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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Topic2008 Mumbai attacks

Topic: 2008 Mumbai attacks

Manmohan Singh saw the strategic trap Pakistan Army set for India. He didn’t fall for it

Instead of starting a war with Pakistan and giving it exactly what it wanted, the Manmohan Singh government worked to isolate Pakistan, and arrest the masterminds of the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

Retaliating against terror is tricky. But India’s message after Balakot has worked so far

Since the 2019 Balakot air strike, we have been free of any major terror incident on the scale of the 2001 Parliament attack and the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

Terror mastermind Hafiz Saeed backs new political party, son to contest Pakistan general elections

Talha Saeed is contesting as Pakistan Markazi Muslim League candidate from Lahore. The Indian home ministry has designated him a terrorist.

US court stays extradition of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana to India

Rana faces charges for his role in the Mumbai attacks and is known to have been associated with Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley, one of the main conspirators of the attack.

Who is Tahawwur Rana? Ex-Pakistan Army doctor facing extradition to India helped set stage for 26/11

Tahawwur Rana, who is said to have used his immigration firm to aid David Headley’s recce visits, still has option to appeal extradition, but US court’s decision brings him ‘step closer’ to India.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.