London, April 22 (IANS) Pakistan continues to operate as a host and an operational hub for several terror networks with regional and global networks. These groups include Al Qaeda, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed and sectarian as well as domestic extremist factions, a report has detailed. “The latest Global Terrorism Index 2026 has placed Pakistan at the top of the global rankings, underscoring a reality that has been repeatedly flagged by international agencies over decades. This assessment d…
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Bengaluru, April 21 (IANS) A special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Bengaluru, on Tuesday, convicted and sentenced a third accused in the 2022 Shivamogga ISIS terror conspiracy case, marking a significant development in the ongoing probe. The accused, Arafath Ali, has been sentenced to six years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) by the NIA special court.Earlier, in November 2025, the court had similarly sentenced two other accused to six years of rigorous imprisonment in connect…
Ahmedabad/Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested two individuals in connection with an alleged online radicalisation and conspiracy case, in which discussions included references to “Ghazwa-e-Hind” and potential targeting of multiple groups, including RSS-linked individuals, officials said on Tuesday. The ATS said it has been continuously monitoring anti-national activity on social media and the internet through a combination of human intelligence and tec…
Quetta, April 10 (IANS) Leading Baloch human rights defender Mir Yar Baloch on Friday wrote to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, highlighting the “persistent hostility and anti-Israel rhetoric” emanating from Pakistan. He cited Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, who recently referred to Israel as an “evil” and a “curse upon humanity”, and expressed wishes that the founders of the Jewish State “burn in hell”.The Pakistani Defence Minister later deleted his post, just…
Washington, April 9 (IANS) A Pakistani national has pleaded guilty to attempting to carry out an ISIS-inspired mass shooting at a prominent Jewish centre in New York, US authorities said, detailing a plot timed to coincide with the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks.Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, also known as “Shahzeb Jadoon”, admitted to attempting to commit acts of terrorism transcending national boundaries, the Justice Department said. He is scheduled to be sentenced on August 12, 2026. …
Vijayawada, April 6 (IANS) The accused in the Vijayawada terror network case were allegedly working to expand the activities of AQIS and ISIS in India on the direction of foreign handler Al-Hakeem Shukoor, officials said on Monday.Five accused, including a woman, revealed details of their plans during the questioning by Andhra Pradesh Police and the Counter-Intelligence Cell during the last five days.Out of the 12 accused arrested in the case, five were grilled by the officials during the five-d…
Washington, April 4 (IANS) Several terrorist organisations, including the Islamic State (ISIS), have exploited social media’s low-cost, fast, globally connected platforms for ideological propaganda, recruitment, mobilisation, and executing terror attacks. Through these platforms, the terror groups propagate extremist ideology, aiming for mass radicalisation by employing “emotional and psychological manipulation” to influence children as young as 12, a report said on Saturday.“Cyber-enabl…
Vijayawada, March 24 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Police on Tuesday arrested three youths from Vijayawada for their suspected links with terror groups.Counter-Intelligence Cell arrested Mohammad Rahamatullah Sharif, 23, Md. Danish, 27, and Mirza Sohail Baig, 23, for allegedly promoting extremist ideology on social media platforms.The trio are suspected to have links with ISIS and AQIS and allegedly formed ‘Al Malik Islamic Youth’ to radicalise youth. They had allegedly circulated content promoting …
Washington, March 20 (IANS) President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran’s navy was now “at the bottom of the sea” as he opened a White House event honouring the Navy Midshipmen with an extended defence of US military action against Tehran. Speaking at the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy presentation in the East Room, Trump began his remarks with a sweeping claim about the ongoing conflict.“We’re doing extremely well in Iran,” he said, adding that “they had a Navy two weeks ago, they h…
Washington, March 20 (IANS) As US intelligence officials laid out a stark assessment of rising global threats, a congressional hearing revealed a deeper fracture in Washington — over whether the war with Iran was driven by evidence or political judgment.Top intelligence officials told lawmakers that the United States faces a “complex and evolving threat landscape” spanning missile proliferation, cyber warfare, terrorism and organised crime.Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard sa…