Terror Attacks

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A file photo of Islamic State (ISIS) militants, who were arrested by the Afghan government in Kabul. (Image: AP)

Intelligence agencies warn of Islamic State's threat ahead of Gujarat polls

Terror outfit plans to recruit cadre from Gujarat

11 Sep 2022 7:19 AM

“On the 11th anniversary of the Mumbai terror attacks, we remember everyone who lost their lives and mourn with their families. A grateful nation salutes the security personnel who made the supreme sacrifice. We remain firm in our resolve to defeat all forms of terrorism,” he tweeted. (Photo: File)

'Nation committed to defeating all forms of terrorism': Prez pays tribute to 26/11 victims

The ghastly attacks lasted for four days killing 166 people and injuring over 300.

26 Nov 2019 10:15 AM

Panic, fear engulf Valley

ATMs empty after panic withdrawals, people hoard food & fuel.

03 Aug 2019 1:47 AM

Seven civilians were seriously injured in a terror attack on a police station in Pulwama, Surjewala said. (Photo: ANI)

Cong slams govt over terror attacks in J&K, demands answer for 'intel failure'

He pointed out that five jawans were killed in an attack on CRPF personnel in Anantnag last week, and asked whether any lesson was learnt.

19 Jun 2019 12:38 PM

A police officer weeps near the coffin of colleague Arsheed Ahmad as he pays homage to Ahmad during a wreath laying ceremony in Srinagar on Monday. Police inspector Ahmad, who was critically injured in a militant attack in J&K’s Anantnag district on June 12, had succumbed to his injuries on Sunday afternoon at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

J&K: Major killed, many injured in 2 terror attacks

The attacks took place a day after the authorities sounded a security high alert in the Kashmir Valley.

18 Jun 2019 2:41 AM

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday arrested the man who was allegedly conspiring to commit a terrorist attack in Kerala, reportedly inspired by the alleged mastermind of the Sri Lanka bombings, in Kasaragod ISIS module case. (Photo: File)

Influenced by Lanka bomber, man plots attacks in Kerala; arrested

The accused, Riyas Aboobacker or known as Riyas A, would be produced before the NIA Court in Kochi on Tuesday.

30 Apr 2019 11:40 AM

The alert comes when security and intelligence agencies are concerned about the existence of sleeper cells on Indian soil. (Photo: AP)

Hoax caller in Bengaluru warns of possible terror attacks, arrested

Sundara Murthy, 65, was traced to his house in Avalahalli around 10 pm.

27 Apr 2019 10:33 AM

The meeting of two top Generals had come days after India launched a 'pre-emptive' and 'non-military' strike against JeM in Pakistan’s Balakot. (Photo: ANI)

‘Indian Army is fully prepared for emerging challenges’

General Raymond Thomas, Commander, US Special Operations Command, US Army, had called on the Army chief General Bipin Rawat.

08 Mar 2019 7:35 PM

The recent terror attack in Pulwama and incidents at Istanbul, Brussels and Karachi airport may be an eyeopener for the security agencies of all the international airports.

CISF ‘marshals’ at airports for quick anti-terror fight

Over 50 quick reaction teams of duty terminal marshals have been deployed at Delhi airport.

08 Mar 2019 2:21 AM

The bench declined to hear the petition by a lawyer, who had contended that the use of words like 'killed' or 'died' was not respectful. (Photo: File)

Delhi HC rejects plea asking media to use word martyr for reporting terror attacks

Referring to terror attack in Pulwama, Chaudhary said that the deaths should have been described by the media using

19 Feb 2019 1:06 PM

Residence at Nallasopara where the raid took place.

Terror plot: Call Detail Records scan underway

The investigators said that they are yet to ascertain who all were in the loop of the plan and what roles had they been given.

12 Aug 2018 4:03 AM

On Tuesday in Awantipora, security forces in another incident arrested a terrorist identified as Abdul Majid Shah, a resident of Iqbal Colony in Pattan Baramulla. (Representational Image)

4 terrorists shot dead in an encounter in J&K’s Baramulla, ops underway

During questioning, one terrorist revealed that he was in touch with other terrorists of the area who were planning future terror strikes.

08 Aug 2018 8:31 PM

The use of Internet for making calls has increased the problems for security agencies who have been unable to crack it due to end-to-end encryption by the service provider. (Photo: Representational | File)

Govt to examine if WhatsApp calls be blocked in insurgency-hit areas

Example of countries which included those from Gulf were cited during meeting where neither WhatsApp voice nor video calling was allowed.

11 Jun 2018 8:30 PM

Umar Ahmed Haque, 25, tried to radicalise scores of children to commit 'a multi-faceted attack on businesses and communities in London'. (Photo: AFP)

UK: Man convicted of trying to form ‘army’ of children to commit terror attacks

Haque, 25, showed pupils after school madrasa videos of 'extreme terrorist violence' and made them 'roleplay terrorists' stabbing cops.

03 Mar 2018 8:38 AM

The clarification comes after Pakistan reportedly blamed India for withdrawing visa applications of pilgrims from the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi. (Photo: Representational | AFP)

No restrictions imposed on pilgrims travelling to Pak, India clarifies

Pakistan reportedly blamed India for withdrawing visa applications of pilgrims from the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi.

17 Feb 2018 8:26 AM

Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. (Photo: AP)

Mehbooba Mufti reviews situation with top officials

Mufti also directed maintaining strict vigil on vital installations, airports, bus stations and other crowded places.

11 Feb 2018 2:12 AM

The findings further the idea that violence and psychological trauma could lead to physical symptoms. (Photo: Pixabay)

Traumatic events increase headaches and migraines

Teens may be able to treat their headaches with over-the-counter medicine.

03 Jan 2018 11:14 AM

Academic brilliance alone cannot necessarily make a candidate suitable for this task... He must be able to implement his knowledge in practical situations of a stressful nature.

Armed with attitude and confidence

Three separate assessors, who are trained by the DIPR, DRDO, carry out the assessment.

24 Dec 2017 1:49 AM

A couple of CCTV cameras were spotted near the Gateway of India. Photo: Debashish Dey)

26/11 Mumbai terror attacks: 9 years on, Mumbaikars monitored by 5,000 CCTVs

The captured images are increasingly helping officials in solving cases by providing strong evidence.

24 Nov 2017 2:06 AM

The US State Department has warned that recent attacks in Britain, Finland, France, Russia, Spain and Sweden show that both Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group remain active and capable. (Photo: AP/Representational)

US warns travellers heading to Europe of Christmas terror

Washington has a long-standing warning to its citizens to beware extremist attacks in European cities.

17 Nov 2017 6:40 PM

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