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    Global community must isolate, expose nations harbouring terrorists...: PM Modi at SCO Summit

    External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivered these remarks on behalf of PM Modi at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation being held under Kazakhstan's Presidency in Astana.

    SCO Summit under Kazakh Presidency to adopt document on countering terror & extremism

    Get ready for the Kazakhstan-hosted SCO summit addressing terrorism and drug strategy, with initiatives like the SCO Investment Fund and participation from UN Secretary General António Guterres. The summit aims to boost regional security, economic development, and good neighborly relations, attracting partners like Saudi Arabia to uphold international law and the SCO's unique character.

    What is Azm-e-Istehkam, Pakistan's new military operation tasked to take on TTP and other militant groups

    Pakistan’s leadership approved a new military operation, Azm-e-Istehkam (Resolve for Stability), to combat rising violence and terrorism. Following Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s review of counterterrorism efforts, the operation targets domestic security threats and cross-border fighters from Afghanistan. The initiative includes socioeconomic measures to reduce extremism and aims to strengthen legal support for prosecuting terrorists. The plan addresses increased violence, potential cross-border tensions, and Chinese concerns about infrastructure security.

    How Pakistanis linked to ISI-backed terror attacks in India are dropping dead

    Retired Pak army brigadier Amir Hamza was killed by unknown hitmen in Jhelum district, months after LeT commander Khwaja Shahid alias Mia Mujahid was founded beheaded in PoK

    Amid rising terror attacks in J&K, government increases armed forces, but will it be enough?

    Terrorism has resurfaced in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Rajouri, with highly trained Pakistani terrorists posing a significant challenge. Despite intensified patrolling, searching dense forests remains difficult. The government has responded with heightened security measures and a focus on securing communities. With concerns rising over infiltration and cross-border trafficking, innovative strategies are being employed to counter the threat and ensure the safety of the region.

    Recent terror incidents desperate attempt by Pak handlers to keep shops running: J-K DGP

    Director General of Police R R Swain stated that recent terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir were desperate attempts by cross-border handlers to maintain their operations after significant setbacks to terror infrastructure in the region. He emphasized the importance of verifying information before sharing it with security agencies to ensure effective responses.

    • Liquid IEDs: New threat emerging in terrorism theatre of Kashmir

      In a recent raid, Jammu and Kashmir police recovered difficult-to-detect liquid IEDs, marking their return to militancy after 17 years. The explosives were found with the help of an Over Ground Worker (OGW) arrested after a gunfight in Pulwama, where Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists Riyaz Dar and Rayees Dar were killed. Riyaz Dar, an A++ terrorist, and Rayees Dar, an A category terrorist, were involved in various terror activities. The police arrested four OGWs and discovered the liquid IEDs hidden in orchards. This raises concerns as liquid explosives can evade conventional detection methods.

      J&K: DGP talks tough on terror, warns locals supporting terrorism

      In response to four terror attacks in four days, Jammu and Kashmir's Director General of Police, R R Swain, accused Pakistan of attempting to disrupt peace through mercenaries. He emphasized that Indian forces are resolute in providing a strong counter-response. Swain warned local collaborators of severe consequences, highlighting that they risk their families, land, and jobs unlike Pakistani terrorists who have nothing to lose.

      How terror struck a pilgrim bus in Reasi an hour before PM Modi's oath ceremony

      Reasi terror attack: Just before PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony in New Delhi, a tragic incident unfolded in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district. A bus carrying pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh and Delhi fell into a gorge after terrorists fired upon it, claiming the lives of at least nine individuals, including three women, and injuring 33 others.

      India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match: ISIS-linked outfit threatens attack, New York on high alert

      New York will increase security for the T20 Cricket World Cup, especially for the India-Pakistan match in June, due to potential threats. Governor Kathy Hochul announced on X that state, federal, and local law enforcement are collaborating to ensure safety, with no credible threat currently identified. The India-Pakistan game is on June 9 at Eisenhower Park, Nassau County., New York

      India will deal with the 4 ISIS suspects arrested in Gujarat, says Sri Lankan govt

      India to handle four Sri Lankan ISIS suspects arrested at Ahmedabad airport. Sri Lanka to investigate if suspects were involved in terrorism on the island nation.

      "Those who indulged in J-K killings will be strongly responded," says Anurag Thakur

      Speaking to on Sunday, the senior BJP leader said, "There was a record tourist footfall in Kashmir last year, with the number of visitors estimated at 1,70,00,000. Hence, at a time when tourism is looking up and local businesses and livelihoods are booming, the attack was aimed at bringing back the dark days of terror in the region. It was intended to hurt the tourism prospects at a time when there is prosperity all around in Kashmir. I strongly suspect Pakistan to be behind this attack. However, the nefarious designs of people, who carry out terror hits in exchange for money and at the behest of their handlers (across the border) wouldn't succeed. Their bid to bring back the reign of terror in the Valley will never succeed."

      Properties of 7 Pak-based terror handlers attached in J&K

      Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district have attached properties belonging to seven Pakistan-based terror handlers. Following an attachment order from the additional sessions court in Baramulla, land measuring 13 kanals and worth lakhs of rupees was seized. The identified handlers include individuals from various locations in Kashmir. The properties were identified during a police investigation.

      India slams Pakistan in UNGA, says it harbours most dubious track record on all aspects

      India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj's stern response came after Pakistan's UN envoy Munir Akram made lengthy remarks against India, including references to Kashmir, the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, during his address to the UN General Assembly meeting on 'Culture of Peace.'

      Out of 57 UAPA terrorists, three have died in Pakistan

      57 individuals designated as terrorists under UAPA Act, with 3 reported dead in Pakistan. Amendments in 2019 included Dawood Ibrahim, Hafiz Saeed, Jaish-e-Mohammad. List expanded during 2020-2023 with 20 killings in Pakistan. 7 pro-Khalistan elements wanted, based internationally.

      ICG foils Pakistan's drug smuggling attempt; seizes narcotics worth Rs 600 crore off Gujarat coast

      "The operation was the epitome of inter-agency coordination wherein the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)Anti-terrorism Squad (ATS) and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) collaborated seamlessly which culminated in the successful operation," said the Indian Coast Guard.

      Terror module member tasked to carry out target killings in J-K held in Punjab

      "Acting swiftly in an intelligence-based operation, Counter Intelligence (of Punjab Police) #Jalandhar averts target killings planned by cross-border operatives. One member of the terror module arrested with a #Chinese pistol and cartridges," Yadav wrote in a post on X.

      Iran President refused to back Pakistan's position on Kashmir issue

      Iran President Ebrahim Raisi on Monday refused to join ranks with Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif when the latter thanked him for ‘supporting’ Pakistan’s stand on Kashmir. The Iranian president who is on a three-day visit to Pakistan decided to skip any mention of the Kashmir issue during his statement to the media following the meeting with Sharif.

      NIA freezes immovable property of key aide of Pak-based Khalistani terrorists

      The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has frozen the immovable property of a key operative in a 2021 case relating to a fatal motorcycle borne explosion in Punjab, with links to notorious Pakistan-terrorists Habib Khan, alias Doctor and Lakhveer Singh, alias Rode.

      Militants kill 11 people in Pakistan's Balochistan province in latest terror attacks

      At least 11 people, nine of them from Punjab province, were killed by militants in Pakistan's restive Balochistan in two separate incidents. The victims were from Wazirabad, Mandi Bahauddin, and Gujranwala in Punjab province. The incident occurred on the National Highway from Quetta to Taftan when the bus was stopped by unknown militants who pulled them out and killed them. The bodies of the victims were later found with bullet wounds in nearby mountainous areas near a bridge.

      LeT militant killed in Pulwama encounter

      The slain militant, identified as Danish Sheikh, was a resident of Ellahi Bagh area in Srinagar and had joined the militant ranks just two weeks ago, according to the police.

      Attacks on Chinese infrastructure in Pakistan disrupt CPEC, raise security concerns

      Attacks by Baloch separatists and Islamist groups on Chinese nationals and infrastructure in Pakistan have disrupted China's economic plans, particularly under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Despite Chinese President Xi Jinping's call for cooperation on CPEC, recent attacks, including a suicide bombing that killed five Chinese engineers, have raised concerns. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for some attacks, while suspicion falls on groups like Tehrik-eTaliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State–Khorasan Province (ISKP). The incidents highlight challenges to China's investments in Pakistan and the complex security situation in the region.

      Pakistan naval air base in Balochistan comes under terrorist attack; 6 attackers killed

      The armed attack took place at the PNS Siddique Naval Air Base. The assault was attempted from three sides of the airport boundary. Witnesses reported hearing gunfire and explosions overnight. Any harm on the airbase or aircraft was averted, securitymen said.

      Pakistan sponsoring terrorism at 'industry level', India 'will not skirt' this problem anymore: Jaishankar

      Pakistan is sponsoring terrorism at an industry level, according to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Jaishankar, during a Q&A round in Singapore, emphasized that India is not to overlook terrorists and will not skirt this problem anymore. He questioned how to deal with a neighbor who uses terrorism as an instrument of statecraft. Jaishankar said that India must find a way to address the menace and not give the other country a free pass.

      NIA chargesheets 3 Pakistan-based LeT men, 2 others in Rajouri attack case

      According to the NIA, three of the chargesheeted individuals are LeT handlers, identified as Saifullah alias Sajid Jutt, Mohd Qasim and Abu Qatal, alias Qatal Sindhi. "While Abu Qatal and Sajid Jutt are Pakistani nationals, Qasim had exfiltrated to Pakistan sometime around 2002 and had joined the LeT terrorist ranks there.

      Pakistan warns Iran of serious 'consequences' following missile attack on terror bases in Balochistan

      ​​ Two bases of Balochi militant group Jaish al Adl in Pakistan were targeted by missiles on Tuesday, Iranian state media reported, a day after Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards attacked targets in Iraq and Syria with missiles.

      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.

      Key operative of Pakistan-based terrorist Harvinder Rinda arrested from Rajasthan village

      Preliminary interrogation has revealed that on Rinda's directions, Khichan was supplying weapons to the associates of terrorist outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) for carrying out sensational crimes in Punjab.

      Pakistan: Militants attack Air Force Base in Mianwali; 3 of them gunned down by army
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