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  Explainer: How dangerous is Afghanistan’s Islamic State?

  World | August 27, 2021 8:28 IST

  US 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 | August 26, 2021 11:20 IST

  The 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 | August 20, 2021 21:08 IST

  China 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 | August 18, 2021 17:47 IST

  China'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 | July 27, 2021 6:43 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 | July 07, 2021 12:36 IST

  India 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 | June 30, 2021 21:00 IST

  Two 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 | June 26, 2021 13:53 IST

  The 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 | June 22, 2021 23:39 IST

  India'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 | June 16, 2021 12:39 IST

  Referring 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 7:18 IST

  The 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 | February 23, 2021 17:09 IST

  External 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 | February 13, 2021 19:22 IST

  The 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 | February 07, 2021 23:42 IST

  Jammu 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 | February 06, 2021 22:28 IST

  India 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 | January 28, 2021 8:02 IST

  The 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 | January 13, 2021 11:04 IST

  The 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 | January 01, 2021 8:15 IST

  The 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 | December 03, 2020 12:47 IST

  If 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.

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  At SCO meet, Venkaiah Naidu slams Pakistan for using terrorism as instrument of state policy

  India | November 30, 2020 20:11 IST

  Asserting that terrorism is the biggest challenge the region is facing, India on Monday criticised Pakistan for using it as an "instrument of state policy", and called upon the SCO to combat the menace collectively and enforce internationally recognised legal statutes to comprehensively eradicate safe havens, infrastructure and financial networks supporting terrorism.