Terror Attacks
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Russia: Over 60 killed in attack on Moscow concert hall, Islamic State claims responsibility
Gunmen went on a shooting spree with automatic weapons just before a rock band was to perform at the Crocus City Hall.
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Peshawar mosque bombing was the deadliest attack on Pakistan police in years – and more could follow
After the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in 2021, its border with Pakistan has become increasingly volatile while terror attacks have surged.
Javed Khan
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Two decades on, 9/11 responders are still sick and dying
More than 91,000 workers and volunteers were exposed to a range of hazards during the rescue, recovery and clean-up operations.
Erin Smith, The Conversation, Brigid Larkin, The Conversation & Lisa Holmes, The Conversation
Trending
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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Karnataka forms SIT to probe ‘obscene videos’ case allegedly involving JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna
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Uttarakhand restricts sale of land for agriculture as locals protest tourism infrastructure boom
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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26/11 Mumbai attacks: US government argues for extradition of key accused to India
Tahawwur Rana wanted it to be conveyed to one of the Pakistani co-conspirators a year after the 2008 attacks that he deserved a ‘medal’ for his ‘contribution’.
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On 26/11 Mumbai attacks, Jaishankar says India will keep global spotlight on cross-border terrorism
The external affairs minister also paid homage to those killed in the terror attacks.
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Those who planned 26/11 terror attack still not convicted, says US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
Pompeo made the remarks on the 11th anniversary of the November 26, 2008, massacre in Mumbai that claimed 166 lives, six of whom were American.
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Video
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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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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Afghanistan: Security forces battle Taliban militants in Kabul, many feared dead
A Taliban spokesman said the group had attacked the ‘logistics and engineering centres’ of the ministry of defence.
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Do women leaders have a distinct ‘feminine’ response to terrorism?
After the Christchurch mosque shootings, New Zealand's prime minister covered her head, cried, paid for funerals and passed gun control.
Sabrina Karim, The Conversation & Mona Krewel, The Conversation
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Islamic State group releases purported video of its leader al-Baghdadi praising Sri Lanka attacks
In his first appearance in a video in almost five years, the terror group’s leader said the attacks were revenge for the outfit’s defeat in Syria.
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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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Sri Lanka has a history of ethnic conflict – but the recent terror attacks seem to go beyond that
By inciting religious hatred, the Easter Sunday violence appears to have more in common with the wider agenda of groups like the Al Qaeda.
Damien Kingsbury, The Conversation
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Christchurch mosque shootings: New Zealand must wake up to the existence of right-wing terrorism
No matter the size of these extremist communities, they always represent a threat to our collective well-being.
Paul Spoonley, The Conversation
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Paris attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam gets 20 years in jail for shooting police officers in Brussels
Abdeslam shot at police officers who raided his hideout, and is due for trial in the Paris attacks case only in 2020.
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The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Laxita, Ekta clinch silver as India finish second in tournament
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Men’s recurve team win gold; Deepika Kumari clinches silver
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: Indian women’s team beat Singapore to inch closer to quarter-finals
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India tour of Bangladesh: Focus on T20 World Cup preparation after moving on from last year’s drama
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IPL 2024: Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel earn Rajasthan Royals easy win over Lucknow Super Giants