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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Topic26/11 Mumbai attack

Topic: 26/11 Mumbai attack

Maharashtra govt appoints 26/11 hero, NIA ex-chief Sadanand Date as new DGP

Date will assume charge on 3 January 2026 and will succeed IPS officer Rashmi Shukla, the first woman to hold this post.

India has ditched the old, tragic way of dealing with threats. Now it prepares before crisis

After the 1993 Mumbai blasts, 2001 Parliament attack, and the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, India found itself reacting rather than responding.

Among India’s targets in Pakistan, terror camps that hatched multiple attacks—26/11, Pulwama to Pahalgam

Even though India says LeT’s TRF is responsible for Pahalgam attack, strikes under Op Sindoor were carried out at camps run not just by LeT, but also by JeM & Hizbul Mujahideen.

Hours after Tahawwur Rana’s extradition to India, US calls it a ‘critical step toward justice’

Rana, 64, was brought to India Thursday and sent to 18-day judicial custody of the NIA. The US DoJ referred to him as a Canadian citizen with Pakistani nationality.

Pakistan distances itself from its former army captain Tahawwur Rana as India brings back 26/11 accused

Pakistani govt says he hasn’t renewed his documents for over 20 years, confirming his Canadian citizenship. The statement comes amid Pakistan media’s radio silence on Rana’s extradition.

Tahawwur Rana likely to be kept in Tihar high security ward, with 24×7 surveillance, limited movement

The 26/11 accused is set to face trial soon. Tihar jail has made preparations to keep him, it is learnt, even as a spokesperson says no official communication has been received.

Government appoints special public prosecutor in 26/11 case with Tahawwur Rana set to face trial

Rana, who is in NIA custody, is arriving in Delhi Thursday. He will be the first of the 9 accused in the case to face trial.

NIA arrives in US to take custody of Tahawwur Rana, over 16 years after 26/11

Rana is set to be flown to India on a special flight soon after Indian officials complete the formalities for his extradition, it is learnt.

26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana submits new application after US junks his extradition stay request

Rana, 64, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, is currently lodged in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles.

Rana extradition certain, but US yet to open cards on a deadlier 26/11 face—Headley, its intel asset

EXCLUSIVE | Following 9/11, FBI interviewed David Headley for information. He was also an informant for DEA, which, along with CIA, may have used him to surveil jihadist groups, it is learnt.

On Camera

How neo-casteists set up a symphony orchestra to make UGC equity guidelines fail

In the Indian education system, neo-casteism encompasses many forms of caste-based profiling, manipulation of nomenclature, political rigmaroles, and fearmongering.

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

Adani Defence teams up with Italy’s Leonardo to tap India’s mega helicopter market

The partnership will focus on targeting the Indian Armed Forces' requirements, particularly for Leonardo's AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.