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UNHRC voices concern about alleged discrimination and violence against minority groups in IndiaThe UN Human Rights Committee expressed concerns about discrimination and violence against minority groups in India, including Muslims, Chr...
All acts of terrorism unjustifiable, says Parliament-20 Summit joint statementDuring the G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) on Friday, terrorism in all its manifestations was strongly denounced. It was also emph...
G20 parliamentary speakers pledge to combat terror, violent extremismThe speakers of parliaments from G20 countries have pledged to use their legislative and budgetary powers to combat terrorism and violent e...
Cheap, small arms becoming weapon of choice of many terror groups: UN counter-terrorism chief"Insufficient international response in countering the illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons, the challenges that Member Stat...
India, Canada conclude comprehensive counter-terror joint action planThis was decided at the 16th meeting of the Canada-India Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism and its Expert Sub-group was held in Otta...
Russia-India-China Summit could happen in Japan this JuneThe RIC Summit is expected to be held on the sidelines of G-20 Summit in Osaka in June.
Pakistan must enact legislation to proscribe Hafiz Saeed-led JuD, FIF: USThe US said the removal of the ban on the Jamaat-ud-Dawa and Falah-i-Insaniyat Foundation would jeopardise Pakistan's ability to meet its c...
US Congress passes bill to slash Pak's defence aid to USD 150 millionThe Senate passed the report on NDAA-19 by 87 to 10 votes yesterday afternoon. The House of Representatives had passed the conference repor...
India, China hold 1st high-level dialogue to combat terror"The two sides exchanged views on the international and regional security situation," an Indian Embassy statement said of the talks.
India, China hold 1st high-level dialogue to combat terrorIndia and China exchanged views on the international and regional security situation at the first meeting of the India- China High Level Di...
China mulls anti-terror law to tackle domestic, global threatsChina does not have anti-terrorism legislation at the moment, though related provisions are scattered in various NPC Standing Committee dec...
China mulls new law to deploy counter-terrorism troops abroadChina has drafted a new legislation to deploy troops in counter-terrorism missions abroad with the consent of the nations involved.
Home Ministry turns down Nitish Kumar's demand for law on NCTCThe home ministry had brought a legislation for the National Investigation Agency post the 26/11 attacks but has chosen the executive order...
NCTC design flawed: BJPBJP today said the NCTC design was flawed as the operational role was given to an intelligence agency instead of leaving it to states
- Efforts to check terror finance must be taken: Home Ministry
Government today said all efforts should be made to curb financing of terror activities as it provides "oxygen" to terrorism.
NCTC's future remains uncertainAll that the meeting managed to achieve were a bevy of suggestions from the states on how to go about altering the structure, functions and...
- Terror threat to coastal cities continues to exist: Government
Govt said that terror threats to coastal cities in the country still exists and it was reviewing security arrangements
- Now, Pak can’t take US for granted
Obama pledged to increase aid to Pak, if it cracks down in border areas.
- Terrorism is India's biggest threat: Mukherjee
External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said that terrorism has turned out be India's biggest threat. Mukherjee said India honestly ...
- PM admits intelligence failings after blasts
The government has admitted to "vast gaps" in intelligence gathering and says it will look to tighten anti-terror legislation following a s...