Shahzad Bhatti Network declared terrorist organisation under UAPA: Amit Shah

September 16, 2026 8:56 PM

Shahzad Bhatti Network declared terrorist organisation under UAPA: Amit Shah

The Ministry of Home Affairs has declared the Shahzad Bhatti Network a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah said on Wednesday. In a post on X, Amit Shah said the action was taken in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of zero tolerance against terrorism. The Home Minister said the network was involved in the smuggling of arms, explosives and narcotics across borders and was also eng...

PM Modi remembers 9/11 victims, stands in solidarity with families affected by attacks

September 11, 2026 12:45 PM

PM Modi remembers 9/11 victims, stands in solidarity with families affected by attacks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday remembered and honoured the victims of the horrific September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States on their 25th anniversary and expressed solidarity with the families whose lives were forever changed by the tragedy. In a post on X, PM Modi said terrorism has claimed countless lives across the world and underlined India's longstanding experience in confronting the threat of cross-border terrorism. “25 years on from the horrific 9/11 attacks,...

Defence forces given freedom and resources to respond decisively to threats: Rajnath Singh

September 7, 2026 9:12 PM

Defence forces given freedom and resources to respond decisively to threats: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said the armed forces have been given both the freedom and resources to respond decisively to threats, including the ability to strike adversaries inside their own territory, asserting that terrorism against India would be met with a “befitting response”. Addressing an event in New Delhi, Singh said India believes in peace and does not seek war or the territory of any other country, but stressed that there is a clear distinction between peace and wea...

‘Double standards’ in fight against terrorism ‘unacceptable’: SCO declaration

September 2, 2026 12:13 AM

‘Double standards’ in fight against terrorism ‘unacceptable’: SCO declaration

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states on Tuesday termed the “double standards” in the fight against terrorism as “unacceptable” and called on the international community to combat the menace, including the cross-border movement of terrorists. In a joint statement, called the ‘Bishkek Declaration’, issued after the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO in the Kyrgyz capital, the member states expressed deep concern over developments in West Asia. Th...

Translate pillars of India’s vision for SCO into concrete outcomes: PM Modi

September 1, 2026 8:51 PM

Translate pillars of India’s vision for SCO into concrete outcomes: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states to strengthen the three pillars of cooperation — security, connectivity and opportunity — and move from vision to measurable outcomes. Addressing the 26th SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan’s Bishkek, PM Modi noted that the 25th anniversary of the Summit was an opportune time to lay the roadmap for the next 25 years, building upon the strong tradition of dialogue and cooperation developed by the ...

Pakistan cannot claim pluralistic cultural legacy while promoting cross-border terrorism: MEA

July 28, 2026 10:42 PM

Pakistan cannot claim pluralistic cultural legacy while promoting cross-border terrorism: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday strongly rejected Pakistan’s attempts to invoke the shared legacy of the Indus Valley Civilization, its remarks on Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), and its response to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s comments on PoK, accusing Islamabad of promoting cross-border terrorism, religious fundamentalism and suppressing the rights of people in areas under its control. Responding to questions during the weekly media briefing, MEA spokespe...

India calls for stronger SCO action against terrorism, backs inclusive multipolar world order

July 25, 2026 10:02 AM

India calls for stronger SCO action against terrorism, backs inclusive multipolar world order

India on Friday urged the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to adopt a firm and principled approach against terrorism, extremism and cross-border terror while calling for a more inclusive and representative multipolar world order during the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Cholpan Ata, Kyrgyz Republic. Representing India at the meeting, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said the SCO must remain committed to its core principles of combating terrorism, se...

EAM Jaishankar calls for zero tolerance against terrorism at 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting in Manila

July 23, 2026 12:01 PM

EAM Jaishankar calls for zero tolerance against terrorism at 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting in Manila

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Thursday called for zero tolerance against terrorism, stronger maritime security and deeper regional cooperation on disaster resilience, cyber security and emerging technologies while addressing the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting in Manila. EAM Jaishankar said the ASEAN Regional Forum remains an important platform for discussions on political and security issues in the Indo-Pacific, particularly at a time of growing geopolitica...

India, Tajikistan hold fifth counter-terrorism dialogue in Dushanbe, reaffirm commitment against terrorism

June 25, 2026 11:31 AM

India, Tajikistan hold fifth counter-terrorism dialogue in Dushanbe, reaffirm commitment against terrorism

India and Tajikistan reaffirmed their shared commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations during the 5th meeting of the India-Tajikistan Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism held in Dushanbe on Wednesday. The meeting was co-chaired by Dr. Vinod Bahade, Joint Secretary (Counter Terrorism) in India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and Mr. Sherali Jonon, Head of the Department of Asia-Pacific Countries in Tajikistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Officia...

India’s zero-tolerance doctrine: How 12 years of reforms reshaped the nation’s fight against terror

June 19, 2026 5:52 PM

India’s zero-tolerance doctrine: How 12 years of reforms reshaped the nation’s fight against terror

From legislative reforms and intelligence integration to cross-border operations and global diplomacy, India’s counter-terrorism strategy has undergone a sweeping transformation over the past 12 years. The government says the results are visible in declining terror incidents, reduced casualties, stronger institutions, and a more secure environment for development and growth. A Shift from Reaction to Prevention When the Narendra Modi-led government assumed office in 2014, India faced a comple...