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FATF praises India’s efforts against illicit finance but warns of terrorism threats

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Thursday lauded India's efforts to tackle illicit finance but cautioned the country about serious threats related to terrorism and terrorist financing, particularly concerning groups like ISIL and Al Qaeda. In a statement posted on X, FATF highlighted, "India achieved a high level of technical compliance with the FATF Recommendations and has taken substantial measures to tackle illicit finance. However, it must continue to enhance its system as its econ...

April 10, 2024 8:54 AM

India and Kazakhstan assess security challenges, exchange views on cross-border terrorism in South Asia

India and Kazakhstan, during a joint working group meeting, assessed counter-terrorism challenges, and also exchanged views on cross-border terrorism in South Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a release. During the meeting that took place in Astana, both sides exchanged views on the terrorist threats in their respective regions, including State-sponsored, cross-border terrorism in South Asia, besides terror activities in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region. The Indian delegation was l...