The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) launched extensive searches across the districts of Yavatmal and Ahilyanagar. Based on specific intelligence regarding extremist elements, the ATS has been conducting raids since Sunday morning at approximately 21 different locations.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday noted that India had received cooperation from its UK partners in addressing extremist activities targeting its diplomatic missions and personnel there during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to the country.
The Assam government on Monday said that the security forces have arrested 390 persons in the state in the last 2 years and 5 months for association or linkage with anti-national or extremist activities.
Washington [US], December 24 (ANI): Pentagon in an upgrade of its policy on Thursday (local time) expanded the scope of the word "extremism" to include terrorism. "The term 'extremist activities; means.... Advocating, engaging in, or supporting terrorism, within the US or abroad."