China’s superpower ambition faces mounting challenges: Report

IANS | August 7, 2026 9:08 PM

Brussels, Aug 7 (IANS) China may continue its rise towards becoming a global superpower, but its trajectory is becoming increasingly contested and uncertain. For the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the challenge extends beyond building economic and military strength to navigating the contradictions of power in a world that is growing more resistant to Beijing's ambitions, a report has stated.

'Another Pakistan' warning puts Bangladesh's strategic shift in focus

IANS | August 7, 2026 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Bangladesh reportedly remains “outraged” two days after its deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy addressed an online press conference in New Delhi, though reportage remains missing in Bangladesh due to an official call.

NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of two incidents of rights violations involving children in MP

IANS | August 7, 2026 1:54 PM

New Delhi/Bhopal, Aug 7 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of two media reports highlighting serious human rights concerns involving schoolchildren in Madhya Pradesh and has sought detailed reports from the state authorities within two weeks.

From Rs 500 to Rs 10: ISI shifts fake currency strategy, floods India with counterfeit low-value notes

Vicky Nanjappa | August 7, 2026 1:27 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Criminal syndicates, including the network run by Dawood Ibrahim, have long been involved in circulating fake Indian currency notes.

After Operation Sindoor, Jaish shifts from guns to ideology as ISI backs new playbook

Vicky Nanjappa | August 7, 2026 12:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Multiple intelligence assessments suggest that the Jaish-e-Mohammed is likely to focus more on ideological mobilisation than carrying out direct terror attacks.

Maha govt orders confiscation of radical, anti-national literature linked to banned terror outfits

IANS | August 7, 2026 10:22 AM

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) In a major administrative crackdown on violent extremism, the Maharashtra government’s Home Department has issued an official notification declaring the immediate forfeiture of over 100 radical publications, manuals, magazines, and digital propaganda materials.

Netanyahu dials PM Modi, discusses West Asia situation and progress in India-Israel ties

IANS | August 6, 2026 8:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday evening received a phone call from his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, during which both leaders not only reviewed progress on various aspects of the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership, but also discussed the current situation in West Asia.

Unverified border visuals circulating online: 'Trust only official sources'

IANS | August 6, 2026 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Unverified visuals claiming to depict developments along the India-China border are being circulated on social media, leading to misinformation and confusion.

J&K terror attacks: ISI plans to pass off Lashkar operations as ISKP attacks

Vicky Nanjappa | August 6, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Two back-to-back terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir have raised concerns about a possible resurgence of terrorism in the Union Territory, but security agencies remain confident that the recent incidents do not signal a sustained trend and have vowed to prevent any revival of the menace.

Hasina, son laud India, PM Modi; stress proposed return ‘not a government matter’

IANS | August 5, 2026 9:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Bangladesh Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday praised India for always being "a good friend" and stressed her proposed return home was a personal decision and did not involve conferring with the Indian government.

Security

China’s superpower ambition faces mounting challenges: Report

'Another Pakistan' warning puts Bangladesh's strategic shift in focus

NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of two incidents of rights violations involving children in MP

From Rs 500 to Rs 10: ISI shifts fake currency strategy, floods India with counterfeit low-value notes

After Operation Sindoor, Jaish shifts from guns to ideology as ISI backs new playbook

Maha govt orders confiscation of radical, anti-national literature linked to banned terror outfits

Netanyahu dials PM Modi, discusses West Asia situation and progress in India-Israel ties

Unverified border visuals circulating online: 'Trust only official sources'

J&K terror attacks: ISI plans to pass off Lashkar operations as ISKP attacks

Hasina, son laud India, PM Modi; stress proposed return ‘not a government matter’

LATEST NEWS

IAF Team bids farewell to Egypt after breathtaking aerial displays at El Alamein

Ram Temple Trust clarifies: ‘Selection of CEO through transparent process’

Consul General LA meets Bangalore swimming team after historic Catalina Channel double crossing

UPI payments up to Rs 2,000 to remain free of bank charges: Govt

Vance questions AI firms’ push for regulation

Asian Games: China stay unbeaten in basketball competition as quarterfinalists confirmed

PM Modi offers prayers at Piyush Goyal’s residence on Ganesh Chaturthi

Asian Games medallist Anush Agarwalla flays selection process after 2026 snub

US Senate unveils final cryptocurrency bill

US Congress races against election clock