A day after nine political party leaders wrote a joint letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleging “blatant misuse” of central agencies against the opposition, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut likening raids against them by probe bodies with those by the al-Qaeda and Taliban “who use weapons to attack their […]
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Succession of killed Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri remains unclear: US intelligence official
The succession of Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, who was killed in a US drone strike in Kabul on July 31, remains unclear, according to a US intelligence official, reported Reuters. To a question on the Al Qaeda’s ‘centre of gravity’ after Zawahiri’s death, Christine Abizaid, Director of the US National […]
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Al-Qaeda operative hailing from West Bengal, arrested in J-K’s Ramban
An Al-Qaeda operative, hailing from West Bengal, was arrested in the Ramban area of Jammu and Kashmir, according to the police on Monday. The Ramban Police recovered one grenade from his possession and registered an FIR against him. “An Al-Qaeda operative was arrested by Ramban Police from the Ramban […]
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PFI encouraged youth to join LeT, ISIS, Al-Qaeda to establish Islamic rule in India: NIA
Popular Front of India (PFI), its office bearers, members and affiliates in Kerala encouraged vulnerable youths to join terrorist organisations including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) or Daesh and Al-Qaida and also conspired to establish Islamic rule in India by committing a terrorist act, reveals NIA […]
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ISIS, Al-Qaeda network in Afghanistan puts world in grave danger: Ex-adviser to US national security body
The rapid growth of ISIS and the Al-Qaeda network in Afghanistan has put not only Afghanistan but also the region and the rest of the world in grave danger, John Bolton, a former adviser to the US National Security Council said in an interview with Voice of America, local media reported. Speaking at […]
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Assam: 2 more people held with Al-Qaeda links in Barpeta
Assam Police have arrested two more persons linked with Al-Qaeda Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) in the Barpeta district. Amitava Sinha, Superintendent of Police (SP) of Barpeta district told ANI that two persons were arrested for their alleged link with AQIS/ABT. So far, 37 persons have been arrested linked with AQIS/ABT […]
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One more person linked with Al-Qaeda arrested in Goalpara district by Assam Police
The Assam Police on Thursday arrested another person linked with Al-Qaeda Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) in Assam’s Goalpara district. This is the third arrest made by Assam Police in this case. VV Rakesh Reddy, Superintendent of Police of Goalpara district told that, the person identified as Abdus Suahan […]
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Al-Qaeda recruited, indoctrinated several people from remote areas of state: Assam Police
Assam police on Thursday accessed some significant information about the plan of Al-Qaeda in the wake of the arrest of two Imams arrested from Goalpara district, A senior official of Assam police informed that six Bangladeshi terrorists who entered Assam few years back had targeted people of Char areas (the […]
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Al-Qaeda network: Assam police arrests 2 suspected terrorists with AQIS, ABT connection in Goalpara
The Assam Police on Saturday arrested two suspected terrorists linked with the Al-Qaeda Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) in the state’s Goalpara district. More details into the case are awaited. This came weeks after the Morigaon district administration demolished the Jamiul Huda Madrasa in the Moirabari area. […]
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US issues ‘worldwide caution’ alert after Al Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri’s death
The US State Department has issued a worldwide alert after the death of Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri. Yesterday, President Joe Biden announced that the most wanted terroriast Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in a drone strike in Kabul and added that “Justice has been delivered.” “On July 31, 2022, the United […]
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Taliban confirms Al-Qaeda chief Ayman-al-Zawahiri’s killing; condemn US drone attack
The Taliban on Tuesday confirmed the killing of Al-Qaeda chief Ayman-al-Zawahiri and condemned the drone strike carried out by the United States in Kabul over the weekend. In a statement, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said that a strike took place on a residence in the capital and called it a […]
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Al-Qaeda-linked terror module busted, around 10 persons arrested: Assam CM
Hours after authorities nabbed a few persons in Assam for allegedly having links with terror groups, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that around 10 persons have been arrested and their statements recorded. “Around 10 persons have been arrested, their statements recorded. Bengaluru Police have shared information regarding how […]
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Central agencies ‘seriously’ looking into Al-Qaeda suicide attack threat
Central agencies are “seriously” looking into the threat letter sent by terror outfit Al-Qaeda regarding suicide attacks in Delhi, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat to “fight for the honour of the Prophet”, said top agency sources. Alerts have been issued across Delhi, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat through law enforcement […]
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Al Qaeda praises Taliban’s ‘historic victory’ in Afghanistan
A few hours after the last US troop left Kabul, Al Qaeda’s senior leadership released a congratulatory statement on Tuesday on the occasion of the “Taliban’s victory” in the war-ravaged country. Al Qaeda’s leaders said it “soothed” their hearts to hear verses from the Quran recited in the “Presidential Palace” in Kabul, reported FDD’s Long War Journal, […]
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Taliban and Al-Qaeda remain closely aligned: UN Report
A report by the UN Monitoring Team has said that the Taliban still maintains close ties with Al Qaeda. The 18-member States report released on Wednesday said, “the Taliban and Al-Qaeda remain closely aligned and show no indication of breaking ties. No material changes to this relationship, which has grown deeper as a consequence of personal […]