NUCLEAR TERRORISM
BRICS Foreign Ministers call for ensuring zero tolerance for terrorism
Foreign Ministers of the BRICS nations strongly condemned terrorism and termed it criminal and unjustifiable. They reaffirmed their commitment to combatting terrorism in all forms, including cross-border terrorism and terrorism financing. They emphasised the primary responsibility of States in combating terrorism and called for zero tolerance and rejected double standards in countering terrorism. The ministers also addressed drug trafficking, anti-corruption efforts, and nuclear disarmament in their joint statement following a meeting in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod.
Congress, SP Pakistan's sympathisers: PM Modi at rally in UP's Basti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Congress and Samajwadi Party of "scaring India" in the name of Pakistan due to its nuclear power status. He criticized the party's condition and claimed that Pakistan is finished, while its sympathizers, the SP and Congress, are busy scaring the country. Modi criticized the weak Congress government and claimed India has been bullying Pakistan in its own homes.
"New India comes into your home and kills you": Pak UN envoy brings up "targeted assassinations" in homeland, elsewhere
Pakistan's Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, has made a bold statement on a global platform, calling "new India" a dangerous entity. He cited alleged targeted assassinations in Pakistan and elsewhere, quoting reports of India's Prime Minister Modi boasting about India's ability to enter homes and kill. This comes amid claims in a British newspaper of India carrying out assassinations inside Pakistan, escalating tensions between the two countries. India has dismissed these claims as absurd, emphasizing its commitment to investigating any evidence presented.
Indian counter-terror team to help France with Paris Olympics
Officials familiar with the matter have disclosed that India is poised to offer its expertise in security measures to France for the forthcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games scheduled to take place in Paris in July 2024. Both the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) engaged in extensive deliberations with their French counterparts. A consensus was reached between the two sides to dispatch a delegation comprising experts in counterterrorism and homeland security to Paris prior to the commencement of the major event.
Aggression or Caution: The choice facing Iran's next leaders
A decade ago, it was possible to imagine a very different future for the United States and Iran. Raisi's predecessor, Hassan Rouhani, and his urbane, Western-educated foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, seemed determined to dial back the decades of hostility, and sanctions, that had crippled Iran's economy. They talked about personal freedom and women's rights, and courted European leaders even while Iran's Revolutionary Guard kept funding terrorism.
Vote bank politics kept Congress from acting against Pakistan: PM Modi
Modi criticized Congress for weak attitude on Pakistan, leading to Kashmir terrorism. He campaigned in Odisha, highlighting the importance of strong leadership post-Pokhran-II. Modi also criticized BJD leader Naveen Patnaik during election rallies in Odisha.
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INDIA bloc leaders scared of Pakistan's nuclear power: PM Modi
Addressing an election rally in Muzaffarpur Lok Sabha constituency of Bihar, Modi made an apparent reference to a recent statement of National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah, without mentioning him by name. "The INDIA bloc seems to have leaders who are scared of Pakistan and have nightmares of its nuclear power," he said.
'NDA government's 1998 Pokhran nuclear test ensured India's national security': S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently commemorated the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests, highlighting their critical role in ensuring India's national security. Conducted under the NDA government, these tests included advanced weapon designs and were later confirmed for their yields. Jaishankar also emphasized the government's continued efforts in countering terrorism and strengthening border infrastructure, underscoring the political significance of such decisions for the nation's future.
'Nobody knows for sure': Telangana CM Revnath Reddy doubts airstrikes on Pak terror camp post Pulwama attack
Shankar Aiyar is heard advocating the need to show respect to Pakistan while pointing to its nuclear arsenal; Chief Minister Revnath Reddy on Friday raised fresh questions over the Pulwama terror attack in 2019 and the retaliatory airstrikes on a terror hideout in Balakote, deep inside Pakistan.
Pakistan sustained its nuclear programme despite economic turmoil: Top US intelligence official tells Congress
Despite economic challenges, Pakistan continued its nuclear modernization efforts, driven by its tense relationship with India, as highlighted by Lt Gen Jeffrey Kruse, Director of the Defence Intelligence Agency, during a Congressional hearing. Pakistan seeks international support to resolve its Kashmir dispute with India and has maintained a ceasefire along the Line of Control since February 2021.
Iran-Israel war can lead to World War 3? What Baba Vanga said
Baba Vanga's predictions for 2024 include warnings of World War 3 following Middle East tensions, escalating conflicts involving Iran and Israel, and grim forecasts of increased terrorist attacks, economic crises, terrifying climate events, and cyber attacks. These predictions, aligned with current global events, underscore the fragility of peace and the need for vigilance and diplomatic efforts to prevent catastrophic scenarios.
Why US allows Pakistani double games
It's been a while since the Pakistani establishment has felt 'wanted' by Washington. The last big splash on US shores was in 2019 when Donald Trump received Imran Khan at the White House. It's been downhill ever since. When Joe Biden took office, he didn't even bother to call Khan, abandoning tradition with aplomb while Khan and his advisers waited by the phone.
Uri and Balakot sent their own message: EAM S Jaishankar
India on Monday marked the fifth anniversary of the IAF's air assault on the terrorist base in the Pakistani town of Balakot, which not only sent shockwaves across the world, but also gave a strong message to Pakistan that India wouldn't hesitate to teach it a hard lesson for propagating terrorism in the region.
Iran air strikes in Pakistan: Missile attack on terror bases ignites unprecedented regional tensions
Iran Air Strikes in Pakistan: Tensions escalate at the Iran-Pakistan border as Iran targets Baluchi militant bases, prompting condemnation from Pakistan. The Balochistan province remains a focal point, with strikes raising concerns about bilateral trust. Jaish al Adl's troubled history adds complexity to the situation. Pakistan's foreign ministry denounces the "unlawful" airstrike, emphasizing tragic consequences and summoning Tehran's chief diplomat. The incident underscores regional challenges, demanding careful diplomatic efforts to address the mounting tensions between Iran and Pakistan.
India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations under 1988 pact
As per the Ministry release, the agreement which was signed on December 31, 1988 and came into force on January 27, 1991, provides, inter alia, that India and Pakistan inform each other of the nuclear installations and facilities to be covered under the Agreement on the first of January of every calendar year. This is the 33rd consecutive exchange of such lists between the two countries, the first one having taken place on January 1, 1992.
India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations
"India and Pakistan today exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the list of nuclear installations and facilities, covered under the agreement on the prohibition of attack against nuclear installations and facilities between India and Pakistan," the MEA said.
Assets of those named by UNSC for terror funding to be frozen within 24 hours: Govt to agencies
India, as per official records, enacted the law as per its commitment to the country specific efforts under UNSC resolution 1718 (2006) and 2231 (2015), and their successor resolutions, as mandated under section 2 of United Nations (Security Council) Act, 1947.
Across the Mideast, a surge of support for Palestinians as war erupts in Gaza
On Saturday, when Palestinian gunmen from the blockaded territory of Gaza surged into Israel, carrying out the boldest attack in the country in decades, it set off an outpouring of support for the Palestinians across the region. In some quarters, there were celebrations - even as hundreds of Israelis and Palestinians were killed and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel threatened a "long and difficult war" ahead.
The US sanctions squeezing Iran leaders, oil and trade
Iran stands as one of the world's most heavily sanctioned nations, with the United States imposing a comprehensive array of measures on the Islamic republic since the Iran hostage crisis that unfolded from 1979 to 1981. The following outlines the primary categories of sanctions currently enforced.
Internal security, terrorism, cyber security discussed at high-level meet chaired by Amit Shah
A high-level security conference chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah discussed various subjects including internal security, terrorism, narco-finance, and cyber security. The conference, which brought together police leadership, experts, and practitioners, aimed to address existing and emerging national security challenges.
Ukraine conducts disaster response drills near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Ukraine has begun nuclear disaster response drills near the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station. The exercises aim to coordinate actions in the event of an emergency situation at the plant and involve informing and evacuating the population. The Zaporizhzhia plant, Europe's largest, has been occupied by Russia since March 2020.
Ukraine dam supplying water to Crimea, nuclear plant is breached, unleashing floods
A blast in in the Kakhovka dam of southern Ukraine has unleashed water across the war zone. Both the sides, Russia and Ukraine have refused to take the responsibility of the blast. The dam was built as a part of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant.
US, states weigh farmland restrictions after Chinese balloon
In Congress and statehouses, the balloon's journey added traction to decades-old concerns about foreign land ownership. U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, a Democrat, is sponsoring legislation to include agriculture as a factor in national security decisions allowing foreign real estate investments.
Mike Pompeo claims India informed him Pakistan was preparing for nuclear attack post-Balakot surgical strike
In his latest book 'Never Give an Inch: Fighting for the America I Love' that hit the stores on Tuesday, Pompeo says that the incident took place when he was in Hanoi for the US-North Korea Summit on February 27-28 and his team worked overnight with both New Delhi and Islamabad to avert this crisis.
Pak minister Shazia Marri threatens India with "nuclear war"
In a news conference with Bol News, she said, "India should not forget that Pakistan has an atom bomb. Our nuclear status is not meant to remain silent. We will not back down if the need arises."
Ukraine warns of 'nuclear terrorism' after strike near plant
The missile struck within 300 meters (328 yards) of the reactors at the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant near the city of Yuzhnoukrainsk in Mykolaiv province, leaving a hole 2 meters (6 1/2 feet) deep and 4 meters (13 feet) wide, according to Ukrainian nuclear operator Energoatom.
Ukraine accuses Russia of shelling nuclear plant Zaporizhzhia again; calls for sanctions for 'nuclear terror'
Ukraine's state nuclear power firm said Russian forces damaged three radiation sensors at the facility in renewed shelling on Saturday night, wounding a worker with shrapnel. "Russian nuclear terror requires a stronger response from the international community - sanctions on the Russian nuclear industry and nuclear fuel," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy wrote on Twitter.
Ukraine's Zelensky accuses Russia of 'nuclear terror' after plant attack
"No country other than Russia has ever fired on nuclear power units," he said in a video message released by his office. "This is the first time in our history. In the history of mankind. The terrorist state now resorted to nuclear terror."
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