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FATF lauds India efforts to combat laundering and terrorist financing
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has recognized India's achievements in combating money laundering and terrorism funding. The MER, adopted in Singapore, places India in the'regular follow-up' category, a distinction shared by only four other G20 countries. The MER assessed India's measures and compliance with FATF norms.
India passes anti-money laundering review, but FATF calls for improved oversight in non-financial sectors
India's compliance with anti-money laundering rules under FATF scrutiny includes improving supervision in non-financial sectors and facing criticism over counter-terrorism laws, with the country being a member of the FATF alongside major economies like the US, Japan, France, EU, and China.
How Pakistanis linked to ISI-backed terror attacks in India are dropping dead
Retired Pak army brigadier Amir Hamza was killed by unknown hitmen in Jhelum district, months after LeT commander Khwaja Shahid alias Mia Mujahid was founded beheaded in PoK
FIU imposes over Rs 1.66 crore fine on Axis Bank for failing to detect fraud NSG account
The Financial Intelligence Unit has fined Axis Bank over Rs 1.66 crore for failure to detect and report suspicious transactions involving a fraudulent account created in the name of the NSG counter-terrorist force. The agency's order under the PMLA found Axis Bank employees complicit in a large-scale fraud. The bank was directed to review its monitoring mechanisms, improve data-sharing practices, and implement stringent employee screening and training programs.
BRICS Foreign Ministers call for ensuring zero tolerance for terrorism
Foreign Ministers of the BRICS nations strongly condemned terrorism and termed it criminal and unjustifiable. They reaffirmed their commitment to combatting terrorism in all forms, including cross-border terrorism and terrorism financing. They emphasised the primary responsibility of States in combating terrorism and called for zero tolerance and rejected double standards in countering terrorism. The ministers also addressed drug trafficking, anti-corruption efforts, and nuclear disarmament in their joint statement following a meeting in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod.
Netanyahu says Israel 'prepared for very intense operation' on Lebanon border
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Israel's readiness for a significant operation along the Lebanon border, where clashes with Hezbollah have escalated. The Iran-backed group, allied with Hamas, launched attacks on Israeli positions, including a strike on an Iron Dome platform. Israel has intensified its targeting of Hezbollah and allied militants in Lebanon. Netanyahu's coalition partners called for strong action to restore security. The violence since October has claimed hundreds of lives in Lebanon and several in Israel.
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Israel far-right ministers threaten to quit if Biden plan goes ahead
Far-right Israeli ministers threaten to quit Netanyahu's government over a potential hostage release deal with Hamas militants outlined by Biden, risking coalition instability amid Gaza war tensions.
With Ukraine losing ground, allies debate how to squeeze cash for Kyiv out of frozen Russian assets
Ukraine's allies are debating how to use frozen Russian assets to support Kyiv's war effort amid Russia's territorial gains. The issue of $260 billion in Russian assets frozen abroad is a key concern at the G7 meeting in Italy.
Canada fines Binance $4.38 mln for money laundering violations
Canada's anti-money laundering agency on Thursday said it had imposed a nearly C$6 million ($4.38 million) fine on cryptocurrency exchange Binance for violating the money laundering and terrorist financing laws.
Financial Intelligence Unit arms itself with AI, ML tools to check money laundering
India's FIU enhances anti-money laundering efforts with AI-powered FINnet 2.0. The system analyzes suspicious transaction reports, assigns risk scores, and collaborates with various enforcement agencies using advanced technologies for efficient financial intelligence processing.
'Complete madness': Israel rebukes US over reported sanctions plan against IDF unit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials have strongly criticized the United States for reportedly planning to impose sanctions on the Israel Defense Forces' (IDF) Netzah Yehuda battalion over alleged human rights violations. They describe it as a "dangerous precedent" and a "height of absurdity" during a time of conflict. The US decision, if implemented, would be the first time such action is taken against an Israeli military unit. Israeli leaders have emphasized the battalion's adherence to military and international law and expressed concern over the implications of the sanctions.
US and allies plan more Iran sanctions
While Saturday night's attack caused no deaths and little damage thanks to the air defences and countermeasures of Israel and its allies, it has increased fears that violence rooted in the six-month-old Gaza war is spreading, with the risk of open war between long-time adversaries Iran and Israel.
Israeli war cabinet puts off third meeting on Iran's attack to Wednesday
Israel postponed a critical war cabinet meeting to decide its response to Iran's recent missile attack, with allies considering new sanctions to prevent escalation. While the attack caused minimal damage, it raised fears of broader conflict. The U.S. and European allies are working to strengthen sanctions against Iran. Israel's Foreign Minister seeks global sanctions on Iran's missile program. Iran has signaled the attack was in retaliation and considers the issue closed. Israel is weighing its response amid international efforts to de-escalate tensions.
Pakistan sustained its nuclear programme despite economic turmoil: Top US intelligence official tells Congress
Despite economic challenges, Pakistan continued its nuclear modernization efforts, driven by its tense relationship with India, as highlighted by Lt Gen Jeffrey Kruse, Director of the Defence Intelligence Agency, during a Congressional hearing. Pakistan seeks international support to resolve its Kashmir dispute with India and has maintained a ceasefire along the Line of Control since February 2021.
India-France discuss measures to counter state-sponsored cross-border terror including in S Asia
The 16th Meeting of India-France Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism focused on state-sponsored cross-border terror, including in South Asia. The Indian delegation and the French delegation discussed counter terrorism challenges, including technology use, internet misuse, radicalization, and financing. They also discussed anti-India separatist activities, countering terror financing, organized crime, and narco-terror networks.
Israel grapples with new phase in its multi-front war with Iran
For most people in Israel, Iran is the puppet master of its regional foes, starting first and foremost with Hamas, the Islamist Palestinian group that attacked it in October, killing 1,200 and abducting 250 more, threatening the country to its very core. Israel responded with an unforgiving war that is still underway. Some 33,000 Palestinians have been killed, according to Hamas, considered a terrorist organization by the US and European Union.
India-Kazakhstan to strengthen counter-terror cooperation in backdrop of Moscow attacks
The meeting was significant in the backdrop of the recent terror attack in Russia that was carried out by extremists with Central Asian origins who may have been influenced by Pakistan-based seminaries.
Why ‘new India’ will chase, kill enemies in other countries
After a foreign media report alleged that an Indian spy agency ordered hit jobs in Pakistan, MEA dismisses it as ‘false and malicious propaganda’ while the defence minister says any terrorist who tries to disturb peace in India would not be spared even he is on foreign soil
NSA Ajit Doval highlights cross-border terrorism concerns at SCO meeting, mentions LeT and JeM
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval led an Indian delegation at the 19th Meeting of Secretaries of the Security Council of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Astana. Doval emphasized the need to combat terrorism, urging action against sponsors, financiers, and facilitators. He highlighted the threat from various terror groups in the SCO region and called for measures to counter their use of technology. Doval also expressed India's commitment to deepening ties with SCO nations, emphasizing security, economic cooperation, and respect for sovereignty.
Terror-mafia nexus: Incarcerated terrorists & gangsters united behind bars, shows NIA probe
The management and administration of prisons falls exclusively in the domain of the state governments. Several instances of lapses by jail authorities have been reported in the past involving the terrorist-gangster syndicate members. The NIA, after a year-long probe, said most of these gangsters got arrested and remained in jail for a considerable period in different jails. They came in contact with other gangs who had no conflict of interest among themselves.
66 per cent decline in terrorist incidents in J-K after removal of Article 370: Amit Shah
Addressing a function via videoconferencing, Shah credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for transforming Jammu and Kashmir, which was "known for terrorism", into a tourism hub. Shah virtually flagged off 100 e-buses in Jammu and handed over appointment letters to Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officers and compassionate appointees.
Hafiz Saeed is on international list of terrorists, but, Pakistan never reacted to it: MoS Meenakashi Lekhi
Lekhi further told ANI, that India has conveyed a request along with relevant supporting documents, to the Pakistan government to extradite him to India.
Local militants all-time low in J&K, war majorly against foreign intruders, pro-militancy narrative: J&K Police Chief
“Police have arrested 291 terrorist associates who allegedly provide logistics, shelter, transportation and identify targets for the militants,” Rashmi Ranjan Swain said. The police have busted 18 hideouts and 89 militant modules across J&K claiming that in almost 99 percent cases the handler of the module was a Pakistani who formed and ran it through encrypted messaging application and people in a module didn't even know each other.
Assets of those named by UNSC for terror funding to be frozen within 24 hours: Govt to agencies
India, as per official records, enacted the law as per its commitment to the country specific efforts under UNSC resolution 1718 (2006) and 2231 (2015), and their successor resolutions, as mandated under section 2 of United Nations (Security Council) Act, 1947.
Who is eliminating India's 'most-wanted' in Pakistan? Mystery surrounds over a dozen terrorist killings
More than a dozen terrorists on New Delhi's 'most wanted list' have been mysteriously killed in different parts of Pakistan over the past two years. The Pakistani government and banned militant organizations associated with it have remained silent about these killings. The assassinations, attributed to a hostile spy agency, follow a pattern where unknown individuals on motorcycles target militants accused of terrorism in India.
Some digital asset firms not doing enough to stop illicit finance: US
Cryptocurrency's role in terrorist financing and funding militant groups has come under renewed scrutiny following the deadly attacks in Israel by Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Explained: Crypto's role in terrorist financing
The role of cryptocurrency in terrorist financing has been highlighted once again after a deadly attack by Hamas in Israel. Cryptocurrencies provide anonymity and instant cross-border transactions, making them appealing to illegal activities. While blockchain creates a public record of transactions, it can still be difficult to trace individuals or groups.
India, Italy to undertake joint counter-terror and capacity building exercise
India and Italy have reaffirmed their commitment to combat terrorism and shared their experiences in preventing and countering terrorism. The two countries discussed cooperation in training and capacity-building programs and emphasized the importance of prosecuting those responsible for terrorist acts. High-level officials from both countries met to assess domestic and international terrorist threats and explore ways to enhance bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
Modi government firmly committed to rooting out terrorism from India: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed the firm commitment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to eradicate terrorism from the country. Shah made this statement before attending the '3rd Anti-terror Conference' hosted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in New Delhi. The conference aims to discuss various issues related to counter-terrorism, including financing, inter-state coordination, and foreign links of terror outfits.
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