Islamic States

Raids kill 39 civilians in ISIS bastion in Syria

A wave of Russian air strikes killed at least 39 civilians on Saturday in Raqa, the main stronghold of the Islamic State jihadist group in Syria, a monitoring group said.

Mar 20, 2016, 01:53 AM IST

Syria strikes on jihadist bastions spike during truce: Monitor

Since a ceasefire came into force in Syria, the army and its Russian ally have refocused their air power on targeting jihadist factions, a monitoring group said Monday.

Mar 14, 2016, 20:22 PM IST

Militants, Tunisian forces clash in border town, 19 killed

Islamist fighters attacked army and police barracks in the Tunisian town of Ben Guerdan near the Libyan border on Monday and 13 militants, five civilians and a soldier were killed in the clashes before troops regained control.

Mar 07, 2016, 15:57 PM IST

Death toll from suicide attack in Iraq climbs to 61

Iraqi officials say the death toll from yesterday's suicide truck bombing south of Baghdad has climbed to 61.

Mar 07, 2016, 15:54 PM IST

Hindu priest hacked to death in Bangladesh, ISIS claims responsibility

In yet another shocking incident, a Hindu priest was stabbed to dead by suspected ISIS militants at a temple in Bangladesh on Sunday, police said.

Feb 22, 2016, 09:02 AM IST

Nine dead in ISIS Damascus car bombing: Monitor

A suicide car bombing killed nine people Tuesday at a police officer`s club in the Syrian capital, a monitor said, in an attack claimed by the Islamic State group.

Feb 09, 2016, 18:58 PM IST

Suicide bomber kills three soldiers in Afghanistan

At least three soldiers were killed on Monday when a suicide bomber exploded himself near a military bus in Afghanistan`s Balkh province.

Feb 08, 2016, 13:54 PM IST

Visa war: Top 5 things Anupam Kher said against Pakistan

Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher on Tuesday launched an attack on the Pakistan government after he was denied a visa to the country, where he had to attend an event on February 5.

Feb 02, 2016, 21:03 PM IST

Watch: ISIS' online tutorials to Mumbai youths on bomb-making

Terror group Islamic States (ISIS) is training its fighters as to how to craft a bomb through online videos. Watch here!

Feb 02, 2016, 15:00 PM IST

US airstrikes kill at least 46 militants in Afghanistan

At least 46 ISIS militants were killed after US-led coalition forces carried out airstrikes in Afghanistan, an official statement said.

Feb 02, 2016, 14:20 PM IST

Nearly 1,400 civilians killed in Russia's Syria air strikes: Monitor

Russian air strikes on Syria have killed nearly 1,400 civilians since Moscow started its aerial campaign nearly four months ago, a group monitoring the war said on Saturday.

Jan 31, 2016, 09:35 AM IST

Watch: ISIS new video reveals Paris attackers; UK on target

Terror group ISIS on Sunday released a new video on the recent Paris attack on November 30, that claimed the lives of at least 130 people.

Jan 27, 2016, 12:16 PM IST

Tight security in Hyderabad for Republic Day parade in wake of ISIS crackdown

In the wake of the recent arrests of suspected ISIS activists, extreme security arrangements have been made in Hyderabad for the Republic Day parade that is to be held today.

Jan 26, 2016, 09:37 AM IST

Delhi Police puts up 'Wanted' posters ahead of Republic Day

Keeping in view of the Republic Day celebrations and the presence of French President Francois Hollande who is the chief guest at the Republic Day parade, the Delhi police on Sunday put up posters of 'wanted terrorists' across the national capital.

Jan 25, 2016, 08:42 AM IST

Syria army seizes key rebel-held town in Latakia

Syrian regime forces on Sunday overran the last major rebel-held town in the coastal Latakia province, a stronghold of President Bashar al-Assad, state television reported. 

Jan 24, 2016, 14:58 PM IST

Midnight explosions rocks ISIS de facto capital in Syria

Midnight explosions rocked Syria's northern province of al-Raqqa, the de facto capital of the Islamic State (IS) group, a monitor group reported.

Jan 24, 2016, 09:40 AM IST

French President to arrive in India today on 3-day visit, Rafale deal tops his agenda

French President Francois Hollande will arrive in India on Sunday hoping to seal a drawn-out defence deal between the two countries.

Jan 24, 2016, 09:14 AM IST

France welcomes more refugees amid tough control

France is to open its doors to more refugees coming notably from Syria as part of the "solidarity quota" agreed by the European countries, the media reported.

Jan 23, 2016, 10:41 AM IST

Afghanistan: Suicide bomber kills 13 in Jalalabad, injures 15

At least thirteen people were killed and 15 others were injured in a suicide bomb at a provincial council member's guest house in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad, local media reported.

Jan 17, 2016, 13:08 PM IST

ISIS commits massacre in Syria, kills over 280 people

The Islamic State (IS) terrorist group killed as many as 280 people when its militants stormed a town in Syria's eastern province of Deir al-Zour on Saturday.

Jan 17, 2016, 10:02 AM IST