Islamic State of Iraq and Syria

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

Mother says US-backed alliance would wipe out Islamic State, son executes her

Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, alternatively translated the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria

Jan 08, 2016, 16:25 PM IST

ISIS, Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan don't represent Islam: Syed Ali Shah Geelani

Hardline Hurriyat Conference leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani has denounced the ISIS against the backdrop of repeated display of its flag in Kashmir, saying it is a terrorist organisation which does not represent Islam.

Jan 07, 2016, 16:56 PM IST

Ramadi liberation a key victory against ISIS: Iraq

Iraq has declared the liberation of the city of Ramadi from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) as a key victory against the jihadis.

Dec 29, 2015, 15:53 PM IST

Seized documents reveal Islamic State's Department of 'War Spoils'

Islamic State has set up departments to handle "war spoils," including slaves, and the exploitation of natural resources such as oil.

Dec 29, 2015, 09:29 AM IST

Iraqi forces successful in defeating Islamic State in Ramadi

Iraqi forces have defeated the Islamic State and have snatched the control of IS over the city of Ramadi.

Dec 28, 2015, 11:21 AM IST

Nagpur ATS arrests three people who were planning to join Islamic State

According to the Nagpur ATS, the arrested people are from Telangana and were going to Jammu and Kashmir.

Dec 26, 2015, 11:09 AM IST

Nine Islamic State-inspired juveniles held in J&K; 3 wanted to cross over to Pakistan

In more concern for Indian security agencies, nine Islamic State inspired juveniles have been caught in Jammu and Kashmir, a report said on Friday.

Dec 25, 2015, 09:25 AM IST

Pro-ISIS elements posting messages in regional languages: Govt

Some elements, who support the dreaded terrorist group ISIS, have posted messages in Indian regional languages, including Hindi and Tamil, Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

Dec 23, 2015, 15:50 PM IST

Woman hears neighbour chanting ISIS during sex, calls cops

An 82-year-old woman called the cops after she heard her female neighbour chanting 'ISIS is great' while having sex.

Dec 23, 2015, 11:27 AM IST

Iraqi forces launch offensive to free IS-held Ramadi

 Iraqi security forces on Tuesday launched a major offensive to complete the capture of Ramadi city from Islamic State (IS) militants.

Dec 22, 2015, 15:57 PM IST

UNSC adopts resolution to cut off funding to ISIS, al Qaeda

The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution to cut off all sources of funding to ISIS and al Qaeda with finance ministers from the member nations vowing to increase sanctions against the terror groups.

Dec 18, 2015, 12:50 PM IST

Australians funding terror groups triple in past year

The number of Australians who have funded international terrorist organisations, including the Islamic State, has tripled in the past 12 months, a report said on Thursday.

Dec 17, 2015, 10:44 AM IST

Security heightened at Goa EDM festivals over terror threat

Security at the electronic dance music (EDM) festivals Sunburn and the Supersonic held annually in Goa, will be heightened in view of a terror threat posed by extremist groups like the Islamic State (IS), Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar said.

Dec 17, 2015, 09:31 AM IST

'Trumpisms' go from bad to worse: 10 shocking statements from Donald Trump

Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump has had plenty of controversial and outrageous quotes during his 2016 US presidential campaign.

Dec 16, 2015, 14:29 PM IST

Russia's attack on Syria creating difficulties for ISIS?

Russia's attack on Syria is making ISIS weak and is creating difficulties for them.

Dec 14, 2015, 15:33 PM IST

Teacher attacked in Paris by man citing Islamic State

A nursery school teacher was attacked in Paris suburbs by a man weilding a box cutter and citing Islamic State on Monday.

Dec 14, 2015, 15:16 PM IST

Has ISIS managed to enter Indian politics? - Part III

A Congress councillor was seen leading a rally in Rajasthan's Tonk district, yelling slogans in support of terror outfit ISIS and Baghdadi.

Dec 13, 2015, 20:55 PM IST

Has ISIS managed to enter Indian politics? - Part II

A Congress councillor was seen leading a rally in Rajasthan's Tonk district, yelling slogans in support of terror outfit ISIS and Baghdadi.

Dec 13, 2015, 20:52 PM IST