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India and Israel's Joint Stand Against Terrorism: S Jaishankar Reinforces Strategic Partnership During Jerusalem Visit
Dec 17, 2025 09:39 am CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized India and Israel's shared "zero tolerance" approach to terrorism during his official visit to Jerusalem. His two-day diplomatic mission included discussions on strengthening the bilateral strategic partnership, defense cooperation, and progress toward a Free Trade Agreement, while also addressing regional security concerns and supporting peace initiatives in Gaza.
17 Years Later: Remembering the 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks and Their Lasting Impact
Nov 26, 2025 11:51 am CST
November 26, 2023 marks 17 years since the devastating 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai, where Pakistan-backed Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists killed 166 people across iconic locations. As India commemorates this solemn anniversary with the "Neverever" memorial ceremony, the nation reflects on the security lessons learned while honoring victims and reaffirming its commitment to counter-terrorism efforts.
Pope Leo XIV Urges Italian Catholic Church to Develop Abuse Prevention Culture Amid Global Crisis
Nov 20, 2025 11:09 pm CST
Pope Leo XIV has called on the Italian Catholic Church to develop a comprehensive "culture of prevention" regarding clerical child sexual abuse, addressing longstanding criticisms about Italy's delayed response to this worldwide crisis. While emphasizing victim support, survivor groups express disappointment that concrete actions and investigations remain lacking in Italy, where an estimated 1,106 priests have been accused of abuse since 2000.
India's Zero Tolerance Stance: S Jaishankar Condemns Terrorism at SCO Meet Following Delhi Blast
Nov 18, 2025 09:52 pm CST
Following a deadly bomb blast in Delhi that killed 15 people, India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar called for global "zero tolerance" towards terrorism at the SCO Council meeting in Russia. Jaishankar emphasized that there can be "no looking away" from terrorism as investigators described the Delhi Red Fort blast as a sophisticated 'white-collar' terror module led by medical professionals. The National Investigation Agency has identified the driver as a suicide bomber and arrested a key co-conspirator who provided technical support for the attack.
Election Commission Enforces Zero Tolerance Policy After Murder Case Rocks Bihar Elections
Nov 02, 2025 04:11 pm CST
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar reaffirms the Election Commission's zero tolerance stance on violence following a political murder in Bihar's Mokama constituency that led to JDU candidate Anant Singh's arrest. Kumar reassured voters of comprehensive security measures for the upcoming two-phase elections, emphasizing the Commission's commitment to neutrality and transparency while encouraging maximum voter participation in what he expects to be exemplary elections by global standards.
'Extremely Rewarding Day': Shashi Tharoor On Meeting US Congressmen, Senators
Jun 05, 2025 03:25 pm CST
The multi-party delegation of Indian parliamentarians had an "extremely rewarding" day meeting US Congressmen and Senators at Capitol Hill, briefing them about Operation Sindoor and India's fight against terrorism, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said.