The Delhi Red Fort blast investigation has confirmed that Faisal Iqbal, an operative linked to Pakistan’s ISI, orchestrated a strategic terror module active since 2019, culminating in attacks like the November 10, 2025 blast. Intelligence agencies identified three primary handlers—Faisal Iqbal, Ukasha, and Hashim—operating from abroad, specifically Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the Tora Bora region, overseeing training, planning, and logistics. Locally, Mufti Irfan Ahmed Wagay from Jammu and Kashmir, affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammad, played a key role …

In a recent address, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi elaborated on Operation Sindoor, which successfully dismantled nine terrorist targets in just 22 minutes, showcasing the Indian Armed Forces’ synergy and foresight in modern warfare. He emphasized the critical role of technology and adaptability in military evolution, highlighting the transformation from traditional combat to data-driven strategies involving AI and networked systems. Reflecting on the changing global dynamics and the rise of geoeconomics, Gen Dwivedi urged the …

In a significant development in the long-standing case concerning the 1990 killings of Indian Air Force personnel, two eyewitnesses have identified Yasin Malik, the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) leader, as the main shooter responsible for the deaths of four IAF officers, including Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna. The testimonies were presented during a hearing at a TADA court in Jammu, where one witness emphasized his recognition of Malik’s distinctive appearance, stating, “Except for your …

India’s approach to counterterrorism has shifted significantly, increasingly adopting a zero-tolerance policy that not only addresses acts of terrorism but also targets the networks that facilitate such activities. Analysts John Spencer and Lauren Dagan Amoss have noted that India’s historical restraint has proven counterproductive, emboldening militant groups. The recent Operation Sindoor exemplifies India’s new strategy, demonstrating a commitment to decisive action rather than calibrated responses. This evolution in doctrine signals a broader geopolitical message, particularly …

In a significant setback to the Maoist insurgency, 37 members of the banned CPI (Maoist), including three senior State Committee leaders—Koyyada Sambaiah alias Azad, Appasi Narayana alias Ramesh, and Muchaki Somada alias Erra—surrendered before Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy in Hyderabad on November 22, 2025. Among them were 25 women cadres, handing over eight firearms including one AK-47 and significant ammunition. This mass surrender follows intense security operations, notably days after the killing of senior …

The Jammu and Kashmir Police’s State Investigation Agency (SIA) arrested Tufail Niyaz Bhat, a Pulwama-based electrician and Srinagar resident, on November 22, 2025, in connection with the “white collar” terror module implicated in the November 10 Red Fort blast in Delhi that killed 13 people. This arrest is part of an ongoing investigation triggered by earlier threats against police and security forces in Srinagar in mid-October. The module, linked to banned terror outfits such as …

Security forces on November 21, 2025, dismantled a terrorist hideout in the Neeriyan Forest area near the Line of Control in the Nowgam sector of Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir. The joint operation involved the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Special Operations Group (SOG), and the Army’s Rajputana Rifles, acting on credible intelligence about militant activity. During the operation, two M-series assault rifles, two Chinese-made pistols, two hand grenades, and several rounds of live ammunition …

The police investigation into the November 10 blast near Delhi’s Red Fort has uncovered a major terror plot linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). Authorities revealed that a JeM operative named Hanzulla, believed to be connected to handlers in Kashmir and Afghanistan, instructed a Faridabad-based module on bomb-making techniques, including using highly potent explosives by mixing Triacetone triperoxide (TATP) with ammonium nitrate. The module was in the process of preparing 200 bombs intended for simultaneous detonations across …

The Jammu and Kashmir Police’s State Investigation Agency (SIA) conducted raids at the Jammu office of Kashmir Times, recovering AK rifle cartridges, pistol rounds, and hand-grenade pins, alleging the publication’s involvement in anti-national activities. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary emphasized that actions by the SIA should be evidence-based, while PDP leaders criticized the raid as an attempt to silence dissent and labeled it high-handedness. They defended Kashmir Times as a bastion of truth in the …

India and France have reinforced their counter-terrorism cooperation with the signing of the NSG-GIGN pact in Paris on November 19, 2025. This agreement facilitates institutional collaboration between India’s National Security Guard (NSG) and France’s Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN), focusing on joint training, operational knowledge exchange, and advanced technology integration for tackling asymmetric threats. The pact is a significant step in enhancing both nations’ strategic relations, encompassing internal security, disaster response, and maritime security within the …

Punjab Police recently apprehended two operatives, Deepak alias Deepu and Ram Lal, linked to an ISI-backed terror module, who were allegedly planning grenade attacks on government buildings in Ludhiana. The arrests, which followed an exchange of gunfire, revealed a coordinated effort by Pakistan-based handlers to recruit criminals from different states, complicating identification efforts. The police seized two Chinese hand grenades, five sophisticated pistols, and over 40 live rounds during the operation. This incident underscores a …

In a stark on-record admission, former Pakistan-occupied Kashmir “prime minister” Chaudhry Anwarul Haq has publicly linked Islamabad to the 10 November 2025 car bomb blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, which killed at least 14–15 people and injured dozens. In a viral speech to the PoK Assembly after his ouster on 17 November, Haq declared, “If you keep bleeding Balochistan, we will hit India from the Red Fort to the forests of Kashmir. By the grace …

Gujarat police have arrested Neel Purohit, also known as ‘The Ghost’, the alleged mastermind behind a sophisticated cyber slavery racket linked to Pakistani and Chinese networks. Purohit was taken into custody along with two accomplices as part of an operation by the Gujarat Cyber Centre for Excellence. He is accused of orchestrating the trafficking of over 500 individuals from various countries, including India and Sri Lanka, to cyber slavery centers in Myanmar and Cambodia, where …

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting in Moscow, reiterated India’s steadfast commitment to zero tolerance against terrorism, emphasizing the need for a collective global response to combat this threat. He underscored that terrorism, separatism, and extremism are escalating challenges that the SCO was established to address, affirming India’s sovereign right to defend its citizens. Jaishankar also called for organizational reforms within the SCO, advocating …

In a significant crackdown on narcotics trafficking, the Assam Rifles and the Customs Department dismantled a Pakistan-linked cocaine syndicate in Tripura, seizing 800 grams of high-purity cocaine valued at nearly Rs 8 crore and arresting two drug peddlers. The operation, based on credible intelligence, highlighted the syndicate’s cross-border smuggling routes from Pakistan into India, with further plans to traffic the drugs into Bangladesh and Southeast Asia. Concurrently, a large-scale operation targeting illegal cannabis cultivation in …

On November 16, 2025, Tanzanian authorities detained U.S. Army Sergeant Charles Onkuri Onketa, a dual Kenyan-American citizen, for attempting to cross the Kenya-Tanzania border with four CS M68 hand grenades, violating Tanzanian laws prohibiting explosives. This incident unfolds amid political unrest in Tanzania following the disputed presidential election on October 29, which has seen increased violence and government crackdowns on dissent and foreign nationals. The arrest has heightened diplomatic sensitivities, particularly regarding U.S.-Tanzania relations, as …

The Chhattisgarh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) detained two teenagers in Raipur on November 18, 2025, for alleged links with the Islamic State (ISIS), Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma announced. The investigation revealed that the minors were influenced by a Pakistan-based ISIS module that directed their activities on social media through fake Instagram accounts. These handlers systematically radicalised the youths in encrypted group chats, encouraging them to spread ISIS propaganda and violent content, and to establish an …

Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) detained Dr. Umer Farooq Bhat, a government doctor at SMHS Hospital Srinagar, and his wife Shahzada Akhtar on November 18, 2025, for allegedly engaging in unlawful activities that included misusing their official positions and social influence to further secessionist and terrorist agendas. The couple is accused of radicalizing local women through both online and offline platforms under the guise of community engagement. Coordinated searches were conducted across …

Top Maoist commander Madvi Hidma, one of India’s most wanted Naxal leaders linked to at least 26 deadly attacks, was killed along with his wife Raje and four other cadres in an encounter in the Maredumilli forests of Alluri Sitarama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh on the morning of 18 November 2025, near the Chhattisgarh-Andhra border. Security forces recovered six bodies and a large cache of weapons, including around 47 AK-series rifles, as well as …

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has vowed to bring to justice those responsible for the recent car blast near the Red Fort in Delhi, asserting that the government will pursue the perpetrators “even from the depths of Paatal.” Speaking at the Northern Zonal Council meeting, Shah emphasized the Modi government’s unwavering commitment to eradicating terrorism, highlighting a zero-tolerance stance against such acts. The meeting, which began with a tribute to the victims of the blast …

Security forces in Manipur have arrested four militants, including a self-styled ‘Major’ of the People’s Liberation Army, Koijam Ibochouba, who is linked to a 2017 ambush on Assam Rifles that resulted in casualties. The operation led to the seizure of a significant cache of sophisticated arms, including US-made weapons, discovered buried in Kharungpat village. Additionally, three militants from other insurgent groups were apprehended for extortion activities targeting truck drivers. Concurrently, a joint operation by Assam …

In a significant crackdown in Odisha, police detained two suspected Bangladeshi nationals and seized a firearm after responding to intelligence about illegal immigrants residing in Beheram Basti. The operation escalated when individuals resisted, allowing over ten others to escape, prompting a manhunt for absconding suspects. Authorities are currently examining the identities of those detained and the firearm’s potential link to organized criminal activities. This incident raises alarms about unauthorized immigration and the establishment of illegal …

Indian investigators have uncovered a terror module planning Hamas-style drone attacks in urban areas, revealed during the inquiry into a suicide bombing near the Red Fort. Suspects, including Umar Un Nabi and Jasir Bilal Wani, were arrested for attempting to weaponize drones for high-casualty attacks. This plot signifies a worrying escalation in terror tactics, as drones, traditionally used for surveillance, are now being adapted for offensive operations. In response, India is enhancing its anti-drone capabilities …

India’s Chief of Army Staff, Gen Upendra Dwivedi, asserted the nation’s unwavering stance against terrorism and its sponsors, particularly addressing Pakistan’s continued support for terror groups targeting India. In a recent interactive session, he emphasized the improvement in India-China relations while also highlighting the ongoing challenge posed by cross-border terrorism. Gen Dwivedi reaffirmed India’s commitment to a “new normal” in counter-terrorism, emphasizing that the country is no longer susceptible to threats, including nuclear blackmail. He …

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi reaffirmed India’s firm stance against terrorism, stating that the country will continue to treat terrorists and their sponsors alike, particularly targeting Pakistan in response to its state-sponsored terrorism. During the Chanakya Defence Dialogue, he emphasized that India has adopted a “new normal” in its approach to Pakistan, making it clear that talks cannot coexist with terror. Dwivedi also highlighted the significant improvements in India’s relations with China since the …