NIA closes in on ISI recruiter Shahzad Bhatti as hunt reaches Brazil

Vicky Nanjappa | July 30, 2026 1:29 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) The hunt for social media influencer-turned Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-paid terror recruiter Shahzad Bhatti is set to widen. Bhatti, who was operating from Dubai, was briefly shifted to Pakistan to coordinate with ISI handlers in setting up a large recruitment network aimed at luring Indian youth and using them for terror-related activities.

Top Maoist Misir Besra carrying Rs 1 crore bounty arrested in Jharkhand

IANS | July 29, 2026 9:19 AM

Ranchi, July 29 (IANS) Misir Besra, a Politburo member of the CPI (Maoist) and one of the country's most wanted Maoist leaders carrying a reward of Rs 1 crore, has been arrested along with two of his close associates in a major breakthrough for security forces engaged in anti-Maoist operations.

Everyone aware of country responsible for stymying SAARC: MEA

IANS | July 28, 2026 6:35 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Emphasising that cooperation requires goodwill, India on Tuesday reiterated its support for strong regional cooperation, while asserting that everyone in South Asia knows which country and its activities have hindered the functioning of SAARC.

Punjab on high alert as ISI orders BKI to launch major terror strikes

Vicky Nanjappa | July 27, 2026 12:19 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan has directed the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) to carry out a series of major terror attacks in Punjab in an attempt to revive the Khalistan movement in the state, according to investigative agencies. In response, the Punjab Police have launched a massive crackdown on BKI operatives across the state.

India designing chips, Pakistan busy with terror: Rajnath Singh

IANS | July 26, 2026 10:44 AM

Drass, July 26 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday drew a sharp contrast between the trajectories of India and Pakistan, asserting that while India is moving rapidly towards innovation, technological advancement and development, Pakistan has made terrorism an integral part of its state policy.