PM Modi greets INSV Kaundinya crew as India ushers in 2026

IANS | December 31, 2025 11:44 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended New Year greetings to the crew of INSV Kaundinya, who are currently on a maritime voyage, lauding their spirit and dedication as the country prepared to welcome 2026.

Landmark year: NIA achieves over 92 pc conviction rate in 2025

IANS | December 31, 2025 8:26 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has concluded an exceptionally productive year in 2025, sustaining a conviction rate above 92 per cent while registering groundbreaking victories against terrorism and organised crime.

India’s centrality in Indo-Pacific a strategic prize that must be continuously earned: Report

IANS | December 30, 2025 8:59 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) India is no longer a peripheral player in the affairs of Indo-Pacific but is becoming the fulcrum upon which regional stability and prosperity relies. India's centrality in the Indo-Pacific is a strategic prize that must be continuously earned through investment in maritime capabilities, diplomatic engagement and economic integration, a report has detailed.

Rise and fall of former ISI chief encapsulate structural tensions at heart of Pakistan’s civil–military order: Report

IANS | December 28, 2025 2:22 PM

Islamabad, Dec 28 (IANS) The rise and fall of former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief, Lt General Faiz Hameed (retd), encapsulate the structural tensions at the heart of Pakistan's civil-military order, with his downfall showcasing a process of political recalibration after the ouster of Prime Minister Imran Khan, in which personal loyalties, institutional boundaries, and the need for military to reassert its authority played their part, as per a report.