Militants

Gunfight underway in Srinagar between security forces, militants

A gunfight started on Sunday between the security forces and holed-up militants in Srinagar, police said.

Jun 25, 2017, 09:21 AM IST

Pakistan mourns attack victims; Army launches crackdown on militants

Pakistan was in a state of shock after weeks of relative peace as terrorists struck at three cities, killing 62 people and wounding over 100, prompting the army to launch a countrywide crackdown on militants.

Jun 24, 2017, 14:17 PM IST

Taliban say US must quit Afghanistan for peace

The Taliban warned on Friday against sending more Western troops to Afghanistan, while pledging that it sought only independence under Islamic rule and rejecting concerns it would harbour foreign militants.

Jun 23, 2017, 14:44 PM IST

Egypt to extend state of emergency for three months

The state of emergency, which would have expired at the end of June, has been extended by three months, cabinet statement showed, meaning it will now last at least until the end of September.

Jun 22, 2017, 22:03 PM IST

Gunbattle breaks out between security forces, militants in J&K's Pulwama, 2 LeT terrorists trapped

Security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in Kakapora area of Pulwama around 6 pm following information about presence of militants there.

Jun 21, 2017, 22:13 PM IST

J&K govt capable of dealing with situation in Kashmir: Kiren Rijiju

"The state government's inputs and strategy are to be given priority. The Centre cannot just make a statement and intervene," he said.
 

Jun 18, 2017, 22:43 PM IST

Situation in Kashmir has not gone out of control: Jitendra Singh

Singh backed the vow of the J&K police to eliminate the terror group instrumental in killing of six cops in Anantnag district of South Kashmir yesterday.

Jun 17, 2017, 21:08 PM IST

Egyptian court recommends death penalty for 31 in prosecutor assassination case

A Cairo criminal court on Saturday recommended the death penalty for 31 people convicted of involvement in the 2015 assassination of Egypt`s top prosecutor, the most senior state official killed by militants in recent years.

Jun 17, 2017, 14:45 PM IST

Killing of 6 cops by terrorists an act of 'cowardice': Arun Jaitley

Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said on Saturday that the killing of six policemen in a terrorist ambush in Kashmir was an act of "cowardice".

Jun 17, 2017, 14:34 PM IST

700 ISIS militants killed in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province in last three months

The Afghan forces in coordination with the US forces are conducting counter-terrorism operations to eliminate the militants affiliated with the ISIS terrorist group in Nangarhar province.

Jun 17, 2017, 13:44 PM IST

Terrorists attack SICOP Complex in J&K's Bijbehara, massive firing heard

In yet another incident of terror the Valley, a group of terrorists attacked the forces camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Bijbehara area of Anantnag where CRPF and Army troops are stationed. 

Jun 17, 2017, 11:06 AM IST

Pakistan security forces kill two militants

Pakistani security forces on Friday killed two militants who were allegedly planning a terror attack during a religious gathering of minority Shia Muslims.

Jun 16, 2017, 15:59 PM IST

Two policemen injured in Srinagar militant attack

Police said militants fired at the policemen near the J&K Bank branch in the Hyderpora area on the city outskirts.

Jun 16, 2017, 00:21 AM IST

Assam Rifles trooper killed in Manipur

Police sources said when the Assam Rifles personnel returned to their camp at Kasom post near Hundung after patrolling, a remote-controlled bomb exploded. 

Jun 15, 2017, 18:21 PM IST

At least 31 civilians killed in hotel attack in Somalia's capital

Police say nearly 40 people were wounded in the assault that began when a car bomb exploded outside the Pizza House restaurant in Mogadishu.
 

Jun 15, 2017, 18:12 PM IST

J&K: Hizbul Mujahideen module busted in Handwara; 2 militants held

Terrorists Mehrajuddin and Obaid Shafi arrested in Chogal, Handwara of Jammu & Kashmir. After their arrest Hizbul Mujahideen module is revealed.

Jun 12, 2017, 16:02 PM IST

Australia to build first prison aimed at isolating militants

The unit will be within a maximum-security prison and have capacity for 54 inmates, who will be isolated and intensely monitored, said the state`s Premier Gladys Berejiklian.
 

Jun 11, 2017, 11:04 AM IST

Car bomb in southeast Turkey wounds three people - Governor's office

A teacher in a separate vehicle was killed in the gunfire and a bystander was wounded, it said, adding the gunmen escaped with the stolen car.
 

Jun 09, 2017, 19:40 PM IST

J&K: 3 militants killed, 1 jawan martyred as Army foils infiltration bid in Naugam

3 terrorists have been killed by the army in an encounter in Naugham. Also, 1 soldier has been martyred and 2 have got injured in this encounter.

Jun 08, 2017, 17:15 PM IST

Seven militants killed as four Pakistan-aided infiltration bids foiled in 48 hours: Army

The Northern Command claimed that in the current year, 22 infiltration attempts have been foiled and 34 armed intruders have been eliminated along the LoC.

Jun 08, 2017, 15:56 PM IST