India and Canada work on disrupting transnational ecosystem sustaining Khalistani extremism

Kanchan Lakshman | February 20, 2026 8:45 PM

New Delhi: National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval's recent trip to Canada has come at a critical inflection point. As Pakistan’s ISI continues to attempt reviving Khalistani militancy in Punjab, this engagement with his Canadian counterpart Nathalie Drouin is more than just reconciliatory diplomacy – it is a move which has the potential to fundamentally alter the transnational architecture sustaining Khalistani extremism. The meeting, described in strategic circles as "constructive" and "fruitful", marks a shift from estrangement to security cooperation. For the Khalistan movement, which has for long used Canada as an operational hub, this resetting of ties portends significant challenges.

Security agencies caution against militancy resurgence amid remarks on 'Seven Sisters’ by Yunus

Vicky Nanjappa | February 19, 2026 2:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) With Tarique Rahman kicking off his first term as Prime Minister of Bangladesh, all eyes are on how he would handle his neighbours. The first signs have been positive, especially when it comes to India. However, security agencies caution against resurgence in militancy amid 'Seven Sisters’ remarks by former chief adviser of Bangladesh Muhammad Yunus in his farewell speech recently.

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.