Pak terror handlers revive old playbook, target cash-strapped recruits

Vicky Nanjappa | October 9, 2026 2:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The busting of the Faridabad terror module, which allegedly carried out the car bomb blast near Delhi’s Red Fort in November last year, exposed how white-collar professionals were operating dangerous terror cells in India. It also indicated growing interest among similar youth in establishing terror cells and engaging in anti-national activities.

Pak drug cartels turn to India-made meth labs in Kerala, TN as busts choke smuggling routes

Vicky Nanjappa | October 9, 2026 2:19 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Pakistan-based narcotic cartels are now encouraging their cronies in India to ramp up homegrown production. With agencies such as the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) carrying out several drug busts, the cartels from Pakistan have decided to focus more on home-made substances to fuel their trade.

India, Liberia 'strongly' condemn attacks on shipping and seafarers

IANS | October 8, 2026 11:23 PM

New York, Oct 8 (IANS) The Permanent missions to the United Nations from India and Liberia 'strongly' condemned the attacks on shipping and seafarers, a joint statement said on Thursday.

Heavy casualties, desertions force Pak army to recall ex-soldiers for deployment in Balochistan

Vicky Nanjappa | October 8, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The Pakistan security establishment has issued an urgent directive recalling retired army personnel for re-enlistment to combat severe manpower shortages caused by heavy casualties and desertions in the conflict-ridden regions of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).

'Targeting civilian infrastructure completely unacceptable': India condemns attacks on Saudi airports

IANS | October 8, 2026 1:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) India on Thursday condemned attacks on Abha and King Khalid international airports in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, terming the targeting of civilian infrastructure "completely unacceptable".

ISI's 2027 assembly election plot: UP terror, Punjab drugs and Manipur unrest

Vicky Nanjappa | October 8, 2026 1:05 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) launched a multi-state destabilisation plot targeting Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Manipur in the run-up to the 2027 assembly elections, intelligence agencies have warned.

World witnessed how fast Air Force moved into combat during Op Sindoor, says IAF chief

IANS | October 8, 2026 10:26 AM

Ghaziabad, Oct 8 (IANS) Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh on Thursday extended warm greetings to the air warriors on the 94th Indian Air Force Day and said that the world witnessed how quickly the IAF swung into action during Operation Sindoor last year, while adding that the air warriors are "constantly preparing for the mission".

India is proud of our air warriors: PM Modi on Indian Air Force Day

IANS | October 8, 2026 8:07 AM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended warm greetings to the air warriors on Indian Air Force Day, thanking them for serving the nation with dedication and praising their courage.

PM Modi calls for rules-based maritime order

IANS | October 7, 2026 8:29 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed policymakers, maritime leaders, and experts from around the world to the third edition of 'Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue', calling for a "free, open, secure, and rules-based maritime order" that brings peace and prosperity to all nations.

India’s ‘sleeping’ terror modules: Years of silence, then a deadly strike

Vicky Nanjappa | October 7, 2026 4:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) An emerging pattern has been observed in the functioning of self-radicalised terror modules in India. Such modules often remain dormant for prolonged periods without engaging in any major activity.

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Pak terror handlers revive old playbook, target cash-strapped recruits

Pak drug cartels turn to India-made meth labs in Kerala, TN as busts choke smuggling routes

India, Liberia 'strongly' condemn attacks on shipping and seafarers

Heavy casualties, desertions force Pak army to recall ex-soldiers for deployment in Balochistan

'Targeting civilian infrastructure completely unacceptable': India condemns attacks on Saudi airports

ISI's 2027 assembly election plot: UP terror, Punjab drugs and Manipur unrest

World witnessed how fast Air Force moved into combat during Op Sindoor, says IAF chief

India is proud of our air warriors: PM Modi on Indian Air Force Day

PM Modi calls for rules-based maritime order

India’s ‘sleeping’ terror modules: Years of silence, then a deadly strike

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