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26/11: US prison agency says Tahawwur Rana no longer in its custody
Washington, April 9: Pakistan-origin 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana, whose appeal to block his extradition to India was rejected by the US Supreme Court earlier in the week, is no longer in the custody of the US Bureau of Prisons as of Wednesday.
5 terrorists trapped in two ongoing gunfights in J&K's Udhampur and Kishtwar
Jammu, April 9: Five terrorists were reportedly trapped in two gunfights going on in Udhampur and Kishtwar districts of J&K on Wednesday, officials said.
Long arm of law eventually catches up with 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana
New Delhi, April 9: The proverbial long arm of the law has eventually caught up with Pakistani-Canadian businessman Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the co-conspirator of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks that killed 165 people and wounded over 300 in 2008.
Zero tolerance towards terrorism: J&K CM Omar Abdullah calls for ending terrorism in state
Jammu, April 9: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday emphasized the need for zero tolerance towards terrorism in the region during a discussion on Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to J&K.
Encounter underway in J-K's Udhampur, 2-3 terrorists trapped
Udhampur, April 9: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's (J-K) Udhampur area on Wednesday, officials said.
Gunfight breaks out between security forces and terrorists in J&K's Udhampur
Jammu, April 9: A gunfight started on Wednesday between joint security forces and the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district.
Tahawwur Rana's extradition big success for India under PM Modi's leadership, says Union Minister
New Delhi, April 9: The long-awaited extradition of Tahawwur Rana, one of the key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, is a major achievement for the country under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said Union Minister Shantanu Thakur on Wednesday
Former UP DGP Vikram Singh applauds Supreme Court's rejection of 26/11 terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana's extradition stay
Noida, April 9: Uttar Pradesh's former Director General of Police (DGP) Vikram Singh applauded the rejection by the Supreme Court to the extradition stay request of the 26/11 Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana.
Eradicate terrorism, establish lasting peace in J&K: HM Amit Shah to security forces
Srinagar, April 8: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday asked security forces to completely eradicate terrorism in J&K and establish lasting peace.
Eradicate terrorism, ensure zero infiltration: Amit Shah at J&K security meet
Srinagar, April 8: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday emphasized completely eradicating terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir and ensuring zero infiltration from across the border during a high-level meeting of the Unified Headquarters at Raj Bhawan here, the highest security grid in the union territory.
HM Amit Shah reviews developmental projects in J&K, meets CM Omar Abdullah (Ld)
Srinagar, April 8: Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the progress of various developmental projects in Jammu and Kashmir in a high-level meeting here on Tuesday.
US, Pak hold first phone call to discuss counterterrorism cooperation
Islamabad, April 8: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed ways to strengthen counterterrorism cooperation between the two countries in their first telephone conversation. A key focus of the discussion was the return of US military equipment that was left behind in Afghanistan following the withdrawal in 2021.
Punjab: Blast outside residence of BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia in Jalandhar; Police launches investigation
Jalandhar, April 8: A blast was reported outside the residence of BJP Leader Manoranjan Kalia in Punjab's Jalandhar. Police said that they are monitoring the CCTV and investigating whether it was a grenade attack or something else.
US Supreme Court denies Tahawwur Rana's request to stop extradition to India
Washington, April 7: The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected a petition by Tahawwur Rana to stop his extradition to India to face legal consequences for his role in the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai that killed 157 people.
'Ground Zero' trailer: Emraan Hashmi portrays intense BSF operation in Kashmir
Mumbai, April 7: Emraan Hashmi is all set to come up with his film 'Ground Zero', which is inspired by a mission that was awarded "BSF's best operation in the last 50 years".
'Amit Shah's visit crucial in wake of Pak's repeated attempts to disrupt peace,' says J&K LoP
New Delhi, April 7: Sunil Sharma, the Leader of the Opposition in the J&K Assembly, remarked on Sunday that Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to evaluate the security situation in the region is crucial due to Pakistan's repeated attempts to disrupt peace in past few months.
Pakistani Army violates ceasefire on LoC in J&K's Poonch
Jammu, April 7: The Pakistani Army violated the ceasefire on Monday on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, and the Indian Army retaliated befittingly, officials said.
Amit Shah to visit international border, assess ground situation in J&K today
Jammu, April 7: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday and meet the families of the policemen who died in a recent encounter with terrorists.
Amit Shah in J-K for security, development review; BJP's Sunil Sharma says, He visits each year as Home Ministry is responsible
Jammu, April 7: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Jammu on Sunday evening for a two-day visit to the Union Territory to review the security situation and assess progress on developmental projects.
He conducts routine meetings: BJP's Sunil Sharma on Amit Shah's visit to J-K
Jammu, April 7: Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Jammu and Kashmir, assembly Sunil Sharma, said Sunday that Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to the Union territory is aimed at reviewing security situations and developmental projects.
J-K progressing in new ways, terrorism reduced: BJP's Tarun Chugh
Jammu, April 7: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tarun Chugh on Sunday evening stated that the country is moving forward under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jammu and Kashmir is progressing in new ways.
J-K: Amit Shah arrives in Jammu, set to review security
Srinagar, April 6: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived at Raj Bhawan in Jammu on Sunday for a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) scheduled for April 7-8.
Israel reveals correspondence proving connection between Iran, Hamas' october 7 attack
Tel Aviv, April 6: Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz revealed to the public for the first time the correspondence between Iran and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who was killed in Gaza last October by Israeli forces.
HM Amit Shah arrives on three-day J&K visit
Jammu, April 6: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived here on Sunday to begin his three-day-long packed schedule visit to J&K.
US Senior South Asia official visiting Pakistan will 'underscore' counterterrorism
New York, April 6: US President Donald Trump's administration is sending a senior State Department official to Pakistan to “underscore” counterterrorism cooperation while looking at promoting economic ties.
Those who spread terrorism won't be spared: J-K senior official after police attach properties under UAPA
Ramban, April 5: Intensifying its crackdown on terror networks, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday attached two properties in the Gool area of Ramban district under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), with senior police officials reiterating that individuals aiding terrorism will not be spared.
Jammu and Kashmir: IGP Kashmir reviews security in a joint meeting at PCR
Srinagar, April 5: Inspector General of Police Kashmir, V K Birdi, chaired a joint security meeting at Police Control Room Srinagar.
Infiltration bid foiled on Jammu IB; intruder killed by BSF troops
Jammu, April 5: One intruder was killed after the Border Security Force (BSF) foiled an infiltration bid on the International Border (IB) in Jammu, the force said on Saturday.
Israeli army kills major Hamas money exchanger in Gaza
Jerusalem, April 5: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that it killed Saeed Ahmad Abed Khudari, allegedly a key Hamas money exchanger, in Gaza City.
SC orders Yasin Malik to cross-examine witnesses virtually from Tihar
New Delhi, April 4: The Supreme Court on Friday allowed jailed JKLF chief Yasin Malik to cross-examine witnesses in two cases through video conferencing as it set aside an order of the Jammu court requiring his physical production in the trial proceedings.
Amit Shah to visit J&K for three days from April 6, hold security review meets
Jammu, April 4: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be on a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir from April 6 to hold security review meetings and inaugurate development projects.
Indian Army and Assam Rifles recover weapons, IEDs in Manipur operations
Kohima April 3: In a series of joint operations, Indian Army and Assam Rifles formation, of Spear Corps, launched operations, based on information, in Churachandpur, Imphal West, Kangpokpi, Imphal East and Bishnupur districts of Manipur between March 29 to April 3, an official statement said.
J-K: Security forces launch search Op after suspicious movements in Udhampur
Udhampur, April 3: Security forces have launched a search operation after two suspects were spotted in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, the police said on Thursday.
Jaipur Collectorate gets bomb threat, evacuated
Jaipur, April 3: The Jaipur District Collectorate received a bomb threat on Thursday, following which it was evacuated, police said.
EAM highlights need for addressing terrorism, trafficking at BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting
Bangkok, April 3: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed his concerns over terrorism, illicit narcotics trade, and other related activities on Thursday at the 20th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting.
Radical group founder wanted in Jaipur serial blast plot apprehended in Ratlam
Bhopal, April 2: The Madhya Pradesh Police in Ratlam achieved a significant breakthrough in apprehending Firoz, also known as Sabji, a fugitive implicated in a conspiracy to execute serial blasts aimed at creating panic and terrorising the Rajasthan capital city of Jaipur.
Pak troops cross LoC in J&K's Poonch; effectively responded, says Indian Army
Jammu, April 2: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesman said on Wednesday that the Pakistan Army intruded into the Indian side and also violated the ceasefire by opening fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district.
GoC meets J-K LG Manoj Sinha; discusses security situation
Jammu, April 2: Lieutenant General Rajan Sharawat, General Officer Commanding (GOC), Rising Star Corps, called on Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday and discussed various important aspects pertaining to the prevailing security scenario.
Hamas continues to push for war, refuses to release our hostages: Israel
New Delhi, April 1: Israel on Tuesday claimed that Hamas continues to push for war while also refusing to release the hostages.
Will increase cooperation to face challenge of terrorism, organised crime,: PM Modi at meet with Chile President
New Delhi, April 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday jointly addressed the press with Chile President Gabriel Boric Font at the Hyderabad House, where he said that both the countries will cooperate to face the challenges posed by organised crime and terrorism.