India-UAE defence pact signals shift from transactional ties to deeper strategic security alignment: Report

IANS | February 8, 2026 4:32 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are steadily transforming their bilateral relationship into a clearly defined defence and security framework, reflecting a shift from primarily transactional engagements to cooperation that also addresses hard-security calculations, according to a report.

Gaurav Gogoi's Pakistan High Commission visit raises national security concerns: Assam CM

IANS | February 8, 2026 12:43 PM

Guwahati, Feb 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday escalated his attack on Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, alleging that the latter's past visit to the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi raised serious political and national security concerns and warranted a broader investigation.

Four Indian students injured in attack in Russia; Indian Embassy responds

IANS | February 7, 2026 11:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) At least four Indian students sustained injuries in an attack in Russia’s Ufa, prompting immediate intervention by Indian diplomatic authorities.

Pakistan's Munir chooses silence after major intelligence failure in Balochistan: Report

IANS | February 6, 2026 9:30 PM

Quetta, Feb 6 (IANS) Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Pakistan army’s media wing, has once again boasted about something one ought to be ashamed about by highlighting the "victory of security forces" in Balochistan which was actually a major intelligence failure on part of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and military as they failed to detect the activity of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a report has highlighted.

Terror groups using online platforms to spread radicalisation, raise funds in SE Asia: Report

IANS | February 6, 2026 9:20 PM

Washington, Feb 6 (IANS) Online radicalisation by the ISIS and its affiliates is a growing threat in Southeast Asia -- especially Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia, a report has highlighted. It mentioned that strong internet penetration and use of social media is increasing the risk, allowing radical ideologies to spread quickly and the growing digital threat posing new security challenges for the Southeast Asian countries.

US slowing down and reversing China's advance in Latin America: Report

IANS | February 6, 2026 9:02 PM

Washington, Feb 6 (IANS) China has lost its influence over two strategic ports in Panama this year, a report stated while highlighting what it said appears like a bad start to the year for the Chinese Communist Party in Latin America.

EAM Jaishankar and visiting Greek defence minister discuss key strategic and security issues

IANS | February 6, 2026 7:45 PM

Athens/New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday held discussions with Greece's Minister of National Defence, Nikos Dendias, who arrived in New Delhi earlier in the day on an official visit at the invitation of his counterpart Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Dilution of age of consent from 18 in sexual matters may undermine child safety: Govt

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The POCSO Act, 2012, defines a child as any person below the age of 18 years and dilution of the age of consent or introduction of exceptions in matters involving sexual activity may undermine child safety, the Union government told in Lok Sabha on Friday.

Pakistan: Over 15 killed, 80 injured in Islamabad suicide blast during Friday prayers

IANS | February 6, 2026 4:25 PM

Islamabad, Feb 6 (IANS) Over 15 people were killed and more than 80 injured after a powerful explosion rocked an imambargah in Islamabad's Tarlai area during Friday prayers, triggering massive panic in the Pakistani capital local media reported.

Combat roles, propaganda drive Indian recruits towards ISKP in Afghanistan

Vicky Nanjappa | February 6, 2026 2:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) In 2019 there were an estimated 200 Indians who were part of the Islamic State, but some of the returnees during questioning had said that they were given menial jobs and looked down upon. However that has changed and now the Islamic State is moving most of its Indian origin operatives into Afghanistan, where the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) is wooing them through combat roles and propaganda glorifying them.

Security

India-UAE defence pact signals shift from transactional ties to deeper strategic security alignment: Report

Gaurav Gogoi's Pakistan High Commission visit raises national security concerns: Assam CM

Four Indian students injured in attack in Russia; Indian Embassy responds

Pakistan's Munir chooses silence after major intelligence failure in Balochistan: Report

Terror groups using online platforms to spread radicalisation, raise funds in SE Asia: Report

US slowing down and reversing China's advance in Latin America: Report

EAM Jaishankar and visiting Greek defence minister discuss key strategic and security issues

Dilution of age of consent from 18 in sexual matters may undermine child safety: Govt

Pakistan: Over 15 killed, 80 injured in Islamabad suicide blast during Friday prayers

Combat roles, propaganda drive Indian recruits towards ISKP in Afghanistan

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