Dark-web syndicates wage low-cost war on Indian judiciary

Vicky Nanjappa | February 18, 2026 12:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The latest round of hoax threats that the Indian judiciary has been receiving across the country is the clear continuation of psy-ops against India. In the last year and a half, schools and airlines have been receiving such hoax calls.

France proud to stand with India: Defence Minister Vautrin

IANS | February 17, 2026 11:47 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 17 (IANS) France's Defence Minister Catherine Vautrin said on Tuesday that establishing the H125 helicopter assembly facility in India marks a significant milestone in the strategic partnership between India and France.

Gujarat: Four arrested in Rs 182 crore multi-state cyber fraud case​

IANS | February 17, 2026 7:34 PM

Gandhidham, Feb 17 (IANS) The Cyber Crime Police in East Kutch have uncovered an organised mule account network through which transactions exceeding Rs 182 crore were routed via 81 bank accounts allegedly used to facilitate cyber fraud across several states, officials said on Tuesday.​

Grand Mufti dismisses Muslim security concerns after meeting PM Modi

IANS | February 17, 2026 10:35 AM

New Delhi/Kozhikode, Feb 17 (IANS) Indian Grand Mufti Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar has dismissed concerns over the safety of Muslims in India, stating that he did not raise any security issues during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and that the community remains secure in the country.

ISI's new playbook: Foreign 'Desks' to build modules, infiltrate agencies in various countries

Vicky Nanjappa | February 16, 2026 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Setting up desks in various countries to carry out covert operations seems to be the new modus operandi by the ISI, with Indian intelligence agencies having learnt that in addition to the already existing missions in each country, the Pakistani spy agency has been adding its own desks so that its members can carry out covert operations there.