95 killed in operations against Boko Haram in Nigeria

Last Updated: Saturday, October 26, 2013, 09:47

The face-off between Nigeria`s Joint Task Force (JTF) in the country`S restive northern region and Boko Haram militants witnessed a bloody encounter in Borno and Yobe states with about 95 militants killed, military said Friday.

Fake currency racket busted; three held in Hyderabad

Last Updated: Sunday, October 6, 2013, 23:17

A fake currency racket was busted with the arrest of three persons and counterfeit notes with a face value of Rs 2.3 lakh were seized from them, police said on Sunday.

PMT scam: Charge-sheet filed against MPPEB officials, racketeers

Last Updated: Saturday, October 5, 2013, 22:31

Special Task Force filed charge-sheet against 28 persons in connection with Pre-Medical Test (PMT) scam involving Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board (MPPEB) officials and racketeers.

Naxals target police camp in Jamui, one dead; combing operation on

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 08:56

In yet another daring attack, Naxals on Friday attacked a police camp in Jamui in Bihar killing one special task force personnel and injuring two others seriously.

Kawal violence investigation handed over to STF

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 14:19

Clashes took place on August 27 in Kawal village in which three persons lost their lives over a petty dispute.

Two arms smugglers held from Ghazipur

Last Updated: Monday, July 8, 2013, 18:37

Two persons were arrested on Monday from Ghazipur area here by the Special Task Force of Uttar Pradesh Police for their alleged involvement in illegal arms smuggling.

Teacher held for impersonating as MP`s assistant

Last Updated: Friday, July 5, 2013, 15:06

A Delhi-based computer teacher has been arrested for allegedly impersonating as the personal assistant of a Samajwadi Party MP and using his `designation` to get government officials transferred.

India shows interest in UK`s task force

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 17:59

India has evinced interest in the set up of an anti-extremism task force by the UK following the terror attack on the streets of London in May.

Top Naxalites arrested in last six months

Last Updated: Friday, June 14, 2013, 23:07

As many as 17 top Naxal leaders have been arrested so far this year following continued strengthening of the vigilance network and operations.

UK sets up new terror task force to tackle radical preachers

Last Updated: Sunday, May 26, 2013, 18:50

Britain on Sunday announced to launch a new terrorism task force to crack down on radical preachers and extremism, days after a soldier was butchered and beheaded on a busy London street by two suspected Islamist extremists.

FIFA taskforce wants racism observers at matches

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 08:49

Fifa`s Task Force Against Racism and Discrimination have outlined a proposal to install racism observers at football matches.

Satellite images suggest destruction in Nigerian town

Last Updated: Thursday, May 2, 2013, 11:52

US-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) has released satellite images that suggest Nigerian troops carried out extensive destruction in the northern town of Baga during a raid sparked by the killing of a soldier last month.