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ISIS blows up landmark Grand al-Nuri Mosque in Mosul where Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi had declared himself "caliph" in 2014
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said the destruction of the sites was "an official declaration of defeat" from the jihadists in the eight-month-old battle for Mosul.
Jun 22, 2017, 08:44 AM IST
Russia has no confirmation of IS leader Baghdadi's death: Report
Russia said on Tuesday it could not confirm that Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi had been killed in an air strike in Syria last month, the Interfax news agency quoted Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov as saying.
Jun 20, 2017, 15:39 PM IST
US expects Islamic State to wield chemical weapons in Mosul fight
The fall of Mosul would signal the defeat of the ultra-hardline Sunni jihadists in Iraq but could also lead to land grabs.
Oct 19, 2016, 05:32 AM IST
Iraqi forces `ahead of schedule` in Mosul: Pentagon
A US-led coalition has for months been helping train Iraqi forces for the fight for Mosul -- the last IS stronghold in Iraq.
Man detained from Dubai-Kozhikode IndiGo flight did not raise ISIS slogans
The Mumbai police on Thursday said that the man detained from an IndiGo airlines Dubai-Calicut flight did not raise any slogans hailing terror outfit - the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS).
Jul 28, 2016, 13:17 PM IST
IndiGo flight hits turbulence due to slogans hailing ISIS – Find shocking details here
The IndiGo flight was en route from Dubai to Kozhikode.
Jul 28, 2016, 11:43 AM IST
Arrested Islamic State suspect had sold wife’s jewellery to raise funds: NIA
The National Investigation Agency has found an evidence proving a connection between the five Hyderabad youths it arrested on June 29 and the Islamic State (IS).
Jul 05, 2016, 11:40 AM IST
Islamic State men had planned to strike Hyderabad between 5 pm and 7 pm
The Islamic State (IS) suspects, arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday, had planned to strike Hyderabad between 5 pm to 7 pm in a bid to maximum damage.
Jul 01, 2016, 13:12 PM IST
Islamic State men travelled to Ajmer to buy arms, planned to target VIPs in Hyderabad
The arrested ISIS 'sympathisers' had contributed Rs 1.5 lakh to carry out terror attacks in Hyderabad.
Jul 01, 2016, 10:36 AM IST
Islamic State men were planning to attack police station in Hyderabad after making powerful bombs: Report
The Islamic State (IS) suspects had planned to incite communal violence during the ongoing holy month of Ramadan in Hyderabad.
Jun 30, 2016, 16:06 PM IST
Islamic State men wanted to plant beef at temple, spark riots during Ramadan in Hyderabad
The 'IS sympathisers' had planned to place cow and buffalo meat at the Bhagyalakshmi temple at the base of the iconic Charminar in Hyderabad.
Jun 30, 2016, 09:05 AM IST
Orlando shooting: ISIS claims responsibility, calls Omar Mateen a 'soldier of caliphate'
Sunday`s attack, the worst mass shooting in modern US history, was carried out at Orlando`s Pulse nightclub, a well-known gay hangout.
Jun 13, 2016, 15:10 PM IST
