Homeland Security Archives - Page 2 of 23

19 Jan

All Maoists neutralised in Bijapur encounter identified, arms recovered

Raipur/Bijapur, Jan 19 (IANS) Police have identified all Maoists who were neutralised during a two-day operation in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district. Addressing a press conference, senior police officials said security forces neutralised six Maoists, including four women, in an encounter that took place over two days, beginning Saturday in the forested and hilly terrain under Bhopalpatnam and Farsegarh police station limits, within the National Park area. The bodies of the six Maoists were recovered from the site. They have been tentatively identified as DVCM Dilip Bendja (reward Rs 8 lakh), ACM Madvi Kosa (Rs 5 lakh), ACM Palo Podiam (Rs 5…

13 Jan

Border Roads Organisation keeps highways open in harshest climatic conditions

Srinagar, Jan 13 (IANS) The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) keeps roads open for national connectivity even in the harshest climatic conditions, the Defence Ministry said on Tuesday. "Above 18,300 ft, in brutal cold and scarce oxygen, #ProjectHIMANK of @BROindia defies the elements to keep the strategic roads operational—ensuring uninterrupted connectivity to forward troops. Resolve forged in adversity. Service above self. 'Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam'," the MoD said in a post on its X handle, with a video of BRO personnel at work at the high-altitude. In high altitude, hostile, and brutal climatic conditions of Zojila Pass, the BRO has been keeping…

08 Jan

Delhi Police arrest six more in Turkman Gate violence case (Lead)

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Delhi Police on Thursday arrested six more people in connection with the violence that erupted during the municipal corporation’s demolition drive near the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque in the Turkman Gate area. With these latest arrests, the total number of people held in the case has increased to 11. On Wednesday, Delhi Police arrested five people in connection with the stone pelting incident during the demolition drive near the mosque. Earlier in the day, Delhi Police said they had identified 30 people involved in the violence. The identification was made on the basis of CCTV footage, body-worn…

03 Jan

ISI stepping up espionage, disinformation ops against India: Intelligence agencies warn

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Indian Intelligence agencies have warned that the ISI would continue to try and expand its espionage network in India. While many such cases were busted last year, the agencies say that the Pakistan spy agency has been working relentlessly to expand the network. In addition to this, Pakistan also plans to run a massive disinformation campaign against India. Campaigns would be around spreading false narratives about the Indian armed forces. Further, the ISI also plans on roping in people as well some organisations to carry out protests while questioning policies of the government, an official…

31 Dec

J&K SIA raids house of accused arrested in anti-national poster case

Srinagar, Dec 31 (IANS) The State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Wednesday raided the house of an accused in the anti-national poster case in Nowgam area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar district. Officials said that a team of the SIA and local police raided the house of the accused, who was arrested earlier. “The raid was carried out in the Bonpora area of Nowgam on the outskirts of Srinagar city. The accused is presently under custody in connection with a poster-related case registered at Police Station Nowgam," the officials said. The case, FIR No. 03/2025, was registered under Sections 11, 13,…

22 Dec

Bangladesh minorities protest ‘persecution, silence’ under Yunus-led interim rule

Dhaka, Dec 22 (IANS) Several leaders of minority organisations in Bangladesh formed a human chain on Monday, accusing the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of failing to stop violence, killings and persecution of minority communities across the country. Addressing the gathering organised by the Minority Unity Front outside the Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka, minority leaders said that inadequate investigations and the absence of justice had created an atmosphere of fear and mistrust in Bangladesh. Leading Bangladeshi newspaper, The Daily Star, reported that Manindra Kumar Nath, joint coordinator of the Minority Unity Front, said that Bangladeshi authorities have failed to reach…

19 Dec

India monitoring dumping, security concerns as China increases footprint in volatile Bangladesh

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The current volatility in Bangladesh is a matter for great concern among patients in need of urgent expert medical attention. While the country features among India's major visa operations overseas, applications under medical category constitutes a huge chunk. A Parliamentary Committee report on "Future of India-Bangladesh Relationship" has noted that among visas currently being issued, medical visas have been prioritised, "accounting for about 80 per cent of the total volume. Further easing of the number of visas will be undertaken in consultation with concerned (External Affairs) Ministry after taking various factors into consideration," it added.…

17 Dec

India summons Bangladesh envoy over deteriorating security environment in Dhaka

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah on Wednesday to convey New Delhi's strong concerns over the deteriorating security environment in Bangladesh. According to the MEA, the Bangladeshi envoy's attention was drawn specifically to the activities of some extremist elements who have announced plans to create a security situation around the Indian mission in Dhaka. India outrightly rejected the false narrative sought to be created by extremist elements regarding certain recent events in Bangladesh. The MEA expressed concern that the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government has neither conducted a…

24 Nov

SIR Phase II: 99.07 pc enumeration forms distributed, digitisation lags behind at 47.35 pc

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has reported significant progress in Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2025, with 99.07 per cent of the distribution of Enumeration Forms (EFs) across 12 states and Union Territories. According to the Daily Bulletin issued at 3 p.m. on Monday, the nationwide EF distribution has reached 99.07 per cent, reflecting strong field mobilisation by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and participation from Booth Level Agents (BLAs). During the ongoing enumeration phase, which runs from November 4 to December 4 -- a total of 50.50 crore EFs have already…

29 Sep

From Dhaka to Ankara: ISI pushes Bangladesh into new strategic axis against India

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Bangladesh, which is facing turmoil following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government, is now cozying up to Turkey. Turkey roped in Bangladesh at the behest of the ISI, Pakistan, with the broader intention of attracting the South Asian Muslim community. The Jamaat-e-Islami, at the behest of the ISI, coaxed the Muhammad Yunus government to stitch a closer alliance with Turkey. The intention is to ensure that there is a flow of funds and arms, and ammunition from Turkey into Bangladesh. The Indian agencies say that Bangladesh has become the fourth-largest buyer of Turkish weapons.…