Terrorism Watch

  RAIPUR: Ten days after the surrender of “biggest Naxal commander of Bijapur” who is known for killing more than 100 people, the local residents have protested against his possibility to mainstream society and organized a rally in Gangaloor, they demanded strict punishment to the surrendered cadre. Raju Kalmu, the former Sarpanch of Gangaloor, revealed that between 2005 and his surrender, Dinesh extorted money from truck drivers, contractors, and others in the area through force. He added that anyone who spoke out against him was killed, and he was responsible for significant damage to government property, as well as attacks on security personnel. Kalmu said that such a dreaded Naxal should never be pardoned by the government, and that an FIR should be filed against him for his past crimes, with harshest punishment like death penalty. A hardcore Maoist — Dinesh Modiyam is described by police as “Bijapur’s most violent Naxal commander” involved in multiple ambushes and last served ...

  ecurity forces in Jharkhand have averted a major threat by defusing two explosive devices and uncovering a cache of arms in the West Singhbhum district, according to local authorities. The operation, conducted on Thursday, was a combined effort by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and Jharkhand Police. During the operation, officers acting on intelligence reports discovered two improvised explosive devices (IEDs), weighing a combined 18 kilograms, in the village of Diku Ponga, under the Chotanagra police station jurisdiction. Superintendent of Police Ashutosh Shekhar stated bomb disposal squads were called in to safely neutralize the threat posed by these devices, believed to be planted by Maoist insurgents. In addition to defusing the explosives, the force uncovered a hidden Maoist arms depot in Jhimirekir village within the Tonto police station's area. Items recovered included a pistol with a magazine, several explosives and detonators, electronic car remotes, and e...

  New Delhi Reuters  —  The Dalai Lama’s successor will be born outside China, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism says in a new book, raising the stakes in a dispute with Beijing over control of the Himalayan region he  fled more than six decades ago . Tibetans worldwide want the institution of the Dalai Lama to continue after the 89-year-old’s death, he writes in “Voice for the Voiceless,” which was reviewed by Reuters and is being released on Tuesday. He had previously said the line of spiritual leaders might end with him. His book marks the first time the Dalai Lama has specified that his successor would be born in the “free world,” which he describes as outside China. He has previously said only that he could reincarnate outside Tibet, possibly in India where he lives in exile. “Since the purpose of a reincarnation is to carry on the work of the predecessor, the new Dalai Lama will be born in the free world so that the traditional mission of the Dalai Lama ...

  The pro-Khalistan group Sikh for Justice has alleged that India’s intelligence agency, RAW, was responsible for the deadly attack on a passenger train in Balochistan, warning that failure to hold India accountable could lead to more devastating assaults in the future. Pause Mute Loaded :  14.56% Remaining Time  - 9:36 Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a leader of Sikh for Justice, claimed that India is actively executing a covert war strategy against Pakistan. He called on international organisations to take immediate action against India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and RAW for allegedly sponsoring terrorism in the region. “India under Modi is not just a regional threat but a full-fledged terrorist state,” Pannun said in a statement, accusing Indian agencies of carrying out targeted killings, extremist activities, and destabilisation efforts in neighbouring countries. He warned that if India’s actions go unchecked, future attacks could claim even more innocent lives. ...

  The bodies of at least 25 people, including 21 hostages, were recovered from the train hijack site In a statement issued on Thursday, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) said that Pakistan Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)’s claim of ending operation at Bolan of Balochistan is a “lie” and that the operation is far from over. According to the BLA’s statement, the Pakistani Army is suppressing the true casualty figures to protect the morale of its forces. The group called on international media to conduct independent investigations instead of echoing the narrative presented by the Pakistani state and media. “Pakistan ISPR’s claim of ending the operation at Bolan of Balochistan is a lie and the battle continues. Pakistan Army has not yet publicly shared names and photographs of 100+ Pakistani soldiers killed. No names or photos of 33 Baloch fighters released (either),” News18 quoted the BLA statement. The bodies of at least 25 people, including 21 hostages, were recovered from the...

The state of Florida spent nearly $660 million on health care in 2024 for immigrants who have no legal status, new data shows. Newsweek  has contacted the office of Governor  Ron DeSantis  for comment. Why It Matters The health care spending appears to be an obstacle to Governor Ron DeSantis' stated priority of reducing such taxpayer-funded services for immigrants with no legal status. The issue also feeds a larger national debate on immigration, especially as former President  Donald Trump  continues to implement his election-mandated mass deportations and stricter border policies. President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis attends the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 19, 2024 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Win McNamee/Jared C. Tilton/Getty © Win McNamee/Jared C. Tilton/Getty What To Kn...

  Cybersecurity researchers at Lookout Threat Lab have uncovered a sophisticated Android surveillance tool dubbed “KoSpy,” which appears to be the work of North Korean state-sponsored hackers. This newly discovered spyware has been active since March 2022, with the most recent samples detected in March 2024, indicating a long-running and persistent cyber espionage campaign. The malicious software, attributed with medium confidence to the North Korean advanced  persistent threat group  known as APT37 (also called ScarCruft), masquerades as legitimate utility applications to trick users into installing it on their devices. Once installed, KoSpy can exfiltrate an extensive range of sensitive user data through a sophisticated command and control infrastructure, predominantly targeting Korean and English-speaking individuals. Discovery and Attribution of the North Korean Surveillance Campaign KoSpy represents a significant evolution in North Korean cyber espionage capabilities...

  After months of violence and unrest, the Manipur government, under the President’s Rule, has made significant recoveries of weapons over the past three weeks. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla had issued a strong appeal, urging those in possession of illegal arms to surrender immediately. The appeal was accompanied by an ultimatum—failure to comply would result in strict action. According to a government official, the response was overwhelming. In the days that followed, security forces recorded the surrender of approximately 990 firearms, including sophisticated assault rifles and handguns. Alongside these weapons, 11,526 rounds of ammunition were handed over, significantly reducing the immediate threat of further conflict. The stockpile of explosives surrendered was even more alarming. Authorities received 366 grenades, 230 crude bombs, and 10 improvised explosive devices (IEDs), each capable of causing devastating destruction. Security personnel have been working to safely dispose of...