Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant

'ISIS may target Narendra Modi, Francois Hollande on Republic Day'

France President Francois Hollande is scheduled to attend the Republic Day celebrations at the majestic Rajpath as the 'chief guest'.

Jan 21, 2016, 17:04 PM IST

Ardh Kumbh mela: Security beefed up after suspicious bag found near Haridwar railway station

After four terror suspects were arrested from the Ardh Kumbh mela site, security has been beefed up in Haridwar.

Jan 21, 2016, 12:39 PM IST

CIA, French sleuths join hands with Indian agencies to ensure a safe Republic Day

French President Francois Hollande will be the chief guest at the January 26 Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.

Jan 21, 2016, 10:58 AM IST

Singapore arrests 27 Bangladeshi Islamists, deports 26

Singapore, a wealthy multi-ethnic city state, arrested 27 Bangladeshi construction workers who supported Islamist groups including al Qaeda and Islamic State and deported 26 of them, the government said on Wednesday.

Jan 20, 2016, 15:17 PM IST

Islamic State frees 270 of 400 people kidnapped from Syria's Deir al-Zor

Rami Abdulrahman, the Observatory`s head, said that the group has kept male prisoners between the ages of 14 and 55 for more questioning.

Jan 20, 2016, 10:37 AM IST

Islamic State confirms death of 'Jihadi John'

Emwazi was described in Islamic State`s Dabiq magazine by his nickname "Abu Muharib al-Muhajir".

Jan 20, 2016, 04:50 AM IST

Citing 'exceptional circumstances' Islamic State slashes salaries of its fighters

The ISIS has decided to cut the salaries of its fighters by half blaming the "exceptional circumstances", a sign of worsening financial situation of the outfit.

Jan 19, 2016, 17:50 PM IST

Three jailed in Norway for supporting Islamic State group

A Norwegian court has sentenced three men up to nearly five years for fighting with or supporting the Islamic State group in Syria.

Jan 19, 2016, 17:09 PM IST

ISIS letter threatens to kill PM Narendra Modi, Manohar Parrikar: Goa Police

An anonymous letter purportedly signed by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant has threatened to kill Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar.

Jan 19, 2016, 13:34 PM IST

Yazidi sex slaves recount ordeal: `ISIS terrorists raped 12-year-old without mercy`

They were sold again and again by Islamic State terrorists. The horrific tales of Yazidi sex slaves will send shivers down one's spine.

Jan 19, 2016, 12:49 PM IST

Belgian with ''direct links'' to Paris attackers arrested

A Belgian man with "direct links" to Paris attackers was arrested near Casablanca city of Morocco, the country`s Interior Ministry said in a statement.

Jan 19, 2016, 09:08 AM IST

Indonesia identifies militants, arrests others over Jakarta attack

The Indonesian police on Saturday named the five men they suspect launched this week`s gun and bomb attack in the heart of Jakarta.

Jan 16, 2016, 15:58 PM IST

600 Britons caught on way to join ISIS since 2012: UK minister

A total of 600 British citizens have been caught trying to enter Syria to join the Islamic State and other terrorist groups since 2012, UK foreign secretary Philip Hammond has said.

Jan 16, 2016, 15:55 PM IST

Malaysia says suspected Islamic State-linked militant was planning suicide attack

 Malaysia`s police chief said on Saturday that a suspected militant arrested in a train station in Kuala Lumpur had confessed to planning a suicide attack in the country.

Jan 16, 2016, 15:50 PM IST

Rajnath Singh meets intelligence, police officials over ISIS

Top officials of central intelligence and investigative agencies and police of 13 states on Saturday held a meeting with Home Minister Rajnath Singh and discussed steps to check the growing influence of ISIS among youngsters through social media and other sources.

Jan 16, 2016, 15:47 PM IST

International coordination must to destroy ISIS: Barack Obama

US President Barack Obama underlined the need for coordination and cooperation among a wide range of global partners to degrade and destroy the dreaded Islamic State terror group in the aftermath of terrorist attack in Indonesia and other parts of the world.

Jan 16, 2016, 11:25 AM IST

Indonesia on security alert as police probe Jakarta attacks

The Indonesian Police has blamed the attacks in Jakarta on a network of Islamic State fighters from Southeast Asia forged in the radical jihadist group's war in Syria and Iraq.

Jan 15, 2016, 11:18 AM IST

US woman sues Twitter for helping Islamic State spread globally

A Florida-based woman has filed a lawsuit against the micro-blogging site Twitter, accusing the firm of supporting the global spread of Islamic State (IS) by enabling its followers to recruit on its social media platform.

Jan 15, 2016, 10:52 AM IST

Watch: Footage of explosion near Starbucks cafe in Jakarta

At least six people were killed in the Indonesian capital Jakarta after six bombs went off. One blast was in a Starbucks cafe.

Jan 14, 2016, 12:06 PM IST

India condemns Istanbul suicide attack

India on Wednesday strongly condemned the suicide attack in Istanbul that killed 10 people on Tuesday.

Jan 13, 2016, 12:46 PM IST