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After Karachi attack, Navy sounds alert on terror from seaSubscriber Only

October 10, 2014 02:47 IST

Al-Qaeda says its Pakistan strike involved plans to hijack frigate to target Indian warships.

Fri, Oct 10, 2014

Bushfire to bullets: Face-off threatens to spin out of controlSubscriber Only

October 09, 2014 01:47 IST

BSF Director-General DK Pathak described as the worst face-off on the India-Pakistan International Border since the war of 1971.

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

Indian jihadist group calls for attacks on western nationalsSubscriber Only

October 04, 2014 22:36 IST

The exhortation was made in a speech delivered by Maulana Abdul Rehman al-Nadwi al-Hindi — a pseudonym.

Sun, Oct 05, 2014

Al-Qaeda chief in region may be of Indian origin: Intel agenciesSubscriber Only

October 03, 2014 02:28 IST

The Pakistani state’s growing confrontation with jihadists pushed Maulana Umar towards al-Qaeda.

Fri, Oct 03, 2014

As the US retreatsSubscriber Only

September 30, 2014 02:07 IST

India should not bank overly on a partnership with Washington.

Tue, Sep 30, 2014

Reading India and world, through PMs’ speechesSubscriber Only

September 28, 2014 01:13 IST

UNGA speeches aren’t usually epoch-making. But looking back, they do give a fascinating glimpse into India’s changing sense of itself on the world stage.

Sun, Sep 28, 2014

In US, Modi has his work cut out: sort out issues to get a partnership goingSubscriber Only

September 26, 2014 02:06 IST

Modi’s summit meeting with Japanese PM Shinzo Abe failed to yield a nuclear-technology deal.

Fri, Sep 26, 2014

At their playground, Delhi elite plan exclusive hotelSubscriber Only

September 25, 2014 02:31 IST

Guestrooms, restaurants to come up at Delhi Golf Club, Venkaiah nod awaited.

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

As leaders talk, soldiers face off at Chumar on LACSubscriber Only

September 19, 2014 04:36 IST

India has ramped up defences in Ladakh since the 2013 face-off, moving an armoured regiment with 46 tanks to join the Kiari-based 70 Brigade.

Fri, Sep 19, 2014

As new children’s court opens, victims still fight old injusticesSubscriber Only

September 18, 2014 04:14 IST

Public Prosecutor Irfan Ahmad did not respond to requests for comment.

Thu, Sep 18, 2014

First claim by al-Qaeda subcontinent wing: Pakistan Navy men oursSubscriber Only

September 12, 2014 03:31 IST

The attackers were former Pakistan Navy officers-turned-jihadists who were attempting to hijack a missile frigate to stage an attack on a US aircraft carrier.

Fri, Sep 12, 2014

Reminders that never quite sank inSubscriber Only

September 09, 2014 02:57 IST

Since 1893, flood after flood has shown how vulnerable Srinagar is with the Jhelum being hemmed in.

Tue, Sep 09, 2014

Deluge of VIP rescue appealsSubscriber Only

September 09, 2014 02:33 IST

Military and police officials coordinating relief operations say their efforts are being hampered by a deluge of phone calls and messages from influential citizens seeking priority for their loved ones. “I know people are really concerned for their loved ones and can understand their feelings,” a senior New Delhi-based Army official said. “However, our resources […]

Tue, Sep 09, 2014

Al-Qaeda comes out of cold to call for jihad in IndiaSubscriber Only

September 05, 2014 10:54 IST

In the video, al-Zawahiri promises the expansion of al-Qaeda operations throughout the Indian subcontinent.

Fri, Sep 05, 2014

Ayman Al-Zawahiri’s Indian war: For flagging al-Qaeda, a last throw of jihadi dice

September 04, 2014 12:28 IST

In a video, al Zawahri promised to spread Islamic rule and 'raise the flag of jihad' across the Indian subcontinent.

Fri, Sep 05, 2014

What the Speeches SaySubscriber Only

September 04, 2014 04:01 IST

The statement said 'the Indian Subcontinent will wage 'jihad against America and the system of international infidels'.

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

Al-Qaeda declares new front to wage war on India, calls for jihad in the subcontinent

September 04, 2014 02:08 IST

The new wing of the feared terrorist group is dedicated to waging jihad in the Indian subcontinent.

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

LoC part 2: Stand vigil in slush-filled shoes, leaky jacketsSubscriber Only

September 03, 2014 00:42 IST

Imagine a soldier on the LoC, and more likely than not television images of the Siachen glacier will kick in.

Wed, Sep 03, 2014

‘Pak infiltrators out there somewhere in the forest…waiting, just like us’Subscriber Only

September 02, 2014 02:00 IST

The Indian Express travels to the frontline in Macchel, scene of the biggest counter-infiltration operation in five years.

Tue, Sep 02, 2014

Afghanistan-based jihadi group posts photo, online tribute to Mumbai youth ‘killed’ in IraqSubscriber Only

August 30, 2014 03:37 IST

Arif, an engineering student, was one of the four men from Thane who were believed to have joined Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.

Sat, Aug 30, 2014

Come to motherland of jihad: Call to arms from first Indian group in AfPakSubscriber Only

August 22, 2014 04:13 IST

Investigators have linked the voice on the tape to Armar based on questioning of arrested Indian Mujahideen suspects.

Fri, Aug 22, 2014

Self goal: Delhi shuts off life support to dialogueSubscriber Only

August 19, 2014 03:03 IST

Modi has signalled he means to talk tough but bringing about the changes he seeks to the India-Pakistan relationship will take more than words alone.

Tue, Aug 19, 2014

From anti-Islamist letter to jihad camp in Syria, a Srinagar youth’s journeySubscriber Only

August 19, 2014 00:31 IST

The letter ended, “Nobody cares, nobody listens, it starts in Kashmir and ends up there, no where in the world cares.”

Tue, Aug 19, 2014

3 Indians abducted on way to Kabul, rescued near Pak borderSubscriber Only

August 17, 2014 01:21 IST

There are dozens of foreign workers, including aid volunteers, held both by terrorist groups and criminal gangs seeking ransoms.

Sun, Aug 17, 2014

A Kargil battle still being foughtSubscriber Only

August 13, 2014 01:24 IST

Case of officer denied promotion coming up in SC, brigadier removed fights ‘only for honour.

Wed, Aug 13, 2014