Every trace of Naxalism must be erased: HM Amit Shah

IANS | October 15, 2026 8:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that every trace of Naxalism must be erased. Affirming that the Modi government’s determination to create a Naxal-free India has been realised, he stressed that it is now time to heal the wounds inflicted upon the nation by Naxalism and ensure that every victim can lead a life of dignity.

No longer confined to single maritime theatre, Indian Navy operates across regions

IANS | October 14, 2026 9:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The Indian Navy's operational activity in 2026 demonstrates a force increasingly capable of operating simultaneously across the Indian Ocean, Indo-Pacific, Mediterranean and Atlantic approaches while exercising with major maritime powers. More significantly, its growing global presence is being matched by indigenous warship construction, maritime surveillance, electronic warfare, unmanned systems and technology development, signalling a transition from an Indian Ocean-focused navy towards a broader blue-water and technology-enabled maritime power.

Inaugural dialogue of BIMSTEC Home Ministers will solidify security cooperation: MEA

IANS | October 14, 2026 6:22 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Highlighting the outcomes of the inaugural BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday that member countries of the grouping have committed to enhancing cooperation in counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics and anti-money laundering, with the meeting also adopting the Delhi Declaration.

India-ASEAN cooperation necessary for peace, stability in Indo-Pacific: Rajnath Singh

IANS | October 14, 2026 2:54 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday emphasised the need to enhance cooperation between India and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) in areas such as maritime security, defence technology, military synergy, and the defence industry, for maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.