Laos airfield sparks concerns over China's expanding military presence in Southeast Asia

IANS | October 23, 2026 9:20 PM

Washington, Oct 23 (IANS) Laos, a landlocked nation ruled by a fellow communist government, appears to be a natural ally for China, as it does not perceive Beijing as a direct security threat. Chinese assistance in air force training and support could strengthen Laos’ military capabilities while providing access to economic assistance, despite the risks of increasing dependence on Beijing, a report has stated.

Pakistan’s KP emergency backfires as TTP vows deadlier attacks

Vicky Nanjappa | October 23, 2026 4:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) The Pakistan government justified its decision to impose emergency and Governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on security grounds.

'No specific incident': ITBP chief's remarks on China reflect routine preparedness, deployments, say sources

IANS | October 23, 2026 3:59 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Amid commotion over Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Director General Shatrujeet Kapur's remarks on the situation on the China border, sources stressed the comments were made in the context of routine operational preparedness and force deployment along the frontier and were not linked to any specific incident.

From Kandahar to Gujarat: Inside cartel’s bid to rebuild its drug network

IANS | October 22, 2026 6:24 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 22 (IANS) A drug network allegedly sourcing heroin from Afghanistan and using women and family members to distribute smaller consignments was preparing to re-establish its links in Gujarat when police intercepted a vehicle carrying narcotics worth Rs 25.65 crore on the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway.

ISI’s new chief Muhammad Shamraiz Khan plans multiple BATs to step up infiltration into J&K

Vicky Nanjappa | October 22, 2026 3:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) A month ago, a significant change took place in Pakistan with the appointment of Major General Muhammad Shamraiz Khan as chief of the country’s spy agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

India condemns attacks on Saudi Arabia's civilian and energy infrastructure, hopes peace returns to region

IANS | October 22, 2026 3:11 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) India on Thursday condemned the continued attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including the attack on King Fahd International Airport and Aramco's Shaybah oil field, while expressing hope that peace and normalcy would return to the region at the earliest.

Indian national among two people killed in attack on Saudi Arabia's airport, two Indians injured

IANS | October 22, 2026 2:56 PM

Riyadh, Oct 22 (IANS) An Indian national was among two people killed, while two other Indian nationals were injured, in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia's Dammam on Wednesday, the Indian Embassy said on Thursday.

Sri Lanka-based NTJ's collapse forces Al Qaeda, Islamic State to rethink South India strategy

Vicky Nanjappa | October 22, 2026 1:57 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) The collapse of the Sri Lanka-based National Thowheed Jamaat (NTJ) dealt a major blow to both Al Qaeda and the Islamic State, which had sought to expand their influence in the region. The organisation had evolved into a dangerous extremist outfit, as demonstrated by its capacity to carry out the deadly Easter bombings in Sri Lanka.

Oil tanker with 21 Indian seafarers struck by unknown projectile in Hormuz; all safe

IANS | October 22, 2026 7:21 AM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) The Kuwait-flagged oil product tanker M/T Al Dasma, carrying 21 Indian seafarers, was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. All crew members are safe, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced.

Terrorism from Pakistan, Khalistani extremism direct threat to India and UK: British lawmaker (IANS interview)

IANS | October 21, 2026 6:01 PM

London, Oct 21 (IANS) British leader and Padma Shri awardee, Bob Blackman, has reiterated his call for India's inclusion in the Five Eyes (FVEY) intelligence alliance citing the growing threats from Pakistani terror networks and Khalistani extremism.

Security

Laos airfield sparks concerns over China's expanding military presence in Southeast Asia

Pakistan’s KP emergency backfires as TTP vows deadlier attacks

'No specific incident': ITBP chief's remarks on China reflect routine preparedness, deployments, say sources

From Kandahar to Gujarat: Inside cartel’s bid to rebuild its drug network

ISI’s new chief Muhammad Shamraiz Khan plans multiple BATs to step up infiltration into J&K

India condemns attacks on Saudi Arabia's civilian and energy infrastructure, hopes peace returns to region

Indian national among two people killed in attack on Saudi Arabia's airport, two Indians injured

Sri Lanka-based NTJ's collapse forces Al Qaeda, Islamic State to rethink South India strategy

Oil tanker with 21 Indian seafarers struck by unknown projectile in Hormuz; all safe

Terrorism from Pakistan, Khalistani extremism direct threat to India and UK: British lawmaker (IANS interview)

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