Internal Security
Border security, cyber threats, defence policy and insurgency
IAF seeks minimum 40% indigenous content for 96 Rafale, final batch with 60%
The Indian Air Force has submitted a Letter of Request (LoR) to France for 114 Rafale F4* fighter jets under a government-to-government (G2G) agreement, with...
In a first, Canada intel agency blames ‘Khalistanis’ for 1985 Air India Kanishka bombing that killed 329
Canada's Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) issued a formal statement on June 23, 2026 — the 41st anniversary of the bombing — publicly attributing the des...
Myanmar replaces Afghanistan as key opium source, impact seen on India’s eastern border: NCB
Myanmar has overtaken Afghanistan as the world's largest opium producer, according to UNODC data; Myanmar cultivated approximately 45,200 hectares of opium p...
Govt to amend NDPS Act to plug loopholes exploited by narco syndicates: Amit Shah
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced plans to amend the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, to close legal loopholes being exploit...
FATF asks Myanmar to act against cyber scam threats, protect trafficking victims
Following its June 2026 Plenary meeting, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) retained Myanmar on its "blacklist" (officially: High-Risk Jurisdictions Subj...
DRDO-developed Netra AEW&C, India’s ‘eye in the sky’, is combat-ready as IAF gets final operational clearance
On 25 June 2026, the Indian Air Force received the Final Operational Clearance (FOC) for the Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system, in a ce...
Engine core by 2030, test flight by 2034, production by 2036: Rolls-Royce makes final pitch to power AMCA
A leading British aerospace firm submitted its final proposal to co-develop a 120 kN-class jet engine for India's fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Air...
Ladakh observes shutdown over Centre’s ‘missing’ draft, new policy push
Ladakh observed a complete shutdown to protest the Union government's failure to release a promised draft on statehood and Sixth Schedule status, with demons...
NSA Doval meets Russian counterpart Shoigu, discusses bilateral ties
India's National Security Advisor (NSA) met Russia's Secretary of the Security Council Sergei Shoigu on 23 June 2026 on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Natio...
The challenge of India’s digital sovereignty
A detailed analysis has highlighted the structural challenge facing India's pursuit of digital sovereignty: while India generates vast quantities of data thr...
U.S. notifies sale of support services for India’s Apache helicopters, M777A2 howitzers
The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), which administers the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme, issued a formal arms sales notification in t...
Facial recognition cameras at airports, vital sites to be linked to data fusion centre: CISF DG
The Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) announced that facial recognition systems already deployed at six major airports will be...
Centre amends rules for receiving foreign funds
The central government has notified amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011, tightening how non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and...
What are the three ships with three different strategic roles that Navy inducted today
The Indian Navy inducted three warships — INS Dunagiri (stealth frigate), INS Sanshodhak (survey vessel), and INS Agray (anti-submarine warfare craft) — in a...
Modi commissions 3 indigenous frontline naval ships, says ‘strong maritime capability deciding factor for country's eco, strategic influence’
The Indian Navy inducted three indigenously built warships — INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray — in a rare triple commissioning ceremony in Kolkata...
India to hold vice-presidency of FATF for the first time
India will hold the Vice-Presidency of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the first time in its history, a position that takes effect from July 2026 ...
FATF elects Vivek Aggarwal as first Indian Vice President
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Plenary, held in Paris from June 17–19, 2026, elected Vivek Aggarwal as FATF Vice-President for the term July 2026 to ...
Kiren Rijiju says Great Nicobar project will boost India’s economic growth and supply-chain independence
The government defended the Great Nicobar Island mega infrastructure project, asserting it will substantially boost India's economic and strategic interests ...
Ajit Doval to host BRICS security conclave: Cross-border terrorism, Middle East conflict in focus; China FM among key attendees
India, as the 2026 BRICS Chair, hosted the National Security Advisers' (NSA) Meeting of BRICS member countries in New Delhi on June 22–23, 2026. NSA Ajit Dov...
PM Modi to commission 3 indigenously built naval ships in Kolkata on June 21
Three indigenously built naval warships — INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray — were commissioned into the Indian Navy at a ceremony in Kolkata on Ju...