NIA probes possible Hamas footprint in Pahalgam terror attack

Vicky Nanjappa | June 3, 2026 1:27 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is investigating the Pahalgam terror attack, has indicated that it will examine possible links between Pakistan-backed terrorist organisations and the Palestinian militant group Hamas as part of its probe.

Security situation in Pakistan deteriorated in May: Report

IANS | June 2, 2026 8:07 PM

Islamabad, June 2 (IANS) Security situation in Pakistan deteriorated in May, particularly due to increase in terrorist attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, according to the monthly security assessment released by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), local media reported on Tuesday.

Module busted by Delhi Police reveals Dawood still operating from Clifton Road, Karachi

Vicky Nanjappa | June 2, 2026 12:46 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) The Special Cell of the Delhi Police busted a major terror module being run by the Dawood Ibrahim syndicate. The terror module was planning on carrying out attacks in Delhi and Mumbai, said the police following the arrests of the eight people. During the questioning of the accused, one interesting point that came up is that Clifton Road in Karachi continues to remain a safe house of notorious underworld don, Dawood Ibrahim.

India faces new terror threat as non-designated modules proliferate

Vicky Nanjappa | June 1, 2026 12:26 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Security analysts are pointing towards a new and emerging trend whereby terror groups are not directly involved in acts of terror. Almost all modules that have been busted in recent months do not have any direct involvement of major terror groups such as the Lashkar-e-Taiba, Al-Qaeda, Islamic State, or the Jaish-e-Mohammed.

Khalistani-linked networks fuel narco-terrorism across Canada and its borders: Report

IANS | May 29, 2026 9:24 PM

Ottawa, May 29 (IANS) Khalistan extremism has long carried a darker undercurrent and currently persists largely as a fringe phenomenon, with some elements allegedly evolving into narco-terrorism driven by opportunistic actors. These networks leverage diaspora linkages, transport industries, and international smuggling routes to facilitate drug movement through the Canadian border while exporting violence and ideology.

Pakistan-based networks drive rising narco-threat along Indian border: Report

IANS | May 28, 2026 9:21 PM

Washington/New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Pakistan-linked networks have shown growing agility, adapting their tactics to evade Indian border defences and exploit emerging technologies. The rising use of drug-laden drones along the western border, particularly in Punjab, is emerging as a major concern, a report has highlighted.