Security agencies welcome West Bengal’s illegal migrant crackdown; warn of push to other states

Vicky Nanjappa | May 21, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The decision of the West Bengal government under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to launch a massive crackdown on illegal migrants and infiltrators, is being seen as a necessary and welcome move by India’s national security planners. Though the security agencies welcome the crackdown on illegal immigrants, they also warn of a push to other states in times to come.

Pahalgam terror attack probe: Pak sought propaganda victory, then scrambled to deny role fearing India’s response

Vicky Nanjappa | May 21, 2026 1:35 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) India has managed to clearly establish a direct Pakistan hand in the Pahalgam attack in which 26 innocent lives were lost. After a painstaking probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), it was established that the attack was handled from Lahore by Saifullah alias Sajid Jatt alias Langde, a top operative of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba.

Army's Northern Command chief reviews LoC security situation in Rajouri

IANS | May 20, 2026 8:54 PM

Jammu, May 20 (IANS) General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GoC-in-C) of the Indian Army's Northern Command, Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, on Wednesday reviewed the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness of troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, an official said.

Bengal govt launches major security revamp at 5 Kolkata hospitals, night patrols in place

IANS | May 20, 2026 1:08 PM

Kolkata, May 20 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party-led West Bengal government has initiated a major overhaul of security and infrastructure at five prominent government hospitals in Kolkata, with authorities announcing stricter surveillance and tighter access control measures across the facilities.

Khalistan networks replicate Mumbai underworld model, groom juveniles for low-cost, high-success attacks

Vicky Nanjappa | May 20, 2026 12:45 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The crime landscape in Punjab is fast changing with terror groups and criminal networks deploying new strategies almost daily to disrupt law and order. While the larger push that is being made is for a separate Khalistan nation, these syndicates at play are carrying out low intensity explosions to keep the state on the boil. The Khalistan networks are also trying to replicate the Mumbai underworld model of grooming juveniles for low-cost, high-success attacks.

Inside ISI’s Rs 500 espionage network and why it is so hard to detect

Vicky Nanjappa | May 20, 2026 12:04 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India’s Operation Sindoor dealt a mighty blow to the terror infrastructure in Pakistan. Since the operation that was carried out to avenge the Pahalgam attack, the ISI has focused heavily on its espionage network within India.

'Big achievement': Maha Dy CM Shinde hails HM Shah after Bastar declared 'Maiost-free'

IANS | May 19, 2026 9:45 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena Chief Eknath Shinde on Tuesday appreciated Union Home Minister Amit Shah's efforts towards eradication of Naxalism from the country after the latter claimed Chhattisgarh's Bastar as "Maoist-free".

Rajnath Singh meets Vietnamese Prez To Lam, reaffirms commitment to deepen defence ties

IANS | May 19, 2026 11:29 AM

Hanoi, May 19 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called on Vietnamese President To Lam on Tuesday and reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening cooperation under the Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations.

Rajnath Singh meets Vietnam's Phan Van Giang, discusses defence cooperation, maritime security

IANS | May 19, 2026 9:31 AM

Hanoi, May 19 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday met with his Vietnamese counterpart, General Phan Van Giang, to review the partnership between their nations and discuss ways to deepen cooperation in maritime security, the defence industry, training, and regional stability.

HM Amit Shah felicitates police officers for role in making Telangana LWE-free

IANS | May 18, 2026 7:43 PM

Hyderabad, May 18 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday felicitated police officers who played a key role in making Telangana a Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)-free state. At a special event held in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, he honoured police officers who played a pivotal role in combating Maoist activities in insurgency-affected regions

Security

Security agencies welcome West Bengal’s illegal migrant crackdown; warn of push to other states

Pahalgam terror attack probe: Pak sought propaganda victory, then scrambled to deny role fearing India’s response

Army's Northern Command chief reviews LoC security situation in Rajouri

Bengal govt launches major security revamp at 5 Kolkata hospitals, night patrols in place

Khalistan networks replicate Mumbai underworld model, groom juveniles for low-cost, high-success attacks

Inside ISI’s Rs 500 espionage network and why it is so hard to detect

'Big achievement': Maha Dy CM Shinde hails HM Shah after Bastar declared 'Maiost-free'

Rajnath Singh meets Vietnamese Prez To Lam, reaffirms commitment to deepen defence ties

Rajnath Singh meets Vietnam's Phan Van Giang, discusses defence cooperation, maritime security

HM Amit Shah felicitates police officers for role in making Telangana LWE-free

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