Counter Terrorism

December 5, 2025 7:20 PM

India, Russia strengthen military and counter-terror cooperation; discuss regional and global issues

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday underscored their commitment to deepening India–Russia ties across military, multilateral, counter-terrorism, and regional cooperation, reaffirming the resilience and strategic importance of their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. Military and Military-Technical Cooperation Military and Military-Technical Cooperation remains a cornerstone of the India–Russia partnership, strengthened over several decade...

September 10, 2025 6:55 PM

EU and India hold 15th joint working group on counter-terrorism in Brussels

The European Union and India held their 15th Meeting of the Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism (CT) on Wednesday in Brussels. The dialogue was co-chaired by Maciej Stadejek, Director for Security and Defence Policy at the European External Action Service, and KD Dewal, Joint Secretary (Counter-Terrorism) in India’s Ministry of External Affairs, the MEA stated. Both sides condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, with the EU expressing condolences to India for the lo...

August 25, 2025 9:56 PM

PM Modi vows to protect farmers, entrepreneurs; recalls Operation Sindoor in Gujarat rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on a two-day visit to his home state Gujarat, spoke about India’s growing military strength with a direct reference to Operation Sindoor and pledged to safeguard the interests of farmers and small entrepreneurs. Addressing a large gathering after launching multiple projects, PM Modi contrasted India’s response to terror attacks under the Congress and BJP governments. He said that while previous governments “did nothing” when terrorists shed blood, his gover...

July 19, 2025 3:03 PM

‘Step toward justice’: Tharoor applauds US for naming TRF a global terrorist organisation

As the United States has designated The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based LeT, as a global terrorist organisation, the move has been welcomed by former diplomat and senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor. The Thiruvananthapuram MP expressed hope on Saturday that the decision would increase international pressure on Pakistan to act against terror outfits operating from its soil. This follows US President Donald Trump’s strong call for justice in response to the April 22 Paha...

May 27, 2025 7:20 PM

Indian all-party delegation concludes visit to Kuwait, highlights united stand against terrorism

An all-party delegation from India, led by Member of Parliament Baijayant Panda, concluded a two-day visit to Kuwait aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and reinforcing India’s unified approach against terrorism. Kuwait was the second stop in the delegation’s four-nation diplomatic outreach following a visit to Bahrain. The visit comes in the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which the Indian side described as a deliberate attempt to disrupt peace and d...

May 22, 2025 12:30 PM

Indian All-Party Delegation Begins UAE Visit, Reaffirms Commitment to Counter-Terrorism

An Indian all-party delegation arrived in the United Arab Emirates early Thursday morning, marking a significant step in New Delhi’s diplomatic outreach under Operation Sindoor. The initiative aims to engage key international partners on counter-terrorism cooperation and regional security concerns. Leading the delegation is Shiv Sena MP Dr. Shrikant Shinde. The team comprises a diverse group of Indian parliamentarians, including BJP MPs Bansuri Swaraj, Atul Garg, and Rajya Sabha member Ma...

November 29, 2024 3:27 PM

DGPs, IGPs conference 2024 commences in Odisha, focusing on national security challenges

The 59th All India Conference of Directors General and Inspectors General of Police began on Friday in Bhubaneswar, with discussions centered on critical national security issues, including counter-terrorism, left-wing extremism, coastal security, narcotics control, and the implications of new criminal laws. The three-day event, spanning November 29 to December 1, brings together senior police officials, security administrators, and policymakers to address internal security challenges and devis...