Breaking News: India and US Unite to Combat Terrorism, Crime Syndicates, and Human Trafficking
1 month, 1 week ago

Breaking News: India and US Unite to Combat Terrorism, Crime Syndicates, and Human Trafficking

ABP News  

The recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump has led to significant discussions on global security, including combating radical Islamic terrorism and curbing the rising threats from international crime syndicates. One of the key issues raised was the escalating problem of human trafficking and narcoterrorism, with both leaders agreeing to work together to tackle these global challenges. Another major focus was the ongoing threat of gangsters and the connections between organized crime in India and criminal activities in the U.S., including terrorist ties. The joint statement issued by both nations specifically named Pakistan, urging the country to stop allowing its territory to be used for terrorist activities.

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Islamist terrorism, says Tulsi Gabbard on Pak-sponsored terror against India
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6 days, 10 hours ago

Islamist terrorism, says Tulsi Gabbard on Pak-sponsored terror against India

India Today  

Tulsi Gabbard, the United States Director of National Intelligence, said Islamist terrorism has plagued America and India and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump are working together to defeat it. Gabbard, who met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar earlier today, said that Islamist terrorism has affected America, India and several countries in the Middle East. …

Pakistan is epicentre of terrorism; India slams neighbour over 'baseless remark'
1 week, 2 days ago

Pakistan is epicentre of terrorism; India slams neighbour over 'baseless remark'

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India on Friday rejected Pakistan's allegations of supporting terrorism in connection with the Balochistan train attack, advising Islamabad to reflect on its shortcomings instead of blaming others for its failures. New Delhi also said that the whole world knows "where the epicentre of global terrorism lies." The Indian response came after Pakistan on Thursday accused India of "sponsoring …

World knows the epicentre of terror: India slams Pakistan over train hijack claim
1 week, 2 days ago

World knows the epicentre of terror: India slams Pakistan over train hijack claim

India Today  

India on Friday strongly rejected Pakistan's accusations of "sponsoring terrorism," asserting that the world is well aware of where the true "epicentre of global terrorism" lies. The whole world knows where the epicentre of global terrorism lies," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. Though Pakistan has often blamed India for backing Baloch separatist groups, this time, its Foreign …

India has been a victim of Pakistan-sponsored terror acts, UNSC told
1 month ago

India has been a victim of Pakistan-sponsored terror acts, UNSC told

The Hindu  

India has been a victim of terror acts perpetrated by Pakistan through groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed and it is a “supreme irony” when the global epicentre of terrorism pats itself on the back claiming to fight against the scourge, Delhi’s envoy told a UN Security Council meeting chaired by China. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish delivered …

Modi-Trump terror reference rattles Pakistan: 'One-sided, misleading... concerned over military tech transfer to India'
1 month, 1 week ago

Modi-Trump terror reference rattles Pakistan: 'One-sided, misleading... concerned over military tech transfer to India'

Firstpost  

A joint statement said the two leaders committed to strengthening cooperation against terrorist threats from groups, including Al-Qaeda, ISIS, Jaish-e Mohammad, and Lashkar-e-Tayyiba to prevent heinous acts like the Mumbai attacks A painting made by students of Gurukul Art School on the extradition of 26/11 Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana from USA to India, at Lalbaug in Mumbai, May 18, …

Modi-Trump terror reference rattles Pakistan: 'One-sided, misleading... concerned over military tech transfer to India'
1 month, 1 week ago

Modi-Trump terror reference rattles Pakistan: 'One-sided, misleading... concerned over military tech transfer to India'

Firstpost  

A joint statement said the two leaders committed to strengthening cooperation against terrorist threats from groups, including Al-Qaeda, ISIS, Jaish-e Mohammad, and Lashkar-e-Tayyiba to prevent heinous acts like the Mumbai attacks A painting made by students of Gurukul Art School on the extradition of 26/11 Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana from USA to India, at Lalbaug in Mumbai, May 18, …

Modi calls for crackdown on human trafficking amid Trump’s campaign against illegal immigrants
1 month, 1 week ago

Modi calls for crackdown on human trafficking amid Trump’s campaign against illegal immigrants

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the urgent need for India and the United States to work together in dismantling human trafficking networks, as rising deportations highlight the plight of victims trapped by false promises Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Donald Trump at the White House. PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stressed the urgent need for India …

Pakistan expresses concern over U.S. transferring military technology to India
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan expresses concern over U.S. transferring military technology to India

The Hindu  

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan in a press briefing on Friday expressed concern at the proposed transfer of U.S. military technology to India. This comment comes following the release of the “India-U.S. joint statement’’ after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s U.S. visit and meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. Pakistan’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has stated that the increase military capacity may …

Modi-Trump bilateral: What does it mean for human trafficking, crime gangs and Khalistani terrorists on US soil working against India
1 month, 1 week ago

Modi-Trump bilateral: What does it mean for human trafficking, crime gangs and Khalistani terrorists on US soil working against India

Op India  

The first Modi-Trump bilateral meeting after the new US President took office concluded with a number of key issues discussed and resolved between the two nations. Joint statement mentions ‘elements that threaten diplomatic safety and territorial integrity, a hint at Khalistanis in USA The joint statement mentions not only organised crime networks, human trafficking and narco-terrorists but ‘elements that threaten …

Breaking News: PM Modi and President Trump Discuss Khalistan, Terrorism, and Security in Meeting
1 month, 1 week ago

Breaking News: PM Modi and President Trump Discuss Khalistan, Terrorism, and Security in Meeting

ABP News  

In a significant meeting between Prime Minister Modi and former President Trump, discussions were held on several critical issues, including the Khalistan movement, crime syndicates, and global security. Both leaders emphasized the need for strong action against anti-India elements operating abroad, particularly those exploiting foreign territories for promoting disruptive agendas. Additionally, a joint statement highlighted the need for accountability in …

India ready to take back its citizens living illegally in U.S., need to end ecosystem of human trafficking: PM Modi
1 month, 1 week ago

India ready to take back its citizens living illegally in U.S., need to end ecosystem of human trafficking: PM Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India is willing to take back its nationals if they live illegally in the United States and laid emphasis on the need to finish the "ecosystem" of human trafficking. As far as India and the U.S. are concerned, we have always said that those who are verified and are truly the citizens of …

PM Narendra Modi on illegal immigrants in US: ‘Must fight against ecosystem of human trafficking’
1 month, 1 week ago

PM Narendra Modi on illegal immigrants in US: ‘Must fight against ecosystem of human trafficking’

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India is ready to take back its citizens living illegally in the United States. US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a joint press conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, He also stressed the importance of dismantling the “ecosystem” of human …

Pakistan rankled by India-US statement on terrorism, calls it 'one-sided'
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan rankled by India-US statement on terrorism, calls it 'one-sided'

India Today  

A joint statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump calling on Pakistan to ensure its territory is not used to carry out "cross-border terror attacks" has singed Islamabad. In his weekly briefing, hours after the meeting between PM Modi and Trump in Washington DC, Shafqat Ali Khan said Pakistan was "surprised" by the inclusion of such …

India, US deliver strong message to Pakistan: Prosecute perpetrators of 26/11 Mumbai, Pathankot attacks
1 month, 1 week ago

India, US deliver strong message to Pakistan: Prosecute perpetrators of 26/11 Mumbai, Pathankot attacks

India TV News  

India, US deliver strong message to Pakistan: Prosecute perpetrators of 26/11 Mumbai, Pathankot attacks PM Modi and US President Donald Trump during their meeting in Washington affirmed India and United States' commitment to fight against global terrorism and called on Pakistan to ensure that its territory is not used to carry out cross-border terrorist attacks. The leaders affirmed their commitment …

Why Pakistan wants to normalise relations with India after Trump returns to power in US | Explained
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why Pakistan wants to normalise relations with India after Trump returns to power in US | Explained

India TV News  

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that Islamabad wants to resolve all issues, including Kashmir, with India through talks. It is interesting to note that Pakistan's overture for peace is largely attributable to the changing geopolitics with Donald Trump assuming the presidency in the United States. Donald Trump is known for taking a hard line against Pakistan, as is …

How India’s Taliban outreach can offset China-Pakistan’s hold on Afghanistan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How India’s Taliban outreach can offset China-Pakistan’s hold on Afghanistan

Firstpost  

The volatile, uncertain, and conflictual relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan would not let China extend the branches of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to Afghanistan, helping India to continue spreading its influence there in the region New Delhi’s evolving relationship with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan marks India’s realist foreign policy approach, ushering in a new era of developing ties between …

How India’s Taliban outreach can offset China-Pakistan’s hold on Afghanistan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How India’s Taliban outreach can offset China-Pakistan’s hold on Afghanistan

Firstpost  

The volatile, uncertain, and conflictual relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan would not let China extend the branches of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to Afghanistan, helping India to continue spreading its influence there in the region India’s deepening ties with Afghanistan, despite the challenges, offer significant strategic advantages. India’s investment and development programs in Afghanistan could offer an alternative to the …

Pakistan ISI chief in Bangladesh: Should India be concerned?
2 months ago

Pakistan ISI chief in Bangladesh: Should India be concerned?

Firstpost  

Pakistan’s ISI chief Lt Gen Asim Malik is in Dhaka, signalling an advancement in Bangladesh-Pakistan ties. The growing collaboration between Dhaka and Islamabad poses new challenges for regional security, particularly in India’s vulnerable northeastern states For the first time in decades, the head of Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence, is visiting Bangladesh with ISI chief Lt Gen Asim Malik …

Pakistan, a breeder of terror, fears death by bleeding at the hands of Frankenstein it created
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2 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan, a breeder of terror, fears death by bleeding at the hands of Frankenstein it created

Firstpost  

Despite Pakistan Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir’s assertion of his country’s commitment to combating terrorism, his Indian counterpart, General Upendra Dwivedi, exposed Pakistan’s hypocrisy by stating that 80 per cent of terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir in 2024 are of Pakistani origin Pakistan’s stance on terrorism has often drawn attention worldwide. ‘Epicentre’ of terrorism India has consistently exposed …

Relevant 'T' word is terrorism: India hits back at Pak's 'two to tango' remark
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Relevant 'T' word is terrorism: India hits back at Pak's 'two to tango' remark

India Today  

India took a "terrorism" jibe at Pakistan a day after the neighbouring country's Foreign Minister put the ball in New Delhi's court to improve ties with Islamabad, saying "it takes two to tango". Trade ties between the two countries have been suspended since 2019 and Pakistan downgraded its diplomatic relations with India following the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu …

Pakistan has made significant progress in countering terrorist financing, says US State Department report
3 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan has made significant progress in countering terrorist financing, says US State Department report

The Hindu  

Pakistan has made substantial progress in countering terrorist financing and addressing regional extremist networks, a US State Department report states while also highlighting significant security challenges, including a sharp rise in terrorist attacks in 2023. Madrassas’ compliance The report notes Pakistan’s continued efforts in countering violent extremism, including operating “deradicalisation” camps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that provide corrective religious education, vocational …

India seeks ties ‘free of terrorism’ with Pakistan, ball in Pak’s court: Jaishankar
3 months, 1 week ago

India seeks ties ‘free of terrorism’ with Pakistan, ball in Pak’s court: Jaishankar

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India desires relations “free of terrorism” with Pakistan, and it is up to Islamabad to take steps to improve both diplomatic and trade ties with New Delhi, external affairs minister S. Jaishankar told Parliament on Friday. I think the ball is very much in Pakistan’s court in this regard.” Regarding trade, Jaishankar said that disruptions occurred due to …

'Terrorism has eroded trust': India's strong response at UN on avoiding engagement with Pakistan
4 months ago

'Terrorism has eroded trust': India's strong response at UN on avoiding engagement with Pakistan

India TV News  

New York: The first issue in engaging with Pakistan is the cessation of terrorism, India’s envoy at the UN said, underlining that India has been a long-standing victim of cross-border and global terrorism and has zero tolerance towards the scourge. “With Pakistan, the main issue we have is of terrorism,” India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish said …

India's Ambitious Stance on Pakistan's Role in Kashmir: A Crucial Moment in Indo-Pak Relations
5 months, 3 weeks ago

India's Ambitious Stance on Pakistan's Role in Kashmir: A Crucial Moment in Indo-Pak Relations

ABP News  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has stated that resolving the issue of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) is now paramount in the context of India-Pakistan relations. He emphasized that Pakistan's policy of cross-border terrorism will never succeed and that it will face consequences for its actions. Jaishankar further clarified India's position, stating that they will not tolerate Pakistan's involvement in terrorism and …

Narcoterrorism challenge to India’s national security
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Narcoterrorism challenge to India’s national security

Hindustan Times  

Narcoterrorism—or the trafficking of illicit drugs by terrorist and insurgent groups—has long threatened India’s national security. Security agencies are attempting to address this challenge, which involves various groups like Khalistani terrorist organisations, Kashmir’s separatist militants, and insurgent groups in the northeast; their efforts have achieved mixed results. This brief examines recent trends in drug trafficking and narcoterrorism and their impact …

Narcoterrorism challenge to India’s national security
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Narcoterrorism challenge to India’s national security

Hindustan Times  

Narcoterrorism—or the trafficking of illicit drugs by terrorist and insurgent groups—has long threatened India’s national security. Security agencies are attempting to address this challenge, which involves various groups like Khalistani terrorist organisations, Kashmir’s separatist militants, and insurgent groups in the northeast; their efforts have achieved mixed results. This brief examines recent trends in drug trafficking and narcoterrorism and their impact …

'Undeniable complicity' of Pakistan's ISI with terrorist groups, says Trump's NSA
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'Undeniable complicity' of Pakistan's ISI with terrorist groups, says Trump's NSA

India TV News  

Washington: Former US National Security Adviser Lt Gen HR McMaster said in his latest book that there is an "undeniable complicity" of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence with terrorist groups, adding that the White House faced resistance from the state department and Pentagon over providing security aid to Islamabad during his tenure under former President Donald Trump. Giving a firsthand account of …

'We don't...': US refrains from commenting on report claiming India involved in targeted killings in Pakistan
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'We don't...': US refrains from commenting on report claiming India involved in targeted killings in Pakistan

India TV News  

Washington: The United States, which has a tendency to school countries on human rights issues, has denied interfering in a recent media report that claimed India conducted multiple targeted killings in Pakistan. The latest development came after a reporter asked US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller about a recent report published by the UK English daily, The Guardian, which claimed …

'Pakistan mein ghus kar marenge': Rajnath Singh's stern warning to terrorists | 5 quotes
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'Pakistan mein ghus kar marenge': Rajnath Singh's stern warning to terrorists | 5 quotes

Hindustan Times  

India will enter Pakistan to eliminate anyone who escapes over the border after trying to carry out terrorist activities in the country, defence minister Rajnath Singh told broadcaster CNN News18 on Friday. Rajnath Singh's interview in Hindi comes a day after British newspaper The Guardian published a report claiming that Indian intelligence agencies had killed about 20 people in Pakistan …

India will enter Pakistan to kill terrorists who flee there: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India will enter Pakistan to kill terrorists who flee there: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

India TV News  

New Delhi: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday asserted that India will enter Pakistan to kill anyone who tries to escape in the neighbouring nation after carrying out terrorist activities in the country, a day after a report surfaced alleging that the Indian government was involved in the killings of at least 20 terrorists in Pakistan since 2020 as …

India, US focus on countering use of emerging technologies for terror
1 year ago

India, US focus on countering use of emerging technologies for terror

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India and the US explored ways to share information and build capacities to counter emerging threats in terrorism, such as the use of the internet and new technologies for terrorist purposes and terror financing, at a meeting in Washington. India and the US sought concerted action against all terror groups, including entities proscribed by the UN Security Council’s …

India asks U.S. to probe pro-Khalistani groups
1 year ago

India asks U.S. to probe pro-Khalistani groups

The Hindu  

India raised its demand that pro-Khalistani outfits in the U.S. be investigated for instigating violence against India, as senior officials met for the India-U.S. The Indian delegation was led by Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla and the U.S. delegation was led by Kristie Canegallo, Acting Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security According to the statement, the two sides also …

India slams Pakistan at UNGA, asks it to vacate Pakistan Occupied Kashmir
1 year, 6 months ago

India slams Pakistan at UNGA, asks it to vacate Pakistan Occupied Kashmir

Op India  

On Friday, September 22, India slammed Pakistan at the United Nations General Assembly, demanding an end to cross-border terrorism, the dismantling of terror infrastructure, and the vacating of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. This came in response to Pakistan’s interim prime minister, Anwar Ul Haq Kakar, once again raking the Kashmir issue during his address at the 78th session of the …

'Vacate POK, stop terrorism': India talks tough with Pakistan at UN
1 year, 6 months ago

'Vacate POK, stop terrorism': India talks tough with Pakistan at UN

India Today  

India on Friday took on Pakistan at the United Nations and urged it to stop cross-border terrorism, dismantle terror infrastructure on its soil and vacate Indian territories under its illegal occupation. The response came after Pakistan's interim prime minister Anwar Ul Haq Kakar raked up the Kashmir issue during his address to the 78th session of the United Nations General …

‘Will raise issue regularly with Pakistan, asked Pak to increase effort to disband terror groups’: What US said about joint statement of PM Modi and Pres Biden
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Will raise issue regularly with Pakistan, asked Pak to increase effort to disband terror groups’: What US said about joint statement of PM Modi and Pres Biden

Op India  

United States said it has been consistently calling on Pakistan to increase efforts to permanently disband all terrorist groups like the LeT, JuD and their various front organisations and stated that Washington remains committed to working with Islamabad to address the shared threat posed by terrorist groups throughout the region. “We remain committed to working with Pakistan to address the …

Rising Narco-Terror A National Security Threat - News18
1 year, 9 months ago

Rising Narco-Terror A National Security Threat - News18

News 18  

One highly unusual and two not-so-usual incidents took place recently, both linked to core national security issues and the upcoming visit of US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. All this happening as other Europe and US-based cartels also reach India, as apparent in the recent largest-ever seizure of LSD worth millions, negotiated through a dark net transaction. Second, as the …

The Irony of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s ‘Weaponising Terrorism for Diplomatic Point-Scoring’ Statement - News18
1 year, 10 months ago

The Irony of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s ‘Weaponising Terrorism for Diplomatic Point-Scoring’ Statement - News18

News 18  

On the same day as foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation gathered for a meeting in Goa, India experienced a devastating attack in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir by Pakistan-backed Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorists. Pakistan’s words and deeds were so considerably at odds with one another that India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, in one of his sharpest attacks, …

Afghan’s territory shouldn’t be used for sheltering terrorism: India
2 years ago

Afghan’s territory shouldn’t be used for sheltering terrorism: India

Live Mint  

On Thursday, India made a statement that Afghanistan's land should not be utilized for the purposes of harboring, instructing, organizing, or financing terrorist operations. During the United Nations Security Council meeting on Afghanistan, Ruchira Kamboj, India's permanent representative to the UN, conveyed, "India expects that the territory of Afghanistan should not be used for sheltering, training, planning or financing terrorist …

Another India-Pakistan war? High possibility of military retaliation: US intel
2 years ago

Another India-Pakistan war? High possibility of military retaliation: US intel

Live Mint  

A US intelligence report has raised concerns about the possibility of India retaliating against Pakistan in the event of a terror attack on India or an orchestrated "violent unrest in Kashmir" by extremist groups based in Pakistan. The annual threat assessment report by the US Director of National Intelligence predicts the possibility of a conflict between India and Pakistan with …

Under PM Modi, India more likely to use military force on Pak provocation: US report
2 years ago

Under PM Modi, India more likely to use military force on Pak provocation: US report

India Today  

India is more likely to respond with military force to perceived or real Pakistani provocation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a US intelligence report. The Annual Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community report states that Pakistan has a long history of supporting anti-India militant groups, adding that under the leadership of PM Modi, India …

India made significant efforts to detect, disrupt and degrade ops of terror groups: US report
2 years ago

India made significant efforts to detect, disrupt and degrade ops of terror groups: US report

Firstpost  

Washington: The Indian government has made significant efforts to detect, disrupt, and degrade the operations of terrorist organisations, according to the US Bureau of Counterterrorism’s ‘Country Reports on Terrorism 2021: India’. “The Indiam government made significant efforts to detect, disrupt, and degrade operations of terrorist organisations,” the US Bureau of Counterterrorism’s report read. The US, India in October 2021, held …

Pakistan did not take sufficient action to dismantle terror groups working against India: US
2 years ago

Pakistan did not take sufficient action to dismantle terror groups working against India: US

India TV News  

US report on Pakistan-driven terrorism: In a major blow to Pakistan, the United States has once again exposed Islamabad's role in nurturing and harbouring terrorists in its country, which eventually diverted to neighbouring India to carry out lethal operations against civilians and defence personnel. In the latest development, the US State Department released a report on terrorism titled-- "Country Reports …

Look at yourself as state that provides safe havens to terrorists: India slams Pakistan at UNGA
2 years ago

Look at yourself as state that provides safe havens to terrorists: India slams Pakistan at UNGA

India TV News  

Counsellor in India’s Permanent Mission to the UN Pratik Mathur on Thursday hit back at Pakistan, saying It should first look at its track record of harbouring and providing safe havens to terrorists with impunity. Our advice to the delegate of Pakistan is to refer to our numerous Rights of Reply that we have exercised in the past,” Counsellor in …

India, Egypt call upon countries to root out all forms of terrorism
2 years, 1 month ago

India, Egypt call upon countries to root out all forms of terrorism

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Just about three weeks after Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi completed a successful visit to India, during which both sides had condemned cross-border terrorism and vowed to step up counter-terror cooperation, the two sides on Friday held the third meeting of the India-Egypt Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism. The two countries “called upon all countries to work towards …

At UNSC meet on Afghanistan, India delivers a sharp message on Pakistan role
2 years, 3 months ago

At UNSC meet on Afghanistan, India delivers a sharp message on Pakistan role

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The days when Afghanistan was used by others as “strategic depth” are over and the world community must ensure that Afghan soil is not used by United Nations -designated terror groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed for planning terrorist acts, a top Indian diplomat has said. Sanjay Varma, secretary in the external affairs ministry Though Sanjay Varma, secretary …

DC Edit | Pak an irritant, keep eye on key adversary China
2 years, 3 months ago

DC Edit | Pak an irritant, keep eye on key adversary China

Deccan Chronicle  

The United States has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for cessation of hostilities and pursuing the path of diplomacy to end the Ukraine war. In the next half century, India may have had to engage with Pakistan in Siachen in 1999 and in more recent times to contend with China’s belligerence and its continued transgression and encroachment in pursuit …

Countering terror: The Hindu Editorial on action against groups targeting civilians
2 years, 3 months ago

Countering terror: The Hindu Editorial on action against groups targeting civilians

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s listing of four hurdles to better counterterrorism cooperation, i.e., state support for financing terror; multilateral mechanisms that are opaque and agenda driven; double standards and politicisation of countering terrorism according to where terror groups belong, and the “next frontier”, needs attention. The focus of the UNSC special briefing on Thursday, ‘Global Counterterrorism Approach’, that was …

World perceives Pakistan as ‘epicentre of terrorism’: EAM Jaishankar
2 years, 3 months ago

World perceives Pakistan as ‘epicentre of terrorism’: EAM Jaishankar

Hindustan Times  

The United Nations in New York became the venue for a face-off between India and Pakistan on Kashmir and terrorism after several years with external affairs minister S Jaishankar saying the world perceives Pakistan as the “epicentre of terrorism” as the country still harbours terror groups. EAM S Jaishankar at UNSC in New York On Friday, Jaishankar hit out at …

India, Pakistan envoys trade heated accusations of terrorism
2 years, 3 months ago

India, Pakistan envoys trade heated accusations of terrorism

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — After the U.N. Security Council adopted a statement Thursday warning of increasing dangers of terrorism, envoys from India and Pakistan heatedly traded accusations blaming each other for terror attacks. “The world today sees them as the epicenter of terrorism.” Earlier, he told the council that “India faced the horrors of cross-border terrorism long before the world took …

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