Major Bhargav Kalita gets Shaurya Chakra for gallantry in counter-terrorism operations

IANS | June 8, 2026 10:19 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Major Bhargav Kalita of the Kumaon Regiment (50th Battalion), the Rashtriya Rifles, has been awarded the Shaurya Chakra, one of India’s highest peacetime gallantry awards, in recognition of his exceptional courage, exemplary leadership, and outstanding operational achievements in counter-terrorism operations.

Asim Munir’s multi-front gamble backfires as PoK unrest spreads globally

Vicky Nanjappa | June 8, 2026 1:46 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) For Field Marshal Asim Munir, it is becoming a classic case of trying to bite off more than he can chew. Seeking to divert attention from the major setback and embarrassment inflicted by the Indian armed forces during Operation Sindoor, Munir appears to have opened multiple fronts simultaneously, widening the scope of his challenges.

The big diversion: Why agencies fear a major Khalistani strike abroad

Vicky Nanjappa | June 8, 2026 12:58 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Intelligence agencies have issued a high-level alert regarding a strategic shift in the operations of pro-Khalistan elements. They have observed that pro-Khalistan groups have decided to launch an all-out operation that will not remain confined to Punjab. Multiple incidents involving these elements have already been reported, with Punjab emerging as the primary target so far.