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US designates TRF, which claimed responsibility for Pahalgam attack, as terror group
The United States on Thursday designated The Resistance Front, which claimed responsibility for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, as a foreign terror group. The US State Department said that it had added TRF to its list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists. TRF is an affiliate of the terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba, according to the Indian government. Lashkar-e-Taiba and all its affiliates, including TRF, are designated terror outfits in India under the 1967 Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. The terror attack at Baisaran near Pahalgam town in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 left 26 persons dead and 16 injured. The terrorists targeted tourists after asking their names to ascertain their religion, the police said. All but three of those killed were Hindu. On May 7, New Delhi had said that TRF had claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack. The US State Department said that besides Pahalgam, TRF had claimed responsibility for several terror attacks against Indian security forces, including most recently in 2024. 'These actions taken by the Department of State demonstrates the Trump administration's commitment to protecting our national security interests, countering terrorism and enforcing President [Donald] Trump's call for justice for the Pahalgam attack,' the department said. The US also maintained the foreign terror group designation given to the Lashkar-e-Taiba. In response to the Pahalgam attack, India on May 7 launched military strikes – codenamed Operation Sindoor – on what New Delhi claimed were terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. India had exercised its right to retaliate responsibly to the Pahalgam attack, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had said, adding that there were indications of further impending attacks against the country. Misri had said that the Pahalgam attack was driven by the terrorists' objective to disrupt normalcy returning to Jammu and Kashmir and hurt the booming tourism industry. The attack was also aimed at provoking communal discord in India, he added. The foreign secretary said that Pakistan had not taken clear steps to act against terrorists in its territory and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The Pakistani military had retaliated to Indian strikes by repeatedly shelling Indian villages along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. At least 22 Indian civilians and eight defence personnel were killed. On May 10, India and Pakistan reached an 'understanding' to halt firing following a four-day conflict.
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‘Commitment To Countering Terrorism': Marco Rubio Says As US Designates Lashkar Proxy TRF A Global Terrorist
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that the designation of TRF as a terrorist organisation demonstrates President Donald Trump's commitment to countering terrorism and enforcing his call for justice for the Pahalgam attack. His statement came shortly after the US designated The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy outfit of the terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and the group behind the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 innocent civilians were killed, as a terrorist organisation. 'Today, the Department of State is adding The Resistance Front (TRF) as a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT),' Rubio said in a statement. 'These actions taken by the Department of State demonstrate the Trump Administration's commitment to protecting our national security interests, countering terrorism, and enforcing President Trump's call for justice for the Pahalgam attack,' Rubio added. Rubio described the Pahalgam incident as the 'deadliest attack' on India since the 2008 Mumbai attacks perpetrated by Lashkar-e-Taiba. 'This (Pahalgam attack) was the deadliest attack on civilians in India since the 2008 Mumbai attacks conducted by LeT. TRF has also claimed responsibility for several attacks against Indian security forces, including most recently in 2024,' he said. Earlier on Tuesday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized the need to take an uncompromising stand against terrorism and cited the recent Pahalgam terror attack in India, which the United Nations Security Council condemned. Jaishankar said, "Recently, we in India witnessed a graphic example in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April 2025. It was deliberately conducted to undermine the tourism economy of Jammu and Kashmir, while sowing a religious divide. The UN Security Council, of which some of us are currently members, issued a statement that condemned it in the strongest terms... It is imperative that the SCO, to remain true to its founding objectives, take an uncompromising position on this challenge." On April 22, Pakistan-backed terrorists attacked tourists at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam, killing 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen while leaving several others injured. On May 7, the Indian Army struck nine terrorist infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir under 'Operation Sindoor', killing over 100 dreaded terrorists and avenging the loss of lives in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
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Pakistan, China shivering with fear as India successfully test fired Prithvi-2 and Agni-1 missiles, these weapons capable of..., test carried out at...
Pakistan, China shivering with fear as India successfully test fired Prithvi-2 and Agni-1 missiles, these weapons capable of..., test carried out at... New Delhi: Following a recent conflict with Pakistan and tensions in the world, it is crucial for India to strengthen its forces and defence capabilities. In recent years, the country has emerged as a leading exporter of defence equipment. During Operation Sindoor, the world has witnessed the prowess of the 'Made in India' BrahMos supersonic missile. Now, further strengthening its missile arsenal, India has successfully tested its short-range ballistic missiles Prithvi-2 and Agni-1. The test firing was conducted at an Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha. 'These launches met all operational and technical parameters. These tests were conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Force Command,' the Defence Ministry statement read. Where Was The Missile Test Conducted? Agni-1 missile was launched from Abdul Kalam Island, while Prithvi-2 was tested sometime later from launch pad no-3 of the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur. Talking about Prithvi-2, it is a short-range ballistic missile with a range of 350 km. Agni-1 is a medium-range ballistic missile was tested by the Strategic Force Command. Agni-I is a short to medium range ballistic missile which has a range of about 700-900 km. it means it can destroy any target under the range of 700-900 km. The strategic weapon system is specially designed to bridge the gap between the Prithvi series and Agni missiles. It is capable of carrying a payload of 1,000 kg. Agni-I is also capable of carrying a nuclear warhead and is a key component of India's credible minimum deterrence capability. What Are The Features Of Prithvi-II? It is a surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile which is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under India's Integrated Guided Missile Development Program. The missile has a range of about 250-350 km. It is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads. Powered by a liquid propulsion system, the missile is loaded with an advanced navigation system. Why Pakistan And China Should Be Cautious? India's Agni-I missile has a range of 700-900 km, capable of striking major Pakistani cities including Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi, while the Prithvi-II missile has a shorter range of 350 km. The potential impact of these missiles on Pakistan and parts of China is significant, given India's demonstrated military capabilities.
