From Gagangir to Pahalgam: How Operation Mahadev ended TRF's deadly terror trail in Kashmir

Vicky Nanjappa | May 23, 2026 2:56 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Operation Mahadev, which led to the elimination of three Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists from Pakistan, did not just serve justice to the victims of the Pahalgam attack but also to those who lost their lives in the October 20, 2024, Gagangir terror attack. While probing the Pahalgam attack, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) was able to establish a link to the Gagangir attack in which seven lives were lost.

Cyprus becomes India's 'secure ally' in region of geostrategic importance

IANS | May 22, 2026 9:46 PM

Nicosia/New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Cyprus, which expressed solidarity and unwavering support to India in its fight against cross-border terrorism during President Nikos Christodoulides' meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday, continues to align closely with New Delhi, particularly on the security framework, because of Pakistan’s behavior.

India, Egypt condemn Pahalgam and Red Fort attacks

IANS | May 21, 2026 11:08 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) India and Egypt underscored the importance of bilateral cooperation in countering terrorism, reflecting the spirit of the India-Egypt Strategic Partnership at the 5th meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday.

Pulwama plotter Hamza Burhan shot dead by unknown gunmen in PoK

IANS | May 21, 2026 4:10 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Hamza Burhan, one of the key planners behind the Pulwama attack, was killed by unknown gunmen in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The incident took place at Muzaffarabad in PoK, and Burhan is said to have been shot multiple times.

Pahalgam terror attack probe: Pak sought propaganda victory, then scrambled to deny role fearing India’s response

Vicky Nanjappa | May 21, 2026 1:35 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) India has managed to clearly establish a direct Pakistan hand in the Pahalgam attack in which 26 innocent lives were lost. After a painstaking probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), it was established that the attack was handled from Lahore by Saifullah alias Sajid Jatt alias Langde, a top operative of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba.

India and Italy strongly condemn terrorism and violent extremism, deepen defence ties

IANS | May 20, 2026 8:17 PM

Rome, May 20 (IANS) India and Italy on Wednesday jointly condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross border terrorism, urging all the nations to continue work towards eliminating terrorist safe havens and infrastructure, disrupting terrorist networks and combating terror financing.

Khalistan networks replicate Mumbai underworld model, groom juveniles for low-cost, high-success attacks

Vicky Nanjappa | May 20, 2026 12:45 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The crime landscape in Punjab is fast changing with terror groups and criminal networks deploying new strategies almost daily to disrupt law and order. While the larger push that is being made is for a separate Khalistan nation, these syndicates at play are carrying out low intensity explosions to keep the state on the boil. The Khalistan networks are also trying to replicate the Mumbai underworld model of grooming juveniles for low-cost, high-success attacks.