As drug net tightens, ISI and D-Syndicate push massive fake currency surge

Vicky Nanjappa | December 10, 2025 12:06 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) With the Indian agencies cracking down heavily on the narcotics trade, Intelligence Bureau officials have warned about an uptick in the smuggling of fake currency notes. In the past two weeks, several operations have been carried out in various parts of the country in which fake currency rackets have been busted.

Trump’s chip export move to China sparks bipartisan outcry

IANS | December 10, 2025 8:03 AM

Washington, Dec 10 (IANS) The Trump administration’s decision to allow NVIDIA to export its advanced H200 artificial intelligence chips to China drew sharp and coordinated criticism on Capitol Hill, with senior lawmakers from both chambers warning that the move jeopardises US national security, undermines export-control policy, and strengthens Beijing’s technological capabilities at America’s expense.

Trump administration notifies $686 million F-16 upgrade for Pakistan

Lalit K Jha | December 10, 2025 7:55 AM

Washington, Dec 10 (IANS) The Trump administration has notified Congress of a proposed $686 million sale to upgrade Pakistan’s F-16 fighter aircraft, a move expected to draw scrutiny from lawmakers and close attention in India as the package enters a mandatory 30-day review period.