counter terrorism

India calls for effective steps against terrorism on SAARC founding day

On the occasion of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said while SAARC has made progress, greater collaboration is needed to act against the scourge of terrorism.

Dec 08, 2019, 16:20 PM IST

India had major influence on counter terrorism, trade talks at G20 Summit: Sherpa Arvind Panagariya

The discussions were cordial in this "closed group of friends" and objects didn't fly in the room, he quipped.

Jul 08, 2017, 23:36 PM IST

Iraqi military pushes deeper into Mosul's Old City

Five IS fighters tried to flee across the Tigris River to the eastern side of Mosul but were killed by security forces, the military said on Wednesday.
 

Jun 28, 2017, 20:19 PM IST

PM Modi, President Trump to discuss defence partnership, counter-terrorism

US has cleared the sale of 22 American-made Guardian surveillance drones for India ahead of Modi's visit. The deal is estimated to be worth $2-3 billion. 

Jun 25, 2017, 00:24 AM IST

New high-level UN office set up to fight terrorism globally, India welcomes move

According to diplomats, Russia is lobbying for the crucial new post of Under Secretary General for counter terrorism.

Jun 16, 2017, 00:14 AM IST

China willing to push forward all-weather ties with Pakistan: Beijing

China on Thursday said that it is willing to work with Pakistan to push forward their "all-weather" strategic partnership, as it highlighted the significance of its troops' participation in the 'Pakistan Day' parade for the first time.

Mar 30, 2017, 20:38 PM IST

India ready to reinforce joint counter-terrorism cooperation with Bahrain: Rajanth Singh

Continuing India's fight against terrorism in the global area, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh who is on a visit to Bahrain, said that terrorism is a threat to the whole world and asserted that India is ready to reinforce joint counter terrorism cooperation with Bahrain.

Oct 25, 2016, 11:43 AM IST

Blood samples of Dhaka cafe attackers handed over to FBI

 Bangladesh has handed over blood samples of the Gulshan cafe terror attackers to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for testing, police here said on Friday.

Jul 22, 2016, 15:42 PM IST

US to provide mutual legal assistance training to counter terrorism

In partnership with the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Mumbai Police, the United States Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation will provide India's top counter-terrorism investigators and prosecutors through the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) between the two nations.

May 19, 2016, 18:01 PM IST

DNA: India, France sign Rafale jet deal; vow to fight terror jointly

India and France on Monday signed 14 pacts to bolster ties including purchase of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft by New Delhi.

Jan 25, 2016, 23:15 PM IST

PM Modi pitches for deeper India-Africa ties in counter-terrorism, UN reforms

Addressing the India-Africa Forum Summit, PM Modi made a strong pitch for deeper ties in key areas of counter-terrorism, climate change and UN reforms.

Oct 29, 2015, 16:29 PM IST