Terror Watch
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The controversial story of the remains of the World Trade Center (and how India figures in it)
What happened to the debris and human remains from the ruins of the World Trade Center?
Michael Picard, The Conversation
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Ban on Masood Azhar shows international commitment to fighting terrorism in Pakistan: White House
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the UN decision was a ‘victory for American diplomacy’ and an important step towards peace in South Asia.
Scroll Staff
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Pakistan says it will immediately enforce sanctions on UN-blacklisted JeM chief Masood Azhar
The Foreign Office spokesperson said the proposal to blacklist Azhar went through after ‘political references’ were removed.
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Trending
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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China says it agreed to add Masood Azhar to UN terror list after studying ‘revised material’
The process to designate someone a global terrorist should be objective, unbiased, and based on solid evidence, Beijing added.
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Masood Azhar designated global terrorist in UN sanctions list after China withdraws opposition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed it as a big victory in the country’s fight against terrorism.
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Shamima Begum and beyond: How Europe toughened its stance on women returning from Islamic State
Women used to be largely ignored by counter-radicalisation strategies. How did that change?
Elizabeth Pearson, The Conversation
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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Britain may use new taxes to force firms like Google and Facebook to take down extremist content
The companies are prioritising private profit over public safety, Britain’s Security Minister Ben Wallace said.
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US lists Pakistan among countries that provided ‘safe haven’ to terrorists in 2016
A counter-terrorism official said 55% of the attacks in the world last year took place in five countries, including India and Pakistan.
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Dhaka café attack mastermind, three other militants killed in encounter with police
Security forces raided their hideout after they were tipped off by an arrested member of the Jama'atul Mujahideen, which Bangladesh blames for the siege.
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The Reel
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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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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Islamic State group confirms death of its 'minister of war' Omar, the Chechen
The Pentagon and British security agencies had announced terrorist leader Tarkhan Batirashvili's death in a US airstrike in Syria in March.
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The home-grown terror group behind the Dhaka attack has links to Al Qaeda
The Ansarullah Bangla Team is believed to be headed by a radicalised Bangladeshi Army officer who was accused of plotting a coup in 2012.
Saikat Datta
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We have inputs about possible terror attacks during Maha Shivratri festival: Western Army Commander
An India Today report said the Intelligence Bureau has issued an alert of possible terror attacks in Gujarat, after an abandoned Pakistani boat was found near Bhuj on Saturday.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final