Islamic State militants

Iraq steps up anti-Islamic State coordination with Iran, Syria, Russia

Iraq has agreed to set up a cell increasing intelligence coordination with Russia, Syria and Iran in the fight against the Islamic State group, a government spokesman said on Sunday.

Sep 27, 2015, 16:51 PM IST

Iraq confirms security cooperation with Russia, Iran, Syria

Iraqi authorities on Sunday confirmed cooperation with Russia, Iran and Syria over security and intelligence to confront the increasing threat from the Islamic State (IS) militant group.

Sep 27, 2015, 16:41 PM IST

ISIS defectors could be used to deter potential fighters: Study

Islamic State defectors who are "disillusioned" with the terror group could be used by governments to deter potential fighters by providing them opportunity to speak out against the dreaded outfit, a British terrorism think tank said on Monday.

Sep 21, 2015, 22:35 PM IST

All 39 Indians held hostage in Iraq by ISIS alive, says Sushma Swaraj

All the 39 Indians held hostage in Iraq by Islamic State militants for more than a year are "alive", external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj told the families of the victims on Friday.

Sep 19, 2015, 15:30 PM IST

Good news for India! All 39 Indians held hostage in Iraq by ISIS alive, says Sushma Swaraj

All the 39 Indians held hostage in Iraq by Islamic State militants for more than a year are "alive", external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj told the families of the victims on Friday.

Sep 18, 2015, 20:40 PM IST

Cyber police probing bid to lure Kerala youth to join ISIS

Cyber police here has launched a probe into an alleged bid by supporters of ISIS to lure a Kerala youth to join the terror group by sending messages through mobile application WhatsApp, police said on Monday.

Sep 14, 2015, 16:36 PM IST

Indian woman with alleged ISIS link sent to judicial custody

An Indian woman, who was arrested here for her alleged involvement in recruitment for ISIS terror outfit, was today sent to 14-day judicial custody by a court.

Sep 12, 2015, 22:59 PM IST

Egypt court ratifies 'IS' death sentences

A court in Egypt on Saturday ratified death sentences for 12 people convicted of planning attacks on behalf of the jihadist Islamic State group.

Sep 12, 2015, 22:59 PM IST