Homeland Security Archives - Page 3 of 24

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.…

17 Sep

From Uri to Pahalgam: PM Modi’s zero-tolerance doctrine against Pakistan’s terror playbook

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Pakistan did not learn its lessons after being humiliated during the surgical strikes and Balakot airstrikes. While the surgical strikes were carried out post the Uri terror attack, Balakot was in retaliation for the Pulwama attack. The Balakot air strike conveyed a strong message as it was carried out inside Pakistan. Despite being humiliated twice, Pakistan did not learn its lessons and decided to indulge in a misadventure called Pahalgam, where 26 innocents were killed most brutally. All eyes were on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as to what steps he would take. Officials familiar with…

17 Sep

12 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur

Raipur, Sep 17 (IANS) In a significant development in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district, twelve active Maoists surrendered before Superintendent of Police Robinson Guria on Wednesday, marking a major success for the ongoing Maoists eradication campaign. Among those who laid down arms were two area committee members, considered key figures in the insurgent network. The total bounty on the surrendered individuals exceeded Rs 18 lakh, underscoring the importance of this breakthrough. “Of them, five are female and seven are male Maoists,” Guria said. The surrender is being seen as a direct result of the government’s robust rehabilitation policy, which has been actively…

12 Sep

Uttarakhand: Banbasa border remains calm as Nepal situation improves

Banbasa, Sep 12 (IANS) In the aftermath of the Gen Z movement sweeping across Nepal, calm now prevails along the Banbasa-Nepal border. Vehicle movement remains suspended, with only essential pedestrian crossings permitted under strict watch. For the past three days, Mahendranagar - a Nepali town bordering Banbasa in Uttarakhand's Champawat district - has been under curfew. The Nepali Army, currently enforcing the restrictions with vigilance, allows locals limited access to essential goods during short windows in the morning and evening. The impact of the curfew in Mahendranagar, located in Nepal’s Kanchanpur district, is clearly visible on the Indian side of…