ISI-linked underworld modules likely to be smokescreen for major J&K attacks, warn agencies

Vicky Nanjappa | June 18, 2026 1:21 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Indian security agencies have busted several terror-linked modules over the past few months that were allegedly being operated by the underworld at the behest of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The names of underworld figures Dawood Ibrahim, Shahzad Bhatti, and Ajmal Gujjar have surfaced during investigations following the arrest of several youths recruited through social media platforms.

Delhi: 5 more arrested from Pak gangster Shahzad Bhatti-linked terror syndicate

IANS | June 17, 2026 6:21 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) A day after the Delhi Police Special Cell busted an ISI-linked terror syndicate involving Pakistan-based gangster-turned-terrorist Shahzad Bhatti, the unit has arrested five of the eight accused while uncovering another ISI-backed inter-state terror module linked to Bhatti, police said on Wednesday.

ISI plans women-led recruitment network in J&K as terror pipeline dries up

Vicky Nanjappa | June 16, 2026 1:48 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) In recent months, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) have launched separate women’s wings in Pakistan. Although these women recruits have not been used for terror operations such as suicide bombings, they have played a significant role in recruitment drives for both the Jaish and the Lashkar.

Technology key pillar of India-Slovakia partnership: PM Modi

IANS | June 15, 2026 6:28 PM

Bratislava, June 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Slovakian counterpart Robert Fico on Monday agreed to strengthen cooperation for protection of critical information infrastructure and preventing and countering cybercrime, while promoting an open, secure, accessible, stable, interoperable, resilient and peaceful digital space.