Terrorism
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Launch pads in Pakistan hum with activities, Intel agencies sound alert
India | Sep 01, 2021, 02:34 PM ISTAccording to him, the launch pads in Pakistan have been humming with activities near the border indicating an increase in planning for infiltration. These launch pads were abandoned after a ceasefire was announced in February this year.
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Explainer: How dangerous is Afghanistan’s Islamic State?
World | Aug 27, 2021, 08:28 AM ISTUS President Joe Biden cited the threat of Islamic State attacks in sticking with a Tuesday deadline for pulling US forces out of Afghanistan.
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Breaking: US, Britain and Others issue security alert at Kabul airport
News | Aug 26, 2021, 11:20 AM ISTThe U.S. Embassy in Kabul warned American citizens away from three specific airport gates over an unspecified security issue.
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Afghanistan must not become a 'gathering place' for terrorism again: Chinese Foreign Minister
World | Aug 20, 2021, 09:08 PM ISTChina is concerned as according to a recent UN report, hundreds of militants belonging to the East Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM) are converging in Afghanistan amidst the military advances made by the Taliban.
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China expects new Afghan regime to make break with terrorists
World | Aug 18, 2021, 05:47 PM ISTChina's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said the new Afghan regime should constrain and crack down on terrorist groups, including the East Turkestan Islamic Movement, in order to prevent Afghanistan from becoming a gathering place for terrorist and extremist forces again.
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India appreciates UNSC's role in countering terrorism
India | Jul 27, 2021, 06:43 AM IST"Appreciate role in preventive diplomacy and conflict prevention, counter transnational threats like terrorism," tweeted Pratik Mathur, Counsellor in India's Permanent Mission to the UN.
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Don't return to era of 'your terrorists' and 'my terrorists': India cautions UN
India | Jul 07, 2021, 12:36 PM ISTIndia said that the international community should not forget that before the 9/11 terror attacks, the world was divided into "your terrorists" or "my terrorists".
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2 terrorists killed in encounter in J&K's Kulgam
News | Jun 30, 2021, 09:00 PM ISTTwo unidentified terrorists gunned down during an encounter with Police and security forces at Chimmer area in Kulgam on June 30.
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Canada adds 3 more groups to its terror list
World | Jun 26, 2021, 01:53 PM ISTThe three groups are the Three Percenters, James Mason and Aryan Strikeforce, reports Xinhua news agency.
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Pak should be held accountable for hosting 'dreaded, listed' terrorists: India at UN
World | Jun 22, 2021, 11:39 PM ISTIndia's remarks come after Khalil Hashmi, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN in Geneva, tried to raise Kashmir's issue at the interactive dialogue on the annual report of the High Commissioner.
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Terrorism, radicalisation gravest threats facing world: Rajnath Singh
India | Jun 16, 2021, 12:39 PM ISTReferring to the threat of terror networks, Singh called for strong action against those encouraging, supporting and financing terrorism and providing shelter to terrorists, remarks seen as directed at Pakistan
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India cannot accept terrorism or it in any way legitimate as diplomacy: Jaishankar
India | May 27, 2021, 07:18 AM ISTThe militaries of India and Pakistan, in a surprise announcement on February 25, said that they had agreed to strictly observe all agreements on ceasefire along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir and other sectors.
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Terrorism continues to be one of 'gravest threats' to humankind, can never be justified: Jaishankar
India | Feb 23, 2021, 05:09 PM ISTExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that terrorism continues to be one of the gravest threats to humankind. He said the bodies dealing with human rights should realise that terrorism can never be justified, nor its perpetrators ever equated with its victims.
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NCB, BSF foil narco-terrorism attempt through Punjab border, 1 Pak national killed
India | Feb 13, 2021, 07:22 PM ISTThe NCB has foiled a Narco-terrorism bid sponsored by the anti-state actors in Pakistan. One Pakistani national was killed during the operation and arms & ammunition were also recovered from him.
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Well organised drug racket in J&K, Punjab supported by Pakistan: Dilbag Singh
News | Feb 07, 2021, 11:42 PM ISTJammu and Kashmir DGP Dilbag Singh said that drug racket in valley is supported and sponsored by Pakistan. He said, "Punjab and J&K are easy targets for drug smuggling because of border proximity.
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UN: India vows to fight terrorism on first International Human Fraternity Day
News | Feb 06, 2021, 10:28 PM ISTIndia continues to raise voice against violence, terrorism and intolerance at the United Nations Security Council. During the first International Day of Human Fraternity India recalls that the Constitution gives pride of place to 'Fraternity'. It underlined pluralistic tradition and need to fight dark forces of terrorism. The day underlines the significance of raising awareness about different cultures and religions. It also promotes tolerance. India also called for engagement between Syria and Org. for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. It highlighted the need for an impartial investigation into any alleged use of chemical weapons. India remains concerned about the possibility of dangerous weapons of mass destruction falling into the hands of terrorist organizations and individuals.
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US terrorism alert warns of politically motivated violence
World | Jan 28, 2021, 08:02 AM ISTThe department did not cite any specific plots, but pointed to “a heightened threat environment across the United States” that it believes “will persist” for weeks after Biden’s Jan. 20 inauguration.
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Jaishankar calls out China, Pakistan on terrorism, unveils 8-point plan
India | Jan 13, 2021, 11:04 AM ISTThe meeting was convened by Tunisia, which holds the Council's rotating presidency this month, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the landmark anti-terrorism resolution adopted following the 9/11 attacks on the US.
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US blocks USD 63 million in funds of global terrorist groups in 2019: Report
World | Jan 01, 2021, 08:15 AM ISTThe US blocked USD 63 million in funds of designated terrorist groups, including Pakistan-based outfits, in 2019 as part of its crackdown on foreign terrorist organisations, according to an annual report by the treasury department.
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Pakistan must stop supporting terrorism to promote cultural peace in South Asia: India
India | Dec 03, 2020, 12:47 PM ISTIf Pakistan changes its current "culture of hatred" against religions in India and stops its support to cross-border terrorism, a genuine culture of peace in South Asia and beyond could be attempted, India has told the United Nations.