French minister promises troops the means to tackle jihadists
The planned G5 Sahel anti-terror force would gather Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger in a 5,000-man joint unit.
Jul 31, 2017, 06:29 AM IST
Two Iraqi journalists killed, third trapped south of Mosul
IS infiltrated Imam Gharbi this week, seizing territory in the village and kidnapping civilians, prompting Iraqi forces to counterattack to try to oust the jihadists, officers said.
70 percent of Pakistan an ideal breeding ground for jihadis, militants, suggest statistics
The madrasa tradition dates back almost a thousand years, but within Pakistan, there has been a boom in their numbers over the last two to three decades.
Jun 27, 2017, 09:05 AM IST
London attacker was of Pakistani origin, who once said `would kill his mother in the name of Allah`
The attack has once again shifted focus to Pakistan, as one of the attackers has turned out to be a jihadist of Pakistani origin.
Jun 05, 2017, 16:39 PM IST
Massive infighting in Hizbul Mujahideen - Now, terrorists are planning murder of their own team members
Now, it's pretty clear that a massive infighting is going on within the terrorist group Hizbul Mujahideen.
Jun 01, 2017, 15:58 PM IST
US and six Gulf countries join hands to curb terror financing
US, six Gulf countries have joined hands to curb terror organisations like Lashkar-e-Taiba, Haqqani network and the Taliban.
May 23, 2017, 09:09 AM IST
Pakistan`s Kashmir policy has brought nothing but disaster, admits Pakistani academic - READ
Pervez Hoodbhoy said that Pakistani diplomats, who represent Islamabad`s position in the world`s capitals, know the world doesn`t care about Kashmir.
May 20, 2017, 16:26 PM IST
After threatening to behead Hurriyat leaders, Zakir Musa disassociates himself from Hizbul Mujahideen
The Hizbul Mujahideen commander has released a fresh audio video where he has disassociated himself from the terror outfit.
May 13, 2017, 16:39 PM IST
If Hindu Rashtra becomes reality, Indian Muslims should get 'Pakistan': Shahi Imam of Tipu Sultan mosque
Maulana Nurur Rehman Barkati, the Shahi Imam of Tipu Sultan mosque, has threatened to wage 'jihad' in the country if India is declared a 'Hindu Rashtra'.
May 10, 2017, 15:47 PM IST
China bans dozens of Muslim baby names - From Islam to Quran to Medina, here is the list
In a big development, China banned a dozens of Muslim baby names in Xinjiang.
Apr 25, 2017, 19:26 PM IST
China bans dozens of Muslim baby names in Xinjiang
Islam, Quran, Mecca, Jihad, Imam, Saddam, Hajj, and Medina are among dozens of baby names banned under ruling Chinese Communist Party's "Naming Rules For Ethnic Minorities".
Apr 25, 2017, 15:07 PM IST
London attacker interested in jihad but no evidence of ISIS link: Police
British police said on Monday they had found no evidence that Khalid Masood, who killed four people in an attack on Britain`s parliament last week, had any association with Islamic State or al Qaeda, but he was clearly interested in jihad.
Mar 27, 2017, 23:05 PM IST
Islamic State mortars, snipers take toll on Iraqi forces in Mosul
At a field clinic near the front line in Mosul, an Iraqi Federal Police officer lay in discomfort on a stretcher, a drip in his arm and bandage plastered over his chest from where shrapnel from a mortar shell had pierced his sternum.
Mar 10, 2017, 13:13 PM IST
'Possible terror risks for Italy from lone wolves'
On the risk of terror attacks in Italy, the critical issues continue to come from the possible activation of "lone wolves" and "self-starters", or self radicalised people, an official said.
Feb 28, 2017, 12:24 PM IST
Karachi breeding hub of anti-India jihadist groups: Report
Pakistan's port city of Karachi is a breeding hub of anti-India Jihadist groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi which are backed by the Pakistani Army, a Brussels-based think tank said.
Feb 17, 2017, 17:21 PM IST
Syrian parents prepare their minor daughters for 'jihad' suicide missions – Video goes viral
A video showing a Syrian mother and father preparing their 7 and 9-year-old daughters for jihad suicide missions, has gone viral on social media.
Dec 23, 2016, 10:35 AM IST
Hollande says `high level of terror threat` to France
President Francois Hollande said Tuesday France was under a "high-level of threat" from terror attack following the carnage at a Berlin Christmas market.
Dec 20, 2016, 16:36 PM IST
Turkish jets hit 39 Islamic State targets, kill four militants: Army
Turkish warplanes destroyed 39 Islamic State targets and killed four militants in northern Syria, the Turkish Army said on Saturday.
Dec 10, 2016, 15:05 PM IST
'Kingpin of Al Qaeda-inspired module wanted to wage jihad'
Dawood Suleiman, the key leader of Al Qaeda-inspired "Base Movement" module who was arrested in connection with his alleged role over a series of blasts in court complexes in South India, wanted to wage jihad against the country, an NIA special public prosecutor said today.
Nov 29, 2016, 22:40 PM IST
Hooded attacker kills woman in French missionaries` home
France is under a state of emergency that gives security forces enhanced powers of surveillance and arrest.
