Maiden BIMSTEC maritime exercise culminates in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

IANS | November 6, 2026 9:56 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The maiden Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Maritime Security Exercise culminated at Sri Vijaya Puram in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands following harbour and sea-phase operations, with naval ships from India, Myanmar and Sri Lanka taking part, the Ministry of Defence said on Friday.

Pakistan: Islamabad must act as PoK burns

IANS | November 6, 2026 6:07 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) What began as protests over rising electricity tariffs, wheat prices, and governance failures has evolved into a broader challenge to Pakistan's administrative model in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit-Baltistan, exposing a reality that Islamabad has long sought to bury.

Pakistan turns to drones, heavy weapons as PoK protests spread, crackdown intensifies

Vicky Nanjappa | November 6, 2026 2:05 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) After a brief lull, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is once again witnessing widespread unrest. Protests demanding basic amenities and fundamental rights have continued for more than three months, with no indication of subsiding.

700 arrested, Shahzad Bhatti's terror network seeks comeback with religious pitch

Vicky Nanjappa | November 6, 2026 12:50 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Indian security agencies arrested 700 individuals linked to proscribed terrorist Shahzad Bhatti, stalling major subversion plans including surveillance installations at crowded locations, targeted attacks, and cross-border drug smuggling, officials have said.

Gujarat Dy CM inaugurates new police stations in Ahmedabad

IANS | November 5, 2026 5:54 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov 5 (IANS) Ahmedabad's police network has expanded to 52 stations with the opening of three new police stations at Motera, Vastral and Hanspura, aimed at improving access to police services and strengthening security in the city's growing residential areas.

Report flags Pakistan and Turkey's growing ambitions beyond Kashmir

IANS | November 5, 2026 5:52 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Pakistan and Turkey have come under scrutiny over their religious policies, with American expert Michael Rubin questioning their remarks on India's domestic affairs despite allegations of religious discrimination and intolerance within their own borders, a report has stated.

Performance of Agniveers during Op Sindoor was equivalent to regular soldiers: Ex-Navy Chief Dinesh Tripathi

IANS | November 5, 2026 5:36 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Retired Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi on Thursday asserted that 'Agniveers' are equivalent to other soldiers in the defence forces, citing that their performance during Operation Sindoor was no less than regular Army personnel.

Invisible radicalisation: IS, Al-Qaeda target parents to recruit youths in South India

Vicky Nanjappa | November 5, 2026 3:22 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Invisible radicalisation, particularly in South India, has emerged as a major area of concern for security agencies, including the Intelligence Bureau, National Investigation Agency (NIA) and local police forces.

Pakistan infiltrating militants, causing instability in Afghanistan: Taliban

IANS | November 4, 2026 7:04 PM

Pretoria, Nov 4 (IANS) Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of backing and training groups involved in cross-border infiltration. Earlier, India, Iran and several Western nations have also made similar allegations about Pakistan-based elements supporting terrorist groups and causing violence and instability beyond its borders, a report has detailed

Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI: Indian, Indonesian special forces conduct combat, airborne drills

IANS | November 4, 2026 4:02 PM

Jakarta, Nov 4 (IANS) The Indian and Indonesian armies conducted integrated special forces exercises on Wednesday to strengthen their ability to undertake coordinated combat and airborne operations, while enhancing interoperability between the two forces during joint military exercise GARUDA SHAKTI 2026 in Indonesia's East Java.

Security

Maiden BIMSTEC maritime exercise culminates in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Pakistan: Islamabad must act as PoK burns

Pakistan turns to drones, heavy weapons as PoK protests spread, crackdown intensifies

700 arrested, Shahzad Bhatti's terror network seeks comeback with religious pitch

Gujarat Dy CM inaugurates new police stations in Ahmedabad

Report flags Pakistan and Turkey's growing ambitions beyond Kashmir

Performance of Agniveers during Op Sindoor was equivalent to regular soldiers: Ex-Navy Chief Dinesh Tripathi

Invisible radicalisation: IS, Al-Qaeda target parents to recruit youths in South India

Pakistan infiltrating militants, causing instability in Afghanistan: Taliban

Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI: Indian, Indonesian special forces conduct combat, airborne drills

LATEST NEWS

Kourtney Kardashian speaks up on rumour around her split from Travis Barker

Armwrestling: India ends first-ever home World Championship with 59 medals

Mohammed Shami retires from Test cricket

SAFF Championships: Win over Pakistan offers India positives and lessons, says Naushad Moosa

Khalid Jamil names 23-player squad for New Zealand friendlies

Salman Khan on his biopic: It could lead to people’s reputation sinking

ISL 2026/27: Varshneya’s stoppage-time winner seals Bengaluru FC’s 2-1 win over FC Goa

Ganguly’s iconic 2002 NatWest final shirt to be displayed at MCA museum in Mumbai

TN: MATSYA-6000 undergoes successful unmanned trials at Kattupalli

Rights body flags continued persecution, targeted violence against minorities in Pakistan