Jharkhand looks forward to Finance Commission largesse

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 20:27

Jharkhand has urged the 14th Finance Commission to assist the state in wiggling out from its underdevelopment with adequate allocations, considering problems of unemployment and Left-wing extremism.

China blames religious extremism for attack in Xinjiang

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 10:15

Xinjiang is home to a Turkic-speaking, Muslim people known as Uighurs, some of whom resent what they see as oppressive treatment by the government.

6,000 more SSB personnel for anti-Naxal operations

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 20:36

Nearly 6,000 personnel of central paramilitary SSB will soon be deployed for anti-Naxal operations duties in the Left wing extremism-hit areas of country.

Left-wing extremism controlled in Odisha: Naveen

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 14:47

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has claimed that Left-Wing Extremism has been controlled in 11 of the state`s 30 districts and said cash reward has been given to 514 identified Maoist leaders and cadre who have surrendered or arrested.

Govt making all efforts to tackle Naxalism: Sushil Kumar Shinde

Last Updated: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 14:27

Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has said that that the Government has adopted multi pronged strategy in partnership with the states affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE) through different interventions in the areas related to security, development, rights and entitlement and improvement in governance.

Asaram Bapu case: JD(U) calls for end of blind faith, religious extremism

Last Updated: Sunday, October 6, 2013, 17:44

Janata Dal (United) leader Ali Anwar on Sunday lashed out at self-styled godman Asaram Bapu for allegedly indulging in heinous crimes like rape in the name of spirituality, and urged the investigating body to focus on Asaram`s political linkages to bring forth the truth in the cases against him.

Politicians can move freely in Maoist-pockets in Jharkhand

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 14:12

With an aim to prevent the Left wing extremism (LWE) from exploiting any political vacuum at the grassroots, the police would not ask political leaders to change their programmes or routes in Jharkhand unless there is any "specific input" about Maoist threat.

Afghan, Pak envoys clash at UN Security Council meet

Last Updated: Friday, June 21, 2013, 11:54

Top diplomats from Afghanistan and Pakistan engaged in verbal sparring during a discussion on cross-border terrorism.

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.

Iran`s presidential-elect Rouhani vows to fight `extremism`

Last Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013, 14:52

Iran` new presidential-elect Hassan Rouhani has hailed his election win as a victory over extremism.

Iran hails President-elect Hassan Rouhani as `Sheikh of hope`

Last Updated: Sunday, June 16, 2013, 15:59

The election of moderate cleric Hassan Rouhani as Iran president signals a return of hope and reforms and that the people desire a policy of moderation over extremism, newspapers said today.