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A long list: on the U.S., designation of The Resistance Front group

The designation (पदनाम, नामांकन) of TRF as a terrorist group should put more pressure on Pakistan

The decision of the U.S. to designate (नामित करना) The Resistance Front (TRF) group that claimed responsibility (ज़िम्मेदारी लेना) for the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) (विदेशी आतंकवादी संगठन) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist is a development (विकास, घटनाक्रम) that should undergird (समर्थन देना, मज़बूती देना) the global fight against terror. The Ministry of External Affairs has called it “a timely (समय पर, सामयिक) and important step”. For one, the U.S. State Department has acknowledged (स्वीकार करना, मान्यता देना) the severity (गंभीरता, कठोरता) of the Pahalgam attack. It also names the TRF as a “front and proxy (प्रतिनिधि, मुख्तार)” for the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), which Pakistan claims (दावा करना) it has rendered (प्रदान करना) “defunct”. Even though the U.S. added groups such as the LeT and the Jaish-e-Mohammad to its FTO list in 2001, they have masterminded (initiate, organize, coordinate, mobilize, stage, engineer, orchestrate, choreograph) attacks in India since then. The U.S. has also partially made amends for the TRF’s name having been kept out of the UN Security Council (UNSC) (संयुक्त राष्ट्र सुरक्षा परिषद) resolution (प्रस्ताव, संकल्प) condemning (निंदा करना, आलोचना करना) the Pahalgam attack, apparently (supposedly, seemingly, reportedly, allegedly, professedly, ostensibly, purportedly) at Pakistan’s behest, but with the concurrence (agreement, consensus, general opinion/view, common consent) of the U.S. and other P-5 members. It is hoped that the designation will now help India’s case in designating the TRF at the UNSC, under the 1267 Committee (It is a United Nations Security Council committee responsible for overseeing global sanctions on individuals and entities associated with Al-Qaida, ISIL (ISIS), and other terrorist groups) for sanctions (action taken, or an order given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country, by not allowing economic aid for that country, etc), also strengthening the trans-national (involving/relating to two/more countries) legal pursuit (quest, search; activity) of those behind the attack.

While this is a positive step, it is necessary to put the Trump’s administration’s (government, regime) other actions since the Pahalgam attack into perspective. After India launched Operation Sindoor, the U.S. has countered (contradict, dispute, argue against, confront) India’s narrative (a representation of a particular situation; portrayal, account, description, statement) on the four-day conflict (war, warfare, armed conflict, military action, armed clash) on several occasions. Mr. Trump, as well as Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have repeatedly made the claim (allegation, assertion, affirmation, contention) that the U.S. negotiated (discuss terms, hold talks, discuss a settlement, talk, try to reach a compromise) the India-Pakistan ceasefire (a negotiated agreement that will be accompanied by other associated commitments to de-escalate the fighting; a temporary stoppage of war, truce, armistice), and averted (prevent, stop, avoid) a nuclear conflict by using trade ties (association, relationship, bond, connection) as leverage (influence, power, authority, weight, sway, control, dominance) — an equivalence (equality, uniformity, sameness, levelness, evenness) which Pakistan has been happy to endorse (support, uphold, affirm, confirm). Mr. Trump’s unprecedented (not done or experienced before) White House lunch and praise for the Pakistan military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, came hours after the government had said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had cleared the picture with Mr. Trump, and brings into question just how much pressure the U.S. is willing (ready, prepared, inclined, eager, keen) to put on Pakistan to act against terrorism. The Trump administration had held out the promise of doing more to support India in its fight against terrorism by fast-tracking (increase or step up the progress of something) the extradition (the action of surrendering/handing over a fugitive (a person who has escaped from being confined/accused of a crime) from one jurisdiction to another by mutual agreements between the two countries. Synonyms include deportation, handover, and expulsion), in April, of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, who was wanted by India for the 2008 Mumbai attacks. It is hoped that the TRF’s listing (designation) means that the U.S. is recommitting (commit again) to that objective (target, intention, purpose, goal/aim). Given (considering, taking into account, bearing in mind) that the real challenge lies more in credibly (convincingly, believably, plausibly, probably, likely) ending Pakistan’s support to these groups, New Delhi must focus on its efforts, diplomatic (tactful, sensitive, subtle, delicate; consular, foreign-policy) as well as legal, to ensure justice for the victims and to prevent further terrorist acts.

Courtesy: The Hindu

Important Word List With Meaning

1.designation (noun)

Hindi Meaning - पदनाम, नामांकन
English Meaning - classification, identification, classing, labelling, listing, tagging.

2.designate (verb)

Hindi Meaning - नामित करना
English Meaning - classify, identify, label, list, tag.

3.claim responsibility (collocation)

Hindi Meaning - ज़िम्मेदारी लेना
English Meaning - to say publicly that you are responsible for something.

4.Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) (noun)

Hindi Meaning - विदेशी आतंकवादी संगठन
English Meaning - It is a designation used by the U.S. Secretary of State for non-U.S.-based organizations that engage in, or have the capability and intent to engage in, terrorist activities threatening the security of U.S. nationals or the national security (including defense, foreign relations, or economic interests) of the United States.

5.development (noun)

Hindi Meaning - विकास, घटनाक्रम
English Meaning - turn of events, incident, situation, circumstance, occurrence, happening.

6.undergird (verb)

Hindi Meaning - समर्थन देना, मज़बूती देना
English Meaning - support, uphold, bolster, underpin, reinforce, strengthen.

7.timely (adjective)

Hindi Meaning - समय पर, सामयिक
English Meaning - prompt, well timed, at the right time, opportune, appropriate.

8.acknowledge (verb)

Hindi Meaning - स्वीकार करना, मान्यता देना
English Meaning - accept, recognize, realize.

9.severity (noun)

Hindi Meaning - गंभीरता, कठोरता
English Meaning - seriousness, brutality, cruelty, intensity.

10.proxy (noun)

Hindi Meaning - प्रतिनिधि, मुख्तार
English Meaning - representative; deputy, substitute. (proxy war means war through a representative/agent).

11.claim (verb)

Hindi Meaning - दावा करना
English Meaning - assert, state, affirm.

12.render (verb)

Hindi Meaning - प्रदान करना
English Meaning - make, cause to be/become

13.UN Security Council (UNSC) (noun)

Hindi Meaning - संयुक्त राष्ट्र सुरक्षा परिषद
English Meaning - it is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, charged with ensuring international peace and security.

14.resolution (noun)

Hindi Meaning - प्रस्ताव, संकल्प
English Meaning - a formal decision taken at a meeting with the help of a vote; motion, proposal.

15.condemn (verb)

Hindi Meaning - निंदा करना, आलोचना करना
English Meaning - denounce, criticize, censure, castigate, hit out at, discredit, find fault with, slam.

16.The Resistance Front (TRF) (noun)

English Meaning - a terrorist outfit emerged on the militancy landscape of Jammu and Kashmir after the Centre abrogated the provisions of Article 370 in 2019. It is backed by the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba militant group.

17.Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) (noun)

English Meaning - It is an individual or entity that the U.S. Department of the Treasury (through its Office of Foreign Assets Control - OFAC) has designated under the authority of Executive Order 13224 (issued after the September 11, 2001 attacks) as being involved in terrorist activity or support for terrorism.

18.The US Department of State OR State Department (noun)

English Meaning - an executive department of the U.S. federal government responsible for the country’s foreign policy and relations.

19.front (noun)

English Meaning - cover-up, screen, false front.

20.defunct (adjective)

English Meaning - no longer in existence, expired, discontinued, inoperative, non-functioning.

21.mastermind (verb)

English Meaning - initiate, organize, coordinate, mobilize, stage, engineer, orchestrate, choreograph.

22.keep out of (phrasal verb)

English Meaning - to avoid or prevent involvement in something.

23.resolution (noun)

English Meaning - a form in which a legislative body expresses an opinion or a purpose with respect to a given matter or topic (that is temporary in nature).

24.UN resolution (noun)

English Meaning - United Nations resolution is formal expression of the opinion or will of United Nations organs. It is a decision or declaration voted on by all member states of the United Nations and it usually requires a simple majority (50 percent of all votes plus one) to pass. Although any UN body can issue resolutions, in practice most resolutions are issued by the Security Council or the General Assembly.

25.apparently (adverb)

English Meaning - supposedly, seemingly, reportedly, allegedly, professedly, ostensibly, purportedly.

26.at someone’s behest (phrase)

English Meaning - If something is done at someone’s behest, it is done because they have ordered or requested it.

27.concurrence (noun)

English Meaning - agreement, consensus, general opinion/view, common consent.

28.P-5 nations (noun)

English Meaning - the Security Council has five permanent members - China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States - collectively known as the P5.

29.1267 Committee (noun)

English Meaning - It is a United Nations Security Council committee responsible for overseeing global sanctions on individuals and entities associated with Al-Qaida, ISIL (ISIS), and other terrorist groups

30.sanctions (noun)

English Meaning - action taken, or an order given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country, by not allowing economic aid for that country, etc.

31.trans-national (adjective)

English Meaning - involving/relating to two/more countries.

32.pursuit (noun)

English Meaning - quest, search; activity.

33.administration (noun)

English Meaning - government, regime.

34.put into perspective (phrase)

English Meaning - to compare something with a similar thing to give a better idea; to access the true importance of something

35.counter (verb)

English Meaning - contradict, dispute, argue against, confront.

36.narrative (noun)

English Meaning - a representation of a particular situation; portrayal, account, description, statement.

37.conflict (noun)

English Meaning - war, warfare, armed conflict, military action, armed clash.

38.U.S. Secretary of State (noun)

English Meaning - A member of the executive branch of the federal government of the United States and the head of the U.S. Department of State. The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President’s chief foreign affairs adviser.

39.claim (noun)

English Meaning - allegation, assertion, affirmation, contention.

40.negotiate (verb)

English Meaning - discuss terms, hold talks, discuss a settlement, talk, try to reach a compromise.

41.ceasefire (noun)

English Meaning - a negotiated agreement that will be accompanied by other associated commitments to de-escalate the fighting; a temporary stoppage of war, truce, armistice.

42.truce (noun)

English Meaning - an ad-hoc (temporary/makeshift) arrangement, arrived at by the combatants (fighters), to pause the fighting. Temporary cessation/suspension (of hostilities); A deal to stop fighting for a certain time.

43.cessation of hostilities (phrase)

English Meaning - it means that the combatants are willing to stop fighting and to restrain their forces.

44.avert (verb)

English Meaning - prevent, stop, avoid.

45.ties (noun)

English Meaning - association, relationship, bond, connection.

46.leverage (noun)

English Meaning - influence, power, authority, weight, sway, control, dominance.

47.equivalence (noun)

English Meaning - equality, uniformity, sameness, levelness, evenness.

48.endorse (verb)

English Meaning - support, uphold, affirm, confirm.

49.unprecedented (adjective)

English Meaning - not done or experienced before.

50.clear the picture (phrase)

English Meaning - it means to remove confusion, uncertainty, or doubt about a situation by providing clear information/explanation.

51.bring into question (phrase)

English Meaning - to cause doubts/disbeliefs about something.

52.willing (adjective)

English Meaning - ready, prepared, inclined, eager, keen.

53.put pressure on (phrase)

English Meaning - to try to influence or persuade one to do something or act a certain way; pressurize.

54.hold out (phrasal verb)

English Meaning - to offer a feeling of hope; offer a chance/hope.

55.fast-track (verb)

English Meaning - increase or step up the progress of something.

56.extradition (noun)

English Meaning - the action of surrendering/handing over a fugitive (a person who has escaped from being confined/accused of a crime) from one jurisdiction to another by mutual agreements between the two countries. Synonyms include deportation, handover, and expulsion.

57.listing (noun)

English Meaning - designation.

58.recommit (verb)

English Meaning - commit again

59.objective (noun)

English Meaning - target, intention, purpose, goal/aim.

60.given (preposition)

English Meaning - considering, taking into account, bearing in mind.

61.lie in (verb)

English Meaning - exist, be present.

62.credibly (adverb)

English Meaning - convincingly, believably, plausibly, probably, likely.