Terror Groups
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‘Deadly and reprehensible’: Israel lists Lashkar-e-Taiba as terror organisation
The development comes after Tel Aviv asked India to list Hamas as a terror outfit.
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Terror groups targeting India continue to operate from Pakistan, says US report
Several of these outfits also raised funds in Islamabad, according to the 2020 Country Reports on Terrorism.
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Al-Qaida and Islamic State suffer from recruitment problems like any other organisation
The problem, according to an article in the Islamic State’s online daily newspaper, is ‘love of life and hatred of death’.
Charles Kurzman, The Conversation
Trending
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Kenyan women and girls on why they joined Al-Shabaab terrorists
The gender-dynamics of submission and subordination within families and the community contributes to the radical group’s female recruitments, shows a study.
Fathima Azmiya Badurdeen, The Conversation
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Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead. Can the Islamic State survive without him?
The self-styled caliph presided over the rise and fall of the terror group, attracting followers using extreme violence.
Natasha Lindstaedt, The Conversation
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Islamic State claims it has established a ‘province’ in India: Reuters
The statement came after a militant with alleged ties to the group was killed in a clash on Friday.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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China defends move to block ban on Masood Azhar, says needs time to conduct thorough probe
Beijing said it is ready to communicate with all sides including India to properly handle this issue.
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China again blocks move to blacklist Masood Azhar at UN Security Council
After the Pulwama attack, the US, UK and France had moved a new proposal to blacklist the Jaish-e-Mohammad chief at the UNSC.
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Jaish chief Masood Azhar meets criteria to be listed as a global terrorist, says United States
A US State Department official said failure to do so would threaten regional peace and stability.
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The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Pakistan military spokesperson claims Jaish ‘does not exist’ in the country, contradicts government
Major General Asif Ghafoor also claimed that the Pulwama attack was a ‘natural reaction’ to the ‘suppression’ of Kashmiris by ‘Indian occupation forces’.
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Pakistan adds Hafiz Saeed’s Jamaat-ud-Dawa and Falah-e-Insaniyat Foundation to list of banned groups
The country’s National Counter Terrorism Authority had on Monday listed the two organisations as being ‘under watch’.
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Pakistan claims it has detained Masood Azhar’s brother, son and 42 others linked to banned outfits
The Interior Ministry said the action was not taken under any pressure.
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The Field
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Indian men beat Thailand in campaign opener; women beat Canada
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IPL 2024: Jake Fraser-McGurk’s whirlwind knock powers Delhi Capitals to win over Mumbai Indians
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match