Taliban delegation to visit Islamabad amid heightened tensions

By Hamza Ameer | January 2, 2024 1:30 PM

Islamabad, Jan 2 (IANS) Amid heightened tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, a Taliban delegation led by Kandahar Governor Mullah Sherin Akhund -- said to be a top aide of the group's supreme leader -- will visit Islamabad on Wednesday for crucial and critical discussions with the country’s top government and military leadership against cross-border terrorism.

In latest threat, Pannun says will target BSE from March 12

IANS | January 1, 2024 5:36 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Continuing his incendiary provocation of violence against India, Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on Monday called for the country's “economic destruction” by targeting the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) from March 12, 2024.

Yemen's Houthi group says 10 fighters killed by US Navy forces in Red Sea

IANS | January 1, 2024 4:27 AM

Sanaa, Jan 1 (IANS) Yemen's Houthi group has said that 10 of its fighters were killed by US naval forces in the Red Sea while they were trying to hijack a commercial ship in international waters.

FIR registered after bomb threat issued against UP CM, ADG STF

IANS | January 1, 2024 3:57 AM

Lucknow, Jan 1 (IANS) A bomb threat has been received against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Special Task Force (STF) Additional Director General (ADG) Amitabh Yash, and the under-construction Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Tehreek-e-Hurriyat J&K declared as unlawful association under UAPA

IANS | December 31, 2023 2:04 PM

Srinagar, Dec 31 (IANS) Separatist outfit, ‘Tehreek-e-Hurriyat’ was declared as an unlawful association on Sunday under the unlawful activities (Prevention) act (UAPA).

Netanyahu issues warning against Iran, Hezbollah

IANS | December 31, 2023 10:20 AM

Tel Aviv , Dec 31 (IANS) Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stern warning to Iran and Hezbollah against attack on Jerusalem and said that the country would not hesitate to land severe blows which they would have never dreamt of.

76 terrorists killed in 2023, including 55 foreigners: J&K DGP

IANS | December 30, 2023 9:05 PM

Jammu, Dec 30 (IANS) J&K DGP R.R. Swain said on Saturday that 76 terrorists, including 55 foreigners, have been killed in the UT in 2023.

India sends formal communication to Pakistan to extradite Hafiz Saeed

IANS | December 29, 2023 7:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) In a latest development, India has asked Pakistan in a formal communication to extradite Lashkar-e-Taiba chief and 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed to the country, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Friday.

Maha IS terror module case: NIA submits chargesheets against six

IANS | December 28, 2023 6:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has submitted a charge sheet at Special Court in Mumbai against six persons for their alleged involvement in recruitment and fund-raising for a module of the terror outfit Islamic State (IS).

Parliament security breach: HC refuses to urgently hear Neelam's plea for release from police custody

IANS | December 28, 2023 12:22 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to urgently hear the habeas corpus plea filed by Parliament security breach case accused Neelam Azad seeking immediate release from the custody of Delhi Police.