India is watching Bangladesh’s political upheaval not as a distant democracy debate but as a direct challenge to its eastern security calculus. What makes the current churn especially concerning for New Delhi is not just internal political instability, but the visible role of external actors,
Bangladesh’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus facilitated a visit by the Chinese ambassador to areas linked to the Teesta River project in northern Bangladesh, close to India’s strategically sensitive Siliguri Corridor, often referred to as the “Chicken’s Neck.” The visit has drawn attention in New Delhi due to the proximity of the site to […]
The past few weeks in West Asian geopolitics have offered a telling contrast. On one hand, the Saudi Arabia–Pakistan defence understanding generated headlines, political messaging, and familiar alliance-style signalling. On the other, India and the United Arab Emirates quietly announced a defence partnership framework that avoided dramatic language altogether. Yet it is
An IndiGo flight bound for Bagdogra in West Bengal made an emergency landing in Lucknow after a mid-air security scare, officials said. The aircraft was diverted as a precaution following the discovery of a suspicious note onboard during the flight. Passengers Evacuated Safely The plane landed safely at Lucknow airport, where all passengers and crew […]
Indian security agencies have heightened alert levels ahead of Republic Day, warning of potential threats to New Delhi and other sensitive locations during the national celebrations. Intelligence inputs suggest that banned Khalistani extremist groups and terror outfits with links to Bangladesh may attempt to carry out disruptive activities around January 26. Intelligence
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany wants to expand security and defence cooperation with India, signalling a push to help New Delhi diversify away from its long-standing reliance on Russia for military equipment and energy supplies. The remarks were made during Merz’s official visit to India, where he held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. […]
India is considering new smartphone security rules aimed at tightening controls over mobile devices, a move that has raised concerns among global technology companies. The proposed framework seeks to strengthen protection against cyber threats and online fraud in one of the world’s largest smartphone markets. Under the draft rules, smartphone makers may be required to […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the cancellation of a proposed $3 million acquisition of chip and photonics assets by American firm HieFo from Emcore, citing national security and China-related risks. The deal, originally completed in 2024, involved Emcore’s computer chip operations and indium-phosphide wafer fabrication business. National Security, China Concerns
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, holding him responsible for recent terror incidents in different parts of the country. Speaking at a public event in West Bengal, Banerjee questioned the Centre’s handling of internal security and asked why terror attacks had taken place despite repeated […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked chief secretaries of all states and Union territories to ensure that Maoist insurgency does not regain ground in regions where it has been significantly weakened. The directive was issued during a conference of chief secretaries, where the Prime Minister reviewed governance priorities and internal security concerns. Modi underlined















