swamy
Swamy also claimed that the no-trust motion was the fallout of the "frustration" of the Congress and the rest of the Opposition.
Modi right leader, with wrong people, says chief of PLFI Dinesh Gope
My fight is not against the Indian Constitution. But the system in this democratic set-up has many shortcomings and is exploitative in nature says Gope.
As cadres toiled, Naxal brass amassed wealth
The Maoist leaders have allegedly amassed huge personal wealth by diverting collections made on behalf of CPI (Maoist) from private contractors.
US imposes sanctions on Pakistani extremists & entities
The sanctions in particular have been imposed against Hayatullah Ghulam Muhammad (Haji Hayatullah) and Ali Muhammad Abu Turab, Inayat-ur Rahman.
Kashmiris won’t embrace any ideology coming from outside: Mehbooba Mufti
“Some Muslim countries are trying to replace our culture with something else. It will never happen. Our women still go to shrines for prayers, " said Mehbooba Mufti.
'Radical extremists countering Gandhi with hate, violence'
Islam founded IT firm QSS in 1994 with him as the sole employee and expanded it to over 2,000 employees and sales of USD 300 million before selling it in 2007.
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