Internal Security
Border security, cyber threats, defence policy and insurgency
Operation Sindoor: How close India and Pakistan came to the brink one year ago
On May 7, 2025 (night of May 6–7), India launched Operation Sindoor — precision strikes on nine terrorist infrastructure sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-o...
Forex kitty drops by USD 7.79 bln to USD 690.693 bln
India's foreign exchange reserves declined by USD 7.794 billion to USD 690.693 billion for the week ended May 1, 2026, according to data released by the Rese...
BJP calls Sanjay Raut 'joker of Indian politics' over Trump post on Bengal polls
The 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections produced a decisive electoral outcome, with a single party winning 206 out of 294 seats — a clear majorit...
Asia heat waves spell double trouble for economies hit by oil
Across Asia, economies are contending with a dual inflationary shock: rising oil prices linked to geopolitical disruption in West Asia, and heat-wave-induced...
Starbucks bullish on India growth story; opens first Reserve store in east India at Kolkata
A global premium coffee chain launched its first "Reserve" format store in Mumbai, marking a significant escalation in its India retail strategy. The brand, ...
One year after India-Pakistan conflict, ceasefire holds - but little else does
One year after the India-Pakistan military conflict (Operation Sindoor, May 7–10, 2025), the ceasefire agreed on May 10, 2025, continues to hold along the Li...
Uttarakhand flood maps may be underestimating risk, study warns
A recent study has found that existing flood hazard maps for Uttarakhand significantly underestimate the actual risk posed by floods, particularly flash floo...
IndiaAI and ICMR Sign MoU to Accelerate Responsible AI Adoption in Healthcare
IndiaAI, an independent business division under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and the Indian Council of Medical Research (I...
Canada urged to act against ‘anti-India extremist elements’: MEA
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) urged Canada to take effective action against anti-India extremist elements operating from Canadian soil. The call...
J-K LG given telecom control powers during public safety events
A Presidential order issued on May 8, 2026, directed the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Jammu & Kashmir to exercise powers under Section 20(2) of the Telecommun...
On Operation Sindoor anniversary, India describes how it called Pakistan’s bluff with long-range weapons
On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor (May 7, 2026), the Ministry of External Affairs and senior defence officials described how India exposed Pakist...
‘Acts of terror will have consequences’: India’s top military brass issues stern warning on Operation Sindoor anniversary
On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor (launched May 7, 2025), senior Indian military commanders addressed troops and officers at military stations ac...
Repatriation of illegal Bangladeshis is a ‘core issue’: MEA response to Dhaka’s remarks on ‘push-in’ from India
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the repatriation of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants as a "core issue" in bilateral relations, calling on ...
India will shape the battlefield if challenged again: armed forces on Operation Sindoor
On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor (launched May 7, 2025), senior military leadership addressed media at the Joint Commanders' Conference in Jaipu...
India, Vietnam review defence ties; push for deeper maritime, industrial cooperation
India and Vietnam upgraded their bilateral relationship to an "Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership" during the visit of Vietnamese President To Lam ...
Hyderabad firm unveils India’s first AI-powered counter-drone system close to Op Sindoor anniversary
Hyderabad-based Zen Technologies unveiled India's first modular, AI-powered, fully integrated counter-drone (C-UAS) system at the North Tech Symposium 2026 i...
European giant MBDA signs agreement with IAF to develop homegrown maintenance hub for MICA missiles
European missile manufacturer MBDA signed a formal agreement with the Indian Air Force (IAF) on May 6, 2026, to establish a domestic Maintenance, Repair, and...
India-Vietnam in talks over BrahMos, maintenance & repair of defence platforms as ties elevated
During bilateral talks with Vietnamese President To Lam, India offered to provide maintenance and repair (MRO) services for Vietnam's Sukhoi Su-30 fighter ai...
The Op Sindoor lessons—not just how to fight wars, but also how not to
Operation Sindoor, a 88-hour armed conflict between India and Pakistan in May 2025, is being analysed as a watershed moment in South Asian security that fund...
Trump says pausing Hormuz operation in push for Iran deal
The United States announced a pause to "Project Freedom" — its military operation to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz — citing significan...